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Vol. 161 No. 19 October 19, 2023

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Blaze Perkowitz 1, son of Courtney and Cody Perkowitz of Russell Gulch, enjoyed a burger Tuesday during the Timberline Fire Protection District’s Station 9 open house. See page 5 for additional photos of the dedication for the new Virginia Canyon Road station. Photo by Don Ireland

BH’s $57.1 million budget plans for more city projects By Don Ireland Senior Reporter

Despite a projected downward tick for Black Hawk’s gaming revenues in 2024, city leaders plan to go “full steam ahead” on many projects. They do not intend to increase sales or use taxes, gaming-device fees, or water rates next year. “We are enhancing amenities for all Gilpin County residents to enjoy. The fruits of these continued investments will be realized and most visible as the Gregory Street HARD District evolves, adding two restaurants on the Gregory Plaza, a trailhead at the Briggs Lot on Gregory Street and storefronts at Gregory Point,” Mayor David Spellman told the Weekly RegisterCall. “The 2024 draft budget represents a continuation of the city council’s objective to position Black Hawk as a resort destination, thereby drawing visitors from a larger regional area and Continued on page 8

Ghoul at a Glance Halloween activities at a glance Attention ghosts and ghouls: We’re down to the final two weekends of Halloween activities scheduled for Gilpin County and beyond. Here is the rundown of the spooktacular events still to come! Haunted Stage Stop The Haunted Stage Stop is open in Rollinsville has expanded hours for its final two weekends in Rollinsville. The event will be open starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights this weekend, with proceeds benefitting Timberline Fire Protection District. The final two weeks typically are packed with visitors, so purchasing advance tickets online is strongly recommended. Regular admission is $25, with “skip the line” VIP tickets at $70. Our readers can use a special code, WEEKLYREGISTERCALL, for discounted tickets. For details and information about this event, visit www.hauntedstagestop.com. The stage stop will also be open from Oct. 26-29 and on Halloween night, Oct. 31. Spooky Stroll Gilpin Parks and Recreation will hold its annual “Spooky Stroll” for children from 5 until 8 p.m. tomorrow night, Friday, Oct. 20, in the rec center on Norton Drive. Trick or Treat trail or hayrides will be from 5 SUBSCRIBE TO THE WEEKLY REGISTER-CALL NOW - NEWS@WEEKLYREGISTERCALL.COM

to 7 p.m. Bouncy houses, carnival games and a cake walk will be from 5 to 8 p.m. JKQ BBQ’s food truck will be there, too, and Friends of Gilpin Rec Center will serve hot chocolate and cider. Gilpin Cheer will have cotton candy at the event. For the brave, a haunted trail walk is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. Wristbands, $5 each, will be sold, giving children unlimited access to games and the Cake Walk. The Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Gilpin County Schools on a pumpkin contest. Gilpin schools and the rec center are partnering for a canned food collection drive at the event, which will benefit the Gilpin Food Pantry. For information, call the rec center at (303) 582-1453. Creepy Crawl Gilpin Historical Society’s 14th annual Creepy Crawl will be open on Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, with tours beginning at 7 p.m. The crawl is a walking tour that includes stops at some of Central City’s historic buildings, where society members will tell stories of ghost sightings, murders and the unexplained. Tickets are $15 each. Because the event is an annual sellout, society members recommend purchasing advance tickets at: www.gilpinhistory.org. The final weekend will be on Oct. 27 and 28. Pumpkin decorating Throughout October, Gilpin County Public Library is hosting a decorated pumpkin contest for residents of all ages. The winners, who will receive prizes, will be announced on Halloween. For details, visit www. gilpinlibrary.org. Halloween dance The Save the Belvidere Foundation will host a Halloween dance party at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Elks Club, Main Street, Central City. There will be a costume contest, pumpkin decorating contest, deejay, music and refreshments. The suggested ticket price is $10. Howl at the Moon Friends of Charlie’s Place will host a dance benefitting the local pet shelter from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Springs. Tickets, $20 each, can be purchased at the door. Costumes are optional. For details, call Donna Gee at (303) 668-0924. Monsterville Coal Creek Canyon residents are participating in their “Monsterville” Halloween activities on Tuesday night, Oct. 31. The local community association’s website has a map of places where treats will be handed out to children and beverages will be served to adults. Visit www.coalcreekcanyon.org for details.

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Out Where the West Begins It has been a rough number of days since the invasion of Israel. The brutality of the attack is the worst slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust, ultimately leading to the creation of the Jewish State 75 years ago. The Middle East remains a tinder box of hatred, violence, and now another war. The situation will get worse, not better. At home in America, the Congress fails to elect a new Speaker of The House. Democrats are sticking together, and eight Republicans are using a House rule to stop the majority vote to elect a new Speaker. That situation appears fluid with no end in sight, at least early in the week. Let’s hope that the Congress can get back to work. In Colorado, the CU Buffaloes blew a halftime 29-0 lead to lose a conference game with Stanford 46-43. Those who watched the late game conclusion well past midnight witnessed Stanford’s second overtime field goal, sending CU fans to bed, confused, irritated and angry. The game was exciting to the last miserable seconds. The Broncos lost another game to Kansas City, and the defense showed some spirit, holding the Chiefs to a 10-3 score at halftime. Every time QB Russell Wilson got rolling, something terrible happened. That situation doesn’t appear to be improving. The election is Nov. 7, with city council and school board candidate races. Follow the contests over the next few weeks in this newspaper. Be thankful that we can vote for freedom and safety. As the week ended, I received an amiable letter from a longtime friend, Larry Brown, who worked for the Colorado River Water District decades ago. Larry would visit with me on water issues in Craig 50 years ago. Since then, Larry and his wife Sharon have lived in Mesquite, Nev., Provo, Utah, Denver and

Littleton, and moved to Kansas to be with family. We change his address often. Larry has been an avid reader of our newspapers for decades and sends me jokes and comments regularly. His last letter contained an inspiring poem that was uplifting. With the week’s bad and horrifying news, his letter put a smile back on my face. Gratitude to Larry for taking the time to write and care about his old friend. I share his message with you, faithful readers and may it brighten your day.

Out Where the West Begins

By Arthur Chapman Out where the handshake’s a little stronger, Out where the smile dwells a little longer, That’s where the West begins. Out where the sun is a little brighter, Where the snows that fall are a trifle whiter, Where the bonds of home are a wee bit tighter, That’s where the West begins. Out where the skies are a trifle bluer, Out where friendship’s a little truer, That’s where the West begins. Out where a fresher breeze is blowing, Where there’s laughter in every streamlet flowing, Where there’s more of reaping and less of sowing, That’s where the West begins. Out where the world is in the making, Where fewer hearts in despair are aching, That’s where the West begins. Where there’s more of singing and less of sighing, Where there’s more of giving and less of buying, And a man makes friends without half trying, That’s where the West begins.

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Gilpin board flushes $9 million school-sewer project bid

tentially thinking about securing a low-interest It is unknown how soon the district will seek a loan to pay for the project. new round of bids for the project – or determine Previously, Superintendent Dr. David MacKen- the cost to rejuvenate its existing septic system. zie said the school complex’s 23-yearold wastewater treatment system has required ever-growing maintenance and repair costs. An outside contractor handles the work for the district. MacKenzie noted that the ancient systo receive a permit from By Don Ireland tem hadn’t met Colorado Department Central City to rebuild Exit Senior Reporter of Public Health and Environment 243. The approval would be The Central City Counregulations for several years. considered after city leadcil has temporarily idled School leaders believed building the ers receive various CDOT a plan to give city leaders new line would eliminate the need for reports on potential impacts the authority to regulate ongoing maintenance and become a on the environment, city CDOT’s proposed new I-70 long-term solution. The existing sysservice, grading and slope interchange at Exit 243, the tem has sustained problems because stabilization, vegetation and Central City Parkway. it is used only four days a week, is weed management, emerHowever, the subject will located at a high altitude and is subgency preparedness and return to Central’s alderjected to temperature swings. Those other details. men at their Nov. 7 meetreasons led to school o cials creating In other business at Tuesing. the plan to build an eight-inch round, day’s meeting: Central’s aldermen ap15,315-foot sanitary sewer line along • The aldermen approved proved the first reading of Highway 119 that would connect to the an Intergovernmental Ordinance 23-16 during Black Hawk-Central City Sanitation Agreement with the new their Oct. 3 meeting and District mainline several miles down Central City Redevelopplanned to give the second, the hill. The project was expected to ment Authority. The final okay of the legislatake between 12 and 18 months to IGA enables the CCURA tion during their meeting install, weather permitting. to use city sta memon Tuesday night (Oct. 17). bers to work on their However, City Attorney various projects. Mayor Marcus McAskin recomJeremy Fey and the mended that council table four aldermen jointly the public hearing and final serve on the city council approval of the ordinance and the new redevelopuntil the next meeting. ment authority. The McAskin explained he CCURA is working on a needed additional time to proposed 2024 budget, resolve a minor issue rewhich is expected to be lated to the legislation. The approved in December. city uses an outside attorney, Torie Jarvis, of the firm • City Manager Daniel of Sullivan Green Seavy, Miera reported that the who specializes in the field council has been working and preparing Central’s new on the city’s forthcoming regulations. A longstanding budget during several Colorado statute – called a workshop meetings. He 1041 regulation – gives losaid there will be addical municipal governments tional meetings before the jurisdiction over proposed council’s final adoption of state projects that could the budget on Dec. 5. impact a local community. • The aldermen voted to CDOT last year antell the state they plan nounced its five-year, $700 to work on potential million Floyd Hill project a ordable housing that will rebuild an eightprojects during the next Competitive wages, starting 50% off food at Eldora’s mile stretch of I-70 from three years. The tentaat $18/hour restaurants near the top of Floyd Hill tive plan calls for Central to the Veterans MemoFree Season Pass to commit to working Full and part time rial Tunnels outside Idaho with any developer to positions available Springs. Near the center Free skiing at 16 other build 13 new housing of the project is Exit 243, Colorado Resorts units through the state’s Free group beginner ski which connects I-70 to the Proposition 1-2-3 initia& ride lessons Central City Parkway and 40% off in our Tune tive approved by voters is the main, eight-mileand Retail Shops Free season rentals last year to finance houslong driving route from the ing e orts. However, interstate into Central City, Miera noted the comDependent Discounts which owns the parkway. mitment doesn’t obligate Local leaders have exthe city to create houspressed concerns that the ing – nor will Central be construction and potential penalized if no homes Want to join the Eldora family and Exit 243 interchange design or apartments are built could negatively impact have fun at work this Winter? during that time. tra c to Central City’s six Stop by the job fair on October 19th, from casinos, the city’s primary • Resident Deb Wray con10:00am-2:00pm located at Eldora source of revenue. McAskin tinued her recent protold Central’s aldermen this Mountain Resort inside Indian Peaks tests against some city summer that they could leaders’ plans to allow Lodge. Take the NB RTD right to the front have input on the CDOT O -Highway Vehicles to door! This is a sweet opportunity to work in plans by enacting local regoperate on city streets. Nederland, CO only 20 miles from Boulder. ulations requiring the state Fey said the city sta is to get the city’s permission working on proposed DON’T WAIT, APPLY ONLINE NOW! to approve the proposed regulations. He com**You must apply online before coming to redesigned interchange. mented that the subject eldora.com/jobs the event. Pending approval on Nov. could resurface as early 7, CDOT would be required as December.

