April 10, 2014 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 90, Issue 34 A publication of
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Council informed of insect menace Emerald ash borer poses danger to ash trees By Clarke Reader
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David Perez, president of Terumo BCT, Bob Murphy, Lakewood mayor, Rob Osborn, chair of the Jeffco EDC and Michelle Hadwiger, director of Business Development with the state’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade, break ground on Terumo BCT’s new headquarters. Photos by Clarke Reader
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creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Terumo BCT broke ground on its new global headquarters on April 1 — an auspicious day, both for the company’s past and future. David Perez, president of Terumo, told the crowd in attendance for the event that it was the 50th anniversary of COBE Laboratories, which was started by Bob Collins and Ran Bellows. Over the following half-century COBE would go through several owners, before being bought by Terumo in 2011. “That was the start of our story in Lakewood, and we want to build upon the legacy,” Perez said. “You can travel around the world and see our products in use, but we want Lakewood to be our home.” Terumo is building a 120,000-squarefoot global headquarters building on the campus, which is expected to open in 2014. The building is expected to accommodate around 400 employees when it opens. Last year the company hired around 700 new employees, and 500 were in the Lakewood area. When finished the company, which is a global leader in blood component, therapeutic apheresis and cellular technologies and provides medical technologies and devices internationally, will occupy 90,000-square-feet on its campus. “This really shows the regional nature of collaboration in the metro area,” Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy said. “It showcases the nature of community expansion and will be a major catalyst for jobs.” Ron Osborn, chair of the Jeffco EDC, Michelle Hadwiger, director of Business Development with the state’s Office of
City Council received an update on the potential danger of the emerald ash borer to ash trees in the community, during the Monday, April 7, study session. The emerald ash borer, a destructive insect that attacks ash trees, has shown up in trees in Boulder, and Lakewood is keeping an eye on the situation in case the beetle spreads. According to Kit Botkins, director of community resources, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has placed a quarantine on all of Boulder County, so no ash trees can be sold or planted and no ash by-products can be moved outside the county. “The borer has done quite a lot of Council continues on Page 10
Jeffco Open School evacuated Allergy-like symptoms reported Staff report
Terumo BCT president David Perez speaking at the groundbreaking for the company’s headquarters in Lakewood.
The site of Terumo BCT’s new headquarters in Lakewood. Economic Development and International Trade, and Jeffco commissioner Casey Tighe all spoke at the groundbreaking, and all celebrated the innovation that Terumo brings to its industry and to the area. “They exemplify our efforts to grow Colorado as a business center,” Had-
wiger said. Perez said there are four key themes that Terumo embraces, and will expand upon in the enlarged campus — global business, innovation, education and of course, the patients. “We never forget that there is someone very sick who is receiving the treatmenst we are providing,” he said. “Our motto is ‘Unlocking the potential of blood’ and that’s what we work to do every day.” Features like easy access to the W Rail and surrounding businesses were also cited as key factors in the decision to stay in Lakewood, and that’s something that hasn’t gone unrecognized in the city. “Businesses support all the other business around here,” said City Manager Kathy Hodgson. “We’re delighted they decided to stay.” For more information, visit www. terumobct.com.
Officials have found what they believe to be the cause of an allergic reaction that affected 31 people at a Lakewood school playground on Monday, April 7. West Metro Fire Rescue and Lakewood Police responded to a report of students having a kind of allergic reaction to an irritant that was on the playground at the Jefferson Open School on April 7. On April 8 members of Jefferson County Public Schools environmental services team found what they believe is the source of the symptoms — approximately six habanero peppers were scattered in the wood chips. Coming in contact with the pepper oil would cause many of the symptoms that students experienced. It isn’t known at this time how or when the peppers got on the playground. District teams washed the playground School continues on Page 10
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Oil and gas health impact study clears panel Bill and bill’s price tag expand during committee talks By Vic Vela vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The potential health impacts of oil and gas operations among Front Range residents will be studied, under a bill that is making its way through the Legislature. But increased costs to the legislation that were added during a recent House committee hearing left the bill sponsor worried that the effort might not get funded. House Bill 1297 would require the state to study the impacts that oil and gas operations may have on a person’s Report health and quality of life. The three-year study would focus on residents living in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties. Those counties include cities that have placed limits on fracking — the mixing of water, sand and chemicals that are blasted deep into the surface to crack porous rock to free up blocked oil and gas. So far, five Colorado cities and more than 100 municipalities across the nation have either placed bans or other limits on the practice. The bill would require the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to review scientific literature regarding the health impacts of oil and gas operations, and would then conduct a health survey of randomly selected Front Range residents. If the findings warrant further research, a second-tiered part of the study would kick in, which could involve the review of medical records.
The final reports would then be presented to Legislators and would be made available through the CDPHE’s website. Rep. Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins, told the House Health, Insurance, and Environment Committee on April 1 that she is not “targeting” oil and gas companies. Ginal acknowledged that those companies provide economic benefits to the state. “But health is a quality of life issue, as is
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driving communities to enact bans and moratoriums and fear should not be the motivation in this case.” The committee’s vote to move forward with the study fell on party lines. Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial, said that communities are already working together to deal with fracking without the state’s involvement. Swalm cited an agreement between Arapahoe County and the oil and gas industry, which would allow companies to expedite fracking applications if they exceed state standards. “Arapahoe County has come to a good understanding of how to address this approach,” Swalm said. “The elected officials out there worked hard to come to that.” Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, said he didn’t want to see a state-sponsored study that he thinks would slant toward the viewpoint of fracking opponents. McNulty said that the oil and gas industry is already being watched in a way that protects the public. “A well-regulated industry does not pose public health threats to our citizens,” he said. The bill passed the committee, but came out of it more expensive than when it arrived. The original bill would have focused only on the oil and gas-related health impacts to those who live in the counties of Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld. However, against Ginal’s wishes, the committee amended the study to include Arapahoe County and the City and County of Broomfield. That expects to add an additional $200,000 to the legislation, bringing the bill’s cost to about $700,000. Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge said she was concerned that the added cost could be “a game changer” when it goes before the House Appropriations Committee for funding consideration. “I am supporting the bill, but I am concerned about adding the extra cost,” Schafer said. “My county and other counties care very much about this issue, but let’s start with a small, controlled study and, in a future year, we can expand on it.”
