ROCKY: 150 years ago someone emerged from a non-descript building to put forth the first issue of the Rocky Mountain News
MIKE: What seems like 150 years ago, Mike Weisfield emerged from a non-descript building to begin working at a lab

RockY: In the late 90s, to fight its competition, the Rocky sold its services for pennies a day
Mike: In the late 90s to help send two thankful and adoring children to college, Mike Weisfield lived on pennies a day

Rocky: After years of independence, the Rocky was bought by a major media conglomerate (Scripps Howard)
Mike: After years of independence, Mike Weisfield's company was bought by a major media conglomerate (CBS)

Rocky: In December 2008, the Rocky announced that if things didn't pick up or a better offer were not presented, it would cease work operations in the spring of 2009
Mike: In December of 2008 Mike Weisfield announced that unless things got worse or a better offer were presented, he would cease work operations in the spring of 2009

Rocky: In the intervening time, many people who despised the Rocky have said incredibly nice and insincere things about it
Mike: In the intervening time, many people who despsied Mike Weisfield have said incredibly nice and insincere things about him

Rocky: On Feb. 27, 2009, The Rocky will produce its last paper
Mike: On Feb. 27, 2009, Mike Weisfield will work at the lab for the last time

CONGRATULATIONS DAD!

GOODBYE ROCKY!


- Russell Weisfield