Golden Informer - September 2019

SEPTEMBER 2019

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Heroes at Work Safety Day

EVENTS

ALL ABOUT RECYCLING

2019 Golden City Council

Marjorie Sloan Mayor

Saoirse Charis-Graves District One

Rob Reed Ward One

Paul Haseman Ward Two

Casey Brown Mayor Pro Tem 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

The Golden Informer is produced and published monthly by the Golden City Manager’s Office and mailed as a source of news and information to all residences and businesses inside the City limits. Comments on The Informer are welcome.

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

Cover photo: file photo

8 G uiding Golden:

Fire Department Values

9 Unexpected Recognition for a Golden Hero 5 H elp the Mayor Honor 12 C ommunity Conversation about Recycling Great Goldenites 13 N ational Preparedness 6 Police Reminder: Lock Your Cars Month Activities

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

6 U pcoming Elections –

18 Golden’s Famous Horse

Are you Registered?

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A PLETHORA OF SEPTEMBER EVENTS!

7 Neighbors Helping Neighbors 7 The End of a Moratorium City of Golden Department Managers

Jason Slowinski City Manager

Carly Lorentz Deputy City Manager

Dan Hartman Public Works

Steve Glueck Comm. & Econ.

Development

Monica Mendoza City Clerk

Rod Tarullo Parks and Recreation

Bill Kilpatrick Police

Alicia Welch Fire Chief

Jeff Hansen Finance

Teresa Reilly Human Resources

Karlyn Tilley Communications

Jiles McCoy Innovation and Technology

303-384-8012 303-384-8063 303-384-8150 303-384-8095 303-384-8014 303-384-8120 303-384-8033 303-384-8090 303-384-8020 303-384-8017 303-384-8132 303-384-8010 clorentz@ jmccoy@ dhartman@ sglueck@ mmendoza@ rtarullo@ bkilpatrick@ awelch@ jhansen@ treilly@ ktilley@ jslowinski@ cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net cityofgolden.net

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HEADS UP: Important Upcoming Items School Grant Deadline Sept. 27 The City of Golden is committed to assisting local schools achieve their goals and missions.

Each year, the City offers grants to Golden’s schools for the purpose of improving the learning environment.

Funding is limited to non-charter Jefferson County public schools within city limits.

Affiliated parent groups and the Golden Schools Foundation are eligible to apply. Grants are intended for one-time projects and not ongoing programs.

Further details and the application can be found at www.cityofgolden.net/Grants.

The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. The maximum amount awarded is $10,000. Contact Alex Mansfield at amansfield@cityofgolden.net or 303-384-8011 if you have questions or would like further information.

Flu Shots Available Flu season is just around the corner. The City of Golden will offer flu shots from 7 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. Payment can be made by cash, check or participating insurance including Medicare Part B (as primary insurance).

Vaccination is still the best way to prevent getting influenza and a flu shot is recommended for almost everyone.

Wanted: The Best Chili in Town!

Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 to 4 p.m. • Parfet Park, 10th St. & Washington Ave. Do you have a family chili recipe handed down through the ages?

A secret ingredient? Maybe your friends are always telling you that your chili is the best ever. Find out how it stacks up! Enter the Golden Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Beer Tasting and Chili Cook Off. Chili cooks will be judged in three categories, awarded by judges and attendees. The event is Saturday, Oct. 12 in Parfet Park on the corner of 10th Street and Washington Avenue. This event sells out early, so get your tickets ahead of time. For complete eligibility rules and to register visit https://goldenbeerchilicookoff.org/chili-cooks.

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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.

Sept. 12 Regular business meeting

Sept. 19 Study session

Sept. 26 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.

Golden Nonprofit Expo Sunday, Oct. 20, 1 to 3 p.m. • Golden High School, 701 24th St. Golden is home to many nonprofits that benefit our community. Art, history, hiking, biking, home rehab, feeding the hungry — our nonprofits do it all to make our community stronger and collaboration is key. Stop by Golden High School to meet nonprofit representatives and pick up information on their projects and goals. Everyone is welcome!

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

By Mayor

Marjorie Sloan

A Letter to Autumn Hello, Autumn!

Golden has been waiting for you. Your time of calm transition between summer and winter is so welcome here.

Early fall brings us cool nights, crisp mornings, blue skies, a return to routine, and all things pumpkin-flavored. Yard work no longer seems pressing. Water bills decrease with lower irrigation needs. It gets dark earlier, meaning that homework-burdened students can focus on their assignments without dreaming of joining friends outside. Cozy sweaters and blankets come out of closets.

That’s you, Autumn. You are a kind and gentle season. And your arrival marks a good time for us to be kind and gentle with each other, too.

Last fall, the Boise, Idaho library started a program to prompt a type of neighborly kindness. Patrons of all ages wrote positive and kind notes that the librarian then tucked into books on the shelves. One of the messages struck me as especially fitting, if not grammatical. It read, “You can surmount it. Somewhere, someone is looking for exactly what you have to offer. beeleev in yor self!” Mayor David Bieter calls the project “guerilla kindness” and remarked, “Can you imagine the wonder of pulling a book out, opening it up — pure serendipity — and finding a message of encouragement from a total stranger. That’s the [city] we know [and] need to encourage.”

