Out in Leftfield

Left Hand Laurel, Gordon Moore
By Liz Emmett-Mattox
LizEM@lhvc.com  

World War II Vet Receives NHS Diploma
By Barbara Hey
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In May, more than six decades after leaving school and being drafted into the Army during the later days of World War II, Roland Kaiser at last added “high school graduate” to his lengthy list of achievements. [Read Full Story]

What Is Restorative Justice And How Does It Work?
By Liz Emmett-Mattox
LizEM@lhvc.com

Regular Courier readers recall that a few months ago we printed a pair of anonymous letters to the editor. This is contrary to our usual policy, but we made the exception for a good reason. The authors in this case were young members of our community publicly acknowledging responsibility and apologizing for the harm they had caused by tagging (spray-painting graffiti) in the underpass on the Dry Creek Trail. [Read Full Story]

Niwot’s Tree Sculptures A Landmark In The Making
By Liz Emmett-Mattox
LizEM@lhvc.com     

Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Washington, D.C. has the Lincoln Memorial and Niwot has its tree sculptures.

While not nearly as famous as those other landmarks, the tree sculptures have clearly become a focal point in Niwot. Locals bring guests by to see them, and people come from around the area to check them out. I’ve heard them used by people giving directions. Sunset Magazine even wrote a story about Niwot that prominently featured a photo of the first statue, Biitoheinen. [Read Full Story]

Planning Commission Approves NRCD II In Niwot
By Shari Phiel
ShariP@lhvc.com

Boulder County Planning Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of proposed changes to the county’s Land Use Code to create Niwot Rural Community District II at their June 17 meeting. The proposed change was made at the request of the Boulder County Planning Division and will now go to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval. [Read Full Story]

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The newly formed Niwot Cultural Arts Association has launched an ambitious first project – the purchase of Whistle Stop Park from its current owner, Bank of the West. The bank has offered the property to the NCAA at a deeply discounted price as part of its effort to support community non-profits, but the NCAA still must raise $40,000 to fund the purchase. [Read Full Story]