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…)
Building experience from the ground up
By Pete Morgan
Gilpin County Youth Wrestling had another good outing against very tough competition on Saturday, November 19, at Fort Lupton High School, reported Coach Pete Morgan. (more…)
American Legion Post 166 holds observance at Veterans Memorial
by Patty Unruh
Members of the American Legion Cody Thomas Post 166 observed a Veterans Day ceremony at the Gilpin County Veterans Memorial outside of the Gilpin County Community Center on Friday, November 11. (more…)
Second annual event raises $4,000 for affordable housing
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County people definitely have talent, whether it is in music, drama, culinary arts, or generosity. These talents were all displayed at the Gilpin County Senior Living (GCSL) fundraiser on Saturday evening, November 12, at Gilpin County School. (more…)
1927 – 2016
Amos Barnes Clark, Jr., 89, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016.
He was born in Denver, Colorado to Amos Barnes Clark and Leah Florence Laird. He was the grandson to George Morgan Laird, publisher of the Weekly Register-Call in Central City for sixty years. (more…)
Gilpin County School honors all veterans who served our country
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County School observed a stirring Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, November 10. The assembly was a moving tribute to these men and women who sacrificed that we might be free. About 25 veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines were given the seats of honor. (more…)
Funds available for any student living in Gilpin County
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Education Foundation (GCEF) held its sixth annual scholarship dinner on Saturday evening, November 5, at the Reserve Casino in Central City. Colorado State Senator Tim Neville was the keynote speaker. (more…)
A Colorado Pioneer
By Maggie Magoffin
James B. Arthur was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in March of 1835, one of several sons of Scotch Highlanders who like thousands of their neighbors were forced to seek shelter in other lands to avoid persecution for their religious beliefs. (more…)
Gilpin County to receive $1.4 million from DOLA to offset gaming impacts
By Randy Beaudette
Once again, the Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order at the historic Gilpin County Courthouse November 1, 2016 promptly at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioner Chair Linda Isenhart and Commissioners Schmalz and Watson. (more…)
Trick or Treat Streets combine fun and fundraising
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin kids and kids-at-heart had their choice this year of going cabin to cabin at Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon or trekking the familiar halls of Gilpin County School – or both! Weirdly enough, the weather even cooperated, bringing out especially large crowds. (more…)
Eagles’ volleyball team loses nail-biter playoff match
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin v. West Grand
The Gilpin High School football squad had been hoping for a victory against top-ranked West Grand of Kremmling in the season’s final matchup last Saturday, October 29. A win would have made the Eagles A-8 Northwest League champions and sent them to the playoffs. (more…)