County Management
By Roger Baker
The agenda for the Gilpin County Commissioners’ meeting this week was deliberately light, as we generally try to keep it when one of the Commissioners is expected to be absent. But those of us who remained had one very pleasant duty we could carry out. (more…)
Campground named for Methodist minister
By Patty Unruh
Even though Colorado abounds in natural beauty, few of us are blessed to live near a state park. Here in Gilpin County, though, we residents have Golden Gate Canyon State Park right in our front yards. Many Gilpinites, city folks, and out-of-state tourists have taken (more…)
Oldies but goodies
By Sharon Perea
Our Peachy Keen Lingo Long-Gone!
Does the present generation leave you speechless because you’re not sure their spoken words are part of the English language? Well, look back at the expressions and words we used in the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. (more…)
Workshops help budding photographers get that great shot
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Library presented the first installment of its 2013 Artists-in-Residence program on June 22 with Photographers-in-Residence John & Julie Black. Nine people attended the workshop conducted by the Blacks on what to know before buying a camera, (more…)
Pastor’s Pulpit
By Pastor Tom Davidson
Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” This is faith-fueled power at work. Only faith has this kind of power because faith is nothing more than a conduit for the power of God. Faith is conquering (more…)
Nederland Area Historical Society
PRESS RELEASE – The decision has been made. Miners’ Days 2013, sponsored by the Nederland Area Historical Society, will move from July 27, 28 to September 21, and 22. After much soul searching and debate, the decision was made at a special trustees’ meeting (more…)
Life Coaching
By Dr. Mike Brooks
What does forgiving someone do for me? There are many benefits when we forgive someone that has hurt us. Once you let go of the anger and bitterness, healing starts to take place. You don’t dwell on the person or seek revenge. You free yourself of focusing on (more…)
Workshop shows residents how to deal with pesky critters
By Patty Unruh
The CSU Extension Office conducted a workshop June 22 to help mountain gardeners learn to deal with pests that may be destroying their gardens. Irene Shonle, CEO director/agent, informed a small class of interested residents and answered their (more…)
Bees once pollinated many acres of Gilpin spuds
By Forrest Whitman
I chatted with a fellow high altitude gardener this week. She’s complaining that should she get any blossoms on her squash she’ll have to pollinate them with a cue tip. That’s because there are just darn few bees about these days to do any pollinating. She’s got a (more…)
Making Tails Wag Better
By Deb D’Andrea
There are several companies who encourage their employees to bring their pet to work, and several who comfortably provide for both dogs and cats in the work place. These companies are smart according to research published in spring 2012 by Virginia (more…)
Telecommunications feasibility study, Public Works truck loan
By Lynn Volkens
Gilpin County Commissioners Buddy Schmalz and Connie McLain met the morning of June 25, 2013. Commissioner Gail Watson and County Manager Roger Baker were absent. Commissioners approved the lease-purchase of a Public Works truck, set electronic waste (more…)
Central City Summer Events Set to Sizzle!
PRESS RELEASE – Central City is pulling out all the stops for its summer event schedule, with Colorado distillery and beer festivals, a bacon tasting and tour, chili cook off and an 80s festival, with live music Saturdays all summer. (more…)
A Little Central City Opera History
By Tyler Hypnarowski
With opening night of Central City Opera’s 2013 festival now just a few days away, let’s look back on July 16th, 1932, the opening night that started it all…
Although the Opera House was built in 1878, the Central City Opera House Association (more…)
Finding the Middle Ground
By Amy Hartman, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT
People who know me would say I’m a practical, down-to-earth counselor. I tend to talk about goals, steps to meet them, and how we’re going to get there. I always have a map in my head, guiding the sessions toward the desired outcome as defined by the client. On the (more…)
30 Years Ago – June 24, 1983
Several hundred people attended the grand re-opening last Sunday of the completely restored, historic Golden Rose Hotel in Central City. The building was originally constructed in 1874. John Feinberg and Harold Pyle, the Cornerstone Partners who (more…)
2012-2013 supplemental and June 2013-2014 budgets approved
By Patty Unruh
The Board of Education of Gilpin County School conducted its final meeting for the 2012-2013 school year on June 17. Board members present were Brook Ramsey, vice president, who conducted the meeting, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Rusty Hardy. (more…)