Public Health References
CDC * Colorado * Jefferson County * City of Golden
Jefferson County’s case count page says that as of 3PM yesterday, there have been 2,787 cases in Jefferson County (up from 2,775). There have been 180 deaths (up from 179) and 378 have been hospitalized (up from 376). There are 247 known cases in Golden (up from 240).
The Safer at Home protocol is in effect. Check the City’s site to learn more about what that entails. Everyone is still requested 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 open for Kayaks and Canoes. Learn more….
Virtual Golden
It’s Sunday! The following Golden churches have information about virtual services and/or sermons on their websites:
Calvary Episcopal Church
Golden Presbyterian
Faith Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Flatirons Community Church
Hillside Community Church
Jefferson Unitarian Church
Rockland Community Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
If your Golden church/mosque/temple is providing online worship, please let us know, and we will add you.
Real Life Golden
2PM Golden Vigil and March for Black Lives – Parfet Park (map)
Join us for a peaceful vigil and march in Golden to raise awareness about racial inequality and bias.
Please join us as we come together as a community to improve awareness of the unjust treatment of black Americans and discuss how we can together address this issue and similar challenges for all people of color. This event will also be broadcast via Facebook/Instagram live.
Golden United is teaming with several groups of residents to convene this timely and critically important event. It will include short remarks by Mayor Laura Weinberg, community leaders, and residents. Please bring signs.
Following the gathering in Parfet Park, the group plans to walk along city streets from around 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please wear a mask. We will also ensure appropriate social distancing. Register
Today’s Live Music:
2PM Burn It Blue Trio at Buffalo Rose
3PM Open Mic at Cafe 13
3PM Edsel’s Garage at Wrigley’s
Golden History Moment
The Oasis Service Station was built at 2321 East Street in the early 1920s. The builder used native stone, gathered from the Golden area. At that time, East Street was the main route from Denver to Golden. It was owned by Al Thuet, a Golden native. Mr. Thuet planted several varieties of evergreens around the property and had beautiful flower planters every summer.
The business thrived for many years, and the Thuet family thrived with it. Mr. Thuet was active in the business community, Mrs. Thuet was active in women’s clubs, and their children went through the Golden schools. When Mr. Thuet’s father (Al, Sr.) retired after 47 years at Coors, he occasionally joined his son at the service station, as did the third generation, son Larry.
Al Thuet Jr. retired in 1957 and a different family took over the station. For whatever reason, the new owners did not do well. In 1962, the business was listed by the county as owing $60.80 in delinquent taxes. I don’t know how long they stayed in business, but Oasis Service Station was never mentioned in the paper again. Mr. Thuet died in 1969 and was interred in Fort Logan.
For many years now (sorry–can’t say how many), the Golden Auto Clinic has operated in that location.
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.
