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  • Content and Comments

    Feb 12, 2025

    Do you know of a local event, interesting story or local person the Courier might be interested in covering? Do you have comments about what you have read in the Courier or suggestions to make? We would like to hear from you at editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com....

  • Photo of the Week

    Feb 12, 2025

  • Photo of the Week Could Be Yours

    Feb 12, 2025

    Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...

  • No whining heard at Let's Wine About Winter

    Jennifer Wagner|Feb 12, 2025

    Niwot Cultural Arts Association's Let's Wine About Winter event celebrated its eighth successful year this past Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1 - 5 p.m. in Cottonwood Square and old town Niwot's business district. The event invited locals and visitors to explore the unique shops and restaurants of Cottonwood Square and Second Avenue while they enjoyed tasting a variety of wine, beer, and other culinary offerings. Everyone was able to gather, share good conversation, and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere...

  • LID approves 3 funding requests

    Bruce Warren|Feb 12, 2025

    In what was the last official meeting for Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) members Eric Bergeson and Jeff Knight, the LID approved three funding requests. Bergeson's term as the Niwot Business Association (NBA) representative expires at the end of February, and the county commissioners have already appointed newly elected NBA president Jim Ditzel as his replacement. Bergeson, who has served on the LID for five years, said, "It's been a privilege. I won't be a stranger."...

  • Leadership changes signal new era for Niwot Business Association

    Melissa Johnson|Feb 12, 2025

    Changes are on the horizon for the Niwot Business Association (NBA) as several key officers prepare to step down, making way for new leadership in the spring of 2025. The term of current NBA President Eric Bergeson of The Wheel House will end and Bergeson has decided to step down from his leadership role. Jim Ditzel of Summit Commercial Real Estate will be the new president, having been elected after running unopposed for the position. Ditzel, a longtime NBA member, has already begun...

  • Connections

    Feb 12, 2025

    Do you know people in the area who have something unusual in common? Like they have climbed all of Colorado’s fourteeners, they have jumped out of an airplane, they went to the same middle school in another state, they were in New York during 9/11, or they have a famous relative in common. That kind of thing. The Left Hand Valley Courier is launching a new feature called “Connections” to highlight the unusual things we have in common to better get to know one another. Send your connections with names and contact information to edito...

  • Let's Talk About...Too Good to be True

    Elise S. Marylander|Feb 12, 2025

    Ok. You know what is not ok? When you fall for one of those ubiquitous "loss leaders" without knowing what you are getting into. You know how it goes. You can't believe your good luck when you are offered a subscription for $1 for a year or a two-for-one deal you just can't pass up? Let me warn you, my friend, if it seems like you can't pass it up, you can. These "deals" are like a shiny penny that once grabbed, turns into a dark pouncing piece of stealth. Let me give you a couple of examples....

  • Business Profile: Cimmini's Italian Restaurant

    Melissa Johnson|Feb 12, 2025

    For Kelsey and Joe DeBoard, owners of Cimmini's Italian Restaurant in Niwot, the path to becoming restaurateurs was paved with entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to return home. The couple, who have been together for nearly 22 years, opened their doors at 300 Second Avenue in January 2022, bringing their unique blend of culinary passion and community focus to downtown Niwot. Kelsey, a Longmont native and Niwot High School graduate, spent her grade-school years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...

  • Courier Cookbook Thirsty Thursdays

    Feb 12, 2025

    After "Meatless Mondays," "Taco Tuesday," and "Wicked Wednesdays," quench your thirst with "Thirsty Thursdays" elixirs. Alcohol is not required, but often desired. Enjoy some of these concoctions any day of the week. Sometimes Fridays are a challenge after waking up from Thirsty Thursdays. So next week, discover "Fishy Fridays." Send your favorite fish recipes to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com. Fish in any form are welcome including, tacos revisited, stew, grilled, fried, sandwiches, or wh...

  • Arts Student of the Week: Arabella Snyder

    Gene Hayworth|Feb 12, 2025

    According to arts educator Crystal Hinds, Arabella Snyder took the Niwot High School Art Department by storm, taking as many classes each semester as her schedule allowed from the start of her freshman year. "She is dedicated, full of energy, helpful and respectful," Hinds said. "She is a natural born leader and has taken a directing position in the student run Art Club. Ara will always volunteer for more art related activities, and fund raising for various causes." Hinds selected Snyder as Arts...

  • City of Longmont's solution to addressing child care challenges in Boulder County

    Peggy B. Graham|Feb 12, 2025

    This is the fourth article in a series on the Consortium of Cities, which recently addressed child care challenges in Colorado and Boulder County. The Boulder County Consortium of Cities (COC), which includes the cities of Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Boulder, and the Town of Erie, as well as non-voting Niwot representatives, convened on Dec. 4, 2024, to discuss the county's child care challenges. The City of Longmont presented its initiative to support the overlooked network of friends,...

