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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Gunbarrel has a new hand at the tiller. Reverend Janet Kettering was officially appointed as pastor of Shepherd of the Hills on Nov. 1, 2016. Rev. Kettering, who originally hails from Minnesota, followed a long and circuitous route before arriving at her current appointment in Gunbarrel. A “second-career pastor,” Kettering spent nearly 30 years working as a court reporter for a Minnesota District Court judge. She watched people in trouble work their way...
The Niwot boys wrapped up their regular season last week with a win against the last place Centaurus Warriors (4-17) followed by a loss to first place Northridge (19-3). The Cougars finished with an overall 10-13 mark, and went 6-8 in the Northern League. In the CHSAA’s final RPI standings, Niwot was ranked 36th, and will play 29th-ranked Elizabeth in an away game for the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. For Niwot head coach Preston Hardy, the jury is still out on his team’s overall per...
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Rockies’ spring training camp in Scottsdale last week, but local youth did not have to go that far to start warming up for the season. With spring-like weather of late, players, coaches and parents have recently been spotted working out at Niwot’s Lefthand Valley Grange Park as well as the Niwot High School baseball fields. For local youth, Niwot Youth Sports baseball and softball registration is underway for the 2017 season. NYS is wrapping up the basketball season, and another season of baseball and sof...
“It’s always inspiring to meet people who feel that they can make a difference in the world. That’s their motive, that’s their passion... I think that’s what makes your life meaningful, that’s what fills your own heart and that’s what gives you purpose.” When Maria Shriver made this statement, she could easily have been referring to Niwot Rotarian Margaret Hix. Hix is passionate about gardening, her friends and family, and the work of the Rotary Club of Niwot and Rotary International. When descr...
Niwot High Athletic Director Chase McBride has posted an opening for a new volleyball coach at Niwot. Preston Brown, who has coached the Cougars for the past four years, submitted his resignation, citing demands on his time due to work. The Cougars won the Northern League with a perfect 14-0 record last season before losing to Holy Family in a quarterfinal match at state....