A Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
Born July 31, 1840 in Perryville, Kentucky, William Henry Yankee at an early age moved with his family to Sedalia, Missouri and grew up on a farm there. At only eighteen years of age he drove his oxen team from a prairie schooner across the plains of Missouri to Colorado. (more…)
Younger wrestlers compete at Metro League Tourney
High School Wrestling
The Gilpin County High School wrestlers were at Wheat Ridge High School on Saturday, December 10, dominating the larger 4A teams and ending the day with the highest winning percentage of any team present, according to Coach Pete Morgan. (more…)
New Gallery Exhibit in Central
By David Josselyn
As the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fly, Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) wants to help you ease into the cold months with their new exhibit in the gallery above the Central City Visitor’s Center titled Spring into Winter. The exhibit features the exhilarating creations of three Colorado artists; Andi Sahlen in photography, Dan Fyles in water color, and Amelia Marlowe in crystalline pottery. (more…)
19th Annual Tommyknocker Bazaar
By David Josselyn
The holiday season, be it Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Yule, or Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe, brings to mind one thing: shopping. Okay, they should bring to mind more than that, but you have to admit, more people are out shopping for others (and themselves) this time of year than any other time. If you are going to shop, what better way to do it than in a fun-filled atmosphere full of cheer? (more…)
Participate in the high-speed internet survey coming soon
By Randy Beaudette
Broadband is coming! Broadband is coming! That’s right folks someday Gilpin County will have a high-speed internet just like the rest of the country, but not anytime real soon. (more…)
Council also begins water rate changes and pot moratoriums
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
The Central City Regular Council Meeting convened at 7:04 p.m. following a work session discussion budget issues and issues on the agenda. All council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, Shirley Voorhies, Mayor Pro-tempore Kathy Heider, and Mayor Ron Engels, were present. (more…)
73% of Gilpin Residents Voted in Election
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the Gilpin County Courthouse December 6, 2016 at 8:57 a.m. with Commissioners Madam Chair Linda Isenhart, Buddy Schmalz, and Gail Watson. (more…)
First competition for High School of the season
High School Wrestling
The Gilpin County High School wrestling had had its first competition of the season last Saturday, December 3, at Middle Park High School (Granby), reported Head Coach Pete Morgan. (more…)
Colorado Buffaloes versus the Utah Utes
by Dave Gibson
When the number nine ranked Colorado Buffaloes met the Utah Utes in Folsom Field November 26th, it presented a chance at redemption and return to respectability. (more…)
Big tent shows delivering fantastic entertainment across the country
By Ben Dugan
Circuses have provided a great source of entertainment since the 1700’s. In the United States the advent of the circus tent in the 1820’s provided a more reliable means of performance regardless of weather. (more…)
Gilpin preschoolers learn about sharing through Stone Soup celebration
by Patty Unruh
What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? Well, usually, the turKEY. However, in Beth Worley’s preschool classroom at Gilpin County School, there were no drumsticks served at the annual Stone Soup celebration. (more…)
And Pike’s first glimpse of the Rocky Mountains
By Maggie Magoffin
Many thanks to Bill Spellman of Black Hawk for sending me this article from the Sunday, February 3, 1946 edition of the Rocky Mountain News.
“How Denver Got Its Name” by the Sage of the Rockies (more…)
Gilpin students display scientific learning at annual school fair
by Patty Unruh
Dozens of innovative projects filled Gilpin County School’s old gymnasium last Thursday, November 17, for the annual science fair. More accurately, this year’s event was a STEM fair, or “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.” (more…)
Insurance industry doesn’t recognize informal coverage by CCFD as viable solution
By Randy Beaudette
For years elected officials have provided a disservice to the residents of the south portion of Gilpin County. Property owners have not been part of any fire district nor have they paid for any fire protection. (more…)
Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
A descendent of Irish and English Ancestry, Ira Austin was born May 30, 1807 in Bristol, Ontario County, New York. A native of Western New York, his father Levi Austin was a farmer by occupation and extensively engaged in fruit and vegetable cultivation. (more…)
Fire station make-overs, coverage discussion for “No Man’s Land”
By Randy Beaudette
Timberline Board of Directors called to order their regularly scheduled meeting November 16, 2016 promptly at 7:00 p.m. at Timberline Station 7, 14908 Colorado Highway 119. (more…)