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West Green Elementary School is proud to recognize the students who were the TRIBE Kids for the month of August. These students demonstrated the character trait of responsibility and were rewarded with a certificate and a water bottle. Our August TRIBE Kids are Jackson Davis, Yaslen Vasquez, Caylee Duque, Danica Edens, Rylee Spivey, Cristo Acevedo, Elora Holton, Adam Rodgers, Jaden Gonzalez, Kayman Perkins, Kirsten Hursey, Alfredo Vazquez, Joanna Alvarado, Maria Saavedra, Nathanial Reynolds, Wade Fussell, Tarah Johnson, Lissette Rivas, Nayeli Acevedo, and Courtney Cobb Way to go, West Green Warriors! – Submitted copy

Mr. Sherley B. Vickers, age 75, of Ambrose passed away Monday, August 24, 2015, at the Haven Hospice Center, in Orange Park, Florida, following a short illness. He was born August 18, 1940 to the late Ira Vickers and Ruby Vickers. Survivors include: His Wife: Aundria Bernell Steel (Andy) Vickers of Ambrose, Ga.; 1 Son: Bernard Vickers of Ambrose, Ga.; 2 Daughters: IraSue Harrell of Pearson, Ga., and Ann Rea Disharoon of Fayetteville, Ga.; His Mother: Ruby V. Vickers of Ambrose,Ga.; Grandchildren: Lee Evans, Michael Harrell, and Trell Walker, all of Douglas, Ga., Nicholas Vickers, Tiffany Bookout, Ashton Jewell, and…

Mr. Fred Thomas, Jr. age 50, of Broxton, GA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Thomas was born on December 2, 1964 in Douglas, GA to the late Fred Thomas, SR and Allie Lee Graham Thomas. Survivors include : his wife, Janet Thomas of Broxton, GA; one son, Jeffery (Sayward) Thomas of Valdosta, GA and one daughter, Ashley (Garrett) McCulloch of Broxton, GA; two grandchildren: Levi McCulloch and Braxton Thomas and one brother: Allen Thomas of Workmore, GA. The Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 6:00 PM…

Ameris Bank Market President David Batchelor is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeanette Barile to vice president business banker in the Douglas West branch. In this role, Barile will work directly with business owners in the market area to grow business deposits and loans and further develop commercial relationships. “With Jeanette’s extensive experience, we are confident that she will do an excellent job finding the right financial solutions to help our clients succeed,” said Batchelor. “Jeanette has been with Ameris Bank for over 18 years and we are fortunate to have her as a member of our business banking…

Mr. James Robert (Bobby) Joyce, age 76, of Lincolnton, GA passed away Wednesday August 19, 2015 at his residence following a short illness. Survivors include: His Wife: Sylvia Smith Joyce of Lincolnton, GA Aunt: Mrs. Erma Lee Thigpen Nephews: Stacy Joyce, Chuck Smith, Mike Smith, Doug Smith and Drew Wilson Nieces: Vanessa Gill and Lisa Freeman Memorial Services will be held August 23, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. at the West Ward Street Church of God in Douglas, GA with Rev. Britt Peavy and Rev. Billy Wilson Officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 P. M. until…

Ms. Dorothy Leigh Anne Reardean, age 24, of West Green, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015, at the Memorial Medical Center, in Savannah, following a brief illness. She was born December 7, 1990 to James Robert Reardean and Betty Hall Reardean. Survivors include: 1 Son: Ian Rylan Northcutt of West Green, Ga.; Fiancee: Devin Corey Callejas of West Green, Ga.; Mother: Betty (John S. McDonald ) Reardean of Douglas, Ga.; Father: James Robert (Barbara Rewis) Reardean of Waycross, Ga.; 2 Brothers: James Christopher Reardean, and Robert Glynn Reardean, both of Douglas, Ga.; Maternal Grandmother: Dorothy Hall of Killeen,Texas.; Paternal Grandmother:…

First grade students in Mrs.Mobley’s class at West Green Elementary School recently enjoyed learning about storms and other realistic fiction stories such as Thundercake​ by Patricia Polacco. – Submitted copy

My name is Andrew Bellah. I work at Auto Mart right here in Douglas. My boss, Robbie Guthrie, thought it would be a good investment to send his son and I to the Dale Carnegie class offered at the Chamber of Commerce earlier this year. I did some research on the class after I found out that we would be attending, but nothing really could prepare me for it. The class really began to teach me how to have a positive attitude on managing stress, handling people and their different personalities, and much more. During the class, I was dealing…