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Johnstown approves massive ﬁrearms facility

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Council OKs plans for 5 firing ranges, gun shop and instruction space at highway interchange despite significant opposition.

By Kevin Duggan KevinDuggan@coloradoan.com

Paul Field, an installer for Western States Fire Protection Co., moves a ladder in the rotunda at Odell Brewing Co. Monday in Fort Collins. Odell is undergoing an expansion that will more than triple its brewing capacity. The rotunda will serve as a meeting room and an expanded taproom. V. RICHARD HARO/THE COLORADOAN

The city’s second-largest craft brewer is the 33rd largest in the nation, but Odell doesn’t share the national growth aspirations of its neighbor New Belgium. By Trevor Hughes TrevorHughes@coloradoan.com

From humble beginnings in Doug Odell’s kitchen, Odell Brewing Co. has grown to become one of the nation’s largest craft brewers. But even as the family-owned Fort Collins company completes a massive expansion, Odell says it intends to remain a regional brewery fiercely committed to its employees, the city and quality beer. Odell is the 33rd-largest craft brewer in the country, but it rare-

ly feels that way: The company and its 85 employees have deliberately maintained a low-key approach to both growth and publicity. And while it’s preparing to more than triple its brewing output, the company has no immediate plans for rapid growth. Odell today distributes beers like 90 Shilling and Easy Street Wheat in 10 states and Great Britain. Texas, where the company will begin distributing shortly, is Odell’s first new market in three years. Today, 70 percent of Odell’s beer is sold in Colorado.

could have some downtime. The current brewing equipment is in use virtually around the clock, Odell said. Installing the more automated 135-barrel system will give brewers more time to work on special projects and personal development, she said. She said some craft breweries are highly focused on growth and capacity, which is something they’ve never been that worried about. The brewery was founded by husband-and-wife Doug and Wynne Odell, and Doug’s sister, Corkie Odell. “We want to take our time and do it right,” Wynne Odell said of brewery capacity. “We want to make sure the people who work

“We’re not a marketing machine. We’re not party providers,” said company co-founder Wynne Odell. “That’s not what I want to wake up thinking about.” In an interview at the brewery’s Lincoln Avenue tasting room, Odell said the brewery is looking forward to completing a brewhouse expansion that will boost production from about 78,000 barrels this year to 300,000 in 2014. But the expansion isn’t really about capacity, she said. Instead, the first driver was making sure Odell’s brewers

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JOHNSTOWN — The largest firearms facility in Colorado if not the country could be coming to a commercial development near the interchange of Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 34. The Johnstown Town Council on Monday approved plans to build the Liberty Arms Institute in the 2534 commercial area, which sits north of the Thompson Crossing subdivision. Plans for the 100,000-squarefoot building call for five underground firing ranges catering to shooters of pistols and rifles. The building also would have a gun store, restaurant and classroom space for firearms instruction. The approval came despite complaints from numerous Thompson Crossing residents, who said the facility would be too close to their neighborhood. Residents said they did not oppose firearms and their proper use, but they have concerns about how noise and traffic from the facility would impact them. Jim French, who has spearheaded opposition to the proposal, said he worries more about would happen outside the building than inside, which would be highly secured. A stray bullet from “something foolish” happening in the parking lot is a real concern, he said. “Firearms are inherently dangerous,” French said. “This business is inherently dangerous no matter what some people say.” The council’s chamber was packed for the hearing, with the majority of those present opposed to the proposal.

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Supporters of fracking delay submit signatures The number of signatures collected is more than double the amount needed to place a 5-year moratorium on November ballot.

By Kevin Duggan KevinDuggan@coloradoan.com

Supporters of putting a five-year halt to fracking in Fort Collins are a step closer to getting their proposal in front of city voters. Representatives of Citizens for a Healthy Fort Collins on Monday turned in petitions bearing 8,052 signatures calling for placing the proposed moratorium on the November ballot. Proponents of the moratorium need 3,907 signatures of registered city voters to move the ballot measure forward. The clerk’s office has

five business days to verify that sufficient valid signatures were collected. If the signature count comes up short, petitioners would have 15 days to “cure” the petition and collect more signatures, said Rita Harris, chief deputy clerk. Supporters of the moratorium are confident they have enough signatures to make the ballot, said Kelly Giddens, who coordinated the petition drive campaign. Collecting the signatures was a lot of work but not difficult, she said. Residents were eager to sign the petition. The group presented itself to residents as being pro-health rather than anti-fracking, Giddens said. The proposal calls for studies of the See FRACKING, Page A2

Local cowboys, firefighters team up to snuff wildfire Cowboys and firefighters teamed up to extinguish a small wildfire on the border of the Rawah Wilderness northwest of Fort Collins. A passerby reported the fire near Chambers Lake shortly before 8 a.m. on Monday. » Page A3

Saturday storm decimated Northern Colorado crops Farmers in the storm’s path assess what could be millions of dollars of crop damage, while other producers wonder at reprieve.

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Farmers across Weld and Larimer counties report crop damage ranging from nonexistent to nearly complete after a weekend storm hammered parts of Northern Colorado with high winds, rain and hail. LaSalle farmer Bill Jerke estimated he’ll lose 20 percent of the yield from his 160-acre property. He said it could have been worse but he planted his corn earlier than some of his neighbors, which means the mature plants were better able to bear the brunt of the

storm. “Some neighbors had corn that had been approaching 10 feet tall, and now it’s little sticks 3 or 4 feet tall and it’s just ruined,” Jerke said. While insurance companies and U.S Department of Agriculture officials said it’s still too early to estimate the dollar amount in damage from the Saturday storm, Jerke said from his experience that regional crop losses and property damage will undoubtedly run into the tens of millions of dollars. “It’s pretty patchy out there,” Jerke said. “I have neighbors that were devastated and some that were unscathed.” That turned out to be a common refrain, with farmers and officials in the region reporting areas of See CROPS, Page A2

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here love what we do.” It’s that focus on beer and people that’s earned Odell a reputation as a communityfocused brewery, said David May of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. May said the company’s commitment to the city, the United Way, the chamber and other charities keeps that bond strong. “You can’t help but cheer for them,” May said. “They started with nothing, making beer in their kitchen and grew a successful company. They know that the community helped them become successful, and in turn they give back to the community in the form of economic prosperity and money and time to good causes. It’s a love story.” Wynne Odell said the company works hard to maintain a strong connection with Fort Collins because it’s home: all of Odell’s beer is made in the Choice City, and that’s not going to change. She said Odell wants to remain a regional brewer, focusing on the states closest to Colorado, along with Great Britain, since that’s where Doug Odell drew inspiration for his beers. In addition to the new brewing system, the brewery expansion will add 50 new seats to the tasting room, along with more outdoor seating. Wynne Odell said the tasting room remains the brewery’s single most important marketing tool, because it gives customers the chance to talk directly to Odell employees, including the Odell

Supporters said the facility is needed to meet the demand for safe places to learn about firearms and to shoot. Thompson Crossing resident Bruce Weber said the facility would be well managed. “I have no concerns; I welcome this project,” he said. Council members said they were torn about the project and understood neighbors’ concerns about traffic, air quality and noise. But the plans submitted by the developer and business, USA Liberty Arms of Fort Collins, would address those concerns, said Mayor pro tem Gary Lebsack. “I believe they can keep

Construction continues Wednesday on the 25,000-square-foot expansion of Odell Brewing Co. V. RICHARD HARO/THE COLORADOAN

family. During her interview with the Coloradoan, her husband, Doug, was chatting with someone else in the tasting room. Their daughter, Corey, is a receptionist, and their son works in the brewhouse. Corkie Odell’s son works as a brewery representative in Denver. Jim Clark, executive director of Visit Fort Collins, said Odell’s focus on Fort Collins helps build community, which is good for both locals and tourists. “The expansion will expand the experience here — what people can see and do while they’re here,” Clark said. “It will allow them to do more events, more music and expand time on site. It will change the flavor of a small pub atmosphere to where there will be a ‘wow’ factor.” Fort Collins resident and fan Kelly Steinway said she’s happy to ride her bike across the city for a weekend tasting at Odell: “They don’t have the ‘too cool’ attitude, brew awesome beer and really play a

ODELL AT A GLANCE Location: 800 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins Employees: 85 Founded: 1989 Distribution: 10 states and Great Britain (will add Texas soon) Website: www.Odellbrewing.com

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big part in giving back to the community. The crowd speaks to the quality, friendliness and atmosphere of Odell.” Steinway is the kind of person Odell is targeting with both the tasting room and the continued focus on slow, deliberate growth, Wynne Odell said. “It’s about the beer. It all comes back to the beer. It’s a simple mission: we try to do one thing really, really well,” Wynne Odell said. “It’s nice to never wonder who we are.”

