Gilpin County end of year business
by Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, (more…)
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Remembering Fred Weber…
March 28, 1942 – December 9, 2014
Frederick Hans Weber, age 72, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on December 9 at his home after a two-year battle with cancer. A memorial service was held on December 17 (more…)
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Gilpin School Board approves 2014-15 revised budget
Science students enthusiastic about “flipped” classroom
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting December 15. Present were President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and (more…)
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Timberline Board approves 2015 budget
Rollinsville station lease renewal in questionBy Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board held its regular meeting on December 10 at Station 3, 660 Highway 46. Present were President Jim Crawford, (more…)
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Ameristar serves up Christmas joy to Gilpin seniors
Casino employees give seniors a holiday treat
By David Josselyn
The Gilpin County Seniors meet regularly every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at the Gilpin Community Center to share a meal and fellowship. Senior Program Coordinator, (more…)
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Gilpin captures 3rd place in Lake County tourney
Eagles Boys Basketball Action
By George Snyder
By virtue of a 55-40 win, the Gilpin men’s team came home with third place in the Lake County basketball tournament last weekend. The win gave the Eagles a temporary 2-1 (more…)
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Oh, Christmas tree!
Gilpin Elementary students open Tommyknocker Holiday Weekend
By Patty Unruh
‘Tis the season! A jolly group of Gilpin school children from kindergarten through fifth grade paraded through the streets of Central City on Thursday, December 4, bearing (more…)
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Gilpin’s very own Christmas “guardian angel”
Black Hawk carrier delivers more than mail
By Patty Unruh
When you think of a first responder to the scene of an emergency, who comes to mind? A sheriff’s deputy, an ambulance worker, perhaps a paramedic? How about a rural mail (more…)
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Does Wild stray off the path?
Movie review of Cheryl Strayed’s movie memoirs
By David Josselyn
True confession – I have not read the book, so this movie review comes from the perspective of knowing nothing about Cheryl Strayed going into the theater. American (more…)
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Gilpin County home burns to the ground
Sheriff confirms explosion due to hash oil extraction
By Patty Unruh
A rental home at 412 Chalet Drive in Gilpin County burned to the ground on Sunday, November 30. The fire was caused by a butane tank explosion that happened just after 11:00 a.m. that morning. (more…)
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Gilpin increases building and septic fees
County Commissioners Meeting
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners convened on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, (more…)
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2015 Central City budget approved
Council also schools guest on proper procedure
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for a regular council meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba Bechtel, (more…)
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Dave Felkley remembered…
September 11, 1939 – November 15, 2014
Nederland residents suffered an immeasurable loss November 15th with the passing of local legend Dave Felkley. From Frozen Dead Guy Days to Miners’ Days, and all the events (more…)
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Service with a smile!
Fifth graders make Thanksgiving special for seniors
By Patty Unruh
Students from Gilpin County School served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on November 20 to thirty-five senior citizens from the Gilpin Community Center’s senior program. (more…)
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Judith Kidder-Smith remembered…
May 27, 1938 – November 21, 2014
Judith G. Kidder-Smith was a long time resident of Gilpin County. She passed away November 21, 2014 due to complications of hip surgery at St. Anthony’s Hospital in (more…)
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Fourth graders look forward to Summit School
Gilpin Board of Education hears audit report
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met November 17. Present were Craig Holmes, President, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter, as well (more…)
