From the Echo Press Archives, 1999: New Policy for R-Rated Films – Alexandria Echo Press

“This Week” in 1974 – 50 years ago: The Alexandria Kiwanis club will present the first World Rodeo Championship ever seen inside Douglas County…at the fairground. Sanctioned by the Rodeo Cowboys Association of Denver, the Rodeo offers a guaranteed purse of one thousand dollars plus entry fees, which is expected to increase the pot to more than three thousand dollars. Professional cowboys and cowgirls and contract artists from a dozen states and Canada will compete in bareback riding, wild horse riding, calf roping, saddle bronco riding, Longhorn steer wrestling and wild Brahma bull riding.

1974, 50 years ago: Arrowwood Arena will be the site of a POA show – the first for this area. POAs are kind of small Appaloosa colored horses (from 46-54 inches) especially for children. Anyone under the age of 18 may compete at POA shows, where they earn both state and national points for their placings. Adults are allowed to show in halters and also participate in the adult cart races. Some of the best halter ponies will be here.

1999, 25 years ago: If you’re planning on seeing an R-rated movie Midway Mall movie theater VII in Alexandria, you better prove that you’re old enough. Because… if you don’t have a photo ID… or don’t have a document proving your age… or if you’re at the cash register without your parent, you won’t get in. That is the theater owner’s policy John Perino. “It is our policy to exclude children under the age of 17 from R-rated films unless they have permission.” If you are under 17 years old, you need permission from your parents, who must be present when you purchase the ticket. (Your parent doesn’t have to go to the movie with you, but you do have to pay full adult price for the ticket)…The Business and Professional Women in the Alexandria Region (BPW) installed officials during the monthly meeting in May at Country kitchen. They contain Cindy Maanumtreasurer; Julie Blank, president-elect; Glenda Stokesprevious president; Marlene Bettin, newly elected president; Robin Niedenfuer secretary; And Deb Byers, Administrative assistant. BPW is a national organization whose mission is to achieve equality for all women in the workplace through advocacy, information and education.

2014, 10 years ago: There have been several reports of boats floating off lifts, docks submerged underwater, and lake house pumps working overtime. Dave Rushof the province Land and resource management The director said many lakes are at or above the boundary Department of Natural Resources (DNR) takes the normal water level into account. If the deluge continues, the situation in terms of property damage and coastline erosion could become similar to that of 2011. That is why the province is considering introducing ‘temporary special controls’, including ‘no wake zones’. Areas within 90 meters of the coastline would become part of the zones during the high tide period. Personal watercraft should operate without creating a wake.

Just for fun – 1974 – 50 years ago: Once a week, on Tuesday from 8:15 PM – 8:45 PM, a group Jefferson Senior High students produces an original, live and often chuckle-inducing radio program KXRA. According to Ken Swanson director, the program offers a little bit of everything, including school news, sports, music, original light comedy and original radio drama. The 14 students involved in the production, which takes place before airtime rehearsals, do all their own material, including the Derf-McVoogle dialogue, a light satire on school life.

SPORTS TRIVIA 1974 – 50 years ago: The Department of Recreation will start with stick lessons for girls aged five to twelve. Eight classes are offered starting at 9 a.m. in the Jefferson gym or cafeteria. The costs are €6.00 ​​per child. Leisa DeJong will be the instructor.

Rachel Barduson of Alexandria is a regular contributor to the Echo Press Opinion page.