Saturday Night Trivia Comes to JKQ BBQ in Central City
By David Josselyn
The winter months can be the hardest time to live here in Gilpin County; freezing temperatures, wind, feet(?) of snow, wind, lack of daylight, and wind, so when (more…)
Tag: Black Hawk
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Write for Rights
Amnesty International at Gilpin SchoolBy Esmee Halsted
Last Thursday, January 30th, Amnesty International Gilpin Chapter held a Write for Rights event: a letter-writing campaign aimed at freeing imprisoned or mistreated (more…)
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Gregory Street constructions projects in full swing
Black Hawk Council approves service agreements for 2020By Randy Beaudette
A contractual agreement with Weecycle for mold mitigation and more service agreements highlighted the Black Hawk City Council meeting held on January 22, 2020. (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles basketball in two league games
Against Longmont Christian Warriors and Union Colony TimberwolvesBy Gary King
Last Tuesday evening, January the 21st the Gilpin County High School Eagles boy and girl’s varsities played the Longmont Christian Warriors in an away game held in Longmont, Colorado. The boys came into the week with a League record of 0-3 while the girls came with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss. (more…)
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New trucks all around in Central City
Council Meeting BusinessBy David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 6:01 pm on January 21, 2020 in City Hall Council Chambers and Council immediately went to Executive Session to discuss questions regarding traffic citations on the Central City Parkway. (more…)
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Ladies Winter Tea in Central City
At the historic Nicki Lee Mansion Bed & Breakfast By Jaclyn Schrock
The ladies had 24 seats filled for this latest fun tea held at the Nicki Lee Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Central City, which has been restored to its original Victorian glory. We (more…)
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Twin River Worldwide Holdings acquires three casinos in Black Hawk
Acquisition is latest step in ongoing portfolio diversification strategyPRESS RELEASE – Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Affinity Gaming’s subsidiary that owns the Golden Gates, Golden Gulch, and Mardi Gras casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado. (more…)
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Roger Doak’s “Moments in Nature”
Exhibit showing at the Gilpin County LibraryRoger Doak is an award winning photographer born in upstate New York who moved to Colorado as a young boy. Living in the scenic beauty of the Gunnison area he developed a profound appreciation of nature. Roger’s enjoyment of nature proved to be the impetus of his passion for photography. In 2005, he received two first place finishes in a photo competition as judged by esteemed photographer, John Fielder. This recognition, and with encouragement from friends and family, inspired Roger to start his business: Roger Doak (more…)
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Commissioners approve vacation change for Gilpin employees
Lifeguards needed to keep pool openBy Randy Beaudette
An increase in lifeguard compensation, the County’s Hazard Mitigation Grant, and a change in the County employee handbook were a few of the highlights of the January 21, 2020 Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) regular meeting. (more…)
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Gilpin Eagles Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball
Teams Played 2 League and 1 Non-League Games Last WeekBy Gary King
The Gilpin boys’ varsity entered last week’s games with an overall record of 2 wins and 5 losses and a 0-1 record in League competition. The boys exited the week with a 0-3 League record and 2-8 overall. Gilpin’s (more…)
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Quiet skies over Gilpin
Denver Metroplex Project Town Hall Meeting on January 13thBy Jaclyn Schrock
On Monday, January 13, 2020 a Town Hall meeting was held 6:30-8 pm so that Gilpin County’s CO Senator and CO House Representative could listen to concerns and (more…)
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Eagles play a non-league game and first league game
The Gilpin Eagles Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity play a non-league game against Lake CountyBy Gary King
The Gilpin County School’s boys’ varsity basketball team went into the Lake County game with a 2-6 record in non-league play so far this season. Lake County was the final non-league game before the team enters the season’s league competition. (more…)
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Tom Hendricks remembered
April 30, 1949 – January 6, 2020Thomas S. Hendricks passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, during the early morning hours, in the loving warmth of his home in Caribou, CO. Miner Tom was born on April 30, 1949, and grew up in Colorado Springs, going on camping trips with his family all over Colorado to places like (more…)
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Gilpin Arts recognizes exceptional artists
Judging from the Elementary Winter Arts FestivalBy Esmee Halsted
On December 28, the Gilpin Arts Association recognized Gilpin students for their incredible artwork! Selection was based on judging from the elementary winter arts festival and concerts. Taking place at Central City Art Gallery, Gilpin (more…)
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Sandra Zapala welcomed as new US citizen
The long road from Poland to fulfill a dreamBy Jaclyn Schrock
Aleksandra (Sandra) Zapala was raised in Poland, one of six children. She married her husband who was a coal miner in the late 60’s. Mr. Zapala’s brother had come to work in America, so was able to join him in 1977. Sandra was left with her family in Poland until she was able to join her husband. Mr. Zapala was working at the Redstone Coal Mine between Glenwood Springs and Aspen. Originally, he had planned to bring his wife, Sandra, 11 year old son, and 8 year old (more…)
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Harvey McCollum remembered
April 15, 1955 – December 25, 2019Harvey Merle McCollum passed away on Christmas Day 2019, in Hotchkiss, CO. He was born in Rollinsville, CO, to parents Donald and Roberta McCollum. He spent his childhood roaming the mountains and foothills of the Front Range while attending the small elementary school in Rollinsville.
Harvey attended the Nederland Middle Senior High School through ninth grade and then attended a Vo-Tech program for mechanics. After a year, he proceeded to on-the-job training with (more…)