Council approves historical improvements and paving project
By Jaclyn Morrow
On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, the City of Black Hawk City Council rang the bell at 3:00 pm to start their regular meeting agenda at 211 Church Street. (more…)
Tag: Gilpin County
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Historical replicas and marijuana issues debated
Central City Council Approves Gregory Street Paving Project
By David Josselyn
Work Session
The Central City Council met with staff for a work session on the pending end of the marijuana licensing moratorium. The temporary suspension ends November 30, 2017 and the Council needs to give direction regarding changes to current code or staying with the current rule. Community Development Director Ray Rears presented a report to the Council from City Staff regarding this issue with four things to consider. (more…)
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A winning week for the Eagles
Victories scored in volleyball, footballby Patty Unruh
Volleyball v. Warriors and Falcons
The Gilpin High School Lady Eagles varsity team faced two teams last week that were slightly younger and less experienced than Gilpin. The Eagles came out on top in home conference play against the Longmont Christian Warriors (LC) on Tuesday, September 12, winning 3-0. Two nights later, on the 14th, Gilpin traveled to play the Front Range Christian Falcons (FR) of Littleton, again scoring a 3-0 victory. (more…)
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There’s no business like show business!
Gilpin Elementary Theatre Department presents “A Taste of Broadway”by Patty Unruh
“Overture, curtain, lights, this is it, the night of nights!”
The Gilpin Elementary Theatre Department proudly raised the curtain on “A Taste of Broadway” on Friday evening, September 14, in the Gilpin School auditorium. The event was a professional quality fundraiser for the elementary performing arts and included hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a Broadway cabaret followed by dessert. (more…)
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Eagles’ football squad emerges victorious in showdown with Simla Cubs
Girls’ volleyball varsity bows to Highland Huskiesby Patty Unruh
Football Action
The Gilpin Eagles rolled over the Simla Cubs 60-50 last Saturday, September 9, in an excellent contest on the Eagles’ home turf. A half-hour lightning delay got the high-scoring match off to a late start, but it was wise not to have players out on the field in threatening weather. (more…)
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Roy Blake remembered…
June 26th, 1956 – September 10th, 2017Roy Dowell Blake was born at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Dowell and Nancy Blake. He was raised in Black Hawk, Colorado and went to school in Idaho Spring where he graduated from high school in 1974.He moved to Alaska after high school where he worked in various trades over the years. It was there that he enlisted in the US Navy to serve his country and give his life direction. (more…)
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Stroehle House High Tea in Black Hawk
Learning about local history and the Stroehle familyBy Jaclyn Morrow
Saturday, September 9th at 2:00 pm, the Stroehle House was open for the semi-annual High Tea. This historic home at 231 Chase Street in Black Hawk has been recently renovated to Victorian times when the home was occupied by the Stroehle family. The home was donated to the Gilpin Historical Society by a cousin of the home’s occupants as requested as a generous gift to be kept as a historical reminder of ways and days now gone. (more…)
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Predicting aspen colors
Mountain LivingBy Irene Shonle, Ph.D.
Every day brings more aspen leaves turning, but predicting peak color and how good the show will be is always an imperfect science. We know why the leaves change: there is a decrease in photosynthetic activity as the days get shorter in the fall. The yellow color that shines in September is always there, it is just masked by the green of chlorophyll all summer. As chlorophyll stops being produced, the yellow pigment from carotenoids is revealed. But the ‘when’ and the coloration are less predictable. (more…)
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A “tailing tale” of Jeanne Hostetler
Colorado History – Part I
By Maggie Magoffin
This next adventure in local Colorado history is from Jeanne Hostetler Ramstetter’s memoirs.
My grandparents were Henry A. and Vina S. Ramstetter. My Grandfather Henry’s parents homesteaded the Guy Hill Ranch, and what follows are some of my most treasured memories. (more…)
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Gilpin High School kicks off new sports season
Football, volleyball off to promising startby Patty Unruh
Football vs. Merino
The Gilpin High School Eagles football squad played its first regular season game at home against the Merino Rams on Saturday, September 2, experiencing a narrow 35-28 loss. (more…)
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Water General damage issue dominates meeting in Central City
City Council Meets Amid Public ScrutinyBy David Josselyn
The Central City Council met for a work session on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, to discuss five separate issues. The work session was unusually well attended by City residents concerned with these issues. Topics discussed were traffic infractions and excessively large vehicles traveling along Spruce Street, speed bump polices, the paint of the Belvidere Theatre, the costs to add turning options to Exit 7 on the Parkway, and the Water General damage. (more…)
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Gilpin County Schools recognized as one of best in Colorado
2017 CDE accreditation ratings
PRESS RELEASE – The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has released the 2017 school and district accreditation ratings. Gilpin County Elementary School received a Performance accreditation rating. Gilpin County Secondary School earned a Performance rating. The Gilpin County School District was awarded Accreditation with Distinction. (more…)
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Golden Super Cruise reflects America’s passion for cars
On Old Golden Road from Sonic to SubwayBy Randy Beaudette
Anyone who has ever driven through old town Golden the first Saturday of the month has gotten caught up in the chaos known throughout the region as the “Golden Super Cruise.” It is a collection of hot rods, classic cars, rat rods, unique cars, hopped-up modern rides, and super cars. They are all on display for car buffs to admire and drool over. (more…)
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Rocky Mountain Showdown
CU vs. CSUby Dave Gibson
The Colorado University Buffaloes had played the Colorado State University Rams eighty-eight times since 1883 entering last Friday’s football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Billed as the Rocky Mountain Showdown, the Buffaloes hold an all-time 3-to-1 advantage in those meetings and were hoping to win their third in a row against the Rams. (more…)
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The Great Central City Beer Fest
Facing Saturation, Local Breweries Compete to ContinueBy David Josselyn
As of May 2017, Colorado is home to 348 breweries and this year has more than 37 beer festivals scheduled around the state. The Great Central City Beer Fest, held last Saturday, August 26, 2017, is in its 6th year and remains a strong, well-attended event for Gilpin County bringing a score of brewers to its street to show off their product. (more…)
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Gilpin County’s 29th annual Cemetery Crawl
At the historic Catholic CemeteryBy Randy Beaudette
History buffs got an opportunity to step into the past and hear tales of hardship, celebration and life in early Gilpin County at the 29th annual Cemetery Crawl. The much anticipated event was hosted by the Gilpin County Historical Society and for the first time, took place at the historic Catholic Cemetery above Central City. (more…)