New iPads, new phone system, special recognitions
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk City Council met the afternoon of February 27, 2013. Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres attended. They began their (more…)
30 Years Ago – March 4, 1983
Arvey Drown, who this week is on trial for fraud charges in U.S. District Court in Denver, showed up at the Gilpin County Courthouse last Friday for a court date with Harold Caldwell. Caldwell, trustee for the Chain O’Mines (more…)
Potential pension increase, chief is now local resident, ISO
By Lynn Volkens
Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD)’s Board of Directors met the evening of February 19, 2013. Board President Rick Wenzel and Board members Jim Crawford, Kay Johnson, Paul Ondr and Chris Samuelson were (more…)
Budding Einsteins and Edisons explore the world of science
by Patty Unruh
For inquiring minds that want to know, there was much to discover at Gilpin County School’s science fair, held February 21. For instance, soda pop does not make an efficient stain remover. Your rocket car will probably not run (more…)
Gap, Crawford Gulch and Mountain Base Roads, Highways 119, 46 and 72, among others
By Lynn Volkens
June 23, 2013 is the date set for a long distance bicycle ride which will pass through and around parts of Gilpin County. The Golden Gran Fondo is part of the Gran Fondo National Champion Series which will start and finish in (more…)
Defeats Community Christian Crusaders 42-19
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Eagles girls’ basketball team triumphed in their home playoff game against Community Christian February 23. The Eagles now possess a 15-5 record. The win was nothing flashy; just good, solid playing by all (more…)
Rollinsville station, road maintenance, fuel and mechanic services
By Lynn Volkens
Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) board members Rick Wenzel, Jim Crawford, Kay Johnson and Paul Ondr met in a work session with Gilpin County Commissioners on February 26, 2013, to discuss ways for the County (more…)
Bicycle and automobile drivers sharing local roads, fire mitigation needs, floodplain development restrictions
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met February 26, 2013. They began their meeting with a computer presentation showing the routes and details of a bicycle ride/race which will (more…)
Boys Basketball Action
By George Snyder
Spurred on by the inspired leadership by their coach, Paul Hanson, the Gilpin County boys basketball team sharpened their talons and dug them deep into the Denver Waldorf Spartans 43-37 last Friday at the Eagles gym. With (more…)
30 Years Ago – February 25, 1983
The old barn on the Eureka Valley Ranch, owned by Louis A. Morrone, along the King Flats Road, finally relented to the winds early this year after leaning dangerously over the road for close to a year. The structure is thought to (more…)
The transformation of farmland to oil fields
By Casey Saltness
If, ten years ago you happened to hear North Dakota in the national news it may have been a story about the LA Lakers coach Phil Jackson (a North Dakotan) and how he and the Lakers had won their third NBA Championship (more…)
Summary of Sheridan tournament
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin Eagles middle school boys wrestling team participated in a tournament February 13 held at Sheridan High School. Four teams wrestled in the tournament: Sheridan, Gilpin, Clear Creek, and Bennet. (more…)
County Commissioners agree to fund officer for remainder of school year
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met February 19. Board members attending were President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, and Kersten Armstrong. Rusty Hardy attended via telephone for a portion of the (more…)
Gilpin Lady Eagles basketball review
by Patty Unruh
Conference match against Shining Mountain
The Lady Eagles bested Shining Mountain Waldorf 34-23 in an away game February 14. Gilpin led all the way, with 17 points in the first half to Shining Mountain’s five. In the second half, the Eagles dunked 17 points, while (more…)
Gilpin Boys Basketball action Thursday, February 21
By George Snyder
The Gilpin County boys’ basketball team encountered rough going in their final three games of the regular season. The Eagles lost to Nederland 64-25 in a non-conference game, to Jim Elliot 71-35, and Shining Mountain 82-18 in (more…)
Central City citizens turn out in force for Amendment 64 legislation
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council was called to order by Mayor Ron Engels at 7:04pm on Tuesday, February 19h. All council members were present.
Consent Agenda
Items on the consent agenda included the Regular Bills lists of February 7th and 14th and the City Council minutes of February 5th. Alderman Bob Spain moved to approve the consent agenda and Alderman Shirley Voorhies (more…)