Summer 2013 - Paralyzed Veterans of America

MOUNTAIN STATES NEWS
Volume 57
SUMMER 2013
ISSUE 4
In this issue
MSCPVA Lottery p. 8
What’s new with the NVWG? p. 13
Adaptive Sports Workshops p. 14
Summertime in the Rockies
Summertime in the Rockies! The chapter has been running non-stop in the community,
hosting events and at the chapter!
We kicked off the summer by participating in the Memorial Day Parade in downtown
Denver. Member and volunteers honored fallen war heroes and those who served by
marching with fellow veteran service organizations.
The month of June was busy, starting with the Annual Rocky Mountain Shootout. The
tournament marked the fifth year of successful participation in the PVA/NWPA tournament
series. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Alan Earl, Mr. Jeff Dolezal,
the APA referees and Ms. Catherine Thistlewood for their support and contributions in making this event a success. Players from across the United States came to Fountain, Colorado
to participate.
We continued with the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Ride on June 7th, in
collaboration with Adaptive Adventures, the Denver VA and Craig Hospital at Stapleton
Central Park in Denver. More than 100 riders and volunteers participated in this learn to ride
event and delicious barbeque. We look forward to next year’s ride. MSCPVA supported
and participated in the Jr. Wheelchair Sports Camp mid-June and hosted the Wild West
barbeque in Cheyenne, Wyoming on Friday, June 21st.
July continued with PVA Day at Easter Seals. This marks the fourth year of hosting a
barbeque lunch and mentoring adaptive sports for the disabled youth in the beautiful Rocky
Mountains. We wrap up July with our Annual Membership and VA Appreciation Picnic. The
weather was hot the day beautiful.
Halliburton sponsored the picnic and guests
participated in pontoon boating, fishing and kayaking and canoe rides hosted by the National Sports Center for the disabled.
We truly appreciate all of our members, volunteers and colleagues for their support and
contributions.
These events are in addition to our monthly bowling leagues in Aurora and Colorado
Springs, poker league and Auxiliary events. Take a look at the upcoming calendar for
additional events, there is much to do at MSCPVA, take your pick and get involved!
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features
What’s inside?
MOUNTAIN STATES CHAPTER DIRECTORY
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Advertising
6
Sponsors & Contributors
8
MS Corner
10
Advocacy
11
Veterans Corner
12
Tidbits
13
Dan Spotts -Secretary
Birthdays
Calendar of Events
14
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The Lighter Side
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Alan Jones /President
David McClellan - Vice President
Maureen Ludwig - Treasurer
Sonny deGuzman
Neal Dow
Roland McCutcheon
Jeffrey Richcreek
Mark E. Shepherd, Sr. - Ex Officio
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Marco Rossi NSO III
Joni St. Pierre, NSO
Denver VARO Room 356
155 Van Gordon, Box 25126
Denver, CO 80225-0126
reports
David Zurfluh
President’s Corner
4
Executive Director’s Report
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From your NSO
Membership
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Toll Free: 800.795.3588
Phone: 303.914.5590
Fax: 303.914.5593
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Mark E. Shepherd, Sr. - Executive Director/Editor
Donna DeBaca - Program Manager
Sue Herrera - Adminstrative Assistant
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12200 E. Iliff Avenue, Ste. #107
Aurora, CO. 80014
Toll Free: 800.833.9400
Phone: 303.597.0038
Fax: 303.597.0039
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Disclaimer
The Mountain States Chapter is one of 34 member chapters of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally
charted veterans service non-profit organization. MSCPVA has been assisting veterans with spinal cord injuries or spinal
cord diseases, including multiple sclerosis, since 1955.
The Mountain States News is published quarterly by MSCPVA. It is designed to inform our members and other interested parties on veterans issues, legislation, and other matters deemed to be relevant to the disabled community. The
contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of Mountain States Chapter and no endorsement or approval of the advertisements enclosed should be implied.
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Submitted by: Alan Jones
MSCPVA President
“We are in the middle of this year’s election and I
encourage all of you to VOTE. Please take the time
to look at the candidates and make your vote, it is
important.”
There has been so much going on with the Chapter the last several months that I am not
certain where to begin. I guess I can start by, “Welcome to Summer” and the many events
this Chapter sponsors.
