School Board Reviews Warning/Fails, and Seven Mindsets Program
By Esmee Halsted
The most recent school board meeting on October 25th went perfectly. Art teacher (more…)
Tag: Central City
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Imaginary jungle inspires creativity in Gilpin students
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Gilpin Eagles demonstrate true grit
Versus the undefeated Vail Christian SaintsBy Gary King
Last Thursday night’s Gilpin Eagle’s football game was played under the lights in Edwards, Colorado against the Vail Christian Saints. With 5 wins and 0 losses so far this year, the Saints are ranked number 1 (more…)
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Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino wins Silver
At the 38th Annual Great American Beer FestBy Dave Thomas
When the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) was only four years old in 1981, a quiet, unassuming nuclear engineer and homebrewer named Charlie Papazian visited his first GBBF in London. After he returned (more…)
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New Gilpin County online delinquent tax lien sale
Commissioners listen to residents’ complaints of increased air trafficBy Randy Beaudette
At the most recent Gilpin County Commissioner’s (BoCC) meeting on October 22, 2019, passionate comments concerning air traffic over mid-Gilpin, Public Health Improvement Plan, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Colorado State University Extension Office were just an example of the highlights discussed. (more…)
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Mountain City Cantina opens this weekend
The Tinucci’s Spice Things UpBy David Josselyn
Joe and Kara Tinucci, owners of JKQ Barbeque catering, street food, and restaurant, are not finished sprinkling the love of food around town. Once again partnering with renowned Chef Chris Herrin, they are expanding the made-from-scratch food offerings in south Gilpin with the opening of Mountain City Cantina on East Lawrence Street inCentral City. In bright, baby blue paint, located (more…)
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Mary Taitt remembered
1933 – October 15, 2019
Mary Taitt passed away on October 15, 2019 at 86 years of age. She was born in Arena, Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and was an author and school teacher. After moving to Central City, she enjoyed being a tour guide at the Teller House in Central City in the ‘90s. She was married 61 years to Eugene Taitt. She is survived by their children John and Jeannie. Mass will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Central City, Colorado.
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Gilpin’s Eagles dominate the Platte Valley Cowboys
In Saturday Night FootballBy Gary King
Last Saturday’s football game was played under the lights on the Gilpin County High School Eagles home field, versus the Plateau Valley High School Cowboys. The game started at 6:00 p.m. with the weather chilly, but tolerable due to no appreciable wind chill factor. The game began as the Cowboys received the kickoff with a fumble and then (more…)
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Keeping the lights on for Gilpin Arts
Annual fundraiser was both fun and successfulBy David Josselyn
The Gilpin County Arts Association is entering its 73rd year and promotes the longest, continuous juried art show in the State each spring. Their historically glorious art gallery located in Washington Hall has (more…)
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Black Hawk to increase water fees to cover costs
Election Judges Selected to oversee November 6th votingBy Randy Beaudette
The most recent Black Hawk City Council regular meeting highlighted a fee schedule amendment, a re-classification of the City’s Planner and Development position, and water fees. (more…)
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Recollections of Nevadaville
From Muriel Sibell WolleBy Mary Peery
Muriel Sibell Wolle taught at the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1926, and served as head of the department of Fine Arts from 1928-1947. She loved Colorado ghost towns. She visited them and learned their history, (more…)
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Gilpin Commissioners approve Thorn Lake School restoration
Forest Service proposes prescribed burns and intentionally set firesBy Randy Beaudette
Funds for the Thorn Lake School restoration, a new position request for a Special Events Coordinator, and a (more…)
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Elevating entertainment
A Peak to Peak Players ReviewBy David Josselyn
A flurry of theatrical talent is sweeping across Gilpin County in the form of an implausible group calling themselves the Peak to Peak Players. Entertaining, enriching, and inspiring the rural mountain communities is their mission which they have ambitiously pursued these past two years with three major productions, (more…)
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Central City and BID review sports betting
Fire Chief Gary Allen HonoredBy David Josselyn
Work Session
Central City Council met with Staff for a Work Session at 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Topics of discussion were the 2020 Preliminary Budget, bear awareness, and a joint meeting with CCBID Board of Directors. (more…)
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Central City’s Pumpkin Patch
With Halloween Fun Trunk and much moreBy Jaclyn Schrock
Central City’s Pumpkin Patch sets up in the Big-T parking lot along the retaining wall with plenty of parking for the families who have come to the pumpkin patch with increasing numbers each year. The more people, the more fun is shared and remembered. (more…)
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Welcoming more Gilpin School teachers!
Lucky to have themBy Esmee Halsted
Gilpin School certainly has good luck finding incredible teachers! Showcased in this article are even more new teachers, that are beyond excited to inspire and help (more…)
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Gilpin Student Council hosts Board of Education candidate forum
Dedicated and caring candidates share their visions and ideas for our school district By Lisa Lopez
The Forum took place in the Gilpin School Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 30, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Candidates Joe Marr, Tracy Krug, Cherokee Blake, and Jerry Yocum were present, and will be running in the November election to fill the three vacant seats that will be left by Craig Holmes, Brooke Ramsey, and Kersten Armstrong. (more…)