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	Theatre pitches in for ‘fill the boot’ drive Effingham Theatre helped raise $400 for the Rincon Fire Department’s “fill the boot” campaign, which goes to aid sufferers of muscular dystrophy every year. They made the presentation of the check to volunteer firefighter Kenny Whitten, outside Rincon fire station number 2. The money was raised through Effingham Theatre’s guest director series, which is an annual event. The guest director series was set up in 2009 to help local people with a passion for directing get ... Read Article »
	State to mark 10th anniversary of wildlife grants From monitoring swallow-tailed kites along the coast to surveying rare fishes in highland rivers, the federal State Wildlife Grants Program has funded wildlife conservation across Georgia since 2000. Yet most Georgians never knew it. Next week, the state Department of Natural Resources will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of State Wildlife Grants with events highlighting wildlife stories and successes the grants helped make possible. Public events Sept. 10-11 will offer close-ups of rare creatures and special habitats, like ... Read Article »
	Hans Schmidt Band added to Salzburger Festival lineup The Hans Schmidt German Band is a late addition to the Salzburger Festival at Ebenezer this Monday. The popular six-member band from Charleston, S.C., will perform on the festival grounds by the Savannah River from 1-3:30 p.m. “This very popular band gives our festival an added dimension — a true German heritage festival is not complete without a little German music,” Georgia Salzburger Society President Noble Boykin. The band, which has performed at a number of civic ... Read Article »
	Vying for the crown Camille Vernava, 11 years old, will be competing for the title of Junior Miss National Forestry Queen in Tifton on Saturday. Vernava is the reigning Junior Miss Effingham County Forestry Queen. She competed in the Georgia State Forestry Pageant in June and placed second runner-up in a group of 35 girls. Read Article »
	Carlson completes basic training, AIT Army Pvt. Eric M. Carlson has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and ... Read Article »
	Hendrix earns Helmey Award Effingham Hospital honored some of its outstanding employees at the C. Edward Helmey Humanitarian Award ceremony and reception Saturday morning. This year’s award went to Christine Hendrix, the social services coordinator for Effingham Hospital’s nursing home, The Care Center. Hendrix started her career as a certified nursing assistant and became a licensed practical nurse, coming to Effingham Hospital in April 2007. “Because of having done her job at the ground level, she has learned to be an exemplary, ... Read Article »
	States making headway in conserving sandhills In June 2009, Georgia and three neighboring states received a $1 million federal grant to increase the quality, quantity and connectivity of prime sandhill habitat. The three-year project was aimed at benefiting gopher tortoises and as many as 54 other sandhill species that need significant conservation measures. Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and groups such as Project Orianne, The Nature Conservancy and the Gopher Tortoise Council provided $1.66 million in matching money and work for the ... Read Article »
	‘A Festival of Families’ for Salzburgers on Labor Day Genealogy workshops, family exhibits, an old photo display of 19th century Salzburger and other German families of Effingham County (provided by Historic Effingham Society), wagon rides for the kids, the Marktplatz (an old-style working market place), the traditional lemonade barrel, craft demonstrations, the GSS Museum, the Old Salzburger House, and Euchees from Oklahoma —all this and more promise a different and exciting GSS Heritage Day celebration at Ebenezer on Sept. 6. The traditional 11 a.m. ... Read Article »
	Tybee preps for annual Labor Day Beach Bash TYBEE ISLAND— Enjoy the ocean breezes, live music and fireworks from the majestic Tybee Pier & Pavilion at the 3rd Annual Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash on Sept. 5 from 7-10 p.m. Free live entertainment starts at 7 p.m. with Gary Roland and The Landsharks Band! The Landsharks have performed with Jimmy Buffett and opened for several major artists, including The Beach Boys, Patti Labelle, Three Dog Night and Inner Circle. After performing with them Jimmy ... Read Article »
	Carolina Chocolate Drops to play GSU’s PAC The Carolina Chocolate Drops, a trio of exciting young musicians who connect with audiences with their honest energy and a passion for their music, will return to Georgia Southern University’s Performing Arts Center on Sept. 24. The show will open the 2010-11 season for the PAC. The CCDs came to the PAC two years ago and the PAC has been asked to bring this group back. Tickets are $25 and the show will be from 7:30-10 p.m. Read Article »
	Sponsorship deadline for first Oktoberfest The deadline is nearing for sponsorships of Effingham County’s first Effingham Oktoberfest. Sponsorships are available from $250 and up. You can have a booth on site or you can just be supportive and get a T-shirt. Festival sponsors will be featured in our press releases and advertisements. If you're interested in sponsoring, call Rick Lott or Tess Moore at the Chamber at 754-3301 or e-mail ricklott@effinghamcounty.com. Read Article »
