So, even though the annual County Fair is virtually upon us, I suggest that there is no bigger event this week than the 98th Birthday of the Valley’s oldest man. Ross Murray! Freda Fox, who turned 98 in March is our oldest resident but Ross, who was born on 16th September 1918 is a very close second. 1918! Just think what Ross has lived through! Many happy returns, Ross. What a truly awesome achievement (to use the word “awesome” in as accurate a way as I can think of).
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Last Wednesday, the team played the first of four crucial match-ups against one of the two perennial rials for the league title. Roseland Prep were the visitors on this occasion and it appears that, for…
This year for the first time ever apron wearers will be featured in the Fair Parade. If you have a frilly, silly, beautiful or ugly apron bring it to the Fairgrounds and tie it on…
BAD NEWS for downtown Boonville. Claudia Jiminez writes: “This is Claudia from All That Good Stuff. I'm going out of business and having a big sale from tomorrow, Tuesday, September 6, until September 30. Everything…
I am reliably informed that for the first time in a few years the AV Historical Society and Museum has secured a booth at the County Fair this year. My close personal friend, Steve Sparks, will be operating the stall, accompanied at times by fellow author Wes Smoot. Feel free to stop by and chat with folks familiar with Valley history and perhaps support the Society by buying a book, or even by becoming a member of this important organization!
The team played their first home game of the season last Monday when Middletown were the visitors for a non-league match at Tom Smith Field alongside the high school.
ON THE 24th of September at the Anderson Valley Fairgrounds between 1 and 4pm the friends and family of Loretta Jean Houck are invited to gather to celebrate her amazing life. There will be food,…