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Our Goal Our goal is to provide a safe route for the children of our community to and from school.  Currently, hundreds of local kids are now trying to work their way to and from school through all kinds of obstacles, including cars, busses, trains, ditches, and snow.  The danger is escalating with more and more traffic driving through droves of students who have no safe place to go.  The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has created the Student Neighborhood Access Program (SNAP) and awards funding to some community proposals.  Also- possibly available to Mendon will be some funding throughCache County restaurant/RAPZ Tax.  There have been valiant efforts by many in Mendon to secure these awards.  And with many thanks to Stephanie Driessen and Tim Watkins, we have recently heard that their submitted proposal has been accepted!  But there is still almost $100,000 to raise.   Mendon City council has formed the Mendon City Trails Committee to help raise the additional funds needed. In many cases, students encounter roadside hazards such as this one that the following photo points out.  There is nowhere for kids to go except to the middle of the road, where the drivers vision is even sometimes limited. Click here to view additional photos. Washington's Prayer          Mike Malm ofWellsville, Utah ( www.mikemalm.com ) is an award winning, well-known artist who has generously donated a beautiful painting entitled “Washington’s Prayer”.  This is an original framed (20” x 30” canvas) piece that stunningly depicts President Washington’s famous prayer at Valley Forge .  It immediately quiets all the noise, chaos, and confusion surrounding our country; planting hope and rekindling patriotism.  Mike has captured something private and stirring in this one-of-a-kind painting that links viewers to this great nation’s powerful beginning.  When asked about his painting, a quiet and humble Mike simply stated that he hopes it speaks for itself.         The Mendon City Trails Committee is working to get the word out about this painting.  If you can’t make it to Mendon’s  May Day celebration to sneak a peek on May 2,  it will also be shown at the Mountainside Elementary’s Open house on May 7.  “ Washington ’s Prayer” is up for auction May 2, 2009 through the end of May 11.    Click here to view Washington's Prayer and get information on how to place your bid. How You Can Help   Mendon's Traditional May Day Celebration is scheduled to take place on May 2, 2009.  We will be showing "Washington's Prayer" and many photos donated by the Mendon Photography Guild at the Mendon Train Station.  The painting and photos will also be shown on the night of May 7, 2009 as part of Mountainside Elementary's open house.   Please come and take part in the celebration and view the beautiful art.  We will also be grateful for monetary donations of any size.   To view and purchase the Mendon Photography Guild's photos that are currently up for sale please click here.   SG Hansen                                                                                                                                                         Copyright Mendon City Trails Committee 2009