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November 2015Vol. 20, Issue 10

The GoldenInformerThe GoldenInformer T h e O f f i c i a l City of Golden N e w s l e t t e r

Got Yard Waste?page 7

Future of Special Eventspage 5

Shop “Small”on Nov. 28!page 17

November 2015 The Golden Informer

IN THIS ISSUE

Marjorie SloanMAYOR

303-279-0088E-mail: msloan

@cityofgolden.net

Saoirse Charis-GravesDISTRICT ONE

303-709-7529E-mail: scharisgraves

@cityofgolden.net

Marcia ClaxtonWARD ONE

303-621-5133E-mail: mclaxton

@cityofgolden.net

Joe BehmMAYOR PRO-TEM

WARD TWO303-918-1103

E-mail: jbehm @cityofgolden.net

Marcie MillerDISTRICT TWO

720-326-8636E-mail: mmiller

@cityofgolden.net

Pamela GouldWARD THREE

303-279-1164E-mail: pgould

@cityofgolden.net

Laura WeinbergWARD FOUR

303-241-9823E-mail: lweinberg @cityofgolden.net

2015 Golden City Council

To contact the entire City Council, e-mail [email protected]

The Golden Informer is produced and published monthly by the Golden City Manager’s Office and mailed as a source of news and information to all residences and businesses inside the City limits. Comments on The Informer are welcome.

Please write to: City of Golden, 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, Attn: Karlyn Tilley; call 303-384-8132; or e-mail [email protected].

Graphic Designer Sarah Yongprakit

The Golden Informer is the proud winner of the City/County Communications and Marketing Association’s prestigious 2005 and 2007 first place Savvy and 2006 second place Silver Circle national awards for city- and county-produced external printed newsletters in communities of up to 45,000 people nationwide.

Jason Slowinski

City Manager303-384-8010jslowinski@

cityof golden.net

Dan HartmanPublic Works

303-384-8150dhartman @cityof

golden.net

Steve GlueckComm. & Econ.Development303-384-8095

sglueck @cityof

golden.net

Susan BrooksCity Clerk

303-384-8014sbrooks @cityof

golden.net

Rod TarulloParks andRecreation

303-384-8120rtarullo @cityof

golden.net

Bill KilpatrickPolice

303-384-8033bkilpatrick

@cityofgolden.net

John BalesFire

303-384-8090jbales

@cityofgolden.net

Jeff HansenFinance

303-384-8020jhansen @cityof

golden.net

Teresa ReillyHuman

Resources303-384-8017

treilly @cityof

golden.net

Karlyn TilleyCommunications

303-384-8132ktilley

@cityofgolden.net

City of Golden Department Managers

Cover Photo: Courtesy of Terry SmithHeads Up: Important Upcoming Items .................................................................................................. Page 3Council’s Corner .................................................................................................................................... Page 3Councilor’s Message: A Reflection on My Time as a Council Member ................................................. Page 4Reminder: VOTE! .................................................................................................................................. Page 5Moratorium on New Special Events Extended to March 31, 2016 ....................................................... Page 5Making Sure You See the Forest for the (Dead) Trees .......................................................................... Page 6Save a Life: A Smoke Alarm in Every Bedroom ................................................................................... Page 62015 Fall PAYT Yard Waste Collection Week of Nov. 2 ....................................................................... Page 7Yard Waste Drop-Off Opportunity for All Residents ............................................................................. Page 7Golden Makes it to the Big Screen ........................................................................................................ Page 8YourGOV for your Government Reporting ........................................................................................... Page 8Court Costs Donated for the Holidays ................................................................................................... Page 9Cross That Street Safely ......................................................................................................................... Page 9Golden Community Calendar ........................................................................................................Pages 10-11For a Complete List of Holiday Events, Go To VisitGolden.com ....................................................... Page 11Golden Sustainability: Social, Economic & Environmental Issues ..................................................... Page 12Mayor Awards Community Excellence ............................................................................................... Page 13Become a Host Family ......................................................................................................................... Page 13Golden Community Center Activities Calendar .................................................................................. Page 14Front Porch News ................................................................................................................................ Page 15Did You Know: Golden’s First Cemetery ............................................................................................ Page 16Shop in Golden and Win BIG on Small Business Saturday! ............................................................... Page 17Sign Up for the Be a Tool 5K and Elf Parade on Small Business Saturday ....................................... Page 17Golden History Museums… ................................................................................................................ Page 18Candlelight Walk .................................................................................................................................. Page 19Christmas Parades Dec. 5, 12 & 19 ..................................................................................................... Page 19

The Golden Informer November 2015

YOUR FEEDBACK REQUESTEDThe City of Golden will be hosting a public meeting on our use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St. This new technology will be used by the police, fire, public works, parks and communications departments to serve several functions to include aiding in public safety, fire detection and tracking, mapping, surveying, aerial imagery, and community relations. The Police Department will be conducting a presentation on the UAS which will demonstrate just how useful this technology will be for the city and community. Additionally, two policies have been drafted and will be shared with those who attend. Your comments, questions, and suggestions are encouraged. Please join us to learn more about the UAS and take advantage of the opportunity to have input on this great new technology.

CIVIC FOUNDATION DINNER AND AUCTIONThe 40th Annual Civic Foundation Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Denver West Marriott. This event is the primary fundraiser for the Golden Civic Foundation’s

grant program, which supports all of Golden’s K-12 schools and over 30 nonprofit organizations. Because of the grant program’s broad reach, it would be challenging to find a family in Golden that has not been touched in some way by the Foundation’s work.

