The Peak to Peak Chorale Play Review
By David Josselyn
It wasn’t that long ago that riding the rails from Rollinsville to the Western Slope was quite an adventure! That’s how the conductor began the story that the Peak to Peak Chorale told through skits, exposition, and song, about a fateful train ride in the early 1900s during a fierce snow storm. (more…)
Eagles baseball results
by Patty Unruh
Mile High League Meet
Gilpin High’s varsity track and field performers set a slew of new personal and school records at the Mile High League meet on May 5. Head track coach Craig Ball reported on the Eagles’ satisfying results. (more…)
Lower and Upper Elementary sing their hearts out
By Trystin Swan
When the lights start to dim and curtains open, the show must go on. On Wednesday, May 2nd, lower Elementary and Montessori kids performed their adorable Spring Fling concert, stealing the hearts of everyone there. (more…)
Gilpin Juniors and Seniors have the time of their lives
By Trystin Swan
As the school year quickly comes to an end, my fellow students and I at Gilpin County High School will remember our senior prom as one of the last big memories before graduation. (more…)
Resistance is Futile
By David Josselyn
A History
Ten years ago, on May 2, 2008, Marvel Studios began something new; a movie universe in which multiple characters and stories can co-exist in their stand-alone films yet have an impact on each other. It was a risky move; comic book movies either bombed at the box-office or did well enough to make its budget, but seldom more. (more…)
Central City Seeking to Expand Recreational Options
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met with Staff on May 1, 2018, for a work session prior to the regular council meeting. The topic of conversation was All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) regulations if a recreational program is installed within City Limits. The Council was presented with a proposal to allow ATV and OHV operations on designated City streets along with samples of policies from other Colorado municipalities. (more…)
September 5, 1945 – March 28, 2018
Patricia Hall Daniel known to her friends as Patsy, born September 5, 1945 passing on March 28, 2018 at 72 years of age.
It is with great sadness we must share with you the recent loss of our beloved and dear friend, Mrs. Pasty Daniel. Patsy died March 28th after a difficult two-month illness. (more…)
January 10, 1947 – April 14, 2018
Ronald “Ron” Lee King of 412 Chalet Drive, Black Hawk died of complications stemming from pneumonia on Saturday, April 14 at Lutheran Hospital in Lakewood. He was 71 years old.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Donald and by one of his younger brothers, Wayne. Ron is survived by his wife Mickie of Black Hawk; his mother Eleanor of Sharon Springs, KS; and three married brothers: David and his wife Melody of Sharon Springs, KS; Alan and his wife Mimi of Grand Junction, CO; and Gary and his wife Adelaida of Black Hawk. He is also survived by two children, Eric and Tina, from a previous marriage. (more…)
Updated wording reflects removal of “No Child Left Behind” language
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 1. The members were all present: Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Sarah Swanson, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Joni Schmidt were also present. (more…)
Lena Warren and Jack Ball nab 2nd place wins at Clear Creek track meet
by Patty Unruh
Action on the Diamond
This just in – Gilpin Eagles H.S. varsity baseball athletes soared past their opponents, the Rocky Mountain Lutheran Eagles of Denver, by a score of 11-5. The away non-conference game was played on Monday, April 23, at Northwest Open Space in (more…)
Gilpin County Players tackle Shakespeare
by Patty Unruh
“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
That was an understatement for the characters in Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” skillfully presented by the Gilpin County Players on April 19-21 in the Gilpin School auditorium. Students from elementary through high school and many supporting adults combined forces to produce the play, which the large audiences attending all performances found delightful. (more…)
Gilpin County School engages in hilarious fundraiser
by Patty Unruh
Donkeys are well known for being work animals – for being used for transportation and for carrying goods. Sometimes, though, they get to have a little fun. That was the case on Wednesday evening, April 18, when eight of them visited Gilpin County School for an entertaining “Donkey Basketball” fundraiser to solicit donations for the eighth and twelfth grade classes. A pulled pork dinner kicked off the evening, and the games followed in the school’s old gym. (more…)
Kim McMahon in need of double-lung transplant
Kim McMahon suffers from COPD and respiratory-bronchiolitis ILD. Her team of doctors at National Jewish Health recommend a double-lung transplant. Without it, the specialists say she could have two to 24 months of life. (more…)
A Colorado Pioneer and Publisher
By Maggie Magoffin
Frank Hall was born March 4, 1836 in Poughkeesie, Dutchess County, New York. Three years later, his father died and Frank went to live with family in Litchfield County, Connecticut. For the next five years, he attended common school before returning to New York and enrolling at Kingston Academy. After two and a half years at Kingston, he moved to Syracuse, NY. (more…)
Multi-language speaker’s competitions at UNC
By Jaclyn Schrock
Did you remember to use another language besides English on Wednesday, April 18th, World Language Day? Gilpin County students surely practice this art. Our Gilpin County School was well represented, once again sponsored by Ms. Su Henry, in Greeley as Spanish speaking participants in this multi-language speaker’s competitions. (more…)
County Staff Team-Building on May 3rd
By Jaclyn Schrock
With frozen fog and light snow Gilpin County Commissioners gathered for the last time this construction season at Central City Hall, for their regular Board of County Commissioners meeting, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 9 am. On Friday, April 26 they will have their next executive session meeting at the Old Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, back in their refreshed home first used in 1900. (more…)