Well-loved tradition a must for many at the holidays
by Patty Unruh
It’s not the presents under the Christmas tree that count – it’s the presence of friends and family gathered to search out the perfect live tree and happily bring it home together. (more…)
Traditional topping off ceremony in Black Hawk
PRESS RELEASE – Monarch Casino Resort Spa celebrated a major construction milestone on Thursday, November 29: reaching its final height of 23 stories. To celebrate this historic achievement, Monarch Casino Resort Spa joined with the City of Black Hawk and PCL Construction to host a traditional topping off ceremony featuring a beam signing by all crew members. Attached to the beam, an evergreen tree covered in holiday lights was raised to the top of the building and visible to Black Hawk visitors as they enter the city on Highway 119. (more…)
Central City Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
The Central City Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 4, convened at 7:02 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.Current council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, Shirley Voorhies, and Mayor Kathy Heider were present, although Alderwoman Laratta was delayed and arrived shortly after the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance for Staff were City Clerk Reba Bechtel, (more…)
Commissioners Review County Programs
By Randy Beaudette
In a designated Special Meeting on December 4, 2018, Gilpin County Commissioners participated in a Gilpin County Human Services Status Discussion. (more…)
At the Georgetown Loop Historic Mining and Railroad Park
By Jaclyn Schrock
Whistle signals, a chugging historic narrow gauge train, snow on the ground between the pines, aspen and sheer rock walls along Clear Creek, authentic Victorian garbed men, women and children, chattering, laughter, refreshments, Merry Christmas caroling and even the very cheery, old Saint (more…)
Lighting ceremony kicks off the holiday season
by Patty Unruh
Black Hawk’s Mayor David Spellman and City officials hosted the annual lighting ceremony to kick off the holidays at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, at the gazebo at Stroehle Square at the corner of Gregory and Main Streets. The evening was crisply cool but pleasant, darkness was just setting in, and crowds were gathering to munch snowman cookies and warm up with mugs of cocoa or cider. Visitors donned free Santa hats as they anticipated the countdown to the lighting of one of Colorado’s largest displays. (more…)
Gilpin preschoolers host the Feast of Stone Soup
by Patty Unruh
Tiny tots – eyes all aglow, of course! – learned the value of sharing and being thankful as they served at Gilpin County School’s traditional preschool Thanksgiving stone soup feast. The youngsters gathered with their teachers, family, and friends on the morning of Tuesday, November 20, for the festivities. (more…)
With a foot of new snow!
By Sam Bass
Eldora got walloped by a foot of snow between early Saturday and Sunday night, and our guests again enjoyed amazing conditions in one of our best early seasons in more than two decades. Eldora opened on (more…)
Interesting History from 1954 in Gilpin County
By Steve Byrne
On Sunday, November 25, 2018, the following was posted by Toby Mexico on the You know you’re from Gilpin County (more…)
Action Oriented – Realistic – Dependable
Yes, another election, I will try to keep this short but informative! I am a Colorado native, graduated from Bear Creek High school, found myself joining the Air Force at 22 in 1975. During my career I worked Flight Operations, Military Personnel, then worked at State Headquarters with the Adjutant General. (more…)
Commissioners Approve Supplemental Appropriations
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Commissioners Chair Ron Engels, along with Commissioners Gail Watson and Linda Isenhart, faced a short agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that occurred on Tuesday November 20, 2018 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
Audiences delighted by Peak to Peak Players’ performances of Little Mermaid Jr.
by Patty Unruh
Life is the bubbles under the sea. But if you happen to be a teen mermaid, and you try to check out life in the human realm, the waters can get choppy. Of course, that oceanic conflict made for a great story in “Little Mermaid Jr.,” presented last Friday, November 16, and Saturday, November 17, by Peak to Peak Players in the Gilpin County School auditorium. The young students played to a full house and received a standing ovation for their efforts. (more…)
At Christ the King Community Church
By Jaclyn Schrock
The more than 40 folks of all ages who came to HawkQuest Saturday, November 17 at Christ the King Community Church, came away with a deeper understanding of the birds of prey in Colorado. The HawkQuest presentation helped us realize the things we can do to preserve the amazingly well equipped birds’ habitat which included being respectful of the environment we share, along with simply picking up trash. We were reminded that in creation, God asked the people to take care of the animals. (more…)
Gilpin County School hosts traditional Thanksgiving meal
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County’s senior citizens were treated to extra-special service on Thursday, November 15, as they gathered at Gilpin County School for a hearty Thanksgiving meal. A smiling, grateful crowd of about 60 participants in the Gilpin Community Center’s senior program came for the well-loved tradition. Fifth graders from the traditional and Montessori classes held the doors open for their guests, escorted them down the hall to the old gym, served the meal, and cleaned up afterwards. Lively musical entertainment was provided by the school’s band and choir. (more…)
2019 Budget Approved
By Randy Beaudette
Vince Harris from Baseline Engineering rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting, November 14, 2018. (more…)
CSU Extension Gilpin County
By Irene Shonle
Are you interested in the amount of precipitation we get? Do you, like me, avidly watch the forecasts, hoping for rain and snow, and then compare what we got to the predictions? Or maybe you just wonder how much we got, since you don’t have a way to measure? You sound like a good candidate to join the 20,000 active observers in the CoCoRaHS network! (more…)