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  • Content and Comments

    Aug 28, 2024

    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 [email protected]@lhvc.com....

  • Photo of the Week

    Aug 28, 2024

  • Photo of the Week Could Be Yours

    Aug 28, 2024

    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 [email protected]@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email addre...

  • Courier Cookbook Peaches

    Aug 28, 2024

    Everywhere you go this time of year you see Palisade peaches for sale. They are in season and delicious. The Niwot High School Instrumental Music is selling Palisade peaches through today. Order yours today here. Sometimes you buy a whole flat and wonder what to do with all those peaches. Here are a few ideas. CANNED PEACHES Submitted by Deborah Fowler Adapted from the Niwot Women's International Club Cookbook "My go-to is the regular canned peaches - I serve them on Christmas Day as a lighter...

  • Courier Crossword Corner August 28, 2024

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    Aug 28, 2024

    ACROSS 2. fourth 4. flag 8. Kennedy 9. Miller 10. Arapaho 12. Love 13. defense 14. weather 15. Nashville DOWN 1. Chivukula 3. Masterson 5. gymnastics 6. Valmont 7. three 11. Rush 13. Dragon...

  • Courier writers win Colorado Press Association awards - It doesn't get any better than this

    Bruce Warren|Aug 28, 2024

    Three writers for the Left Hand Valley Courier, Deborah Cameron, Vicky Dorvee, and Elise S. Marylander, were recognized at the Colorado Press Association (CPA) awards banquet for their articles from 2023 in the CPA's Better News Contest. Judging is conducted anonymously by journalists from another state, and awards are presented based upon size and type of publication. The Courier is a Class 5 publication as a weekly newspaper in a small community. Cameron, who writes for the Courier as well as...

  • Hazel Miller headlines the final 2024 Rock & Rails concert Aug. 29

    Joan Schaefer|Aug 28, 2024

    Hazel Miller and The Collective will wrap up the 2024 Rock and Rails (R&R) series this Thursday evening, Aug. 29, at Whistle Stop Park. Inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2023, Miller and her band will perform their mix of jazz, blues, soul and popular music. Miller is one of the most sought-after performers in Colorado and has also performed elsewhere in North America, as well as in Europe, the Far East, Middle East and Central America. R&R booking manager Satir DeMarco said that...

  • 95th Street partially closed until December

    Melissa Johnson|Aug 28, 2024

    Phase 2 of the North 95th Street Reconstruction and Flood Resiliency Improvements Project began on Monday, Aug. 26. Expect closures in both directions 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 95th Street between Lookout Road and Valmont Road. The construction zone will prohibit motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians from entering. Residents living along 95th Street will need to access their homes from Lookout Road if living north of Boulder Creek, and from Valmont Road if living south of Boulder...

  • Let's Talk About...Cell Phones

    Elise S. Marylander|Aug 28, 2024

    Ok. We all love our phones. We don't go anywhere without them. We can hardly leave a room without taking our phones with us. We text, get our news, play games, share Instagram stories, and regularly go down the TikTok rabbit hole on our phones. Where we used to have an encyclopedia, now we have Wikipedia and all that Google has to offer. We take pictures and videos with abandon. You can just as easily make a hotel reservation in Tokyo as you can call your mom. We are all oddly attached to our...

  • Love Ice Cream opening in Niwot in September

    Camryn Bell|Aug 28, 2024

    Niwot is a welcoming place for businesses of all kinds. From spas, to restaurants, to family owned shops, Niwot has proved to be a great place for businesses to thrive. This upcoming month, Niwot will welcome Love Ice Cream to the community at 240 Second Avenue between the Bader House and Blessings Day Spa in the former Seven Wealth office location.. Love Ice Cream will open in early to mid-September with a ribbon-cutting Grand Opening ceremony and free single scoops for the first 100...

  • Boulder City Council meets about minimum wage

    John Kowalski|Aug 28, 2024

    The Boulder City Council met on Aug. 22 to discuss the feasibility of implementing a higher minimum wage to address concerns about wage equity from community members. Colorado’s statewide minimum wage currently sits at $14.42, a wage that the cities and towns in Boulder County adhere to for its minimum wage workers. Unincorporated Boulder County’s minimum wage, however, is $15.69 an hour, and is scheduled to increase to $25 per hour by 2030. The Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA), a non-profit focused on helping out struggling fam...

