Yesterday was another day
Author’s note: Much of this information comes from the pen of Louis Carter, who wrote a series of columns in the Central City Register-Call describing Central City’s Golden Years (1895 – 1914). Carter was born in Central …read the rest of this story »
Was it more fun when illegal in the 40s and 50s?
“Gambling was more fun back in the old days and you guys got a bigger cut too.” That’s what one old timer told me as I drove him around in the Central City bus a decade ago. He may have been correct on that point. …read the rest of this story »
County Management
The enforcement action taken by the Gilpin County Commissioners Tuesday – technically they were sitting as the Gilpin County Board of Health – was a reminder of how difficult enforcing even the simplest regulation can be. …read the rest of this story »
Gilpin County vs. Dory Lakes Property Owners Association
A final court ruling came down last Friday, November 20th, in the lawsuit brought by the Dory Lakes Property Owners Association (DLPOA) against the County, so now is probably a good time to review the whole …read the rest of this story »
Dissolution/ inclusion – 50/50 split reconsidered
At their November 30, 2009, meeting, the six-member Timberline Fire Authority (TFA) Board of Directors overcame one obstacle which has been hanging up the merger of High Country Fire Protection District …read the rest of this story »
Public spars with Board of Directors
Public Comment time was lively at High Country Fire Protection District’s (HCFPD) Board of Directors meeting on November 18, 2009, even when it wasn’t Public Comment time. Directors Paul Britton, Roger …read the rest of this story »