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Volume 23, Issue 48 Wednesday, November 27, 2019 LEFT HAND LAUREL Deteriorating Carvings raise Jim Thomas and Archie questions about future a skilled linguist, a visionary, Association, the problem is the and a constant advocate of trees themselves. “[The trees] peace. He made such an im- absorb lots of water through pression on the local settlers their roots,” Klueber said. Even that a mine, an inn, and two though the trees are dead, the towns claimed his name. The roots continue to siphon water mine closed, the inn is gone, into the sculptures. They are and the other Niwot changed rotting from the inside out, a its name to Altona to appease problem compounded by car- the postman. penter ants. In the end, we are the only Of course, these trees also town that bears the name Ni- provided the original inspira- wot. So it is fitting that the tion for the sculptures. Boulder first thing you see driving into County owns the strip of land Niwot is three spectacular they occupy. According to Tim Photo by Amy Scanes-Wolfe wooden sculptures honoring Wise, who was on the original Courtesy photo the Cheyenne and Arapaho sculpture committee, “They By Amy Scanes-Wolfe Niwotian Jim Thomas and his canine companion Archie are loyal volunteers with [email protected] people. were concerned there would be Therapy Dogs Boulder County, and are this month’s Left Hand Laurel recipients. But closer inspection reveals issues of safety.” The trees had One hundred and fifty years an alarming truth--these sculp- to come down, and the commu- By Vicky Dorvee organize Colorado Special ago, we weren’t the only place tures are deteriorating before nity spotted an opportunity in [email protected] Olympics’ state-wide events, named Niwot. our eyes. the stumps. alongside IBM co-workers. He Chief Niwot--or Left Hand- According to Chuck Klue- Medicine on a leash is how retired in 2008, and shifted his -was an Arapaho chief. He was ber of the Niwot Business this month’s Laurel recipient energy to an heirloom quality Continued on Page 13 Jim Thomas refers to his faith- furniture building business, ful companion, Archie the fox enjoying outdoor activities, red Labrador retriever. As part and volunteering, especially FRCC receives $1 million for manufacturing training of the organization, Therapy with TDBC. By Abigail Scott the Front Range Community pus. These machines will be Dog Boulder County (TDBC), TDBC founder and execu- [email protected] College Foundation has ever employed in the recently and 65-year-old Thomas and six- tive director Daryl Holle said, received, save bequests from aptly named Hoover Family year-old Archie are weekly “Jim and Archie have been an This past year, Front estates. Automation and Engineering visitors at Superior Elementary instrumental part of the TDBC Range Community College David Hoover spent his Technology Lab. School. All 76 pounds of the team network. I've known Jim expanded its Center for In- entire career working for FRCC has earmarked the wagging pooch exudes love, for a long time and he’s an ex- tegrated Manufacturing and Ball Corporation and the additional $500,000 for schol- so it’s the perfect gig for him. cellent handler and works well added new programs to fill couple understands the im- arships gifted via the recently His human partner is all about with Archie in the toughest of the need for skilled labor in portance of well-trained, established Hoover Family being there for others too. situations. Volunteering with machining, manufacturing, skilled employees in techni- Endowment. FRCC president “My mom and dad brought the therapy dog is not easy and automation. In addition cal and scientific industries. Andy Dorsey elaborated on us up to help people,” Thomas work. It’s very concentrated to this expansion, FRCC also The Hoovers acknowledged, the importance that dona- said about his family of six kids work as it requires extreme added a bachelor’s degree “FRCC students need this tions have on the school’s while growing up in Concord, focus on your dog 100% of the program for nursing and type of specialized equip- overall impact, “Partners like NH. “It’s that sense of com- time while trying to find a way continues to be a leader in ment for hands-on training David and Suzanne Hoover munity and camaraderie that’s to have fun while doing it.” training our state’s residents so they can be ready for jobs play a critical role in support- really rewarding.” Scientific research supports in these vital industries. in advanced manufacturing.” ing our work. They provide a Thomas’ information tech- why time with a dog is good for Colorado philanthropists Out of this million-dollar lifeline for our students who nology career with IBM pre- one’s health. The human-dog Suzanne and David Hoover gift, the Hoovers specified want to build a better life.” cipitated his move to Colorado interaction elicits oxytocin, pledged a donation of $1 mil- that $500,000 will go to pur- FRCC set out to raise $2 more than 30 years ago, and similar to the effect infants and lion, to be dispersed over the chase manufacturing training million for the Center for he’s been a Niwotian for the their mothers feel. When in the next five years. This financial equipment for the new Cen- Integrated Manufacturing majority of that time. contribution is the largest, ter for Integrated Manufac- For 10 years he helped Continued on Page 12 single direct donation that turing at the Longmont cam- Continued on Page 3
