Golden Informer - October 2018

GoldenInformer Voter Information

OCTOBER 2018

Golden-Specific Ballot Item

You're Invited:

Mayor's Community Event

Glass Orb Treasure Hunt Contribute to Golden's Time Capsule

2018 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Rob Reed Ward One

Paul Haseman Ward Two

Casey Brown District Two

Jim Dale Ward Three

Laura Weinberg Ward Four

303-279-0088 E-mail: msloan @cityofgolden.net

303-709-7529 E-mail: scharisgraves @cityofgolden.net

303-431-9891 E-mail: rreed @cityofgolden.net

303-513-2310 E-mail: phaseman @cityofgolden.net

303-900-2003 E-mail: cbrown @cityofgolden.net

303-916-0810 E-mail: jdale @cityofgolden.net

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

To contact the entire City Council, e-mail citycouncil@cityofgolden.net.

IN T H IS ISS U E

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Please write to: City of Golden 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 Attn: Karlyn Tilley

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5 V oter Information 6 M ake Your Contribution

9 P roject Update

on North Washington

12 M ark Your Calendars:

to a Time Capsule

6 R ide Along on a Snow Plow!

Fall Yard Waste Collection Dates

17 F ire Department Rating Could Save you Money

18 Golden Cemetery Tours

Call 303-384-8132 or e-mail ktilley@cityofgolden.net.

19 A Month-Long Treasure Hunt 7 JOIN US!

Mayor's Community Celebration

8 C offee with Cops and Councilors City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

Development

Monica Mendoza City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

John Bales Fire

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items Flu Shots Available An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick with seasonal flu and spreading it to others.

The City of Golden, in partnership with Front Range Flu Shots, will offer flu shots from 7 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Check with your doctor before getting a shot. Vaccinations are available for anyone 4 years and older.

Shots are $30 and payments can be made by cash, check or credit card. Many insurance plans are also accepted including Medicare Part B. Co-payments may apply.

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elow 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.

Oct. 11 Regular business meeting

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Civic Foundation Auction Oct. 20 One of the most anticipated events of the season, the Golden Civic Foundation Auction and Gala brings together Goldenites for a night of fun and to raise money for our town. This event has become so popular, it is moving this year to the Colorado School of Mines Lockridge Arena in order to accommodate the large number of guests. The sock-hop themed event begins at 5 p.m. and includes dinner, a cash bar, live and silent auctions, and live music by the Rockslide dance band. Get ready to rock around the clock!

The funds from the Gala and Auction support the Golden Civic Foundation’s Community Grant Program. Over the past 43 years, this program raised more than $5.3 million, all of which was reinvested back into the Golden community to support charitable organizations, public schools, museums, and cultural centers in the area. Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.GoldenCivicFoundation.org. You can also call 303-279-9169 or email Executive Director Heather Schneider at Heather@GoldenCivicFoundation.org with any questions. This event sells out, so don’t wait to get your tickets!

Grant Request Deadline Oct. 30 Last year alone the Golden Civic Foundation gave $13,000 to 39 non-profits in Golden. They choose the recipients through grant requests that are submitted. So any Golden non-profits in need of assistance, make sure you get your requests in by Tuesday, Oct. 30. The Foundation’s Board of Directors will review and select grant recipients based on their eligibility and organizations that best fit the selection criteria. For details on grant requests and how to submit, visit www.GoldenCivicFoundation.org.

Study session

Oct. 25 Regular business 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.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

By Mayor

Marjorie Sloan

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Our Town

n the book Our Towns*, authors James and Deborah Fallows paint a portrait of contemporary America towns based on their cross-country travels in a single-engine propeller plane. From 2013-2017, they visited over 40 towns and met with hundreds of civic leaders, workers, educators, artists, librarians, planners, professionals, business people, and students. The authors didn’t touch down in Golden, but they did develop a helpful checklist of traits common to towns “where things get done.”

• T hey have downtowns. The “quickest single marker” of a town’s condition is its downtown. Without question, the decades-long investment in historic downtown Golden has paid off. Our attractive and lively downtown is an award-winning community hub.

• T hey have inviting waterfront property. Waterside walks, trails, and parks contribute to the appeal of towns. These amenities beckon people to the outdoors, as well as to public facilities and local businesses. The Clear Creek Corridor definitely satisfies this measure.

• T hey have at least one craft brewery. The authors believe that the presence of craft breweries is one of the “most reliable signs of civic energy” because these businesses require “a certain kind of entrepreneur” and a “critical mass of mainly young [or young-at-heart] customers.” On this benchmark, Golden happily exceeds all expectations.

• T hey have a nearby research university or a community college. Institutions of higher education bring in students, professors, and researchers who can transform a town. They raise the median education level, broaden diversity, encourage start-up ventures, promote equity, and prepare people for higher-wage jobs. Golden is home to the internationally recognized Colorado School of Mines and neighbor to the innovative Red Rocks Community College.

• T hey promote discourse on local possibilities rather than political divisions. Under this measure, divisive national politics take second place to local issues. Similarly, Golden residents work together to solve local challenges, without allowing national politics to get in their way.

