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Dems roll out gun-control package Opponents see liability measure as ban, in effect By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com Democratic state lawmakers on Feb. 5 unveiled a gun-control legislative package, which in part calls for required background checks for all gun buyers and strict liability for owners and sellers of assault weapons. But the ideas aimed at curbing gun violence, which were announced by leaders of the General Assembly’s controlling party during a morning press conference inside the state Capitol, were immediately met with stiff opposition by gun-rights advocates. Democratic leaders — who were joined at the event by people whose lives have been affected by gun violence — announced eight pieces of “gun safety” legislation, which they said is needed in the wake of shooting massacres that continue to make headlines around the country. “As a civilized society, we cannot stand back and wait for another Columbine, another Aurora,” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver. Some of the efforts announced Tuesday came as no surprise — gun-control legislation has been high on the list of priorities

for Democrats this session. But perhaps the bill that will cause the greatest amount of ire for Republicans and gun advocates is one aimed at creating strict financial liability for makers, sellers and owners of assault weapons. Senate President John Morse, D-Colorado Springs, who will sponsor the Assault Weapon Responsibility Act, said his bill will make assault weapons makers, sellers and owners “liable for 100 percent of the damage” caused by “military style” assault weapons that are used in the commission of crimes. “The sickness of violence is spreading through America like a plague,” Morse said. Morse insisted that the legislation would not constitute a ban on assault weapons, and that it would not impact handguns, bolt action rifles and shotguns. But Morse’s bill was met with ridicule by conservatives. “That’s a frightening prospect,” said Sen. Greg Brophy, R-Wray. “I can’t believe how extreme that is.” Brophy quipped that the ban is a “clever,” back-door way of banning assault weapons because it would create an environment where gun makers would stop manufacturing their products out of concern for being held financially liable, if those weapons get in the wrong hands. Brophy said that holding essentially every party associated with an assault weapon

Colorado Senate President John Morse talks in the west foyer of the state Capitol during a press conference about a comprehensive gun safety plan on Feb. 5. Photo by Andy Carpenean liable is akin to “holding Coors and 7-Eleven liable” when someone robs beer from a convenience store and then gets drunk and causes a drunken-driving accident. Dudley Brown, executive director of

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, said Morse’s bill is “a functional ban” on assault weapons. He also said that people who commit Guns continues on Page 14

Burglary spike prompts raids Police team hits two sites; several people arrested By Tom Munds

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Emma Mascha, left, and Trent Miller work on creating special Valentine cards. The Cherrelyn Elementary School fifth-graders are part of the program to provide cards for military veterans who are hospitalized or in a nursing home. Photo by Tom Munds

Schools support Valentines for Vets Cards will go to hospital, nursing home By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews. com Englewood High School teacher Elizabeth Sebalnick spearheaded an effort that is

expected to gather more than 1,200 Valentines that will be delivered to patients at the VA Medical Center and the Colorado Veterans Nursing Home. She has large envelopes in her room filled with Valentines made by hundreds of kinder-

gartners through 12th-graders. She has also received cards from faculty members. Fifth-graders at Cherrelyn Elementary School were making Valentines for the project on Feb. 4. Teacher Kate Delaney gave the students tips on what to draw and what to write before they began creating the

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cards. “I think it is nice that we can make Valentine’s cards for veterans because they might not have family here to send them a card,” Emma Mascha said as worked on her card. “My grandpa is a veteran and I think that makes it sort of special.” Sebalnick heard of the program about six years ago and started donating Valentines. “I thought it was a good idea and I invited anyone in the Englewood School District to make or buy the Valentines, get them to me and I would deliver them so they could be distributed to the veterans,” she said. “When students wanted to join the program, I told them they Valentines continues on Page 4

About 30 law enforcement officers raided two Englewood locations on Feb. 1, culminating several months of investigation seeking to identify those responsible for an increase in burglaries in Englewood and the surrounding area. Englewood Police Chief John Collins told the city council about the operation during the Feb. 4 study session. “While we were investigating the burglaries, we identified a house at 4275 S. Acoma St. as suspected to be a location where stolen items were exchanged for money,” Chief Collins said. “The Englewood Impact Team began the investigation and eventually we joined forces with the Arapahoe County Impact Team.” The impact team, made up of officers from several jurisdictions in the county, took charge of the investigation. Dan Johnson, lead detective on the case for the impact team, said undercover officers bought a stolen car and drugs from residents at the Acoma Street location and from residents at a small apartment complex at 3411 S. Lincoln St. that apparently was involved in the case. On Feb. 1, armed with two search warrants and four arrest warrants, a task force of about 30 law enforcement officers went to the two locations about 4 a.m. “There were about a dozen people arrested including several individuals who had active warrants issued for their arrest,” the police chief said. “We believe this task force operation had a lot of impact. We hit them hard and we think we may have closed down this operation.” Collins said all those involved in the case have been arrested and have been evicted from where they were living. Names of the individuals arrested have not been released because of the ongoing investigation. The impact team’s investigation of the cases is continuing.

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We, the people, are in this together As President Obama’s words rang out from Capitol Hill into my family room, as the camera panned over the thousands bearing witness to his second inaugural address, I found myself moved. By the significance of the tradition, its symbolism and shout to the world that regardless of who was elected, this transition from one presidential term to another would be a peaceful one. By words that spoke of equality for all. And by faces that seemed at once jubilant and expectant. “We, the people …,” President Obama repeated throughout. “We, the people …” But as I watched and listened, enveloped in the moment’s oneness, a question slipped in: Do we all feel as if we are the people? Those three words have become a mantra of what America represents, taken from the document this country was built on: “We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” It is a lofty ideal that at times has been shoved into the shadows by such abuses as slavery and inequality of rights because of gender, race and religion. That we have amended some of those wrongs is an inspiring tribute to our foundation. But we are, most definitely, a work still in progress. “‘We, the people’ is our vision for America,” says Amy Montague, a social studies teacher for 15 years whose passion for history lights her eyes and fills her voice. “‘We, the people’ is what we are always aspiring to be.” Empowered toward unity. Even when it is difficult to achieve. Stephanie Noll is a social worker for Mi

Casa Resource Center, which serves the underemployed and unemployed in the Denver area. She works daily with women and men struggling to overcome financial, educational and other challenges in their pursuit of stability. “When people don’t have access to be able to meet their basic needs,” she says, “they don’t feel included as the ‘we’ who are taken care of in society.” Something as simple as language can exclude people from the circle, says Alejandra Harguth, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Mexico who works with immigrants in Littleton. “Just because you were born somewhere else doesn’t mean you are different from the person next to you” in terms of human value. Moe Keller, a Democrat who championed mental health, child care and developmentally disabled issues during her years in the Colorado House and Senate, believes that, overall, the country’s “general welfare” isn’t being promoted as the Constitution asks. “We need to invest and believe in ourselves. I don’t think we do that right now,” says Keller, who taught special education for 25 years and remains active in the mental health arena. “Even at the federal level, we don’t,” referring to the legislative fight over Hurricane Sandy disaster relief and other political challenges to civic and social programs. “I believe in economic patriotism,” she says. “We have an obligation and a duty to

pay taxes because democracy is not free. Taxes are not evil. They are what keeps us going as a country.” To Bob Beauprez, a buffalo rancher and former Republican congressman who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2006, President Obama’s “we, the people” means “we, the government.” John F. Kennedy had it right, Beauprez says, when he proclaimed in his inaugural address, “‘Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.’ It’s bigger than us. The cause is bigger than us.” But the elemental essence of “we, the people” as an instrument of cohesion and change gives us the tools — despite differing philosophical views on government — to work toward that dream of unity. The teacher, the social worker, the politician and the community activist see evidence of it every day. Steve Burkholder, a former mayor of Lakewood, talks about the sales tax increase of 2005 that led to the building of a new mall and increased revenue during tough financial times. The city asked its residents, “What type of city do you want?” Burkholder remembers. “We can give you this type of city at 2 percent sales tax or we can give you this type of city at 3 percent sales tax. This is your choice. We had this dialogue about it and we talked about it and we tore down their favorite mall …. The citizens were a part of it. That was ‘we, the people.’ ” He talks about the importance of establishing inclusivity across all areas, from ethnicity to gender to income level, and excitedly mentions an early intervention educational program that will soon begin in the city. “We have this opportunity to make a major difference.” That kind of empowerment of others, he says, is “we, the people.” Keller highlights community service organizations such as Optimist, Rotary

Talent competition. Young performers lit up “Night of the Stars” at Englewood’s Hampden Hall. Page 4

Taking shape. A wheelchair lacrosse team, stemming from the actions of two athletes, is working to establish a roster. Page 7 In memoriam. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Feb. 2 for a memorial that will honor fallen servicemen and servicewomen from Colorado. Page 14

Get ‘em while they’re hot. If you want 60-watt incandescent light bulbs, time is running out, says columnist Craig Marshall Smith. Page 6

Ann Macari Healey’s column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at ahealey@ourcoloradonews.com or 303566-4110.

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SO MUCH INSIDE THE HERALD THIS WEEK Taking care of business. Two well-known economic development experts will be on hand for a free business summit in Englewood. Page 5

and Kiwanis, which regularly provide scholarships to young people for higher education. One, in particular, recognizes students who have stayed in school despite great adversity. “They want these people to be successful,” Keller says. “This is ‘we, the people.’ ” Beauprez, although saying he doesn’t agree with all its tenets, points to the Tea Party movement. “The people were saying loud and clear, ‘Something’s really screwed up here … and we have to get off our couches and do something about it,” he says. “That kind of citizen action … it’s an extremely healthy ‘we, the people’ kind of statement.” Noll, the social worker, isn’t sure those who are marginalized ever fully feel included in society as a whole. But the success of her program’s participants — representing such a broad diversity — gives her hope. “There is a sense of empowerment in that process,” she acknowledges. “People do regain a sense of belonging.” Amy Montague, the teacher, looks to history for reaffirmation. If it’s read just right, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation can still move her to tears. The power of the words and the foresight and courage it took to write and deliver them take her back to the nation’s roots and remind her of its strength. The people. “People have to remember where we came from and that we can get through whatever is happening,” she says. “We can, as a people, make it.” Our founding fathers believed we could. I do, too. We just can’t ever forget the “we.”

Education

Alexis Nicole Fellmer and Spencer Charles Flora, of Englewood, were named to the fall 2012 dean’s academic list at Baylor University. Lauren M. Robertson and Devynn Nicole Yerina, of Englewood, were named to the fall 2012 dean’s honor roll at the University

of Wyoming. Sterling Webb, of Englewood, was named to the fall 2012 dean’s list at Rockhurst University. Alison A. Dougherty and Michael E. Schoolcraft, of Englewood, were listed on the fall 2012 honor roll at the University of Oklahoma Norman campus honor roll for the fall 2012 semester.

