A history discussion from Friends of Gilpin County
Recently an online thread started up about Henry Niccum and his “patented” Henry-Hole method of prospecting. We have also had periodic references to the Town of Apex over (more…)
Category: News
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A Tailing Tale of the Ramstetter Homestead
By Maggie MagoffinBorn in 1910, the second of seven children born to Henry Ramstetter, Sr. and Vina Shannon (Williams) Ramstetter, (more…)
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Being “resurrected” gives local man a mission in life
Lightning strike victim resolves to travel the country to tell his story – Part 2by Patty Unruh
Last July, area resident Jerry Leenheer got struck by lightning, had no pulse for nearly 30 minutes, and was (more…)
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Commissioners wrap up 2015 business
Approve budget and new Gilpin County businesss for 2016
by Heather Worrell
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met for their last regular meeting of the year on December 22 at the County Courthouse in Central City. The meeting was called (more…)
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
A new hope for the franchise – movie reviewBy David Josselyn
It is finally here; the seventh movie-chapter in the Star Wars saga which began almost forty years ago in the mind of George Lucas. When Star Wars was released in 1977, we (more…)
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Life after being struck by lightning
“I feel like I’ve been resurrected!”by Patty Unruh
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so the song says. But most of us are swamped with busyness and just wondering how we will survive this wonderful time. Maybe it’s (more…)
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Eagle wrestlers come out well at Sheridan tourney
Gilpin girls’ basketball team disappointed at North Parkby Patty Unruh
Wrestling at Sheridan
Gilpin High School wrestlers had a good tournament at Sheridan on December 19, although none of the boys won a place on the podium. There were 23 teams at the tourney (more…)
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Gilpin’s seniors enjoy a special holiday repast provided by Ameristar
Guests appreciate camaraderie and excellent serviceby Patty Unruh
Folks participating in the senior program at the Gilpin Community Center were treated on Wednesday, December 9, to a holiday meal prepared and served by Black Hawk’s (more…)
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Erma Giesen remembered
August 27, 1919 – December 9, 2015Erma Cecilia Giesen went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2015. Erma was the youngest of five daughters born to Lee Roy and Emma Lulu May on August 27, 1919 in (more…)
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Eagles basketball on a roll
Lake County Basketball Tournament at Leadville By George Snyder
The Gilpin boys’ basketball team flew over a Friday loss to Monte Vista and swept past both Crested Butte and Lake County to take second place in the annual Lake County (more…)
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“Logging in” to the Christmas tree site
Golden Gate Canyon State Park tree cutting and open house
by Patty Unruh
What do people look for in the ideal live Christmas tree?
To answer this important question, I joined a throng of Christmas-spirited folks who went tree cutting at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. This event was held Saturday, (more…)
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Birthday reflections
Are you where you want to be in life?
By Greg Merritt
Today is my birthday. I am 43, which is not one of those numbers we mark with any special significance like turning 18 or 21 or 40 or 100. No, 43 is just another birthday in a (more…)
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Katniss Everdeen’s story concludes in Mockingjay, Part 2
Movie reviewBy David Josselyn
The final chapter has hit the movie theaters in the unexpected hit, The Hunger Games, adapted from the Young Adult novels by Suzanne Collins. The movie series began in 2012 (more…)
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The Gilpin and Clear Creek District Railway
A tailing taleBy Maggie Magoffin
This week’s Tailing Tale comes from Bruce Jones of Gilpin County. Bruce shared with me the story of the Gilpin Railway Company. (more…)
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Wrestlers continue to exceed expectations!
Gilpin County Youth Wrestling at Brush HSIn the halls and gyms of Brush High School last Saturday you could hear coaches and parents from all over Colorado saying “Those Gilpin kids are tough!” For us, that is the (more…)
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Gale Moore remembered…
January 5, 1950 – November 13, 2015Gale A. (Moose) Moore, was raised in Central City, Colorado, and was a Viet-Nam veteran. Beloved friend of many, he loved Central, City, his friends, family, and his country – he will be missed.
