Gilpin County School pays tribute to our community’s veterans
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County military veterans were honored with a tribute on Thursday morning, November 9, at Gilpin County School. Community members, students, administration, and active duty military personnel gathered to express thanks to these selfless individuals who sacrificed that we might live in a free country. (more…)
Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America
By Randy Beaudette
As the sun rose on the 2017 edition of Veteran’s Day, volunteers and youngsters gathered for the annual COFA Turkey Shoot. The event was held for the second year at the Colorado Adventure Center located near 6th Ave and Kipling and was sponsored by Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America (COFA). (more…)
New Gilpin County Community Development Director Stephen Strohminger
By Jaclyn Schrock
There are just two more Gilpin County Commissioners meetings in December to wrap up the 2017 business for our mountain community. However, due to some painting, and re-flooring work, the next three Board meetings will be held at the Central City Chambers. (more…)
Taylor retires as long-time member of the Gilpin Board of Education
by Patty Unruh
Charlotte Taylor has helped steer the ship of the Gilpin County RE-1 school district for the past eight years as a vital member of the school board. Taylor’s term of service was completed with the November 7 board meeting, during which her fellow members and the assembled public celebrated her many contributions. School board president Craig Holmes presented Taylor with a framed resolution proclaiming November as “Charlotte Taylor Recognition Month.” (more…)
City Council Meeting
By Jaclyn Schrock
With Gregory Street open in Black Hawk, the area was not quiet where more construction is about to begin, as other projects are still being wrapped up. Mayor and Alderman David Spellman requested the meeting begin. New Fire Fighters; Matt Bowman and Cody Kalb were at the bell ringing post. Three rings with controls on the ropes made the signal to call the City of Black Hawk City Council Meeting to Order at 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2017. (more…)
At the Gilpin Community Center
By Jaclyn Schrock
Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Gilpin County Community Center bearing up to cold stiff breezes about 25 people appreciating what United States service men and women have endured to continue keeping our community thriving with-in the security of freedom in our United States of America. (more…)
Isle of Capri Casino supports No Soldier Left Behind
By Pam Deck
This week we honor our Veterans – men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. Many of these soldiers come back to their homes wounded in mind and spirit. PTSD, (Post-traumatic stress disorder), TBI (Traumatic brain injury), Sleep Disorders, Anxiety and Depression are just a few results of war. The VA and insurance companies offer standard medical treatment and “talk therapies.” “Talk therapies do not usually work with soldiers suffering PTSD because they have to re-live the experiences all over again. Soldiers are reluctant to talk about the horrors that have lived through,” says Blair. “The current systems are failing them.” (more…)
Northern Front Range Recreational Sport Shooting Management Partnership Project
By Randy Beaudette
On November 6, the Gilpin County Community Center was the site of an event that may shape the future sport shooting on federally owned property in Gilpin County. The Northern Front Range Recreational Sport Shooting Management Partnership (RSSMP) hosted the event that was attended by about 60 Gilpin Citizens, County Commissioners, and members of the Sheriff’s Department. All in attendance are concerned with the increased shooting activity on nearby Forest Service System property. (more…)
School board member Charlotte Taylor honored for service
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m. Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, and Steve Boulter were the Board members present; Kersten Armstrong was absent. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Joni Schmidt were present. (more…)
Volleyball team takes a loss in playoff match
by Patty Unruh
Eagles v. West Grand
The Gilpin County H.S. Eagles football team was denied a win against the West Grand Mustangs (Kremmling) in the last regular season battle on Friday, October 27. The Eagles were unable to even get on the board in the away league game, losing 52-0. It was Gilpin’s only league loss this season; the Eagles’ record fell to 7-2 overall, while West Grand is still undefeated with a 9-0 record. (more…)
Lasagna Dinner, Talent Show, and Auction Fundraiser
by Pam Deck
Gilpin County has an abundance of sunny and rip-roaring seniors. The Gilpin County Senior Living organization (GCSL), hosted their 3rd annual fundraiser Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the high school. A hearty and delicious lasagna dinner was created by this group for the sole purpose of raising funds to build affordable, senior-friendly rental housing for Gilpin County Seniors. (more…)
Not your grandpa’s big burly man profile anymore
By Randy Beaudette
In the not so distant past, burly men with their equally burly buddies set out to their favorite hunting grounds to pursue whatever species of quarry they had a license for. They would leave their families back home to engage in the most ancient of rituals. Hunting! They would sleep in tents, eat out of their mess kits, relieve themselves in the woods, play poker after the sun went down, and for the most part revisit their ingrained caveman tendencies. (more…)
Air Force drops a bomb on CSU
by Dave Gibson
For a branch of the military highly regarded and feared for its aerial capabilities, the Air Force Falcons’ ground attack won the war against the CSU Rams last Saturday in Fort Collins. (more…)
HawkQuest brings its Classroom-in-the-Wild to Gilpin County
by Patty Unruh
Many of us have seen a hawk perched in the top of a tall pine, or we’ve been startled by an owl that has swooped in front of our windshield. Perhaps we’ve been fortunate enough to spot an eagle as it soared in wide circles high in the sky. Seldom do we have the privilege of seeing one of these raptors for more than a brief glimpse. (more…)
In Central City October 27th & 28th
By Jaclyn Schrock
You can play your own version of Clue and “who done it” if you dare to walk the sidewalks at night in Central City as part of the 9th Annual Central City Creepy Crawl. (more…)
Teller & Van Deren Block blown Down – The New York store Crushed and its Inmates Buried in the Ruins – The Cry of Fire at Midnight – Rushing of the Winds and the People – Digging out the Victims – Chief Engineer Bush on his Mettle Scenes, Incidents, Etc.
(From the Daily Central City Register, Central City, Colorado, Tuesday Evening, December 8, 1874) (more…)