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Wellington farmer Troy Seaworth checks his corn Monday, after a weekend storm destroyed 103 acres. V. RICHARD HARO/THE COLORADOAN

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impacts fracking has on public health and safety as well as property values. “People just love this place,” Giddens said. “I think most of the people in the city of Fort Collins are really interested in making sure we are keeping our community safe.” Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a common oil field practice of injecting water, sand and chemicals into wells under high pressure. The process forces out oil and gas deposits from rock formations deep underground. Industry representatives say the practice is safe, but critics say fracking could adversely impact air and water quality. Fracking has been a hotbutton topic in Fort Collins and along the Front Range for more than a year. Measures calling for moratoriums or bans on the practice are expected to be on ballots in Loveland, Lafayette, Boulder, and potentially Broomfield. The presentation of the petitions supporting the moratorium took on a festive air with members of Citizens for a Healthy Fort Collins wearing matching neon-green shirts. Longmont resident Mike Bellmont played a banjo and sang an anti-fracking song to show his support for the group and the proposed

Members of Citizens for a Healthy Fort Collins turn in petitions to CityClerk Wanda Nelson on Monday. KEVIN DUGGAN/THE COLORADOAN

ballot measure. Giddens said the state, which regulates oil and gas development, should take the lead in studying the impacts of fracking. “I think we are going to pass the ball back to the state and say, ‘OK, it’s time to look at this and give us the answers we need,’” she said. If the measure makes the ballot and is approved by voters, the moratorium would apply to the only oil and gas development company working within city limits — Prospect Energy, which is a subsidiary of Black Diamond Minerals. The company operates in the Fort Collins Field at the northeast corner of city limits. It also has leases to explore for oil on property near the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. A moratorium on fracking is “just a bad idea,” said Scott Hall, CEO of Black Diamond, in a statement to the Colora-

doan. The push against fracking is a “campaign of misinformation whose real intention is to shut down future drilling” and is not related to hydraulic fracturing, Hall said. “I would hope the citizens of Fort Collins understand that hydraulic fracturing is not a technology that would have any significant applications in the city of Fort Collins outside of a few smallerthan-average treatments by Prospect Energy at the Fort Collins Field, which has been producing since 1924 and has had 53 hydraulic treatments since 1954,” he said. The Fort Collins council earlier this year approved a ban on fracking in the city unless an operating agreement is reached between the drilling company and city officials. Prospect Energy has an operating agreement with the city that includes environmental regulations that exceed state requirements.

will inspect the dog Tuesday, and it’s possible another animal was responsible. The man says he found the carcass lying on the grass east of the tennis courts at Crown Mountain Park. He was not identified.

Carol Ricketts of Nashville, Mich. A Chevrolet Venture then struck the horse and rolled onto the driver’s side in the left lane, killing 71-year-old Walter Ruthenburg, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. An Audi A4 sedan then collided with the Venture, went off the highway and through a fence. The Audi driver suffered serious injuries, and his passenger suffered minor injuries. The minivan driver also had minor injuries. The accident killed the horse. Troopers say it wasn’t immediately clear how the horse got loose.

high losses next to areas that hadn’t been touched. “We’re really lucky we got absolutely nothing, which is good,” said Bob Craft, who owns a farm northwest of the Anheuser-Busch brewery in north Fort Collins. Farther northwest near the farming community of Buckeye, Kathy Backus said 10 acres of grass and alfalfa for her horses had “pretty much been destroyed.” Monday morning Backus was cleaning her yard and assessing damage on her house, which had been pelted with softball-size hail. All the trees surrounding her property had been stripped of leaves, windows and siding were smashed on her house, and her barn had flooded when more than an inch of rain fell in 30 minutes. Nearby fields had their crops pummelled into the ground. “It’s the worst storm I’ve seen in over 20 years,” Backus said. Jeff Wilson, director of the Weld County Farm Service Agency, said his agency doesn’t document hail damage until at least seven days after impact, once the crop has had time to either die or survive. “Hail damage appears to be the worst cause of damage. ... We’ve had reports of beets that have been mowed down to what looks like dirt, or a tilled field,” Wilson said. Wilson said any farmer

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the noise out of your homes,” he said. The approval came with several conditions, including independent testing for noise. The main entrance to the facility also must be moved from Thompson Parkway to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The company also has to pull a building permit for the project, which is expected to cost $15 million to $18 million to build, within a year. Mayor Mark Romanowski, who was the only council member to vote against the project, said opposition to the proposal by neighbors could not be ignored. Most of those supporting the idea live elsewhere, he said. “I think the residents have spoken loud and clear: No — not in my back yard,” Romanowski said

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that suffered losses has 15 days to report the damage, both for insurance and for programs that may offer future payouts. His counterpart in Larimer County, Wayne Reiger, said the north and northwest parts of the county were hit the hardest. “We really don’t have any firm figures yet,” Reiger said.“We know there’s substantial damage to crops in some areas.” Troy Seaworth said parts of his 2,000-acre farm northwest of Wellington got hit hard, while other parts fared relatively well. He estimated that he’ll probably lose close to 65 acres of his wheat crop and suffer a total loss on 110 acres of corn. His sorghum, dry beans and sugar beets all suffered various levels of damage. Seaworth said he was only three or four days from harvesting his wheat. “We carry insurance but we’re still going to have a loss,” Seaworth said. “Having insurance is never as good as having the crop.” He added that Saturday produced one of the worst hail storms he’s seen in recent memory. Jerke said after a farmer invests money in expenses such as fuel, electricity, fertilizer, seed and man hours, having a powerful storm hit this late in the season can be financially devastating. “You have so much into a crop at this point to see it lost is pretty rough,” Jerke said. “Insurance will usually only cover production costs.”

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County development planners will hold a series of public open houses to take citizen comment and questions on their long-term vision for rural Larimer County. The meetings will begin Aug. 17, with a 10 a.m. event at Red Feather Lakes Library, 71 Firehouse Lane, and will continue through the fall with 14 stops planned in various areas of the county. View the complete list at http://noconow.co/ruralmeeting. “The big-picture question is, ‘What’s your rural area vision and what needs to be improved or changed?’” Community Development Director Terry Gilbert said in a written release.

Colorado State University Research Foundation has acquired a 1.67-acre plot of land on South Shields Street near the west side of the university’s Fort Collins campus. The nonprofit told the Coloradoan there are no firm plans for the property at 635 S. Shields St., which sits just west of the intersection of Laurel and Shields. Real estate records show Hellenic Plaza, LLC sold the property — a former site of a proposed apartment complex that was never developed after gaining approval in 2009. The Foundation bought the land last month for $1,775,000 in anticipation of future campus growth.

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Cowboys and firefighters teamed up Monday to extinguish a small wildfire on the border of the Rawah Wilderness northwest of Fort Collins. A passerby reported the fire near Chambers Lake to Pat Timmins of Rawah Ranch & Flyfishing Lodge shortly before 8 a.m. Timmins, an outfitter, fishing guide and the area fire marshal, said he called in the fire to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and then headed out to see what he could do. Accompanying him were three of his staff members, his11-year-old son, a few shovels, a bucket and a chainsaw. “It was four Rawah cowboys and one Rawah junior cowboy. Well, he’s a full cowboy now,” Timmins said with a laugh on Monday afternoon. “We just went down there and stomped it out.” Timmins said they fought the fire for more than two hours, happily turning things over to actual firefighters and a Forest Service helicopter that dumped water on the blaze. Timmins said he was concerned the fire could have burned into the Rawah Wilderness, an area where the Forest Service would likely have allowed the fire to burn due to legal restrictions. The Laramie River Valley, where the fire burned, is heavily timbered, with many dead standing trees killed by bark beetles. Timmins said people who choose to live near the wilderness accept that fire comes with the territory. Chambers Lake is near Cameron Pass, off Colorado Highway 14. “We’re comfortable being the first line of defense,” Timmins said. “This is where we live. The stewardship of this valley goes well beyond our fenceline.” Forest Service officials said the 1/10-acre fire, known as the Chambers Fire, was human caused, and possibly started as an unattended campfire. The incident remains under investigation.

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Firefighters extricate two people from a crash Monday in Fort Collins. TREVOR HUGHES/THE COLORADOAN

Rollover sends 6 to hospital By Trevor Hughes TrevorHughes@coloradoan.com

Six people were taken to the hospital Monday afternoon following a rollover crash that involved a minivan and a Subaru Outback in the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins. Police said the maroon Subaru was westbound on Elizabeth when the minvan driving north on Lemay ran into its driver’s side, rolling the Subaru onto its passenger side.

Poudre Fire Authority firefighters sliced off the Subaru’s roof to extricate a woman and a teenage boy. Those two, along with four people from the minivan, were treated and transported by Poudre Valley Hospital EMS. The crash happened a block from PVH. The conditions of the people involved in the crash were not immediately available. Police said both drivers were from Fort Collins and the minivan’s driver would likely be cited.

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Dad says he feared Colorado school tax hike supporters turn in petitions son would die in By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press

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children and a bright school bus hauled boxes of petitions to Denver on Monday as activists pushed for the largest voter-approved permanent tax hike in state history to overhaul education funding. The petitions call for placing a tax measure on the November ballot asking voters to hike income taxes nearly $1 billion a year to pay for school upgrades and new accountability efforts. Groups supporting the school finance overhaul said

they delivered more than 160,000 signatures — nearly twice the required number to get the measure on ballots. State elections officials have 30 days to verify the signatures and decide if the school tax goes to voters. If passed, the additional income tax money would be spent on statewide, full-day kindergarten, expanded access to free preschool and other upgrades. The taxes would also pay for what supporters call the nation’s first tracker software allowing voters to see how their local district spends every dollar.