A little over seven years ago, I achieved my membership eligibility from a roadside bomb in
beautiful Baghdad, Iraq. On Easter morn, I fell and broke one of the stabilizing, Harrington
Rods attached to my spine. I underwent surgery to remove and replace all the Army
hardware from Landstuhl Army Hospital, Germany with newer lighter rods and screws. As a
result, I have been trying to play catch up with everything and have had to miss a number
of Chapter events.
The Chapter Office has now moved down the hall near the main doors which has resulted
in a significant financial savings and a more efficient use of space for our fewer employees.
National PVA has cut some of our financial appropriations, which resulted in the loss of our
Government Relations Director position previously held by Ms. Jessica Sweeney. Then Ms.
Lenna Gregory left to take a position with Children’s Hospital. We wish them the best of
luck and thank them for all they did for this Chapter. The Chapter has since hired Ms. Susan Herrera as the new Administrative Assistant. We welcome her and are thankful for having her in the office.
We are in the middle of this year’s election and I encourage all of you to VOTE. Please take
the time to look at the candidates and make your vote, it is important.
This month the annual picnic lunch was hosted by Halliburton. It is a wonderful time to get
out and meet fellow members and VA personnel and have a great meal.
Many of our members will be attended the National Veteran’s wheelchair games in Tampa,
I hope they got the gold and had fun.
I hope all of you have a safe and fun Summer and will get more involved with the Chapter.
It is here to serve you.
Alan Jones
President
MSCPVA
MEMBERSHIP
LOTTERY
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Submitted by: Mark E. Shepherd, Sr.
Executive Director
Summer is here. It’s time to get active!
Unfortunately, summer fires have displaced some members, including the complete loss of a
home to the Black Forest fire. Our prayers go out to those that have had friends or love one’s
injured or lost their home. Our Board of Directors, office staff, members and auxiliary stand
ready to assist in any way we can to help our members in need of our support.
MSCPVA has also undergone some modifications. We have moved our headquarters into a
smaller office location. We will remain in our same building, moving just up the hall from our
current office. Also I am saddened to report that Mrs. Lenna Gregory, our Development Coordinator resigned to take another job at Children’s Hospital in Denver. Mrs. Jessica Sweeney, our Government Relations Director was laid off due to
funding cuts imposed by PVA National.
In spite of our downsizing, MSCPVA continues to support and develop events for the members to enjoy and participate
in. On May 30-June 1st 17 pool players came out to participate in the 6th annual Rocky Mountain Shootout in Fountain,
CO. On June 7th, 35 handcyclists and more than 100 supporters and community participants came to Stapleton Central
Park for a day of handcycling, food and fun. Adaptive Adventures, the VA and Craig Hospital supported our event. The
following week, members of MSCPVA mentored young athletes at the annual Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp in Aurora
where more than 100 disabled kids turned out for a week of adaptive sports and recreation. On June 21st MSCPVA traveled to Cheyenne, Wyoming to provide a barbecue for members and 55 residents at the VA nursing home.
Our summer bowling league in Denver concluded on July 3rd, 2013 at the Brunswick Zone on Peoria near Iliff, Ave. Many
of our members who routinely bowl in Colorado Springs and Denver recently traveled to Dallas, GA to attend the 52nd
AWBA National Bowling Tournament.
PVA Bingo is held every Tuesday at 12:30pm at The Retired Enlisted Association in Colorado Springs. This fun event is
drawing more and more participation by our members and supporters weekly. Our Texas Hold-em Poker League which is
conducted the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of every month, following bingo remains popular amongst our members and associate
members.
On July 3rd, members from MSCPVA and Auxiliary traveled to Empire, CO to support the Easter Seal Kids Camp, mentoring the kids in sports and recreation activities and providing all with a wonderful barbecue. 7 members traveled to the
National Wheelchair Veterans Games in Tampa, FL July 13-18th. Our Summer Picnic held July 20, 2013 at Cherry Creek
Reservoir was once again supported by Halliburton. More than 70 members, volunteers and friends of MSCPVA attended.
Our last summer event is our MSCPVA Invitation Bowling Tournament held at King Pin Lanes in Colorado Springs August
22-25, 2013. We anticipate upwards of 40 bowlers for that event. Once again local sponsors such as Performance Mobility, Dee’s RV, Halliburton, Craig Hospital and others will come out to support this fun event.
So get involved, have some fun and enjoy the summer. We look forward to seeing you at our events!
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ADVERTISING
MSCPVA encourages those who are interested in advertising their business in our newsletter
to contact us.
