Vol 159 Issue 26

Vol. 159 No. 26 November 11, 2021

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BY DON IRELAND SENIOR REPORTER

It won’t cost you more if you plop down a $5 bill at a Keno table or wager $20 on the Broncos at a Black Hawk casino next year. However, it’ll cost the casino owners more, according to results from the Gilpin County Elections Department last week.

There are just 86 registered voters in Black Hawk but 57% of them turned out to approve two gaming-related ballot issues. By an overwhelming

margin of 43-6 (87.76%), voters authorized the city to levy two new taxes that will bring an estimated $1 million into the city coffers in 2022.

The first ballot initiative authorizes the city to collect an estimated $420,000 on “stadium games,” including black jack, craps, keno, Pai Gow, baccarat, roulette and similar games involving multiple players. The other approved measure enables Black

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Hawk to tax sports-betting devices and kiosks. The owner of each machine will pay $5,000 per year – four times the amount they pay on a standard slot machine. City officials said the new sports betting kiosk tax should generate an estimated $630,000 in new revenue. Combined, the two approved ballot questions could result in $1 million more in tax revenue for Black Hawk.

Black Hawk Mayor David Spellman was pleased with the results. “As always, the Black Hawk City Council appreciates the cohesiveness of the residents to support ballot questions that continue to move the City forward.

This cohesiveness is a hallmark of the great City of Black Hawk and is essential to the City’s continued success. Ballot question No. 1 was

more of a housekeeping measure to ensure that the City can collect device taxes on the games that have been or may be approved in the future due to the passage of state Amendment 77 in 2020.”

“Ballot question No. 2,” according to the mayor, “allows the City to levy a device tax on sports betting terminals in the casinos, which have supplanted other gaming devices that the City was collecting device taxes on and the revenues generated by those devices. This tax is the only direct revenue the City will generate on sports betting. If the casinos choose to remove the terminals due to this tax, we are confident they will bring back other gaming devices to fill the space, from which the City will generate significantly more revenue.”

In 2019, Black Hawk’s 15 casinos Continued on page 11

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Ramblin’ Around the Corral with Bob Sweeney I’ve been driving up Clear Creek Canyon for 25 years. Love the scenic drive, the babbling white water creek, the majestic mountains of granite, and occasionally the mountain sheep grazing by the side of the roadway.

I’ve observed the growth and development of the hiking trails and the cars parked along the highways with youthful mountain climbers with backpacks heading to the rocky slopes.

It has been hard to miss the truckloads of aggregate heading to constructions sites across the front range with precious loads of stones to end up on concrete roads, foundations, apartment construction sites for desperate housing demands for young and old.

One of my first Clear Creek tours was of the Albert Frei & Sons quarry where the aggregate has been mined since the 1980s. I met the owner/manager Al Frei Jr. who is the driving force with his family members of this business started on a shoestring by his father.

The quarry is neat as a pin, the roadways watered to contain any dust, and the slopes regenerated with grass. Million-dollar American-made heavy-duty Caterpillar equipment scrapes different variety of rocks for construction usage in nearby Front Range locations. The quarry is a masterpiece of efficiency with contracted trucks loaded and on the road in minutes. This quarry

is one of the largest taxpayers and employees in Clear Creek County and a portion of Gilpin County.

The Rocky Mountain sheep roam unmolested across the quarry acreage.

As I passed the loaded trucks coming down Highway 19, prior to ever thinking of owning this newspaper, I was proud to see mining activity, the lifeblood of Clear Creek and Gilpin County historic success. Hard rock mining is supplying vital materials to our cities. In history, “The Richest Square Mile On Earth” describes Central City’s wealth flowing to Golden and Denver. The mansions in Denver, built prior to the silver crash, came from the mining towns of Leadville, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Central City and Black Hawk. The famed Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs was a place for Cripple Creek mining wealth to eat, drink and play.

The early day miners could just start digging rock in search of gold. There were few regulations, if any on reclamation, and miners protected their claims with guns.

Today, the Frei Quarry is subject to many rules and regulations.

There are some area residents who dislike this industry and claim that this is destroying the lifestyle for the bikers and mountain climbers. There is a name for this which is called, “Nimby’s,” meaning “Not in my back yard.” It is similar to buying a less expensive home near an airport and

attempting to shut down the flights.

The Frei family has been in the area for four decades and in almost every case, before the folks who don’t appreciate the mining industry and would like to turn the counties into playgrounds.

Interesting that the world-famous Colorado School of Mines is located at the entrance to Clear Creek Canyon hailed as one of the best mining and engineering schools in the world. Yet, in the neighborhood we have forces who would like to curtail the mining industry with many false claims and accusations, largely exaggerated and distorted.

We support the mining industry and intend to continue to run positive stories on the local quarry and any other mining operations still fortunate to be in business.

Bless the taxes and jobs they provide.

As a matter of fair play, we will cover any hearings, such as the one recently held in Gilpin County before the local commissioners.

The quarry does wish to expand to meet the needs of their customers.

When the details and arguments are made “for” or “against” we will be reporting the actual facts from all parties.

Mining has been the lifeblood of our counties for decades.

Recreation demands and industry can live and work together. We support both, and work must come before play.

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Central City expecting more business, growth in 2022

BY DON IRELAND SENIOR REPORTER

Will there be new businesses and other growth in Central City next year? “Yes,” says Central City Mayor Jeremy Fey. “I’m optimistic, although I’m not sure that we’ll see too many cranes in the sky or shovels in the ground,” said Fey, who will begin the final year of his four-year term as Central City’s leader in 2022. The mayor said he is determined continue working to bring more things to the community. Ultimately, he’d like Central City to have “world-level distinction for the arts and hospitality.”

Those who support Central City admire it for its charming, historic look that is reminiscent of an era dating back more than a century ago. However, many visitors get a terrible first impression when they drive down the Central City Parkway into the town. The reason: several of the initial buildings you see are vacant, suggesting the community is on its way to becoming a ghost town. An estimated 35% of buildings in the core business district are vacant.

Fey said plans are in the works to revitalize those empty places and attract additional businesses to the

community.

Ray Rears, Central City’s community development director and historic preservation officer, agreed visitors should expect to see changes next year. “This is an exciting time for Central City,” he said. “There’s a lot going on.”

The former Scarlett’s casino property at 130 Main Street – formerly Bullwhacker’s Casino – is across Main Street from Annie Oakley’s convenience store and the first building many people see heading toward Main Street. A new tenant, SPRT Entertainment, is expected to remodel the property and open a new casino inside. Across the street, the long-vacant Doc Holliday Casino also is being eyed for another new gambling emporium. Between the long-established Easy Street and Dostal Alley casinos, a potential tenant has been eyeing the former Charlie’s bar, which previously housed the Crystal Palace Casino at 118 Main Street.

Sports betting, which began in Colorado in May 2020, could play a role in attracting new casinos to Central City.

State law requires that sportsbetting operations – which primarily use phone apps

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Gilpin County Board of Commissioners report budget plans On November 2, The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners reports holding their firstround of 2022 budget meetings with all departments in October. The goal of the County is to budget as closely as possible to its 2021 budget, although there will be increases in some of the operational expenses.

This is due largely to supply and demand across the country for materials and labor. Gilpin County has not been able to keep pace or compete with the salaries offered in neighboring counties for the past two years, in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid affected the county’s revenue stream, depleting it by over $6,500,000.

Employees have not had a raise in pay since 2019.

The county commissioners hired Graves Consulting, Inc. to prepare a salary study using Employers’ Council and other resources to match current salaries

with county employees’ job descriptions, performance and length of service. In this manner, the county is desirous of recruiting and retaining top employees to serve Gilpin County residents. Notably, elected officials of the county do not receive raises. Their salaries are set in state statute and only reflect a cost of living increase every four years.

The Gilpin County Commissioners will continue to work on the 2022 budget in consultation with the Finance Department and department directors to finalize the county’s budget on December 14, 2022.

The budget will reflect their goals of creating a balanced budget, maintaining a reserve account, recruiting and retaining great employees and budgeting capital outlay funds for overdue maintenance of facilities, vehicles and county road maintenance.

that adults use to place bets – must be affiliated with a brick-and-mortar casino.

Because all of neighboring Black Hawk’s casinos have ties with online sports-betting purveyors, anyone desiring to get a sports-betting license could look at Central City.

Currently, only a few casinos in town have connections with online sports-betting firms.

It creates an opportunity for anyone who might think about opening a casino so they could offer a launching pad site for another online sports-betting operation.

Considering that more than $3 billion in sports bets were placed within state borders in the first 15 months that Colorado allowed sports betting, the lucrative business potentially could attract others who want a slice of the sportsbetting pie to consider Central City.

Currently, Central City has six casinos. Four of them are on Main Street, including Century Casino, the Famous Bonanza Casino and its sister operation, Easy Street Casino. The other is Dostal Alley, a casino, restaurant and brewpub that has won national recognition for its microbrewery products. The two other casinos are Johnny

Z’s Casino on Lawrence Street and the town’s largest casinohotel, Grand Z, down Gregory Street from the core business district. The Z-named casinos were started by businessman John Zimpel – who also opened the Z Casino in Black Hawk. The Z casino took over the former Bullwhacker’s site after it moved from Central City to Black Hawk. Zimpel sold all three properties to Maverick Gaming in late 2019.

Maverick is currently remodeling the original Johnny Z’s building, which remains open for business.

It is likely the business will be renamed because signs on the elevator door say, “The Dragon Tiger Casino – coming soon.”

Around the corner from the Famous Bonanza Casino and Century Casino, a new tenant has been found for the former Social Club on Lawrence Street, although plans haven’t been finalized. Just up the hill, a new business – the Eureka Popcorn Store – also is projected to open in the spring and sell a variety of gourmetstyle popcorns.

Fey said the opening of a few new casinos doesn’t mean Central City is hoping to compete with neighboring

Black Hawk down the hill.

Rather, he would like city leaders to focus on bringing more arts, entertainment and hospitality attractions – in much the same way Las Vegas has changed some of its focus to bring visitors for things other than gaming.

Central City has successfully used various cultural events and festivals to attract thousands of tourists. It is common to see Main Street closed to vehicular traffic several times each year for a variety of events: Madame Lou Bunch Days, the Central City Beer Festival, the Hot Rod Hill Climb and food events, to name a few. Several returned this past summer after being cancelled as the result of the 2020 pandemic.

The longest-tenured attraction, the Central City Opera, has drawn sellout crowds to Central City’s opera house for decades, prior to the pandemic. Mayor Fey realizes the opera has been good for the town but is concerned that the main opera building, the affiliated Teller House and 23 nearby residential structures – used by singers and those involved in the opera productions – are aging and need significant repairs.

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Push for business diversity in Central City

BY DAVID JOSSELYN

REPORTING FROM THE CENTRAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Work Session Council met with Staff for a Work Session to discuss economic development and the proposed 2022 Budget.

Manger Miera reviewed an item that was originally brought to Council in 2019 regarding underutilized residential vacancies and a plan to encourage use of those buildings year-round through punitive fees. Fees collected could then be used by the City on building restoration.

The 2019 Council did not wish to move forward with the plan and the 2021 Council were reticent to do so now; however, they did want to see what Staff might propose at a future work session. In particular interest was lowincome housing. Alderwoman Laratta commented on the only available low-income housing at Gold Mountain

Village Apartments and that Manager Richelle wanted to make it to the meeting tonight for comment.

City Manager Miera also reviewed the governmental funds and proprietary funds portions of the proposed 2022 budget. The Transportation Fund received scrutiny and Alderwoman Laratta remarked the “infrastructure is going to be very, very important” and wanted to see it, road maintenance, water delivery systems, et cetera, prioritized. Mayor Fey commented that the Young Ranch will be doing some construction on an access point for a proposed quarry and he wouldn’t want to waste time fixing potholes and chip-sealing when it will be potentially damaged.

Alderwoman Tinucci asked about maintaining headcount

(City employees) and Miera responded that they are keeping headcount what it is today, but there is room for one full-time employee to be added.

Regular Council Meeting Mayor Fey convened the regular meeting at 7:07 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in City Hall Council Chambers.

Council members Jeff Aiken, Judy Laratta, Kara Tinucci, and Mayor Jeremy Fey were present.

Mayor Fey led the Pledge of Allegiance and then asked for any amendments or additions to the evening’s agenda. No changes were made to the agenda.

Mayor Fey asked if there were any conflicts of interest for any member of the council. There were no

conflicts expressed.

Consent Agenda The Mayor called for a motion to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes from the October 19 meeting and regular bill lists through October 26.

Alderwoman Laratta moved to approve the Consent Agenda and was seconded by Alderman Aiken. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Forum Mayor Fey opened the floor to the public for anyone who wished to speak to a topic on that night’s agenda.

Jill Story, a resident of Central, addressed council regarding their perspective on starting a business in the city.

“We moved here just over a year ago and are in love with the City,” claimed Jill, “We

see a town with limitless business ideas; however, each idea we have had has come across hurdles that we cannot jump.” She elaborated about square footage either being too big or too small for a viable business and available buildings are so dilapidated they would be a “red tape nightmare” to get them customer ready. She inquired if there is a way to encourage building owners to put walls back in the large buildings to sell or lease them separately?

She then pointed out that there is a building on Eureka Street that appears to just be storage; can we encourage the owner to store things elsewhere so it can be leased?

Executive Director of the Business Improvement District Joe Behm, who states he is “of the Golden Continued on page 9

Gilpin County and United Power dedicate new backup generator for Gilpin County School campus

BY GARY KING

United Power and Gilpin County officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Gilpin County School to celebrate the completion of a new backup generator on Friday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m.

The newly installed 625-kw generator was placed at the Gilpin County School to serve as a backup power source for the entire school campus.

With the addition of the new generator the school can also be utilized on as a muchneeded regional emergency warming center and shelter during an extended power outage.

The ceremony was attended

by Gilpin County officials and United Power personnel, including President and CEO Mark A. Gabriel, who presented key comments thanking all involved and confirming United Power’s commitment to the safety and comfort of the Gilpin County community. He recognized the partnership between United Power, the Gilpin County Office of Emergency Management, the Gilpin County School District, and how it was critical to development of the project.

Mr. Gabriel concluded his remarks by thanking key individuals in the planning and execution of the generator installation.

Several other officials provided comments prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony.

James Vigesaa, United Power Board of Directors and resident of Gilpin County commented that installing the new generator was the right thing to do for the county - not a profitable thing to do. Nathan Wittington, Emergency Manager of the Gilpin County Office of Emergency Management, acknowledged the partnership between the Sheriff’s Emergency Management Office and United Power.

He further indicated that the school can now be used as an important part of the County’s emergency management plan in case of an extended power outage especially in the winter as an emergency warming center.

Joe Marr, Member-At-Large on Gilpin County School’s Board of Education thanked all involved on behalf of the Gilpin County School District Board of Education.

The ribbon cutting ceremony took place immediately after comments were completed. The ceremonial ribbon was attended by various Gilpin County and United Power personnel as it was cut by Ursula J. Morgan, Chairman, United Power Board of Directors. Immediately after the dedication ceremony the generator was turned on and ran for a while in celebration.

Refreshments and gifts were provided by United Power.

Ribbon cutting participants from left to right: Joel Danforth, Energy Programs and New Business Director, United Power; Kevin Barnes, Key Accounts Manager, United Power; David MacKenzie, Superintendent, Gilpin County School District RE-1, Nathan Wittington, Gilpin County Office of Emergency Management; Kevin Armstrong, Gilpin County Sheriff; Sarah Swanson, Gilpin County Schools Board of Education; Joe Marr, Gilpin County Schools Board of Education; Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO, United Power; Ursula J. Morgan, Chairman, United Power Board of Directors; Steve Whiteside, United Power Board of Directors; Tim Erickson, Secretary, United Power Board of Directors; James Vigesaa, United Power Board of Directors. Photos by Addy King.

Mark A. Gabriel, President and CEO of United Power presented key comments prior to the ribbon cutting.

All photos by Addy King.

Nathan Wittington, Gilpin County Office of Emergency Management comments on the County’s emergency management plan.

Joe Marr, Gilpin County Schools Board of Education thanked all involved on behalf of the Gilpin County Board of Education.

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GUEST COLUMNIST

Growing Colorado casino towns are a boon for all

BY FRANCOISE BERGAN

When voters in Aurora overwhelmingly supported Amendment 77 in 2020, giving Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek voters the right to raise betting limits and introduce new games, they were supporting a proud Colorado tradition of voter-led changes to gambling law. They also bet on the measure making a positive impact on Aurora’s community college students, without having to introduce gaming in their own communities.

When it comes to gambling, Colorado communities get to have it both ways. Casino towns contribute tens of millions to our state annually, including nearly $12 million for community colleges last year during the height of the pandemic. We also keep gambling in the communities who are willing and equipped to deal with the regulatory and public safety

aspects of the industry.

Ward VI residents who elected me have been unequivocal: they want family-oriented recreational opportunities, well-kept roads, retail shopping, and safe neighborhoods.

They’re not willing to extend gaming rights to their communities to achieve it, though. As recently as 2014, voters in Aurora overwhelmingly came out against expanding gambling at Arapahoe Park, the horse racetrack, in Arapahoe County. That result was the same as a similar 2003 effort to expand gambling in Aurora.

