Bunker gear issues; station building plans
By Patty Unruh
Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board had its regular meeting January 14 at Station 3. Jim Crawford, Rick Wenzel, Rik Henrikson, and Paul Ondr were present; (more…)
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Timberline FPD and Gilpin Sheriff honor Ryan Erickson for lifesaving efforts
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Newly elected County officials sworn into office
Gilpin Commissioners MeetingBy Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, Commissioner Connie McLain, (more…)
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Central City welcomes new Alderman
First council meeting of 2015 filled with housekeeping itemsBy David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for their first regular council meeting of 2015 on Tuesday, January 6. All members of Council were present along with City Clerk Reba Bechtel, (more…)
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One-room schoolhouses helped educate this country
Gilpin County had 15 school districts
By Linda Jones
We’ve all seen them in our travels, crumbling relics that obviously served as schools ‘back in the day,’ now forgotten and forlorn. In 1910 nearly 80% of America’s school buildings (more…)
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Unbroken endurance, courage and faith
Louis Zamperini’s memoirs come to life in movie “Unbroken”
By David Josselyn
I saw a teaser featuring Angelina Jolie talking about the courage of Olympian runner Louis Zamperini for the film Unbroken. The teaser showed scenes from the film (more…)
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Final Central City Council meeting of 2014
Agenda packed with items to approve (or not) prior to the New Year
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for their final regular council meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. All members of Council were present along with City (more…)
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Gilpin hoopsters escape North Park Rally
Boys’ Basketball Team Wins 41-29
By George Snyder
In a rugged and ragged game, the Gilpin boys’ basketball team thwarted a North Park rally and salvaged a 41-29 win at the Gilpin gym last Thursday. The third quarter had the (more…)
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Lady Eagles get scratched by Lady Cats
Gilpin girls versus North Park
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin High School girls’ basketball team dropped 39-31 in home non-conference play on December 18 against North Park’s Lady Cats. The Lady Eagles now possess a 1-4 record. (more…)
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A tailing tale…
by Maggie Magoffin
This week’s tale comes from George Nelson of Littleton as heard and transcribed by Becky Crozier of Golden. (more…)
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Black Hawk approves Recreational Marijuana business license
City Council Business
by Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on December 10th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, (more…)
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Commissioners Approve 2015 Budget
Gilpin County end of year business
by Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, (more…)
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Gilpin School Board approves 2014-15 revised budget
Science students enthusiastic about “flipped” classroom
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting December 15. Present were President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and (more…)
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Timberline Board approves 2015 budget
Rollinsville station lease renewal in questionBy Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board held its regular meeting on December 10 at Station 3, 660 Highway 46. Present were President Jim Crawford, (more…)
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Ameristar serves up Christmas joy to Gilpin seniors
Casino employees give seniors a holiday treat
By David Josselyn
The Gilpin County Seniors meet regularly every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at the Gilpin Community Center to share a meal and fellowship. Senior Program Coordinator, (more…)
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Oh, Christmas tree!
Gilpin Elementary students open Tommyknocker Holiday Weekend
By Patty Unruh
‘Tis the season! A jolly group of Gilpin school children from kindergarten through fifth grade paraded through the streets of Central City on Thursday, December 4, bearing (more…)
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Gilpin increases building and septic fees
County Commissioners Meeting
By Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners convened on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, (more…)