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HEALTH CHAMPS HONORED BY COUNTY
Jeffco Public Health honored its 2013 Public Health Champions of the Year during an award ceremony on April 3 at the Jeffco Administration and Courts building. This year’s recipients were recognized for their work which helped make the county more healthy through various projects. Pictured above; back row Commissioner Casey Tighe, Commissioner Donald Rosier, Commissioner Faye Griffin; front row, Michael McLoughlin, Dr. Lorrie Odom, Bonnie McNulty (speaker), Cynthia Vitale, Nancy Murray, Wilma Jones. Courtesy photo by Jeffco Public Health
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creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Bear Creek Lake Park and the surrounding areas are still recovering from September’s floods, but with the warm weather on the horizon efforts will be increasing to repair as much as possible. Lakewood’s Parks and Open Space department is partnering with Groundwork Denver, KEEN Footwear and the River Network to offer residents a chance to do some cleaning work at Stone House Park. The event will take place at the park, 2900 S. Estes St., 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. “We’ve developed a great relationship with Lakewood through our watershed project,” Rachel Hansgen, program manager with Groundwork Denver said. “The flood really rearranged some of the landscape in the area of Lower Bear Creek, and we
want to lend the support of our volunteers to support Lakewood.” According to Erik Nilsen, natural resources specialist with Lakewood, volunteers will be working to repair horse crossings, clear log jams from high water levels, and remove trash and debris that washed ashore. “We looked at areas with the most amount of damage and decided to focus on those,” he said. “The greenbelt is looking pretty good, but there is still a lot of work we need to do.” According to Hansgen, volunteers will also be stabilizing creek banks by willow staking and planting trees. “We want to start planning more stewardship partnerships like this,” she said. Hansgen said around 85 people will be attending, but more volunteers are always welcome. To RSVP contact Dele Johnson, Groundwork Denver Volunteer Coordinator, at 303-455-5600 ext 209 or at dele@ groundworkcolorado.org
Federal Center seeks energy improvements Works with McKinstry Energy Service on efforts By Clarke Reader
creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Region 8 U.S. Government Services Administration locations — including Lakewood’s Federal Center — are working with McKinstry Energy Service company to decrease their emissions and increase efficiency. Region 8 covers a six state area that includes Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. “This is an energy savings contract that includes 15 buildings in the Federal Center,” said Dan Addink, program director of McKinstry. “In the region we’ve identified more than $18 million in savings, and brought around $600,000 in utility rebates.” According to Addink, buildings at the Federal Center will receive internet-based, computerized control system to more efficiently control the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems based on schedules and occupancy levels, as well as lighting system upgrades. “Everything has been going well so far, though we’re in the early stages now,” said Lisa Wild, senior project manager at the Federal Center. “Everything should be in place by December.”
According to information provided by McKinstry and the GSA, the Rocky Mountain Region awarded a $10.8 Million Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) task order through the Department of Energy to McKEss Holdings, Inc. for GSA owned and operated facilities throughout the region. The project includes the implementation of 56 distinct Energy Conservation Measures in 26 buildings with a total energy savings of close to 47,000 MMBtu/year and water savings of 2300 kgal/year, according to the information. Addink said that McKinstry will be managing and executing the work, and will be actively involved with the design. “We will be doing some subcontracting with local contractors, so we’re also creating jobs during the process,” he said. According to the provided information, the resulting carbon emission reduction in the region is equivalent to taking over 2,000 cars off the road a year. Those savings will also be measured and verified by McKinstry for a 20-year performance period. “This project goes beyond just energy savings, but will also help to reduce carbon footprints,” Wild said. “It’s a great vehicle for us to do some key improvements to our facilities.” For more information, visit www.gsa.gov and www.mckinstry.com.
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Educational finance under the microscope Town hall focuses on funding for K-12, higher ed By Clarke Reader
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or degrees,” Percy said. “And we’re dealing with the ‘Colorado Paradox’ which is that we’re a very highly educated state, but all our degrees have been imported from other states.” Haney and Percy focused on higher education, speaking about the changes that the system needs in the state to fix the deficit of uneducated adults. According to Hansen, 51.2 percent of Jeffco residents have no post-secondary school education. “We need to focus on degree attainment, improving student success, reducing the completion gap and balancing our finances,” Percy said. Hansen said that there are around 166,000 students in community colleges, which means that around 60 percent of higher education is being provide by those schools. “Red Rocks grew 56 percent in five years, but our budget is less than it was in 2001 when our numbers started growing,” she
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The truth probably isn’t in the middle So the other day I found myself in the middle of a situation. I was a third party to two other people debating and even arguing over an event that had taken place. They both viewed and experienced the circumstances differently and at this point had become quite agitated with one another. When they asked me my opinion and who I thought was right, my first instinct was to run as fast I could away from the situation. Although that was probably the right move, it was almost impossible based on where we were at the moment. And then my over-developed sense of obligation kicked in anyway and I tried to mediate as best I could. I went to my “goto” line in these situations and said something like, “It sounds like you both have a strong opinion about what happened and the truth can probably be found somewhere in the middle.” Is that a cop-out or what? So much for my “go-to” line. If truth is really truth, how can it be found in the middle? Are we compromis-
ing truth for political correctness and making sure we smooth over feelings for all parties involved, making sure everyone in the situation is OK? And if so, is there anything really wrong with that approach? Unfortunately I think there is — it’s called avoiding the truth. Now there are some people who are extremely direct and never have an issue with speaking their mind or telling others exactly how they feel and how they perceive things. This doesn’t mean they are right or even necessarily telling the truth, it just means that they are direct. These folks typically live by a saying, “Seldom
right, but never in doubt.” The other extreme is people who will not utter a word; they will stand by and passively watch or listen as someone spins a story or even tells an outright lie. They know it’s wrong but they would prefer to keep quiet instead of risking the wrath of the other person or just take the position of going along to get along. I am not sure about you, but no matter how much it might hurt, and it has hurt when it has happened to me … I would rather someone be honest, even brutally honest with me and tell me what I need to hear, not just want I want to hear. I want them to tell me the truth or call me out when they feel I am not telling the truth. And here’s what I have personally experienced in each situation: When the truth is actually revealed, regardless of how painful it might be, everything becomes better much faster for all parties. There may have been initial hurts and disappointments, but truth is truth and no one has to continue a lie or perpetuate a story that could cause drama or future problems.
