Monthly Archives: September 2012

Golden news in a hurry

Fiery car crash leaves one dead.  At 7:21 p.m. Golden Dispatch received a call about a head-on collision and fire in the westbound lanes of Colfax Avenue, just west of Interstate 70 and just east of 6th Avenue…  Read more…

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Rough conference stretch awaits Oredigger women’s team

By Brian Miller.  GOLDEN — Having managed only one goal in back-to-back conference losses, Colorado School of Mines women’s soccer coach Kevin Fickes was hoping Sunday’s game against New Mexico Highlands could help put his team back on the right … Continue reading

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Consecutive shutouts put Mines back in mix

By Brian Miller.  GOLDEN — With consecutive ties to open play in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the Colorado School of Mines men’s soccer team was able to see both positives and negatives in its current situation…  Read more…

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Mustangs head to Colorado to face pass happy Orediggers

By Danny Undero.  SILVER CITY A trip to Golden, Colo., is on the cards for the Western New Mexico University football team. The Mustangs will face Colorado School of Mines on Saturday at noon…  Read more…

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Two former Mountain Sun brewers will open Cannonball Creek Brewery in Golden

By Jonathan Shikes.  Former Mountain Sun brewers Brian Hutchinson and Jason Stengl have left the company to open their own place in Golden later this year…  Read more…

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Ward 4 City Council

By Bill Fisher.  Transit – Parkway/Beltway issue.  The City held two open houses this week regarding NW transit issues and Golden’s plans for staying engaged to protect our town…  Read more… 

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Orediggers make it a weekend to remember

By Brian Miller.  GOLDEN — What the Colorado School of Mines volleyball team accomplished last weekend wasn’t simply about knocking off a pair of ranked opponents…  Read more…

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Farmers rout Golden, remain undefeated

By Craig Harper.  GOLDEN – This is the part of the season where Wheat Ridge’s football team can take a deep breath and exhale a sign of relief…  Read more…

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City balances campaign stop

By Glenn Wallace.  The call came in on Sunday night — the president of the United States would be making a campaign stop in Golden Thursday morning Sept. 13…  Read more…

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Tuning in for a cause a family event

By John Akal.  One of the great things about living here in Golden is that we are a part of one of the warmest and friendliest large metropolitan areas that you could find anywhere…  Read more…

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State of education in community spotlighted

By Glenn Wallace.  More than 40 people received a crash course on the condition of Golden schools and the Jefferson County school district last week…  Read more…

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First look at Golden’s budget

By Glenn Wallace.  Golden City Council delved into early budget talks in last week’s study session when it discussed an early draft of city staff’s recommended capital improvement plan…  Read more…

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Drivers Involved in Head-On Collision Identified

Golden, Colo. – September 26, 2012 – The Golden Police Department, in coordination with the Jefferson County Coroner, have positively identified the man who died in a fiery crash on Colfax on Sept. 19. The victim is 40 year old David … Continue reading

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Colorado May Determine 2012 Presidential Election

By Greg Flakus.  DENVER, COLORADO — This year’s presidential election may be decided in a handful of so-called “swing states,” where President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are running neck and neck in public opinion polls…  Read more…

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Mayor’s Messages

By Marjorie Sloan.  Forwarding news of community events…   Read more…

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Mines’ big comeback falls short in 42-37 loss

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – The No. 18-ranked Colorado School of Mines football team set more offensive records Sept. 22, but this time they came in a losing cause as the Orediggers fell to New Mexico Highlands by a 42-37 final at … Continue reading

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Golden Police Blotter: Husband locked out

Man living in shed.  On Sept. 11, Golden Police went to Home Depot, 16900 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, where an unwanted male was staying in the sheds on the property. The man had a warrant out for his arrest and was … Continue reading

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Jeffco Schools officials: Scenario dire if 3A, 3B fall short

By Karen Groves.  Brian Conroy, principal at Golden High School, said if the issues are voted down, the school would likely lose at least six teachers…  Read more…

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Golden solar home tour casts a little sunshine on technology

By Karen Groves.  It’s not unusual to see solar panels perched on rooftops in Golden…  Read more…

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Golden council gives OK to alteration of Ford Street

By Karen Groves.  Plans to reconfigure Ford Street in Golden between 14th and 10th streets will proceed in spite of merchant and Chamber of Commerce objections…  Read more…

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Update on Condo Fire in Golden

Golden, Colo. – September 25, 2012 – The condo fire that began with some paper towels in a kitchen is estimated to have caused about $700,000 in damage. In all, four units were damaged or destroyed and the residents of those … Continue reading

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Condo Fire in Golden Forces Evacuation of Four Residences

Golden, Colo. – September 24, 2012 – Just before 4:30 p.m., Golden Dispatch received a call about a condo on fire at the Briarwood Commons condo complex on Elm Circle in Golden.  Golden Police and Fire arrived within minutes, and flames … Continue reading

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Top 10 small towns 2012

Livability.com, an online resource for everything you need to know about America’s best places to live, has identified 10 of today’s real-life Mayberrys…  Read more…

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Colorado Mines ranks first in Division II offense behind soph QB

By Mike Chambers.  GOLDEN — Within three seconds, Colorado Mines coach Bob Stitt uses sign language to deliver one of 85 plays to quarterback Matt Brown…  Read more…

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26th Westchester Triathlon Makes a Splash in Rye [GALLERY]

By Lanning Taliaferro and Zach Oliva.  See photos…

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Class 4A No. 1-ranked Wheat Ridge trounces Golden 42-0