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Neighborhood Night Out events set Tuesday is Neighborhood Night Out in Fort Collins, an annual national event aimed at encouraging neighbors to gather and get to know each other. This year, 103 Neighborhood Night Out events have been registered with Fort Collins Neighborhood Services. Sponsors of events are responsible for notifying their neighbors of their events. Representatives of the Fort Collins Police Services, Poudre Fire Authority and the City Council are expected to attend some events. For more information, see www.fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices. — Coloradoan staff

To pay for the changes, Colorado’s current income tax rate of 4.63 percent would be raised to 5 percent on earnings up to $75,000 a year and 5.9 percent for earnings above that threshold. Opponents say the tax hike is too big and the overhaul doesn’t make the right kinds of changes to improve schools. All Republicans in the Legislature voted against the overhaul. Some pointed out Monday that Colorado’s rebounding economy would make the overhaul possible without a permanent incometax hike.

Co-founder: Declining enrollment prompted closing of Oakwood By Madeline Novey MadelineNovey@coloradoan.com

After 20 years in Fort Collins, Oakwood School shuttered its doors at the end of last school year, following a steady decline of student enrollment. “It was a difficult decision,” to close the school at 1401 Mountain Ave., said Vic Smith, who co-founded Oakwood in 1993 with his wife, Phyllis, and fellow educator Phyllis Nakagawa. Parents have a variety of choices about where to send their students, Smith said, given the growing offerings locally and online. The added barrier of pay-

ing tuition at the private school also contributed to the closure, he said. Smith’s favorite memories of the school included watching students grow and learn in individualized ways. He, his wife and director Shawn Stooksbury thanked students, faculty, family and alumni for their contributions during the years and wished them the best of luck in future endeavors. A few different groups are interested in the Mountain Avenue property, located just north of City Park, Smith said. He declined to disclose additional details at this time.

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said he feared for his son’s life when the young man went snowboarding, cringing every time he heard about an avalanche. Backowski said he would talk with his son after every report of a snow slide to make sure 25-yearold Collin Backowski of Pine Junction was safe. “He would say, ‘I’m OK, Dad. It wasn’t me,’” John Backowski said. “I think he quit telling me, ‘Don’t worry about me.’ He knew his mother and I were never going to stop worrying.” Collin Backowski and five of his companions were traveling on Mount Hood in Oregon when an ice tunnel collapsed Saturday, killing the young man. The friends were not hurt and tried to dig out the expert snowboarder, but the ice and snow were too thick. Backowski was working this summer as a coach at High Cascade, a youth snowboarding camp on Mount Hood. Several of Backowski’s companions also worked at the camp, but they were off-duty when the ice collapsed, Hood River County Sheriff Matt English told The Associated Press on Monday. The ice tunnel was on the White River Glacier, which begins about 6,000 feet up the south side of the mountain. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Tiffany Peterson said that after removing tons of debris by hand,

searchers found the body of Collin Backowski, who had been buried by 8 to 10 feet of snow and ice. “The area they were goCollin Ryan ing into, it’s Backowski extreme, extreme terrain,” John Backowski of Denver told The Denver Post on Sunday. John Backowski said authorities told him his son headed into the area to shoot photographs. Companions took photos of the area just before the collapse, giving searchers a better idea of where to look. Warm temperatures made snow on the mountain slushier and more easily sloughed off the surface, adding to the challenge of finding him. Collin Backowski last spoke to his father earlier Saturday. He didn’t mention the trek. “He knew better than to tell me he was going to do something that extreme,” John Backowski said. “He was fine. He was enjoying himself. He was loving his summer job out there and looking forward to where it led.” High Cascade wrote on its Facebook page that the collapse happened at a location that is out-of-bounds and off-limits for campers. The camp said it is “deeply saddened by this loss” and will provide crisis counseling for staff and campers.

Coroner: Fort Collins man killed self before SWAT entered home By Madeline Novey MadelineNovey@coloradoan.com

A 59-year-old Fort Collins man recently sentenced to jail on a child abuse charge killed himself Friday, only hours before county SWAT team members entered his home to serve a warrant linked to the case. Richard Alan Nelson died Friday afternoon of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Larimer County Deputy Coroner Steve Hanks said Monday. Members of the SWAT team arrived at Nelson’s north Fort Collins home about 6 a.m. Saturday, entering the residence roughly three hours later to find Nelson already dead. No one else was in the home. Not knowing Nelson was dead, SWAT officers broke

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windows in the home and fired a pepper-ball gun into it in an attempt to draw him out, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office spokesman John Schulz said. Readers in the area told the Coloradoan previously that they heard multiple men yelling and “incessant” loudspeaker announcements asking Nelson to come out with his hands up. Nelson pleaded guilty to felony child abuse May 28. His July 25 sentence from 8th Judicial District Judge Stephen Schapanski ordered him to serve 90 days in jail and to register as a sex offender for 15 years, court records show. He had not registered prior to his death, Schulz said, and the warrant was for failure to comply with court orders.

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After shooters firing at exploding targets started 16 wildfires last year, authorities are banning explosives on Forest Service land in five states. On Monday, U.S. Forest Service officials banned all explosives on national forest system lands in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. The order specifically focuses on banning exploding high-power rifle targets. Exploding targets were banned in Forest Service land in Larimer County in 2009. “By barring the use of exploding targets, today’s action will prevent wildfires and protect the public,” U.S. Attorney John Walsh said in a statement. Violators could face a $5,000 fine and imprisonment for six months. One of the most commonly used explosive targets is a brand called Tannerite. Tannerite is sold as a kit containing two chemicals which, when mixed together, create an explosive compound. Bill Cates of Rocky Mountain Shooters Supply in Fort Collins said he sells exploding targets: “People enjoy it, they have fun with it. It makes a big boom, which is pretty cool.” Cates said he talked to a firefighter who said that Tannerite does not cause fires. The television show MythBusters featured an episode on exploding targets and found that, while Tannerite did not cause a fire, other exploding target brands did. Seth Stern of the Fort Collins gun shop Bear Arms said that, while the store no longer carry any explosive rifle targets, “without a question, it flies off the shelf.” In the Arapahoe Roosevelt National Forest, only four types of targets are allowed, said Forest Service spokeswoman Reghan Cloudman. Exploding targets are not on that list, which covers cardboard, paper, manufactured metallic and clay targets. Cloudman didn’t know whether exploding targets had ever caused a fire in this region. She said the local ban was prompted in response to the amount of litter that shooters were creating by shooting at other types of targets. “The idea was if we made it clear what people could shoot at, we could make it clear what people should take with them,” Cloudman said. The state of Maryland banned Tannerite in 2012.

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ERIN STEPHENSON COLUMN: ON FAMILY

Glimpse into the future found in faded photos from the past

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In my aunt’s spare bedroom, a small photo of her father sits on a computer table tucked in the corner between a dresser and a clos-

My father’s father. My grandfather. I never knew him; he died when my father was a junior in college. But in a quiet moment during a short trip to my aunt’s home last week, I studied the photo for glimpses of my father, of myself. It’s a formal portrait from the early days of his life, taken shortly after he graduated from medical school; matted in a blue oval, framed in gold, he wears a suit and a starched stand-up collar. His thick hair is slicked down, and I wonder if it curled — like my aunts’ — when he didn’t use the hair pomade, if it became uncontrollable — like my dad’s — in the humidity. I wonder if he ever went to San Francisco and what he would think about computers. He’s a young man in the photo, poised to embark on a new life. His wife and children wouldn’t come along for years. He was older when he married, in his late 40s; my grandmother was about 20 years younger. Their children came quickly, three of them, one right after another, my dad the youngest, the only boy, the cherished son. My grandmother, a nurse who met him when they both worked at an Indiana steel mill, called him “the Doctor” until the day she died. He looks stern in black and white, but I see a hint of mischief in his eyes. My father often looks like that — serious but like he’s formulating a comment he knows he shouldn’t say but just might, if only to stir things up a little. My dad, sister and I spent the past week visiting family — first in Nebraska where my mother grew up and where many of her big extended family still live, and then at the end of the week in San Francisco, reconnecting with my father’s family who, in spite of the long span of years between visits,

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were gracious and generous, almost giddy if you can use such a word to describe a retired lawyer and her older former-schoolteacher sister. We had reunion suppers, caught up on the comings and goings of the “kids,” shared photos. Always there are photos. My sister brought an iPad and shared Facebook albums of my nephew’s 2012 wedding, full of familiar faces and shared joy; and I wondered if those photos, backlighted and captured in an electronic device, will still be passed around a kitchen table when that bride and groom are grandparents, if some future generations will study the screen for glimpses of themselves. I love the old photos, especially the ones that show old cars and children now grown and old ladies when they were young and beautiful and possibilities stretched out before them. I see history in the backgrounds, stories in the static expressions, art in the sepia tones. In Nebraska, an uncle and his children are preparing for an estate sale. His wife, my mother’s sister, died in February and he has moved to a “care center.” He’s frail, trembling with Parkinson’s disease, and sometimes confused. They are selling his home of 50-some years to help pay for his future. It is, if not a good move, at least a necessary one. At the picnic, a cousin pulled out a box of discarded memorabilia and old photos. The box was pushed aside during preparations for the auction set for this week. It hurt, she said, to think of those photos being thrown away and it was unlikely anyone attending the sale would want them, so if there’s anything in there that still speaks to you, she said, go ahead and take it. In the box: tattered albums, graduation photos, snapshots from past vacations, pictures of people long gone, unidentified, barely remembered. They speak to me, are part of me, as is the newly-minted doctor framed in gold on my aunt’s computer table in San Francisco. I will take them with me, if even just to move them to another box, and some day some other someone will search the faces for glimpses of themselves. Erin Stephenson is a publishing editor at The Coloradoan. Contact her at ErinStephenson@coloradoan.com.

