Donald Ray “Scrooge” Morgan
Aug. 16, 1943 – May 5, 2024 Pharmacist Scrooge Morgan on his retirement day in 2006 ‘‘Once in a great while, there is someone who impacts your life in a way that is unforgettable ... I do not know » Read More
American Legion Post 215 Elects Officers and Forms Auxiliary
Pizza and drinks kicked off our monthly meeting at the post. The new membership year began in July (there are 16,000 members in Alabama), and it was also time for new leadership to be sworn in. We held a silent election » Read More
Local artists feel the love of their community
Mentone area supports furniture maker Jeff Rymer following heart attack Jeff Rymer is known to many for his artistry with rough-cut wood and for his friendship to so many in the area. He and his wife Silvia Costantino create original works » Read More
Lula Lake Land Trust – Saving Native Hemlocks
Socrates died from drinking poisonous hemlock. However, the hemlock given to Socrates was the deadly Conium maculatum, indigenous to the Mediterranean, not from the native Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) or Carolina Hemlock (Tsuga carolinus). Same common name, but one genus » Read More
Summer camps have tremendous impact on young lives and the region’s economy
Mentone has been synonymous with summer camps for a century. And the impact of these unique businesses is as far-reaching as the mountain they’re nestled on — not only changing lives but also bolstering the local economy. Young campers often » Read More
State Archaeologist Stacye Hathorn to discuss the Slave Ship Clotilda
Stacye Hathorn will be at Moon Lake Library August 5 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about the research methods used to identify the slave ship Clotilda and ongoing studies to preserve its underwater archaeological site. State Archaeologist Stacye Hathorn » Read More
Thank you for supporting MERF!
The Mentone Educational Resources Foundation (MERF) appreciates all the support from individuals, businesses, and organizations both near and far. Our mission to enrich the local community is fulfilled only through the combined efforts of our supporters, board members, and staff. It » Read More
Going Digital: Ebooks and Audiobooks at Moon Lake Library
Last fall, Moon Lake Library applied for and received a grant from the Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation to fund the introduction of ebooks into our collection. Alabama public libraries participate in a consortium, Camellia Net, which is a collection of over » Read More
Songwriters Round in August; Debbie Bond to Perform in September
Several exciting events are slated for late summer and early fall. We kick it off with the Music on the Mountain Songwriter Series on Tuesday, Aug. 6, on the Padgett Stage inside the Chuck Sennett Center for the Arts. Cliff Abbott » Read More
Students compete at state, national Beta Club
In Valley Head school news, the Junior Beta Club elementary students competed in five areas this year. The competition began at the state level in Montgomery and continued up to the national level in Savannah, Georgia. Students Myles Battles, Hunter Battles, » Read More