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Jeffco K-12 student art on spotlight Foot X Foot exhibition display at Foothills Art Center By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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Santa Claus looks on as the many lights along Clear Creek in Golden light up in a riot of colors during the Dec. 4 Golden Candlelight Walk. Santa helped lead the procession of candlelight walkers down Washington Avenue to the tree-lighting location. Photo byTim McClanahan
Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk proves fun for all
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com For the 24th year, thousands of people — bundled against the evening chill — gathered in historic downtown Golden to enjoy a spectacle of lights, sing carols and tell Santa Claus who had been naughty or nice. But most of all, they were there to
Sammy McConnell has always loved candles. So, candles, and his brother, were the inspiration for his photograph. And, surprisingly, the senior at Golden High School said, his brother was a good model. “They came out really good,” WHAT: Foot X Foot McConnell said, exhibit, which fea“which makes me tures artwork from proud to be able Jefferson County’s to take a picture of K-12 students that quality.” WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 McConnell’s p.m. Tuesday through photograph, titled Friday, Nov. 1 - Dec. “Happy Birthday,” 28 is one of more WHERE: Community than 40 pieces of Gallery of the Footart on display for hills Art Center, 1510 the Foot X Foot Washington Avenue, exhibit currently in Golden at the Foothills Art Center. All COST: Free and open of the artwork is to the public submissions from For more informaJefferson County’s tion: www.footK-12 students. hillsartcenter.org; The exhibit 303-279-3922 represents some of the best work of Jefferson County students, said Eriq Hochuli, education coordinator at the art center. And all the people who come to see the exhibit show
have fun at the Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk. Shop owners along Washington Avenue handed out hot cider and cookies Dec. 4 for people making their way up to 15th Street, where they bought candles or glow sticks from volunteers with the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Then, with candles glowing and singing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
and “Jingle Bells,” the mass descended to Parfet Park. “Watching the people walk down the hill — that was really cool,” Jane Allard said. This was the first year Allard and her friend, Debbie Brown, had attended the Candlelight Walk. Although the two Walk continues on Page 5
Artwork continues on Page 6
The Golden Transcript reaches 150-year milestone Decades of sharing stories and building community continues
By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com For 150 continuous years, The Golden Transcript has been telling stories. There have been many: stories of decisions made by local officials, student achievements by neighborhood children, the growing town’s social gatherings, and more. “Over all these years, the Transcript has connected our community by providing the news we want and need,” said Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan, who congratulated The Golden Transcript for reaching “such a historic marker.”
The Transcript is believed by local historians to be the oldest news media organization in the Denver metro area, and the oldest continuously published newspaper in the state. To honor the Transcript’s landmark anniversary and the community that has ensured its longevity with its support, Colorado Community Media — which publishes the Transcript — will host a series of events starting in January and culminating with a communitywide celebration in the summer. Reaching 150 years is a “huge milestone” for the paper and for the people of Golden, said Jerry Healey, publisher of Colorado Community Media. He thanked the community for its support and added his driving force is to provide the Transcript with stability to “ensure its
Cassie Wertz, 9, shouts, “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” mimicking the paperboy statue on Washington Avenue. Wertz and her sister, Morgan, 12, learned about the importance of a hometown newspaper. Photo by Christy Steadman See what the Transcript has in store for our 150year celebration! Turn to PAGE 9.
150th continues on Page 9
Alisia Jasmine Garcia, a senior at Chatfield Senior High School, believes the visual arts open the minds and imaginations of students. Pictured is her sculpture presentation “Decay,” which is part of the Foot X Foot exhibition, on display at the Foothills Arts Center this month. Photo by Christy Steadman
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