That’s the type of city that can flourish here this fall. Unsolicited and unexpected acts of generosity and kindness can become the Golden norm. Some starting suggestions include leaving flowers or homegrown produce on doorsteps, chalking sidewalks with good wishes, leaving quarters in gumball machines, and passing by a close-in parking space so someone else can take it.

Election season usually ramps up in September, providing another opportunity to practice kindness. Dedicated candidates will be campaigning for the positions of mayor and councilor. They will trek through neighborhoods, ring doorbells, describe their qualifications, and explain their ideas. It’s an unstructured chance to learn about the differences and similarities between candidates. According to our city charter, Golden elections are nonpartisan; according to our tradition, the divisive nature of national politics has no place in our election process.

Door-to-door campaigning is an important part of Golden elections, yet it is physically and emotionally demanding. Kindness in this context may be as simple as opening your door, if at all convenient, and accepting some literature with a smile. An offer to top off a water bottle would also be much appreciated. Some of these unscheduled encounters are so engaging that individuals on both sides of the doorstep begin a long-term friendly relationship. (A lesson from my own experience.)

Campaigners are not the only folks out walking on an early fall day. Beautiful weather compels almost everyone to head outside.

The air is so bracing that just strolling feels like marching to a brass band. And along Golden streets, you may actually hear a band. The Mines band parades to the Marv Kay stadium for the first home football game and always entertains at home games.

In the Golden High School neighborhood, a walk might coincide with an outdoor practice of the award-winning drumline.

For whatever reason you are outside and in smiling distance of other Golden residents, please take a cue from the weather — be kind and gentle. To paraphrase Boise Mayor Bieter, that’s the Golden we know and need to encourage.

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MAYOR’S COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. • Student Center, Mines Campus, 1200 16th St.

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Help Recognize Outstanding Goldenites

ach year, Golden’s Mayor Marjorie Sloan hosts a free event open to the public to recognize and celebrate members of the Golden community. Those recognized have contributed greatly to making Golden the community it is today. This will be the ninth year for the Mayor’s Community Celebration, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Ben H. Parker Student Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus, 1200 16th St.

NOMINATIONS NEEDED

Mayor Marjorie Sloan and Congressman Ed Perlmutter pose with the winners of the 2018 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence. They included Kim Brock, Carol and Don Cameron, The Lunch and Life Program, and the Colorado School of Mines Dance Team.

Now is the time for you to nominate Goldenites who, through their extraordinary efforts, exhibit commitment to the City of Golden and/or Mines. There are two award categories — the first for a person or group who has contributed to the community at large. The second type of award, the Gold Mine Award, is specific to the efforts of a person or group who worked toward the betterment of the Colorado School of Mines and the Golden community.

Completed nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.

You may submit your nomination in one of three ways: • Through the City’s website: www.cityofgolden.net/ MayorsAwards • Email nominations to: Alex Mansfield, amansfield@cityofgolden.net

As part of the Mayor’s Community Celebration, Mayor Sloan hosts a guest speaker. Last year, attendees were inspired by a man who lived through the worst and now works to encourage others to make an impact on the people and places around them. John O’Leary mesmerized the crowd with his important message of hope, resilience, and generosity. This year's speaker will be announced in the October edition of the Golden Informer.

• Deliver it in person to: City Hall, 911 10th St. Attn: Alex Mansfield September 2019

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Make Your Car Unappealing to Thieves

olden is a great place to live and is generally a very safe community. However, feeling safe and secure should not stop you from being vigilant about protecting yourself and your possessions. Property crimes are crimes of opportunity. The Golden Police Department says most of these crimes occur because people leave their vehicles unlocked. Criminals simply walk around trying door handles until they find a car that is unlocked. Once inside the car, they will take anything of value or possibly steal your car. They also often look for your personal information, which could lead to other crimes against you.

Locking your car doors is just part of what you can do to protect yourself. The other part is to be sure you hide your belongings. Be aware that vehicles parked along city streets or in dark, isolated areas can be higher targets for theft. The "smash DON'T BE A VICTIM OF THEFT: and grab" crimes can happen whether or not you lock your • Lock your vehicle car doors. If you leave valuables in plain view, you give • Take your keys criminals motivation to target your vehicle. Instead, store • Hide your belongings items under seats, in the trunk, or just take valuables with • Report suspicious behavior to 911 you. This includes GPS devices, cell phones, tablets, laptops, and accessories.

For more information, visit www.lockdownyourcar.org.

Mail Ballot Election Scheduled for Nov. 5

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o 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.

Make sure you are registered to vote and that your address is current. Ballots are not forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service. If your Jefferson County voter registration is current and 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 visit www.govotecolorado.com.

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You may also register to vote by appearing in person at any Voter Service Polling Center up to and on Election Day, or at the Jefferson County Elections Division, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100. You can also register

on Election Day and receive your ballot. More information can be found at www.jeffco.us/elections.

All registered voters will be mailed a ballot from Jefferson County the week of October 14th. 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. 5. Golden City Hall (911 10th St.) will have a drop-off box or you may drop off your ballot at Jefferson County Elections, 3500 Illinois St., Suite 1100, Golden.

