And returned for Rededication ceremony
By Lynn Volkens
When long-ago Gilpin County resident Fred Rowe died in 1914, his family and friends respectfully laid his remains to rest not far from the arched gate at the entrance to the (more…)
Category: Community
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Stevens obtains Municipal Clerks degree
From Colorado Institute for Municipal Clerks
PRESS RELEASE – Kelly K. Stevens, City of Black Hawk, has graduated from the Colorado Institute for Municipal Clerks. During graduation exercises in July at the University of (more…)
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Exciting plays and crazy delays…
The Tonya Putnam Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament doesn’t disappoint
By Cary Ihme and Orrin Snyder
Last Thursday marked the start of the annual Tonya Putnam Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament held at Weber Field. The tournament was full of entertaining moments from beginning to end. (more…)
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County looks at site near Community Center for proposed senior housing
“Please build it,” say seniors,” we’re waiting.”
By Lynn Volkens
Convenient and affordable housing for Gilpin’s growing population of senior citizens is moving toward reality. Gilpin County Commissioners Connie McLain and Gail Watson, (more…)
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Great advice for everyone!
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
We’ve reached the end of the book of Hebrews in our study. It ends with a series of final instructions. Most of Hebrews is given for the purpose of doctrine with the last two (more…)
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The voice of hope – lost in a blizzard
Life Coaching – Part 1 of 5
By Dr. Mike Brooks
Many people today have given up on their hopes and dreams. They have stopped believing in themselves and have waited for years to have someone tell them that their (more…)
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Lew Cady – not interested in being normal
1937 – August 4, 2013
By Claire Martin
Ad man, beer lover Lew Cady, 76, “was not interested in being normal.” With his mountain man beard, magnetic gaze and outsize personality, Lew Cady operated at full tilt (more…)
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Becoming the person you want to be
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Claire Messud has won numerous writing awards, and her latest book, The Woman Upstairs, is sure to garner a few more. Nora Eldridge is an elementary school teacher in (more…)
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Governor Gilpin’s predictions
How right was he when he spoke here?
By Forrest Whitman
The 129th Rollinsville Independence Day celebration has come and gone. It always brings up the question about the stump speech Gov. Gilpin gave here and elsewhere in Gilpin (more…)
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Commissioners consider banning new marijuana businesses
Limited bus service from Rollinsville to Nederland
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson had their work cut out for them at their meeting of August 6, 2013. They addressed the usual (more…)
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Blues, Brews, and BBQ
Come to Central City
By David Josselyn
Smoke was in the air in Central City on Saturday, August 3rd. But this smoke did not cause locals to check the active wildfire websites; instead, they freely inhaled the delightful scent (more…)
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Preparing students to be successful in college and life
AVID at Gilpin County School District RE-1
By Suzanne Paulman
Gilpin County School District RE-1 offers a unique academic program known by the acronym of AVID to all of its middle and high school students. In the following interview (more…)
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Support your local gunslingers!
Central City’s Wild Bunch Gang – Behind the Scenes
By Tommie Johnston
At the risk of stripping each gang member of his or her badassery image, it’s important to know that the Central City Wild Bunch Gang (WBG) preaches ‘safety first.’ It’s not (more…)
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Support your local gunslingers!
Central City’s Wild Bunch Gang – Behind the Scenes
By Tommie Johnston
At the risk of stripping each gang member of his or her badassery image, it’s important to know that the Central City Wild Bunch Gang (WBG) preaches ‘safety first.’ It’s not (more…)
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High quality art at Unexpected Visions exhibit
Gilpin Arts new exhibit features ‘local’ artists
By David Josselyn
Saturday, July 20th, was the grand opening of Gilpin Arts’ new exhibit above the Visitor’s Center titled ‘Unexpected Visions.’ The exhibit features works of six local artists from (more…)
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Timberline Pension Board considers payout increase
Fire Calls, Property inclusions, 2012 Audit
By Lynn Volkens
Timberline Fire Protection District’s board of directors met the evening of July 17, 2013, with members Rick Wenzel, Jim Crawford, Paul Ondr, and Chris Samuelson present. Kay Johnson attended via conference call. (more…)