Dimple Mae Butler entered this world on March 9, 1932 in Putnam County, GA to the parentage of the late Thorton Butler and the late Rosa Mae Jefferson.“Mother Dimple” was known for her outspokenness and kindness to whomever she encountered or needed words of encouragement, endearment, or prayer. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and sewing, she…
I’m fixing to go dumpster diving. I remind everyone that this was all happening back in 1994. And as far as you slackers are concerned, those who have been unrelenting prey to activities which rendered you from reading the newspaper, y’all will have to get caught up on your own. For those at the head…
This Sunday is Easter, possibly the greatest celebration in the Christian world, was well as a pretty big celebration in the secular world. Some people know my family and friends have been known to have a big Easter egg hunt at my house this time of year. My sister, Jenny, began the celebration more than…
I once heard a co-worker talk about how excited she was about her upcoming family vacation. The main attraction she beamed; the all you can eat fried seafood buffet. How many times have you or someone you know purposely lost weight before vacation, only to go on holiday to deliberately gain it back? I call…
The Monticello – Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is looking for the t-shirt design for the 2014 Deer Dash t-shirts and the Deer Festival t-shirts.` The winning designs will be used on promotional material for the Deer Festival and Deer Dash, and on the shirts. Each winning designer will receive $100 and recognition in The…
Jasper County schools Kaleidoscope Concert will be April 26 with two shows—at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $7 at the Chamber of Commerce and Jasper County High School. “The Kaleidoscope Concert is a fast paced musical experience like no concert you have ever seen before, unless you were at the last…
I love reading history books, watching historical documentaries, and visiting with folks older than myself to learn more about the past. When I was growing up I enjoyed visiting and spending more time with people older than myself because they were wise and could always tell me some great stories about the past. I also…
The Jasper County School Board members voted to approve a 180 day calendar for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year and approved a bulk of their personnel contracts for the year as well at their regular business meeting Tuesday. The calendar will be similar to this year’s calendar with 172 days of instruction beginning August 8.…
Justin Cooper Singletary appeared in Superior Court Tuesday, with Judge E. Trenton Brown, presiding, where he pled guilty to escape, interference with government property, obstruction of an officer (two counts), possession of marijuana less than one ounce and possession of drug related objects. Mr. Singletary was sentenced to five years with the first 160 days…
Opening Day at the Jasper County Recreation Department was a big success. “We had a huge turnout of people coming out to support our kids,” said Jay McMichael, director. “We really want to thank all of our volunteers that helped make our Opening Day possible.” The day began with the presentation of colors by the…