Public Health References
CDC * Colorado * Jefferson County * City of Golden
Jefferson County’s case count page says that as of 3PM yesterday, there have been 2,848 cases in Jefferson County (up from 2,811). There have been 186 deaths (up from 182) and 402 have been hospitalized (up from 390). There are 253 known cases in Golden (up from 252).
The Safer at Home protocol is in effect. Check the City’s site to learn more about what that entails. Everyone is still requested to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when leaving the house. City and County fire restrictions are in place. Clear Creek is open for Kayaks and Canoes. Learn more….
Virtual Golden
8-8:55AM Virtual Flow Yoga
9-10AM Virtual Power Training
10-10:45AM Virtual TriceraTOTs with Dinosaur Ridge
10:15-11:15AM Let’s Dance (Toddlers) with the Library
5:30-6:10PM Virtual Core Conditioning
6-8PM Wednesday Watch Party with the Library – Tonight’s Movie: Plan 9 From Outer Space
6PM Coronavirus Update with the Mayor and the City Manager
with special guests Dr. Jim Dale, City Councilor, and tentatively Dr. Mark Johnson, Director of Jeffco Public Health
Join the City of Golden for a virtual community briefing with Mayor Laura Weinberg and City Manager Jason Slowinski. Join us for this virtual update and Q&A session on https://gco.tv (for best viewing), Comcast Channel 880 and Facebook Live. If you participate on Facebook live, you will have an opportunity to send in your questions during the broadcast. Or email your questions in advance by 5:00 p.m. to COVID19@CityofGolden.net.
Real Life Golden
5PM Dave Frisk at Rock Rest Lodge
6PM Live Music Wednesdays at Miners Saloon
6PM Jam Night at Mountain Toad Brewing
6:30PM Open Mic Night at Smiley’s
Golden History Moment
John Collom died 110 years ago this week. He was born in England in 1833 and became a mining expert. His employers sent him to Colorado in 1865 to investigate mining opportunities, and he remained here for the rest of his life. Collom established several concentrating works and smelters in this part of the state, including the Malachite Smelter here in Golden.
Despite his being a prominent and successful Golden-based entrepreneur, the Transcript never wrote about Collom with the warmth and enthusiasm it displayed for other Golden businessmen. I have a theory about why that might be.
The Transcript’s publisher, George West, was fun-loving, enjoyed people, and was quite fond of alcoholic beverages. John Collom was a devout Methodist and very involved in the temperance movement, often serving as a delegate at temperance conventions. I can imagine that the two were just not well-suited to be friends. The Transcript dutifully reported on Collom’s various enterprises, but did not refer to him as “Brother Collom,” or use any of its other customary endearments.
The most enthusiasm the Transcript ever expressed about Collom was when he bought the property at the northwest corner of 12th and Cheyenne in 1901. The Transcript was always pleased when anyone planned to build new houses in Golden. The paper even mentioned when Collom was having his yard graded in preparation for seeding with grass (March 12, 1902).
The Transcript was also rather casual about the spelling of his name–referring to him as either “Collom” or “Collum” fairly indiscriminately.
The Golden Transcript (originally called the Colorado Transcript) has been publishing since 1866. The Golden History Museum has been working on digitizing the historic issues. You’ll find old Transcripts online at coloradohistoricnewspapers.org.
