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By Noelle Abarelli
On Fourth of July weekend, there seemed to be something for everyone in Niwot. From the traditional pancake breakfast, a parade, and music at several local venues around town on Friday to the Niwot Criterium on Sunday, there was action at every corner for the residents. But what kind of action was there for the local merchants?
According to Robin Abb,
owner of Rockin’ Robin’s, the decision to spread out
the Fourth of July festivities throughout town was a good one. Her business was
“absolutely impacted.”
Abb said,
“This year’s Fourth of July business was 3.5 times greater than past Fourth of
July business.” And although she had planned to close by 1 p.m., shoppers kept
her open until 3:30 p.m.
Bert Steele, owner of Niwot Market, also said
business was strong on the 4th. According to Steele, “Business is always strong
on the 4th, but this year it seemed like more folks stayed in town.”
The Fowler Family Finds Support In Family And Friends By
Liz Emmett-Mattox
Julie Fowler said it’s amazing how fast your life can turn upside-
down. One minute you’re planning a vacation to Hawaii, and the next minute
you’re in the hospital learning that your youngest daughter has cancer and may
or may not walk again.
That was exactly the situation the Fowler family faced last March.
Emma, a third grader at Boulder Country Day School, had been complaining that
her back hurt off and on for a few months. Her parents, Julie and Graham, had
taken her into the doctor and even the emergency room but no one had figured
out what the problem was.
Proposals To Curb
Speeding On 83rd Street
By
Shari Phiel
For residents along 83rd Street in Niwot, cars speeding between
Highway 119 and Niwot Road have long been a concern. Aside from the danger to
cyclists and other cars attempting to pull out from Timothy Place or Niwot
Meadow Farm Road, pets, wildlife, and adults and children crossing over to the
Longmont to Boulder (LoBo) Trail are often at risk of
being hit.
In response, the Niwot Community Association invited residents to
a special meeting on June 30 at the Niwot Inn to discuss possible solutions to
the problem.
By
Mary Wolbach Lopert
From the pancake breakfast to a parade that included the citizens’
bike extravaganza and the Niwot Community (Semi-Marching) Band, the morning was
a success.
Along with providing wholesome fun and tasty pancakes, the pancake
breakfast raised $1300 towards the purchase of the caboose in Whistle Stop
Park.
Organizers and worker bees for the event included:
Bert Steele and the Niwot
Market.
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