MOUNTAIN STATES NEWS is published quarterly. Deadline for the submission of artwork or articles is
the 20th day of the month of publication. Publication dates are now:
March, June, September and December.
The MSCPVA newsletter reaches more than 1500 persons with disabilities
and those providing care to them either clinically, professionally or personally.
Advertisers can also promote their company or product on our website.
Please visit: www.mscpva.org, or call 303-597-0038 for more details.
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Are you a state employee? Do you know anyone
who works for the state of Colorado? Again,
please keep MSCPVA in mind during the
Colorado Combined Campaign (CCC), which we
are participating in for the very first time.
MSCPVA’s CCC number is: 1370
NOW AN ACCREDITED
CHARITY WITH THE BETTER
BUSINESS BUREAU!
Are you a federal employee? Do you know
anyone who works for the federal government?
If you answered yes to either of these questions,
please consider a donation to the Mountain
States Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America during the
Combined Federal Campaign!
Our CFC number is: 15875
CALL MSCPVA @ 303
303--597
597--0038 TO PLACE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT TODAY !
FROM YOUR NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE
Unauthorized Non-VA Emergency Medical Care
Submitted by Michael L. Killen, Senior Benefits Advocate
At one point or another, we may have a medical situation arise requiring us to call 9-1-1, be
transported by emergency services to the nearest trauma center, and receive urgent care. After
knowing we have received the care we need, we start to wonder who is going to pay the bill. To
determine an emergency for VA purposes, we must find that “. . . in the mind of an average
person, it was a life-threatening situation or that if a delay in care would be life threatening.” This is often referred to as
the prudent layperson standard.
For veterans, many look to the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) to pay for the non-VA emergency care. Many
veterans believe that, because they served in the Armed Forces, they are eligible to have the VA pay; however, it is not as
simple as having served that would ensure the VA pays for unauthorized non-VA medical care or emergent care. We are
dealing with the federal government, so regulations determine when the VA will pay.
The first question to answer is, is the veteran enrolled in the VA Healthcare System? If they are, the VA would have to
then determine if it is an emergency by applying the prudent layperson standard mentioned earlier.
Now if it is determined that the veteran is enrolled and it was an emergency, then the VA would determine if VA Facilities
were not feasibly available. This means that an attempt to use VA or other Federal facilities beforehand would not have
been reasonable, sound, wise, or practicable, or that treatment had been denied or would have been denied. This also
includes the VA being notified of the emergency care within 72-hours from admission. You must remember that when
you call 9-1-1, the emergency services are required to transport you to the nearest trauma center that can provide the
needed care, even though you may request emergency services to transport to the nearest VA Medical facility. The VA
Medical Centers are not registered trauma centers and you may be routed to a trauma center.
Payment may be limited to the point when your condition is stable enough for you to be transported to the nearest VA
Medical Center, so someone will need to contact the nearest VA Medical facility on your behalf and inform them of your
admission. Contact should be made with the VA immediately, if not, then within 72-hours of your admission.
Next, the VA must determine if treatment for your non-VA emergency care was for a service-connected disability; for a
non-service connected disability associated with and held to be aggravating your service-connected disability; or any
condition, if you are an active participant in the Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation program, and you need treatment
to make it possible for you to enter into a course of training, or to prevent interruption of a course of training or other
approved reason. If it was determined to be a service connected disability, the VA will pay for your non-VA emergency
care.
If the VA determines it was for a non-service connected disability, then the VA may pay for emergency care only if all of
the following conditions are met:
 The episode of care cannot be paid under another VA authority - and –Based on the average knowledge of health and
medicine (prudent layperson standard) you reasonably expected that delay in seeking immediate medical attention
would have been hazardous to your life or health – and –
 A VA or other Federal facility/provider was not feasibly available – and –
 You have received VA medical care within a 24-month period preceding the non-VA emergency care – and –
 You are financially liable to the health care provider for the emergency care – and –
 The services were furnished by an Emergency Department or similar facility held out to provide emergency care to the
general public – and –
 You have no other coverage under a health plan (including Medicare, Medicaid, and Worker’s Compensation) – and –
 You have no contractual or legal recourse against a third party that would, in whole, extinguish your liability.
For the complete article, or if you have any questions or if a problem arises that you are unable to resolve, please give
our office a call. Please be prepared with specific information, in order that we may follow up on the issue.
