Another special thank you to Marilyn Marks and her crew up in Pitkin County for staying in the trenches fighting for election transparency laws.
"The prospect that an estimated 150 signatures may have been forged on petitions has raised the question of whether President Obama actually reached the legitimate number of signatures needed to be placed on the ballot in Indiana. Under state law, presidential candidates need to file 500 signatures from each of the state's nine congressional districts. Indiana election officials say that in St. Joseph County, the Obama campaign qualified with 534 signatures; Clinton's camp had 704. The certified signatures were never challenged...."
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December 8, 2011
SandBox Comments: Summit Daily News "Scott W. Turner: A critical look at domestic violence"
There is now a D.A. race in the 5th Judicial District.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Scott Turner steps up against Clear Creek County attorney Bruce Brown.
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Chief Deputy District Attorney Scott Turner steps up against Clear Creek County attorney Bruce Brown.
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SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Trooper’s ‘bias’ complicates DUI cases"
An internal Colorado State Patrol investigation found a now-former trooper submitted improper case reports and displayed “bias” during investigations, calling into question years of criminal cases in Mesa County involving the trooper, according to records obtained by The Daily Sentinel.
Donald Moseman was no longer employed by the State Patrol as of Dec. 1, according to a letter dated Dec. 5 from State Patrol Maj. Barry Bratt, District Four commander.
“As the letter makes clear, there are now significant credibility concerns relating to Trooper Moseman ...” Mesa County District Attorney Pete Hautzinger wrote in his own letter, distributed Wednesday to Grand Valley defense attorneys.
“Hundreds” of cases in Mesa County in which Moseman was the arresting or investigating officer were expected to be re-examined, some of them possibly dismissed altogether, Hautzinger said in an interview Wednesday.
“It’s a significant issue we need to deal with as proactively as possible,” Hautzinger said. “The State Patrol did a great job conducting the internal investigation and getting back to us rapidly.”
“Inconsistencies” involving Moseman’s case reports were brought to light by county court prosecutors in October, Hautzinger said. He declined to elaborate...."
(Paul Shockley)\
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Donald Moseman was no longer employed by the State Patrol as of Dec. 1, according to a letter dated Dec. 5 from State Patrol Maj. Barry Bratt, District Four commander.
“As the letter makes clear, there are now significant credibility concerns relating to Trooper Moseman ...” Mesa County District Attorney Pete Hautzinger wrote in his own letter, distributed Wednesday to Grand Valley defense attorneys.
“Hundreds” of cases in Mesa County in which Moseman was the arresting or investigating officer were expected to be re-examined, some of them possibly dismissed altogether, Hautzinger said in an interview Wednesday.
“It’s a significant issue we need to deal with as proactively as possible,” Hautzinger said. “The State Patrol did a great job conducting the internal investigation and getting back to us rapidly.”
“Inconsistencies” involving Moseman’s case reports were brought to light by county court prosecutors in October, Hautzinger said. He declined to elaborate...."
(Paul Shockley)\
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Plane crash survivor grants $1.5 million to Mountain Rescue"
"Lynda Cameron has never forgotten the plane crash outside Aspen that she survived, but which claimed her father’s life 34 years ago.
Nor has she forgotten those who rescued her and five others after the plane went down in the Capitol Creek Valley during a snowstorm on Nov. 27, 1977.
On Nov. 29, the survivor from Oklahoma returned to Aspen and the Main Street headquarters of Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA). Standing before members of the group, including two who took part in the rescue, Cameron announced that she was awarding a $1.5 million grant to fund a new MRA “cabin,” as the headquarters is known.
“There was not a dry eye in the room,” said Doug Paley, MRA president.
An MRA press release issued Wednesday says the plane took off from Sardy Field amid a snow squall. Communication with the aircraft was lost soon after, and a search was initiated.
Ground crews, helicopters and other aircraft were deployed to canvass a large search area, as rescuers had few clues where the plane was.
“It’s an amazing story,” Paley said...."
(Chad Abraham)
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Nor has she forgotten those who rescued her and five others after the plane went down in the Capitol Creek Valley during a snowstorm on Nov. 27, 1977.
On Nov. 29, the survivor from Oklahoma returned to Aspen and the Main Street headquarters of Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA). Standing before members of the group, including two who took part in the rescue, Cameron announced that she was awarding a $1.5 million grant to fund a new MRA “cabin,” as the headquarters is known.