Guiding Development: Moving Past the Moratorium

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fter residents expressed concerns regarding the results of some of the new development projects in their neighborhood, the Golden City Council enacted a temporary moratorium on new multi-household developments in order to give staff the opportunity to revise the existing zoning code to align better with the character of the neighborhood.

Since then, city planners, the Planning Commission, and City Council worked hard to address and update the code, with significant help from the public who provided great feedback and ideas.

As a result, the moratorium on new multi-household development officially expired and many changes are now in place. Phase 1 was approved by Council in May, and these changes include new bulk plane regulations for additions or new structures. In July, Phase 2 changes to the R-2 and R-3 zone districts were adopted by Council. Phase 2 changes include: • Allowable encroachments into the new bulk plane standards for normal rooftop features like eaves and mechanical equipment for the home • Restrictions on Minor Subdivisions to prevent the manipulation of lot lines to increase developable area on a property • Special Use Permits for residential structures in commercial zone districts must now follow R-3 residential zoning requirements

into code, though it is possible an amended version will be brought forward at a later date.

Planning Commission also recommends a number of other code changes for City Council discussion at their study session on Sept. 19 pertaining to: • Incentives for preservation of existing structures • Regulations to allow dormers within the new bulk plane standards • Revisions to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations • Updates to the definition of “household” in Golden

Restrictions on rooftop decks were discussed but not adopted

You are an important part of this process!

For a complete look at the entire process, all documents pertaining to these changes, and timelines, visit www.GuidingGolden.com/ guiding-development. Sign up for notifications and engage with city staff to get all of your questions answered.

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Be a Tool Day of Service

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olden will be bustling with volunteers armed with paint brushes, hammers, and other home improvement tools for this year’s annual Be a Tool Neighborhood Rehab Project (NRP) on Sept. 7!

Since 2011, the NRP has enlisted kind-hearted neighbors to help homeowners make improvements to their homes to keep them warm, dry, and safe. The program was started in Golden, but has since spread to also include Arvada, Englewood, and Idaho Springs.

Using an innovative model of community support and volunteers, over 734 homes have been improved since the program began.

22,483 volunteer hours were donated which resulted in labor savings of more than $525,000. Yet to the homeowners who benefit from the program, the help is priceless.

Find out more about this project and how you can help at www.beatool.org.

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Help Golden Fire Envision the Future City of

Golden FIRE DEPARTMENT

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he Golden Fire Department (GFD) as we know it today, was officially formed in 1879, but the idea of a fire department began several years earlier in 1872. In those early years, a few competing fire companies formed to serve Golden, but in the end, they all realized that working together was the most beneficial for the city. That teamwork continues to be the foundation of the GFD personnel.

Through the good times and bad, the one thing that remains consistent is the community perception of professionalism displayed by the members of the department. The men and women who serve the GFD are dedicated not just to the fire service, but to Golden in particular.

“While we appreciate the community support, we will never rest on our laurels,” said Fire Chief Alicia Welch. “We want to continue to improve and serve the City of Golden better than ever before.”

To this end, the GFD created a series of values which they are now sharing with the community, in hopes of getting your feedback and ideas.

Over a year ago, a small group was formed to begin developing an updated value system that reflects today's needs.

The group met regularly throughout the year, investigating several highly successful fire departments and corporations. Through this process, several values drafts were created and recreated. Professional assistance was also solicited from outside the

department. The team's approved draft was then provided to the Golden Fire Department Membership, Fire Chief, and City of Golden Leadership.

The value system is based on the acronym “I – LAST” which stands for Integrity, Loyalty, Accountability, Service, and Trust. The Golden Fire Department invites you to provide opinions and comments on the values draft. The department works tirelessly to develop a culture that will meet the needs of the community and members.

The development of the shared values document needs to be inclusive, direct, and influence behavior.

The GFD would now like input from the most important stakeholder – You. Please help GFD by reviewing the values and providing your feedback at www.GuidingGolden.com. You are also encouraged to bring your ideas and suggestions to GFD’s Safety and Preparedness Day on Saturday, Sept.

14 at the main fire station, 911 10th St. Details on this event are on p. 13. Thank you for your support of the GFD and its vision for the future of Golden.

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ave an opinion about something happening in Golden? GuidingGolden.com lets you have your say. With forums, surveys, Q&As and more, each project on the site offers different ways to engage, with staff always listening and standing by to answer questions.

• Fire Department Values – Give us your opinions on the draft of the Fire Department’s Value Statements, and help firefighters serve our community in the best ways possible.

• Guiding Development – Planning Commission will recommend a number of additional code changes to the R2 and R3 Zoning Amendments at the Sept. 19 Council study session. Check out all the details on the project and let us answer your questions.

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Surprise Honor for a Hometown Hero

or 22 years now, Marie Simon-Connally takes her position on the roads outside Shelton Elementary, helping kids get safely to and from school. She was hired as a crossing guard by the Golden Police Department in 1997. She lives in Golden and works a regular job as well, but always with the stipulation that her mornings and afternoons are spent with the kids at Shelton.

