“A string of reproaches against other people leads one to suspect the existence of a string of self-reproaches with the same content.” ~ Sigmund Freud Have you noticed an increasing level of anger lately, whether in yourself or in others? Does it feel like everyone’s angry switch is stuck in[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Editor’s Column – Lightly, child, lightly
“It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them. So throw away your baggage and go forward. There are quicksands all about you, sucking at[Read More…]
Canine complaints on the rise: What you should know
Dog owners and their neighbors should know the laws and codes regarding barking, dogs at large, and what to do when there’s a problem. MEEKER | Since the stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, noise complaints due to barking dogs have increased according to Meeker Animal Control Officer Laurel Haney.[Read More…]
40 years for Meeker’s Safehouse, Inc. program
Since 1984, a dedicated group of volunteers have provided help to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, tragic circumstances, and more through the Safehouse, Inc. nonprofit organization in Meeker. MEEKER | Mainstream awareness of domestic violence came to the forefront in the U.S. with the release of a controversial made-for-television[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – A not-so-grand modern human experiment?
I just watched a TV series set in the 1960s. In every episode, the characters are smoking. At dinner, in bed, at restaurants, in the back of a taxi, etc. While I had to explain to my grandchildren what the ashtrays in the armrests on the airplane were last summer (their[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Choose-your-own-adventure
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” ~ Victor E. Frankl You may recall those old “choose-your-own- adventure” novels written for schoolage kids. At the end of[Read More…]
Roads and trails discussions dominate commissioners’ meeting
Roads and trails dominated the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday. Representing homeowners at the Ridge Estates subdivision, resident Sherri Halandras returned to the board to ask the commissioners once again to add a one-mile stretch of road to the county’s road maintenance list. Haladras said the homeowners were told previously that they[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – More freudenfreude, less schadenfreude
So next time envy arises, remember: Joy is never in short supply. There’s plenty to go around. ~ M. Andrew McConnell You have to love the German language for its potent specificity in turning compound words into descriptors. You may be familiar with the term “schadenfreude,” defined as taking pleasure[Read More…]
Negotiations on Circle Park riverfront project continue
After an engineering review that found “no fatal flaws” but did include some suggestions for changes, Meeker trustees asked for additional time to approve a proposed contract agreement with Diggin It Riverworks Inc. during the March 5 board meeting. The contract discussion was rescheduled for April 2. Trustees also reviewed[Read More…]
RBC passes resolution opposing ‘sanctuary’ status regarding migrants
The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a brief special meeting Friday. Commissioners renewed an annual cooperative road project agreement with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The agreement allows for both parties to cooperate in the planning, survey, design, construction, reconstruction, improvement and maintenance of certain Forest Service roads.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – Housekeeping
A newspaper is a mirror reflecting the public, a mirror more or less defective, but still a mirror. ~ Arthur Brisbane First, I’m extending my profound gratitude to all of you who have extended prayers and well wishes to Caitlin after her accident last week. She is on the mend,[Read More…]
Black Sulphur Tavern to open March 15
A new option for dining and entertainment will open next week, March 15, at 364 7th St. in Meeker (the former location of The Fork). Owner Frank Maestas has partnered with his cousin Patrick Maestas to create the Black Sulphur Tavern. Frank, who has been in the oil and gas[Read More…]
