Masons distribute portraits of George Washington to local school children
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin County school children joined members of the Mason’s Central Lodge No. 6 on (more…)
Category: Education
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Solving Obama-Care
And Our Medical Insurance Crisis
By Glenn Mollette
Everybody needs medical insurance. Without it you are headed for the poor house or a shorter life. (more…)
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Gilpin School Board thanks member Rusty Hardy for years of service
Members hear preliminary audit report
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met November 4. Members present were President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Rusty (more…)
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Does church really matter?
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
Today I want to ask this question: Does church really matter? It’s not about attending church. It’s about church. The question isn’t whether church attendance matters, but (more…)
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What it means to hit rock bottom
Part 3 – Life Coaching Continued
By Dr. Mike Brooks
When I lost my health, that’s when my downfall started to happen. Believe me, when that’s gone, you know it. I couldn’t work for several weeks, so earning an income was out (more…)
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Bighorn Sheep viewing at season best
Georgetown Festival Promises Fall Family Fun
PRESS RELEASE – Few animals evoke Colorado’s rugged and unforgiving mountains like the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Yet the vertical terrain that keeps sheep safe from (more…)
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What’s a normal couple?
Finding what works for you
By Amy Hartman, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT
A couple will get to the point where they have tried everything – their friends’ therapist’s suggestions, the latest book, whatever they found on Google – and are feeling desperate. (more…)
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Candidates for school board express vision for education
Forum lets public hear goals
By Patty Unruh
Candidates for the Board of Education of Gilpin County School RE-1 District addressed the public in a question-and-answer forum on Wednesday, October 23 in the school (more…)
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Wisdom shows understanding that results in our behavior
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
In Ephesians 1:17-19, Paul prays for the believers, and the things that he prays for us are of the utmost importance. Paul’s first prayer, and notice that it is a continual prayer, is (more…)
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What it means to hit rock bottom
Part 2 – Life Coaching Continued
By Dr. Mike Brooks
I woke up one morning ready for the day and I called Dave, the manager of a fitness center that I was a part owner of and scheduled a business lunch with him. I had a full day (more…)
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Free tools to save you money and energy
Free Energy Film and Workshop
By Irene Shonle
Despite what the calendar says, winter has pretty much arrived here in the high country. That means our wood piles are stacked high, our winter coats have migrated to the front of (more…)
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Building a better school for the future
Q&A
By Sarah Swanson
An interview with Dr. David MacKenzie, Superintendent and Craig Holmes, President of the Board of Education (more…)
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Wine tasting to support Problem Gambling Coalition efforts
Held at the Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk
PRESS RELEASE – A silent auction and wine pairing are on the menu when the Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado holds its 3rd annual wine pairing and silent auction on (more…)
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Opinions aired on 3A Mill Levy Override
For Gilpin Schools
By Patty Unruh
“Yes for Gilpin Kids,” the committee campaigning for the passage of the 3A mill levy override in the November 5 election, held a town hall meeting at Gilpin County School on (more…)
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School board adopts resolution on Amendment 66, recruits parents for campaign committee
Unsportsmanlike conduct episode also examined
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting October 7 at 7 p.m. Vice President Brook Ramsey conducted the meeting, with President Craig Holmes (more…)
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Scholarship Dinner to assist Gilpin graduates
Gilpin County Education Foundation
By Sarah Swanson
Last Saturday, September 21, the Gilpin County Education Foundation held its 3rd Annual Scholarship Dinner at the Isle of Capri Casino. The dinner included nearly 50 (more…)