Class of 2015
by Heather Worrell
Commencement ceremonies were completed for the Class of 2015 at Gilpin County High School last Saturday, May 16th. It was a momentous occasion filled with (more…)
Tag: Gilpin County
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Prioritizing Gaming Impact Grant applications
Gilpin County to take ownership of Belvidere Theatre by end of May
by Heather Worrell
The Gilpin County Commissioner’s meeting was called to order at 9 am on May 19, 2015 at the Old Courthouse in Central City. All Commissioners were present. (more…)
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Black Hawk employees’ health and dental plans
Council Passes Insurance Plans
by Heather Worrell
The Black Hawk City Council met at the Council Chambers at 211 Church Street on May 13, 2015 for their regularly scheduled meeting. There was a special meeting that started at (more…)
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74th Annual George A. Jackson “Sowbelly” Dinner
Clear Creek-Gilpin County Metal Mining Associationby Heather Worrell
The 74th Annual George A. Jackson “Sowbelly” Dinner occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Springs. This event was put on to benefit the Clear Creek- (more…)
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Is Avengers: Age of Ultron too much to handle?
Movie ReviewBy David Josselyn
In case you missed it, The Avengers sequel has been released and has broken ticket records across the globe. I am not sure ‘sequel’ is the right word to categorize this movie (more…)
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Leasing new life into the city by filling empty space on Main Street
Central City CouncilBy David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All council members were present. Also in attendance for Staff (more…)
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“It wasn’t worth it”
Mock car crash and trial give Gilpin teens a sobering lessonBy Patty Unruh
Thursday, April 30, 8:57 a.m. A teen glances down at a text message while driving and veers into the path of oncoming traffic. A crash ensues, and a death results. In a moment (more…)
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A tailing tale of Verena Kepler
Pioneer Woman PhotographerBy Maggie Magoffin
From the moment gold was discovered in 1859, Black Hawk and Central City were popular destinations for thousands of people, including photographers. Hundreds of (more…)
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Wayde Hodgson remembered…
October 11, 1959 – April 9, 2015Wayde (Scott) Hodgson was born October 11, 1959 in Boulder, Colorado and resided in the beautiful mountains of Gilpin County where he loved to be with his wife Michele (Patti) Hodgson (more…)
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Bengal tigers – lords of the jungle
India Safariby Dave Gibson
Poking his head out from the dense jungle, to let his mood be known and demand that proper respect be paid, it snarled before taking a few more steps towards the dirt road.
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Still working on our masterpiece
Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon…One Year LaterBy Cary Ihme
On May 1, 2014, I walked in the front door of what used to be Dory Hill Campground, took a long look around and wasn’t exactly sure where to begin. I had that “deer in the (more…)
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A tailing tale of Mae West in Central City
“Come Up and See Me Sometime”By Maggie Magoffin
When Mae West arrived in Denver in July 1949 to perform her play, “Diamond Lil,” at the Central City Opera House, it seemed as if she was the biggest star ever to visit (more…)
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An interlude with Ann Wyss
Peak to Peak Chorale director brings Gilpin history alive through musicBy Patty Unruh
The Peak to Peak Chorale will soon present its original musical play, “Don Bennallack – Extraordinary Name, Extraordinary Man!” The annual event focusing on Gilpin history (more…)
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Phillip Matson remembered
July 10, 1927 – April 19, 2015Phillip Anton Matson, 87, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, died April 19, 2015 at 6:55 p.m. at Northwest Community Hospital, from complications of a stroke suffered April 9, 2014. (more…)
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Eagles lose to Community Christian in double header games
Gilpin’s track resultsBy Patty Unruh
Double Loss to Community Christian
The Gilpin County Eagles baseball team suffered losses in two away conference games against the Community Christian Bulldogs (CC) of Westminster on April 11. The team is (more…)
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Never grow up!
High flying performance of “Peter Pan and Wendy”By Patty Unruh
“Second star to the right, and straight on till morning.”
Eager crowds sprinkled on their pixie dust and took off for a great adventure with the Gilpin County Players, who presented the beloved tale of Peter Pan and Wendy at the (more…)
