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  • A Niwot Christmas on your holiday table

    Deborah Cameron|Dec 16, 2020

    The Christmas holidays may be a lower-key affair this year, so what you serve on your table can bring festivity back into the day. The pressure is on for cooks, and but you're not sure what to have to make your menu extra special, the answers could be closer than you think. The Niwot and Gunbarrel areas have their share of exceptionally talented chefs, mixologists, and even a world class cheese supplier. Some of them were willing to share their expertise so that your meal is everything you want...

  • Task force gives voice to those most impacted by pandemic

    Patricia Logan|Dec 16, 2020

    Those hit hardest by the pandemic are not often the most vocal, the most visible. A group of eleven people from disproportionately affected communities are sharing their experiences to bring awareness and invite solutions to help the most vulnerable get through these hard times. The COVID-19 Community Task Force was formed in August as a way for Boulder County government and local nonprofits to better understand the daily realities of those who were being most impacted. The group gets together...

  • 'Christmas is still Christmas': Niwot United Methodist plans a pandemic-friendly holiday

    Michael Rickicki|Dec 16, 2020

    The coronavirus pandemic forced churches across America to close their doors. The shutdown caused church leaders to look towards different platforms to spread their message. Many churches switched to online platforms like Facebook to live-stream Sunday services, including Niwot United Methodist Church on Lookout Road. Reverend Emily Kintzel was appointed as the new pastor of Niwot UMC on July 1, 2020, in the middle of the pandemic. Pastor Emily entered the role while the church still struggled t...

  • Art Around Niwot: December brings four exhibits to local businesses

    Deborah Cameron|Dec 16, 2020

    December has brought a range of new art to the walls of Niwot businesses. These micro exhibits give needed visibility to regional talent during the holidays, and the exposure is appreciated by both the artists and community members alike. This is the case for Amanda Maldonado, the artist currently featured at Winot Coffee. Maldonado shared that her style has grown a lot in 2020 and that she's leaning more towards community-based work. "I wanted to find a way to feel more connected to the rest...

  • Finish your holiday list with these gifts from the Left Hand Valley

    Jocelyn Rowley|Dec 16, 2020

    We're in the home stretch of the holiday shopping season, and for those of you with a few names left to check off your gift list, be sure to consider one of the dozens of unique items from the artists, authors and crafters that call Niwot and Gunbarrel home. Niwot in watercolor Niwot's historic downtown is a frequent subject of resident and renowned artist Jane Langdon, whose graceful style evokes warmth and nostalgia. Recently, her wintry depiction of 2nd Avenue was featured on the Niwot...

  • SVVSD Board of Education hears 2020 enrollment update

    Hannah Stewart|Dec 16, 2020

    It almost seems that since COVID shook the nation in March, it has been an easy scapegoat for many shortcomings. Even if it's not the complete reason for some sort of decline, it does appear to be a contributing factor in many cases, and 2020 school enrollment is no different. Last Wednesday, the St. Vrain Valley School District board of education started the meeting with the enrollment report. Scott Toillion, the district's planning director, emphasized that all districts across the state have...

  • County Commissioners hold hearing to update oil & gas regulations

    Hannah Stewart|Dec 16, 2020

    Last Thursday, the Boulder County Commissioners held another meeting to discuss Article 12 of the Land Use Code, which essentially updates regulations related to oil and gas development. No additional public testimony was taken as it had been allowed at previous meetings throughout the year. Many of these previous meetings were attended by Niwot High’s own Environmental Club, and the group was even mentioned by Commissioner Elise Jones later in the meeting. “We hear you,” Jones said. “Many of you [not just the NHS environmental club, but ind...

  • Winners announced in annual window decorating contest

    Kristina Burgoon, Special to the Courier|Dec 16, 2020

    Look out NYC! You've got some competition for most festive holiday window displays! Take a stroll down 2nd Avenue or peruse the shops of Cottonwood Square in Niwot and you're sure to feel the Christmas spirit! Almost all of the businesses have donned their windows with glittering demonstrations of festive cheer. While 2020 has dealt us a Christmas season that only Ebenezer Scrooge would enjoy, the Niwot business owners aren't about to let the holiday magic slip away! In an effort to keep the...

  • Protecting your plants from larger mammals

    Sharon Bokan, Colorado State University Extension Boulder County|Dec 16, 2020

    In previous articles, I have written about the damage rodents and small mammals cause to your landscape plants, but larger mammals such as deer, elk and bobcats can damage landscape plants too. Deer and moose are browsers, meaning they predominantly eat forbs (broadleaf plants) and shrubs and trees but also graze grasses. Elk are mainly grazers but browse forbs and shrubs when grass is lacking or unavailable. Fruit trees such as apples are a favorite browse. These mammals can also use your...

  • College hopeful high school athletes navigate pandemic implications

    Jack Carlough|Dec 16, 2020

    Luke Werner dedicated himself to the game of football at a young age. From hitting the field early in the wet, morning dew, and practicing after school until it was so dark he couldn't see the ball, it is safe to say that for this Boulder High School senior, life revolves around football. After playing 9 games total his sophomore and junior year, MaxPreps credited Wernerwith nearly 200 all-purpose yards at wide receiver. Although he specializes in being an impact player on offense, Werner is...

  • CHSAA delays start of high school sports Season B

    Jack Carlough|Dec 16, 2020

    On Dec. 7, the Colorado High School Athletics Association announced that Season B, originally slated to begin in early January, will now be pushed to at least February. At Niwot High School, boys and girls basketball, girls swim and dive and wrestling are the sports impacted. CHSAA's verdict came after the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment expressed concern with statewide COVID-19 cases on the rise. CDPHE Executive Director Jill Hunsaker Rye prioritized getting students back...

  • Community Pet Spotlight (Dec. 16, Lana & Curly)

    Dec 16, 2020

    Meet Lana & Curly. This pair of five-year-old kitties are a very bonded pair that are looking for a new forever home together! Both Lana & Curly are very sweet though they are feeling a bit shy here in the shelter. They would love to find a quiet home where they can be given time to settle in and adjust to their new family. Lana & Curly would prefer a home with older children and will likely do well with another cat or a polite dog in their new home. Call (303) 772-1232 for more information or...