Week of March 26, 2025
Week of March 26, 2025
Fred Mosqueda, the Arapaho Language and Culture Program Outreach Specialist Coordinator for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, returned to Niwot Hall Monday, March 17, and brought his friend, Chester Whiteman of the Cheyenne Tribe who holds a similar role, to address a standing room only crowd of mostly Niwot residents. Mosqueda was the featured speaker in 2024 for the Niwot Historical Society, and was warmly received again. Phillip Yates of the Niwot Cultural Arts Association, which...
An ad hoc committee of community leaders will host an open house anniversary party for Niwot's sesquicentennial on Sunday, March 30 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Niwot Hall. The event will commemorate Niwot's founding as noted by the handwritten date of March 30, 1875, on a town plat recorded with Boulder County 150 years ago. Activities will include a photo booth, a then-and-now slideshow, and live music by Pete and Joan Wernick, with guest fiddler Justin Hoffenberg. According to event...
Niwot Hall is now offering a budget-friendly experience called a https://niwothall.org/micro-weddings/" target="_blank">micro weddingmicro wedding and is hosting an open house on March 29 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. for those interested in an affordable wedding with all the traditions included. Nestled in the heart of Niwot, Colorado, Niwot Hall, a historic gem, provides a genuinely enchanting backdrop for a wedding. What is the difference between a micro and macro wedding? A micro wedding provides...
The Boulder County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of proposed text amendments to the Land Use Code that would have placed stricter limits on residential home sizes in unincorporated areas of the county. After four hours of testimony on March 19, during which the Planning Commission heard staff presentations, asked questions, and listened to extensive public testimony, the commissioners unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners reject Docket DC-24-0003, which would have modified the Site Plan...
In a move aimed at supporting local agriculture and expanding economic opportunities for farmers, the Boulder County Planning Commission unanimously approved text amendments to the Land Use Code that will make it easier for farmers to operate mobile farm stands throughout unincorporated parts of the county. During the March 19 hearing, commissioners voted to advance Docket DC-25-0001, which creates a regulatory framework for mobile farm stands following feedback that permanent structures were financially out of reach for many of the county's...
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Drew Stapp is the definition of a two-sport athlete. A senior leader for Niwot High School's baseball team and a top golfer, he has been making his mark on both fields of play. With a career .291 batting average and .344 on-base percentage, Stapp has been a reliable presence at the plate this season, hitting .312 through the first six games. This past weekend, Cougar baseball traveled to Queen Creek, Arizona, for a tournament, where Stapp went a perfect 3-for-3 in the opener on March 20 and...
Niwot Baseball traveled to Queen Creek, Arizona, over spring break, heading south for the first time in several years to the Valley of the Sun for a tournament at Casteel High School March 20-21. The Cougars opened against Forest Grove High School, Oregon, coming away with a 13-6 victory in five innings due to a time limit. Niwot scored in every inning, as the offense came alive. At the same time, the Cougars made four errors in the field, and a few more that did not show up in the box score....
The Niwot High School track and field team braved another windy spring day on Saturday, March 22 at the Broomfield Shootout. The girls team placed second overall, behind only host Broomfield High School, while the Niwot boys tied for 20th with Air Academy High School. Senior Reese Kasper continued to prove she is a top hurdler in the state, winning the 300-meter hurdles in 43.05 and taking third in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.81. Kasper was not the only Cougar bringing home...
Niwot High School lacrosse players traveled to San Marcos and Carlsbad California March 17 and 18 as members of the Mead High School lacrosse team, where they suffered losses against the more experienced San Marcos High School Knights (San Marcos, CA) and the La Costa Canyon High School Mavericks (Carlsbad, CA). The team fought hard, but fell short against the Knights and Mavericks losing by scores of 16-6 and 23-8 respectively. The Mead girls lacrosse team is composed of students from all over...
Keynes Chen, Niwot High School's orchestra and mariachi director, has been named Niwot High School's Teacher of the Year by the St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation. His recognition comes as no surprise to those familiar with the remarkable growth and success of the school's music program under his leadership. Since starting at NHS in January 2019, Chen has built the school's orchestral music programs into something extraordinary. What began as a small program has grown into three...
Each spring season, Niwot High School presents a musical production ranging from "Mamma Mia" to "Shrek The Musical." This year, "Footloose," written by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, will be performed for five nights at Niwot High School, beginning April 3. Based on the 1984 film, "Footloose" follows the story of a new senior at Bomont High School (Ren McCormack) who loves to dance, a local preacher (Reverend Shaw Moore) grasping in the face of loss, and a rebellious young girl (Ariel Moore)...
Niwot High School choirs traveled to Orlando, Florida, on Mar. 13 to compete at Festival Disney, an all Disney-produced music competition among middle and high school students across the United States. A mix of Niwot choir members came together to create the unique choir called the Niwot High School Disney Choir. Members of the Treble Choir, Tenor/Bass Choir, Sedalia, Chamber Singers, and Evenstar joined together to form a new and exciting group to compete alongside one another. The group only...
The Left Hand Valley Courier is known for its coverage of athletes and arts students at Niwot High School. The Courier also honors an array of students who pursue activities such as community service, robotics, academics, and topics that fall under the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) umbrella. Niwot High School senior Sanjana Kaushik is involved in a myriad of activities at Niwot High School. For example, she immerses herself in instrumental music, playing flute,...
Niwot High School's Math Club is a student organization that supports students who are interested in, excelling in, or struggling in math. Math Club president Katherine Cui, a NHS senior, explained, "Math Club is where students can come to do their math homework, study for math tests, and get help from their peers and a math teacher. Math Club is also where students can come to experience how math can be made fun – especially since it is so many people's least favorite subject." The club had...
Who doesn't love waking up to the aroma of fresh breads, rolls and pastries warm from the oven? These breakfast sweets also freeze well so you can defrost on a daily basis. BANANA BREAD Submitted by Melissa Johnson Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups sugar ½ cup stick margarine or softened butter 2 large eggs 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium). Or for more banana flavor, use up to 6. ½ cup buttermilk (regular milk works too) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cups all-purpose...
Ok. I am confused by dress codes. They can be problematic because there is no consistent rulebook. We recently received a wedding invitation that said "semi formal." I thought that was pretty straightforward. Semi formal seems to me to mean men in suits and women in cocktail dresses. I am so wrong. After attending a couple of "semi formal" events, I realize that today, "semi formal" means simply "not formal." Basically, I think it means that you can wear anything you want, except a tuxedo. If...
ACROSS 2. golf 7. psychology 8. micro 9. Heartbeat 13. Cui 14. size 15. second DOWN 1. Footloose 3. Kasper 4. Excellent 5. Columbus 6. five 7. plat 10. Arizona 11. bridge 12. West 13....
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), buildings, animals, birds, plants, flowers, events, or anything else. Naturally, there are a few rules to follow: • The photograph must be submitted in jpg format via email to editorial@lhvc.comeditorial@lhvc.com in high resolution. • Please include a caption describing the photo, your name, email...
