On Hwy 46 near fairgrounds
By Lynn Volkens
Two very large (30,000 gallon) green-colored propane storage tanks were recently spotted being trucked to the old McCollum’s Excavating site located at 665 Highway 46, just across the highway from the county fairgrounds. A 6.4 acre site was purchased last (more…)
Instant buying is as old as Mount Evans (the park that is)
By Forrest Whitman
I was amused to note that PayPal had billed me for two black cocktail type evening gowns with a plunging neckline. I owed them $114 for each. My buddies kidded me a lot and wanted to see me wear them. I responded that I’ve never thought of myself as the evening gown kind of guy. They looked too small anyway. (more…)
Gilpin History presents film premiere and annual dinner
By Patty Unruh
Gilpin History, formerly the Gilpin Historical Society, presented its annual Little Kingdom Dinner June 27 in the Lava Room at the Reserve Casino, along with the world premiere of the new documentary, The Face on the Barroom Floor: The Poem…The (more…)
Coordinated firefighting effort pays off
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County escaped potential wildfire disaster last week, thanks to the work of firefighters and several other factors that fell into place at the time. The Dakota Hill fire, located on National Forest land, about four miles west of mile marker 10.5 on Highway (more…)
2012 Audit shows City in strong financial shape
By Lynn Volkens
Black Hawk’s City Council met the afternoon of June 26, 2013. Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Greg Moates and Benito Torres were present. The Council approved several financial projects, listened (more…)
Central City Opera Review
By Aaron Storms
After the traditional Yellow Rose Ball kicked off the opening of the Central City Opera season on Saturday afternoon, the historic Opera House in Central City was packed that evening with well-dressed ladies and gentlemen, and of course the numerous debutantes (more…)
October 19, 1950 – June 15, 2013
Terry J. Schmaltz, 62, of Black Hawk, Colorado passed peacefully into the arms of angels the late evening of June 15, 2013, following a courageous battle with cancer in Denver, CO. Terry lived life to its fullest, blessed with a personality and sense of humor that showered (more…)
Oldies but goodies
By Sharon Perea
Our Peachy Keen Lingo Long-Gone!
Does the present generation leave you speechless because you’re not sure their spoken words are part of the English language? Well, look back at the expressions and words we used in the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. (more…)
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” This is faith-fueled power at work. Only faith has this kind of power because faith is nothing more than a conduit for the power of God. Faith is conquering (more…)
Nederland Area Historical Society
PRESS RELEASE – The decision has been made. Miners’ Days 2013, sponsored by the Nederland Area Historical Society, will move from July 27, 28 to September 21, and 22. After much soul searching and debate, the decision was made at a special trustees’ meeting (more…)
Life Coaching
By Dr. Mike Brooks
What does forgiving someone do for me? There are many benefits when we forgive someone that has hurt us. Once you let go of the anger and bitterness, healing starts to take place. You don’t dwell on the person or seek revenge. You free yourself of focusing on (more…)
Bees once pollinated many acres of Gilpin spuds
By Forrest Whitman
I chatted with a fellow high altitude gardener this week. She’s complaining that should she get any blossoms on her squash she’ll have to pollinate them with a cue tip. That’s because there are just darn few bees about these days to do any pollinating. She’s got a (more…)
Making Tails Wag Better
By Deb D’Andrea
There are several companies who encourage their employees to bring their pet to work, and several who comfortably provide for both dogs and cats in the work place. These companies are smart according to research published in spring 2012 by Virginia (more…)
Telecommunications feasibility study, Public Works truck loan
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz and Connie McLain met the morning of June 25, 2013. Commissioner Gail Watson and County Manager Roger Baker were absent. Commissioners approved the lease-purchase of a Public Works truck, set electronic waste (more…)
Central City Summer Events Set to Sizzle!
PRESS RELEASE – Central City is pulling out all the stops for its summer event schedule, with Colorado distillery and beer festivals, a bacon tasting and tour, chili cook off and an 80s festival, with live music Saturdays all summer. (more…)
A Little Central City Opera History
By Tyler Hypnarowski
With opening night of Central City Opera’s 2013 festival now just a few days away, let’s look back on July 16th, 1932, the opening night that started it all…
Although the Opera House was built in 1878, the Central City Opera House Association (more…)