With gambling comes increased need for law enforcement at facilities that offer gaming, as well as in our communities. By keeping gambling as a tourist industry for Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek, we reduce the need for extended law enforcement across the state, especially

as we face shortages of officers. The entertainment destinations also prevent kids from interacting with casino games.

Colorado has gone to great extent to keep gambling in areas that welcome it. Since 2015, the Colorado legislature has taken prudent steps to ban gambling in illegal gambling arcades (HB 15-1047) and illegal slot machines (HB 18-1234) in our communities.

These illegal games had a detrimental effect on Aurora’s communities until we stepped up to control them.

Polling among Colorado voters consistently demonstrates Coloradans’ belief that voters in each community should make their own decisions about approving games. 2019 polling data showed that 77% of likely Colorado voters supported the right of the gaming town residents to control the future of Colorado gaming. The people

who live there are vested in their communities, want to protect them and know best how to do it.

Despite not wanting gambling in Aurora itself, our residents benefit hugely from expanded gaming in the mountains. Colorado community colleges have struggled to retain funding and students during the COVID-19 crisis, and the higher bet limits and expanded game options in effect this summer at Colorado casinos will have a positive impact on thousands of Colorado community college students. Already, casinos have contributed over $37 million dollars in state taxes this summer alone, a sign of successfully implementing the changes allowed by Amendment 77.

In addition to supporting statewide community colleges, Colorado casinos also pay into the State Historical Fund Continued on page 13

Local realtors convert motel to workforce housing

BY AMY TOMLINSON

Lift Landing, formerly the Bearadise Motel at 2745 Colorado Boulevard in Idaho Springs, has been converted to workforce housing. Realtors Pam Waltz and Christy Schoonover purchased the property on August 27, and have spent the last two months remodeling this 1940’s-era property.

Sub-contractors and family members helped accomplish the quick turn-around. About half of the rooms needed major work – insulation, drywall, paint, as well as cosmetic updates – new bath fixtures, paint, lighting, and flooring. All rooms are outfitted with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers.

The property has eleven rooms with the capacity to house a total of thirty residents. Each room has either two or three twin beds, a coffee maker, small refrigerator, microwave, tv, and wi-fi. There is a community kitchen in the “clubhouse” which has two full-size refrigerators, a stove, toaster oven and industrialstrength food prep area. Off to the side is bar-type seating, a game area, tv room and small computer room/library. A covered patio, known as the “tiki bar” offers an outdoor spot for socializing when weather permits.

Loveland Ski Area has leased all rooms for the next two winter seasons. The rental rate per bed being paid by Loveland is competitive with what Loveland or would incur

if seasonal housing could be obtained in the area. It is up to Loveland to decide how much of the cost is shared by the employee. Since Loveland holds the lease, they set and enforce “Rules of Conduct,” which must be adhered to by all residents.

Residents are responsible for cleaning and keeping their room in top condition

workforce housing, as many residents will not have a personal vehicle.

Karen Cameron, HR Director at Loveland Ski Area offered this comment about the property: “This motel converted into employee housing has become a model for one solution to the employee housing challenge. Having this master

Clubhouse at the Lift Landing - workforce housing located in Idaho Springs.

– periodic inspections are conducted to ensure compliance. In addition, there is a Resident Advisor living on-site to handle maintenance issues and to monitor the wellbeing of the residents. There is on-site parking for those who have vehicles. Laundry facilities will also be available.

Given the location, residents can walk to fulfill almost any need, including restaurants, Safeway, the post office, and banks. According to Pam and Christy, this is one of the features that made this property so attractive for

lease for Loveland employees in Idaho Springs, where employees can have a sense of community and can easily ride our free employee shuttle to the ski area, has expanded our reach in attracting applicants. To be eligible for this housing, employees must be new to Loveland, new to the area, work full-time, and work in one of the prioritized departments. We are already very close to filling all beds, so the project is working! We know this is only Loveland’s first step into the employee housing space. This solution

provided much needed immediate assistance while we work toward more longterm solutions. We are so grateful for the partnership, ideas and hard work which Pam and Christy brought to make this a reality. It will take many creative projects like this to continue to address the housing challenges for Loveland and all other Clear Creek County (and beyond) employers.”

Steve Indrehus, General Manager at Tommyknockers is watching this project closely.

“With increasing intensity every year most all business in Clear Creek County have been talking about lack of workforce housing. Finally, the Lift Landing folks are presenting a solution and Tommyknockers Brewery and Pub is going to support and utilize the opportunity.

Not only will we get help with workers but this plan of bringing in folks from possibly far outside our community will expose new people to all the good things our area has to offer.”

Of course, there were some unexpected surprises… it seems like no construction project, especially on a building of this age, is without a few. The laundry facility houses a dryer that dates to 1922 and was made by a company located at 17th and Blake in Denver. It looks to be made of solid iron, weighing several hundred pounds, so that unique item is probably a permanent fixture, even though it is no longer

in use. Late in the process, thirty mattresses and bed frames were ordered from Amazon. Half were delivered to the property and half were delivered to the post office.

Pam and Christy personally carried them back to Lift Landing.

Arguably, there is also a need for tourist accommodations. Christy and Pam see the issue as an “eco-system” that requires a healthy balance. If there are not enough employees, then the tourists can’t be taken care of. They have purchased the JC Suites property on Colorado Boulevard and will soon rename it The Uplift Inn. At the time of purchase there were five large suites plus a 1,900 s.f. owner apartment. The apartment is being converted into three additional suites, so although some rooms have been removed from the tourist pool at Lift Landing, more are being added at The Uplift Inn. The laundromat located within the JC Suites building has been closed to the public.

Eventually that space will be converted into three more hotel rooms for a total of eleven.

Christy says “Pam and I strongly believe in the strength and the future of this community. The evidence is that we also own the JC Suites plus two other rentals here in town. That speaks to how excited we are about what’s happening, both now and long term.”

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Library receives grant to launch “One Book One County” program - Peter Heller to give author talk

BY JEFFREY EGGLESTON The Gilpin County Public Library (GCPL) has been selected as one of 100 libraries nationwide to be a recipient of a special grant from the American Library Association. The Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, is an initiative that helps fund community engagement projects in small and rural libraries. The GCPL was one of three Colorado libraries to receive the competitive grant in this round and will be using the funds to launch its first-ever, “One Book One County,” program starting in 2022.

One Book One County” is a book club for everyone. The aim is to bring Gilpin County residents together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. GCPL hopes that “One Book One County” will lead to greater community conversations about book topics and themes that have local

impact. To achieve this, the GCPL is hosting a series of three events - a book discussion, a book-themed educational presentation, and an interactive author talk. Thanks in part to GCPL’s grant funds, free books will be provided to anyone wishing to participate.

For the first One Book, GCPL selected Peter Heller’s wilderness thriller, The River. This book aptly fits the reading profile of the community: a mystery-thriller set in the remote wilderness with two venturesome, outdoor-savvy protagonists. Notably, The River features many topics and themes that are directly relevant to a rural Colorado mountain community - the threat of wildfires, wilderness survival skills, watershed and river conservation, and backcountry excursions. As an added bonus, Peter Heller is a local author based in nearby Denver.

Free-to-keep copies of The River will be available for community members at the library starting in December.

The program series will begin with a library-led book discussion on Tuesday, January 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The second event will be a program on wildfires and watersheds, with presenters from the Gilpin County Colorado State University Extension, Office of Emergency Management, and the Boulder Watershed Collective. It will take place Thursday, February 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. One Book One County concludes with a virtual author talk with Peter Heller on Friday, March 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. All events offer in-person and virtual participation, with details and registration available online at www.gilpinlibrary.org/ onebook.

Gilpin County Public Library staff member Linda Craig presents the first-ever One Book selection.

Colorado Tourism Office Drivers cautioned about sun glare safety closures on awards maximum in eastbound I-70 at Floyd Hill grant funding to local organizations On November 1, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) announced that its Matching Marketing Grants program has awarded more than $710,000 in grants to 22 Colorado organizations. Awardees include local recipients - The Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau, and the first-ever Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit – A joint promotion of five mountain opera houses.

The Matching Marketing Grants program, established in 2001, is designed to fund eligible applicants for programs that promote Colorado as a tourism destination, supporting the CTO’s mission to “drive traveler spending through promotion and development of compelling, sustainable travel experiences throughout our four-corner state.”

The grants may also be used for marketing projects that support better destination management, such as educating visitors on how to recreate responsibly.

In addition to increasing the total amount of funding from $392,250 in FY 2021 to over $700,000 in FY 2022, the maximum grant award has been raised from $25,000 to $40,000. The required match has also been lowered to 50%, and is now a 2:1 match versus a 1:1 match in previous years. For example, if a grant of $40,000 is requested, then there must be at least $20,000 in other funding.

Both the Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau and the Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit

each received the maximum award of $40,000. The Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau plans to develop a new long-term management roadmap. The Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit will feature a map, website, and other promotions to attract visitors interested in history, arts and culture, live entertainment, and private event rentals. It will also include practical information on how to visit local opera houses and promote the destinations and related attractions in the rural cities where the opera houses sit.

Circuit partners for the first-ever Colorado Historic Opera Houses Circuit include - the Central City Opera, City of Central City, Gilpin County Historical Society, as well as the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, City of Ouray, Lake County Tourism Panel, Sheridan Opera House, Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation, The Wright Opera House, and the Wheeler Opera House. Project manager, Donna Childress of Childress Communications, LLC, expresses enthusiasm for the “…firstof-its-kind collaboration, which will help the opera houses and destinations recover from substantial pandemic impacts and will connect visitors with the arts and culture they have missed in the past two years.”

Sun glare along I-70. Photo by Seargeant Don Enloe, Colorado State Patrol.

1-70 Mountain Corridor Early November marks the beginning of sun glare season. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reminds drivers that safety closures due to sun glare can occur in the morning hours on eastbound I-70 at Floyd Hill from November to February. The angle of the sun, combined with the hill and the highway’s configuration, can create blinding sun glares for drivers heading eastbound up Floyd Hill (mile points 244248 – east of Idaho Springs). The intense sun glare occurs as far east as Genesee from sunrise to approximately 8:30 a.m.

CDOT provides advance notification of potential hazards with messages on its electronic sign boards prior to Floyd Hill, alerting motorists of the sun glare and to expect lower speeds. Drivers who travel eastbound I-70 in the early morning hours during fall and winter are urged to acknowledge the overhead message boards that begin just east of the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnel. Up-to-date travel alerts are also provided at COtrip. org.

Sun glare closures at Floyd Hill are implemented for driver safety. Each morning, in collaboration with the Colorado State Patrol and CDOT personnel stationed near Floyd Hill, the decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

Especially when leftover moisture is on the roadway from storms or pre-storm road treatment materials, the sun glare can

become blinding for motorists.

In addition, mountain driving conditions include steep hills, sharp turns, and other scenarios such as wildlife crossing the highway. Therefore, the sun glare safety closures at Floyd Hill become necessary.

Detour Routes In the event of sun glare safety closures along eastbound I-70, detour routes follow: Traffic headed eastbound on I-70 will be rerouted at Exit 244 (US 6) at the bottom of Floyd Hill – Motorists can stay on US 6 through Clear Creek Canyon, or take eastbound I-70 frontage road (US 40) and return to I-70 at Beaver Brook (Exit 248) (there are height restrictions in the tunnels along US 6 Clear Creek Canyon, with no vehicles over 12’ 7” are allowed for travel this route) – Closures average 45 minutes to an hour and can occur between sunrise and 8:30 a.m. from November through February.

Driver safety tips - Ensure windshields are clean, inside and out - Make sure windshield wiper fluid is sufficient - Wear good sunglasses - Adjust speed to avoid sudden reactions.

Ease off of accelerator and slow down gradually instead of stopping abruptly.

More information can be found at codot. gov/travel/sunglare

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In addition, he voiced concern that the lodging is used only for a few months each opera season.

Fey said he would like the Teller House and some of those opera-associated homes to be improved and used for tourist lodging throughout the year. He envisions a boutiquestyle hotel in the Teller House that would operate as the “front desk” for the other homes. In Fey’s opinion, Central City needs more housing for people who’d like to live in town year-round.

In terms of housing, expansion plans were previously approved for another phase of Prospector’s Run, a condo development up the hill from the business district, and Golden Mountain Village, an apartment complex just off the Central City Parkway near the KOA Campground. There are other individual plans for building new homes and a small multiunit dwelling, just blocks away from the central business district, according to Rears, who has been with the city for six years.

to assist with restoration of the 15,520 square foot property. According to DOLA, the city must retain ownership of this property as there is a community use component, but longterm leases and priority arrangements will be entertained. Central City residents created the Belvidere Foundation and started a Go Fund Me web page to help raise money for restoring the two-story building, which was listed as one of the state’s most endangered places in 2016. The foundation has been seeking grants from non-profit philanthropy organizations. Central City also has discussed plans to allocate funds for the Belvidere, a national historic landmark site.

According to Rears, there are plans to eventually move Central City’s Visitor Center from Eureka Street into the Belvidere. The city is expected to find a contractor to begin work on the Belvidere by next spring. During the past summer, Central City converted a vacant lot

A new roof was installed at the Sauer-McShane building on Spring Street.

According to Central City’s website, 93% of residents who live in Central City don’t work in the community. “I wouldn’t mind if people lived here and worked somewhere else,” Fey noted.

The Belvidere Theater is another building locals are hoping to revive from its current state of disrepair. For drivers arriving in Central City from the parkway, the two-story building is easily spotted next to the city hall.

The long-vacant Belvidere opened in 1878, before the Central City Opera, and was used for a public hall and 450seat theater for more than a century. Central City acquired the property for delinquent taxes in 2015.

Through a public-privatepartnership, the Belvidere Theater, at 139 Nevada Street, may be revitalized as a community and event space, restaurant, retail, and a theater. Central City recently secured a Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant for $1 million

between city hall and the Belvidere into a pocket park with plants and benches.

Fey isn’t opposed to the idea of bringing back the Belvidere but questions how the project’s supporters will raise the additional millions of dollars that will be needed for the work. “I’m not saying all city projects have to be profitable but I do think they have to make sense,” the mayor noted.

Another old Spring Street building, across from the T-parking lot and city hall, is being eyed for the site of a Central City Railroad Museum. The Colorado & Southern Railway had a narrow-gauge rail line supporting the local goldmining era in the late 1800s.

New railroad tracks have been installed behind the building.

An engine from that era is on display in front of the Grand Z casino and hotel.

Across from the back of Scarlett’s is the former SauerMcShane Building at 120 Spring Street. A new roof was

Two vacant buildings, the Belvidere Theater (left) and Scarlett’s (right) are eyed for improvements in Central City’s main business district. installed on “the McShane” in October. The new owner, 7 Healing Stars – a local non-profit organization – is working on plans to renovate the historic building into an event center, community center and cultural arts center that will preserve the legacy of Angelo Di Benedetto (1913-1992), an artist whose work and sculptures appeared throughout the nation.

A spokesman for 7 Healing Stars said the organization is accepting tax-exempt donations for the project, as well as any stories, pictures or memorabilia the community may have regarding Di Benedetto, the Mermaid Café or the McShane. (The organization’s website is 7HS. org.)

According to the mayor, there is a benefit to potential investors if they see throngs of visitors coming to Central City for various festivals, cultural events, lodging and dining. “I want to give developers a reason to get excited about Central City.”

In 2016, Fey arrived in Central City. “I was horrified by the condition of Main Street,” he recalled. Since then, there have been some cosmetic changes made to improve the historic look of the primary business street.

Squabbles with some city council members and last year’s Covid-19 pandemic sidetracked some of Fey’s vision for the town, which calls itself “the richest square mile on earth” because of its storied gold-mining era.

However, with many of those woes behind, Fey is turning his attention to the future. “I plan to do my part for things and work with council and the city staff in 2022. I plan to articulate my agenda.”

Fey, son of the late Barry

Fey, a legendary concert promoter, grew up learning how special events can help shape the fortunes of a city.

That is one of the primary reasons he insists developing Central City into a place for various attractions can help the community’s future.

He acknowledges that neighboring Black Hawk has done a good job trying to create a resort destination that will attract more visitors to the area. He would like Central City to offer festivals and other alternatives to bring more visitors to town because it offers non-gambling attractions.

Central City currently has about 145 hotel rooms, located in the Grand Z Casino and Hotel (119 rooms) and at

Century Casino (26 rooms).

Nearby Blackhawk, which has 15 casinos and 1,504 hotel rooms, has outpaced Central City since limited gaming became legal 30 years ago in three Colorado communities – Central City and Black Hawk in Gilpin County and Cripple Creek in Teller County. In 2019, Black Hawk generated 73.6% of the state’s casino revenues while Central City garnered 8.9%.

“I want Black Hawk to be successful,” he said. Fey understands some people try to compare the two towns whose financial existence is primarily based in casino revenues. “Rivalry is good.

Resentment is unhealthy,” he commented.

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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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at Tuesday’s school board meeting.

Rittenhouse was caught by surprise, even though his wife Diane and daughter Erin were on hand to congratulate their favorite board member.

Finishing touches are being applied to the apothecary shelves at Molly’s Casino by Sonny Brown of Sonshine Painting. The shelves will hold the historic pharmacy collection that was formerly displayed downstairs in what was then the Sweet Aspen Ice Cream Parlour. The collection from the state’s oldest pharmacy was moved upstairs along with the ice cream parlour to make room for painting on the main floor.

