Life Coaching – Part 2 of 5
By Dr. Mike Brooks
As a kid growing up, I used to dream about hunting out west. My Uncle Larry used to talk about hunting mule deer in Wyoming when we visited him in Minneapolis. He never went (more…)
Tag: Gilpin County
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Mardi Gras Casino unveils $10 Million expansion in Black Hawk
Special Events plus chance to win $1 Million!
PRESS RELEASE – On Saturday, August 3rd, Affinity Gaming held their grand opening of the 8,000-square-foot casino expansion at Golden Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk. (more…)
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Romance, danger, obsessions, and a mistress
This week at the Gilpin Library
by Larry Grieco, Librarian
Julie Garwood writes romance novels that often cross over into the mystery genre. Her newest book, Hotshot, is one of those multi-genre offerings. This one is all about Peyton (more…)
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What’s invading your house today?
Strawberry Root Weevils
By Irene Shonle
I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately regarding a small insect that is invading people’s houses, sometimes in fairly large numbers. Upon inspecting the offending creature, the (more…)
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Gilpin kids read thousands of books through the summer
If that’s not reward enough, there’s always ice cream!
By Lynn Volkens
It was ice cream for everybody at Gilpin County Public Library’s end of the summer reading program celebration last Saturday morning, August 10, 2013. Approximately 150 (more…)
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Some funny Lew Cady’isms
We’ll miss Lew
By Forrest Whitman
Gilpin County will miss Lew Cady. Leslie (his wife) and his family will miss him most of all. There will be plenty of reminiscences in these pages, and those close to him will deal (more…)
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Does Fido have allergies?
Making Tails Wag Better
by Deb D’Andrea
Just like people, our beloved pets can have allergies to many things, from food to environmental surroundings. They can be allergic to pollen, mold, dust mites, flea-bites (more…)
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Grand opening at Christ the King Community Church
Congregation welcomes community in celebration of new building
By Patty Unruh
Christ the King Community Church (CTK) held its grand opening on Sunday, August 11 at its new location, 971 Highway 46, across from the Gilpin County Fairgrounds. The group (more…)
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Chinook West celebrates accreditation
Alternative High School in Nederland
By Michael Robinson
Chinook West, an alternative high school in Nederland, has been granted a five year accreditation by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School (more…)
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Potential new AT&T cell phone tower in Central City
Council Reviews New Business
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met on Tuesday, August 6th to discuss three new resolutions followed by an executive session regarding new development within the City. (more…)
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Turning Back the Pages
30 Years Ago – August 19, 1983
The squatters along U.S. 6 in Jefferson County are going to have to leave. Monday, the JeffCo Commissioners approved a parking ban for the canyon the effect of which will be to (more…)
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A hot time in the old town
Chili Cook-Off and Heritage Festival
By Patty Unruh
Chili has been called everything from “a bowl of blessedness” to “soup of the devil.” Whether you like it hot – or not – there was chili to suit every taste at Central City’s Chili (more…)
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Lew Cady remembered…
County Management
By Roger Baker
The death of local legend Lew Cady last weekend – besides being a great loss for Gilpin County and Colorado – marks the end of an era in a certain sense. (more…)
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Tombstone from Central City cemetery found in Denver
And returned for Rededication ceremony
By Lynn Volkens
When long-ago Gilpin County resident Fred Rowe died in 1914, his family and friends respectfully laid his remains to rest not far from the arched gate at the entrance to the (more…)
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Exciting plays and crazy delays…
The Tonya Putnam Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament doesn’t disappoint
By Cary Ihme and Orrin Snyder
Last Thursday marked the start of the annual Tonya Putnam Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament held at Weber Field. The tournament was full of entertaining moments from beginning to end. (more…)
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County looks at site near Community Center for proposed senior housing
“Please build it,” say seniors,” we’re waiting.”
By Lynn Volkens
Convenient and affordable housing for Gilpin’s growing population of senior citizens is moving toward reality. Gilpin County Commissioners Connie McLain and Gail Watson, (more…)