Vol. 159 No. 21 October 7, 2021
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Changing of the seasons
TOURING THE COLORADO TRAILS On September 26, during the peak of the aspen viewing, the Y Hike Jeep Club took to the hills for a day of leaf-peeping, historic structure repair, and great fellow-
ship. The Y Hikers, many who are Freemasons, veterans and law enforcement officers, take annual 4-wheeling trips around Clear Creek County. They perform the annual flag
BY DANNY TOMLINSON raising event on Kingston Peak in July and a Santiago Mill winterization trip combined with aspen viewing in September. This week’s trip involved 12 Jeeps and one Toyota 4-Runner, affectionately called the “black Jeep of the family.” There were 28 adventurers
on board and one small dog. We went up to Georgetown, then up the Guanella Pass for about 2 miles to the Leavenworth Creek Road turnoff. This is where the road becomes 4-wheel drive only. As could be expected on such a beautiful and warm day, with the aspens in all of their glory, Guanella Pass was a virtual parking lot. Although when we turned off onto the dirt, the traffic disappeared and we pretty much had the trail to ourselves—allowing for numerous stops for picture-taking. As we traveled up Leavenworth Creek to the Santiago
Mill, the aspens showed their stunning colors at approximately 10,200’ elevation. In many stretches of the trail, we felt like we were driving through a golden tunnel. The waxing moon setting over the mountain added more beauty to an already magnificent view. We passed the old Waldorf town site and continued upward past a strand of ancient bristlecone pine trees that are more than 1,000 years old. We then continued to the Santiago Mill sitting at 12,200’ elevation, just 1.25 miles east Continued ON PAGE 6
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A SPECIAL GLIMPSE:
Fine arts, tours, and music at the 2021 Central City Opera Plein Air Festival BY GARY KING On September 25 and 26, the Central City Opera hosted its fourth annual Central City Plein Air Festival. The French term “plein air” means outdoors and refers to the 19th century genre of painting outside, with a strong sense of open air. This style was a main feature in French Impressionism, found with artists such as the infamous Claude Monet.
by the Central City Opera’s main stage singers. The festival opened on Friday night with a reception at the Monarch Casino Resort and Spa. Attendees were able to meet the participating artists over hors d’oeuvres and drinks. The evening featured a special slide show and painting demonstration by watercolorist David Pyle. Saturday morning found artists stationed at various points within a 2-mile radius of the Central City Opera House painting our amazing Colorado scenery, each with his or her individual perspective and style. Visitors were encouraged Best of show was awarded to Andy White for his painting, “Everything Changes.” to watch the artists create, ask located on the Penrose questions, and House lawn on Eureka experience historic Street. The KidZone Central City provided interactive arts from an artist’s activities where the whole perspective. family could experiment Historical tours with chalk art, create their guided by the own plein air paintings, and Artists painting in plein air. Director of Historic explore their creative skills. Properties, Eric The day’s events 27 select artists from across Chinn, were well attended. included a quick-draw the country celebrated this Eric is well tradition and converged in versed on the Central City to keep its spirit history of many alive by painting the local of Central City’s scenery. The paintings were prominent put on display, judged, and buildings and made available for purchase. relayed rich Additional festival highlights details regarding included tours of historical the Central City sites, a Opera House, KidZone drop- the Teller in arts station, House and an artist’s other historic quick-draw properties. Second place went to Jove Wang’s “Opera House Street.” competition, A KidZone and musical drop-in arts competition where artists presentations station was had a 2-hour window to David Pyle, with Artist’s Choice, “Mine Shaft.” create new paintings from Below: Tenor Miguel Angel Ortega blank canvases. The finished Banales serenading festival paintings were displayed in the Opera House Garden where they were judged and available for purchase. The winner of the quick-draw competition was Spencer Meagher with ‘107 Eureka,’ a painting rendered in acrylics. Saturday’s proceedings concluded at the Opera House Gardens where festival attendees were elegantly serenaded by Central City Opera main stage singers Sarah Barber, mezzo-soprano, and Jeremy Reger on the piano from the Opera House Balcony. On Sunday historical tours guided by Eric Chinn Third place winner, Richie Vios, with “Up Above.” resumed at 10 a.m. until 1
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Orville Giguiento with Best Opera House Painting, “Central City Opera House.”
Quick-draw winner, Spencer Meagher with “107 Eureka.”
Sarah Barber, mezzo-soprano, serenading the festival attendees in the Opera House garden from the balcony. David Pyle demonstrating his unique painting style at the reception.