• T hey have identifiable local patriots. Goldenites step forward to lead initiatives, organizations, projects, and campaigns.

A quick look at our civic and cultural organizations, faith-based communities, fire and rescue volunteers, advisory boards and task forces, homeowner and neighborhood associations, and business organizations indicates that this criterion is satisfied.

• T hey have distinctive, innovative schools and libraries. Good schools are essential to a town’s future; good libraries touch the genuine heart of a community. The City of Golden champions these partner institutions through collaborative efforts, grant programs, and overall support.

• T hey have a shared civic story, vision, and plan. Successful towns have a sense of place. A shared civic story connects today’s efforts with the past and with planned hopes for tomorrow. Throughout its history, Golden has been (a) a small town that (b) welcomes a diverse group of residents, workers, students, entrepreneurs, and visitors to (c) its uniquely attractive location.

Golden Vision 2030 commits to a future of respecting and balancing these sometimes-conflicting values. * I learned of this book, OUR TOWNS: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America by James and Deborah Fallows, through conversations at the summer Mayors' Innovation Project conference in Grand Rapids, MI, which was attended by several of the Fallows’ interviewees.

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Mail-In Ballot Election Scheduled for Nov. 6

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he last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election, through a Voter Registration Drive, is Monday, Oct. 15. The deadline to register online (www.govotecolorado.com) or to mail an application to vote is Oct. 29.

After that date, if you are not registered but have lived in the state for 22 days before the election, you must go to the Jefferson County Election Department, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, to register.

You can also register on Election Day and receive your ballot at the same place. More information can be found at www.jeffco.us/elections.

To be eligible to register to vote in this election you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, a resident of Colorado and at your present address for 22 days prior to the election. If your Jefferson County voter registration is current and

BALLOT DROP BOX AT CITY HALL There is a ballot drop box right inside the front door of Golden’s City Hall, 911 10th St. You can drop off your ballot any time. The box is securely locked and Jefferson County Election Department employees will pick up ballots from it every day.

Before you bring your ballot to be dropped in the ballot box check and be sure you have your ballot in your envelope (spouses often get theirs mixed up), sign the back of the envelope and include all required information.

Seal the envelope and bring it for drop off. you live within the city limits of Golden, further registration is not necessary.

If you are not sure if you are registered at your current residence, go to www.govotecolorado.com.

All registered voters will be mailed a ballot from Jefferson County the week of Oct. 15. Your ballot must be

returned to Jefferson County, or placed in a ballot drop-off box, no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 6. Golden City Hall, 911 10th St., has a drop-off box or you may drop off your ballot at Jefferson County Elections, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, Golden.

Gauging Golden’s Interest in Lowering the Voting Age

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he Golden City Council recently approved an Ordinance to place an item on the November ballot. The ballot measure will let voters decide whether or not to amend the Home Rule Charter in order to allow Council to bring forward an ordinance to lower the voting age to 16 years old in municipal elections.

If voters approve the ballot measure, it would be the first step in the process to lower the voting age to 16 years old in municipal elections. More research would be done into the cost, how to track 16 and 17 year old voters, and potential coordination with the County. If all of the information collected is feasible and reasonable, Council would then gather public feedback on the proposed ordinance in two separate Council meetings. This will give the public more opportunities to share comments with Council members before any decisions are made.

Golden is the first city in Colorado to bring this forward.

However, other cities across the country have already

lowered the voting age in their areas. In 2013, Takoma Park, MD, with a population similar to Golden, became the first municipality in the U.S. to grant voting rights to 16 and 17-year olds. The City Clerk in Takoma Park stated the additional cost for this group of voters was very minimal. Two other cities in Maryland followed suit. Voters in Berkeley, CA agreed to lower the voting age for school board elections.

The City encourages Golden residents to cast their vote in the November election. If you have questions or comments for City Council, you can reach them at Council@ Cityofgolden.net or contact them individually; their contact information is on the inside cover of this newsletter.

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Local Companies Contribute to Time Capsule

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n Nov. 11, the City of Golden will open a 50-year old time capsule that was buried in 1968. While we don’t know everything about its contents, we have been told by a former Coors employee that the capsule itself is made out of a steel pipe from the Coors plant. In an effort to once again include local businesses in the making of the new capsule, we reached out to our friends at the Colorado School of Mines. They have partnerships with many local, innovative Golden-based companies, and we are now partnering with two of them for this project.

Steelhead Composites uses advanced carbon fiber composite materials for high pressure, lightweight accumulators for hydraulic hybrid vehicle engines. They’ve agreed to produce for us a time capsule made from aluminum steel, and then wrapped in woven carbon fiber. Vartega is a technology development company specializing in the carbon fiber-reinforced plastic recycling process. They are going to use their materials and a 3D printer to produce a few small pieces created by Mines students, which will be included in the time capsule. Between these two companies, we will represent the latest in 2018 technology and leave a minimal carbon footprint in the process.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO PUT IN THE TIME CAPSULE? We want to hear from you! The Golden History Museum and Park staff is gathering objects to include in the capsule that reflect our times. Individuals are invited to visit GuidingGolden.com/time-capsule to suggest items and ideas. All recommendations are needed by Friday, Oct. 19.

