30 years ago – April 7, 1989
Martin Rivers and Chris Thompson listened attentively as geologist Van Cullar explains the fine points of mineral identification. Science instructor Larry Beissel looked on. Anthony Fontaine concentrated on identifying a mineral sample.The students helped to identify the samples on display at the Gilpin County Courthouse as a part of a school project. Over the years, the identifying labels in the display have been lost. Cullar thought it might be interesting to invite local students to participate in the project. Once the minerals are again identified, the display will be set up in the courthouse entrance. The beautiful display cases were presented to the county following the 1914 World Exposition, during which Gilpin County as awarded first prize for the most outstanding mineral display, which consisted of gold ore from local mines. The cases have been spruced up by Commissioner Leslie Willams. Also participating in the hands-on learning experience were RE-1 students Dan Bartel, Jon Avram, Ed Dunn, and Jason Wheeler.
One in five American adults cannot read well enough to fill out a job application form, write a check, or read a map. In an effort to improve the literacy rate among adults, state and federal governments are promoting literacy programs for adults. The service may be available in Gilpin County in the fall. If Paul Coleman, superintendent of Gilpin County School, is successful in his efforts to obtain grant funds for the program, reading classes along with study classes for people who want to take the GED (General Equivalency Diploma) test, will be offered free of charge to interested adults. If you are interested in either class, or know someone who is, please call Coleman. A meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the classes will be held Wednesday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the school library. Letters of support from local service organizations, churches, and government bodies will increase the chance for success in obtaining the grant. Letters may be sent to Colman at the school. Letters must be received by May 1.
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