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  • Timberline Fire has a quiet November

    Timberline Fire has a quiet November

    Pension Plan on Solid Ground

    By Pam Deck

    The Monthly Board Meeting and Quarterly Pension Board Meeting on December 12, 2017 had an abundance of positive news. President Chip Smith called the meeting to order promptly at 7 pm at Station #5 in Black Hawk. In attendance were VP Chris Samuelson and Treasurer Carol Tucker along with Chief Paul Ondr and Jennifer Hinderman.

    The meeting started with congratulating firefighter Kris Chupka, who was awarded his “Black Helmet” for completing State Fire Fighter 1, HAZMAT operations, Wildland, and EMT Basic certifications. The Chief’s update stated that Timberline responded to 47 calls in November which was the fewest calls for a month in years. (more…)

  • Gilpin girls’ hoops squad defeats West Grand in 42-36 upset

    Gilpin girls’ hoops squad defeats West Grand in 42-36 upset

    Eagles boys give the Mustangs a run for their money

    by Patty Unruh

    Lady Eagles Upset Mustangs

    The Gilpin girls’ varsity basketball team was not expected to win against the West Grand Mustangs (Kremmling) in home non-league play last Thursday, December 7. But win they did, 42-36, fulfilling one of the team goals of getting at least one upset this season. Head Coach Jeff Schuessler said the victory was especially satisfying for the seniors, who had not won a game against these rivals in the last three years. This brings the Lady Eagles’ early season record to 1-2 overall. West Grand stands at 1-4. (more…)

  • The Shape of Water – misshapen art

    The Shape of Water – misshapen art

    Movie Review

    By David Josselyn

    What happens when you cross Quentin Tarantino’s respect for odd history and William Steig’s “Shrek”? You get Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water.” The analogy is not great, because “Shrek” is full-on comedy parody whereas Water is intended to be neither, but it makes you wonder. Del Toro’s new movie has all the artsy elements of an Oscar contender, but can it keep its shape through the film or does its missteps not hold water? (more…)

  • Lady Eagles say “Thanks!”to first responders

    Lady Eagles say “Thanks!”to first responders

    Gilpin girls fulfill goal to serve the community

    by Patty Unruh

    Soup’s on!

    Members of the Gilpin High School girls’ basketball team dished out a hearty variety of chili and soup to our area first responders on December 8 in the school cafeteria. The tasty meal was the team’s way to connect with local firefighters, law enforcement, and ambulance personnel and to say a big “THANK YOU!” for their service to Gilpin County. (more…)

  • Gilpin HS Wrestling is a powerhouse

    Gilpin HS Wrestling is a powerhouse

    Winning over 75% of matches

    By Coach Pete Morgan

    The Gilpin High School Wrestling Team is now two weeks in to the 2017-2018 season and the hard work is paying off. So far Gilpin Wrestlers have won over 75% of their matches and every wrestler entered has placed at both tournaments wrestling against mostly larger schools who compete at higher classifications. The truth is however that you can’t just show up when the season starts and expect to compete, our season began the day after the State Championship ended last February.  (more…)

  • Gilpin County turns out creative art works

    Gilpin County turns out creative art works

    Winter Arts Festival

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Saturday, Dec. 9 2017 found many neighbors and friends strolling through the Recreation Center chatting and carrying out bags of treasures at the 15h Annual Winter Arts Festival. If you need some creative art ideas here are 100+ creative art project ideas that you could use. Most of the craft and gift vendors were downstairs in the gym. However, the Gilpin County School art works presented a fine show of multimedia materials in the dance room. (more…)

  • Linold Begg remembered

    Linold Begg remembered

    February 17, 1939 – December 8, 2017

    Linold Nels Begg was born to Linold James Begg and Elizabeth Louise Thompson in the Krell house on Dory Hill Road in Black Hawk, Colorado. The family moved to the present home on Lawrence Street in Central City in 1941 where he was a life-long resident of 76 years with exception of two years he served in the US Army in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1964.  (more…)

  • Joyous music and art at Gilpin School

    Joyous music and art at Gilpin School

    High school, middle school, and upper elementary winter programs delight

    by Patty Unruh

    Musicians and artists from Gilpin County secondary and upper elementary schools presented their winter programs this week, entertaining with a wide variety of seasonal songs. All the weeks of practice paid off with well-done events. (more…)

  • Dreamcatch characters draw you in

    Dreamcatch characters draw you in

    Book Review

    by Logan O’Brien

    Life-size characters and an intriguingly original plot make Emma Berg’s first novel Dreamcatch a must read.