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CURRENT SPONSORS & CONTRIBUTORS
Without the generosity of individuals and organizations, MSCPVA would simply not exist. Each donation, whether financial or through volunteer
assistance, contributes to our success in supporting our veterans and the disabled community.
The following individuals gave philanthropically in Fiscal Year 2012, which runs from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Corporate Sponsors
Front Range Honda
Halliburton Giving Choices
Naill Services, Inc.
Personal Assistance Services of
Colorado
Summit Steak House
Action Donation Services
Combat Veterans
Motorcycle Association
Craig Hospital
Dee's RV
Duke's Backstreet Sports Bar
Performance Mobility
Town & Country Realty
Ventura Travel
Al Serra Chevrolet South
Coke’s Diner
Delta Solutions and Strategy
John Parlapiano Insurance
and Financial Services
Public Accountants, P.C.
Security Florist
Town and Country Realty
Ti Sport
US Bank
Big 5 Sporting Goods
The Airplane Restaurant
Dominos Pizza
Mimi’s Café
Fodor Billiards
All Billiards
Viking Cues
Sons of the American Legion
Squadron 39
SWG Colorado, LLC
Union Pacific Railroad
Agilent Technologies
Disability Services of Colorado
Foundations and
Charitable Trusts
Community First Foundation
Mission Fish
Others First
Xcel Energy Corporate
Citizenship Foundation
Venoco Community Partnership
Thomas and Anne-Doerte Adams
Chester and Janet Allen
Frank Amitrano
Robert and Margaret Arkins
Christine Avalos
Ann Avery
Maria Baker
Patricia Barland
John and Deborah Bartels
Lois Beckwith
Robert Bittrolff
Edward Bock
Susan Brown
Alan Bucholtz
Gail Carlsen
George and Jarunee Carter
Gil Casarez
Michael Cavanaugh
Frederick Christensen
James Clark
Allan and Ann Clarke
Gregory Clough
Fred Colson
Michael Condie
George Conger
Leroy and Rita Cook
James Copley
Billy Cornelison
Jerry and Constance Cornwell
Lawrence Crispell
Cayetano and Linda DeGuzman
Norris and Deanna DeLucero
Marla Dionese
Rose Marie Dravis
Barb Drebena
Richard Duran
John and Dannette Elverum
John Farkas
A. Wayne and Marie Field
James Finnern
Richard Finnin
Gretchen Gahm and Jim Boyd
David Gallagher
Quentin and Elizabeth Garcia
Bob Goddard
Dennis and Kathleen Gordon
Michael Grant
Carol Greisen
Larry Gubbels
Richard and Arliss Guerrero
Mark Hammond
Lee Ann Hand
Linda Hanson
Rolf and Hannelore Herion
Wendy Higgins
Erin Hoag
William Hobstetter
Max and Teresa Hopkins
Individual Donors
Kirk and Marilyn Hughes
Earl Huston
Roderic and Bonita Jacobus
Edrick and Karen James
James and Corrine Jaster
John and Carol Jewsbury
Mary Johnson
William Johnson
Alan and Patricia Jones
Paul and Mary Ann Jones
Marian Jordan
David and Maryanne Kaessner
Leslie Anne Kane
A. and J. Kolz
George Kreye
Leander Krivanek
J. E. Kurtzman
I. B. Leland
John Lewin
Sandra Linn
Stanley and Pamela Locherie
James Long
John and Maureen Ludwig
Edward and Retha Magner
Diane Marsh
Louis and Maria Martinez
Travis and Stacey Maynard
Devid McClellan
Ona McCune
Robert McKnight
Patrick McMullen
Sandy Merrill
Shauna Metschke
Gilbert and Monica Miceli
Denise Mills
Steve Mixon
Thomas and Melody Monaco
Kathy Moneghan
Michelle Moritko
Edward Morrell
Lynne Mosbaugh
Erika Mulligan
Donna Mullins
Gene and Mary Nelson
Jyl Nieto
Kaitlyn O’Hara
Kevin Olson
Wendy Osterman
Florence Overton
Allen Palmer
George Palmateer
D.K. and Carolyn Patterson
James Pinks
Barbara Pointer
Gary and Cheryl Poole
Kathleen Porter
Maridale Powell
Steven Putman
Sonja Ragsdale
Arnold and Linda Reinstein Kaplan
Edward Reish
Norman Richie
Linda Rowley
James Sack
Nelson and Margaret Samsel
Kathleen Sawada
Barbara Schmalz
Robert Schmieder
Randy and Rhonda Schwartz
Julie Schwarz
Andrew Sesser
Tim and Judy Shea
Mark Shepherd
Clara Smith
Susan Sortore
Daniel and Loretta Spotts
David and Marie Spotts
Barbara Stannard
Robert Storrs
Cherry Stroup
Lynda Szymanski
Calvin Taylor
Harold and Sabrina Taylor
Larry and Mollie Thompson
John Tipton
Daryl Turner
The Valdez Family
Todd Wahlstrom
Barbara Walton
Steven and Donna Wanner
Stephen and Jill Wapelhorst
Jeff and Doreen Ward
Todd and Erin Weaver
June Webster
Victor Weidman
Robert and Christine Western
Myron and Marjorie Whitman
Norman and Mary Wilde
John Wilkins
Dick Wisott
Wendell Wittig
James Woodard
Paul and Katherine Young
Edward Zias
Combined Federal
Campaigns
Western Montana
Great Falls Area
Metropolitan Denver
Mile High United Way
United Way of the Black Hills
MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
MSCPVA wishes the following new members and
transfers a warm welcome!