Why work as a crossing guard for so many years? Marie says it’s simple… it gets her up and out the door every morning, she has a great view of the mountains while she works, and she gets to see the faces of all the kids pass her by. “I could have the worst morning, and then I get one wave from a little boy or girl and it makes my day.” She says it is very rewarding to have helped so many kids - in some cases, several generations of kids. Every now and then, she even gets a hug. “If they’re going to give me a hug, I’m going to take it. We need more of those in this world.”

Hannah Diaz is now a 4th grader who lives near Shelton Elementary School. Every day she and her mom, Izzy, drive by Marie on their way to school. They would often notice how Marie was out there no matter the weather or the temperature, and they were impressed with her commitment. Hannah decided she wanted to honor Marie, so she used the crossing guard as the subject of her art submission for a project called “Heroes Around Me.” Hannah won first place at her school… which, by the way, is NOT Shelton. Hannah lives near Shelton but attends Ralston Elementary School.

She drew a picture of the crossing guard and wrote this on the back:

I don’t know her name, but she is a hero. Everyday she helps kids in my community cross the street safely.

Some days it is really cold or it’s rainy or very very windy. She is there no matter what. She has done it for many years and I see her almost every day.

“I was totally shocked,” said Marie. Just before Christmas break last year, the mother-daughter stopped to talk to her.

She thought they were stopping for directions. “Instead, the mother said to me, ‘you don’t know me, but my daughter has something to give you.’” Marie had been given candy or gift cards from grateful families in the past, so she figured it was something like that. Her first surprise was to find out Hannah didn’t even go to the school. The second surprise was the gift.

Hannah explained her winning art project to Marie and then told her she was her hero. “I started bawling,” said Marie. “For me, I was just dumbfounded. Why would I be anybody’s hero?

I’m just so impressed that the girl and her mom made the

(Top) Marie hugs Hannah (R) and her twin brother. (Bottom) Hannah poses with her first place art project.

effort to find out who I was and then present the award to me.

I’ve never had anything like that happen to me before.” Marie got the picture framed and it holds a special spot on her wall at home.

This school year, Marie is right back at it. But her relationship with Hannah and Izzy is far from over. Marie made them promise to honk or wave as they pass by each day. They’ve exchanged emails, and Marie was invited to their home for dinner. “I feel like I’ve adopted a family!” said Marie.

This veteran crossing guard is slowly easing into retirement, but it will be a while before she completely lets this important job go. The kids of Golden are better for it. Hannah has a firstplace ribbon to prove it.

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

Through Oct. 5 Golden Farmers Market Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce.

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the parking lot next to the Golden Library, 10th & Illinois streets. For details, visit goldenchamber.org/farmers-market/ or call 303-279-3113.

Through Oct. 6 Evolving Perceptions, Studio Art Quilt Associates These are not your grandmother's quilts. Prepare to challenge your perceptions of this textile mainstay with cutting edge design in layered fabrics. Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St. For details and tickets on all current exhibits, call 303-2793922 or visit www.foothillsartcenter.org.

Sept. 2 Labor Day City of Golden administrative offices and the Golden Community Center will be closed for this holiday.

Sept. 7 Coffee with a Councilor – All Neighborhoods Chat with your District One and District Two City Councilors at 3 p.m. at Café 13, 1301 Arapahoe St. For details contact Councilor Casey Brown at 303-900-2003, cbrown@cityofgolden.net or Councilor Saoirse Charis Graves at 303-279-7529, scharisgraves@cityofgolden.net.

Sept. 7 Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair

Sept. 7 Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair

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Sept. 14 GFD Safety and Preparedness Day

Dress up your pup and join about 2,000 other animal lovers for a parade and fair in downtown Golden. Hundreds of pups will stroll down Washington Avenue and end in Parfet Park, corner of 10th Street and Washington Avenue. Proceeds benefit the more than 12,000 animals that Foothills Animal Shelter cares for annually.

For details, visit https://tobyspetparade.org/ or call 720-407-5249.

Sept. 7 Be a Tool Day of Service Neighbors helping neighbors make improvements on their homes to keep them warm, dry, and safe. Hundreds of volunteers work on dozens of homes each year as part of the Neighborhood Rehab Project. More details on p. 7 or visit www.beatool.org.

Sept. 15 Golden Giddyup

Sept. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 Day Out with Thomas Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine can spend the day with their favorite No. 1 engine.

Tickets are required and this event sells out so don’t delay! Order tickets online at www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org/Thomas or call 1 -866-468-3399.

Sept. 14 Safety and Preparedness Day Golden’s first responders host a fun day of safety and education for the entire family. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Golden Fire Station, 911 10th St. More details on p. 13.

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Sept. 24 Golden Bicycle Cruise

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2019 Sept. 15 Golden Giddyup The 4th annual Golden Giddyup is an all-day mountain bike extravaganza with a variety of bike events and an expo in Lions Park with more than 40 vendors.

Enjoy live music, food and drinks, and fun for the entire family. For more details and to register, visit www.GoldenGiddyup.com.

Sept. 22 Golden Gallop The 14th annual event leads runners on 5k and 10k loops with cash awards! The race starts under the arch in downtown Golden and ends in Parfet Park. Proceeds from this race go to the Golden Schools Foundation. For details and to sign up, visit www.goldengallop.com.