The Social Register: Sgt. James T. Vukonich has graduated from a noncommissioned officer leadership school having studied techniques of leadership, management, and supervision. He is a strategic aircraft maintenance specialist at Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane, Washington. Vukonich is the son of Thomas L. and Paula L. Vukonich of Gilpin County. His wife, Teri, is the daughter of W.A. Palmer of Kirtland, N.M. The sergeant graduated in 1986 from Gilpin County High School, and received an associate degree in 1991 from Spokane Falls Community College, Washington.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Elaine Head, who recently lost her father.

Died: Earl McLaughlin died October 31st, 1991, at Lakewood Meridian Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Monday, November 4th, at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

McLaughlin was born October 25th, 1914. He was the son of Inez Akin and George McLaughlin and a graduate of Gilpin County High School. His father George served as a Central City alderman and ran Mac’s Poolhall. A veteran of World War II, McLaughlin was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps. After the war, he spent five years as a mining engineer in locations including Bagul, in the Philippines. He was the owner of Mac’s, Inc., a wholesale distributor of restaurant and grocery supplies for the last 30 years. McLaughlin was the husband of Elisabeth McLaughlin, of the home in Lakewood; father of Earl McLaughlin, Jr., Boulder; Robert McLaughlin, Longmont, and brother of Delbert McLaughlin, Lakewood.

Grandchildren are Mark, Kelly, David, and Robert L. McLaughin, and Debra Schoen. Alyssa Schoen is his great-granddaughter.

60 years ago November 17, 1961 High School Notes: The school year is rapidly zooming by again, it’s almost time for Thanksgiving and a two-day vacation for all students. This will provide a rest period for all the boys who are presently beating their heads and a few basketballs up and down the gym court. Our first game is on Dec. 1. With a lot of work and a little luck, we will have a better team this

year than last year—we hope! Most of the high school students want to thank the Dzinsky’s for providing us a place to go to dance or just to talk.

They provided cokes for the students after football games and they made it possible for us to have dances on Friday nights. They have given us their time in exchange for our cooperation and behavior during the parties. To say “Thanks” would be the best way to express our gratitude. With three more weeks, all the students will find out what kind of grades we have received int eh last six weeks. So, I’ll end on this note and begin to study for a few hours, and hope.

Central City Nuggets: The fire truck was called out Sunday afternoon tot eh home of Syd Gent on Eureka Street, where the electric motor on a washing machine sustained a short circuit and caused a lot of smoke, resulting in no runs, no hits, no errors.

A real snowstorm, called by the weather bureau as a “snow flurry” visited this section on Saturday and Sunday, leaving about a foot and a half of the “beautiful” on the ground.

The “snow flurries” froze as the flakes fell, making roads dangerous and exclamations unchristian to those who had to shovel a pathway down their steps. As we go to press, the sun has dissipated most of the snow, but we understand from the radio and metropolitan papers there will be more “snow flurries” over the coming weekend.

Mrs. Glenn Thurston left Tuesday for a vacation in Arizona. She was accompanied by her daughter from Nebraska.

Mrs. Joseph Menegatti spent the weekend in Denver visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McLaughlin. She reports her dad, “Curley,” as being under the weather, but expects to be real pert again within a few days.

We are exceptionally happy to have a correspondent from the high school, namely Miss Christine Mueller, a Junior. Her initial article in this week’s paper bespeaks of her talent as a representative of the school, and we assure our readers that her future articles will be brimful of humor and interest.

90 years ago November 20, 1931

Mr. “Jack” Kelly, of this city, expects to leave for California the latter part of the week, to spend the winter months in a more genial climate, to return next spring to Central City, and our regular Colorado sunshine.

Reuben McKay and wife, accompanied by his father, Neil McKay, were up from Denver Sunday, on a short visit, returning during the afternoon. Mr. McKay has fully recovered from his sick spell and is feeling like himself again.

Mr. L.C. Cavnah, wife and his mother, accompanied by Mr. R.L. Laird, motored up from Denver Monday, Mr. C. to attend to some mining business, retuning home that Continued on page 10

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A SPECIAL REPORT

Part two: Contributions of the Walstrum Quarry to the state of Colorado

BY DANNY TOMLINSON

Last week, the Weekly Register-Call (WRC) discussed the economic, fiscal, and community contributions of the Walstrum Quarry and the benefits to Clear Creek County. This week, November 11, WRC outlines the benefits of the Walstrum Quarry at the state level.

To recap from WRC’s November 4 issue, “The quarry is located just inside the eastern boundary of Clear Creek County and was originally permitted and began operations in 1983.

AFS is a locally owned, privately held company that takes a great deal of pride in the fact that earnings, profits, and investments stay here locally and aren’t sent off to foreign shores or other states.

The company stays current with emerging technology and machinery while being environmentally conscious

and protective of our natural resources. The reclamation being done at the quarry is evidence of this commitment and the resident herd of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep that can be seen daily at the quarry are healthy and enjoying life at the Walstrum Quarry.

The Walstrum Quarry is one of only four largescale sources of hard-rock aggregate in the Denver and Front Range area. Hardrock aggregate is a critical component of roadways, public works infrastructure, homes, and commercial centers. The aggregate is also used for slope stabilization, erosion control, trail construction, and streambed restoration and preservation. In other words, our lives are dependent every day and in many ways on hard-rock aggregate. Since 2015, the Walstrum Quarry has produced an annual

average of 3.2 million tons of material. This includes boulders, rip rap, crushed stone, road base, and other miscellaneous products.”

At the state level, the Walstrum Quarry contributes the following: - 330 jobs, including 72 direct jobs, 100 contract jobs and 158 indirect jobs.

- $18.3 million in annual labor income and other compensation.

- $40.5 million in annual economic output.

One of the distinct advantages of the Walstrum Quarry in providing hardrock aggregate along the Front Range, particularly in the Denver area, is the savings realized by lower transportation costs relative to transporting aggregate from more distant locations.

Return next week, when the Weekly Register-Call will

Contributions

of the Walstrum Quarry - 330 jobs, including 72 direct jobs, 100 contract jobs and 158 indirect jobs.

- $18.3 million in annual labor income and other compensation.

- $40.5 million in annual economic output.

at the state level discuss how Albert Frei and Sons helps to improve the quality of life for individuals county-wide.

Note: Much of the statistical data in this article

Push for business diversity in Central City

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Colorado,” next addressed council regarding marketing for the city. He stated that the BID would like to request all lodging taxes be combined into a marketing fund.

Old Business No old business was on the agenda.

New Business Council considered action on one item.

The BID Budget Gets Council Approval Manager Miera introduced and reviewed the Central City Business Improvement District (CCBID) 2022 Operating Plan and Budget.

The City’s approval of the BID Budget is a statutory obligation each year. The next election for the BID Board is May of 2022. Miera stated City Staff recommends approval.

Alderwoman Laratta moved to approve the 2022 CCBID Operating Budget and was seconded by Alderman Aiken. Alderwoman Aiken asked about John Zimple being on the board since he has no business interest in the city. Zimple was the owner of three casinos in the area; Johnny Z’s, The Grand Z, and the Z Casino (in Black Hawk). Joe Behm commented that he is allowed to serve out his term. He added that Zimple has some

“residual interest” in his former properties that should be resolved soon. The motion passed unanimously.

Staff Reports Mayor Fey asked for any public comment on the proposed 2022 Budget for Central City since they did not have opportunity during the prior Work Session. No one chose to address Council.

Division Chief Shawn Wheeler gave an update on COVID numbers; 438 total positive cases with 22 cases and 1 hospitalization in the last 7 days. A Vaccine Clinic is available every Saturday at the community center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Wednesday at the Gilpin Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They have vaccines from all three manufacturers including the booster shots.

Community Development Director Ray Rears introduced Kimberly Kaufman as the new Community Compliance Officer. Kaufman replaces Lindsey Flewelling who resigned her post earlier this year.

Council Comments Alderwoman Tinucci publicly thanked “Mayor Fey and his helpers to make Levitt St Market happen.”

The Market debuted this May and ran every Sunday through October 31. The Market featured local vendors selling a large variety of items

from food to art to massages.

“We got to see a lot of our community turn out,” said Tinucci.

Mayor Fey gave kudos to the Gilpin Historical Society and local businesses for their participation in Halloween festivities. “It was a lot of fun in the city; it was what I believe can be sustained year round.” Fey commented that if the town focused on the holidays and marketing them to the “low lands, we can have large crowds visiting our city as a destination.”

Public Forum Mayor Fey opened the floor to the public for anyone who wished to speak to the council on any items not on the agenda.

Deb Wray, President of the Historical Society, addressed council. “The Creepy Crawl came out fantastic!” she reported, “670 people came, which is not too bad.” The Creepy Crawl is an annual event that takes groups of people through historic buildings where they get to hear ghostly tales from volunteers dressed the part.

Wray said they had over 900 people attend in 2019, then after the hiatus of 2020, they reduced the group sizes and sold out with the 670 people this year.

Todd Williams, resident of Central City, next addressed Council. “I come here (the Council Meetings) to get

informed; we need to figure out how to make Central City a destination.” He encouraged Council to bring diversity to business and have other options to “draw people here” than casinos. “Why is it so difficult to get businesses?”

Bill Porter of Atlanta, representing the bond holders for the Central City Parkway, also chose to address Council regarding Robert Young’s quarry application. “There is likely to be some diversity in the City whether you’re for or against the quarry. I remind the group that the bondholder, the BID, and the City came together to help finance a consulting firm to study that quarry so that the City can better judge the impacts the quarry might have.” The consulting firm started a study in late summer 2021 and is about ready for their preliminary report. Porter commented that they would like to hear from each of the Council members regarding their position on the quarry before presenting that report, “whether you are for, or against, or ambivalent about the quarry.”

Joe Behm once more addressed Council. “It was a great summer,” said Behm, “the Levitt Street Market was a big success; not only brought in a few tourists/ visitors to our city, but it was really a community place. They enjoyed it; they were smiling faces, they

was taken from a study completed in August, 2020 by BBC Research & Consulting in Denver, Colorado.

were happy to be there; it was really a neat thing.” Joe mentioned that it was tried in the past without success and he “was pleasantly surprised the BID supported the event.”

Behm continued, “We (the BID) also supported the Plein Aire Festival; what a neat thing, we were pleased with the outcome of that.”

The Plein Aire is an event where artists paint outdoors and compete in contests for prizes. The art created over the weekend is then for sale to the public. Behm then commented on the casinos, “Overall, the casinos, the driver of the community, they have had great results. There are still many staffing issues, but from a volume standpoint, they are working it hard and folks are responding. We have to look at Central City being very bullish right now. I might take a really long hard look at the City liquidating some of their property. Properties like that are only going to increase in value; unless you are stressed out and need some major infusion of capital, I’d hold on to them. We are pleased with the way things are going right now.”

Mark your calendars Council moved to enter Executive Session at 8:01 p.m. to discuss the potential sale of City-owned property.

The next regular Council Meeting will be Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

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The continuing legacy of American Veterans in the workplace

BY JUAN J. RODRIGUEZ, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) As our country emerges from the longest war in its history, the 4.5 million veterans who served during this period are poised to lead our workforce - and the U.S. economy - into the next decades. This group of talented Americans, known as the post-9/11 veterans, have channeled their talent, skills and leadership into post-military success, achieving higher labor participation rates and over 30% higher earnings than their non-veteran peers, according to the Census Bureau. Veterans have proven themselves to be extremely productive, often earning promotions at an accelerated rate in their chosen career fields and recognized by industry leaders as valuable teammates.

This newest generation of dedicated Americans is a formidable group. They are the youngest, most diverse and largest group of veterans in the labor force. Like the legions of veterans who served in the past, they have carried on a legacy of duty, valor and compassion. Our post-9/11 veterans have fought bravely in defense of our values, but they have also demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, pivoting to support missions ranging from humanitarian assistance to local economic development.

Needless to say, they performed admirably.

While in uniform, veterans benefitted not just from worldclass technical training, but also from extraordinary opportunities to develop soft skills such as teamwork, resourcefulness and initiative, traits that

employers consistently rank as among the most desirable.

Hiring veterans is not just the right thing to do - it is a smart business decision.

As a post-9/11 veteran and former senior Defense Department official, I have seen firsthand the sacrifices borne by service members, veterans and their families. Many carry with them the wounds of combat – visible and invisible - and grieve the irreplaceable loss of their teammates. We have made great progress towards ensuring that all who need care get it, acknowledging that much work remains to be done. And while support for our wounded, ill and injured veterans remains steadfast, we should simultaneously promote career opportunities and a workplace environment that allows all veterans to thrive.

They are a vital component of our labor force and will continue to play a critical role driving innovation, and efficiency.

As in every war throughout our history, a generation of Americans stepped forward to answer this most recent call to serve. Now, as our nation moves forward, our post-9/11 veterans stand ready to “build back better” through meaningful careers. On this Veterans Day, we celebrate all veterans, not just for their service while in uniform, but also for their ongoing contributions to the world’s most talented workforce. https://www.census.gov/ library/stories/2020/11/postseptember-11-veterans-morelikely-than-nonveterans-to-beemployed.html

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afternoon.

Died: Mrs. Rosanna Thomas, widow of James B. Thomas, former residents of Nevadaville, died at her home in Lewiston, Pennsylvania on November 1st, 1931, aged 87 years, 11 months, 22 days.

Her daughter Margaret died December 11, 1930, and she is survived by one daughter, Rosanna Thomas, a teacher in the Lewiston schools.

Died: Mrs. Charlotte Whitehead, 90 years old, widow of Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead, first cleric of Grace Church of Georgetown and Bishop of Pittsburg forty years, died November 6th, 1931, at her home in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Nevada, and later on for San Diego, where he had resided for a number of years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

120 years ago November 22, 1901

Miss Mary and Minnie Hirsch, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, arrived in Central on Monday, on a visit with their uncle, Mr. James Holck and family.

Dr. A.H. Day left Thursday morning for Peoria, Illinois, to spend Thanksgiving with his aged mother, whom he has not seen for over seventeen years.

Major Hal Sayre came up from Denver the first of the week, to look after his mining interests.

“The Bear Dance,” performed in Georgetown, Colorado. Circa 1890.

Mrs. Whitehead was born in Boston, and came to Colorado with her mother, Mrs. Mary King, who was the first matron of the old Wolfe Hall, Denver. She was married to Bishop Whitehead in Black Hawk in 1867. For three years Bishop Whitehead engaged in the work of his church in Central City, Black Hawk, and Georgetown. He was instrumental in the building of Grace Church and officiated at the first service, May 19th, 1870.—Georgetown Carrier.

Died: Mrs. Robert C. Johnson of this city received a letter from Mrs. Charles Karns of San Diego, California, on Monday last, bringing the sad news of the death of Mr. Karns on October 31st, 1931, after an illness for some time. He had been recovering slowly from his illness, and seemingly getting better, when a relapse occurred, which ended in his death. The family resided here some thirty years ago, where Mr. Karns was employed in several of the mining companies operating here and at Apex and is well remembered by many present residents of the county. He left here with his family for

Mr. Will Morris was over from Dumont visiting relatives and friends here during the week.

A shipment of lead ore was made during the week from the Hayseed Mine in Quartz Valley District, to the sampling works. The ores from this mine have been running from $40 to $50 per ton. Fred Frey is the owner, and a part of the property is being worked under a lease.

Across the gulch, Mr. Frey is driving a tunnel on the Jewel Lode, a recent location, and has driven into the mountain a distance of 60 feet.

An assay of some ore from the Carrie Belle Mine, in Russell Gulch, gave values of 26.24 ounces gold and 24 ounces silver, a total valuation of over $500 to the ton.

The new engine at the Saratoga Mine, in Russell District, furnished by the Hendric & Bolthoff Company, in Denver, is now in running shape, and doing fine work.

A new building 25 feet square has been erected for the engine room. The usual force of from 45 to 50 men is being employed on the property and the daily shipments of from two to four tram cars are shipped to the smelter at

Golden.

Born: In Central City, November 15th, 1901, to the wife of Terrence Carragher, twin boys.

Born: In Denver, November 13th, 1901, to the wife of Frank Kengel, of Central City, a daughter.

Born: In Russell Gulch, November 15th, 1901, to the wife of Thomas Turner, a son.

Married: In Central City, November 18th, 1901, by Thomas Hooper, Justice of the Peace, Mr. Ed. Berg and Miss Bessie M. Brame, both of Apex.

151 years ago November 24, 1871

Hughes & Grow’s market was advertising bear meat, young, fat and tender.

Mr. Frank Hall, one of the editors of the Miner’s Register, and the present acting governor of Colorado, had issued the usual Thanksgiving proclamation.

Mr. E.J. Baxter had returned from a trip to Ward, in Boulder County, bringing back a gold retort weighing over 40 ounces, the result of a short run of the Ward Company’s stamp mill.

The Colorado Central Railroad Company was offering 25 cents apiece for forty-five thousand railroad ties, to be delivered at specified points along the railroad lines.

On Thursday, a genuine snow storm prevailed in the mountains, the fall being 15 inches, after a length of 24 hours. It was compared with the snow storm of October 25th, 1864, when snow fell to a depth of 18 inches.