From Phil Cafaro’s piece and from others implicitly, (“ Real environmentalists support population stabilization,” July 23) a fear exists that new immigrants in the millions could be messing up the U.S. and the planet by pumping out tremendous amounts of greenhouse gases and cluttering up the place with their large, newly arrived extended families. I wish to alleviate this fear and to tell those concerned there is no need to worry about the immigrant overpopulation and the carbon footprint thing. I can assure them that citizenship Shangri-La will not be pursued by the bulk of those11million. Why? The conditions imposed on them for permanent residence and citizenship will be almost impossible to meet. Let’s review. For passage in the House, the border has to be nearly 100 percent impenetrable, which is virtually impossible. Then they have to wait 13 years. For those who will still be around (some will go back home, or simply pass on), they have to apply for permanent residence after10 years. Some House members feel residency is as far as they should be permitted (political suicide to make them potential Democrats). Then they have to pay back taxes and applicable fees and fines. Next they have to pass a background check. Then they have to meet English language requirements and, lastly, show consistent employment. Excessive cost, red tape and fear of background checks will create a huge noshow. (All is not lost, though. they seem to be amenable to letting in the Dreamers, but will send their parents home.) Rudy Bowman, Fort Collins

Write to legislators to protect parks, forests from fracking

In Bobby Magill’s “Climate change, fracking, water shortages in Northern Colorado top environmental concerns in coming decades,” on July 29, several Colorado leaders express concerns for the future. Of these topics, climate change, fracking and water shortages, there are two effects and one cause: fracking. Fracking uses millions of gallons of water, leaves behind toxic waste and is on par with coal as a potent contributor to climate change when considering both the extraction process and the use of its product. Now fracking has the potential to move throughout the entire state, including alongside our national parks and inside our national forests. It seems that a simple step toward curbing these concerns is to limit, if not ban, fracking in our parks and communities. Fracking is a hot topic, so reaching out to your representatives, both locally and nationally, will have great effect in containing this potential hazard. Francis Sokolowski, Golden

Wyoming is ahead of us on being energy smart

Today I shopped at Sprouts, where a woman stood at the entrance, asking folks to sign her anti-fracking petition to stop fracking in Fort Collins. This is an emotional, hot-button issue. I had come to Fort Collins to shop and instead was upset by Ivory Tower narrowmindedness. This petitioner was arguing that the locally produced natural gas would be going overseas. How does she know where it will go when it hasn’t even been drilled yet? This petitioner did not know how much energy we receive from Canada. Would she go to our neighbor to the north and say you can’t ship your energy out of the country? Check “Natural Resources Canada” in your favorite search engine. My husband and I first bought a solar home in January 1982 when we were transferred to Casper,Wyo. When we moved to Fort Collins in 2001, I told our Realtor we wanted a solar home, but he said there weren’t any. We wanted a home designed to take advantage of the sun here, but it was not to be found. Wyoming and folks in the energy industry were focused decades ago on saving energy. Hence, Chevron in Houston asked employees to work nine-hour days and be off Friday every other week to keep cars off the road. This was 22 years ago. We are just now waking up here to what some are making into a crisis. We need to calm down and get the facts. Ask an expert, search for factual data. Try the University of Wyoming, where they have been way ahead of us on energy matters. Gail Zirtzlaff, Loveland

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NEIL MCCAFFREY SOAPBOX: ON CITY ISSUES

Fort Collins can do better than traditional tactics to our problems So many issues, so little time (and space). » Item No. 1: Gordon Thibedeau’s heart is in the right place (“Low-income housing project will give homeless a chance at a better life,” July 22). He is incorrect, however, when he says that crime has not increased since the opening of the Murphy Center. Our business has had a noticeable jump in the number of trespassing vagrants. One was recently caught going through our trash bin with what he thought were sensitive papers stuffed in his backpack. Thibedeau also misses a central point when discussing venues such as the Murphy Center. I spoke at one of the meetings he referred to, predicting that “five years from now we will look back and wonder why nothing has changed, because we refuse to address the root of the problem.” At a recent business meeting, a veteran city staffer confirmed just that, saying “nothing has changed” since the Murphy Center opened. We have managed to institutionalize poverty, another reason I stated that the Murphy Center wouldn’t be the answer. So why not try something different? Take the Habitat for Humanity model, which puts people in control of their own lives, and extend it beyond those who are lucky enough to win a lottery. Why not require a Habitat-type commitment of everyone who receives public benefits, tailored to the individual needs of each family and aimed at restoring dignity to each individual? Fort Collins is a nimble city with many involved citizens. It is precisely the kind of town that can and should try something new, not the same old housing projects and giveaways that fail, time after time. To do so, however, requires us to admit that we will never discover a panacea and cannot help someone who will not help himself. And it requires that the community recognizes that the goal is self-sufficiency, not a growing social services footprint. » Item No. 2: A recent Associated Press story (Page B5 of the Coloradoan, July 20) described a “landmark federal study” that shows no evidence of drinking water contamination at a fracking site at which the Department of Energy conducted a yearlong study. The chemicals did not get to within 1 mile of the drinking water. Talk about an inconvenient truth. » Item No. 3: When does 246 equal 300? In the Orwellian world of CSU football politics. Now we read that $246 million is just the start. That figure does not even include the cost of the required parking lot. Yes, it would be nice to have an oncampus stadium. But we do not need one. Why must the answer always be the most expensive one? And who believes that this will be the end of it? If CSU football is to reach Herculean heights, a 40,000-plus seat stadium will not be enough. Before the note is paid off, we’ll be asked to fund additions to the stadium. Furthermore, after all the recent building at CSU, such a monolith will overwhelm what’s left of the lovely campus. Once again, Fort Collins is a nimble town. There are ways to enhance Hughes and boost interest in CSU football. The answer needn’t cost $300-plus million. Whether it is fracking or poverty or college costs, let’s put our minds to innovative solutions while Fort Collins is still small enough to move quickly and change approaches as necessary. Let’s not fall into the same costly traps with little or nothing to show for them. Neil McCaffrey is a Fort Collins resident.

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MANZIEL’S ISSUES CLOUD AGGIES CAMP By Kristie Rieken Associated Press

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Johnny Football is practicing

with Texas A&M. Whether he starts the season opener is another question. Coach Kevin Sumlin on Monday said he would not speculate when asked if Johnny Manziel will be his starter on Aug. 31 against Rice following an ESPN report that the NCAA is investigating whether the Heisman Trophy winner was paid for signing hundreds of autographs last January. “There’s a lot of people involved in that decision,” Sumlin said without being specific. If Manziel was paid for his autograph on memorabilia, it could potentially violate NCAA amateurism rules and put his eligibility in question a year after his jawdropping performance on the field made him the first freshman to win the Heisman as college football’s top player. Speaking to the media as the team began preseason practices in earnest, Sumlin said he learned of the ESPN report Sunday. For now, Manziel will lead the Aggies. But his coach is clearly thinking of backups, too. “He’ll get as many reps as he was going to get yesterday,” Sumlin said of Manziel, before adding: “We’ve got to develop a backup quarterback no matter what.”

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back that was brought in with hopes of replace the both of them. Then, there is this question: With Peyton Manning at quarterback, does it really matter who winds up as the featured runner for the Denver Broncos? That’s the puzzle Ronnie Hillman, Knowshon Moreno

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Broncos looking for a starting running back

Cassidy Hoffman of Fort Collins competed this weekend in the 36th annual Hershey’s Track and Field Games North American final held in Hershey, Pa. Hoffman was part of the girls 9-10 standing long jump competition, finishing in eighth place. To qualify for the meet, Hoffman won a district meet in Fort Collins and the state meet in Grand Junction. Her distance at the state meet was top in the region to qualify her for the national meet.

Windsor’s Peck up for national award

Windsor High School’s Zach Peck has been named a finalist for the U.S. Army and Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence. He is one of 10 finalists and the only one from Colorado. The program was started by Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and is in its second year. The award highlights achievements in and out of the classroom in addition to athletics. Peck is a senior captain on the Windsor football team. His work with Project Healing Waters is one of the community service projects that Peck has worked with.

Local athletes going to triathlon nationals

Two youth athletes qualified for the IronKids National Championships with their efforts at the IronKids Boulder triathlon last weekend. Summer Siverts, 11, finished second in her division and eighth overall. Her sister Amber, also finished second to qualify for the nationals in Des Moines, Iowa on Aug. 31.