By Don Ireland Senior Reporter It’s back to the drawing board for Gilpin County School District RE-1’s plan for building a new sewer line from the school complex to Black Hawk. The only bid received for the nearly three-mile-long pipeline project turned out to be something of a financial stinker this week. School leaders and the board had hoped to receive multiple bids for the project, estimating the price would be around $6 million. However, only one bidder – JHK Constructors – submitted a proposal with a $9,364,769.90 price tag, some 50 percent higher than the district estimated. During their meeting on Tuesday night, Oct. 17, the school board voted to table the project for the immediate future. They decided to re-bid the project, hoping to get at least three bids the next time. At the same time, the district will also investigate the cost of replacing its existing septic system, which handles wastewater from the school complex. It typically has about 400 students, teachers, sta and visitors on days when the building is open. In deciding against accepting the $9.36 million bid, the board said they wanted to make sure they were making a wise decision with the district’s money. Had the school board approved the bid, the project would’ve wiped out the school’s reserve account. As an alternative, they also po-

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Floyd Hill rock scaling and blasting operations will continue CDOT has announced that various rockscaling and blasting projects began earlier this week and will continue from Mondays through Thursdays along the I-70 Floyd Hill project area. In addition, the Mountain Express Lanes (MEXL) remain closed this week in both directions of I-70 between the Hidden Valley/Central City exit (Exit 243) and near Idaho Springs. The closure will help construction crews prepare for work in the West Section of the $700 million Floyd Hill project, according to CDOT. The closure is expected to continue this weekend, Oct. 20-22, with additional night closures anticipated after Oct. 26. In addition, daytime right shoulder closures on westbound and eastbound I-70 between Soda Creek Road (exit 240) and Hidden Valley (exit 243) are continuing this week due to electrical work. During scaling and blasting operations that occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., motorists can expect up to six, 20-minute WUḊF KROGV RQ HDVWERXQG DQG ZHVWERXQG I-70 and U.S. 40 approximately every 75 minutes between Homestead Road (exit 247) and U.S. 6 (exit 244) interchanges. 7KH WUḊF KROGV FRXOG UHVXOW LQ XS WR minutes of delay as the queue clears. DurLQJ WKH WUḊF KROGV &'27 UHFRPPHQGV PRWRULVWV WXUQ R̆ WKHLU YHKLFOHV WR KHOS with air quality. Highway 6 closure on Friday Residents might not want to consider using Highway 6 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Oct 20, due to the closure related to the construction of the Huntsman Gulch trail project along Highway 6 (Clear Creek Canyon). The work site is between mile points DQG DORQJ +LJKZD\ EHWZHHQ *ROGHQ DQG +LJKZD\ VRXWK RI %ODFN Hawk. CC Greenway Trail closed Hiking, biking or walking enthusiasts cannot use part of the Clear Creek Greenway Trail beneath the bridges at the bottom of Floyd Hill. The area is part of a long-term closure so that utility work and grading operations can continue in that section of I-70. I-70 Lane and shoulder closures Overnight double left-lane closures for electrical work are planned for westbound and eastbound I-70 between Soda Creek

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(240) and Hidden Valley/ Central City (Exit 243). U.S. 40 Roundabouts Due to recent weather, the complete closure of U.S. 40 east of County Road 65 has been continuing so crews can complete paving work. From 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 27, U.S. 40 from Homestead Road to the Floyd Hill Open Space trailhead will continue to be closed. CDOT said motorists and cyclists should use I-70 Green spray is used on instead of U.S. 40 for their the ground for soil stabilization. travels. The closures will enable crews to complete storm sewer work, wall construction and roadway construction. EJMT restrictions Sections of the Eisenhower Johnson Mountain Tunnel section of I-70 will be repaved this month. CDOT said motorists can expect overnight single-lane closures on eastbound I-70 from the tunnels just west of Georgetown. The state noted that impacts should EH PLQLPDO GXH WR ORZHU WUḊF YROXPHV Repairs will be conducted in the tunnels RYHUQLJKWV EHWZHHQ D P DQG D P Sunday through Thursday nights, according to CDOT. Project overview The $700 million I-70 Floyd Hill project will build a third westbound I-70 travel lane, which will function as an Express Lane, to improve the current two-lane bottleneck heading down Floyd Hill westbound. The new toll lane will begin near the top of Floyd Hill westbound and will EH D À\ RYHU ODQH WKDW ZLOO HQG QHDU WKH Veterans Memorial Tunnels. Other major elements include: Constructing a missing two-mile section of the frontage road between Evergreen and Idaho Springs. Building an eastbound I-70 extended on-ramp for slow-moving vehicles. ImSURYLQJ WUḊF ÀRZ DQG DFFHVV DW LQWHUchanges and intersections within the project limits. Improving sight distance on roadway curves. Improving the Clear Creek Greenway trail. Implementing environmental mitigation to create safer wildlife movements and improve air and water quality, stream conditions and recreation. The Floyd Hill construction project began this summer and is projected to be completed in late 2028, according to CDOT.

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Driver cautions CDOT said motorists should expect narrower lanes and shoulders, reduced speed limits as ORZ DV PSK DQG LQFUHDVHG WUXFN WUḊF HQWHUing and exiting the work zones. All construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change. During construction, the existing I-70 travel lanes will remain open in each direction during peak daytime travel hours. Lane closure hours for the duration of construction will vary based on the season, day of the week, number of lanes being closed and travel direction. Project sections The Floyd Hill project is divided into three sections. The East Section is from the west of Evergreen to midway down Floyd Hill near the Black Hawk interchange (Exit 244). The West Section is from near Exit 243 (Central City Parkway) to the Veterans Memorial Tunnels near Idaho Springs. The Central Section is from the middle of Floyd Hill through Exit 243 (Central City/Hidden Valley exit). The east section began this spring and continues through June 2026. The West section is expected to start this fall and will conclude in the fall of 2027. The Central section has begun and will continue into 2028. The East part of the SURMHFW LQFOXGHV LQVWDOOLQJ WZR QHZ WUḊF URXQGabouts along Highway 40, at County Road 65 and +RPHVWHDG 5RDG )ODJPHQ FRQWURO WUḊF GXULQJ some of the daytime work. For additional info

To receive daily texts each morning, text ³ÀR\GKLOO´ DOO RQH ZRUG WR )RU LQIRUmation about the CDOT Floyd Hill project, visit www.codot.gov/projects/i70foydhill. A hotline is available at 720-994-2368. Email CODT at cdot_foydhillproject@state.co.us. For information on the Highway 6/Clear Creek Canyon project, visit ZZZ MH̆FR XV 3 3 Phone information is available at 720-893-0403. The email address is peaks2plains@ gmail.com. For real-time travel information, visit www. COTrip.org.

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BH’s budget — more city projects, despite an estimated slight dip in gaming revenues Continued from page 1

as an alternative resort for folks living along the Front Range from always traveling further west on I-70 for weekend getaways.” Black Hawk has experienced unprecedented good fortune in the two years since the pandemic OHG VWDWH ṘFLDOV WR VKXWWHU casinos in the three Colorado gaming towns. With the Monarch Casino expansion and rebranding of four other casinos during the past two years, Black Hawk has watched its gaming revenues soar, with the city

accounting for as much as 80 percent of state-collected gaming taxes during the past two years. $FFRUGLQJ WR VWDWH ¿Jures, Colorado collected between $100 and $105 million in gaming taxes annually between 2016 and 2019. Following the pandemic, the state’s revenue department hauled in $135 million in 2022 and $173 million during its most UHFHQW ¿VFDO \HDU PDLQO\ from Black Hawk casinos. In presenting their draft 2024 city budget to the council last week, city administrators projected a

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slight decline in casino revenues next year. However, they noted it isn’t considered enough to prevent city leaders from hitting the pause button on their plans to develop tourist attractions in Black Hawk further. City Manager Stephen Cole and Finance Director Lance Hellis, in their budget message to Mayor David Spellman and the aldermen, said of the projected $36.4 million in revenues, “This is a decrease of three percent compared to the estimated 2023 revenue and a 2.9-percent decrease from 2022 totals.” “On the revenue side, we are looking at gaming tax revenue being down around 5 percent from 2022 and 2023 but still robust,” Spellman noted. “Given that the state’s ¿VFDO \HDU UXQV IURP -XO\ WKURXJK -XQH ZH already have two months of collections and - before we adopt the budget - we will have four months of collections and industry LQVLJKW RQ D ¿IWK PRQWK ,I we see a downward trend, we will act accordingly and

revise projected gaming tax revenues. If gaming tax revenues slide, then sales tax revenue will follow. At this time, we do not believe a pullback in gaming revenue will jeopardize any budgeted capital projects.” The budget forecasts that the number of slot machines and other gaming devices will likely remain the same next year, so the city will continue receiving similar device-fee taxes. “We project gaming tax UHYHQXH WR GHFUHDVH E\ ¿YH percent for 2024 compared to 2023. Device fee revenue is expected to remain constant – when compared to 2023 – at about 7,000 device equivalents,” Cole DQG +HOOLV VDLG ³&LW\ VWD̆ expects sales tax revenue to remain at 2023 levels throughout 2024. The [proposed] budget includes no increase in sales tax, use tax, device fees or water rates.” During the most recent state gaming year, which HQGHG RQ -XQH %ODFN Hawk received $12.328 million from the state, including $8.574 million from limited gaming and $3.754 million from exWHQGHG JDPLQJ 7KH ¿JXUHV represent an 11.14 percent increase, or $859,570, in higher limited gaming revenues than the previous year. The proposed 2024 city budget estimates the city will collect $36.4 million in revenues next year, with a total $57.1 million budget, excluding inter-fund transfers. The budget includes monies for projects along Gregory Street, including a trail system next to the Brigg’s lot and improvements to the Bobtail Mine across from Gregory Plaza. The city plans to spend $500,000 for the Bobtail Mine improvements, $600,000 to remodel the historic Lace House in Gregory Point, $1.2 million for other work in the Gregory Point section, $220,000 for work in the

