Building for the future with Chad Holmes
by Patty Unruh
“Work hard and keep a balance between having fun and studying. Place a precedence on education, because it sets you up for post-high school and for the rest of your life.”
Sage advice from Gilpin High School’s valedictorian for the Class of 2019, Chad Holmes. This reporter met recently with Chad and learned about his high school career, extra-curricular activities, and plans for the future. (more…)
Gilpin H.S. salutatorian passionate about math and science
by Patty Unruh
Anna Yocom, Gilpin High School’s salutatorian for the Class of 2019, is a soft-spoken young woman with wide-ranging interests. She recently shared her experiences, preferences, and viewpoints. Anna’s parents are Jerry and Katie Yocom and her sister is Halle, a freshman at Gilpin. The family includes two dogs, Labrador retrievers Apollo and Whistler, named for Olympic speed skater (more…)
Patti Sprague to retire after 14 years at the Central City Post Office
by Patty Unruh
“I’ve had a great career!” says Central City Postmaster Patti Sprague, who will be retiring on May 24 after a 14-year stint serving at the 80427 zip code. Patti’s customers feel the same about her and will miss seeing her smiling face. The regulars enjoy talking with her, sharing their news, and using the post office as a social hub. (more…)
Dozens of eggs — dozens of kids!
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County kids were eggs-cited to engage in the annual egg dying and hunt at William C. Russell Park, hosted by the Lady Elks last week. Children dipped 60 dozen eggs in hues of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple at the Elks Lodge in Central (more…)
Eagle hitters meet Clear Creek Golddiggers
by Patty Unruh
Kiowa Invite Meet
The Gilpin varsity track and field team visited Elbert on April 20 for the non-conference Kiowa Invite Meet. Both the boys and girls did reasonably well, the boys coming in 12th of 18 teams and the girls earning 10th place. (more…)
County to purchase 7.3 acres where law enforcement shooting range is located
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners opened up their regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
Council Deliberates Reassigning Developer Agreement
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The topics covered were marijuana store hours, Belvidere Theatre use options, and a gaming revenue presentation. (more…)
Children’s author Leah Gilbert visits Gilpin Elementary
by Patty Unruh
New children’s author Leah Gilbert shared a fanciful scenario in her debut children’s book, “A Couch for Llama,” with kindergarten through second grade children at Gilpin Elementary School on Thursday, April 4. It’s a clever, humorous story filled (more…)
Council approves new water line testing system plus asbestos testing
By Randy Beaudette
Black Hawk Dispatcher Justin Storms and Officer Troy Cooper rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to announce the Black Hawk (more…)
Now showing: “She Kills Monsters”
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin High School students gave a sneak preview of their play, “She Kills Monsters,” to members of the Peak to Peak Rotary Club (more…)
Staff members concerned about health insurance cost increase
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting before a full house on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. (more…)
Track and field athletes compete at Denver Christian Invitational
by Patty Unruh
On the Diamond
The Gilpin Eagle baseball team battled the Lyons Lions on April 15, soaring to a sweet 9-3 conference victory. It was the first win for the Gilpin ball club this season. (more…)
Track and baseball roundup
by Patty Unruh
Future of Gilpin’s New Track
Interest in spring sports at Gilpin is high this season. Gilpin’s track and field teams have attracted several athletes, with 14 on the girls’ team and seven on the boys’ squad. There are five junior girls; all others on both (more…)
For Human Services Attorney, HR & Finance, and Fair
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Gail Watson, and Ron Engels faced off with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy
PRESS RELEASE – Gilpin students competed in the Colorado High School Regional Science Bowl on Saturday, March 16 at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton.
The Bowl, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is a highly competitive science event among teams of high school students who compete in a fast-paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. (more…)
Central City Council – what to do about pigeon poo
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting of the City of Central Council at 6:00 p.m. in (more…)