“Forewarned is forearmed,” say Gilpin County’s first responders
by Patty Unruh
It could happen at any point – a wildfire, flood, hazmat spill, or a cybersecurity attack. Do you have a strategy in place to handle these and other emergencies? What about Gilpin County as a community? We need to be prepared to look out for each other. (more…)
Three new employees hired
By Randy Beaudette
The bell was loudly rung and regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was called to order on Wednesday, March 7, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Spellman. (more…)
Commissioners review cemetery fencing funding request
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Board of Commissioners regular meeting got under way promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday on March 14, 2017 chaired by Commissioner Gail Watson, along with Commissioners Linda Isenhart and Ron Engles. Also present were County Manager Roger Baker, County Attorney Jim Petrock, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. (more…)
Team flies over Mile High Academy 6-4
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County High School baseball team chalked up a 6-4 win in its first game of the season against Mile High Academy of Denver (MHA) in away non-conference play on March 9. (more…)
Kong: Skull Island movie review
By David Josselyn
As a child, I recall wasting away my Saturday afternoons watching movies like Godzilla, Mothra vs. Godzilla, and others on television. These movies were considered B-Grade due to tight production schedules, low budgets, predictable, formulaic, and shortened run time. (more…)
Buffalo chip toss at the Buffalo Bill Museum
by Dave Gibson
When the days are short and winter has grown long, Coloradoans must sometimes invent ways to entertain themselves outdoors and stave off cabin fever. The Buffalo Chip Toss at the Buffalo Bill Museum in Golden is an example of just such an excuse to amuse while trying one’s luck in an unusual activity that tests accuracy and fortitude. (more…)
Canyon Casino team wins Golden Sneaker Award
By Randy Beaudette
Deputy City Clerk Michele Martin rang the historic bell to signify the start of another session the Black Hawk City Council. The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor David Spellman on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. followed by the recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
Council approves changes to water rates and responsibility
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
The Central City Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 21, convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilpin County Courthouse. Council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, and Mayor Kathy Heider were present. (more…)
Commissioners deal with County business
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Board of Commissioners regular meeting got under way promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday on February 28, 2017 chaired by Commissioner Gail Watson, flanked by Commissioners Linda Isenhart and Ron Engels. Also present were County Manager Roger Baker, County Attorney Jim Petrock, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. (more…)
School Board celebrates Board Recognition Month
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was changed from the regular Tuesday night schedule due to 2A District tournament games that were held Tuesday. (more…)
It’s their first time, but they’ll be back!
by Patty Unruh
Where is Betelgeuse located? What is 6.93 times 10 to the fourth power? How many protons does an atom have if it is in group two, period three and is in the twelfth element of the periodic table? (more…)
Colorado Pioneers
By Maggie Magoffin
Mark L. Blunt was born in Boston, Massachusetts, May 23, 1832, and was educated in the public schools of that city. At the age of 12, obliged to earn a livelihood, he found employment first in a book store. Subsequently, he learned the trade of a printer, supplemented by that of a stereotyper* and electrotyper**. (more…)
HCA Chili Dinner & Silent Auction on March 4th
By Randy Beaudette
Timberline Board of Directors called to order their regularly scheduled meeting February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Timberline Station 7, 14908 Colorado Highway 119. (more…)
A tribute to Paul Dellinger
by Brian Unruh
Paul Dellinger is an elderly man of average height and not much hair. He has bright blue eyes behind his glasses and is always smiling. He has an old man’s figure, gets around with a cane, uses oxygen, and has a hearing aid. That’s Paul. He may not look it, but he has had a great influence in many lives, including mine. (more…)
The LEGO Batman Movie review
By David Josselyn
The overwhelming success of “The LEGO Movie” in 2014 that pleased adults and kids alike, naturally leads to more LEGO movies in the box. “The LEGO Batman Movie” is the first to be released, but does it hold up to the quality of the soon-to-be LEGO franchise? (more…)
New director is “off the shelf” about both people and publications
by Patty Unruh
Henry Ward Beecher realized that “a library is not a luxury, but a necessity.” (more…)