“There was not a dry eye in the room,” said Doug Paley, MRA president.
An MRA press release issued Wednesday says the plane took off from Sardy Field amid a snow squall. Communication with the aircraft was lost soon after, and a search was initiated.
Ground crews, helicopters and other aircraft were deployed to canvass a large search area, as rescuers had few clues where the plane was.
“It’s an amazing story,” Paley said...."
(Chad Abraham)
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SandBox Comments: KJCT News 8 "Kids Shop With Cops"
Thank you to all SRO officers and cops down in Mesa County who participated in this program. What a wonderful concept.
"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Eleven area fifth graders were escorted around Mesa Mall on Wednesday, but they weren't in trouble. It was all part of the Shop With A Cop program.
Organizers say the program is a great way to help kids that are really in need and give them a very positive experience during the holidays.
For the past twenty years, kids in need have been chosen from area elementary schools to be a part of the program.
Mark Brown, who has been organizing the program for the past four years says that for "many of these kids, this is the only presents their entire family will get, possibly this year, but also this may be the first Christmas that they ever have presents..."
(Dann Cianca)
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"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- Eleven area fifth graders were escorted around Mesa Mall on Wednesday, but they weren't in trouble. It was all part of the Shop With A Cop program.
Organizers say the program is a great way to help kids that are really in need and give them a very positive experience during the holidays.
For the past twenty years, kids in need have been chosen from area elementary schools to be a part of the program.
Mark Brown, who has been organizing the program for the past four years says that for "many of these kids, this is the only presents their entire family will get, possibly this year, but also this may be the first Christmas that they ever have presents..."
(Dann Cianca)
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SandBox Comments: Weasel Zippers "NY Dem Congresswoman Asked About Fast And Furious: Never Heard Of It…"
'Zip':
"You can almost see her eyes glaze over.
Via Daily Caller:
"New York Democratic Rep. Nydia Velazquez admitted she did not know what Operation Fast and Furious was at a Congressional Hispanic Caucus event on Tuesday.
When The Daily Caller asked Velazquez if she thinks Fast and Furious was a scandal that rises to the level of a call for Attorney General Eric Holder’s resignation, she shrugged at first. Then, TheDC asked if she even knew what Fast and Furious was."...."
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"You can almost see her eyes glaze over.
Via Daily Caller:
"New York Democratic Rep. Nydia Velazquez admitted she did not know what Operation Fast and Furious was at a Congressional Hispanic Caucus event on Tuesday.
When The Daily Caller asked Velazquez if she thinks Fast and Furious was a scandal that rises to the level of a call for Attorney General Eric Holder’s resignation, she shrugged at first. Then, TheDC asked if she even knew what Fast and Furious was."...."
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SandBox Comments: Hot Air Blog "Issa: Holder misled Congress on Fast & Furious to cover for staff"
"Jon Corzine isn’t the only Democrat heading down Pennsylvania Avenue for a Congressional grilling today. Attorney General Eric Holder will also appear today to answer questions about Operation Fast and Furious in the House at 10 am ET today. Politico reports that the pressure has been getting to Holder lately..."
(Ed Morrissey)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Colorado to test new Obama immigration rules"
The honeymoon between a good number of conservatives that are not all that unhappy and Governor Hickenlooper had to come to an end sooner or later.
The one thing that will do that is illegal foreign nationals who call the sanctuary city of Denver home.
Hick is pretty far left when it comes to illegals with a strong showing of favoring full amnesty.
There is another AP report today that is along the same lines as this article.
http://www.gjsentinel.com/breaking/articles/feds-say-immigration-deportees-were-high-priority
The good news is that there is going to be a conservative in the oval office come 2012. Perry is the best leader when it comes to immigration. Secure the border and then come to the table.
Even Newt has a close enough similar belief process.
So, SandBox says this morning, go ahead and play with this for 6 months all of you pro-amnesty groups.
Because chances are good that 6 months is all you'll have.
The one thing that will do that is illegal foreign nationals who call the sanctuary city of Denver home.
Hick is pretty far left when it comes to illegals with a strong showing of favoring full amnesty.
There is another AP report today that is along the same lines as this article.
http://www.gjsentinel.com/breaking/articles/feds-say-immigration-deportees-were-high-priority
The good news is that there is going to be a conservative in the oval office come 2012. Perry is the best leader when it comes to immigration. Secure the border and then come to the table.