Through the contributions of many businesses and individuals in our com-munity, in the past 45 years the Golden Civic Foundation has provided over $2.8 million dollars to support charitable organizations, public schools, museums and cultural centers in the greater Golden area. The Civic Foundation has also provided funding for a variety of

economic development opportunities in the Golden community. Please join us at the auction and support your favorite school or nonprofit!

For more information about the auction, email [email protected]. To purchase tickets, go to www.GoldenCivicFoundation.org.

CITY HOLIDAY HOURSThe City of Golden’s administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving. Offices will return to regular business hours on Monday, Nov. 30. The Golden Community Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, but will continue normal business hours on Friday, Nov. 27.

HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items

Below is Golden City Council's

monthly calendar. Meetings are held on Thursdays and begin at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 911 10th St., unless otherwise noted.

Nov. 5

No meeting

Nov. 12

Regular business

meeting

Nov. 19

Rescheduled regular

business meeting

Nov. 26

No meeting

Council’s upcoming agendas, packets and meeting minutes are available online under the City Council link at www.CityofGolden.net.

Public comment is welcome on the agenda at all regular business meetings.


November! This is the time after that initial Halloween frost that we have those beautiful crisp days, full of slanting autumn light and blue, blue skies filled with geese in chevron flight. As a kid, I would ride

my horse at full gallop across the top of North Table Mountain with my arms outstretched, reveling in the last

days of Indian Summer, and return home with red cheeks and chapped hands to my mother’s warm kitchen.

As Thanksgiving approached, my parents would begin making plans for the holiday meal, and who would

be sharing our table. My dad was a student until I was 12, working three jobs to support his family, and still

pursuing a PhD in Metallurgy. At the holidays, he would invite any of his friends who did not have a place to

go to our house, and that was usually the international students at either DU or Mines. So, we grew up with

a rainbow of skin colors and tribal clothing at our celebrations. The international flavor of our holiday meals

was so ingrained that my sister says she was in 7th grade before she understood that the Indians at the first

Thanksgiving were not related to our friends from Bombay and Calcutta!

Even though money was tight in our house, there was always room at the table for one more, and as kids

and then college students, my siblings and I knew that we could bring anyone home for a meal — or even

spring break! It was my parents’ generosity of spirit that set me on a path of service. Like my mother, I get a

lot of joy from putting my skills to use in the nonprofit arena, and over the years, that sensibility expanded to

include serving my community as a city councilor.

Now, as my term comes to an end, I reflect not only on my personal experience on council, but on what any

of my fellow councilors – your friends and neighbors - are doing for the community. I have loved my time

on council, and I would venture to say that most councilors feel much the same. This is a labor of love for

us. It’s hard work, and we end up knowing far more about street maintenance, water laws and snowplows

than we ever thought we’d want to know! But somehow, we DO want to know those things, and we DO want

to research an issue for a constituent, and we DO want to give up several years of Thursday nights! We want

to do it because we love our community, and we think we have something to offer that will help our city

become a better place to live and work.

Election Day is nearly here, and a number of people have stepped up to serve us. All of these individuals

are deserving of our respect for offering to share their time, their talent, their knowledge and ideas.

They bring with them their best selves and offer it to us as a gift. Let us all be gracious receivers.

COUNCILOR'S MESSAGE

By Councilor Marcie MillerA Reflection on My Time as a Council Member


November 3 is Election Day. This election is mail ballot, conducted by Jefferson County. Ballots were mailed out to all registered voters in Golden

the week of Oct. 12. If you did not receive a ballot, you may go to Jefferson County Elections Department, 3500 Illinois Street, Suite 1100, to register and vote. If you believe you are already registered, contact the Elections Department to find out why you did not receive a ballot. You can also find information at www.GoVoteColorado.com.

There are numerous locations for ballot drop off if you don’t want to mail yours. One of those locations is the new 24-hour Ballot Drop Box located at Golden City Hall, 911 10th St. You may also drop your ballot in the drop box on Election Day up to 7 p.m. Go to http://jeffco.us/elections/results/ for Election results or the City of Golden’s website www.cityofgolden.net/links/Elections after the final count is in on Election night.

Reminder: VOTE!

Residents may recall that a moratorium on new events

was put in place by the city manager for the 2015 calendar year. This placed restrictions on approving any special event that would have required a permit, and which had not previously occurred in 2013 or 2014. This was due to an increase in event requests that had the potential to create ‘event fatigue’ in those who were significantly and repeatedly impacted by street closures and other factors associated with events. In anticipation of lifting the moratorium, a complete evaluation of our special events was conducted over the summer.

Data collected from the summer event season and from the Citizen Event Survey made it clear that special events are important to the fabric of our community. Any changes made to the process of approving special events would

have to take into account the voices of all stakeholders. After conversations with residents, participants, event organizers, businesses and the faith community, a memo of initial findings and recommendations was presented to City Council during a study session on Sept. 17. Recommendations for a new fee structure, limited closures of main thoroughfares and the formation of an Events Review Committee were some of the major outcomes. In addition, upcoming construction at the intersection of 19th Street and 6th Avenue will have a major influence on whether long term street closures of Washington Avenue will even be possible. The complete memo can be found on the City of Golden website, under the agenda for the Sept. 17 City Council Study Session.

