Chase Street rehabilitation project, BID appointment
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres met for their regularly (more…)
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Commissioners approve Gilpin County’s first Temporary Use Permit
Fire restrictions lifted, Broadband study
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson met July 23, 2013. They alpha tested the County’s new permitting procedure regarding special (more…)
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Christ the King Community Church completes new building
Gilpin County sees first new church built in over 100 years
By Patty Unruh
Thirty-five years ago, seven men met at the mouth of Golden Gate Canyon and prayed, asking God to put a church in Gilpin County where folks could attend and then go out to (more…)
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Restricted residential parking resolved for Lawrence Street in Central City
Work session addresses marijuana and water main funding issues
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, July 16th.
Ironing out marijuana regulations
City Attorney Marcus McAskin presented to the council a rough draft of an ordinance to legislate the licensing and retailing of marijuana. Although the weed will legally be (more…)
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Quartz Hill project draws concern in Central City
Council deliberates project and approves new cell phone tower
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ron Engels at 7:02pm on Tuesday, July 16th. Alderman Bob Spain was absent. (more…)
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Forest Service helicopter douses chance of wildfire eruption
Brush smolders, but no flames
By Lynn Volkens
Smoke was sighted in the South Beaver Creek Road area at about 11:30 on the morning of Wednesday, July 10, 2013. According to the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, a Forest Service helicopter was called in immediately to help determine the exact location of the fire. It (more…)
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Gilpin youth to get jump start on learning money management
Teachers receive grant for financial literacy program
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School teachers Sunny Vincent and Sharon Lutes were awarded a $5,000 grant in May from Great-West Financial through its Great-Teachers program. Great-West offers the $5,000 grants to teachers who are interested in including financial literacy in their curriculum. (more…)
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Stills in the Hills brings booze, blues and booms
Soaking rain fails to dampen spirits in Central City
By David Josselyn
The special events of Central City Days featured Stills in the Hills on Saturday, July 13th. Stills in the Hills brought thirteen distillers from Buena Vista to Lyons to favor participants with samples of their craft on Main Street. The event also featured three (more…)
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Ensuring development is in harmony with existing zoning and land use
County Management
By Roger Baker
The large and diverse crowd at the recreational sport shooting management open house last Thursday night at the Community Center illustrated the challenge of making public policy here in Gilpin County. (more…)
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Commitment – more than a contribution!
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
Once upon a time…a chicken and a pig lived on a farm. The farmer was very good to them and they both wanted to do something good for him. One day the chicken approached the pig and said, “I have a great idea for something we can do for the farmer! Would you like (more…)
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For those of you who have given up – Part 1
Life Coaching
By Dr. Mike Brooks
I listened to my friend tell me that he was throwing in the towel while he cried tears of defeat. He wanted the relationship with his daughter to be a loving relationship, but she refused and ignored him. The heartbreak this caused him continues still to this day. (more…)
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Gilpin Gymkhana Buckle riding event
Reflection on spending a day in Gilpin County
By Allan Tucker
It was a clear crisp morning. The rain from the day before had left a heavy mist on the grass and a light fog was sifting through the ponderosas and lifting off Missouri Lake. Out in a meadow was a small herd of elk, all young cows. Probably one of the last before (more…)
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It’s a Gold Rush!
Kids mine for true gold at Vacation Bible School
By Patty Unruh
Elementary kids grabbed their bandanas and dusted off their boots at Gold Rush Vacation Bible School July 8-12 at Christ the King Community Church. The youngsters discovered the “true gold” of Jesus Christ as they explored claims that Jesus staked about himself. (more…)
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Black Hawk acquires Eureka Casino and Winners’ Haven Casino
Black Hawk church and school buildings designated as historic landmarks
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and City Council members Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres met July 10, 2013. They approved the purchase of the closed casino properties, Winners’ Haven and Eureka; (more…)
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Threats to public health and safety
County Management
By Roger Baker
With the fires in Colorado, and even more after the tragedy in Arizona, the attention of Gilpin County residents has understandably been focused on the possibility of wildland fire. (more…)
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Hope for the hurting
Pastor’s Pulpit
by Pastor Brian Young
Recently, I finished reading a book by Martha Manning called, Undercurrents: A Life Beneath the Surface. A personal memoir, Undercurrents is Manning’s riveting personal account of her struggle with severe depression. Dr. Manning, herself a psychologist, a (more…)