Even Newt has a close enough similar belief process.
So, SandBox says this morning, go ahead and play with this for 6 months all of you pro-amnesty groups.
Because chances are good that 6 months is all you'll have.
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News: "City Hall braces for second legal battle over release of voted ballots"
“It’s the first time in 20 years I’ve had to sue someone,” City Attorney John Worcester said.
A local judge has granted the request to keep the ballots past the six-month window. A status conference on the more substantive issue of whether the 2011 ballots can be released will be scheduled soon, Worcester said.
After the city filed the petition, Milias withdrew her request, while Marks filed an identical one.
Milias said she withdrew her request because she had no interest in racking up legal fees when there are others who are willing to see the issue through the legal process.
“Anytime they say no [to a CORA request] they are inherently saying if you really want it, sue us,” Milias said.
When asked why she wanted to see the ballots, Milias said the 2011 election was probably “as clean as any election that has ever been conducted” because the city had the “adult supervision” of Pitkin County elections manager Dwight Shellman, who advised on election procedures this time around.
Milias said she wants to see how the ballots are kept, and verify that they are in fact anonymous and untraceable..."
(Andrew Travers)
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A local judge has granted the request to keep the ballots past the six-month window. A status conference on the more substantive issue of whether the 2011 ballots can be released will be scheduled soon, Worcester said.
After the city filed the petition, Milias withdrew her request, while Marks filed an identical one.
Milias said she withdrew her request because she had no interest in racking up legal fees when there are others who are willing to see the issue through the legal process.
“Anytime they say no [to a CORA request] they are inherently saying if you really want it, sue us,” Milias said.
When asked why she wanted to see the ballots, Milias said the 2011 election was probably “as clean as any election that has ever been conducted” because the city had the “adult supervision” of Pitkin County elections manager Dwight Shellman, who advised on election procedures this time around.
Milias said she wants to see how the ballots are kept, and verify that they are in fact anonymous and untraceable..."
(Andrew Travers)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "County development code revisions suggested"
After all these years of (insert word here) retentive liberal commissioners, councilmen, Mayors of small towns it sure is great to see Republicans stepping up and not only diving right in to the biggest block to small business growth Garfield County, City of Glenwood Springs and Town of Silt have; they're getting the job done.
Land use, development and building codes throughout Garfield and Pitkin County have been needing a thorough housecleaning for decades.
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Land use, development and building codes throughout Garfield and Pitkin County have been needing a thorough housecleaning for decades.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Debate over AACP process persists"
"Former Mayor Helen Klanderud said Wednesday that more council review and public hearings would be appropriate. However, she said the discussions shouldn't run past the early part of 2012.
Klanderud and others representing the business community, including the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, lobbied earlier this year for changes to ensure that the document would not take a negative tone toward future growth and development opportunities.
“I don't know if the AACP needs to be tweaked,” she said. “The issue seems to be whether the council should accept the decision of the P&Z, or whether it can make some changes. And that's an age-old dilemma: Why would people serve on volunteer boards if you never accept their decisions? But I don't think you're obligated to.
“The buck stops with the City Council,” Klanderud continued. “And if the City Council genuinely believes that something is not in the best interest of the community, I think that it has the right not to accept something as it is.”
(Andre Salvail)
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Klanderud and others representing the business community, including the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, lobbied earlier this year for changes to ensure that the document would not take a negative tone toward future growth and development opportunities.
“I don't know if the AACP needs to be tweaked,” she said. “The issue seems to be whether the council should accept the decision of the P&Z, or whether it can make some changes. And that's an age-old dilemma: Why would people serve on volunteer boards if you never accept their decisions? But I don't think you're obligated to.
“The buck stops with the City Council,” Klanderud continued. “And if the City Council genuinely believes that something is not in the best interest of the community, I think that it has the right not to accept something as it is.”
(Andre Salvail)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Elected officials need a calculator"
Yes, Elizabeth. They most certainly do.
This topic of completely footing the bill for We-Cycle program founders Mirte Mallory and Philip Jeffreys to launch a private small business is one that has been hot among commentators for months.
Set aside the idiocy of the dollar amount they're asking for and the projections on selling a product that is unlikely to sell at even half of projections; do not forget that this subsidy was verbally granted by commissioners and council at a time and over the needs of Aspen's low-income childcare program.