  • Arts Student of the Week Prugh Dunfee

    Camryn Bell|Aug 28, 2024

    Prugh Dunfee has been a vital piece of Niwot High School's theater and choral programs throughout her two years at Niwot High School. Now in her junior year, Dunfee has built an impressive theatrical resume and reputation. Dunfee has performed in the NHS productions of "Beauty and the Beast" (2022-2023), "Puffs," and "Shrek the Musical" (both 2023-2024). She has also performed in local theater productions such as "Sound of Music," "White Christmas," and, most recently, "Into the Woods."...

  • Andrew Cowell describes Arapaho language

    Bruce Warren|Aug 28, 2024

    University of Colorado Professor of Linguistics Andrew Cowell spoke to a crowd of over 40 at the Grange Hall in Niwot Aug. 21 as part of the Niwot Historical Society's Now & Then Lecture Series. Cowell has focused his research on Native American languages, and especially the Arapaho language, which he speaks, as well as efforts to preserve it. He described how anthropologists learn about historic travels of indigenous peoples, in part by comparing languages of the Arapaho Cheyenne and other...

  • Hometown girl lights up the stage

    Bruce Warren|Aug 28, 2024

    After a few drops of rain fell early at the Rock & Rails concert Aug. 22, the evening cooled off and the crowd came out to hear hometown girl Nalani Clisset and her band, The Nalani Effect, entertain the crowd with a mix of blues, funk and soul standards. Joined by Regi Wooten on guitar and Adam Wooten on drums, from the renowned Wooten Brothers, Nalani, her stage name, poured out her heart and soul on vocals while playing bass. Tunes included Chaka Khan's "Tell Me Something Good" as well as a...

  • Lively line dances bring new energy to Dancing Under the Stars

    Madison Shaw|Aug 28, 2024

    On Friday, Aug. 23, Dancing Under the Stars featured a lively blend of waltz, folk, and contra dancing, bringing a fresh dynamic to Niwot's beloved event. The evening was accompanied by live music from keyboardist Teri Rasmusson and fiddler Royston Hunget, whose harmonious tunes set the perfect mood for the traditional dances. Earlier in the season, Rasmusson, a Niwot resident, performed with violinist Julia Hays on July 12. Adding to the energy was Tina Fields, who called the dances and guided...

  • Niwot's Kaige Kennedy wins gold in the Latin America Baseball Classic

    Madison Shaw|Aug 28, 2024

    Kaige Kennedy, a senior at Niwot High School, recently returned home from the Dominican Republic with a gold medal around his neck, after representing the USA in the Latin America Baseball Classic (LABC). "It was really exciting getting to travel and play with a bunch of guys who know what they're doing and give it their all," Kennedy said. "The fact that we got to win the whole thing was surreal." Reflecting on the atmosphere of the final game, Kennedy noted that the team's mindset remained...

  • Niwot gymnastics leaps into 2024 season

    Anne Watts|Aug 28, 2024

    The Niwot High School gymnastics team is kicking off this season with exuberance and optimism for both its new and returning talent. Led by Coach Marisa Purcell, who is entering her ninth year with the team, and Assistant Coach Maddi York, the gymnasts are freshly prepared to compete. After landing in fourth place at last season's 4A state meet by less than half of a point from a position in second, the gymnasts are bringing an ambitious attitude. Senior Maeve Flentie has challenged herself on...

  • Student Athlete of the Week: Tyler Chivukula

    Jack Carlough|Aug 28, 2024

    Senior Tyler Chivukula doesn't take his new role as a Niwot High School boys tennis team captain lightly. "I take a lot of pride in it," Chivukula said. "Team captains are always someone that's looked up to. In the past, I've always looked up to the team captains. Being the person that's looked up to now is a really big honor." Along with fellow captains Charlie Kirtland and Rex Wallington, Chivukula is looking to improve the Cougars' chemistry throughout the entire program, junior varsity inclu...

