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Articles from the February 22, 2019 edition


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  • Tremble and Quake

    Josh Morin, Special to the Courier|Feb 22, 2019

    I often hear the statement, “Aspen don’t live very long,” when having discussions about trees on the Front Range, especially when people have an opportunity to plant a new tree. The notion that aspen are a short-lived tree sparks a number of thoughts and questions and really a curiosity about these organisms many people regard as short-lived. If you happen to be a tree geek (aka arborist), you probably know that the oldest and largest recognized single living organism on this planet is a colon...

  • Student-Athlete of the Week: Natasha Ragland

    Jocelyn Rowley, [email protected]|Feb 22, 2019

    Niwot senior Natasha Ragland recently completed a course in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training at nearby Front Range Community College, and while it didn’t change her future plans to become a doctor, she said it was life-changing experience nevertheless. “I took a lot away from the class. It was a lot of work and sometimes the work was very challenging, especially knowing what the emergency medical services deal with. And, it kind of gave me a new perspective on life.” Ragland first...

  • Dawson School athletics program ranked #12 statewide

    Special to the Courier|Feb 22, 2019

    Dawson School's athletics program was recognized this month as one of the top in the state, across all sports and all divisions, the school recently announced. Mile High Sports magazine's annual prep sports report ranked Dawson Athletics #12 out of over 350 programs statewide. The ranking recognizes the breadth and success of Dawson athletics, as it looks across sports at state championship-level qualifying and appearances by both teams and individual athletes. In addition, Dawson was named #2...

  • Obituary: Suzanne Margaret Newman Webster

    Feb 22, 2019

    Sept. 20, 1925 - Feb. 9, 2019 Suzanne Margaret Newman Webster of Boulder passed away on February 9, 2019, at the age of 93. She was a devoted mother to her two sons: George Chandler Webster II of Los Angeles and Robert Newman Webster of Boulder. She adored her four granddaughters: Meghan Julianna Webster and Caitlin Elizabeth Webster, both of Los Angeles, and Chandler Elizabeth Webster and Kelsey Margaret Webster, both of Boulder. Suzanne was born on September 20, 1925, in Chicago to Bernard...

  • Souperb fundraiser on tap for Niwot United Methodist Church

    Jocelyn Rowley, [email protected]|Feb 22, 2019

    Dig out that oversized spoon and put on your elastic-waist pants for the 23rd annual Soup, Soup and More community dinner and fundraiser, coming up on Saturday, March 2 at Niwot United Methodist Church, located at 7405 Lookout Road in Gunbarrel. Event organizer Janet Gates said this year’s event will be familiar to repeat visitors. Doors open at 4 p.m., and there will be a wide selection of soups, chilis, stews, and chowders available, as well as bread, salad, desserts and drinks, served in a...