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Vernava wins crown
Camille Vernava has been crowned as the Junior U.S. National Forestry Queen 2010. She was in a group of 11 girls competing for the title. Vernava also won for prettiest dress, prettiest smile and best personality. The pageant was held in Tifton.
Little Tots’ Hanna earns Child Development Associate credential
Sabrina D. Hanna of Pembroke has been awarded a Child Development Associate Credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Council of Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C., which represents the early childhood education profession. Hanna is a pre-kindergarten teacher's assistant at Little Tots in Eden and has been employed there since October 2000.CDA is the only major national effort to improve early childhood education and care by evaluation and ...
Opening the arms to the past
The annual Salzburger Heritage Day opened its arms to its neighbors from the earliest days of the Ebenezer settlement. The Euchee tribe, which was relocated to Oklahoma in the 1800s, was invited as special guests to the Labor Day event. The Euchees, originally from Tennessee, migrated to South Carolina and Georgia and called the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry home. Ann Holder, an elder of the Euchee tribe, said her people and the Salzburgers have much in common, ...
Exploring slave settlements on Sapelo Island
Dr. Nick Honerkamp spends four weeks of his summer turning the dirt of Sapelo Island off the coast of Georgia, where he and his archeology students uncover the history of slaves who worked the plantations. Gullah/Geechee slave settlements remain archeologically intact on this protected island, offering clues for Honerkamp, director of the Jeffrey L. Brown Institute of Archeology and UC Foundation Professor of Anthropology at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. "I am able to attempt ...
Easement expands Savannah River Preserve
CHARLESTON, S.C.-The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina closed on a significant conservation easement in Jasper County on Aug. 31 that legally protects 5,068 acres of diverse natural land and water in the Savannah River Preserve, a conservation initiative started in 2006 by a group of local landowners, private conservation groups, and public natural resource agencies. The property, called Recess Plantation, is owned by William L. Exley of Rincon. The land features seven miles of floodplain forest ...
Treutlen House makes A call on Rotary
Susan Gattman, executive director of Treutlen House, spoke to the Rotary Club of Effingham County about the services that are provided by the home. Treutlen House provides secure out-of-home placement for boys ages 6-17 who have experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, or who have behavioral issues.They are currently staffed by 11 workers and several volunteers. The boys are in need of male role models who are willing to come out to Treutlen House and spend some ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
‘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. ...
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 ...
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Fired up for the 4th
Springfield's annual fireworks show capped off the busy Saturday before another massive crowd at Effingham County High School.
Rincon annual Fourth of July parade
There was plenty to do to celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday, beginning with Rincon's annual parade.
A team of their own for the Navigators
They swing the bat and they laugh, and they also receive encouragement, just like any other kid their age.
The buddy system
Brenna Heape's tiny 7-year-old frame balanced atop two scooter boards as she glided across the floor, pushing and pulling a rope. After a few successful reps her face lit up, and she knew that she'd done well.
Firefighters want citizens to enjoy a safe 4th
Georgia law (O.C.G.A 25-10-1 Regulation of Fireworks) bans the possession and use of fireworks in the state. The Georgia legislature has defined illegal fireworks as any object that propels itself or a projectile - such as bottle rockets and roman candles - and any item that produces a report ("bang") - such as firecrackers and bottle rockets. Generally, any type of sparkler, sparkling shower, and whirling shower items are permitted under Georgia law.
DNR asks boaters to practice water safety for the holiday
SOCIAL CIRCLE-As expected, the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend is sure to be a busy one on Georgia's lakes and waterways, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Conservation Rangers will do their best to ensure the safety of everyone on the water and boaters are strongly encouraged to remain alert and aware at all times.
Public Safety commissioner asks drivers to buckle up
The Georgia State Patrol is reminding drivers to buckle-up this coming weekend and to plan their travel activities with safety in mind.
Goin' HOG wild for MDA
The Savannah Harley Owners Group held its annual Black-n-Blue Ball on Saturday night at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum.
Newest state park to showcase the Chattahoochee River
On July 1, Georgia will unveil its newest state park, Chattahoochee Bend. Located in northwest Coweta County off Flat Rock Road, the park protects seven miles of river frontage and has been eagerly anticipated by paddlers, campers and anglers. A public grand-opening ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the park's visitor center.
Georgia’s Coastal Ark to hit the beach for ‘Beach Week 2011’
With summer in full swing, Georgia beaches in the Golden Isles are top destinations for visitors and residents. Jekyll, St. Simons and Tybee Island beach-goers will have the opportunity to learn more about the natural wonders of the beach when Georgia's Coastal Ark visits these three popular beach destinations for the 6th annual "Beach Week 2011."
Making sure the show indeed does go on
Effingham Theatre washed cars Saturday to raise money for its upcoming production, "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Georgia Power turns on the donation for Relay For Life
Effingham County American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, received a check from Citizens of Georgia Power's Savannah Generation Chapter for $1,405.
How to deal with the wildfire smoke effects
The Effingham County Health Department is asking residents to take precautions to avoid health problems related to the smoky conditions caused by the recent wildfires.
Blood banks in need of Type O negative
SAVANNAH-The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels. Type O negative blood is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations.
Drought leads to fewer wood stork nestings
Drought in South Georgia and a warmer winter in southern Florida likely contributed to a downturn in wood stork nesting this spring in Georgia.
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