Dory Hill Cemetery and $200,000 for additional work in the Maryland Mountain recreation area. City leaders said they want to reopen the Bobtail to give visitors insight into the city’s early days of gold mining. The Victorian Lace House is expected to be remodeled into a visitors’ museum on Gregory Point, a collection of small, historic homes perched on several levels overlooking Gregory Street. In addition, the city plans to spend $1.025 million to build the Copper Kitchen Pizzeria on a vacant lot in Gregory Plans and spend $600,000 to remodel the Woodbury House into a restaurant. The Woodbury project is next door to the existing Mountain Poppy Boutique and Wine Bar, while the pizzeria will be built on the other side of the boutique. Black Hawk also projects spending $1.75 million on an asphalt project to overlay Main Street, the main road that runs through the heart of its casino district, called the Gaming Outstanding Lodging and Dining District (GOLD). The budget calls for adding a new, full-time police sergeant and eliminating a junior engineer’s position from public works. The city estimates it will pay an additional 15 percent for employees’ medical premiums and 10 percent extra for dental insurance. The budget calls for contributing 50 percent for each employee’s Health Savings Account. The document SURMHFWV LW ZLOO R̆HU D stipend for employee’s cellphone stipend and offer 20 additional hours of SDLG WLPH R̆ IRU \HDUV RI service and 20 more hours for 20 years of service. Black Hawk’s proposed budget includes $5.84 million for its police department, $4.05 million for the SDLG ¿UH GHSDUWPHQW DQG $1.15 million for public works.

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Two suspects in $500K Monarch casino heist heading toward trial By Don Ireland Senior Reporter

Two people accused in connection with the theft of $500,000 from the Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk last spring are expected to face separate trials in early 2024. Samantha Eddy, a former casino cashier, is accused of taking $500,000 from the cage at the Monarch early on the morning of March 12, and attorneys involved in the case participate in a pretrial conference on Thursday, Nov. 9, before District Court Judge Todd Vriesman. Eddy was released on her own recognizance several months ago and entered a “not guilty” plea during her arraignment on Friday, Oct. 13. Juan Zambrano-Guttierrez, the other person accused in the case, will also be involved in a pre-trial conference on Nov. 9 before Vriesman. During the two pre-trial conferences, the court is expected to set trial dates for Eddy and Gutierrez-Zambrano. While those dates are still unknown, they are expected to begin in early 2024. The case, being handled by the Colorado Bureau of

Investigation following early investigations by the Colorado Division of Gaming o cers, is the largest theft in the state’s 31-year history of casino gaming. Eddy initially told investigators that while working the evening shift, she received a call from an unknown person who identified themselves as a casino manager. He instructed her to place $50,000 “bricks” of money into a cardboard box, explaining there had been an issue with the UPS delivery of the money and that the casino would be “in breach of contract.” As the result of the conversation, Eddy placed six bricks of cash – valued at $300,000 – into the box, left work and drove to the St. Anthony’s Hospital parking lot in Lakewood. Once there, she turned over the money to a man and returned to work. Eddy received a second message saying an additional $200,000 was needed to be removed from the casino. After delivering the second payment to the man, Eddy called the casino to report she was returning to work. According to court documents, Eddy later gave conicting statements to inves-

tigators, who said she later broke down and claimed that “unknown associates of her deceased former husband had contacted her and forced her to engage in the theft after levying threats against her family members.” Investigators linked the vehicle the man in the hospital lot used to GuttierrezZambrano, who — like Eddy — was charged with theft of $100,000 to $1 million. According to a defense statement previously given to Vreisman by Damon Brune, defense attorney for Guttierrez-Zambrano, he characterized his client and Eddy as “low-level players for others” who orchestrated the theft. He added that Guttierez-Zambrano moved the $500,000 “out of the country” for “a co-conspirator” not apprehended. In August, Vriesman reduced Gutierrez-Zambrano’s initial bond from $525,000 cash to $250,000 cash. If the accused can raise the money to be released from the Gilpin County jail, he must wear a GPS ankle monitor and surrender his Mexican passport since Gutierrez-Zambrano is a legal citizen there.

Black Hawk seeking more water to accommodate growth By Don Ireland Senior Reporter

Water for the future needs of Black Hawk remains a goal for the city’s elected leaders and sta , who are continuing to take steps today while planning additional moves in 2024. At the recommendation of City Resources Engineer Brad Dallam, Black Hawk Council approved an expanded contract with ERO Resources CO during last week’s meeting. The $126,436 contract is in addition to the $361,800 agreement approved with ERO by the aldermen earlier this summer. ERO Resources CO is working to receive Army Corps of Engineers approval for two Black Hawk projects. If the city gets the green light from the Corps, it can seek approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment before beginning construction. Black Hawk’s smaller project includes nearly doubling the capacity of its Hidden Valley Water Treatment Plant at the bottom of the Central City Parkway, close to I-70. When the plant was built in the late 1990s, it allowed room for additional equipment to be installed to increase the water-filtration capacity from 1.78 to three cubic feet of water a minute. The plant pulls water from the adjoining Clear Creek, where Black Hawk has water rights. The second – and much larger – project is for ERO to seek Corps approval for Black Hawk to build its own reservoir somewhere north of the city and close to North Clear Creek. While a few potential sites have been considered, none have been selected for what is being called the “Unknown Gulch” reservoir. ERO must study the Hidden Valley and Unknown Gulch reservoir locations to determine if they would have an environmental impact on vegetation, endangered species and animals in the vicinity. Aside from the federal

and state regulations, Black Hawk also would have to purchase land for the reservoir, deal with landowners near the site and potentially negotiate with Gilpin County. Observers say negotiating with the county might involve Black Hawk agreeing to furnish some of the reservoir water to Gilpin, which also needs water for its various buildings. Black Hawk leaders began working on the concept of building a city reservoir in 2011. While the potential reservoir isn’t likely to become a reality for many years, it could help further bolster the city’s supply for possible future needs, especially if more developers want to build additional casinos and hotels in town. Black Hawk delivers nearly a million gallons of water daily to users in the city. While residents get their water free, the city’s biggest customers are its 15 casinos, which have more than 1,500 hotel guest rooms, plus – in some cases – spas and swimming pools. The proposed 2024 city budget doesn’t include a water fee hike, meaning Black Hawk will collect approximately $3.2 million from those commercial customers next year. Mayor David Spellman said it is vital for Black Hawk to continue its quest for more water. “Additional water system improvements will be made in 2024, primarily at the Hidden Valley water treatment plant, to support the city’s continued growth. For longer-range planning, the city council approved an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with ERO Resources, the firm working on getting the approvals from the Army Corp of Engineers. The most immediate task to be accomplished in the amendment is the enlargement of the water infiltration gallery at the Hidden Valley treatment plant, which partially supports the planned 2024 improvements at the treatment plant,” he said.

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Candidate forum addresses hoax, mental health and sewer system expansion By Becky Osterwald

Managing Editor

A small crowd of voters attended a school board candidate forum at Gilpin High School last week. The forum was sponsored by student council members for the six candidates vying for three board seats that are up for election on Nov. 7. The candidates were given the questions that were submitted in advance by students, parents DQG *&6' VWD̆ Moderators for the evening were Moderators: Junior, Jiselle Osteboe; Senior, Caleb Hopkins junior Jiselle Osteboe and senior Caleb Hopkins. she could use her time and VROYLQJ VNLOOV WR EHQH¿W Participating were incumenergy to push an agenda the district, not only in the bents Joe Marr and Joe WKDW ZRXOG EHQH¿W WKH short-term but the longStranaly and newcomers teachers. term as well. Later, she Rana Silver, Tami VelasWhile Marr said that in added that she wanted to quez, Victoria Edwards and today’s world, the school know why the district does Laura Mayer board needs to make sure some things “the way they Motivation to be on the school is headed toward were.” the board? ensuring students receive A principal operations Silver said she wanted a solid education and are engineer for a cyber secuto lend her expertise and equipped to take on future rity company, Mayer is not strengths to the K-12 budchallenges. a politician but believes get and be able to talk to Velasquez has a backstudents need to be inthe community about their ground in managing multi- volved in STEM (science, concerns and represent million-dollar budgets and technology, engineering, their perspectives to the said she also has a passion and mathematics) as much board. for helping. Several in the as possible and wants to Edwards, a practicing community encouraged KHOS ¿QG VROXWLRQV WR WKH attorney, said she is pasher to run for school board district’s problems. sionate about volunteering because she is such an After being appointed at the school and has “done active volunteer for GCSD WR ¿OO D YDFDQF\ 6WUDQDO\ my part.” Through that and can use her problemwants to make sure the volunteerism, she realized district continues to move forward and be part of the team to ensure GCSD remains one of the top schools in the state.

