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Mendon’s new well will be pumping soon, but not enough

Friday, February 4th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon’s new well will be pumping soon, but not enough

By Teresa Nield MENDON--During a routine water test in the fall of 2009, Mendon city discovered that the nitrates in its water were really high. After sending the information into the Utah Water Quality Board, Mendon was given approval to turn ...

Slide Ridge: A honey of a business for Mendon family

Friday, January 28th, 2011 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Slide Ridge: A honey of a business for Mendon family

By Teresa Nield MENDON—If anyone could ever be described as busy as a bee, then the James family comes as close as it gets. The Slide Ridge Honey business, based in Mendon and run by the seven members of the James ...

Mendon volunteer firefighters: ‘Somebody’s gotta do it; little communities can’t afford fire protection’

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Mendon volunteer firefighters: ‘Somebody’s gotta do it; little communities can’t afford fire protection’

Story and photos by Storee Powell MENDON --The chief of the Mendon Fire and Rescue has seen it all, from the odd to the gruesome. For example, the incident where he unbolted a toilet seat with an adolescent boy stuck on ...

Honoring Mendon veterans: Michael Buist’s dream becomes real

Saturday, November 6th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Honoring Mendon veterans: Michael Buist’s dream becomes real

Story and photos by Storee Powell MENDON--Michael Buist was a machine gunner in the Vietnam War for the Marine Corps. Now he lives in the small town of Mendon, a combat veteran working to keep alive the memory of those who’ve ...

Bud Phelps WMA: Haven for birds, treasure for nature lovers

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | 1 Comment »

Story and photos by Storee Powell MENDON--The 150-acre Bud Phelps Wildlife Management Area, situated between the Mount Naomi Wilderness on the east and Wellsville Mountains on the west, is what the Bridgerland Audubon Society president describes as “a birder’s paradise.” C. Val ...

Mendonites learn ‘what to do with your poo’ in an emergency

Thursday, September 16th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Mendonites learn ‘what to do with your poo’ in an emergency

By Storee Powell MENDON--Emergency preparedness is something Mendon residents hear a great deal about. One local woman said people need it to be more exciting because they are tired of hearing about it. Sanitation training, for example, could be called, “You ...

Mendon celebrates 148th annual May Day

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Mendon celebrates 148th annual May Day

Story by Cathy Morgan Photos by Karole Sorensen MENDON--With singing songs of the spring under bright blue skies, Mendon held its annual May Day celebration Saturday and crowned their 148th queen. Since the spring of 1863, Mendon, Utah, has held an annual celebration ...

Mendon’s mayor reflects on his term as finish line nears

Friday, December 11th, 2009 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Mendon’s mayor reflects on his term as finish line nears

By Kade Delis MENDON—Mendon needed someone who would accomplish great things for the small city; Mike Morgan stepped up to that perch and had great practice doing it. “It’s been a good experience,” says Morgan. “We made significant progress in ...

Home businesses thrive in Mendon

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 Posted in Arts and Life | 4 Comments »

By Kade Delis MENDON—Mandy Powell lives in Mendon with her husband and two sons. She spends her days making sandwiches and reading stories to her children. In her spare time, she prepares her product for the downtown farmer’s market. ...

Cobblestone annexation has Mendon council’s attention

Saturday, November 14th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Cobblestone annexation has Mendon council’s attention

By Kade Delis MENDON—The proposed annexation of Cobblestone Road is becoming more possible, the City Council reported on Nov. 12. Cobblestone is a road outside of the Mendon city boundaries that is home to over 30 residents. Homeowners of ...

Mendon residents worried about library’s future

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon residents worried about library’s future

By Kade Delis MENDON—The future of Mendon’s library has raised concern among town residents. The Mendon Cottage Library, located on 90 N. Main, and its lack of funding from the city, has raised so much concern among the residents that it was ...

Voters’ Guide: Mendon mayor, council candidates

Friday, October 30th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Voters’ Guide: Mendon mayor, council candidates

By Kade Delis MENDON—The candidates for mayor and city council gathered last night at Mendon City Station for a Meet the Candidates Night. With the room nearly crowded, each candidate answered questions regarding what they would do for the city and ...

Irresponsible cyclists threaten drivers, Mendon councilman says

Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in Opinion | 2 Comments »

By Kade Delis MENDON--Bicyclists are not following regulations and are becoming a hazard, Councilman Phil Coulter says. "A bicyclist is most likely not to stop at a sign," Coulter told the City Council at its Oct. 8 meeting. "They might get into ...

Mendon’s pathway project receives Recovery Act funding

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon’s pathway project receives Recovery Act funding

By Kade Delis MENDON — A new pathway project was declared by the City Council on Oct. 8. The council discussed the finances needed as well as what needed to be done in time. The pathway is to be used ...

Mendon discusses Eagle Scout bridge project, what to do about junk cars

Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon discusses Eagle Scout bridge project, what to do about junk cars

By Kade Delis MENDON—City Council members gathered Oct. 8 at Mendon City Station to discuss issues concerning the community. The discussion began with an Eagle Scout named Josh McBride who was announcing a project for the Eagle Scouts. He ...

Mendon man creates directories for community

Sunday, October 4th, 2009 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Mendon man creates directories for community

By Kade Delis MENDON -- Phone books may be free, but Mendon city resident Cary Ruggles publishes directories of his community from his home for everyone to use. ...

Sensei Jared Kidman: Teaching martial arts in Mendon

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Sensei Jared Kidman: Teaching martial arts in Mendon

By Kade Delis MENDON -- Jared Kidman teaches a martial arts school for adolescents and young adults. A third-degree black belt and a lifetime Mendon resident, Kidman is a sensei who helps youth stay active and grow up while expanding ...

Mendon’s water OK for culinary use now

Monday, September 21st, 2009 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Mendon’s water OK for culinary use now

By Kade Delis MENDON -- City administrators have let citizens know that they can rest assured and know that their culinary water is now safe again. It was posted on a note outside of Mendon City Station. Citizens were ...