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Articles from the April 28, 2017 edition


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  • Host families sought for international students

    Debbie Odom, Special to the Courier|Apr 28, 2017

    Students from all over the world are preparing right now to leave their countries to come and study in America for the upcoming school year. These students are leaders in their schools. They exhibit great academic skills as well as a heart for volunteer work. These are the students who will impact their countries when they return home with the experiences they have had while living here in America. The students are placed with volunteer host families throughout the US. Host families are families with kids or without kids, retired, single,...

  • Niwot Nifties give back

    Jesse Murphy, [email protected]|Apr 28, 2017

    4-H Club gives to Eagle Place The Niwot Nifties 4-H Club gave an Easter surprise to residents at Eagle Place. It wasn’t just a one-time gift; this is something that the club does every month for the residents at the county-owned housing unit for people with a fixed-income. New co-leaders Cindy Shepherd and Mary Klingbeil said that they do projects for the residents as part of their community service requirements, as the club uses their facility for monthly meetings. “We really appreciate tho...

  • When less is more

    Pam Martin, [email protected]|Apr 28, 2017

    Architects Jack and Rebecca Weise decided to rethink their lives. For starters, their to-do lists were too long. They needed more freedom, and wanted to spend more quality time together as a family. Taking a clear-headed look at their priorities, they opted to put their 2,800 square-foot home on the market. In exchange, they designed a 1,900 square-foot home for a small lot in Longmont’s Prospect neighborhood. Before moving in December, they tossed out about 80 percent of their “stuff.” Their mo...

  • Girl Scouts Partner with Greenwood

    Jennifer simms, [email protected]|Apr 28, 2017

    Girl Scout Troop 179 is on a journey to Get Moving. The eleven Heatherwood Elementary fourth graders of Troop 179 have spent the school year exploring the theme of movement and energy through an intensive, collaborative study called a journey. “We’re learning about all types of energy,” troop leader Nancy Renken said of the project, which requires more in-depth study than a typical girl scout badge. “One part of the journey was animal energy. Observing animals in nature is a little tricky so I reached out to Greenwood [Wildlife Rehabil...

  • Chico’s Grooming Spa open in Niwot

    Jen Rodehaver, [email protected]|Apr 28, 2017

    Wendy Mariscal is the new owner of Chico’s Grooming Spa for pets in Cottonwood Square, taking over the location previously occupied by Puppy Paws Pet Spa. Mariscal hails from Dacono where she is still active in her original shop one day a week. Tuesday through Saturday she is busy building her new business in Niwot. Mariscal chose this location through a lucky break. She has her car serviced at Gunbarrel Imports and noticed the appeal of the area’s business district. She says owning a shop in such a great neighborhood is a “dream come true...

  • NCA honors Storz, Breyer and Anderson

    Kim Glasscock, [email protected]|Apr 28, 2017

    Three “absolutely outstanding volunteers” were honored by the Niwot Community Association at its annual meeting April 19. Heidi Storz, Julie Breyer and Neal Anderson were recognized for their service to the organization and Niwot. “We are so appreciative for everything these people have done for both the NCA and the town,” said NCA President Dick Piland. “They really exemplify service and the giving spirit of our town.” Storz served on the NCA board, as vice president and as president of the NCA. She organized and coordinated the annual Niwot C...