5 years ago

Week of Jan. 18, 2007

A front-page story detailed the African adventure of Gypsum resident Wayne Nelson. Nelson, a 35-year rangeland management specialist with the U.S. Forest Service, traveled to Ethiopia with a team of experts to work with Ethiopian leaders to develop programs designed to restore degraded public lands in the country.

Some residents in Eagle River Estates were experiencing sewer line back-ups in their basements. According to Town Manager Jeff Shroll, the problem wasn't tied to the community's wastewater system design, but rather with the things people were putting in it, including grease and construction materials.

Eagle's Broadway streetscape was sporting a new artistic touch with the installation of a copper eagle atop the monument sign located at Fifth Street.

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter was slated to attend the upcoming Sunday services at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Eagle. Following Mass, the governor planned a meet and greet at Fiesta's Cantina in Edwards. Colorado's new chief executive had a tie to Eagle. His brother, Rob Ritter, was a reporter at the Eagle Valley Enterprise during the late 1980s.

10 years ago

Week of Jan. 17, 2002

Town of Gypsum leaders were taking a wait and see approach to economic development at the Airport Gateway Business Center. Leaders said the airport and the proposed Interstate 70 airport interchange would be the key draws to development of the area.

The Gypsum Methodist Church was celebrating its centennial.

The town of Gypsum was reinstating the noon whistle tradition. The new whistle was installed at the Gypsum Fire Station.

Wrestler Ismael Hermosillo was the Eagle Valley High School Athlete of the Week.

The EVHS Devils basketball team won the conference opener at Rangely. Sam Bartlett and Jake Niswanger were key to a fourth-quarter surge. Micah Bernhardt led all scorers with 17 points.

20 years ago

Week of Jan. 23, 1992

A pedestrian bridge that spanned Interstate 25 at 64th Street in Denver was bound for Gypsum. The bridge was slated to come down and John West of Flatiron Structures in Boulder saw an Enterprise story that noted the community was looking for a pedestrian bridge. West offered to ship the structure to the town.

Eagle County had the lowest infant mortality rate in the state according to the Colorado Children's Campaign annual report.

Don Welch, a Republican from Lake Creek, announced he would not seek re-election as Eagle County Commissioner.

Gerry and Arlene Sandberg announced the Jan. 15 arrival of their daughter, Annika Anne.

The Rev. Jeff Hanson celebrated his installation ceremony at First Lutheran Church in Gypsum.

30 years ago

Week of Jan. 21, 1982

Ill feelings between Eagle County Commissioner Keith Troxel and Eagle County Sheriff Jack Haynes resulted in a request from the sheriff for a grand jury investigation of his department to address allegations of mismanagement. However, District Attorney Jack Healy denied the request saying a grand jury would not be seated to settle political bickering.

A heart attack claimed the life of A.B. Koonce, a prominent Eagle County leader. The former owner/manger of Koonce Chevrolet in Eagle, Koonce was also active in many community organizations, such as the Eagle Chamber of Commerce, the Eagle County Republicans and the Mason Castle Lodge 122. He came to Eagle in 1901.

The EVHS boys basketball team posted a 66-30 win over Battle Mountain High School. Shawn Martin and Richard Rodriquez lead the Devils' scoring drive.

The EVHS girls basketball team continued its undefeated season with a 59-38 win over Hayden.

40 years ago

Week of Jan. 20, 1972

The Denver Water Board purchased 155 acres of land located north of Wolcott. The purchase price was $46,500 and the land was reportedly eyed for reservoir development.

The Eagle County Clerk and Recorder hosted the annual vehicle license plate number lottery. Eagle County Sheriff Jim Seabry was automatically assigned the lowest number: YM-1.

Dave Patton of Silt was hired as Eagle's new police officer.

The EVHS wrestling team smoked Soroco, 39-12, with wins by Kerry O'Neill, Perfecto Rivera, Mike Luark, Mayne Long, Doug Gates, Kip Gates, Mark Long and Joe Schwartz.

50 years ago

Week of Jan. 18, 1962

Pete Seibert general manager of the proposed recreation development on Vail Pass, was scheduled as the guest speaker for the Eagle Chamber of Commerce meeting. Seibert was expected to share plans for the proposal, which was touted as the largest ski area in the nation.

The Eagle Public Library planned to open at its new location on the second floor of the Eagle Community House. The library card fee was 50 cents.

Joe Medina's last-second shot resulted in a BMHS boys basketball 49-48 win over unbeaten Roaring Fork. The Rams held a 21-point lead after the first half, but steady shooting by the Huskies narrowed that margin to one point by the end of the third quarter.

The featured movies at the Eagle Theater were “Snow White and the Three Stooges” and Walt Disney's “Dumbo.”

60 years ago

Week of Jan. 17, 1952

“Bundles from heaven, designed to protect Eagle County ranchers' haystacks and to feed the deer and elk of the county in areas where forage is hidden beneath from three to seven and more feet of snow, have been falling in all sections of Eagle since last Friday,” the Enterprise reported. The feed drops were orchestrated by the U.S. Air Force and the Colorado Game and Fish Department,” reported the Enterprise.

A.B. Koonce retired from the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Eagle County. He had served on the board for 27 years.

John Benton of Burns married Lillian Rae Morris, described as “a prominent member of Denver's younger social set.”

70 years ago

Week of Jan. 16, 1942

The “Food for Freedom” train was slated to stop in Eagle. The traveling educational display exhibited “science and practical knowledge of farming methods gained by agricultural experts.”

Local residents learned that all information about draft calls and quotas was being restricted because of its military value. However, the local selective service board was preparing for heavier induction orders in the near future.

Norma Lee Robidoux was re-elected president of the Gypsum 4-H Club with Margaret Louise Beasley tapped as vice president.

In the Cliff Dweller column, Enterprise editor Adrian Reynolds wrote “about the only interesting thing I know of this week is a letter from Clark Hilliard at Sheppard Field, Tex. He writes that he didn't think that the man who wrote the song ‘Beautiful Texas' has ever been in the state.”

The Montgomery Hotel advertised a turkey dinner, with all the trimmings. The cost was 75 cents.