30 years ago – October 13, 1989
Longtime area resident Norman “Pinkie” Palo was injured in a one car accident in Russell Gulch, Tuesday afternoon. His car was found upside down on the north side of the upper Russell Gulch road, just east of the schoolhouse. Palo, who was trapped inside of the car, was extricated by members of the Gilpin County Ambulance Service, while members of theCentral City Fire Department stood by to provide assistance if needed. Palo, who was airlifted to St. Anthony’s Hospital by Flight for Life, was believed to have suffered head injuries and possibly two broken legs. Palo spoke with a Register-Call reporter on the telephone Thursday morning and said he is able to walk a little, and is ready to leave the hospital. A hospital spokesman said he is doing well, and would be released. Palo, who reportedly was returning from Idaho Springs at the time of the accident, lives in Nevadaville.
School spirit ran high at the Gilpin County Eagles’ homecoming game last Saturday. The Eagles racked up a score of 22-0 for an exhilarating win over the Temple Baptist Tigers. The first half of the game ended with no score by either team. The Eagles registered on the scoreboard with a fumble recovery that was run for a touchdown. The team missed the conversion, ending the third quarter 6-0 after stopping a drive toward the end zone by the Tigers. Chris Harris scored two touchdowns during the fourth quarter, much to the delight of the fans who covered the hillside and urged the Eagles on to victory. Half-time was as American as apple pie, starting with the Eagles marching band. While they performed out on the field, results of the homecoming float competition were announced. This year’s freshmen—class of ’93—won top honors for a float depicting a circus wagon with the theme “Tame the Tigers.” Second place went to the sophomore class. Homecoming Royalty and attendants were presented next. Last year’s Homecoming Queen Jennifer Blake presented this year’s king and queen, Chris Harris and Michelle Unitt, along with their attendants, with flowers as each couple completed a promenade across the field. Homecoming attendants for 1989 are freshmen Cherrie Scott and Chris Thompson, sophomores Leslie Bridges and James Ramsey, juniors Shelby Hayes and Robert Guiney, and seniors Heather Rittenhouse and Kaz Oba. Once the game ended, players and spectators alike looked forward to an evening of festivities for students and alumni.
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