July 3, 1927 – March 18, 2015
Francine L. Robb was born in Denver on July 3, 1927. Her family owned a series of fresh produce market/ butcher stores in Denver until the great depression forced them out of (more…)
Category: Community
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Polar Plungers and Coffin Racing entertain a record-breaking crowd
At Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival in Nederlandby Heather Worrell
The 14th Annual Frozen Dead Guy Days festival activities did not disappoint the record-breaking crowd this year. An estimated 15,000 people attended the event on Saturday with (more…)
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Gilpin County Youth Wrestling Club dominates
At the Colorado State Youth Wrestling Tournamentby Heather Worrell
Our very own Gilpin County Youth Wrestling club ended their season as number 25 out of 106 teams statewide this past weekend at the Colorado State Youth Wrestling Tournament. (more…)
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High Country Auxiliary’s “Team Chili” hosts 300 at annual dinner and auction
Record number of goods and services donatedBy Patty Unruh
A crowd of about 300 gathered for chili beans and bargains at the High Country Auxiliary’s (HCA) annual fund-raising dinner and silent auction on Saturday evening, March 7. (more…)
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Gilpin residents weigh in on potential new marijuana ordinance
Coffee and conversation with the Commissioners
By Patty Unruh
County Commissioners Buddy Schmaltz (District 1), Linda Isenhart (District 2), and Gail Watson (District 3) heard from local citizens concerned about a new ordinance that will impact marijuana sales (more…)
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New door boot to secure crime scenes
Black Hawk Council MeetingBy Matthew Carter
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 at 3 p.m. In attendance were Mayor David Spellman, (more…)
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Knights of Pythias roof collapsed
Central City Economic Plan AdoptedBy David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a regular council meeting of the year on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba Bechtel, (more…)
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Visiting the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden
Free Attendance Day on Saturday, March 7thby Dave Gibson
As soon as the last spike was driven completing the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, in 1869, it represented a monumental technological (more…)
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Gilpin’s Lady Eagles bound for District championship
Team defeats Jim Elliot Christian 38-29 in semifinalsBy Patty Unruh
Semifinal Match with Jim Elliot
In a hot Class A District 8 battle rife with turnovers, the Gilpin High School girls’ varsity basketball team defeated Jim Elliot Christian (Englewood) 38-29 on February 24. (more…)
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Gilpin boys hustle, but fall short
Season had its ups and downsBy George Snyder
The Gilpin boys’ basketball team hustled hard, but fell just short of their goals in their last two games of the season. The Eagles took league champion Denver Waldorf to overtime (more…)
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Timberline FPD mulls over construction projects
Potential changes at Rollinsville and Pinecliffe stationsBy Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District Board (TFPD) held its monthly meeting on February 18 at Station 3. Members present were Jim Crawford, Rick Wenzel, (more…)
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School Board learns about Internet safety and anti-bullying efforts
Wind damage repair updateBy Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on February 17, 2015. Members present were Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Craig Holmes (via telephone); (more…)
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Historical status sought for City Hall as local landmark
Richard Smith recognized for service to the City of Black Hawk on the Historic Preservation Commission as Chairman and as Commissioner. Black Hawk City Council Meeting
By Matthew Carter
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, 2015. In attendance were Mayor David Spellman, (more…)
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Central City goals for a better city and brighter future
Work session with the Business Improvement District BoardBy David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a work session with the Central City Business Improvement District on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. All council (more…)
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Volunteering and video game design with Bob Ellis
Video Game Design Club at the Nederland LibraryBy Geneva Mixon
The Nederland Community Library (NCL) relies heavily on a committed community of volunteers to help with circulation and to assist with programming and special events. (more…)
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Eagles break losing streak with upset win over Longmont
Boys Basketball Fast Break and Defense was KeyBy George Snyder
The Gilpin County boy’s basketball team fired up their fast break and their pressing defense to upset favored Longmont Christian 44-34 in a non-conference game at the home (more…)
