Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton was the youngest daughter of Parker Lindley and Grace Minnie Shugart Snyder. She was born in Independence, Montgomery County, Kan., on May 10, 1910. She passed away on Oct. 19, 2013, at the age of 103 years, five months and nine days.
Meeker
Enter the Meeker Parade of Lights
MEEKER | Preparations are under way for the Second Annual Parade of Lights, which will be held on Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Meeker.
Chamber promotes local shopping, small business
MEEKER I Gearing up for the holiday season, the Meeker Chamber of Commerce is promoting Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.
100 mile…
More than 25 Meeker Elementary School kids, parents, family members and even pets showed up Saturday to run/walk a 5K, as part of MES teacher Vicky Tate’s physical education class and 100 Mile Club program.
October busy at MES
MEEKER I There were several happenings at Meeker Elementary School during October, including fire safety, drug awareness and fun that involved putting an emphasis on reading.
Letter to the Editor: Save the elementary school
Dear Editor: This letter is written after reading most of what has been published in this paper and from conversations with people working hard to save the old Meeker Elementary School. It is easy to forget that being a member of a community comes with responsibilities, the major one being[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys gain lasting experience at state tournament
MEEKER I The Meeker High School varsity volleyball team came away from the 2013 Colorado State Volleyball Championships tournament with one win, one loss and a lasting experience.
New arrival…
Trey Merritt and his parents, DeLayne and Michael Merritt, welcome a new addition to their family.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to the Walbridge Wing
Dear Editor: Thank you all the staff members of the Walbridge Wing at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker.
Craftiness…
Mother Anne and daughter Kolbi Franklin took part in the Meeker Crafts and Gift Show on Friday and Saturday at the Rio Blanco Fairgrounds in Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: People thankful for Meeker hospitality
Dear Editor: We just arrived back from Meeker, Colo., after our 20-plus years of hunting in your county. I felt it necessary to write and thank the members of your town for their great hospitality.
AAU girls’ basketball…
Meeker volunteer coach Karen Dinwiddie breaks a huddle of her fifth- and sixth-grade girls’ basketball team, which played two games Saturday in the Meeker Elementary School gymnasium. The team split games with two different Rifle teams and is currently 2-1 this season.
