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 1,832 cases in Jefferson County (up from 1,805). There have been 96 deaths (up from 94) and 314 are hospitalized (up from 313). There are 152 known cases in Golden (up from 147).
The Safer at Home protocol is now 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 closed to all recreational activities.
Virtual Golden
8-9AM Virtual Zumba
10:15-11:15AM Baby & Toddler Time with the Library
5-7PM Golden Chamber’s VIBE@FIVE (via Zoom)
6:30PM Economic Development Commission
6:30PM Golden Elks League Trivia League
Spring Yard Waste
If you are on the City’s trash collection plan, your spring yard waste will be collected this week, on your regular trash day. The yard waste must be put into compostable bags, which are available from Meyer Hardware (map).
Golden History Moment
110 years ago today, the Colorado Transcript announced SMOKE AGAIN POURS FROM BIG STACK. The Golden Smelter was built in 1868. Its business was very on-again off-again, depending on competition, the price of metals, etc. May 12, 1910 was another in a series of restarts.
The Transcript (and America in general) just loved heavy industry at this period, and every new plant was a cause for rejoicing. Smokestacks were a symbol of progress, growth, affluence, and everything that was desirable for a city. Since this one belonged to a smelter, it also came with sulfur dioxide, heavy metals, various toxins, and miscellaneous other delights, but in the meantime….
“Superintendent James Myers had the blast put on Monday afternoon, and when the clouds of smoke belched forth from the big stack a few minutes later a new era in the prosperity of Golden…was marked.”
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.
