Seniors honored at scholarship ceremony
by Patty Unruh
The members of Gilpin High School’s graduating Class of 2018 will be starting their futures with an estimated $456,158 in scholarship money. The funds come from local contributors and from colleges that the young men and women will be attending. (more…)
Gilpin School celebrates Staff Appreciation Week
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m.Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter were present; Sarah Swanson was absent. Superintendent David MacKenzie, Secondary Principal Alexis Donaldson, Elementary Principal Heather Huntoon, and Secretary to the Board Joni Schmidt were present. (more…)
Gilpin H.S. athletes bring season to a close
by Patty Unruh
Jack Ball Goes to State
The 2018 CHSAA Class 2A State Championships Meet is taking place in Lakewood this weekend, May 17-19, at Jeffco Stadium. (more…)
Central City Council Denies Sign for Grand Z Casino & Hotel
By David Josselyn
Work Session
The Central City Council met with Staff on May 1, 2018, for a work session prior to the regular council meeting. The topics of conversation were code enforcement and a concept design for the Grand Z sign. (more…)
Gilpin Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony Saturday, May 19
By John Boyer
On Saturday morning, May 19th at 11:00 am, the American Legion Post 166 and VFW Post 7563 will hold the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Gilpin Veteran’s Memorial, at the Gilpin Community Center, and a dedication of the newly inscribed Veteran’s bricks that are set at the Memorial. Everyone is invited, please come out and remember our Veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country and freedoms. (more…)
71st Season Grand Opening
The Gilpin County Art Gallery will officially open its Juried Show, Saturday, June 2nd, at 10 am, for its 71st year of continued service. Manager Michele Roussel, Board Members and volunteers have prepared the iconic 1864 Washington Hall Building located at 117 Eureka Street in Central City. Artists from all around Colorado have brought wonderful, unusual and beautiful art of various media. A special fun evening of awards, entertainment, refreshments and fellowship will begin at 5 pm until 8 pm. (more…)
The Peak to Peak Chorale Play Review
By David Josselyn
It wasn’t that long ago that riding the rails from Rollinsville to the Western Slope was quite an adventure! That’s how the conductor began the story that the Peak to Peak Chorale told through skits, exposition, and song, about a fateful train ride in the early 1900s during a fierce snow storm. (more…)
Eagles baseball results
by Patty Unruh
Mile High League Meet
Gilpin High’s varsity track and field performers set a slew of new personal and school records at the Mile High League meet on May 5. Head track coach Craig Ball reported on the Eagles’ satisfying results. (more…)
Lower and Upper Elementary sing their hearts out
By Trystin Swan
When the lights start to dim and curtains open, the show must go on. On Wednesday, May 2nd, lower Elementary and Montessori kids performed their adorable Spring Fling concert, stealing the hearts of everyone there. (more…)
Gilpin Juniors and Seniors have the time of their lives
By Trystin Swan
As the school year quickly comes to an end, my fellow students and I at Gilpin County High School will remember our senior prom as one of the last big memories before graduation. (more…)
Central City Seeking to Expand Recreational Options
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council met with Staff on May 1, 2018, for a work session prior to the regular council meeting. The topic of conversation was All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) regulations if a recreational program is installed within City Limits. The Council was presented with a proposal to allow ATV and OHV operations on designated City streets along with samples of policies from other Colorado municipalities. (more…)
Updated wording reflects removal of “No Child Left Behind” language
by Patty Unruh
The Gilpin County Board of Education met on Tuesday, May 1. The members were all present: Craig Holmes, Brook Ramsey, Sarah Swanson, Kersten Armstrong, and Steve Boulter. Superintendent David MacKenzie and Secretary to the Board Joni Schmidt were also present. (more…)
Lena Warren and Jack Ball nab 2nd place wins at Clear Creek track meet
by Patty Unruh
Action on the Diamond
This just in – Gilpin Eagles H.S. varsity baseball athletes soared past their opponents, the Rocky Mountain Lutheran Eagles of Denver, by a score of 11-5. The away non-conference game was played on Monday, April 23, at Northwest Open Space in (more…)
Gilpin County Players tackle Shakespeare
by Patty Unruh
“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
That was an understatement for the characters in Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” skillfully presented by the Gilpin County Players on April 19-21 in the Gilpin School auditorium. Students from elementary through high school and many supporting adults combined forces to produce the play, which the large audiences attending all performances found delightful. (more…)
Gilpin County School engages in hilarious fundraiser
by Patty Unruh
Donkeys are well known for being work animals – for being used for transportation and for carrying goods. Sometimes, though, they get to have a little fun. That was the case on Wednesday evening, April 18, when eight of them visited Gilpin County School for an entertaining “Donkey Basketball” fundraiser to solicit donations for the eighth and twelfth grade classes. A pulled pork dinner kicked off the evening, and the games followed in the school’s old gym. (more…)
Kim McMahon in need of double-lung transplant
Kim McMahon suffers from COPD and respiratory-bronchiolitis ILD. Her team of doctors at National Jewish Health recommend a double-lung transplant. Without it, the specialists say she could have two to 24 months of life. (more…)