Louis Zamperini’s memoirs come to life in movie “Unbroken”
By David Josselyn
I saw a teaser featuring Angelina Jolie talking about the courage of Olympian runner Louis Zamperini for the film Unbroken. The teaser showed scenes from the film (more…)
Tag: Nederland
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Final Central City Council meeting of 2014
Agenda packed with items to approve (or not) prior to the New Year
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and staff met for their final regular council meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. All members of Council were present along with City (more…)
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Gilpin hoopsters escape North Park Rally
Boys’ Basketball Team Wins 41-29
By George Snyder
In a rugged and ragged game, the Gilpin boys’ basketball team thwarted a North Park rally and salvaged a 41-29 win at the Gilpin gym last Thursday. The third quarter had the (more…)
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Lady Eagles get scratched by Lady Cats
Gilpin girls versus North Park
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin High School girls’ basketball team dropped 39-31 in home non-conference play on December 18 against North Park’s Lady Cats. The Lady Eagles now possess a 1-4 record. (more…)
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A tailing tale…
by Maggie Magoffin
This week’s tale comes from George Nelson of Littleton as heard and transcribed by Becky Crozier of Golden. (more…)
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Black Hawk approves Recreational Marijuana business license
City Council Business
by Staci McBrayer
The Black Hawk City Council met in the Council Chambers for their regularly scheduled meeting on December 10th, 2014. Mayor David Spellman, Aldermen Jim Johnson, (more…)
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Gilpin boys rock the courts
Basketball Action Game Highlights
By George Snyder
The Gilpin County boys’ basketball team put on another crowd-exciting show with a 65-41 win over Denver Academy Tuesday at the local gym. The game was never in doubt after (more…)
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Commissioners Approve 2015 Budget
Gilpin County end of year business
by Staci McBrayer
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Commissioner Buddy Schmalz, (more…)
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Remembering Fred Weber…
March 28, 1942 – December 9, 2014
Frederick Hans Weber, age 72, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on December 9 at his home after a two-year battle with cancer. A memorial service was held on December 17 (more…)
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Gilpin School Board approves 2014-15 revised budget
Science students enthusiastic about “flipped” classroom
By Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education had its regular meeting December 15. Present were President Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Charlotte Taylor, Kersten Armstrong, and (more…)
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Timberline Board approves 2015 budget
Rollinsville station lease renewal in questionBy Patty Unruh
The Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) Board held its regular meeting on December 10 at Station 3, 660 Highway 46. Present were President Jim Crawford, (more…)
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Ameristar serves up Christmas joy to Gilpin seniors
Casino employees give seniors a holiday treat
By David Josselyn
The Gilpin County Seniors meet regularly every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at the Gilpin Community Center to share a meal and fellowship. Senior Program Coordinator, (more…)
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Gilpin captures 3rd place in Lake County tourney
Eagles Boys Basketball Action
By George Snyder
By virtue of a 55-40 win, the Gilpin men’s team came home with third place in the Lake County basketball tournament last weekend. The win gave the Eagles a temporary 2-1 (more…)
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Oh, Christmas tree!
Gilpin Elementary students open Tommyknocker Holiday Weekend
By Patty Unruh
‘Tis the season! A jolly group of Gilpin school children from kindergarten through fifth grade paraded through the streets of Central City on Thursday, December 4, bearing (more…)
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Gilpin’s very own Christmas “guardian angel”
Black Hawk carrier delivers more than mail
By Patty Unruh
When you think of a first responder to the scene of an emergency, who comes to mind? A sheriff’s deputy, an ambulance worker, perhaps a paramedic? How about a rural mail (more…)
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Does Wild stray off the path?
Movie review of Cheryl Strayed’s movie memoirs
By David Josselyn
True confession – I have not read the book, so this movie review comes from the perspective of knowing nothing about Cheryl Strayed going into the theater. American (more…)