Joseph B Papp
Terry L. Stahr
GOODBYE COMRADES...
MSCPVA says goodbye to our fellow comrades,
you will not be forgotten...
MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Current membership = 589
Service Connected = 331
Non
Non--Service Connected = 258
Lofton Bell, Jr
Willie Brothers
Fred Christensen
David Collins
Iris Johnson
Peter A Zentrich
WE NEED YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!
MSCPVA receives a multitude of electronic information and opportunities that are beneficial to our
members. If we don’t have your e-mail address you might be missing out on some great
opportunities, deals, free event tickets and more! Please e-mail the chapter at
[email protected] or call 1-800-833-9400.
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MS Contributing Factors: Genes, Geography, Gender and Germs
Four part article submitted by Patricia Daily, Source: Rocky Mountain MS
Part 1 GENES- Studies have compared the genetic maps (genomes of people who have MS to control gropous of people
who don’t. No single gene has been identified as THE MS gene, but people with MS do have genetic similarities. About
60 genes have been identified that are associated with MS, mostly in regions that are important to the regulation of the
immune system. This is important because it supports the notion that MS is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease and
that the regulation of the immune system is important in the disease process.
We know that MS occurs in genetically susceptible people. What does that mean for you and your risk of developing
MS? In the US, the prevalence of MS is roughly 1 in 750, which means that, in the general population, for every person
who has MS 749 people don’t. If you have a family member with MS the likelihood that y ou will develop MS increases
the more genetic material you share. Identical twins have the greatest risk because they have identical genes, so if your
twin has MS your risk is about 1 in 4 or 25 percent. If your parent or a sibling has MS your risk drops to about 2 to 4
percent. Fraternal twins share the same amount of genetic material as strait siblings, but have a slightly higher risk 3 to
5 percent which suggests that there is something about being a twin, other than genetics, that is at play here. Clearly
genes play a role in the development of MS, but current estimates are that they contribute less than 20 percent to your
risk, so they don’t tell the whole story. About 80 percent of the people diagnosed with MS do not report having a family
member with the disease. Your risk does increase, however, when you have several family members who have MS.
The Rocky Mountain
MS Center is currently
working on a clinical
study with the
Accelerated Cure
Project for Multiple
Sclerosis, a national
nonprofit organization dedicated to curing
MS by determining its causes. The purpose
of this effort is the creation of a repository
of blood samples and data from people
with MS and other demyelinating diseases
which are made available to researchers in
exchange for the return of the data they
generate. Please visit AcceleratedCure.org
for more information.
For events in the Rocky Mountain region!
MS Society Events in Colorado and Wyoming:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/coc/programs
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/coc/programs-services/calendar
services/calendar--at
at--a-glance/index.aspx
MS Society Events in Utah:
http://utumain.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?
pagename=UTU_calendar_homepage
MS Society Events in Montana:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/was/about
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/was/about--our
our-chapter/calendar
chapter/calendar--at
at--a-glance/montana/index.aspx
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ADVOCACY
Disabled Parking; Everyone’s Pet Peeve
How many times have you seen someone illegally parked in a disabled space, or they had a tag,
jumped out of their car and ran inside, and wished someone would do something about it? Now YOU
can.