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is expected of you as a board member, and what is involved in being a board member? Edwards believes the school board members are a link between the school and the community, so being able to communicate is essential. Stranaly, a former law enforcePHQW ṘFHU DQG Victoria Edwards School Resource 2̇FHU DW *&6' said he wants to make sure the students have a safe and secure environment so students can succeed. Mayer believes children need to be heard and supported, while the district needs to ¿QG ZD\V WR UHWDLQ teachers. Communication during Joe Marr emergencies Several times many other parents, she during the forum, the turned to Facebook for incandidates referred to the formation. Edwards wants Feb. 22 “swatting” hoax in GCSD to go through lockwhich someone called the down drills once a month VKHUL̆¶V ṘFH FODLPLQJ WR and include parents. KDYH D PLOLWDU\ VW\OH ULÀH For his part, Marr exabout to enter the school. plained that some plans 0D\HU ZDV WKH ¿UVW WR VWDWH cannot be made public bethat communication was cause “the bad guys” would lacking that cold February ¿JXUH RXW ZD\V DURXQG day when parents were left them. He agreed that a without knowing what was practice drill including parhappening and how their ents might be a good idea. children were. 0D\HU KDG D GL̆HUHQW Edward suggested the perspective than anyone school do “simulations” else on the stage. She ZLWK WKH VWXGHQWV DQG VWD̆ graduated from Bear Creek and work out a plan so High School in 1999, the WKDW WKH FRXQW\ 2̇FH RI same year as the Columbine Emergency Management mass shooting. It’s awful is involved, unlike what that candidates and parhappened earlier this year. ents must talk about such Later in the forum, she explained that she “freaked subjects, she said. Mayer suggested a private line out” when she received a parents could call to get intext from her daughter, who thought the hoax “was Continued on next page the real thing.” Along with ROCKY MOUNTAIN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH - BLACK HAWK Pastor Bob Bingham Gregory Street in Black Hawk Worship - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - 11 a.m. 303-582-3325

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ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 123 Eureka St. Central City (across from the Opera House) Worship Service - 10 a.m. 303-582-5882 stjamescentralcity@gmail.com

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 226, First High Street, Central City (Next to the Gilpin History Museum) Worship Service - 10 a.m. First Sunday of the month at 11 a.m., Community Brunch at the church with live music, beer and wine 303-582-0450 stpaulschurchcentralcity@gmail.com www.stpaulsepiscopalchurchcentralcity.org ST. RITA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. William Breslin 24325 Hwy 119, Nederland Mass - 9:30 a.m. 303-258-3060 breslinw@shjboulder.org

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School board candidate forum

said. “Not even a sprained ankle.” Silver believes a grant could be written to help fund mental health needs for the district.

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formation on emergencies, but parents need to know what to expect if the school is ever evacuated again. Every time something like the hoax happens, Stranaly explained, law enforcement learns more, and plans evolve to make it harder for the “evil-doer.” He encouraged those in attendance to use the Safe To Tell System but not to DEXVH LW 7KH VKHUL̆¶V ṘFH had to consider the threat as real. As it turned out, there were no injuries, he

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Mental health Another one of the questions dealt with raising awareness for mental and physical health. Silver stated, “Suicide is horrifying, and we need to make sure there is a peer group students can talk with.” Marr said that the district does have licensed professionals for students who need to talk. If a student LV VX̆HULQJ PHQtally, “we need to know about it and address it,” he added. All agreed that the Bobby Jones program that was brought in was successful. Velasquez added that the possibility of a wider variety of sports would help those students who are not interested in the current list of extracurricular activities — possibly a swimming team. Mayer said that kids QHHG WR NQRZ LW¶V ³RND\ WR not be okay.” They need to be taught such things as breathing exercises to relax and also how to be “cybersafe” when online. When they post something on social media, it never goes away and could come back to haunt them later in life, she added.

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Challenges the board needs to address and how they FRXOG D̆HFW WKRVH FKDOlenges Marr, the current board president, said his input takes place twice a month during regular board meetings. Although there are continuing challenges, he said the board must ensure the students receive the best education possible while keeping the district ¿QDQFLDOO\ VROYHQW According to Velasquez, RQH RI WKH GLVWULFW¶V ELJJHVW SUREOHPV LV VWḊQJ 6KH mentioned that developing creative solutions so substitute teachers can be used and give educators relief while not being a burden in the budget needs to be addressed. Mayer brought up the QHHG WR DGGUHVV VWXGHQWV¶ self-esteem and depression issues. The district needs to support whatever stage in life students aspire to. “We need teachers here that are for the kids. They are passionate and not just here for the paycheck.” ,W ZDV 6WUDQDO\ ZKR ¿UVW EURXJKW XS WKH GLVWULFW¶V current plan to construct a sewer line connecting into the Black Hawk-Central City Sanitation District system, which he said needs to be completed as soon as possible before the state shuts the school down. Along that line, Silver said that being on the board was a balancing act with capital construction versus paying for TXDOL¿HG VWD̆ 6KH would like the district to focus on hiring teachers with families. One of the challenges Edwards sees is keeping teachers safe during the school day and Photos by Gary King

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getting substitute teachers in to help. She mentioned several times during the evening the need for a front ṘFH VWD̆ PHPEHU How can the public access the candidates and represent the district Most of the answers revolved around staying in touch through board meetings, emails, phone calls and social media. Except Marr, who said he is not on social media but is willing to sit down and talk to any constituent. Silver said her motto for being on the board is: KIDS (kindness, integrity, dependability and sincerity), which is how she would approach her role as a school board member. Education Enhancement Tax The candidates varied in answers to their understanding of the Education Enhancement Tax, a 1.5 percent sales tax levied in the City of Black Hawk. The agreement was approved by the city and school district in 2009 and can be used for infrastructure improve-

ments or education expenses. Mayer was the ¿UVW WR DQVZHU E\ saying her understanding of the enhancement tax is important to keep in place because it “takes a village to raise kids,” so everyone needs to be working together to support the school. However, she did DGPLW VKH ³GLGQ¶W think it was my place to look into the budget.” On the other hand, Marr said the district is in JRRG ¿QDQFLDO shape, and funds from the tax are being used for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) upgrades and to upgrade the sewer. Silver believed the tax comes from lodging and not gaming. She added that monitoring the carryover balance from year to year is important because it allows the board to prioritize funds. Edwards said she had taken the time to review the massive multi-paged school budget and that the funds could be used for classroom uses. There PD\ EH GL̆HUHQW ZD\V WKH funds could be utilized, she added. Classes would be larger, Marr said. He explained that it takes approximately $6.5 million to run the district: $2.5 million comes from property taxes, $2.5 million from the state equalization funds and the rest from the Enhancement Tax. Because of the tax, he said every student had received a Chromebook that was paid for by the tax. Those funds will also be used to pay for the connection to the Black Hawk-Central City Sanitation District system, which is “22 years into its 10-year time span.” Velasquez liked that the tax is earmarked explicitly for classrooms but admitted she had not “dug into the [multi-page] budget.” Again, she stressed the QHHG WR IRFXV RQ VWḊQJ and capital improvements.

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Water solutions are a priority We all know that out here in Western Colorado, water is life. It sustains our agriculture, powers our outdoor recreation economy, and is the keystone of the beautiful environment we all cherish. All of us also know that our state’s water future faces immense challenges, from ongoing megadrought in the West, overuse of the Colorado River by California and Arizona, and much more. Even as we celebrate last winter’s snowfall, an above-average rainfall this summer, and hope for more good snow this coming winter, our water resources and long-term future are still uncertain. That is why the state legislature, among other public and private entities, have been hard at work on a multi-faceted approach to protect Colorado’s water future. The 2023 legislative session was one of the most productive and historic sessions for water in recent memory. As your State Senator, I made sure that water was at the forefront of my colleague’s minds, and I am proud to have led several successful water measures. Increased funding Addressing our water challenges will require considerable and sustained funding, and this year, Colorado made funding for water more of a priority than ever before. First, every year, Colorado passes a water projects funding bill that helps communities invest in updated infrastructure, conservation efforts, and funding the newly updated Colorado Water Plan, among other priorities. I sponsored this year’s water projects bill, and it was the largest amount of funding in Colorado’s history at $97 million. This means that more important projects will be funded in the coming year.

We also made sure our state is prepared for the serious interstate negotiations regarding the Colorado River that are ongoing and have our full support and attention by increasing our funding in the state budget to make the Colorado River Commissioner a full-time position and expand crucial staff at the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

islature’s Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee, of which I have the honor of leading as Chair, is actively working. Since the legislature adjourned Expanding policy tools in May, we have Smart policy will also be essential as we been taking the confront challenges, and we are working time to travel on expanding tools in Colorado water law the state, visit State Sen. Dylan Roberts (D) to carefully address our state’s needs. with agriculture In 2022, I helped pass a bill that will producers, water help cities create and expand turf remanagers, city placement programs to cut down on the use of leaders, and many others, as well as calling water-intensive landscaping across the state, experts before our committee to testify and especially on the arid Front Range. That proanswer hard questions. gram launched in July and has already been We are currently drafting several innovaincredibly successful as we look for ways to tive policy ideas for the 2024 session based on expand it. our work that would add tools to Colorado’s This year, I worked with House Speaker tool belt for protecting our water future. These Julie McCluskie and our Western Slope Reideas include prohibitions on nonfunctional, publican colleagues, Sen. Perry Will (D. Senwater-intensive turf, increased flexibility to ate District-5) and Rep. Marc Catlin (R. House allow farmers and ranchers to invest in water District-58), to pass a bill that created the efficiency without risking their water rights, Colorado River Drought Task Force. This task measures to improve water quality, and more. force has been hard at work all summer and We are also closely following the historic fall, carefully studying the current intrastate funding soon to be made available by the fedand interstate issues on the Colorado River. It eral government thanks to the Bipartisan Infrais set to deliver well-crafted policy proposals to structure Investment and Jobs Act and the $4 the legislature by the end of the year. We are billion that Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper grateful for the expertise of the diverse group of helped secure to address drought in the West. stakeholders serving on the task force and urge Maximizing Colorado’s benefit from those them to be bold and decisive in their recomavailable funds will be an important priority for mendations. us in the years ahead. Another great victory for rivers and While our water challenges are serious, I am Phone and Internet Discounts water this year was a bill I co-sponsored confident that our state is well-positioned as Republican Senator Cleave Simpwe head into the future. We will continue to do Available to CenturyLink Customers with son (Senate District-6) that removed red whatever we can to protect our state’s most imtape and administrative barriers to allow portant natural resource – the one that we need The Colorado Public Utilities Commission designated more stream restoration projects to go for our agriculture, our economy, our life – our CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier forward. Restoring streams and rivers water. As always, I encourage you to contact within its service area for universal service purposes. helps improve water quality and aquatic me on this issue or any other: senatordylanrobCenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential life and has broad-sweeping positive erts@gmail.com or my cell: 970-846-3054. voice lines are $30.50 per month and business services impacts to watershed health, wildfire Dylan Roberts is the State Senator for Clear are $43.50 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon resiliency, and so much more. Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, request. More work to do Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, and Summit CounWater policy is complex, dynamic and ties CenturyLink participates in the Lifeline program, which requires careful deliberation. The legmakes residential telephone or qualifying broadband

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DESPERADOS Black Hawk Police Report

