Teacher Katie Yocom receives life-saving award
by Patty Unruh
Children at Gilpin Elementary School had an exciting and instructive time at Safety Day on Thursday, May 19. The weather cooperated with sunny skies and a refreshing breeze as (more…)
Tag: Mining
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Amtrak ski train to Rollinsville requested
Gilpin Commissioners approve Parks & Recreation restructuringBy Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order by Commissioner Chair Linda Isenhart at the Gilpin County Courthouse May 24, 2016 at 9 a.m. along with (more…)
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Gilpin graduates set sail on the future
Class of 2016 holds commencement
by Patty Unruh
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” (more…)
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Timberline FPD welcomes new board members with community Open House and BBQ
Followed by Board Meeting Business
By Randy Beaudette
Timberline Board of Directors hosted an open house and Bar-B-Que to introduce the newly elected Board members. Burgers and hot dogs were served up along with the (more…)
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School DAC annual report addresses nutrition and wellness, gifted and talented program
BOE hears student authors and animal rescue activists
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Monday, May 16. Board members present were Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, and Steve Boulter; Kirsten Armstrong (more…)
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Black Hawk protects children from sexual predators
City Council MeetingBy Randy Beaudette
The bell was rung by new Fleet Technician Aide Wynter Kasch and regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council was called to order on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. by Mayor Spellman. (more…)
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Where to park the bus in Central City…
$55K to be spent on street improvement projects
By Randy Beaudette
The regular Council Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. All regular City Council members; Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, Kathy Heider, Shirley Voorhies, and Mayor Ron Engels. (more…)
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Eagles baseball team finishes with a third place in league
Track at 1A Invitational yields personal bests for all team membersby Patty Unruh
Baseball v. Community Christian
The Gilpin County High School Eagles varsity baseball team competed with the Community Christian Crusaders of Northglenn (CC) in double headers on Tuesday, May 3. (more…)
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Weirdos in the Woods
Gilpin Commissioners review permit application
By Randy Beaudette
The Gilpin County Commissioners meeting was called to order by Commissioner Buddy Schmalz at the Gilpin County Courthouse May 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. along with Commissioner Gail Watson. (more…)
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Loving hummingbirds to death
The basics of hummingbird careBy Kimberly Mason
Hummingbirds are easy to attract to a backyard garden, a cinch to keep well fed, and a joy to watch. These sparkling jewels of summer are easy to love. (more…)
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Mining tragedy in Gilpin County
Peak to Peak Chorale tells the Stroehle Brothers historical taleBy David Josselyn
The Peak to Peak Chorale is at it once again entertaining the region with their musical drama “Deep Waters.” The play was penned by none other than County Manager Roger Baker and features Clarence and Bill Stroehle’s last moments when they were trapped in the collapse of the Manchester Mine. (more…)
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Water barrels for collecting rainwater will soon be legal
Finally! Thanks to the Colorado Legislature we join the rest of the nation
By Irene Shonle
On April 1, 2016, the Colorado legislature passed a game-changing bill that will allow people (finally) to be able to collect rainwater off their roofs. (more…)
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A tailing tale of Wild West cowgirl Bertha Kaepernik Blancett
From: Wild Women of the Old West, a story by M.J. Van DeventerBy Maggie Magoffin
What was it that pushed Bertha Kaepernik Blancett to pursue a career in a man’s world at the turn of the twentieth century? What driving force motivated her to perform heroic stunts on horseback and fearlessly ride bucking broncos? (more…)
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A tailing tale of Rose Haydee (aka Millie)
And a shootout at the National TheaterThis week’s story taken from: Mining Gold to Mining Wallets, Central City, Colorado 1859-1999 by Alan Granruth.
The early days in Central City didn’t lack for entertainment. Among the first provisions brought to mining country was a barrel of whiskey. The mining of miners was often a more (more…)
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Cursive writing competition validates skill
Gilpin County 8th Grade WinnersBy Barbara Thielemann
As an AVID tutor in Gilpin County Middle School classes, I made an observation of the various handwriting skills of Su Henry’s 7th and 8th grade students. Having taught the old Palmer Method, (more…)
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“Once upon a time, there were some fifth grade story writers”
Gilpin School Board student presentationby Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19. All Board members were present: Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, (more…)