  • Niwot volleyball's new strategy for staying competitive

    Ryan Sullivan|Aug 28, 2024

    The Niwot High School girls volleyball team is gearing up for an exciting 2024-2025 season under the leadership of Head Coach Tony Engel. Coming off a strong performance last year, when they placed second in their league and secured a spot in the state playoffs, the Cougars are looking to build on that success with a new approach to the game. This season, the team will emphasize defense and ball control, a shift from the aggressive hitting strategy they have employed in the recent past. Last...

  • Niwot boys tennis splits matches in weather-impacted first week

    Jack Carlough|Aug 28, 2024

    With a new-look lineup, the Niwot High School boys tennis team navigated a rather chaotic first week of the season. The Cougars were tested immediately in their opener, going up against two-time defending Class 4A team state title winner Kent Denver School. In a match that began on Monday, Aug. 19, and wrapped up the following day due to rain, junior Oskar Hansen's 6-1, 6-2 performance at No. 3 singles represented Niwot's only winning line. "It was tough starting with Kent because (they're) the...

  • Boulder Country Day opens Commons Building

    Diana Emerson|Aug 28, 2024

    Boulder Country Day School celebrated the opening of its new Commons Building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 21. This new state-of-the-art building adds both a dining hall and a Center for Innovative Learning to their 5.5 acres campus abutting the Twin Lakes Open Space in Gunbarrel. The gathering took place in the amphitheater space outside the Commons and included both current and alumni families. Planning for the new facility began in 2018, and while the school experienced some delay...

  • Niwot High School's cross country squad excels at first invitational

    Mathew Teegarden|Aug 28, 2024

    As school begins again in full swing, so do the various fall sports, notably cross country. The Niwot High School cross country team recently geared up for the season's first invitational at Mountain Vista High School, a large Class 5A school in Highlands Ranch last Saturday, Aug. 24. This event was the first real test of the team's rigorous summer training program, and the athletes were met with a hot, but manageable environment, as temperatures ranged from a high of 90º to a low of 84º t...

  • Niwot golfers stay on course with solid performances in week three

    Madison Shaw|Aug 28, 2024

    The Niwot High School boys golf team faced another challenging week on the course, competing in two league tournaments that tested the golfers' consistency and resilience. On Aug. 20, the Cougars participated in the Centaurus League Tournament at the Indian Peaks Golf Course, where they tied for fourth place with Monarch High School, both teams finishing with a score of 308. Fairview High School claimed first place with a dominant score of 287, followed by Erie High School at 302, and Horizon...

  • NYS flag football season is underway

    Melissa Johnson|Aug 28, 2024

    Niwot Youth Sports (NYS) is a non-profit organization providing recreational and competitive sports experiences for children ages four to 18 in the Niwot, Gunbarrel and South Longmont area, and fall brings back the NYS flag football program. The NYS NFL Flag Football League is a premier youth flag football league for boys and girls that includes games against other NFL flag football teams in the Boulder County area. Flag football is a non-contact sport where players wear flags and defenders are...

  • Niwot football aims for growth and grit in new league

    Madison Shaw|Aug 28, 2024

    Coming off a 3-7 season, Niwot High School's football team is aiming for an upward trajectory in a challenging new environment. The Cougars have moved to a new league in 3A, the North 2 League, which includes tough opponents like the Windsor Wizards and the Mead Mavericks. The reclassification sets the stage for fierce competition, but Head Coach Nik Blume remains focused on the bigger picture in his fourth season as the coach. Despite the challenges ahead, Blume's primary focus is on continued...

  • Niwot High School students gather for Club Rush on Sept. 4

    Camryn Bell|Aug 28, 2024

    Last year, Niwot High School had over 60 student-led and created clubs. Niwot students are dedicated to their passions, and many returning clubs will be coming back bigger and better to recruit members at this year's Club Rush event on Sept. 4. During both A and B lunches, club leaders and other members will be outside at the front of the school with interest sheets, candies, and information about their clubs. This year, clubs such as Model United Nations, Best Buddies Club, Dance Club,...