June 2005

LHVC

Future Beekeeping Threatened

Most of us do what we can to avoid contact with bees, regard them as a nuisance andgive them little second thought. A conversation with a beekeeper will change your attitude. You'll come away realizing that bees deserve much more respect. [Full Story]

 

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Understanding School Funding

School funding is complicated. If a school district simply retained what was raised within its own boundaries, there would be little equity between districts and a child's educational experience would depend on where the child lived. [Full Story]

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Cougars Win State Baseball Title, Tie State Record

The Niwot Cougars won the state Class 4A Baseball title for the fifth time in eight years with a 7-0 win over Pueblo South, the only Colorado team to beat them in the last two seasons. Niwot was ranked 29th in the nation among schools of all sizes by Baseball America in its May 15 poll, up three spots from the previous ranking. [Full Story]

Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
New Pipes Increase Capacity

The Boulder Reservoir Water Treatment Plant in Gunbarrel was built in 1969 to provide residents with enough water during water-strapped summer months. In 1994, it became a year-round operation to help ease the strain on the Betasso Water Treatment Plant, the city's main facility near Sugarloaf Mountain. [Full Story]

 

Left Hand Laurel, Debbie Lammers

                             

This month the Courier honors Niwot resident Debbie Lammers for her involvement in the local schools, including her work with the Community Bond Review Committee (CBRC) and the entire St. Vrain Valley School District. [Full Story]

Local Area Al Fresco Dining
Getting Into The Spring Of Things


We've had our usual flirtation with spring and subsequent snow, and finally the warm weather seems to be here to stay. We can now dine al fresco. No, Al Fresco is not a new character from the Soprano's, in Italian, it means “in the fresh air.” As it turns out, there are many restaurants in our area that serve lunch, dinner and maybe even drinks in the fresh air. [Full Story]

 

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