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Golden launches tree project
on May 8, 2007 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Golden launches tree project
Golden, Colo. — May 7, 2007 — The City of Golden has partnered with the Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES) to conduct the Golden Tree Project, a scientifically-based approach to increasing the environmental benefits from Golden’s urban forest.
“The right tree in the right place can lower energy and water consumption, improve air quality, and reduce the effects of global warming,” said Carol Lyons, IES executive director. “Through this collaboration, Golden will be a leader in demonstrating the potential of trees to reduce the negative effects of urban development on our environment.”
The goal of the Tree Project is to identify how trees can be used to optimize energy and water conservation, air quality, and carbon sequestration, a key element in global warming. IES team members will collect tree and building information at selected sites throughout Golden. This information will be evaluated to develop recommendations to obtain the greatest environmental benefits from the City’s urban forest.
The Travelers- Home Improvement scams on the hoof
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District Attorney Scott Storey warns homeowners of the return of the Travelers. Storey says, “Every year around this time these professional thieves show up offering home repair bargains to unsuspecting consumers. They travel state to state and city to city representing themselves as experienced home repair contractors, but actually are often trained by their fathers and grandfathers in swindling techniques.”
Travelers follow hail storms, flooding, fires, etc., targeting residential neighborhoods and elderly residents. The preferred victim is a middle-class homeowner, over 60-years-old, who is unable to see or hear well. Place-blogger
But, anyone can be targeted.
Golden’s Boppy – Matthews Brown Small Businessperson of the year
on April 17, 2007 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Golden’s Boppy – Matthews Brown Small Businessperson of the year
Congressman Mark Udall (D-Eldorado Springs) today praised Susan Matthews Brown, President of the Boppy Company in Golden, CO, for being selected as the SBA Small Business Person of 2007. Udall nominated Ms. Brown for the award because of her remarkable journey of turning a struggling company into a thriving Colorado business that has the #1 baby product in America.
“The history of The Boppy Company is an inspiring success story, and learning about the details firsthand makes you a believer; for behind the products you see on the shelf lies the story of a courageous entrepreneur who never gave up. Her company was once facing financial ruin, but with the help of an SBA microloan, she was able to turn the company around and make the Boppy Nursing and Infant Support Pillow a must-have item for new parents and the #1 baby product in America. I was proud to nominate Susan Matthews Brown as the SBA Small Business Person of 2007 and wish her much success in the future,” said Udall.Place-blogger
Join me Tuesday May 8, Golden Community Center
on April 16, 2007 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Join me Tuesday May 8, Golden Community Center
Sound Off at Council Ward Meetings
Golden, Colo. — Golden City Council is hosting a series of meetings designed for citizens to set the agenda and tell the City what is on their minds. The City’s annual ward meetings provide an opportunity for residents to meet with their ward and district Councilors, the Mayor and City staff.
The informal environment allows citizens to communicate their concerns and ideas for making Golden a better place to live, and to get their questions answered. Each ward Councilor will pre-select topics relevant to their area to update residents on, followed by an open discussion, and question-and-answer period.
Golden Fire Division Chief receives national award
on April 13, 2007 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Golden Fire Division Chief receives national award
The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Fire Administration announced March 28 that Golden Fire Division Chief Kevin Milan was one of only five fire service executives nationally to receive the National Fire Academy’s 2006 Annual Outstanding Research Award. The award recognizes Executive Fire Officer Program students for their research projects, which will be presented at the 19th Executive Fire Officer Symposium from April 13 through 15 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Md.
“These research projects are so important to our work as they help address issues that make a firefighter’s job safer and contribute to the quality of life for all communities,” said Acting Administrator Charlie Dickinson. “Within our Executive Fire Officer Program, USFA remains committed to the belief that applied research is the basis for defining and ultimately resolving the complex problems that confront the fire service. The papers are examples of how research can save lives and make our organizations more efficient.”
Welcome to Joe Behm for Golden City Council
on June 12, 2004 by Staff in Latest, Comments Off on Welcome to Joe Behm for Golden City Council
Welcome to the on-line home of the campaign to elect Joe Behm to the Golden City Council.
Joe Behm is running for City Council–Ward 2. The election is April 25 and he needs your support and most importantly, your vote. The polling place is Fire Station #4 on Heritage Road (right before the turn for Apex Open Space Park).
Who is Joe Behm? Joe moved to Golden in 1994 following a career with the Town of Frisco in Summit County. He served the town for four years as the Chief of Marketing and Recreation. Prior to that, Joe worked in over 25 rural communities in Colorado establishing recreation and tourism programs, of which, many live on today. He is currently employed by Fortune Valley Hotel and Casino in Central City and is responsible for Marketing and Community Affairs.
Joe serves the City of Golden as a Board Member on the Economic Development Commission and as Vice-Chairman of the Urban Renewal Authority.
Married to Kelly Rennels Behm, they are owned by Kaiser the miniature Schnauzer. In his spare time, Joe enjoys Golden’s festivals, walks and hikes on Golden’s pathways and in nearby open space and cooking for his family.
Why Joe for Ward 2? It’s not just about the two or three issues you read about. It’s about experience. Electing someone who has worked with communities throughout Colorado for the past 20 years is so important to you and your family. Golden deserves someone who can make a difference and will fight to keep Golden Golden.
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Joe has a proven track record of working with divergent interests, forging collaboration and achieving mutually agreed upon goals. Joe’s experience has helped the City of Golden clean up a decades-old environmental site right in the middle of downtown along with assisting with the creation of dozens of new jobs, the transformation of vacant commercial property into viable retail and office space and the building of numerous housing alternatives. Count on Joe to fight the supertower and keep your family safe from health risks.
Serving on the Technical Advisory Team for the Gaming Area EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) for the State of Colorado and via his work with the Central City Parkway, Joe fought the state bureaucrats and delivered a sensible alternative. You can count on Joe to use his experience to fight the beltway and work towards a Golden alternative. He’s the only candidate with the skills to protect and preserve Golden.
Joe understands Golden’s economy. Appointed by the Governor of Colorado to represent the State on the Colorado Travel and Tourism Authority in the 1990’s, Joe knows economic development. He does not want your property taxes to go up or your community services to be cut. He has worked for a town in Colorado as an employee and will use his experience to ensure the City makes the right decisions. He will work hard to ensure you and your family has a Golden future. Ask the residents of the dozens of communities throughout Colorado Joe worked for from 1984-1988 and they will agree, he makes things happen. From public works projects to parks and recreation, Joe has made a difference.
This is just a sampling of the experience you can rely upon Joe to use to achieve your goals for the City of Golden. It’s time to put Joe’s experience to work for you. Don’t trust Golden’s future to just anybody, put your trust in someone who will listen to your concerns and take action.
This is an important election, your vote counts. Joe wants to hear from you and you can reach Joe directly at 303-279-1529!