In 2010, it was learned there were approximately 11 valid blue disabled placards issued for each person who should be eligible, according to the 2010 census, there are 183,000 people in Colorado with
a mobility impairment, and 1.2 million blue tags out. This does not include red hang tags, hard plates
and Disabled Veteran Handicapped plates. FYI, a standard DV plate does NOT allow parking in a disabled parking space, the plate must also have a wheelchair logo on it as well.
There were numerous other abuses identified as well, from people using other peoples tags, renewing deceased persons
tags, fake and altered tags, parking in wheelchair loading areas and blocking curb cuts, people who work downtown all
day and see their disabled placard or plate as their “free” parking pass so they don’t have to pay for parking like everyone else does, and then take over the disabled spaces for public access, impairing the rest of us from getting where we
need to.
So the Legislature, with strong support from the disabled community, passed House bill 10-1019 to make major reforms
to the disabled parking program, identified various abuses, affecting who and how one gets and renews a tag, how the
tags are to be used. They established progressive penalties of $350 - $1,000 fines and community service, made it a
felony (could be 5 years in jail) to lie to get a tag or for a doctor to sign for someone who does not meet the required
eligibility (could be a loss of their license), and created an education program to teach users, drivers, doctors, local government and law enforcement as to proper issuance and use of disabled parking privileges, to be funded by part of the
fines. This is the first time in Colorado history that portion of fines for wronging people with disabilities is to be used for
their benefit.
As a result, Colorado now has one of the best statutes in the nation aimed at getting at abuses of disabled parking. But
why are the problems still so pervasive? The answer is simple, implementation and enforcement! Some of our largest
cities, including Denver, have been quite problematic and need a push.
Highlights of the Colorado (Denver) ordinance are:
 A person with a mobility impairment using a valid disability placard or plate, issued to them, may park at
meters for up to 4 hours withough paying during the time parking is allowed. The vehicle must then be
moved.
 A person with a mobility impairment using a valid disability placard or plate, issued to them, may park in
signed time limit zones for up to 4 hours when parking is allowed. The vehicle must then be moved.
 A person with a mobility impairment using a valid disability placard or plate issued to them, may not park in
areas designated for specific vehicles. (e.g. van only
 A person with a mobility impairment using a valid disability placard or plate issued to them, may not park in
areas where there is cross-hatching (e.g. access aisles adjacent to Disability Parking spaces.
If you want more information you can go to http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1251575389525
where you will find the requirements, the statutes and regulations, and brochures that explain the proper use,
issuance and enforcement. You can also contact the Disabled Parking Implementation Committee of the Colorado
Council for People with Disabilities http://coloradodisabilitycouncil.org,
[email protected] or 303-866-5816 for information on implementation, or if you need support or someone to accompany you in
meetings with your local governmental officials.
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VETERANS CORNER
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REPLACEMENT HOSPITAL UPDATE
With the spring weather we have a great aerial shot of the construction site. If
you’d like to see more current
FAST FACTS on CONSTRUCTION:
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Over 25,000 cubic yards of Structural concrete have been poured to
date. That’s just 24% of the total necessary to complete the
project!
Inpatient Buildings North & South (the large dark bldgs. On the right
side of the picture) are in progress for metal deck pours.
Parking Staff North has concrete topping slab pouring in progress.
You can just see the start of the concourse steel going up next to the
existing clinic building.
Overall construction completion is now past 20%.
For more information, contact Daniel Warvi (PAO) @ 303-393-5205 or
www.Denver.VA.Gov
MEMBERS ENJOY TIM MCGRAW
For the second consecutive year Pennzoil continues to support Paralyzed
Veterans of America. A $250,000.00 donation was made to PVA’s Mission:
ABLE program which helps veterans with disabilities get care, benefits and job.
Pennzoil has also partnered with Tim McGraw as the presenting sponsor of his
Two Lanes of Freedom 2013 Tour.
As a part of this partnership Tim McGraw invited two very lucky members and
a guest from MSCPVA to attend concerts in his Two Lanes of Freedom Tour.
Mr. James “JJ” Jaster from Colorado and Mr. Robert Hendrickson had the
opportunity to join Pennzoil and Tim McGraw at the Tune up Series, a super
exclusive, VIP pre-show experience, as well as the concert. Members were
offered an experience of a lifetime. Congratulations!