21 Fort Collins teams run Wild West Relay

Twenty-one teams from Fort Collins competed in the Wild West Relay Friday and Saturday, a running relay race that starts in Fort Collins and finishes in Steamboat Springs. Runners compete in either 12-person teams (seven to 12 runners) or ultra teams (four to six runners) on the course that traverses through the Roosevelt, Medicine Bow and Routt national forests. The Stumblers, a master’s ultra team with six runners, was the top Fort Collins team, finishing 13th overall with a time of 28 hours, 29 minutes, 15 seconds. The runners ran an 8:35 a mile pace.

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past two seasons while throwing for 1,488 yards and nine touchdowns with nine interceptions. Although he doesn't have the kind of arm strength as Smith, a 6-5, 220-pounder from Richmond, Texas, he appears to see the field better. Smith started four of the six games in which he played last season after both Grayson and backup M.J. McPeek went down with injuries and led the Rams to wins in three of those contests while throwing for 1,022 yards and six touchdowns, with six interceptions. Although McElwain won't put a time frame on how soon he hopes to name the starter, saying their play will make that decision for him, the receivers and even the running backs need as much practice time as they can get with the starter to get their timing down.

Improving the O-line

The offensive line should be a strong point for the Rams this season, with four starters and a top reserve returning from last fall and an added contender for a starting job in redshirt freshman Fred Zerblis. “You always feel better when you have guys who are coming back, so I'm excited to see what their progress is,’’ McElwain said. Yet by that standard, the Oline should have been a strength last fall, too. Instead, a unit led by three-year starter Weston Richburg, managed just 128.8 rushing yards

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ly displayed on the side of Hughes Stadium, it will remain in circulation for players to wear. Cornerback Shaq Bell will don No. 3 this fall for the second consecutive season. Other notable players in CSU history to wear the number include Kevin McLain (linebacker, 1973-75) and former coach Steve Fairchild (quarterback, 78-80). Follow reporter Matt L. Stephens at twitter.com/matt stephens and facebook.com/ stephensreporting.

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a game, eighth in what then was a nine-team MW, and worse than all but 25 Football Bowl Subdivision programs in the nation. Worse yet, they gave up 30 quarterback sacks in 12 games — an average of 2.5 a game.

Third-down troubles

As bad as the Rams were at keeping drives alive by converting third downs on offense, succeeding just 34.4 percent of the time to rank No. 100 out of the120 FBS teams in the country in that category, they were even worse at getting the opposing offense off the field on third downs. They allowed a 48.4 percent conversion rate that ranked No.112 in the nation. And, as McElwain pointed out, it wasn't just third-and-3 or third-and-4 plays that opponents were converting. Many of the conversions came on third-and-long situations, sometimes with the game on the line. “Third down, we've got to get off the field,’’ McElwain said. “Especially on third and long. Shoot, they had us when we had them in third-and-11. It shouldn't be that way, right?’’

Fresh pass-rushers

One of the problems the Rams ran into on third-down

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Former CSU standout Greg Myers, second from left, shown with his family from left, son Dagan, 6, daughter Avery, 9, and wife Kara honoring him for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame on Oct. 7. Myers’ No. 3 jersey will be permanently displayed at Hughes Stadium. RICH ABRAHAMSON/THE COLORADOAN

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plays last year was a fatigued defensive line. A noseguard who was double-teamed on most every play and the two ends in the new 3-4 defense rarely were able to generate the kind of pass rush needed to force quarterbacks to rush their reads or hurry their throws. And whenever blitzing linebackers were sent in to help, the offense took advantage of the openings left in the pass coverage. Although all three of last year's starters on the D-line are gone, junior college transfers Calvin Tonga and Eli Edwards gained valuable experience that should help them play key roles up front this fall. And the two JC transfers brought in last spring, along with Austin Berk, a true freshman who also was here for spring practices and converted offensive lineman Justin Hansen, should provide the kind of depth D-line coach Greg Lupfer needs to develop a game-day rotation of six to nine players. The Rams, of course, have a lot of other concerns to address this fall, as well. But they now know what McElwain and his staff expect from each of them and what to expect of each other. “It's definitely different this year,’’ starting tight end Kivon Cartwright said. “It's not a shocker, 'Oh, I wonder what's coming here? Here?' We know what's expected of us, and we know how to prepare for the first game. I think it'll help us a lot, everybody being on the same page for the whole camp.’’

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no, the 12th overall pick of the 2009 draft. “You want to be that guy that’s able to play every down,” said Hillman, a thirdround pick last year who was largely viewed as a changeof-pace back. “That’s what I work toward. It’s been my emphasis and hopefully that happens.”

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and Montee Ball are sorting out during training camp. When the first depth chart of camp was released over this past weekend, it was Hillman, who managed to put on 20 pounds in the offseason, listed at No. 1. He was followed by Ball, the second-round draft pick out of Wisconsin, and More-

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Deﬁant A-Rod gets a 211-game ban, will appeal games when Major League Baseball disciplined 13 players Monday for their relationship to Biogenesis of America, a Florida anti-aging clinic accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs. The harshest penalty was reserved for Rodriguez, the New York Yankees slugger, a three-time Most Valuable Player and baseball’s highest-

By Ronald Blum Associated Press

NEW YORK — Defiant to the end, Alex Rodriguez is intent on evading baseball’s most sweeping punishment since the Black Sox scandal. Rodriguez was suspended through the 2014 season and All-Stars Nelson Cruz, Jhonny Peralta and Everth Cabrera were each banned for 50

paid star. He said he will appeal his suspension, which covers 211 games, by Thursday’s deadline. And since arbitrator Fredric Horowitz isn’t expected to rule until November or December at the earliest, Rodriguez was free to make his season debut Monday night and play the rest of this year. Sidelined since hip surgery in January, Rodriguez

rejoined the Yankees five hours after the suspension in a series opener at the Chicago White Sox, scheduled to play third base and bat fourth. “The last seven months has been a nightmare — has been probably the worst time of my life for sure,” Rodriguez said. The other 12 players agreed to their 50-game penalties before the punishments

were announced, giving them a chance to return in time for the playoffs. Ryan Braun’s 65-game suspension last month and previous penalties bring to 18 the total number of players sanctioned for their connection with Biogenesis. At the center of it all was Rodriguez, once the greatest player of his time, reduced Monday night to saying that

he was humbled, at 38, just to “have the opportunity to put on this uniform again” and adding if he didn’t fight for his career, no one else would. A-Rod’s drug penalty was for “his use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including testosterone and human growth hormone over the course of multiple years,” MLB said.

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Braves 3, NATS 2

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East Boston Tampa Bay Baltimore New York x-Toronto

W 68 66 61 57 51

L 46 45 51 54 60

Pct. .596 .595 .545 .514 .459

GB — 1 /2 6 91/2 151/2

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Central Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota Chicago

W 65 62 57 48 41

L 45 50 52 61 69

Pct. .591 .554 .523 .440 .373

GB — 4 71/2 161/2 24

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West Oakland x-Texas x-Seattle x-LA Houston

W 64 62 52 51 37

L 47 50 59 59 74

Pct. .577 .554 .468 .464 .333

GB — 21/2 12 121/2 27

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Last 10 7-3 7-3 4-6 4-6 5-5 Last 10 9-1 8-2 9-1 5-5 1-9 Last 10 5-5 6-4 4-6 3-7 3-7

National League East Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Miami

W 68 54 50 49 43

L 45 58 61 60 67

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West Los Angeles Arizona San Diego Colorado x-San Fran.

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Last GB Strk. 10 — W-11 10-0 12 L-2 5-5 161/2 L-5 1-9 161/2 L-2 3-7 23 L-2 5-5 Last GB Strk. 10 — W-2 7-3 2 L-1 3-7 61/2 L-1 3-7 18 L-4 3-7 20 W-1 5-5 Last GB Strk. 10 — W-5 9-1 6 L-2 4-6 101/2 W-1 7-3 11 L-2 3-7 121/2 L-2 3-7

vs. Div. 28-20 28-26 24-23 22-21 18-30 vs. Div. 28-16 27-21 28-19 18-26 12-31 vs. Div. 30-21 30-14 27-24 18-30 15-31

vs. Div. 27-16 20-22 25-19 22-31 20-26 vs. Div. 30-18 25-17 26-21 16-31 17-27 vs. Div. 23-27 23-26 23-28 28-24 29-21

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Tigers 4, INDIANS 2

Dodgers 3, CARDS 2

ROYALS 13, Twins 0

WHITE SOX 8, Yankees 1

ASTROS 2, Red Sox 0

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NL batting leaders Through Sunday Batting average CJohnson, Atlanta .............346 Cuddyer, Colorado ............330 YMolina, St. Louis..............330 Craig, St. Louis ....................321 Votto, Cincinnati ...............321 RBIs Goldschmidt, Arizona ........89 Craig, St. Louis ......................85 Phillips, Cincinnati ..............83 Bruce, Cincinnati .................74 Home runs PAlvarez, Pittsburgh ...........27 Goldschmidt, Arizona ........26 CGonzalez, Colorado ..........26 DBrown, Philadelphia ........24

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Detroit’s Alex Avila hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Chris Perez to rally the Tigers to their ninth straight win. Detroit was three outs away from having its lead in the AL Central cut to two games before its comeback against Perez, who had converted 11 consecutive save opportunities. Los Angeles’ Zack Greinke pitched into the seventh inning and raised his batting average to .405 with an RBI single, helping the Dodgers win their 15th straight on the road. The Dodgers got an RBI each from Andre Ethier and A.J. Ellis while matching the Cincinnati Reds’ 15-game run in 1957. They’re two wins shy of the NL record set by the 1916 New York Giants. Kansas City’s Jeremy Guthrie pitched a four-hitter and Eric Hosmer drove in a career-high five runs. The Royals, who have won 12 of their past 13 games, scored a season-high 13 runs. Guthrie won his fourth straight start to log his 12th victory, which is a career high. New York’s Alex Rodriguez blooped a single in his first at-bat of the season, but that was it for the embattled slugger as Chicago snapped a 10-game losing streak. The White Sox’s Alex Rios drove in four runs, Alexei Ramirez added four hits and Jose Quintana pitched into the seventh. Houston’s Brett Oberholtzer threw seven shutout innings, and L.J. Hoes scored twice. Oberholtzer allowed four hits while walking two and striking out two. In his first two career starts, Oberholtzer has thrown 14 scoreless innings, allowing seven hits. Texas note: The Rangers have recalled outfielder Engel Beltre from Triple-A Round Rock and selected the contract of outfielder Joey Butler from the same team. The Rangers also designated infielder Adam Rosales for assignment, three days after adding him on a waiver claim from Oakland.

