Team flies over Mile High Academy 6-4
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County High School baseball team chalked up a 6-4 win in its first game of the season against Mile High Academy of Denver (MHA) in away non-conference play on March 9. (more…)
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Grade B monster fun!
Kong: Skull Island movie reviewBy David Josselyn
As a child, I recall wasting away my Saturday afternoons watching movies like Godzilla, Mothra vs. Godzilla, and others on television. These movies were considered B-Grade due to tight production schedules, low budgets, predictable, formulaic, and shortened run time. (more…)
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Let the chips fall where they may
Buffalo chip toss at the Buffalo Bill Museumby Dave Gibson
When the days are short and winter has grown long, Coloradoans must sometimes invent ways to entertain themselves outdoors and stave off cabin fever. The Buffalo Chip Toss at the Buffalo Bill Museum in Golden is an example of just such an excuse to amuse while trying one’s luck in an unusual activity that tests accuracy and fortitude. (more…)
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Black Hawk formalizes purchasing policy
Canyon Casino team wins Golden Sneaker Award
By Randy Beaudette
Deputy City Clerk Michele Martin rang the historic bell to signify the start of another session the Black Hawk City Council. The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor David Spellman on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. followed by the recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
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Cell phone coverage to expand on Central City Parkway
Council approves changes to water rates and responsibility
By David Josselyn
Regular Council Meeting
The Central City Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 21, convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilpin County Courthouse. Council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, and Mayor Kathy Heider were present. (more…)
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Brewery and tasting room to open in mid-Gilpin County
Commissioners deal with County business
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Board of Commissioners regular meeting got under way promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday on February 28, 2017 chaired by Commissioner Gail Watson, flanked by Commissioners Linda Isenhart and Ron Engels. Also present were County Manager Roger Baker, County Attorney Jim Petrock, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sharon Cate. (more…)
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Gilpin fifth graders demonstrate their “Mindset for Success”
School Board celebrates Board Recognition Monthby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Wednesday, February 22, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was changed from the regular Tuesday night schedule due to 2A District tournament games that were held Tuesday. (more…)
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Gilpin students compete in the rarified atmosphere of the 27th Colorado Science Bowl
It’s their first time, but they’ll be back!by Patty Unruh
Where is Betelgeuse located? What is 6.93 times 10 to the fourth power? How many protons does an atom have if it is in group two, period three and is in the twelfth element of the periodic table? (more…)
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A “tailing tale” of Mark L. Blunt and the Boston Company
Colorado Pioneers
By Maggie Magoffin
Mark L. Blunt was born in Boston, Massachusetts, May 23, 1832, and was educated in the public schools of that city. At the age of 12, obliged to earn a livelihood, he found employment first in a book store. Subsequently, he learned the trade of a printer, supplemented by that of a stereotyper* and electrotyper**. (more…)
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Timberline FPD begins inclusion process for properties in No Man’s Land
HCA Chili Dinner & Silent Auction on March 4th
By Randy Beaudette
Timberline Board of Directors called to order their regularly scheduled meeting February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Timberline Station 7, 14908 Colorado Highway 119. (more…)
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Gilpin County’s wisest man
A tribute to Paul Dellingerby Brian Unruh
Paul Dellinger is an elderly man of average height and not much hair. He has bright blue eyes behind his glasses and is always smiling. He has an old man’s figure, gets around with a cane, uses oxygen, and has a hearing aid. That’s Paul. He may not look it, but he has had a great influence in many lives, including mine. (more…)
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Comic books, LEGOs, and relationships
The LEGO Batman Movie reviewBy David Josselyn
The overwhelming success of “The LEGO Movie” in 2014 that pleased adults and kids alike, naturally leads to more LEGO movies in the box. “The LEGO Batman Movie” is the first to be released, but does it hold up to the quality of the soon-to-be LEGO franchise? (more…)
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Gilpin’s librarian Michael Carlson focuses on patrons
New director is “off the shelf” about both people and publicationsby Patty Unruh
Henry Ward Beecher realized that “a library is not a luxury, but a necessity.” (more…)
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Monarch Casino Black Hawk breaks ground this week
At site of planned 23-story hotel, luxury spaBy Diane Mulligan
On Wednesday, February 8, at 10:30 a.m., CEO of Monarch Casino Resort John Farahi, and Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman, cut the ribbon and broke ground for the new Monarch Casino 23-story resort and world-class spa. (more…)
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Dads and daughters have a ball at the Sweetheart Dance
Enchanting tradition draws near-record crowdby Patty Unruh
Love was in the air at the thirteenth annual Sweetheart Ball held at the Gilpin Community Center on Saturday evening, February 11. A near-record 76 princesses were signed up with their dads to enjoy an evening together in the “magical kingdom” themed ballroom. (more…)
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Gilpin wrestler Trujillo goes to state tournament
Wenholz seeded 7th in Sterling Regionalsby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin High School wrestlers did themselves proud at the regional tournament in Sterling this past Friday and Saturday, February 10-11. Eagles’ junior Josh Trujillo is in the top ten in Colorado and will be participating in the state tournament at the Pepsi Center as you read this article. (more…)