Due to the scope of the

evaluation it was clear that more time was needed to revise the permit and the process for approving event requests. The extension of the moratorium to March 31 keeps in place the same restrictions: events that did not occur in 2013 or 2104 cannot apply for a permit for an event to take place BEFORE March 31, 2016. Applications for new events can be submitted if the event is planned for April 1, 2016 or later. Repeat events can submit their application for a Special Events Permit with a minimum of 60 days advance notice. However, if you are an event organizer, please be aware that there will be changes to the requirements and the fees associated with an application. Contact Special Events Coordinator Diane Tiberi at [email protected] or 303-277-8728 if you are planning an event for 2016.

MORATORIUM ON NEW SPECIAL EVENTS EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2016


The sudden and extreme temperature drop early last November coupled with the

late spring freezes this past May have resulted in the unfortunate loss of many Golden-area trees, including cherry, plum and Siberian elm. Because of their size, the most troublesome of these are the elms. Many dead and half-dead elm trees are currently visible throughout the city.

City staff and contractors have been removing trees on public lands and right-of-ways on a case by case basis, the priority being those trees which present a high hazard risk to people and property. However, many of these dead and damaged trees are standing on private property and will need to be addressed by the property owner.

The dead/damaged trees are quick-ly turning dry and brittle and are

likely to soon begin to break apart, especially when affected by wind or heavy snow. Damage may occur to vehicles, utilities and property as well as possibly injuring people.

In order to prevent property loss or personal injury, the City of Golden urges all property owners and resi-dents to make themselves aware of

any standing dead or hazardous elm trees and then have them trimmed or removed. If there is a question as to whether or not a hazard exists or if you need a reference to a tree care professional, contact Golden’s Forestry office at 303-384-8141 or email City Forester Dave High at [email protected].

Making Sure You See the Forest for the (Dead) Trees

Nov. 1 is the end to Daylight Saving Time, and a

reminder to change the batteries in our smoke and CO detectors. History has proven why this step is so important. In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on Oct. 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on Oct. 9, 1871. How different would that tragedy have turned out if those folks had smoke alarms?

Roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep. Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire

in your home, smoke spreads fast and a smoke alarm can give you time to get out safely. In fact, having a working smoke alarm cuts in half the chances of dying in a reported fire.

When it comes to smoke alarms, it’s all about “location, location, location”. Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and

on every level of your home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more alarms. A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall, while keeping smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. Smoke alarms should be at least 15 feet from the stove. Every month smoke alarms should be tested, and batteries replaced every six months.

Save a Life: A Smoke Alarm in Every Bedroom


With no regional programs to address slash waste, brush and tree limbs take up a

significant amount of space in our landfill. To help divert this waste stream, Golden residents will have a free opportunity to bring this material to a collection event at 1151 Catamount Drive in north Golden from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Wednesday, Nov. 4 and lasting through Saturday, Nov. 7.

This is a great opportunity for residents to remove dead or dying trees from their property and dispose of them without cost. Branches, limbs, yard trimmings, brush, and tree trunks (no leaves) will be accepted. For more details and a map to the site, visit the website at www.cityofgolden.net/links/YardWaste.

For residents who participate in the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) program, take note.

Yard waste collections are changing! Say goodbye to the rotating schedule of Saturday collections. Starting this fall, the semi-annual yard waste collection will occur on your normal service day. This year, the semi-annual fall collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 2. Yard wastes should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. on your designated day. Material may be placed in reusable containers of your choice or in compostable bags available for purchase at Meyers Hardware, The Home Depot and other home improvement stores. Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground or chipped wood.

FALL YARD WASTECOLLECTION GUIDELINES• Branches must be less than 4

inches in diameter and bundled with natural fiber string, yarn or rope like cotton or sisal.

- Do not use wires, nylon, poly-ethylene, or other synthetic materials for bundling.

- Bundles should be 4 feet in length or less, and no more than 2 feet in diameter.

• Yard waste will be limited to 3 cubic yards per resident which is equivalent to:

- an area that is approximately 4 feet x 4 feet x 4 feet.; or

- 21 compostable 30 gallon bags

• This yard waste will be recycled! Please do not contaminate this material with any of the following:

- NO plastics, dirt, cactus, tree stumps, branches greater than

4 inches in diameter, ashes, animal waste, treated lumber, logs, old garden hoses or broken flower pots.

- No construction material is allowed for this service. Plastic bags are also not allowed.

• Material that is not bundled, not in reusable containers or in non-compostable plastic bags will not be picked up.

• Look for this label on products that can be commercially composted!

For more information, please contact Alpine Waste and Recycling at 303-277-8727, [email protected], or visit Alpine’s website at http://alpinewaste.com/city-of-golden/.

2015 Fall PAYT Yard Waste Collection Week of Nov. 2

YARD WASTE DROP-OFF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS


Did you know you are an important part of fixing potholes and traffic lights gone haywire? No, we’re not asking you to get out in an orange vest and flag traffic,

but we do rely on our citizens to help notify us of issues in the City that need fixing.YourGOV is both a web-based and mobile application that lets you tell us about

those potholes, traffic lights, graffiti, and any number of other problems that need our attention. You can download the app from iTunes or the Google marketplace or go straight to YourGOV.cartegraph.com, and start reporting. You’ll be able to track the issue’s progress from submission to completion. Learn more about YourGOV at www.cityofgolden.net/links/YourGOV.

YOURGOV FOR YOUR GOVERNMENT REPORTING

Anyone that has lived in Golden for a time knows that there are a lot of amazing

things happening around town. Golden is rich in history, heritage and community. So it’s no surprise that a filmmaker saw our town as the perfect place to shoot a movie. Even less surprising is that the movie is inspired by some great things that have happened in Golden.

