Left Hand Valley Courier

At The Grange : The Year Of The Grange Hall 1907-2007 By Dorinda Dembroski
The historic plaque on the side of the Grange states Nelson Hall was built in 1907. And while we plan to celebrate the 100thanniversary of the Grange Hall in 2007, recent research showed the building was actually built in 1905.

Proposed Rural Community District Highlights Zoning Difficulties By Mandy Sutyak

The length and width of most lots in Niwot’s Old Town residential area are considered “non-conforming” and do not meet the current zoning requirements. The proposal to change this area from Rural Residential zoning to a Rural Community District could address this and make it easier for property owners to renovate and build additions.

Niwot Downtown Revitalization Talks Continue By Mandy Sutyak
Almost 60 people, representing numerous Niwot businesses and organizations, attended the Niwot community meeting on Jan. 24 to learn the pros and cons of the Main Street Program (MSP) from representatives of Lake City, CO. and Steamboat Springs, CO.

To Vicinity And Beyond
The Seediest Place Ever

By Donna Cu seeds rrie

If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably browsed the racks of seeds at garden shops, looking for just the right flowers, vegetables or herbs. Did you ever wonder where all those seed packets come from?

Niwot Recycle Bins to Close Temporarily By Mary Wolbach Lopert

The recycle bins located at the Niwot trailhead on 79th Street near Highway 52 will be temporarily closed due to construction. The construction is the result of cooperative efforts between Boulder County Land Use and Boulder County Parks and Open Space to improve both the trailhead and the recycling area.

The closure was originally scheduled for March 1, but because of the weather, no firm date has been set.According to Brent Wheeler of Boulder County Parks and Open Space, the plan includes moving the entry and improving traffic flow by directing traffic in a circular flow. Wheeler and Parks and Open Space landscape architect Jason Himick estimate that up to 13 vehicles can use the parking area as it is now.

For Niwot Senior Citizens And Their Families By Julie Fowler
Navigating the ins and outs of our health care system, sorting financial matters and establishing living arrangements can get trickier as we get older. senior

But Marie McCreery, the Niwot Community Care Coordinator for Boulder County Aging Services, helps seniors and their families sort through these issues – and more.

“People can call me if they have any questions concerning seniors, resources, issues or programs to sign up for,” said McCreery, who also is a licensed clinical social worker.

It’s a Laughing Matter: Hot Things By Mary Wolbach Lopert

We all know about hot trends. A few years ago it was bathrooms, with outlandish sinks that looked like waterfalls and full picture windows over the two-person Jacuzzi tub – just what you want in the typical suburban setting in a home with a zero lot line.

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