Loose Ends: Courthouse lawn fans make their feelings known

Although a communitywide survey probably would not rank the courthouse lawn in Meeker as one of the top 10 places in the community, it is a public space that is cherished by most residents. At least it seems that way, with all the recent outrage over the possibility of taking it away to expand courthouse parking. Long before the courthouse or the elementary school were built, townsfolk gathered there.Fourth of July festivities were held…