30 years ago – January 19, 1990
Jason Wheeler, sophomore, and Carrie Coleman, junior, are the December Students of the Month at Gilpin County School. It’s not an easy job being selected Student of the Month. Each student must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be involved in school activities. The students are nominated by the teaching staff. They are chosen at the end of each month. Leslie Bridges is the December Teen of the Month. She was nominated for her excellent work ethic and habits, as well as her strong participation on the yearbook staff.
The old Hepberger house, located at 120 Main Street, Black Hawk, may be scheduled for demolition by the end of May. In a study performed last summer, prepared by a branch of the United States Department of the Interior, the Hepberger house was constructed in the 1860s. A copy of the study is on file at Black Hawk City Hall. This makes it one of the oldest structures in the area, explained Mona Dawkins, Black Hawk city clerk and treasurer, on Tuesday. Another building in the area of about the same age is the Gilpin Hotel. However, it was gutted by fire in December. The present owners, Steven and Ardetta Robertson, have decided to have the Hepberger house demolished, based on the evaluation of local contractor Blair Wacha. Ardetta said on Tuesday that Wacha would not give them an estimate on restoration because, according to him, the wood has rotted beyond repair and the structure is not salvageable. Instead of having the building demolished, the Robertson’s would gladly donate both of the structures on the property to anyone who is willing to move the buildings at their own expense. If someone does not take the Robertson’s up on their offer and move the structures to another location, the Robertson’s plan to obtain a demolition permit, formally issued by the City of Black Hawk, for its removal. This job will need to be supervised by Ken Burnett, Black Hawk’s building inspector. At present, the Robertson’s only have a verbal agreement with a local resident for demolition on the building. In the future, a written contract will be drawn up. The Robertson’s future plans include constructing a new building at the location to house “The Image Maker,” Ardetta’ beauty salon. The Image Maker is now being operated in a separate room at the Black Hawk Laundromat.
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