There is a Proverb that reads, “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” There is so much truth in that one simple Proverb. It is so frustrating for everyone involved when we search for the truth in conflicting agendas and personalities. Drama gives way to truth and we find ourselves back in the vicious cycle of political correctness and making sure everyone feels good. Maybe it’s more like the epic line by Jack Nicholson in the movie “A Few Good Men” when he shouts from the witness stand, “You can’t handle the truth!” How about you, is the truth found somewhere in the middle? Is an honest answer like a kiss on the lips? Can you handle the truth? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we learn to live in the truth it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Highlands Ranch, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation and the CEO/founder of www.candogo.com.
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Why is it important for companies to invest in small communities? More and more companies are spreading out from the Denver area into the suburbs. During the groundbreaking for Terumo BCT’s new headquarters in Lakewood, we asked why this is important.
“Companies are gaining the connection between the community and the city.” Scott Koop, Lakewood
“Companies bring and fortifies good jobs, and is an engine for other developments in the community.” Kathy Hodgson, Lakewood
“20 headquarters have moved into Colorado in recent years because it’s a great place to be and there are a lot of young people.” Michelle Hadwiger, Denver
“There is the personal touch, and the city is usually really supportive.” David Perez, Lakewood
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Making a present of the past My daughter is now about seven weeks away from graduating high school. Wow, that time went fast! I still remember the day she was born, as, I think, most parents remember the days their children are born. What we have a hard time remembering is who we were on the day our children were born. There is a line in the movie “Field of Dreams” that has always struck me: when Ray Kinsella’s father takes off his catcher’s mask and looks around, Ray — played by Kevin Costner — says, “I only saw him later, when he was worn down by life.” What an interesting thought! Our children, for all the time we spend watching them grow (in the blink of an eye!), never, ever get to see who we were at their age. In some cases, this is a really, really good thing. There are a lot of things in all of our pasts that I’m sure we’d be just as happy our children never know about. And yet, there is a part of me that sincerely wishes my daughter knew who I used to be, who the boy was that her mother fell in love with. I wasn’t always the guy who spent hours at a time trying to figure out our taxes or how to pay for them; I didn’t always stew for days over major purchases like cars; and I certainly wasn’t always the guys who rolled his eyes and sighed when things didn’t go the way I planned. No, seriously — I used to be a very laid back, roll-with-the punches sort of guy. I was even frequently known to laugh. But she’ll never get to know that guy. And, that’s all right — if I were still that guy, our house would have been foreclosed on and all our stuff repossessed years ago. Frankly, I was kind of an idiot, and if I hadn’t been “worn down by life,” she wouldn’t have much of a future in front of her. But there are lessons to be learned in that, too. If she could see how many mistakes I recovered from, she might learn to be less afraid of risk. If she could see when I let an opportunity slip by because of uncertainty, she might learn to seize the day.
If she knew how much my life changed the day she was born, she might understand some of the decisions I’ve made since then, and how much her life will change someday, too. So, in the interest of allowing her a glimpse of who that person was, several years ago I started writing a letter to her, trying to capture at least a shadow of who I used to be. It’s not that I want to recapture any of my past “glory” for her (what a short and boring story that would be!), but just to give her a small picture in my old voice. Frankly, I haven’t been nearly as diligent in maintaining that letter as I would have liked to be, but it’s still better than nothing. My wife told me the other day about another idea she heard: when a child is born, open an email account in their name. As the years go by, send to that account pictures, stories, notes, ideas—anything that might give them a picture of their past. Then, when they turn 18, or 21, or whatever, give them the password to the account. But the method is of no matter — the effort is important. I would encourage anybody out there with a child on the way, or who intends to have a child some day, start some sort of a record of yourself. Your children deserve to know who you are, not just who you are going to be. Michael Alcorn is a music teacher and fitness instructor who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. He graduated from Alameda High School and the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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The times — they are a changin’ When Bob Dylan wrote the above song lyrics he probably never grasped how many times op-ed columnists would use his song title. However, it fits the current times. We see it everywhere including most aspects of our lives. Certainly in politics, we are seeing a shift in the public’s increasing preference for Republicans over Democrats. For those of us who follow the “political scene”, we know that it is a forever ebb and flow of change. Catch these partial lyrics from his song — “Come senators, congressmen. Please heed the call. Don’t stand in the doorway. Don’t block up the hall. For he that gets hurt will be he who has stalled…” A LOT OF CANDIDATES ARE UP The latest Associated Press-GfK poll demonstrates the shifting tide toward Republican candidates in the upcoming mid-term Congressional elections. Remember your high school civics class — the entire 435 members of the House of Representatives are up for grabs and 1/3 of the U.S. Senate seats are to be determined this coming November. Plus in Colorado, we have the Governor’s race, State legisla-
