STAR test results reviewed
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its meeting September 15. All members were present: President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, (more…)
Category: Community
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Eagles lock talons with Pikes Peak Christian to win 20-12
High school and middle school football triumphs
By Patty Unruh
High School Football
The Gilpin County High School Eagles football team clashed with the Pikes Peak Christian (Colorado Springs) Eagles last Saturday, September 6 on the home field. The (more…)
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Gilpin’s BOE reviews policies on student career planning and sex education
New art program unveiled
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met September 2. Members present were President Craig Holmes, Charlotte Taylor, and Steve Boulter. Brook Ramsey and Kersten Armstrong (more…)
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Gilpin High School hosts invitational volleyball tournament
Lady Eagles varsity comes out third in standings
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School was the scene on August 29 of an invitational volleyball tournament. Gilpin’s varsity took third place, with a 2-1 record to begin the season. The (more…)
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“Dare to Soar” is motto of Gilpin’s new elementary principal
Scott Eldred puts kids first
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin County Elementary School’s new principal, Scott Eldred, is the type of leader who encourages others to strive to do their best. In my interview with Eldred on August 27, he (more…)
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County seeks to be part of United Power Solar Power Project
Gilpin Commissioners
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner and Board Chair Gail Watson, (more…)
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Black Hawk takes care of business
Council reviews rock mitigation, BID, fire regulations, and decorations
By Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on August 27, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, Paul (more…)
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Central City project updates
Candidates for City positions announced
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and Staff met for a work session on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. All members of the Council were there along with City Manager Daniel Miera, Utilities (more…)
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Gilpin Arts Members exhibit their best
New exhibit on display in Washington Hall
By David Josselyn
A new exhibit is showing at Gilpin Arts Washington Hall featuring works from Gilpin Arts members. President of Gilpin Arts Harv Mastalir often reflects upon the artistic excellence (more…)
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Great Central City Beer Fest
Hundreds clogged Main Street for free flowing brews
By David Josselyn
Main Street in Central City was blocked off to all but pedestrians for The Great Central City Beer Festival held on Saturday, August 23, 2014; and it’s a good thing they did. (more…)
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Fore! Golfing for education
At the Gilpin County Education Foundation golf tournament
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Education Foundation (GCEF) held its ninth annual tournament August 22 at the Evergreen Golf Course to raise funds for the education needs of students (more…)
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Do you have what it takes to make a difference?
Timberline FPD hosts volunteer recruitment open house
By Patty Unruh
“I have been a responder and have also been helped by responders.” “I am looking for experience that I’ll need as I go for my EMT training.” “I just moved to the mountains and (more…)
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Ahhh, the smell of BBQ in the morning…
Central City Masons Hold Pig Roast Benefit
By David Josselyn
Sunday, August 24th, the Central City Masonic Lodge #6 held their annual benefit fund raiser pig roast. Historian George Snyder said they were hoping to serve 1,500 people this (more…)
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Harold Bailey remembered…
February 11, 1947 –August 16, 2014
“Harold James Bailey, known to locals as just “Bailey,” passed away on Saturday, August 16 after a short illness. He was a resident of Black Hawk, Colorado until about five years (more…)
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Are you ready for some football?
Gilpin field sports a new look for Sanford game
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin High School’s head football coach, Craig Ball, relates that the team was geared up for the first game of the season. The team battled against Sanford this past Saturday, (more…)
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Guys and gals mosey on over to the 22nd annual Gilpin County Fair
First rodeo in six years a treat for all By Patty Unruh Let me tell y’all a story ‘bout the Gilpin County Fair. August 16th and 17th, everyone was there. At the Gilpin County Fairgrounds, it shore was lots of fun, and we can’t wait till next (more…)