Director of Historic Properties, Eric Chinn, guiding a backstage tour.
p.m. It is notable that the tours encompassed properties not currently open to the public. Festival artist’s completed paintings were first viewed and shopped for at a ticketed event at the Teller House from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. after it was opened to the public. Paintings were judged by Sheila Marie and Lorenzo Chavez. Teila Theisen, Audience Development Manager, and Eric Chinn, Director of Historic Properties, presented the awards. Best of Show was awarded to Andy White for his painting “Everything Changes.” Second place went to Jove Wang with “Opera House Street.” Third place was awarded to Richie Vios for his “Up Above.” A special award for Best Opera House Painting went to David Pyle for his “Central City Opera House” watercolor, while the
Artist’s Choice award went Paintings from festival participants on display at the Teller House. to Orville Giguiento for his watercolor, “Mine Shaft.” At 1 p.m. plein air artist and along with the opportunity to purchase over 70 paintings instructor, Spencer Meagher, created through the weekend gave an illuminating by participating artists. demonstration on the art Proceeds from the festival of painting outdoors. Not will support the Central City surprisingly, Spencer’s Opera and the Gilpin County demonstration was attended Arts Association. The Central by many of his fellow artists, City Opera is committed to as well as interested festival fostering all types of art in attendees. Central City, including the By 3 p.m. the Central City Opera Gardens were crowded visual arts. with spectators awaiting a Visit www. second festival concert by Quick-draw paintings displayed in the Opera House Garden. CentralCityOpera.com Central City Opera main to preview 2022’s festival stage singers, featuring tenor Miguel Angel Ortega Banales, highlights, including “A Light in the Piazza,” Die with Jeremy Reger again Fledermaus,” and “Two at the piano. Banales and Remain.” Reger provided a marvelous performance of operatic Become a patron of the music in Argentinean and arts today and be a part Spanish languages. of keeping culture alive in The festival concluded with a 2-hour public viewing, Central City.
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Barb Wire Bob The aspen scenery this time of year is breathtaking, makes us proud to live in Colorado. The photos taken by Danny Tomlinson are just spectacular going to the old mining mill and the cemetery. He is a great photographer and a 40-year friend. Also, a very devoted Mason… great builders, miners and patriots. *** Was back at my favorite eatery, Red Dolly, so easy to just park and walk in the front door. Have also sampled the “pumpkin brew at Dostal Alley, they brew very creative beers. *** Met Mayor Jeremy Fey at Red Dolly’s for lunch last week and enjoyed the conversation with him. I was a good friend of his father Barry Fey who was a gold medal record producer and concert promoter who operated
Fiddler’s Green and other entertainment venues. I once did all the concert programs for Fiddler’s Green for him on a very tight schedule. Jeremy and I have a shared vision for Central City and support of the business community and the Central City Opera organization. We both would like to see the multiple homes owned by the Opera Association winterized for rentals in the winter months. Housing is in short supply and badly needed for the work for ce. *** Gary King drove me out to the high school to show me the new football field with the panoramic view of the mountain range. No doubt the most spectacular football field in Colorado, maybe the USA. ***
The Aspen foliage in this week’s WRC is spectacular. Danny’s jeep tour to the old gold mine shows the grandeur of our mountains. He has captured some of the best aspen gold that I’ve ever seen. The beauty of this fall gold has pushed our historic gold mining stories off the front page, at least for this issue. *** We keep hearing from readers who are praising the newspaper and offering suggestions. We want news from the past along with present community activities and exciting features about the future. Thanks for the subscriptions flowing in to support this historic newspaper. Email:bsween1@aol.com
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Locals band together for Alvarado Cemetary cleanup BY DANNY TOMLINSON Locals united on October 3 for a serious cleanup the Alvarado Cemetery near Georgetown. The Mountain Masonic Lodges; Central #6, Georgetown #12, Idaho Springs #26, and Nevada #4 joined together today with the Grand Master of Masons in Colorado, members of
the Clear Creek 2000 Rotary Club, and several friends, including members of the Columbine Garden Club and students from Clear Creek High School. Bushes and brush were removed that were obscuring some of the graves, some dating back to the 1870’s and 1880’s.
The Alvarado Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in the entire state, with graves dating back to 1869. Many of the pioneers of Clear Creek County and Colorado are resting here. We appreciate all the hard work of the approximately 30 folks who helped with great big smiles on their faces. A new flag has been raised, compliments of the Blue Spruce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. We are always looking for help on our mission to preserve Colorado history. Contact us for more information.
