Young roosters have surgery
By Maggie Magoffin
Permission to republish granted by Mary Ramstetter. This tale happened during the early 1920’s when I was about twelve years old. My mother sent off to the government printing (more…)
Tag: Black Hawk
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A voyage back in time – it’s the journey
At the Forney Museum of Transportation By Randy Beaudette
The Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver provides education, entertainment, and surprises for gearheads and fans of nostalgia. The collection housed in this very large (more…)
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Gilpin and Clear Creek counties pursuing joint high-speed internet improvements
Commissioners submit application for broadband DOLA grant
by Heather Worrell
The regular meeting for the Board of County Commissioners was called to order at 9 am and held at the Gilpin County Courthouse in Central City. All three commissioners were (more…)
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A New Year for Central City Council
First of the year appointments and other housekeeping items
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm. Council members present were Alderman Kathy Heider, (more…)
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How the Town of Apex, CO came to be
A history discussion from Friends of Gilpin CountyRecently an online thread started up about Henry Niccum and his “patented” Henry-Hole method of prospecting. We have also had periodic references to the Town of Apex over (more…)
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Wrangell, Alaska – a great place to unwind
Adventure and relaxationby Dave Gibson
Away from it all, Wrangell, Alaska is a sleepy hamlet where a person can find adventure and relaxation. Originally Tlingit territory, it was named after Russian seafarer Baron Ferdinand von Wrangel. (more…)
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A Tailing Tale of the Ramstetter Homestead
By Maggie MagoffinBorn in 1910, the second of seven children born to Henry Ramstetter, Sr. and Vina Shannon (Williams) Ramstetter, (more…)
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Being “resurrected” gives local man a mission in life
Lightning strike victim resolves to travel the country to tell his story – Part 2by Patty Unruh
Last July, area resident Jerry Leenheer got struck by lightning, had no pulse for nearly 30 minutes, and was (more…)
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Commissioners wrap up 2015 business
Approve budget and new Gilpin County businesss for 2016
by Heather Worrell
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met for their last regular meeting of the year on December 22 at the County Courthouse in Central City. The meeting was called (more…)
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Grizzly bears and black bears in Alaska
At the Anan Creek Observatoryby Dave Gibson
There are multiple destinations in Alaska that guarantee bear sightings. Some, like Denali, Brooks Falls, McNeil River, and Pack Creek are renowned for their grizzly bears – (more…)
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
A new hope for the franchise – movie reviewBy David Josselyn
It is finally here; the seventh movie-chapter in the Star Wars saga which began almost forty years ago in the mind of George Lucas. When Star Wars was released in 1977, we (more…)
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Life after being struck by lightning
“I feel like I’ve been resurrected!”by Patty Unruh
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so the song says. But most of us are swamped with busyness and just wondering how we will survive this wonderful time. Maybe it’s (more…)
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Eagle wrestlers come out well at Sheridan tourney
Gilpin girls’ basketball team disappointed at North Parkby Patty Unruh
Wrestling at Sheridan
Gilpin High School wrestlers had a good tournament at Sheridan on December 19, although none of the boys won a place on the podium. There were 23 teams at the tourney (more…)
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Gilpin’s seniors enjoy a special holiday repast provided by Ameristar
Guests appreciate camaraderie and excellent serviceby Patty Unruh
Folks participating in the senior program at the Gilpin Community Center were treated on Wednesday, December 9, to a holiday meal prepared and served by Black Hawk’s (more…)
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A tailing tale of Geno Kennedy of Rollinsville
By Maggie Magoffin
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with local legend, Geno Kennedy, at The Stagestop in beautiful downtown Rollinsville, Colorado. What led me to request an (more…)
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Eagles basketball on a roll
Lake County Basketball Tournament at Leadville By George Snyder
The Gilpin boys’ basketball team flew over a Friday loss to Monte Vista and swept past both Crested Butte and Lake County to take second place in the annual Lake County (more…)
