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.

CASA calls on rotary club

Lainie Jenkins, executive director/volunteer coordinator of CASA, gave the Effingham Rotary Club an overview of CASA, which stands for a Court Appointed Special Advocate.