October 11, 1959 – April 9, 2015
Wayde (Scott) Hodgson was born October 11, 1959 in Boulder, Colorado and resided in the beautiful mountains of Gilpin County where he loved to be with his wife Michele (Patti) Hodgson (more…)
Tag: Nederland
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Bengal tigers – lords of the jungle
India Safariby Dave Gibson
Poking his head out from the dense jungle, to let his mood be known and demand that proper respect be paid, it snarled before taking a few more steps towards the dirt road.
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Still working on our masterpiece
Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon…One Year LaterBy Cary Ihme
On May 1, 2014, I walked in the front door of what used to be Dory Hill Campground, took a long look around and wasn’t exactly sure where to begin. I had that “deer in the (more…)
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A tailing tale of Mae West in Central City
“Come Up and See Me Sometime”By Maggie Magoffin
When Mae West arrived in Denver in July 1949 to perform her play, “Diamond Lil,” at the Central City Opera House, it seemed as if she was the biggest star ever to visit (more…)
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An interlude with Ann Wyss
Peak to Peak Chorale director brings Gilpin history alive through musicBy Patty Unruh
The Peak to Peak Chorale will soon present its original musical play, “Don Bennallack – Extraordinary Name, Extraordinary Man!” The annual event focusing on Gilpin history (more…)
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Phillip Matson remembered
July 10, 1927 – April 19, 2015Phillip Anton Matson, 87, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, died April 19, 2015 at 6:55 p.m. at Northwest Community Hospital, from complications of a stroke suffered April 9, 2014. (more…)
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Eagles lose to Community Christian in double header games
Gilpin’s track resultsBy Patty Unruh
Double Loss to Community Christian
The Gilpin County Eagles baseball team suffered losses in two away conference games against the Community Christian Bulldogs (CC) of Westminster on April 11. The team is (more…)
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Never grow up!
High flying performance of “Peter Pan and Wendy”By Patty Unruh
“Second star to the right, and straight on till morning.”
Eager crowds sprinkled on their pixie dust and took off for a great adventure with the Gilpin County Players, who presented the beloved tale of Peter Pan and Wendy at the (more…)
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Timberline FPD welcomes new recruits and new Chief
Board Discusses new gear, training, and building project updatesby Heather Worrell
All board members were in attendance in person or via phone for the Timberline Fire Protection District’s Board Meeting on April 13, 2015, including Chief Schimanskey and (more…)
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Pinewood Derby’s Fastest Car Champion
Wins by Seven Thousandths of a Secondby Heather Worrell
Hoots of hollers of excitement could be heard at Cub Scout Pack 251’s Annual Pinewood Derby last Thursday, April 2nd at the Gilpin County recreation center. The event was a ton (more…)
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Middle school wrestlers get top spots at regionals
Athletes go on to compete in state tournamentBy Patty Unruh
Gilpin County Middle School’s wrestling team competed in the regional tournament at Chaparral High School in Parker on March 28. Three of Gilpin’s wrestlers went on to (more…)
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A Tailing Tale
Of the Church Ranch history in BroomfieldBy Maggie Magoffin
In May 1861, newlyweds George and Sarah Church loaded up an ox cart for their honeymoon journey from Iowa to the gold fields of Colorado. Their mainstay was a stash (more…)
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Teller House, Roworth Block renovations, titling the Belvidere Theatre, Eldora, and Rollins Pass
Gilpin Commissioners address Wildfire Protection, Revenues, and Marijuana Issuesby Heather Worrell
Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met in Central City for their second meeting of the month on March 24, 2015. All Commissioners were in attendance. (more…)
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Remembering Francine Robb…
July 3, 1927 – March 18, 2015Francine L. Robb was born in Denver on July 3, 1927. Her family owned a series of fresh produce market/ butcher stores in Denver until the great depression forced them out of (more…)
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Polar Plungers and Coffin Racing entertain a record-breaking crowd
At Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival in Nederlandby Heather Worrell
The 14th Annual Frozen Dead Guy Days festival activities did not disappoint the record-breaking crowd this year. An estimated 15,000 people attended the event on Saturday with (more…)
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Gilpin County Youth Wrestling Club dominates
At the Colorado State Youth Wrestling Tournamentby Heather Worrell
Our very own Gilpin County Youth Wrestling club ended their season as number 25 out of 106 teams statewide this past weekend at the Colorado State Youth Wrestling Tournament. (more…)
