Peak to Peak Rotary hosts Iditarod speaker
by Patty Unruh
Since the inception of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1973, hundreds of competitors have come from around the world to make the 1,100-mile run from Anchorage to Nome. Between 60 and 100 teams compete in the event, but the dogs and their mushers can’t do it alone. (more…)
January 15, 2019
Beverly Willhoft passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019. She lived in Black Hawk with her daughter, Karla Zozulia and son-in-law, Mark Zozulia. Though she lived here only two and a half years, she made a whole group of friends and was very active in community.
She is survived by son Mark Willhoft in Washington, Michigan (wife Jeanette); granddaughter Megan Willhoft in Idaho; (more…)
Gilpin group joins thousands of protesters
by Virginia Unseld
A couple dozen women and men from Gilpin County joined thousands of others in the 3rd annual Women’s March in Denver on Saturday, January 19. (more…)
Gomez, Brewer, and Wenholz take wins
By Emily Pleier
This week’s tournament in Strasburg, Colorado was a success for the Gilpin wrestlers and the team took home multiple wins. Angel Gomez started the team off with the first win of the day against Zachary Bayens from Bellvue, Colorado. (more…)
Tobia, a two-year old African Lion, joins the pride at Benson Predator Ridge and hopefully will be romantically inclined
By Carlie McGuire
African lions are a Denver Zoo icon and one of the first animals you see when you enter the Zoo at Predator Ridge, the sprawling rotational exhibit that houses the big cats as well as hyenas and African wild dogs. And soon you’ll get to see one more—a two-year-old male named Tobias, who arrived (more…)
Council Reviews Snow Removal Fines Ordinance
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Central City Council met with Staff for a Work Session at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, and again at 4:30 p.m. the same day. They discussed revisions to the snow removal program, a telephonic participation policy, CIRSA public officials’ liability, and Council orientation. (more…)
Council creates new BHPD Corporal position
By Randy Beaudette
Acting Black Hawk City Manager Stephen Cole rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of the Black Hawk City Council meeting, January 9, 2019. Mayor Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
Cowboy skills pitted against professional rodeo stock
By Jaclyn Schrock
The thrilling entertainment and competitive sport originating from the daily and seasonally used skills of a ranch hand in the American West is what has become Professional Rodeo. (more…)
Basketball fundraiser this Sunday at the Dostal Alley
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin High School varsity basketball teams hosted rival school Lyons on Tuesday evening, January 8, in conference battles. The Eagles boys’ varsity sailed past their opponents 52-45, while the Lady Eagles went down 46-13. (more…)
On the mat after Christmas break
By Emily Pleier
First Tournament in 2019
Saturday, January 5th, was a huge day for the Gilpin wrestlers in the first tourney of New Year. With 22 schools competing, (more…)
Period correct with no electric lights
By Jaclyn Schrock
The JKQ BBQ Restaurant is the newest non-gaming eatery in Central City, located on Eureka Street and Main within the Famous Teller House. This smoked-meat BBQ restaurant also offers fine drinks served around the Face on the Barroom Floor. New Year’s Eve has been a traditional celebration in these parts, so JKQ planned for the simple traditional year-end fun, fashion and flavor of nearly 150 years ago. (more…)
Former Renaissance Solutions building to house Human Services and Public Health offices
By Randy Beaudette
A very large crowd gathered at the Gilpin County Courthouse to witness the 2019 post-election swearing in ceremony of the newly elected officials. The meeting was called to order on January 8, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The Honorable Dennis Hall conducted the swearing in of: Gilpin County Commissioner Linda Isenhart, County Treasurer Mary Lorenz, County Corner Zane Laubhan, County Clerk and Recorder Sharon (Sahari) McCormick, Gilpin County Sheriff Kevin Armstrong, County Assessor Anne Schaefer, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. (more…)
Central City Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Former Mayor pro-tem Shirley Voorhies opened a work session with Staff on Tuesday, January 2, 2019 prior to the regular meeting for the swearing in of new council members in a standing-room only crowd. Swearing in as newly elected members were Jeremy Fey as Mayor, and Jackie Mitchell and Jack Hidahl as regular Council members. (more…)
But he still glistens gold at the box office
By David Josselyn
DC Comics has done it again. Not the dark, brooding disasters of their Batman and Superman stories, but rather the beautifully done “Aquaman” swims to the top mirroring the engaging story and bright landscapes of “Wonder Woman.” Of course, in relation to the DC movie universe, it isn’t hard to rise above the others. The question is, how does the movie fare on its own merit? (more…)
At the National Western Complex
by Dave Gibson
Following an action-packed appearance at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland last Friday and Saturday, Kicker Arenacross comes to Denver’s National Western Complex February 1st and 2nd. Top amateur and pro riders from across the country will compete in classes that include: 50cc Moto, 65cc Moto, 85cc Moto, Women’s 85cc Moto, 250cc Moto, 450cc Moto, Open Moto, (more…)
Honey bees are good, but so are native bees
By Irene Shonle, CSU Extension, Gilpin County
It’s no secret that honey bees are having a hard time. Farmers, beekeepers, and biologists sometimes refer to it as the “beepocalypse.” Even though colony collapse disorder is less of an issue than it was in years past, beekeepers continue to mysteriously lose between 30% and 40% of their stock every season. This worry has contributed to a huge national uptick in interest in backyard beekeeping, often in an effort to help the crisis. (more…)