First Snow (Just Keeps Coming)
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Nov. 7th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- 9AM and 10AM - TriceraTOTs
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - Fall Yard Waste Collection
- 9AM - Public Art Commission Meeting
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time - Registration Required
- 10AM-12PM - Medicare Workshop
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 10-11:30AM - Homeschool Art Class
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 4-11PM - Cheese Night with Cheese Ranch!
- 4-5:30PM - Thursday Afterschool Art Club
- 4:30-6PM - REDI Task Force Meeting
- 5-7:30PM - Teen Night
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-7:30PM - Avalanche Danger and Tour Planning
- 6-7PM - Ukulele Thursdays
- 6-8PM - Elderberry Making Class
- 6-7:30PM - Colorado and the Civil War
- 6:30-7:45PM - Skills to Unite as Community
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
Fatal Injury to a Golden Police Officer
Highway 58 near Washington Avenue - November 6, 2024 - Photo submitted by a GoldenToday reader
A Golden police officer was killed and another was injured just before 5PM last night, while working at the site of a traffic accident.
The City's announcement follows:
The City of Golden is heartbroken to announce the passing of a patrol officer who was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 6, 2024. The fallen officer’s name is not being released to the public per his family’s wishes.
Three officers responded to a motor vehicle accident call on Highway 58 near Washington Avenue. Two of those officers were struck on the roadside and pinned under a vehicle. One officer succumbed to his injuries, and the second officer is in serious condition at a local hospital.
The fallen officer was a dedicated and loved member of the Golden Police Department and was committed to protecting the safety and well-being of Golden’s residents after serving in the armed forces. He served the Golden community and his country with honor and upheld the pillars of the City’s police department’s values and goals. His loss is a profound tragedy for his family, fellow officers, and the entire Golden community.
As the City of Golden and the Golden Police Department mourn this heartbreaking loss, we ask that our community keep the officer’s family in their thoughts during this difficult time. Details regarding funeral arrangements and any commemorative services will be shared as they become available.
News Reports:
- Golden Transcript
https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/11/06/golden-police-officers-to-traffic-accident/ - 9News
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/officer-killed-golden-crash/73-42eea091-1ee7-4202-a6a3-ebc452564890 - KDVR - Fox 31
https://kdvr.com/news/local/crash-closes-highway-58-in-golden/ - Denver Post
https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/06/highway-58-closed-golden-crash/ - Denver7
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/golden/crash-involving-two-golden-police-officers-shuts-down-highway-58 - KRDO
https://krdo.com/news/2024/11/06/golden-police-officer-killed-in-crash/
9AM Public Art Commission Meeting @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 9AM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 9AM.
- Send email comments to pac@cityofgolden.net.
Staff will update the group on Council's plans to replace the Public Art Commission with an Arts and Culture Commission. Some residents have expressed concerned about Council's plans to include non-Golden residents on the new board (since they will be empowered to spend Golden taxpayer money). This is briefly mentioned on p. 2 of the meeting packet.
PAC will review a Request for Proposals regarding artwork for Ulysses Park. The memo on this topic begins on p. 12 of the meeting packet. They have budgeted $92,000 for this project.
They will discuss proposals for maintaining the public art collection. The proposals cover the next four years, and will total approximately $23,000. Information begins on p. 16 of the meeting packet.
The Hal Shelton mural that hangs on the second floor of the community center belongs to the Golden Civic Foundation and is on long-term loan to the City. The mural needs some restoration work (~$4500) and they may choose to change the front covering to non-glare plexiglass (~$10,000). This information begins on p. 20 of the meeting packet.
PAC chose a giant shovel and pickaxe as the public art installation for New Loveland Mine Park (map - budget $53K). The neighbors have objected to the choice. The two groups met at the park to discuss placement of the installation and concluded that the pieces should be placed for maximum visibility from the trail but minimum visibility from the neighbors' houses.
The contract for Clear Creek Trail artwork (map - budget: $20K) is currently being reviewed. PAC and Parks Dept staff met at DeLong Park (map - budget: $75K) to discuss placement of that artwork. They decided to purchase a stylized "tree" and a bench by the same artist. See p. 4 of the meeting packet for more information.
A meeting was scheduled yesterday at the "Triangle" (the piece of city-owned land south of Domino's Pizza) to discuss the placement of proposed artwork at that spot (map - budget: $75K).
They are commissioning an artistic bike corral "for the entrance" (not sure where that is or the budget for this project). See item D of p. 4 of the meeting packet. Proposals are due next week.
For more information on any of these topics, see the meeting packet.
10-11:30AM Homeschool Art Class @ Foothills Art Center
Come join us to learn how we can apply creative thinking to our lives through diverse projects and activities. This program will not focus on just one single medium, but instead we will dive head first into many creative outlets. This program is perfect for students who are interested in a wide range of activities and want to try them all.
Thursdays: November 7, 14, 21, *Thanksgiving Break* December 5, 12, 19
10:00-11:30am
Fall Semester Second Session
Students Age 6 – 12
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (map)
(303) 279-3922
4-5:30PM Thursday After-School Club @ Foothills Art Center
Come join us to learn how we can apply creative thinking to our lives through diverse projects and activities. This after-school program will not focus on just one single medium, but instead we will dive head first into many creative outlets. Join us as we explore music, movement, food, fashion as well as the visual arts. This program is perfect for students who are interested in a wide range of activities and want to try them all.
Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, 12, 19
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street (map)
(303) 279-3922
4:30-6PM REDI TaskForce Meeting @ Public Works Building
The REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Task Force is composed of community members and city staff who have a key role in implementing aspects of the REDI Action Plan, finalized by the City in November of 2022.
The Task Force focuses on promoting accountability for implementing the REDI Action Plan and coordinating community-wide efforts to advance equity.
The task force meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. The meetings are generally not broadcast live, but they are available to watch afterwards on the Agenda page (scroll down the the REDI meetings).
City of Golden Public Works Bldg
1445 10th Street (map)
6-7:30PM Colorado in the Civil War @ The Golden History Museum
Captain George West (founder of the Colorado Transcript) and his brother-in-law, Lt. Joseph Boyd - 2nd Colorado Cavalry - Golden History Museum Collection
During this illustrated program, John Steinle, author of Colorado and the Civil War, will illuminate the role Golden played in the Civil War. Civil War artifacts from the museum’s collection and from a private collection will be displayed during the program.
TicketsTens of thousands crossed the Great Plains in 1859 seeking their fortunes during the great Colorado Gold Rush. Cities such as Denver, Boulder, Golden, Central City and Breckinridge sprang up overnight as the search for gold led deep into the Rocky Mountains. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Colorado’s territorial government was firmly in Union hands, and multiple Colorado units were formed within the Union Army. Fighting in the largest battles of the Civil War west of the Mississippi, Coloradans helped save the West for the Union. As the capital of Colorado Territory during the Civil War, as a recruiting center for Union troops, and as the home of leading officers in Colorado’s Civil War effort, Golden played a vital role in the struggle to defeat the Confederacy and destroy slavery.
During this illustrated program, John Steinle, author of Colorado and the Civil War, will illuminate the role Golden played in the Civil War. Civil War artifacts from the museum’s collection and from a private collection will be displayed during the program.
About the Presenter
John Steinle, a native of Hamilton, Ohio, served as Director at several Ohio museums before moving to Colorado in 1992. In 1994, Steinle became the Administrator of Hiwan Homestead Museum in Evergreen, Colorado, working for Jefferson County Open Space. He was later promoted to History Education Supervisor and Region Supervisor for the Bear Creek Region. He retired in 2016.
Tickets
Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. Member tickets $5; non-member tickets $12.
7:30 Date Night (and Last Weekend) for Sherlock Holmes @ Miners Alley
There are 4 performances remaining for Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear. This has been a popular show (for good reason--it's delightful!). There are impressively few seats left, but you can still get in on their Thursday Date Night Deal tonight.
Buy TWO tier one tickets and pay only $72. You'll get two tickets to the play and two drink tickets--woo hoo! Using the online box office, select your seats and when it asks what kind of ticket you want (standard, senior, student), select the "Thursday Date Night" rate. The total for two tickets will magically become $72.
You can also call the box office (303-935-3044) and request the Thursday Date Night rate.
This is also the last weekend for their children's production, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. They'll have performances on Saturday at 11AM and 1PM.
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (map)
Snow & Clouds
Live Music for Thursday, Nov. 7th
5-8PM Josh Blackburn @ Golden Mill
Golden Mill
- More Live Music
6PM The Dead & Down @ New Terrain Brewing
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: How to Deal with Slackers
The United States entered World War I in 1917. At first, President Wilson hoped to conduct the war with an entirely volunteer force. It soon became clear that they would not get enough volunteers, so Congress instituted a draft. Apparently, many men failed to register with the Selective Service.
106 Years Ago
The November 7, 1918 Colorado Transcript announced City Council’s latest ordinance. At the request of the War Department, effective immediately, the City of Golden required
all able-bodied men between the ages of 16 and 61 to engage regularly and habitually in some useful and recognized business, trade, or occupation for at least five days of each calendar week and an average of at least six hours per day…. This legislation by the city council is purely a war measure, and while it may seem drastic, similar orders have been passed by almost every municipality in the country.
Fortunately for the slackers and the leisure class, the war ended just a few days later, on November 11th. The draft was canceled at that time.
Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
Weather
Overnight: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 18, with temperatures rising to around 21 overnight. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Thursday: Snow likely before 5pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 36, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 26, with temperatures rising to around 28 overnight. West southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night: Chance Snow Showers, 26°F
Friday: Snow Showers Likely, 40°F
Friday Night: Snow Showers Likely, 30°F
Saturday: Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny, 46°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Clear, 37°F
Sunday: Sunny, 57°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 36°F
Veterans Day: Sunny, 58°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Light Rain, 37°F
Tuesday: Slight Chance Light Rain, 54°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 31°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny, 48°F
News About Golden - November 7, 2024
City of Golden Weekly Digest.
In this issue... Download PDF below.
Golden officials divided on details for proposed Eighth Street parking zone
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Golden officials have delayed establishing a neighborhood permit parking zone along parts of Eighth Street after City Councilors raised concerns about its proposed May 1-Oct. 1 seasonality at a recent meeting... Read more...
Mines women’s soccer secures RMAC title with 3-0 Senior Day win
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
For most teams, a Senior Day game is a bittersweet occasion, marking the departing players’ last hoorah on their home turf.
But, that wasn’t exactly the case for the No. 1 Colorado School of Mines women’s soccer team... Read more...
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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, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden Hayride Outpost, Kona Bowls, Unite Fitness, 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, Joy Brandt, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, Nannette Johnson and the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
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, and Bud Rockhill
Members:
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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, Casey & Gina Brown, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Carol Abel, 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, and Jamie Cookinham.
Followers:
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