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The shiny stars on the backdrop were eclipsed by the 32 performers who each had a turn at center stage during the Feb. 1 Night of the Stars talent show. Englewood’s annual event was open to kindergartners through high school seniors who stepped up to take part in the show. There were few empty seats in Englewood’s Hampden Hall when the introductions were made and the first act was introduced. Linda Elliott was the master of ceremonies for this year’s event. The acts were divided into three categories: voice, musician and variety. Acts are also divided into three age groups — kindergartners through fourth-graders, fifth- through eighth-graders and ninth- through 12th-graders. The show is also a competition, with three judges, Ami Hall, Dan Carlson and Joyce Musgrove, determining the winners. There were awards for the top three finishers in each age group and talent category. Also, Englewood’s first place winners in each age group in each talent category will represent their community in the state competition that will be held March 2 at Adams City High School in Commerce City. As the show was getting ready to start, Paige Martin talked to her mother as the performer eagerly awaited her turn on stage. “I’ll be singing tonight. This is my first time to perform at the Night of Stars. I am a little nervous but not too much because I have been on stage before,” she said. “I signed up for tonight’s show because my vocal teacher urged me to do it. I agreed because I like singing because it is fun.” Christian Wentz sat in the front row, as he was listed on the program as the second act to perform.

Christian Wentz, wearing a U.S. Marine uniform, plays his arrangement of patriotic songs on the trumpet as he performs at the Feb. 1 Night of the Stars talent show. He stood out because he wore a U.S. Marine uniform. “I have this uniform on because I am playing a medley of patriotic songs I arranged myself,” the 13-yearold trumpet player said. “I decided to perform tonight because I wanted to show my love of my country and of the military. I want to show my talent and to win.” The Englewood Leadership Academy student said this was his first time to perform like this. “I am excited and I am nervous,” he said. “There are a lot of butterflies all over my stomach.” A short distance away, Shellee Schwartz adjusted the red costume she wore for her dance performance. “I am dancing tonight because I love dancing,” she said with a smile. “I have been dancing since I was 2 years old and it’s fun because I get to do all my turns, moves and just being able to fly around the room.” She said this is her first time to take part in the Night of the Stars, and even though she has danced in front of crowds, she still was a little nervous

NIGHT OF THE STARS WINNERS K-4TH GRADE: MUSIC — first place, Grant Webster VOICE — first place, Tea Hinchley; second place, Maddie Skutavik; third place, Delaney Ridder 5TH-8TH GRADE: MUSIC — first place, Christian Wentz; second place, Megan Durbin; third place, Audrey Vogt VARIETY — first place, Sheller Schwartz VOICE — first place, Sadie Corley; second place, Kaitlyn Tejero; third place, Charlotte Lowe 9TH-12TH GRADE: VOICE — first place, Perrin York; second place, Ellie Thorson; third place, Bianca Hinchley and had a few butterflies. “I am doing a lyrical dance so I am using music that is a little slower,” the Cherrelyn Elementary School student said. “I love to dance and I decided to sign up for tonight because I thought it would be a lot of fun because I’d be doing a solo dance.”

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didn’t know who would get their Valentine. It could be a veteran of any age and may be a man or a woman. So, I suggested they write a letter telling the veteran a little about themselves to go along with the Valentine.” She said sometimes the students or staff fails to include a letter so she and her sister write one for them.

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“I come from a very patriotic family that loves the country and so do I,” she said. “I am glad there is support because I feel we need to let our veterans know they are not forgotten.” The program has been supported and promoted by Rick Crandall, morning show host on radio station KEZW. He said the program has grown steadily and last year, there

were about 20,000 Valentines sent to the hospitalized veterans. This year, the Valentines will be delivered to the hospital and nursing home on Feb. 12. On Valentine’s Day, staff at the hospital and nursing home will place the cards on the meal trays that are delivered to the veterans. It is noted that these may be the only Valentines some of the veterans receive.

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City hosts free business summit Experts to discuss economic climate By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com A free business summit, featuring two well-known economic development experts, will be held from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 26. The program, hosted by the Englewood City Council, will be held in Hampden Hall located on the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. There is no charge to attend the summit, but because space is limited, reservations are required. To register, send an email to BusinessSummit@englewoodgov.org. The summit begins with a continental breakfast and is followed by an economic development panel discussion featuring comments by experts Tom Clark and Patty Silverstein. Clark is chief executive officer of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. He has more than 30 years of economic development experience

Business people, such as the owners of these stores, are invited to a free summit on Feb. 27. Photo by Tom Munds

in the city, state, region and the country. Silverstein is president of the Development Research Partners, a Jefferson County-based real estate analysis and economic

development research company. She also serves as consulting chief economist for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and the Denver Metro Cham-

ber of Commerce. “The idea for a program like this started several months ago, but since this was the first time we organized a business summit, it took a while to nail down all the details,” said Darren Hollingsworth, Englewood economic development manager. “We worked closely with the city council to develop the format, select the featured speakers and set up the date and location. We only just opened it up to reservations and so far, we have had a pretty good response.” He said the program is being promoted by the City of Englewood, the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Randy Penn, Englewood mayor, said he is glad to see the business summit idea become a reality. “We talked about an event like this for quite a while and it fit in with one of the council’s 2012 goals to get more involved with the business community,” he said. “The idea was to get together so we could tell the merchants what is going on in the city and hear from them what they feel they need to improve the economic climate in Englewood. We hope the Feb. 26 event will be the first of many such city-business community meetings.”

Council considers regulations for conditions at motels Licenses, registration, fees discussed By Tom Munds

t m u n d s @ o u rc o l o r a d o news.com The subject of rules and regulations to govern motels in Englewood came up for discussion again at the Jan. 28 city council meeting. Councilmember Bob McCaslin has been working to get rules in place because he said changes in the living conditions at most of the motels are needed. “We have discussed this issue a couple times before but never followed up. I want to take it up again because I believe the motel owners need to be accountable for providing clean, sanitary living conditions for the tenants,” he said. “I believe that often isn’t the case.”

He said motels aren’t inspected regularly, but the building department does health and safety inspections after complaints. “The motels don’t get inspected because I believe motel tenants don’t complain when conditions are bad because they are glad to have a place to stay,” McCaslin said. “We need to come up with a system of regulations that works to provide accountability for motels to provide clean, safe units.” The council invited Westminster Housing Inspector Holly Clayton to talk about that city’s very successful hotel and motel regulation program. “First, our city looks at any owner who has residential units for rent to be a business,” she said. “Our

Bill would get law out of Colorado bedrooms By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews. com With apologies to Hank Williams Sr.: Your cheating heart may tell on you, but that shouldn’t result in troubles with the law, too. At least that’s what two Democratic state Capitol legislators Report believe. A bill to repeal a longstanding Colorado law that prohibits adultery — as well as repeal a separate law that makes it a crime to promote “sexual immorality” — was introduced in the House of Representatives last week. “Adultery should be a matter between a person and their spouse,” said Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, the bill’s House sponsor. “It is wrong, in my view, to make it the state’s business to inquire into who I slept with last night.” Yes, it is against Colorado law to cheat on one’s

spouse, and it’s been like that since the 1900s. It is a toothless law that has no penalty associated with it. Kagan But a separate law that the bill aims to repeal, “promoting sexual immorality,” does carry with it a potential misdemeanor charge. An example of a violation of this law would be when a hotel worker rents a room to an unmarried couple, knowing that they’re going to use the room to have sex. “It has been prosecuted eleven times in the last three years,” Kagan said of the sexual immorality law. Kagan is sponsoring the bill with Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver. Republican Rep. Libby Szabo of Arvada had some fun on Twitter, saying the bill is “another display of the (Colorado Democratic Party’s) focus on jobs and the economy.”

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Mayor Randy Penn suggested the city departments discuss the proposal just for motels and come back to the council with recommendation for the proposed ordinance that would establish the program. Clayton suggested registration is the first step and, if plans are to charge a fee, institute the charge when the program begins. Councilmember Rick

Gillit said the discussion is a good starting point. “There are problems with some of the motels and we need to fix those problems,” he said. “I hope we continue the discussion so eventually we will set up a system that includes regular inspections.” Council will continue the discussion with the goal of establishing regulations that include regular inspec-

tions for hotels and motels. “We will begin with regulations regarding the hotels and motels and see how it works,” Penn said. “The regulations will include the inspections and we’ll see if the inspections result in improved living conditions in those businesses. From there we will talk about whether or not to expand the regulations to include multi-unit rental facilities.”

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Let’s pass on another round of drinking bill The “drinking with Dad” bill that was killed in committee last week made for lively conversation around water coolers and dinner tables. We don’t mind that it failed — we are gripped by so many other matters at the Statehouse — but we stop short of calling the bill ridiculous. The failed notion — sponsored by state Sen. Greg Brophy — would have allowed parents to share alcoholic drinks with their 18-to-20-year-old children at restaurants or bars, ideally preparing them for the responsibilities of becoming 21. While it was pointed out several other states allow the practice, the committee gave little ground and defeated the measure 4-1. We agree with an oft-mentioned counterpoint that restaurant servers would face the onus of verifying parents and children before serving the 18-to-20-year-olds. The

OUR VIEW extra duty could put the servers in a tough spot as noted by state Sen. Evie Hudak, DWestminster. Maybe it would be a big pain or maybe not, but for now we agree with keeping a clean line of law in the public arena concerning the drinking age of 21. And we side with those who say it’s enough that parents have the legal opportunity to serve and teach their children about alcohol at home. Home is an excellent place to cover alcohol and responsible drinking. Further, it’s a fine place to learn how to prepare for the public arena with good skills in assigning designated drivers,

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What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? We visited two sweet shops to ask folks what they had planned for their sweeties on Valentine’s Day. In Littleton, Donut Hut Café on Low-

ell Boulevard and My Favorite Muffin on Platte Canyon Road are both great places to find a special goodie for that special someone.

“Tradition is I give my wife flowers, and then we go have a nice dinner and get a babysitter for the kiddos, and they make us cards.” — Steve Neuman, Littleton

“Nothing. I’m available. I’m uninteresting and shy. But if I had a date, I’d take her to The Melting Pot.” — John Seibert, Littleton

“I think I’m going to bake my husband of 48 years a heart-shaped cake, because I have a heart-shaped pan. I bought it two years ago, and I still haven’t used it.” — Mary Travis, Highlands Ranch

“I’m probably going to go see the movie `Beautiful Creatures’ with my roommate, because we are both sad and lonely and beautiful creatures.” — Abbi Fitches, south Denver

Bright idea: Start hoarding 60s It is time to start hoarding 60-watt light bulbs just like Twinkies. After Jan. 1, 2014, it will be illegal to sell them. But presumably you will still be able to buy an assault rifle. Say what? Incandescent light bulbs are being phased out. We’ve already said goodbye to 100-watt and 75-watt bulbs. Did you know that? It’s illegal to manufacture or import them, but they can still be sold until they are all gone. And don’t worry, the Light Bulb Constables are not going to break down your door. I don’t think the disappearance of incandescent bulbs will affect people the way the disappearance of Twinkies did. It’s hard to get too sentimental about light bulbs. I didn’t suffer for very long when they stopped making cassettes either. The newer helical, integrated, compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is niftier looking, even though it does have more surfaces for dust. I’ve never been very good at dusting my light bulbs. Now I will be even worse at it. I need someone to shed some light on this: “CFLs radiate a spectral power distribution that is different from that of incandescent lamps. Improved phosphor formulations have improved the perceived colour of the light emitted by CFLs, such that some sources rate the best ‘soft white’ CFLs as subjectively similar in colour to standard incandescent lamps.” Right. I guess we can’t go back again. But we can go back to vinyl. You can still buy record players and you can still buy vinyl records. Some people swear by the quality of vinyl over CDs. I gave all of mine to my friend Greg. He treats them with a lot of respect. Records used to come in big paper sleeves. Paper is a wood-based product, and paper can be abrasive. Vinyl collectors often swap out the paper sleeves for something more archival. Are we going to have light bulb pirates? Music is pretty easy to pirate, but it might be quite a chore to pirate 60-watt light bulbs. Where are you going to do it? I think once they’re all gone, they’re all gone.