A social of the Methodist Episcopal Church Society was held on Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Charley Post, with a large attendance.

The young men of Black Hawk had established a reading room, which was to be a place of pleasant resort during the winter months. The officers elected were S.P. Lathrop, President; S. Davidson, Vice President; John D. Smalls, Secretary; H.M. Orahood, Treasurer; J.W. Nesmith, George E. Congdon and William Fullerton, Executive Committee.

Married: In Central City, at the residence of Mr. H.J. Hawley, November 18th, 1871, Rev. B.T. Vincent officiating, Mr. Nathan A. Sears and Miss Lizzie C. Collins, both of this city.

Married: In Denver, at the residence of Henry Crow, Rev. B.T. Vincent officiating, Mr. William Whittick, of Black Hawk, and Mrs. Adaline J. Henry, of Denver.

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generated $613,419,924, about 73.6% of the state’s gaming revenues. Cripple Creek garnered 16.8% of statewide gaming revenues and Central City accounted for the other 8.9% received by the state.

Although last year’s pandemic forced Colorado casinos to close for three months and reopen on a limited basis after that, voter-approved sports betting became available to state residents at that time. Those who wanted to place a sports bet could do so in person at a casino or via a phone app affiliated with a brick-andmortar casino.

Since the introduction of sports betting in Colorado on May 1, 2020, more than $3 billion in bets have been placed with state borders – with 99 percent of bets placed online.

The primary beneficiary of sports betting revenue, as approved by voters, was the state’s water plan. This fall, the state Department of Revenue announced the water plan would receive $7,945,834 as the

result of the first year of sports betting. However, the gaming towns of Central City, Black Hawk and Cripple Creek don’t collect a penny from sportsbetting revenues. While the Black Hawk-approved ballot initiatives haven’t changed that fact, the city will benefit directly from people who use a sportsbetting kiosk located within a casino.

STATEWIDE BALLOT ISSUES Gilpin County voters agreed with the majority of other Colorado residents by defeating three statewide ballot issues.

Amendment 78, which would have changed the way the state handles some of its revenues, was defeated by a measure of 56.49%-43.51% statewide. In Gilpin County, 1,141 voters rejected Amendment 78, compared to 777 who favored the measure, a 59.4%-40.5% defeat.

Proposition 119, which called for increasing state taxes on marijuana to pay for out-

Members and guests of Central City Opera Guild were treated to a performance by mezzo-soprano Kira Dills-DeSurra with Travis Yamamoto at the piano in the beautiful gardens of Dr. Sally Scott and Kevin Kearney. The program included Olovsky’s Aria from

of-school tutoring and other project, went up in smoke.

Statewide, voters voted again the additional tax by a 54.4745.53% margin. Similarly, Gilpin County voters said no, rejecting the measure 1,177-767.

The other statewide issue, Proposition 120, called for reducing property taxes, primarily on multi-family buildings and lodging providers while assuring homestead property tax rates for senior citizens. Across Colorado, voters denied the plan by a 56.86-43.14% margin. Gilpin County voters cast 1,149 no votes to 775 votes in favor of the proposal.

SCHOOL BOARD RESULTS In a close contest for two seats on the Gilpin County School District RE-1 Board, Sarah Swanson and Kirsten L. Goodlett were the winners.

Swanson, the school board vice president who was seeking re-election, received 532 votes.

Goodlett received 525 votes and Drew Albrecht received 472.

DIE FLEDERMAUS by Johann Strauss, Embraceable You and I Got Rhythm by George and Ira Gershwin.

2022 Officers installed were: President – Louise Atkinson, President Elect – Nancy Hemming, Secretary- Suzy Erzinger, Historic

School Board President Steve Boulter was ineligible to run for re-election after serving for eight years due to term limits.

The Boulder County RE-2 School District, which includes several precincts in northern Gilpin County, near Nederland, had three school board terms up for election. In District B, Gilpin voters chose Nicole Rajpal (258 votes) over William Hamilton (191) and Gala W. Orba (48). Sky Van Horn received one write-in vote. Across the entire district – including parts of Boulder County – Rajpal won the race with 75.19% of votes cast.

In District F, Deann E. Bucher was the top vote-getter in Gilpin County. She received 207 votes while Beth Niznik garnered 152 and Kara Awaitha Frost received 128. Across the entire district, however, Niznik defeated Bucher, 23,783 to 21,200, a 42.36%37.76% margin. For an at-large director’s seat, Kitty Sargeant was unopposed and received 420 votes in Gilpin County. She

Properties VP – Cathy Groene, Education VP- Kristin Bender, Co-VPs Membership – Jane Ellison and Susan Stiff. Central City Opera is thrilled to announce a return to the opera house in the summer of 2022 to celebrate its 90th anniversary season beginning July 2.

received a total of 46,094 votes across the entire district.

COUNTY TURNOUT Nearly 40% of eligible Gilpin County voters cast ballots last Tuesday in the General Election. A low-than-normal turnout was expected statewide because of a lack of high-profile races, such a U.S. Senate or presidential election, which occurred the previous year.

According to state results, 1,960 of Gilpin County’s registered 4,914 voters returned ballots, or 39.89 percent. Statewide, turnout was 39.86 percent, meaning 1,549,506 voters cast ballots.

Next year, higher turnouts are anticipated because there will be many local races for various municipal offices.

Results from last week’s election in Gilpin County, as presented above, are unofficial until they are certified with the State of Colorado next month.

TOP: Central City Opera Guild President Louise Atkinson, her husband Bill and hosts of the event Dr. Sally Scott and Kevin Kearney (board member) LEFT: Loyal supporters Georgene McGonagle, Nancy Parker and Sandy Wischmeyer RIGHT: The Guild’s Founder Barbara Ferguson.

Photos by Scottie Iverson.

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Including some Rollinsville discussion of 1540

BY FORREST WHITMAN A couple of Rollinsville “come one come all” at their a good one.

Thanksgivings back in the day converted reefer (Fruit express We liked better the first were memorable. car). She roasted two turkeys four Europeans to celebrate a Cookie would sometimes get and the rest just rolled in. thanksgiving with the locals. in a band the night before and Every kind of spuds and gravy Those were the party of Alvar make one of her big pots of were there along with sweet Nunez Cabeza de Vaca (transstew at the Stage Stop. Ruthpotatoes, dressing, cranberlates Mr. Cow Head). That ie from the feed store could ries, and green beans. Also group walked 6,000 miles sing the big hits and nothing there were about a thousand through what’s now the U.S.A. stopped her. Soon Ernest pies.

Time and again they had Tubbs was “walking the floor Bob had built a big deck celebrations of friendship with over you” and Patsy Kline was outside. Like the Stage Stop it the natives. They wouldn’t “falling to pieces.” She did was right on the Rio Grande have survived otherwise. The a pretty good job with those tracks, The kids loved wavstriking thing about Cabeza standards. Maybe my favorite ing and getting the head-end de Vaca’s account is how good was: “I’ll always love you.” freight crews to lay on the life tended to be for natives A home town thanksgiving air horn. After dinner it was in the early 1500s. The local The band was locals and time for football on a smallish tribes did have rough winters, nobody was critical. Ruthie could stay on key (and on her high stool) at least to start the evening off. Kids were out on the floor dancing around till parents took them home around eight. My buddy Kent would say “those two will divorce and remarry those other two, but nobody leaves Rollinsville.”

The stairs to the upper floor were always a big challenge especially after a couple of beers (Bud, Schlitz and Coors were the choices). The former hay loft was reached outside at the top of mismatched stairs.

Snow cuts at Rollins Pass, Continental Divide, Colorado. Circa 1905-1924.

Any snow accumulated even though there was a kind of screen and brandy. Folks slept but as he reminds us: “They roof over them. We were lucky well that night. are a merry people and never no one broke their neck.

History discussion too skip their fiestas and areitos.”

No showers today Three or four of us fancied These four travelers were Two or three local women ourselves historians. One a novelty to the indigenous showered in the women’s topic was “where was the first folks. Estavanico was a moor restroom regularly.

Thanksgiving?” The First and very black of skin color.

It had a couple of mirrors and Thanksgiving in New England His like had never been seen, a make up station. Cookie was a bitter sweet story and so he was good at getting atclosed the shower that day. one we didn’t like. Pilgrims tention, and telling jokes. The I suppose her shower clients and the indigenous folks did four of them developed somehad to get their wood stoves manage to have a feast on one thing of a traveling vaudeville and wash tubs going at home. occasion. The native Amerishow. They would recite pater A converted box car full of cans regretted their kindness nosters, Ave Marias, sing food later when the Europeans drinking songs, lay hands Thanksgiving day was pushed them off their lands, on the sick, and perform all Sally Sue’s day to shine. It was but that first thanksgiving was manner of diversions for the

locals. They were buskers.

Generally the Native American folks were hospitable in return and would send them on their way after a party. The women especially dressed up for these events: They wear knee length cotton shirts, and over them half-sleeved skirts of scraped deerskin that reach to the ground. They are laced together in the front with leather straps. The women soap these garments and their shoes with amole yucca root.

The travelers thought them lovely.

Famous Thanksgivings at Bent’s Fort Thanksgiving is a great time to visit Bent’s Fort over near La Junta. You can almost hear the sounds of fall “fiestas of thanksgiving” there. The fall of 1833 was memorable.

Charles Bent had quite a celebration that year. 350 Native Indian lodges and more than 2,500 participants feasted.

Buffalo (most of it dried in advance) was stewed up with the green chili and beans the Mexican contingent had brought in. There was a good deal of cheap whiskey around as well. The mountain men all drifted in, St. Vrain among them. William Bent writes of fall thanksgiving feasts that went on for a week!

Plenty of Room Around the Colorado Table Old Governor Gilpin wasn’t kidding back in 1860 when he wrote about the motley mix of humanity “debouching” from the cosmopolitan railroad. His long essays like “The Mountain Mineral Belt” or “The Isothermal Zodiac and the Angle of Intensity” were themes in his “The Destiny of the North American People.”

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vigor did result in some really diverse human beings gathered here. They celebrated thanksgivings all along his future “cosmopolitan railroad line” at least in his fancy. That railroad line existed in Gilpin’s mind in the 1860s. It took rails at least thirty years to make it over Rollins Pass, but it did happen by 1905.

Great Feasts Coming!

Once 1589 and Don Juan de Onate (along with his cattle) arrived, Colorado thanksgiving feasts tended toward grass fed beef as the main course.

Cooked up with onions there’s nothing more full of flavor than that meat.

Of course mutton stew with green chili was a favorite too; and vegetarians, like one daughter, had beans, corn tortillas, potatoes, and pinole (dried reconstituted corn) galore. The food has long been more flavorful here in the west than back east.

Thanksgiving is almost here, so how about celebrating our western food heritage when you cook? Surprise your guests with some green chili stew.

You could tell some mountain stories about the people who came before us too. That could be fit in during long football commercials (if muted). We historians would be happy to oblige for that long, but not much longer.

Guests will celebrate the beauty around these mountains as they waddle home after the dinner. It’s a day to be thankful, full of good memories and ready for new good memories.

Listen to Forrest’s railroad radio show and podcast, “On the Rails,” on KHEN F.M.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Gilpin County High School Football - Home of the Eagles!

BY GARY KING

The Gilpin County High School Eagles played the final game of the seasson on their home field on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. Addy King took some great photographs and captured the action.

Players start getting ready for the 2022 season by meeting every Monday and Wednesday morning for weightlifting, and most of the team will be joining me on the track team so we can get stronger and faster in preparation for our new season and league.

Come back next week for updates on more exciting high school athletic news!

Andrew Jewell (23)

Jimmy Immordino (26)

Alex Rodriguez Jimenez (33)

Growing Colorado casino towns are a boon for all

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and the State General Fund.

Aurora benefits from allocations from both funds, without needing to spend additional money regulating and enforcing gambling rules.

Outside of Aurora, the statewide benefits of Colorado casinos’ tax revenue are invaluable. Every year, our gaming towns’ tax impact is greater than $300 million, and the beneficiaries of that revenue are wide ranging. More than $26 million supports the state’s heritage tourism, an industry that draws thousands of people and their dollars to Colorado destinations. And, since the legalization of sports betting, more than $7 million in annual casino tax revenue funds the Colorado Water Plan, an initiative that hopes to secure our state’s water future. In and out of

Aurora, the economic impact of Colorado’s commercial casinos confers enormous benefits on us all.

As I work closely with local law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire departments to build on our positive relationships, better understand our community’s needs and ensure the delivery of excellent services I’m grateful that we can focus on what matters most to our communities. We are fortunate to live in a city that annually balances its budget while delivering exceptional services.

All while our residents have access to three premier gambling entertainment destinations within a couple of hours who have voted to support the necessary infrastructure casinos require.

I will continue to coordinate with residents, departments,

and city management to ensure families are able to enjoy our great outdoors, whether by maintaining infrastructure, improving recreational facilities, or protecting and enhancing the beauty of natural, open spaces.

These benefits attract businesses with well-paying jobs that attract the people and related services that create a cycle of opportunity and prosperity.

In Colorado we get to have it both ways: a strong gambling and casino industry that provides millions each year to the quality of life we’re accustomed to, without introducing gambling in communities that aren’t ready or willing to manage it.

Francoise Bergan is a member of the Aurora City Council in Colorado, representing Ward VI.

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Hot Stove League on hold - Opening day, next?

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BY LARRY GRIECO at the Education When I moved to Denver in Center, where I the mid-70s, I landed—like most a year for its pe newcomers—in Capital Hill. It who took a long was a tiny basement apartment on Getting unempl Marion Street, about a block-and- enabled me to r a-half south without needing of Colfax. first. The rents Florence, my were low, whic Haitian friend like me, who ne who drove land while getti out with me with employme from Buffalo, Capital Hill helped me ing grounds for move in. It Kerouac and a was partially hippies and bea furnished and, like most basein Denver, as th ment apartments, was dimly lit from any outside source. I arrived Platte River, ru center of town, about a month before Martha, attracting litera who was moving with me from who were betw Buffalo, but as soon as I had an Denver Folklor address, her boxes began arriving. My cat, Tater, arrived by air by Harry Tuft i most of the not before Martha did. I spent most ers of the 60s a of the time with Scot and his girlfriend, Rena, and a few other Joan Baez, Judy friends, all hippies of one sort or Dylan, Pete See Arlo Guthrie, R another, and in all shapes, sizes Elliot, Taj Mah and colors.

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BY DENNY DRESSMAN

Now that the World Series has ended, let the collective bargaining begin.

The current contract between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) expires on December 1. This is certain to affect the Hot Stove League—free agency, as well as trades. Owners are not going to dive into the open market until they have a good idea of what the future holds.

Those who follow this situation most closely seem convinced that some kind of labor disruption is inevitable.

“The relationship between the two sides is by far the worst that I have ever seen,” said ESPB baseball writer Buster Olney recently. “And I covered (the) strike in ’94 and ’95.”

That eighth (and up to now, last) concerted action wiped out the final third of the 1994 season and that year’s World Series. It also delayed the beginning of the 1995 season (and the opening of Coors Field) until April 26, reducing the ’95 schedule by 18 games per team to 144. Only a ruling by a federal judge ended that stalemate after 232 days.

Will the owners lock out the players (as early as December 2)? Will the players go on strike (probably not before Spring Training is supposed to start)? In today’s world of gambling on virtually anything, I’m sure there are betting lines somewhere (in the U.K., if nowhere else) on what the owners or the players will do, and when. (Colorado allows betting only on “sports”—i.e. competitive events involving some degree of skill.)

To baseball FANS, the big issues are (in no order of importance): adding the Designated Hitter (DH) in the National

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League . . . rumored expansion by two teams . . . increasing the number of teams that make the post-season playoffs from five to as many as 12 . . . changing from one-game to best-of-three first round of the playoffs . . . and—my favorite—eliminating that God-awful gift runner on second base at the start of every extra inning.

But, make no mistake, as important as those might be in the eyes of the people who pay to watch, it’s all about $$$$$ as far as the two sides are concerned. Those other items are mere bargaining chips—means toward an end.

The DH, for example, will add jobs in the NL, which the union should like. But that will be tied to preventing the owners from suppressing player salaries, as the MLBPA contends they’ve done in recent years.

(The average player salary dropped from $4.097 million in 2017 to $3.881 million in 2020, according to the union, and is expected to be around $3.7 million for 2021 once calculations are complete. I know, “those poor boys”.)

The MLBPA wants to address the manipulation of service time by teams that use it to delay free agency or arbitration eligibility. The luxury tax, a penalty clubs pay if they exceed an established total roster payroll amount, has helped control salaries. But it expires with the current collective bargaining agreement and, thus, will be on the table along with “manipulation.”

Another issue the union wants to address is the socalled “tanking” by low-budget, small-market teams. That is, intentionally maintaining a less-expensive, inferior roster and losing enough games to pick first or just behind that in the next amateur draft. (The

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Astros, for example, lost 106, 107 and 111 between 2011 and 2013. But Houston, I would point out, is the fourth largest city in America—hardly a low-budget market.)

Increasing the number of post-season berths will mean more games, which will mean a lot more television revenue for owners, and it should translate to extra earnings for the players on those teams, too. But the devil, as always, is in the detail.

MLB and MLBPA are not likely to agree on what’s a fair split.