You can also stop by the Golden Library with your paper contribution, including letters about contemporary life in Golden, reviews of current events/entertainment, or even your predictions on what the world will be like in another 50 years. You can also submit online at www.jeffcolibrary.org.

Deadline for written submissions is Thursday, Nov. 1, and all submissions will be read and considered for inclusion in the capsule. We look forward to seeing your ideas and contributions!

Ride Along on a Snow Plow

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id you know: Golden is one of the only cities in the metro area that actually plows primary, secondary and residential streets curb-to-curb. Have you ever wondered what it takes to make that happen? Imagine riding along in the snowplow and getting a first-hand view of the plowing process, and meet our hard-working streets crews. If you’re interested, call Steve Kurtz at 303-384-8160 or email him at skurtz@cityofgolden.net. We hope you will join us on a snowy ride!

Winter is just around the corner. As a reminder, when winter storms hit the Golden area, our snowplows will first concentrate on primary streets such as South Golden Road, Johnson Road, Washington Avenue, Ford Street and 19th Street. These are the areas with higher traffic volume and the main roads needed for emergency vehicles to access different parts of town. Once all primary streets have had sufficient maintenance and deemed passible, City crews move on to secondary streets and then into residential. Please be patient. There are six routes and one plow assigned to each route. As all streets are completed within a route, plows are dispatched to assist other plows for the completion of all routes.

To view the City of Golden’s entire Snow and Ice Control Plan, visit www.cityofgolden.net/streets and scroll down to Snow/Ice Control.

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You’re Invited: A Night of Celebration and Inspiration

MAYOR’S 2018 COMMUNITY EVENT Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

CSM Student Center, 1600 Maple St. Free event and free parking

A packed house for the Mayor’s Community Celebration held in the Mines Student Center in 2016.

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oin Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan for the Mayor’s Community Celebration. This event is free, fun, and guaranteed to energize! The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Student Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus. See the map for guidance on parking options.

The night begins with a musical kickoff from the talented Mines bands, led by Mines Music Director Robert Klimek.

Then join the Mayor in recognizing some outstanding people who have made a difference in our community. Following the awards, we are excited to introduce inspirational speaker John O’Leary.

John has an amazing tale of tragedy and triumph that he has transformed into an eloquent and emotional experience for audiences. At the age of nine, O’Leary suffered severe burns on 100 percent of his body. His story of survival is just the beginning of the lessons he has to share. “John’s story is very powerful and strong,” said Golden City Manager Jason Slowinski, who saw O’Leary speak previously. “Through it all, his talk is filled with insight and encouragement and he will challenge listeners to find ways to do more to build a better Golden community.”

Free parking is available after 5 p.m. in lots D and Y, both just off of Elm Street near the Student Center.

D Lot is across from the Rec Center, as you enter off of 19th onto Elm. Y is just one block further on the corner of Elm and W. Campus. Bldg 60 on the map is the Student Center. From D, there is a sidewalk that runs between the Rec Center and Student Center. From Y, there is a sidewalk that runs between the Traditional Dorms to the Student Center.

Now in its 9th year, Mayor Sloan works hard to bring in a speaker for this event that can touch the hearts and minds of Golden residents, business owners and volunteers. “At the Mayor’s Community Celebration every year, we gather to celebrate our community as a whole, recognize special community members, City Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves, who and spark additional community efforts,” is also familiar with O’Leary’s presentation, said Mayor Sloan. “John’s message of added, “His story is riveting and he ‘The Power of One’ is inspirational and tells it well. He’s positive in a relatable perfectly suited to the occasion.” manner. You actually go away from his There is no need for an RSVP. Simply talk thinking, ‘I could do more’ and with a show up to this free community event positive attitude to make it happen.” and see how Golden shines!

“Is your battery low light blinking or maybe you just need a little more fuel for your flame? If so, or if you enjoy an exceptional speaker, John O’Leary is for you!” ~ City Councilor Jim Dale

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Golden Police Go Grassroots

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n 2011, the idea of Coffee with a Cop was born in a small California town. Since then, there have been thousands of these coffee gatherings in all 50 states and even in 14 different countries. Golden Police participated in the past, but it fell off the radar in recent years. Now, Golden Police officers want to bring it back to our city. “I believe it is going to be a good thing to bring this event back to Golden,” said event organizer Corporal Adam Lanning. “Many of our citizens like to speak and talk to officers and this just gives them another opportunity.”

Join the Golden Police Department for Coffee with a Cop from 7 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Café 13, 1301 Arapahoe St. The owners of Café 13 have graciously agreed to host the event and provide free coffee and pastries to anyone who comes.

There is no agenda and no speeches, just open and honest communication in a comfortable environment. We hope to see you there!

