Local Brownies celebrate Girl Scout Sunday, Easter

Knight taps Majette to lead his U.S. Senate campaign

ATLANTA - Former Congresswoman Denise Majette announced that she is throwing her support behind U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Rand Knight and will serve as the state chairwoman for his campaign.

L.I.F.E. hosts social event

L.I.F.E., Inc. hosted a social event on March 20 at the Spring Hollow community in Springfield.

Celebrating Georgia Day

On Feb. 12, Effingham Hussars No. 2285 United Daughters of the Confederacy presented a historical and education program to more than 200 students of Effingham County Middle School.

Tyson offers lawn care tips to Rotarians

Effingham County Cooperative Extension Coordinator Bill Tyson was the guest speaker at the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club on March 18.

Drescher completes basic training

Air Force Airman Keny L. Drescher has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Crosby named to Savannah Tech's board of directors

SAVANNAH - Lamar Crosby of Rincon has joined the Savannah Technical College Board of Directors, the institution's local governing body.

Beard named conservationist of the year

Daniel Beard was named the resource conservationist at the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District's annual awards for the best farmers on Feb. 21.

Pryor awarded in soybean contest

Newman Pryor, Effingham County commodity producer, was the recipient of the 2007 state non-irrigated soybean efficiency contest.

Wilkins informs community members about research for childhood cancers

Effingham Sunrise Rotary president-elect Bonnie Dixon thanks Jenny Wilkins for her presentation on the "Elf from Catie" campaign for cancer research. For each elf purchased through the program, 30 percent will go to Cure Childhood Cancer (www.curechildhoodcancer.org). If you would like to get more information on how you can get involved, you may contact Wilkins at 1st Self Storage 754-7493 or at 658-6107.

Smith named 165th’s IG

Maj. David Smith has been selected to serve as the new inspector general for the 165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard.

Luikart retires from service

Lt. Col. Kenneth Arthur Luikart has retired from the 165th Mission Support Group where he served as vice-commander, after more than 30 years of service.

Corbett retires from Air Guard

Lt. Col. Brian J. Corbett is retiring from active duty after more than 20 years of service to the U.S. Air Force and the Georgia Air National Guard.

Effingham soldier among Army's top cooks at Fort Riley

What does is it take to be one of the best Army food service facility's in the world? Good food? Sure. Good service? You bet. Cleanliness? Absolutely. But most of all, it takes personnel willing to go the extra mile to take care of their customers.

Ferst prize

Elaine Spencer, co-chairman of Effingham County's Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy, accepts $3,000 donation from the Sunrise Rotary Club. This program provides free age appropriate book to all children between the ages of birth to 5 years. The mission of the program is insuring that all children in Effingham County enter Kindergarten ready to learn. Last month the program distributed 1,347 books to Effingham children.

DNR visits Exchange Club

Conservation Ranger First Class Brandon Pierce spoke to the Effingham Exchange Club about the DNR's responsibilities in Effingham County. He is pictured with Exchange Club President Yvette Carr.

Manna House teams with First Baptist Church of Rincon for Thanksgiving meals

Thanksgiving is a time for families to get together with food to share in their blessings. As the holidays approach, many are making do with far fewer resources due to economy, job loss, or other financial hardships.

LifeLink pays a visit to Rotary Club

Staci Ravita of LifeLink was the guest speaker recently at the Rotary Club of Effingham County. Ravita shared information on how to become an organ, eye and tissue donor.

Local Habitat to take part in Repair Corps project

Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County has been selected to participate in Repair Corps, a veterans-support initiative of Habitat for Humanity International and The Home Depot Foundation.

Fort Stewart to hold annual drive-through flu clinic

The 4th Annual Fort Stewart Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is scheduled for Nov. 2-3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., both days in the Winn Army Community Hospital overflow parking lot, which is located on Fort Stewart at the corner of Harmon Avenue and 6th Street.

‘Girls Night Out’ to help ease stress

The joy of the holiday season can sometimes be marred by the stress of a long holiday to do list. This stress can take a toll on your everyday health and even have an impact on your heart. Effingham Hospital wants women to remember they are "Too Blessed to be Stressed" and November's Girls Night Out, held on a special date, will focus on this mantra.

Military retirees invited to health care town hall on HAAF

Military retirees and their families are invited to attend a town hall meeting in the Hunter Army Airfield post theater today at 6 p.m., to discuss open enrollment for health care at Tuttle Army Health Clinic.

United Way thermometer keeps rising

Ardry Trading Company employees pledged more than $3,000 for the United Way Campaign. Pictured with Philip Malone of Ardry Trading is United Way Loaned Associate from Georgia Pacific Brandee Gordon as they raise the mercury to over 60 percent of the $280,000 goal.

Effingham County Fair Pageant

There were 58 contestants in 11 age groups competing Saturday in the annual Effingham Fair Pageant.

CAP’s Bush receives Billy Mitchell Award

Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Effingham Cadet Squadron's Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Cody Bush was recognized Oct. 4 for receiving the General Billy Mitchell Award. This event brought with it a promotion to cadet second lieutenant and opportunities for further leadership challenges and greater responsibility.

Georgia Farm Bureau accepting hay contest entries

MACON-Georgia Farm Bureau members who grow Bermudagrass hay are encouraged to enter the GFB 2011 Quality Hay Contest. Hay entered in the contest will be tested at the University of Georgia Testing Lab using the Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) Test, which predicts fiber digestibility and likely animal intake of hay.

Goodwin completes artillery training

Army National Guard Pfc. Alex H. Goodwin has graduated from the Basic Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

Raise a hand for hospital’s ‘Pink Glove Dance’ video

Effingham Hospital and Care Center employees, board members and volunteers have donned pink gloves and are showing off their original and crazy dance moves in hopes of being voted the best Pink Glove Dance video to support the fight against Breast Cancer.

‘Lunch, Laugh and Learn’ to help fight breast cancer

Laughter is sometimes the best medicine, and for women fighting breast cancer, it can provide a welcomed break from the stress associated with the disease ranked as one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women.

Coastal Bank, CCCS team for Protect Your Identity

The Coastal Bank is partnering with Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Savannah (CCCS) to host a special Protect Your Identity event Oct. 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.