It’s their first time, but they’ll be back!
by Patty Unruh
Where is Betelgeuse located? What is 6.93 times 10 to the fourth power? How many protons does an atom have if it is in group two, period three and is in the twelfth element of the periodic table? (more…)
Cub Scout Pack 251 donates a deluxe wooden birdhouse to the school
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 7, at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter. Member Charlotte Taylor was absent. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Gretchen Sechler were present. (more…)
Seasonal closure in Boulder Canyon protects nesting birds of prey
By Reid Armstrong
To protect nesting golden eagles, the U.S. Forest Service will be implementing annual area closures in Boulder Canyon beginning Feb. 1, 2017. The closures include rock climbing spots at Eagle Rock, Blob Rock, Bitty Buttress and Security Risk in Boulder Canyon. These areas are located along Colorado Highway 119, approximately 1.5 miles east of Boulder Falls. (more…)
Damien Sonsino sweeps Gilpin spelling bee
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School held its annual spelling bee last Thursday, January 19, in the school auditorium. Eighth-grader Damien Sonsino defeated a field of 101 students in fourth through eighth grade to capture the school’s 2017 championship and the $100 first prize. (more…)
School board meets exchange teacher from “Down Under”
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m. Craig Holmes, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were the Board members present; (more…)
People and elephants
by Dave Gibson
Tucked above the banks of the Zambezi River in the Chiawa Game Management Area of southeastern Zambia, lies a village of six hundred people. Well off the beaten track and accessed by boat, in order to visit, one must first gain permission from their chieftainess Christina. (more…)
Surveys needed from businesses and residents to establish need for high-speed internet in the county
PRESS RELEASE – Gilpin County announces the kickoff of the Broadband Planning Grant in collaboration with Clear Creek County and funded by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. (more…)
Gilpin preschoolers learn about sharing through Stone Soup celebration
by Patty Unruh
What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? Well, usually, the turKEY. However, in Beth Worley’s preschool classroom at Gilpin County School, there were no drumsticks served at the annual Stone Soup celebration. (more…)
Gilpin students display scientific learning at annual school fair
by Patty Unruh
Dozens of innovative projects filled Gilpin County School’s old gymnasium last Thursday, November 17, for the annual science fair. More accurately, this year’s event was a STEM fair, or “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.” (more…)
Insurance industry doesn’t recognize informal coverage by CCFD as viable solution
By Randy Beaudette
For years elected officials have provided a disservice to the residents of the south portion of Gilpin County. Property owners have not been part of any fire district nor have they paid for any fire protection. (more…)
American Legion Post 166 holds observance at Veterans Memorial
by Patty Unruh
Members of the American Legion Cody Thomas Post 166 observed a Veterans Day ceremony at the Gilpin County Veterans Memorial outside of the Gilpin County Community Center on Friday, November 11. (more…)
Second annual event raises $4,000 for affordable housing
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County people definitely have talent, whether it is in music, drama, culinary arts, or generosity. These talents were all displayed at the Gilpin County Senior Living (GCSL) fundraiser on Saturday evening, November 12, at Gilpin County School. (more…)
Gilpin County School honors all veterans who served our country
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School observed a stirring Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 10. The assembly was a moving tribute to these men and women who sacrificed that we might be free. About 25 veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines were given the seats of honor. (more…)
That special touch
by Dave Gibson
Most midrange and all luxury African lodges and permanent tented camps provide nice accommodations and good food. Of the fifteen I’ve been privileged to visit over the years, three stand out in my mind as being better than the rest. Chongwe River Camp, in southeastern Zambia, is one of those. (more…)
Funds available for any student living in Gilpin County
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Education Foundation (GCEF) held its sixth annual scholarship dinner on Saturday evening, November 5, at the Reserve Casino in Central City. Colorado State Senator Tim Neville was the keynote speaker. (more…)
New language required by state and federal law regarding transgenders
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 1. (more…)