  • Artist Bill Enyart and community explore artistic process

    Amy Calderon|Feb 12, 2025

    Local artist Bill Enyart invited the community to join him while he creates his art at Niwot Hall for the first "Artist in Action" event at Let's Wine About Winter on Feb. 8. Enyart will continue to engage the community in his real time art creation on Feb. 14 from 1 - 5:00 p.m. and Feb. 28 from 5 - 8:00 p.m. where the public can experience his creative process firsthand. The highlight of the free series will take place on Valentine's Day when Enyart will be joined by a group of artists from...

  • Committed: Izzy Fay

    Madison Shaw|Feb 12, 2025

    The Left Hand Valley Courier is featuring each of the nine Niwot High School students who signed National Letters of Intent on the Nov. 13 fall signing day to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. From soccer to track and field, these athletes represent a diverse array of sports and dreams fulfilled. Elizabeth "Izzy" Fay has made a big splash in Niwot High School athletics. The standout diver, who signed with California State University, Bakersfield, has made wave...

  • Cougar girls basketball shines against Silver Creek

    Madison Shaw|Feb 12, 2025

    The Niwot High School girls basketball team experienced a mixed week, falling 53-15 to Legacy High School on Feb. 4 before bouncing back with a 56-47 Senior Night home victory over Silver Creek High School on Feb. 7. Heading into their matchup against the Legacy Lightning, the Cougars held a 9-9 record, while Legacy stood at 10-7. Despite the close records, the game quickly turned lopsided as the Cougars struggled offensively. Niwot shot just 17% from the field and hit only one three-pointer...

  • Unified basketball battles to the buzzer

    Madison Shaw|Feb 12, 2025

    In a thrilling showdown on Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Niwot High School unified basketball team faced off against the Erie High School Tigers in an energetic back-and-forth contest. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Cougars narrowly fell to the Tigers, 64-62, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The Tigers won the opening tipoff, but it was Niwot sophomore Dallin Easton who put the first points on the board, giving the Cougars an early 2-0 lead. Junior Emmett...

  • Boys varsity basketball celebrates seniors

    Charlotte Stauch|Feb 12, 2025

    The Niwot boys varsity basketball team suffered two losses this week against highly-ranked Legacy High School and the Cougars' cross-town rival, Silver Creek High School. The game against Legacy on Tuesday, Feb. 4 ended with the Cougars on the short end of a 76-44 score, while Friday's Senior Night battle was close until the final minutes, with Silver Creek coming out on top, 56-42, leaving the Cougars eager for a win as the season winds down. Rohit Das led the Cougars in scoring against Legacy...

  • Student Athlete of the Week Eli Quesada

    Jack Carlough|Feb 12, 2025

    When Eli Quesada decided to wrestle this year, the Niwot High School junior's goal was simply to make the varsity team. He picked up the sport intending to help his football career and didn't expect much in terms of results. Now, only months after his first high school match, Quesada is preparing to wrestle on Colorado's biggest stage. The 165-pounder earned a state championship bid this past weekend by placing fourth in the Class 4A Region 2 Tournament. "It's been crazy seeing how much I got be...

  • Izzy Fay defends title, Niwot takes 9th at girls swim and dive state championships

    Jack Carlough|Feb 12, 2025

    Led by star diver Izzy Fay, Niwot High School placed ninth at the Class 4A Girls Swimming and Diving State Championships. Fay, a senior, closed her storied high school career by earning her second straight diving state title. Competing at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton, she racked up an impressive final score of 529.50 on Saturday, Feb. 8. "Izzy getting first at state is always great," said Niwot Head Coach Ella Thramann. "I know that was a pretty close one with the Windsor...

  • Courier Crossword Corner February 12, 2025

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    Feb 12, 2025

    ACROSS 7. Cimminis 8. art 10. Joeseppi 11. Quesada 12. football DOWN 1. minimum 2. Easton 3. Bergeson 4. wine 5. Enyart 6. wrestlers 7. Cupid 9. five 12. Fay... Full story

  • Niwot wrestlers place at regional tournament, heading to state

    Melissa Johnson|Feb 12, 2025

    The Niwot High School wrestling team demonstrated its competitive spirit at the CHSAA 4A Region 2 Wrestling Tournament hosted by Mead High School, with three Cougars securing spots on the podium, advancing to state. Ryder Evans, who achieved his milestone 100th win, captured third place in the 144-pound weight class with an impressive display of skill, returning to the state tournament for the second year in a row. Evans opened the tournament securing a technical fall victory over Glenwood Sprin...

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