Julia Mae Gude Derricho, 92, of Shady Dale, died April 6, 2013.Ms. Derricho was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jake Gude in Putnam County, August 1, 1920. She was the last born of seven siblings, and all of them preceded her in death. They include Rev. G.F. Gude, Samuel Gude, Andrew Jake…
A man was injured last Friday morning when there was an accident on Persons Street at Forsyth Street in Monticello. A 1994 Toyota Camry driven by Cierro McGuire was at the stop sign on Persons Street, facing Forsyth St. A 2004 Ford Explorer, driven by Elia Ere-Cruz, was turning right on Persons Street when her…
Last Friday, the Monticello Community Band presented its International Spring Concert featuring the Jasper County High School percussion ensemble at the Jasper County High School auditorium. The concert featured music from around the world, and attendees learned how to say “hello” in several different languages. In addition, the group learned about some different music traditions…
The Circle-K Convenience Store at the intersection of Hwys. 16 and 212 west in Monticello has been the site of major change for over a week, with the gas pumps being upgraded and moved further from the building to allow for better movement through the parking lot. A Subway restaurant is expected to locate in…
I’m fixing to see how much longer I got left to live. I found this site on the Internet, I think it was called daysleftinthesaddle.com. It wasn’t exactly that, but something similar. It’s no matter about the exact name of the web site, just the purpose of it, which was to help me figure out…
I made my way to the Classic City this past Saturday night to attend the Luke Bryan-Jason Aldean concert at Sanford Stadium, home of my beloved Georgia Bulldogs. For the first time in the 83-year history of the stadium, the venerable venue on the banks of Tanyard Creek was host to a musical concert. Previously…
Although my mother doesn’t have a weight problem, she sometimes gets distraught by a few extra unwanted pounds that she claims are impossible to lose. Her attempt to shed them either takes an eternity or fails altogether, until recently. It seems hypocritical for me to be touting about any diet because I am not a…
Barely a month since the last of the four participants of the January, 2011 armed robbery of Susie Q’s Convenience Store pled and was sentenced, the store was hit again, this time it was a burglar who forced his way into the store at approximately 1:30 a.m. last Thursday, April 11. The alarm was set off and a…
ANDREW AND JUANITA THOMPSON Juanita Thompson was named Citizen of the Year last week at the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and soiree held at the Turtle Cove Clubhouse. The announcement of Mrs. Thompson as 2012 Citizen of the Year came from 2011 Citizen of the Year Ann Mercer, who chaired this year’s…
The Piedmont Academy golf team continues to prepare for the upcoming region tournament. Piedmont earned a 179-181 win against Bethlehem Christian Academy Monday as Drew Collins had a round of 40 followed by Branson Parish (44), P.J. Leonetti (47) and James Marks (48). “It was not our best day, but we found a way to…