Fred Collett was a no-nonsense kind of guy. But his cultivated tough exterior concealed a soft-heartedness for kids, a dedication to public service and a propensity for fun.
Photo courtesy Eagle Valley Library District and Eagle County Historical Society.
5 years ago
Week of Feb. 25, 2016
The Youth Foundation, a nonprofit that had served Eagle County for nearly 20 years, rebranded itself as YouthPower365.
Eagle Valley High School students assisted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to collect data about wildlife use of local trails.
Two big events were planned at the Eagle River Center the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet and the Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed.
10 years ago
Week of Feb. 24, 2011
In a split vote the Eagle Town Board banned medial marijuana dispensaries and gave the town’s sole existing operation, Sweet Leaf Pioneer, until Nov. 1 to close its doors. Business owner Dave Manzanares said he would take the issue to the voters.
Special to the Daily
Week of Feb. 18, 2016
Eagle’s search for a new town manager netted 48 candidates during an abbreviated 18-day job posting. Members of the Eagle Town Board were criticized for marching ahead with the town manager search when the April 5 municipal election would bring on at least three new members who would have to work with the person the previous board hired.
Mike Piscoiotta, the court administrator for the 5th Judicial District, proposed a unique plan for the former Eagle Town Hall building on Second Street. He asked the town board to allow him to use the space for a youth boxing program.