Gilpin County offers Halloween and fall events for all ages From Creepy Crawls and Spooky Monster Strolls to volunteer-led efforts to preserve history, Gilpin County has enjoyable events in store for the season. After the fun was had by all this weekend at the Main Street Central City’s Pumpkin Patch, organized by Deborah Wightman, the following months have more in store for Gilpin County. On October 23 a visit to the Gilpin County Community Center Barn and Trail will entertain all ages with the “Spooky Monster Stroll.” With several activities including a costume contest,
games and treats, music, dancing, and even a “moon-gazing” at 9 p.m., everyone in your group will have something to talk about in town the next day. (gilpincounty.org). On October 15,16, 22, and 23, learn about Central City’s history combined with Halloween mystery. Attend the 12th Annual Creepy Crawl in the historic buildings of Central City. This event will allow access to some buildings that are normally off-limits to the public the rest of the year. 60-minute walking tours will be offered by guides from The Gilpin Historical Society. There
will be reenactments of scary scenes and ghost stories, so if you’re a parent or easily spooked, check their website for more information (gilpinhistory. org/creepy-crawl). Looking for a meaningful event to honor our ancestors? Show up at the Central City Masonic Cemetery around 9 a.m. on October 10 to help clear brush from the burial sites of the pioneers of Central City. Take
Nevadaville Road to the end of the pavement, then turn right to the parking area and look for Danny. Bring garden tools to help clear brush. The Weekly Register-Call is always looking for new events in Gilpin County. Reach out to us today at news@villagermediagroup.com to include your Halloween, fall, or Christmas, or holiday event. We’ll include it in next week’s issue.
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Looking back A turnback in time
Editor’s Note: “Looking Back” is a collection of historical newspaper reports from Gilpin County.
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book is available at your favorite Central City Nuggets: bookstore or through Mason A 14-year-old Denver boy was Counseling. found alive and well Saturday The Gilpin County Re-1 Band night after wandering off into the took first place in the 1-A Division mountain wilderness near here. on Saturday, September 28. Sheriff Tom Collins of Gilpin They band also took first place County identified the boy as at Colorado State University. James DeVault of Larimer Street. Principal John Weishaar says the Collins said James and his father, band has been working very hard, Dan DeVault, and grandfather, and that school students and staff Fred DeVault were prospecting are all very proud of the students along York Gulch, about 4 ½ in the band for their prizemiles southwest of here, when winning performance. the boy became separated from Married: Terese and Stephen the party. Collins notified Sheriff Westbrook are happy to announce Brumbaugh of adjoining Clear their engagement. The couple Creek County, and Brumbaugh plans to be wed on June 28, 1992, and Game Warden Vernon Turner at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. of Idaho Springs began a search Died: Peter Raymond Mundy of the gulch from the opposite died Monday, September 30, 1991, end. A search party found James at his home in Central City. He about 9 p.m.—six hours after he was 39. Mundy was born April 17, disappeared. Searchers said he had 1952 in Flushing, NY, to Dorothy wandered in a circle covering a Frances “Fran” Lewis and Peter distance of about 10 miles. Louis Mundy. He graduated in Jim Findley, lay leader of the 1970 from Calhoun High School Methodist Church in Idaho in Merrick, L.I., NY. Mundy Springs, will speak Sunday at St. lived in Central City for 12 years, James Methodist Church at 9:30 making his home on Lawrence a.m. Mr. Findley’s topic will be Street. For the past five years, he “What Do You Believe?” This worked for Continental Airlines service will be held in observance and International Reservations. of Laymen’s Day. Mundy was fond of both the Capt. Don Robb of the Air beach and the mountains. His hobbies included downhill skiing, hiking and traveling. Mundy is survived by best friend Gary Meredith, mother Fran Mundy, Brekenridge; father Peter L. Mundy, Merrick, L.I., NY; sisters Kathy Mundy, Central City, Sheila Martinez, Dillon, Margaret Clevinger, Crowley Lakes, CA, and Eileen Andujar, Freeport NY. Services were scheduled for 10:00 a.m., October 4, at Tomford Mortuary. Died: Thomas Shayne Dennis died Monday, September 30, 1991, at his home in Gilpin County. He was 32. Dennis was born July 8, 1959, in Denver. He attended high school for Historic photo of Central City, 1942. John Vachon. two years in Bailey, where he was a member of the football and rodeo teams. Later, while in the army, he earned a G.E. D. Corp was visiting his mother and He worked as kitchen manager brother on Sunday. He is on his at the Coyote Inn since last April. way to Alaska where he will be Dennis is survived by his father, stationed for the next three years. James Thomas Dennis, Sr., of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dukes of Louisville; mother Eloucia Re-Lee, Denver spent the weekend at Rollinsville; daughters Hannah their home here. They planned to Marie Dennis, Greenville, TN; leave this week for California for a Amy Dennis; brothers Jerald month’s vacation. Blayne Dennis, Westminster; Ronald Wayne Hanson, Denver; Brandon Dale Dennis, and James Thomas Dennis, Jr., both of Salem, Mr. Herman Pederson, AL; and sisters Tracy Lee Morris, accompanied by Miss Weingaith, Salem AL and Christie Diane were up from Denver on Thursday Berry, Opelika, AL. Cremation of last week, on a short mountain has been arranged. trip and to enjoy the beautiful color of the mountains, painted by Jack Frost. Mr. C.H. Hanington,
90 years ago October 16, 1931
60 years ago October 13, 1961
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Historic photo of Central City, 1942. John Vachon.