September 20 Criminal traffic violation — Officers contacted a vehicle for a traffic violation occurring on the 300 block of Main Street. The driver was given a warning, and officers cleared him with a field interview report. Crash and dash, criminal traffic violation — Officers responded to a hit and run occurring at the Horseshoe parking garage. A suspect was identified, and a report taken. Mental subject — BHPD responded to the Ameristar Casino on a report of a possibly intoxicated party. The party was contacted and determined to require mental health treatment. The party was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Welfare check — Officers responded to the Lady Luck Hotel to conduct a welfare check. The parties checked okay, and officers cleared with a field interview report. Assist other agency — Officers responded to Chase Street to collect property for safekeeping. A report was taken. September 21 Shoplifting — Officers responded to the Monarch Casino, on a report of shoplifting. A suspect was identified and

issued a summons. Damaged property, theft — Officers were called to the parking garage of the Horseshoe Casino, on a report of someone siphoning gas from the vehicle. A suspect has yet to be identified. Officers completed a report. Theft — Officers responded to the Ameristar Casino regarding a stolen phone. A report was taken. September 22 Criminal traffic violation — Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation occurring on the 300 block of Main Street. The driver was given a warning, and officers cleared on a field interview report. Theft — Officers responded to the Monarch Casino, to take a theft report. A suspect has yet to be identified. Suicide — Officers were called to the Horseshoe Hotel for an unattended death. A decedent was located and identified. The coroner’s office took custody of the body, and officers cleared with a report. Theft — Officers took a phone call from Lodge Casino staff regarding concerning statements of self-harm from a female. The female was told a stolen phone would be re-

turned to the Lodge Casino and was upset when it couldn’t be found. The phone was found and placed in safekeeping, and the female was contacted. She was not in Black Hawk but was in contact with the crisis center regarding the statements she made. Assist Gilpin County SO — BHPD was dispatched to the Lodge Casino regarding a flagged account. The party was contacted, issued a summons, and a report was taken. Amphetamine, possession and sale — Officer Espinosa responded to the Monarch Casino on the report of found drugs. A backpack with fentanyl and drug paraphernalia was confiscated. A suspect was later identified and arrested. September 23 Escape — Black Hawk Officers contacted a male at the Lodge Casino. Officers were looking for a suspect in a felony drugs case when they contacted a male matching the description. Officers contacted a male who was later determined not to be the suspect but had a felony warrant for his arrest. The male was booked into Gilpin County Jail on his warrants.

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Gilpin volleyball moves to 4th in league Dayspring The team traveled to Greeley to face league opponent Dayspring ChrisThe Gilpin County High tian Academy on Oct. 5. School Eagles Volleyball Coach Rouse called the team has had a busy and challenging schedule in the long match “very frustrating,” adding, “We won the past two weeks. Coach To¿UVW WZR VHWV DQG LQ WKH pher Rouse’s squad faced second set, we came back the Clear Creek Golddigfrom 20-24 to win the set, gers twice and two strong only to lose the next three. league opponents, the We started playing too cauDayspring Christian Acadtiously rather than continuemy Eagles of Greeley and ing to be aggressive.” The the Front Range Christian team’s serving and hitFalcons of Littleton. After ting provided the match’s these four matches, Gilhigh points for the Eagles. pin sports a 10-10 overall Gagnon served 100 percent record and a 5-3 league record, placing them fourth of her 22 attempts, and Sutton managed 93 percent in the 2A/1A Mile High with 15 serves. Vincent League. contributed 10 kills, and Vs. Golddiggers senior Kailee Starkey had The Eagles added aneight. other hard-fought win to FRC Falcons their record with scores of The team traveled to 18-25, 26-28, and 22-25, Front Range Christian in coming out on top against Littleton to face the 17-2 Clear Creek on Oct. 3. Falcons on Tuesday, Oct. 5HÀHFWLQJ RQ WKH PDWFK 10. After the home team Rouse stated, “That’s what WRRN WKH ¿UVW VHW WKH matches are supposed to be Eagles regrouped, tying like between neighboring schools. I was pleased with the match at 1-1 with a 2521 second set. As the two the aggressive play that strong squads continued we had in all three sets.” trading sets, the Falcons Hosting the Golddiggers, came out on top by the the Eagles demonstrated VWURQJ GHIHQVH WRWDOLQJ ¿YH end of the third with a very close score of 23-25, yet blocks and 42 digs, with the Eagles countered with junior libero Kenzie Marr an even more suspenseleading the team with four ful 26-24 victory, making digs per set. Sophomore Elise Vincent led the attack the match 2-2. The Eagles battled well, but their topup front with nine kills, and junior Annabelle Aloel ranked league opponents contributed with a .285 hit- preserved their undefeated ting percentage. They could OHDJXH UHFRUG ¿QLVKLQJ WKH match with a score of 11-15. do so with the support of During the Front Range the team’s setters, led by Christian match, junior senior Jordanna Gagnon, with 11 assists for the night. Jiselle Osteboe and sophoJunior Joei Sutton, Gagnon more Elise Vincent contriband Aloel led the team with uted 10 kills each. Gagnon led the team in assists with their serving accuracy of 13 and no ball-handling erover 90 percent. By Ruth Rodgers

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rors. She also successfully served 100 percent of her 28 serving attempts, including four aces. Unfortunately, adding to the unforced errors the team has fought all season, the group had 16 serving errors. Osteboe led the defense at the net with seven blocks, a seasonhigh for the team. Also contributing GHIHQVLYH H̆RUWV eight Eagles combined for 59 digs, with Marr leading the group with 3.6 Senior Kaille Starkey attacks the ball. Photos by Ruth Rodgers per set. Second match against Golddiggers No. 16, and In another away match, Vincent No. Junior Jiselle the Eagles faced their 18. With Osteboe, the nearby non-league oppo184 kills, WHDP·V OHDGLQJ nent for a second time this Vincent EORFNHU ÁLHV high to block season at Clear Creek High has risen WKH RSSRQHQW·V School on Oct. 12. After de- to a rank of attack feating the Golddiggers in second in three tight sets a week earleague and lier, the Eagles were in for 11th in 2A. DQRWKHU ORQJ ¿YH VHW GXHO After hostGilpin won both of the ing Denver ¿UVW WZR VHWV ZLWK VFRUHV Christian of 25-23. In a strange turn this week, of events, the Golddiggers two more took the following two sets matches will 7KH WHDP¶V R̆HQVLYH remain for leaders were Osteboe with this team eight kills, Vincent with before postseven, and Gagnon with 12 season play: assists. The busy defense Thursday, contributed 84 digs, while Oct. 19, at Starkey, Marr and Vincent Highland in handled 66 of Clear Creek’s Ault, and a 75 serves. In this match, ¿QDO KRPH the unforced errors includ- match on ed 13 missed serves. Tuesday, Gilpin’s Starkey remains Oct. 24, ranked no. 1 in the 2A/1A against LyMile High League for ace ons. serves. Gilpin continues to dominate the league aces statistics with Gagnon No. 8, Osteboe No. 10, Aloel

Gilpin school activities This week Thursday, Oct, 19: High school volleyball at Highland. Varsity begins at 6 p.m., with the C-Team playing at 4 p.m. and jayvee at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21: High school footEDOO KRVWV %HOOHYLHZ &KULVWLDQ .LFNR̆ LV at 6 p.m. The high school Spirit Squad will be at Grandview High School (time TBA). Week of Oct. 23 Tuesday, Oct. 24: High school volleyball at Lyons. Varsity begins at 6 p.m., preceded by jayvee at 5 p.m. and the C-Team at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24: Middle school basketball at East Grand. The B-Team will play at 4:30 p.m., followed by the A-Team at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28: High school football hosts Justice at 6 p.m. for the (DJOHV¶ ¿QDO JDPH RI WKH VHDVRQ

Week of Oct. 30 Wednesday, Nov. 2: High school Spirit squad at Arvada, time TBA. Middle school boys’ basketball host Fitzsimmons. The A-Team plays at 6 p.m., preceded by the B-Team at 5 p.m. and the C-Team at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3: Middle school boys and girls basketball at Belleview Christian. The girls B-Team will play at 4 p.m., followed by the boys B-Team at 5 S P 7KH JLUOV $ 7HDP ZLOO WLS R̆ DW p.m., followed by the boys A-Team at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4: 5HJLRQDO YROOH\EDOO SOD\R̆ JDPHV Times TBA. NOTE: Schedules are tentative and may change due to a variety of factors, including weather.

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“Looking Back” is a collection of historical newspaper reports from Gilpin County. By Gary King Bygone Scribe

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garden in Mountain Meadows were really delicious. We paired, cut up and boiled them in salt water with a tablespoon of oil, poly-un-saturated that is, and when cooked we drained, mashed and seasoned them as we do potatoes, ummh, good! The delinquent tax list of all mining properties and real estate in the county is being published this week and will continue for the next four issues. This, obviously, curtails a lack of interesting news which usually occupies our pages, and while we are glad the county has been fortunate enough to collect taxes on properties, it is hell for the printer. This is the smallest tax list the county has advertised for many years, but we are content in knowing that the owners have enough confidence in their mineral claims to pay up the taxes, with the potential idea in view that gold will advance, and they will benefit from the raise. The Ramstetter Grocery changed ownership last Sunday when Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kilbourne, of Lakewood took over the grocery and will conduct the business in the future. However, the same personnel will cater to the wants and needs of the customers for another month, when the Kilbournes will take over complete ownership. The cost of living is going up all over the world. In Indramayu, Indonesia, the town o cials announced a new price for marriage licenses--25 rat tails.

