20th Annual Tommyknocker Events in Central City
by Pam Deck
The weather was perfect, the moon was full, and the company delightful. What better way to begin the Holiday festivities? This year’s 20th Annual Tommyknocker Events were held in the historic and beloved Teller House. (more…)
Central City’s Guardian Angel celebrates their Quasquicentennial 1892-2017
This article appears here as originally written and published without changes or editing. It was originally published in the Weekly Register-Call’s Volume XXXI, No. 24, on November 25, 1892. St. Mary of the Assumption will be celebrating their Quasquicentennial with Mass celebrated by the Auxiliary Bishop of Denver, the Most Reverend Jorge Rodriguez. (more…)
Madness Murder and Mayhem in the Colorado Rockies
By Angela Zbornik
Award-winning investigative writer Ian Neligh takes a look at the phenomenon of gold, the treasure hunters, both modern and historic, and brings them to life in a detailed and sharp narrative, GOLD! Madness Murder and Mayhem in the Colorado Rockies. (more…)
In Sitka, Alaska
by Dave Gibson
First discovered by Tlingit peoples over ten thousand years ago, what would come to be named Sitka, Alaska, has been continuously inhabited by the Tlingit for the last fifty centuries. Called “Paris of the West,” Russia controlled the area in the early 1800s when it was the dominant port in western North America. (more…)
The end of recycling and other issues at Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a budget work session on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at 5:00 pm to go over the bulk of the proposed 2018 Budget. One notable item is the Citizen Trash Service account which is proposed as $66,000; a $24,000 reduction from the expected cost of trash and recycling. Manager Miera informed the Council that the number does not include the cost of covering recycling fees for residents. (more…)
Hosted by the Gilpin County School
By Jaclyn Schrock
Thursday, November 16, 2017 had stiff cool breezes on a clear and sunny day to encourage over 40 seats to be filled for the annual Thanksgiving dinner, free to Gilpin Senior Citizens in the big older gym of Gilpin County Schools on Highway 119 between Missouri Lakes and Pickle Gulch. (more…)
Lean times for Broncos fans
by Dave Gibson
It has been 27 years (1990) since the Denver Broncos have lost six straight games. Home Alone and Edward Scissorhands were popular at the box office and the show Twin Peaks premiered on television. Milli Vanilli was caught lip synching, and Lech Walesa was elected president of Poland. East and West Germany were unified, and Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, triggering Operation Desert Storm. (more…)
Mountain Rendezvous Chapter gives back to our community
by Patty Unruh
Our Gilpin County first responders do a great deal to keep this community safe and running smoothly. Many of them are volunteers and are our friends and neighbors.
With this in mind, the Mountain Rendezvous Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Evergreen took time last year — October 2016 — to reach out with goodie baskets and thank-you notes for members of the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office and Timberline Fire Protection District. The baskets included chips and salsa, hummus, popcorn, trail mix, cookies, home-baked banana bread, and protein drinks. The treats were the group’s way to show appreciation for the many services our first responders provide. (more…)
Austin Boulter voted 2A Mile High League player of the year
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County High School football players were honored at a banquet and awards program at the Elks Lodge in Central City last Thursday, November 16.
Head Coach Craig Ball summarized the team’s achievements this season. The Eagles finished with a 7-3 win-loss record. They won seven games in a row and were victorious in their homecoming game. They also beat two playoff teams, both on the road, and triumphed over a Top Four team. Gilpin was fourth in the league in total yards with 4,054, third in tackles with 739, and seventh in interceptions. They were proud to be invited to the state playoffs for the first time in many years. (more…)
Gilpin County School pays tribute to our community’s veterans
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County military veterans were honored with a tribute on Thursday morning, November 9, at Gilpin County School. Community members, students, administration, and active duty military personnel gathered to express thanks to these selfless individuals who sacrificed that we might live in a free country. (more…)
Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America
By Randy Beaudette
As the sun rose on the 2017 edition of Veteran’s Day, volunteers and youngsters gathered for the annual COFA Turkey Shoot. The event was held for the second year at the Colorado Adventure Center located near 6th Ave and Kipling and was sponsored by Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America (COFA). (more…)
New Gilpin County Community Development Director Stephen Strohminger
By Jaclyn Schrock
There are just two more Gilpin County Commissioners meetings in December to wrap up the 2017 business for our mountain community. However, due to some painting, and re-flooring work, the next three Board meetings will be held at the Central City Chambers. (more…)
Taylor retires as long-time member of the Gilpin Board of Education
by Patty Unruh
Charlotte Taylor has helped steer the ship of the Gilpin County RE-1 school district for the past eight years as a vital member of the school board. Taylor’s term of service was completed with the November 7 board meeting, during which her fellow members and the assembled public celebrated her many contributions. School board president Craig Holmes presented Taylor with a framed resolution proclaiming November as “Charlotte Taylor Recognition Month.” (more…)
City Council Meeting
By Jaclyn Schrock
With Gregory Street open in Black Hawk, the area was not quiet where more construction is about to begin, as other projects are still being wrapped up. Mayor and Alderman David Spellman requested the meeting begin. New Fire Fighters; Matt Bowman and Cody Kalb were at the bell ringing post. Three rings with controls on the ropes made the signal to call the City of Black Hawk City Council Meeting to Order at 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2017. (more…)
At the Gilpin Community Center
By Jaclyn Schrock
Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Gilpin County Community Center bearing up to cold stiff breezes about 25 people appreciating what United States service men and women have endured to continue keeping our community thriving with-in the security of freedom in our United States of America. (more…)
Team reflects on a winning season
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin High School honored its volleyball athletes at a banquet and awards program on Wednesday evening, November 8. (more…)