The film 2nd Greatest is based upon the concept of “loving your neighbor as yourself”. This fictional narrative, feature length film, is inspired by the true stories of a local pastor, a Golden Police Officer, a homeless man and a fictitious town villain who fights against the progress of the community as they strive to work together to save a local mobile home park. It was filmed in Golden in June and you’ll likely see many of our residents as “extras” in the movie!

Three Golden men were the movie’s inspiration. Dan Thoemke was born and raised here and after spending seven years in the Pacific Northwest he relocated his family to Golden where he began pastoring a church. Glenn Moore served as a Golden Police Officer for over 25 years and has now retired. Dave

Bolis has lived in Golden most of his life and through multiple tough experiences and losing his brother he began living on the streets of Golden. In a series of events these three lives intersect and through their story we see how kindness, hope and community can truly change lives through The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. This film also features the story behind the beginnings of the “Be a Tool” days of service (www.beatool.org). Although the film features the City of Golden and the Golden Police Department, it is not

intended to reflect the City’s views or opinions and is purely fictional. The film is rated PG and parental discretion is advised.

Kingdom Sights Studios will be hosting a local premier at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Green Center in Bunker Auditiorium on the Colorado School of Mines campus, 924 16th St. Tickets are $5 each to cover the cost of the venue. In the event that the tickets sell out, a second premier will be scheduled. For tickets visit http://2ndgreatestpremier.eventbrite.com.

Golden Makes it to the Big Screen

Actors dressed as Golden Police officers discuss their next scene. They filmed in Golden in June.


Golden has many marked crosswalks throughout the

city. Even so, the demand for more of them is high. Our Public Works Department gets on average at least one request each week for additional crosswalks. But adding more crosswalks is not necessarily the best way to be safe. Many people are confused or misinformed of what the law actually requires, so education is the first step.

Here are the current laws detailing the requirements of drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.

CROSSING AT LOCATIONSOTHER THAN CROSSWALKS Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

PEDESTRIANS’ RIGHT-OF-WAY IN CROSSWALKS When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be, to yield to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the

pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and ride a bicycle, ride an electrical assisted bicycle, walk, or run into the path of a moving vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.

Pedestrians are required to wait for an acceptable sufficient gap to safely enter the crosswalk. It takes about 60 feet to stop a vehicle going

25 mph. Vehicles are required to slow or stop only after a pedestrian has safely entered a crosswalk.

You may be surprised to learn that crosswalks don’t always make a street safer to cross. For example, the City of San Diego did a study of both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Although two and a half times as many people used the marked crosswalks, six times as many accidents occurred. A pedestrian safety study in Long Beach reported eight times as many accidents in marked crosswalks. Similar studies in other cities have confirmed these results.Here are the best suggestions for safely crossing a street:• Hold small children by the hand

when crossing.• Look both ways before crossing

any street.• Stay on the curb while waiting

for a gap in traffic.• Do not step out in front of

approaching cars.• Establish eye contact with

drivers when possible.The City of Golden is committed

to listening to the wishes of residents, researching and implementing the safest possible solutions for our citizens.

Every year, Golden’s Municipal Court gives defendants the option to give back to the community instead of paying court costs to

the City. Starting the week before Thanksgiving and running for four weeks, the Golden Municipal Court holds a Holiday Charity Drive. Defendants can opt to have the City of Golden donate the standard $30 in court costs they pay to a local charity.

Participation in this drive is completely voluntary and is not a factor in the judge’s sentence. The judge does not solicit these donations, but defendants may choose to opt in once they exit the courtroom to pay their fines. Last year, the City of Golden donated $1,425 collected through the drive to the Golden Backpack Program, helping low income children in Golden enjoy free meals on weekends and during the summer when school is not in session.

Court Costs Donated for the Holidays

Cross That Street Safely


Nov. 1Daylight Saving Time EndsFall back: set your clocks back one hour. Take this time to also replace the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Nov. 3Election Day

Nov. 6 & 731st Annual Holiday Craft FairOver 25 vendors with crafts of all kinds. Lunch items also for sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford St. For details call Sara Summers at 303-279-1817 or email [email protected].

Nov. 7Homemade Craft and Bake SaleShop for crafts and baked goods made by residents. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Golden Terrace Village clubhouse, 17601 W. Colfax Ave. (located between Pinto and Fawn streets). For details call Kecia at 720-237-9196.

Nov. 11Veterans’ Day Nov. 12 through Dec. 23The Polar Express™

Enjoy the sights, sounds and intrigue of the classic children’s tale as it comes to life at the Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. Rides depart Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. For tickets and information call 720-253-1023 or visit coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polarexpress.

Nov. 13 through Dec. 20A Tuna ChristmasIn this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For tickets and showtimes call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Nov. 14Coffee with a CouncilorRescheduled to the second Saturday of this month. Chat with your City Councilors at 10 a.m. at Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd. For details call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-279-7529 or [email protected].

Nov. 14 through Dec. 31Holiday Art MarketThe Holiday Art Market (HART), a Foothills Art Center tradition, fills the galleries with fine art and unique crafts by Colorado artists. Shop for gifts in all price ranges from a wide selection of ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, woodworking, photography and much more. Admission is free. For details call 303-278-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Nov. 19Film Premiere: Fade to WinterCome watch Match Stick

Productions’ new film at the American Mountaineering Center (AMC), 710 10th St. Doors open at 7 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range in price from $5-$10 and money raised goes to AMC. For details visit www.powder7.com.

Nov. 26Thanksgiving Day

Nov. 28Small Business SaturdayShop “small” and support lo-cal merchants as you begin your holiday shopping. A (s)Elfie contest could win you big money! See p. 17 for more details.