Sept. 23 Autumn Equinox – First Day of Fall Sept. 24 Golden Bicycle Cruise The last one of the season! Join the Golden Community Commons group for a night of music, food, beer, and a costume-themed bicycle cruise around Golden.

The family-friendly event takes place on the last Tuesday of the summer months through September. Ride starts at 7 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Golden Library. The theme for the September cruise is “Zombies” and the band performing is Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys.

Sept. 28 Golden Sidewalk Sale

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Sales and Use Tax Workshop The City of Golden is hosting a FREE workshop taught by our professional staff of auditors. Geared toward individuals who want to learn sales and use tax concepts on an in-depth level.

Sept. 4, 2019................ 8:30 to 10 a.m.

The workshop will be held in the Golden City Hall Conference Room, City Hall, 911 10th St. Although this workshop is free, space is limited.

Please call 303-384-8024 for your reservation.

Building Use Tax workshops are available upon request.

Tell them you read about them in the Golden Informer!

This is a one-day sale throughout Golden designed for shoppers of all kinds.

Participating shops will be marked with balloons. More details on p. 17. For a list of participating shops, go to visitgolden.com/events/festivals-of-golden/ sidewalk-sale/.

Sept. 28 & 29 Colorado Mountain Fest A family-friendly celebration of how we can play in the mountains. Colorado Mountain club hosts this event. Details on p. 17 or visit www.cmc.org/ coloradomountainfest.

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.

For more up to date information or other things to do in Golden, visit VisitGolden.com.

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

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Social, Economic & Environmental Issues

All Things Recycling

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A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ABOUT WASTE DIVERSION IN GOLDEN

hat’s going on in the world of recycling these days? Where is my recycling going and what’s the deal with China no longer accepting materials? Is Styrofoam recyclable? What about coffee cups? The City of Golden Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) invites community members to “All Things Recycling: A Community Conversation About Waste Diversion in Golden” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave. Hear the latest information from industry experts about where our materials go, recent changes in the industry, and how your family can participate in organic waste collection and other waste diversion programs.

In light of recent media reports about shrinking Chinese markets and contamination issues, this event will answer your questions and show how Golden’s local materials are getting to market.

During this free event, you will have the opportunity to sign up for tours of the local recycling facility and the City’s Organics Collection Program (compost). The Buffalo Rose has generously provided the space for the event, and will be offering food and drinks for purchase. With prize drawings, giveaways, and hands-on learning activities, the All Things Recycling event is perfect for families to learn how to increase your participation in the various City programs and help us achieve Golden’s waste reduction goals.

For more information, contact Golden Sustainability at goldensustainability@cityofgolden.net or visit www.cityofgolden.net/live/ sustainability-initiative/.

HELP PRIORITIZE OUR COMMUNITY'S SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Last year, the Golden community weighed in on updating the 10year old Sustainability Goals document. With your help, Golden adopted new goals this past February. We need your help once again to prioritize the great ideas for projects and policies that came from the community. Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., to give your input to the Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) on numerous sustainability initiatives.

Your input will be used to show community support (or opposition of) recommendations of new programs and will also be used to update the City of Golden Sustainability Strategic Plan.

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SU STAI N AB I L I T Y G OALS

WASTE TO REDUCE TOTAL LANDFILL CONTRIBUTION BY 40% BY 2030 THIS MEANS: • • • •

Recycle 80% of recyclables by 2030 Compost 80% of compostables by 2030 Reduce total trash by 20% by 2030 Strive for zero waste in municipal operations by 2030

Learn How at greenergolden.com.

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National Preparedness Month

ponsored by FEMA, National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. The 2019 theme is Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters. An easy way to achieve better family and emergency preparedness is to break tasks down by the week, so that you can gain momentum.

Contact your Golden Fire Department by emailing Fire@cityofgolden.net or call 303-384-8094 to schedule an informative presentation on how to prepare your family for emergencies by making a family emergency plan, getting supplies and equipment, and how to get important information so that you can make good decisions following disasters and emergencies.

For more about the national campaign, visit www.ready.gov/september.

2019 WEEKLY THEMES • W eek 1: Sept. 1-7 Save Early for Disaster Costs • W eek 2: Sept. 8 - 14 Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters • W eek 3: Sept. 15 - 21 Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters • W eek 4: Sept. 22 - 30 Get Involved in Your Community’s Preparedness

GOLDEN BICYCLE CRUISE – LAST CALL! Ride into autumn in style – Zombie style that is. Don’t miss the final bicycle cruise on Tuesday, Sept.

24. Music by Weatherbee and the Gnarbillys, food by Bob’s Atomic Burger, and beer by New Terrain – what better way to say goodbye to summer? Festivities begin at 6 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Golden Library, ride starts at 7 p.m. and ends back at the library lot where the fun continues until 9:30 p.m. Bring your wallet but leave the plastic at home, this is a cash-only event. For more information: https://www.facebook. com/TheGoldenCruise/.

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Golden Community Center activities calendar JumpBunch® PreK - 2nd Grade

Skills Taught in September: Soccer Tots Age: 2-3 years #652650 Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.