90 years ago October 20, 1933

The Colorado & Southern Railroad next week, sometime between Sunday and Friday, will resume train service over its Clear Creek division between Golden, Black Hawk, Idaho Springs, Georgetown and Silver Plume, according to a statement by J. D. Walker, assistant general manager of the railroad. The line has been out of commission

since July 10 last, when a disastrous ood destroyed more than seven miles of the railroad and trackage in the canyon west of Golden. Although reconstruction will not be complete for several weeks, the line is now in condition for the operation of two freight trains weekly each way over the division. Mr. Walker states that additional service will be provided as shipments over the line may require. Seventy-five citizens of Je erson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties are employed on the reconstruction, which, when completed, will represent an expenditure of $83,000. Two Denver gold hoarders face prosecution by the U. S. District Attorney, says the Denver Post of Friday last. Both have ignored government regulations that require them to have made a report of all gold held in amounts greater than $100. One of them is hoarding about $9,000 in gold, and the other is secreting gold worth from $3,000 to $4,000, it was said last night by John A. Carroll, Assistant U.S. District Attorney. The two Denver gold hoarders have already been interviewed by a Department of Justice agent, and their names turned over to the U.S. District Attorney’s O ce. The Department of Justice in Washington, D. C., has instructed all U.S. Prosecutors to proceed without delay to prosecute all who hold illegally in amounts greater than $1,000. Later, it plans to prosecute those hoarding more than $100. The Public Service Company, through Mr. J. C. Hancock, the division superintendent at Idaho Springs, turned on the electric current last week to the motors at the tunnel on Quartz Hill, and on Monday last, the current was put in use in the mill, in this city, and now everything is going along smoothly with a force of 85 men working in the “Glory Hole,” the mill, and pumping station at Black Hawk,

and under the capable management of Mr. Scott, the new superintendent of the property, the indications are that success will result in the future operation of this extensive property. At the present time, two shifts are at work, putting through the mill some 600 tons daily, and as developments at the mines are continued, a larger force can be accommodated, and three shifts will soon be operating, and with a bonus of some $10 on each ounce of gold, and higher prices for copper, silver, lead and zinc, over what was paid for those metals when the property was closed down, and with prospects that all those metals will increase again in value, the outlook is surely most encouraging for the company, and it is hoped that their fondest expectations will be fully realized.

120 years ago October 23, 1903

James Launder, formerly of this city, was instantly killed in the Baltimore tunnel at Silver Plume on Friday morning last by a cave of rock and dirt. He was born in this city, was 21 years of age, and left here a year ago to work in the mines in Clear Creek County. A badly insulated wire started a fire at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rapin on Friday evening, and some damage resulted in getting to the fire in the ceiling.

Mr. Henry Boellert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Boellert, of Black Hawk, committed suicide in Denver last week by taking carbolic acid. Domestic and other troubles were given as the cause of the act. The Avon Mining company is building a tramway line from its Avon mill to the mouth of the old Boston tunnel on Quartz Hill. The ores from the San Juan property of this company will be taken out through the tunnel and trammed to the mill in the future, which will prove a very economical manner of handling the produce of the mine to the mill. Lewis Doll, an old pioneer of the state and at one time the largest furniture dealer in Denver, died at his residence there last week at the age of 78 years. In the spring of 1859, with an ox team, he crossed the plains and located in this city, and until 1870, he was engaged in placer mining in Russell Gulch, leaving that year for Denver, where he formed the firm of Smith Doll in the furniture and undertaking business. Died in Russell Gulch, Wednesday, Oct. 21, of ty-

phoid fever, August Girardi, aged 38 years.

150 years ago October 24, 1873

Mr. Charles Bennett, who was injured in the Leavitt mine by a falling scale of rock, died on Saturday and was buried under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Local hunters were finding plenty of deer in the vicinity of the Gold Dirt property as they were crossing from the main range to the valley. Five silver bricks from the reduction works of the Caribou company at Nederland, worth over $8,000, were brought over to Central to be shipped east by the Wells Fargo Express company. Mr. Bryant and party, who had been visiting at the Tiffany ranch, had bagged one deer and 23 rabbits. Members of the Rocky Mountain Turnverein, of this city, we’re attending the dedication of a new hall in Denver and taking part in gymnastic exercises, and had succeeded in winning six out of nine prizes offered, the winners being Charles Levi, William Black, Sol Well, J. Ernst, Otto Billz and Central City Turnverein.

Hey fans of football Come join CU and Broncos Fan Clubs at the local Elks Lodge on Main Street in Central City. Watch the Bu s on Saturday and the Broncos on Sunday. it’s a fun environment to watch the two favorite local teams and other games on one of the new tvs! Free snacks as well. Plan ahead for the Halloween Bash Oct. 28 in conjunction with the Belvedere restoration group and dance the night away for a great cause.

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CITY OF CENTRAL, COLORADO Legal Notice Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Central passed on first reading Ordinance No. 23-16: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Central, Colorado, amending the City of Central Municipal Code (“Municipal Code”) to add Chapter 17, titled Guidelines and Regulations for Areas and Activities of State Interest of the City of Central (the “1041 Regulations”). The public hearing on Ordinance No. 23-16 (the “Ordinance”) and Council’s consideration of the 1041 Regulations was originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:00 pm at City Hall (Council Chambers). Notice is hereby given that City Council has opened and continued the public hearing on the Ordinance and 1041 regulations to Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:00 pm at City Hall (Council Chambers). Second reading of the Ordinance is now scheduled for the November 7, 2023 regular meeting. Summary of Ordinance: The Ordinance adopts the City’s proposed 1041 Regulations, titled Guidelines and Regulations for Areas and Activities of State Interest of the City of Central. The 1041 Regulations are attached to the Ordinance as Attachment A and incorporated by reference. Conditioned upon approval of the Ordinance on

second reading following public hearing, the Municipal Code will be amended to codify that 1041 Regulations in Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code. The 1041 Regulations are adopted in furtherance of the authority set forth in Title 24, Article 65.1, Colorado Revised Statutes (“Areas and Activities of State Interest Act” or “AASIA”) and the City’s home rule powers as authorized pursuant to Article XX of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. The Ordinance sets forth that to the extent any provisions of the City’s 1041 Regulations contain requirements that are more stringent than the requirements of the criteria listed in Section 24-65.1-202, C.R.S. or Section 24-65.1-204, C.R.S., those more stringent re uire ents are specifically authorized by Section 24-65.1-402(3), C.R.S. The Ordinance was approved on first reading at the City Council s ctober 3, 2023 regular meeting. Summary of Prior Action: The City Council, by and through adoption of Ordinance No. 23-11 dated August 15, 2023 (the “Designation Ordinance”), previously designated the site selection of arterial highways and interchanges and collector highways and the area around key interchanges as matters of state interest pursuant to the Areas and Activities of State Interest Act. Pursuant to the Designation Ordinance, no person shall make a site selection of

SPECIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOR PROPOSED CITY OF CENTRAL DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the proposed City of Central Downtown Development Authority (the “Authority”) of the County of Gilpin, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election of the Authority shall be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election. The ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the Authority no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (October 16, 2023) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (October 23, 2023). Owners or lessees of taxable real or personal property within the boundaries of the Authority, who are not natural persons, may request proxy voter designation forms from the Designated Election fficial at the address belo he drop

off location for the delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots shall be located at the office of the esignated Election fficial, Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado 80206, and shall be open during normal business hours Monday through Friday, beginning at least 22 days prior to the election day and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day. The purpose of the election is for the electors of the proposed Authority to consider the organization of the Authority and vote for or against Ballot Issues B and C. CITY OF CENTRAL DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen esignated Election fficial Published in The Weekly Register-Call First Publication: October 12, 2023 Last Publication: October 19, 2023 Legal # 6139 ___________________________

Compliance with Section 5.10(4) of the City’s Home Rule Charter: Section 5.10(4) of the Home Rule Charter requires that publication of any ordinance by title and summary must . . . “set forth in full any penalty clause contained in said ordinance.” Accordingly, Article 8 of the City’s draft 1041 Regulations (titled “Enforcement”) is set forth in full below. In addition, Section 17-8-10(d) of the proposed 1041 Regulations states that “[a]ny person violating these Regulations shall be subject to the fines and penalties set forth in Section 1-4-20 of this Code.” Therefore, the full text of Section 1-4-20 of the Municipal Code is also set forth in full below. Penalty clause information: Article 8 Enforcement. Sec. 17-8-10 General. The provisions of these Regulations shall be enforced by the City Council or its authorized representatives through its authority to abate any violations and enjoin, restrain, and prosecute any person violating these Regulations pursuant to Colorado law. Any remedy provided in this Article is not exclusive and is cumulative to any other remedy provided by law. Any person conducting development in a designated area of state interest or conducting a designated activity of state interest who does not obtain a Permit pursuant to these Regulations, who does not comply with Permit requirements, or who acts outside the jurisdiction of the Permit shall be in violation of these Regulations. Any person violating these Regulations shall be sub ect to the fines and penalties set forth in Section 1-4-20 of this Code. Any person violating these Regulations may be enjoined by the City from conducting such activities and may be subject to such other criminal or civil liability as may be prescribed by law. Sec. 17-8-20 Inspection.

........................................................(2) The development or conduct of the activity violates terms or conditions of the Permit.

hundred sixty-four (364) days, or both fined and i prisoned as set forth in this subsection, except as hereinafter provided in Section 1-4-30 below.

(b) If the Manager determines there are reasonable grounds for the revocation or suspension of a Permit based on the findings set forth in Section 1 8 0 a , the Manager shall set a hearing before the City Council.

(d) Any person convicted of a noncriminal or criminal offense in Municipal Court shall, in addition to any fine i posed, be liable for all court costs imposed by the Court.

........................................................(1) Not less than fifteen 1 calendar days prior to the hearing, the Manager shall give the permittee written notice of the hearing by certified ail, return receipt re uested The notice shall state the grounds for revocation or suspension of the Permit and include the date, time, and location of the hearing. ........................................................(2) The City Council shall consider revocation or suspension of a Permit at a public hearing. The decision of the City Council to revoke or suspend a Permit shall be based on the findings set forth in Section 1 8 0 a , above. a. The Manager shall provide the permittee with written notice of the City Council s decision by certified ail, return receipt requested, not later than thirty (30) days following the City Council’s decision. b.

The hearing record shall include: 1. Transcript, audiotape, or videotape record of the hearing. The minutes of the Clerk, all applications, exhibits, and papers submitted in the Permit application and approval process and the decision of the City Council. A copy of the hearing record may be acquired through the Manager upon reasonable notice and payment of a fee to cover the costs of duplication of the record.

A representative of the City may enter and inspect any property subject to these Regulations at reasonable hours for the purpose of determining compliance with these Regulations. Sec. 17-8-30 Abatement.

Sec. 1-4-20. - General penalty for violation.

