“Promises Made – Promises Kept” public report
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 4, at 7:00 p.m. Craig Holmes, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were the Board members present; Brook Ramsey was absent. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Gretchen Sechler were present. (more…)
Gilpin County Public Health
By Bonnie Albrecht
Just as you check your furnace or smoke detector batteries seasonally, spring is a good season to have an annual water well checkup before the peak water use season begins, according to the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). (more…)
Gilpin Community Center hosts Dr. Camarata supporters
By Aaron Storms
Playing to a full house on Sunday afternoon, State Representative KC Becker addressed multiple issues affecting Gilpin County and Boulder County residents ranging from Black Hawk and Central City to as far north as Ward. Some of the attendees were there solely to support Dr. Michael Camarata in his fight to regain the ability to treat Medicaid patients. (more…)
GCAA Showcases Student’s Work in Gallery
By David Josselyn
A new exhibit is up and running in the Showcase Gallery of Central City and it is without question uniquely special; the artists are all students from Gilpin School. The Gilpin County Arts Association (GCAA) partnered with art teacher Curt Halsted to feature the students’ work in an exhibit titled Creative Youth of Gilpin. (more…)
Kathi Lambert served for 13 years
by Patty Unruh
Folks are treated like family at the Gilpin County Community Center (GCCC). You get warm smiles when you come in the door. It’s a place where everybody knows your name. There are fun and healthful activities for everyone from the youngest child to the most seasoned adult. (more…)
Or other favorite buildings in Central City
By Barbara Thielemann
The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has prepared a very helpful document to assist historic researchers find vital information of old buildings. An owner of a historic house or building might be encouraged to obtain a National, State, or local Historic designation. When such occurs, the significance of this property is recognized, and it also establishes eligibility for various grants and tax credit programs. (more…)
A Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
Many thanks to Mary Ramstetter of Golden Gate Canyon for this week’s column. From Theodore Francis Van Wagenen’s Master’s thesis from Colorado School of Mines.Van Wagenen was a young kid from back east. With mining degree in hand, the memoirs in this story are recalling events from approximately 1871. (more…)
Honoring our Veterans
by Chris Reder
“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty.”
March 25, a day set aside to honor our nation’s most decorated war heroes, Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military honor the nation can bestow, an example of the respect given, officers salute those who wear it. It is the elite of the elite, currently there are only 75 recipients living today. (more…)
Beauty and the Beast movie review
By David Josselyn
The third of what promises to be a long line of “live” action films based on animated originals recently opened, but is it worth your time spending money on a story you have already seen? “The Jungle Book,” which was the most recent (preceded by “Cinderella”) in this current series to be “livened” by Disney Studios, was done extremely well and even nominated for an Academy Award for its special effects. This time around “Beauty and the Beast” gets its real adaptation. (more…)
Girls’ track places at Early Bird Invitational
by Patty Unruh
First Track Meet of Season
Gilpin County High School’s track and field athletes started their season with the Early Bird Invitational at Thornton on March 15. The Eagles girls placed 14th of 18 teams. Green Mountain took top honors at the non-conference event. (more…)
FIRST – For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology
By Michele Martin
Nederland MSHS has four high schoolers that make up the team this year. Middle schoolers can help, they just can’t compete. The schedule and location of the event can be found on the links below. (more…)
The Gilpin community comes together to raise funds for childhood cancer research
by Patty Unruh
Most people have been touched in some way by cancer – whether it is their own, a family member’s, or a friend’s. It seems especially difficult when the cancer victim is a child. (more…)
The Bredo Credo: Hope springs eternal
by Dave Gibson
Trygve Bauge’s hope springs eternal in his efforts to bring his grandfather Bredo Morstøl back to life. Trygve has shelled out a cool two hundred thousand dollars pursuing his dream that some might consider wishful thinking and financial folly. (more…)
“Forewarned is forearmed,” say Gilpin County’s first responders
by Patty Unruh
It could happen at any point – a wildfire, flood, hazmat spill, or a cybersecurity attack. Do you have a strategy in place to handle these and other emergencies? What about Gilpin County as a community? We need to be prepared to look out for each other. (more…)
Three new employees hired
By Randy Beaudette
The bell was loudly rung and regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was called to order on Wednesday, March 7, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Spellman. (more…)
Commissioners review cemetery fencing funding request
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Board of Commissioners regular meeting got under way promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday on March 14, 2017 chaired by Commissioner Gail Watson, along with Commissioners Linda Isenhart and Ron Engles. Also present were County Manager Roger Baker, County Attorney Jim Petrock, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. (more…)