Alaska’s playground
by Dave Gibson
Sometimes referred to as “Alaska’s playground,” the Kenai Peninsula is a couple of hour’s drive south from Anchorage. One of Alaskans’ favorite forms of play is fishing. From angling the many lakes, rivers, and streams for salmon, trout, and grayling, to deep sea fishing for halibut, cod, and (more…)
Eighth grader Peter Kniffen wins with “sepia”
by Patty Unruh
I know how to start spelling “banana.” I just don’t know how to stop. Maybe I should study for the spelling bee. That’s what students in grades four through eight at Gilpin County School did for the past several (more…)
Free books promote love of reading in early childhood
by Patty Unruh
“There’s no app to replace your lap.” Read to your child every day. (more…)
An Academy Award Wrap-Up
By David Josselyn
The 91st Academy Awards is over, and it went off without a hitch (not counting Rami Malek’s fall after accepting his Oscar causing paramedics to be called, but that was off-screen). The host-less Oscars played it safe; cautiously handing out awards as if avoiding any opportunity for further embarrassment. The show opened with Queen performingtheir iconic mashup hit, “We Will (more…)
Gilpin Elementary students learn about the Guatemalan Seed Project
by Patty Unruh
Part one of a two-part series.
Guatemala is a long ways from Gilpin County – in both distance and lifestyle. Youngsters at Gilpin Elementary School learned a bit about life in that Third World country on Wednesday, February 13, as Gilpin resident Josh Bloom visited the children in Elizabeth Hamilton’s second grade class and Susan Sepanik’s fourth grade class. (more…)
Students present cross-curricular learning; germinating peas science lab
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular public meeting on Tuesday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
Gilpin County Commissioners deal with unauthorized septic system installation
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners meeting was called to order on Wednesday February 19, 2019 at 9:02 a.m. at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
Central City Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Executive Session
Mayor Fey called the regular council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on February 19, and the Council immediately went into executive session for legal advice regarding proposed amendments to 1999 Growth IGA and questions related to collecting delinquent sales and use taxes. (more…)
Limit of beer alcoholic content raised to match State standards
By Randy Beaudette
Following a 1:30 p.m. work session regarding congregational access to the Rocky Mountain Evangelical Free Church on Gregory Street, bell ringer City Attorney Hilary Graham rang the bell that signaled the start of another Black Hawk City Council regular meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. (more…)
As part of the Gregory Street Plaza Project
By Randy Beaudette
A heated debate erupted at the work session held on February 13, 2019 between the City of Black Hawk and the members of the Rocky Mountain Evangelical Free Church in Black Hawk. On one side, the church members wanted easier access to their place of worship. On the other side, Black Hawk City Council expressed their desires to move forward on their plans for the Gregory Street Plaza Project. (more…)
Academy Awards ruminations
By David Josselyn
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has frustrated and insulted its own people to the point is has lost respect and credibility with they very people it is trying to honor. This coming Sunday, February 24, is the 91st awards show, but with all the missteps, it is a show that almost did not happen. (more…)
Artists W. Max Thomason & Walter Barton at the Washington Hall Gallery
by Michele Roussel
The Gilpin County Arts Association brings artists Walter Barton and W. Max Thomason with their life size sculptures and oil works to Central City. The title of the showing is, “Just Between Us.” Both artists are formerly trained and have established themselves as influential creatives in Colorado. Opening reception is February 23rd, from 5 pm to 8 pm and running through May 3rd 2019, at Washington Hall. (more…)
June 17, 1956 – February 10, 2019
Mark Steven Smith of Nederland passed away of cancer at the Boulder Community Hospital on February 10, 2019. He was born on June 17, 1956, to Micheal B. Smith and Jeannette McDonald Smith.
He attended Nederland High School and was a Boulder County Road Supervisor. Mark was raised in Nederland, the second oldest son of the Smith family, son of a miner, and brother to two sisters and three brothers.
He married Ressa Lively Smith on August 27, 1985, at Mark’s grandmother’s house on West First Street. (more…)
30 years ago – February 24, 1989
For the past two years, the Gilpin County Historical Society has suffered an annual loss of approximately $1,500 on the operation of Black Hawk’s Lace House. Unless things turn around this year, the historic structure may be closed to the public next year, according to Historical Society President Bonnie Merchant. The major expense at the Lace House is for (more…)
Central City Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the February 5, 2019 regular meeting at 7:08 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers following a work session with the Business Improvement District. (more…)
Seniors recognized for participation in winter sports
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin Eagles varsity basketball teams celebrated Senior Night on Friday, February 8 by hosting the Dawson School Mustangs of Lafayette in a conference showdown. Gilpin boys conquered their opponents 44-27. The girls took a 39-26 loss to Dawson. The Lady Eagles have had a difficult season, but continue to play courageously. (more…)