Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago
The powers that be too frequently sit down on an evil as if it were an inverted tack.
Late Denver papers say that the worst blizzard of the winter visited the capital city last Sunday.
The Oldland brothers sailed from Southampton, England, on last Wednesday, en route home. They found their aged father, whom they expected to see on his death-bed, hale and hearty, to all appearances good for many years to come.
Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago
Paul Dunn of Marvine was a business visitor forepart of this week.
It’s a good sign to see renewed interest being taken in town affairs.
Forepart of the week weather was blustery with light snow. Latter part of the week was mized weather with very cold north winds prevailing.
Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago
Just before the Craig-Hotchkiss District Championship basketball game last week, which was packed with around 1300 people, one male streaker shot across the ggym floor and was out the door befor emost people had a chance to realize what was going on.
While we heard one elderly lady covered her eyes, almost everyone else cheetred and clapped. Apparently the young man collected a fair sized chunk of money for his “noctural jaunt past the grandstands.” Police gave chase but the streaker was evidently dressed for speed and was not to be found.
Mr. and Mrs. Starbuck will enjoy the week of the school’s spring vacation in Kanab, Utah with their daughter, Mrs. Bob Armstrong adn family.
Fort Lewis college students Gary Oba, Laurie King, Steve Flaherty, and Barbie Robinson returned to Durango Sunday following a week of spring vacation.
Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago
Beginning March 1, 1999, Dinosaur National Monument will be opening the Entrance Station and fees will be collected. For a private passenger car, the fee will be $10.00.
Great Commission Ministries wants to open a Christian coffee house for Meeker young people to give them a place to go for safe, wholesome entertainment. So the Ministry backers came to the Meeker high school Coffee House last Friday to give away samples of the many beverages and tresats the group hopes to serve at its Solid Rock Cafe.
Thelma Barrett, Stella Thompson, Eldrid Hilkey, Jack Herman, Mable Banta, Betty Jo Hackman, Ruby Kenney, and Marilee and Harold Smith attended the First Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Meeker on Feb 27.
RANGELY TIMES ~ 50 years ago
Mrs. Nancy Dick, Aspen resident since 1962, announced this week that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the 57th district seat in the Colorado House of Representatives.
Kristy Ann Hill of Rangely High School was among the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen girls from area high schools honored Saturday at St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church in Grand Junction.
Marion S. Ashbaugh, a longtime resident of Granby, Colo., passed away Feb. 27 at the Medi-Center in Grand Junction following a long illness.
Mr. Ashabugh had the greatest respect for each man’s privileges and beliefs. He was a great sportsman and enjoyed fly fishing and game hunting.
RANGELY TIMES ~ 25 years ago
Dave Richards will have his Pinyon Seed Bakery up and running on Monday, March 15. Dave and his wife, Carol, moved to Rangely from the Breckenridge area.
Town manager Jeff Looney was so excited he could not sit down at the town council meeting on March 9. He remained standing to announce that Larry Elarton was selected as the new Rangely police chief.
Mark Skelton Jr. received a check for $280 from Mayor Don Peach. Mark was chosen to represent Rangely High School, the community, state, and region at a national basketball tournament, being played in Hawaii. The July tournament will last for 10 days. Mark needs to raise $2,360 for his trip. Town Manager Jeff Looney asked Mark to give a written and oral presentation to the board when he returns.
