Sentinel Lakewood
September 19, 2013
A Colorado Community Media Publication
Jefferson County, Colorado • Volume 90, Issue 6
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HO NO RING T HE V IC T I M S
9/11 MEMORIAL
Indiana Street at 78th Avenue was closed Friday, Sept. 13, morning because of flooding from heavy rains. The water ran in front of Ancient Treasures Alpaca Ranch and the JK Ranch horse boarding facility entrances. Photo by Mikkel Kelly
Region drenched by storms Flood clean-up costs in area not yet assessed By Amy Woodward Days after torrential rains and flooding hit Jefferson County, the region is still recovering, with several municipalities now surveying the damage. Several schools across Jefferson County remained closed on Monday, Sept. 16, with most closures located in Evergreen and in the Coal Creek Canyon area. As of Monday, Sept. 16, at 12:30 p.m. road closures include: Interstate 70 eastbound off-ramp to Quebec Street; U.S. 40 at Floyd Hill (MP 269.5 to 270.5); SH 44 (104th Avenue) between Brighton Road and McKay Road; SH 72 (Indiana Street) between 72nd Avenue and 80th Avenue; and SH 72 between SH 93 and SH 119 in Coal Creek Canyon
Firefighters from 75 agencies across 11 states climbed the stairs at Red Rocks in honor of the 343 firefighters who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. A thousand people braved the rain to take part in the fifth annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. More than 75 firefighting agencies were represented from 11 states. The climb is made every Sept. 11 to honor the victims and 343 fallen firefighters of the terrorist attacks and raise funds to support families of the victims.
PhotoS by ClArke reAder
Arvada
The flood waters impacted Arvada on several fronts, according to Wendy Forbes, communications manager with Arvada. She said the city has not yet been able to get a complete and accurate account of the damage, due to the still high water levels. She said some roads what will need some repairs. Alkire Street was reopened after being closed, but both Quaker and Indiana will remain closed until repairs can be made. “One good thing about this is how many of the city projects — little ones here and there — really helped to lessen the damage and really paid off for the community,” she said. “The Ralston Central Park Project that also just finished was a huge help.” Cheryl Keydel, owner of an alpaca ranch
Fire fighters in full gear climb the stairs of Red Rocks, wearing the same kind of breathing gear that would have been used by fire fighters in the World Trade Center.
Two fire fighters get a view of Red Rocks and the others joining the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Storms continues on Page 17
Two fire fighters climb down the stairs at Red Rocks as part of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Printed on recycled newsprint. Please recycle this copy.