(01) Sept. 3 - Oct. 8 Age: 4-5 years #652650 Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:20 a.m.

(02) Sept. 3 - Oct. 8 Tony Grampsas Gym, 4471 Salvia St. $89 Resident, $94 Non-Resident More information at rec.cityofgolden.net or skyhawks.com/colorado.

TYKES Spanish for Preschool Give your child these proven benefits from learning a second language: better at reading & writing, better language skills, better listening skills, better at problem solving, and better memory.

Age: 3 - 6 years, Min/Max: 5/12 #455110 Wednesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

(11) Sept. 4 - Oct. 9 $120 Resident, $125 Non-resident #455110 Thursdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

(06) Sept. 5 - Oct. 10 $120 Resident, $125 Non-resident

JumpBunch® Parent/Tot Age: 1.5 years - 3.5 years, Min/Max: 4/12 #455710 Wednesdays, 4 - 4:30 p.m.

(06) Aug. 28 - Sept. 25 $45 Resident, $49 Non-resident

Age: 3.5 - 7 years, Min/Max: 4/15 #455720 Tuesdays, 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

(11) Aug. 27 - Sept. 24 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident #455720 Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

(12) Aug. 28 - Sept. 25 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

CREATIVE ARTS Mud Makers Together, parents and preschoolers will explore and experiment with shaping and forming, rolling and pinching as they create with clay.

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

(04) Sept. 3 - 24 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

Clay Creations This class will give the younger generation an opportunity to experience the tactile qualities of clay, learning pinch, coil and slab techniques Age: 6 - 12 years, Min/Max: 4/8 #453602 Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

(07) Sept. 5 - 26 $55 Resident, $60 Non-resident

My First Abrakadoodle This class introduces new art experiences to the youngest of doodlers. The focus is on exploration!

Age: 1 - 4 years, Min/Max 7/12 #453510 Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

(07) Sept. 25 - Oct. 16 $67 Resident, $72 Non-resident PLUS a $10 materials fee

babysitting opportunities.

Age: 11 - 14 years, Min/Max: 5/20 #452410 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(08) Sept. 14 $65 Resident, $70 Non-resident Bring a sack lunch to class.

Home Alone with First Aid This course is designed for the 10-13 yearolds who will be left home alone for short periods of time. Outlined in the course is safe decision making, constructive time management and personal safety.

Age: 10 - 13 years, Min/Max: 5/20 #452420 Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(02) Sept. 7 $50 Resident, $55 Non-resident

YOUTH & TEEN ACTIVITIES Star Voyages Workshop With SpaceTime’s Star Voyages Workshop, your child gets to explore the stars, galaxies and other cosmic objects shining down on us here on Earth as well as our own stellar companion, the Sun. Age: 5 - 12 years, Min/Max: 6/16 #455211 Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m.

(01) Sept. 14 2-hour Saturday workshops $25 Resident, $30 Non-resident

Life in Space Mini-Camp

With SpaceTime’s Life in Space Workshop kids will see, hear and feel some of what it would be like to live, work and play in outer space. They will get to design space missions to destinations around distant stars and experience some of what those missions would be like.

Age: 5 - 10 years, Min/Max: 6/16 ADULT/YOUTH SPECIALTY #455202 Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(01) Sept. 20 Babysitting Course This course is designed for the pre-teen NO SCHOOL FOR JEFFCO! and helps them to prepare for those first $80 Resident, $85 Non-resident

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

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Historic Preservation – Citizens Make it Happen

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hy do we put time, effort and precious resources into historic preservation? After World War II, our country embarked on an energetic vision to develop sleek and new urban areas to accommodate a rapidly growing population and popular car culture. By the 1960s, entire blocks of neighborhoods and business districts had been demolished to make way for the new. Citizens became alarmed at the loss of places that define our past. In response, the National Historic Preservation Act was established in 1966 to set up a clearly defined process for historic preservation that rests solidly on state and local governments to put into action.

Golden followed this pattern of razing the old to make way for the new. After losing a number of potentially historic structures, the Astor House (a hotel built in 1867, the era when Golden was the Territorial Capital), was purchased in 1971 by the Golden Downtown Improvement District to be razed for a parking lot. Citizens formed the Golden Landmarks Association (GLA) to save the structure. A vote of the people favored its preservation and through working with the State, it became listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The Astor House was managed as a historic house museum until recently and continues to

be owned by the City. Future uses for the Astor House are not yet known, but its historic status will certainly be a consideration. Golden Landmarks Association today is an active non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Golden’s history and historic places, and educating residents and visitors alike about the Golden area.

In the early 1980s residents of Golden encountered a rapidly changing town. In particular, residents of the 12th Street area were struggling to maintain the historic fabric of the neighborhood which was quickly being altered by pressure for student housing, growth of the Colorado School of Mines campus, and major street change proposals. A citizen-led group researched tools for protection and went through a long public process of drafting a city ordinance which included getting residents to buy-in, getting City Council and staff on board, and assistance from the State Historic Preservation Office to advance the idea to reality. At the time, there was a lot of resistance from many sides opposing zoning restrictions to private property and the possible hinderance of growth and development. After much public discourse, Golden’s historic preservation ordinance was passed in 1983, along with the creation of the 12th Street Historic District. The ordinance is derived from

national and state standards and puts historic preservation in local hands. The Historic Preservation Board, comprised of citizens, was created to make the provisions of the ordinance effective.