By Neil H. Devlin.  GOLDEN — It was a weird game in what continues as a rather weird season to date for Wheat Ridge…  Read more…

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One Dead After Fiery Head-On Collision

Golden, Colo. – September 19, 2012 – At 7:21 p.m. Golden Dispatch received a call about a head-on collision and fire in the westbound lanes of Colfax, just west of I-70 and just east of 6thAvenue in Golden…  Read more…

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GOLDEN NEWS IN A HURRY

Buffalo Bill Roundup.  Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave and Denver Parks and Recreation are offering a Free Day during the annual Western Roundup, on Sunday, Sept. 23, from noon to 4 p.m…  Read more…

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Fiery crash kills 1, closes Colfax in Golden

By David Mitchell.  GOLDEN, Colo. — A head-on crash between two pickup trucks killed one person and shut down W. Colfax Ave. Wednesday night in Golden…  Read more…

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A time to reflect, contribute in columnist’s memory

By John Akal.  As many of you read last week, my mom, Dorothy Akal, died Sept. 8. I know that many of her dedicated readers will be saddened by this news, and she will be greatly missed by all of … Continue reading

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Akal was always involved

By Glenn Miller.  Dorothy Akal was always talking about other people.  She was an artist who spent her time promoting other artists. She was a publicist who worked to raise the profile of the arts and entertainment across Golden and … Continue reading

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Orediggers pass unexpected first test

By Brian Miller.  GOLDEN - If Colorado School of Mines thought it was going to have an easy time with the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s newest member, it didn’t take long to be proved otherwise…  Read more…

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1966 Dodge Charger – Cooks’ Choice Charger

By Scott Ross.  One look was all it took describes how Robin Cook fell in love with this Charger. She first spotted it at a cruise-in in Golden, Colorado…  Read more…

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Golden Minerals Announces Closing Of Equity Financing

By Golden Minerals Company.  GOLDEN, COLO., SEPT. 19, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — Golden Minerals Company (NYSE MKT: AUMN) (TSX: AUM) (“Golden Minerals” or the “Company”) announced today that it has closed its previously announced underwritten offering of 5,497,504 units, comprised of … Continue reading

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Top 10 Small Towns, 2012

The fictional TV town of Mayberry still represents the ideal small town, a tight-knit community with low crime, a slower pace and wholesome fun…  Read more…

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Golden Police Blotter: Bar band source of complaint in Golden

Bar band source of complaint in Golden.  Golden Police were called to Susie’s Bar and Grill, 17999 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, on Sept. 6 on a noise complaint from a nearby RV park…  Read more…

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Mines swats Yellowjackets in RMAC opener

The No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines football team ran nearly 100 plays for 517 yards of total offense in cruising past Black Hills State by a 42-19 final Sept. 15 at Campbell Field in Golden…  Read more…

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Solar Friendly Communities’ free solar roadmap workshops on CO’s Front Range

By Chris Mehan.  Solar Friendly Communities, a coalition of Denver, Fort Collins, Golden, Boulder County, the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) have joined to help bring down the cost of installing solar in Colorado … Continue reading

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Colorado Mines “a little rusty” in 42-19 rout of Black Hills State

By Mike Chambers.  GOLDEN — Colorado Mines fell well short of its 64-point scoring average Saturday, but the Orediggers (3-0) still managed to easily win their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opener at Campbell Field…  Read more…

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‘Threepenny’ for your thoughts

By Clarke Reader.  Searing political and class commentary plus witty, tongue-in-cheek humor and some musical numbers is a formula that never gets old…  Read more…

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GOLDEN NEWS IN A HURRY

About 100 community members came together Sept. 8 to help improve their own neighborhoods. The second annual Neighborhood Rehab Day, organized by the Together Church of Golden, helped improve the appearance, warmth and safety of homes throughout the city…  Read … Continue reading

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‘The show must go on,’ young Akal picks up the reins

By John Akal.  It is with a heavy heart that I have to report to longtime Transcript readers that my mom, Dorothy Akal, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 8, as a result of complications from surgery on her broken … Continue reading

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Mayor’s Messages

By Marjorie Sloan.  Golden by the numbers. $606,659       Amount of sales-and-use-tax revenue ahead of 2011 444,632       Vehicle Miles Traveled in Golden per day Read more…

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O.C. grad rocks Colorado School of Mines

By Josh Francis.  The altitude was getting to Dena Hout.  The San Juan Hills High graduate, who is from Ladera Ranch, drove 1,000-plus miles to Golden, Colo., late last month to attend the Colorado School of Mines, where she is … Continue reading

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Obama speaks in Golden, CO

In Golden, Obama vows “no act of terror will go unpunished,” September 13, 2012…  Watch…

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Radio Golden #13

By Jacob Smith.  Our show this week has some news – we spend a bit of time discussing the fire department’s new fire engine, the School of Mines long-term land use plans, and more –but the highlight of the show … Continue reading

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Mountain lion spotted in west Golden neighborhood

By Glenn Wallace.  Multiple residents along the west edge of Golden, along Lookout Mountain Road, reported seeing a mountain lion or signs of one nearby last week…  Read more…

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Golden day for Obama

By Glenn Wallace.  President Barack Obama became the first sitting president since Ulysses S. Grant to visit Golden when he spoke to a crowd of thousands in Lions Park Thursday…  Read more…

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Winning results

By Glenn Wallace.  For the second year in a row, the city of Golden opened itself up to a major sporting event…  Read more…

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Fight over Ford street plan

By Glenn Wallace.  Making streets narrower may benefit pedestrians and bicycle riders, but it does not always thrill local business owners…  Read more…

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