tor candidates and county elected officials on the “chopping block.” So, all seven Congressional seats representing different parts of Colorado are to be determined along with U.S. Senator Mark Udall’s re-election bid for another 6 year term. Governor Hickenlooper will face the successful Republican gubernatorial candidate from their primary election. POLL FAVORS GOP The AP-GfK poll shows the GOP gaining ground. Those polled who are registered and are most interested in politics show Republicans favored by a healthy margin of 14 percent, or 51 percent to 37 percent in March. In January, this group was
about evenly split. Also, favorable views of the GOP have improved with 38 percent overall saying they hold a favorable impression of the party. Voters are becoming more disenchanted with the Democratic Party’s “package” as the “new normal” in jobs sets in. However, when it comes to overall Congressional approval, the results show a stagnant and negative picture. A whopping 82 percent disapprove of the job which Congress is doing regardless of party preference. Amen!! UDALL “UNDER THE GUN” Here in Colorado, it would appear that incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Udall will not have a “cake walk” in his bid for re-election. He tied himself too close to President Obama on too many high profile issues. In particular, Udall has lost favor with voters over his strident support of the Obamacare health plan and how existing policyholders could keep their current policy. Plus, the Republicans recently pulled a major coup by “switching dance partners” with Congressman Cory Gardner now running against Udall instead of extremist Ken Buck and others. My gut
tells me that Gardner just might pull off an upset. It would be similar to the UConn Huskies upsetting the University of Florida Gators, the No. 1 seed in the March Madness basketball tournament. CHANGING TIMES FOR ALL That is enough election stuff for now. There are many other examples of our changing times. Just look at the continued demise of printed newspapers; the ever increasing use of technology in so many facets of our lives, more popularity in organically grown foods; more families opting out of traditional public schools; less Christians worshipping in main-stream churches; more toll road and commuter rail lines being financed and operated by private sector companies and on and on and on. Needless to say, Bob Dylan knew what he was singing about way back in the 1960’s when he recorded this popular hit song. Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member.
Uncomfortable with business casual in workplace As I write this, I am pondering what to wear for a business meeting in a few hours. The meeting invitation said “business casual,” which immediately sent a shaft of dread into my chest. That’s because, to my mind, business casual is one of the worst things to happen to women in the workplace. I’m not talking here about a gender-discrimination topic — but this is a gender-based issue. The concept of a relaxed dress code at work started for me in the 1980s with what was known around the office as “California casual.” This term has always had a certain kind of cachet to me, a land-locked Colorado-born girl, that conjured up visions of breezy pastels and topsider boat shoes with jaunty white leather laces. In reality, I wasn’t that far off—lightcolored khaki pants became preferred attire, usually with an open-collared shirt. Topsiders were acceptable, as long as they were worn with socks. Now, you might have noticed here that what I am describing is clothing perfectly suitable for men for California casual, casual Fridays, dress-down days, and, ultimately, business casual. Of course, women were also free to adopt this casual style,
but in my experience, women in khakis and a shirt looked less professional than the men (and far less comfortable). And as I’m backpedaling though my mind about what my options are for my meeting, I’m aware of my own discomfort with business casual attire. I usually prefer not to wear pants, unless they’re jeans, which do occasionally sneak into a casual dress code if they are “nice.” I’ve also noticed that when said dress code also allows tennis shoes, I have a literal spring in my step and I go about my work with more of a lilt. But tennies are often off the list, and the quandary for me becomes what shoes to wear with pants … I do not like wearing socks. It’s far easier for me to pair flats with a casual skirt, but there’s also a catch
CRIME NEWS Piper pleads guilty to arson, attempted murder
Lucas Jay Piper, 23, pleaded guilty to setting fire to an occupied house in Lakewood in July, 2013. Piper pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted First Degree Murder — Extreme Indifference (F2) (naming nine people who were in the house); First Degree Arson (F3); and Conspiracy to Commit Arson (F4). At 5 a.m. on July 27, West Metro Fire was called to an active house fire at 12368 W. Viewpoint Drive in Lakewood. There were nine people inside the house. They all escaped without injury but the dwelling sustained moderate fire damage. Earlier in the evening most of the occupants had attended a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Following the concert, at around 1 a.m., the group returned to the house on W. Viewpoint Drive. Piper and his girlfriend, Rachel Lewin, also arrived at the house. Piper and Lewin knew the others only through mutual friends. A bonfire was lit in the back yard and one of the residents began to demonstrate his hobby of “fire twirling” for the group. Piper and two others were injured by the fire demonstration. Piper became very angry and left the house, saying that he was going to come back and burn the house down. Piper returned to the house shortly
before 5 a.m. and, using an accelerant, lit fire to the residence. Rachel Lewin was also arrested in this case and charged with Attempted First Degree Murder — Extreme Indifference and Arson. She has trial set in July. Piper remains in custody at the Jefferson County Detention Center on $100,000 bond. Sentencing has been set for May 13.
Baca charged with mother’s murder Timothy John Baca, 41, was in Jefferson County District Court on April 4, where he was advised of the charges filed against him in the murder of his 65-year-old mother. Baca was charged with First Degree Murder, four counts of Second Degree Assault (F4); one count of Tampering with Physical Evidence (F6) and five violent crime counts (sentence enhancers). On March 28 at 8 a.m. Lakewood police were called to 1375 Everett Ct. where they found Bernice Madina deceased in her home. The investigation led to Timothy Baca, the son of Bernice Madina. The two lived together at the Everett Court residence. Baca was arrested on March 29. He is being held without bail at the Jefferson County Detention Center. He will be in court on May 29 for his preliminary hearing.
