Week of May 14, 2025
Week of May 14, 2025
The unofficial results of the Mountain View Fire Protection District (MVFPD) May 6 election show Tiffany Heisler and Mike Mrla, both of Erie, receiving the most votes for the District's two available board of directors positions. The District's firefighter union, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3214 also supported the candidacies of Heisler and Mrla. The terms of current Board President, Laura McConnell, and Board Secretary, Cole Lathrop, will conclude this month....
The fence at the western entrance to Niwot on Niwot Road from Colorado Hwy. 119 was power washed and re-stained recently. The Niwot Community Association, Niwot Business Association, and the Niwot Local Improvement District funded the project in order to improve the appearance of the most utilized entry point to Niwot. In November 2024, weeds were scraped and rock mulch was laid along the same...
On May 3, two Niwot residents, Mike Johnston and Terrie Clark, were awarded the Presidential Lifetime Volunteer Service Award, one of the nation's highest honors for volunteerism. The award recognizes Americans who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service over the course of their lifetime, a number far exceeded by both Johnston and Clark. Johnston and Clark have served the community as patrollers for the Bryan Mountain Nordic Ski Patrol (BMNSP) for decades. Johnston has served with BMNSP...
Don Haddad, the highly respected and impactful superintendent of the St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD), is embarking on a well-deserved retirement after 40 years in education. As reported in the April 23 edition of the Left Hand Valley Courier, Haddad says he will not completely step away, hoping his experience and passion for education will continue supporting SVVSD as an emeritus superintendent. A key focus of Haddad's recent work has been his involvement with House Bill 21-1294, the...
The Boulder County Commissioners voted to postpone a decision on the controversial 63rd Street Subdivision proposal until July 10, following a three-hour hearing on May 6. Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann was absent from the May 6 hearing. Commissioners Claire Levy and Marta Loachamin heard extensive testimony about the proposal to create three additional lots at the southwest corner of 63rd Street and Niwot Road. Levy noted for the record her familiarity with the case and surrounding controversy....
Mark and Kena Guttridge, founders and stewards of Ollin Farms in Longmont, have been selected for induction into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame. They are being recognized not only for their thriving agricultural business, but for their deeply rooted commitment to land stewardship, education, and community-building. Nestled along 95th Street near Plateau Road, Ollin Farms has grown from a family dream into a beacon of regenerative agriculture and community resilience. Since 2005, when...
For over seventeen years as the receptionist and bookkeeper for Classic Looks in Niwot, Anne Goncalves has been a very familiar face to clients of the salon. Beyond being the salon's friendly familiar face and its operational glue, Goncalves speaks of the personal touch and connection with the salon's customers as a favorite part of her role at Classic Looks. "We have repeat clientele and we get to know all about their lives, their families, and so we feel a personal connection to them,"...
The Niwot Community Association (NCA) will hold its annual Clean-Up Day event this Saturday, May 17, between 8:00 a.m. and noon at the Niwot High School upper parking lot. The event closes promptly at noon or when the dumpsters are full, whichever comes first. The NCA has requested that the last patron arrive at 11:45 a.m. so that the event can end on time. For over twenty years, the NCA has helped with the collection of yard debris and other large trash/recyclable items that would be otherwise...
CO 119/Diagonal Highway Traffic Update Now through Friday, May 16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), as part of their traffic signal work, will be conducting various right shoulder closures on southbound Colorado Highway 119/Diagonal Highway, between Jay Road and Hover Street. According to CDOT’s weekly project update for Colorado Highway 119, the agency says they are aware of delays experienced by motorists at the intersection of Jay Road and CO 119/Diagonal Highway and are closely monitoring...
Amid encouraging reports from February sales tax receipts, the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee (LID) recommended approval of funding for two signature events for Niwot – the Niwot Community Association's (NCA) 4th of July celebration and the Rock & Rails Summer Concert Series, co-sponsored by the Niwot Cultural Arts Association (NCAA) and the Niwot Business Association (NBA). 4th of July Celebration Kathy Koehler, a member of the NCA's board of directors, presented the 4th...
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Niwot High School senior Braden Saunders has always felt at home in the water. From the time he was five years old, slipping and sliding across his backyard on store-bought splash mats, he knew swimming was something he loved. The early connection blossomed into a full high school career with the Silver Creek boys swim and dive team, a district program made up of athletes from Silver Creek, Niwot, Erie, Dawson, and Frederick High Schools. But it was not until his final season that Saunders...
On Wednesday, May 7, Niwot High School celebrated 30 student-athletes at its Spring Signing Day ceremony. Held in the Commons during lunch, the event honored seniors who signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level. With teammates, coaches, classmates, and loved ones in attendance, the signees celebrated their accomplishments and their future ahead. "This is the largest class of signees in my six years at Niwot," said Athletic...
The Niwot High School Cougars had a solid showing at the St. Vrain HOKA Invitational on Friday, May 9, held at Everly-Montgomery Field in Longmont. Senior Reese Kasper led the way for the girls, taking first place in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 13.99 seconds, finishing half a second ahead of the second-place runner. Kasper earned second place in the 400-meter dash, running 54.38 seconds. Kasper’s time in the 400-meter, along with that of the first place finisher Kiana Cumings from Windsor High School (53.89), broke both the meet...
Mike Moat was not supposed to go to Niwot High School. He spent his younger years in Gunbarrel on the Boulder Valley School District side of the line. His older sister Christine had gone to Boulder High School. After his parents divorced, his father still lived in Gunbarrel, but his mother moved to Niwot. Their son spent alternate weeks with each parent. Although his home in Gunbarrel was targeted for Boulder or Fairview High School, he ended up a Cougar because of a neighborly favor, one that...
