J. L. PARROTT When this editor of The Monticello News arrived at work Monday morning, she had an e-mail announcing the retirement of Judge John Lee Parrott.It said, “For the last 24 years, it has been my honor to serve as Superior Court Judge for the people of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. Before that, I…
(Editor’s Note: Ted Dunagan is taking a break from writing his column. For the next few weeks, The Monticello News will feature some columns that ran previously.) I’m fixing to double-dog-dare you. That’s what we used to say to get someone to do something they would never do otherwise. If somebody double-dog-dared you, why then…
We have come to another Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day often means different things to different people. For many it is the unofficial beginning of summer with its extra day of the week-end. Lakes will be filled with swimmers, boaters, people fishing, and others zooming around on jet skis. For others it’s a time for…
This past week my friends and I have been in Washington, D. C. Tomorrow we are visiting the Vietnam Memorial, “The Wall.” I only know one person who died in Vietnam and each time I go to The Wall, I seek Larry’s name and put my hand on his name. The last time I saw…
Life has a funny way of putting people from your past back into your life, without any notice whatsoever. I have thought about this a lot with the comings and goings of so many constantly changing interactions with people that I have known for years and people that I consider “friends” even though we don’t…
I knew in the weeks leading up to my son’s graduation, that I would experience a spectrum of emotions. Of course, Samuel has tried without cessation to prepare me for his departure. He’s been disrespectful, belligerent and oppositional: all this to protect my feelings, I am certain. In the midst of his insistence that he…
The ‘Canes completed spring practice last Thursday, May 18, with an inter squad scrimmage at Rose Bowl Field. Head Football Coach Eddie Roberts reported that the spring practice went well, with the attitude and performance of the team as outstanding. He also added, “We lost 21 seniors, but we have 12 stepping up for this…
As of Thursday afternoon, with only a half day of qualifying remaining for the July 31 partisan and non-partisan elections, all but one incumbent county commissioner had qualified, and several challengers had also thrown their hats into the ring. For the non-partisan races, Linda Mock Keller qualified for re-election as Probate Judge. She had no…
Shirley W. Kelly, 70, of Macon, formerly of Monticelo, died Thursday, May 24, 2012. Mrs. Kelly, born April 3, 1942 in Augusta, was a graduate of Richmond Academy and Augusta Junior College. She was a registered dental hygienist by profession. Mrs. Kelly was a member of Vineville United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother…
Qualifying for the July 31 Republican and Democratic primaries, and non-partisan races closed at noon Friday with a few surprises and many contested races. However, a few races are not contested, so unless someone qualifies as an independent, those people will be re-elected without a battle. Probate Judge Linda Mock Keller has no opposition. In…