February 8, 1997 – March 25, 2019
Christopher Mark Bleske-Good of Black Hawk passed away on March 25, 2019, in Black Hawk. He was born on February 8, 1997, in Royal Oak, MI, to father James Good and mother Theresa Bleske (Schemers). During his life, he also lived in Madison Heights, MI; Washington, MI; Tempe, AZ, and Central City, CO. He attended Gilpin County Schools with the Class of 2015, and majored in Live Sound Engineering at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. (more…)
St. Baldrick’s event brings in donations for children’s cancer research
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s third annual St. Baldrick’s rally to raise funds for childhood cancer research was held on Thursday, March 21, in the Gilpin school auditorium. The entire student (more…)
With Purim – Feast of Lots
by Jaclyn Schrock
Esther’s events, settings and story line are extravagantly lavish. It is cherished being such an action-packed, cliff-hanger, with mysteries tangling royal authorities who rule a land nearly the size of America in the 4th century, BC. This story was some 400 years before Jesus, and 700 years before (more…)
With Special Performance by Tony-nominated Singer Megan Hilty
By Erin Osovets
It’s the best musical night out of the season! Central City Opera hosts the (more…)
July 13, 1949 – December 20, 2018
Don Lee Olhausen was born July 13, 1949. “Don O” died December 20, 2018 after a 10-year struggle with early onset Alzheimers.He was the only child of Erna and Henry “Heinie” Olhausen from Hartley and Arnold’s Park, Iowa who preceded him in death. Don is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Fonseca, his children: Donda Gorton and Drew Olhausen as well as three stepdaughters: Kenna Norton, Amanda Norton-Schaal and Alexis Fonseca-Chavez. (more…)
From Colorado Parks and Wildlife
By Joe Lewandowski
Even though temperatures are warming, for wildlife Colorado remains in the depths of winter; and despite the recent snow storms Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens that big-game wildlife do not need our help. Feeding big game in Colorado is (more…)
Speaker John Bandimere Jr. encourages crowd of more than 100
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Education Foundation (GCEF) held its largest scholarship fundraising dinner ever last Saturday evening, March 16, at the Ameristar Resort and Casino. 103 people attended and raised $15,000 for student scholarships. John Bandimere Jr., the second generation owner and operator of Bandimere Speedway, gave the keynote address. (more…)
Architects and engineers propose plans and invite comments
by Patty Unruh
A community forum was held Monday evening, March 18, at Central City Hall for a presentation by the architectural firm and engineers designing the restoration of the historic Belvidere Theatre. (more…)
Recycled couture
by Dave Gibson
The city of Boulder, CO, has set an ambitious goal of recycling 85 % of its annual waste by the year 2025. Trash the Runway (formally called Recycled Runway), now in its 10th year, is part of the movement that raises awareness and promotes the reuse of items that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Turning trash into high fashion garments would seem an unlikely use of garbage, but that is exactly what forty-two middle and high school students did recently. Guided through the process by mentors at Common Threads (more…)
Students integrate art with science
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
Commissioners approve Sheriff’s UTV
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners meeting was called to order on this last day of winter, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 8:59 a.m. at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
Marijuana retail stores limited to one
By Randy Beaudette
Even with the winter blizzard in full force, Black Hawk City Council held their regular meeting on March 13, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. (more…)
Real estate shenanigans rile parkway bondholders
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Central City Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The topics covered were a presentation by DRCOG (Denver Regional Council of Governments) and a discussion of Business Improvement District (BID) boundaries (more…)
For District Attorney in the First Judicial District
PRESS RELEASE – Matthew Durkin, Chief Deputy District Attorney JD1, officially announced his run for District Attorney in the First Judicial District in 2020 at the Jefferson County Organizational Meeting in Lakewood Colorado in February. The current DA, Pete Weir, is term limited. The First Judicial District encompasses Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. Durkin has a long history of serving the community in Jefferson County as well as throughout the state of Colorado. “I am humbled by the support I have already received,” Durkin said, “I have built a strong team (more…)
Picturesque mountain community preserves the past and prepares for the future
By Diane Mulligan
The mountain city of Black Hawk celebrated its 155th anniversary on Monday, March 11th. It was on that date in 1864 that the gold-mining hotspot was officially incorporated. (more…)
Peak to Peak Players Serve Up History and Laughter
By David Josselyn
The Peak to Peak Players just wrapped another great performance with “Call Me Ned,” a musical farce featuring the ice man himself, Grandpa Bredo Morstol, which played three times during the 2019 Frozen Dead Guy Days festival at the Backdoor Theatre. The Players are comprised of life-long thespians and dramatic hobbyists alike which is reflected in the divergence of acting quality, but made up for in energy, enthusiasm, audience interaction, and a love of the craft. (more…)