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Elbert County, Colorado • Volume 117, Issue 51

New commissioners take office Rowland, Ross get down to business By Deborah Grigsby

dgrigsby@ourcoloradonews.com Although Elbert County began the new year with the same old problems, it does have two new commissioners. Robert Rowland and Larry Ross took the oath office Jan. 8 in Kiowa, and within 24 hours, the two were appointed chair and vice chair of the board of county commissioners, respectively. As their first official order of business, they established a new citizens’ water advisory committee and considered ending a 2011 moratorium on development involving water and special districts. District 2 Commissioner Kurt Schlegel urged caution in establishing a new committee, pointing to previous boards’ checkered pasts. “We’ve had four water boards in the last

12 years,” Schegel said at a Jan 9 special board meeting. “And each one has failed, for one reason or another. Primarily, because whoever was appointed to those boards or task forces, their integrity, their background and initiatives were called into question due to personal conflicts or political motivation.” Schlegel insisted the group have a very narrow focus and be “tightly contained.” “As part of my administration 12 years ago, I formed the original water board,” said Former District 3 Commissioner John Dunn. “The intent of a water board is to put together a panel of knowledgeable individuals that could help us make decision on where we were going with our water.” Dunn, who agreed with Schlegel, proposed the new committee report to the planning commission rather than directly to the county board. Although little is known about how the committee will look, a resolution was approved to establish the new committee. That committee will report directly to Commissioners continues on Page 8

Elbert County Judge Jeffrey K. Holmes adminsters the oath of office to DIstrict 1 County Commissioner Robert Rowland as Pastor Kevin Weatherby looks on. Rowland and District 3 Commissioner Larry Ross were officialy sworn in at a Jan. 8 ceremony in Kiowa. Photo by Deborah Grigsby

Governor calls for gun checks State of State also mentions civil unions, marijuana, economy By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Gov. John Hickenlooper acknowledged that “there are no easy solutions” to issues involving guns, but said a debate on how best to deal with firearm-related violence is something “our democracy demands.” The Democratic governor, addressing the General Assembly during his annual State of the State speech Jan. 10, also proffered his opinion on one area of gun control that is certain to be one of the most passionately debated topics lawmakers will take up this legislative session. “Let me prime the pump,” Hickenlooper said. “Why not have universal background checks for all gun sales?” That suggestion certainly caught the attention of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. “It is just completely unenforceable,” House Minority Leader Mark Waller, RColorado Springs, said of Hickenlooper’s call for all sales of guns — including those involving person-to-person transactions — be contingent on background checks. But Democrats applauded the governor’s stance. “He made some risky points,” said Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, D-Arvada. “He wasn’t afraid to jump into that.” Gun control, one of many issues that legislators are expected to take up over the next five months of the session, was just one area that Hickenlooper addressed. Economic matters, civil unions and, of course, regulating the marijuana industry were also touched on during his 40-minute remarks.

Capitol Report

Corrine “Cori” Fierkens works with Banjo, a 14-year-old gelding, at Mariah Farms outside Castle Rock. Fierkens is battling Stage 4 cancer and will provide the lead vocals for a Jan. 25 fundraiser at the Hideaway Bar & Grill in Castle Rock. Photo by Rhonda Moore

Woman bravely battles cancer Fundraiser will help pay growing medical bills By Rhonda Moore

rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com Corrine Fierkens has come to terms with her cancer diagnosis with a fearless ap-

proach to the present moment, steeped in the awareness that survival depends largely on acceptance. Fierkens has had much to accept on the three-year journey that began when she discovered a lump in her breast. She was a single mother living in Ellicott when she received her first diagnosis of Stage 2 breast cancer. Fierkens, 38, the owner of equine body-work business She Touches Horses, opted to move to Elizabeth to provide her special-needs child better education options and to be closer to her

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clients, who lived from Elizabeth to Douglas County. With her cancer diagnosis came the disclosure that she tested positive for a mutation of the breast cancer-fighting gene, BRCA1.

Mutation causes greater risk

The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are tumorsuppression genes present in everyone, according to the National Cancer Center at the National Institutes of Health. Mutation of either gene greatly increases the risk for women of a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis, said Dr. Sujatha Nallapareddy, oncologist with the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Parker. In men, the mutation places the patient at higher risk for breast or prostate cancer, Nallapareddy said. It is a genetic mutation that is higher among families with multiple cases of breast cancer, according to the NIH. In Fierkens’s case, the mutation is prevalent in several maternal family members in Cancer continues on Page 8

Common ground sought

Taking on the issue of gun violence is a top agenda item for this Democratic-controlled General Assembly, especially on the heels of last year’s Aurora theater killings and the December massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. But just State continues on Page 8

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Elbert County News 3

Food donation tops ton mark 2,452 pounds of canned goods go to charity By Deborah Grigsby

dgrigsby@ourcoloradonews.com When it comes to helping those in need, students at Legacy Academy in Elizabeth want to let the world know they’ve got the metal. The metal cans, that is. Over a three-week period, students gathered more than 3,100 cans of meat, pasta and vegetables in one of the largest charity food drives in the school’s history. Students and volunteers stuffed a van with 2,452 pounds of canned goods that was delivered to Elizabeth Food Bank on Dec. 21. “We serve more than 250 families within the community per year,” said Susan Leonard, food bank director. “That translates into about 900 individuals and this will really help.” Legacy Academy teacher Ashlyn Ellsworth said the holiday project was designed to engage students in community outreach.

“This was a great opportunity to teach students about the gift of giving, and that not everyone has everything they need,” she said. “It’s about helping other students, as well as helping the community.” Colder temperatures and a struggling rural economy have forced more families to rely on the food bank, said Leonard. “We’ve seen a big increase in visitors since the colder weather,” said Leonard. “Our purpose is to help folks when they get into a position of having to make tough choices like choosing between paying the electric bill and feeding their family.” Often families just need help on occasion, Leonard said. “It can be for just a month, or two months, or even longer if that’s what they need,” she said. “We don’t ask. We just help.” The food bank is located within the Elizabeth Presbyterian Church at 325 S. Banner St. and is open from 12:30-3 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9-11:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Donations of canned food, frozen meats and vegetables as well as pantry items such as flour and are welcome. For more information, contact the food bank at 303-646-4825. “The donation from Legacy Academy is the biggest single donation we’ve ever received,” said Leonard. “It was amazing.”

Canned goods weighing more than a ton await transportation from Legacy Academy to the Elizabeth Food Bank. Students hosted a three-week food drive that netted 2,452 pounds of food to benefit those in need. Courtesy photo

Libraries launch several programs It’s a new year, and we have several new programs at our libraries to expand your mind, help your children develop literacy skills, and bring out your inner techie. In Simla, we are launching a Study Buddies program, which helps elementary-age students become better at school subjects by pairing them with teen mentors. Many libraries and schools across the country have helped students succeed by facilitating meetings between kids and teen mentors. Most libraries focus on helping kids develop their reading skills through programs like Study Buddies. The Simla Library is dedicated to helping kids improve in many different subjects. However, this program is particularly useful to children who struggle with basic reading and comprehension skills. Fill out an application form at the Simla Library to sign up for this 6-week program. The pairs will be matched and meet once per week. At the Elizabeth Library, Wonderful Wednesdays are planned for the second Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m.

