At Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
by Dave Gibson
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda harbors one of the last two remaining mountain gorilla populations on earth. Made a national park in 1991, in 1993 it (more…)
Tag: Central City
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Volunteers have a heart for service
Gilpin honors the “backbone” of school operationsby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School held a reception on Tuesday, May 24, to express appreciation to the many volunteers who helped the school function and who provided extra services for the (more…)
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Black Hawk nearing completion of new Hidden Treasure trailhead
City Council BusinessBy Randy Beaudette
The bell was loudly rung by new employee Brad Krichau and regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was called to order on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Spellman. (more…)
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Safety Day observed at Gilpin Elementary School
Teacher Katie Yocom receives life-saving awardby Patty Unruh
Children at Gilpin Elementary School had an exciting and instructive time at Safety Day on Thursday, May 19. The weather cooperated with sunny skies and a refreshing breeze as (more…)
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,My name is Carlota Sáez Aymerich. I am an exchange student from Spain and this year I have come to Gilpin County through International Experience. (more…)
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Amtrak ski train to Rollinsville requested
Gilpin Commissioners approve Parks & Recreation restructuringBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order by Commissioner Chair Linda Isenhart at the Gilpin County Courthouse May 24, 2016 at 9 a.m. along with (more…)
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Eagles’ baseball and track season achievements
Gilpin County High School spring sports awardsby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County High School held its spring athletic awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 17. Athletes, coaches, and parents celebrated the second year of baseball and track programs (more…)
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Gilpin School academic achievement awards
Students honored for scholastic accomplishmentsby Patty Unruh
Gilpin Middle School and High School academic awards were presented on Wednesday, May 18. Alexis Donaldson, Secondary Principal, welcomed the students and their families. (more…)
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Gilpin graduates set sail on the future
Class of 2016 holds commencement
by Patty Unruh
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” (more…)
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Timberline FPD welcomes new board members with community Open House and BBQ
Followed by Board Meeting Business
By Randy Beaudette
Timberline Board of Directors hosted an open house and Bar-B-Que to introduce the newly elected Board members. Burgers and hot dogs were served up along with the (more…)
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School DAC annual report addresses nutrition and wellness, gifted and talented program
BOE hears student authors and animal rescue activists
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Monday, May 16. Board members present were Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, and Steve Boulter; Kirsten Armstrong (more…)
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Black Hawk protects children from sexual predators
City Council MeetingBy Randy Beaudette
The bell was rung by new Fleet Technician Aide Wynter Kasch and regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was called to order on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. by Mayor Spellman. (more…)
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Where to park the bus in Central City…
$55K to be spent on street improvement projects
By Randy Beaudette
The regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. All regular City Council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, Kathy Heider, Shirley Voorhies, and Mayor Ron Engels. (more…)
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Eagles baseball team finishes with a third place in league
Track at 1A Invitational yields personal bests for all team membersby Patty Unruh
Baseball v. Community Christian
The Gilpin County High School Eagles varsity baseball team competed with the Community Christian Crusaders of Northglenn (CC) in double headers on Tuesday, May 3. (more…)
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Gilpin fine arts students awarded for art, music, and drama achievements
Hard work and talent on displayby Patty Unruh
Gilpin County Middle School and High School students were honored on May 10 for 2015-16 participation in the arts. Secondary Principal Alexis Donaldson noted that this (more…)