Niwot High School junior Saha Kolli delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Class 4A Girls Tennis Individual State Tournament on Saturday, May 10, reaching the championship match at No. 1 Singles before falling to her Kent Denver High School opponent in a hard-fought final. Kolli, the Cougars' top singles player, dominated her early-round opponents through bracket play. She opened the tournament with a convincing 6-1, 6-0 victory over a Palmer Ridge High School opponent, followed by an...
With a district-wide roster and plenty of postseason firepower, the Mead High School girls lacrosse team has earned its place among the final four in the Class 4A state tournament. After receiving a first-round bye as the No. 4 seed, the Mavericks opened their playoff run at home with a dominant 20-2 win over No. 13 Telluride High School on Thursday, May 8. In front of the home crowd, Mead made it clear early on that the Mavericks meant business, scoring 10 goals in the first half and another...
With swimmers and divers from five different schools joining forces, the Silver Creek boys swim and dive team put together a solid performance at the Class 4A State Championships, finishing sixth overall at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Thornton. Held May 7-10, the state meet saw the district team, which includes athletes from Silver Creek, Niwot, Erie, Dawson, and Frederick, scored 211 points, just two behind Cheyenne Mountain High School. Monarch High School took home the state title with 409.5 points. Silver Creek’s performance...
The Niwot High School baseball team showed resilience and offensive power but ultimately came up short twice, falling to Legacy High School 10-7 on Thursday, May 8, and to Fort Morgan High School 4-1 on Saturday, May 10. In Thursday's game at Legacy, the Cougars' bats were active with an impressive 14 hits, but they couldn't overcome an early deficit. Legacy jumped ahead quickly, putting three runs on the board in the first inning against Niwot starter Braxton Logue. They continued to build...
Niwot High School’s boys volleyball team capped off a memorable season with a trip to the Class 5A State Tournament, where they competed in a round-robin play-in format at Trojan Arena in Fountain. Entering the tournament as the No. 8 seed, the Cougars faced top-seeded Littleton Public Schools. Niwot held its own in two of the three sets, but ultimately dropped the match in straight sets, 25-23, 25-13, 25-13. Littleton Public Schools would go on reach the championship match before falling to Eaglecrest High School, 3-1. The following day,...
Mohi Bauer, a senior at Niwot High School, has a passion for logic-based problem-solving and mentally challenging tasks. Bauer constantly seeks new ways to further these interests apart from his classes, including participation in competitions and starting his own club at Niwot High School. "During my freshman and sophomore years, I participated in Niwot's Chess Club, Math Club, and Up-a-Creek Robotics' FRC team 1619 on the robot software subteam," he said. "During my junior year, I co-founded...
The environment at Niwot High School transforms during the weeks leading up to May 15, the last day of school for seniors. Underclassmen remain focused on finals while seniors direct their attention toward the end of their high school experience. The Class of 2025 has planned several graduation events, which will reach their peak at Senior Sunset on the final school day May 22. During graduation weeks, seniors follow established traditions that lead up to their big day. The Senior Grad Walk ranks among the most popular events, bringing...
Niwot High School's theater department held its annual Theater Banquet on Friday, May 9, celebrating the actors and technical theater crew for their accomplishments this school year, which included producing "Murder on the Orient Express" and "Footloose." Students were treated to a banquet of food while playing rounds of "Family Feud." Many students took to the microphone to touch the hearts of their peers. Nine awards were given to students from their peers, spanning all grade levels and...
Marik Magginetti, a senior at Niwot High School, represents a side of the art world rarely seen but greatly enjoyed. Magginetti’s dedication to technical theater resulted in his nomination for Art Student of the Week. Magginetti’s art background comes from running things behind the scenes. He said, “I'm on the technical theater crew so my business is all in the technical. I am on the ‘how’ part of creativity, not the ‘what.’ It's still an absolute honor to help these shows...
The first concert in the 2025 House Blend Band Summer Concert Series will return to Niwot in front of The Old Oak Coffeehouse at 136 2nd Avenue on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. The free event will close 2nd Avenue from Murray Street to Franklin Street that evening. It is recommended that patrons bring their own chairs as seating is limited. The Old Oak Coffeehouse’s famous spaghetti and meatballs will be available to purchase. Patrons will order at the door and pick up at the window for efficiency. The Old Oak Coffeehouse was...
Ok. I recently gave my friend's grandson a book called "How Things Work." I gave it to him because I would want a book like that. I always want to know how things work. I can't imagine anyone not wondering why the sky is blue or where the birds go in a snowstorm or how the whole cicada cycle even happens. How do sump pumps work, anyway? It is all a mystery waiting to be unpacked. Curiosity is a gift. It is also a key. Curiosity is like opening a door to find another door. And then another. It...
Corn is coming back into season. Those sweet bursts of goodness highlight every summer event. What is Memorial Day without a bit of corn in your salad? What is Fourth of July without corn on the cob? Do you eat your corn on the cob back and forth like a typewriter or around? Do you start in the middle or the end? Kids love it. Adults love it. Corn is a gift that keeps giving. All the way through Thanksgiving. Here are a few recipes to try out this season. CLASSIC CORN SALAD Adapted from...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, including people (with permission, of course), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email...
ACROSS 3. Kolli 5. Legacy 7. Rangers 8. technical 10. fence 11. Richards 12. task 14. subdivision DOWN 1. Ollin 2. France 4. Kasper 6. Anderson 9. Haddad 12. thirty 13. director 15....