to that — for much of my professional career, we women have been required to wear pantyhose. This sort of takes away the whole aspect of going casual! Not only are bare legs more fashionable these days — check out any red carpet — but going without hose is way more comfortable, especially in warmer weather. But this item of women’s wear is so contentious that sometimes whole meetings are dedicated to this decision, and it never seems to be the women who object to a no-hose policy. I’m not really sure why it matters to people who don’t have to wear them ... Granted, there are some months in Colorado when tights or pants are prefer-
able simply because of the temperature. And I found when I worked in health care that wearing hose was non-negotiable, and I accepted that, usually opting for slacks or a suit with pants and regular socks and shoes. But today it’s springtime in the Rockies, and as soon as put down my pen, I’m going to rummage up a swingy skirt and toss on a blazer and greet the world in barelegged beauty. And I’m quite comfortable with that. Andrea Doray is a writer thinks instant tanning lotions are the best thing ever to happen to bare legs. Contact her at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
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Alice J. Van Lewen Schoo
Alice J. Van Lewen Schoo, 83, of Lakewood, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 18. She was preceded in death by her first husband Melvin Van Lewen in 1969, and by her grandson Clinton in 1999. She is survived by her second husband, Henry Schoo; daughters Roxanne (Norman) Goodan; Karen (William) Benigar; and Krista (Michael) Rogers; son Dale Van Lewen; granddaughter Leslie; grandsons Matthew, Thomas, Alex and Adam; and great-granddaughters Kelsey, Kimber and Cheyenne. Full obituary and service information can be found at www. advantagefunerals.com/ obituaries.
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Elsa (Miriam BC Tobin) takes care of Helen Martins (Deborah Curtis), an artist living in rural South Africa, in “The Road to Mecca.” Photo by Sarah Roshan
The road to a deeper self
Miners Alley Playhouse explores art, aging By Clarke Reader
creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Aging is an inevitable part of every life, but it is up to each person to determine the grace and dignity with which they move through their later years. Miners Alley Playhouse’s latest production is by award-winning South African playwright Athol Fugard, and tells the story of Helen Martins and her journey to aging on her own terms. “The Road to Mecca” will be playing at the theater, 1224 Washington Ave., through May 4. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday. According to director Len Matheo, the show follows the true story of Helen Martins (Deborah Curtis), an elderly woman living in South Africa, who goes out on her own in her life and art, and earns the ire of her conservative village. “The show isn’t about politics or religion, but instead is about the power of creativity and independence,” Matheo said. “Fugard also expertly dives into aging, trust and friendship. It’s an amazing play that can explore all these things.” “Miss Helen” — as she is referred to in the play — is living outside of a small village, creating sculptures and living as a kind of pariah. However, when she receives pressure from the Rev. Marius
IF YOU GO WHAT: “The Road to Mecca” WHERE: Miners Alley Playhouse 1224 Washington Ave., Golden WHEN: Through May 4. 7: 30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday 6 p.m. - Sunday COST: $23 adult $20 senior and youth $12 children under 12 INFORMATION: 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com (Tim Fishbaugh) to move out of her home and go to a retirement home, Elsa (Miriam BC Tobin) helps her stand on her own. Curtis said that “The Road to Mecca” has been on her radar for a long time, an she is thrilled to act in a role that she has long wanted to play. “I feel very privileged to get this chance — it’s not something you get to do often,” she said. “I’m so inspired by the real woman and the real creations that are now in museums.” Martins would go on to become South Africa’s top Outsider Artists, and her home is now a collection of her works. According to information provided by Miners Alley, she was fascinated with the interplay of reflection and space, of light, dark, and different colors. She decorated the inside of her house, and then continued on to her garden, which she filled with biblical
figures, Oriental saints, mythical figures, birds, and castles made from cement, empty bottles, and pieces of glass, which all face east towards Mecca. After 1976 when Martins died, her home — called The Owl House — became a museum. “Her character and strength in not becoming what the culture said she had to be is just amazing,” Curtis said. “Through the course of the play she really discovers her own inner strength, and that was exciting to play.” One of the biggest challenges in bringing the show to life, according to Matheo, was getting the South African dialect right, and so a dialect coach was enlisted to help out the actors. “That accent is a big part of transporting the audience to this village,” he said. “I also did a lot of research about what it would have been like in that time, especially for a woman to speak out the way she did.” Curtis found the character of Martins incredibly relatable, and that is something she is hoping to convey in her performance. She also wants to highlights the inspiring meaning behind Martins’ struggle. “Working on this character brought me to this deep emotional place, especially as an aging woman myself,” Curtis said. “The themes are bigger than just one woman — they’re a struggle we all go through. It was a profound experience.” For more information, call 303-9353044 or visit www.minersalley.com.
On April 24 you can dine out for a cause. There are 250 restaurants participating in Dining Out for Life this year, and they expect to raise more than $300,000. Racines and the Cherry Cricket have participated since day one and several venues have participated for more than 10 years. This event raises money for Project Angel Heart, which supplies essential food and nutrition to those living with HIV/ AIDS and other illnesses such as cancer or diabetes. You can help raise money by simply dining out. Check out the list of restaurants at www.projectangelheart.org. Try a new kid on the block at Old Major, The Populist, Olive & Finch or beast + bottle. Some of the local favorites to try are Fruition, Opus Fine Dining & Wine Bar and Mizuna. Support a great organization for an even better cause by simply Dining Out for Life. Among the participating suburban eateries: Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta (Lone Tree, Littleton, Parker, Golden and Highlands Ranch); 24 Union (Lakewood); Beau Jo’s Colorado Style Pizza (Arvada and Boulder); Bent Fork (Aurora); Bent Noodle (Aurora); Farro’s (Centennial); Foolish Craig’s Cafe (Boulder); Great Scott’s Eatery (Broomfield); The Grill at Legacy Ridge (Westminster); Kachina Southwestern Grill (Westminster); Little India (Lakewood); Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria (Inverness area); Old Neighborhood restaurant (Arvada); Romano’s Italian Restaurant (Littleton); Street Kitchen Asian Bistro (Inverness area); Taco House (Lakewood) and The Wooden Table (Greenwood Village).
