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Westside Elementary School hosted Family Math Night: Countdown to Christmas on December 11. Academic Coach Kim Caves started off the night’s activities by sharing information with parents about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment that will be replacing the CRCT. To give parents a taste of current math standards, Ms. Caves challenged parents to compete against students in solving constructed-response math problems. Next, kindergarten students wowed the crowd with songs and chants. At the end of the presentation, parents received math handouts and had the opportunity to have their child’s picture taken with Santa. Free cocoa, cookies, and candy canes were…

Mr. Olin Emory Rivers, age 92, of Broxton passed away Friday morning, Dec. 12, 2014, at his residence following a short illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1922 to the late Claude Wesley Rivers and the late Carrie Denham Rivers. Mr. Rivers was a Electrician, having worked with Lott Builders Supply Company, Douglas Electric, and the G. & F. Railroad of Douglas. He was also preceded in death by 10 siblings, Sam Rivers, Ewell Rivers, Johnny Rivers, Claude Rivers, Jr., Irene Eubanks, Edna Lubin, Carrie Bell Garrison, Lucille Reaves, Lena Hammons, and Julia Wilson. Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Polly Ann…

Mrs. Frances Elizabeth “Beth” Williams, Age 58, of Douglas GA passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Macon Medical Center, Macon, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Williams was born on December 23, 1955 in Columbus, GA to the late Albert Clyde Wright and Edna McCart Wright. She is survived by her husbnd, Michael Lloyd Williams of Douglas, GA; Daughter, Tabitha Peeples of Pearson, GA; Son: Craig Williams of Douglas, GA; Three grandchildren, Michael Kaden Williams, Cody Peeples, and Brandon Lee Peeples; two brothers, A. C. Wright, and Emory Wright both of Columbus, GA; one sister, Rachael Lichens of…

Mrs. Carolyn Carver Wright, Age 82, of Douglas, GA passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Coffee Regional Medical Center of Douglas, GA following an extended illness. Mrs. Wright was born on November 26, 1932 in Pearson, GA to the late Loren Ray Carver and Rebecca Morgan Carver. She is survived by her daughter: Peggy Bryant and one son: James Boston Wright, Jr both of Douglas, GA; one step-sister: Joyce Smith and one step-brother: James Burkett both of Douglas, GA; three grandchldren: Christy McLeod, Cullin Bryant and Pillip Caulery, IV; six great grand Chjildren; nieces and nephews and Special…

As the temperature outside drops, Douglas families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. What they may not realize is that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), half of all home heating fires occur during the winter months. On average, NFPA research shows that heating equipment is involved in more than 62,550 reported U.S. home structure fires per year, with associated loss of more than 516 civilian deaths, more than 1,595 civilian injuries and roughly $924 million in direct property damage per year. “While…

As the holiday season is upon us, the City of Douglas Police Department would like to remind everyone that holiday shopping can present some danger. During the holiday season, people become less attentive as their lives become more hectic, which could make them susceptible to crime and danger. Taking a few prevention measures can help ensure a jovial holiday season. “The holiday shopping season can cause some people to be more at risk to theft and other holiday crime,” says Chief Casteloes. “We hope that by sharing these safety tips, it will remind people to be more prepared by being…

West Green Elementary School is proud to announce that Marina Martinez, a 4th grade student in Mrs. Dominique Carver’s homeroom, won Satilla REMC’s 16th Annual Christmas Card Contest for her grade level. The theme of this year’s contest was “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.” Marina received a certificate and a Wal-Mart gift card for her hard work. -Submitted by West Green Elementary School

It’s a simple craft project to grant a simple wish. All six-year-old Addie Lynn Fausett from Utah wants for Christmas is a lifetime of Christmas cards. When kindergarten teacher Brooke Wiederhold heard about Addie Lynn’s wish, she and her students quickly began creating cards for her. Ms. Wiederhold shared the story with other teachers at Westside and many of their students made cards, as well. Westside wishes Addie Lynn a wonderful Christmas filled with a multitude of Christmas cards, and encourages others to send Addi Lynn and her sisters homemade cards to the following address: Addie Lynn and SisterP.O. Box…