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Toronto note: Maicer Izturis, who spent the previous eight seasons with the Angels before signing a three-year, $10 million contract with the Blue Jays in November as a free agent, was 2-for-11 with a walk over the weekend in his first series against his former club.

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San Francisco note: Giants RHP Ryan Vogelsong (fractured right hand) allowed one run and five hits over six innings for Double-A Richmond. It hasn’t been decided if he will need one more rehab start.

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Atlanta’s Justin Upton led off the eighth inning with a tiebreaking homer, and the NL East-leading Braves extended their winning streak to a season-high 11 games. Freddie Freeman drove in Atlanta’s first two runs with a pair of singles in the third and fifth. Reliever David Carpenter earned the win by retiring all five batters he faced.

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2013 Statistics Pct. WHIP ERA

W-L

(Line: Det, -115)

DET: Verlander (R) CLE: Masterson (R)

23 23

Boston at Houston, 8:10 ET

(Line: Bos, -185)

BOS: Wright (R) HOU: Lyles (R)

11-8 13-7

0 17

2-0 4-5

Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 ET

MIN: Albers (L) KC: Shields (R)

0 23

22 20

Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:05 ET

TEX: Darvish (R) LAA: Richards (R)

3.88 3.33

143.2 156.2

.264 .217

1.000 .444

1.46 1.48

3.65 4.91

12.1 95.1

.244 .286

.00 1.25

.00 3.08

0.0 154.2

.000 .254

(Line: KC, -200)

0-0 6-7

.000 .462

Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 ET

TOR: Johnson (R) SEA: Hernandez (R)

10-6 6-11

(Line: CWS, -125)

.625 .353

1.03 1.05

2.38 2.92

139.2 142.0

.226 .222

.667 .429

1.02 1.26

2.66 4.18

138.2 79.2

.188 .250

.111 .733

1.68 1.06

6.60 2.30

76.1 160.2

.307 .237

1.18 1.25

3.02 3.57

131.0 133.2

.257 .226

1.35 1.32

4.65 4.29

122.0 138.1

.260 .272

1.18 1.22

2.61 2.36

38.0 125.2

.252 .215

1.39 1.08

3.15 2.08

85.2 13.0

.279 .265

.86 1.36

1.87 3.10

168.1 61.0

.184 .260

1.46 1.17

4.57 4.57

130.0 132.0

.271 .224

1.20 1.28

4.41 3.38

96.0 138.2

.235 .252

1.23 1.34

4.60 3.68

133.0 134.2

.258 .263

1.39 1.59

3.89 5.56

132.0 126.1

.274 .281

(Line: Tex, -145)

21 6

10-5 3-4

(Line: Sea, -185)

15 23

1-8 11-4

BASKETBALL

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Atlanta at Washington, 7:05 ET ATL: Teheran (R) WAS: Gonzalez (L)

21 22

(Line: Was, -125)

8-5 7-4

Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET

CHC: Jackson (R) PHI: Kendrick (R)

21 22

Miami at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET

MIA: Alvarez (R) PIT: Locke (L)

COL: Chatwood (R) NYM: Mejia (R)

7-11 9-8

15 2

.389 .529

.667 .750

(Line: Col, -110)

7-4 1-1

23 5

23 22

.636 .500

(Line: LAD, -150)

10-6 2-3

Milwaukee at San Francisco, 10:15 ET

MIL: Peralta (R) SF: Cain (R)

(Line: Phi, -130)

2-1 9-3

L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis, 8:15 ET

LAD: Kershaw (L) STL: Kelly (R)

.615 .636

(Line: Pit, -200)

6 21

Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 ET

7-11 7-6

.625 .400

(Line: SF, -180)

.389 .538

NASCAR SPRINT CUP LEADERS

WNBA EASTERN CONFERENCE W L 13 6 11 6 9 10 9 12 8 12 6 12 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Minnesota 16 3 Los Angeles 13 7 Phoenix 10 10 Seattle 8 11 San Antonio 7 13 Tulsa 7 15 Tuesday’s Games Washington at New York, 9 a.m. Los Angeles at Connecticut, 5 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 6 p.m. Minnesota at San Antonio, 6 p.m. Seattle at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Chicago Atlanta Indiana Washington New York Connecticut

FOOTBALL NFL PRESEASON SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 8 Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Washington at Tennessee, 6 p.m. Cincinnati at Atlanta, 6 p.m. St. Louis at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Denver at San Francisco, 7 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 N.Y. Jets at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Miami at Jacksonville, 5:30 p.m.

Pct

.684 .647 .474 .429 .400 .333

— 1 4 5 51⁄2 1 6 ⁄2

Pct

Oakland at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET

(Line: Cin, -155)

Tampa Bay at Arizona, 9:40 ET

(Line: TB, -125)

OAK: Straily (R) CIN: Latos (R)

TB: Hellickson (R) ARI: Miley (L)

17 22 22 22

6-5 10-3

Baltimore at San Diego, 10:10 ET

BAL: Norris (R) SD: Volquez (R)

.842 — .650 31⁄2 .500 61⁄2 .421 8 .350 91⁄2 .318 101⁄2

TRANSACTIONS

SOCCER

MONDAY’S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER At A Glance EASTERN CONFERENCE New York Sporting Kansas City Montreal Philadelphia Houston New England Chicago Columbus Toronto FC D.C.

7 7

5 6

T Pts

38 36

GF GA

36 33

29 24

10 6 9 7 9 6 8 8 8 9 6 11 4 10 3 15

5 7 6 6 4 5 8 4

35 34 33 30 28 23 20 13

33 34 26 27 27 25 20 13

32 32 21 20 31 30 29 36

11 10

WESTERN CONFERENCE Real Salt Lake Portland Colorado Vancouver Los Angeles FC Dallas Seattle San Jose Chivas USA

T Pts

11 7 5 8 3 11 9 7 8 9 7 6 10 9 3 8 6 8 9 7 4 8 9 6 4 13 5

38 35 35 33 33 32 31 30 17

GF GA

38 32 30 34 32 27 27 25 19

26 21 26 30 27 30 22 33 39

NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Saturday, Aug. 10 Seattle FC at Toronto FC, 5 p.m.

Saturday’s results KC 4, NYM 3 (12) Atl 5, Phi 4 (12) Oak 4, Tex 2 LAD 3, ChC 0 Sea 8, Bal 4 Det 3, CWS 0 Pit 5, Col 2 Cle 4, Mia 3 Bos 5, Ari 2 TB 2, SF 1 (10) Min 6, Hou 4 Cin 8, StL 3 Was 3, Mil 0 NYY 3, SD 0 LAA 7, Tor 3 Sunday’s results Det 3, CWS 2 (12) KC 6, NYM 2 Cle 2, Mia 0 StL 15, Cin 2 Sea 3, Bal 2 Bos 4, Ari 0 Pit 5, Col 1 TB 4, SF 3 Min 3, Hou2 Mil 8, Was 5 LAD 1, ChC 0 Tor 6, LAA 5 Tex 4, Oak 0 SD 6, NYY 3 Atl 4, Phi 1 Wednesday’s games Oak at Cin, 12:35 Tor at Sea, 3:40 Bal at SD, 3:40 Det at Cle, 7:05 Atl at Was, 7:05 ChC at Phi, 7:05 Mia at Pit, 7:05 Col at NYM, 7:10 Bos at Hou, 8:10 NYY at CWS, 8:10 Min at KC, 8:10 LAD at StL, 8:15 TB at Ari, 9:40 Tex at LAA, 10:05 Mil at SF, 10:15 Thursday’s games Col at NYM, 12:10 Mia at Pit, 12:35 ChC at Phi, 1:05 Mil at SF, 3:45 Det at Cle, 7:05 Bos at KC, 8:10

INTERLEAGUE

New York at Columbus, 5:30 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 5:30 p.m. D.C. United at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. New England at Sporting Kansas City, 6:30 p.m. Montreal at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Houston at Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 Los Angeles at FC Dallas, 6 p.m. Colorado at Chivas USA, 9 p.m.