The program provides a variety of afterschool activities for elementary-aged children. February will concentrate on handmade Valentines with subsequent months featuring a science project using potatoes, how to interact with therapy dogs (featuring actual dogs!), and the language, food and customs of France. Our new after-school book club in Elizabeth will meet on the third Wednesday of the month. We will feature a craft related to a particular historical period and snacks will be provided. Children are encouraged

THINGS TO DO JAN. 17 CHAMBER LUNCHEON. A special Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 17 at the new Elizabeth Town Hall on Banner Street. All chamber members are invited to this free luncheon. We want you to tell us what you want from your chamber. Help us with the vision of the chamber for 2013. RSVP to Beverly at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org. FEB. 14 FRONTIER FUNDRAISING. Frontier High School students will make reindeer and snowmen to sells at the EMS craft fair Nov. 17 and the local craft fair on Dec. 1. A spaghetti dinner, sponsored by students and staff, is planned for Feb. 14. Call the school at 303-646-1798 or email its director, Rob McMullen, at rmcmullen@esdk12.org to make a donation. Frontier High School is at 589 S. Banner St., Elizabeth. THE OUTBACK Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. DIVORCE AND Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in Kiowa. For information, call 303-520-6088 or email morgan@hayday.org. The clinic is free for parties who have no attorney and who are going through dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or post-decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. THE ELBERT County Sheriffs Posse is a nonprofit volunteer

organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriffs Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriffs Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. Membership is open to anyone without a criminal record. It meets the last Monday of the month at the Elbert County Sheriffs Office at 7 p.m. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse. html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

THE ELIZABETH Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. ELIZABETH GUITAR Group. Elizabeth guitar circle will meet on the first and second Wednesday of each month at the Elizabeth Library. Traditional protocol/courtesy. Country, pop, bluegrass, cowboy, Beatles, 50s, 60s, 70s, blues, jazz and more. We who play for pleasure would love to meet more of same. Acoustic or power down. Come prepared to share a few songs, perform, play along, sing along with others. Enjoy new guitar friends to jam with. Gerry Vinson hosts on the first Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m., and Laurie Smith hosts on the second Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Uncertain? Drop by and observe. Banjo, ukelele, mandolin welcome. Call Laurie at 720-3633531. LAWYERS AT the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

to share with the group books that they have read and would like to recommend. Students can enter their name in a drawing for every book they read and a prize will be given at the May meeting. Our first meeting on Jan. 16 will concentrate on colonial times and will include butter making. And for the adults, Elizabeth staff will be holding open computer lab once a month on the third Thursday from 10:30 a.m.noon. We will have our laptops set up or you can bring your own in. Staff will be on hand to help you figure out any problems that you might be having. We will also be able to help with downloading books to Nooks and Kindles and MP3 players or

tablets. At the Kiowa Library, Friday morning Building Readers story times continue to draw preschoolers to the library for literacy-building interactive time with Miss Denise. This spring the library will host a tea party for children. Attendees will be encouraged to dress up and will learn proper “tea time” etiquette. Watch for “Kids Rock” in the fall — a program on rock geology. Kari May lives in Elizabeth and is the director of the Elbert County Library District. She can be contacted through the library at director@elbertcountylibrary.org. Visit the library at www.elbertcountylibrary.org.

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Brauchler takes over DA’s office Ceremony follows hearing in Aurora theater shooting By Rhonda Moore

rmoore@ourcoloradonews.com It was a standing-room-only crowd of the 18th Judicial District’s power elite when candidate George Brauchler became District Attorney George Brauchler at his swearing-in ceremony. The ceremony was at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, minutes from the courtroom that has thrown the district into the national spotlight. Brauchler took office on the first day of the preliminary hearing for alleged Aurora theater shooter James Holmes and was sworn in by the case’s presiding judge, 18th Judicial District Chief Judge William Sylvester. Sylvester arrived following the close of the day’s Holmes hearing to join a crowd that included attorneys, judges, prosecutors, elected officials and law enforcement agents from across the district, to recognize Brauchler’s new post overseeing cases in Colorado’s most populous judicial district. He received a standing ovation when he took the oath of office.

District Attorney George Brauchler hugs his father after being sworn in Jan. 7. Photos by Courtney Kuhlen Brauchler, who ran on a campaign promise of change in the district attorney’s office, acknowledged the high-profile cases in the district and vowed to put justice first as he takes over the prosecutorial duties.

ELBERT COUNTY NEWS IN A HURRY Ranch will host sweetheart dinner

Praying Hands Ranches Inc. will host a sweetheart spaghetti dinner from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 9 at 11892 E. Hilltop Road, featuring a catered dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Music will be provided by the band One15. Tickets are $20 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under. Discounted advance tickets are available at the ranch and select local merchants. Praying Hands is a nondenominational, charitable organization that provides a therapeutic ranch environment to serve the needs of mentally, emotionally and physically challenged children, adults, youth at risk and disabled veterans. For more information, call 303-841-4043 or visit www.prayinghandsranch. org.

Animal hospital offers discount for vets, military

During January, the Elizabeth Animal Hospital, 330 W. Kiowa Ave., is offering 10 percent off all goods and services for active duty military personnel and veterans. A valid military identi-

fication card is required. Contact the hospital at 303-646-2891 to schedule an appointment. Visit www. elizabethanimalhospital. com for more information.

Foundation names grant recipients

The Elizabeth Education Foundation has announced the winners of its 2012 grant program, funding 82 percent of the applications received. The winners are: Brenda Visioli and Erynne Smith, Singing Hills Elementary; Rob Barbre and Jody Urbas, Elizabeth Middle School; Language Arts Team, Elizabeth Middle School Reading Plus program; Stacy Millet, Legacy Academy; Greg Worthington and Emma Michel, Elizabeth High School. Grants funded a variety of items including books, music stands, a telescope observatory and more. The grants are funded by sales and use of EEF’s Safeway reloadable gift cards. Safeway donates five cents of every dollar loaded on the cards back to the program. Funds are then made available to the Elizabeth C-1 district as grant money.

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He spent part of his swearing-in day observing the Holmes preliminary hearing, he said. “I don’t want to be defined by those cases,” Brauchler said. “We should be defined

by all of our cases, from the petty (violations) to the major offenses. How we treat those cases defines us as an office.” The day Brauchler stepped into the post vacated by term-limited district attorney Carol Chambers, the 18th Judicial District covered a population of more than 900,000 people and had on its dockets Colorado’s only death-penalty cases. Encompassing the counties of Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert, the district handles cases from urban areas such as Aurora, with a population of about 290,000 in the district, and in rural outposts such as the town of Hugo, population 729. Brauchler joined the district with Mark Hurlbert as his second-in-command. Hurlbert is the former district attorney for the Fifth Judicial District, which includes Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake and Summit counties. Hurlbert faced a term limitation and joined the 18th Judicial District as Brauchler’s assistant district attorney. The lead law enforcement agent from the most populous county in the district is among those looking forward to working with Brauchler’s office. “With (Brauchler’s) level of experience and the people he’s surrounding himself with, he’s doing it right,” said Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson. “We’re excited to be a part of that criminal justice system that he’s clearly a critical part of.”

Frozen ponds not always solid bet Ice, snow can create deceptive traps for people, pets By Deborah Grigsby

dgrigsby@ourcoloradonews.com Whether you have two legs or four, ice is never safe. That’s what Capt. Dan Goldan of South Metro Fire Rescue’s dive rescue team wants residents to know about walking on frozen ponds and lakes. Since the fall of 2009, South Metro has responded to 14 ice rescues, according to public information officer Andy Lyon. Six of those were animal rescues. “People assume the ice is safe,” said Goldan. “While thicker ice will hold more weight, there is no way to tell if it’s truly safe or not, until you have fallen through, and then it is too late.” Goldan explained that while several factors affect how ice is formed, and how much weight it can support, the best way to prevent an accident is for people and pets to simply stay away. Dogs, in particular, like to chase ducks and geese across a frozen pond, often putting them at risk. Frantic pet owners, in turn, can put their own lives in danger by attempting to rescue an animal that has fallen through.

