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April 18, 2014
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Children rush to scoop up goodies at the April 12 Englewood Egg Scramble. Kids came from all directions moments after the starting horn was sounded and the area was picked clean in a matter of minutes. Photos by Tom Munds
Kids scramble for goodies Annual Englewood event draws big crowd
Modifications proposed for zoning rules limiting units By Tom Munds
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By Tom Munds
tmunds@coloradocommunitymedia.com The April 12 event lived up to its name as, when the starting signal sounded, kids scrambled to scoop up toys, candy and other items at the Englewood Egg Scramble. Miller Field underwent transformation for the event as the outfields of the ball diamonds became the hunting grounds for goodies. A small army of volunteers spread the ground with a variety of items, including candy, toys and plastic eggs. The event is open to toddlers to 8-yearolds. Since organizers want to have all children scoop up some goodies, the hunt area were divided into four separate hunting grounds with areas designated for 1- and 2-year-olds, for 3- and 4-year-olds, for 5and 6-year-olds and for 7- and 8-year-olds. In case a child didn’t get any treats, a big white rabbit moved through the areas handing out candy. As the starting time of 10 a.m. neared, parents and children gathered along the tape marking off the hunting areas. People greeted neighbors and many parents chatted with other parents they had just met. Shirley Litchfield held the hand of her 3-year-old as the boy strained to get to the goodies on the grass. “This is such a nice event. Everyone is so friendly. That makes it fun for me as well as for my son,” the Centennial resident said. “I brought Tim last year and, he had such a good time, we came back this year.” The starting signal sounded and kids raced to pick up goodies. One 4-year-old apparently spotted a ball he wanted so he rushed past candy and other items to get it. Nearby, a girl moved from place to place, scooping up plastic eggs and candy. It took volunteers hours to set out the items and, in less than 10 minutes, the ground in each hunt area was picked clean. Another treat waited outside the field fence as parents and children got the opportunity to get a close-up look at an Englewood fire truck and one of the fire department’s paramedic vans. “I read about the event online and decided to bring my four grandchildren. I didn’t know what to expect but it was well organized and it seems the kids have a good
Hearing set on zoning changes
The Easter Bunny was a popular draw with children as he handed out hugs and candy at the Englewood Great Egg Scramble at Miller Field.
Englewood City Council set April 21 for the public hearing to collect testimony on proposals to make changes regarding zoning regulations regarding the number of units allowed in a building in a specific zone. “We have 104 properties in the city that do not meet zoning regulations because there are more units in the buildings than allowed in the specific zone where the buildings are located,” Chris Neubecker, senior planner, told the council at the April 7 meeting. “Most of these buildings were constructed before the current regulations were put in place. So, under the new regulation, all 104 buildings are listed nonconforming structures. This proposal will correct this.” Neubecker told the city council the proposal was presented to the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission. Zoning continues on Page 24
After-prom event saved Plan to cancel it scrapped when parents stepped forward to help By Tom Munds
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Tanya Ohlinger, right, points out the items in the fire truck to her twins Hayleigh, front, and Harley. The fire truck was on display during Englewood’s April 12 Great Egg Scramble. time,” Littleton resident Henry Porterfield said as he guided the family toward his parked car. “All the kids seem to have collected more candy than is good for them so I suppose Grandpa will have to eat part of it to help keep them healthy.” Parents are not allowed to help the older children but can give a hand to the toddlers and very young children, assisting them as the kids collect the goodies.
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Pedro Iniguez helps his young son Eprain pick up a piece of candy. The Iniguez family joined hundreds who attended Englewood’s Great Egg Scramble.
The letter announcing cancellation of the Englewood High School after-prom event went into the trash can when a group of parents took over putting on the event. “Englewood has held an after-prom for at least 25 years so we held an organizational meeting for after-prom volunteers in December. We were surprised when only one person came,” Paul Evans, EHS activities director, said. “We held a second meeting in February. Again only one person came, the parent of an EHS graduate who didn’t want to organize the event. Since there was no one to organize or staff the event, we sent a letter to the parents of all students announcing the event would be canceled.” He said calls came to the school from concerned individuals who didn’t want to see the after prom cancelled. “When I got the letter, I called several people I know, got their support and then called the school and said we would try to make after-prom happen,” Kelly PennPrien said. “It was pretty stressful at first Prom continues on Page 13