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FROM TREND TO TRADITION: COFFEE WITH A COUNCILOR

s Golden Police re-start their efforts to bring back Coffee with a Cop, they are inspired by two of our City Councilors who have successfully held Coffee with a Councilor (CWAC) events in Golden for many years.

In June of 2012, District One City Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves started hosting her CWAC events on the first Saturday of each month. Now, six years later, she is still at it.

“I’ve occasionally asked folks what kind of communication they’d like to see more of, and they ALWAYS say that faceto-face is what they prefer,” said Councilor Charis-Graves.

“Because folks are able to express their thoughts in a backand-forth with both myself and with other residents, I hear a broader scope of what is both concerning and important.”

On occasion, Councilor Charis-Graves will bring in a guest speaker to tackle a particular hot button issue. “We’ve had the Police Chief, the Code Enforcement Supervisor, our Director of Community and Economic Development, and many more. We’ve talked about traffic accidents, how code enforcement actually works, and why people are convinced that we are exceeding the one percent growth limit, to name a few.” You will find Councilor Charis-Graves at the coffee shop Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd., on the first Saturday of every month starting at 10:30 a.m.

District Two City Councilor Casey Brown followed in her footsteps shortly after he was elected in 2016. He takes a different approach to his events, and hosts his CWAC at homes or businesses who volunteer their space. Each month is a different location and time, and it’s not always coffee! On occasion, you can join Councilor Brown for Craft Brews with a Councilor as well. “By meeting with folks where they live, I have an improved ability to dive deeper into issues and concerns on a street or neighborhood level,” said Councilor Brown. “One of the things that makes Golden such a great place to live is that, being a small town,

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individuals can easily connect with their City Councilors through phone calls, email, or just seeing us around town.” Councilor Brown says not everyone, however, is comfortable approaching him. That’s why the CWAC events are important.

Whether you have an issue to discuss or just want to hear what is on Council’s radar, you are welcome to join our District One and Two Councilors for their monthly events.

The details are listed in the Community Calendar each month on pages 10-11 as well as in the calendar on the City website, www.cityofgolden.net/calendar.

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Concrete Works of Colorado has begun to construct the initial phases of the project, which include the stretch of Washington Avenue between Iowa and Highway 93 as well as the stretch between Iowa and 2nd Street.

The first phases of the project are anticipated to last through January but could potentially be delayed due to weather. For the duration of the project, regional traffic (meaning drivers on Highway 93 attempting to get to Highway 58 or vice versa) will be directed to remain on the highways as opposed to cutting through on Washington Avenue. As always, drivers are encouraged to slow down through construction zones for the safety of all involved.

The North Washington Complete Street Project is intended to improve connectivity and mobility for multiple modes of transportation. The project includes improvements to pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular facilities.

While the intent is to make steady progress throughout the project, weather in Colorado often makes that an impossibility. Cold weather makes difficult most aspects of civil construction such as placement of concrete and asphalt or even excavation to install utilities if the ground is frozen. So, if the progress seems slow at times, please be understanding as there is generally a very good reason, such as weather, for the delay.

For the latest schedule information and project updates, visit www.GuidingGolden.com. Questions and comments are welcome at the Guiding Golden site and can also be left on the project hotline at 303-277-8777.

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GOLDEN COMMUNITY CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Through Oct. 14 LUNGS This play is a smart and funny drama that follows a couple through the surprising lifecycle of their relationship as they grapple with the good and the bad in life, including the terrible pain that you can only cause the people you love. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave. For show times, tickets and info call 303-935-3044 or visit www.minersalley.com.

Through Oct. 21 Mai Wyn Exhibit Explore the works of artist Mai Wyn, who has been painting on metal for almost twenty years. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For details, hours and tickets call 303-279-3922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Oct. 1 - 31 Golden Glass Orb Hunt

Oct. 1 to 31 Golden Glass Orb Hunt Treasure hunters can search each day in October throughout the City of Golden to find glass orbs. Visit Golden will put one orb out on weekdays and two orbs on Saturdays and Sundays. They will always be put in public places. For details on this hunt, and more ways to win, see p. 19 or go to www.VisitGolden.com.

Oct. 3 Coffee with a Cop Join members of our Golden police force for a relaxed conversation with officers and neighbors. Coffee and pastries donated by Café 13.

7 to 10 a.m. at Café 13, 1301 Arapahoe St. For more information, contact Corporal Adam Lanning at alanning@cityofgolden.net.

Oct. 3 Coffe with a Cop

Oct. 6 Worldwide Photowalk The 11th annual Worldwide Photowalk is coming to Golden. Photographers of all skill levels will explore Clear Creek path and downtown Golden. Last year 24,000 photographers in thousands of cities around the world participated. The event is free, but pre-registration is required at www.worldwidephotowalk.com. Here in Golden, contact Bill Way (BillWayToday@gmail.com).

Oct. 6 Worldwide Photowalk

Oct. 6 Coffee with a Councilor – South Neighborhoods Chat with your District One City Councilor at 10:30 a.m. at Bean Fosters, 720 Golden Ridge Rd. For details call Councilor Saoirse Charis-Graves at 303-279-7529 or scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net.