Footprints across a frozen pond near the intersection of DTC Boulevard and Belleview Avenue appear to belong to a lucky person and pet. Some aren’t so fortunate and have to be rescued from icy waters. Photo by Deborah Grigsby While it may be tough to resist helping a struggling person or pet, Goldan said the first thing to do is call 911 Don’t try to rescue people or animals alone. “If a person or a 40-pound dog has already fallen through the ice, you are guaranteed to do the same, turning you into another victim,” explained Goldan. “The fire department responds with specialized ice rescue suits and is trained to rescue both

people and animals.” Lyon said ice water rescues are extremely dangerous. “Icy water can sap a person’s heat, and their ability to move their arms and legs, in just a matter of minutes,” he said. “We might also point out that, in a fair number of cases, animals are able to get out of the water by themselves, but we still want people to call 911 whenever they see an animal go through the ice.”

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Elbert County News 5

Marijuana task force gets to work Members sail uncharted waters after vote on amendment By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com When Colorado voters passed Amendment 64, legalizing the personal possession, use and home growing of marijuana, the state faced the challenge of developing the rules and regulations so the amendment can be implemented. The first step to deal with challenges came when Gov. John Hickenlooper created the 24-member Amendment 64 Task Force on Dec. 10 because, while voters legalized marijuana in Colorado, all aspects remain illegal under federal law. “The task force met for

the first time Dec. 17 and since then, we have set up five working groups, each tasked with investigation of a specific area dealing with implementation of Amendment 64,” said state Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, who is a task force member. “All the meetings of the task force and the working groups are posted on the state Department of Revenue’s website. All those meetings are open to the public and there is a public comment period at every meeting.” Pabon said working groups tackle one of five major subject areas: local authority and control; consumer safety and social issues; regulatory framework; criminal law issues and tax; and funding and civil law issues. “One or two task force members heads each of the working groups,” the state

‘I expected there to be two groups on opposite sides of the issue, but it was refreshing to see there is a lot of common ground.’ State Rep. Dan Pabon representative said. “Then, each working group calls on experts in the specific fields to help us develop our recommendations because we want to get it right, because this will be a basis for the framework for the future of these issues.” Pabon is a member of the regulatory framework working group. He said the committee is like the hub of a wheel with the other working groups as the spokes, since the recommendations will be the basis of determining what is

legal and what isn’t. “This has been a fascinating challenge,” he said. “Our first challenge was to educate ourselves so we can understand the nuances of a new industry. There is very little precedent to draw on but we did look at the regulations dealing with liquor, gambling and medical marijuana. These regulations have been tested by time and they became sort of a template as we looked at what worked and what didn’t to help us as we sought to create rules for issues that didn’t exist prior to

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Get off the sidelines and into the game Among the many lessons I have learned in the training and coaching business is this: The people who actually meet and exceed their goals and realize their dreams are the people who are willing to play the game. One of the other lessons I have learned is that there are people who want to make changes, want to pursue dreams and goals, want to get better at something but instead of getting into the game and playing, they find it easier to sit back and watch the game from the sidelines. Here we are in middle of the playoffs and you know it’s kind of like an armchair quarterback or Monday morning quarterback who likes to make idle observations, criticisms, or judgments about how others are playing the game. I find it funny whenever I observe people watching a game on television, screaming and yelling as if the players or coach can actually hear them and maybe

even will talk back to them. Now it’s one thing to get excited and root, hoot, and holler for our favorite teams, it really is. But when we start yelling or screaming from our armchair all of the “woulda shoulda coulda” stuff, although it may be cathartic for some, it is really just as silly as all of the “woulda shoulda coulda” stuff we say to ourselves about our life plans. For a minute let’s just imagine close friends, family members, and maybe even perfect strangers watching our lives unfold on television. How many of them would be

screaming at the top of their lungs, “You should have done this” or “why didn’t you do that?” Of course sitting in their armchair watching a high definition television with instant replay and 20/20 hindsight, it becomes easy to point out where our biggest opportunities and plays can come from and how we can possibly win. Now what if we had that same seat? What if we could step outside of what is going on and take a look at our own game plan, look at how we are executing and performing in life? What would we be saying or even screaming at ourselves to do or change? As a Monday morning quarterback we should be able to easily reflect on what is working and what is not and make the necessary changes to our game plan. Here is the challenge and the opportunity. The challenge is that although many of us know what needs to be done to effect change, just like the armchair quarterback

we never put ourselves in the game to make the changes. We simply sit on the sidelines waiting for someone else to come up with a gamewinning play. The opportunity is that the game of life is still on, there is time to put on the uniform and get into the action. We no longer have to rush to judgment or criticism when it comes to what we want to be, do, or have; instead we can rush into the game and make a difference. I would love to hear from you: Are you on the field or are you watching your game from the sidelines? If you email me at gotonorton@gmail.com I will share some best practices for moving from the armchair and into the game and then it will be a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com

2013 outlook: Year of the Snake

It’s a perfect storm of annoying words The only problem, I told, like, Jennifer, with a list of the year’s most annoying words is that the people who annoy us with them will never read the list. Or if they do, they will just say, “No problem.” But seriously, there is a new “no problem.” Have you heard anyone say “no worries” lately? All of the words on the list annoy me, but I have conceded. There’s no point. I realized that about all I was doing was making myself feel superior because, like, I was not a perpetrator. No way, Jose. I am probably more highly educated than the offenders. What good is it to spell it out for them? It would be lovely if we all talked good. We never have. Not even back in the day. Jennifer and I watched Woody Allen’s brilliant little film “Zelig” recently. Leonard Zelig was a “human chameleon” who could change his appearance and profession to those of anyone he was around. If he was around black jazz musicians, he became a black jazz musician. Under hypnosis he said that he did it to fit in. My theory about the redundant, irritating, annoying, cloying, suffocating words that some ninnies use over and over and over, is that it makes them feel like they fit in. If a high school kid were to say “didacticism” he would probably be beaten up. No one wants to beat up a kid who says “whatever.” Except me. For the third straight year, “whatever” was voted Most Annoying, closely followed by “like.” I did see a decline in the use of “like” in 2012, however. It’s still the comfort word of an age group that undoubtedly never reads this column, or any column, or anything about language literacy or communication skills.

I worked with a summer session student at Arapahoe Community College who attended a college in Ohio the rest of the school year. The dear girl littered every sentence with like, like, like. The school flew her to Ohio, and begged her to attend, even though she couldn’t competently express herself. If I met a teen who could talk I might lose consciousness. I am sure there must be a few around. I tend to be critical. I’m just saying. A friend gave me a booklet and wrote on it, “Thanks for keeping us all in line.” The booklet is titled “Don’t: A Manual of Mistakes & Improprieties more or less prevalent in Conduct and Speech. UNMUTILATED and with the Additional Matter.” Capitalizations are the publisher’s. For example: “Don’t mangle your words, or smother them, or swallow them. Speak with a distinct enunciation.” Hear, hear. “Don’t use meaningless exclamations, such as `Oh, my!’ and `Oh, crackey!’” “Don’t mispronounce vowel-sounds in unaccented syllables. Don’t say `pertater’ for `potato’ or `sentunce’ for `sentence.’ On the other hand, don’t lay too much stress on these sounds — touch them lightly but correctly.” Now really. Do you think that someone Smith continues on Page 7

The Eastern world is celebrating the Year of the Snake. While that sounds a bit uncertain to Americans who may picture a slithering snake as a negative, the Chinese believe the snake is a sign of wisdom and intelligence. I like their version of the 2013 outlook better. Americans tend to be skeptical and after the fiasco of the fiscal cliff, most of us are ready to have a reason to be optimistic. It is difficult to discuss where we are headed without summarizing where we have been first when planning for the New Year. Last year had very distinct patterns that affected investors and consumers. Early in the year all eyes were on Europe and their debt restructuring. Next came the political uncertainty of the election and the continued political competition over the tax law changes. Finally the economic slowdown in China put more pressure on our already

slow economic growth. These were the major issues that shaped 2012. Some of those concerns are going to carry over to the New Year, however in a different phase. While the tax laws have been updated, many of the provisions are temporary for one year only and the problem of the debt ceiling and the spending Kummer continues on Page 7

