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As the traditional Halloween day quickly approaches on Monday, October 31, the City of Douglas Police Department urges parents and neighborhoods to use cautions for personal safety and especially for kids by offering these safety tips. The City asks that Trick-Or- Treating take place between the hours of 6 to 9 p.m. The Douglas Police Department asks that parents do not allow their kids to be out past 9 p.m. so that residents in participating neighborhoods will not be disturbed past nine o’clock. Drivers are urged not to impede the flow of traffic on neighborhood streets. Halloween participants are asked…

Hunter Shelton, a student in Mrs. Dana Miller’s and Mrs. Janet Capps’ class at Indian Creek Elementary, brought his pet snake to share with the kindergarten classes during “S” week. His name is “Sneaky Snake,” and he is a python. We learned many interesting facts about snakes. Thank you, Hunter, for sharing your pet with us. The class also recently had fun making pizzas after learning about the letter P and reading “Pizza at Sally’s.” Thank you, Hungry Howies, for your help with our dough. – Submitted

Mrs. Ella Mae Harper Bryant, age 86, of Douglas passed away early Friday morning, October 7, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Bryant was born September 18, 1930 to the late Jesse Harper and the late Connie Lee Spell Harper. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bryant and her parents Jesse and Connie Spell Harper. Survivors include: 3 Sons: Larry Jack (Glenda) Bryant of Atlanta, GA, Jerry S. (Donna) Bryant and Jessie Wayne Bryant both of Douglas, GA; 1 Sister: Jean Lipsey of Warner Robins, GA; 6 Grandchildren. 9 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces,…

Lavonda Hurd, age 48, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Hurd was born on December 31, 1967, in Albany, GA to Joe Lee Stroud and Janie Jenell Hall Stroud. Survivors include: her husband, Philip Hurd of Douglas, GA; daughter, Grace (Chris) Key of Douglas, GA; two sons, Jonathon McMillan of Douglas, GA and Joseph (Shianna) McMillan of Douglas, GA; stepson, Justin Hurd of Waycross, GA; two grandchildren, Emmalee Key and Mackinley Luke; father and mother, Joe Lee and Jenell Shroud of Douglas, GA; sister, Tara D.…

Mavis Elizabeth Purvis Daniel, age 93, of Willacoochee, GA passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Pruitt Health of Ocilla following an extended illness. Mrs. Daniel was born on March 23, 1923, in Coffee Co., GA to the late Elisha Purvis, Sr. and Elizabeth Nugent Purvis. Survivors include: her two daughters, Patricia (Gene) Stone of Douglas, GA and Shirlene (Rhett) Royal of Wray, GA; son, Charles Larry (Eloise) Daniel of Willacoochee, GA; Dr. and Mrs. H.P. Nair of Douglas, GA; eight grandchildren, Robby (Camille) Guthrie, Patrenice (Ben) West, Darren (Michele) Daniel, Melissa Daniel, Jason (Melanie) Royal, and Charles (Megan)…

PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT Every 5th and 6th grade 4-H Club member is encouraged to participate in Cloverleaf Project Achievement this year. What is 4-H Cloverleaf Project Achievement? It is skills for a lifetime. 4‑H’ers pick a project area of interest, research the topic, write a presentation, and then present the presentation to others. While working on your presentation you’ll learn research, organization, time management, and public speaking skills in addition to the knowledge you’ll gain about your presentation topic. As you get older, Project Achievement will include learning and sharing activities during the whole year and keeping a record of your…

Classes at Indian Creek Elementary “adopted” CHS Trojan football players this season to show our support and to let them know we are behind them throughout this 2016-17 season. Because many are former ICE students, they have a special place in our hearts and will always be a part of our Cardinal family. To the entire CHS football team, ICE says, “Go Trojans! We are proud of you!”. – Submitted

Instructors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College have nominated 19 of their students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Lydia Hubert, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s technical college students. GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 22 technical colleges as well as one Board of Regents college with a technical education division. The Wiregrass 2017 GOAL Nominees are listed with their program areas by county: Ben Hill – Amy Roberson (Business Management– Human…