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Articles from the January 26, 2022 edition


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  • 'Small Town, Big Heart' benefits coming to Niwot

    Deborah Cameron|Jan 26, 2022

    Although much of the publicity has died down in the month since the Marshall Fires, Niwot community members are continuing to rally to help victims of the tragedy. Stepping up now is as important as it was before. It may be more important. "The needs of the victims are a lot clearer," said Deborah Reed Fowler of DRF Real Estate whose office has been collecting donations for victims. "We've been talking with Boulder Community Foundation, Boulder County and with victims directly or with friends...

  • Hillside Learning Center seeks expansion approval with updated plans

    Mary Wolbach Lopert|Jan 26, 2022

    Gunbarrel Estates residents received notice from Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department (formerly Land Use) that the Hillside Learning Center is requesting modification to an existing special review and site specific development plan for a new school building and the modification of the existing structure. HIllside, located at 7415 Lookout Rd. in Gunbarrel, has been in this location since 2017. The school provides half-day, small classes and individualized instruction for...

  • Sarah Cioni gives back to Marshall fire victims

    Hannah Stewart|Jan 26, 2022

    The 17th century is considered the "Golden Age" of Dutch painting. Many are familiar with such masters as Rembrandt, and what was particularly notable about Dutch painting at the time was its developing focus on still life. These still life paintings are abundant with flowers and abundant with inspiration for local florist Sarah Cioni. "[In 2020] I was on a phone interview and [the reporter] asked me what's my favorite design and I instantly said 'Dutch master painter.' It's always been my...

  • Photo of the Week (Jan. 26)

    Jan 26, 2022

    On Jan. 25, Chris Doyle hit the pipes in celebration of Burns Night, an annual tribute to Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns (1759-1796) held at Niwot Tavern There were also poetry readings, and diners enjoyed haggis, neeps, and tatties....

  • NHS student publishes first poetry collection

    Hannah Stewart|Jan 26, 2022

    Sofiya Ivanova has always been creative, dabbling in creative writing and songwriting, but poetry is what really captures her interest. "It feels holy," she said, almost wistfully, describing the writing process as something akin to flying, or an out of body experience. "Art," and poetry specifically, she said, "Is the way positive energy can be channeled." For Ivanova, poetry has been present throughout her life–whether she was trying to make sense of a Lyme Disease diagnosis or make sense o...

  • Wandering Jellyfish responds to Marshall Fire

    Katrina Stroud|Jan 26, 2022

    Carissa Mina and Jerilyn Patterson, co-owners of the Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop, launched two successful fundraisers for the community. They will also be hosting another fundraiser for the Après-Ski celebration on Jan. 29. From Jan. 10 to 16, the shop donated 10% of their revenue to the Boulder County Wildfire Fund. The effort raised $247, which they rounded up to $250. Mina said, "Since we are still a relatively new business and, because January is generally slower than other months in...

  • Jack's Solar Garden seeks more community engagement

    Kristen Arendt|Jan 26, 2022

    Jack's Solar Garden is seeking applicants to fill two community-focused roles for 2022. The family-owned solar garden, which is located between Niwot and Longmont off of North 95th Street, recently posted a call for their 2022 Artist on the Farm program and opened a position for an agrivoltaics education specialist at the farm's non-profit Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center (CALC). Agrivoltaics, or the practice of growing crops in conjunction with solar panels, is Jack's Solar Garden's unique...

  • Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference

    Deryn Davidson, Colorado State University Extension Boulder County|Jan 26, 2022

    What's the buzz about native plants? Find out at the 7th Annual Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants Conference! Experts in horticulture, ecology and landscape design share how to plan, plant and maintain beautiful and biodiverse native landscapes from the ground up. To enable participation statewide, this year's conference is online. Recordings of the speakers' presentations will be available for registrants to view after the event as well. The conference runs from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on...

  • The mental benefits of mandala

    Katrina Stroud|Jan 26, 2022

    On Jan. 22, Dr. Patti Ashley hosted her bi-annual mandala workshop at Cottonwood Square in Niwot. Dr. Ashley specializes in child development, special education and psychology; she works as a psychotherapist, author, international speaker, and authenticity architect coach. Mandala is a form of artistic representation meant to unfold an individual’s inner thoughts and feelings through guided meditation. cultures, but is usually represented in geometric patterns. Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung u...

  • Dual celebration as Niwot girls swim wins inaugural meet at new facility

    Jocelyn Rowley|Jan 26, 2022

    It has been three long seasons since the Niwot girls swim team has had a home pool, but with the opening of the Aquatic Center of St. Vrain Valley earlier this month, its wandering days are over. On Jan. 21, the Cougars tested the new waters against league rival Roosevelt, and, for head coach Kyle Bachrodt, having a place that the team can officially call its own is nothing short of "amazing." "To be 15 minutes from school is so convenient for us," he said of the new facility, located next to...