TIDBITS
MSCPVA CELEBRATES PVA AWARENESS MONTH
April 1-30th, marked PVA Awareness month for 2013. With events and activities
across the country, PVA Awareness Month highlighted the unique challenges facing veterans with spinal cord injury and disease. Our 34 chapters including the
National PVA office, held hundreds of events across the United States in observance of this annual celebration.
MSCPVA scheduled a variety of events to promote awareness for our members
throughout the Rocky Mountain region which included an Open House, Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, Auxiliary
booths, Military racquetball presentation, bowling and , and numerous visitor booths in Denver, Wyoming and Montana.
A special thanks to all those who supported and/or volunteered their time to MSCPVA in support of these events.
Together we make the difference!
MSCPVA HONORS VOLUNTEERS
Every facet of the Chapter relies on volunteers. Without dedicated
volunteers many of our Chapter programs simply would not
exist. MSCPVA has a collaboration of 46 committed individuals that
contribute to the success of our Chapter. Their service and dedication is a
true asset to our organization; each volunteer is to be commended for
their time and contribution in serving our veterans in the Rocky Mountain
Region.
On Friday, April 19, MSCPVA hosted the 5th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in conjunction with PVA
Awareness Month and National Volunteer Week. Volunteers came to enjoy a buffet lunch provided by Boston Market.
Each volunteer was recognized for their individual contribution to our organization.
In honor of National Volunteer Week, the staff and Board of Directors at Mountain States Chapter would like to extend
our sincere appreciation for all that our volunteers do!
WELCOME!
Please welcome Ms. Sue Hererra, Adminstrative Assistant for the Mountain States Chapter. Ms.
Herrera was selected from several qualified candidates. Her addition to the organization allows
MSCPVA to continue to expand our services and programs for paralyzed veterans in this region.
Ms. Herrera majored in Information Technology at Community College of Denver and offers 6 years
of administrative assistant experience. She also brings over 9 years in the nonprofit sector with
experience in a variety of nonprofit work including administration and programming (067).
Ms. Herrera is a native of New Mexico. In her free time she is a “handy woman” she loves to repair and fix things,
spends time with her son and enjoys skiing and camping.
Sue started on May 6, 2013 is excited to work with the Board of Directors, MSCPVA staff and volunteers to help
continue the support and advocacy for paralyzed veterans in this region. If you see Sue around, please give her a warm
welcome!
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MSCPVA WISHES YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
May
Garland Anderson
Susan Anderson
Leonard Aube
Christine Avalos
Robert Barrett
Stephen Bassett
Wayne Beaulieu
Jack Bloomquist
Ricky Brown
Earnest Chase
Karen Christine
John Christopher
Jeremy Coulter
James Crawford
Robert Curtin
Teresa Dehart
Terry Detter
William Dismuke
Richard Duran
Chris Ebsen
David Edwards
Marlin Ekstron
Lanc Evans
Richard Farley
Aubriana Federico
Wayne Field
Isadore Freedman
JoAnn Galland
Brian Gibson
Raymond Groves
Eddie Haddle
Robert Hager
James Healey
Alexis Herrera
Ivan Hiller
Steven Hirst
William Hoke
Richard Hoover
Richard Johnson
Lynn Kammeyer
Charlie Matthews
Bobbie McClelland
John McCarthy
Robert McClellan
Roland McCutcheon
Daniel Mestas
Joseph Miller
Howard Mitchell
Angela Mitchell
Clint Moore
William Moore
Timothy Morgan
Alyx Moya
Jim Nichols
Joseph Nold
Henry Ortivez
David Ostling
Bradley Pemberton
Tim Peters
Vivian Prudhomme
Manuel Ramirez
Steven Richmond
Steven Rowe
Erin Rugg
Jim Slater
Daniel Spotts
James Stevens
Gary Thompson
Douglas Tucker
Tina Ulibarri
David Valdez