Be a Tool 5K Run and Elf ParadeKick off Small Business Saturday with a fun run and parade. Elf dress is encouraged! See p. 17 for more details.

Through Jan. 23Quilts by Carolyn KönigEnjoy the intricate works of this quilter, who designed the quilts based on British tradition. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 1213 Washington Ave. For details call 303-215-9001 or visit www.rmqm.org.

The Polar ExpressTM at the Colorado Railroad Museum.

GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV. & DEC. 2015

On Small Business Saturday, Golden CO 11/29/14


Dec. 4Candlelight WalkWalk down Washington Avenue, candle in hand, to the Visitors’ Center to marvel at the official lighting of the downtown and creek holiday lights. More details on p. 19.

Holiday Lights at Clear Creek History ParkFor the first time ever, Clear Creek History Park will be set aglow for the holidays. Thousands of holiday lights will illuminate the park and historic buildings, both inside and out, for a festive gathering and event space. Enjoy frontier hospitality and holiday cheer from 6 to 8 p.m. (during the Candlelight Walk events). For details call 303-278-3557 or visit GoldenHistory.org.

Dec. 5Holiday ConcertsThe Golden Community Choir performs “Stories of Christmas” with a special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan. 7:30 p.m. at Golden High School, 701 24th St. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. For ticket information visit www.goldencommunitychoirs.org.The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra performs La Boheme: Christmas Eve Arias/Duet and traditional holiday music featuring guest soloists. 7 p.m. at the Colorado School of Mines Green Center, 924 16th St. For tickets and info call 303-278-4237 or visit www.jeffsymphony.org.

Dec. 6Olde Golden Christmas ParadeThe first of three parades on Saturdays at 11 a.m. on Washington Ave. More details on p. 19.

For more up to date information or other things to do in Golden,

visit www.VisitGolden.com.

Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening in Golden here, please send your listing to: Golden City Hall, Communications Dept., 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Listings should include the date(s), the event name and a brief description of the event, which may include cost, location and contact information. Submissions must be received by the first of the month prior to the issue you would like them printed in (i.e., Jan. 1 for the February issue). Call 303-384-8132 with questions or for more information.

GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV. & DEC. 2015

Building Use Tax Workshop

FREE

The City of Golden is hosting a FREE Building Use Tax Workshop taught by our professional staff of auditors. Class is geared toward individuals who need to learn about building use tax concepts on an in-depth basis.

The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room,

City Hall, 911 10th St.

November 4, 2015 .... 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Class is free, but space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

FREE

The City of Golden is hosting FREE Sales and Use Tax workshops taught by our professional staff of auditors and geared toward individuals who need to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level.

The workshops will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room,

City Hall, 911 10th St.

December 2, 2015 .... 8:30 to 10 a.m.

January 6, 2016 ........ 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Although these classes are free,

space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024

for your reservation.

Sales and Use Tax Workshops

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOLIDAY EVENTS, GO TO VISITGOLDEN.COM.


You may already know that the City has contracted Alpine Waste & Recycling

for collection services for the next five years. What you might not know is that Yard Waste collection is better than ever.

WHAT’S NEW?

• Compostable kitchen waste (food scraps, paper products) is now allowed in your cart. Please see the list of acceptable items at www.cityofgolden.net/links/WasteReduction.

• Upon signing up, you will receive a 96-gallon cart and a kitchen waste container. The first 100

households to sign up will receive a free roll of biodegradable bags, to store food and non-recyclable paper until your pickup date.

• All compostable items can be co-mingled in the same cart.

No need to separate.• Green Waste service is YEAR

ROUND and bi-weekly (every other week).

HOW CAN I SIGN UP?• Call 303-277-TRASH (8727)

to start service. Alpine Waste customer service representatives will indicate when your cart and kitchen container will be delivered.

• Part of the monthly fees are subsidized by the Golden Com-munity Sustainability Advisory Board to encourage participa-tion. So your cost is only $9.45. You may cancel anytime.

S o c i a l , E c o n o m i c & E n v i r o n m e n t a l I s s u e s

Compost is Sooo HOT Right Now.

Cooler temperatures mean it’s time to turn on the heat. If you need a new furnace, consider

a high efficiency model to save yourself money in energy bills. To help you save even more money on the cost of the furnace, Xcel Energy is now offering bonus rebates. Here’s how it works.

From now until Nov. 15, the rebate is $240, which is double the usual rebate. Plus, if you qualify for an ECM (electronically commutated motor) rebate, you can earn another $100.

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT A HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE? • It provides a consistent temperature and

greater comfort. • It saves you money. • It helps your AC system work more efficiently,

kind of like having new lungs for your new heart – a matched system works most efficiently.

• 95% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) means only 5% of fuel is unused. Less waste is good for the planet.

• If it’s more efficient, you might require a smaller furnace, which saves you even more money.

Cool Savings on High Efficiency Furnaces


Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan partnered with the Rotary Club of Golden to host an

awards celebration for some very worthy Goldenites in late September. Over the past four years, the Mayor has shaped this event into a true celebration of Golden volunteerism, involvement and activism.

