30 years ago – September 14, 1990
Black Hawk might soon have paved streets if the aldermen give the final okay to a plan to lay asphalt on most of the town’s dirt streets. Although the aldermen want to pave all streets in town, the project—if approved—will need to be undertaken in two phases. The cost of paving Main, Chase, and Richmond streets is greater than the cost to pave all other streets in town. For that reason, the aldermen are inclined to order asphalt on all but those three streets this year, during what they are referring to as Phase I of the paving process. For approximately $37,000 the city can pave Backus, Church, Marchant, Selak, Horn, Dubois, and High Streets, along with the portion of Clear Creek Street that is an extension of Marchant, and the city parking lot at Main Gregory, as well. It would cost an additional $47,000 to pave Main, Chase, and Richmond, so the aldermen want to wait until next year to consider paving these streets. Funding for the project will come from the city’s capital reserves, which now stand at $181,000. This will leave a balance of $145,000 after Phase I costs are paid. Before deciding on the paving, the council intends to consult with the city’s auditor, Jack Salewski, to verify that this will leave the city in stable financial condition.
The City of Central became a historic backdrop for the prestigious Town and Country magazine, which had a photo crew in town last weekend. The crew of seven arrived in a whirl, to the delight of some, the dismay of others. Central City Public Relations Director Pat Wendleton had her hands full coordinating props and locations for the group. The magazine crew spent three days taking photographs for an estimated 12-page color advertising layout promoting children’s western wear. The advertising spread is expected to appear in the January issue of Town and County. Location shots included Eureka Street, complete with stagecoach, Main Street, the Opera House, Historical Society Museum, the train, Gold Coin Saloon, Teller House, and Black Hawk City Park. Don’t be surprised to see several familiar faces, such as Mayor Bruce Schmalz as a bartender, John Ficke as John Gregory, and other faces. Locals who posed for the cameras include Mayor Bruce Schmalz, John Ficke, Lou Baylog, Mike Rickenback, Blair Wellman, and Greg Moates. Although it was hectic, Wendleton is now looking forward to the publicity that the ads will bring the town.
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