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Writer wrong about believers

H. Rudy Ramsey (“Secularism does not equal immorality,” letter to the editor) suggests believers “falsely assume that nonbelievers have” no moral standards. Not exactly. Genuine believers in God know that they’ll be held to an absolute standard of morality in the next life and do their best to live up to their understanding of God’s standards every day. On the other hand, nonbelievers (and churchgoers who don’t actually believe) have no source of absolute moral standards. Ultimately that leaves them with only the moral standards that they choose

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(just as government schools teach children to do). That works fine while each chooses socially compatible morals, but it breaks down when one grabs weapons and heads to the local “gun free” zone. Ramsey apparently thinks “lower ... gun ownership” among nonbelievers indicates superior morality. However, morality is in usage rather than ownership. Without the 13 colonies and their weapons, it’s unlikely Ramsey would enjoy freedom from religion. John R. Pack Parker

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Colorado a gun-control test case Changing political climate may influence outcome By Ivan Moreno and Nicholas Riccardi Associated Press

After the annual latesummer harvest on his farm in the eastern reaches of Colorado, Greg Brophy has a few friends over, breaks out the handguns and semiautomatic rifles and mows down some rotten watermelons. The Republican state senator’s melon shoot is a fixture on the political calendar in his rural district near the Nebraska border and a window into the culture of gun ownership in a state that cherishes its frontier heritage. The 1999 Columbine shooting that killed 12 students and a teacher did little to alter that culture. In fact, it is now easier to carry a concealed handgun in the state than it was before Columbine. Now, six months since a deadly movie theater rampage in Aurora, there’s a new drive to restrict guns, fueled by the Connecticut school shooting. And Brophy and other gun rights backers worry the push may bear fruit because of the state’s demographic changes.

In recent decades, Democrats have done increasingly well as young coastal transplants flocked to Denver and its suburbs. The traditionally red state helped elect Barack Obama president in 2008 and chose him again in November, when the party won back the Legislature. Those suburban voters are “further removed from their rural roots,” Brophy said. “I think they (Democrats) will overplay their hands and it will cost them, but over the past few election cycles, they’ve been right and I’ve been wrong.” Meanwhile, gun control activists worry that the momentum they believe they have after the Newtown, Conn., massacre will fade just as it did after the Columbine killings. On Jan. 10, Gov. John Hickenlooper in his state of the state speech called for universal background checks on all gun sales and a broader discussion about firearms regulations. The previous day, Democrats opened the latest legislative session as about 100 worried gun rights activists quietly marched outside to protest the still-unwritten gun control measures. Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to allow school employees with concealed weapons permits to carry firearms at work,

while a three-day hearing on the theater shooting wrapped up in a suburban courthouse with survivors talking about the need for more gun control.

A long-standing debate

As the state and the nation debates gun violence, the worries and hopes expressed on both sides are not that different today than they were after Columbine. At the time, the government was controlled by the GOP, and the Republican Legislature was putting its finishing touches on a bill to make it easier to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun. The bill was dropped after the attack. The state’s then-governor, a Republican, beefed up background checks of gun purchases. The Legislature barred “straw purchases” of guns by a legal buyer on behalf of minors. An 18-year-old woman had purchased the guns used by the Columbine killers at a gun show. Voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure closing a loophole that allowed some gun show buyers to evade background checks. That marked the end of Colorado’s foray into gun restrictions.

By 2003, however, the Republican Legislature began expanding gun access. It prevented towns and counties from passing certain types of gun restrictions and resurrected and finally passed its liberalization of concealed carry. The gun control advocates were horrified. To them, it was a cautionary tale about the gun lobby’s power. “Mostly what we’ve done on the gun issue is, we’ve been playing defense,” said Tom Mauser, whose son Daniel was killed at Columbine. To their opponents, the state was a model of how not to over-react to the tragedies. “We want fewer guns in the hands of people who shouldn’t have them and we want more guns in the hands of people who should,” said Dave Kopel at the libertarian Independence Institute.

cuts remain. Europe has figured a way to refinance their debt but the implementation and the painful outcome of true austerity lingers. China as the world’s largest population of consumers will continue to drive markets around the world. Their growth will be very important to the world. Last year ended very positive for the financial markets, but it was not without worry or volatility. The stage is set for 2013 with continued slow growth and less concern about recession. The positive outlook is a result of several improved economic data points. Households have been paying down debt, which should increase disposable income. The banking sector appears to have recovered from

their crisis and is gradually increasing lending. The U.S. housing and labor markets are gradually improving. ¹ The economic forecast for global growth is now at 2.7 percent, up just slightly from last year’s 2.5 percent. This further confirms the lower risk of recession, however 2013 will not be a cakewalk for the economy or the financial markets. The lack of robust growth since 2008 still feels a bit like a hangover. The three main issues from last year will remain with us for at least the first half of the year. The debt ceiling and spending cuts will be the priority in this country. Europe and China hopefully will start to improve. Long term there are some economic challenges, namely in the aging population in the developed world and ongoing debt issues that

Early on July 20 last year, state Rep. Rhonda Fields was called by a constituent who worked near the Century Aurora 16 movie theater. The caller said there was a new massacre in her district — 12 people dead at a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Returns.” Fields had joined the Legislature after her son, Javad Marshall-Fields, and his

could continue to dampen significant growth. The Year of the Snake may prove to have many opportunities in a slowgrowth global economy. This is a good time to review your overall strategy for the New Year. 1. HSBC Global Asset Management 2013 Outlook. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 26 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. She welcomes your questions at www.kummerfinancial.com or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

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who mangles their words would bother with a booklet about words? If you have 19 kids, are you going to read a booklet about birth control? “Number 7: Why not watch a movie instead?” It will come as no surprise that word choices are a test for anyone who wants to be my friend. It partly explains why I don’t have many friends. My best friend passed every test except one. She relapsed and said “fridge.” We went to counseling. I was fostering a relationship with an attractive woman who blew it by saying “Frisco.” I thought she might be referring to our Frisco on I-70. No such luck. She was referring to San Francisco. Another deal-breaker is

“veggies.” Don’t get anywhere near me with “veggies.” They are “vegetables.” By the way, I intentionally planted a bunch of other Annoying List words throughout this column. I am not completely

above careless word choices my own self. Ask Jennifer. She will confirm it. You know?

adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School. On Dec. 22, Fields and Aurora’s state senator held an emotional news conference at the state capitol, flanked by tearful survivors of the theater shooting. Theresa Hoover, whose son AJ Boik was among those killed, urged lawmakers to limit guns. She said it was a conversation Colorado “should’ve started years ago, and it’s shame on us for letting it get this far.” If the state had done something earlier, Hoover said, sobbing, “You guys wouldn’t even know who I was. And I would rather have it be that way.”