This year, two individuals, one for-profit business and one not-for-profit were presented awards:James E. Dale – His whole-hearted dedication to the Golden community includes participation in the Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee, Golden Planning Commission, Sustainability Task Force, Citizens’ Sustainability Advisory Board and the Golden Visitors Center Board. He also supports the arts, veterans, public schools and public health in Golden.Emmy Dimitroff – She has assumed leadership and advocacy roles at the Clear Creek History Park, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Mitchell Elementary’s Environmental Learning for the Future. She is also a substitute teacher in the Jeffco School system.Christian Action Guild (CAG) – Through the donations and proceeds

from its thrift store, CAG has provided food, clothing and financial assistance to Golden residents in need for 49 years. The CAG is staffed by a dedicated and generous group of 50 volunteers.Spyderco Knives’ Sal and Gail Glesser – Their Golden-born company has grown from just five employees in 1978 to a multi-million dollar company that employs more than 80 people. They support many local charities and events including

the USA Pro Challenge, the Jeffco Innovator’s Workshop, Foothills Art Center, the local Alzheimer’s Chapter and the Christian Action Guild.

The theme of this year’s event was Sustaining Golden’s Greatness, and attendees were treated with a lecture from national author, filmmaker, speaker and Golden resident David Wann. Mr. Wann presented ideas on how to create more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable neighborhoods.

Mayor Awards Community Excellence

The Rotary Club of Golden is seeking families and individuals who are interested in hosting an

exchange student for either this year or next year. This is an excellent opportunity for everyone involved to develop a lifetime of friendships, to learn a different culture and to gain many other rewarding experiences. Exchange students are typically between the ages of 15 and 18 years old and will attend Golden High School, so host families will need to live within the articulation area of that school.

There are short and long term host periods. You do not need to be a Rotarian or have a family member participating in the program to be considered as a suitable host family. There is no typical family structure required. All that is expected is a that a caring and friendly family and home atmosphere is provided.

If you would like to participate or learn more about the program, contact Jamie Sheridan at [email protected] or call 720-299-2960.

BECOME A HOST FAMILY

The 2015 Mayor’s Award winners pose with the Awards Committee, Mayor Marjorie Sloan and Colin Anonsen with Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s Office, who presented the winners with a Congressional Letter.


2015 Turkey BowlGet your gobble on! Before the hectic holiday season sets in, come out and have some fun in the City of Golden’s 18th Annual Turkey Bowl Coed Softball Tournament. The tournament will be held Saturday, Nov. 14.

The Turkey Bowl is a one-pitch tournament where all base runners run the bases backwards (3rd, 2nd, 1st, home). There are divisions for competitive, intermediate and recreational coed teams. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. Team fee of $195 covers all team and player fees.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. Brackets will be announced by noon on Thursday, Nov. 12. Register by going to rec.cityofgolden.net. Call Beau at 303-384-8194 for more details.

Recreational Tree ClimbingIt’s great fun, great exercise, exhilarating and eye-opening. Tree Climbing Colorado, which has been conducting tree climbing activities for over a decade, provides all thenecessary instruction and equipment. A basic level of fitness is required. The new and growing activity of recreational tree climbing(RTC) allows families, kids, and adults ages 7 and up to climb up a beautiful tree using fun, easy-to-learn techniques, safe for both tree and climber. For details and times in Golden, call 303-384-8159 or visit rec.cityofgolden.net.

Saturday, Nov. 21 Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Age: 7 years and olderMin/Max: 5/15$36 Resident, $41 Non-residentMeet at Parfet Park at 10th andWashington.

My First Abrakadoodle Art ClassExperiment with a wide variety of art materials designed to provide opportunities to touch, feel, hear, see and explore while building fine motor, social, language, creativity and cognitive skills. Lessons never repeat! Parent attendance is required.

Wednesdays, Nov. 25 - Dec. 169:30 to 10:15 a.m.Age: 1½ - 4 years, Min/Max: 7/12

Bob Ross Landscape Oil PaintingLearn landscape oil painting using the “Bob Ross Wet on Wet Technique®” The teacher is a Certified Ross Instructor, CRI®, and at the end of each half-day class, you will leave with a ready-to- frame (frame not included), finished oil painting that you created! No materials are required - we provide everything! Questions in regards to painting call Chuck 303-238-6847 or www.mysticmountainart.com.

Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Age: 14 years and older Min/Max: 5/8

Snowball CampThis state licensed day camp is guaranteed to keep your child busy over winter break. Activities include a field trip, arts & crafts, gym/sports, cooking, swimming,

climbing and more. All campers are required to bring a sack lunch and an afternoon snack. A completed Summer Camp Emergency packet is required paperwork before attending camp. Forms are available at rec.cityofgolden.net under the Day Camps link.

Monday, Dec. 21 - Friday, Jan. 1, 2016(No camp 12/25/15 or 1/1/16)Drop-off: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Pick-up: 4-6 p.m.Age: 5 - 12 yearsMin/Max: 10/20 per day$32/day Resident, $37/day Non-resident

CARA Youth VolleyballThis Co-Recreation program is offered to youth in grades 3 through 12. Passing, setting, blocking, team strategy and other volleyball skills will be covered, with more advanced techniques for more skilled players. Teams will participate in weekend tournaments against other metro area recreation agency teams. A state tournament will conclude the season. Further details will be available as the season progresses. Register by going to rec.cityofgolden.net.

MSSPMSSP is a co-ed, recreational, after-school sports league. The league teaches participants the basic rules and sportsmanship involved in the games they play. Teams play against other area middle schools. Fall/Winter Sports include 6-8th Grade Volleyball and 6-8th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball. For more information, please visit rec.cityofgolden.net.

For more information and to register, visit https://rec.cityofgolden.net.

Golden Community Centeractivities calendar


healthful dish that you would like to share. Meal signups will be available at the Front Porch desk starting mid-November. More information to come.