Oct. 6 Golden Farmers Market This is the final Golden Farmers Market of the season! Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Golden Library near 10th and Illinois streets. For details, visit http://goldenchamber.org/ farmers-market/ or call 303-279-3113.

Oct. 13 Chili Cook-Off & Beer Tasting Taste and vote for over 30 different chili recipes. With valid ID, get your wrist band and sample from over 90 different beers. Entertainment by the band Buckstein.

1 to 4 p.m. in Parfet Park, corner of 10th Street and Washington Avenue. For tickets and more details, visit www.GoldenChamber.org or call 303-279-3113.

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Oct. 13 Chili Cook-Off & Beer Tasting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 2018 Oct. 13 C abernet/Chardonnay with a Councilor – North Neighborhoods Join your District Two Councilor for some wine and conversation, starting at 3 p.m. at the Termin/Miller home, 400 White Ash Dr. For details call Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003 or email cbrown@cityofgolden.net.

Oct. 13 9Health Fair This is your chance to make health a priority for you and your family in a convenient location. Free health screenings and low-cost blood work. 8 a.m. to noon at Bell Middle School, 1001 Ulysses St. For info on costs, screenings, and to pre-register, visit www.9healthfair.org.

Oct. 27 Golden Cemetery Tours Visit the graves of legendary Golden characters and hear stories about their lives from storytellers and guides, Dennis Potter and Troy Rodriguez. Two tours are available, 10 a.m. or noon. Registration is required. Meet at the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St. Free for Golden History Museum & Park members, $10 for nonmembers. To register, visit www.goldenhistory.org/learn-do/events/.

Oct. 27 Trick or Treat Train The Railroad Halloween Town is a safe place for kids to enjoy trick or treating.

Catch a ride behind the historic Denver & Rio Grande Steam Locomotive in vintage passenger cars, hosted by conductors and engineers in full costume.

Enjoy other entertainment, food and fun. For tickets and information visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org or call 303-279-4591.

Please call 303-279-1435, for more information.

Information is subject to change. Please use contact information to confirm the details of an event. To list a community event happening in Golden, please send your listing to: Golden City Hall, Communications Dept., 911 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, or by e-mail to ktilley@cityofgolden.net. 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.

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Tax Workshops The City of Golden is hosting FREE Sales and Use Tax workshops taught by our professional staff of auditors and geared toward individuals who want 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. Oct. 3, 2018................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Dec. 5, 2018................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Although these classes are free, space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

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Building Use Tax Workshop 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 want 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. Nov. 7, 2018................. 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Class is free, but space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

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2018 Fall PAYT Yard Waste Collection

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Week of Nov. 12 - 16

or residents who participate in the City's Pay as You Throw (PAYT) trash and recycling program through Alpine Waste, take note. As part of your services, we offer a free semi-annual fall yard waste collection. This year, it is scheduled for the week of Nov. 12 - 16.

Yard waste should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. on your weekly service 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 WASTE COLLECTION GUIDELINES • B ranches 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, polyethylene, or other synthetic materials for bundling.

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

• Y ard 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 • T his 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

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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.

• M aterial that is not bundled, not in reusable containers or in noncompostable plastic bags will not be picked up.

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

FOR MORE INOFRMATION Please contact Alpine Waste & Recycling: Phone: 303-277-TRASH (8727) Email: golden@alpinewaste.com Web: http://alpinewaste.com/ city-of-golden/

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

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New Sustainability Goals

or the past several months, the Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) actively solicited public input for updates to the adopted City of Golden Sustainability Goals. The mission of CSAB is to assist the City of Golden in defining and achieving its sustainability goals and to empower the community to live in a way that assures a high quality of life for current and future generations.

More than ten years ago, the Golden community came together to offer thoughts, make recommendations and create sustainability goals for the City and the community. Since then, the Board was created and together we made significant strides toward our goals including the single hauler Pay-AsYou-Throw program, numerous grants from the State for energy efficiency projects and electric vehicle charging stations, and new renewable energy projects around Golden.

It’s time once again to set our sights higher and continue making positive impacts to the Golden community. We want to hear from you. Visit www.cityof golden.net/sustainability and www.guidinggolden.com to check out input from residents, add yours, and see how we’ve used your feedback to craft proposed new goals. Now is the time to have your say in the future of a sustainable Golden.

Got Leaves?

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ondering what to do with all the leaves quickly pilling up, or the yard waste that has accumulated over the summer? With fall coming to a close, there is no better time to sign up for Golden’s curbside Organic Compost Service. This bi-weekly, year-round service is provided by the City’s waste contractor, Alpine Waste, and is directly billed to you for $9.45/month. Anyone can participate – sign up for yourself, split the costs with a neighbor, or ask your complex to sign up for a compost dumpster.

Upon subscribing, you will receive a 96-gallon cart to start your collection.

Clean up your yard at your own pace and avoid extra expenses, while keeping wastes are accepted. Contact Alpine large amounts of yard waste from Waste at 303-277-TRASH (8727) or email going into the landfill. In addition to golden@alpinewaste.com.