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You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! And the Hilltop and Crestmoor neighborhoods may be screaming the loudest now that the High Point Creamery is coming soon at 215 S. Holly St. on the southwest corner of Holly and Cedar. Husband and wife team Chad Stutz and Erika Thomas are opening their first retail location of High Point Creamery this spring with several more planned. The signature item will be the “bombe,” which Thomas describes as “a molded ice cream dessert that has its origins in Victorian-era France. First we layer ice cream, let it harden, and then we add a meringue, let that harden and then top it off with another layer of delicious ice cream. All of this then sets in an authentic copper mold from the 1960s. After it hardens, the bombe is removed from its mold and sliced like a cake to serve.” High Point also will serve sorbets and unusual ice cream toppings such as candied violets or black lava salt. The Creamery plans to host chefs from notable area restaurants to collaborate on their own specialty offerings.
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equipment and wiping down surfaces inside to ensure that the school is free of any residual pepper oil. The wood chips in the area where the peppers were found were replaced. At around 12:25 p.m., West Metro Fire were dispatched to the K-12 school, 7655 W. 10th Ave., after receiving the report of a student having something similar to an allergic reaction after recess. The first arriving crews were met with additional students complaining of similar symptoms. West Metro Fire Hazardous Materials team were dispatched and responded to determine the cause of the irritant. The school was evacuated and the affected students were sent through a decontamination tent. There were a total of 31 patients: 30 students and one teacher aid. All the patients were decontaminated at the school. Seven students were transported by medic units to local hospitals. The unaffected students were evacuated to the First Presbyterian Church in Lakewood and reunified with their parents. The Lakewood Police Department said there was no criminal intent in this incident and has released the school back to Jefferson County Schools. Jefferson County Schools kept the the school closed on April 8 to continue their investigation into the incident.
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damage in other states, especially in the Midwest,” she said. “Our forestry has spent a lot of time with Boulder staff to see what they’re doing.” Steve Carpenter, Urban Parks Manager, told council the insects build up in large numbers on trees, and has caused around 2 million trees’ deaths in the Midwest. He said that the beetles probably got to Colorado by being on firewood from the Midwest that was brought to Boulder. While Boulder is the only location the
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Civil War Red Rocks Community College’s History Department will present Civil War Day to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness. This event will take place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Lakewood campus. The Union and Confederate military forces will take the field about 1:30 p.m. A narrator will provide a historical background of the Battle of the Wilderness, its significance during the 1864 campaign of Generals Grant and Lee, and a description of the battle tactics. Contact Linnie Pawlek at 303-914-6282 or linnie. pawlek@rrcc.edu.
TheaTer shoW “Cinderella Waltz,” presented by Red Rocks Community College theater arts and dance department, opens April 10. Show times are 7:30 p.m., April 10-12 and April 18-19, and 2 p.m. April 13. Contact 303914-6458 or theatre@rrcc.edu for tickets and information.
Thursday/april 10 MonThly Coffee Colorado Sen. Rachel Zenzinger will devote her monthly “Coffee with Constituents” to general discussion and Q&A about legislative issues April 10 at the Indian Tree Golf Course Club House, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. After opening remarks at 7 a.m., Zenzinger will encourage participants to set the agenda and express their concerns on issues of greatest priority. She will be especially interested in receiving feedback in regard to the “Three E’s” (education, economy, elders) that have received so much of her attention in the Senate. While anyone from the public may attend the meeting, the content will generally focus on issues that most affect residents of Senate District 19, which Zenzinger serves. Coffee will be available, but attendees will be required to purchase their own breakfast. Go to www.RachelForColorado.com or call her at 303-866-4840.
insect has been found so far, other cities are preparing in case the insect spreads. “The damage is done to the tree during the insect’s early life, and is fatal almost 100 percent of the time if not treated,” Carpenter said. “Trees with less than 50 percent damage can often be saved if they are healthy.” According to Carpenter, there are several treatment options, with the most successful being chemical control. People with infected trees can spray the trunks, do soil drenches or tree injections. The most successful option, according to Carpenter’s research, is the tree injection. “On public property we have more than 18,500 trees and ash trees make up around 16 percent, which is about 1,800 trees,”
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is limited. Go to www.WellnessAtBridges.com or call 303-425-2262 to register or for information and costs. Upcoming classes are:
BaBy yoga camp, 8:45-10 a.m. Fridays from April 4-25. sTress relief monthly workshop series, 6-8 p.m. every second Thursday: Mind-Body Connection (April 10). prenaTal yoga, 8:45-10 a.m. Mondays through April
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meets Thursday, April 10 at Vista Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. Ave., Golden. Enstrom Candies will share the story of chocolate, from bean to treat. Speaker Shirley Bervig. Call Isabel at 303-233-9655 or Nancy at 303-4216484.
aroMaTherapy, 6-7:30 p.m. last Wednesday: Aromatherapy IV: Herbal Infused Honey (April 30).
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open house Thunderbolt Orators Toastmasters group plans an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Tallgrass Energy 370 Van Gordon St., Lakewood. An icebreaker speech and guest speeches will be featured. Come learn about Toastmasters where anyone can gain confidence in public speaking. Food will be served. Contact Colette Smith at 303-914-4934 or Richard Eveleigh at 303-803-2943.
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Thursday/april 10, 17, 30 healTh Classes Bridges Integrative Health and Wellness at Lutheran Medical Center is offering community health and wellness services and classes in February at 8300 W. 38th Ave. Free parking is available. Space
Carpenter said. “Of that total, we have classified around 1,072 as in good health that would be the top priority.” There are around 88,000 ash trees on private property, which means that residents need to pay close attention to the health of their trees. Carpenter said there is a city ordinance that allows the city to address the disease if it comes up. Lakewood staff members are monitoring the situation, and any future actions will be dictated by the timing and severity of an infestation. Botkins added that the city would be providing a lot of information via the internet, KLTV8 and other methods to residents so they can be aware of the potential danger.
