News from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
PRESS RELEASE – In the wake of several people being injured by moose this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that moose can be (more…)
Category: Education
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Meet the new staff at Gilpin County School
Their love for young people shines through
By Patty Unruh
Several new staff members have joined Gilpin County School for the 2013-2014 year. Please join parents and community members in welcoming these people who work with Gilpin’s children and youth. (more…)
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We are family
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
There was an article in the September 19, 2001 edition of the Washington Times entitled Aboard Flight 564. It reads, “As it was at most US Airports, last Saturday was the first near (more…)
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History, action, mystery, outlaws, drugs and romance…
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
We start in the sixteenth century this week for a medieval mystery from the pen of James Forrester. In The Roots of Betrayal, Catholic herald William Harley, aka Clarenceux, (more…)
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“Isaiah 9:10 Judgment” film screening at CTK Church
Top-selling faith DVD in nation
By Patty Unruh
“If this doesn’t cause your hair to stand up on the back of your neck, then I don’t know what will!” (more…)
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Keeping your dog fit
Making Tails Wag Better
by Deb D’Andrea
Obesity is not just an issue for humans, it is also an issue for dogs with 45 percent of our nation’s dogs being overweight or obese. It is our responsibility to help them stay as (more…)
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Cemetery Crawl brings pioneers to life
At Russell Gulch Cemetery
By Linda Jones
Coupling the Cemetery Crawl with the BeerFest brought an interesting mix of dress choices to crowded Main Street in Central City. Most of the 270 attendees and 34 (more…)
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Detectives, murder mysteries, and psychics…
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
J.K. Rowling writing under the pseudonym of Robert Galbraith was perhaps the worst kept secret ever. Still, the result was the debut novel in a new hard-boiled detective series, (more…)
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Hitting the links for a good cause
Gilpin Education Foundation Golf Tournament
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin Education Foundation held its eighth annual tournament at the Evergreen Golf Course August 23. The purpose of the friendly tournament was to raise funds for the (more…)
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Trustees honor Dr. Elaine Schoelzel for contributions to Gilpin library
Annual Appreciation Barbeque
By Lynn Volkens
Members of the Gilpin County Public Library’s Board of Trustees hosted a barbeque on August 24, 2013. The Trustees hold the annual barbeque to show appreciation to the library staff and members of GCPL’s Friends of the Library. (more…)
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“Mass casualty incident” on Miner’s Mesa
Multiple rescue agencies respond in training drill
By Patty Unruh
On Saturday, August 24, an accident played out among five cars and a school bus filled with children on Miner’s Mesa above Black Hawk. There were multiple injuries, many (more…)
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Mountain Family Health Centers celebrates 35th Anniversary
Started with just one Nurse Practitioner
By Lynn Volkens
Mountain Family Health Centers (MFHC) celebrated their 35th anniversary on August 16, 2013 with a barbecue at the Black Hawk location on Gregory Street. The health center (more…)
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New “Let’s Talk About It” program books
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Having just returned from a two-day workshop on our new Let’s Talk About It:Muslim Journeys theme, “Literary Reflections,” I’m enthusiastic about getting the word out, as (more…)
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Crime Stoppers “Shred-a-Thon” helps prevent identity theft
Fastest growing crime in the nation
By Lynn Volkens
Denver-based Shred-it’s mobile confetti manufacturing plant was in Gilpin County last weekend, parked just across Highway 46 from the fairgrounds, at the Gilpin County (more…)
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Youth Stewardship Summit at Gilpin’s East Portal
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
By Irene Shonle
On August 3, about 30 youth from the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado first annual Youth Stewardship Summit worked on an ongoing oxeye daisy control project at East (more…)
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Romance, danger, obsessions, and a mistress
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Julie Garwood writes romance novels that often cross over into the mystery genre. Her newest book, Hotshot, is one of those multi-genre offerings. This one is all about Peyton (more…)