UPCOMING TRIPS & EVENTSAir Force Academy - #35002-1With more than 1 million visitors a year, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state, and many visitors come simply to see the academy’s stunning chapel.

Visitors who arrange a self-guided tour of the academy can explore various sections of the campus, including the Honor Court, the Cadet Field House and the Association of Graduates building. An on-site Visitor’s Center offers a movie and exhibits that show the history of the academy and offer a glimpse into cadets’ lives on campus.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.$30 ( Transportation included. Bring money for lunch,

location TBD)

Rosemount Mansion and Museum - #35003-1Built in 1893, this 37-room mansion in Pueblo was home to the John A. and Margaret Thatcher family and named for Mrs. Thatcher’s favorite flower. It remained a family residence for 75 years. Designed by noted New York architect Henry Hudson Holly and two years under construction, the mansion was completed in 1893. Nearly all furnishings, accessories, decorative arts, paintings, custom paneling, wall and window treatments are original to the home.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.$40 (Transportation and admission included. Bring money for lunch, location TBD)

Celebrate Health!Friday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m.Celebrate Health! is a monthly wellness program featuring a variety of healthy living opportunities for adults of all ages. The first Friday of each month we offer healthy refreshments and presentations on a variety of wellness topics. For more information or to make an appointment for one of our services, please call 303-384-8130.Chair massages .................$13 for 15 minutesReflexology sessions .........$13 for 15 minutes

Golden Book Club This group meets in the Front Porch the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. This month’s book is: Neverhome by Laird HuntIf you are interested in joining, please email Jan Bradbury at [email protected].

Can Recycling at the Front PorchRemember to bring your aluminum cans in and drop them off in the recycling bins outside the main entrance to the Front Porch. We do not accept glass, tin cans or plastic bottles. These proceeds go to supporting our coffee and snack service.

A Gathering to Celebrate the HolidaysIn December, in lieu of Celebrate Health,

we will be having a Holiday Potluck on Friday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. Start thinking today about your favorite

Check out the Golden Community Center’s Front Porch - designed specifically for people 50 and older.

The Front Porch offers respite and entertainment, coffee, healthy snacks and cookies. There is a full schedule of games, sports, social events, trips and volunteer activities. Shoot some pool, surf the internet, work on a puzzle, or just relax before you hit your next fitness class.

Here’s what’s happening this month:

For more information: • Stop by The Front Porch,

upstairs at the Commu-nity Center, 1470 10th St.;

• Call 303-384-8130;

• Check out the Recreation brochure; or

• Visit www.cityofgolden.net/links/frontporch.


The year was 1957. The place, what some people call the “Wedding Cake” at Goldco

Circle and Gregory Drive in Golden. A man enjoying an afternoon glass of iced tea spots a suspicious gleam on the hillside. Upon climbing to investigate, he quickly calls the caretaker of the Golden Cemetery to report the small coffin he had discovered. According to local historian, Richard Gardner, the coffin was alleged to be glass-topped and contain the surprisingly well-preserved remains of a little girl.

Between 1859 and 1873, the “Wedding Cake” area served as Golden’s cemetery. According to a Transcript article, the cemetery was located at the top of the hill and a photo from that period shows a number of tombstones there. At the time, it was considered the edge of town and a relatively safe distance from downtown to bury the dead, some of whom had died in a typhoid outbreak. However, as Golden grew, that safe distance was swallowed up by development. In 1872, the city government decided to designate a new cemetery and created the position of Town Sexton who would manage it. Those remains that had been recently interred and that had extant grave markers were dug up and moved to the new cemetery intact.

But time, weather and gusty winds had taken their toll on the simple wooden crosses or boards that marked most of the graves and many of the remains were left untouched.

It wasn’t until 1955, when developers began to excavate the hill for a sub-division, that it became necessary to remove the bodies that had been buried there almost a century earlier. Unlike the girl in the glass-topped coffin, most

of these remains were beyond any hope of recognition or identification. Bones, rags and buttons were all that was left of the bodies. The remains were gathered and placed in a large box that is now located at the Golden Cemetery on Ulysses Street. Although the box’s precise location is unknown, it rests under a peaceful green expanse at the back of the cemetery. According to Gardner, there is a significant chance that bodies still remain on the hill, since it is uncertain whether all the graves were excavated in 1955 or if it was only those located where the homes and roads were built. With the exception of the glass-topped coffin though, no other remains are known to have been found.

Did You Know: Golden’s First Cemetery

Early photos of the current Golden Cemetery.


Kick-off the holiday season in Golden on Small Business

Saturday, Nov. 28 in historic downtown Golden with the Be a Tool 5K Elf Run.

This all-ages event will take runners and walkers in elf costumes through the heart of Golden and along Clear Creek.

The 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. under the Welcome to Golden Arch with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Runners will finish on 12th Street in front of 5 Star Gluten Free Baking where they can enjoy a free pancake breakfast and win prizes from Golden’s local businesses. Prizes will be awarded for the best elf costumes! Categories include adult, child, group and pet.

Race participants will also receive a reusable goodie bag with discount coupons to Golden

businesses and event t-shirt. The first 200 registrants will also receive a free elf hat.

Register at www.beatool.org. Adults are $35 and youth (under 12) are $15 for the 5K Run and Elf Parade through Nov. 26. Walk up registration for the 5K Run will be $39.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Golden’s Neighborhood

Rehab Project (NRP). The NRP is a project of Community Faith in Action, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works to help homeowners in Golden make their homes warm, safe and dry through empowering volunteers and purchasing materials to meet those needs. For more information about the NRP or 5K Run, visit www.beatool.org.

