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A busy summer is under way for 4H
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Members of the Effingham 4H have a busy summer ahead, including visits to see how honey is made and lessons about seeds, soil and seasonal crops. - photo by Photo provided

School is out, but 4H is in.


When you think of 4H, you may think of monthly club meetings, agriculture, or various competitions. However, 4H offers many wholesome activities that encourage youth development.


This summer, through the support of some local folks, 4H’ers will be involved in several fun-filled activities.  Activities such as “Busy Bee,” where kids will take a field trip to The Vintage Bee Company site to see how honey is taken from the honeycomb, and witness honeybees at work.

 
Madrac Farms will host a day “down on the farm,” where kids will learn about seeds, soil and seasonal crops.  A “Cool Cookin’ School” will offer a day of creative kitchen fun, as kids learn how to make healthy choices. There also will be “tea time,” and not speaking of golf here, but rather British tea time when 4H’ers will learn proper etiquette and fine dining.


Contact the Effingham Extension at 754-840 for more information on how you can get involved as a sponsor or participant.  

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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