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Community Calendar ENCHANTED decorating contest. For more children at the Grange follow- EVENING information, visit niwot.com/ ing the parade until 1 p.m. Niwot kicks off the holiday events/enchanted-evening. . season on Nov. 29 with the LID MEETING Enchanted Evening celebration NIWOT The Niwot Local Improve- in Cottonwood Square and HOLIDAY PARADE ment District Advisory Com- Old Town from 6 to 9 p.m., The annual Niwot Holiday mittee will hold their monthly time to book featuring musicians, a tree Parade will be held on Satur- meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, lighting ceremony, and a visit day, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. Santa is Dec. 3, at the Mountain View Holiday parties from Santa. Local businesses once again this year’s Grand Fire Station (8500 Niwot Rd.). gift cards available are also holding a window Marshal, and will visit with 7960 Niwot Road Reservations A global climate conversation comes to town 303.652.0200
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Photo by Vicky Dorvee Climate Reality campaign organizer and Niwot High School graduate (2013) Natalie Negrelli, presented 24 Hours of Climate Reality, Truth in Action, a world-wide event discussing climate change and solutions. About 35 people were in attendance at the Left Hand Grange, including a contingent of Niwot High School’s Environmental Club. Climate Reality is a global nonprofit organi- zation focused on climate change advocacy and education which was founded by Nobel Laureate and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. For a full 24 hours similar presentations took place around the world in more than 1600 venues to inspire additional conversation and bring about action. Lights, Santa, Action (for Meals on Wheels) Editorial/Circulation: 303-845-3077 By Vicky Dorvee ankle – each from unrelated P.O. Box 652 • Niwot, CO 80544 [email protected] incidents. So give Rodgers huge kudos It’s that time of year…the for being undaunted by his Advertising: [email protected] weeks leading up to Thanksgiv- conditions and give money and Email: [email protected] ing when Chuck Rodgers waves nonperishable food to Longmont Web Site: www.lhvc.com his magic wand and the massive Meals on Wheels when you extravaganza of holiday merri- enjoy the dancing lights and Editor: Jocelyn Rowley 2019 Member ment in his yard just appears.. accompanying music. It’s open Production: Nesscel Calara If only, especially this year. But to the public, free of charge, and Managing Editor: Bruce Warren no - that’s not it at all. last year Rodgers raised $6,520 Senior Editor: Mary Wolbach Lopert As has been Rodgers’ tradi- and donated 208 pounds of food Business Manager/News of Record: Vicki Maurer tion for more than three decades, thanks to the kindness of holiday Advertising Director: Selene Luna he spends several weeks setting revelers. Advertising Representative: Ann Whitehill Photo by Vicky Dorvee up inflatables, lit-up scenes and The joyful spectacle will be Niwot News/Editor: Karen Copperberg The man with the jolly Santa face on his words, putting out his reindeer, switched on from Saturday, Nov. Reporters: Kim Glasscock, Vicky Dorvee, Abby Scott, Hannah flap hat is Chuck Rodgers, the guy behind and stringing thousands of lights the marvelous holiday light display on 30, through the first week of Jan- Stewart, Amy Scanes-Wolfe for what becomes the area’s most Sports Reporters: Jocelyn Rowley, Bruce Warren, Jack Carlough 79th Street. The brilliant electrified show uary, beginning each evening at is free, but spectators can donate money impressive holiday display. And sundown until around 9:30 p.m. and food to Longmont Meals on Wheels this year he’s doing it with a Look for the brilliant display at Published weekly in Niwot, Colorado by LEFT HAND VALLEY brand new hip, a recently sur- PUBLISHING, L.L.C. Member Colorado Press Association. when they drive through, beginning at 5980 79th Street between High- sundown on Saturday, Nov. 30. gically repaired wrist, and a big way 52 and Lookout Road. cuff protecting his deeply bruised Wednesday, November 27, 2019 LEFT HAND VALLEY COURIER Page 3