accompanied by Mr. Frederick W. Standard, were visitors from Denver on Friday of last week, on a tour of the mountains. Mrs. George Rule and
as far as reported on Wednesday, were Jud Kriley and Ted Gullickson, both bringing in their winter supply of venison.
of Russell Gulch, on Thursday. The bottom of the East Notaway Mine was reached last Friday, at a total depth of 500 feet, after several months of dead work in cleaning out and retimbering the shaft, and it is now in first class condition. Notwithstanding all this dead expense and development work, the company will pay its third dividend of $5,000 on the first of next month. A good-looking vein is showing in the bottom of the shaft, and when the company gets ready to sink the shaft, they will have a nice body of mineral to start on. The property is being worked by the Town Topics Mining Company with Mr. Draper as Superintendent. At the Lillian property in Russell District, Superintendent Richie Hughes is keeping up the regular development work, as well as hoisting water. The Delmonico Mining Company intends sinking The Nevada schoolhouse the main shaft on that was almost completed, property on Quartz Hill a and Charles Harker, the further depth of 800 feet, school teacher, had been Call 303-582-0133 which will put the shaft reappointed for another down as deep as some term. jw@villagermediagroup.com of its neighbors, and a Mr. J. Alden Smith was The Weekly Register-Call contract has been let for taking out ore from the P.O. Box 93 sinking 500 feet, with work Coleman Mine, on Gunnell Black Hawk CO 80422 to commence at once. Hill, which was returning Married: In Central City, 1 Year $49 12 ounces gold to the cord October 12, 1901, Justice in the mills. Senior Rate 65+ $45 Thomas Hooper officiating, Married: In Nevadaville Veterans $39 Alfred Sobey and Mrs. S.A. October 15, 1871, Rev. Warne, both of Central I.H. Beardsley officiating, J.W. Ratliff, Justice, City. John A. Shanstrom, of officiating, W.J. Belton and Married: In Nevadaville, Nevadaville, and Miss Miss Sarah A. Crile. October 12, 1901, Rev. S. A. Sue Tucker, formerly of Webber officiating, Henry Trenton, Ohio. T. Warren, of Nevadaville, Married: In Peck Gulch, and Miss Dorsey Stevens, October 19, 1871, at the of Central City. residence of John Cochran, Married: In Central City, October 14, 1901, at St. Mary’s Church, Father Desaulniers officiating, Peter BLACK HAWK BEAN & CREAM Anesi and Miss Mary Dallarall, both of OPEN FRIDAY & Black Hawk. Married: In Central SATURDAY ‘‘l City, October 16, 1901, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Rev. S.J. Rogers officiating, Harry C. Willis and Miss Mabel Lundquist, both of Central City. Married: In Central City, October 17, 1901, Rev. S.J. Rogers officiating, Samuel Thomas and Miss Leah Dunn, both of Central City. Died: In Central City, October 135 Clear Creek St. 17, 1901, Barba, Black Hawk, CO 80422 *By Post Office daughter of Mr. and Sunday 7a - 7p Mon -Thur 7am-6pm Fri-Sat 7am-9pm Mrs. John Cerolini, 303-582-0306 www.TheBandC.com aged 5 months.