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City council members inquired about the safety of the chemicals used, which Carpenter said should be minimal as long as they are correctly used by a professional. Council also asked about replacing older and dead ash trees, which Botkins and Carpenter said was something to consider depending on infestation. “It is chilling when you hear the statistic,” Mayor Bob Murphy said. “There is the potential for a profound impact on our community. It’s really a quality of life issue.” For more information on the emerald ash borer and the quarantine, visit www. eabcolorado.com and www.lakewood.org.
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LoneLy voices Arvada Center event examines Beckett & Still By Clarke Reader creader@ coloradocommunitymedia.com In direct opposition to many who paint the 1950s in America as a golden age for the country, the decade was a time of deep anxiety and simmering fear that bubbled up in many expected and unexpected areas. The arts were a perfect place for these feelings to be expressed, and writer Samuel Beckett and painter Clyfford Still were both pioneers in expressing the abstract in their mediums. The Arvada Center will be hosting a discussion about these two artists and the places they intersect during Samuel Beckett & Clyfford Still: Uncommon Perspectives in the Late 1950s. The event will feature a live discussion and then reading of Beckett’s radio play “Embers.” The event will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, at the Center, 6901
IF YOU GO WHAT: Samuel Beckett & Clyfford Still: Uncommon Perspectives in the Late 1950s WHERE: Arvada Center 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada WHEN: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14 COST: $10-$15 INFORMATION: 720-898-7200
Wadsworth Blvd. It is presented in partnership with the Clyfford Still Museum in support of its exhibition 1959: The Albright-Knox Art Gallery Exhibition Recreated. “The Arvada Center is looking at ways for the different arts to collaborative, and this partnership is really exciting,” said Amanda Giguere, Ph.D., a lecturer from the CU Boulder, Department of Theatre and Dance. “How the arts talk to each other is really interesting, and this is a great way to look at that.” The evening will kick off with a talk lead by Giguere, which will provide context and information on the late 1950s. She said the discussion will help to explain why so many artists were exploring different aspects of the anxieties of the time. Giguere will also cover Beckett’s
impact on the theater, his resonance with other artistic experiments in visual arts, music, and dance. Then comes a reading of Embers,” directed by Laura Jones and performed by Robert Michael Sander (Henry) and Kate Berry (Ada). “Even though it’s a radio play, there is something to seeing it live - the actors have these facial expressions and gestures they bring to the performance,” Jones said. “It’s a stage reading, not a staged reading.” According to Jones, both Beckett and Still were explorers of their own mindscapes, and this internal nature in their work compliments each other. “People will find this a low-key sampler of these artists,” she said. “It takes audience participation, but on a different level than people might expect.” For Giguere, the works of these two men reflects perfectly contemporary times and experiences. “I see this as a way of understanding our time,” she said. “We live in an age with so much information that there is a definite appeal for art that asks us to minimalize.” Tickets are $10-$15. For more information and tickets, call 720-8987200.
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Sunday, April 13 @ 9:00am: Palm Sunday Wednesday, April 16 @ 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm: Stations of the Cross and Holy Communion Thursday, April 17 @ 7:00 pm: Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 18 @ 7:00 pm: Good Friday Service Saturday, April 19 @ 7:00 pm: The Great Vigil of Easter Sunday, April 20 @ 9:00 am: Easter Day “By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.”
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Palm Sunday, April 12th, 5PM Holy Thursday, April 17th, 6:30PM. Last Supper and Washing of the Feet Good Friday, April 18th, 6:30PM The Passion and Veneration of the Cross Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 19th, 9 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20, 8 a.m. The Ecumenical Catholic Communion offers a wonderful way to celebrate your Catholic faith. We invite you to join us for a rich, familiar Mass, a small caring community and Communion open to all: families, singles, divorced, remarried, gay or straight and non-Catholics. There are five ECC parishes in the metro area including Longmont and Ft. Collins.
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FEDERAL EMPLOYEES The Lakewood Chapter of Retired and Active Federal Employees meets each second Tuesday at the Episcopal Church, 10th and Garrison. Call Ann Ornelas at 303-517-8558 with questions.
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After hosting a meeting about the state of Westborough Park last fall, the city has begun work on renovating the park’s two tennis courts. The schedule will completely depend on weather, but in the next coming weeks residents will notice the existing asphalt being removed. A new layer will then be poured and will cure for approximately 28 days. Following that, the courts will be coated, lined and sealed. The renovated courts are expected to be open for use by June 1.
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Lakewood Historical Society hosts essay contest
In honor of Dennis Vanderhoof, who remembered the Lakewood Historical Society in his will, the society is hosting an essay contest, called the Dennis Vanderhoof Lakewood History Essay Contest. With this stipend, the society is able to offer much more generous prizes for quality essays which help to research and preserve the many facets of Lakewood’s past. This year, first and second prizes in the adult category (age 20 and older) are $700 and $600 respectively. Youth (younger than 20) can win prizes of $400 and $300. The deadline is Nov. 1, 2014. For more information and entry blanks, call 303-233-3050 or visit www.historiclakewood.com.
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Rep. Max Tyler’s bill to help schools, libraries and local governments use more solar energy passed the House Finance Committee on April 3 by a 7-3 vote. HB14-1101, sponsored by Tyler, removes business personal property taxes paid by business owners who supply energy produced by a community solar garden. Under current law, the owner of a community solar garden pays business personal property taxes on all of the energy generated by the solar garden. Tyler’s bill creates an exemption for the energy used by individual homeowners, libraries, schools or other religious or charitable organizations. The bill is now headed to the House Appropriations Committee. HB14-1072, sponsored by Rep. Brittany Pettersen and Rep. Tony Exum (D-Colorado Springs), passed the House on initial voice-vote. It will create a state tax credit for families making less than $25,000 a year who do not already qualify for federal tax credits. The bill was recommended by the Economic Opportunity Poverty Reduction Task Force.