Osborne O. Harvie

August 13, 1918 ~ December 29, 2012

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Kummer: Year could have opportunities Kummer continues from Page 6

fiance were shot to death in 2005 to stop him from testifying at a murder trial. Long a lonely voice for gun restrictions at the capitol, Fields was shocked that, even after the Aurora shooting, few joined her. Hickenlooper said he didn’t know if restrictions on guns would have stopped the massacre. “I’m sick and tired of this,” Fields said. “I think enough is enough.” On Dec. 12, Hickenlooper said enough time had passed since Aurora that he’d be open to discussing gun control measures. Two days later, Adam Lanza went on his rampage, killing 20 children and six

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Osborne O. Harvie, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Elizabeth, CO. Osborne was born August 13, 1918, to Augusta (Piltz) and Jacob Harvie on a ranch near Cheyenne Wells, CO. He graduated from Cheyenne Wells High School in 1936. A lifelong Lutheran, Ossie was baptized May 19, 1920, and confirmed in June of 1936, both at Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He was a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Elizabeth, CO, since it was founded, having formerly been a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran, Castle Rock, CO, for many years. Ossie served his country during World War II in the Army Air Force 759th Bombardment Squadron - flying 35 combat missions in the European Theater of Operations as a B-24 Liberator Bomber aerial nose gunner. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant, and earned various medals, including the Good Conduct Medal, Gunners Wings, and Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. On February 7, 1949, Osborne and Gladys Margaret (Koeller) Harvie were united in marriage at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Van Nuys, CA; she passed away August 30, 2011. After their wedding,

the couple returned to Colorado, living first on a farm near Hugo, CO, and then at their long time residence southeast of Kiowa, CO. Ossie was a farmer, rancher, and also an employee of Elbert County for 22 years working on the Road and Bridge Department. Survivors include his daughter Sharon and son in law David Kindt of Hastings, NE; son Steven Harvie of Fondis, CO; grandson AT3 Nathan Kindt stationed at Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach, VA; brother, Glen (Pat) Harvie of Cheyenne Wells, CO; half sister, Grace Thaemert of Denver, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, R. Jay Harvie; half brother, Herman Sweeney; half sisters, Alice Wyatt and Ida Hudson; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 11 am January 10, 2013, at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, CO; military interment followed at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home, Castle Rock, CO. Memorial contributions may be made in Osborne’s name to Christ our Savior Lutheran Church, 4022 Park Lane, Elizabeth, CO 80107.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craig-

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talking about guns has always been a dicey political issue, as the governor acknowledged. “Some point to guns, others to a violent culture,” he said. “Still others believe that the line between community security and individual freedom must be re-drawn.” In spite of those varying viewpoints, the governor urged action. “Surely, Second Amendment advocates and gun control supporters can find common ground in support of this proposition: Let’s examine our laws and make the changes needed to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.” Hickenlooper also sought “support for a comprehensive overhaul of our state’s mental health system,” something that he hopes can help mentally ill individuals get treatment before they commit gun crimes. Republicans said there is a bipartisan consensus on dealing with mental health issues, but that Hickenlooper’s calls for universal background checks on gun sales is problematic. Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, called such an effort “a regulatory regime” that won’t do anything to curb gun violence.

“drug dealers on street corners are going to abide by that regime.” But Democrats have the numbers this session, and are primed to move on guns. “It’s a tough issue for everybody,” said Democratic Rep. Max Tyler, D-Lakewood. “It’s a ‘let’s do everything’ approach. Let’s do background checks. Let’s support our citizens’ mental health needs.”

Civil unions could pass

Gov. John Hickenlooper gives the State of the State address Jan. 10 to senators and representatives in the House Chambers of the state Capitol. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen “It makes people feel good, but it doesn’t do anything to solve the problem,” he said. Gardner also said that it’s unrealistic that

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Tyler also praised the comments on civil unions by Hickenlooper, who said: “Some of us tried very hard, but it didn’t get done last year. This year, let’s do it. Let’s pass civil unions.” “The Legislature sometimes doesn’t get things done the first year,” Tyler said, referencing civil unions. “It’s been up and over and over again.” With Democrats in charge, civil unions finally are expected to pass this session. However, Waller “wants to make sure that Democrats are being completely transparent with that bill,” arguing that language in civil union legislation shouldn’t contradict the existing gay marriage ban in the state Constitution. Then there’s another big deal that elected officials will have to take up in the com-

ing months. “Oh yeah, Amendment 64,” Hickenlooper quipped, referring to November’s voterapproved legalization of recreational marijuana use. A task force is working on finding ways to regulate the marijuana industry and will forward its findings to legislators by the end of February. Hickenlooper said it is important for the drug not to reach children, and he wants to expand DUI laws for those driving while impaired on marijuana. Waller, who is sponsoring a bill that deals with driving under the influence of marijuana, said he was pleased to hear the governor address that issue. With so many hot-button issues coming up this session, it may be easy to lose focus of what Colorado residents perhaps want lawmakers to pay the most attention to over the next five months. “We do know it’s the economy,” said Kraft-Tharp. “It’s jobs.” Hickenlooper praised Colorado’s “economic rebound” following “a historic recession.” The governor said he wants to “keep improving and building on the foundation we have in place,” and that he plans to put forth a budget that “builds the state’s financial solvency.”

Cancer: ‘I fight like a badger’ Cancer continues from Page 1

THE REINVENTION OF CORRINE FIERKENS

Holland and, while a number of her seven sisters have tested positive for the mutation, none has tested positive for cancer. “They don’t understand what all the contributing factors are, but obviously there has to be a perfect storm,” Fierkens said. “I’m still putting that together.” Fierkens in 2010 opted for a double mastectomy and, two months later, had her ovaries removed. At the time, she decided against chemotherapy as a protective measure for her muscular dystrophy. Fierkens could not find information about whether chemotherapy might trigger her MD and didn’t want to compromise her ability to get back on a horse. Initially, her decision was the right one. Her cancer dropped to a Stage 1 diagnosis and, to this day, she received clearance on every blood test ever performed. In the fall of 2012, she would find out the cancer was not showing in her blood — it had found a new host in her bones.

Corrine “Cori” Fierkens, at 38 years old, is battling Stage 4 cancer with a new attitude on life. The single mother of a special-needs child has placed on hold her career as a horsewoman to concentrate on her artwork and music. She is the lead singer of Blue Stone Mojo, a jam jazz band, and the artist behind Wraponies, transforming discarded horse toys into colorfully wrapped, whimsical creations. With a goal to help Fierkens meet her mounting medical expenses, her band mates are hosting a benefit concert — featuring Cori Fierkens on lead vocals. “We figured being the typical starving artist types we are, the best thing we could do to support her and help her out is find a place where friends family and even strangers can help support her,” said bandleader Bob Neuwoehner. The Life Support benefit concert is from 7-11 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Hideaway Bar & Grill, 600 Jerry St. in Castle Rock.

Cancer cells migrate

In October, doctors who were treating her for a pelvic fracture after she took a small, controlled fall off her horse discovered Stage 4 breast cancer cells riddled her pelvis and spine. Breast cancer cells, like lung cancer cells, tend to extend to the bones, liver and brain, Nallapareddy said. Nallapareddy did not treat Fierkens during her first diagnosis but stepped in with the second. They made the decision to go with hormone treatments to “stop the cancer in its tracks,” Fierkens said, and chemotherapy to shrink the tumors. Nallapareddy told her she would likely never work again. With that news, Fierkens is hoping for a miracle. “The Eastern medicine angle indicates there are ways to help a body rebuild and heal bone,” Fierkens said. “That’s the miracle I’m looking for right now. Number one, shrink the tumors, stop them from growing and find some way to help all this bone heal so I can return on some facet back to my

athletic life.” While the Western medicine diagnosis estimates she has only a few years left, Fierkens hopes to beat the odds for more time to prepare her son for adulthood. Pherwyn “Ph’yn” Fierkens is 13 years old and has Asperger syndrome. The reality moved Fierkens to begin thinking about “plan B” to ensure his needs are met in case things take a turn for the worse, she said. “I want him to learn coping and survival skills,” Fierkens said. “I want him to be able to land on his own two feet for the rest of his life.”