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daughter, Miss Gay June, from Woodman, near Colorado Springs, motored up Friday evening and spent a couple of days with her sister, Mrs. Oscar Williams, and mother, Mrs. Belle McKinnon, returning home Sunday afternoon. Reports received from Denver are that Mr. Neil McKay, who was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital last week, suffering from an attack of hiccoughs, is getting along fine, the trouble having been overcome by the treatment received there. Mr. Frank Eccker left for Denver Sunday, returning with Mrs. Eccker and daughter, Miss Catherine, who had been visiting with relatives for a week. Mrs. Frank Mannet and sons Robert and William, left for Denver Sunday morning on business matters, returning home that evening. Geroge E. Fritz and son George, came up from Denver Sunday to spend a couple of days at Apex, hunting deer. The hunting was good, but the deer scarce, and they failed to bag any, returning home on Tuesday. The two successful hunters in this section,
120 years ago October 18, 1901
A fire broke out Saturday evening in the frame building of the Gilpin Coal and Feed Company, in Black Hawk, and the building and contents were totally destroyed, entailing a loss of between $5,000 and $6,000. Adjoining buildings were saved by the work of the Black Hawk firemen, assisted by the Central fire department. Mr. E. Manson, manager of the company, is using the old band hall for their store and sales room for the present. The Central City fire department held a meeting Friday evening, when Thomas Mitchell was elected chief, W.W. McCallister, assistant chief; Benjamin Treloar, secretary, and Thomas Oxman, treasurer. City Marshal, Robert Wilkinson, who has been laid up from an attack of typhoid fever, is recovering nicely from the disease. Mrs. William L. Bush, of Idaho Springs, and sister Mrs. Dawson, of Niles, Michigan, were the guests of George K. Kimball,
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TOURING THE COLORADO TRAILS
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Changing colors of the aspen trees on the trail to Santiago Mill.
Y Hiker’s together on the trip to Santiago Mill.
of Argentine Pass and the Continental Divide, and on to the side of Mount McClellan. The Santiago is a “Depression-era” gold and silver flotation mill built in the early 1930’s. It sits in the Argentine Mining District, which was formed in 1865. The history of the mines in that area show that it was mainly silver production until the early 1890’s when gold became the primary precious metal being mined. Buildings and structures standing in addition to the Mill include the old blacksmith shop, near the Santiago’s primary adit, and an 1890’s ore bin. From about 1890 until the Mill was constructed, a tram carried ore down to the Waldorf Mill. In 1906 Mr. Edward J. Wilcox built the Argentine Central Railroad, running from Silver Plume up to Waldorf, and then to the top of Mt McClellan. This is where Sunday tourists could hike just slightly more than a mile over to Grays Peak, and another mile or so to the top of Torreys Peak. They could also visit the Ice House, a mine known to have icicles that never melt, while listening to the music played on the bandstand at about 13,800’ elevation. Quite a day’s adventure back in the early 1900’s. The Santiago Mill operated until about 1983, when the property reverted to the ownership of the U.S. Forest Service. A few “Jeepers” would visit the Mill, but since it’s an “in-and-out” trail, most tourists would bypass it. About 20 years ago the Santiago Mill Stewards were formed under the umbrella of Historic Georgetown, Inc. The Stewards are all volunteers and no one is paid for any expenses, includ-
ing gas. We Stewards have a wonderThis week, we ful cooperative relationship with the secured several U.S. Forest Service and have worked of the doors and together to preserve, protect and rewindows to prestore the Santiago Mill. The Santiago vent wind damage is the finest example of a Depresover the winter. sion-era flotation mill that still stands Boards were reanywhere in the United States. paired that had Together with the U.S. Forest Serbeen torn loose by vice we have restored the old metal people wanting to roof on the Mill and blacksmith shop. illegally enter the To date, we have cleaned up the mine Mill. After findump and tailings pile, and have ishing work, we Jeeps on the trail, leading with the “Black Jeep of the family.” started revegetation efforts. Working went back down together we were able to replace the roof and north wall of the Mill tower that had been blown off during the est. 180 mph winds several winters ago. The Stewards visit often to act as campground hosts to teach sightseers the history of the area and discuss points of interest, including the wildlife. Mountain goats, Y Hiker’s at the point of interest for the Santiago Mill. moose, bald and the trail back to town while others golden eagles, pika, marmots, elk, and below Timberline to Leavenworth went out to Pavilion Point. This was deer are all abundant in the area. The Creek and had an outstanding lunch. originally a rest stop on the Argentine wildflowers in July and August are Our plates were full of fajita sauce Central Railroad. We saw a two-story spectacular just as the aspen are in late marinated chicken breasts with green log building, similar to the Echo Lake September. The efforts of the Santiago chili strips and Monterey Jack cheese. Lodge. The building burned many Mill Stewards have played an importWe also enjoyed lots of baked beans, years ago and all that remains is the ant part in reducing the vandalism and potato salad, coleslaw, and chocolate chimney and a lot of million-dollar destruction of this monumental piece chip cookies for dessert. views. of Colorado’s history. Several members then started on From Pavilion Point, you can look
west to see Sunrise Peak, Silver Plume, and Interstate 70. Look west and you see Georgetown Lake, Democrat Mountain, Union Pass, and the towns of Empire and North Empire. Looking straight down about 1,000’ you will see the Georgetown Loop Railroad. From the road out to Pavilion Point you can see the old Silverdale ruins and the Guanella Pass highway. The Y Hikers truly enjoyed a great day in the mountains of Clear Creek County with dear friends and had a lot of fun helping to preserve and protect the Santiago Mill. Life is good in the mountains!
