Track at 1A Invitational yields personal bests for all team members
by Patty Unruh
Baseball v. Community Christian
The Gilpin County High School Eagles varsity baseball team competed with the Community Christian Crusaders of Northglenn (CC) in double headers on Tuesday, May 3. (more…)
Hard work and talent on display
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County Middle School and High School students were honored on May 10 for 2015-16 participation in the arts. Secondary Principal Alexis Donaldson noted that this (more…)
January 10, 1948 – May 4, 2016
Gail Katherine Skinner of Boulder, CO died on May 4, 2016 at home. She was born on January 10, 1948 in San Francisco, CA, and was 68. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review permit application
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order by Commissioner Buddy Schmalz at the Gilpin County Courthouse May 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. along with Commissioner Gail Watson. (more…)
The basics of hummingbird care
By Kimberly Mason
Hummingbirds are easy to attract to a backyard garden, a cinch to keep well fed, and a joy to watch. These sparkling jewels of summer are easy to love. (more…)
Peak to Peak Chorale tells the Stroehle Brothers historical tale
By David Josselyn
The Peak to Peak Chorale is at it once again entertaining the region with their musical drama “Deep Waters.” The play was penned by none other than County Manager Roger Baker and features Clarence and Bill Stroehle’s last moments when they were trapped in the collapse of the Manchester Mine. (more…)
Finally! Thanks to the Colorado Legislature we join the rest of the nation
By Irene Shonle
On April 1, 2016, the Colorado legislature passed a game-changing bill that will allow people (finally) to be able to collect rainwater off their roofs. (more…)
From: Wild Women of the Old West, a story by M.J. Van Deventer
By Maggie Magoffin
What was it that pushed Bertha Kaepernik Blancett to pursue a career in a man’s world at the turn of the twentieth century? What driving force motivated her to perform heroic stunts on horseback and fearlessly ride bucking broncos? (more…)
And a shootout at the National Theater
This week’s story taken from: Mining Gold to Mining Wallets, Central City, Colorado 1859-1999 by Alan Granruth.
The early days in Central City didn’t lack for entertainment. Among the first provisions brought to mining country was a barrel of whiskey. The mining of miners was often a more (more…)
Baseball team garners 2 wins
by Patty Unruh
Track – Kiowa Klassic
Gilpin High School’s track and field athletes were hosted by Elbert High School at the Kiowa Klassic on Saturday, April 23. The event was a non-conference meet. (more…)
Gilpin County 8th Grade Winners
By Barbara Thielemann
As an AVID tutor in Gilpin County Middle School classes, I made an observation of the various handwriting skills of Su Henry’s 7th and 8th grade students. Having taught the old Palmer Method, (more…)
July 28, 1949 – April 13, 2016
Tom Roczen passed away the evening of Wednesday, April 13th. He had a medical incident while driving in Lakewood and passed quickly. There were no other injuries. (more…)
Gilpin School Board student presentation
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19. All Board members were present: Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, (more…)
Academic recognition and sports accomplishments celebrated
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin High School Winter Athletic Awards program was held on Wednesday, April 13, in the Gilpin school auditorium. Athletic Director Jeff Schuessler and all coaches (more…)
A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains
By Maggie Magoffin
Isabella Bird was a true explorer who defied Victorian expectations of how a woman was to live her life. At home in England she was constantly ill, but as soon as she embarked on (more…)
Gilpin County Players present a magical performance
by Patty Unruh
Narnia was a magical land where four children interacted with mythical creatures, made special friends, and defeated the forces of evil. The auditorium stage of Gilpin County School was also a magical setting (more…)