Movie Review
By David Josselyn
In case you missed it, The Avengers sequel has been released and has broken ticket records across the globe. I am not sure ‘sequel’ is the right word to categorize this movie (more…)
Category: News
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Leasing new life into the city by filling empty space on Main Street
Central City CouncilBy David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All council members were present. Also in attendance for Staff (more…)
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“It wasn’t worth it”
Mock car crash and trial give Gilpin teens a sobering lessonBy Patty Unruh
Thursday, April 30, 8:57 a.m. A teen glances down at a text message while driving and veers into the path of oncoming traffic. A crash ensues, and a death results. In a moment (more…)
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Wayde Hodgson remembered…
October 11, 1959 – April 9, 2015Wayde (Scott) Hodgson was born October 11, 1959 in Boulder, Colorado and resided in the beautiful mountains of Gilpin County where he loved to be with his wife Michele (Patti) Hodgson (more…)
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Still working on our masterpiece
Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon…One Year LaterBy Cary Ihme
On May 1, 2014, I walked in the front door of what used to be Dory Hill Campground, took a long look around and wasn’t exactly sure where to begin. I had that “deer in the (more…)
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A tailing tale of Mae West in Central City
“Come Up and See Me Sometime”By Maggie Magoffin
When Mae West arrived in Denver in July 1949 to perform her play, “Diamond Lil,” at the Central City Opera House, it seemed as if she was the biggest star ever to visit (more…)
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Phillip Matson remembered
July 10, 1927 – April 19, 2015Phillip Anton Matson, 87, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, died April 19, 2015 at 6:55 p.m. at Northwest Community Hospital, from complications of a stroke suffered April 9, 2014. (more…)
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Eagles lose to Community Christian in double header games
Gilpin’s track resultsBy Patty Unruh
Double Loss to Community Christian
The Gilpin County Eagles baseball team suffered losses in two away conference games against the Community Christian Bulldogs (CC) of Westminster on April 11. The team is (more…)
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Never grow up!
High flying performance of “Peter Pan and Wendy”By Patty Unruh
“Second star to the right, and straight on till morning.”
Eager crowds sprinkled on their pixie dust and took off for a great adventure with the Gilpin County Players, who presented the beloved tale of Peter Pan and Wendy at the (more…)
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Timberline FPD welcomes new recruits and new Chief
Board Discusses new gear, training, and building project updatesby Heather Worrell
All board members were in attendance in person or via phone for the Timberline Fire Protection District’s Board Meeting on April 13, 2015, including Chief Schimanskey and (more…)
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Pinewood Derby’s Fastest Car Champion
Wins by Seven Thousandths of a Secondby Heather Worrell
Hoots of hollers of excitement could be heard at Cub Scout Pack 251’s Annual Pinewood Derby last Thursday, April 2nd at the Gilpin County recreation center. The event was a ton (more…)
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Middle school wrestlers get top spots at regionals
Athletes go on to compete in state tournamentBy Patty Unruh
Gilpin County Middle School’s wrestling team competed in the regional tournament at Chaparral High School in Parker on March 28. Three of Gilpin’s wrestlers went on to (more…)
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Gilpin baseball team crushes Clear Creek 25-5
Plus High School Track Results at Elbert InvitationalBy Patty Unruh
Baseball
The Gilpin High School Eagles varsity baseball team mashed their opponents, the Clear Creek Golddiggers, in neutral (more…)
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Teller House, Roworth Block renovations, titling the Belvidere Theatre, Eldora, and Rollins Pass
Gilpin Commissioners address Wildfire Protection, Revenues, and Marijuana Issuesby Heather Worrell
Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met in Central City for their second meeting of the month on March 24, 2015. All Commissioners were in attendance. (more…)
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Central City Parkway archway sign to get a new look and name
A Sign of Changing TimesBy David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a special council meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2015. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba Bechtel, City Manager Daniel Miera, (more…)
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Remembering Francine Robb…
July 3, 1927 – March 18, 2015Francine L. Robb was born in Denver on July 3, 1927. Her family owned a series of fresh produce market/ butcher stores in Denver until the great depression forced them out of (more…)