Y Hiker’s enjoying the scenery, weather, and snacks during the Santiago Mill trail adventure.
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Top left: Jeepers stop for exploration nearby the Santiago Mill. Above: Mountain views with the aspens changing colors. Top right: View looking down at the Argentine Central Railroad.
Y Hiker’s and Steward replace boards on the Santiago Mill.
For more information on the Y Hikers, visit www. yhikejeepclub.com or the Y Hike Jeep Club group on Facebook.
Y Hiker’s and Santiago Mill Stewards post revegetation signs.
Y Hiker’s at the point of interest for the Santiago Mill.
Rose Street Bed and Breakfast.
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Senior-At-Large
On Any Given Night BY LARRY GRIECO
Once a year, since learning to read, I have “vacationed” in Sherwood Forest by virtue of visiting Howard Pyle’s wonderful literary treasure, The Adventures of Robin Hood. Pyle was an author/ illustrator and his charming illustrations embellish the story of Robin and his band of outlaws who basked in the beauty of the greenwood and feasted on the bounty of merry old England. If it was simply the story that we are so familiar with, of Robin becoming an outlaw and forming a band with others of PAGE PB W E E K LY R E G IS T E R -CALL his kind whose mission was to rob from the rich and give to the poor, that would be reason enough to want to revisit these adventures. In Howard Pyle’s Sherwood Forest there is also magic, the kind that only great literature can
conjure up. “Here you will find a hundred dull, sober, jogging places,” he writes in the Preface, “all tricked out with flowers and what not, till no one would know them in their fanciful dress. And here is a country bearing a well-known name, wherein no chill mists press upon our spirits, and no rain falls but what rolls off our backs like April showers of the backs of sleek drakes; where flowers bloom forever and birds are always singing; where every fellow hath a merry catch as he travels the roads, and ale and beer and wine (such as muddle no wits) flow like water in a brook.” I have been to Sherwood so many times in my mind that I know the trees and the flowers, the birds and the bees, the paths that run hither and yon—I know every
inch of this sacred ground, and more importantly, I feel at home there. But that’s not the only book I disappear into. Occasionally I spend a long weekend in T.H. White’s masterpiece, The Once and Future King. I have been to Camelot so many times, I know my way around the castle of King Arthur and I have sat at the Round Table, albeit when nobody else was present. I’ve cleaned out the stables and polished the armor and helped in the kitchen. Whenever I am there, I have more to do than I can keep up with. Sometimes I have been a fly on the wall when the King and his knights have sat at the Round Table and talked about their exploits and deeds and have even discussed the Holy Grail. I have had a crush on Guinevere, the Queen, for
as long as I can remember, and she has smiled at me more than once. (I seem to get along well with royalty.) I follow along when some knights go out on a quest, hoping they won’t notice me, and if they do, they’ll let me tag along. TH U R S D AY, S E P TE MB E R 2 , 2 0 2 1 I got my wish, A page from Young Robin Hood. Circa 1900. once, when that wonderful book by I was made Peter S. Beagle. I’ve spent honorary squire for a quest. many an evening next to the And then there’s the campfire of the second-rate world of The Last Unicorn, Senior-at-Large
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Preparing your landscape for winter BY MELINDA MYERS Fall is a season of transition and that includes your garden. Make the most of beautiful fall days to enjoy your garden and prepare your landscape for the winter ahead. Put fall leaves to work in your landscape improving your soil, reducing maintenance, and creating winter homes for toads, frogs, and beneficial insects. Mow over the leaves that land on the lawn. It may take a couple passes but once the fall leaves are the size of a quarter you can leave them on the lawn to add organic
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matter and nutrients to the soil.