SIGN UP FOR THE BE A TOOL 5K AND ELF PARADE ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Shop and dine in Golden on Small Business Saturday, Nov.28 for a chance to win a $500 Golden holiday shopping spree or one of five $100 cash prizes. Take a (s)elfie with the #GoldenElfie and post

online for your chance to win.Shoppers are encouraged to shop at local Golden retail shops on Small

Business Saturday and find the 25 Golden Elves located throughout town. The Golden Elves will be clearly visible and accessible for contest participants to find.

Once you find a Golden Elf take a (s)elfie photo with the elf and post the photo on Visit Golden’s Facebook page or Instagram account using the hashtag #GoldenEflie along with the business name. Enter as many times as you like.

This contest is one-day only and will end at midnight on Saturday, Nov. 28. Visit Golden is sponsoring the contest and providing the prizes. Winners will be chosen and contacted via email. Chances of winning are 1 in 200. For full contest rules and more about the Golden Elf contest, visit www.visitgolden.com/goldenelf.

Shop in Golden and Win BIG on Small Business Saturday!


For a little town Golden has BIG history, and the Golden History Center has a new

master plan in place to address it. The plan includes a timeline exhibit for a general orientation to Golden’s past, a profile gallery to meet the unique people of our community, a dedicated photography gallery, a small jewel room to showcase our specialty collections, a library and resource room for research, a collections lab that goes behind the scenes of museum work, and finally a program and demonstration stage. Good things take time, so overall implementation will be spread over the next five years.

Time Tumbler is a working title for the first of several new long-term exhibits currently under development. As mentioned, this exhibit will establish a context and big picture overview to Golden history, orienting residents and visitors alike. The scope of this exhibit will span at least the past 150 years of recorded history with an eye towards events. We’ll celebrate our town’s founding in 1859, mourn events like the 1918 flu epidemic, and confront the controversy surrounding Nike’s proposed development of South Table Mountain in 1998.

More events and dates to look forward to seeing:• 1916 Prohibition hits Colorado

forcing the Coors Brewery to adapt by making near beer,

malted milk and porcelain.• 1934 Safeway opens—Golden’s

first chain store• 1949 Golden’s iconic Howdy

Folks arch is built • 1964 the Golden High School

“G” is first painted high on South Table Mountain

• 1998 Golden’s last working clay mine shuts down, closing the book on 125 years of local clay mining historyWork is underway on a master

museum timeline, borrowing from preexisting chronologies like the one created by the Golden Historic Preservation Board in 2003 and

another from the Jefferson County Archives. We’ve also formed a new advisory group of local historians who are geared up to help contribute content and serve as a sounding board.

You can anticipate an opening early next summer. In the meantime, review the developing master timeline online at GoldenHistory.org/timeline during November and share your comments.

As always I’m always looking for cool stuff for the museum. Contact me directly at [email protected].

- Mark Dodge, Curator

Golden History MuseumsAstor House Museum (822 12th St.) and Golden History Center (923 10th St.)

Call ahead or check website for hours and special event details.Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) ~ Open daily sunrise to sunset

Tel: 303-278-3557 • www.GoldenHistory.org

Time Tumbler at the Golden History Center

Time Tumbler will feature many new or rarely seen artifacts from the collection, like this ore car (seen here being moved by a bulldozer) which was used in Golden’s clay mines.

experience the beauty of the holiday season while walking down Washington Avenue, candle in

hand, singing holiday carols during Golden’s hometown Candlelight Walk on Friday, Dec. 4, presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Start the season of lights at this free community event open to all. A special addition has been added to Golden’s most beloved traditions this year – fireworks! Fireworks will light the sky following the Candlelight Walk. Gather at Foothills Art Center at 6 p.m. at 15th and Arapahoe Streets, for pre-walk caroling and music and pictures with Santa. Candles and glow sticks will be available for purchase for $1 each from the Golden Chamber of Commerce. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 10th and Washington for the annual Christmas Showcase and lighting of thousands of holiday lights all along Clear Creek. Afterwards, stroll through the Clear Creek History Park which will be dazzling with holiday lights for the first time ever. Enjoy hot beverages and entertainment as you walk through the historic park aglow with holiday cheer and lights. For details visit goldencochamber.org.

Experience small town, authentic holiday charm at Olde Golden Christmas in historic downtown

Golden, presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. For this year’s holiday season, Golden is going back-wards. Back to a simpler time of strong family traditions and small town holiday celebrations. Visit Downtown Golden as it becomes a festive holiday center with traditional decorations and fun family events. Olde Golden Christmas is a month-long celebration featuring Victorian carolers, holiday art market, live theater, a dazzling holiday light display along Clear Creek, Santa encounters, free Newfoundland dog-pulled cart rides and plenty of free festival family fun. Don’t miss the Golden Christmas parades at 11 a.m. on Saturdays Dec. 5, 12, and 19. The parade winds down Washington Avenue with lots of activities before and after including snappy barbershop quartets, hot cider, Victorian carolers, and antique fire trucks. For more information about Olde Golden Christmas, the Candlelight Walk or the parades, visit goldencochamber.org.

Candlelight Walk Christmas Parades DEC. 5, 12 & 19

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Small Business Saturday OnlyNovember 28

Shop small in Golden to win BIG! Take a (s)Elfie with one of Golden’s Elves and post it on Visit Golden’s Facebook or Instagram pages to be entered to win a $500 Golden shopping spree or $100 cash prize. Find one or all of the 25 elves that will be placed in Golden shops throughout town.

Visit www.goldenelfie.com

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