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With one of the best views of the city anywhere behind him Arvada pitcher Joe Harris delivers a pitch against Wheat Ridge Saturday at Arvada High School. Photo by Daniel Williams
Wheat Ridge ruins Arvada’s 1964 rememberance Iconic Irv Brown tosses first pitch but Bulldogs still fall By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia.com ARVADA - Two was better than one for Wheat Ridge on Saturday. The Farmers spoiled Arvada’s day, beating the home team 10-0 at Arvada High School. The Bulldogs honored their 1964 state championship team before the
game as Colorado sports icon and former Arvada head coach Irv Brown threw out the first pitch. But the Bulldogs could have used Brown for a few more innings because Wheat Ridge put on a hitting clinic for the old coach. The Farmers scored two runs in each of the game’s five innings getting big offensive efforts from two of their players. Wheat Ridge sophomore Chase Powell went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. In addition, junior Garrett O’Keefe went 2-for-3 with a double and a triple.
But while the Farmers’ offense will get most of the credit for their big win, their pitching should not go overlooked. Wheat Ridge senior starting pitcher Lane Wagoner and sophomore Damian Padilla combined for a four-hit shutout, with Wagoner recording the victory. The win was the Farmers third straight. The loss was the Bulldogs second straight — in ugly fashion. Arvada was beat 23-1 by Green Mountain last Wednesday. Still, the Bulldogs look very much improved this season under new head
coach Gino Carbajal and their two wins this season are just one less than they had in all of 2013. Arvada (2-4) will host Alameda Thursday at 4 p.m. Wheat Ridge (4-2) has outscored the last three opponents 25-12 and has scored at least seven runs in four of the first six games of the season. The Farmers will host Conifer Thursday at 4 p.m. Wheat Ridge is one of just two teams in 4A Jeffco with an undefeated record. On the flip side, Arvada is one of just two teams still looking for a first league win.
D’Evelyn girls trying to replace lost talent Jaguars show signs of flashes but need time to develop By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@coloradocommunitymedia. com LAKEWOOD - D’Evelyn girls’ soccer was just gaining some traction before running into 4A Jeffco’s best team. And the Jaguars were slowed down and then shutout 3-0 by Evergreen Friday at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Jags were thinking upset as they matched the Cougars intensity for the first half ,taking a 0-0 game into halftime. However, Evergreen’s star Jahna Pusedu lived up to her reputation and scored three second half goals for an impressive hat trick. Pusedu, who already has seven goals on seven games this season, singlehandedly took the game over and left Jaguars’ defenders helpless. The Cougars also put an end to what D’Evelyn was hoping was the start of a win
streak after winning back-to-back games. The Jaguars beat Lakewood 2-1 in overtime at Lakewood Memorial Field before going into spring break. Freshman Emma Denton and senior Emily Garnier both scored in the unofficial battle for Lakewood. D’Evelyn returned from spring break and beat Centaurus 2-0 Wednesday at North Area Athletic Complex. Garnier and senior Katie Cuniff each scored for the Jaguars and sophomore goaltender Courtney Stutheit was unbreakable in their shutout victory. However, this season D’Evelyn is struggling to replace six seniors lost to graduation last year, including leading scorer Madi Hall, who recorded eight goals last season. Moreover, those six seniors accounted for a total of 30 points last season. This season the Jaguars are trying to fill in those gaps by committee while they try and develop the same team that helped them push Green Mountain and Evergreen for a 4A Jeffco league title last season. But even during their transition they
D’Evelyn senior and team leader Katie Cuniff closes in on her Evergreen opponent Friday at Lakewood Memorial Field. Photo by Daniel Williams have managed to remain competitive, keeping themselves within striking distance in each of their losses this season.
D’Evelyn (2-4, 0-1 in league play) will play Green Mountain Thursday, at Lakewood Memorial Field at 4 p.m.
S Pomona boys, Lakewood girls best in 5A Jeffco
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County track meet helps teams prep for state
Bear Creek and Standley Lake finished tied for fifth with 48 points each, Columbine finished seventh (46), Chatfield finished eighth (44) and Dakota Ridge finished ninth (15). But it was the Tigers who blew out the girl’s field winning seven of 18 events including winning both the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relay races. In addition, Lakewood’s
By Daniel Williams
dwilliams@ colorado communitymedia.com LAKEWOOD - Pomona’s boys escaped the 5A Jeffco Track & Field League Meet with a one point victory Wednesday at Jeffco Stadium. The Panthers posted a team score of 125, which was one point better than Chatfield who finished second with 124 points. Arvada West finished third with 91 points, two points better than Lakewood’s fourth place finish with 89 points. Bear Creek (74), Standley Lake (69), Columbine (62), Ralston Valley (34) and Dakota Ridge (22) rounded out the finished of the nine 5A Jeffco schools who participated in the meet. But it was Pomona who was best-in-show winning
Claire Harris won both the 100 and 300 meter hurdles, and Audrey Hogenkamp won the high jump clearing 5 feet. A-West finished third as a team but had won four girl’s events including the 100 and 400 meter races. The Wildcats also won the 1600 meter (Savannah Wiman 05:33.84) and the 3200 meter (Erin RaweThomas in 12:24.60).
Arvada West’s Erin Rawe-Thomas and Abby Kostelecky run side-by-side and stride for stride in the 3200 meter event Wednesday at Jeffco Stadium. Rawe-Thomas went on to win the race. Photo by Daniel Williams four of the 18 boy’s events including the 4x100 meter relay and the 4x200 meter relay. The Panthers had two individual winners including Nate O’Neill who won the pole vault with a 12 feet 6 inch distance.
In addition, Marcelo Laguera won the 800 meters for Pomona in 2:02.19. And Bear Creek’s Olabisi Johnson proved to be the fastest man at the meet winning the 110 meters in 15.09. In the girl’s side of the
meet Lakewood proved to be best as they dominated the girl’s meet with a team score of 174 points. Ralston Valley finished second with 142 points, followed by third place Arvada West with 120 points and fourth place Pomona (94).
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