Love’s Labor Found – Contributors Cushion Financial Blow Of Restructuring Grange Hall By Mary Wolbach LOpert

Anyone who has started a home restoration project knows that sinking feeling when the contractor says, “It’s worse than I thought.” Left Hand Grange members know this feeling well. But they were lucky, because local architect Bob Parich was the one uttering the infamous words..[Read Full Story...]

Nostalgia Day Welcomes Wind River Members By Liz Emmett-Mattox

Ever since the dedication of Biitoheinen, the first tree carving, in 2007, members of the Northern Arapaho tribe have come down from Wind River Reservation in Wyoming to participate in Niwot Nostalgia Day. This year that tradition will continue, despite some initial snags in the plan. [Read Full Story...]

Yes You Can Can By Donna Currie

If you think pickling and canning died out with hoop skirts, think again. People are becoming more interested in knowing what’s in their food, and many are trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup, chemicals and preservatives. If you make your own pickles, you know what’s in the jar. [Read Full Story...]

St. Vrain Valley School District World-Class Test Results From Niwot High School IB Students   By BARBARA HEY

In the tests taken last May by International Baccalaureate juniors and seniors at Niwot High School, 81 percent of the student scores exceeded the world average.

While NHS students always score well at these exams, this was a stand-out performance, according to Julie Webster, IB Coordinator. “Our program participants are very committed, and it’s the students that drive our success.”
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Niwot High School Sports Schedules

County Approves Niwot Central Park By Liz Emmett-Mattox

In July, the Boulder County Land Use Director approved the Site Plan submitted by Jeff and Cynthia Lambert to allow the change of the use of the property at 101 First Street from Residential to Park/playfield. Conditional approval was given by the Land Use Director, and because the application was not called up for further review by Boulder County Commissioners in the 14-day referral period, the approval is final. [Read Full Story...]

Subdivision Review Required For Niwot Lot Split By Bruce Warren

Michael and Jeannie Scata of Gunbarrel, owners of property at 240 and 260 Second Avenue in Niwot, have applied for approval from Boulder County to divide the property into two separate parcels consistent with the current uses of the property. The property at 240 Second Avenue includes a house occupied by Legendary Designs, an interior design studio, with a caboose in the back. Next door at 260 Second Avenue is a mobile home with a greenhouse in the back. [Read Full Story...]

Speaking Of Ducks By Sarah Sutherland

Two young Niwot artists – Aspen Pauluhn (13) and Adara Pauluhn (12) each won first place in her age group in the 2009 Junior Duck Stamp Contest.

Each girl entered an acrylic painting in the contest, which was hosted by the Colorado Division of Fish and Wildlife earlier this year. Designed to promote wetlands and honor talented young artists, the competition drew more than 400 entries from across the state. [Read Full Story...]

Photo of the Niwot Criterium starting line in front of Niwot Feed and Rental.

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