Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago
The Anderson brothers of Powell Park report the best oat crop they ever had.
Monday’s rain was hard on cheap bunting.
Dr. Ketcham continues to be the busiest man in town. Those who wish to consult him regarding dental work had better get around as his stay in Meeker is drawing to a close.
Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago
Mrs. Henry Stadtman of lower White visited town friends during the week.
Joe Delaney left Tuesday afternoon to resume his positions after a delightful two weeks spent visiting relatives and friends. We hope Joe won’t take ten years to make his next trip.
Pioneer Luke Devlin spent the Fourth here.
Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago
Grand prize winner in this year’s Range Call Parade was the Pioneers Hospital with its “Happiness is a Hometown Hospital.” Depicted by the famous comic strip character Snoopy, the float was picked as the best by the three judges in over 75 entries.
Terry Colleen Wallis of Sidney, Ohio will be a contestant in the Miss, Ohio Teenager contest this weekend. She is the daughter of former Meeker residents Mr. and Mrs. William J. Wallis.
On July 1, 1974, the Department of Revenue began implementing 1973 legislation which called for a classified driver license system. A driver’s license now will show a general class of vehicle the licensee may drive.
Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago
The Kip Gates Team–consisting of Kip, Ty, Tel, and Tanisha Gates– and Ryder Becker–won the 1999 Range Call Rodeo.
The Meeker Town Council on July 6 started its meeting by swearing in Mickey Reagle. She succeeds Jeanne Nadon, who resigned last month. Reagle was chosen to replace Nadon because Reagle was the top unsuccessful vote getter during the last town council election.
Shane, Jen, and Jacob Phelan are proud to announce the birth of their new daughter and sister Maggie Kate. She was born on June 16, 1999 in Grand Junction.
RANGELY TIMES ~ 50 years ago
The annual Little Buckaroo Rodeo, sponsored by the Junior Saddle Club, will be held Friday and Saturday starting at 7 pm each night.
Anger is only one letter short of danger.
Barry Ledford, son of Mrs. Irma Ledford of Dinosaur, recently received an $87,000 grant from National Institutes of Health, specifically the American Cancer Society. The money will be used for financing research at the University of South Carolina Medical School.
RANGELY TIMES ~ 25 years ago
According to a July 6 press release, Blue Mountain Energy Inc. has reached an agreement with the United Mine Workers of America Local 1984 to resume work at the Deserado Mine near Rangely. Union members voted overwhelmingly to approve the agreement on July 4.
Rangely Public Library Director Lorna Heath was pleased to receive a green ash tree donation from the Flowersmith owner, Edna Smith. When the new tree grows up, it will replace an older tree. Heath said that the library staff and board are very appreciative of the generous donation.
Air Force Airman Nathan L. Hanvey recently graduated from basic military training at the Lackland Airforce Base, San Antonio, Texas.