October 2006
By Betty Parham
BettyP@lhv.com
The Courier’s First Annual Blue Ribbon Dessert Contest was Nostalgia Day’s version of the Pillsbury Bake-off. Whilethere weren’t thousands of entrants or a grand prize of a million dollars, contestants turned in some truly wonderful desserts. There was no lack of drama as the judges rated the desserts on the checkered tablecloth at the Courier’s booth. <Read Full Story>
Blue Ribbon Dessert Contest Winning Recipes
Grand Prize: Vanilla Poppy Seed Cake With Black Raspberry Filling
First Place Cookie Category: Caramel Pillows
First Place Bar Category: Creamy Caramel Apple Squares
By J. Svendsen Delaney
This month’s Left Hand Laurel goes to Daryl Mercer for his 15-year commitment to the Niwot schools. From the time his children were in kindergarten, Mercer volunteered in the schools. “Daryl is extremely committed and very supportive of the educational process,” said Niwot High School Principal Dennis Daly. “He is a great individual who goes above and beyond expectations.”<Read Full Story>
Niwot Nostalgia Days At 30
By Mary Wolbach Lopert
MaryL@lhvc.com
The 30th rendition of Niwot Nostalgia Day is in the books and by all accounts the event is still going strong. Perhaps the energy generated this year was due to the Grand Marshals – children. The schools, clubs and activities that our area’s children populate represented the theme of “Yesterday… Today… Tomorrow.” <Read Full Story>
Old Mockingbird Restaurant Truly DOA
By Ron Goodman
RonG@lhvc.com
If you drive along Lookout Road, you may notice that something is missing. The Mockingbird Restaurant building has been torn down According to owner Petur Williams, who owns the land
the restaurant occupied, “We were stopped for years before the
Historic Barn Sold
By Mandy Sutyak
MandyS@lhvc.com
In a deal that benefits both Boulder County and its residents, the historic “flag” barn on Highway 52 has been sold to Dr. Alan Villavicencio, who owns the two adjacent residential properties. Under the terms of sale,
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Whether it is your neighbor’s cat
relieving itself in your potted plants or you being accosted by an overly
enthusiastic dog along your favorite hiking trail, for many people bad manners
means more than just bad drivers or poor table etiquette. According to the Humane Society of
the
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October brings cooler days, afternoon drives in the mountains to see the colorful leaves, pumpkins and, of course, Halloween.<Read Full Story>
Youth Basketball and Wrestling Programs Start Soon
By Bruce Warren
Basketball and wrestling compete for some of the same athletes at the high school level, but in youth sports, it’s a family affair. <Read Full Story>
Gunbarrel Estates Warms Things Up With Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, Sept 10 was a great day for the Second Annual Gunbarrel Estates Chili Cook-Off. The cool damp day didn’t deter the 50 or so residents who shared chili, homemade bread, dips and desserts in the annual get-together.
Home Owners Association President Ann Whitehill said that the credit for organizing the event should go to Jim Butler and the rest of the association.
Photo by Mary Wolbach Lopert
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