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Grand marshal honor ‘means a lot’ to Odum
When his service in World War II was over, Eddie Odum got off a bus in Savannah with his uniform and his duffel bag and only his girlfriend waiting on him. Sixty-five years later, with that girlfriend now his wife of 65 years, Odum will be riding in a Model A Ford on Saturday as the grand marshal in the Guyton Christmas Parade. "It means a lot, and it really means a lot to his children," ...
Veterans on Veterans Day
Staff Sgt. Gil Sheppard, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Sexton spoke with the Effingham Rotary Club on Veterans Day about their deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, the most recent deployment which began in March 2009. Sheppard and Sexton are joined by Leland Sanders, center, Rotary Club president.
Lamonte graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Wachovia S. Lamonte graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Zozavia Oliver ...
Play it forward
Steve Stephens of the Downtown Savannah Rotary Club and David Legasse of Rotary Savannah West spoke to the Effingham Rotary Club about Rotarians Play it Forward. Play it Forward is an opportunity for all Rotarians in the coastal Georgia region to join together in a collaborative annual Rotary fundraiser for the benefit of The Rotary Foundation. Talented Savannah area Rotarians will perform live on stage backed up by professional musicians. The next event will be ...
Exchange Club starts Empty Stocking campaign
The Exchange Club of Effingham County is beginning its annual Empty Stocking Fund drive. "Now is the time for all good citizens to come together and help fill the empty stockings in Effingham County," said Reggie Loper, the chairman of the annual Effingham Empty Stocking Fund. He said the current economic times are making it difficult for many families to put food on the table much less have the money to buy the family Christmas gifts." For the ...
At the art of the matter
With each painstaking application to the canvas, DAB is turning his view of a majestic treasure into a work of art. The Charleston, S.C.-based artist - he goes by DAB - is creating a painting that isn't simply oil on canvas or a watercolor. DAB paints in a relief style, with the features of the building and the grounds of the historic Effingham Courthouse actually protruding from the surface. And he's been working on this for a ...
HES making plans for its Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration
The Historic Effingham Society is planning an old-fashioned Christmas for the first Saturday in December. The event, Old-Fashioned Christmas, will be held on the grounds of the Living History Site in Springfield on Dec. 4 beginning at 6 p.m. It will include caroling, choir performances, ornament making, the lighting of the Christmas tree, s'mores making and a visit from Santa Claus. "It's going to be an old-timey Christmas," said HES President Richard Loper. "We'll have hand bells ...
City awards winners in Scarecrow contest
Three grand champions were crowned in the city of Rincon's 2010 Scarecrow Show-off. The grand champion in community spirit went to 21 Auto Repair and the grand champion in residential went to Charlie Curtis of West 6th Street. The Effingham Herald's Scare D. Crow was crowned grand champion in the business category. Uniqueness first place awards went to: Judy Clark, Market Street-Residential and Sonic Drive-in-Business. Originality first-place awards went to: Frank Owens, Lexington Avenue-Residential and Rincon Chiropractic-Business. ...
Strike up the band
B. V. Cooper of the Effingham Community Orchestra discussed the orchestra with the Effingham Rotary Club. There are currently 40 members who volunteer their time under the leadership of Andrea Huff, conductor. Anyone interested in putting their musical talents to work can contact the orchestra at effinghamcommunityorchestra@windstream.net.
United Way stops at Rotary
Effingham Sunrise Rotary heard Paul Mongin's presentation on the benefits of the United Way. Mongin is a loaned associate from Georgia Pacific who helps educate people about what the United Way does and helps the organization meet its financial goals each year. For more information about how you can get involved with the United Way of the Coastal Empire, call 826-5300.
Tallent visits Sunrise
Effingham Sunrise Rotary welcomed Joe Tallent's presentation on local drug screening capabilities here in Effingham County. Tallent is the rehabilitation and outreach manager for Effingham Hospital. To find out more information, contact Tallent at 754-0195 or email: tallejo@effinghamhospital.org.
