Making Tails Wag Better
by Deb D’Andrea
Summer time is here and I’m sure we are aware that we should leave our pets home if it’s hot out! We’ve all heard the stories of both pets and children being left in the car, and they die due to heat. If you see either children or pets in a car during the high temperatures we (more…)
Results of vehicle sealed-bid auction
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz, Connie McLain and Gail Watson had a full morning of public hearings at their June 11, 2013 meeting, as they considered applications for new and renewed liquor licensing and zoning changes. (more…)
By Colorado’s Concealed Carry Law
By Jeffrey Hare
In 2003, the Colorado State legislature passed a bill that allows adults, who pass a criminal background check, the ability to carry a concealed handgun for their personal protection. Prior to that, law-abiding citizens were only allowed to openly carry a handgun (more…)
Gilpin County Arts Juried Show
By David Josselyn
The 67th Annual Juried Art Show took place Saturday, June 8th, exhibiting 118 pieces by artists from Colorado and surrounding states. Of the 100 artists that submitted entries, 72 of them were represented in the Gilpin Arts Gallery on Eureka Street representing 118 pieces on display. (more…)
Keeping Your Family Safe While Traveling
By John Hough
Okay, you’ve made your house as secure as you possibly can. You’ve packed your bags and it’s time to hit the road. What can you do to make your trip safer for you and your family? (more…)
30 Years Ago – June 10-1983
County Commissioners designated Saturday, July 2, as free day at the three county trash compactors.
The Central City public relations director should dress up in costume and meet every bus that enters the city. That is the opinion of a group of business people, mostly Lawrence (more…)
County Management
By Roger Baker
One of the major events on the County calendar is coming up this weekend, and this year it will be bigger and better than ever. (more…)
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
Jacob grew old, but he didn’t grow weary of God’s promise. Hebrews 11:21 “By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.” Jacob was nearing the end of his life; he was making the final (more…)
Life Coaching
By Dr. Mike Brooks
I was at my desk when the phone rang, “I can’t stand her anymore! I’m done! I’m finished! It’s over!” I sat back and listened to every reason why this man wanted a divorce. He went on to complain, “She’s not respecting me! She does not take care of our kids! (more…)
How to prevent it
By John Hough
According to Colorado Revised Statutes Section 18-5-902, “(A) person commits identity theft if he or she knowingly uses the personal identifying information, financial identifying information, or financial device of another without permission or lawful authority with the (more…)
Runners challenged themselves in a 12 mile or 30 mile off-road race
By David Josselyn
Early on a cool, overcast morning, the opening strains of the National Anthem sung by Nederland High School freshman Faeryn Sepanik-Copke were heard by more than 400 racers before they took off up the Mountain Lion trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. (more…)
Motions on expenditures and an emotional proclamation on the table
By David Josselyn
Call to Order
The Central City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Ron Engels at 7:11pm on Tuesday, June 4th. All Council members were present along with City Manager Alan Lanning, City Attorney Marcus McAskin, and other staff. (more…)
Top-notch cancer center in Golden
By Lynn Volkens
Sunday, June 1, 2013, was National Cancer Survivors Day, the 25th anniversary of the annual observance since it began in 1988. The event occurs each year on the first Sunday of June. Hospitals and medical care facilities throughout the state and nation set up tents (more…)
Securing Your House
By John Hough
Memorial Day – the traditional start of the summer vacation season- will be here sooner than you think and the vacation season will be in full swing. Don’t allow your vacation to be ruined by worries over the security of your home while you are away or the safety of (more…)
30 Years Ago – June 3, 1983
The resignation of Gilpin Re-1 principal, Doug Rudig, was accepted by the school board. The board also accepted the resignation of music teacher Lon Huckaby as the varsity boys basketball coach. Huckaby is resigning as coach because he wants to expand the music program. (more…)
This is the season
By Irene Shonle
Ticks…they rank very high up on the list of most people’s “least favorite animal.” And, we’re in the middle of tick season right now – it can start as early as March and usually peaks sometime in May. There have been recent reports of ticks being worse than usual in (more…)