Are there songs about light bulbs? Or poems? Yes. I found both. But none of them is very memorable. Have you ever turned on a light and had it light for an instant and then burn out? Right then it’s kind of poetic. A final flare. We have the same thing prolonged in another way every autumn, when a green leaf turns yellow and orange, and then falls brown. I am having a hard time getting too nostalgic about this. Most of my incandescent bulbs aren’t bare, so I don’t see them, just their benefits. I didn’t get very nostalgic about Twinkies either. They are nasty things to begin with. Vulgar little sponges filled with who-knowswhat? Just don’t touch my Red Vines. After Jan. 1, 2014, those born will some day have to be told about light bulbs just like my parents had to tell me about tin toys and candlestick telephones. Technology moves things in and moves things out very fast these days. The humble light bulb had a good, long lifetime. Edison filed for the patent in 1879, and it was granted on Jan. 27, 1880. I invented something last summer and pitched it to an outfit that takes an idea and develops it on behalf of the inventor. For an arm and a leg. I had neither. They promised not to manufacture it. But I have a hunch I will see my bright idea at Home Depot some day. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast. net

as well as being aware one drink — depending on factors such as beverage and weight of the person — can put someone on the wrong side of the mark in a Breathalyzer test. As for the other side of the argument, we certainly accept the valid view of state Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch. As the only vote for the bill, he said when his son turns 18, he will be able to fight in Afghanistan but will not be able to have a drink with his parents at a restaurant. That is a tough shot. Harvey’s comment echoed a debate that has decidedly diminished since the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984. This strong-arm bill passed by the Congress subjects states with a minimum age for drinking that is below 21 to a 10 percent decrease in annual federal highway funds. It was a brilliant way for proponents to

keep the age at 21 because most states, like Colorado, so need transportation dollars for highways and aging bridges. But it’s simply not right. The drinking age, at its core an issue of individual liberty, should not be held hostage to the pocketbook issue of transportation dollars. Interestingly, incongruent laws that put voting and military service at 18 and drinking alcohol at 21 crudely reflect the true nature of coming of age where attaining maturity doesn’t happen on a certain birthday or day for each individual. But just maybe someday these laws will better align to clearly and legally mark adulthood while surrounding responsibilities and efforts — such as reducing drunk driving — are just as vigilant as ever in striving to balance our safety with our liberties.

Navigating the moguls of life Have you ever watched a really accomplished skier as he or she skied the moguls? They make it look easy as they seem to gracefully maneuver the bumps, have no wasted motions, all muscle groups are working in harmony, and they just look technically perfect and simply incredible. Then, have you ever observed an intermediate skier tackling that same terrain? They move slower, seem to try and go around each mogul, stop frequently, and in some cases find themselves sliding down the mountain, out of their gear after trying a little harder or getting a little more aggressive. And then they get up, usually with a little assistance, and continue to work their way down the mountain. In either case, whether we are extremely proficient or working on getting there, when we have spent some time in the bumps, and move on to find one of those intermediate groomed blue cruisers, we feel better about ourselves and our ability, we may even feel awesome as our confidence soars. I am not sure about you, but for me I have experienced this same feeling in other areas of my life as well. No one is an expert at anything before they learn a skill, develop a talent, and take the time to practice. It is in the practice where we make the most strides and advancements of our skills and talents. As a young salesman responsible for developing a territory and cold calling I had to learn the communication skills necessary to open doors and opportunities. It was only after many cold calls and knocking on doors that I developed the skills and confidence to become truly effective. But opening doors was only the first part, I then had to learn how to speak to senior level executives and present in big intimidating boardrooms. The first few times I can tell you felt like

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I was a beginner who found himself on a double black diamond ski run loaded with moguls. I was coming unglued and definitely wasting motions, wasting time, and losing more than I was winning. Each prospect was different and when I found myself having to present to smaller groups or someone in a less intimidating role, I found myself gaining confidence. The more I failed in those larger meetings, the more I learned. The more I practiced with smaller customers the better I became at selling to larger clients and in complex selling situations. There is an old saying that goes something like, “The fruit we enjoy at the mountain top was grown in the valley.” And it is so true in all areas of our lives. So whether it is getting into the moguls or bumps on the mountain or just stretching yourself a little more, remember that our growth does happen in the valley. I would love to hear all about your times in the valley and on the mountaintop. Together let’s make it a better than good week. Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Zigar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com. He can be reached at gotonorton@gmail.com

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Group working to establish roster By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com What began as a couple wheelchair athletes deciding that lacrosse should be open to them has grown into a group of players who are working to establish the roster for the Colorado Mammoth Wheelchair Lacrosse team. “I got interested in the sport when I went to an Mammoth game,” said Daniel Hersh, one of the original team members. “I liked the game. It moved fast and there was a lot of action. I decided to see if it was possible for wheelchair athletes to play the game. I bought a lacrosse stick and just started tossing the ball around.” He said he went on the Internet and found the national wheelchair lacrosse association and learned it was a fledgling, growing sport for wheelchair athletes. “Some other guys got interested and we began playing some three-onthree on an indoor roller hockey rink,” he said. “We did a camp in Colorado Springs on Labor Day and had 15 or 16 guys join us. It is a great sport and I hope we get a lot of guys involved.” He said the guys have been getting together to practice their skills and scrimmage for more than a year. But now the effort is to build a team that will compete in games and tournaments, thanks to the support of Colorado Adaptive Sports Foundation and the Colorado Mammoth. Corey Fairbanks, of the sports foundation, has joined the organizational effort. The Littleton man said the effort to create a team got a boost when the Colorado Mammoth Indoor Lacrosse Team agreed to support the team. “This initial team will be for adults,” he said. “But like the other wheelchair sports, our goal is to eventually create a youth team as well.” Hersh said lacrosse has special skills and it takes time to be able to play catch because each player has to learn how to use throw the ball accurately from the net pocket on the lacrosse stick and to use the net pocket to catch the ball. He said the team is now playing indoors but the action could move outside when the weather gets warmer, as games can be played on any smooth roller hockey rink.

Daniel Hersh demonstrates how he practices catching the ball in a lacrosse stick during a demonstration he put on Feb. 1 at Craig Hospital in Englewood. Hersh is among the athletes forming a local team to play wheelchair lacrosse. Photo by Tom Munds

‘It is physical and you can use the chair to block an opponent.’ John Vcelka “We have contacted the national organization and they have invited us to come to Ocean City, N.J., in August,” he said. “That is when they hold a huge lacrosse tournament and the goal is for us to hold our first wheelchair lacrosse tournament.” The sport is in its infancy. There are four established teams in the United States, and the Canadian wheelchair program is getting started. A.J. Nagle is one of the team’s players. “I wanted to get involved in a team sport and lacrosse appealed to me,” the Lakewood resident said. “The sport is a little more difficult for me because I am a quadriplegic and don’t have a lot of hand strength. But I don’t let that stop me. It is a great game and I really enjoy it.” Teammate John Vcelka agreed. “I had been messing around with lacrosse sticks and then Daniel got me involved in the team,” the Highlands Ranch resident said. “The skills have to be learned and we are fortunate to have coaches working with us. They

have helped us a ton.” He said he likes the fast-moving pace of the game and the physical contact. “We wear pads because you get hit with a stick a lot,” he said. “It is physical and you can use the chair to block an opponent as long as you don’t hit him behind the axel.” Lacrosse is an original American sport that was played by American Indian tribes. Tribes in the Iroquois Nation used the game as training for the warriors with as many as 100 players per team involved in a game on a field more than a mile long. The game sometimes lasted for two or three days. The game has evolved. It is played at the adult, college, high school and youth level in Colorado. The game was adapted for play on the roller hockey rink. There are eight players per team, a goalie, two defenders, two midfielders and two attackmen. Midfielders can move up and down the length of the field but neither the defenders or the attackers can cross the midfield line. Wheelchair teams play four 15-minute quarters. Goals count 1 point each and are scored by getting the ball past the goalie and into the net. Substitutions are made on the fly like in hockey and, also as in hockey, penalties are assessed and the offender has to sit out, which leaves his team shorthanded.

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That was need a little reminder of the fors are unde nie of nable r co Ka by the t to alrand Park District. nade â€” a collaboration with the pretty cool.â€? velop s, the taina r to use st and the will fea geothe ter wi . mer director, just take a look in ead Recreation n-n build commy with Ch is ava quali rm roo ture ll ble to y bu my merci ment used, ftop 15 kil al heat be heate the ilable ties, Since then, the park has the top of his old desk. urc â€œShe told ilt wife that she city of Westminster, the MAC erc Mo impro retrofi ha to the the fee Ranc has al part snâ€™t sta ial devel hwas drawi re tha vem t their tures, as well to offset owatt pump d and sure her husband would (Mature Adult Center) and of grown to 48 attractions built â€œI always had a candy drawer been h Co sol as sys of the rted ho ng res n jus ents, Ve home mo oper, me Ve and interview,â€? Mastrio- course, Water World. mint over 67 acres, featuring rides that anyone could grab from, yet give â€œO The ldhuiz many oth st of thear pane tem idents t sus ldhuiz with mesai anm for som grocery erest fro comm sites ne thi most en sai na said.dâ€œIde was very fortunate to He said heâ€™s also extremely like Voyage to the Center of the and I made sure and left it full,â€? taina er sus electr ls on en sai susou ng e oth sto m co unity, the co signifi d. taina a 36 and the is the t to Ca ble ici er po res to m bebu int the mright place at the right proud of the many programs â€œW nv liv d. 0-degr vie nd can ble ty can there- where is all started.â€? the district sponsors for chil- Earth, Mastrionaâ€™s favorite, and he said. weâ€™ll eâ€™ve be tentia build enien t sus w,â€? he natural elas thoing is featime. Thatâ€™s ee ce sto the most recent addition, the see taina ugh. McKa continu en at l clients.there, as Mastriona tow Stand view fro said. beau res started his 43- dren in the district. bility ty n it â€œR Mile High Flyer. e to well y Rang Denver ley La m any eside of the IN THE KNOW feawork for ma as For said. year Hyland Hills career as a â€œThe best part of the job is ke, nts ho â€œVoyage was built in 1994, e. ny and on it mo me the visit have of the The golf course assistant superin- seeing the smiles of the kids,â€? and we still have hour-long for ma yea www.l re inf rs an DID YOU KNOW? most natural Pikes PeFlat Iro site. Th nytendent, ivefor ormati ak on ns, do ey defin beau years,â€?d before becoming the he said. â€œKnowing that the pro- waits,â€? Mastriona said. â€œItâ€™s a on wn wa ty ing Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District rd.com abou executive director in 1972. grams and the facilities are be- five-minute ride, thatâ€™s fast and chara of the the Fro t Ca was established in 1955, and was the . cteris site is nt ndelaOver the years he had an in- ing used and enjoyed by the features robotics. Itâ€™s still right on tics first park and recreation district in Colos, part in growing the dis- kids, thatâ€™s pretty neat. You canâ€™t of it.â€? e tegral on top, even though it is getting rado. The district serves nearly 110,000 trict, as well as becoming the beat that.â€? a little competition from the residents in a 24-square mile area visionary behind Water World. But before many of these fa- Mile High Flyer.â€? located in southwest Adams County But as of Jan. 1, he no longer cilities and programs could beMastrionaâ€™s work in the field Printed and including areas of Westminster and leads the district; heâ€™s enjoying come a reality, something had has made an impact in the newsprinon recycled Arvada located in Adams County, parts this copy t. Plea to be done about the lack reve- community in more ways than se recy the slower-paced life of retire. of Northglenn, Thornton and, Federal cle ment. nue in the district when Mastri- one, but itâ€™s also the work with Heights. For more information on the â€œIâ€™ve been very fortunate to ona became executive director his former employees that has district, visit www.hylandhills.org. on

