All artists who reside in any music hall of fame once touched a musical instrument for the first time in their lives without knowing where it might lead. The Mentone Ukes had a very humble beginning. Many of our members had » Read More
This year’s slide into autumn finds us preparing to move back into the MERF House, keeping the gears turning, and looking ahead to what’s next. The art program at Valley Head School is running strong, with Sherryl Lewis carrying MERF’s mission » Read More
Thirty-three years ago, our family moved to Mentone and established Little River Hardware. Our four oldest children enjoyed an excellent education at Moon Lake Elementary. We were active members of St. Joseph’s on-the-Mountain. After 12 happy years, we made some big » Read More
A new business is brewing on Highway 117 in Mentone — one that aims to blend energy, relaxation, and community all under one roof. Café Pilates, currently under construction, will combine a coffee shop and yoga studio. The vision belongs to » Read More
September 27 marked our 10th annual Valley Head Cemetery 5K and 10K races. It is with deep regret that this was our farewell run. The Valley Head Cemetery Association wants to thank everyone who helped make our race a success through » Read More
Medicare Advantage plans can cover supplemental benefits that are not primarily health-related for beneficiaries who have chronic illnesses. These are sometimes called Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI). SSBCI can address social determinants of health for people with chronic » Read More
This is the sixth in a series of articles on regenerative agriculture, featuring local residents involved in the movement. My wife, Liz, and I own Mountain Sun Farm and grow organic fruits and vegetables in the sandy soils of Mentone. We’ve » Read More
People need community. I’m not talking about your physical address, where you get your mail and lay your head down at night. A true community springs up wherever you find yourself surrounded by others who care about similar things and have » Read More
We are entering the season of thankfulness. November is a month of family, food, and a focus on the things we are grateful for. With that in mind, I want to say “thank you” to several people for the success of » Read More
If you live in or around Mentone for more than a few days, you will become infatuated with the rich role DeKalb County played in the development of the South. Trails were cut across ridges and connected in valleys where settlements » Read More