5 years ago — Week of Jan. 25, 2007

The town of Eagle was preparing the second wave of improvements at Town Park. New sidewalks, playground improvements and a “compass rose” entry plaza were all part of the design.

The Eagle Public Library announced that a catalog of thousands of Eagle County historic photographs was available on line through the Eagle Valley Library District website.

The Gypsum Town Council was mulling a move to paperless packets. As part of the plan, town officials planned to purchase computer stations for council meetings so members could view all background information digitally.

Eagle Valley High School student Beth Hall took first place at a bowling tournament hosted by Back Bowl in Eagle. Her score was 250.

10 years ago — Week of Jan. 24, 2002

The town of Eagle and Adam's Rib developer Fred Kummer were close to settling a lawsuit that would allow Kummer to proceed with his golf course development on Frost Creek.

Although the 2002 election was 11 months away, county candidates were already lining up. The list included Eagle County Clerk and Recorder candidates Teak Simonton and Earlene Roach, and Eagle County Sheriff candidates Joe Hoy and Bruce Campbell.

There was some cattle rustling going on near Burns. Pat and Nickie Luark were missing 11 cows and 11 calves.

Eagle Valley High School skier Lindsay Kunkel finished eighth at the Beaver Creek Nordic meet.

20 years ago — Week of Jan. 30, 1992

Cats were disappearing in Gypsum. Four felines from the Red Hill Drive and Beacon Road areas were reported missing by their owners, who feared someone was trapping, killing and disposing of the animals.

Members of the EVHS Rodeo Club received a $500 donation from the Tom Whitehead Junior Golf Foundation of Vail. The foundation donated the money so the club could purchase trophy saddles for its first-ever rodeo competition planned in September.

The Eagle County Public Library asked for donations from patrons to expand its 900-item videotape collection.

A Boy Scout troop from Gypsum staged a dog team race at Yeoman Park. The Scouts themselves teamed up as the “dogs” to pull sleds around the snow-covered fields. About 60 boys participated.

30 years ago — Week of Jan. 28, 1982

A long-simmering dispute concerning the operation of Avon town government spilled over during a town council meeting when a group of citizens presented a petition calling for the immediate removal of town manager Al Alpi. Alpi served as both town manager and mayor of the community.

County officials predicted the Edwards area could grow by more than 700 percent. The community had 645 dwelling units in place but 4,352 additional residential units had been approved for the area.

The Jerry Ford Celebrity Cup ski races were held at Beaver Creek and participants included Clint Eastwood, Ahmad Rashad and Colo. Gov. Richard Lamm.

Winner Linda Hoza Taylor of Eagle won a sewing machine as her prize in the 1981 Make It Yourself with Wool Contest.

40 years ago — Week of Jan. 27, 1972

The United States Army announced it was reopening its recruiting station in Glenwood Springs.

Glen Moore of Moore's Sport Goods in Eagle was elected president of the Eagle Valley Rod and Gun Club. The club hosted a trap shoot as part of its annual meeting. Moore, Fred Collet and Terry Nunn earned top scores at the event.

“Who remembers the Bledsoes?” asked a front-page headline. A Berthod, Colo. woman contacted the Enterprise when she found a dog-eared, leather bound family Bible with a family tree page that chronicled the Bledsoes. The family resided in the Gilman area during the 1930s and 1940s. The Berthod woman found the Bible in the drawer of a dresser she purchased at an auction and she wanted to return it to a member of the Bledsoe family.

The Rev. Bill Bowden and The Rev. Don Simonton announced plans to sponsor a youth group for the local Methodist and Lutheran churches.

50 years ago — Week of Jan. 25,1962

Jake Lucksinger, chairman of the Eagle County Board of Commissioners, announced the schedule for official fallout shelter inspections. A Fort Collins-based architecture firm was conducting a survey of shelters in the area.

The State Highway Commission instructed the Colorado Department of Highways to proceed with designs for a pilot bore for a tunnel that would take Interstate Route 70 under the Continental Divide.

The Eagle County Farm Bureau presented a 50-star flag to Eagle County to replace the out-of-date 48-star flag which was on display at the county courthouse.

The annual March of Dimes benefit dance, with music by Mrs. Clemens Orchestra, was planned in Gypsum. The dance was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary No 150.

60 years ago — Week of Jan. 24, 1952

“Local crowds are enjoying the good skiing course in Eagle,” reported the Enterprise. The course had a three- to four-foot base, with fresh snow falling daily. “The tow is in operation every Sunday, with last Sunday seeing a record crowd out on slats.”

A herd of approximately 20 elk had taken up residence on the Jim Stephens Ranch near Sweetwater.

The elk moved in beside cattle in a feeding lot area, bedding down with the cows and sharing their fare.

Berta Jean Gates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gates of Burns, was named Youth of the Week by the Colorado Cattlemen's Association. Gates was a freshman at Mesa College and together with her sister, Betty Jo, she had assembled a herd of 30 Hereford cattle.

Frank Fisher sold his Castle Peak Dairy operation to Martin Swartz of Dwight, Kan. The new owner planned to take possession of the business Feb. 1

70 years ago Week of Jan. 23, 1942

In accordance with rationing orders from the federal government, for the month of January, Eagle County was allotted four passenger car tires and three inner tubes and 17 truck tires and 14 inner tubes.

The undersecretary of water advised the American people that veterans of the first world war could enlist in the Army if they could pass the physical requirements. The Army agreed to waive its 18- to 35-year-olds age limit for veterans. The war department was particularly interested in welcoming former officers back to military service.

The nine members of the Wolcott Willing Workers Club met to discuss their Red Cross efforts. “The meeting was called to order and all joined in singing ‘God Bless America' and giving the pledge to our flag,” the Enterprise reported.

An advertisement for Children's Musterole cold medicine featured a photo of the “famous Dionne Quintuplets.” “Mother — give your child the same expert care,” read the advertisement.