American Legion Post 166 holds observance at Veterans Memorial
by Patty Unruh
Members of the American Legion Cody Thomas Post 166 observed a Veterans Day ceremony at the Gilpin County Veterans Memorial outside of the Gilpin County Community Center on Friday, November 11. (more…)
Second annual event raises $4,000 for affordable housing
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County people definitely have talent, whether it is in music, drama, culinary arts, or generosity. These talents were all displayed at the Gilpin County Senior Living (GCSL) fundraiser on Saturday evening, November 12, at Gilpin County School. (more…)
Mountain Area Midget Football
by Gary King
Blake Boulter, Nolan Lindberg, and Stephen King represent Gilpin County on the 8th grade Mountain Predators football team. The team is managed by Lisa Boulter of Gilpin County and has been coached by Jay Egger of Evergreen since the boys started playing football in the 2nd grade. (more…)
1927 – 2016
Amos Barnes Clark, Jr., 89, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016.
He was born in Denver, Colorado to Amos Barnes Clark and Leah Florence Laird. He was the grandson to George Morgan Laird, publisher of the Weekly Register-Call in Central City for sixty years. (more…)
Gilpin County School honors all veterans who served our country
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School observed a stirring Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 10. The assembly was a moving tribute to these men and women who sacrificed that we might be free. About 25 veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines were given the seats of honor. (more…)
That special touch
by Dave Gibson
Most midrange and all luxury African lodges and permanent tented camps provide nice accommodations and good food. Of the fifteen I’ve been privileged to visit over the years, three stand out in my mind as being better than the rest. Chongwe River Camp, in southeastern Zambia, is one of those. (more…)
Funds available for any student living in Gilpin County
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Education Foundation (GCEF) held its sixth annual scholarship dinner on Saturday evening, November 5, at the Reserve Casino in Central City. Colorado State Senator Tim Neville was the keynote speaker. (more…)
A Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
James B. Arthur was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in March of 1835, one of several sons of Scotch Highlanders who like thousands of their neighbors were forced to seek shelter in other lands to avoid persecution for their religious beliefs. (more…)
Gilpin County to receive $1.4 million from DOLA to offset gaming impacts
By Randy Beaudette
Once again, the Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the historic Gilpin County Courthouse November 1, 2016 promptly at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioner Chair Linda Isenhart and Commissioners Schmalz and Watson. (more…)
Trick or Treat Streets combine fun and fundraising
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin kids and kids-at-heart had their choice this year of going cabin to cabin at Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon or trekking the familiar halls of Gilpin County School – or both! Weirdly enough, the weather even cooperated, bringing out especially large crowds. (more…)
Eagles’ volleyball team loses nail-biter playoff match
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin v. West Grand
The Gilpin High School football squad had been hoping for a victory against top-ranked West Grand of Kremmling in the season’s final matchup last Saturday, October 29. A win would have made the Eagles A-8 Northwest League champions and sent them to the playoffs. (more…)
New language required by state and federal law regarding transgenders
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 1. (more…)
A Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
Born in the Reichstoff province on the Rhine River in Alsace-Lorraine, France, July 7, 1819, Anthony (Tony) Arnett was about nine years old when he came to the United States. He sailed on a seven-week voyage to New York with his parents, Louis and Clara and nine siblings. (more…)
Colorado Pioneers
By Maggie Magoffin
William Arbuthnot was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 30, 1835. His brother Samuel (Sam) August 17, 1836. (more…)
Gilpin County Education Foundation and City Partnership
Black Hawk City leaders joined the Gilpin County Education Foundation (GCEF) Board members last week at the official grand opening ceremony of the Foundation’s new vocational venture, EAGLESmart Convenience Store, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. (more…)
Central City Creepy Crawl
By David Josselyn
The ghosts of past residents are haunting the historic town of Central City. Scarlet Rose, Professor John Morrissey, Elizabeth Court Tabor, and others have been seen inhabiting the Teller House, the Opera House, Baby Doe’s Casino, and Doc Holliday’s. They don’t seem to be here to harm any mortals, but they do appear eager to share their stories. (more…)