Articles from the October 25, 2023 edition
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Photo of the Week Could Be Yours
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),...
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Courier Crossword Corner Answers October 25, 2023
ACROSS 4. rentals 6. Bader 7. four 10. soccer 11. Pumpkin 13. talk 14. witches 15. Olivia 16. Barbie DOWN 1. Jaguars 2. mental 3. cry 5. Alessandrini 7. fire 8. regional 9. NCIS 12. tailgate... Full story
Former Colterra property under construction
A fire at Colterra, a French restaurant at 210 Franklin Street in Niwot, led to the closure of the popular high-end restaurant in October, 2018. Now, five years later, the iconic property is finally...
The witches among us
Ah, Halloween in the Left Hand Valley! Trick-or-treaters, haunted houses, maybe a surprise blizzard… it’s a spookily festive time. But as you prepare to revel beneath your Barbie wig or Cousin It’s hair, be forewarned: this is the Season of...
Great Pumpkin Party returns to Niwot
The Great Pumpkin Party is one of Niwot's most beloved traditions, with costumed children of all ages, often accompanied by pets dressed up as well, going trick-or-treating at Niwot businesses in Old...
Death Notices
Former Niwot resident, Michael Herbert, died Oct. 4, 2023, at age 70. A memorial service was held Sat. Oct. 21. Donations can be made to Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance or the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund to support those impacted... Full story
Let's Talk About...Halloween
Ok. Halloween is looming. It’s the first holiday wave. Undoubtedly, some of you have been buying and eating candy since Labor Day. Many have been making costumes, buying costumes or just thinking...
Where Are They Now? Brian Dietzen
Brian Dietzen, a 1996 Niwot High School graduate, has gone on to a Hollywood acting career, where he is known mainly for his recurring role in the popular drama “NCIS.” Born in Illinois, he moved...
Book review: "Dora–Doreen"
My mother teases me that I don’t cry during movies—whether feel-good ones or purposefully sad ones. “You didn’t even cry during “Toy Story!” she’ll joke. For the record, readers, I did...
Boulder County Library District funding and Trustees
On Oct. 4, Boulder County Library District Board of Trustees President Joni Teter announced that the 2024 library budget will be presented at public board hearings at the main library at 1001 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder on Oct. 10 and 24 at 6 p.m. An...
Planning for Bert Steele memorial underway
An informal committee met with Alison Steele and Seth Steele last week to plan a memorial to their late father, Bert Steele, Niwot Market owner who died last summer after a short illness. The committee was organized by Vicky Dorvee, and included...
Changes recommended for Short-Term and Vacation Rental code
The Boulder County Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday, Oct. 18, to advance a plan for revising the county’s land use code related to the regulation of Short-Term and Vacation Rentals. The commissioners agreed on recommending several...
Niwot pep band travels to Mead for first ever away game
The "Pride of Niwot" Cougar Marching Band has made monumental strides in recent years as they keep adding new traditions and energy to their program. Most recently, a group of students from the band...
Seven SVVSD high schools sing at the annual Fall Choral Festival
Seven schools from the St. Vrain Valley School District participated in the annual SVVSD High School Fall Choral Festival, Thursday Oct. 19, in the Longmont High School auditorium. Two choirs from...
Student Athlete of the Week: Olivia Alessandrini
After battling COVID-19 earlier in the month, Niwot High School cross country senior Olivia Alessandrini was unsure how well she’d run at regionals on Oct. 19. Her stamina was still in recovery...
Cougar softball loses playoff heartbreaker to #3 seed D'Evelyn
Niwot High School girls softball team ended a spectacular season with a heartbreaking first-round playoff loss to the D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High Jaguars, who were seeded No. 3 in the state. Niwot entered t...
NHS girls gymnastics head to regionals
The Niwot High School girls gymnastics team has been looking for a lift to propel it into the 4A regional and state championship meets. The boost came this past week as the Cougars notched their...
Niwot boys soccer dominates at season's end, with a 9-0 win
The Niwot High School boy's soccer regular season has ended with Niwot winning their final game of the year, 9-0 against the Riverdale Ridge High School Ravens (2-13). Niwot is finishing the regular...
Niwot football falls to Mead, 14-3
Niwot High School football has fallen into a bit of a slump as they fell to the Mead High School Mavericks this past Thursday, Oct. 19, in another close game. Niwot stayed competitive with Mead but...
NHS girls volleyball heads into the post season on a high
For six seniors, Tuesday's volleyball game was about something beyond the court. After spending hours in the high school gym for practices and games, the seniors celebrated all they have accomplished...
Depth and breadth of NHS cross country teams go to state
All the hard work . . . all the long hours . . . all the miles of traveling . . . all of it is behind the Niwot Cougars’ cross country teams. Now, there’s nothing left for the runners to do but lace up their shoes and run for their ultimate goal...
LID members preview draft of master plan
All nine members of the Niwot Local Improvement District Advisory Committee were present Oct. 17 in the downstairs conference room of the Niwot Inn & Spa for a preview of a master plan commissioned by the LID. David Lee and Chad Fletemeyer of the...