New England at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Kansas City at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Arizona at Green Bay, 6 p.m. Chicago at Carolina, 6 p.m. Dallas at Oakland, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 N.Y. Giants at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 Buffalo at Indianapolis, 12:30 p.m.

1.41 1.16

N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 ET

NYY: Kuroda (R) CWS: Sale (L)

.579 .650

22 23

10-4 8-8

.545 .769 .714 .500

(Line: Bal, -120)

7-9 8-8

.438 .500

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FOR THE RECORD

Through Aug. 4 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 772. 2, Clint Bowyer, 695. 3, Carl Edwards, 688. 4, Kevin Harvick, 675. 5, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 656. 6, Kyle Busch, 646. 7, Matt Kenseth, 638. 8, Kasey Kahne, 612. 9, Jeff Gordon, 602. 10, Greg Biffle, 599. 11, Tony Stewart, 594. 12, Brad Keselowski, 592. 13, Kurt Busch, 588. 14, Martin Truex Jr., 584. 15, Ryan Newman, 575. 16, Jamie McMurray, 566. 17, Joey Logano, 561. 18, Aric Almirola, 554. 19, Paul Menard, 532. 20, Jeff Burton, 507. Money 1, Jimmie Johnson, $6,318,680. 2, Kyle Busch, $4,282,965. 3, Matt Kenseth, $4,156,286. 4, Kevin Harvick, $4,009,848. 5, Brad Keselowski, $3,988,275. 6, Dale Earnhardt Jr., $3,753,333. 7, Carl Edwards, $3,718,294. 8, Tony Stewart, $3,710,624. 9, Jeff Gordon, $3,609,344. 10, Ryan Newman, $3,591,391. 11, Clint Bowyer, $3,470,301. 12, Kasey Kahne, $3,451,583. 13, Martin Truex Jr., $3,435,664. 14, Joey Logano, $3,382,567. 15, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., $3,306,189. 16, Greg Biffle, $3,196,999. 17, Aric Almirola, $3,150,492. 18, Kurt Busch, $3,139,628. 19, Jamie McMurray, $3,022,643. 20, Juan Pablo Montoya, $2,971,483.

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BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Suspended New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez for 211 games from Aug. 8 through the remainder of the 2013 season and for the 2014 season for violations of the major league Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and the Basic Agreement. Suspended Philadelphia LHP Antonio Bastardo, San Diego SS Everth Cabrera, New York Yankees C Francisco Cervelli, Texas OF Nelson Cruz, San Diego RHP Fautino De Los Santos (San AntonioTexas), Houston LHP Sergio Escalona (Corpus Christi-Texas), New York Yankees OF Fernando Martinez (Scranton/ Wilkes-IL), Seattle C Jesus Montero, free agent LHP Jordan Norberto, Detroit SS Jhonny Peralta, New York Mets OF Cesar Puello (Binghamton-Eastern) and New York Mets INF Jordany Valdespin (on option to Las Vegas-PCL), 50 games each for violations of the major league Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Suspended Milwaukee minor league LHP William West (Arizona Brewers) 50 games after a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a drug of abuse. American League BOSTON RED SOX — Placed OF Daniel Nava on the paternity leave list. Recalled RHP Brandon Workman from Pawtucket (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed SS Derek Jeter on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Dave Adams from Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre (IL). Designated INF Brent Lillibridge for assignment. Activated 3B Alex Rodriguez from the 60-day DL.

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even be contenders. Yet every season, hope slowly gives way to despair, as the Rockies prove again and again that fans in Colorado deserve so much better. You can pinpoint the exact date team allegiance shifted in Denver. It was Saturday, when the Broncos drew 44,439 fans to an intersquad scrimmage. Although the first-string offense managed only 12 full-speed plays against the team's secondstring defense (in a downpour, no less), more fans showed up to witness the event than the 3-game average attendance of the Rockies' series against the Cubs after the All-Star break. Football season has arrived. It's a bittersweet time in the sports landscape when the playing of actual games in a sport is replaced by the promise of another competing in games in the near future, but it's a feeling to which Colorado sports fans

have become all too accustomed. These fans do not snub the Rockies in favor of the Broncos; they are forced to turn their heads. The Rockies average 2.5 million fans per year. For their efforts, Rockies fans are treated to a franchise that won't spend the money required to compete, fails to develop any talent that isn't handed to them Major League ready, doesn't make changes when things go awry and simply refuses to do what it takes to win. Colorado fans deserve a franchise that makes the right decisions, spends their revenue on bettering their product and puts in the effort to win at all costs. The Colorado Rockies and their unbridled amateurism deserve to be forgotten. On Saturday, they got a taste of what that feels like. And on Thursday, it will become official with the Broncos' first preseason game. Football season has begun. Baseball season is over. Zach Fogg writes a column for Mile High Sports. Send emails to milehighsports.com.

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Broncos trying to figure out who will be the starting running back

Rodriguez one of 13 players suspended for involvement with Biogenesis clinic

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CSU football » Rams need to answer a number of critical questions during fall camp if they want to take a step forward in McElwain’s second season.

READY TO ROLL By Kelly Lyell

KellyLyell@coloradoan.com

CSU TO DISPLAY MYERS’ NAME, NO. 3 JERSEY AT STADIUM

Coach Jim McElwain and the players on his CSU football team learned a lot in their first season together last fall. Now, they'll put that knowledge to use as they try to get the once-proud Rams back on track. Colorado State University has had just two winning seasons since 2002, when the Rams last won a conference title, and they haven't played in a bowl game since 2008. Neither McElwain — the offensive coordinator for Alabama teams that won two national championships in his four seasons there — nor his players will disclose what the “dream’’ in their “One Town, One Team, One Dream’’ slogan for the coming season is. But it's clear they expect to make significant improvement over last year's 4-8 season that included a 3-5 mark in Mountain West play. For that to happen, the Rams have to solve a number of issues in the 29 practices the NCAA allows leading up to the Sept. 1 opener in Denver against the University of Colorado. The most important are selecting a starting quarterback, improving the play of an experienced offensive line, improving on third downs on both sides of the ball and developing a deep enough rotation on the defensive line to keep players fresh.

College Football Hall of Famer to join the likes of McGraw and Hanna after ceremony during first home game.

By Matt L. Stephens MatthewStephens@colordoan.com

Picking a QB

First and foremost is figuring out who the starting quarterback is going to be. Junior Garrett Grayson and sophomore Conner Smith have valuable game experience, but neither has proven himself to be a clear-cut winner in the two-man race that began last spring and will continue when fall practices begin Tuesday. Grayson, a 6-foot-2, 220-pounder from Vancouver, Wash., has appeared in 10 games and started eight over the See RAMS, Page A6

GETTING STARTED CSU’s football team will hold the first of its 29 scheduled preseason practices in two sessions Tuesday on the practice fields south of Moby Arena. The returning players will practice at 4 p.m., with the newcomers practicing at 6 p.m. The first 30 minutes or so of each session is open to the public.

CSU football coach Jim McElwain is looking for answers to many questions as he enters his second fall camp on Tuesday. RON CHENOY/USA TODAY

ZACH FOGG SPORTS

Colorado has turned page from baseball over to football Fans in Denver didn't need some silly exhibition between Miami and Dallas on Sunday night in the Hall of Fame Game to know that football season had arrived. For Broncos fans, football season began long ago. It may have seemed like a long way off after the horrific loss to Baltimore back in January, but it wasn't even May before football season seemed to

CSU will honor one of the football program’s most decorated players, Greg Myers, during the Rams’ home-opener Sept. 14 against Cal Poly. Myers, who was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame last year, will have his name and jersey No. 3 permanently displayed on the Hughes Stadium press box during a halftime unveiling ceremony, joining the likes of Eddie Hanna and Thurman “Fum” McGraw. “It’s a tremendous honor and very humbling to be recognized by CSU in this manner,” Myers said in a press release. “Individual awards come from being surrounded by great teams, athletes and people like my coaches. During my time at CSU I was fortunate to have all of them.” Greg Myers The Windsor High School graduate finished his career at Colorado State University with 14 interceptions from 1992-95 and was an All-American in 1994 and 1995, helping the Rams to Western Athletic Conference championships both years. He won the Jim Thorpe award in ’95, given to the best defensive back in the country, and his career punt return average of 13.1 yards ranks eighth in school history. Myers was selected in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and spent five seasons in the professional ranks before retiring with the Dallas Cowboys in 2000. Though the No. 3 will be permanentSee HONOR, Page A6

LEGION BASEBALL creep up on the inhabitants of Broncos Country. That's because for many years the allegiance of Front Range sports fans in summer has been hopelessly intertwined with the success of another, admittedly lesser, franchise in the Denver market — the Colorado Rockies. Don't be mistaken, Denver has forever been, is and always will be a football town. The Broncos come first, second and third in the minds of Denver residents. But even so, the Rockies are looked at as a filler of the void left in the slow times of the Broncos’ offseason. Every year, anticipation abounds that the local MLB franchise might indeed turn the proverbial corner needed to give fans the boost until Broncos season. Dare it be said that perhaps they could See FOGG, Page A7

Rocky wins state, headed to regionals Lobos heading to Arizona for Western Regional tourney after winning fourth state title in six seasons.