Flagstaff students collect Soles4Souls FRCC Continued from Page 1 By Jocelyn Rowley for Our Center, and next month [email protected] we’ll be delivering a place mat and decorated bag for Meals- and, with this recent gift, is The students of Flagstaff on-Wheels. It’s wonderful be- even closer to meeting this Academy showed that a little cause we’re connecting with number. Suzanne Hoover Respect can go a long way, after organizations throughout the knows how much of a pos- collecting more than 1,000 pairs community. ” itive impact scholarships of new and gently used shoes for The projects are run in turn can have in helping students Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based by NJHS or Flagstaff’s Student attain a better quality of life. charitable organization that dis- Council, with oversight from “I’ve been working with tributes shoes and clothing to members of Flagstaff’s Positive FRCC for quite a long time, those in need around the world. Behavior Intervention and Sup- and have gotten to know Spearheaded by the charter ports Team. In October, NJHS the school and its students. school’s National Junior Honor officers Mya Blair, Ellery Hora, I’ve been able to hear their Society, the shoe drive took place Jeslyn Haux, and Molly Slupik stories and see firsthand the during October, when the school connected with Soles4Souls to impact scholarships have. was focusing on Respect as a part coordinate the month-long drive, For students who wouldn’t of their ongoing Dragon PRIDE which often overwhelmed the have access to this type of core virtues initiative. large collection boxes set-up education otherwise, it real- “Every month is a different throughout the school. ly makes a difference. FRCC service project,” Flagstaff’s Lisa “It was school-wide, so every fills a niche that’s different Trank-Greene said. The core classroom participated, from from four-year schools—one virtues are Perseverance, Respect, preschool kids up to eighth that’s very much needed.” Integrity, Dependability, and grade, and staff and parents, too, Empathy. “Respect was part so it was definitely a communi- of our second month. The first ty-wide initiative.” Courtesy photo month we delivered thank-you According to Trank-Greene, cards and produce baskets to Flagstaff Academy Special Education Manager Jeri Tagawa and sixth grade language more than 50 volunteer hours first responders...and we’re just arts teacher Leha Moskoff helped oversee the Soles4Souls project as members of went into the project, with about the school’s PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) Team. finishing up a canned food drive half coming from NJHS students. NIWOT LID ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ITS MONTHLY MEETING 4 ON SEPT. 3
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Thanksgiving traditions of the Left Hand Valley By Amy Scanes-Wolfe an evening church service at the First and second grade teacher enough for all.” the Pike’s Peak Region. “Many [email protected] EUB Church, a middle school Dora Chappell reported, “Last That was not always the case. times we didn’t have a dollar in rendition of “Wildcat Willie Friday we made many vegetables One hundred years prior, the the house and were eating wild Thanks to the Niwot Historical Carves the Turkey,” and adver- and fruits for our Horn of Plenty. American bison was already on game and what we could raise,“ Society archives, we get a glimpse tisements from Curtis Confec- Now they are on our tack board- the decline. The discovery of gold reminisced Herbert Terry, son into Niwot’s bygone Thanksgiv- tionary encouraging readers to -all tumbling out of our horn. in 1859 would condemn Native of Longmont’s first president, in ing celebrations. On Nov. 22, 1957 “Start Now with Your Christmas This reminds us that we live in a Americans and settlers alike to “They Came to Stay.” “The Niwot Tribune” reported Lay-Away.” land of plenty, where there’s food scarcity as 50,000 people flooded In 1863, Abraham Lincoln standardized the date of Thanks- giving to the final Thursday in November. Early settlers proba- bly spent many a Thanksgiving making do and praying for the Your Pet’s Care Done Right! demise of the Rocky Mountain Locust, a grasshopper species Left Hand Animal Hospital has moved! that descended in black clouds See us at our new permanent home as large as California and dev- astated everything in their path. at 304 Franklin St. in beloved Niwot! The prayers must have been • Wellness • Pre-adoption/Purchase • Training • Dental • Diet • Surgery answered, because the species • Exercise • Pain Management • Acupuncture • Laser Therapy wasn’t extinct by 1902. Around
