Gilpin H.S. Homecoming 2018
by Patty Unruh
The mighty Gilpin Eagles celebrated Homecoming on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13. Happily, several days of early snow and frigid temps gave way to some sunshine for the big weekend. (more…)
Author: Patrick Henry Sweeney
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Spirits in Central City come alive
In the 10th Annual Creepy CrawlBy David Josselyn
The temperature drops, and clouds threaten as darkness descends upon the cobbled streets of Central City. When this happens in the weeks preceding All Hallows Eve, the spirits of long-dead citizens come back to tell their tales in the old, oft-times decrepit buildings they inhabit and 2018 is no exception. For the past ten years, the Central City Creepy Crawl has been held to entertain participants with true stories of the past, albeit embellished somewhat for theater. (more…)
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Black Hawk opposes Amendment 74 for hidden agenda by special interest groups
Council working with Georgetown on lake dredging project
By Randy Beaudette
Republican candidate for Gilpin County Clerk and Recorder Gail Maxwell rang the old church bell to announce the regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council. (more…)
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The beat goes on with Gilpin school musicians
Fall concert features tunes from patriotic to popularby Patty Unruh
Variety was key at the Gilpin County Middle and High School fall concert on Thursday, October 11. Band and choir members were directed by music teacher Randi Ebers. Audience members gathered in the school auditorium for an evening of musical entertainment featuring strings, woodwinds, brass, vocals, a rain stick, and even a broomstick. (more…)
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Jeremy Fey for Central City Mayor
Big plans for promoting the cityPRESS RELEASE – Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m a man of family and faith. I’ve been in Central since February 2017 and already have several accomplishments to my name. I serve on the board of Gilpin Arts, revived the Jazz Festival with Central Jazz, and brought Denver Adventures and their Zip Lines to our town. I hope you enjoyed the Plein Air Arts Festival which I helped produced in proud partnership with the Opera House Association and Gilpin Arts. Pleased to meet you; Jeremy Fey is my name, and being the Mayor of the City of Central is the nature of my aim. (more…)
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CDE’s preliminary performance report on Gilpin schools
100 Elk Outdoor Labby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 16, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
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Punkin Chunkin
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a pumpkin!by Dave Gibson
Superpowers notwithstanding, not even Superman dared fly over Aurora, CO, last weekend for fear of being hit by a pumpkin.
Twenty teams of “punkin chunkers” lined up their homemade contraptions at the 19th annual Punkin Chunkin competition at Arapahoe Park to see who could propel their pumpkin the farthest. You might ask, “Are (more…)
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Lady Eagles lose to Heritage Christian in nail-biter volleyball skirmish
Gilpin gridiron athletes get roped by the Plateau Valley Cowboysby Patty Unruh
Eagles v. Eagles
The Heritage Christian Eagles of Fort Collins visited the Gilpin County Lady Eagles on Thursday evening, October 4, for a close, see-saw battle between two (more…)
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Meeting Abel Montoya, Gilpin’s new County Manager
Bringing key skills and experienceby Lisa Lopez
A good time was had by all during the reception at the Gilpin Rec. Center to welcome new Gilpin County Manager Abel Montoya. The gathering, on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 5:30 – 7:00, included elected (more…)
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Fire restrictions lifted in Gilpin County
Russell Gulch Phase II Survey grants awardedBy Randy Beaudette
Once again the Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) Chair Ron Engels along with Gail Watson, Linda Isenhart, were greeted with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that (more…)
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Meet and greet event for unaffiliated candidates
Joel Anderle for sheriff; Jerry Yocom for commissionerby Patty Unruh
Roy’s Last Shot restaurant was the scene on a chilly Monday, October 8, for a meet-and-greet for Joel Anderle and Jerry Yocom. (more…)
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“A Star is Born” again
Movie ReviewBy David Josselyn
Every couple of decades or so this rags to riches and fame story, “A Star is Born,” is retold and each one brings something unique to the table. The first two, released in 1937 and 1954, tell the tale of a young female (more…)
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Construction begins at Devil’s Nose Shooting Range
Near Idaho SpringsConstruction is beginning on the Devil’s Nose Shooting Range along Colo. Highway 103 near Idaho Springs, and new restrictions are in place for the duration of construction activities.
At completion, the project will create a safe and resilient shooting environment by installing benches, lanes and backstops, parking, and educational information. (more…) -
Lady Eagles enjoy victory at home and on the road
Gilpin trounces Twin Peaks Charter and South Parkby Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s varsity volleyball athletes celebrated two wins last week as they squared off against the Twin Peaks Charter Academy Timberwolves and the South Park Burros. Twin Peaks (Longmont) visited the Gilpin Lady Eagles on Friday night, September 28 in a conference contest. The Eagles won 3-0, with set scores of 25/12, 25/14, and 25/21. The triumph improves their season record to 5-8, 3-4 in league (more…)
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Plein Air art show extended through October
At Washington Hall Gallery in Central Cityby Virginia Unseld
Plein air painting is hot again in the art world. Painting en plein air was introduced and practiced by the French Impressionists in the 1800s, spurred by the availability for the first time of tins of readymade oil paints (more…)
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Black Hawk parking garage goes high-tech
September 26 Council MeetingBy Randy Beaudette
Black Hawk Water Resources Engineer Jim Ford rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on September 26, 2018. (more…)