Old favorites and new wonders, activity, information and food
All of the eagerly awaited stand-bys of Gilpin County’s Annual Fair (this year marked the 19th) were there last Saturday and Sunday (August 20th and 21st). This year, along with the burritos, bbq, funnel cakes and cotton candy; the tables and …read the rest of this story »
Candidates begin process to get names on ballot
Central City Mayor Ron Engels and Council members Bob Giancola, Bob Spain and Shirley Voorhies met the evening of August 11, 2011. The main item on the agenda was a presentation on the City’s energy use and costs and recommendations …read the rest of this story »
In Preschool and Elementary
With the school year under way and everyone getting settled back into the new school year – Gilpin Schools is excited to welcome three new teachers to their staff this year. …read the rest of this story »
Monday, August 22 through Sunday, August 28
PRESS RELEASE - In coordination with Medalist Sports, the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and other state entities, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has prepared traveler impact information for …read the rest of this story »
With bumble bees, awards and prizes!
Saturday, August 12, 2011 the GCPL held its annual summer reading program along with an Ice Cream Social. This concluded the 2011 summer reading program with 148 children registered – confirmed by Children’s Librarian Robert Avrett, …read the rest of this story »
Life Coaching
The thought of reconciling with your former spouse may be a scary proposition. Many marriages successfully reconcile but it takes a lot of hard work. We will address those who might be interested in restoring the marriage later in this article. …read the rest of this story »
Downtown Development Authority
The Nederland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) met on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. at the Pioneer Inn. Present were: Teresa Warren (Chair), Paul Turnburke (Executive Director), Ken Adler (Vice Chair), …read the rest of this story »
July 12th, 1952 – July 23rd, 2011
Born in Seaford, Delaware, on July 12, 1952, Steve Higgins passed away on Saturday, July 23rd, 2011 of heart failure. He enjoyed the ocean at his mother’s (McCabe) family cottage in Bethany Beach, Delaware – later sharing this beautiful spot …read the rest of this story »
June 12, 1920 – July 28, 2011
Heaven surely rejoiced in the coming of Robert Thomas Storms last week. He was 91, and after a long and rich life, passed from this world Thursday evening, July 28, 2011 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton, Kansas. …read the rest of this story »
Against County’s 2008 quarry denial
Gilpin County Commissioners Forrest Whitman, Connie McLain and Buddy Schmalz began their August 9, 2011 meeting with a presentation on elected officials and employee retirement benefits. Commissioners will be busy with numerous …read the rest of this story »