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  • Famous brass bed races on Main Street!

    Famous brass bed races on Main Street!

    Family friendly changes for 44th Annual Madam Lou Bunch Day

    By David Josselyn

    On Saturday, June 16, 2018, Central City hosted the 44th Annual Lou Bunch Day. This day honors the contribution of the madams, girls, and gentlemen callers, that helped drive the City’s prosperity and sordid history. The last madam to rule the roost on Pine Street was Lou Bunch whose name they adopted to name the event. The highlight of the day features a time trial race down and up Main Street in a large brass bed. (more…)

  • Father’s Day family fun!

    Father’s Day family fun!

    23rd Annual Father’s Day Fishing Clinic

    by Patty Unruh

    Kids and dads, along with other family members, joined for a day of fun at the 23rd Annual Father’s Day Fishing Clinic on Sunday, June 17, at William C. Russell Park and Pond in Central City. The Gilpin County Community Center presented the event. Sponsors were Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Gilpin County, Central City, and Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon. (more…)

  • Gondola freight rail car gets new lease on life

    Gondola freight rail car gets new lease on life

    Old #4319 to play a part in the historical Como Project

    by Patty Unruh

    Generations of Gilpin County families have enjoyed picnicking and fishing at William C. Russell Park above Central City. Likely, many of them recall the deteriorating rail (more…)

  • Black Hawk welcomes new Fire Chief Woolley

    Black Hawk welcomes new Fire Chief Woolley

    Council approves Tool Cat purchase and contract with Pinion Environmental

    By Randy Beaudette

    The bell was rung promptly at 3:00 pm to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on June 13, 2018. Mayor Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then he led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)

  • Terry Kays remembered

    Terry Kays remembered

    1958 – June 4, 2018

    It is with great sadness that the family of Terrance (Terry) Mark Kays announces his passing away on June 4, 2018 in Black Hawk, Colorado. He was 59 years young.

    Terry was the loving father of Jessica Kays of Central City, CO and Ryan (Jessica) Kays of Weldona, CO. He was the grandfather of Wyatt, Riley, and Logan Lovingier and Caleb and Bryce Kays. (more…)

  • Run for the Wall: “Riding for Those Who Can’t”

    Run for the Wall: “Riding for Those Who Can’t”

    Gilpin couple bikes to honor our nation’s military

    by Patty Unruh

    “There is never a ‘dry eye’ day,” is Jed Gilman’s assessment about Run For The Wall (RFTW), a huge cross-country motorcycle mission conducted in honor of our nation’s veterans each May. (more…)

  • Central Jazz a huge success!

    Central Jazz a huge success!

    Filling the streets with music, food, drink, and dancing

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Perpetual positive comments and smiles filled Central City’s Main Street, Saturday, June 9th. Central Jazz is the ‘reboot’ of the 1976-1992 Central City Jazz Festival enriching traditional fine arts culture which attracted a good crowd to one of Colorado easiest to access original historical destinations. (more…)

  • The life and times of Donna Cozart

    The life and times of Donna Cozart

    A Gilpin County resident who wanted to be here

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Donna Cozart was a Gilpin County property owner since 1963, and a full-time resident since 1980.

    Ms. Donna grew up near 1st and Pearl in Denver, the youngest of three children with an older brother Jack, and a sister Virginia. She tells of living across the street from the steps to go in to (more…)

  • Gilpin County implements temporary fire restrictions

    Gilpin County implements temporary fire restrictions

    Commissioners review I-70 Awareness Campaign

    By Randy Beaudette

    Once again the Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) Gail Watson, Linda Isenhart, and Ron Engels were greeted with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that took place promptly at 9:00 am on Tuesday June 12, 2018 at the newly restored Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)

  • Christa Siemer remembered

    Christa Siemer remembered

    November 22, 1924 – May 24, 2018

    Christa Maria (Seidel) Siemer, 93, departed this life on May 24th, 2018. Christa, or Chris (as she was known to many) was born on November 22, 1924 in Trachenberg, Germany. As the daughter of a dentist, Christa spent a happy childhood until World War II when the family became refugees. At the age of 16 Christa joined the Red Cross as a nurse’s aide.

    Following the end of the war, Christa worked in the civilian department for the United States Army.  It was during this time she decided she wanted to be an (more…)

  • Arts in the City

    Arts in the City

    71st Annual Juried Art Show Opens

    By David Josselyn

    As the rebirth of jazz approaches, the Gilpin County Arts Association opened their 71st Annual Juried Art Show on June 2, 2018. This is the longest running juried show in (more…)

  • “Help Save the Belvidere”

    “Help Save the Belvidere”

    Central City considers use as a community center

    by Patty Unruh

    Central City’s historic Belvidere Theatre was the scene of a special fundraising event last Sunday afternoon, June 3. The City has been working to acquire funding and begin renovation on the long-neglected building. There is much to be done, and the fundraiser showed people how they could help. (more…)

  • Central City to replace water intake structures

    Central City to replace water intake structures

    Two meetings in two weeks

    By David Josselyn

    The First Special Meeting

    On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, Central City Council held a special meeting to address several issues. Several Council members and staff have planned absences during the summer lessening the number of meetings to one per month, so this push felt necessary and responsible to address needs timely. (more…)

  • School board approves 2018-19 budget of $11.8 million

    School board approves 2018-19 budget of $11.8 million

    Track and field construction on schedule

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m. for its final meeting of the 2017-18 school year. (more…)

  • Historical tour of Central City

    Historical tour of Central City

    Passing on local history to the next generation

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Susan Sepanik teaches math and science, and Beth Olkowsky teaches language arts and history. Both teachers are among the finest teachers, building strong relationships with each individual 4th grader while having half the 4th graders in their homeroom class. These teachers work together to keep learning accurately accountable and fun while adventuring through Colorado history using hands-on science experiences and discovering real facts. (more…)

  • Ed R. Lewandowski memorial service

    Ed R. Lewandowski memorial service

    June 9th at St. James Church in Central City

    By Edward J. Lewandowski

    My dad, Edward R. Lewandowski, passed away on March 14, 2018. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer on C-47s, B-17s, and B-29s.

    Dad was the founder of the Broken Handle Mining Corporation in 1955 and was the President ever since. He began mining in high-altitude mines (El. 12,000 ft) in (more…)