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Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is the month marked for the celebration of Women’s History. The Madison Valley has been influenced greatly by the women that have come and gone throughout history, teaching us the new and old ways of life. The American Cowgirl is a staple throughout history and a large part of the history here in the Madison Valley.

Burnt Tree Brewing’s head brewer Dave McAdoo is earning recognition in Ennis and beyond

"Dave is part scientist, part artist and 100% beer lover," raved Scott Kelly owner of Burnt Tree Brewing in Ennis about his head brewer Dave McAdoo who just received two silver medals at the Montana Brewer's Association second annual beer awards at the Lewis and Clark Taproom in Helena. 

 

Madison County Shuttle Driver Dave Blank. PHOTO BY DAN ROSE

A community on wheels

In the vast and often rugged landscape of Madison County, where the pace of life is slow and the people are resilient, a humble but vital service is quietly making a difference. The Madison County Shuttle, voted into existence in 2010 and spearheaded by the late Barbie Durham, stands as a testament to the power of community initiative.

 “Dad was consecutive Montana Rodeo Association all around champion in 1966 and 1967,” recalled Johnny’s daughter Kathy DeRuwe. PHOTO COURTESY KATHY DERUWE

End of a rough string

For the first time since the 1950s, the Fourth of July Rodeo in Ennis will go on without Johnny France. The legendary cowboy and lawman passed away on April 20, leaving behind a priceless collection of “only in Madison County” stories. 

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