30 years ago – March 28, 1986
Recently, 20 bighorn sheep were placed in Gilpin County. It is hoped they will reproduce and enlarge the sheep population. According to Steve Yamashita, the Colorado Division of Wildlife Manager in Idaho Springs, the 20 sheep that were placed in the “historic sheep range” in southern Gilpin County were from a herd near Georgetown. Most of the animals are females, he said, and it is hoped they will reproduce. Gilpin County was selected because the division of wildlife would like to utilize the area. Yamashita asked anyone who sees the sheep to contact the Division of Wildlife office. He said they have been marked with red, green, and blue markers. The division is interested in knowing where the sheep are for future information.
An election for Black Hawk city officials will be held next Tuesday, April 1. All registered voters that reside within the city limits are encouraged to go to the polls and vote. The polling place is Black Hawk City Hall on Gregory Street. It will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Two candidates are running for mayor. They are Randy Lara and Bill Lorenz. The four incumbents running for the City Council are Joanne Lah, Velma Starbranch, Heino Sunter, and Jim Werschky. Five more candidates are seeking election to the City Council. They are Paul Felton, Mary Klemperer, David Spellman, Morris Steen, and Michael Wilkinson. Only one vote may be cast for the position of mayor. Voters may select six of the candidates to serve on the six member council. Their terms of office will be for four years.
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