Yes, thank goodness for Pitkin County Commissioner Robb Ittner. That brave Republican that took the leap into the Blue Sea at mid-terms.
He has a calculator and a clue.
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This topic of completely footing the bill for We-Cycle program founders Mirte Mallory and Philip Jeffreys to launch a private small business is one that has been hot among commentators for months.
Set aside the idiocy of the dollar amount they're asking for and the projections on selling a product that is unlikely to sell at even half of projections; do not forget that this subsidy was verbally granted by commissioners and council at a time and over the needs of Aspen's low-income childcare program.
Yes, thank goodness for Pitkin County Commissioner Robb Ittner. That brave Republican that took the leap into the Blue Sea at mid-terms.
He has a calculator and a clue.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Crested Butte News "Mt. CB business owners talk shop with the council "
"Mt. Crested Butte business owners expressed satisfaction for the direction of the summer Tuesday evening, concern over lackluster winters and interest in the possibility of moving toward Montrose as an airline hub. A potential partnership between Crested Butte Mountain Resort and the Telluride Ski Company also got some attention at a business forum hosted by the Mt. Crested Butte town council...."
(Seth Mensing)
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SandBox Comments: Steamboat Today "Howelsen Hill to host Race to the Cup snowboarding events"
"Steamboat Springs — Jon Casson, snowboarding director for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, is hoping for sunny skies, great snow and a good vibe this week as his program prepares to host a pair of NorAm Race to the Cup events at Howelsen Hill.
“Hopefully, we will get a big local crowd to come out and cheer these racers on,” Casson said Wednesday. “This is always an exciting event.”
The Alpine snowboarding races will open Friday afternoon with the qualifying rounds for the parallel giant slalom beginning at 2:30 p.m. The top riders will advance to the finals, which are expected to begin under the lights at 5:30 p.m.
Racing will resume at 11 a.m. Saturday with the parallel slalom. The finals are set to start at 1 p.m. Those races also will be held at Howelsen Hill...."
(John F. Russell)
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“Hopefully, we will get a big local crowd to come out and cheer these racers on,” Casson said Wednesday. “This is always an exciting event.”
The Alpine snowboarding races will open Friday afternoon with the qualifying rounds for the parallel giant slalom beginning at 2:30 p.m. The top riders will advance to the finals, which are expected to begin under the lights at 5:30 p.m.
Racing will resume at 11 a.m. Saturday with the parallel slalom. The finals are set to start at 1 p.m. Those races also will be held at Howelsen Hill...."
(John F. Russell)
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race is turning 20"
And if those visiting Presidential candidates don't care for the bitter cold up and over in Summit County they can come on over to our infamous Babbish Gulch, strap on some snowshoes and get a little 'warmed up'.
"Ann Hopkinson never imagined the tiny snowshoe race she and Fletcher Anderson founded in 1991 would still be around in 2011.
But the Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race is still around, and it's thriving.
Year after year, endurance athletes flock to the December race, which is staged on the Babbish Gulch cross country trails at Sunlight Mountain Resort. The eight-kilometer race turns 20 with Sunday's 10 a.m. running.
“We started it when snowshoe racing was just beginning,” said Hopkinson, who managed the trails at the time. “We just thought it'd be a great place for the course. It was a good time of year. It was just a nice way to start out the season and get more exposure for the trails up there, which are really neat trails.”
Hopkinson and Anderson gave it the Day of Infamy name because the race's date fell near Pearl Harbor Day..."
(Jeff Casperson)
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"Ann Hopkinson never imagined the tiny snowshoe race she and Fletcher Anderson founded in 1991 would still be around in 2011.
But the Day of Infamy Snowshoe Race is still around, and it's thriving.
Year after year, endurance athletes flock to the December race, which is staged on the Babbish Gulch cross country trails at Sunlight Mountain Resort. The eight-kilometer race turns 20 with Sunday's 10 a.m. running.
“We started it when snowshoe racing was just beginning,” said Hopkinson, who managed the trails at the time. “We just thought it'd be a great place for the course. It was a good time of year. It was just a nice way to start out the season and get more exposure for the trails up there, which are really neat trails.”
Hopkinson and Anderson gave it the Day of Infamy name because the race's date fell near Pearl Harbor Day..."
(Jeff Casperson)
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