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Jerry William Bice, age 70, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Bice was born on April 23, 1946, in Muskegon, MI to Emmitt Richard Bice and Carrie Whisenamt Bice. Survivors include: his wife, Beverly Bice of Douglas, GA; two daughters, Paula (Phil) Sogard of Hugo, MN and Brenda Bice of Muskegon, MI; sister, Sue Richmond of Muskegon, MI; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Brian Bice. The family will receive friends Monday, May 23, 2016 from 11:00 am…

Westside students in grades 3, 4, and 5 who scored at the Proficient and/or Distinguished Level on all four sections of the Georgia Milestones were treated to a Smarty Party on May 18. Students enjoyed sliding down the water slide (special thanks to “Just Jump” for the rental), playing with beach balls, blowing bubbles, and other water activities. They also enjoyed eating lunch, watching a movie in the Westside Movie Theater (aka gymnasium), and utilizing personal technology with friends. Congratulations to all the Westside Wildcats for doing their best on the Georgia Milestones test! – Submitted

Indian Creek Elementary School had the great pleasure to host a cookout and senior parade for 2015-16 Coffee High graduates who attended ICE during their elementary school years. Our current ICE students cheered for these seniors as they marched through our hallways and dreamed of the day when it would be their turn to wear the maroon graduation cap and gown. For Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Vining, and all the teachers and staff at ICE, this visit is a very exciting and rewarding experience. It’s why we do what we do every day, so that we can see our cardinals reach…

On Wednesday, May 18, Westside Elementary School students, teachers, staff, and parents were excited to welcome the seniors of 2016 back to where their educational career began. Students and staff excitedly lined the hallways awaiting the former “Wildcats” return. As the seniors made their way through the halls en route to the gym for one last “crossing of the bridge,” Westside Wildcats cheered them on with banners, well wishes, and high-fives! The seniors also visited classrooms and joined in on end of the year fun. The seniors finally joined in the 5th grade Crossing Over Ceremony, where they introduced themselves…

Now that summer is here, children are more likely to be left home alone and unsupervised during parental work hours. Children love being out of school for the summer, but, long summer days can sometimes make children bored and restless. The City of Douglas Police Department would like to offer some tips to parents for children during the summer months. Before leaving your child alone, parents should make sure their child is mature and old enough to stay home alone. The Department of Human Services (DFACS) has “Lack of Supervision” guidelines which should be followed. Children eight years or younger…

Mr. Michael Carroll Strickland, age 67, of Douglas passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born August 25, 1948 to the late Michael Hoke “Pete” Strickland and the late Bertha Paulk Strickland. Survivors include His Wife, Barbara Quinn Strickland of Douglas, GA; 2 Brothers, Danny Strickland, and Van Strickland, both of Douglas, GA and Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services will be Friday, at 11:00 A. M., at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home, with Rev. Hilton Martin Officiating. The Interment will follow in the Douglas…

Mrs. Scottie Adams coordinates Box Tops for Education, Labels for Education, collects tabs from canned drinks, as well as Coke caps from bottled Coke products. These programs offer cash to schools in return for buying their products. Mrs. Adams does an amazing job of tracking student and faculty/staff contributions so monthly winners may be rewarded. The grand prize was a $25 Walmart gift card to each of the overall winners for each semester. Throughout the summer, please save the items mentioned above and send to Coffee Middle School next year. Your efforts and support of education are greatly appreciated. -…

Cory Baldwin, head men’s basketball coach at South Georgia State College (SGSC), will host his seventh annual “Baldwin’s Ballers” basketball camp this summer. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. Four-day sessions are scheduled for the weeks of June 13, 20, July 11, and 18 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on SGSC’s Waycross Campus. Each session is $80 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. A discount is available to campers who attend multiple sessions as well as family members of SGSC employees. Campers should register at least 24 hours prior to the start of each session.…