Same for expansion. Adding teams increases jobs; so, what’s not to like about that from a union perspective? But the main reason MLB would expand is the instant revenue from expansion fees, not to mention various other sources of increased revenue. Once again, how much of the pie does each side get?

Owners make the case that they have suffered mightily the last two years: a 60-game season with no fans in 2020, and total attendance of 45,304,709 in 2021—a one-third drop from the last full season in 2019— because of capacity limits in many cities. Owners claim losses totaling $3.1 billion in the drastically limited 2020 season.

The counter to that is MLB’s cut of online gambling revenue, which will be significant.

But what about us, the fans?

If I had a seat at the table, representing fans, here’s what I’d say: Using the DH instead of making the pitcher hit isn’t baseball as I have known it since childhood. But if we must give up something in return for banning—forever—that stupid rule putting a runner on second to start the top of the 10th and every half-inning after, okay. (Did anyone who watched the gripping 13-ining

game between the Red Sox and the Rays—the one that ended on Christian Vazquez’s two-run homer in the bottom of the 13th—wish every half inning had begun with a man on second?)

As for increasing the number of teams in the post-season, what’s wrong with more baseball? The races for the Wild Cards made the last few weeks and days of the just-concluded season compelling. Why not add to that drama? Think fans of the Seattle Mariners would say this is a bad idea? Same for dumping the one-game Wild Card games. Ask Yankee fans (this year, at least) if two out of three sounds better.

And expansion? it’s

hard to argue against that, considering that’s how Denver finally got the Rockies.

Spring Training should start in mid-February. Let’s hope it begins on time. In the meantime, we have this new sport to watch.

Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 13 books, seven of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at info@comservbooks.com.

Gilpin County Senior Program Activities

We are starting senior luncheons back onWednesdays at the community center on November 17. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. You must RSVP. Unless you have already shown your vaccination card, you must bring it, or a negative Covid test from that week.

You must wear a mask in the building unless you are seated, eating with 6 feet distance between you and others outside of your home.

Please do not come if you are sick at all.

Know that this could all change at any given time.

Please RSVP at 303-515-4292 • Tuesday 11/9/21– Grocery Shopping @ Wal-Mart • Wednesday 11/10/21– Free Bingo Bring your own lunch • Thursday 11/11/21– Happy Veterans Day Closed!

• Wednesday 11/17/21- Social Time First day Lunch will be served, We ask for a $2.50 donation for lunch • Thursday 11/18/21– Grocery Shopping @ King Soopers • Monday 11/22/21– Grocery Shopping @ Wal-Mart • Wednesday 11/24/21– Free Bingo Lunch Served • Thursday 11/25/21– Happy Thanksgiving Closed • Friday 11/26/21-Happy Thanksgiving Closed Please call for details 303-515-4292

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Black Hawk City Council shall hold a public hearing upon Resolution No. 67-2021 for the purpose of determining and finding whether the area proposed to be annexed meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the State Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

tion 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person living within the area proposed to be annexed, any landowner of lands thereof, any resident of the municipality to which the area is proposed to be annexed, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation, or the Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the City Council.

The public hearing is to be held before the Black Hawk City Council on December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held in the City of Black Hawk City Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 13th day of October, 2021.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ATTEND.

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A complete copy of Resolution No. 67-2021 including a legal description of the proposed property to be annexed is set forth in full below: STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GILPIN CITY OF BLACK HAWK Resolution No. 67-2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 8, 2021, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILPIN (LAKE GULCH WHISKEY RESORT ANNEXATION NO. 8) WHEREAS, the owner of unincorporated territory, comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed for annexation pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, has filed a petition for annexation of a certain unincorporated property to the City (the “Petition”), which territory is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A; WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-108 requires that the City accept the Petition and establish a date, time, and place that the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation and the various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S.; WHEREAS the City Council, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2021, reviewed the Petition and various documents submitted in support of the Petition; WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case and the various exhibits; has considered the request, the Comprehensive Plan, and the recommendations of the staff; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision; and WHEREAS, it has been found and determined that the applicant has substantially complied with all the procedural requirements as provided in Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S., in connection with the Petition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK HAWK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Petition is hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S. Section 2. That a public hearing to consider the Petition is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers of the City of Black Hawk, which is located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 3112-104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Sec-

/s/ David D. Spellman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk

EXHIBIT A Annexation Plat No. 8 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence S 68° 57’ 51” E a distance of 5,143.78 feet to a point of intersection of the easterly right-of-way of the Central City Parkway with line 2-3 of the Rickard Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 16283, being the Point of Beginning. thence along said line 2-3 of the said Rickard Lode N 67° 02’ 38” E a distance of 151.48 feet to the point of intersection with the westerly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road 6; Thence along said westerly edge of Lake Gulch Road the following 29 courses: 1.

S 13° 41’ 03” W a distance of 8.03 feet; 2.

S 14° 06’ 12” W a distance of 47.47 feet; 3.

S 11° 45’ 46” W a distance of 30.01 feet; 4.

S 13° 18’ 52” W a distance of 16.19 feet; 5.

S 10° 22’ 47” W a distance of 30.89 feet; 6.

S 09° 29’ 42” W a distance of 29.84 feet; 7.

S 11° 50’ 43” W a distance of 31.10 feet; 8.

S 11° 03’ 12” W a distance of 31.96 feet; 9.

S 10° 04’ 56” W a distance of 25.32 feet; 10.

S 11° 08’ 36” W a distance of 28.47 feet; 11.

S 32° 41’ 53” E a distance of 45.93 feet; 12.

S 44° 08’ 01” E a distance of 32.98 feet; 13.

S 52° 04’ 36” E a distance of 29.05 feet; 14.

S 54° 42’ 27” E a distance of 53.29 feet; 15.

S 58° 03’ 45” E a distance of 31.69 feet; 16.

S 59° 18’ 04” E a distance of 26.18 feet; 17.

S 63° 19’ 05” E a distance of 29.46 feet; 18.

S 60° 16’ 48” E a distance of 29.96 feet; 19.

S 61° 39’ 09” E a distance of 33.24 feet; 20.

S 61° 28’ 38” E a distance of 32.24 feet; 21.

S 55° 46’ 17” E a distance of 28.96 feet; 22.

S 56° 17’ 05” E a distance of 38.09 feet; 23.

S 51° 45’ 51” E a distance of 56.22 feet; 24.

S 48° 44’ 08” E a distance of 90.36 feet; 25.

S 45° 53’ 24” E a distance of 47.21 feet; 26.

S 43° 37’ 26” E a distance of 41.82 feet; 27.

S 45° 38’ 04” E a distance of 26.06 feet; 28.

S 49° 36’ 04” E a distance of 30.59 feet; 29.

S 53° 53’ 44” E a distance of 14.21 feet to the point of intersection with the south line of the southeast 1/4 of Section 18;

thence N 89° 44’ 17” W along said southeast 1/4 of Section 18 a distance of 269.81 feet to the easterly right-of-way of Central City Parkway; Thence along said easterly right-of-way of the Central City Parkway the following 4 (four) courses: 1. along a non-tangent curve concave to the southwest having a central angle of 23° 07’ 24”, a radius of 760.00 feet, an arc distance of 306.72 feet and a chord bearing N 36° 26’ 18” W a chord distance of 304.64 feet; 2. N 48° 00’ 00” W a distance of 77.39 feet; 3. along a curve concave to the northwest, having a central angle of 48° 00’ 00”, a radius of 400.00 feet, an arc distance of 335.10 feet; 4. thence N 00° 00’ 00” E a distance of 60.75 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 2.17 acres more or less.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Black Hawk City Council shall hold a public hearing upon Resolution No. 68-2021 for the purpose of determining and finding whether the area proposed to be annexed meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the State Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

The public hearing is to be held before the Black Hawk City Council on December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held in the City of Black Hawk City Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ATTEND. A complete copy of Resolution No. 68-2021 including a legal description of the proposed property to be annexed is set forth in full below: STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GILPIN CITY OF BLACK HAWK Resolution No. 68-2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITIONS FOR ANNEXATION AND ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 8, 2021, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF PARCELS OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILPIN (LAKE GULCH WHISKEY RESORT ANNEXATION NOS. 9-12) WHEREAS, the owner of unincorporated territory, comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed for annexation pursuant to C.R.S. § 3112-107, have filed four (4) petitions for annexation of a certain unincorporated property to the City (collectively referred to as the “Petitions”), which territory is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, attached to each Petition; WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-108 requires that the City accept the Petitions and establish a date, time, and place that the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation and the various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S.; WHEREAS the City Council, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2021, reviewed the Petitions and various documents submitted in support of the Petitions; WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case and the various exhibits; has considered the request, the Comprehensive Plan, and the recommendations of the staff; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision; and WHEREAS, it has been found and determined that the applicant has substantially complied with all the procedural requirements as provided in Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S., in connection with the Petitions.

WHEREAS Section 1. The Petitions are hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S. Section 2. That a public hearing to consider the Petitions is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers of the City of Black Hawk, which is located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, to determine if the proposed annexations comply with C.R.S. §§ 3112-104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

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area is proposed to be annexed, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation, or the Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the City Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 13th day of October, 2021. /s/ David D. Spellman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk Name of Publication: Weekly Register-Call First Publication: 11/4/2021 Second Publication: 11/11/2021 Third Publication: 11/18/2021 Fourth Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/2/2021 EXHIBIT A Annexation Plat No. 9 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence S 70° 40’ 20” E a distance of 5,087.72 feet to a point of intersection of the easterly Right-of-Way line of the Central City Parkway with line 4-1 of the Rickard Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 16283, being the Point of Beginning.

Thence along said Easterly Right-of-Way line the following 2 courses: 1.

N 00° 00’ 00” E, a distance of 96.07 feet to a point of curvature; 2.

24.98 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, with a radius of 760.00 feet, a central angle of 01° 53’ 01”, and whose chord bears N 00° 56’ 30” W, a chord distance of 24.98 feet to the point of intersection with line 4-3 of the Pine Tree Lode, Mineral Survey No. 5080;

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S 83° 57’ 02” E, a distance of 33.15 feet; 24.

S 85° 25’ 50” E, a distance of 33.93 feet; 25.

S 87° 06’ 51” E, a distance of 31.81 feet; 26.

N 89° 52’ 43” E, a distance of 27.21 feet; 27.

S 85° 37’ 54” E, a distance of 28.02 feet; 28.

S 75° 08’ 14” E, a distance of 29.40 feet; 29.

S 53° 47’ 50” E, a distance of 22.16 feet; 30.

S 38° 37’ 56” E, a distance of 27.41 feet; 31.

S 18° 09’ 05” E, a distance of 27.17 feet; 32.

S 07° 44’ 55” E, a distance of 29.96 feet; 33.

S 04° 13’ 02” E, a distance of 30.37 feet; 34.

S 00° 41’ 58” W, a distance of 17.64 feet; 35.

S 00° 41’ 58” W, a distance of 12.88 feet; 36.

S 01° 13’ 29” W, a distance of 32.59 feet; 37.

S 00° 03’ 20” E, a distance of 31.86 feet; 38.

S 02° 47’ 46” W, a distance of 27.09 feet; 39.

S 06° 12’ 17” W, a distance of 35.66 feet; 40.

S 16° 17’ 42” W, a distance of 33.64 feet; 41.

S 24° 29’ 21” W, a distance of 26.96 feet; 42.

S 28° 41’ 22” W, a distance of 43.15 feet; 43.

S 34° 24’ 43” W, a distance of 28.10 feet; 44.

S 40° 01’ 56” W, a distance of 28.32 feet; 45.

S 43° 22’ 45” W, a distance of 38.09 feet; 46.

S 41° 40’ 02” W, a distance of 36.10 feet; 47.

S 37° 13’ 45” W, a distance of 34.41 feet; 48.

S 31° 34’ 31” W, a distance of 34.81 feet; 49.

S 26° 02’ 44” W, a distance of 15.85 feet to the point of intersection with said line 4-1 of the Rickard Lode; Thence S 67° 01’ 09” W along said line 4-1 of said Rickard Lode, a distance of 222.82 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 5.96 acres more or less.

Annexation Plat No. 10 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence S 62° 11’ 51” E a distance of 1,552.51 feet to the point of intersection of the easterly right-of-way of the Central City Parkway with line 4-3 of the Success Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 5280, being the Point of Beginning.

Thence N 85° 47’ 47” E along said line 4-3 of said Success Lode a distance of 219.43 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-4 of the Meeker Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 769;

Thence N 45° 54’ 58” E along said line 4-3 of said Pine Tree Lode, a distance of 92.12 feet to corner no. 3 of the said Pine Tree Lode;

thence N 72° 25’ 55” E along said line 3-4 of said Meeker Lode a distance of 198.36 feet to corner No. 4 of said Meeker Lode;

Thence N 44° 01’ 46” W along line 3-2 of the said Pine Tree Lode, a distance of 125.48 feet to a point of non-tangent curvature being a point on said Easterly Right-of-Way line of the Central City Parkway;

thence S 08° 09’ 30” E along line 4-5 of said Meeker Lode a distance of 45.96 feet to the point of intersection with said line 4-3 of said Success Lode;

Thence along said Easterly Right-of-Way line the following 3 courses: 1.

583.79 feet along the arc of a curve to the left, with a radius of 760.00 feet, a central angle of 44° 00’ 41”, an arc distance of 583.79 feet and whose chord bears N 35° 39’ 01” W, a chord distance of 569.54 feet; 2.

N 57° 39’ 21” W a distance of 123.98 feet to the point of intersection with line 1-4 of the Washingtons Day Lode, Mineral Survey No. 11885; 3.

N 39° 23’ 17” E, along said line 1-4 of said Washingtons Day Lode a distance of 48.50 feet to a point on the Southerly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road 6; Thence along the said Southerly and Westerly edges of Lake Gulch Road the following 49 courses: 1.

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S 66° 41’ 03” E, a distance of 4.28 feet; S 66° 40’ 06” E, a distance of 26.08 feet; S 61° 34’ 17” E, a distance of 31.12 feet; S 57° 56’ 49” E, a distance of 28.94 feet; S 54° 58’ 57” E, a distance of 28.22 feet; S 58° 52’ 53” E, a distance of 26.50 feet; S 62° 37’ 03” E, a distance of 31.29 feet; S 68° 24’ 20” E, a distance of 28.25 feet; S 67° 48’ 40” E, a distance of 31.66 feet; S 69° 00’ 03” E, a distance of 30.35 feet; S 69° 23’ 51” E, a distance of 31.56 feet; S 69° 16’ 06” E, a distance of 30.63 feet; S 69° 40’ 34” E, a distance of 29.91 feet; S 70° 53’ 21” E, a distance of 28.78 feet; S 73° 08’ 35” E, a distance of 29.67 feet; S 76° 41’ 49” E, a distance of 30.74 feet; S 81° 25’ 50” E, a distance of 30.35 feet; S 85° 47’ 52” E, a distance of 29.04 feet; S 85° 57’ 08” E, a distance of 28.87 feet; S 85° 10’ 50” E, a distance of 29.07 feet; S 84° 02’ 37” E, a distance of 25.38 feet; S 82° 55’ 20” E, a distance of 27.67 feet;

thence N 85° 47’ 47” E along said line 4-3 of said Success Lode a distance of 422.83 feet to corner No. 3 of said Success lode; thence N 62° 22’ 36” E a distance of 991.81 feet to corner No. 4 of the Tariff Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 966; thence N 47° 01’ 18” E along line 4-3 of said Tariff Lode a distance of 409.50 feet to the southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road 6; thence along the southwesterly edge of said Lake Gulch Road the following 48 courses: 1. S 44° 25’ 34” E a distance of 6.91 feet; 2. S 47° 16’ 09” E a distance of 32.68 feet; 3. S 44° 56’ 55” E a distance of 25.56 feet; 4. S 42° 17’ 50” E a distance of 25.12 feet; 5. S 41° 52’ 51” E a distance of 35.49 feet; 6. S 41° 29’ 04” E a distance of 32.24 feet; 7. S 41° 30’ 58” E a distance of 32.25 feet; 8. S 39° 40’ 26” E a distance of 30.55 feet; 9. S 43° 51’ 36” E a distance of 32.77 feet; 10. S 47° 25’ 27” E a distance of 31.87 feet; 11. S 47° 57’ 34” E a distance of 34.89 feet; 12. S 46° 02’ 34” E a distance of 24.23 feet; 13. S 38° 52’ 14” E a distance of 35.74 feet; 14. S 33° 48’ 48” E a distance of 25.62 feet; 15. S 29° 24’ 22” E a distance of 26.77 feet; 16. S 30° 56’ 40” E a distance of 26.10 feet; 17. S 37° 52’ 45” E a distance of 34.89 feet; 18. S 49° 29’ 24” E a distance of 30.84 feet; 19. S 59° 21’ 59” E a distance of 28.78 feet; 20. S 61° 44’ 13” E a distance of 33.99 feet; 21. S 61° 25’ 24” E a distance of 33.19 feet; 22. S 59° 58’ 24” E a distance of 27.27 feet; 23. S 51° 35’ 16” E a distance of 23.97 feet; 24. S 49° 06’ 25” E a distance of 25.35 feet; 25. S 45° 20’ 47” E a distance of 26.75 feet; 26. S 43° 58’ 04” E a distance of 27.46 feet; 27. S 42° 43’ 23” E a distance of 29.05 feet; 28. S 37° 44’ 53” E a distance of 27.18 feet; 29. S 34° 08’ 31” E a distance of 30.52 feet;