Also, for customers of the City’s Waste yard waste, all types of organic kitchen

& Recycling program, the free twice annual curbside yard waste pickup is scheduled for the week of November 12th. See opposite page for details.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar TYKES

they create with clay.

Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 4/6 Spanish for Preschool #453601 Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5 p.m.

Give your child these proven benefits (05) Oct. 2 - 23 from learning a second language: better $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident at reading and writing, better language skills, better listening skills, better at Clay Creations problem solving, and better memory.

This class will give the younger Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 5/12 generation an opportunity to experience #455110 Thursdays, 1 - 1:45 p.m. the tactile qualities of clay, learning (06) Oct. 4 - Nov. 8 pinch, coil and slab techniques. $120 Resident, $125 Non-resident Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 4/8 #453602 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

SuperTots (10) Oct. 4 - 25 The SuperTots curriculum utilizes the $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident motivations of its young participants to develop athletic skills and fitness through ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY a series of fun but beneficial games.

Babysitting Course BaseballTots This course is designed for the pre-teen Age: 2-3 years and helps them to prepare for those first #651602 Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:20 a.m. babysitting opportunities.

(01) Oct. 2 - 23 Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 Age: 4-5 years #452410 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. #651602 Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:20 a.m.

(07) Saturday, Oct. 6 (02) Oct. 2 - 23 $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident Tony Grampsas Gym, 4471 Salvia St. Bring a sack lunch to class. $49 Resident, $54 Non-Resident More information at rec.cityofgolden.net Home Alone with First Aid or skyhawks.com/colorado.

This course is designed for 10-13 year olds who will be left home alone for short periods of time. Outlined in the course is safe decision-making, constructive time My First Abrakadoodle Art Class This class introduces new art experiences management and personal safety.

Age: 10 - 13 years, Min/Max: 5/20 to the youngest of doodlers. The focus is #452420 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on exploration!

(07) Saturday, Oct. 20 Age: 1½ - 4 years, Min/Max: 7/12 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident #453510 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

(09) Oct. 24 – Nov. 14 Recreational Tree Climbing $66 Resident, $71 Non-resident

CREATIVE ARTS

Dances with Branches

Mud Makers Together, parents and preschoolers will explore and experiment with shaping and forming, rolling and pinching as

Come get a bird’s eye view of what the world looks like from up in the crown of a beautiful tree.

Age: 7 years and older, Min/Max: 6/15

#452910 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

(06) Saturday, Oct. 13 $45 Resident, $50 Non-resident - Meet at Parfet Park at 10th and Washington.

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES Alien Invasion Workshop SpaceTime’s Alien Invasion Workshop takes kids on a virtual space mission to do science fly-bys over moons and take interstellar voyages to find other life forms in the galaxy.

Age: 5 - 12 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455202 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

(01) Saturday, Oct. 27 $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident

Rocket Blast Mini-Camp This is a hands-on, minds-on, fun-packed rocket building and launching adventure.

Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455205 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(01) Friday, Oct .12 $80 Resident, $85 Non-resident

YOUTH & TEEN ATHLETICS Middle School Sports Program (MSSP) MSSP is a co-ed, recreational, after-school sports league. Teams play against other area middle schools. Practices will be held 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Bell Middle School.

Transportation will be provided to games (only) as often as possible. There will be no transportation provided back to the school. Parents may be asked to assist with carpools for students. #65300 Volleyball (01) Girls 6-7 Grade, Oct. 22 - Dec. 19 Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays (02) Girls 8 Grade, Oct. 23 - Dec. 20 Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays $130

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

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Check out the Golden Community Center’s Front Porch designed specifically for active adults.

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

Celebrate Health!

Friday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m.

The first Friday of each month we offer healthy refreshments and appointments for chair massages, hand and foot reflexology for nominal fees. Celebrate Health! is held upstairs at the Front Porch of the Golden Community Center. For more information or to make an appointment for one of our services, please call 303-384-8130.

Chair Massages........................ $13 for 15 minutes Reflexology Sessions............. $13 for 15 minutes

At the Denver Mint, you will learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how it produces billions of coins each year for the American public.

Denver Mob Tour #354100-01 Thursday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $20 - Transportation and tour included.

Bring money for lunch. **Space is limited!** Exertion Level 2.

This popular and exciting tour through North Denver’s Little Italy explores the former restaurants, homes and haunts of Denver’s most notorious mobsters.

PLAN AHEAD: NOVEMBER TRIP

Golden Book Club This group meets in the Front Porch the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

October: God: A Human History

by Reza Aslan If you are interested in joining, please email Jan Bradbury at bobjanbradbury@comcast.net.

TRIPS FOR OCTOBER Tour of Colorado Capitol and Denver Mint #354000-01 Thursday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $15 - Transportation and tours included.

Bring money for lunch. Exertion Level 3.

The Capitol Building tour will begin on the first floor and ascend all the way up into the dome. This tour is devoted to Colorado’s early history, capitol construction, the famed stained glass windows and legislative process.

