Coronavirus Update
Public Health References
CDC * Colorado * Jefferson County * City of Golden
Jefferson County’s case count page says that as of 3PM yesterday, there were 1,304 cases in Jefferson County (up from 1,278). There have been 65 deaths (up from 63) and 272 are hospitalized (up from 270). There are 104 known cases in Golden (up from 100).
Jefferson County has extended our Stay-at-Home order through May 8th. Everyone is asked to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when leaving the house. City and County fire restrictions are in place. Clear Creek is closed to all recreational activities.
Ward 4 Election Day
If you live in Ward 4, make sure you have voted in the special election. It is too late to mail your ballot, so please bring your ballot to the drop-off box in the vestibule at City Hall (map). The candidates are Stacy Fowler and Bill Fisher.
Virtual Golden
Recent Posts & Videos:
Golden History Museum – Behind the Scenes with Vanya Scott, Episode Two – Legacy Collection Jewelry
The Frog Prince by Miners Alley Children’s Theater
Today’s Live Online Events:
8-8:55AM Virtual Zumba
10:15AM Virtual Story Time with the Library – Baby & Toddler Time
12PM Virtually Golden: How Geology Shapes the Golden Landscape with Donna Anderson
Have your lunch with other Goldenites while learning about Golden and our local talent. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays via Zoom at noon for a Virtually Golden experience. Hosted by Golden United
Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
Click here to view the schedule and speakers.
Click here for a list of local restaurants to order takeout/delivery lunch to support our community.
A Golden History Moment
In Honor of Spring, a Paean to Fertilizer
I’ve always been intrigued by this item in an 1882 map of Golden. What is a “Bone Fertilizer Works?” Bone meal? I haven’t found much enlightenment in the old Transcripts. For a few weeks in 1884, the company ran an advertisement saying,
Golden Fertilizer Works.
Have on hand for sale: Pure bone manures, pure bone ash, pure ground bone; also decomposed meat and bone for fruit trees, grape vines and truck farming; acid salts for thoroughly rotting barn yard manure. Material furnished farmers for making their own artificial manurers. Pure ground plaster for grass, alfalfa, etc., etc. The prices of the above articles have been greatly reduced. Satisfactory terms given to responsible farmers.
If that appetizing description doesn’t make you want to get out and amend your soil, I don’t know what will.
The Golden Transcript (originally called the Colorado Transcript) has been publishing since 1866. The Golden History Museum has been working on digitizing the historic issues. You’ll find old Transcripts online at coloradohistoricnewspapers.org.
