The Ruby Valley community came together on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Sheridan Elementary School to honor veterans. Students and community members alike chipped in to make the event memorable. Students of all ages created artwork to decorate the lunchroom and tables for the attendees. Lilly Smock and Jazz Marie Fast Horse sang the national anthem.
Richard, aka Dick, Barr of Ennis, a Vietnam Veteran, could not hide his emotion when speaking of what he called “the most rewarding week of my life”. The week of Sept. 30, 2022, when Barr was invited to join his fellow soldiers on an Honor Flight’ is what he was speaking of.
On Saturday, athletes of all ages, and many costumes hopped on their bikes and competed in the Mulex Cyclocross Bicycle race at the Lions Club Park. Proceeds benefited Ennis Rodeo.
F riday, October 21 heralded the day before big game hunting season opening and the 36th Annual Hunters’ Feed on Main Street in Ennis.
Adele and Jim Spann spent summer and early fall afternoons sharing their expertise with young tennis players on the ennis courts at Madison Meadows golf Course. The couple offered free youth tennis lessons to interested kids.
Gail Elser was recently awarded the 2022 Adult Volunteer of the Year by the Montana Healthcare Association. The following was adapted from the nomination by Alison Veland and printed on the program.
f all brings with it fresh mornings, colored leaves, pumpkins and of course, apple cider!
Jackson’s Garden is hosting a cider pressing party on saturday, oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. sandra Baril said, “It’s my favorite event of the year.”
This was not your typical summer job. Many of us worked in restaurants or mowed lawns during the long school break. Gillian Shannon lived in an historic log cabin at Bear Creek Campground east of Cameron and spent her days improving trails up Bear Creek Loop, caring for horses and learning to wrangle a chain saw.
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