Photos in the Paper

These are a couple of photos and captions from the Highlands Ranch hot dog eating contest sponsored by Bernie's Hot Dogs. From the Highlands Ranch Herald.

Andrew Lane plows through hot dogs during Highlands Ranch's inaugural hot dog eating contest. Lane placed second with nine hot dogs in five minutes. The contest was the brainchild of Bernie's Hot Dog Co. owners Joe and Su Zemla, and Joe said he hopes it becomes a Fourth of July tradition in Highlands Ranch.

A pan of hot dogs is reflected in the sunglasses of hot dog eating competitor Nathan Myers July 4. A group squared off during Fourth of July festivities in Town Center to see who could eat the most in five minutes.

Photos by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ccnewspapers.com