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Articles from the February 3, 2021 edition


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  • Ceremony blesses tree carving preservation efforts

    Bruce Warren|Feb 3, 2021

    It has been six months since the death of Arapaho artist Eddie Running Wolf due to the coronavirus, but his memory and his art live on in Niwot. A Saturday gathering, masked and socially distant, paid tribute to the work of Wolf and continuing efforts to preserve his iconic tree sculptures on Niwot Road with a blessing ceremony led by Thornton resident Walt Pourier of the Oglala Lakota Nation, and attended by the artist's wife Melissa, his sons Calvin and Dustin and his mother. "So I called...

  • Boulder County COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility & Locations

    Courier Staff|Feb 3, 2021

    Boulder County COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility & Locations COVID-19 vaccinations are being provided to those eligible at locations around Boulder County. Providers closely follow the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's prioritization list for vaccines. Currently, the following groups are eligible to receive vaccinations if there is vaccine available: - High and moderate-risk healthcare providers - First responders - Individuals who are 70 years old or older Beginning February 8,...

  • To mask or not to mask while using public trails

    Hannah Stewart|Feb 3, 2021

    When COVID first appeared on the public radar last year, there was a lot of inconsistent information around masks, social distancing, what you could do and what you shouldn't. Confusion caused by inconsistent government orders and signs continues to be a problem, and has led to hostile encounters on public trails in and around Niwot and Gunbarrel. "One of the things we noticed at the very beginning was we wanted to make sure people knew that going outside for a walk, taking a hike, was...

  • Obituary (Eli Buzas)

    Feb 3, 2021

    Eli Earl Buzas, 70, of Arvada, Colorado, lost his battle with COVID-19 on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He is remembered by his mother Saveta Buzas, loving wife Christine Brott Buzas, sister Elizabeth "Betty" Buzas, brother George Buzas married to Kim Buzas, daughter Melinda Holt married to Don Holt residing in Arvada, son Matthew Buzas married to Sandra Buzas residing in Evergreen, and Joseph Lonn married to Anthony Lonn residing in Sydney, Australia, and grandchildren Thomas and Natalie...

  • Death Notice (Alice Jean Munford)

    Feb 3, 2021

    Alice Jean Munford, age 94 of Boulder died Monday January 25, 2021, of COVID19. During the 1990s, Alice was a volunteer for the Niwot Senior Advisory Council and reported the NSAC’s news for the Left Hand Valley Courier. A memorial may be conducted once public gatherings are able to be held again. No services are planned at this time....

  • Artists make their mark for Inkberry Books contest

    Vicky Dorvee|Feb 3, 2021

    Niwot's Inkberry Books put out a call in December for artists ages 13 and under to participate in the store's first bookmark design contest. The challenge was built around the theme of how books and bookstores impact their feelings. "When we started this bookmark contest, we didn't realize there were so many talented, creative kids in the community, so we were really quite surprised with the entries we received," Inkberry Books co-owner, Gene Hayworth said. The resulting artwork spoke well to th...

  • Lessons from a dog fight

    Patricia Logan|Feb 3, 2021

    It's been more than two weeks since my neighbors' dog got out, and made a beeline toward me and my dog as we walked down our driveway for our daily walk. I froze, not knowing what the dog wanted. I'd never seen her loose before. I knew from walking on the path behind the dog's yard that it was a snarly, yappy little thing. It trotted toward us, not showing any clear signs of aggression. No growling or barking or teeth baring. No obvious hackles up. It didn't occur to me that she was coming to...

  • Teacher of the Year Nominations now open

    Deborah Cameron|Feb 3, 2021

    In a year full of challenges, educators have gone above and beyond to support their students. Teachers have been placed in situations they didn't ask for and had to quickly build new skills to reach learners who were often on the other side of a screen. Now, the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation and the St. Vrain Valley School District are asking those who know of someone who has gone to lengths to help their student, to nominate them for 2021's Teacher of the Year award....

  • Restoring Rose Garden on gardeners' wish list

    Carol OMeara, Colorado State University Extension Boulder County|Feb 3, 2021

    With the change in tenants at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, there's a groundswell of interest in one thing close to gardener's hearts. Quiet and not-so-quiet news articles are calling for the tackling of a task that, while not a matter of national security, is something the green-thumb faction is following closely. Occupants of the White House have free rein to make changes to the grounds, provided it doesn't alarm the Secret Service. They're a skittish bunch, for good reason. Though there are...

  • Niwot boys open 2021 with loss to Roosevelt

    Jocelyn Rowley|Feb 3, 2021

    The 2021 season didn't get off to a winning start for the Cougars on Jan. 26, but the hard-fought loss yielded some pleasant surprises for Niwot head coach Clayton Wittrock. "It was a good effort from a young team," he said following his team's 47-35 defeat in the season opener against Roosevelt. "There were times when we just played hard, played smart and played together, and good things happened. And there were sometimes, even though we did everything we needed to, a shot didn't fall, and I...

  • Niwot girls basketball opens season with pair of losses

    Jack Carlough|Feb 3, 2021

    With just one week to prepare, Niwot girls basketball opened its season on the wrong side of the scoreboard against Roosevelt on Jan. 26 and Riverdale Ridge on Jan. 30. Head coach Terri Ward dubbed Roosevelt a top-10 4A team and the Roughriders left Niwot's home court with a 79-19 win. Senior Grace Wardle led the Cougars in scoring with six points on a pair of three-pointers. Another senior, MacKenzie Demmel, who took last season off to play volleyball, used her hops to snag nine rebounds....

  • Niwot girls show off depth in season opener

    Jocelyn Rowley|Feb 3, 2021

    It's been nearly a year since the Niwot girls swim and dive hit the pool, but you wouldn't have known it from their performance against Mountain View in the 2021 season opener on Jan. 28. With impressive times from longtime veterans and some speedy newcomers, the Cougar swimmers dominated the Lions, winning 11 of the 12 events. "I couldn't be more excited," first year coach Kyle Bachrodt said afterwards. "The energy was as high as it could be and we had great swims across the board... But it...

  • Student-Athlete of the Week-MacKenzie Demmel

    Jocelyn Rowley|Feb 3, 2021

    The Class of 2020 may have lost prom and a conventional graduation to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Class of 2021 is on track to lose an entire academic year and, with it, most activities and milestones. For a deeply engaged student like MacKenzie Demmel, the loss has been hard to take, but she has found refuge on the basketball and volleyball courts for Niwot, and is determined to make the most of her final seasons there. "I think what I've missed the most is, there's not really as many...

  • Community Pet Spotlight (Feb. 3, Gentleman)

    Feb 3, 2021

    Meet Gentleman—This sweet young fellow is ready to start his new life with a loving forever family. Could it be yours? Gentleman is very curious, chatty and social and enjoys being involved with what is going on around him. Looking for an active, charming and affectionate kitty companion to light up your life? Gentleman may just be your guy! Call 303/772-1232 today to schedule your appointment to pay him a visit at Longmont Humane Society!...

  • Après Ski celebrates winter

    Feb 3, 2021

    Although the weather wasn't very snow-friendly, the Après Ski winter pop-up event, organized by the Niwot Business Association, drew a crowd to downtown Niwot on Jan. 30. Revelers were treated to musicians, ice sculptures, special winter delectables, as well as special deals from local merchants....

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