30 years ago – March 1, 1985
Congratulations to Bonnie and George Merchant, recipients of the Gilpin County Chamber of Commerce’s 1984 Outstanding Community Service Award. The Merchants, who have individually or collectively donated their time to the Gilpin County Search and Rescue, Columbine Family Health Center, Gilpin County Historical Society, the Lump Gulch area “Neighborhood Watch” program, Gilpin County Chapter of the American Red Cross, the volunteer fire department and more, were honored at the chamber’s second annual potluck dinner Wednesday evening. Jeanne Nicholson, Diana Calhoun, and Patti Hineline were also recognized as outstanding individuals who have devoted considerable time and energy to make this community a better place to live.
Central City, as of last night at 12:00 a.m., does not have a police chief. Pat Warkentin submitted his resignation as police chief on February 15. He offered to remain in the position until a replacement was hired. On Monday, he received a letter written at the direction of Mayor William C. Russell Jr., and Central City Council members J.D. Carelli, Rand Anderson, Flo Farringer, and Bruce Schmalz that effective February 25, his resignation was accepted and his employment with the City would end on February 28. Farringer said Wednesday, “No, we have not hired a new police chief.” She added that a decision has not been made by Council, but applications are being accepted. Until a replacement for Warkentin is selected, Russell, who is also the police commissioner for the city, will be overseeing the police department.
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