    Joseph Archer’s life is irreversibly changed when the ‘Catcher’ Madeleine comes to the house where he is employed, to cure the master’s son of a mysterious illness. In the process of curing the boy, Joseph is inhabited by a Shadow, and he must leave his old life behind to search for Madeleine and answers. (more…)

  • Wildcats scratch Eagles in first season games

    Wildcats scratch Eagles in first season games

    Boys’ and girls’ H.S. basketball teams take close losses

    by Patty Unruh

    The Gilpin High School boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams visited the North Park (Walden) Wildcats last Thursday, November 30, playing well but taking narrow losses in both games. Stop by the Gilpin gym this Thursday night, December 7, when the Eagles host West Grand. Junior varsity starts at 4:00 p.m., and varsity action begins with the girls at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7:00 p.m. (more…)

  • Central City adopts budget for 2018

    Central City adopts budget for 2018

    I-70 at Floyd Hill curve improvements coming

    By David Josselyn

    Work Session

    The Central City Council met with Staff on December 5, 2017 for the final budget work session prior to the regular council meeting. The Council was also presented with color and design options for the new “bubble” building that will be erected by the sand shed off the entrance ramp from Virginia Canyon Road to the Central City Parkway. This building will house the fire department vehicles being relocated from the Apex building. (more…)

  • Gilpin business matters

    Gilpin business matters

    And Job Openings at the Commissioners Meeting

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    At 9:06 am on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 the meeting of Gilpin County Commissioners was called to order, but not in the old Courthouse in Central City. The renovation project for asbestos removal, installing wood flooring, some painting and carpet on the steps has a progression of office furnishings moved into the Commission’s council room of the old historic building. The next few sessions will be held at Central City Hall. (more…)

  • Fun at the Tommyknocker Holiday Bazaar

    Fun at the Tommyknocker Holiday Bazaar

    At Central City’s Teller House

    By Jaclyn Schrock

    Oh the festivities of the original Gilpin County seat bring giggly children to Santa, coloring contest, and cookie decorating by the amazing ginger bread house! Many children and adults heard the clip-clopping on the brick roads along Main Street in Central City, thrilled to get free rides. The cool sunny days this week end made for a pleasant ride when being pulled by the strong white horse harnessed to the elegant carriage provided and operated by Queen City Horse & Carriage. The ride was a great break between strolling through the shops and Bazaar tables loaded with local artists wares in three rooms of the Teller House. (more…)

  • One enchanted evening

    One enchanted evening

    20th Annual Tommyknocker Events in Central City

    by Pam Deck

    The weather was perfect, the moon was full, and the company delightful. What better way to begin the Holiday festivities? This year’s 20th Annual Tommyknocker Events were held in the historic and beloved Teller House. (more…)

  • A “tailing tale” of Winston Walker and Lincoln Hills

    A “tailing tale” of Winston Walker and Lincoln Hills

    Colorado History 

    By Maggie Magoffin

    In my research and endeavors to get a personal perspective of Lincoln Hills I’ve had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of Winston Walker. Several months ago, Winston, a tall, slender, soft spoken gentleman who loves the out-of-doors, accompanied me to Lincoln Hills where we spent several hours with photographer, Julian Gothard. As we traveled from Arvada up to Gilpin County Winston shared many stories and personal insights about the resort, it’s past and present. His thorough knowledge of the area and the people led me to wonder what his connection was to this beautiful oasis away from the hustle and bustle of metro-Denver. (more…)

  • St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption

    St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption

    Central City’s Guardian Angel celebrates their Quasquicentennial 1892-2017

    This article appears here as originally written and published without changes or editing. It was originally published in the Weekly Register-Call’s Volume XXXI, No. 24, on November 25, 1892. St. Mary of the Assumption will be celebrating their Quasquicentennial with Mass celebrated by the Auxiliary Bishop of Denver, the Most Reverend Jorge Rodriguez. (more…)