By Maggie Magoffin
The sky above Quartz Hill glowed in vibrant hues of orange and gold. The pungent odor of burning timber carried on the chilling night air. Thick black smoke crept down the (more…)
Tag: Gilpin County
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Election results for Gilpin County residents
More Voting Options this Year
by Heather Worrell
Gilpin County’s voters had just a few things on this year’s ballot. Those located within the Boulder Valley School District voted upon District Directors. Proposition BB was (more…)
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Charles Mangione remembered…
July 15, 1950 – October 25, 2015
Charles Stephen Mangione, 65, of Cheyenne, died on Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Cheyenne. He was born on July 15, 1950 in Denver, Colorado and had lived here for five (more…)
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The boo-tiful people mingle and mangle at Gilpin School’s Halloween Carnival
Over $1,300 raised in silent auction fundraiserby Patty Unruh
Negotiating the hallways at Gilpin County School last Friday evening was pretty tricky, but it was a real treat to see all the kiddos in their costumes for the annual Halloween (more…)
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Eagles knock off the Bulldogs in football 62-24
Volleyball team disappointed in District 8 finalsby Patty Unruh
Football
The Gilpin High School Eagles football team routed the Elbert Bulldogs 62-24 in a home conference match-up on Saturday, October 31. The game was a spirited Halloween clash (more…)
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A Tailing tale of William “Billy” Cozens
By Maggie MagoffinWilliam Z Cozens was born in L’Orignal, Canada on July 4, 1830. His parents, originally from New York and Vermont, resided for a few years in Canada then returned to the (more…)
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Historic headstones at Bald Mountain Cemetery get TLC
Gilpin County engages crew for restoration and reinstallationby Patty Unruh
Part of Gilpin County’s valued history is found in the stillness of a forest cemetery above Nevadaville. About 600 pioneers from the 1800’s and early 1900’s have their final resting (more…)
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Class reunions for the modern ages
Are they still relevant?
By Greg Merritt
As so often happens when one is taking a shower, my mind started to wander into those far reaches of conciseness that people’s mind tend to travel when enveloped by the (more…)
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A tailing tale of Captain Ozie Waters
By Maggie MagoffinMany thanks to Bruce and Janice Jones of Gilpin County for providing information on Captain Ozie Waters. Back in the day, Janice delivered the Denver Post in Gilpin County (more…)
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Haunted by ghostly issues, Creepy Crawl still delivers a good chill
Spooky Walking Tour of Central City’s Historic People and PlacesBy David Josselyn
For several years, Central City and the Business Improvement District have put on a walking tour of historic places accompanied by disturbing stories from the past called (more…)
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GHS blitzes Nederland 38-18 in homecoming football victory
Eagles first in state in total yards and rushing for 8-man teamsby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County High School football squad rolled over the Nederland Panthers 38-18 on homecoming night, October 16. With the win, Gilpin’s Eagles own a 4-3 record, 2-1 at (more…)
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A tailing tale of Emmy Wilson and the Glory Hole Tavern
By Maggie MagoffinThis tale of Emmy Wilson and the Glory Hole Tavern comes from an article written by David Forsyth and published in the 2005 Winter edition of Colorado Heritage magazine. (more…)
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Saints go marching in to defeat Eagles in football
Gilpin volleyball has one win, one lossby Patty Unruh
Football Round-Up
Gilpin High School’s football athletes lost to the Vail Christian Saints 48-16 on Saturday, October 10, in a home conference match-up. The Saints marched into the end zone for 7 touchdowns (more…)
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Ernie Wright remembered…
Long-time Editor of the Weekly Register-CallErnest Allen Wright, 83, passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Oct 8, 2015. He is survived by his children Cathye Allen and Kevin (Lorri) Wright; grandchildren (more…)
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A “tail” of two cities
Rivers that burgeon with sturgeon – and those that don’tby Dave Gibson
Hydroelectricity provides almost seventy percent of Seattle and Washington State’s power. The cheap clean energy has benefitted millions of people, but has come at great (more…)
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Why some aspen leaves turn red
DNA and weather are factorsBy Irene Shonle
It’s been an unusual fall. It’s been so warm and dry that the cool damp of the spring is a distant memory. Yet it was those wet conditions that allowed for the development of (more…)
