Monitor Photo/Janice Vincik-Grubbs
Grace House volunteer Stephen Hearn (left) and Director Monica Hearn (fourth from left) and the women of Grace House of Cedar Creek Lake celebrate their journey during the annual banquet held April 12.

Billie Maxine “Jean” Olson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully April 9, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born Aug. 1, 1937 and leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and cherished memories.
Jean was preceded in death by her first husband Samuel Lloyd Gulley and later by her second husband Gene Curtis Olson. 
She was blessed to share a full and joyful life with each of them and their memory remained close to her heart. 

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Eustace first baseman Bryleigh Powers makes the putout to beat Malakoff’s Makayla Kijanowski in the teams’ April 1 District 15-3A battle.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Malakoff second baseman Kylie James flips the ball to first base during the April 1 District 15-3A contest versus the Eustace Lady Bulldogs.

Courtesy Photo/Kemp Community Food Pantry
The Kemp Community Food Pantry is open for anyone who needs a helping hand. They also are requesting donations to keep it going for the community. The pantry is located at 8538 City Lake Road in Kemp, 75143.