Gilpin Graduate and Navy Officer
By Terrel Ferguson
Many of our community knew Nick Ferguson, who graduated from Gilpin County High School on May 27, 1983. Following graduation, he obtained a management job with a (more…)
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Teen concert pianist, affair with teacher, deeply disturbed teen, and ditching own wedding…
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting several authors at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference in Chicago. The Public Programs Office of ALA offers a (more…)
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The guns of Gilpin
The impact of guns during the mining days
By Forrest Whitman
There were a variety of guns around the mining camps and mining towns along the Front Range. Gilpin County was typical of how each new type of gun affected life in the 1860s (more…)
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Dogs and moose do not play well together
News from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
PRESS RELEASE – In the wake of several people being injured by moose this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that moose can be (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners review county housing needs
Requests for School Resource Officer and Fleet Services Supervisor
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) met September 24. Those present were Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Chairman, Connie McLain, and Gail Watson, County (more…)
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Proposed water rate increase for Central City
Work Session floats rate increase to Council for approval
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, September 17th with only one item on the agenda: water rates. (more…)
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Parking structure gets attention at Central City
Council hears all sides regarding proposed parking garage
By David Josselyn
On Tuesday, September 17th, the Central City Council met to deliberate both old and new matters. All members except Alderman Gloria Gaines were present and the meeting was called to order by Mayor Engels at 7:00pm. (more…)
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The history of Black Hawk and Central City explored
Local author pens new book using vintage images to share history of the area
PRESS RELEASE – The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Black Hawk and Central City by local author David Forsyth. The book (more…)
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Turning Back the Pages
30 years ago – September 23, 1983
Clark School will be listed with a realtor and placed on the market immediately. After receiving no response from the Gilpin County commissioners who had asked for more (more…)
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Gilpin volleyball team triumphs over Nederland
Lady Eagles now 4-1
By Patty Unruh
The Lady Eagles volleyball team won a victory over the Nederland Panthers 3-1 September 10 at Nederland. Set scores were 23/25, 25/17, 25/23, and 28/26. (more…)
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Stuff we can’t live without
Oldies but Goodies
By Sharon Perea
Our senior age group seems to acquire a common disease – it sneaks up without our noticing it. Sometimes a family member, usually a spouse or child, will comment on its (more…)
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Meet the new staff at Gilpin County School
Their love for young people shines through
By Patty Unruh
Several new staff members have joined Gilpin County School for the 2013-2014 year. Please join parents and community members in welcoming these people who work with Gilpin’s children and youth. (more…)
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Getting in and out of the county during flooding
Gilpin County
By Roger Baker
Gilpin County was spared the most destructive impacts of last week’s rain, but the storms still caused hardship for some, inconvenience (continuing) for many and a certain amount of confusion. (more…)
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Praising and blessing God, and receiving His blessing
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
When doctrine is rightly understood it will naturally (supernaturally) lead to doxology (short form of expressing praise to God). When we discover Who God is and what He’s (more…)
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Murder, prostitutes, gangsters, cops, and humor…
This week at the Gilpin County Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
The authors who have attempted to keep the late Robert B. Parker’s series characters alive and kicking have succeeded in varying degrees. The guy continuing the “Jesse Stone” (more…)
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Some floods did good things
The rebuilding of Pueblo, Black Hawk, and maybe Boulder
By Forrest Whitman
The devastation from the big floods of 2013 is still in the top of most of our minds. Pictures of people rescued by helicopter filled the media last week. Estimates are that over (more…)