Verizon to install new cell tower at
I-70 Hidden Valley waterplant
By Jaclyn Schrock
Black Hawk City Council met at 3 pm on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in their chambers upstairs at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, CO. The traditional bell rang to signal that the City Council session had begun. The honored bell ringer was Ethan Watel of Baseline in Denver who contracts with the City of Black Hawk to facilitate appropriate designs for construction projects. (more…)
Eagles’ team hosts triangular and invitational
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin Invitational
Gilpin High School’s gym was a hive of activity on Saturday, January 27, as the Eagles hosted several teams at a wrestling invitational. Turnout was good, and grapplers persevered through five rounds, starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting through mid-afternoon. (more…)
September 5, 1926 – January 28, 2018
William Joseph Ewing, 91, peacefully passed away in his home in Black Hawk surrounded by loved ones on Sunday January 28, 2018.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, and son, James. He is survived by his children Cathy, Chuck (Isela), Bart (Mary Kate), and Debbie Ellsworth. He was the proud and loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. (more…)
From those who were there
By Jaclyn Schrock
Living history walked and talked in Golden Gate Canyon’s Grange Community Center, Friday evening, January 19, 2018. The 6:30 pm start time was happily delayed for the History of Golden Gate Canyon meeting. The delay was to accommodate the crowd with more chairs, and a sound system to go with the video screen already in place. The audience quickly grew to of over 100 people scattered between four generations of locals. (more…)
Commissioners to close Community pool
By Jaclyn Schrock
As Old County Courthouse renovations continue, Gilpin County’s Board of County Commissioners are meeting temporarily in Central City Hall. Present at the 2nd meeting of 2018, on Tuesday, January 23, were District #1 Commissioner and Chair Ron Engels, District #2 Commissioner Linda Isenhart, and District #3 Commissioner Gail Watson. Also participating in the meeting were County Manager Leslie Klusmire, County Attorney Jim Petrock, and Deputy Clerk Sharon Cate documenting minutes. (more…)
November 16, 1934 – January 16, 2018
Bennie Laubhan, Jr., a long-time resident of Russell Gulch, died January 16, 2018 in Colorado Springs, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
Bennie was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 16, 1934, and adopted by Eva and Bennie Laubhan, Sr. shortly after his birth. He graduated in 1953 from North High School in Denver, and enlisted immediately in the US Army. He served as Supply Clerk and Supply Sergeant for the 78th Field Maintenance Company in Korea in 1954 and 1955, finishing his military service at Fort Hood, Texas in 1956. (more…)
High School Grappling Action
By Sarah Trujillo
After weeks of hard work and dedication, the Gilpin County High School wrestling team left Kiowa High School with one of the most successful meets known to Gilpin County. The wrestlers taking on competition at the tournament were Josh Trujillo, Mike Wenholz, Manny Gomez, Triston Dipasquale, and Will Innis. Each varied in weight allowing them to conquer at all levels of competition, Trujillo at 152 pounds, Wenholz at 126 pounds, Gomez at 170 pounds, and Dipasquale, as well as Innis, at 120 pounds. (more…)
Winter conference in Colorado Springs
By Lynn Bartels
Colorado’s county clerks are bracing for major changes this year, from mailing primary ballots to unaffiliated voters for the first time ever to revamping the Motor Vehicle operations their offices handle. (more…)
Gilpin girls boxed out by Lions and CCA Bulldogs
by Patty Unruh
Boys’ Varsity Action
Gilpin’s varsity hoops athletes scored a second season home win on Tuesday, January 9, when they defeated the Lyons Lions 58-43 in a conference battle. The Eagles are now 2-6, 1-1 in conference play. Lyons has a similar record: 3-6 overall, 1-2 for league work. (more…)
October 8, 1918 – January 7, 2018
James (Jim) A. Chase passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018. Jim was born in Central City, Colorado on October 8, 1918 to Anna and James Chase. Anna died when Jim was a newborn in the 1918 influenza epidemic while his father James was in the Army, so Jim was raised by his Aunt Mary and Uncle Billy Hamilton in Central City. (more…)
Cheerleading, boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons recapped
by Patty Unruh
Gilpin County Middle School athletes were awarded for their progress this past season in basketball and cheerleading at a winter banquet and awards program on (more…)
January is School Board Member Recognition Month
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:00 p.m. A quorum of Craig Holmes, Sarah Swanson, and Kersten Armstrong began on time. Due to involvement in basketball games, Brook Ramsey arrived late and Steve Boulter was absent for the public segment of the meeting. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Elementary Principal Heather Huntoon were present. (more…)
School Board Recognition Month
By David MacKenzie, Superintendent
January is School Board Member Recognition Month and Gilpin County School District RE-1 would like to thank the Board of Education for their volunteer time and commitment to our students. The five elected Board members are Craig Holmes, President (Term 11/2007 to 11/2019); Steve Boulter, Vice President (Term 11/2013 to 11/2021); Sarah Swanson, Secretary/Treasurer (Term 11/2017 to 11/2021); Brook Ramsey, Member at Large (Term 11/2009 to 11/2019); and Kersten Armstrong, Member at Large (Term 2/2011 to 11/2019). (more…)
Jail Capacity Analysis Study Approved
By Jaclyn Schrock
Tuesday, January 9, 2018, in the borrowed Central City Hall court room, Gilpin County Commissioners met at 9:00 am. The old Courthouse, currently a construction site to remodel and maintain useful durability of the building, at 203 Eureka Street, Central City, Colorado, is the normal meeting place for Gilpin County’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. (more…)
Daughters of the American Revolution keep history alive while they serve
by Patty Unruh
Family roots. Patriotism. Love of history. Community service. Education.
Combine all these, and you have the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), an organization that exists to make a difference in communities across the country and honor family heritage while being relevant for today. (more…)
A Special Moment at the Monarch
by Dave Gibson
When blues giant John Lee Hooker slapped my outreached hand during ChicagoFest at Navy Pier in 1978, it was one of those moments that stays with you. A devoted fan of the genre ever since, the blues and blues influenced rock would come to represent most of my record collection. I would see Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, and Johnny Winter live. Koko Taylor, Etta James, Big Mama Thornton, Katie Webster, and Lou Ann Barton were and are my favorite female blues singers. To my ear, the pleasant tone of their voices smooths the pure rawness and add a satisfying dimension to the music. (more…)