Gilpin County Primary – Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Summary for All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups in the 2018 Gilpin County Primary Election – Unofficial Results. Ballots Cast: 1,554 (more…)
Tag: Russell Gulch
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Tidbits of Black Hawk history
From local news publications spanning 100 yearsMarch 11, 1864 – The City of Black Hawk was incorporated by an act of the territorial legislature.
May 3, 1864 – The production entitled “Life’s Changes” is respectfully declined.
June 1, 1864 – Yesterday we had rain in copious showers – Today, the atmospheric programme is changed and we are blessed with a more delicate and finer quality, in the shape of dense fogs and drizzle. Oh Sauerkraut! What a country. (more…)
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Famous brass bed races on Main Street!
Family friendly changes for 44th Annual Madam Lou Bunch DayBy David Josselyn
On Saturday, June 16, 2018, Central City hosted the 44th Annual Lou Bunch Day. This day honors the contribution of the madams, girls, and gentlemen callers, that helped drive the City’s prosperity and sordid history. The last madam to rule the roost on Pine Street was Lou Bunch whose name they adopted to name the event. The highlight of the day features a time trial race down and up Main Street in a large brass bed. (more…)
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Father’s Day family fun!
23rd Annual Father’s Day Fishing Clinicby Patty Unruh
Kids and dads, along with other family members, joined for a day of fun at the 23rd Annual Father’s Day Fishing Clinic on Sunday, June 17, at William C. Russell Park and Pond in Central City. The Gilpin County Community Center presented the event. Sponsors were Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Gilpin County, Central City, and Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon. (more…)
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Gondola freight rail car gets new lease on life
Old #4319 to play a part in the historical Como Projectby Patty Unruh
Generations of Gilpin County families have enjoyed picnicking and fishing at William C. Russell Park above Central City. Likely, many of them recall the deteriorating rail (more…)
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Gilpin County implements temporary fire restrictions
Commissioners review I-70 Awareness CampaignBy Randy Beaudette
Once again the Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) Gail Watson, Linda Isenhart, and Ron Engels were greeted with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that took place promptly at 9:00 am on Tuesday June 12, 2018 at the newly restored Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
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Christa Siemer remembered
November 22, 1924 – May 24, 2018Christa Maria (Seidel) Siemer, 93, departed this life on May 24th, 2018. Christa, or Chris (as she was known to many) was born on November 22, 1924 in Trachenberg, Germany. As the daughter of a dentist, Christa spent a happy childhood until World War II when the family became refugees. At the age of 16 Christa joined the Red Cross as a nurse’s aide.
Following the end of the war, Christa worked in the civilian department for the United States Army. It was during this time she decided she wanted to be an (more…)
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Arts in the City
71st Annual Juried Art Show OpensBy David Josselyn
As the rebirth of jazz approaches, the Gilpin County Arts Association opened their 71st Annual Juried Art Show on June 2, 2018. This is the longest running juried show in (more…)
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“Help Save the Belvidere”
Central City considers use as a community centerby Patty Unruh
Central City’s historic Belvidere Theatre was the scene of a special fundraising event last Sunday afternoon, June 3. The City has been working to acquire funding and begin renovation on the long-neglected building. There is much to be done, and the fundraiser showed people how they could help. (more…)
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Central City to replace water intake structures
Two meetings in two weeksBy David Josselyn
The First Special Meeting
On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, Central City Council held a special meeting to address several issues. Several Council members and staff have planned absences during the summer lessening the number of meetings to one per month, so this push felt necessary and responsible to address needs timely. (more…)
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Historical tour of Central City
Passing on local history to the next generationBy Jaclyn Schrock
Susan Sepanik teaches math and science, and Beth Olkowsky teaches language arts and history. Both teachers are among the finest teachers, building strong relationships with each individual 4th grader while having half the 4th graders in their homeroom class. These teachers work together to keep learning accurately accountable and fun while adventuring through Colorado history using hands-on science experiences and discovering real facts. (more…)
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Ed R. Lewandowski memorial service
June 9th at St. James Church in Central CityBy Edward J. Lewandowski
My dad, Edward R. Lewandowski, passed away on March 14, 2018. He was a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer on C-47s, B-17s, and B-29s.
Dad was the founder of the Broken Handle Mining Corporation in 1955 and was the President ever since. He began mining in high-altitude mines (El. 12,000 ft) in (more…)
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Dr. Jerry Griess remembered
March 16, 1932 – February 13, 2018Dr. Jerald “Jerry” A. Griess, 85, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Murfreesboro, TN from complications related to his blood pressure and Parkinson’s Disease. In hospice care for four days, Jerry passed on peacefully in his sleep.
Jerry was preceded in death by his first wife Roberta Griess and his parents Alfred and Frieda (Engelhardt) Griess. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Rosalie (more…)
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What feels like the end is often the beginning
Gilpin H.S. holds commencement exercisesby Patty Unruh
Members of Gilpin High School’s Class of 2018 arrived at the culmination of their high school careers last Saturday, May 19, at 11:00 a.m. during commencement exercises in a filled-to-capacity auditorium. (more…)
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$456,158 awarded to Gilpin H.S. Class of 2018
Seniors honored at scholarship ceremonyby 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…)
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Initiative 93 a “big undertaking” for November ballot
Gilpin School celebrates Staff Appreciation Weekby 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…)