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Peniston adop this year. last care, hood educ By Darin Moriki the busySheâ€™s Street. He said have witneted similar polic siana, â€? she said. ation and early nition the expansion is workg been repre are saying there the legis Kiplin dmoriki@ourcoloradonews.com healt spon of 25 toWest ssed tens of ies mins people â€œI that senti who the when h and sorin dollars lation ter bill to cont was carry overall of milli and the Hil sixthink he in to bengfixed Medical can use the defi- concerns g this year â€œI years, thatarea inue it on ing out needsfor lost in Family Jack Hilreflects is ers,â€? he savings for their ons of the the polit hing so she know saidlast She said Leave Act. and it got around said. Regional Transportation District General tion,â€? the munity he heard from is somet taxpayam ical who r conges the s the work her cross mem the state This year for the comto way more peop bill woul bers on fire. So Capi commissione Manager Phil Washington declared high exand in For this y tol. it comes Uliba to get thating with Sen. comcom d allow Count their ing front of le to be upco Evie Huda I in using Douglas onâ€™s policy sessiaon, put ming legis their hom porches Devewith the Officrri will be work pectations as RTD continues several transhis camp considere bert, FMLA, k ners, she isof the coaliti Last sessi in place.â€? - session of the Colorado General Assembly on Jan. 10 at the state Capitol. Guns, marijuana, civil unions e aign like es Gov. John Hickenlooper gives his State of the State address to a joint lative chair lopm d of durin as child focus dom trail. Econ portation projects targeted toward the Denon gran ent and serveshood g Trad estic parting He is bill, und omic HB 1170 Penistonâ€™s tann eastbo parents. dchildren and education onon, e to topics early Internatio . limit and the economy were among Hickenlooperâ€™s speech. More coverage, Pages 10-11. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen encoof of taxpa focusing on stew 3 during ver metroâ€™s northern region. , mittee s for definof urage , tannface delays grandnal the mino to the coaliti itely. Peniswas postponed ing Alliance on Jan. I-25 ing backng According rs and expa security yer resources, ardship dustradvanced man the growth Washington highlighted several projects g to nsion County Business in- civilâ€œThis will go of financial ufact the morni again for ton is bringing from Kiplin during y in along of address the Douglas with law and community during a Jan. 4 legislative breakfast hosted by travelers es the upco dewith the it be union bill that are need Colorado. He uring inare de Frank McNulty rssion. enforceme 11 minut ming sespasse trust will House Speaker und travele evening. Louisville-based nonprofit 36 Commuting more than nt. port worked in Colorado said jobs outgoing state â€œThis bill d this session,â€? definitely to He said he is and westbo es in the Lawrence and Solutions at the Omni Interlocken Resort. working rush hour, to cal econ ing families that supas 18 minut other impowould take careshe said. larssave Colorado Rep.-elect Polly expected on and the omy. â€œThe Denver-metro regionRep.will the state layed as much the corridor is Holbert, millions a bill of those be deter rtant fami Chrisbe lot over the â€œIâ€™ll state Reuter along of h mini be percen left, Jane dolly mem to pay 30 greatest city in theFrom West,â€? Washington said. â€œIby Growt ng a bette Photo that ensu sponsoring bers.â€? for the session. more than r way e kickoff legislation res indiv ization requ really believe that, aand I believe that it can be increase by legislativ one faced and inpa ired hospitalof teleph financial iduals that 20 years. done through the transportation investments tient treat have ng the next with a series on has been adversity ment ones grabbi have Beginning coaliti during s that weâ€™re making in this region.â€? Lawmakers do to be the in July, the s to citizen arenâ€™t going it means you really Speaker town halls ting three option continues However, he said RTDâ€™s journey to accomaddiany addi so on Page . presen ng House headlines, plish these projects has not been an easy one. 7 leaders: tolling g lanes tive session on,â€? outgoi re the ones that busy l of the business new legisla g the existin ed contro to pay attenti â€œTheyâ€™ In May 2012, the 15-member RTD board the and area tol for the new; and and keepin have regain their ma- Frank McNulty said. highest impact on By Jane Reuter tional lanes all the lanes, old and decided against placing a 0.4 percent sales Democrats , and maintain adad lican to have the to pay for jreuter@ourcoloradonews.com House , and Repub are going tax increase on the general election ballot to s to free; tolling ty or sales taxes Colorado state SenateCounty legislative ss owner proper my.â€? the in busine econo raising fund FasTracks. This means if current finanas jority urged lanes. testify and come across t business Father of three Timothy Forehand wants of the Dougl McNulty Capitol,â€? n ditional new thing that has cial projections remain as they are, the North members could impac for a is just no at the state issues of concer said that more time with his young daughters. A new on hand â€œThe one â€œshow up â€œis that there and toll Metro and Northwest lines will not be comwere when delegation said, them t rters e-spon of back r Hilber suppo procedure for patients with his form of liver could go pleted until 2042. owners. Four y Business Allianc Jan. 3 bring decid19 clear,â€? By Jane Reute table. world you donews.com what is decid cancer may give him several more months. es on Page Count are on the way in the session held . But Washington saidjreute he is convinced these No matter free.â€? r@ourcolora Douglas tors continu ays. kickoff y Legisla tive roadw Center g Count Thatâ€™s a precious gift to a man who a year legisla remain existin Medical totwo projects will be done way before the prog to Douglas in- sored in g (lanes) will Sky Ridge us about s urged ago was told he likely wouldnâ€™t survive for on is leanin leader ed, existin to be cautio jected completion dates and noted the trans-stay aware and get as at Lone Treeâ€™s addithe coaliti State or addi you need s to one more month. Hilbert said n to toll any new â€œThe bills ss owner portation district has made significant strides could impact them and busine Capi Capithat Forehand underwent surgery to install construction sed ward a decisio in issues in the past two years. Involved that time, Washing- seats at the state to pay for be discus the device thatâ€™s expected to extend his take their tional lanes He said this will ton said RTD has eitherlawma begunkers construction Feby and Feb life Jan. 8 at Sky Ridge Medical Center. He maintenance. coalitionâ€™s Januar or contracted work out for 77 percent of its results at the among the first patients in the United States they go over cted planned FasTrack network projects, includDepart- heavilymeetings, when to undergo the process, and Sky Ridge is the survey condu cuts to the ruary ing the Gold, West Rail, U.S. Bus Rapid Transit telephone some recent first of a handful of centers permitted to from a recent ch Consultants. restructure (BRT), East Rail and Interstate 225 Rail Lines. e. d with these uction could Defens Resear of perform it pending approval from the Food forwar constr Hill S go ment â€œOf course weâ€™ve had our challenges, but need to S VIEW could be by that route, sooner,â€? he said. and Drug Administration. â€œIf we go â€œI think we â€œbut I think they our I always like to say that itâ€™s not all about the MIKE COFFMANâ€™tax piece, the fact that requires 2014, if not he said, t compromiseon to start in early The Dallas man was diagnosed with option that pushes cuts,â€? ing the doesnâ€™ knock down â€” the knock down being the like â€œI financ n: way that for the vast no attenti obviously ocular melanoma in January 2012. The fast- Doctors and nurses prepare Timothy Forehand for surgery Jan. 8 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree. The Dallas we pick a done in a On fiscal resolutio cuts remain permanent challenges â€” but the get up,â€? Washington y. There was the g taxes), that that they â€œIf those two tax was a win. On growing eye cancer already had spread to man was diagnosed a year ago with cancer that has since spread to his liver. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen national securitthese cuts. I think the no- a vote (raisin r. But I donâ€™t think most of the Bush said. â€œWeâ€™ve had these challenges, but weâ€™re people I thought to citizens say. cuts, and we his liver, where tumors typically are lethal. happen, so it out furthewhat I am hearing detail paid we majority of American at all balanced with getting up off the canvas, and weâ€™re getting would neveran across-the-board fix it, but now. Weâ€™ve it wasnâ€™t â€œItâ€™s a devastating diagnosis,â€? said Dr. options are citizens say `yeah, thought it negative side, to spend even more money them done pretty quickly.â€? â€? just do this bill e.â€™ g `letâ€™s taxes.â€™ and going the debt was Defens hearin fact, Charles Nutting, who performed the pro prothe of pay Iâ€™m and tion are, in the Washington also said work on the nearly ne else to Department l. Weâ€™re cutting proabout the deficit all.â€? r option in to cedure. â€œSurvival is only a couple months.â€? cut to the got to be serious the want someo it at was a popula ing 6.5-mile segment of the Northwest Rail Line ey rationa â€œPersonserious about Raising taxes surveys, but accord were â€œIt just isnâ€™t essential and giving ial The procedure performed last week Boldr magazine ban: certainly wasnâ€™t ws.com to the future Westminster station is about 33 are By Ryan are essent high-capacity limit. I think this notion town hall 9 percent of people rcoloradone concentrates chemotherapy treatment to grams that to programs that On proposed be a percent complete. This rail segment, which is ms that early That only rboldrey@ou tax and 42 there ought to armed Forehandâ€™s liver, instead of his entire body, ns at all is wrong. same weight al security to progra wayside Hillâ€™s surveyincreased property taxes. De ally, I feel that Debeing funded through RTDâ€™s federally-funded of the U.S. be any regulatio s should sales r veteran so high doses of cancer-fighting chemicals gone by the in favor of to our nation that there shouldnâ€™tabout high-capacity magazine inher20-yea $1.03 billion Eagle P3 Project, is Aalso part of d increasing in favor of should will Crisshave essman Mike little value.â€? differ- percent favore numbers, 42-41, Seal, nation can saturate the organ. The idea, Nutting probably reCongr said, the question legislatures, because there the re or have the planned Gold Line through Arvada and ora) plans lf counforces, agoAndy al lane, the higher trainin of state himse time by new s the parts g chef for HuHot spite said, is to â€œtry and really beat up the tumors a long fancie Carpen be decided ent different an (R-Aur tolling one Wheat Ridge that is expected toCoffm be opened by of his efforts ean said he own party standards for is an issue Dr. Charles Nutting taxes over was not sufficin as Coffman ers in his as much as you can.â€? saleslian rt Mongo ently be varying rounds is too much but that General l that there Grill, ted focus much 2016, according to current RTDto projections. left, gets many memb licans donâ€™t suppo 100 congressiona e in an electio the Colorado The drug-infused blood is then collectport sugges flames ent from new try. I feel that passag the for Washington said he has highin hopes the going on a and decided by Some of the lot of Repub to secure n affairs. Mongolian ed as it leaves the liver, filtered to remove in that a on vetera that must be debated in- support on, D.C.â€? e spending. 18-mile Colorado Department of TransportaTABOR. grill as other session anâ€™s eyes to defens re-elected not in Washingt as much of the chemicals as possible, and lives of ocular melanoma patients by about cause itâ€™s all irrelevant. I donâ€™t think one required by in Coffm any cuts recently chefs prepar Assembly and The projtion-led U.S. 36 BRT (bus rapid transit) the table whether U.S. for Coloe dishes for returned to the body. The method not only six months. Some have lived an additional day at a time. I live my life the way anybody things on levels in Europe; arentative customers that ect between downtown Denver and Boulder. repres ility that of Veterfour lanes now troop ed in cost-shour at the new would. I do my best to enjoy my life with my District said istargets and intensifies the treatment, but three to five years. Possibility ofsaid there is a possib than latDepartment ns before clude: of restaurant â€œWe want bus rapid transit on radoâ€™s U.S. 366th to be be more involv on force the rather in the Orchar retain some Even six months, Kandarpa said, is re- family.â€? s to focus Hilbert minimizes side effects. allies should ByerAshl that would hire qualified vetera intendso 19 we should one of the best BRT systems in thehe country, d Town Center ey bases; are there func-y C-470 could expand sooner to es on Page g from transiKandarpa sees its treatment in ocular â€œNormally, in chemotherapy, you have markable. â€œIn the oncology world, people ing; wheth areimers@asReim e. in Westminster, ans Affairs Coffman ers duty militar we are committed to that,â€? Washington said. workC-470 continu sues rangin the outsid of the people that permanent overse citizen ourc from activeThursd get excited if you get 15 days, a month (of melanoma as â€œa platformâ€? from which rethe a to give so much poison the patient canâ€™t by d at oloradone hiring ay, Dec. 27. To achieve this goal, Washington said a third in the tion into handle country reserve Photo by Kandarpa, chief life extension),â€? he said. ws.c searchers can work toward treating other how the d by the handle it,â€? said Dr. Krishna â€œOnly about have actually served think tions being sysnsom RTD is striving to offer BRT riders newto serWhe force benhandle VA) care of vet- aumatic stress dining there weapo arenâ€™t Forehand, speaking from his Dallas tumors. â€œand I just that could medical officer with the company that crework (in the better take inrWest at HuH and are an said, vices, such as free WiFi service and can a cashlessnot recost;mins from post-tr ped ot that y,â€? Coffm A significant delay in a tumorâ€™s progress, ated the filtration device, Delcath Systems. home three days post-surgery, said he was ter, develo there thatâ€™s experi- cheape suffering itâ€™s itâ€™s more Mongolian Grill fare collection option through itserans recentlyan are g at militar a culture my expebeing that than justc in rience. â€œNow, you can isolate it to the liver instead exhausted but looking forward to recov- Nutting said, is a step toward the cure he n is in lookinpar- that thereâ€™s the veterans. â€Ś In m tems The disorder. launched Smart Card system. Printed on recycled in unifor l. real concer very specifi a meal, to new resta ery and a return to his normal pattern. believes someday will come. of the whole body.â€? think the nt rates for veterans, Af- sponsive newsprint. Please have served tand the critica g at being think will realize in thelookin Washington said the BRT project, â€œI which and Orchard uran â€œIâ€™m people who recycle this copy. â€œWhat weâ€™re trying to do is help minithat tI openednot to unders The procedure is minimally invasive, That means hanging out with 5-, 10- and y unemployme Town g out of Iraq higher ence, a spin the is dovetailed with the 17-mile U.S. 36 Express with cuts will on comup Dec. 23 more likely are in the militar comin g Cent but on t 11-year-old daughters and his wife. mize the impact of the disease, trying to much cantly those comin Colo Asian er requiring three small incisions into which are amoun and is offer rado servi ticularly Lanes Project between Federal Boulevard in â€œHuHdollar stir-fry. of those who military.â€? how it is signifi â€? 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Twelve years of research, planning and fundraising culminated Feb. 2 when groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the Colorado Freedom Memorial. The unique memorial, being built in Aurora near Buckley Air Force Base, will be a tribute to about 6,000 men and women from Colorado who have died in defense of our country since statehood was established in 1876. The idea was born 12 years ago after Rick Crandall did a live broadcast for radio station KEZW from the Omaha Beach American Cemetery in Normandy, France. He said he and his wife put American flags on the graves of 88 Coloradans buried at Omaha Beach and he decided he wanted to do something to honor them and all Coloradans who died for their country. “The idea was to create a memorial to honor the sacrifice of the men and women who fought and lost their lives for our country,” Crandall said at the groundbreaking. “It pays tribute to those who died, but also remembers the sacrifice and pain the families suffered at the loss of a loved one.” He said the design by Christopher Kenton will be a glass wall about 12 feet tall and 80 yards wide. There will be panels for each war and the ragged top of the wall panels will represent the Rocky Mountains. Crandall and his army of supporters raised about $700,000 for the memorial. The location is just a dirt construction site now, but plans are to have the project completed in time to dedicate it on May 26. Littleton residents Orville and Norma Kern attended the ceremonies. “We know Rick and his wife and we have followed and contributed to the fundraising effort,” Orville said. “As a