Insight helps with coping

Fierkens’s coping skills have come by way of an insight that “we only have this moment right now,” she said. She accepts her circumstances, without resignation. “Thinking about all the possible scenarios about how my life could go from here, I deal with it by understanding that being afraid of what could happen does not serve me right now,” she said. “It doesn’t have any bearing on the reality anyway. “I fight like a badger but I’m not wrapped up in fear of losing the fight,” she said. “Reinventing myself is something I’ve been doing my whole life, it’s become a way of doing for me. Every day reinvent. Then you realize that you’re surviving.”

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the BOCC. The commissioners also voted for a 90day extension of a moratorium on development tied to water and special districts, scheduled to expire Jan. 14. According to Schlegel, who objected to the motion, the extension may jeopardize the town of Kiowa’s chance to refinance its debt through a USDA loan.

“By extending this, it may adversely impact their application they need to keep themselves alive,” said Schlegel. “Right now the town of Kiowa’s water system is in receivership and they are working to refinance that debt, and are selling water to outside users to help bring revenue in.” Changes and modifications to the county moratorium, according to Schlegel, would affect the town’s financial plan, subsequently affecting the loan application.

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Angela Reed plays Rose Narracott, the mother of Albert Narracott, who is devoted to his horse Joey in the play “War Horse.” Courtesy photo by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

Actress began journey in Parker 1987 Ponderosa grad appears in ‘War Horse’ By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Angela Reed plays Rosa Narracott, mother of Albert, the main boy in the award-winning play “War Horse,” at the Buell Theatre through Jan. 20. She began her connection to a career in theater when she attended Parker Junior IF YOU GO High. Her teacher “War Horse” plays at the there, Sally Smith, Buell Theatre in Denver moved to the newly through Jan. 20. There are built Ponderosa still a few tickets available High School when — mostly singles. 303it opened and Reed 893-4100, denvercenter. enrolled as a student org. the same fall, graduating in 1987. Smith continued for many years, Reed says, building a strong theater program with a number of graduates who were launched into professional careers — on Broadway like Reed and elsewhere. Reed, whose parents live in Franktown,

attended CU Boulder, where she studied theater and psychology. She then went to the University of California, San Diego for an MFA in theater and headed to New York, where she has lived and worked since, although she has appeared at the Denver Center several times — most recently in the critically acclaimed “The Whale.” Her husband, also an actor, plays her husband in “War Horse” and they drive from city to city because their 65-pound dog travels with them. He is a registered therapy dog, and when they are in New York, her husband takes him to visit schools, she said. “War Horse,” winner of five Tony awards, is especially noted for its staging, with lifesized puppet horses, operated by three puppeteers each. Created by Handspring Puppet Company, they breathe and gallop. “It seems almost derogatory to call them puppets,” Reed said. “They seem so alive.” The couple has been on tour since midMay and are contracted until the end of June. “We were just in Chicago for three weeks,” Reed said. (Happily, the weather was pleasant.) The next stop is Costa Mesa, Calif., followed by Tempe, Ariz., and Seattle — a long drive. Each stop is at least a week. Later in the spring, they will have to make a

decision about committing to another year, if a contract is offered. ”I love the show, but we do have a home in New York,” she said. She doubts that the show will return to Denver next year. “There are logistical issues — we travel with nine semis …” In addition to the national touring company, companies are presently playing in London’s West End and in Toronto, and the Broadway production closed Jan. 13. “War Horse” is based on a young adult novel by Michael Morpurgo and was adapted by Nick Stafford. It tells of young Albert and his beloved horse, Joey, who is enlisted to fight for the English in World War I. The horse is caught in a no-man’s-land between enemies and Albert, too young to enlist, embarks on a mission to bring him home. The company is directed by Bijan Sheibani, based on the original Tony Awardwinning direction by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris. Does Reed recall a favorite role? She talks of playing Barbara in the powerful “August Osage County” at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. In fact, she made a flying trip to New York to audition for the role while she was performing in Denver in the cast of “The Whale.”

Expo to bring outdoors indoors By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com More than 30,000 sports enthusiasts from Colorado and surrounding states are expected at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from Jan. 17-20 to check out the latest in equipment, services and destinations for hunting, fishing, off-roading and adventure travel. The 36th annual International Sportsmen’s Exposition will fill the spaces with products from 500 companies and will offer experts from across the nation to teach and demonstrate: fly casting in two giant ponds, a 40-foot aquarium tank with trout, an arena for sporting dog techniques, and bow hunting in a 9,000-square-foot archery range. A number of youth activities are presented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Included will be a live raptor display, flycasting lessons, a catch and release fishing pond and archery range. Deer Creek Animal Hospital veterinarians Dan Brod and Todd Rezac, who are among the sponsors for the Sporting Dog Arena, will make presentations on several different days about “Tips for Treating Your

“Shuffle II,” a repeat by popular request, examines the places between different genres of music that defy categorization. C.F. Kip Winger, a Colorado native who played in rock bands including Winger and Alice Cooper, will be a special guest of the Colorado Symphony with longtime musical partner Reb Beach for two appearances of “Shuffle II”: Jan. 18 at Boettcher Concert Hall in Denver and Jan. 20 at the PACE Center in Parker. The orchestra will play “Ghosts” from Winger’s recent San Francisco Ballet commission and several other Winger songs, as well as pieces by Paul McCartney, Bjork, Ravel and Saint-Saens. PACE tickets start at $18 and are available at 303-805-6800 or PACEcenteronline.org. The center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave, Parker.

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The Littleton Fine Arts Board invites entries for the 47th annual “Through the Eye of the Camera” competition, which will be displayed at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, from Feb. 22 to March 31. Entry deadline is Jan. 24. Award-winning photographer J.R. Schnelzer will be the juror. Apply to enter through CAFÉ, callforentry.org only, where complete details are available. In addition to digital black and white and digital color categories there will be a category for completely darkroomgenerated black and white photographs.

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Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, an 18-piece big band, will perform from 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. Tickets cost $7 in advance/$10 day of concert, www.hrcaonline.org or at any recreation center. 303-791-2500.

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A new choir for adults, the Jubilation Adult Choir, has been formed at Littleton United Methodist Church and welcomes all adults who have a desire to sing, according to David Kates, director of music ministries. Members will rehearse from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesdays and will sing all styles of music. For information, call Kates at 303-7946379, ext. 247.

IF YOU GO The International Sportsmen’s Expo is Jan. 17-20 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver. Hours: noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $15/adults; free under 16 or active members of U.S. armed forces with military identification. Tickets can be purchased online: sportsexpos.com or at the door. Free parking/shuttle available from Coors Field. The light rail takes riders to the Convention Center/Theater District stop — right to the front door by the big blue bear.

Dog in the Field When Your Vet Isn’t There.” There are programs every hour every day in at least four different locations, ranging from “Upland Bird Hunting in the West” to “The Latest in Ice Fishing to “Tom’s Yucatan Tour” to “Yarns and Insights on Bird Dogs and Bird Hunting.” Or visitors might consider “Proven Techniques for Catching More Kokanee” or “Snake Avoidance Training Could Save Your Dog’s Life” or “Taking Your Deer and Elk Hunting to the Next Level.” Each day’s program is listed on the sportsexpos.com website. Competitions in-

Kids can try a hand at catching a fish at the International Sportsmen’s Expo. Courtesy photo clude duck and goose calling. Twenty Two of the exhibiting companies are from our south suburban area: Castle Rock, Centennial, Elizabeth, Englewood, Littleton and Parker, offering jerky, insurance, tents, leather goods, and much more.

