Articles written by Mary Wolbach Lopert
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Destructive CalWood and Lefthand fires bring out best in area residents
Drought and high winds continued to create havoc in Boulder County. On Saturday, Oct. 17, a fire broke out near the CalWood...
Niwot is going to the birds – literally
A walk around Niwot usually reveals a few interesting sights. Maybe it's the coming of fall, but the bird watching has been...
Niwot's Sidewalk Sale is second consecutive successful event
After a summer of cancelations, on Saturday, Sept. 12, Niwot saw its second weekend of outdoor events with its second...
Little Free Pantry makes its debut
Need is everywhere. To fill that need, and as part of its ministry, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church's pastor Janet...
Mural honors spirit of community during quarantine
Gunbarrel resident Julia Williams has been an artist her entire life. A graphic design major at CSU, she has been wanting to...
The terrible beauty of fire
This "beautiful" sunset belies a very dangerous fire. Taken on the Cottontail Trail in Gunbarrel, Saturday Sept. 10, the...
Ancient runes in Gunbarrel...?
Several weeks ago, Gunbarrel Estates residents noticed several workers, along with their trucks, marking up the street. Thoug...
Plein Air in Boulder County
Thursday, July 2 saw the Plein Air Artists Colorado practicing their outdoor painting skills along the Cottontail Trail in...
A COVID-19 Odyssey
When longtime Gunbarrel resident Lori Highfill left Colorado on Saturday, March 14, for a week's vacation in her home state...
It's all just ducky
Just because it's been the snowiest winter on record, it doesn't mean that spring isn't right around the corner. April snow...
It's a laughing matter
It's been a long time since my friend Sadie and I have connected. When I was writing this column on a regular basis, Sadie...
Kid Bits
Congratulations to third grader Beau Fronckiewicz for placing in the top 10 for the K-3rd grade division for his submissions...
71st Street project set to begin...
If you drove south on 71st to Lookout Road the week of Dec. 8, you probably experienced some delays. Xcel is repositioning...
Niwot celebrates Halloween
The end of October always brings great excitement and joy. From fun decorations and displays to Niwot's annual Great Pumpkin...
Subdivision Roads: Could a countywide PID be the solution?
This article is the fourth in a series, which explores various subdivision-paving issues and points of views in...
Mosaic Master Laurel True
If you stopped by the white tent outside the Niwot Market last week, you were treated to a community art project. The object...
New NUMC pastor takes community to heart
Pastor Walter “Skip” Strickland has known what his calling was since he was a high school junior in Tacoma, Wash....
Pretty purses with a purpose
If you’ve been into Osmosis Art and Architecture lately, you’ve probably seen some interesting purses displayed on the...
Meadow Lake Honey - A sweet place to be
When asked how they got into the honey business and started Meadow Lake Honey, Dawn and Jeff Server both smiled. “We...
New BoCo transportation director and the future of subdivision roads
This article is the third in a series, which explores various subdivision paving issues in unincorporated Boulder County.Of...
The Burgundy Park PID
The following is part of an ongoing series dealing with road conditions in Gunbarrel and Niwot. The Courier previously has co... Full story
It’s A Laughing Matter
I Have A Wand And I Know How To Use It I am not a princess. Really - despite any rumors you’ve heard to the contrary. My problem is that I’m just not a handy...
A roads' scholar for county roadway maintenance
The first thing Ted Plank, division manager for Boulder County Transportation Department, wants people to know is, it’s a... Full story
71st Street project pushed back to 2020
According to its 2017 original schedule, 71st Street in Gunbarrel was due for complete reconstruction beginning in spring...
Editorial: 22 Years
This April marks the Left Hand Valley Courier’s 22nd anniversary. Like most things I’ve started, I’ve often wondered, if I had really known what I was getting myself... Full story
It's a Laughing Matter
Good morning, this is I.R.I.T.A.T.E. - International Responders Including Telemarketers and Telepathy Ecosystems. How may I help you? Oh I see, you're finding that people are... Full story
Ben Franklin liked the turkey better
While it’s a myth that Ben Franklin wanted the turkey as our national bird, he did think that the turkey was “a more...
It's A Laughing Matter: A Bucket Of Ash
What is it about hair? If we listen to the ads, it’s just one more body part we need to feel overly self-conscious about. From the picture-perfect Breck Girls of the 40s... Full story
It’s A Laughing Matter: The Calorie Hole
I knew it. We’ve been hoodwinked, flimflammed and just plain ripped off. Really. After years of aerobics, anaerobics, Pilates and fitness centers foisted on us, which... Full story
Gunbarrel HPD wins photonics award
On Oct. 18, HPD (High Performance Devices) was recognized as and presented with the Photonics Company of the Year award at... Full story
Strong finish for Rock & Rails
The 2018 season of Rock & Rails closed out with two terrific groups. The concert opened with Summerland Sun to start the... Full story
Fabulous Face packs ‘em in
As expected, the a cappella group Face drew an enthusiastic crowd at the Aug. 16 Rock & Rails concert. The group, which has...
Pebble Art Jewelry celebrates with beading bonanza
Beaders had a chance to try their hands at making a bracelet on Saturday, July 21. The class was held at Pebble Art Jewelry...
Water treatment plant goes green
If you’ve driven past the intersection of 63rd Street and Hwy.119, you’ve probably noticed the solar array by the...
Hail summer
If you’ve lived in Colorado long enough, you know that on any given day it can rain, hail, snow and/or either freeze or... Full story
Gunbarrel church and school work together
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church has been a mainstay in the Gunbarrel neighborhood since 1974. Today, Pastor Janet... Full story
71st Street Shoulder Project plans generally well received
According to Boulder County Transportation’s Andrew Barth, the majority of those attending the Dec. 4, 71st Street Shoulders Project open house “were strongly in favor of... Full story
71st Street improvements on tap for 2019
Gunbarrel residents were able to get a first look and make comments about preliminary plans for changes to 71st Street at an... Full story
Lookout and Spine Roads get makeover
Anyone who has tried to navigate Lookout Road or Spine Road knows about the traffic delays caused by street reconstruction....
Proving Einstein
On Oct 16, LIGO announced its observatories were able to detect gravitational waves created by the collision of two neutron stars. The collision occurred on Aug. 17. The...
Gunbarrel’s HDP makes waves with Nobel Prize winners
In an unassuming building in Gunbarrel lies a hidden gem, High Precision Devices, Inc. HPD has been in the headlines...
Life Lessons
For Niwot High School grad Libby White (06) being physically active is an integral part of life. Courier readers may...
Clean-up days in Gunbarrel Estates
June 10 and 11 saw residents of Gunbarrel Estates recycling electronics, offering free “treasures” and throwing away unwanted items. Cindy Maynard and David Vincent of WK...
May snow brings arbor woes
The heavy, wet snow on Thursday, May 18 played havoc with many Gunbarrel area trees. David-Michael and Glenda Monasch lost a... Full story
Artist paints for Niwot Market
Walk into Niwot Market and you’ll see artist Tom Studholme hard at work. Studholme, who created a mural in the store, has... Full story
Reflections from Mary
When we first started the Courier I had the distinct impression that we were like one of those 1940s Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney movies, where the kids put on a show in a... Full story