30. S 38° 01’ 46” E a distance of 27.43 feet; 31. S 42° 12’ 45” E a distance of 28.59 feet; 32. S 43° 31’ 15” E a distance of 28.69 feet; 33. S 45° 09’ 35” E a distance of 28.28 feet; 34. S 47° 37’ 34” E a distance of 28.86 feet; 35. S 48° 21’ 34” E a distance of 29.28 feet; 36. S 49° 32’ 52” E a distance of 31.07 feet; 37. S 51° 12’ 12” E a distance of 31.14 feet; 38. S 52° 37’ 45” E a distance of 28.67 feet; 39. S 53° 43’ 00” E a distance of 34.13 feet; 40. S 53° 50’ 43” E a distance of 24.95 feet; 41. S 50° 23’ 24” E a distance of 25.21 feet; 42. S 48° 28’ 12” E a distance of 25.02 feet; 43. S 48° 28’ 12” E a distance of 2.56 feet; 44. S 48° 55’ 48” E a distance of 30.51 feet; 45. S 51° 44’ 53” E a distance of 29.94 feet; 46. S 56° 10’ 53” E a distance of 33.17 feet; 47. S 62° 17’ 04” E a distance of 33.06 feet; 48. S 66° 41’ 03” E a distance of 22.40 feet to the point of intersection with line 4-1 of the Washingtons Day Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 11885; thence S 39° 23’ 17” W along said line 4-1 of said Washingtons Day Lode a distance of 48.50 feet to the point of intersection with the northerly right-ofway line of the Central City Parkway; thence N 57° 39’ 21” W along said northerly right-ofway line a distance of 507.58 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the south having a central angle of 07° 27’ 51”, having a radius of 760.00 feet, an arc distance of 99.01 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-2 of the Justice Lode US Mineral Survey No. 394; thence N 41° 55’ 05” E along said line 3-2 of said Justice Lode a distance of 81.00 feet to corner No. 2 of said Justice Lode; thence N 47° 50’ 35” W along line 2-1 of said Justice Lode a distance of 100.27 feet to corner No. 1 of said Justice Lode; thence S 41° 56’ 29” W along line 1-4 of said Justice Lode a distance of 120.12 feet to the point of intersection with the said northerly right-of-way line of said Central City Parkway; thence along said northerly right-of-way line along a non-tangent curve being concave to the south having a central angle of 33° 40’ 01”, a radius of 760.00 feet, an arc distance of 446.57 feet, a chord bearing of S 89° 58 01” W and a chord distance of 439.34 feet; thence S 73° 06’ 01” W continuing along said northerly right-of-way a distance of 1305.67 feet to the beginning of a curve being concave to the north having a central angle of 63° 50’ 42”, having a radius of 650.00 feet, to the point of intersection with said line 4-3 of the Success Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 5280, the Point of Beginning, containing 17.24 acres, more or less.

Annexation Plat No. 11 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence N 72° 51’ 36” E a distance of 2,275.62 feet to corner No. 1 of the Caledonia Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 519, being the Point of Beginning.

Thence N 49° 29’ 47” E along line 1-2 of said Caledonia Lode a distance of 318.07 feet to the point of intersection with the southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road 6; thence along the southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road the following 10 courses: 1.

S 28° 29’ 34” E a distance of 21.80 feet; 2.

S 29° 02’ 31” E a distance of 38.14 feet; 3.

S 30° 53’ 34” E a distance of 34.55 feet; 4.

S 32° 21’ 41” E a distance of 29.64 feet; 5.

S 34° 37’ 33” E a distance of 34.03 feet; 6.

S 38° 27’ 56” E a distance of 36.03 feet; 7.

S 44° 59’ 11” E a distance of 33.97 feet; 8.

S 48° 19’ 15” E a distance of 30.25 feet; 9.

S 48° 45’ 27” E a distance of 32.27 feet; 10.

S 50° 32’ 17” E a distance of 30.35 feet to the point of intersection with line 1-2 of the Clay County Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 329B; thence S 50° 08’ 44” W along said line 1-2 of said Clay County Lode a distance of 159.20 feet to corner No. 2 of said Clay County Lode; thence S 58° 08’ 12” E along line 2-3 of said Clay County Lode a distance of 188.25 feet to the point of intersection with line 2-1 of the Clay County Lode, —Continued to next page—

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US Mineral Survey No. 329A; thence S 37° 28’ 00” W along said line 2-1 of said Clay County Lode a distance of 623.18 feet to corner No. 1 of said Clay County Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 329A; thence S 52° 39’ 32” E along line 1-4 of said Clay County Lode a distance of 151.05 feet to corner No. 4 of said Clay County Lode; thence N 37° 26’ 41” E along line 4-3 of said Clay County Lode a distance of 389.56 feet to corner No. 4 of the East Clay County Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 18776; thence N 89° 56’ 08” E along line 4-3 of said East Clay County Lode and its extension thereof a distance of 190.48 feet to the point of intersection with line 6-5 of the Blow Out Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 18776; thence S 36° 04’ 17” W along said line 6-5 of said Blow Out Lode a distance of 20.54 feet to corner No. 5 of said Blow Out Lode; thence S 89° 57’ 28” E along line 5-4 of said Blow Out Lode a distance of 184.33 feet to corner No. 4 of said Blow Out Lode; thence N 36° 08’ 54” E along line 4-3 of said Blow Out Lode a distance of 103.56 feet to corner No. 4 of the Great Britian Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 18776; thence S 89° 57’ 40” E along line 4-5 of said Great Britian Lode a distance of 186.34 feet to corner No. 5 of said Great Britian Lode; thence N 36° 07’ 10” E along line 5-6 of said Great Britian Lode a distance of 1.36 feet to the point of intersection with said southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road 6; thence S 46° 05’ 49” E along said southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road a distance of 12.22 feet; thence S 47° 24’ 34” E along said southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road a distance of 33.36 feet; thence S 46° 33’ 23” E along said southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road a distance of 8.79 feet to the point of intersection with line 2-1 of the Tariff Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 966; thence S 47° 00’ 48” W along said line 2-1 of said Tariff Lode a distance of 403.36 feet to corner No. 1 of said Tariff Lode; thence S 42° 58’ 42” E along line 1-4 of said Tariff Lode a distance of 149.74 feet to corner No. 4 of said Tariff Lode; thence S 62° 22’ 36” W a distance of 991.81 feet to corner No. 3 of the Success Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 5280; thence N 04° 16’ 10” W along line 3-2 of said Success Lode a distance of 150.04 feet to corner No. 2 of said Success Lode; thence S 85° 49’ 05” W along line 2-1 of said Success Lode a distance of 476.25 feet; thence N 46° 11’ 59” E a distance of 716.62 feet to corner No. 3 of the Pittburg Ext. Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 7069; thence N 00° 25’ 37” W along line 3-2 of said Pittburg Ext. Lode a distance of 150.29 feet to corner No. 2 of said Pittburg Ext. Lode; thence S 89° 18’ 06” W along line 2-1 of said Pittburg Ext. Lode a distance of 499.53 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-4 of the Calendonia No. 2 Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 520; thence N 48° 54’ 18” E along said line 3-4 of said Calendonia No. 2 Lode a distance of 705.54 feet to corner No. 4 of said Caledonia Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 519; thence N 40° 18’ 18” W along line 4-1 of said Caledonia Lode a distance of 150.08 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 20.37 Acres, more or less.

Annexation Plat No. 12 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the

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Basis of Bearing for this description; thence S 69° 53’ 37” E a distance of 1,225.66 feet to the point of intersection of line 3-4 of the Caledonia Lode No. 2, US Mineral Survey No. 520 with the northeasterly right-of-line of the Central City Parkway, being the Point of Beginning.

Thence N 48° 54’ 04” E along said line 3-4 of said Caledonia No. 2 Lode a distance of 549.87 feet to the point of intersection with line 4-3 of the Pittsburg Ext, Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 7069; thence N 89° 18’ 45” E along said line 3-4 of said Pittsburg Ext. Lode a distance of 675.26 feet to corner No. 3 of said Pittsburg Ext. Lode; thence S 46° 11’ 59” W a distance of 716.62 feet to the point of intersection with line 2-1 of the Success Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 5280; thence S 85° 49’ 05” W along said line 2-1 of said Success Lode a distance of 459.86 feet of the point of intersection with said northeasterly right-of-line of the Central City Parkway; thence N 35° 24’ 20” W along said northeasterly right-of-line of the Central City Parkway a distance of 196.28 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 7.66 Acres, more or less.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Black Hawk City Council shall hold a public hearing upon Resolution No. 69-2021 for the purpose of determining and finding whether the area proposed to be annexed meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the State Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

The public hearing is to be held before the Black Hawk City Council on December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held in the City of Black Hawk City Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ATTEND. A complete copy of Resolution No. 69-2021 including a legal description of the proposed property to be annexed is set forth in full below: STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GILPIN CITY OF BLACK HAWK Resolution No. 69-2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 8, 2021, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILPIN (LAKE GULCH WHISKEY RESORT ANNEXATION NO. 13) WHEREAS, the owner of unincorporated territory, comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed for annexation pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, has filed a petition for annexation of a certain unincorporated property to the City (the “Petition”), which territory is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A; WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-108 requires that the City accept the Petition and establish a date, time and place that the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation and the various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S.; WHEREAS the City Council, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2021, reviewed the Petition and various documents submitted in support of the Petition; WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case and the various exhibits; has considered the request, the Comprehensive Plan, and the recommendations of the staff; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision; and WHEREAS, it has been found and determined that the applicant has substantially complied with all the procedural requirements as provided in Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S., in connection with the Petition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK HAWK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Petition is hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S. Section 2. That a public hearing to consider the Petition is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers of the City of Black Hawk, which is located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be

required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person living within the area proposed to be annexed, any landowner of lands thereof, any resident of the municipality to which the area is proposed to be annexed, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation, or the Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the City Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 13th day of October, 2021. /s/ David D. Spellman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk Name of Publication: Weekly Register-Call First Publication: 11/4/2021 Second Publication: 11/11/2021 Third Publication: 11/18/2021 Fourth Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/2/2021 EXHIBIT A Annexation Plat No. 13 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence S 87° 12’ 22” E a distance of 4,688.84 feet to corner No. 3 of the Washingtons Day Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 11885, being the Point of Beginning. thence along said line 3-4 of the said Washingtons Day Lode S 45° 12’ 88” E a distance of 150.58 feet to corner No. 4 of said Washingtons Day Lode; thence along line 4-1 of said Washingtons Day Lode S 39° 23’ 17”W a distance of 633.47 feet to the point of intersection with the northeasterly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road 6; Thence along said northeasterly edge of Lake Gulch Road the following 7 courses: 1.

N 66° 40’ 06” W a distance of 2.05 feet; 2.

N 66° 41’ 03” W a distance of 25.85 feet; 3.

N 62° 17’ 04” W a distance of 31.05 feet; 4.

N 56° 10’ 53” W a distance of 31.14 feet; 5.

N 51° 44’ 53” W a distance of 28.55 feet; 6.

N 48° 55’ 48” W a distance of 29.88 feet; 7.

N 48° 28’ 12” W a distance of 3.30 feet to the point of intersection with line 2-3 of said Washingtons Day Lode; thence N 39° 23’ 18” E along said line 2-3 of said Washingtons Day lode a distance of 664.25 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 2.25 acres more or less.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Black Hawk City Council shall hold a public hearing upon Resolution No. 70-2021 for the purpose of determining and finding whether the area proposed to be annexed meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the State Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

The public hearing is to be held before the Black Hawk City Council on December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held in the City of Black Hawk City Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ATTEND. A complete copy of Resolution No. 70-2021 including a legal description of the proposed property to be annexed is set forth in full below: STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GILPIN CITY OF BLACK HAWK Resolution No. 70-2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETI—Continued to next page—

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US Mineral Survey No. 13338;

TION FOR ANNEXATION AND ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 8, 2021, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILPIN (LAKE GULCH WHISKEY RESORT ANNEXATION NO. 14)

thence N 26° 54’ 00” E along said line 1-7 of said Dale Lode a distance of 4.46 feet to corner No. 7 of said Dale Lode;

WHEREAS, the owner of unincorporated territory, comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed for annexation pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, has filed a petition for annexation of a certain unincorporated property to the City (the “Petition”), which territory is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A;

thence N 63° 58’ 12” E along said line 2-3 of said Black Diamond Lode a distance of 446.58 feet to the point of intersection with the southerly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road 6;

WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-108 requires that the City accept the Petition and establish a date, time, and place that the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation and the various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S.;

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N 83° 11’ 19” E a distance of 23.36 feet; 2.

N 81° 54’ 30” E a distance of 26.00 feet; 3.

N 80° 36’ 50” E a distance of 37.64 feet; 4.

N 77° 53’ 04” E a distance of 25.96 feet; 5.

N 76° 30’ 21” E a distance of 27.01 feet; 6.

N 74° 45’ 56” E a distance of 27.07 feet; 7.

N 73° 10’ 29” E a distance of 27.76 feet; 8.

N 71° 02’ 53” E a distance of 29.23 feet; 9.

N 69° 29’ 32” E a distance of 29.75 feet; 10.

N 68° 02’ 26” E a distance of 28.95 feet; 11.

N 68° 11’ 55” E a distance of 28.31 feet; 12.

N 68° 11’ 21” E a distance of 28.17 feet; 13.

N 70° 17’ 29” E a distance of 27.18 feet; 14.

N 72° 23’ 23” E a distance of 26.00 feet; 15.

N 72° 28’ 10” E a distance of 26.92 feet; 16.

N 68° 41’ 24” E a distance of 27.19 feet; 17.

N 71° 51’ 48” E a distance of 26.69 feet; 18.

N 74° 45’ 31” E a distance of 27.02 feet; 19.

N 75° 42’ 50” E a distance of 28.46 feet; 20.

N 77° 13’ 39” E a distance of 28.92 feet; 21.

N 78° 51’ 11” E a distance of 28.33 feet; 22.

N 78° 32’ 38” E a distance of 27.26 feet; 23.

N 76° 41’ 51” E a distance of 24.88 feet; 24.

N 79° 17’ 59” E a distance of 14.47 feet; 25.

N 79° 17’ 59” E a distance of 14.37 feet; 26.

N 78° 11’ 27” E a distance of 5.81 feet; 27.

N 77° 38’ 35” E a distance of 7.14 feet; 28.

N 77° 38’ 35” E a distance of 27.82 feet; 29.

N 77° 18’ 33” E a distance of 35.14 feet; 30.

N 76° 11’ 24” E a distance of 34.55 feet; 31.

N 76° 19’ 36” E a distance of 34.26 feet; 32.

N 75° 55’ 53” E a distance of 33.03 feet; 33.

N 75° 45’ 56” E a distance of 33.26 feet; 34.

N 77° 56’ 07” E a distance of 37.18 feet to the point of intersection with line 1-4 of the St. Anthony Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 19174;

WHEREAS the City Council, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2021, reviewed the Petition and various documents submitted in support of the Petition; WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case and the various exhibits; has considered the request, the Comprehensive Plan, and the recommendations of the staff; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision; and WHEREAS, it has been found and determined that the applicant has substantially complied with all the procedural requirements as provided in Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S., in connection with the Petition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK HAWK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Petition is hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S. Section 2. That a public hearing to consider the Petition is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers of the City of Black Hawk, which is located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person living within the area proposed to be annexed, any landowner of lands thereof, any resident of the municipality to which the area is proposed to be annexed, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation, or the Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the City Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 13th day of October, 2021. /s/ David D. Spellman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk Name of Publication: Weekly Register-Call First Publication: 11/4/2021 Second Publication: 11/11/2021 Third Publication: 11/18/2021 Fourth Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/2/2021 EXHIBIT A Annexation Plat No. 14 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence N 30° 07’ 02” E a distance of 580.34 feet to the point of intersection of line 1-2 of the Black Diamond Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 17634 with line 2-3 of the Fay Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 13338 being the Point of Beginning. thence N 26° 04’ 04” W along said line 1-2 of said Black Diamond Lode a distance of 80.46 feet to the point of intersection with line 1-7 of the Dale Lode,

thence N 39° 29’ 28” E along line 7-6 of said Dale Lode a distance of 160.32 feet to line 2-3 of said Black Diamond Lode;

thence along the southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road the following 34 courses:

thence S 39° 30’ 42” W along said line 1-4 of said St. Anthony Lode a distance of 392.10 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-4 of the Alice Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 18785; thence N 63° 23’ 00” E along said line 3-4 of said Alice Lode a distance of 371.35 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-2 of said St. Anthony Lode; Thence N 39° 31’ 27” E along said line 3-2 of said St, Anthony Lode a distance of 210.07 feet to the point of intersection with said southerly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road 6; thence along said southwesterly edge of Lake Gulch Road the following 18 courses: 1.

S 89° 47’ 40” E a distance of 26.55 feet; 2.

S 89° 16’ 33” E a distance of 25.73 feet; 3.

N 89° 11’ 13” E a distance of 25.02 feet; 4.

N 89° 11’ 41” E a distance of 28.08 feet; 5.

N 87° 57’ 44” E a distance of 28.75 feet; 6.

N 89° 07’ 00” E a distance of 25.28 feet; 7.