Individual neighborhoods and property owners are the primary initiative for nominations and protections.

The residents of Golden have used these tools to recognize and protect our historical and cultural assets. Two more historic districts were created (East Street Historic District and 8th and 9th Street Historic District) along with other historic properties that were surveyed and designated in various categories.

Many residents today are concerned about rapid growth and changes to our community character. Golden has many historic preservation tools available to protect, enhance, perpetuate, and use various buildings, structures, sites and areas. They are reminders of past eras, events and persons important in local, state or national history. They may also provide significant examples of architecture; are unique and irreplaceable assets to the city and its neighborhoods; provide for this and future generations examples of the physical surroundings in which past generations lived. Stewardship of our past for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations is in the hands of today’s mindful residents.

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PART RACE. PART RIDE. ALL FUN.

he fourth annual Golden Giddyup will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15 in Lions Park, 1300 10th St. This all-day mountain bike event is both a great day in the saddle and a way to commemorate the thousands of hours of trail work Giddyup organizers, partners, and riders have put into Jeffco Open Space trails and parks throughout the past year. Sponsored

by Yeti Cycles, the Giddyup features an enduro-style format, with three timed descents and three timed climbs, and lots of miles of smiles. You have until midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 4 to register for the races.

While racers are coming and going, families and friends have lots of fun

to choose from. There will be over 40 bike decorating, bouncy houses, and vendors, live music, food and drinks, ice cream! swings and slides, rodeo clowns, a skills For more information, visit: course, a climbing wall, face painting, www.goldengiddyup.com.

Thomas the Tank Engine™

SAVE THE DATE: GOOSETOWN FUN The historic Goosetown area of Golden will come alive on Sunday, Oct. 13 with a 3-mile Fun Run and Festival that benefits the volunteer firefighters at the Golden Fire Department.

The inaugural GOGO Goosetown event takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Goosetown Events Center, 514 9th St. Join the 3-mile Fun Run/Walk, which travels along the scenic Clear Creek trail through downtown Golden. A $10 donation will go toward our volunteer firefighters from every race entry fee.

After the run, stay for the festival. Enjoy delicious local food and fare, craft beer, a variety of local vendors, a classic car show, and live music! This event is sponsored by The Golden Hayride and the Goosetown Foundation.

For race sign up visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Golden/ GOGOGoosetown5K. For up-to-date information on the event, be sure to “like” GoGo Goosetown Festival & Fun Run on Facebook.

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will chug into the Colorado Railroad Museum in September!

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ll Thomas fans are invited to come spend the day with their favorite No. 1 engine. For 65 years, children have been captivated by the courageous adventures of Thomas and his engine friends.

A Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas & Friends™. The event provides an opportunity for kids to ride on board a train led

by Thomas and have their pictures taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the controller of Thomas’ railway.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 Tickets are required, general admission is not available.

For tickets and info: www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/day-out-withthomas/ or call 303-279-4591.

Golden Sidewalk Sale Sept. 28 SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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ark your calendars for the 3rd annual Golden Sidewalk Sale!

This one-day sale is designed for shoppers of all kinds. Whether you are an outdoor adventure-seeker in desperate need of new gear, looking for something new to wear to work because your favorite blazer is on its way out, or just moved to Golden and hoping to fill wall space with new décor, your local Golden shops will have just what you need.

This isn’t your typical shopping day!

Your time won’t be spent inside a stuffy mall. Instead you’ll be outside enjoying

Creek, take in the public art, and eat lunch at one of the many delicious eateries.

Retailers in all areas of Golden will be participating in the sidewalk sale so be sure to check out the list of participating businesses as you plan your shopping experience. On that day, all participating shops will be marked with balloons. This is a great opportunity to discover new shops as well as new inventory in shops that have been in Golden for a long time. Not fall’s cooler temperatures. The heavy to mention, this sale allows you to take weekend traffic won’t affect you because advantage of deep discounts on holiday these shops are located right in your gifts for friends and family. neighborhood. When it's time for a break, For more information and a list of just step into one of Golden’s quaint participating shops go to visitgolden.com/ coffee shops, go for a stroll along Clear events/festivals-of-golden/sidewalk-sale/.

COLORADO MOUNTAIN FEST SEPT. 28 & 29

American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St.

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olorado Mountain Fest is a family-friendly celebration of the many ways we play in the mountains; from rock climbing to trail running, backpacking, mountain biking, and more. Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) is excited to host this event, powered by prAna. Guests will enjoy a vast vendor village of top outdoor brands featuring giveaways and demos of the latest and best outdoor gear, a tasty beer garden hosted by Odell Brewing Company, delicious food trucks, a film festival of thrilling and inspiring outdoor stories, and exciting entertainment all weekend.

At the heart of the festival will be clinics and seminars.

Participants will have a rare opportunity to learn first-hand from accomplished rock climbers, mountaineers, trail runners, and backcountry professionals. There’s even something for the kids with a bouldering bus, slacklining, and a Mini Mountain Fest Camp featuring activities and games.

