Old favorites and new attractions featured the best in rural entertainment
by Patty Unruh
Hundreds of young and young-at-heart turned out for the 24th annual Gilpin County Fair August 20-21 at the fairgrounds complex. The event showcased familiar favorites and many innovations. Even the weather cooperated, with nary a raindrop in sight. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review employee requests, financial reports, and zoning changes
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse August 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson. (more…)
August 22, 1941 – August 19, 2016
The world became a much duller place last week, when Sandy Hoffman was found dead at his home in Missouri Flats. He had been in poor health for many months and was just a few days short of his 76th birthday. (more…)
August 17th Board Meeting
By Randy Beaudette
The Timberline Board of Directors called to order their regularly scheduled meeting August 17, 2016 promptly at 7:08 p.m. at Timberline Station 8, 4611 Smith Hill Road. (more…)
That’s up to you and your car’s ability!
By Aaron Storms
Billed by promoter PIT Rally as the “Fastest Road in the Rockies,” drivers and spectators gathered on Sunday, August 14th to see who had what it took to turn in the fastest times over the 8 mile long uphill course. (more…)
Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th
By Sahari McCormick
The 5th Annual Gilpin Art Studio Tour will happen Saturday and Sunday September 17-18, 2016, 11 am-5 pm, with a Meet the Artists Preview Night on Thursday September 8th at the Central City Visitors Center Art Gallery from 6 to 7:30 pm. (more…)
New faces in the hallways
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its first regular meeting of the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. All board members were present: Craig Holmes, (more…)
Commissioners recognize Summer Lunch Program initiators
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse August 9, 2016 at 9 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, (more…)
Not the same old song and dance this year!
By Heather Pearce
The Gilpin County Fair returns bigger, better and more family-friendly than ever, Aug. 20-21, with new events, rides, attractions and contests. While many popular aspects of the (more…)
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Donna Leon lives in Italy, writes in English, and has created “one of the most exquisite and subtle detective series ever.” (Washington Post) Her detective is Commissario Guido Brunetti, (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review dog ownership responsibility ordinance changes
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse July 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson. (more…)
July 20, 2016
Kenneth M. Adler, husband, father and proud grandfather passed away peacefully July 20, 2016 in his Arizona home. (more…)
January 24, 1925 – July 11, 2016
Nadine (McDermott) Sandau was born on January 24, 195 and passed away on July 11, 2016 in Irving, Texas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond Sandau, (more…)
Team claims 13-7 victory over the Champs
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County’s adult co-ed slow pitch softball league season culminated during the weekend of July 30-31 with the annual Tonya Putnam Memorial Tournament. (more…)
Puccini’s dramatic opera of passion, seduction, and deceit runs through August 7
By Janet Braccio
On July 16, 1932, Central City Opera Summer Festival, as it is known today, was launched with a performance of Alexandre Dumas’ Camille, starring Lillian Gish. The week-long run completely sold out. (more…)
Kids have a whale of an adventure at Vacation Bible School
by Patty Unruh
Elementary kids grabbed their snorkels and unrolled their beach towels at Ocean Commotion Vacation Bible School during the evenings of July 18-22 at Christ the King Community Church. (more…)