The City may abate a violation of these Regulations or may notify a permittee of a violation and allow an opportunity to correct. The City Attorney may cause the violation to be abated by City employees or by private contract, or by any other means provided by Colorado law. The costs of abating the violation shall be the responsibility of the violating party and shall be levied according to Sec. 1-7-30 of this Code if the financial guarantee is insufficient to co er the abate ent costs

(a) All violations of any provision of this Code or any other ordinance of the City are hereinafter deemed noncriminal offenses and are civil matters, except those violations that are expressly designated as criminal offenses in Chapter 10 of this Code and which are punishable by imprisonment under any counterpart of state statute. Trial of noncriminal offenses shall be to the Municipal Court.

(a) A Permit shall be revoked or suspended if the City Council finds that ........................................................(1) The Permit was issued on the basis of erroneous or misleading information or misrepresentation; or

(f) A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day such duty or obligation remains unperformed or such act continues, unless other ise specifically provided in this Code. A copy of the Ordinance as approved on first reading including Attachment A (the 1041 Regulations) is available on the City’s website: www.colorado.gov/centralcity or at the office of the City Clerk CITY OF CENTRAL, COLORADO /s/ Jeremy Fey, Mayor Approved as to form /s/ Marcus McAskin, City Attorney Attest: /s/ Reba Bechtel, City Clerk Published in The Weekly Register-Call Published: October 19, 2023 Legal # 6152 ___________________________

(c) The City Council’s right to revoke or suspend a Permit shall be cumulative to any other remedy provided by law. Sec. 17-8-50 Judicial Review. ny action seeking udicial re ie of a final quasi-judicial decision of the City Council made pursuant to these Regulations shall be initiated pursuant to Rule 106 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure within twenty-eight (28) days after the City Council s decision is final or such other ti e as may be established by Rule 106. The request for judicial review shall be made in the district court of the County with jurisdiction over the decision.

Sec. 17-8-40 Revocation or suspension of Permit.

(e) The penalties provided in this Section 1-4-20 shall be applicable to every section of this Code, as though it were a part of each and every separate section. Any person convicted of a violation of any section of this Code, where any duty is prescribed or obligation imposed or where any act which is of a continuing nature is forbidden or declared to be unlawful, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) No defendant found civilly liable for a noncriminal offense shall be punished by imprisonment for said offense, but such defendant ay be fined any a ount not to e ceed t o thousand si hundred fifty dollars ($2,650.00). (c) Any person convicted of a criminal violation of any section of this Code shall be fined a su of not ore than t o thousand si hundred fifty dollars 2, 0 00 , imprisoned for not more than three

BLACK HAWK CITY OF BLACK HAWK GILPIN COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2024 BUDGET NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the City Council of the City of Black Hawk for the ensuing year of 2024. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of lack Hawk, where the same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing at the regular meeting of the Black Hawk City Council to be held at 211 Church St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 on December 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the City of Black Hawk may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any ob ections thereto at any ti e prior to the final adoption of the budget. Respectfully submitted, Melissa A. Greiner, CMC City Clerk Published in The Weekly Register-Call Published: October 19, 2023 Legal # 6151 ___________________________

GILPIN COUNTY DISBURSEMENTS

This is where the Gilpin County Disbursements by law should be published. In a paper published INSIDE Gilpin County. To know what your county is spending YOUR money on, contact your Gilpin County Commissioners and tell them to obey Colorado Revised Statute Chapter 24- Section 70. Marie Mornis, Chair — mmornis@gilpincounty.org Sandy Hollinsworth — shollingsworth@gilpincounty.org Susan Berumen — sberumen@gilpincounty.org

Simple High School Logic Class: If this ..... then that “if there is no newspaper published therein, such notice or advertisement may be published in any newspaper published in whole or in part in an adjoining county and having a general circulation...” 24-70-103 (3). Requisites of legal newspaper.

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Idaho Springs keeps citizens informed The meetings are designed to keep the Idaho to attend the next meeting - CDOT, Kraemer Springs community informed and involved in Construction, Xcel and Century Link. decisions regarding the future of the city. The 7KLV ZDV WKH ¿UVW RI VHYHUDO SODQQHG PHHW7KH ,GDKR 6SULQJV 0DUNHWLQJ $OOLDQFH ,60$ meeting was hosted by Chip Bair and Beau Jo’s ings. The next will be held in November at the and the Idaho Springs Chamber of Commerce 3L]]D DQG ZDV VWDQGLQJ URRP RQO\ SUREDEO\ Yard House, across Colorado Boulevard from have recently merged and held a public meeting close to 100 Idaho Springs residents and busiSmokin’ Yards, and the public is invited. More on Oct. 10 to discuss plans for the downtown ness owners came for the very informative and information will be forthcoming. area of Idaho Springs in the short-term future. interactive meeting. There will be a follow-up meeting next month Idaho Springs Mayor Chuck Harmon at the Yard House to discuss additional plans welcomed the guests, and then Assisfor the east end of town. tant City Administrator Jonathan Cain and Chamber Executive Director Sadie Schultz proceeded to discuss plans for the transportation hub at Exit 240, the Miner Street Marketplace, and the planned renovation and rebuilding of the sidewalks and Miner Street. There were many questions and answers and a real sense of community involvement. It was very apparent that the City and the Chamber wanted this to be a colODERUDWLYH H̆RUW IRU WKH FRPPXnity. Cain and Schultz did not shy away from the tough questions and were very forthcoming in their presentation. Cain also discussed the Floyd Meeting participants included Mark Graybill, Chip Bair, Juli +LOO FRQVWUXFWLRQ SURMHFW 6HYNadeau and Steve Indrehus. Chip and Steve have been very aceral key entities will be invited Presenters included Sadie Schultz, Jonathan Cain and tive in the ISMA group and Chip hosted the meeting this week. Chuck Harmon. By Danny Tomlinson

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‘Different’ postseason suits today’s baseball My earliest memory of baseball’s postseason is nothing like what we see these days. There were eight teams in each league, and you KDG WR ¿QLVK ¿UVW LQ RQH WR play beyond the end of the regular season. The whole postseason was the World Series; two teams played seven DAY games, and that was it. No league championship series, no division series, and certainly no Wild Card games. I remember missing some of the greatest moments back then: Dusty Rhodes ruined Cleveland’s 111-win season with two home runs and two other run-scoring hits in a four-game sweep in 1954 … Yogi leaping into Larsen’s arms after he struck out Brooklyn pinch hitter Dale Mitchell for the 27th straight out in 1956 ... Maz’s home run leading R̆ WKH ERWWRP RI WKH QLQWK of Game Seven to break a 9-9 tie and beat the Yanks in 1960 . . Why? Because I was in school when they happened. Expansion forced change. So did television. )LUVW FDPH D SOD\R̆ VHries between the teams that ¿QLVKHG DWRS HDFK RI WZR divisions in each league, with winners advancing to the World Series. Then, the expanded leagues split into three divisions, and the team with the next-best record be-

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everyone gets strong feelings of where they should be heading in life, Virgo. Sometime this week you could receive an epiphany moment. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23—Take a few moments this week to go over spending, as you may determine that you have to reel in your budget a little more than you had expected, Libra. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22—Scorpio, this week you could be inspired by someone who comes across as a natural leader. Learn from this individual about how you can become more assertive. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21—Sagittarius, your help is urgently needed, so there is no time to waste. When the alarm clock goes off, it is time to spring into action each day. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20—Capricorn, put all of your cards on the table this week, especially with those close to you. They deserve to see the

bigger picture if they are involved with you. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/ Feb 18—The week ahead may be trying for you, Aquarius. You may have to prove yourself to loved ones by offering a speech or other actions. It could be emotionally draining. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20— Pisces, you can look forward to your busy week ahead beFDXVH WKH WLPH LV JRLQJ WR Á\ by. Do not schedule anything extra, as you will not be able WR ÀW LW LQ IRU WKH WLPH EHLQJ OCTOBER 15 Keyshia Cole, Singer (42) OCTOBER 16 Bryce Harper, Athlete (31) OCTOBER 17 Eminem, Rapper (51) OCTOBER 18 Zac Efron, Actor (36) OCTOBER 19 Rebecca Ferguson, Actress (40) OCTOBER 20 Snoop Dogg, Rapper (52) OCTOBER 21 Glen Powell, Actor (35)

Clear Creek County Community Event Calendar Friday Adventures with CCMRD —No school on Fridays? Put your child in our Friday Adventures Program and explore all around Clear Creek County, DQG JR RQ VHYHUDO ¿HOG WULSV 'URS R̆ DW WKH &OHDU &UHHN 5HF &HQWHU between 7:30 and 9 a.m., pick up between 4 and 5:30 p.m. For ages 5-15. $45 per child. Trips include: Friday, Oct. 13 to Staunton State Park, Friday, Oct. 20 to Miller Farms. Contact caitlin@ccmrd. com or call 303-567-4822 for more information. Clear Creek County Library District FriYAYS — Join us for free fun on Library )UL<$<V 7KLV \HDU ZH ZLOO DJDLQ R̆HU VSHFLDO )ULGD\ SURJUDPming to help keep kids learning and engaged at your Clear Creek &RXQW\ /LEUDULHV :H¶OO R̆HU snacks and guided activities at the Idaho Springs Public Library and John Tomay Memorial Library, plus a range of activities kids can independently pursue at their own pace throughout the day (puzzles, games, computer time, quiet reading and more). Like all library district, programPLQJ WKLV IXQ LV SHUFHQW IUHH <$< %ULQJ \RXU LPDJLQDWLRQ ± ZH¶OO SURYLGH WKH VXSSOLHV 2FW 13: The Little Mermaid movie DW ,63/ %XLOG LW 0DUVKPDOORZ Challenge at JTML; Oct. 20: &DPS¿UH 6WRUHV DW ,63/ %XLOG D %RQH /DE DW -70/ 2FW %XLOG D %RQH /DE DW ,63/ &DPS¿UH 6WRUHV DW -70/ *R WR ZZZ cccld.org for more info. Clear Creek County Public Health Kids’ Winter Clothing Drive —2FW ± D P ± S P &OHDU &UHHN &RXQW\ Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner Street, Idaho Springs. %ULQJ LQ QHZ RU JHQWO\ XVHG DQG FOHDQ FKLOGUHQ¶V ZLQWHU FRDWV snow pants, hats, gloves, or boots. There will be a large recepWDFOH RQ WKH ¿UVW ÀRRU WR GURS R̆ items. Mill Creek Valley Historical Society’s Annual Melodrama — Alice in Underland, October 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 'XPRQW 6FKRRO 'XPRQW Lane, Fridays and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Adults

