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…)
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No over roadway sign for Johnny
Central City Council Denies Sign for Grand Z Casino & HotelBy 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…)
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All gave some – some gave all
Gilpin Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony Saturday, May 19By 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…)
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Gilpin County Art Gallery
71st Season Grand OpeningThe 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…)
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Stranded at the top of the world!
The Peak to Peak Chorale Play ReviewBy 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…)
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Gilpin’s varsity track team hurtles past prior school records
Eagles baseball resultsby 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…)
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Gilpin’s Elementary had a Spring Fling
Lower and Upper Elementary sing their hearts outBy 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…)
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Gilpin’s prom enchants
Gilpin Juniors and Seniors have the time of their livesBy 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…)
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Off Road Vehicle plan in the works
Central City Seeking to Expand Recreational OptionsBy 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…)
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Gilpin School Board reviews policies and budget
Updated wording reflects removal of “No Child Left Behind” languageby 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…)
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Gilpin HS baseball team bests Denver Academy Mustangs
Lena Warren and Jack Ball nab 2nd place wins at Clear Creek track meetby 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…)
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“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Gilpin County Players tackle Shakespeareby 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…)
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Hee Haw! It’s Donkey Basketball!
Gilpin County School engages in hilarious fundraiserby 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…)
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Gilpin community generously supports a neighbor
Kim McMahon in need of double-lung transplantKim 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…)
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A “tailing tale” of General Frank Hall
A Colorado Pioneer and Publisher
By Maggie Magoffin
Frank Hall was born March 4, 1836 in Poughkeesie, Dutchess County, New York. Three years later, his father died and Frank went to live with family in Litchfield County, Connecticut. For the next five years, he attended common school before returning to New York and enrolling at Kingston Academy. After two and a half years at Kingston, he moved to Syracuse, NY. (more…)
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World Language Day
Multi-language speaker’s competitions at UNCBy Jaclyn Schrock
Did you remember to use another language besides English on Wednesday, April 18th, World Language Day? Gilpin County students surely practice this art. Our Gilpin County School was well represented, once again sponsored by Ms. Su Henry, in Greeley as Spanish speaking participants in this multi-language speaker’s competitions. (more…)