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  • UllrGrass Music and Beer Festival

    UllrGrass Music and Beer Festival

    Screaming Vikings invade Golden

    by Dave Gibson

    In Norse mythology, Ullr was the son of grain goddess Sif and stepson of the thunder god Thor. Part of pre-Christian Germanic religion that was passed down orally through sagas, many details had been lost by the time it was recorded in the 13th century. What is known about Ullr is that he was a deity of prime importance. Handsome and warlike, his archery and hunting skills were legendary. A purveyor of justice and often invoked before a duel, he was a skater, a skier, and may have used his (more…)

  • Canyon Casino to build parking garage in Black Hawk

    Canyon Casino to build parking garage in Black Hawk

    Verizon to install new cell tower at
    I-70 Hidden Valley waterplant

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Black Hawk City Council met at 3 pm on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in their chambers upstairs at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, CO. The traditional bell rang to signal that the City Council session had begun. The honored bell ringer was Ethan Watel of Baseline in Denver who contracts with the City of Black Hawk to facilitate appropriate designs for construction projects. (more…)

  • Gilpin wrestlers grapple with a busy home week

    Gilpin wrestlers grapple with a busy home week

    Eagles’ team hosts triangular and invitational

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin Invitational

    Gilpin High School’s gym was a hive of activity on Saturday, January 27, as the Eagles hosted several teams at a wrestling invitational. Turnout was good, and grapplers persevered through five rounds, starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting through mid-afternoon. (more…)

  • State of the City address

    State of the City address

    Mayor boasts and brags about Central City

    By David Josselyn

    On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Mayor Kathy Heider gave the annual State of the City address to Council, Staff, and citizens gathered in City Hall, proclaiming 2017 to be “Another productive year.” There were six distinct points the Mayor focused on: the financial position, grant funding, economic development, marketing, capital improvements, and community development. (more…)

  • Bill Ewing remembered

    Bill Ewing remembered

    September 5, 1926 – January 28, 2018

    William Joseph Ewing, 91, peacefully passed away in his home in Black Hawk surrounded by loved ones on Sunday January 28, 2018.

    He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, and son, James. He is survived by his children Cathy, Chuck (Isela), Bart (Mary Kate), and Debbie Ellsworth. He was the proud and loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (more…)

  • Golden Gate Canyon history

    Golden Gate Canyon history

    From those who were there

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Living history walked and talked in Golden Gate Canyon’s Grange Community Center, Friday evening, January 19, 2018. The 6:30 pm start time was happily delayed for the History of Golden Gate Canyon meeting. The delay was to accommodate the crowd with more chairs, and a sound system to go with the video screen already in place. The audience quickly grew to of over 100 people scattered between four generations of locals. (more…)

  • Gilpin Justice Center in hot water

    Gilpin Justice Center in hot water

    Commissioners to close Community pool

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    As Old County Courthouse renovations continue, Gilpin County’s Board of County Commissioners are meeting temporarily in Central City Hall. Present at the 2nd meeting of 2018, on Tuesday, January 23, were District #1 Commissioner and Chair Ron Engels, District #2 Commissioner Linda Isenhart, and District #3 Commissioner Gail Watson. Also participating in the meeting were County Manager Leslie Klusmire, County Attorney Jim Petrock, and Deputy Clerk Sharon Cate documenting minutes. (more…)

  • Bennie Laubhan remembered

    Bennie Laubhan remembered

    November 16, 1934 – January 16, 2018

    Bennie Laubhan, Jr., a long-time resident of Russell Gulch, died January 16, 2018 in Colorado Springs, following a prolonged battle with cancer.

    Bennie was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 16, 1934, and adopted by Eva and Bennie Laubhan, Sr. shortly after his birth. He graduated in 1953 from North High School in Denver, and enlisted immediately in the US Army. He served as Supply Clerk and Supply Sergeant for the 78th Field Maintenance Company in Korea in 1954 and 1955, finishing his military service at Fort Hood, Texas in 1956. (more…)

  • Gilpin wrestlers conquer at Kiowa tournament

    Gilpin wrestlers conquer at Kiowa tournament

    High School Grappling Action

    By Sarah Trujillo

    After weeks of hard work and dedication, the Gilpin County High School wrestling team left Kiowa High School with one of the most successful meets known to Gilpin County. The wrestlers taking on competition at the tournament were Josh Trujillo, Mike Wenholz, Manny Gomez, Triston Dipasquale, and Will Innis. Each varied in weight allowing them to conquer at all levels of competition, Trujillo at 152 pounds, Wenholz at 126 pounds, Gomez at 170 pounds, and Dipasquale, as well as Innis, at 120 pounds. (more…)

  • Colorado’s county clerks face unique challenges this year

    Colorado’s county clerks face unique challenges this year

    Winter conference in Colorado Springs

    By Lynn Bartels

    Colorado’s county clerks are bracing for major changes this year, from mailing primary ballots to unaffiliated voters for the first time ever to revamping the Motor Vehicle operations their offices handle. (more…)

  • Canyon Casino to receive new historic signage

    Canyon Casino to receive new historic signage

    City Council Meeting Short and Sweet

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    The old church bell rang at 3 pm from 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, CO rung by JJ Garcia, General Manager of the Lodge Casino to launch the first Black Hawk City Council meeting of 2018, on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. (more…)

  • Eagles cage the Lions in 58-43 boys’ basketball win

    Eagles cage the Lions in 58-43 boys’ basketball win

    Gilpin girls boxed out by Lions and CCA Bulldogs

    by Patty Unruh

    Boys’ Varsity Action

    Gilpin’s varsity hoops athletes scored a second season home win on Tuesday, January 9, when they defeated the Lyons Lions 58-43 in a conference battle. The Eagles are now 2-6, 1-1 in conference play. Lyons has a similar record: 3-6 overall, 1-2 for league work. (more…)

  • Jim Chase remembered

    Jim Chase remembered

    October 8, 1918 – January 7, 2018

    James (Jim) A. Chase passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018. Jim was born in Central City, Colorado on October 8, 1918 to Anna and James Chase. Anna died when Jim was a newborn in the 1918 influenza epidemic while his father James was in the Army, so Jim was raised by his Aunt Mary and Uncle Billy Hamilton in Central City. (more…)

  • Middle school students recognized for athletic achievements

    Middle school students recognized for athletic achievements

    Cheerleading, boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons recapped

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin County Middle School athletes were awarded for their progress this past season in basketball and cheerleading at a winter banquet and awards program on (more…)

  • Trout in the Classroom

    Trout in the Classroom

    January is School Board Member Recognition Month

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:00 p.m. A quorum of Craig Holmes, Sarah Swanson, and Kersten Armstrong began on time. Due to involvement in basketball games, Brook Ramsey arrived late and Steve Boulter was absent for the public segment of the meeting. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Elementary Principal Heather Huntoon were present. (more…)

  • Thanks to our Gilpin County School District RE-1 Board of Education!

    Thanks to our Gilpin County School District RE-1 Board of Education!

    School Board Recognition Month

    By David MacKenzie, Superintendent

    January is School Board Member Recognition Month and Gilpin County School District RE-1 would like to thank the Board of Education for their volunteer time and commitment to our students. The five elected Board members are Craig Holmes, President (Term 11/2007 to 11/2019); Steve Boulter, Vice President (Term 11/2013 to 11/2021); Sarah Swanson, Secretary/Treasurer (Term 11/2017 to 11/2021); Brook Ramsey, Member at Large (Term 11/2009 to 11/2019); and Kersten Armstrong, Member at Large (Term 2/2011 to 11/2019). (more…)