S 88° 32’ 40” E a distance of 28.15 feet; 8.

S 82° 16’ 38” E a distance of 26.04 feet; 9.

S 77° 37’ 44” E a distance of 25.62 feet; 10.

S 73° 18’ 40” E a distance of 30.03 feet; 11.

S 71° 44’ 22” E a distance of 26.36 feet; 12.

S 69° 56’ 57” E a distance of 31.66 feet; 13.

S 67° 22’ 05” E a distance of 26.00 feet; 14.

S 64° 31’ 22” E a distance of 25.12 feet; 15.

S 63° 34’ 32” E a distance of 26.32 feet; 16.

S 61° 36’ 30” E a distance of 25.13 feet; 17.

S 55° 33’ 38” E a distance of 30.91 feet; 18.

S 47° 36’ 27” E a distance of 0.69 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-2 of the Golden Gad Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 13048; thence S 63° 17’ 40” W along said line 3-2 of said Golden Gad Lode a distance of 722.08 feet to corner No. 2 of said Golden Gad Lode; thence S 31° 40’ 56” E along line 2-1 of said Golden Gad Lode a distance of 95.57 feet to the point of intersection with line 2-1 of the Calumet and Hecla No. 2 Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 13048; thence S 48° 55’ 49” W along said line 2-1 of said Calumet and Hecla Lode a distance of 61.79 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-4 of the Margaret Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 19229; thence N 21° 01’ 44” W along said line 3-4 of said Margaret Lode a distance of 114.04 feet to corner No. 4 of said Margaret Lode; thence S 69° 01’ 22” W along line 4-1 of said Mar-

garet Lode a distance of 186.95 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-2 of said St. Anthony Lode; thence N 39° 31’ 27” E along said line 3-2 of said St. Anthony Lode a distance of 73.31 feet to the point of intersection with line 1-2 of said Alice Lode; thence S 63° 22’ 25” W along said line 1-2 of said Alice Lode a distance of 53.94 feet to corner No. 2 of said Alice Lode; thence N 26° 45’ 28” W along line 2-3 of said Alice Lode a distance of 140.24 feet to the point of intersection with said line 1-4 of said St. Anthony Lode; thence S 39° 30’ 42” W along said line 1-4 of said St. Anthony Lode a distance of 345.75 feet to the point of intersection with said line 4-1 of said Margaret Lode; thence S 69° 01’ 22” W along said line 4-1 of said Margaret Lode a distance of 16.29 feet to the point of intersection with line 3-4 of said Elizabeth Lode; thence S 39° 23’ 48” W along said line 3-4 of said Elizabeth Lode a distance of 272.15 feet to corner No. 4 of said Elizabeth Lode; thence N 50° 27’ 18” W along line 4-1 of said Elizabeth Lode a distance of 148.43 feet to the point of intersection with line 4-3 of the Annie Mary Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 11571; thence N 62° 32’ 35” E along line 4-3 of said Annie Mary Lode a distance of 221.31 feet to corner No. 3 of said Annie Mary Lode; thence N 27° 32’ 41” W along line 3-2 of said Annie Mary Lode a distance of 149.99 feet to corner No. 2 of said Annie Mary Lode; thence S 62° 32’ 35” W along line 2-1 of said Annie Mary Lode a distance of 607.56 feet to the point of intersection with the northeasterly right-of-way of the Central City Parkway; thence along a non-tangent curve concave to the southwest an arc distance of 13.72 feet, a delta angle of 00° 44’ 55”, having a radius of 1050.00 feet, and whose long chord bears N 62° 43’ 25” W a distance of 13.72 feet to the point of intersection with line 5-4 of the Marks Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 13338; thence N 44° 35’ 21” E along said line 5-4 of said Marks Lode a distance of 80.14 feet to the point of intersection with line 1-4 of the Fay Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 13338; thence N 60° 43’ 32” E along said line 1-4 of said Fay Lode a distance of 714.47 feet to corner No. 4 of said Fay Lode; thence N 29° 20’ 48” W along line 4-3 of said Fay Lode a distance of 150.66 feet to corner No. 3 of said Fay Lode; thence S 60° 42’ 01” W along line 3-2 of said Fay Lode a distance of 442.61 feet to the point of intersection with line 4-3 of the Marks Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 13338; thence S 86° 28’ 49” W along said line 4-3 of said Marks Lode a distance of 122.51 feet to corner No. 3 of said Marks Lode; thence S 44° 22’ 49” W along line 3-2 of said Marks Lode a distance of 189.62 feet to the point of intersection with line 4-1 of said Black Diamond Lode; thence S 60° 42’ 01” W along said line 4-1 of said Black Diamond Lode a distance of 120.71 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 11.43 Acres, more or less.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Black Hawk City Council shall hold a public hearing upon Resolution No. 71-2021 for the purpose of determining and finding whether the area proposed to be annexed meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the State Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

The public hearing is to be held before the Black Hawk City Council on December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held in the City of Black Hawk City Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ATTEND. A complete copy of Resolution No. 71-2021 including a legal description of the proposed property to be annexed is set forth in full below: —Continued to next page—

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STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GILPIN CITY OF BLACK HAWK Resolution No. 71-2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 8, 2021, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILPIN (LAKE GULCH WHISKEY RESORT ANNEXATION NO. 15) WHEREAS, the owner of unincorporated territory, comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed for annexation pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, has filed a petition for annexation of a certain unincorporated property to the City (the “Petition”), which territory is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A; WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-108 requires that the City accept the Petition and establish a date, time and place that the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation and the various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S.; WHEREAS the City Council, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2021, reviewed the Petition and various documents submitted in support of the Petition; WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case and the various exhibits; has considered the request, the Comprehensive Plan, and the recommendations of the staff; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision; and WHEREAS, it has been found and determined that the applicant has substantially complied with all the procedural requirements as provided in Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S., in connection with the Petition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK HAWK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Petition is hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S. Section 2. That a public hearing to consider the Petition is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers of the City of Black Hawk, which is located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person living within the area proposed to be annexed, any landowner of lands thereof, any resident of the municipality to which the area is proposed to be annexed, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation, or the Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the City Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 13th day of October, 2021. /s/ David D. Spellman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk Name of Publication: Weekly Register-Call First Publication: 11/4/2021 Second Publication: 11/11/2021 Third Publication: 11/18/2021 Fourth Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/2/2021 EXHIBIT A Annexation Plat No. 15 The Little Mattie Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 970 in Sections 17&18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence S 87° 15’ 37” E a distance of 5,334.83 feet to corner No. 1 of said Little Mattie Lode, being the Point of Begin-

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ning.

Thence N 44° 28’ 40” E along line 1-2 of said Little Mattie Lode a distance of 1499.34 feet to corner No. 2 of said Little Mattie Lode; thence S 45° 33’ 27” E along line 2-3 of said Little Mattie Lode a distance of 149.96 feet to corner No. 3 of said Little Mattie Lode; thence S 44° 29’ 09” W along line 3-4 of said Little Mattie Lode a distance of 1500.03 feet to corner No. 4 of said Little Mattie Lode; thence N 45° 17’ 32” W along line 4-1 of said Little Mattie Lode a distance of 149.75 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 5.16 Acres, more or less.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Black Hawk City Council shall hold a public hearing upon Resolution No. 72-2021 for the purpose of determining and finding whether the area proposed to be annexed meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the State Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

The public hearing is to be held before the Black Hawk City Council on December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held in the City of Black Hawk City Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ATTEND. A complete copy of Resolution No. 72-2021 including a legal description of the proposed property to be annexed is set forth in full below: STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GILPIN CITY OF BLACK HAWK Resolution No. 72-2021

area is proposed to be annexed, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation, or the Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the City Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 13th day of October, 2021. /s/ David D. Spellman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk Name of Publication: Weekly Register-Call First Publication: 11/4/2021 Second Publication: 11/11/2021 Third Publication: 11/18/2021 Fourth Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/2/2021 EXHIBIT A Annexation Plat No. 16 Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence N 74° 53’ 25” E a distance of 4,804.55 feet to corner No. 14 of the Gold Tunnel No. 21 Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 4589, being the Point of Beginning.

Thence N 46° 21’ 54” W along line 14-15 of said Gold Tunnel No. 21 Lode a distance of 150.01 feet to corner No. 15 of said Gold Tunnel No. 21 Lode; thence N 43° 56’ 51” E along line 15-16 of said Gold Tunnel No. 21 Lode a distance of 81.81 feet to the south line of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 18, being also the City of Black Hawk Patented Boundary;

TITLE: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 8, 2021, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUESTED

thence N 89° 32’ 31” E along said south line of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 18 and the City of Black Hawk Patented Boundary a distance of 209.92 feet to the point of intersection with line 1314 of said Gold Tunnel No. 21 Lode;

ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILPIN (LAKE GULCH WHISKEY RESORT ANNEXATION NO. 16)

thence S 43° 56’ 09” W along said line 13-14 of said Gold Tunnel No. 21 Lode a distance of 227.88 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.53 Acres, more or less.

WHEREAS, the owner of unincorporated territory, comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed for annexation pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, has filed a petition for annexation of a certain unincorporated property to the City (the “Petition”), which territory is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A;

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION

WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-108 requires that the City accept the Petition and establish a date, time and place that the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation and the various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S.; WHEREAS the City Council, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2021, reviewed the Petition and various documents submitted in support of the Petition; WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case and the various exhibits; has considered the request, the Comprehensive Plan, and the recommendations of the staff; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision; and WHEREAS, it has been found and determined that the applicant has substantially complied with all the procedural requirements as provided in Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S., in connection with the Petition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK HAWK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Petition is hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S. Section 2. That a public hearing to consider the Petition is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers of the City of Black Hawk, which is located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person living within the area proposed to be annexed, any landowner of lands thereof, any resident of the municipality to which the

Notice is hereby given that the Black Hawk City Council shall hold a public hearing upon Resolution No. 73-2021 for the purpose of determining and finding whether the area proposed to be annexed meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the State Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

The public hearing is to be held before the Black Hawk City Council on December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held in the City of Black Hawk City Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ATTEND. A complete copy of Resolution No. 73-2021 including a legal description of the proposed property to be annexed is set forth in full below: STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GILPIN CITY OF BLACK HAWK Resolution No. 73-2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 8, 2021, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILPIN (LAKE GULCH WHISKEY RESORT ANNEXATION NO. 17) WHEREAS, the owner of unincorporated territory, comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed for annexation pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, has filed a petition for annexation of a certain unincorporated property to the City (the “Petition”), which territory is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A; WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-108 requires that the City accept the Petition and establish a date, time and place that the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation and the various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S.; —Continued to next page—

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WHEREAS the City Council, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2021, reviewed the Petition and various documents submitted in support of the Petition; WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case and the various exhibits; has considered the request, the Comprehensive Plan, and the recommendations of the staff; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision; and WHEREAS, it has been found and determined that the applicant has substantially complied with all the procedural requirements as provided in Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S., in connection with the Petition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK HAWK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Petition is hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S. Section 2. That a public hearing to consider the Petition is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers of the City of Black Hawk, which is located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person living within the area proposed to be annexed, any landowner of lands thereof, any resident of the municipality to which the area is proposed to be annexed, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation, or the Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the City Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 13th day of October, 2021. /s/ David D. Spellman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk Name of Publication: Weekly Register-Call First Publication: 11/4/2021 Second Publication: 11/11/2021 Third Publication: 11/18/2021 Fourth Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/2/2021 EXHIBIT A Annexation Plat No. 17 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence N 41° 36’ 06” E a distance of 1,242.54 feet to the point of intersection of line 2-3 of the Black Diamond Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 17634 with the northerly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road No. 6, being the Point of Beginning.

Thence N 63° 58’ 12” E along said line 2-3 of said Black Diamond Lode a distance of 827.46 feet to the point of intersection with line 2-1 of the Elizabeth Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 15894; thence S 39° 23’ 46” W along said line 2-1 of said Elizabeth Lode a distance of 249.88 feet to the point intersection with the northerly edge of said Lake Gulch Road; thence along said northerly edge of said Lake Gulch Road the following 24 courses: 1.

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S 77° 53’ 20” W a distance of 12.58 feet; S 79° 17’ 59” W a distance of 14.10 feet; S 79° 17’ 59” W a distance of 14.97 feet; S 76° 41’ 51” W a distance of 25.03 feet; S 78° 32’ 38” W a distance of 26.85 feet; S 78° 51’ 11” W a distance of 28.58 feet; S 77° 13’ 39” W a distance of 29.52 feet; S 75° 42’ 50” W a distance of 28.93 feet; S 74° 45’ 31” W a distance of 27.76 feet; S 71° 51’ 48” W a distance of 27.85 feet; S 68° 41’ 24” W a distance of 27.08 feet;

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S 72° 28’ 10” W a distance of 26.21 feet; 13.

S 72° 23’ 23” W a distance of 26.42 feet; 14.

S 70° 17’ 29” W a distance of 27.99 feet; 15.

S 68° 11’ 21” W a distance of 28.57 feet; 16.

S 68° 11’ 55” W a distance of 28.34 feet; 17.

S 68° 02’ 26” W a distance of 28.70 feet; 18.

S 69° 29’ 32” W a distance of 29.17 feet; 19.

S 71° 02’ 53” W a distance of 28.52 feet; 20.

S 73° 10’ 29” W a distance of 27.05 feet; 21.

S 74° 45’ 56” W a distance of 26.43 feet; 22.

S 76° 30’ 21” W a distance of 26.42 feet; 23.

S 77° 53’ 04” W a distance of 25.17 feet; 24.

S 80° 36’ 50” W a distance of 18.32 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.93 Acres, more or less.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION Notice is hereby given that the Black Hawk City Council shall hold a public hearing upon Resolution No. 74-2021 for the purpose of determining and finding whether the area proposed to be annexed meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the State Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 31-12-104 and 31-12-105, and is considered eligible for annexation.

The public hearing is to be held before the Black Hawk City Council on December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. The public hearing shall be held in the City of Black Hawk City Council Chambers located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ATTEND. A complete copy of Resolution No. 74-2021 including a legal description of the proposed property to be annexed is set forth in full below: STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF GILPIN CITY OF BLACK HAWK Resolution No. 74-2021 TITLE: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND ESTABLISHING DECEMBER 8, 2021, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REQUESTED ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF GILPIN (LAKE GULCH WHISKEY RESORT ANNEXATION NO. 18) WHEREAS, the owner of unincorporated territory, comprising more than fifty percent (50%) of the area proposed for annexation pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-107, has filed a petition for annexation of a certain unincorporated property to the City (the “Petition”), which territory is more particularly described in EXHIBIT A; WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-108 requires that the City accept the Petition and establish a date, time and place that the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation and the various requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S.; WHEREAS the City Council, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2021, reviewed the Petition and various documents submitted in support of the Petition; WHEREAS, the City Council has examined the record in this case and the various exhibits; has considered the request, the Comprehensive Plan, and the recommendations of the staff; and based upon the record which has been made concerning the request, has arrived at its decision; and WHEREAS, it has been found and determined that the applicant has substantially complied with all of the procedural requirements as provided in Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S., in connection with the Petition.

or the Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the City Council.

RESOLVED AND PASSED this 13th day of October, 2021. /s/ David D. Spellman, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Melissa A. Greiner, CMC, City Clerk Name of Publication: Weekly Register-Call First Publication: 11/4/2021 Second Publication: 11/11/2021 Third Publication: 11/18/2021 Fourth Publication: 11/25/2021 Last Publication: 12/2/2021 EXHIBIT A Annexation Plat No. 18 A parcel of land located in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 72 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East ¼ corner of Section 13, T3S, R73W, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W ¼ S13 1980” from whence the northeast corner of said Section 13, being a US BLM standard brass cap, stamped “T3S R73W R72W CC S12 S13 1980”, bears N 00°14’12” E, a distance of 2,639.74 feet, said line forming the Basis of Bearing for this description; thence N 55° 10’ 45” E a distance of 2,029.15 feet to the point of intersection of line 4-1 of the St. Anthony Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 19174 with the northerly edge of Lake Gulch Road, County Road No. 6, being the Point of Beginning.

Thence N 39° 30’ 42” E along said line 4-1 of said St. Anthony Lode a distance of 328.85 feet to the point of intersection with the south line of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 18, being also the City of Black Hawk Patented Boundary; thence S 89° 38’ 09” E along said south line of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 18 a distance of 145.22 feet to the point of intersection with line 1-6 of the Susan-Mary Lode, US Mineral Survey No. 694; thence S 19° 06’ 00” E along said line 1-6 of said Susan-Mary Lode a distance of 44.24 feet to the point of intersection with line 2-3 of said St. Anthony Lode; thence S 39° 31’ 27” W along said line 2-3 of said St. Anthony Lode a distance of 246.50 feet to said northerly edge of Lake Gulch Road; thence along said northerly edge of Lake Gulch Road the following 8 courses: 1.

N 89° 47’ 40” W a distance of 21.27 feet; 2.

S 89° 45’ 47” W a distance of 26.85 feet; 3.

S 87° 30’ 36” W a distance of 25.59 feet; 4.

S 85° 59’ 16” W a distance of 29.83 feet; 5.

S 82° 42’ 42” W a distance of 26.71 feet; 6.

S 81° 04’ 54” W a distance of 30.69 feet; 7.

