View of North Golden from Mt. Galbraith
Photo by Scott Wilson
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Sunday, Jul. 6th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Church Services
- 9:30-11:30AM - Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
- 10AM-3PM - Country Market
- 10AM-1PM - Bluegrass Brunch at the Rose with Lost Penny
- 3-4:30PM - Golden Death Cafe
- 5-9PM - Board Game Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10AM-3PM Country Market @ Golden Hayride Outpost
Join us for another season of the weekly Country Market at Golden Outpost on Sundays, June through October!
The weekly Country Market features locally grown produce, cottage law food products, and local craft artisans. They have a full bar with indoor and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy a meal and relax with a beverage while shopping the amazing vendors and delicious produce at the Country Market.
More information
Location:
Golden Hayride Outpost
17695 South Golden Road (Map)
When:
10AM-3PM on Sunday, Jul. 6th
Live Music for Sunday, Jul. 6th
Sean Dandurand
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- 4-7PM Jeff Goodwin and The Front Range Cowboys @ Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage
- More Live Music
2PM The Soul Food Band @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
2:30-4:30 Sunday Afternoon in the Saddle @ Windy Saddle
3-7PM Midnight Vinyl @ Wrigley’s
5-8PM Deborah Stafford @ Columbine Cafe
8PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Ditch Deaths
Church Ditch still runs through Golden’s north side
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100 Years Ago
The June 25th, 1925 Colorado Transcript reported that three year old Billy Fish had drowned in an irrigation ditch. He had been playing with his brothers and sisters in the yard, and when his mother returned after an absence of a few minutes, the child was missing. The Sheriff happened to be driving by, so she flagged him down. He searched the premises and then had the ditch superintendent turn off the water. A number of men searched the ditch, and the child was found about two miles downstream. The Fish family lived on “the Middle Road” (32nd Street).
Ditch drownings have not been uncommon through Golden’s history. The agricultural ditches ran right past people’s homes and through their farms. The water is often running during the very hottest days, and ditch water looks deceptively calm and safe. Golden has had multiple ditches running through it, including the Church Ditch (north side of the Creek) and what we often call the “Welch Ditch” (south side of the Creek). What child could resist such a fascinating diversion on a hot day?
In addition to the agricultural ditches, Golden had mill races–ditches that diverted water out of Clear Creek to power the paper mill, Rock Flour Mill, and Golden Mill. One ran right through Parfet Park, and several children drowned in it.
A quick search of old Transcripts found these ditch drownings, and I’m quite sure I missed some:
July 1879 – Oscar Alhstrom, 21 months
March 1894 – Fred Haines, age 3
August 1889 – Ernest Anderson (16) and John Rogers (13)
August 1906 – Mrs. Mary Anne Begley
August 1907 – George Diedl, age 53
April 1911 – Joseph Erickson
June 1911 – John Jamnick (7) and Anna Ferris (15 months)
June 1913 – the Crompton boy
June 1918 – Ruth Carper
August 1924 – Helen Waters, infant
September 1924 – Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Rice
August 1925 – Marvin Fisk, age 25
October 1934 – Bobby Bettingter, age 2-1/2
August 1936 – Robert Goudge, age 7
June 1942 Edward McMullen, age 4
October 1948 – Dave Kerr, 19 months
August 1951 Dianna Page, 1 year
May 1959, Sherri Pearce, age 2
May 1973, William Matson, age 84
The last named–William Matson–drowned at a spot adjacent to his yard, where the ditch was 10-12 feet wide and was running 6-8 feet deep.
In 1952, the City decided to purchase the water rights and right of way for the mill race that powered the Golden Mill. They paid the Peery family $12,500 for the water rights and filled in the ditch, thus making Golden a safer place.
Golden History: Transferring Liberty
Fire Chief Jack Goudge hands off Golden's Liberty Bell to Jerry Morgan of the Jaycees Colorado Transcript - July 6, 1967
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The July 6, 1967 Colorado Transcript reported that the Golden Fire Department was presenting Golden's Liberty Bell to the City. Golden Jaycees were planning to build a concrete platform for the bell in front of City Hall.
The bell was originally used to call firefighters to action. During the celebrations after the Armistice was declared at the end of World War I, people rang the bell for so many hours non-stop that it finally cracked. After that, it became “Golden’s Liberty Bell.” The cracked bell was installed in a place of honor in front of the city hall/fire station.
By 1967, we had a new City Hall and people thought the bell should move to a new place of honor, in front of the new city hall. The Jaycees built a concrete platform, and that year's Veteran's Day ceremony was held next to the bell.
The platform had been upgraded by the time the Liberty Bell celebrated its 50th anniversary, in 1968:
The bell is currently installed in a tower next to the City Hall front door. The plan is to move it to the new City Hall.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 89. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 61°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 90°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 62°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 92°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 65°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 97°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 68°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 95°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 83°F
Friday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, 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, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
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, Vic DeMaria, and Joy Brandt
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, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, and Robert Thresher.
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, 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, Barb Robie, and Mary Rains, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Cherryln Parker, Mary Eiberger, Kevin Nichols, Ed & Carol Freza, and Laura Moore
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens, Vicki Olson, and Emily Kurzinski
