1969

They say the memory is the first thing to go. So I am sure you will forgive me for missing the last issue's deadline and if I repeat some previously noted news.

For all the lawyers in the audience: Paul Mitchell has recently published an article in the Colorado Law Journal tided "Computerized Case Management Systems." The article was part of a program by the Denver Bar Association to share ideas on more efficient and effective law office management.

Bill Coulson was both efficient and effective when he argued before the Supreme Court that his client's failure to pay his income tax was simply a mistake and that there was no criminal intent. His client will have to pay his taxes with penalties but will not be going to jail. Bill views his victory as being in the best tradition of Daniel Webster.

In other law-related news Pete Robinson, who until recently has served as chief legislative and procedural tactician for U.S. House Speakers Thomas Foley and Jim Wright, has become a partner in the newly renamed government affairs firm of Bailey, Morris and Robinson. Pete is one of the foremost authorities on the budget appropriations and reconciliation process, on committee structure, jurisdiction and referral, and on House and Senate procedure.

Bill Phillips is owner and manager of a construction outfit in Ecuador that specializes in just about anything you might want built: buildings, roads bridges runways . . . His client list seems to include everybody who has ever set foot in South America. Bill's experience in jungle construction goes back to Vietnam where he served in the Army Corps of Engineers. While there, he was awarded the Bronze Star on two occasions.

John French has been cited by the American Institute of Architects for his work in the design of three Heritge State Park Museum and Visitor Centers as part of the Massachusetts Heritage State Parks Program. John has his own architectural firm in Charlestown, Mass.

Jeff Bloomberg and Ted Leach had a close call while helicopter skiing in the Bugaboo Mountains in British Columbia when an avalanche claimed the lives of nine members of their party. Ted was the last skier in the group and called out to Jeff in time for him to stop. Jeff missed being caught by about five seconds and 50 feet.

Finally, I have to report the death of Richard H. Jordan. Dick was an internationally known archaeologist, a professor of anthropology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the only archaeologist in recent years whose work spanned the entire North American Arctic from Greenland to Alaska. He died of a heart attack at his home on January 19. Take care and write.

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