Peaks to Plains Trail in Winter
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Jan. 22nd
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8-9AM - The Connect Effect
- 9-11AM - Golden Walks
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4-6PM - Shut Up and Read
- 5-8PM - Bingo Night
- 5-8PM - Apres Wednesday @ The Golden Mill
- 6-8PM - Sew a Zipper Pouch
- 6-8:30PM - Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night
- 6:30-8PM - Financial Education Event, But First Chocolate
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
4-6PM Shut Up and Read @ The Library
Introverts and bookworms unite! Teens are invited to read or listen to anything they would like while enjoying some quiet camaraderie with other like-minded teens. Read for pleasure or study for school in a relaxing atmosphere with comfy seating and snacks
Teens can kick back with their favorite books or dive into a selection of titles we’ve handpicked just for them. Stay for the whole session or drop by for a quick escape.
Only teens in 6th — 12th grade will be allowed into this program. Please respect this age limit for safety, and to encourage peer learning.
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (map)
5-8PM Apres Wednesday @ The Golden Mill
Join us every Wednesday through the end of March for live music, great food and drink specials, swag and Loveland lift ticket giveaways, and much more!
More information
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (map)
6PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board @ City Hall
- Meeting Agenda
- Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 6PM
- Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
- Provide public comment during the meeting, starting at 6PM.
The Board will review rebates issued in 2024 and revise the list of 2025 sustainability rebates for Council consideration of approval on March 4th.
They will finalize a list of potential projects and programs for 2025 for Council review.
They will consider updating the renewable energy section of the Sustainability Strategic Plan to include recommendations from a National Renewable Energy Study.
Finally, Staff & Board updates as well as Building Energy Codes will be discussed.
Live Music for Wednesday, Jan. 22nd
- 6-9PM Derek Hall @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Making Do and Doing Without
Pre-War Tire Ad from the May 22, 1941 Colorado Transcript
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83 Years Ago
After more than a decade of Depression, the Golden community was used to “making do,” but World War II brought “doing without” to a whole new level. Advertisements for new tires had been a regular feature in the Colorado Transcript, but once the war began, those ads disappeared.
Rubber was needed for the war effort, so tires for civilian vehicles were hard to get. According to the January 22, 1942 Colorado Transcript, people needing replacements were required to bring the old tire to an authorized inspection station so they could determine whether it could be repaired or retreaded. If the tire could no longer be repaired, the vehicle owner had to apply to the county tire rationing administrator to try to get a new one.
The names of successful applicants were listed in the paper. This was the complete list of new tires sold in Jefferson County for the two weeks prior to January 22nd, 1942:
- Oscar Johnson, Arvada, route 2, two obsolete tires, size 4.5×21
- Clarence R. Hinkle, Wheatridge, one 32×6 10-ply truck tire
- Edwin Watson, route 3, Golden, two 6.25×16 4-ply tires
- Willard J. Digby, 7830 Westview Dr., one truck tire
- R. W. Browne, Lakewood, one tractor tire
- Ernest Amos Rigli, Lakewood, two light truck tires
One article told of three men who were in jail, charged with grand larceny for stealing five tires and tubes, the wheels, battery, and radio from a car that was left unattended in Wheatridge.
Another article recommended that motorists write down the serial numbers, size and make of their tires to help the police identify them if they were stolen. The article went on to compare tire theft to horse-thieving in pioneer days (and pointed out that horse thieves were hanged).
Advertisements for new tires didn’t return to the Transcript until 1947.
Jimmie’s Shoe Shop adopted the wartime parlance by advertising shoe “retreading.”
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 19, with temperatures rising to around 23 overnight. West northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 30, with temperatures falling to around 25 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 12, with temperatures rising to around 15 overnight. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 12°F
Thursday: Sunny, 30°F
Thursday Night: Partly Cloudy, 19°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow, 46°F
Friday Night: Light Snow Likely, 18°F
Saturday: Light Snow Likely, 26°F
Saturday Night: Light Snow Likely, 12°F
Sunday: Slight Chance Light Snow, 29°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 14°F
Monday: Sunny, 40°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 20°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 46°F
News About Golden - January 22, 2025
CITY OF GOLDEN ANNOUNCES THRIVING COMMUNITIES GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR 2025
City of Golden
The City of Golden is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Thriving Communities Grants, a program dedicated to supporting impactful projects and initiatives that enrich the Golden community. This year, a total of $500,000 was awarded to 32 diverse projects that enhance housing stability, economic security, youth programming, arts and culture, and more... Read more...
Rotary Club of Golden seeking nominations for annual Ethics in Business award
Your Hub
The Rotary Club of Golden is seeking nominations for its the 20th annual Ethics in Business Awards. The public is encouraged to nominate those organizations in the community, both for-profit and not-for-profit, that demonstrate the highest standards of ethical business practice, integrity, and civic and social responsibility... Read more...
Morrison eateries ask for help with parking issues
By Jane Reuter
Canyon Courier
Three Morrison restauranteurs who recently asked the town board for help with parking in the historic town didn’t get the reaction they wanted. One town trustee suggested improving their restaurant’s offerings is a better way to draw customers than adding parking... Read more...
Mines football coach Pete Sterbick resigns, Yon Boone named interim coach
By Sean Keeler
Denver Post
A Golden opportunity just opened up with the Colorado School of Mines football program. Again.
For the second time in three years, the Orediggers are looking for a new head football coach... Read more...
Colorado 93 closed between Golden, Boulder for adverse conditions [Tuesday]
By Katie Langford
Denver Post
Colorado 93 is closed between Golden and Boulder because of adverse weather conditions, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation... Read more...
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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, 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, Joy Brandt, and Vic DeMaria
Supporters:
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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, and The Golden Hotel
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, 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, John & Carol McEncroe, and Rose McLaughlin
Followers:
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
