Track and field athletes compete at Denver Christian Invitational
by Patty Unruh
On the Diamond
The Gilpin Eagle baseball team battled the Lyons Lions on April 15, soaring to a sweet 9-3 conference victory. It was the first win for the Gilpin ball club this season. (more…)
Track and baseball roundup
by Patty Unruh
Future of Gilpin’s New Track
Interest in spring sports at Gilpin is high this season. Gilpin’s track and field teams have attracted several athletes, with 14 on the girls’ team and seven on the boys’ squad. There are five junior girls; all others on both (more…)
For Human Services Attorney, HR & Finance, and Fair
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Board of Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Gail Watson, and Ron Engels faced off with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy
PRESS RELEASE – Gilpin students competed in the Colorado High School Regional Science Bowl on Saturday, March 16 at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton.
The Bowl, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, is a highly competitive science event among teams of high school students who compete in a fast-paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. (more…)
Also known as “The riddle of the six-volt raisins”
by Patty Unruh
A lot of people use puzzles, word games, and trivia to stay sharp. They work crosswords, do anagrams, play Sudoku, or pass the time with acrostics. Some try to beat the contestants on “Jeopardy” or “Wheel of Fortune.” Us? We read our grocery receipt. (more…)
Central City Council – what to do about pigeon poo
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting of the City of Central Council at 6:00 p.m. in (more…)
An afternoon of dancing and camaraderie
by Lisa L. Lopez
A group of 50 or more were on hand Sunday, March 31, from 4-6 p.m. at Christ the King Community Church to enjoy participating in an Irish event known as a Ceili dance (pronounced kay-lee). This ancient Irish tradition is a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland and other Celtic nations. (more…)
November 9, 1937 – March 27, 2019
Linda May Jones passed away on March 27, 2019. She was born in El Dorado Kansas, November 9, 1937, to Edith Heck Carlson and Forrest Edward Carlson. She had an older brother, Edward, also known as Buster. Linda grew up in Kansas, graduating high school from Harper High.She attended Kansas University, where she met her first husband, and with whom she had three children: Chris Dale Conard, Carin Dene’ Lockhart, and Curtis Dean Conard (all still alive and well). She later married Verl Jones and the two were happily wed for (more…)
February 8, 1997 – March 25, 2019
Christopher Mark Bleske-Good of Black Hawk passed away on March 25, 2019, in Black Hawk. He was born on February 8, 1997, in Royal Oak, MI, to father James Good and mother Theresa Bleske (Schemers). During his life, he also lived in Madison Heights, MI; Washington, MI; Tempe, AZ, and Central City, CO. He attended Gilpin County Schools with the Class of 2015, and majored in Live Sound Engineering at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. (more…)
St. Baldrick’s event brings in donations for children’s cancer research
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin’s third annual St. Baldrick’s rally to raise funds for childhood cancer research was held on Thursday, March 21, in the Gilpin school auditorium. The entire student (more…)
With Special Performance by Tony-nominated Singer Megan Hilty
By Erin Osovets
It’s the best musical night out of the season! Central City Opera hosts the (more…)
July 13, 1949 – December 20, 2018
Don Lee Olhausen was born July 13, 1949. “Don O” died December 20, 2018 after a 10-year struggle with early onset Alzheimers.He was the only child of Erna and Henry “Heinie” Olhausen from Hartley and Arnold’s Park, Iowa who preceded him in death. Don is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Fonseca, his children: Donda Gorton and Drew Olhausen as well as three stepdaughters: Kenna Norton, Amanda Norton-Schaal and Alexis Fonseca-Chavez. (more…)
From Colorado Parks and Wildlife
By Joe Lewandowski
Even though temperatures are warming, for wildlife Colorado remains in the depths of winter; and despite the recent snow storms Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens that big-game wildlife do not need our help. Feeding big game in Colorado is (more…)
Speaker John Bandimere Jr. encourages crowd of more than 100
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Education Foundation (GCEF) held its largest scholarship fundraising dinner ever last Saturday evening, March 16, at the Ameristar Resort and Casino. 103 people attended and raised $15,000 for student scholarships. John Bandimere Jr., the second generation owner and operator of Bandimere Speedway, gave the keynote address. (more…)
Architects and engineers propose plans and invite comments
by Patty Unruh
A community forum was held Monday evening, March 18, at Central City Hall for a presentation by the architectural firm and engineers designing the restoration of the historic Belvidere Theatre. (more…)
Recycled couture
by Dave Gibson
The city of Boulder, CO, has set an ambitious goal of recycling 85 % of its annual waste by the year 2025. Trash the Runway (formally called Recycled Runway), now in its 10th year, is part of the movement that raises awareness and promotes the reuse of items that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Turning trash into high fashion garments would seem an unlikely use of garbage, but that is exactly what forty-two middle and high school students did recently. Guided through the process by mentors at Common Threads (more…)