C. F. Kip Winger will join Colorado Symphony for “Shuffle II” on Jan 20 at the PACE Center, along with longtime musical partner Reb Beach. Courtesy photo

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Postcards show 9-year-old the world Parker mom’s idea goes viral By Chris Michlewicz

cmichlewicz@ourcoloradonews.com When 9-year-old Nathan Hiltman was diagnosed with optic atrophy in July, his mom decided to try her best to help him see the world before losing his vision. The mission doesn’t involve long flights to exotic and expensive locales on the other side of the world. Stacey Hiltman’s solution was simple, yet ingenious: postcards. The plan was to put the call out to friends and relatives on her blog, as well as through Facebook. But as with all good ideas, word spread like wildfire. It was helped along considerably when Nathan’s older sister, Madison, presented the strategy in November to her Pine Grove Elementary fifth-grade class during show-and-tell. The heartwarming story had some in tears, and Madison’s

teacher informed colleagues and parents about the cause. A parent who works at a Denver television news station asked if she could pitch the story to producers, and the rest, as they say, is history. The piece went viral, and pretty soon the Hiltmans’ story was being picked up by new outlets as far away as Malaysia. “It’s really quite unreal because it went from honestly just my 200 friends and family on Facebook to us saying, `We don’t know what’s going on, could you send us some postcards?’” Stacey Hiltman said. The result has been astounding. As of Jan. 4, just two weeks after the story first aired, the family had received well over 1,000 postcards from all over the globe, including a stack from a Littleton woman who has been collecting postcards her entire life, but decided they could be put to better use. The vivid imagery of monuments and historic places brought the world to the Hiltman’s Parker living room. Other offers began flooding in, too. A Parker woman wants to take Nathan flying in her small plane,

Nathan Hiltman’s sister, Madison, spreads out some of the postcards they have received from all over the world. Photos by Courtney Kuhlen and a man from South Carolina offered to fund a trip overseas for the entire family. That man has an autistic son, and Nathan has a high-functioning form of the neurological disorder. Nathan’s dad, Jay, said the offers have been incredibly generous, but they cannot accept such extravagant gifts. However, he said the family will consider a proposal from a Montrose woman who raises Labradoodle service dogs for the visually impaired and wants to give one to the third-grader. Another woman wants to donate a magni-

Nathan Hiltman, who is losing his vision to optic atrophy, opens an envelope with postcards inside Jan. 4. People from all over the world have responded to his mother’s idea to show him the world through postcards.

fying device that will help Nathan better see his homework. “There are certain things we can’t refuse,” Stacey Hiltman said. The last year has been filled with ups and downs for the family. Countless doctors were unable to pinpoint the reason for Nathan’s progressive loss of sight. After the optic atrophy diagnosis, Jay Hiltman had difficulty coming to grips with the fact that his son would never ride a bike or play sports again. But there is one shining moment, one that was caught on video, that Nathan’s dad eagerly shares with people. It shows Nathan’s youth basketball team graciously handing him the ball — at the direction of his coaches who wanted every player to make a basket before the end of the season — and heav-

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15 dance companies aid one of their own Ballerina hit by car after performance By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Amy Hollinger, a 22-year-old professional ballerina and teacher, was walking home after attending a dance performance in Oc-

tober and was struck by a vehicle, suffering severe injury to the left side of her brain. Immediate surgery, a medically induced coma and more than a month in ICU followed. She now is undergoing intense therapy to retrain in speech and mobility at a rehabilitation center. At 7 p.m. on Jan. 19, 15 area dance companies will join forces to put on a benefit

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Dance Ensemble and Ascential Dance Theatre Colorado. Hollinger was an active member of the large local dance community, and since her arrival in 2008 from the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C, she performed with Colorado Ballet, Dawson Wallace Dance Project, 7 Dancers and currently, Boulder Ballet. She has also taught at several places in the area, contributing to the community as she worked with students and dancers. A silent auction in the lobby will feature paintings and other artworks by Amy’s artist mother and prints by photographer Rachel Becker, who photographed these dancers during the first benefit in November. To follow Amy’s recovery progress, go online to amyhollinger.blogspot.com.

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One of the joys of listening to — and watching — this group of musicians is that each one of them is a solo-quality artist who can also blend perfectly with the others. Bouton has assembled an orchestra of top jazz professionals. Many, like him, are university faculty members, while others freelance across the nation. Other CJRO concerts have been on Mondays, because that’s when these folks are most likely to be in town. One hopes the energy — and underwriting — will be available for this series to continue for future concerts.

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Girls hoops: Nicolas gets big win for birthday Simla remains unbeaten; Kiowa set to return to action By Scott Stocker

sports@ourcoloradonews.com Elizabeth’s Clare Nicolas felt she couldn’t have found a better way to spend her 18th birthday then to help lead the Cardinals to a Colorado Seven League opening basketball victory. And that’s just what Nicolas did in last Friday as she scored 12 points, a co-team high with Sabra Ross, as Elizabeth defeated visiting Vista PEAK Prep, 64-25. With the win, the Cardinals of coach Jamie Schmalz also improved to 5-4 overall. “I just wanted to go in and play my hardest on my birthday,” Nicolas “I’m 18 today - wish I could have had 18 points. But this is a pretty good birthday present. I know they are a young team and I don’t think we expected the blowout going into the game and despite the score, they played us tough. I want to continue to work on pace and rebounding. I got the shots after the rebounds, but I could have played just a bit better.” Elizabeth jumped out to a 15-4 lead in the first quarter and led 31-8 at the intermission. The fourth quarter was played with a core of girls up from the junior varsity. “Our offense seemed a bit cold at first and it was our defense that got us going,” Schmalz said. “Clare had a fine game and it was fun to get a win on her birthday. She came out to play hard. I was also impressed with Vista. Of course they are so young, but their girls played hard all the way. “It’s good to win the league opener, but we know that we have a long way to go,” Schmalz said. “They played hard against us and just never gave up. Youth, though,

is what they will have to overcome. But, as one can see, there is some talent out there.” Ross was also quite pleased with the league opening victory. “They were very aggressive and they made us work the ball the best we could,” Ross said. “We definitely have to focus on team work and it came through tonight. We didn’t come in expecting a blowout and we were working hard, looking for our shots. It’s just great to win our league opener, but there is a long way to go.” Vista PEAK Prep coach Matt Borushko was pleased with his young team’s effort despite the loss. After all, this is their first varsity season. “Physically I think we are going to come along,” Borushko said. “We don’t want the girls to hold back, but we are still making a lot of mental mistakes. We’ve only got the sophomores and freshmen so we have a way to go. But the girls are not about to give up. They are well aware of their situations.” Only three girls scored for Vista PEAK with sophomore Aaliyah Carter leading the way with 14 points. Jaylynn Johnson, only a freshman, scored seven while sophomore Alicia Rhone scored the final four points. “This is our first year with a varsity and we have a lot of learning to do,” Carter said. “We can’t let down and I don’t think we did that tonight. We want to play physical, but we are making a lot of mental mistakes and that’s something we have to get out of our heads. I think we came in and played our hardest tonight.” Elizabeth got off to a fine start after the holiday break beating Conifer 39-24. Neubert led the way with 14 points while Kaylyn Radtke scored nine. Ross had a fine game on the boards pulling down 11 rebounds and also blocking six shots. Radtke, by the way, did not play against Vista PEAK as she is nursing an injury. The Cardinals host Weld Central on Jan.