Moving Wall at Rotary
Retired Sgt. Maj. Tony Supthin from the West Chatham Detachment of the Marine Corps League spoke to the Rotary Club of Effingham County about their sponsorship of the "Vietnam Moving Wall" in Pooler from Oct. 28-Nov. 1. The Moving Wall is a half scale replica of the Vietnam Wall, the Vietnam memorial in Washington, D.C. A group of Vietnam veterans put together the mobile version of the wall so that people across the U.S. could ...
Eitel completes AIT
Army Pvt. Wesley D. Eitel Jr. has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. The field artillery specialists serve in intelligence activities including target processing in field artillery, cannon battalions, division artillery, artillery and maneuver brigade and headquarters and fire support elements. The course is designed to train students to establish, maintain, and operate radio and wire communications and speech security equipment, including encoding and decoding messages. They ...
Turner promoted to senior master sergeant
Master Sgt. Darryl L. Turner has earned promotion to the senior non-commissioned officer's rank of senior master sergeant. Senior Master Sgt. Turner serves as the aircraft maintenance Superintendent working in the aircraft maintenance office at Savannah's Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), Georgia Air National Guard. The CRTC is headquartered across the airfield from the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport. Senior master sergeants are key, experienced, operational leaders, skilled at merging their personnel's talents, skills and resources ...
State troopers starting Toys for Tots drive
ATLANTA-With the holiday season rapidly approaching, Col. Bill Hitchens, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, announced that the Department will again be collecting toys for the Toys for Tots Program. He said Georgia State Troopers, officers with the Department's Motor Carrier Compliance Division, and Capitol Police officers are teaming with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the 2010 Toys for Tots program. Collection boxes are being placed at the 48 Georgia State Patrol posts across ...
Articles by Section - Around Town
Wildlife Refuge visits Exchange Club
The Exchange Club of Effingham County learned about the Savannah Coastal Refuges in a presentation from Monica Harris, visitor services manager.
Care center enjoys Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day was a day filled with love and giving for the residents at Effingham Care Center.
Chamber, SCV bringing Civil War event to Rincon
A new event with a Civil War twist is coming to Rincon on May 18.
Girl Scouts taking donations for pets in need
Junior Girl Scouts in Troop 30197 learned the power of one and how one person can make a difference through their Agent of Change journey. Now they are giving the community an opportunity to help make a difference.
Allen honored for service
Fred Blitch, chairman of the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District, made a special presentation to the family of the late George Allen at the district's conservationist of the year banquet.
Austin completes basic training
Army Pfc. Kimberly D. Austin graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
Chamber’s annual event is more than just a little Taste
Tickets are on sale now for what has become a fast-growing Taste of Effingham.
Effingham GOP to hold meeting March 9
The Effingham County Republican Party will convene precinct mass meetings March 9 at 9 a.m. at the Effingham County administration building to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Effingham County Republican Party convention.
'Mega-load' to cause delays on Ebenezer, 21
The state Department of Transportation is advising of delays on Ebenezer Road and Highway 21 in Effingham County this weekend.
Rahn named conservationist of the year
Brad Rahn is the Ogeechee River Soil and Water Conservation District Conservationist of the Year in Soil and Water from Effingham County.
Rincon PD to hold first citizens police academy
The Rincon Police Department is currently accepting applications for its first Citizens Police Academy (CPA). The CPA will begin April 9 and is a 10-week program.
Foss joins the club
The Rotary Club of Effingham County welcomed its newest member, minister and American Legion chaplain Elliott Foss.
ADA to present Diabetes Exposed
American Diabetes Association presents Diabetes Exposed on Feb. 23 at The Coastal Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 305 Fahm St. in Savannah, for all people affected by diabetes.
'Love Thy Neighbor' food drive gearing up
A locally-owned passenger transportation, errand and courier service and the local food cooperative are partnering up for the third year to challenge area businesses and other local organizations in a food fundraiser for local food pantries.
A serving of tea and history
The Effingham County Hussars Chapter 2285 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a Christmas tea at Jerusalem Lutheran Church on Dec. 8 to honor confederate mothers and grandmothers.
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