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Articles from the February 9, 2022 edition


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  • The Little Shop's grand re-opening

    Hannah Stewart|Feb 9, 2022

    Sarah Campbell has always had a passion for fashion and community. Over the years, she has tried on a variety of career hats. Locally, she participated in the Little Holiday Shops and even a previous iteration of The Little Shop. As of Jan. 1, 2022, she became The Little Shop's official owner and is thrilled about the reopening. "It's wonderful, and we just reopened two weeks ago," she said smiling. "We completely redid the flooring, [there's] a new coat of paint, new furniture [and] we've had...

  • Small Town Big Heart sets events to aid fire victims

    Deborah Cameron|Feb 9, 2022

    After a strong start during the Après Ski weekend which raised $2,113 for families affected by the Marshall fire, Niwot's benefit events are continuing. A pair of events that combine dining and music are the next set of community fundraisers supporting the Small Town Big Heart Fire Relief Fund. "We've got a Niwot-wide goal of $100,000 and this is a great way to start," said Deb Fowler of DRF Real Estate, who is coordinating the events. Her total included amounts from the first weekend, but didn'...

  • Keep your heart in mind this month-and every month

    Kristen Arendt|Feb 9, 2022

    February is American Heart Month and to kickstart your cardiovascular health, here are some astounding facts about the human heart. - The human heart pumps blood through the 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the body. By comparison, the distance around the Earth at the equator is about 24,901 miles. - Your heart beats approximately 100,000 times per day. That's about 5 times the number of breaths you take every day. - Each heartbeat pumps about 4 tablespoons of blood which amounts to around 1.5...

  • Don't let winter weather put the freeze on your workout

    Kristen Arendt|Feb 9, 2022

    The beginning of February finally brought the Arctic chill typical of a Colorado winter. With temperatures dropping below zero and highs barely above freezing, you could be forgiven if you traded your normal exercise routine for sitting by a blazing fire and sipping hot chocolate. We won't judge. But if you are feeling motivated, the ice, snow, and cold temperatures don't have to stop you from getting in your daily exercise. If you aren't inclined to hit the gym, you can still safely get outside...

  • Left Hand Laurel - Judy Seaborn

    Maria Karagianis|Feb 9, 2022

    Turning fear into hope was a gift long-time Niwot resident Judy Seaborn drew from her experience of the Marshall fire. For her efforts to assist fire victims and her commitment to provide food to those in need, Seaborn is the recipient of the February Left Hand Laurel. Co-owner with Curtis Jones of Botanical Interests, a large Colorado seed and garden company whose goal for the past 27 years has been "to inspire and educate the gardener in you" by supplying garden centers nationally and home...

  • Photo of the Week

    Bill Ringer|Feb 9, 2022

    Wildlife photographer extraordinaire Bill Ringer captured this bobcat on the hunt in the Gunbarrel area. There's wildlife all around us if you take the time to stop, look and listen....

  • Community Pet Spotlight

    Feb 9, 2022

    Meet Coco. Coco is a super sweet Black Mouth Cur mix that is looking for her forever home. Coco is about one-year-old and is very friendly with other pups and kids alike. She just wants to play the day away and get as many pets as possible. Coco is currently being fostered through Boulder's own, Farfels Farm! If you are interested in Coco, or any of their other foster dogs, please visit farfels.com or call 303-443-7711....

  • Niwot LID vacancy goes unfilled

    Jocelyn Rowley|Feb 9, 2022

    The Niwot Local Improvement District’s advisory committee may be without a Niwot Community Association representative for at least the next few months, after the Boulder Board of County Commissioners office was unable to appoint a candidate for the open position during the latest recruitment period. According to county liaison Mark Ruzzin, both a small number of applications and other priorities in the BOCC office contributed to the inability to seat a new member. “The commissioners, as you can...

  • Rock & Rails returns to Niwot for 16th year

    Jocelyn Rowley|Feb 9, 2022

    The popular weekly concert series Rock & Rails is returning to Niwot's Whistle Stop Park for 13 shows in 2022, and organizers are gearing up for another great summer of live music and family fun on Thursday nights. "We're looking forward to another successful season," co-manager Bruce Warren of the Niwot Cultural Arts Association said. "We're adding some new local talent for opening acts along with the return of popular favorites." Along with Warren, Dan Hawk of Edward Jones and Vicki Maurer of...

  • Niwot's Coach Mo featured in new book

    Jack Carlough|Feb 9, 2022

    In his nearly two decades coaching high school track and field - the past 11 of which having come at Niwot - Maurice Henriques, or as he's affectionately known as Coach Mo, has accrued a good deal of wisdom. Some of that insight, and perhaps more importantly to Henriques, life insight, will now be shared with the world as he was featured in a recently published book, "30 Days with America's High School Coaches." Author Martin A. Davis Jr. interviewed many of the country's top high school...

  • Arts Student of the Week-Aliyah Backus

    Jocelyn Rowley|Feb 9, 2022

    As both a featured performer and student dance director for Niwot High's upcoming production of "Mamma Mia", senior Aliyah Backus doesn't have a lot of leisure time these days. But the talented dancer is gaining a new appreciation for her craft, and picking up valuable skills along the way. "I'm learning more and more with every single rehearsal that we have," Backus said of her new role on the stage. "It's difficult, especially with the fact that I'm in a lot of the numbers that I'm teaching...

  • Unified sports brings inclusion to the court

    Jocelyn Rowley|Feb 9, 2022

    When Ashlee Wood heard about the new unified basketball team coming to Niwot High, she was excited about the chance to test her burgeoning skills on the court. "My brothers actually started playing basketball, and then after a little bit I started wanting to try too," the sophomore said. "I've played for fun with my brothers, but I've never really played before on a team." The sophomore finally got her chance last month when the Cougars' unified team made its debut, featuring eight athletes...

  • Student-Athlete of the Week: Ryan Gray

    Jocelyn Rowley|Feb 9, 2022

    Outside of the Cougar cheer squad, you probably won't find a student with more unabashed school spirit than Niwot junior Ryan Gray. Whether it's cheering on the home team at a state tournament, or spearheading a student council fundraiser, if it helps the NHS community, it's likely that Gray is involved. But his Niwot spirit doesn't stay on the campus grounds. As student council vice-president, he is working to forge a stronger relationship between the school and the town's organizations, with...