18th, will join the boys in a double-header against Fort Morgan, Jan. 19 then play at Skyview, Jan. 22. ELBERT There had to be a frozen element on the court for the Elbert girls as they were beaten by home standing Simla, 54-31, last Friday. The only ‘warm’ player for the Bulldogs was Logan Franek, who scored 22 points, pulled down 19 rebounds and came through with four steals. Lauren Pearson added seven points and pulled down seven rebounds, but Kylee Harris was the only other player to score for the Bulldogs with two points in the loss. As one can see, they were cold during the first three quarters scoring four in the first, seven in the second and six in the third. The girls, coached by Rebecca Tomlin, nearly pulled out a victory last Friday, falling to Colorado Springs, 30-29. A dismal second quarter, in which the Bulldogs only scored two points while Colorado Springs scored 10, was their undoing. Pearson was the leading scorer this time around hitting for 14 points and pulling down nine rebounds. Franek tallied 12 points and also pulled down nine rebounds. Amber Frase, two points, and Devin Mayer, one, were the only other players to score for the youthful Bulldogs. Elbert plays host to Jim Elliott, Jan. 18, then play at Hanover, Jan. 19. SIMLA The girls, under coach Al Snyder, had just about everything their way as they came through with a 73-18 victory against Byers, Jan. 11 and followed with a 54-31 win against Elbert last Saturday. In the process, the Cubs kept their record unblemished at 7-0. Kenzi Mitchell led the way in scoring in both games popping in 28 against Byers and 14 against Elbert. The only other player to score in double-figures in each game

Elizabeth’s Sabra Ross puts up a shot against Conifer. Photo by Kevan Sheppard for Simla was Marylin Alexander with 13 against Elbert and 12 against Byers. Alexander was also tough on defense as she accounted for 11 blocks against Elbert while also pulling down nine rebounds. The offense got a big boost from Sam Kaatz, who came through with six steals against Elbert and four against Byers. Mikki Korinek didn’t score against Elbert, but certainly six steals was a good night on defense. Simla travels to Miami-Yoder, Jan. 18, the hosts Calhan, Jan. 19. KIOWA The Kiowa girls did not play this past week. The Indians will resume action Jan. 15 when they host CIVA Charter of Colorado Springs. They then host Calhan, Jan. 18, Deer Trail Jan. 22 then travel to Vanguard Christian, Jan. 26.

Boys hoops: Cardinals overcome slow start for big win By Scott Stocker

sports@ourcoloradonews.com There was probably a good reason for Elizabeth’s Jacob Gavitt to wonder if his team was going to get on track in the early goings in the Cardinals basketball game against visiting Vista PEAK Prep. But once they got over their initial quick-stun, the road to victory came around. Vista PEAK, in only its first season of varsity basketball, jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead in the teams Colorado Seven League opener last Friday. But following Elizabeth’s first basket, a three-pointer by James Christiansen with 5:48 left in the first quarter, the Cardinals got on track. It would initially help pave the way to a 79-52 victory. Vista PEAK would up the score to 9-3 before Elizabeth finally found the basket for good and an eventual 18-11 first quarter lead. And Gavitt would score eight of his game high 26 points hitting a pair of threepoint baskets to help out the early surge. “At the start, we just couldn’t move the ball,” said Gavitt, a 6-foot, 4 sophomore. “But once we got going, got back on defense we were able not to look back. It was step up basketball. We were able to move around and not be selfish. “I think we have good chemistry and it is coming together,” Gavitt said. “They were a scrappy team and they never gave up against us. They are young and you can see there is a lot of talent by the way they hustled. We just had to adjust after our start.” Both teams, each playing full court pressure defense throughout the game, only scored nine points apiece in the second

quarter. Thus Elizabeth went into the locker room with a 27-20 lead, but still not real comfortable with their position. Yet Elizabeth found comfort in the third quarter as the Cardinals outscored Vista PEAK 28-15 to gain their commanding lead. “As a league opener, it is nice to get off to a good start,” said Elizabeth coach Mike Boss as his Cardinals improved to 5-5 on the season at this point. “To many of our threes were not going in at first but we got our momentum going. We knew that they were going to be physical and they came ready to play us. “They are very young, have talent, and we didn’t want them to come back,” Boss said. “They got up on us quick and that brought us back to reality. They are a scrappy bunch and played hard against us. Our experience just took over.” Elizabeth junior Brandon Severinsen came through with 11 points, seven on a quick run as time ran out. “We felt we had to step up.” Severinsen said. “I think we came in not knowing them, but not expecting their challenge either. We have never played them before so it was a new experience. Yes, they are young, but you can see there is some good talent that’s going to develop. We just had to keep our minds clear after our start. Our three-balls were not going in at first and we just needed to step up.” All-in-all, it has been a good start to the New Year for the Elizabeth boys. The Cardinals defeated Mitchell, 81-62 on Jan. 8th, then came through with their victory against Vista PREP. However, they were stymied by Discov-

ery Canyon, Jan. 13, losing 73-69. Boss and Christiansen led the way for the Cardinals against Mitchell as they both accounted for 17 points. Gavitt scored 15 and Steinke 13 to help give the Cardinals a fairly balanced night of scoring. Christiansen again had a solid night against Discovery Canyon making use of seven three-point baskets and finishing with 23 points. But the leading scorer on the evening for the Cardinals was Gavitt with 24. Brandon Nachbar led Discovery Canyon with a game-high 27 points. ELBERT The Elbert boys, under coach Mac McGuire, had little trouble against a youthful Colorado Springs School as they came away with a 48-8 victory against the Kodiaks on Jan. 11. The Bulldogs held their foe scoreless in the first quarter, gave up four in the second and only two points in each of the third and fourth quarters. Roger Carlson was the only player for Elbert to score in double-figures against Colorado Springs with 10 while Bryce Hutchens scored seven and Blake Nicholas, six. Elbert then improved to 4-4 on last Saturday as the Bulldogs upended Simla, 6452, to improve their record to 4-4. Balanced scoring paved the way with Carlson leading with 12 points followed by Nicholas and Hutchens, nine points apiece. Elbert trailed Simla, 16-15 after the first period, but the Bulldogs fashioned a 20-point second quarter while holding the Cubs to seven points, thus a 35-23 lead at the intermission. SIMLA Cody Norris pulled off an impressive

Jake Gavitt of Elilzabeth tries to free himself from Vista Peak defenders. Photo by Kevan Sheppard hat trick as he led Simla to a 59-42 victory against home standing Byers on Jan. 11. In the process of helping lead the Cubs to their fifth victory of the season he scored 16 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and dished up 11 10 assists. He almost had a quartet of doubles falling short in steals with nine. Kyle Hamacher was the only other player to hit for double-figures against Byers with 13 points. Aaron Thieman scored eight points and Jason George added six more for the winners. KIOWA The Kiowa boys did not play this past week. The Indians will resume play Jan. 18 when the begin a three-game home stand against Calhan.

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“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward plays Jan. 22-Feb. 17 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., featuring local favorite Beth Flynn as the clairvoyant Madame Arcati. Directed by Rod Lansberry. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org.

Princess/pea performance

“Once Upon a Mattress,” based on Hans Christian Andersen’s funny tale of “The Princess and the Pea,” will be presented by Highlands Ranch-based Performance Now Theatre Company at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, from Feb. 8-23. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays;

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“Maple and Vine” by Jordan Harrison plays through Feb. 23 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. A modern-day couple moves to a planned community rooted in 1955. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18-$44. 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org.

ways. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursdays Feb. 7, 14, 21; 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 10. Tickets: $18-$26, 303-321-5925, avenuetheater.com.

Buntport’s Shakespeare

“The Wake” is Buntport Theater’s riff on “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare. It plays Jan. 25-Feb. 23 at 717 Lipan St., Denver. Created in collabora-

tion with composer Adam Stone. Visit a small island with Prospero, Miranda and Caliban. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays Feb. 10 and 17. Tickets: $16/$13/$20 opening and closing nights. stuff@ buntport.com, 720-9461388.

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MILESTONES Shue plays Jan. 17-Feb. 2 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, and Feb. 22-24 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Directed by Edith Weiss. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Tickets: $29/$22 at Aurora (303-7391970, phamaly.org; $29 at Arvada, 720-898-7200, phamaly.org.

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