Medal of Honor winner George Sakato, left, talks with founder Rick Candall about the Feb. 2 groundbreaking ceremonies for the Colorado Freedom Memorial. The memorial will honor all Coloradans who died in battle since 1876. Photo by Tom Munds veteran who was a medic in the Korean War era, I believe the memorial is a fitting tribute to those residents of our state who didn’t come home from war.” Vietnam veteran Robert Peposa said he came to support his sister Renie Peterson, an Aurora City Council member, and because he felt the memorial is a wonderful way to honor veterans who died in service to their country. “This is a way to make sure their sacrifice is never forgotten,” he said. “It’s also great it is here near Buckley so there will be flyovers in their honor all the time.” During the ceremonies there was time to honor George Sakato, who received the Medal of Honor for his service with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II. “This memorial honors those whose names will be on the walls,” he said. “It also is a special way to honor what all the men and women in military service have done for our country.”

More than 200 people at the groundbreaking were invited to grab a shovel and join in. Lanny Harding took a turn at the shovel and tossed some dirt around. “I came today because I served in Iraq and there will the names of a couple guys on that wall that I knew,” the Englewood man said. “I appreciate all that has been done to create this memorial because I feel there needs to be something honor Coloradans who didn’t come home and make sure what they did is never forgotten.” There were about a dozen shovels provided for those who wanted to take part in the groundbreaking, but Rick Rokosz brought the entrenching tool he was issued by the Army when he was in Vietnam. “I wanted to be part of this ceremony today,” the Highlands Ranch man said. “A lot of people have worked long and hard to make this dream a reality. I am proud to be part of today’s ceremony, the first step in creating this very special memorial.”

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gun crimes “should be held accountable the same way” as people who commit crimes with knives or other types of weapons. The legislative package contains other types of gun control efforts. Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora — whose son was shot to death in 2005 before he was scheduled to testify in a murder trial — is sponsoring two bills that would require background checks for all gun buyers, as well as a ban on high-capacity magazines used in certain types of weapons. “They have no place in our communities and they have no place in our streets,” Fields said of ammunition-feeding devices that accept more than 10 rounds of bullets. Other Democratic bills would address mental health issues; keep domestic violence offenders from possessing guns; require in-person training for those who seek concealed carry permits; and take other actions. Count Brophy and Brown among those who are staunchly opposed to

the efforts put forth by Democrats. “None of these ideas that (Democrats) were talking about today will make anybody safer,” Brophy said. Brown said that he intends to pound the proverbial pavement in opposition to Democratic efforts’. “We’re going out in legislators’ districts … and tell gun owners, `This is what (lawmakers) are doing to your rights,’” he said. It’s unknown at this time how many of the bills will end up being supported by the Democratic Party’s leader, Gov. John Hickenlooper, who did not attend the Feb. 5 event. Eric Brown, Hickenlooper’s spokesman, said in an emailed statement: “The governor supports universal background checks and is open to a discussion about magazine limits and other ideas designed to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.” As for Morse’s bill, the governor’s office intends “to carefully study the liability legislation proposed by Sen. Morse and appreciate his effort to put

a creative idea on the table.” Hickenlooper was scheduled to meet with the president of the National Rifle Association Feb. 7, in a meeting that was set up prior to the lawmakers’ press conference. Democrats feel the public is on their side in this debate. Certainly, they have the support of at least a few people who lost loved ones in recent gun violence tragedies. One is Jane Dougherty, a Denver resident whose sister, Mary Sherlock, a psychologist at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School, was gunned down during the mass shooting that occurred there in December. “She lost her life running toward a gunman, armed with an assault weapon, an AR-15,” Dougherty said at the press conference. “Assault weapons are weapons of war. They belong on the battlefield. They have no place in a home. “We must do better,” she continued. “We must make changes. We are here to tell our elected leaders: Enough!”

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Doty does double duty Commissioner still serves as clerk and recorder By Deborah Grigsby

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While a mysterious letter that halted the appointment of her replacement continues to raise eyebrows, Nancy Doty is stuck doing double duty, still serving as Arapahoe County clerk and recorder after being sworn in as District 1 county commissioner. Doty, who was sworn in as commissioner on Jan. 8, has yet to tender her resignation as clerk and recorder, but plans to do so prior to the appointment of a replacement, according to county the spokesperson Andrea Rasizer. grab Rasizer said the “day-to-day

duties of the office” are now in the hands of Mary Whitley, deputy clerk and recorder. The problem is, finding a replacement may Doty take a while. The Arapahoe Board of County Commissioners voted to delay the appointment and launch an ethics committee investigation after an anonymous letter appeared, questioning the ethics and integrity of Matt Crane, one of three candidates vying for the appointment. Crane said he has nothing to hide and looks forward to bringing the matter to light. The three-page letter, sent Jan. 27, paints a questionable picture of Crane, pointing to previous troubles while serving as operations manager for the

Denver Election Commission in 2006, and what was called a “cozy relationship” with a voter check-in software company. On Jan. 23, the board interviewed three candidates: Crane; Cindy Acree, a former state representative; and Susan Beckman, former Arapahoe County Commissioner. The person selected will fill the remainder of Doty’s term, which expires Jan. 15, 2015. There is no word on when the ethics committee will convene or who might be appointed to lead the investigation. Although Doty still holds both positions, Rasizer confirmed she draws only her salary from the Board of County Commissioners. Doty’s salary as clerk and recorder “will remain in the budget as unspent funds, so there will be a savings in that line item at the end of the year,” Rasizer said.

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effect on her ability to get around and her family looked for remedies to the situation. They took her to the new ActiveRx in Englewood where physical therapists worked with McElhaney on helping her learn to walk better and helped her gain strength where her body had let muscles decondition. “I’m absolutely back to where I should be at my age,” McElhaney said recently as she and 120 business leaders from the South Metro Denver Chamber celebrated a Business After Hours event at ActiveRx. “I can walk around by myself and not worry so much anymore.” ActiveRx, located at 300 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 100, in Englewood is helping elder adults hold onto their youth by providing physical therapy combined with strength training. The company specializes in working with elder adults, 65 years and older, who are feeling and getting around slower than their age should suggest. “Our philosophy is you can gain strength at any age,” owner Kiva Patton said. “We really look to change our clients’ lives. Some clients who have had fall risks and are afraid to leave their house,” he said. “We love to help get them back on track so that they’re able to leave their house and be able to walk their dogs.” Often, the decline of an elder adult’s health can be so gradual that it’s hard to recognize something is wrong or that the potential for hazard exists, Patton said.

