If that’s not reward enough, there’s always ice cream!
By Lynn Volkens
It was ice cream for everybody at Gilpin County Public Library’s end of the summer reading program celebration last Saturday morning, August 10, 2013. Approximately 150 (more…)
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Some funny Lew Cady’isms
We’ll miss Lew
By Forrest Whitman
Gilpin County will miss Lew Cady. Leslie (his wife) and his family will miss him most of all. There will be plenty of reminiscences in these pages, and those close to him will deal (more…)
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Does Fido have allergies?
Making Tails Wag Better
by Deb D’Andrea
Just like people, our beloved pets can have allergies to many things, from food to environmental surroundings. They can be allergic to pollen, mold, dust mites, flea-bites (more…)
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Grand opening at Christ the King Community Church
Congregation welcomes community in celebration of new building
By Patty Unruh
Christ the King Community Church (CTK) held its grand opening on Sunday, August 11 at its new location, 971 Highway 46, across from the Gilpin County Fairgrounds. The group (more…)
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Chinook West celebrates accreditation
Alternative High School in Nederland
By Michael Robinson
Chinook West, an alternative high school in Nederland, has been granted a five year accreditation by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School (more…)
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Potential new AT&T cell phone tower in Central City
Council Reviews New Business
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met on Tuesday, August 6th to discuss three new resolutions followed by an executive session regarding new development within the City. (more…)
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Turning Back the Pages
30 Years Ago – August 19, 1983
The squatters along U.S. 6 in Jefferson County are going to have to leave. Monday, the JeffCo Commissioners approved a parking ban for the canyon the effect of which will be to (more…)
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A hot time in the old town
Chili Cook-Off and Heritage Festival
By Patty Unruh
Chili has been called everything from “a bowl of blessedness” to “soup of the devil.” Whether you like it hot – or not – there was chili to suit every taste at Central City’s Chili (more…)
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Lew Cady remembered…
County Management
By Roger Baker
The death of local legend Lew Cady last weekend – besides being a great loss for Gilpin County and Colorado – marks the end of an era in a certain sense. (more…)
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Tombstone from Central City cemetery found in Denver
And returned for Rededication ceremony
By Lynn Volkens
When long-ago Gilpin County resident Fred Rowe died in 1914, his family and friends respectfully laid his remains to rest not far from the arched gate at the entrance to the (more…)
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Stevens obtains Municipal Clerks degree
From Colorado Institute for Municipal Clerks
PRESS RELEASE – Kelly K. Stevens, City of Black Hawk, has graduated from the Colorado Institute for Municipal Clerks. During graduation exercises in July at the University of (more…)
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Exciting plays and crazy delays…
The Tonya Putnam Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament doesn’t disappoint
By Cary Ihme and Orrin Snyder
Last Thursday marked the start of the annual Tonya Putnam Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament held at Weber Field. The tournament was full of entertaining moments from beginning to end. (more…)
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County looks at site near Community Center for proposed senior housing
“Please build it,” say seniors,” we’re waiting.”
By Lynn Volkens
Convenient and affordable housing for Gilpin’s growing population of senior citizens is moving toward reality. Gilpin County Commissioners Connie McLain and Gail Watson, (more…)
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Great advice for everyone!
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
We’ve reached the end of the book of Hebrews in our study. It ends with a series of final instructions. Most of Hebrews is given for the purpose of doctrine with the last two (more…)
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The voice of hope – lost in a blizzard
Life Coaching – Part 1 of 5
By Dr. Mike Brooks
Many people today have given up on their hopes and dreams. They have stopped believing in themselves and have waited for years to have someone tell them that their (more…)
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Lew Cady – not interested in being normal
1937 – August 4, 2013
By Claire Martin
Ad man, beer lover Lew Cady, 76, “was not interested in being normal.” With his mountain man beard, magnetic gaze and outsize personality, Lew Cady operated at full tilt (more…)