The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago
– A team belonging to J. H. Beard tried to run away with a load of sand near the corner of Sixth and Park on Monday afternoon. The driver, Brown, had a foot badly crushed under a wheel when the wagon struck a tree which happened to be in the way. At the same time, one of the horses fell and broke the wagon tongue.
– The irrigating season has barely begun, yet the water commissioner has his hands full. Piceance Creek seems to be the scene of most of the trouble. Should the season be unusually dry, Mr. Moog will have to appoint a deputy or two.
The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago
– C.L. Carkins, deputy state entomologist, came in from Denver yesterday and next week will take charge of the campaign against Mormon crickets.
– Not much interest was taken in the school election Monday. John R. Clark was re-elected as president of the board by a substantial majority.
The Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago
– The formal ground breaking ceremony for the Fairfield Square in the east part of town was held Saturday. Mayor Ed Jirak, on behalf of the Town, turned the first spade of dirt.
– A popular place in Meeker on Freeman Fairfield Day was the White River Museum where refreshments were served and several enjoyed the exhibits.
The Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago
– Meeker fifth grader Meg Hollowed won the Best of Show honors at this year’s science fair. Her winning experiment, called Can Dogs Distinguish Between Colors, took the top prize for its careful scientific design, creative problem-solving, and well-considered conclusions.
– Teacher Renay Mobley thanks Rex Townsley for the $1,000 gift the Townsley family donated to Meeker Elementary School in memory of Michele Townsley. Michele died tragically earlier this year, and the memorial gifts poured in from well-wishers after her death.
Rangely Times ~ 50 years ago
– The Bible Baptist Church of Rangely had a groundbreaking ceremony last Saturday. It is hoped that the building will be completed by next winter.
– At the last regular meeting of the Rangely Town Council, Jack Piper was selected from a list of five candidates who had admitted their names for consideration to fill a vacancy on the Town Zoning and Planning Board.
Rangely Times ~ 25 years ago
– Joined by several employees and representatives of the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, Victor and Sheri Saenz proudly cut the ribbon in front of the Los Tres Potrillos, the new Mexican restaurant.
– AmeriCorps team of 12 people will soon be in Rangely to devote four weeks helping to make major improvements to the Outdoor Museum at the corner of Kennedy Drive and East Main Street.