• Alternative Therapies Photo courtesy of Longmont Museum that time, as agriculture thrived, 303-652-8387 • M-F 7:30AM - 6PM, Sat 8AM - Noon Longmont initiated its own au- Sixty-six guests enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the J.O.V. Wise home in 1927. tumn tradition--Pumpkin Pie Days. The affair began in 1899. Longmont’s housewives baked 5,000 pies to serve at present day Roosevelt Park alongside horse Niwot’s Niwot’s races and other entertainment. The affair grew every year, and the Empson Canning Factory Enchanted Evening Holiday Parade donated canned pumpkin to feed crowds that came in droves by railway. Pumpkin Pie Days gave way Friday, Nov 29 Saturday, Dec 7 to the Boulder County Fair in 1914, but other Thanksgiving traditions took hold. In 1972, the 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Longmont Chamber of Com- merce “...awarded 117 turkeys to lucky Longmont shoppers” as part of an annual give-away. 6:15 PM - TREE LIGHTING 11:00 AM - PARADE Eventually the give-away re- placed whole turkeys with $10 Santa at the Grange Santa at the Grange gift certificates, but the “Long- mont Times Call” continued 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm 11:30 am to 1:00 pm to print the lucky winners in the newspaper. Longmont also initiated a non-denominational Thanksgiving church service hosted by a different church every year. Sponsored by: Schools celebrated with every- Niwot Business Association thing from school-made feasts to Local Improvement District paper turkeys. In 1983, Spangler Elementary encouraged students to dress up as pilgrims and share More Info at Niwot.com their gratitude. “I am thankful for myself,” said one student, “be- cause I make my mom happy.” Though times have changed, the main dish of our celebration Calling At The hasn’t. Turkey has had a special place in American hearts ever All Kids Visit Santa Grange since Benjamin Franklin tried Continued on Page 16 5
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As we begin this holiday season, all of us at the Left Hand Valley Courier would like to express our gratitude to each of you, our readers and the businesses that support us as advertisers, for your great support all of these 23 years. Let’s spread holiday gratitude in turn by supporting the many local businesses that oofer such a great range of year-round and holiday treasures - everything from a mug or a new bike, to an exotic sports car, or two! Their commitment and hard work are key to keeping our communities strong and vibrant. Last, but deeenitely not least, we give our thanks to the many sellless volunteers who put on so many wonderful community events,e parades and celebrations - Enchanted Evening, this Friday, being just one. Locaa Holidaa Gii Guidd 6
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from his son and daughter-in- others when he was a 10-week Thomas said. “She just hugged CU-Boulder students, camps LAUREL law, Jason and Krystal in 2014. old puppy. While watching on him and hugged on him. for children with medical chal- Continued from Page 1 As it turns out, Archie’s litter the filming of the movie “Dear You could see the change in lenges, and calming harried sister Maggie was equally irre- Eleanor” in Niwot, an un- her stress level. That was the holiday travelers at Denver company of a dog, heart rates sistible and came home to live planned scene played out when moment I thought, ‘This dog International Airport. slow, blood pressure drops, in Mead with Jason and Krys- a frustrated actress was having would be good for people.’ I Thomas also volunteered and it’s proven that anxiety, tal, and their two daughters, a hard time on the set. thought this is really magical. ” with the Indian Peaks Wil- stress, and depression are Jillian and Alexis. “I remember her shaking Archie attended dog obe- derness Alliance, and for the eased. Thomas discovered the her head, and she looked across dience classes and, as all dogs past two years has been with Archie was a Christmas gift calming effect Archie has on the street and saw Archie,” in the TDBC program are, he the Eagle Summit Wilderness was tested and certified as a Alliance, supporting the forest safe dog citizen prior to vol- service by providing informa- unteering. tion to fellow hikers. Thomas and one-year old In addition to Jason and Archie visited the residents at Krystal, Thomas has a daugh- AltaVita Memory Care Centre ter and son-in-law, Jessica and KAMLA CHOPRA DEBORAH FOWLER ED SPREDER KARLYNN SPREDER KATHLEEN SPANO BONNIE BEAM , a Longmont memory care Bartley and his grandson Egan, facility for their first weekly in Portland, Maine. Spending assignment and it lasted two part of his summers in Maine years. When TDBC set up a has been a tradition for Thom- new program in Boulder Val- as. He takes his volunteering MAYOURA MARA YEHL DONNA JENSEN BETSY FOLSOM SHANNON ANDREWS ED WEAVER PHANNADETH PALO ley schools, Archie was one on the road when he and Ar- of the pioneering dogs to visit chie make the drive to the east JUST LISTED UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE students at Boulder’s Superior coast each June and Thomas Elementary. joins the Appalachian Moun- That was three years ago tain Club on the trails. Archie and since then, once a week loves the ocean