$15, Children under 12 and Seniors $10. Tickets available at the door, seating is limited. 5HIUHVKPHQWV ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH and a bake sale will follow each performance. Free Osteoporosis Education Program — presented by Mt. Evans Home Health Care & Hospice, Tuesday, October 24, S P &OHDU &UHHN 5HFUHDWLRQ Center, 98 12th Avenue, Idaho Springs. This course will provide a basic overview of what osteopenia and osteoporosis are, the tests involved, physical therapy assessment techniques, and a safe, beginning exercise program. 7KH FODVV ZLOO EH WDXJKW E\ 'HE *XOEUDQGVRQ '37 RQH RI WKH H[cellent physical therapists at Mt. Evans Home Health Care & Hospice. Wear comfortable clothes/ bring a yoga mat or bath towel for the exercises. Advance registration is required by Oct. 20. Space is limited. For questions or to UHJLVWHU FDOO 'HEELH 6FKZDUW] # 303-674-6400. Halloween Fun Run by CCMRD —Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m., Pioneer Cemetery, 320 ChiFDJR &UHHN 5G ,GDKR 6SULQJV N or 1-mile fun run for kids up to age 15. Join us for a spooky loop through the cemetery. Costume contest, trick or treating (from 111), goodie bags. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. $15 per entry. *R WR ZZZ UXQVLJQXS FRP 5DFH &2 ,GDKR6SULQJV &&05'+DOORZHHQ)XQ5XQ IRU UHJLVWUDWLRQ and more details. Howl at the Moon Fundraiser for Charlie’s Place— Saturday, Oct. 28, 6-10 p.m., Idaho Springs Elks Lodge, &RORUDGR %OYG (QMR\ DQ enchanted Hallows Eve with a cash bar, silent auction and lots RI GDQFLQJ &RVWXPHV RSWLRQDO $20 per person; buy tickets at the GRRU &RQWDFW 'RQQD *HH DW 668-0924 for more info. Trunk or Treat on Miner Street —Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2-4 p.m. All are welcome for trick or treating on Miner Street and a magic show in Citizen’s Park. If your business or group would like to distribute treats, contact Sadie

at idsmarketingalliance@gmail. com to reserve a space. Halloween Bookfest at the Library —Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. John Tomay Library in *HRUJHWRZQ DQG ,GDKR 6SULQJV Library. Stop by the library for a free kids’ book and sweet treat on +DOORZHHQ QLJKW 6SRQVRUHG E\ )ULHQGV RI WKH *HRUJHWRZQ DQG Idaho Springs libraries. Clear Creek County ROMP/Recreation Open House—Thursday, November 2, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Clear Creek &RXQW\ %RDUG RI &RXQW\ &RPPLVVLRQHUV 0HHWLQJ 5RRP $UJHQWLQH 6WUHHW *HRUJHWRZQ 7KH &OHDU &UHHN 5HFUHDWLRQ LQ the Outdoors Management Plan 5203 LV D FRXQW\ ZLGH UHFUHDWLRQ SODQQLQJ SURMHFW IXQGHG E\ D *UHDW 2XWGRRUV &RORUDGR *2&2 JUDQW 7KH JRDO RI WKH 5203 LV WR LGHQWLI\ D YLVLRQ DQG YDOXHV NH\ SURMHFWV SDUWQHUships and funding mechanisms that will help Clear Creek County protect our natural resources and provide high quality recreational amenities for residents that can support a sustainable economy. 6R IDU WKH 5203 KDV VROLFited feedback from community members and visitors through two surveys. The Open House and presentation will provide yet another opportunity for feedback. *R WR ZZZ IRUXP FOHDUFUHHNFRXQW\ XV DQG FOLFN RQ 3URMHFWV WR YLHZ WKH GUDIW RI WKH 5203 Heritage Hops —Friday, Nov. 3, 5 - 7: p.m. The Old 6FKRRO 7DRV 6W *HRUJHtown. Calling all beer lovers. Join local brewers and chefs for an evening of delicious beer and small-plate pairings. $80 per SHUVRQ 5HJLVWHU DW ZZZ (YHQWbrite.com, or contact Carolyn at 720-363-9237. CCMRD Pumpkin Smash —6DWXUGD\ 1RY D P ± p.m., Idaho Springs Sports & Events Complex. Smash stations, axe throwing, obstacle course, local food, vendors and a beer JDUGHQ *R WR ZZZ FOHDUFUHHNUHFUHDWLRQ FRP IRU PRUH LQIR *R to clearcreekrecreation.com for more info.

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Regularly Scheduled Community Meetings PUBLIC MEETINGS IN GILPIN COUNTY • AA Meetings - Sundays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., (St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 226 E. First High St., Central City) • Alzheimer’s Caregivers - 3rd Monday, 4 p.m. (Mt Evans Health Care, 3081 Bergen Peak Dr, Bergen Park) • American Legion - 4th Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m. above Dostal Alley. Come join us! • Black Hawk City Council - 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3 p.m. (BH Council Chambers, 211 Church St., Black Hawk) • Central City Council - 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (Central City Hall) • Central City Historic Preservation Commission, 2nd Wed., if needed, (Central City Hall)

Gilpin County Parks & Recreation Gilpin County Community Center 250 Norton Drive 303-582-1453 www.gilpincounty.org www.facebook.com/gilpincounty.org/ Pool Hours – WINTER *please call to confirm prior to coming

Mon/Wed/Thur: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., closed 12 p.m.-4 p.m., 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Building Hours: Mon/Wed/Thur: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues/Sun: CLOSED SPOOKY TRICK-OR-TREAT STROLL — Oct. 20. In partnership with Gilpin County School, come join us at the Community Center for a Halloween carnival, haunted trail, food trucks, hay rides, and more! 5-8 p.m. Vaccine Van — Oct. 25, New Covid, flu, RSV, and all childhood immunizations. Vaccines are free and no ID, insurance, or appointment is needed! | 1-7 p.m. Youth Chess Club — Wednesdays through Nov. 22, 4:30-5:45 p.m. A friendly competition open to ages 8-17. Requires basic knowledge of chess. Drop-in fees apply.

• Gilpin Ambulance Authority - 2nd Wednesday, 10 a.m. (495 Apex Valley Rd)

FLY ROD BUILDING CLASS — Session 1: Saturdays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Oct. 14, 21, 28, $175; Session 2: Saturdays 9:15 a..m-12:15 p..m., Nov. 4, 11, 18, $175. Learn the function of the fly rod, how to spine the rod blank, measuring for guide placement, prepping the guide feet, thread wraps, attaching the tip top, attaching reel seats and grip and how to apply the epoxy finish. Register at anc.apm. activecommunities.com/gilpinparksandrec.

• Gilpin County Commissioners - Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 9 a.m., old courthouse building, 203 Eureka St., Central City Sessions are live and available via Microsoft Teams.). Work sessions are the First and Third Tuesday, 9 a.m.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT — Friday, Oct. 27. Horror movie in the pool for Halloween! Call (303) 582-1453 for movie title and more info | Starts at 6 p.m.

• Gilpin County Democrats - 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Howlin Wind Brewing and Blending in Rollinsville (gilpindemschair@gmail.com).Meeting on the 4th Thursday, 6:3 p.m. (GC Library - gilpindemschair@gmail.com) Zoom meeting during inclement weather.

OUTDOOR GEAR RENTALS — now available at the Community Center made possible by our partnership with ACA! — Outdoor gear can be rented Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Prices vary for gear rentals, For more information please visit www.alwayschooseadventures.org/ gearlibrary.

• Central City Planning Commission, 1st Wednesday, if needed, (Central City Hall) • Elk's Lodge Members - 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. (Central City Elk’s Lodge) • Friends of the Gilpin County Library - 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (GC Library)

• Gilpin County Historic Advisory Commission, quarterly on Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (GC Library) 303-582-5831 • Gilpin County Planning Commission, 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (GC Courthouse Central City) 303-582-5831x3 • Gilpin County Public Library Board of Trustees - 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (GC Library) • Gilpin County Republicans - 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., GC Library, (email GCRCGilpin@ gmail.com) • Gilpin County School Board of Education - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (GC School Board Room) • Gilpin County Senior Living - 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. (GC School Board Room) • High Country Auxiliary - 4th Tuesday, odd number months, 7 p.m. (Gilpin County Library) 303-582-5367

Chess Club - Thursday’s 6:15 -8 p.m. | All ages & Skill levels | Drop-in Fees Apply.

• Main Street Central City Commission - 3rd Wednesday each month, 6 p.m. (Central City Hall)

Hatha Yoga: Mondays & Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

• Masonic Lodge - 2nd Wednesday each month, 6 p.m. (Central City Masonic Lodge, E 1st High door)

Taekwondo: Mondays & Wednesdays 6 – 7 p.m.

• Narcotics Anonymous - Every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Loaves and Fishes, 545 Hwy 103 Idaho Springs) • Nederland Community Clothing Closet - 1st & last Thursday & every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Nederland Community Center) • Peak to Peak Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays 7-9 (Gilpin Library) 303-642-0276 • Peak to Peak Rotary - Thursdays 11 a.m. Email mlorenz.rotary@outlook.com (Century Casino) • Timberline Fire Protection District - Fritz Peak Observatory on Highway 119, 6 p.m. Info at WLPEHUOLQHISG FRORUDGR JRY HOHFWHG RI¿FLDOV ERDUG RI GLUHFWRUV • VFW - 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call 303-999-7728 for meeting location

PUBLIC MEETINGS IN NEDERLAND • Nederland Board of Trustees - 2nd Tuesdays

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Senior Fit: Mondays & Fridays 11 a.m. –12 noon Taekwondo & Kinder Kicks: Mondays & Wednesdays 6 – 7 p.m. Body Movement: Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Youth Camp (Licensed Childcare): Mon-Thu 4-6 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Pickleball: (First 30 minutes is for instruction/practice- no games @ this time); Mon/Wed/Thur: 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Fri: 1 -4 p.m. $TXD¿W Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. & 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Family Gym Time: Thursdays 12:30 – 3 p.m. Gilpin Stitchers Club: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Master Swim: Mondays & Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Lap Swim: Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri 8-9:30 a.m. Friends of the Gilpin County Community Center’s “Heart of the Community Fund” Supports residents in need with Family or individual 10-punch cards for access to the pool, gym, and exercise facilities, as well as scholarships for youth who need help to cover fees and equipment for Taekwondo and youth sports (apply on-line) www. gilpincommunitycenter.org

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