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum #354200-01 Thursday, Nov. 8, 9:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. $20 - Transportation and tour included.

Bring money for lunch. Exertion Level 3.

Transferred from the United States Air Force to a group of volunteers in 1994, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is located in Hangar #1 of the former Lowry Air Force Base in eastern Denver. Today, the museum boasts more than 182,000 square feet of hangar space full of iconic aircraft, space vehicles, artifacts, military uniforms and much more.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Stop by The Front Porch, upstairs at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. • Call 303-384-8130.

Check out the Golden Community Center’s Recreate activity guide. • Visit www.cityofgolden.net/FrontPorch.

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Bishop George Randall. Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection.

Jarvis Hall, Mathews Hall, and A School of Mines. Lithograph of the University Schools at Golden, c. 1871. Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection.

Copious Collegiate History at Mines

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he 2018-2019 academic year is underway for the Colorado School of Mines (Mines). In August, the class of 2022 completed the traditional M Climb up Mount Zion. Founded in 1873, Mines is the first publicly supported institution of higher education in Colorado, and has a rich history.

In the late 1860s, the citizens of Golden were eager to see an institution of higher learning established here, and it just so happened that that an Episcopal Bishop named George Randall was looking for a site to start one. Randall envisioned a school of mines as a part of his educational enterprise.

(See above) Charles Welch, a prominent Golden citizen, offered to donate 12 acres of land about one mile south of Golden if Randall would locate his school there. Randall agreed, and construction started in 1869. By 1872, Randall completed Jarvis Hall, which was essentially a liberal arts preparatory school, and Mathews Hall, a theology school.

Around the same time, Randall successfully convinced the Colorado Territorial Legislature to appropriate funds for a building to house a school of mines — that building was completed in time for the school year to start on Sept. 4, 1873.

(See above)

A brochure titled “University Schools at Golden. A. D. 1873-74” had this to say about the fledgling school: “A school for instruction in sciences, connected with the development of the mineral wealth of the county, is a necessity, which in this institution we aim to supply. Situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, we have at hand the empiric data for Mineralogical, Geological, Paleontological, and Botanical research. The facilities afforded to the student by such a location, in gaining a practical knowledge of science, are obvious. It is a great advantage to the scientist to receive his training in the field, where theory and practice go hand in hand, and where principles may be both illustrated and tested by daily experiments.”

Learn more about Colorado School of Mines at the Golden History Museum, open six days a week (closed on Tuesdays) from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Resources include a short history of Mines by Robert Sorgenfrei, one-time archivist of the Wood Mining History Archive at Arthur Lakes Library, Mines campus, (available in the History Lab at GHM by appointment). Additionally, a short school history written by Mary Hoyt, the first female librarian at Mines, is available as a PDF at GoldenHistory.org. Hoyt (along with 20 other influential Golden women) is also featured in the Legendary People exhibit at GHM.

Golden History Museum & Park • 923 10th St. • 303-278-3557 Check GoldenHistory.org for hours of operation, calendar of programs, and special event details.

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Golden Fire Awarded Class 2 Status

New Insurance Rating Will Save Residents and Businesses Money

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ongratulations to the Golden Fire Department for achieving a Class 2 ISO rating from the Insurance Services Office. This is a big step up from Golden’s Class 4 status in 2005.

For anyone with property within City limits, this new rating should reduce the dollar amount on property insurance and provide a savings to residents and business owners.

The rating is a gauge of a fire agency’s ability to service its community, and is

awarded based on a number of key factors including staffing, apparatus, fire prevention programs, training, 911 communications, and water supply. “The new ISO rating is a cumulative effort of the staff and members of the Golden Fire Department, the City of Golden, and the Jefferson County 911 Communications Authority to provide a high quality of life and property protection,” said Fire Chief John Bales. “It is an ongoing effort to always investigate methods to improve

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ach year the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) designates a week in October to fire awareness and prevention. This year’s theme for the week of Oct. 7 to 13 is “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware - fire can happen anywhere.”

Through three simple calls-to-action, the theme identifies basic but essential ways people can reduce their risk of fire and be prepared in the event a fire happens: • Look for places fire can start • Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm • Learn two ways out of each room Although these messages can apply to any location, one main focus of the NFPA is home fire safety. Four out of five deaths from fire in the U.S. occur at home each year. In fact, the fire death rate was 10 percent higher in 2016 than in 1980.

“While we’ve made significant progress in preventing home fires from happening, these statistics show that there’s still much more work to do when it comes to teaching people how to protect themselves in the event of one, and why advance planning is so critically important,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of outreach and advocacy.

For more information and resources for the Fire Prevention Week campaign, visit www.firepreventionweek.org.

our service to the community.”

The ISO system ranks from a Class 1 (the highest rating) to Class 10, which would be no fire coverage at all. Less than five percent of approximately 46,000 fire service agencies across the country earn a Class 1 or Class 2 rating.

Many insurance companies use the ratings to set property coverage rates for fire insurance. Insurance companies will be informed of the new rating for the Golden Fire Department.

