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August, 2005

FasTracks Update
Some Pieces Of The Puzzle

By Claire Chase

At a June 30 public meeting at the East Boulder Senior Center to discuss potential commuter rail maintenance facility sites along the US 36 corridor, it was apparent that FasTracks is a very large puzzle – one with thousands of pieces.

FasTracks Review

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Donec molestie. Last November, voters in Denver and Boulder passed the FasTracks Initiative 4A. According to the Regional Transportation District's (RTD) website, “FasTracks is RTD's twelve-year comprehensive plan to build and operate high speed rail lines and expand and improve bus service and Park-n-Rides throughout the region.” [Read Full Sty]

RMCC Files Revised Plans
On July 25, Graham Billingsley, Director of the Boulder County Planning Department reported that Rocky Mountain Christian Church (RMCC) had filed revised plans and applications late last week seeking approval of its plans for expansion of its church and school at 95th Street and Niwot Road. “We will review the plans early this week,” he said. “If the plans exhibit only minor revisions they may go on to the county commissioners. If there are substantial changes they will go back to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation. We will make a decision after our review.” [Read Full Story]

Calling All Quilters For Nostalgia Day
By Mary Wolbach Lopert
Area quilters will be front and center at the 2005 edition of Niwot Nostalgia Day on Sept. 10. Quilts from the Interfaith Quilters of Longmont will be displayed at the Left Hand Grange from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. These wonderful pieces of art will be sold at the quilters' annual sale in March. All proceeds are divided between the OUR Center and SAFE Center in Longmont . [Read Full Story]

Niwot Bandstand A Star Spangled Success
Three Thousand Celebrate July 4 }
By Bruce Warren

When Pat Murphy of Niwot Real Estate came up with a kids and pets parade on the 4th of July several years ago, the parade attracted a hundred or so Niwotians to Second Avenue , and was over in a matter of minutes. This summer, with the completion of the new Niwot Bandstand, the Niwot Business Association (NBA) used the parade as the centerpiece of an old fashioned Fourth celebration, with everything but the fireworks.

The Niwot Market hosted a pancake breakfast, then donated over $700 in proceeds to the NBA for bandstand expenses. The turnout was so large that many people were turned away or simply left to go to the parade. [Read Full Story]

Gunbarrel Community Western Roundup And Backyard BBQ Cookoff By Claire Chase

Gunbarrel residents are dusting off their spurs and getting ready for the third annual Western Roundup and BBQ contest. The Roundup will be on August 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gunbarrel Square Center . [Read Full Story]

Computer Corner : About Adware By Donna Currie

When someone's computer is infested with adware and spyware, the victim often asks, “How did this get on my computer?” Here's one answer. [Read Full Story]

Niwot-Boulder American Legion Team Wins in Alaska By LuAnn Piccard
The Niwot-Boulder American Legion Post 10 baseball team, sponsored by State Farm of Colorado, won the 2005 BP Exploration American Legion Invitational Tournament in Anchorage , Alaska . The 11th annual tournament was held from July 7-10 and culminated in a 7-4 victory over the local favorite Post 34 East Anchorage Thunderbirds. Approximately twelve of the twenty-one team members played for either Boulder or Niwot High Schools during the 2005 season. The team, coached by Bob Bote from Niwot High School and Jack Taylor from Boulder High School , was also undefeated in a tournament held in Kenai , Alaska over the July 4th weekend. [Read Full Story]

Enchanted Bookstore To Close By Julie Fowler
By the end of August, Niwot will see the doors of one of its long-time businesses close. The Enchanted Bookshop, which opened as The Yankee Doodler 15 years ago, is hosting its going out of business sale through August.[Read Full Story]

 

 

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