July 28, 1949 – April 13, 2016
Tom Roczen passed away the evening of Wednesday, April 13th. He had a medical incident while driving in Lakewood and passed quickly. There were no other injuries. (more…)
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“Once upon a time, there were some fifth grade story writers”
Gilpin School Board student presentationby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19. All Board members were present: Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, (more…)
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Eagles’ athletes awarded for achievements
Academic recognition and sports accomplishments celebratedby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin High School Winter Athletic Awards program was held on Wednesday, April 13, in the Gilpin school auditorium. Athletic Director Jeff Schuessler and all coaches (more…)
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A tailing tale of Isabella Bird
A Lady’s Life in the Rocky MountainsBy Maggie Magoffin
Isabella Bird was a true explorer who defied Victorian expectations of how a woman was to live her life. At home in England she was constantly ill, but as soon as she embarked on (more…)
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Gilpin County Players present a magical performanceby Patty Unruh
Narnia was a magical land where four children interacted with mythical creatures, made special friends, and defeated the forces of evil. The auditorium stage of Gilpin County School was also a magical setting (more…)
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Contemporary Europe comes alive through history for local students
Gilpin High School youths’ educational adventure in Europeby Patty Unruh
An adventurous group of Gilpin High School students and their adult chaperons took part in a tour of several European countries during their spring break March 19-30. Each spring, (more…)
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Leonard Nichols, “last” resident of Nevadaville?
The Country’s Smallest HamletPer request from one of our subscribers, Mary Peery, for more Nevadaville stories, here’s a fascinating article about Leonard and “The Country’s Smallest Hamlet” in the DelMarva Star, Wilmington, Delaware, January 6, 1935: (more…)
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Eagles’ baseball squad advances on season record
Three wins, one loss in two sets of double headersby Patty Unruh
Gilpin High School’s baseball team had a busy week last week, with double headers against the Denver Jewish Day Tigers (DJD) on Wednesday, April 6, and against the (more…)
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Uganda’s recovering wildlife
Queen Elizabeth National Parkby Dave Gibson
Set beneath the imposing 16,762 ft. high Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited tourist destination. Originally home to Basongora pastoralists, (more…)
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A tailing tale of Rose Horn from Golden Gate to McCoy
By Maggie MagoffinThe following is from an oral recording by Rose Horn’s family with her at 83 years of age about her life as a child and living in the mountains. Rose is the daughter of Otto and Bertha Ramstetter. (more…)
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Gilpin Community Center “eggstends” Easter fun!
Snowstorm delayed the annual hunt and diving party for a weekby Patty Unruh
A spring storm dumped nearly two feet of snow on Gilpin County a couple of weeks ago, forcing a postponement of the annual Easter egg hunt and pool party that had been (more…)
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Sophia Goss remembered…
February 12, 1951 – March 26, 2016
Sophia Goss passed away on Saturday, March 262016, at the age of 65, in her home in Firestone. She was born to the late Doris and Ray Goss on Monday, February 12th 1951 in (more…)
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Spending a day with chimpanzees in the wild
Forest chimp trekking in Uganda’s Kibale National Park by Dave Gibson
At the turn of the 20th century, there are estimated to have been one million chimpanzees living in the wild. Today, about 200,000 remain across equatorial Africa, scattered from (more…)
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An irrational superhero battle
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie reviewBy David Josselyn
DC Comics has officially launched their canonical movie universe with the recent release of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” In all appearances, DC is following in the (more…)
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Janice Jones remembered…
1944 – March 23, 2016
Janice Jones passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. (more…)
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A tailing tale of salting a gold mine, and Aunt Mac goes to jail!
By Maggie MagoffinFrom “Life in the Early Days” By James K. Ramstetter (1910-1996). Permission of use granted by Mary Ramstetter. (more…)