Billie Vogt
Galen Walter
Mary Welling
Linda Winfrey
June
Jadynn Alvarado
Charles Anderson
Jason Anderson
Douglas Ballou
Donn Barber
James Barnes
Gred Barrows
Jack Bates
Calvin Brott
George Carter
Bret Cheney
Colleen Cox
Lawrence Crispell
Rick Cronk
Wesley DeBaca
Tiffany Dunn
Jospeh Duran
Karoll Elliott
Bonnie Fraser
Fraser--Stanfill
Charles Fries
Pete Garcia
Georg Gillin
William Griffin
Larry Gubbels
Richard Hackman
Paul Hartmann
Michelle Hendriksen
Fredrick Hostetler
Dean Kinter
Charlotte Langley
Robert Mahoney
Benny Martin
Allan Maschger
Spring Mayer
Michael McCalley
Yvonne Minjarez
Thomas Monaco
Bordner Munson
Joseph Papp
\James Pinks
Don Reed
Frederick Reim
Richard Robertson
George Roy
Jane Rutledge
Zylia Scaturro
Gilbert Segura
Richard Shelest
Mark Spielman
David Spotts
Randall Stevens
Emmett Sullivan
Dana Teeters
Daniel Thibodeau
Ray Tittes
Daryl Turner
Wendell Wittig
Richard Yoder
Mark Zuch
July
Jerry Allen
William Angle
Francisco Atencio
Lavern Bahlmann
Stephen Biefeldt
Lamar Bohlin
David Bowman
Johnny Burnett
Kriss Burwell
Matthew Carr
William Carter
Matthew Cline
George Conger
William Conroy
David Copeland
Jerry Cornwell
Philippa Creighton
Danny Dummings
Dale Davis
Kevin Davis
Courtney Dilger
Dilger--McNeill
Darcy Donaldson
Paul Emerzian
Kenneth Engler
Wade Essman
Sharon Fowler
Mary Gillette
Michael Goddard
Bruce Goetz
Donald Grothendick
June Hales
Regina Harris
Albert Helwig
Carl Holley
Thomas Horton
Jeanenne Hubbard
Hubbard--Dunbar
Earl Huston
Vern Jackson
James Jaster
Christopher Jeansonne
Dane Jedlicka
Kirk Jenkins
Dana Liesegang
Liesegang--Bullock
Ronal Magnus
Diane Marsh
Michael Martin
Brad Mikkelson
Nancy Montgomery
Ronald Moore
Erika Mulligan
Robert Munyon
Sidney Nason
Eddie Niles
Kathleen Owings
Gail Palmer
James Park
Kirby Parse
Patrick Pepper
Donn Pratt
Brent Price
Sean Redd
Carlton Rivers
Linda Rowley
Thomas Schaefer
Timm Schoerwald
Lisa Shore
Linda Snyder
Michael Snyder
Carolyn Stoops
Lucian Thomason
Robert Thydean
Charlotte Vaile
Richard Wagner
Frederick Weisbrod
James Wheaton
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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08/11
08/11--17
PVA ANNUAL CONVENTION
08/14
VA POKER LEAGUE
08/20
MSCPVA POKER LEAGUE
08/22
08/22--25
9TH ANNUAL MSCPVA INVITATIONAL
WHEELCHAIR BOWLING TOURNAMENT
08/29
MSCPVA BOWLING LEAGUE BEGINS
COLORADO SPRINGS
09/02
LABOR DAY
ALL PVA OFFICES CLOSED
09/11
*4TH QUARTER BOARD MEETING*
VA POKER LEAGUE
09/14
9TH ANNUAL ALL PATRIOTS POKER RUN
BINGO! EVERY TUESDAY IN COLORADO SPRINGS!
MSCPVA Invitational Wheelchair Bowling Tournament
SCHEDULE OF
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Singles
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Friday, August 23
Doubles
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Colorado Springs, CO
Saturday, August 24
Singles
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Sunday, August 25
Singles
Step Ladder Roll-off
August 16 - Tournament
August 22 - Up/down
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORAMTION OR FOR NATIONAL EVENTS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE @ WWW.MSCPVA.ORG
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Current Resident or:
Chapter Administrative Offices
12200 E. Iliff Avenue, Suite 107
Aurora, Colorado 80014
Toll free: 800.833-9400
Phone: 303.597.0038
Fax: 303.597.0039
Email: [email protected]
Serving Colorado, Montana, Utah and
Wyoming for over 55 years!
www.mscpva.org
The Lighter Side
Q: What do you call a fake noodle?
A: An Impasta
Q: What do you call an alligator in a vest?
A: An Investigator
Q: "What's the difference between a guitar and a fish?"
A: "You can't tuna fish."
Q: Did you hear about the race between the lettuce and the tomato?
A: The lettuce was a "head" and the tomato was trying to
"ketchup"!
Q: Did you hear about the hungry clock?
A: It went back four seconds.
Q: What do you get from a pampered cow?
A: Spoiled milk.