S 79° 51’ 30” W a distance of 30.19 feet; 8.

S 79° 21’ 17” W a distance of 22.47 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.04 Acres, more or less.

Published in The Weekly Register Call First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: December 2, 2021 Legal # 5087 ______________________________________

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLACK HAWK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Petition is hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements of Title 31, Article 12, C.R.S. Section 2. That a public hearing to consider the Petition is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Council Chambers of the City of Black Hawk, which is located at 211 Church Street, Black Hawk, Colorado, 80422, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with C.R.S. §§ 31-12104 and 31-12-105 or such part thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the terms of Title 31, Article 12, Part 1, as amended, known as the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, and the Constitution of the State of Colorado, Article II, Section 30, as amended.

Section 3. Any person living within the area proposed to be annexed, any landowner of lands thereof, any resident of the municipality to which the area is proposed to be annexed, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation,

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COUNTY TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED 17-21 TD To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Otwell M and Ernestine M Huggard for said year 2010;

18-21TD

That said Regina Jackson on the 17th day of September 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property;

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 16th day of November 2011, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Regina Jackson the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit: S: 28 T: 1S R: 72W Subd: LINCOLN HILLS Block: 00H Lot: 023 Account Number: R004849 Certificate Number: 10-5853 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Regina Jackson.

That said tax lien sale was

made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2010;

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Regina Jackson at 10:00 a.m. on the 24th day of February 2022, unless the same has been redeemed;

Otwell M and Ernestine M Huggard 6580 Co Rd 108 Fulton, MO 65251 - 3931

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This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on October 28, 2021, November 4, 2021 and November 11, 2021.

Witness my hand this 19th day of October 2021 Mary R. Lorenz, Treasurer of Gilpin County, Colorado Published in The Weekly Register Call First Publication: October 28, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Legal # 50074 _________________

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Mark or Carole E Dilka P.O. Box 15 Central City, CO 80427 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2018, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Liam Larsen the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit:

That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Mark or Carole E Dilka for said year 2017; That said Liam Larsen on the 17th day of September 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Liam Larsen at 10:00 a.m. on the 10th day of March 2022, unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on November 11, 2021, November 18, 2021 and November 25, 2021.

Witness my hand this 2nd day of November 2021

S: 20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: YOUNG -12630 100% 4.7 ACRES PINE Account Number: N010149 Certificate Number: 1700110 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Liam Larsen.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2017;

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED 19-21TD To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: Mark or Carole E Dilka P.O. Box 15 Central City, CO 80427 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of November 2018, the then County Treasurer of Gilpin County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Liam Larsen the following described property situate in the County of Gilpin, State of Colorado, to-wit: S:20 T: 2S R: 73W MINE: ADAMS -12630 100% 2.04 ACRES PINE

Mary R. Lorenz, Treasurer of Gilpin County, Colorado

Account Number: N000311 Certificate Number: 17-109

Published in The Weekly Register Call First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Legal # 5103 _________________

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to Liam Larsen.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Black Hawk-Central City Sanitation District will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 32-1-1101(1)(e), C.R.S. Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Black Hawk-Central City Sanitation District office, 7320 Black Hawk Blvd., Suite 2B, Black Hawk, Colorado at which meeting delinquent fees for sanitary sewer service will be considered for certification to the Gilpin County Treasurer and collection by the Treasurer in the same manner as taxes are authorized to be collected and paid pursuant to Section 39-1-107, C.R.S. 235 Casey St. Block 53, Lot 2 and 3 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $179.44

120 Casey St. Block 29, Lot 15 and 16 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $156.38

772 Louis Drive Eureka Heights Village Filing 1, Block 1 Lot 18 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $156.38

204 E. 5th High St. Block 36, Lot 2 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $156.30

220 Hooper St. Block 58, Lot D & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $156.30

335 Spring St. Block 55, Lot 3 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $228.45

241 Chase St. Block 14, Lot 1 and 2 & Imps.

Black Hawk, County of Gilpin $156.90

191 Clear Creek St. Block 7, Lot 5 & Imps.

Black Hawk, County of Gilpin $228.45

161 Marchant St. Block 8, Lot 4 & Imps.

Black Hawk, County of Gilpin $228.45

187 Clear Creek St. Block 7, Lot 6 and 7 & Imps.

Black Hawk, County of Gilpin $228.45

195 Clear Creek St. Block 7, Lot 3 & Imps.

Black Hawk, County of Gilpin $228.45

104 Casey Ave. Block 39, Lot 8 and 9 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $228.45

218 Lawrence St. Block 8, Lot 11 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $228.45

214 Lawrence St. Block 8, Lot 9 and 10 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $228.45

320 Lawrence St. Block 40, Lot 30 thru 32 & Imps.

City of Central, County of Gilpin $228.45

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent property (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said property for the year 2017; That said property was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Mark or Carole E Dilka for said year 2017; That said Liam Larsen on the 15th day of October 2021, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said property; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said property to Liam Larsen at 10:00 a.m. on the 10th day of March 2022, unless the same has been redeemed; Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in The Weekly Register-Call on November 11, 2021, November 18, 2021 and November 25, 2021.

Witness my hand this 2nd day of November 2021

Mary R. Lorenz, Treasurer of Gilpin County, Colorado Published in The Weekly Register Call First Publication: November 11, 2021 Last Publication: November 25, 2021 Legal # 50 _________________

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BLACK HAWK-CENTRAL CITY SANITATION DISTRICT Published in The Weekly Register Call

by: __/s________________________________________ Published: November 4, 2021 Lynn M. Hillary, District Administrator Legal # 5106

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Business Ads HELP WANTED

POLICE OFFICER Entry Level - Lateral, City of Black Hawk. Hiring Range: $67,260 - $89,541 DOQ/E. Unbelievable benefits package and exceptional opportunity to serve in Colorado’s premiere gaming community located 18 miles west of Golden. The City supports its employees and appreciates great service! If you are interested in serving a unique historical city and enjoy working with diverse populations visit the City’s website at www. cityofblackhawk.org for more information and to apply online for this limited opportunity.

Requires High School Diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record, must be at least 21 years of age, and must be Colorado POST certified by date of hire. The City accepts online applications for Police Officer positions year round.

Applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date of submission. EOE. 48+ Roy’s Last Shot Restaurant is hiring wait staff and cooks. Call 303-642-7870.

Gilpin County is currently hiring for the following positions: • Custodian • Equipment Operator I— starting pay $21.00 / hour • Guest Services Representative (Part-time) • Facilities Maintenance Technician • Food Pantry Volunteer

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BLACK HAWK NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT Pursuant to Section 38-26107, C.R.S., notice is hereby given that on the 3rd of December, 2021, at Black Hawk, Colorado, final settlement will be made by the City of Black Hawk (City) with Naranjo Civil Constructors, hereinafter called the “Contractor”, for and on account of the contract for the construction of a Project described as Green Lake Intake Project.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor, or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefor has not been paid by the Contractor or the subcontractor for the work contracted to be done, may file with the City a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of

Coordinator (Part-Time) • Motor Vehicle Technician • Office Assistant—Assessor’s Office (Part-Time) • Office Assistant—Public Works • Road & Bridge Worker (Seasonal) • Senior Services Aide & Transportation Driver • Sports Official (Part-Time) Sheriff’s Office: • Communications Specialist I • Communications Specialist II • Corporal - Detentions • Deputy - Patrol • Detentions Officer - NonCertified • Detentions Officer - PostCertified To review employment opportunities and apply, go to http://www.gilpincounty.org.

Gilpin County Arts Association, is seeking a Treasurer on our board. gilpinarts@gmail.com.

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CITY OF CENTRAL-PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The City of Central is seeking qualified applicants for a fulltime Public Works Maintenance Worker. The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma or GED and one year of experience as a construction laborer. The candidate should possess a valid Class B Colorado Driver’s License or be capable of obtaining one within three months of the date of hire. The position is required to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in maintenance, construction and repair of the CIty’s infrastructure and facilities including but not limited to highways, roads,

such claim.

2. All such claims shall be filed with the City Clerk’s Office, City of Black Hawk, 201 Selak Street, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422 by 4:00 PM, November 30, 2021.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated at Black Hawk, Colorado this November 1, 2021 CITY OF BLACK HAWK /s/ Melissa Greiner, City Clerk Published in The Weekly Register Call First Publication: November 4, 2021 Last Publication: November 11, 2021 Legal # 5088 ___________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Notice of Proposed Budget Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Black Hawk/ Central City Sanitation District for the ensuing year of 2022.

A copy of such proposed

bridges, streets, curbs, sidewalks, buildings, and other city-owned properties, operates trucks and light equipment incidental to the work. Hourly rate begins at $18.96 per hour and is dependent on qualifications and experience.

A detailed job description can be found on the City’s website www.centralcity.colorado. gov. Qualified applicants should submit an employment application which can be found at www.centralcity.colorado. gov. to the Finance/Human Resources Director at arobbins@ cityofcentral.co or mail to (P.O. Box 249, Central City, CO 80427). The position is open until filed; however, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

typing, mathematical and multitasking skills, psychological exam, physical exam, drug testing, and background investigation as conditions of employment The City provides an excellent retirement package (up to 12% match) with benefits for you and your eligible dependents which include medical coverage (employees pay 10% of the premium), dental/vision coverage provided by the City at no cost to you, and a generous combined

leave package (sick, vacation, holiday, and floating holiday) that totals over seven weeks of paid leave annually. For more information or to be considered for the position, please visit www. cityofblackhawk.org and click on the Job Openings link to apply online. Please upload a cover letter and resume with your application. Applicants are subject to skills testing, behavioral analysis, and drug screen. EOE

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (EMERGENCY 911 DISPATCHER), City of Black Hawk. Hiring range is $52,444 $60,311, DOQ/E. Position is responsible for the operation of the emergency communications console including the receipt of calls and proper dispatch of appropriate equipment and personnel to provide assistance to the citizens and visitors of Black Hawk in the areas of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services.

Requires high school diploma or GED; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be at least 19 years of age. Applicant must successfully complete several pre-employment tests including but not limited to

budget is at the Black Hawk/ Central City Sanitation District Office, 7320 Black Hawk Blvd, Suite 2B, Black Hawk for public inspection, or you may call (303) 582-3422 to arrange a time to review the budget. That such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting by the Board of Directors of the Black Hawk/Central City Sanitation District to be held at the Black Hawk/Central City Sanitation District Office, 7320 Black Hawk Blvd., Suite 2B, Black Hawk, CO Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Any interested elector of the Black Hawk/Central City Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Lynn M. Hillary District Administrator Black Hawk/Central City Sanitation District Published in The Weekly Register Call Published: November 11, 2021 Legal # 50 _________________

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BLACK HAWK POLICE DEPARTMENT •

On November 1, at approximately 0123 hours a Fraud Report was taken at the Lodge Casino.

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On November1, at approximately 1723 hours, Officer responded to 488 Main Street the Monarch Casino on of a male seen with a white powdery unknown substance in a clear baggie.

The baggie was seized and will be tested.

On November 2, Officer Hansen spoke with Azali Amiri over the phone in reference to a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred on October 18 at an unknown specific location in the city of Black Hawk. Amiri reported his friend had Amiri’s wallet inside of his vehicle and his friend’s vehicle was broken into. The reporting party reported the incident today after he saw recent fraudulent activity with his credit card and debit card and it was occurring at the Ameristar.

Further investigation must be done to confirm the original crime occurred in the city of Black Hawk.

• On November 2, at approximately 1634 hours, Officer Sayers responded to 111 Richman Street, the Ameristar Casino parking garage, a damaged property call.

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On November 3, at about 0728 hours, BHPD Officers were dispatched to 111 Hillside Street on a report of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked at that location for several hours. Officers contacted the driver who was found to be in violation of a protection order and a habitual traffic offender. The suspect was jailed on new charges.

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On November 5, Sergeant Metcalfe responded to the Isle Casino on the report of a theft. There is no suspect information.

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On November 6, Officer Geerdes responded to a criminal mischief incident in the hotel at the Monarch Casino, 488 Main Street. A suspect was arrested for felony-level criminal mischief and transported to jail.

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On November 6, at approximately 1243 hours, officers received a phone report regarding a cold burglary at the Monarch Hotel. There is no suspect information available at this time.

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On November 7, Officer Adler responded to the Ameristar parking garage (111 Richman Street), for a property damage accident. Report taken.

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On November 7, at approximately 1316 hours, Sergeant Encinias responded to the Lady Luck Parking Garage level 7 on a criminal trespass.

The back passenger window was broken and there were items taken from the vehicle. According to Isle Casino surveillance there are no cameras on level 7 of the parking garage. There are no suspects at this time.

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On November 2, at approximately 2045 hours, Officers responded to the Monarch Casino Hotel, 488 Main Street, in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, a female was arrested for a violation of a protective order and an outstanding warrant.

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On November 3, at approximately 1239 hours, Officer B. Davis responded to the Isle Casino on a report of a stolen backpack.

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On November 4, at about 0656 hours, BHPD Officers were dispatched to the Isle Casino on a report of a Forgery involving a counterfeit $20 bill. The counterfeit was recovered with a report taken.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS PEAK TO PEAK ROTARY CLUB Thursday mornings at 11 a.m.; regulary scheduled community meetings at the Century Casino. 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.

SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH November 14, 9 a.m., Words for Life discussion, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rev. Lorrie Slaymaker

Rec Connect We are HIRING Lifeguards!

To apply visit http s : / / w w w . g i l p i n c o u n t y . o r g / c m s / o n e . aspx?pageId=11072346

GILPIN COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

We are hiring Lifeguards! Visit GilpinCounty.org to apply.

Youth Basketbal l R e g i s t r a t i o n Open 11/1 - 1 2 / 2 0

T h e Community Cen t e r wi l l b e c l o s e d Thursday 11/25 & F r i d a y 1 1 / 2 6 for the Thanksgi v i n g h o l i d a y

WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL December 11-12. Friends of Gilpin County Community Center will be participating in and sponsoring the Winter Arts Festival. Facebook.com/ gilpincounty.org

Building hours Monday, Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

C heck th i s o u t !

Veterans BBQ L u n c h e o n to thank our Veterans f o r t h e i r s e r v i c e !

November 11th 1 2 : 0 0 - 2 : 0 0 p m

November 21, 9 a.m., Words for Life discussion, 10 a.m., Morning prayer, guitar music.

November 28, 9 a.m., Words for Life discussion, 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rev. Lorrie Slaymaker.

Pool Hours Monday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., closed 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Call for current hours Friday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Gilpin County

Volleyball Dr o p - I n Fridays 4:00 - 6 : 0 0 p m

(SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH)

In 2021 the Parks & Recreation Department was awarded the Resilient Communities Grant

by GOCO, https://www.goco.org/programsprojects/our-grant-programs.

This grant made it possible to fund ballfi eld, fairground and trail supplies, irrigation repairs AND pour-in-place surfacing (PIP)!

The PIP will make this playground more inc lusive with easier ac cessibility.

New software is ACTIVE Call 303-582-1453 for password help, online class, camp registration, and more.

Volleyball drop-in Fridays 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Taekwondo and Kinder Kix Family Taekwondo (ages 6+): Mondays and Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Kinder Kicks: (ages 4 - 5): Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Drop-in sports and activities (fees apply) Aquafit Club: M/W/F 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., ages 18+ Pickleball Club: M/W/Sa 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m., ages 18+

Gilpin County Community Center | 250 Norton Drive Black Hawk 303.582.1453 gilpincounty.org | https://www.facebook.com/gilpincounty.org

Regularly Scheduled Community Meetings PUBLIC MEETINGS IN GILPIN COUNTY • AA Meetings - Sundays at 6 p.m. (St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 226 E. First High St., Central City) • Al-Anon Meetings - Thursdays 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, 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 City Hall) • Central City Historic Preservation Commission, 2nd 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.

(495 Apex Valley Rd) • Gilpin County Commissioners - Alternating Tuesdays, 9 a.m. (old GC Courthouse, 203 Eureka Street, 2nd floor) • 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 • 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, 7 p.m. (GC Library)

824 Apex Valley Road Black Hawk, CO

• 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) • 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 • Main Street Central City Commission - 3rd Wednesday each month, 6 p.m. (Central City Hall) • Masonic Lodge - 2nd Wednesday each month, 6 p.m.

New Listing at $825,000 Single Family Residence/House 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, two levels 2,249 sq. ft.

Built in 1969

(Central City Masonic Lodge, E 1st High door) • 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)

JESSICA NOONAN OLDE TOWNE GOLDEN REALTY LLC 303-278-2400 Office/720-394-3480 Cell www.oldetownerealty.com

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Stream through the backyard Trex decks front/back Freshly painted, newer roof, New flooring, new appliances 2.00 acres Gilpin RE-1 School District Attached 3 car garage No HOA, Annual tax $728/2020

• Timberline Fire Protection District - changes each month, 6 p.m. (TFPD Station) check https://timberlinefpd.colorado. gov/elected-officials-board-of-directors • VFW - 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. Call 303-999-7728 for meeting location Public Meetings in Nederland • Nederland Board of Trustees - 2nd Tuesdays Publisher’s Note: If these are your groups and a correction is needed or your group isn’t listed, please update us and we’ll get it listed for you here. Also, if you’d like to list the location and phone number, please email that to us at: admin@ villagermediagroup.com.