15 Years Ago

June 8, 2007

• The Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association board of directors approved a $20,000 donation for the town of Holly to help rebuild after the destructive March 28 tornado.
• The opening weekend of the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site saw over 600 people visit the recently established site.
• Despite four feet of snow on the level and little to no help from the federal government, southeast Colorado blizzard victims are at last getting help from the Operation: Blizzard Benefit Fundraiser put together by an number of organization in Colorado.

25 Years Ago

June 6, 1997

• Commissioner Cardon Berry stated “no decision has been made,” regarding a proposed criminal justice center.

40 Years Ago

June 4, 1982

• Applications are needed from Kiowa County residents for free weatherization of their homes.
• The Colorado CowBelles Beef Cook Off will be the highlight during the 115^th Annual Convention of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association.
• From the Sheriff’s Desk- Floyd Griswould: Rain, hail and tornado clouds put a damper on things over the Memorial Day weekend.  

50 Years Ago

June 9, 1972

• Eads Merchants women’s softball team kicks of its season with a Holly Jaycees sponsored six-team tournament.
• Clyde Crow voiced optimism having a 40-unit motel to be completed in 120-150 days. The motel will be built east of the Schmitt’s Restaurant in Eads.

75 Years Ago

 June 6, 1947

• The Eads Lions Club is staging a big air show at the Smoky Hill Field west of Eads. In addition to the air show, there will be 25 different concessions and six exciting rides for the youngsters.

100 Years Ago

June 9, 1922

• The hidden pot of gold has been found. On entering the old house, which was made on the side of a hill, and moving a partition, a first-class still was discovered in running order.