Memorial Day service led by VFW honored those who served
by Patty Unruh
A crowd of about 40 gathered at the Gilpin Community Center to remember our military veterans on May 30, Memorial Day. Along with thousands of others across the nation, (more…)
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Gorillas in the midst
At Bwindi Impenetrable National Parkby 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…)
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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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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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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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Weirdos in the Woods
Gilpin Commissioners review permit application
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order by Commissioner Buddy Schmalz at the Gilpin County Courthouse May 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. along with Commissioner Gail Watson. (more…)
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Loving hummingbirds to death
The basics of hummingbird careBy Kimberly Mason
Hummingbirds are easy to attract to a backyard garden, a cinch to keep well fed, and a joy to watch. These sparkling jewels of summer are easy to love. (more…)
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Mining tragedy in Gilpin County
Peak to Peak Chorale tells the Stroehle Brothers historical taleBy David Josselyn
The Peak to Peak Chorale is at it once again entertaining the region with their musical drama “Deep Waters.” The play was penned by none other than County Manager Roger Baker and features Clarence and Bill Stroehle’s last moments when they were trapped in the collapse of the Manchester Mine. (more…)
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Water barrels for collecting rainwater will soon be legal
Finally! Thanks to the Colorado Legislature we join the rest of the nation
By Irene Shonle
On April 1, 2016, the Colorado legislature passed a game-changing bill that will allow people (finally) to be able to collect rainwater off their roofs. (more…)
