Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago
Last night the record for the winter, so far, was made with the government thermometer registered 28 below zero.
The Herald didn’t have a reporter at the theater last Wednesday night to witness the rendition of “The Sunny South, or the Moonshiners Revenge,” but judging by stray remarks heard during the past few days around the various hack stands, the performance fell short of expectations (by a large majority). But the large audience can console themselves with the reflection that the proceeds are supposed to go to a good cause — that of helping out a little crippled girl of the Dutton family of Rifle Creek.
Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago
Past week showed a thawing disposition during early part of the week and it was thought the January thaw was on ahead of time. Wednesday night about two inches of snow fell, followed Thursday night by a drop in the thermometer, which got down to near the zero point.
The most common substitute for thinking is prejudice.
Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago
Joe Sullivan, retiring chairman of the Rio Blanco County ASC Committee, received a 13-year service certificate.
Meeker’s new policeman is Allen A. Wilmeth. He replaces Mike O’Donnell who resigned from his position recently.
Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago
A 43-year-old man, allegedly angry that his girlfriend pawned her engagement ring in order to buy drugs, and still angrier that he had been arrested earlier in the month, ruined Christmas for Meeker police and for the owner of an apartment complex at 711 10th St. in Meeker. According to the arrest affidavit, the man tried to burn down the apartment building, set the Christmas tree on fire, threatened to kill himself with a rusty machete, and bit the police chief on the hand before being taken into custody.
Casey Story and Jason Garnett, and Grownup — that’s what they said is the dog’s name — were the first on the ice Monday after the town scraped off the snow at the Circle Park skating rink. The boys, both 10 years old, found that riding bikes in the winter can be a thrill, especially on ice.
RANGELY TIMES ~ 50 years ago
It is important that people read newspapers with understanding, think for themselves, and take responsible action when they believe it is necessary. One of the best ways to take responsible action is to write a letter to the editor. This time-honored way of presenting differing views and ideas is an important part of our free society and our free press, but all letters cannot be printed. Oftentimes space is lacking, sometimes the words or ideas may be spiteful, abusive or even libelous. But most readers and writers will have an opportunity to say what they think. In this way, free speech and a free press will continue to guarantee a free and open society.
RANGELY TIMES ~ 25 years ago
Births in 1998: Marshall Patrick Ziegler, Litisia Suzann Flores, Austin Charles Bray, Halle Ann Ahrens, Morgin Willow Harding, Breanne T. Baker, Jonathan Kellan Hogan.