Working with Jeffco Open Space, the clinics and seminars will be held in the hills and canyons around Golden, showcasing the spectacular variety of landscapes, trails, mountain parks, and activities around the area, while upholding their mission of conservation and protecting our state’s natural treasures.

While bonding at the festival, the community of Golden will learn about the splendor of their backyard.

Entrance to the festival and the vendor village is free, clinics are $50 per session, and seminars and workshops are $5 per

session. Colorado Mountain Club members receive a 10 percent discount off registration. Attendees may also purchase a VIP package, which includes a swag bag from the CMC and vendors, film festival tickets, drink tickets, and a Colorado Mountain Fest t-shirt.

Registration and more information can be found at www.cmc.org/coloradomountainfest.

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Six Degrees of Separation: Golden to John Wayne

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olden history never gets dull or boring.

Longtime Golden resident Rex Rideout recently shared the following research from Linda Graf, shown here in abbreviated form.

Apparently, Graf intended to write a book on Golden’s legendary movie star, Rex the Wonder Horse, but for unknown reasons it never happened. Mr. Rideout has a special interest in this story; his parents were big fans and named him after the equine movie star.

— Mark Dodge, Curator

A movie poster featuring Rex is on display at the Golden History Museum. Courtesy Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden Collection.

Rex was sired by a registered Morgan named Headlight, the stallion that was called “The King of the Morgans,” because he conformed so closely to the original type. Rex was born in 1915 and named “Casey Jones.” There is evidence that he was abused by cowboys on the Sellman Ranch who tried to “break” him before he was sold in 1917.

After a Colorado rancher bought him, he ran wild on the plains of eastern Colorado … and may well have suffered abuse again in the violent sort of roundup that occurred to get him back. He killed one of the wranglers and the rancher ordered him shot, but a reform school in Golden (Colorado State Industrial School) took him to breed. They couldn’t “break” him either, so they chained him in a stall for two years and boys abused him there. From all that he suffered he collected a wide range of odd and very violent behaviors.

Chick (Charles Pacific) Morrison, a movie producer’s talent scout, a real cowboy from Morrison, CO, … discovered Rex at the reform school, bought him for $400, and took him to train (in 2 weeks or so) on his dad’s ranch; most of the first movie “King of the Wild Horses” (1924) was shot at Morrison’s red rocks. Chick refused to use any whip or stick; he always said his method was “kindness.” Rex broke several bones in Chick’s body and the man was on crutches when the filming started, but he never used any other aids to train Rex other than sugar and carrots. Very sadly, another rogue horse named “Steamboat” accidentally fell when Chick was training him for the second Rex movie and crushed Chick to death (June 1924)…

The studio that now owned Rex was a wonderful one … All of [Hal] Roach’s Rex movies were hailed by critics and the public. They were the very first pictures to ever star a horse alone, without a cowboy “pal.”

The economic crash was coming … Roach had to sell Rex to Universal … The head of …[Universal] had wanted to steal Rex for years because the horse made so much money. The Universal films were shot by terrific cameramen, like Roach’s, but the stories were so bad that by the last one (1929), critics told Rex to “hang up his spurs and retire.” …

Rex made one last film for Universal … By then even Universal was going under, too, so Rex was sold to Fox …. They started to shoot a film in Flagstaff, AZ with a new discovery, John Wayne, to support Rex, but the director was called back to Hollywood … and this picture was never finished. The Flagstaff man who helped all the movie companies since the early 20’s find locations in northern AZ, Lee Doyle (his dad had pioneered Flagstaff and was Zane Grey’s guide), bought Rex. Amy, Lee Doyle’s wife, was the first to ever teach John Wayne how to ride a horse.

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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GHM Black & White Night Saturday, Oct. 5 • 6 to 9 p.m.

Golden History Center • 923 10th St.

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ave the date for Black & White Night, Golden History Museum & Park's annual semi-formal gala and fundraiser, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Celebrate the social event of the season with friends both old and new, while enjoying delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and entertainment. Plan on tasting uniquely Golden desserts and a heritage dish from Cornish settlers.

Register at GoldenHistory.org/events.

Toby’s Pet Parade & Fair Saturday, Sept. 7 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Parade at 10 a.m.

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Toby’s Pet Parade

ets – grab your owners and head down to Parfet Park on Saturday, Sept. 7 for Toby’s Pet Parade! It’s a full day of fun for furries and non-furries alike at the annual fundraiser for the Foothills Animal Shelter (FAS).

Toby is a 13-year-old Australian Shepherd and the FAS mascot and inspiration behind this event, that each year raises money to sustain the shelter’s care of homeless animals. Toby came to the shelter badly abused and his story of rescue and healing is one that inspires the work that FAS does every day with abandoned and neglected animals.

The event features pet-centric activities and vendors, dog agility demonstrations, live music, and of course a costumed pet parade down Washington Avenue. To read Toby’s story, register your pet for the parade, or get costume ideas, visit https://tobyspetparade.org/.

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Golden Gallop 5K, 10K, & Kid’s Fun Run

Sunday, September 22, 2019 Benefiting the Golden Schools Foundation

REGISTER TODAY to run or walk www.GoldenGallop.com