Coronavirus Update
Public Health References
CDC * Colorado * Jefferson County * City of Golden
Jefferson County’s case count page says that as of 4:30PM yesterday, there were 955 cases in Jefferson County (up from 925). There have been 36 deaths (up from 35) and 233 are hospitalized (up from 228). There are 83 known cases in Golden (unchanged!).
The State-Wide Stay-at-Home Order is in effect through April 26, 2020. Everyone is asked 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 closed to all recreational activities.
Virtual Golden
Did you catch yesterday’s flyover by the Air Force Thunderbirds? Thanks to Bobby German for the photo!
For those of you have lost track of the day of the week–it’s Sunday. The following Golden churches have information about virtual services and/or sermons on their websites:
Calvary Episcopal Church
Golden Presbyterian
Faith Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Flatirons Community Church
Hillside Community Church
Jefferson Unitarian Church
Rockland Community Church
If your Golden church/mosque/temple is providing online worship, please let us know, and we will add you.
Golden History Moment
Golden had several coal mines in the 19th and early 20th centuries, including one at the west end of 12th Street, where the Marv Kay stadium now is. One of Golden’s largest-scale accidents occurred at that mine in 1889.
Dr. Donna Anderson from the School of Mines gave a great talk last week about the White Ash Coal Mine Disaster. I learned a lot in watching it, and I recommend that you watch it too!
Dear Readers: People have been working so hard to provide online content, to keep us entertained as we’re housebound. I have enjoyed the online concerts by big stars, listened to audiobooks provided by the Library, and watched the videos that the Golden History Museum and Golden United have posted.
My contribution has been posting interesting bits from Golden’s history. I have been researching the housing explosion that followed the second World War. This might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Is there a particular Golden history subject that you would like me to write about? I may not know about it, but I can look! Send your question.
Barb Warden