MIGHTY MOVE City of Golden employees joined the team of more than two dozen workers to help move a locomotive from the Miller Coors brewery to the Colorado Railroad Museum.

Union Pacific donated the “Tunnel Motor” to the Museum eight years ago, but it took a lot of planning, time and donations to make the move a reality.

The locomotive was pushed as close as possible along the existing tracks. From there, four side booms lifted the 400,000 pound car into the air. Single pieces of track were put down to get the train across 44th Avenue and the nearby bridge. The process began at 9 a.m. and was placed in the museum just after 4 p.m.

The Union Pacific locomotive was built in the 1980s and since decommissioned.

“It’s an important piece of railroad history we’re going to be able to preserve and interpret for future generations here at the museum,” said Donald Tallman, Executive Director. The Colorado Railroad Museum is home to more than 100 narrow and standard gauge steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses on its 15-acre property, making it one of the largest railroad museums in the country.

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Symphony Season Opens

he Jefferson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is proud to feature award-winning cellist Alexander Hersh in its season opening concert on Sunday, Oct. 14. At age 25, Hersh has already won numerous honors and awards for his exceptional talent as a soloist and a chamber musician, including first place in the Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition in 2016.

The October concert will open with the lively overture to Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio. The libretto tells the story of how Leonore, disguised as a prison guard named “Fidelio,” rescues her husband Florestan from death in a political prison.

For details on the JSO concert season, and to purchase tickets, visit www.Jeffsymphony.org or call 303-278-4237.

GHOSTS IN THE GRAVEYARD

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uilt in 1873, the Golden Cemetery is the final resting place of many

famous and infamous characters of the City’s Wild West past. On Oct. 27, you can take a guided tour through the Cemetery and hear the tales of those buried here from storytellers Dennis Potter and Troy Rodriguez.

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buried there is George West, a Golden founder who also started the Colorado Transcript newspaper in 1866. Cowboy, actor, and one of Golden’s most famous public figures, Pete Morrison, can also be found amongst the headstones. Come pay homage to Oscar Nolin, one of Golden’s most cherished local heroes. Nolin saved the entire Golden

This is just the tip of the iceberg!

High School faculty and student body Hear all of the great stories during from a boiler explosion while working the Golden Cemetery Tours on there as a janitor. He ultimately died Saturday, Oct. 27. Two tours are in the Armory Building during the available: 10 – 11:30 a.m. or noon – Great Flu Epidemic of 1918.

1:30 p.m. Registration is required,

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so don’t delay! Visit https://www. goldenhistory.org/events/ or call 303-278-3557 to sign up. This fun event is free for Golden History Museum & Park members, and just $10 for non-members.

2nd Annual Golden Glass Orb Hunt

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THE 2018 GLASS ORB ARTIST Brad Bedillion, Through the Looking Glass Studio - Firestone, CO Known for his free-flowing, non-technical approach, Brad loves the collaboration between him and the glass. He doesn’t fight it. It’s about the energy and the flow and that’s apparent in the work he produces.

And not only does he enjoy the process, he enjoys sharing that process with others, working with charities and organizations that bring art to children.

Because in the end, art is about the connection.

The emotion it brings out in you.

SHARE PHOTOS OF YOUR FIND If you find an orb be sure to show it off!

Snap a picture of the treasure and where you found it and share it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #goldenglassorbhunt.

Be sure to follow Visit Golden’s social channels @VisitGoldenCO to see updates on the hunt.

he Golden Glass Orb Hunt is happening again this year! During the month of October, Visit Golden will place an orb somewhere in the city each of the 31 days; one per day on weekdays and two orbs per day on Saturdays and Sundays.

A Colorado artisan, Brad Bedillion, handcrafted these one-of-a-kind glass orbs for Golden visitors to find and keep.

Each orb is marked with a special tag and instructions for entering to win an even greater prize at the Foothills Art Center. Foothills Art Center, located at 809 15th St., is open Mondays through Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m.

THE HUNT TIME FRAME: October 1 - 31 Placement of the orbs will happen at random times each day. Visit Golden will occasionally post clues on Twitter @VisitGoldenCO and Instagram Stories.

HUNT RULES • Orbs can be found anywhere within Golden city limits that is a public area. You can view the map here: http://maps.cityofgolden.net/ (city is highlighted in purple). You won’t find them on private property, a driving range, in the creek, the middle of an established trail, or other places that would be unsafe for treasure hunters.

• Orbs are free if you find them.

• One orb per person – if you have already found an orb during the hunt please leave the remainder of the orbs for others to find and enjoy.

• If you have successfully found an orb, be sure to bring it to Foothills Art Center (you get to keep your orb either way) and enter to win a prize package! Only orb finders get to enter to win so your odds are good!

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HUNT • We want these orbs to be found so follow Visit Golden on Twitter and Instagram for possible clues on orb locations.

• Orbs are placed outdoors rain, snow or shine.

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Life is good when your favorite walk with friends leads to your favorite restaurant. With new cafes, breweries, and shops popping up downtown, it’s good to be local. Golden Rules!

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