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  • Academic Awards Gilpin MS/HS 2019

    Academic Awards Gilpin MS/HS 2019

    Congratulations to all!

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Wednesday evening, May 22, 2019, Middle School and High School year-end Academic Awards were presents to student and families of Gilpin County School. Students respectfully represented their families and classmates dressing very nicely for the occasion. Seniors had been honored last week with their awards, scholarships announcements, and graduation. Wednesday’s affair presented Honor Roll, Class Awards, and special Class Awards to amazing, hardworking accomplishments of grades 6-11. (more…)

  • Roy’s Last Shot unveils new bed and breakfast

    Roy’s Last Shot unveils new bed and breakfast

    Restaurant owners accommodate customers’ recommendations

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin County locals, patrons from the metro area, and visitors to Colorado alike are well familiar with Roy’s Last Shot. The iconic restaurant at 17268 Highway 119 is a favorite gathering place where folks meet to eat a great meal, play a game of pool, toss back a drink, or shoot the breeze with friends. (more…)

  • School board approves preliminary budget for 2019-20

    School board approves preliminary budget for 2019-20

    Principals highlight May accomplishments

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m.Board members present were Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Sarah Swanson, and Steve Boulter. Kersten Armstrong was absent. Superintendent David MacKenzie, (more…)

  • Teller House Tea honors the Roeschlaub family

    Teller House Tea honors the Roeschlaub family

    Architect RS Roeschlaub designed the Central City Opera House

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    The Central City Opera House Association and the Opera Guild hosted an afternoon tea on the 2nd floor of the Teller House on Sunday, May 19th at noon, to honor Robert S. Roeschlaub, Colorado architect who designed the Central City Opera House. The tea was set for dates to correspond to visits of Roeschlaub’s decedents. Robert and Ann Roeschlaub’s great, great granddaughter with her daughter (more…)

  • “Life is a highway” and Gilpin grads are moving on down the road!

    “Life is a highway” and Gilpin grads are moving on down the road!

    Gilpin H.S. holds commencement exercises

    by Patty Unruh

    “Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill. That was the motto of the Class of 2019 as they took the stage on Saturday, May 18, to celebrate four years of high school and claim their precious diplomas. (more…)

  • Stephen King captures silver at state track meet

    Stephen King captures silver at state track meet

    Gilpin track athletes set new school records this season

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin High School sophomore Stephen King competed May 16-18 in the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Class 2A State Championships at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. (more…)

  • Vicki Nemec retires after 25 years

    Vicki Nemec retires after 25 years

    Gilpin County Commissioners select vendors, hire employees, replace totaled Sheriff’s vehicle

    By Randy Beaudette

    The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) opened up their Regular meeting at 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday May 21, 2019 at the Historic Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)

  • Gilpin H.S. graduates awarded $244,700 in scholarships

    Gilpin H.S. graduates awarded $244,700 in scholarships

    Students honor special people in their lives during capping ceremony

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin County High School seniors were awarded scholarships by local organizations at a program on Wednesday evening, May 15 in the school auditorium. Those scholarships were also announced at the students’ commencement ceremony on Saturday morning, May 18, along with additional awards. The total of all scholarships was $244,700. (more…)

  • Shania Gonzales wins CSOC scholarship

    Shania Gonzales wins CSOC scholarship

    Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office announces Gilpin recipient

    PRESS RELEASE – Sheriff Kevin Armstrong is pleased to announce that Shania Gonzales is the Gilpin County recipient of the 2019/ 2020 County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) scholarship for Gilpin County. (more…)

  • Extending hours for weed and jazz in Central City

    Extending hours for weed and jazz in Central City

    Council reviews Parkway surfacing options

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    Central City Council met with Staff for a Work Session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. They discussed the chipseal program for the Parkway, gaming division updates, and legislative updates. (more…)

  • Gilpin’s middle and high school musicians shine in varied program

    Gilpin’s middle and high school musicians shine in varied program

    Original ceramic creations inspire

    by Patty Unruh

    Gilpin County sixth through ninth-grade students presented an ambitious and variety-laden musical offering last Thursday evening, May 16, in the Gilpin School auditorium. It was one of the best programs the growing music department has offered in a number of years. (more…)

  • Eagles’ baseball and track teams wrap up the 2019 season

    Eagles’ baseball and track teams wrap up the 2019 season

    Stephen King to represent Gilpin at the state track meet

    by Patty Unruh

    Track and Field Roundup

    Track and field athletes from Gilpin High School did well at the Holy Family Last Chance non-conference meet at Broomfield on Saturday, May 11, scoring 17.5 points. (more…)

  • Gilpin Historical Society’s 50th year anniversary

    Gilpin Historical Society’s 50th year anniversary

    Celebrating and remembering our local heritage

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    On Monday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Ameristar Casino on the 10th floor, there were five large tables set for eight people each. A cash bar was set in an adjourning room where guests arrived and mingled, to celebrate the 50th year the Gilpin Historical Society, (GHS). Mayors of Central City and Black Hawk enjoyed the evening with others. (more…)

  • Killing power and expanding weed in Central City

    Killing power and expanding weed in Central City

    Council meets for Regular Meeting

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    Central City Council met with Staff for a Work Session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. They discussed street closures for special events with particular focus on closing Casey Street during Independence Day, and trail plans for recreation opportunities. (more…)

  • 10 years and $8 million propels Gilpin Schools to one of Colorado’s top schools 

    10 years and $8 million propels Gilpin Schools to one of Colorado’s top schools 

    Black Hawk Educational Enhancement Tax program investment results in huge school gains

    PRESS RELEASE – Remarks from Black Hawk Mayor David D. Spellman regarding the Educational Enhancement Tax program check presentation: May 8, 2019, marked the 10th anniversary of the first Educational Enhancement Tax presentation check from the City of Black Hawk to the Gilpin County RE-1 School District. When the City established the Educational Enhancement Tax program, there were three objectives we wanted to achieve. (more…)

  • Salary increase approved for Gilpin teachers

    Salary increase approved for Gilpin teachers

    Site improvements making progress

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. Brook Ramsey, Sarah Swanson, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were present; Craig Holmes participated by telephone. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Joni Schmidt were present. (more…)