Mill levy, revised adopted budget, student presentation
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County School Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m., the last before the winter break begins on Thursday, December 20. (more…)
Tag: Central City
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Gilpin County School Board wraps up before winter break
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Gilpin wrestlers win big in Sheridan
Competing with 16 schoolsBy Emily Pleier
Saturday, December 15th, was huge for the Gilpin wrestlers. Last weekend’s tournament at Sheridan High School had 16 other schools, some with high levels of competition, but the boys still walked away with many victories. (more…)
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Gilpin County School’s Winter Fine Arts Festival a crowd pleaser
Art and music students illuminate the holidaysby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County upper elementary and secondary classes entertained in the school auditorium and hallways with a Winter Fine Arts Festival on the evenings of December 12 and 13. The young people illustrated their tunes with artistic techniques to make a well-rounded presentation. (more…)
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“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
Peak to Peak Players group presents heartwarming hilarityby Patty Unruh
“Hey! Unto you a child is born!” So listen up, people! The angel has a message for you.
It’s the Christmas story as you’ve never heard it before. The Peak to Peak Players group (Players) is presenting five (more…)
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“Dinner is served!”
Gilpin County seniors appreciate holiday feast served by Ameristar Casinoby Patty Unruh
About 75 participants in Gilpin County’s senior program were treated to a special holiday feast by the Ameristar Casino on (more…)
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Winter Fine Arts Night at Gilpin Elementary
Musical performances and art displays feature a large dose of cuteby Patty Unruh
Gilpin Elementary School’s youngest students put on a charming evening of musical and artistic entertainment on (more…)
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The Eagles have landed!
Gilpin varsity basketball teams score big wins over Platte Canyonby Patty Unruh
Both Gilpin High School’s boys’ and girls’ varsity teams triumphed over rival Platte Canyon (Bailey) on Saturday, December 8 in home non-league contests. The boys broke 80 points for the first time in a few years with their 84-45 win over the Huskies. The girls came in with a 39-22 victory. It was the first win this season for both teams, and they felt good about it, especially after tough losses (more…)
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16th Annual Winter Arts Festival
Holiday Shopping in Gilpin CountyBy David Josselyn
The 16th Annual Winter Arts Festival, December 8th and 9th, sponsored by the Gilpin County Community Center brought food, music, balloons, gifts galore, (more…)
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A slot in Black Hawk that always pays off!
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive to feed the hungryBy Randy Beaudette
The familiar sounds of the Salvation Army bells and the appearance of the Red Kettles located around malls and stores during the Holidays have a long and interesting history. Usually starting on Black Friday and continuing until the day before Christmas (more…)
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Joanne Grapes remembered
September 14, 1945 – December 6, 2018Joanne M. Grapes, 73 of Golden, CO passed away December 6, 2018 surrounded by her family at Collier Hospice Center after a hard battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 14, 1945 in Spencer, SD to Lawrence and Lorraine (Cobernes) Wise.
Married to Donald D. Grapes on May 30, 1963, they ran the family dairy farm, then they traveled around until they settled in Black Hawk, CO and opened D&J Excavating in July of 1979. This community is where Don and Joanne raised their family, participated in (more…)
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Glenn Hoynoski remembered
November 28, 2018Glenn T. Hoynoski, 65, devoted loving husband and brother passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Glenn used his fire protection engineering expertise to protect others and to build and renovate the many projects he and his wife Ginnie did together. Glenn is survived by the love of his life, Ginnie Knotts Hoynoski, brother Mark and family of CO, and sister Laurel and family of NC. Glenn is predeceased by his parents, Diane & Tom Hoynoski. (more…)
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Joy and laughter from the Peak to Peak Chorale
Christmas tale presentation of “Little Eddie & ArmetusBy David Josselyn
The Peak to Peak Chorale wrapped up the final performance of their annual holiday musicale on Friday, December 7, (more…)
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Gilpin wrestlers do well in largest tournament
At Limon Tourney with 26 schools competing
By Emily Pleier
Saturday, December 8th, was one of Gilpin wrestlers largest tournaments. The tournament had 26 schools and extraordinary amount of competition, but the Gilpin Wrestlers were ready to go. To start off the day Triston DiPasquale had a quick win against West Hart, from Peyton high school. (more…)
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Victorian Holiday Festival in Central City
21st Annual Tommyknocker BazaarBy David Josselyn
Ho, ho, ho, the goose is getting fat, please to put a penny in the old vendor’s hat. The twenty-first annual Tommyknocker Bazaar was held in the Teller House on December 1st and 2nd which featured scores of local (more…)
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Eagles clash with Eagles in first home basketball battle
Gilpin teams take narrow losses to RML in fights to the finishby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin Eagles boys’ and girls’ high school varsity basketball teams faced the Rocky Mountain Lutheran Eagles (RML – Denver) in action-packed Gilpin home games on Wednesday, November 28. The Lady Eagles lost to RML 29-26, while the Gilpin boys came in with a 70-61 defeat. (more…)
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Gilpin school children trim the Central City tree
Parade, decorating, and storytelling begin Tommyknocker Holiday Weekendby Patty Unruh
Central City celebrated the merry, magical 21st Annual Tommyknocker Holiday Weekend November 29 through December 2. The event began on the 29th with the children’s parade from the Teller House up Main Street to decorate the City tree. The kids reached up as high as possible to place their (more…)