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Historic Black Hawk home restored for future habitation

Published: January 5th, 2012

195 Clear Creek Street

The City of Black Hawk, in its efforts to preserve the historic homes which remain of its residential area, completed another rehabilitation project shortly before the end of 2011. The completion of the preservation project at 195 Clear Creek Street, currently a …read the rest of this story »

What’s new for 2012 in Central City?

Published: December 29th, 2011

New streetscape, equipment, expanded shuttle service, bonuses, and marketing

Central City Mayor Ron Engels and Aldermen Bob Giancola, Rita Lee, Bob Spain, and Shirley Voorhies wrapped up 2011 by preparing for 2012 and approving several financial agreements to cover future services. They also were introduced to …read the rest of this story »

Timberline Fire’s new Chief Jennings attends his first Board meeting

Published: December 29th, 2011

Already assessing ways to save tax dollars

The final meeting of the year for Timberline Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors, and the first board meeting for Timberline’s new Fire Chief, Chris Jennings, occurred December 13, 2011. President Rick Wenzel and Board …read the rest of this story »

Castillo & McGuire married

By: PRESS RELEASE
Published: December 29th, 2011

November 11th in Central City

On November 11, 2011 at 11 o’clock in St. James United Methodist Church in Central City, Specialist William J. Castillo and Karla Jo McGuire of Evans Mills, New York were married by Reverend Dr. Richard A. Vickery, Jr. …read the rest of this story »

Black Hawk waives use tax and protection fees for hotels – forever

Published: December 22nd, 2011

2012 Pay Plan, Holiday Schedule, Employee Benefits

Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman and Aldermen Linda Armbright, Paul Bennett, Diane Cales, Jim Johnson, Tom Kerr and Greg Moates met for their final City Council meeting of 2011 on December 14, 2011. Public hearings were held for two ordinances …read the rest of this story »

Lady Eagles are flying high

By: George Snyder
Published: December 22nd, 2011

Gilpin Basketball

Two three-hour one-way bus trips failed to daunt the Gilpin Eagles Ladies team in their charge toward an unbeaten season. The ladies defeated the 3A Highland Huskies of Ault 38-21 on Friday and the 2A Soroco Rams of Oak Creek 42-38 on Saturday. …read the rest of this story »

Ameristar treats senior citizens to a tasty Christmas dinner

Published: December 22nd, 2011

56 seniors; 23 volunteers; endless goodwill

Local senior citizens were treated to a holiday feast on December 14th, courtesy of the chefs and volunteers of Ameristar Casino. Many of the seniors participate in the congregate luncheons hosted by Gilpin County’s Human Services department on …read the rest of this story »

Teaching our children to think outside the box

By: Drew Chitiea
Published: December 15th, 2011

Asking “why” is a good thing!

  Within the pages of the Register-Call, November 3rd issue was an article by “renowned educator” Resa Steindel Brown titled Do Schools Really Teach Our Children To Think? As an educator myself in an adult field [aviation] and as a former credentialed …read the rest of this story »

Black Hawk warns Gilpin School of threat to annual revenue

Published: December 8th, 2011

Education Enhancement Tax at risk

Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman, City Manager Jack Lewis and City Attorney Corey Hoffmann paid a visit to the Board of Education at Gilpin County RE-1 Schools at the regular School Board meeting of December 5, 2011. The three Black Hawk officials said …read the rest of this story »

Tommyknockers holiday event in Central City

Published: December 8th, 2011

Central City begins holiday celebration

The winter holiday season doesn’t get much more Currier and Ives than Christmas in Central City. The historic seat of Gilpin County is picturesque enough, with its business section snugged into gulches while homes that survive from the city’s golden days rise …read the rest of this story »

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