A Bit of Green in Golden!
Photo by Liz Erickson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Mar. 29th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10AM-4PM - Expand and Experiment with Encaustic
- 10AM-3PM - Saturday Train Rides
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11AM-3PM - Ready, Set, Ride. Open House
- 12PM - CSM Baseball - Orediggers vs Colorado Mesa
- 12-12:45PM - Bone Builders and Bone Breakers
- 1-4PM - Nature Journal Club: Sketchbook Nature Journaling Basics @ Lookout Mtn Nature Center
- 1PM - The Adventures of Juan Bobo / Las Aventuras de Juan Bobo - MAPAC Children's Theater
- 5-6:30PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 7:30-9:30PM - Dad Bod Comedy
- 7:30PM - National Bohemians
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
1-4PM Nature Journal Club: Sketchbook Nature Journaling Basics @ Lookout Mtn Nature Center
Strengthen your personal connection with the natural world by keeping a sketchbook nature journal. This session will cover journaling fundamentals, basic drawing techniques, and materials. Weather permitting, we will also take our journals out on the trail to practice.
Free
Location:
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road (Map)
When:
1-4PM on Saturday, Mar. 29th
5-6:30PM Golden American Legion Dinner @ American Legion Post 21
Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry relish dessert - $12.00
Public Welcome
www.goldenpost21.org
Location:
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (Map)
When:
5-6:30PM on Saturday, Mar. 29th
Live Music for Saturday, Mar. 29th
- 5-8PM Wylie Jones @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6PM Mountain Duo @ Over Yonder
6:30-9:30PM Nomad Neighbors @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Home of Atomic Workmen
Mushroom Cloud from the Atomic Bomb Used on Nagasaki - Library of Congress
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In August of 1945, the United States ended World War II by dropping atomic bombs on Japan. Soon, hostilities were rising between the U.S. and our former ally, Russia. By 1948, the Communists had taken over Czechoslovakia and by 1949, Russia had developed their own atomic bomb. Later that year, Mao Zedong took control of China, and that country also became Communist. In 1950, the United States began developing the much more powerful H-bomb. Senator Joe McCarthy began his communist witch hunts. The Korean War began. The Cold War was on in earnest.
74 Years Ago
The March 29, 1951 Colorado Transcript announced the Federal Government’s plan to build a $45 million “Atom Plant” north of Golden. They did not state that the plant would produce a part used in atomic weapons–that information would have been top secret.
Instead, the editor wrote a piece saying that our ability to harness the atom promised a brilliant future. He offered ironic praise to the Communists for pressuring us into doing atomic research: “In years to come, when we are spinning the world with the atom, and taking it easy–we must give the dictators credit for scaring us into spending all the money and doing all the work that was necessary to make an Atomic Age with its unlimited, inexhaustible, inexpensive power possible.”
Ever pragmatic and ever boosting, the Transcript went on to write of the benefits that would accrue to Golden, including a good highway heading north to the plant. There would be 2,000 jobs during construction, and 1,000 workers needed on a permanent basis after the plant opened. As they had been saying for more than half a century, Golden would need MORE HOUSING to shelter the workers.
The paper reminded us what a natural fit this plant was for Golden, as Coors Porcelain had already been making high-tech porcelain insulators to support the war effort, and the School of Mines was well-versed in working with radioactive materials. They even covered the tourism angle: the CSM Geology Museum had “a splendid collection of radio active materials, conveniently and attractively arranged for public and student inspection.”
They praised Senator “Big Ed” Johnson for bringing home the bacon, reminding readers that the Senator had always been one of Golden’s best friends.
The Rocky Flats plant opened in 1952 and operated until 1989, producing plutonium pits. The pits were shipped to other Federal facilities to be assembled into nuclear weapons. The former production zone is closed to visitors, but the 5,237 acre buffer zone around the former plant is now a National Wildlife Refuge.
Weather
Overnight: Rain showers likely. Cloudy. Low around 43, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. North northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday: Rain showers likely before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 3am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night: Rain, 34°F
Sunday: Rain And Snow Likely, 48°F
Sunday Night: Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 33°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 60°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Light Rain, 38°F
Tuesday: Chance Rain And Snow, 53°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Light Snow, 32°F
Wednesday: Slight Chance Light Snow, 48°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Light Snow, 31°F
Thursday: Chance Rain And Snow, 52°F
Thursday Night: Chance Rain And Snow, 31°F
Friday: Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow, 52°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Joy Brandt, Tom Reiley, and Michael Mason
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, and Kurt & Janet Siegfried
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, and Barb Robie
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton