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Not robber, but arrested

Englewood police stopped a 22-year-old who matched the description of the suspect in a robbery. The 22-year-old wasn’t the robber but officers did arrest him when they found a crystal material in his possession that tested positive for methamphetamine. The robbery happened about 7:15 p.m. in the 2700 block of South Lincoln Street. The victim supplied a description of the robber and officers stopped the 22-year-old in the alley between the 2700 blocks of Lincoln and Broadway because he fit the description of the robber. Officers searched the suspect and the 22-year-old told police there was methamphetamine in the black pouch attached to his belt. The pouch also contained a glass pipe and a small plastic container of material. The man was arrested and taken to Arapahoe County jail where he could face charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Calendar of Events For a complete calendar of South Metro Denver Chamber events or more information, visit our web site at www.bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142. Thursday, February 7th 7:30 am - Healthcare Policy Taskforce The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 4:00 pm - Colorado Escrow & Title Ribbon Cutting Celebration 10375 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree

Chamber President & CEO John Brackney shares a light moment with ActiveRx owners Dana & Kiva Patton during the Business After Hours event.

“We offer free screenings and free fall prevention, so for anyone who has an elder adult in their family who they’re worried about bring them in and we’ll give a free assessment of where they stand,” Patton said. Joan Tucker, one of the physical therapists who treated Julee, said that even at the age of 98 a person should be able to stand up seven times in 30 seconds without having to use his or her hands. When Julee came to them, she had already suffered a fractured arm from a fall and would get winded on short walks. “The second she’d turn her head one way or the other, she’d lose her balance and fall down” Tucker said. “Often times, people don’t identify there’s a problem till there’s been a major fall or a stroke or a hip fracture.” McElhaney said she was grateful that her family recognized she needed help and acted fast. “I love coming here to keep my body doing what I want it to do - and its always fun!” Congressman Mike Coffman was one

Veritek and Veritek EMP held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting for over 75 clients and Chamber Investors. Veritek has developed a nanotechnology process that removes impurities from coal, precious metals ores, gases, and water and was named Top Company in the 2011 Rocky Mountain Clean Tech Open. Veritek EPM is home of The Practical Inventor, providing engineering, manufacturing, and prototype services to fellow inventors. www.Veritek.com

4:00 pm - FastTracks New Investor Orientation The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, February 8th 7:00 am - Economic Development Group Investor Breakfast The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Tuesday, February 12th 5:00 pm - Business After Hours hosted by Johnson Moving & Storage 7009 S. Jordan Road, Centennial

Congressman Mike Coffman poses with ActiveRx client Julee McElhaney during the Chamber Business After Hours

of the esteemed guests who attended the event at ActiveRx. “I think this is one of the most active chambers in the state of Colorado out of all the chambers that I’ve been to,” Coffman said. The Chamber holds a Business After Hours at a different Chamber Investor each month. To learn more about the South Metro Denver Chamber, visit www.bestchamber.com and attend one of their monthly Business After Hours or Unplugged events.

Wednesday, February 13th 4:00 pm - Grand Opening of Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa 8246 W. Bowles Ave., Unit R, Littleton Thursday, February 14th 7:30 am - Littleton Business Coalition Advisory Board Littleton Adventist Hospital, 7700 S. Broadway, Littleton 3:30 pm - Give Your Business a L.O.V.E. “Massage” The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial Friday, February 15th 7:30 am - Developing, Communicating & Understanding Your Brand Experience... The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial 11:30am - Energy & Sustainable Infrastructure Presentations The Chamber Center, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 342, Centennial

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Brewery taps Littleton as new home Breckenridge to build 12-acre facility along South Platte By Jennifer Smith

jsmith@ourcoloradonews.com Breckenridge Brewery’s announcement that it plans to relocate its Denver brewery to Littleton has city officials excited, to put it mildly. “I’m buying the first round!” City Manager Michael Penny said. Breckenridge is the fifth-largest brewer based in Colorado and growing. For the third straight year, it posted more than 20 percent growth, with 2012 results reaching 30 percent — stretching the limits of its current space at 471 Kalamath in Denver. “Once we were aware that they were interested, we spent a lot of time just talking to them about the direction the city was going, explaining about all the work we’ve done, showing them the city council goals, talking about the comprehensive plan update and generally just conveying all the excitement and enthusiasm for the future,” Penny said. “It’s what they want to be part of. They also really liked the location.” Assuming all goes as planned, Breckenridge will break ground on a $20 million project this fall near the South Platte River. It is expected to open in the fall of 2014 on 12 acres north of Aspen Grove and south of Hudson Gardens, adjacent to Reynolds Landing —exponentially increasing the river corridor’s cool factor, says Penny. “With the vitality of Main Street and the powerhouse of

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Aspen Grove, the addition of Breckenridge Brewery will shift Littleton toward a local destination driver,” he said. “Having a brewery, along with the other amenities we have, will begin to turn Front Range heads south, and have people saying, ‘You know what, instead, I’d rather go to Littleton’. … it’s a status statement which helps define the future of Littleton.” The Feb. 1 announcement came on the heels of one made by Alamo Drafthouse, Aspen Grove’s new movie theater, which firmed up its grand opening date to March 25. Designed to complement the rural feel of the river corridor, plans include several rustic buildings, a hops field in the foreground, farmhouse restaurant, general store and a sunny beer garden. The facility will bring 60 to 75 jobs to Littleton, with about 25 of those being new positions, said company spokesman Todd Thibault.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. The next volunteer training session for Gateway Battered Women’s Services is scheduled for February. Gateway is seeking dedicated men and women to volunteer for the many programs at the agency. Gateway offers at 26-hour training course that provides an overview of battering dynamics and casual factors related to domestic violence. Volunteers are prepared to assist Gateway staff members in such areas as crisis management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Gateway provides services to women, children and family pets who are victims of domestic violence and who live in Aurora and Arapahoe County. Bilingual skills are greatly needed. For an application, or more information, call Jeneen Klippel at 303-343-1856 or email jkworden@gatewayshelter.com. FEB. 5 TO MARCH 26 PARENTING CLASS. Arapahoe/ Douglas Mental Health Network kicks off its 2013 community education class series with free parenting classes for foster and adoptive parents, beginning Feb. 5. The interactive classes are designed to help parents with some

of the challenges faced when raising foster children and children who have been adopted. Resources will be shared and parents will learn from experts and other parents alike. The series meets from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb. 5 to March 26 at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Drive West, Englewood. For information and to register, call 303-779-9676.

FEB. 6 BRAIN TUMOR support. Brain Tumor patient and family support group meets from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 6 at Swedish Medical Center, in the Pine A Conference Room. Brain tumor healing services will follow the support group meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the chapel. Ed Arenson, MD, will lead the group, and musicians include Susan Spero and Linda Treibitz. FEB. 11 DINNER MEETING. The Denver Broncos Quarterback Club will have its final dinner meeting of the year, on Feb. 11 at Red and Jerry’s in Englewood. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Call 303-9482363 to RSVP, no later than 5 p.m. Feb. 8. Leave name, phone number and number of people attending. The program starts at 7:30 p.m., when guest speaker Zane

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Great year for Four Seasons

Tusks will be on display in “Mammoths and Mastodons” at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Courtesy photo by John Weinstein

Walk among Ice Age giants

‘Mammoths and Mastodons’ on display in Denver By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com Colorado’s exciting “Snowmastodon Project,” which surfaced in 2010, will be represented by a selection of fossils, a video about the 2010 discovery and information about the science developing from the site at Snowmass. Museum volunteers will clean and prepare fossils from various Colorado dig sites. The “Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age” exhibit runs Feb. 15 through May 27 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The exhibit, originating at the Field Museum, will include life-sized models of Ice Age animals, as well as fossil tusks and skulls. Visitors will learn to distinguish between mammoths — weighing up to eight tons, with tusks up to 16 feet long — and mastodons, their shorter, stockier cousins. A model of Lyuba, a 42,000-year-old

IF YOU GO The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with certain extended days. Check dmns.org for complete schedule. Tickets: $21/$17/$12 for a timed ticket for the general public. (Includes admission to the museum.) Members: $7/$6/$3. Free parking. baby mammoth discovered in 2007 by a reindeer herder and his sons, will help visitors understand the science behind Lyuba and how it aids in our understanding of modern-day elephant relatives, which are now struggling for survival. Lyuba’s eyelashes, ears and internal organs were found. Man entered the picture and was another predator of these beasts, as he is today. Spear points, cave painting and other prehistoric art illustrate the interaction between humans and mammoths and mastodons. Interactive exhibits include: balancing the weight of a tusk or trunk; a look into a cave in Southwest France to see reproductions of prehistoric cave paintings and learn about them through interactive games; an “Elephant Vocal Communication” interactive and an “Excavation Sta-

tion” touch cart. In October 2010, a bulldozer operator working near Snowmass uncovered bones of a young female mammoth. During the next 10 months, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science conducted the largest excavation in its 112-year history, finding more than 6,000 bones of 41 kinds of animals. Included: mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, tiny rodents, camels, deer, horses, giant bison and even tiger salamanders. The high-alpine ecosystem had protected the specimens found in this most significant scientific discovery. A 40-member team from the museum, the U.S. Geological Survey and academic institutions from North America and Europe is studying samples of bones, plants, insects , sediment and biomolecules. The study will continue until collective results are ready for publication. Lead scientists Kirk Johnson and Ian Miller have published “Digging Snowmastodon,” which is available today. A “Nova” television special, “Ice Age Death Trap” was shown on PBS. Related programs and lectures, found on the museum’s website, include an IMAX film: “Titans of the Ice Age 3 D IMAX” ongoing at $10, $8.

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Littleton Cajun flair will spice things up as good times hit Main Street By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews.com “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” Let the good times roll. Come the start of Lent, Historic Downtown Littleton borrows a historic celebration, popular in Christian nations worldwide and brings it home each year to Main Street (and nearby). Since Easter comes early this year, the dates for 2013 are Feb. 8 and 9 and readers may want to check with specific locations about exact timing for bands. One can count on special Cajun food, music and beads—and you’re encouraged to wear your best purple, green and gold carnival attire. Participating businesses: • Delizios, 2299 W. Main St. Bands- Friday, Steve Blechschmidt; Saturday, Ryan

Flick. Specials: crabmeat au gratin, red beans and rice with Andouille sausage, Blackened Cajun Salmon. • Jose’s Mexican restaurant, 2420 W. Main St. Bands: call for info, 303-798-5897. Specials: gumbo. • McKinner’s Pizza Bar, 2389 W. Main St. Specials: cajun pizza, Andouille sausage and black bean soup. • Merle’s, 2609 W. Main St. Bands: Friday and Saturday: Ken K Band. Specials: crawfish boil, seafood gumbo, blackened catfish, jambalaya, stuffed trout, Oysters Rockefeller. • Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub, 5686 S. Sycamore St. Bands: Friday, Uncle Dutchies with Sam and George; Saturday, Juice O’Barley. Specials: cajun shrimp, crawfish etouffe. • Reinke Brothers, 5663 S. Prince St. Mardi Gras needs: masks, makeup costumes, voodoo dolls and beads. • Romano’s Italian Restaurant, 5666 S. Windermere St. Band: Friday and Saturday, Bon Tee Cajun Band. Specials: crawfish pasta, jambalaya, gumbo.

Masks and strings of beads are traditional elements of Mardi Gras celebrations. File photo • The Tavern Littleton, 2589 W. Main St. Bands: Friday, Counterfeit Music Company; Saturday, Roundhouse. Specials: crawfish dip; sausage, chicken and shrimp gumbo; chicken and shrimp jambalaya.

For the second year in a row, the Four Seasons Hotel Denver has earned recognition as the No. 1 ranked hotel in the 2013 listing of Best Hotels in Denver by U.S. News & World Report. The Four Seasons Hotel Denver also was named No. 6 on U.S. News’ list of Best Hotels in Colorado for the second year in a row. The 2013 Best Hotels ranking recognizes hotels with a record of high customer satisfaction and an exceptional reputation among published travel experts. “We’re thrilled to receive the top ranking in the City of Denver for Best Hotel two years in a row,” said Thierry Kennel, regional vice president of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Denver. “All credit is given to our incredible team. Without their dedicated service and passion, we would not be No. 1.” Rounding out the Top 5 are The RitzCarlton Denver, JW Marriott Denver, Cherry Creek, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, and The Oxford Hotel. There’s more. The Best Hotels in Colorado are also ranked on the U.S. News’ list with Aspen’s The Little Nell snagging the No. 1 spot. See the entire list at http:// travel.usnews.com/Hotels/Colorador56/.

Mayor Hancock busts a move

Last week, Mayor Michael B. Hancock fulfilled the final element of a friendly wager made with Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake before the Divisional Playoff game between the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 13 (and we all know how that ended up ... sniffle). Under the terms of the wager, Mayor Hancock sent a box of dry aged “cowboy cut” ribeye steaks from Lombardi Brothers Meats to Rawlings-Blake. The mayor had additionally agreed to perform the famous Ray Lewis pregame dance but was sidelined by an injury. Until now. To view the video of that performance, go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4KVczvxpUvU.

Eatin’ of the green results

Steven Ballas, Jr., owner of Steve’s Snappin Dogs and host of the recent green chili contest, declared the event a “great success”. “Between my 10 percent of the daily sales and the cash donations that I hawked with the $1 Steve’s Snappin Ale, $1 tortillas to eat with the green chili and the personal donations, I am proud to tell you all that the first Chow Down for Charity of 2013 raised $610 for Project Angel Heart,” Ballas said. “What a great day for us all!” The fire-breathing event was judged live on the air during the weekly Gabby Gourmet radio show (1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays) on KHOW 630-AM. Judges were Jon Emanuel, executive chef of Project Angel Heart; Westword foodie Lori Midson; Denver’s 7 meteorologist Lisa Hildago; Mile High Sports Radio personality Mark McIntosh; Joan Brewster of the American Culinary Foundation; Artie Guerrero, president and national director of paralyzed veterans of America, Mountain States Chapter; and moi. Parker continues on Page 18

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Judges’ choices (out of nearly 20 entries) were Marcyzk Fine Foods (No. 1), Santiago’s (No. 2) and ElLucerito (No. 3). People’s choice winner was Gridiron Grille in Greenwood Village. For additional info and pictures please go to www.chowdownforcharity.com or the www.stevessnappindogs.com. Check out the chow at Steve’s Snappin Dogs at 3525 E. Colfax Ave. Menu at www.stevessnappindogs.com.

Go big red

Just in time for Valentine’s day, put on your dancing shoes and something red — the wine will be flowing and the industry appreciation party of the year is “on” at Drink Red Wear Red, a fun-filled Colorado Restaurant Association Mile High Chapter event to show appreciation to all the hard-working individuals who work in the restaurant and hospitality industry. If you are an industry professional, supporter, or just a food and wine enthusiast (aren’t we all?), join CRA for signature wines and red martinis from Republic National Distributing Company, heavy hors d’oeuvres from US Foods, Seattle Fish Company, Epicurean Catering, Mangia Bevi Café, Bonefish Grill, and The Palm Restaurant. The legendary Hazel Miller Band will provide live entertainment and attendees will be afforded the opportunity to bid on silent auction items throughout the evening. The event takes place starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at Palazzo Verdi, 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 100, Greenwood Village. Cost is $75 per person (if you sell 10 tickets or more each ticket is $65 per person). Visit www. drinkredwearred.com for more information and to register. Proceeds from the Drink Red Wear Red event benefit the CRA Mile High Chapter Hardship Fund, the Colorado Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Program, and Metro Crisis Services. I write a blog for the association.

February 8, 2013

Monster Jam at the Pepsi Center

Presenting sponsor is Restaurant Solutions Inc.

The seen

David Sedaris, an American humorist, comedian, author, radio contributor and Grammy nominee, dining at Root Down last week. Wikipedia has described Sedaris as “the rock star of writers.”

Feeling safe in Centennial

For the eighth year in a row, Centennial was ranked as the safest city in Colorado with a population of more than 75,000, according to CQ Press’ annual publication: City Crime Rankings for 2012 to 2013: Crime in Metropolitan America. Centennial ranks 41st out of 432 cities. “This eight-year accomplishment as the safest city in Colorado is truly remarkable,” said Mayor Cathy Noon. “It reflects the dedication of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office to keep the city safe year after year. This is a great accomplishment and privilege for all who live, work and play in Centennial.” Other Colorado cities and their rankings include Arvada (59), Longmont (73), Fort Collins (116), Boulder (120), Westminster (147), Greeley (173), Thornton (175), Aurora (235), Lakewood (259), Colorado Springs (278), Denver (328) and Pueblo (354). The crime rate rankings of the cities and metropolitan areas are calculated using six crime categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft. The rankings include all cities of at least 75,000 residents that reported crime data to the FBI in these categories. City Crime Rankings is one of five annual reference books published by CQ Press that analyze and rank states and cities in various categories. Penny Parker’s “Mile High Life” column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. She can be reached at penny@blacktie-llc.com or at 303-619-5209.

The Denver Monster Jam event on Feb. 8 (7:30 p.m.); Feb. 9 (2 and 7:30 p.m.); and Feb. 10 (2 p.m.) will be at the Pepsi Center. It will feature more United States Hot Rod Association, USHRA, trucks than ever before, including the four-time World Champion Grave Digger. They are 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide, on 66-inch tall wheels, weighing a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Tickets: TicketHorse. com/MJ.

Presentation slated for writers

“Rejection is Not a Four Letter Word” is author Mike Beeler’s subject when he speaks to the Parker Writers group from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Parker Library. (It can strengthen your writing and lead to better query letters, synopses and manuscripts.) Selling without an agent, publishing or self-publishing? All are welcome. No registration necessary.

Listen to chamber music

“Beethoven’s Ghost Trio” for

Grave Digger is a truck in the Denver Monster Jam. Courtesy photo Photo by Eric Stern violin, piano, and cello will carry the audience back to Napoleon’s Europe at 1:30 p.m. Feb 13 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10025 Commons St., Lone Tree. Scenes from the movie “Colonel Chabert” with Gerard Depardieu will be mixed with the music. The program also includes Brahms’ “Hungarian Dances” and Schubert’s “Impromptu, Opus 90” for piano. 720-5091007, lonetreeartscenter.org

Bemis Library displays art

“Shared Inspiration: Two Friends’ Artwork” is exhibited by Sharon Rose Chinn and Fredia Cox through Feb. 28 in the gal-

Metro-area photographers meet monthly Notice is given that pursuant to the statute C.R.S. 38-21.5-103, of the Colorado

By Sonya Ellingboe

sellingboe@ourcoloradonews. com In 1952, a group of area photographers, who wanted to talk shop with kindred souls, met and formed the Englewood Camera Club. Meeting formats and locations have changed over the years and membership has broadened across the metro area, but the club still meets monthly, according to 2013 president Steve Johnson. Members vary from seasoned photographers, willing to share expertise, to members new to the

Revised Statute HAMPDEN PARK plug-ins,” N’ hobby. according to Johnson. STORE at 3411 S. Irving St., Englewood, Each meeting, held at is6:30 CO 80110, 303-781-4911, taking pos- Mieger is a Denver native and session on MarchTuesday 2, 2013 of all retired educator who began phop.m. on the second ofproperty listed below for back rent owed. This mishousehold and personal tographing nature in the 1950s. the monthcellaneous (Feb. 12 is next), fea- property will be sold at public auction to the He teaches PhotoShop, Adobe tures a speaker and on anMarch in-house highest bidder 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. sharp, at the address listed above. Lightroom 4, Aperture 3 and photo contest inofthree categoAddresses tenants listed below are last and last known. ries, with agiven different subject each architectural subjects and is a teacher with the Colorado Counmeeting. CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY! The group meets at the Green- cil of Camera Clubs. His own Space 116 Valerie Smaldone, 6470 S. Zephyr Ct., Littleton, wood Village City Hall, 6060COS.80123work has evolved from Nature Space 207 Carl Howard, and Wildlife to fine art, “focusQuebec. Prospective members 5845 S. Elati, Littleton, CO 80120 Space 221 Lillian Montoya, ing on perception of reality and are welcome. 6700 S. Logan St., Centennial, CO 80122 Space 318 & 320workshops the abstract,” he said. He “finds Programs include Myron Wemhoff, and presentations by profes2575 S. Broadway,Denver, CO 80205 the digital revolution inspiring, Space 381 Valerie Gonzales, sional photographers. On 3633 S. Sheridan Blvd., BldgFeb. S Apt 10, opening up a whole new dimenDenver, CO 80235 12, Terry Mieger, president of the sion of artistic use of photograSpace 383 & 918 Joseph LaFleur, Jr., phy.” 8828 E.of Florida Ave., #103, Aurora Society Photographers, Denver, CO 80231 For information: Englewoodwill talk about Topaz, “a popuSpace 391 Michael Gallegos, 1616 S. Zenobia St.,of Denver, CO 80219CameraClub.net. lar and affordable set editing Space 433 Margaret Velasquez,

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Robert M. Sweet, Deceased Case Number: 2012PR1495 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before May 25, 2013 or the claims may be forever barred.

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All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before June 6, 2013 or the claims may be forever barred.

Deborah D. Darling, a/k/a Deborah Dixon Darling, a/k/a Deborah Darling, a/k/a Deborah Lou Dixon, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 135

Notice is given that pursuant to the statute C.R.S. 38-21.5-103, of the Colorado Revised Statute HAMPDEN PARK N’ STORE at 3411 S. Irving St., Englewood, CO 80110, 303-781-4911, is taking possession on March 2, 2013 of all property listed below for back rent owed. This miscellaneous household and personal property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on March 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. sharp, at the address listed above. Addresses of tenants listed below are last given and last known.

Notice To Creditors

Legal Notice No: 4135 First Publication: February 1, 2013 Last Publication: February 15, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of James Samuel O’Brien, aka James S. O’Brien, Deceased Case Number: 2013PR91

Robin M. Sweet Personal Representative 7537 S. Ogden Way Centennial, CO 80122

Legal Notice No: 4123 First Publication: January 25, 2012 Last Publication: February 8, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Marian O’Brien-Clark, Personal Representative 1874 S. Franklin Street Denver, CO 80210

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of

Legal Notice No: 4120 First Publication: January 25, 2012 Last Publication: February 8, 2013 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Notice To Creditors

Kevin C. Darling Personal Representative 17507 E. Cloudberry Dr. Parker, CO 80134 Legal Notice No: 4139 First Publication: February 1, 2012 Last Publication: February 15, 2013 Publisher: Englewood Herald

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice ATTN: Former Patients of Neil Cowen D.D.S. located at 3535 S. Lafayette St., Ste 108, Englewood, Co 80113 303-7618688. We will be destroying all inactive patient records from 1977 through 2005 on March 19th 2013. Please contact our office if you need your records prior to destruction. Legal Notice No.: 4110 First Publication: January 18, 2013 Last Publication: February 8, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Diane D. Beck, aka Diane C. Beck, Diane Carolyn D. Beck and Diane Dozier Beck, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 63

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of

NOTICE IS GIVEN HAMPDEN PARK N’ STORE

Deborah D. Darling, a/k/a Deborah Dixon Darling, a/k/a Deborah Darling, a/k/a Deborah Lou Dixon, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 135

Rodney M. Beck, Jr. Personal Representative 6190 E. Briarwood Circle Centennial, Colorado 80112 Legal Notice No: 4135 First Publication: February 1, 2013 Last Publication: February 15, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

Singers from the Central City Opera will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Cherry Hills Community Church. Tickets cost $7/$10 day of show. They are available at any HRCA recreation center and at hrcaonline.org. 303-791-2500.

NOTICE IS GIVEN HAMPDEN PARK N’ STORE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of

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Highlands Ranch Cultural Series

Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

Rodney M. Beck, Jr. Personal Representative 6190 E. Briarwood Circle Centennial, Colorado 80112

leries on the lower level of Bemis Library, 6014 South Datura St., Littleton. Both create realistic works in acrylic and oils, working in the studio from photographs. They often work together, sometimes painting the same subject matter. 303-795-3961.

CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY! Space 116 Valerie Smaldone,

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CASH OR CREDIT CARD ONLY! Space 116 Valerie Smaldone, 6470 S. Zephyr Ct., Littleton, CO 80123 Space 207 Carl Howard, 5845 S. Elati, Littleton, CO 80120 Space 221 Lillian Montoya, 6700 S. Logan St., Centennial, CO 80122 Space 318 & 320 Myron Wemhoff, 2575 S. Broadway,Denver, CO 80205 Space 381 Valerie Gonzales, 3633 S. Sheridan Blvd., Bldg S Apt 10, Denver, CO 80235 Space 383 & 918 Joseph LaFleur, Jr., 8828 E. Florida Ave., #103, Denver, CO 80231 Space 391 Michael Gallegos, 1616 S. Zenobia St., Denver, CO 80219 Space 433 Margaret Velasquez, 3151 W. Girard Ave., Apt. 518, Englewood, CO 80110 Space 435 Douglas Bacon, 4477 S. Acoma St., Englewood, CO 80110 Space 517 Michelle Jernigan, 5995 W. Hampden, Apt., I-19, Denver, CO 80227 Space 626 Melissa Sacchetta, 3631 W. Union Ave., Denver, CO 80236 Space 707 Patrick Williams, 4508 S. Alkire St., Morrison, CO 80465 Space 730 Chris Williams, 3366 S. Xenia St., Denver, CO 80236 Space 753 Christopher Lucero, 842 S. Quitman St., Denver, CO 80219 Space 807 Nazario Delgado, 3041 W. Hamilton, Apt., 4, Sheridan, CO 80110 Space 830 Sandra Hernandez, 3535 S. Pearl St., #106, Englewood, CO 80113 Space 852 Sierra Secrest, 3100 W. Floyd Ave., #7, Englewood, CO 80110 Space 931 Genn Dickerson, 10700 E. Dartmouth, Bldg., G-203, Denver, CO 80014 Legal Notice No.: 4130 First Publication February 8, 2013 Final Publication February 15, 2013

3151 W. Girard Ave., Apt. 518, Englewood, CO 80110 Space 435 Douglas Bacon, 4477 S. Acoma St., Englewood, CO 80110 Space 517 Michelle Jernigan, 5995 W. Hampden, Apt., I-19, Denver, CO 80227 Space 626 Melissa Sacchetta, 3631 W. Union Ave., Denver, CO 80236 Space 707 Patrick Williams, 4508 S. Alkire St., Morrison, CO 80465 Space 730 Chris Williams, 3366 S. Xenia St., Denver, CO 80236 Space 753 Christopher Lucero, 842 S. Quitman St., Denver, CO 80219 Space 807 Nazario Delgado, 3041 W. Hamilton, Apt., 4, Sheridan, CO 80110 Space 830 Sandra Hernandez, 3535 S. Pearl St., #106, Englewood, CO 80113 Space 852 Sierra Secrest, 3100 W. Floyd Ave., #7, Englewood, CO 80110 Space 931 Genn Dickerson, 10700 E. Dartmouth, Bldg., G-203, Denver, CO 80014

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Legal Notice No.: 4130 First Publication February 8, 2013 Final Publication February 15, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC SALE HAMPDEN PARK N’ STORE Notice is given according to Colorado statute C.R.S. 38-20-116, Hampden Park N’ Store at 3411 S. Irving, Englewood, CO 80110, 303-781-4911, will proceed to apply for title for back rent owed unless you contact us immediately. Possession will be taken March 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the address listed above. Addresses of tenants listed below are last given and last known.

Space 2012 Joseph LaFleur, Jr. 8828 E. Florida Ave., #103 Denver, CO 80231 1997 Mercades Benz VIN# WDBEA30D1HA376993 Space 3001 Mike & Ann Wolfe 2775 S. Teller St., Denver, CO 80227 1997 INT TK VIN# 1HTSCABM6VH438877 Space 4602 Louneeshae Wilson 6878 Mahogany Meadows Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89122 1975 Old 2D VIN#3637F5R102775 Space 4612 Gregory Byrd 118 Versailles St., Lochbuie, CO 80603 1973 Dodge PK * VIN#W24BFS063043 Legal Notice No.: 4131 First Publication February 8, 2013 Final Publication February 8, 2013 Publisher: The Englewood Herald

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Pirate boys chase elusive victory Roster changes almost daily because of injury, ineligibility By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com Spectators need a program at every game to see who is starting for the Englewood High School boys basketball team. “This has been an unusual season in that we haven’t been able to maintain a stable roster,” Pirates coach Dave Chapman said. “It seems like every time we get a starting group working together, someone gets injured or has a problem with grades.” Chapman and the Pirates continue the struggle against tough competition and with the problems with the roster as they are at Weld Central Feb. 8 and at Kent Denver on Feb. 12. Weld Central is 10-7 overall and 3-4 in league. The Rebels score an average of 44 points per game. Leading scorers are Cody Bowen and Brandon Blackstone. Bowen is averaging 12.8 points a game and has hit 44 three-pointers this season. Blackstone is averaging 10.4 ppg. Kent Denver is 12-1 on the season and 5-0 in league. The Sun Devils mount a balanced attack that averages 62.5 points a game. There are 14 players listed in the scoring summary. Josh Repine is the scoring leader, averaging 14.9 ppg and the only player averaging in double figures. Englewood returns home Feb. 15 for the first home date in eight games to battle Vista Peak. Home games are a double or triple header, depending on the opponent. For teams with three team levels, action begins at 4:30 p.m. with the freshman or C team, the junior varsity tips off at 5:30 and the varsity game is scheduled to start at 7. A single ticket is good for admission to all three games.’ Coach Chapman said his team played its best half of basketball since Christmas in the Feb. 1 game against Fort Morgan. “We only had six varsity players against Fort Morgan but we still had a lead at the end of the first quarter and the game was

Dave Chapman, center, talks to the players about the drills he wants them to do in practice. Chapman is the head Pirate boys basketball coach. Photo by Tom Munds

tied at halftime,” he said. “We didn’t do as well in the second half but we still played them tough and I was proud of the effort.” He said the team’s offense is the reason the Pirates stayed with Fort Morgan. He said the passing was crisp and the players were hitting their shots plus the guards did a good job of handling the defensive pressure applied by Fort Morgan. Also, defensively, the team worked hard and put pressure on the guy with the ball. Isiah Mestas, one of the team’s scoring leaders, said he feels he is getting better because, with the changing roster, he had to step up to help his team.

“I am a mid-range outside shooter and I have averaged more than 10 points in each of the last three games,” he said. “I have good speed and quickness so I think that makes me a better defender than an offensive threat.” He said basketball is his favorite sport. He said he likes the game because, while personal skills are important, it is teamwork that wins games. “I just want to keep playing,” he said. “I want to get out there every game and do what I can to help our team win some games.” The Feb. 1 game was a milestone for

sophomore Gavin Phillips as he got his first varsity start. “Getting the start against Fort Morgan felt great. I played almost the whole game. It was a lot of minutes but I was ready and I was glad to help my team,” he said. “It was a big step up to varsity from playing JV. The pace is a lot faster and, of course, the guys are bigger and a lot more talented.” He said he is a shooting guard and, while he can drive to the basket, he prefers to take the outside shot. “I don’t really have a favorite spot for a shot,” he said. “I just try to take a good shot whenever I get open.”

Pirate swimmers wrap up season at regional meet Englewood girls team finish 2012-13 schedule at regionals By Tom Munds

tmunds@ourcoloradonews.com The Independent League Regional Swimming Meet Feb. 2 and 3 in Colorado Springs was the final action of the season for the 10 members of the Englewood High School girls swimming team. “The season went pretty well and I am pleased with what the girls accomplished considering we had such a small roster,” Pirates coach Tracey Lonn said. “We are basically a young team and a couple of the girls had never been on any level swim team before. They worked hard and the improvement was amazing. I am proud of the accomplishments of each of the girls.” The Pirates finished ninth at the league meet with 63 points. The majority of the points were scored by the three relay teams. The 200 freestyle relay team of Sage Sherman Rebecca Sheppard, Shawna El-

‘We are basically a young team and a couple of the girls had never been on any level swim team before.’ Tracey Lonn, coach dridge and Rachel Nickerson came in ninth after swimming a 2:39.26 while the 200 medley relay team of Marissa Johnson, Eldridge, Natalie Pena and Lauren West swam a 2:40.52, good for a seventh place finsih. The 400 freestyle relay team of Sheppard, Nickerson, Pena and Johnson swam a 5:30.25, also good for ninth place. Two Pirates finished in the top 16 in their individual event. Pena swam a 3:089.38 to finish 16th in the 200 individual medley and Nickerson swam a 1:38.80 to finish 15th in the 100 butterfly. Coach Lonn said she the fact that, for the first season, Englewood didn’t have a

home pool was a challenge. She said some girls who initially showed interest in being on the team decided against it when they found they would have to ride the bus to the recreation center for practice each day. “But the girls who did stay with the team were amazing,” the coach said. “Each of them showed great individual determination and strength. Over the season,I saw girls improve their times from 20 to 90 seconds, depending on the length of the event. I also watched their self confidence go through the roof as they swam and did well in events they didn’t think they could swim, much less be competitive.”

Lonn said swimming is a physically demanding sport that requires an individual to be dedicated to battle through the aches and pains that come with training and developing the strength and stamina to swim in competition. “I think all our girls only swim the high school season,” she said. “They do well but we don’t do well against the stronger team and we don’t have many state qualifiers. That is because, to be competitive at a high level and qualify for state, a girl can’t just swim the 16 weeks of the high school season.” Lonn said only one of the 10 swimmers graduates in June and the other nine girls have said they plan to be on the team again next season. “We also had quite a bit of interest in girls swimming at the open house for incoming ninth graders,” the coach said. “I think we had nine girls who said they planned to join the team next season. I hope they come out and they stick with us because that would give us more depth and help make us more competitive.”

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