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Ogeechee Soil and Water Conservation District honors Davis
Jackie Davis was honored as the conservationist of the year for Effingham County by the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District.
Volunteer of the Year
Robyn Groce received her plaque and check from Leland Sanders, president of the Rotary Club of Effingham County, at Thursday night's Volunteer of the Year banquet at New Ebenezer Retreat Center.
Giving insight to Rotary
John Crosby of Priority Insight was the guest speaker of Rotary on Feb. 10.offers peer coaching to groups, businesses and individuals known as Leader to Leader.
Pay it forward
Effingham Sunrise Rotary President Jamie Kreyenbuhl thanks fellow Savannah Rotarians Dave LeGrasse and Steve Stephens for their presentation on the Rotarians Play it Forward event to be held on April 23 in Savannah.
Washington graduates from basic training
Army Pvt. Sadaree L. Washington has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Getting Work Ready
Melvin Everson, director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Readiness, and Fred McConnell, deputy director, met with business, education and political leaders to discuss the Georgia Work Ready Initiative on a recent visit and tour of Savannah Technical College.
Richey graduates from basic training
Army National Guard Pvt. Amanda L. Richey has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Thornton completes basic training
Air Force Airman Jessica L. Thornton graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Garden Club officers
The Rincon Garden Club held its Jan. 25 meeting at the home of Betty Neidlinger. Installation of the 2011-13 officers was conducted by outgoing president Dianne Sather.
Hospice Savannah's Full Circle thanks Springfield Automotive
Bereavement counselor Barbara Moss and Community Services Director Jamey Espina from Hospice Savannah's Full Circle visited with employees at Springfield Automotive recently to show their gratitude for their contributions of time and money to feed the approximately 150 staff, volunteers and campers on the first night of Camp Aloha each spring.
Home health pays call on Rotary
Deneice Knowles was the guest speaker Thursday for Rotary Club of Effingham. Knowles is an account executive for Amedisys Home Health Services and is also a registered nurse for the past 20 years. Amedisys is a provider in home health care and hospice services. Many of these services are covered under Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. For more information visit the Web site at www.amedisys.com.
Missions of Mercy Flight
Jack Schuller with Mercy Flight S E Mission spoke to the Rotary Club of Effingham about their services.
Rincon students complete Darton nursing
ALBANY-The following students from the Rincon area graduated this fall from the Darton College Nursing Program with Associate of Science degrees: Amy Chaplin, Amanda Buckholts, Kelly Hyman, and Dana Shores. They were recognized during the traditional Nursing Pinning Ceremony and are now eligible to take the licensing examination to become registered nurses.
SHRM to address how to handle workplace violence
Sgt. Ed Myrick of the Effingham County Sheriff's Office will be the guest speaker on "Preserving Human Capital: The Tactical Guide to Workplace Violence and Minimizing Loss of Life," presented by the Savannah Area Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. The presentation will be held Jan. 20 at 7:30 a.m. at the First City Club, 32 Bull St. in Savannah. Myrick will discuss an updated approach to the difficult arena of responding to workplace violence ...
Oliver completes Marine training
The parents and grandparents of Richard Harvey Oliver Jr. announce he has graduated from boot camp at the U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Depot at Parris Island, S.C., and Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C. Oliver, a 2005 graduate of South Effingham High School, will continue his education in aviation traffic control electronics at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
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A pitch for recreation
Fuller Chevrolet general manager Tommy Arden presented a check for $500 to Clarence Morgan, director of Effingham County Recreation and Parks, as part of the dealership's support of Chevrolet Youth Baseball and the rec department.
ECVWAP to mark crime victims’ rights week
The Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program will observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week with special events and programs, including hosting the domestic violence symposium, "New Challenges – New Solutions: Erase the Threat," and the "Jeans for Justice" annual fundraiser.
Logistics program shines at Rotary
Ashley Kieffer, director of the Business Logistics Management program at the Effingham College and Career Academy, told the Sunrise Rotary Club about the first high school logistics class in Georgia, at the Career Academy.
James graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Cameron T. James graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Adventure Weekend expected to draw big crowds
Local churches are anticipating a large turnout for next week's Effingham Adventure Weekend.
Andrea Stone wins coloring contest
Andrea Stone won the Easter coloring contest sponsored by the Effingham Herald and Teach Right.
Smalls graduates from basic training
Army Pvt. Mark A. Smalls has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
Coastal Health District marks National Public Health Week
Public health touches the lives of millions of people every day, including the citizens of coastal Georgia. This week is National Public Health Week (NPHW) and this year's theme is "Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money."
HeritageBank to hold shred-a-thon
Consumers can protect themselves from becoming a victim of identity theft by simply shredding personal documents.
Rotary Club tournament to tee off Saturday
Local golfers can hit the links while raising money for several causes, in the Rotary Club of Effingham County's annual golf tournament.
Flonnory named to hospital authority
Barry Flonnory was chosen as the newest member of the Effingham Health System Board of Trustees, to serve as the 5th District representative. He was selected to fill the seat vacated by Sheila S. Bishop, who resigned due to professional and advanced educational commitments.
CCDS pays a visit to Exchange Club
The Exchange Club of Effingham County learned about programs the Coastal Center for Development Services provides. Mandy Aldrich and Cindy Burns of CCDS recently spoke to the Exchange Club.
Tams to headline Olde Effingham Days
There are several changes this year to the annual Olde Effingham Days festival.
Life Line Screening to be held Monday
Rincon area residents can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Rincon Church of God will host Life Line Screening on Monday, at 3430 Highway 21 South in Rincon.
EHS marks Colorectal Health Awareness Month
Dr. Alan Lord recently presented information on the importance of colon cancer screenings in recognition of Colorectal Health Awareness Month. Dr. Lord addressed a group of clinical and non-clinical employees at Effingham Health System's hospital campus.
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