Or mow, bag and add the shredded leaves to annual flowers or vegetable gardens. Dig several inches of shredded leaves into the top 8 to 12 inches of garden soil. The leaves will decompose over winter, adding organic matter to the soil. Still more leaves; add them to the compost pile. Mixing this carbon rich plant debris to greens like plant-based kitchen scraps, manure, and worm castings makes for great compost. Use leaves as mulch on the soil around the base of perennials. They suppress weeds, conserve moisture,
insulate the roots and add organic matter to the soil as they decompose. Leaves also provide winter homes and insulation for insects, toads and frogs that overwinter in leaf litter or just below the soil surface. Leave healthy perennials stand for winter. They add winter interest to the landscape, provide homes for many beneficial insects and the seeds of Rudbeckia, coneflower, liatris, and others provide food for the birds. These winged visitors add welcome color and motion to the often, gray days of winter.
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On any given night Continued from PAGE 10
magician, Schmendrick, and the middle-aged spinster, Molly Grue, while on their quest to discover, with the last unicorn, what happened to all of the other unicorns in the world. It was the fire that drew me there and the conversation, and knowing that we were in the middle of an epic adventure. Schmendrick once turned to me and said, “Great heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their greatness goes unnoticed. It is all part of the fairy tale.” And I took those words to heart. I also learned that there was no such thing as a happy ending, because nothing ever ends. And I was there in the middle of the night when the spirits of Robin Hood and his merry men came walking through the camp (I had one
eye open.) And then I enjoy an occasional lunch with Bilbo Baggins in his hobbit-hole (“and that means comfort”), thanks to the genius of J.R.R. Tolkien. When you’re the guest of Bilbo you might as well be prepared to eat the afternoon away. There are at least seven courses: soup, salad, egg rolls, honey-dipped chicken wings, roast beef, eggplant parmesan, spaghetti and meatballs. Plus at least three desserts: chocolate pudding, banana splits, raspberry cheesecake, to name just a few. And then you nap until dinnertime. If you’re lucky (or some would say unlucky) the wizard Gandalf might stop by and pull Bilbo into a dangerous adventure, and you must go along with him. This has happened to
me more than once, and to Bilbo at least eleventy-one times. Middle-Earth has its beauty and its perils as well, and sometimes it’s the perils that end beautifully that make visiting there so worthwhile. I’ve been through the looking-glass with Alice, down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and company, and on the other side of the wardrobe to Narnia and met all of its magical inhabitants. I’ve been to Neverland and sat among Peter Pan and the lost boys while Wendy Darling read us a bedtime story. I’ve been Out of the Silent Planet, and From the Earth to the Moon, criss-crossed the ages in The Time Machine, and once took A Voyage to Arcturus. I’ve sat on a bench in The Magic Garden, and hobnobbed with Winnie the
Preparing your landscape for winter Continued from PAGE 10
soil as it decomposes. Pull mulch away from the trunk of trees and stems of shrubs. Piling mulch over these can lead to rot, decline and early death of the plants. Help your lawn recover from the stresses of summer and prepare for winter with fall fertilization. University research found fall fertilization is most beneficial for home lawns. Fall fertilization encourages deep roots and denser growth that is better able to compete with weeds and tolerate disease and insect pests. Always sweep grass clippings and chemicals off
walks and drives and back into the lawn where they belong. This simple step keeps unwanted nutrients out of waterways and eventually our drinking water. Add some spring color by planting daffodils, grape hyacinths, tulips, and other spring flowering bulbs this fall. It is also a good time to add trees, shrubs, and perennials to the landscape. The soil is warm and air cool, making it less stressful for plants to adjust to their new home. Mulch new plantings and water thoroughly whenever the top few inches of soil are crumbly and moist. Continue
watering new and existing plantings as needed until the ground freezes. Once the garden is prepared for winter, you can put away the hoses and garden tools, break out the snow shovels and wait for spring to arrive. Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including “The Midwest Gardener’s Handbook” and “Small Space Gardening.” She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationallysyndicated “Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program.” Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for “Birds & Blooms” magazine. Her web site is www.MelindaMyers.com.
Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood. I’ve hiked through Watership Down, and even rowed a boat through the Okefenokee Swamp with Pogo the Possum and Albert the Alligator. I’ve felt The Wind in the Willows with Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger and met The Little Prince on his tiny home planet where I was pleased to draw him a sheep. When I am feeling down, and think I’ve never really been anywhere, I remember all the places in the books I read as a kid and kept reading as an adult—and how I could travel to any one of them on a moment’s notice, or in a long, technicolor dream in the middle of any given night, and often do. I’ve got friends there who are as glad to see
me as I am to see them. It just takes a big imagination, but I was blessed with one. No matter the size of your imagination, though, you can still visit and revisit the places in literature that made you most happy at any age whatsoever. In fact, the older you get, the more appealing your childhood books become. Call it a second childhood if you will. There’s nothing wrong with it, and so much is good about it. It’s almost like these favorite books are comfort food for the soul, and you return to them again and again, especially in times of stress and anxiety. “They’re your spaghetti and meatballs,” as Bilbo Baggins might say.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS PEAK TO PEAK ROTARY CLUB Thursday mornings at 11 a.m.; Regulary scheduled community meetings at the Gilpin County Library. Email mlorenz.rotary@outlook.com for more information. AFTER SCHOOL AND FULL-DAY FRIDAYS Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. K-6th students will be transported to the Community Center after school. We will be playing outside, gym games, arts and crafts, and so much more! This program is State Licensed with enthusiastic staff! Go online or to the Community Center for more information. Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive. 303-582-1453, visit gilpincounty.org or facebook.com/gilpincounty.org.
Regularly Scheduled Community Meetings PUBLIC MEETINGS IN GILPIN COUNTY
GILPIN COUNTY SLASH SITE UPDATED HOURS: The dates for the Gilpin County Slash site have been extended by two weeks. The slash site will close for the season at the end of business, 1 p.m., on Sunday, October 31st. The Gilpin County Transfer Station and Slash Site will be closed Sunday, October 3rd, for Colorado’s new Cabrini Day holiday. Gilpin County Offices will be closed on Monday, October 4th. Gilpin County facilities will not close the following week for Columbus Day.”
• AA Meetings - Sundays at 6:30 p.m. (St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 226 E. First High St., Central City) • Al-Anon Meetings - Thursdays at 7:30 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, 6:30 p.m. • Black Hawk City Council - 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3 p.m. (BH Council Chambers) • Central City Council - 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (Central
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October 10, 2021, 9 a.m., Words of Life Discussion, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist with Rev. Lada Hardwick. October 17, 2021, 9 a.m., Words of Life Discussion, 10 a.m., Morning prayer, guitar music. October 24, 2021, 9 a.m., Words of Life Discussion, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist with Rev. Lorrie Slaymaker. October 31, 2021, 9 a.m., Words of Life Discussion, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, with Rev. Lorrie Slaymaker, joint with Zion Lutheran.
Wed if needed (Central City Hall) • 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 - 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. (GC Library) • Gilpin Ambulance Authority - 2nd Wednesday, 10 a.m.
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October 15,16, 22, and 23. This Halloween event will have reanactments and allow access to some buildings that are normally off-limits to the public (gilpinhistory.org/ creepy-crawl).
a.m. (old GC Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, 2nd floor)
• Gilpin County Commissioners - Alternating Tuesdays, 9 • Gilpin County Democrats - 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. (GC Library - gilpincountydems.org/contact.html) • Gilpin County Historic Advisory Commission, quarterly on Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (GC Library) 303-582-5831
CENTRAL CITY MASONIC CEMETERY CLEANUP
• Gilpin County Planning Commission, 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. (GC Courthouse Central City) 303-582-5831x3
Sunday, October 10, around 9 a.m. Help keep history alive at the Central City Masonic Cemetery cleanup. Show respect to the pioneers of Central City by bringing gloves, clippers, and brush clearing tools to help keep the cemetery in visiting order. Directions: Go to Nevadaville Road to the end of the pavement, then turn right to the parking area. Look for Danny in the U.S. Navy baseball cap.
• Gilpin County Public Library Board of Trustees - 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. (GC Library) • Gilpin County Republicans - 1st Thursday, 7 p.m. (email GCRCGilpin@gmail.com) • Gilpin County School Board of Education - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (GC School Board Room)
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