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For 35 years Chuck Rodgers has delighted the community with his all-out dazzling holiday light display. Installing the magnificent light show that grows a bit each year, tending to it for weeks while it's open to drive-through viewing, and the couple of weeks it takes to gently dismantle and stow away the display never gets easier. But the legacy of the phenom that is Rodgers' holiday extravaganza just gets mightier and mightier each year, because of the generous financial impact it provides...
To paraphrase Forrest Gump's mama, a trip to the grocery store these days is like a box of chocolates-you never know what you're going to get because several items on your list are probably out of stock. The reasons for this are myriad, and mostly (but not entirely) downstream from the pandemic, but it can be summed up as bottlenecks at all points along the food supply chain--from the source, to vendors, to distributors, and at the store level. In Colorado and other parts of the U.S., this...
Though many didn't realize it at the time, last June there was a change to one of Niwot's longest-standing businesses. It's Only Natural Gifts, located next to Niwot Real Estate at the intersection of Niwot Road and 2nd Avenue, was sold. Karen Edwards began the business with Niwot resident Vicky Dorvee in 2008 and, in the years since, it has focused on presenting healthy and unique gift giving choices, and has grown dramatically. Diane Strong bought Dorvee's interest in 2017, but this year,...
Life got you down? Tired of politics, pandemic and polarization? Take a gander at these happy creatures. I defy anyone who sees this display to come away in a bad mood. Remember it is only 59 days until spring officially arrives....
Inkberry Books is hosting its first photo competition for the Après-Ski celebration (which is taking place on Jan. 29 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Gene Hayworth and Keith Waters, the co-owners of the store, are looking for photos that tie into the theme of winter and skiing. Some examples include nature scenes, such as wildlife, forests, trails, frozen lakes, the Rocky Mountains, stargazing, or microscopic close-ups of snowflakes. Or you might submit a photo of the excitement happening in your...
At 5 a.m. on Jan. 12, meat and deli workers at the Gunbarrel King Soopers store (6550 Lookout Rd) walked off the job to begin a strike that could last up to three weeks. The strike was called by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 after negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with parent company Kroger, Inc., stalled earlier this month. Stores are remaining open, though some locations have reduced hours and services. Roughly 8,000 workers at King Soopers stores are on...
At its first monthly meeting of 2022 on Jan. 12, the Niwot Local Improvement District advisory committee approved two funding requests from the Niwot Business Association, heard an update about the parking lot, and discussed the final version of the 2021 strategic plan. Treasurer's Report After September's record-high revenues of $29,164, the LID's collections "settled" to a more normal $22,790 in October 2021, treasurer Bruce Rabeler told the board in his January report. Still, that was more th...
The first significant change to the planned mixed-use Palmos Development property (formerly Colterra Restaurant) on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Murray Street was the removal of a mature Silver Maple tree on the west side.The stump of the tree is seen in the foreground of the photo on the right. "As part of a permit application process with Boulder County for the new projects proposed for that property, the owner was required to do a tree inventory report from a certified arborist," according...
Meet Kona! Kona is a three-year-old black mouth cur/catahoula mix. Kona has been an inspiration to all who meet her! Her jaw was broken at one point and never healed properly. That is why her nose and bottom jaw grow the opposite way. But, does that slow Kona down? NOPE. She is ready to play, snuggle, and love! Kona is great with other dogs and people alike. She is really just looking for a nice human to give her all the love and attention she so deserves. If you are interested in Kona or any...
When Inkberry Books gave me a copy of Carrie Jane Knowles' new book, I knew I was in for a treat, but I didn't know that I was also in for a surprise. Her upcoming book "Shifting Forward," which will be released May 2022, is a nonfiction collection of essays from her Psychology Today column of the same name. A short read at just over 100 pages, Knowles reflects on life after 70, during COVID and, while none of her insights are "revolutionary," the way she writes about them is fresh and fun. Ther...
Our hearts go out to our community members who are dealing with the painful aftermath of the Marshall Fire. Dealing with a catastrophe on this scale, we are asking you if this were to happen in your neighborhood, would you be prepared? Please take the time to research what it means to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Make a plan today! Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect you. Know how you'll contact one...
After a pandemic hiatus in 2021, the girls swim and dive teams from St. Vrain Valley high schools renewed their friendly rivalry at the annual All-District Meet, held Jan. 15 at Mt. View Aquatics Center. Now featuring six teams, after the addition of Frederick, the competition was as fierce as ever, and the final results entirely familiar. For the eighth straight time, the voluminous Silver Creek squad took first place in the team standings, thanks to some speedy relays and a strong contingent...
With five individual state championships and a Class 4A record to her name, there isn't much territory left for standout Mary Codevilla to conquer in high school swimming. But she still has lofty goals for her senior season, and not just in the pool. "Since I've already committed this year, it's just about fun," the fourth-year varsity and Notre Dame-bound swimmer said between events at a recent meet. "It's about being a good leader to the team, and passing down the knowledge that I've gained...