	Meth Project to hold training sessions ATLANTA—The Georgia Meth Project will host a volunteer training session at Mighty 8th Air Force Museum in Pooler on Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. Executive Director Jim Langford and Program Manager Latrina Patrick will educate and equip Georgia families, students, law enforcement officers, former addicts and others with information and resources needed to be local ambassadors for the Georgia Meth Project in their communities. All volunteers must register with the program manager. The goal of the ... Read Article »
	Rotary tries to build bridges Sandy Martin, director of membership for the Effingham Rotary Club, facilitated breakout sessions during the club’s meeting focused on “Building Goodwill and Better Friendships.” Read Article »
	Queen headed to nationals Ella Marsh will be competing in the U.S. National Forestry pageant Sept. 4 in Tifton. Marsh won the title of Teeny Miss Georgia Forestry Queen 2010 in a field of 29 girls. She is the first state winner from Effingham County in the 71-year history of the pageant. Read Article »
	Peanut boil fun The residents at Effingham Care Center enjoyed a peanut boil Aug. 20. Mac’s in Guyton provided the peanuts. Read Article »
	Competition’s hot at barbecue cookoff A last-minute change of location and sweltering August temperatures didn’t deter Steve Turcotte or the teams slaving over hot barbecue pits. The fundraising barbecue cookoff, originally scheduled for Rincon’s Macomber Park, was moved to Ulmer Park in Springfield. Temperatures in downtown Springfield also soared into the upper 90s. But the money raised — including the entry fees and prize money — was put back into the fund for the family of Gregory Shadley, a 15-year-old student at ... Read Article »
	New Exchange members Effingham Exchange Club President-Elect Pete Lancaster installed two new members: Bobby Solomon (dean of student affairs for the Effingham Campus of Savannah Tech) and Alicia Howe (associate broker Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty). Immediate past president Patrice Crawley and past president James Presnell assisted with the ceremony. Lancaster also spoke about the history of the Exchange Club and the Club’s positive impact on both the community and the nation. The Effingham Exchange Club meets on the ... Read Article »
	Doctor’s 60 miles on 60th birthday to raise funds for animal clinic SAVANNAH—The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is pleased to announce that the Georgia Eye Institute is the Title Sponsor of Run 60 on 60, a fund-raising effort in which local physician Dr. Elizabeth (“Doll”) Miller will run 60 miles on her 60th birthday. Funds raised for the Oct. 1 event will go toward the establishment of a community low-cost spay and neuter clinic for the Savannah area. Dr. Miller, a LASIK eye surgeon at the Georgia ... Read Article »
	Program blazes a trail By noon Saturday, Horses for Heroes had sold out of Boston butts for its fundraiser and volunteers were busy spooning out sides for the barbecue chicken dinners they had left, and as they wrapped up around 2 p.m. they raised over $1,200. Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center, certified through the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, has helped launch the first program providing horseback riding lessons to help wounded veterans in the state. Nationally, the Horses ... Read Article »
	‘We Are One’ event prepares for bigger turnout The second “We Are One-Effingham County” celebration is planned on being even bigger than last year’s, according to event organizer Pastor Gregory Brunson. The event is scheduled for Sept. 11 at Rincon’s Church of the Harvest at 434 Weisenbaker Rd. The purpose of “We Are One-Effingham County” is to allow area businesses and churches to express their appreciation for the citizens of Effingham County, Brunson said. Last year’s event drew 3,000 people, and Brunson said the organizing ... Read Article »
	What did they find at Camp Lawton? When Mike Mull, a lover of and expert in the history of the Confederacy and Civil War, first heard about an exciting new find in the archeology dig at Magnolia Spring State Park, he knew the rumors would start flying. Excavations at the Camp Lawton Civil War prison site have been ongoing for several years inside the park near Millen. The work has been handled mostly by Georgia Southern professors and students under the watchful eye ... Read Article »
	Sworn in for CASA Judge William E. Woodrum swears in Chasity Cowart as the newest Court Appointed Special Advocate in CASA-Program Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. Each CASA is a citizen volunteer working to make a difference in ending child abuse. CASA is the only national organization of volunteer advocates who have been trained to speak as an independent voice in court for children's best interests. For information on becoming CASA volunteer, call (912) 764-4849, or visit the Web site www.casaogeechee.org. Read Article »
	IDA spells out highlights Effingham County Industrial Development Authority CEO John Henry, center, spoke to the Effingham Rotary Club about the IDA’s FY 2010 project and budget highlights. Henry, also a graduate of John Marshall Law School, has been with the IDA since 2005. Read Article »
	Faith Equestrian saddles up for Horses for Heroes fundraiser Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center is raising money for Horses for Heroes on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Brookstone Community Church. Horses for Heroes is a program the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association established in 2007. It offers therapeutic horseback riding to physically, psychologically or emotionally wounded veterans. Leeann Marrie and her husband Doug had a similar idea about a year ago and installed the program in Effingham. Marrie is the volunteer coordinator for ... Read Article »