and hiking, so the pair spends time with all his annual trips to the coast are of the second and fifth graders, extra -special. including special education Holle said, “Jim and Archie classrooms. Each visit is a little 1031 PORTLAND PLACE, have brought tens of thousands 6936 PAWNEE WAY, NIWOT 1445 BOWEN ST., LONGMONT different - sometimes Thomas of smiles to children of pre-kin- $1,171,000 $519,900 #2, BOULDER Deborah Read Fowler 720.378.1217 Ed Weaver 303.717.4304 $539,000 discusses dog safety or a few dergarten age all the way up to Deborah Read Fowler 720.378.1217 students mingle with Archie, Alzheimer's patients over 100 UNDERUNDER CONTRACT CONTRACT IN 6 DAYS JUST LISTED JUST LISTED and often students read to years old. I am very proud Archie. they’re part of our community “Every one of the experienc- and the TDBC network.” es blows me away,” Thomas TDBC teams can be found said. “Like I go in one day and in 26 venues including schools, a kid is having a bad day, for hospitals, and retirement com- whatever reason…home life, munities. More than 125 teams they can’t get math, whatever are onboard, but with the 5624 RIM ROCK CT. BOULDER 6933 SPRINGHILL DR., NIWOT 1590 SAGRIMORE CIR., LAFAYETTE it is and the teacher provides growing number of affiliates, $599,900 $964,000 $399,000 one-on-one time with a team.“ there’s a need to enlist more Kathleen Spano 303.885.0876 Deborah Read Fowler 720.378.1217 Betsy Folsom 626.590.8037 For some students, dog visits volunteers. The nonprofit or- get them excited to go to school ganization also relies on finan- FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL SETTING JUST SOLDREPRESENTED where it had been a struggle cial donations to keep them in THE BUYER before. No matter the ailment operation. or issue, Thomas said, dogs are To learn more about Ther- able to take the edge off. apy Dogs Boulder County, to Thomas and Archie also volunteer and donate, visit participate in TDBC’s spe- https://TherapyDogsBoulder- cial events: dog visits with County.com/.
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Eddy Running Wolf com- schooler when the sculptures plaque and stone bench. The discussion about the CARVINGS pleted the first carving, Spear were completed. “I was looking So what to do about the de- sculptures brings up a larger Continued from Page 1 Lodge Man, in 2008. “He hit the for an Eagle Scout project,” he teriorating statues? discussion about the future of grand slam home run of art,” said. And he found the perfect The artistic rights for the the entire space. Though the Diane Atwood headed up a said Wise. “We are thankful opportunity in constructing statues belong to Niwot Prairie county owns the land the sculp- committee that included Tim that he was the one who was a footpath and peace garden Productions. Though Mike tures inhabit, the grassy strip to and Carrie Wise, Mike Anfin- able to do it.” to connect the sculptures--“so Anfinson of Niwot Prairie Pro- the south is the property of the son, and Liz Darling. Niwot The Eagle Catcher was next, people could appreciate the ductions no longer lives in the Cottonwood East Homeowners Prairie Productions, Liz Dar- followed by Cheyenne Holy detail and read the plaques area, Klueber said, “He’s very Association. There is talk of ling’s non-profit organization, Man. without destroying the grass.” supportive of anything we expanding the sculpture garden took over management of the Though Running Wolf was Other scouts picked up where would like to do to preserve the into that space to help connect sculptures. They settled on a the sculptor, many community he left off. carvings.” Old Town Niwot with Cotton- Native American theme and members have touched the The sculpture garden also According to Kleuber, the wood Park. “We don’t want it to soon found the sculptor for the space. memorializes Liz Darling, who best way to prevent rot would be over-built, we just want it to job--Eddie Running Wolf. Quinn Kalinski was a high died in December 2015, with a be to cut the sculptures at the be a nice place and a connective base, elevate them, and provide point between this portion of some sort of shelter. The Niwot town and Cottonwood,” said Local Improvement District Wise. would likely be asked to fund Old Town resident Karen such an operation. Andres-Lumpe also sees an op- It is a good option for The portunity for us to consult with Eagle Catcher and Cheyenne the Arapaho nation in our plans Holy Man, but Spear Lodge to move forward. “This is way Man may already be too far bigger than the sculptures,” gone. Klueber suspects that the said Andres-Lumpe. “It is a warrior’s head can be salvaged, question of how do we honor but not the horse. Fortunately, a the Arapaho with something 3D scan of the sculptures leaves other than the sculptures, which the options open for future re- have a finite life.” productions.
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