By Miles Blumhardt MilesBlumhardt@coloradoan.com

The Rocky Mountain High School Legion A baseball team won’t have much time to celebrate the program’s fourth summer state title in the past six seasons. The Lobos beat Greeley GoJo 10-8 in the second championship game of the tournament Sunday at Fairview High School in Boulder to earn the right to represent the state at the American Legion Western Regional, which starts Thursday in Surprise, Ariz. The team, 43-15, flies out

Wednesday to compete in the eightteam double-elimination tournament. The Lobos previously won state Legion A titles in 2008 and 2011 and the Connie Mack title in 2009. The Lobos high school team finished runner-up in the state high school championship this spring and were runners-up at last year’s state Legion A tournament. “The fact we won this tournament with next year’s high school team says a lot about our kids and the program,’’ coach Scott Bullock said, noting many of the teams in the tournament featured players who had already graduated and some that had players from various high schools. Lobo seniors-to-be Tyler Stevens and Carl Stajduhar earned the tournament’s pitcher and most valuable player of the tournament, respec-

tively. The Lobos, who finished the tournament 4-1, lost to GoJo 7-6 in 12 innings in the first championship game. They trailed 7-3 in the second game before rallying behind its offense and Stevens, who shut down GoJo. The Lobos’ best finish at regionals was 2-2 in 2011. The Lobos play the Texas state champ at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. And although Bullock was busy trying to line up flights, one worry he and players didn’t have was coming up with the money to compete at regionals. “Once you go to regionals or the World Series in Shelby, N.C., everything is paid, including flights, lodging and you’re even given meal money,’’ Bullock said. “You don’t see that anymore.’’

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Pets: Some adoptions don’t work The average American shelter gets about10 percent of its adoptees back. Shelter workers don’t want owners or pets to suffer from a mismatch and with fewer shelters killing unwanted animals, it’s easier on the conscience to return a pet that doesn’t work out. » Page B3

EDITOR’S PICK Have a business event you’d like considered for our Editor’s Pick? Submit it to our online events calendar at Coloradoan.com/events at least two days in advance of the event. While you’re at it, check the calendar to find out what else is happening in the Northern Colorado business community. » Foothills Rotary Club, noon, Fort Collins Mariott, 350 E. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins. Information: www.fcfoothillsrotary.com.

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Stressed? Businesses count on it Marketers cash in, from techie goggles to the Ostrich Pillow, as Americans look for ways to relax.

By Bruce Horovitz USA Today

Deepak Chopra said he never feels stress. He wakes up at 4 a.m. daily and meditates for two hours. Then, he writes for an hour before going to

the gym. The famed 66-year-old holistic health guru takes no medicine. He has never had surgery. And he has never been hospitalized. “This is embarrassing,” he said, “but I do not get stress.” Even then, he has made millions off the unrelenting stresses from which the rest of us suffer — linking his name to everything from stressbusting techno gadgets to spiritual retreats. Few things, it seems, are more stressful, or expensive, than

trying to shed stress. Savvy marketers have discovered that almost as much as the quest for eternal youth, consumers are in relentless pursuit of eternal calm. To thousands of marketers that sell everything from stress-reduction drinks to stress-reducing apps to noise-canceling headphones, stress is a six letter word spelled: p-r-o-f-i-t. “We’re entering the dawn of the super-stress era,” said Ann Mack,

global director of trend spotting at JWT, an ad agency that picked “super stress” as one of 2013’s most highly charged trends. “Since it’s become a cost issue and serious medical concern, you’ll see more efforts to prevent or reduce it.”

Billions on the table

There is plenty of money to be made. No one tracks the money See STRESS, Page B2

YOUR BUSINESS » Chipper’s Lanes, 830 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, will hold its Black Tie Bowling fundraiser for Canyon Concert Ballet & Dance Center and the Fort Collins Symphony from 6-10:30 p.m. Sept. 7. Funds raised will support music education programs and dance scholarships, according to a release. Tickets run $60 per bowler, $40 for non-bowlers and $200 for a four-person team. The event will include food, drinks and auctions. Information: www.ccballet.org, dance@ccballet.org or (970) 472-4156.

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$3.494

Average price for a gallon of regular gasoline Monday in Fort Collins, according to the AAA Fuel Price Finder at www.aaa.com/ fuelfinder. The average price is down from $3.50 last week. The least expensive option listed Monday was $3.319 at the Corner Store, 4701 S. Lemay Ave. At the average price, it would cost $52.99 to fill a 15-gallon tank. Email local business press releases to business@coloradoan.com. Upcoming events should be submitted to the online calendar.

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TALENT NOT NEEDED FOR FUN AT PINOT’S PALETTE Painting instructor Adriana Paredes works with acrylic paint while teaching 29 students during a July 31 gathering at Pinot's Palette, 159 W. Mountain Ave., in Old Town Fort Collins. Students enjoyed wine as they painted ‘Dancing Fields.’ RICH ABRAHAMSON/THE COLORADOAN

The Old Town Fort Collins art business offers visitors a chance to socialize and explore their inner artist. By Pat Ferrier PatFerrier@coloradoan.com

Question: Explain what Pinot’s Palette is and why you decided to open a franchise in Fort Collins. Answer: Fort Collins Pinot's Palette is an upscale "Paint. Drink. Have Fun" establishment in Old Town where anyone can be an artist. In two or three hours you can create one of our festive, whimsical and pretty paintings. We offer not only a great painting experience but also a great variety of wine and locally brewed beer, snacks and nonalco-

holic beverages. Q: It sounds like it might be intimidating for those with little or no artistic talent … is someone on hand to help guide people? A: Pinot’s Palette has several very talented and educated artists from the Fort Collins area. Our artists are specially trained to walk you through the painting step by step. Q: It sounds like a hoot … drink a little wine, paint a little picture. Is this a quasi version of art/laughter therapy? A: Yes, it is a wonderful type of therapy. We have been told that our place is addictive and a won-

derful place to relax, socialize, have a drink and use “that other part of your brain.” Q: How long are the sessions and how much do they cost? A: Sessions are two or three hours long, with the actual class lasting for three or four hours, allowing for half an hour before the painting instruction starts and half an hour after the painting instruction ends to finish up. The two-hour paintings cost $35 and the three-hour paintings cost $45. We often have special kids and family pricing of $25 per session. Q: You have been open since October. What has the response been like in Fort Collins?

A: We have had an awesome response from Fort Collins as well as surrounding areas including Windsor, Loveland, Cheyenne and Laramie (Wyo.). We have been active in the Downtown Business Association and the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce; in addition to giving donations to dozens of organizations. This has definitely helped to get our name out into the community and in turn the community has responded favorably. Q: Are you artistically inclined? A: Funny enough — neither of us is an artist. Tony is a firefighter and Kim studied business and has a business/financial background. This is what made us love See ART, Page B2

BOSTON — Three bidders who fell

short in their attempts to purchase The Boston Globe say they offered more than Red Sox owner John Henry’s $70 million bid. Springfield television station owner John Gormally, West Coast investment executive Robert Loring and U-T San Diego chief executive John Lynch all said their bids bested Henry’s. Lynch wondered how shareholders of the seller, The New York Times Co., would react after learning the company accepted a lower offer. In a statement, a Times Co. spokeswoman said Henry was the best choice for shareholders.

— Coloradoan staff

Former Nordy’s building to house 2 new business The sale of the shuttered BBQ joint will split the Old Town building into a hair salon and a restaurant.

By Pat Ferrier PatFerrier@coloradoan.com

Parking has never been easy in Old Town Fort Collins. But compared to the intersection of College Avenue and Laurel Street, finding a nearby place is a piece of cake, according to the new owners of the former Nor-

dy’s building at 151 N. College Ave. Mortgage broker Justin Crowley and three “silent partners” bought the two-story building last week, just days after the barbecue restaurant shut down over what owners called issues with parking and competition. In October, Crowley’s wife, Ali, will move her hair salon The Cutlery from near the College and Laurel intersection to the Old Town building’s second floor. The downstairs will remain a restaurant although no lease has been signed yet, Justin

Crowley said. “I really think from where we’re at parking is going to be better. Having the parking garage right behind us will help,” said Ali Crowley, who opened The Cutlery in January 2011 after a year as a celebrity stylist with MTV. Justin Crowley added: “For the salon, it ought to be a positive and upgrade from what she has now. For the restaurant, we will have the same kind of experience other successful restaurants in Old Town have. ... They all have the same

parking availability and all stay busy.” Based on the interest the space has generated so far, the restaurant will emphasize “quality over quantity” and be a “farm-to-table” concept similar to Restaurant 415 on Mason Street and The Kitchen, the Boulder restaurant that plans to open next year at Mountain and College, Justin Crowley said. “The type of salon she owns and the type of restaurant we foresee See BUILDING, Page B2

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Protests aim for higher minimum wage By Sharon Cohen Associated Press

Terrance Wise has two jobs in Kansas City — one at a burger joint, a second at a pizza restaurant — but he said his paychecks aren’t enough to buy shoes for his three daughters and insure his car. So he decided to draw attention to his plight: He walked off work in protest. Wise, 34, was among a few thousand fast-food workers in seven cities, including New York, Chicago and Detroit, who took to the streets last week, carrying “Strike” and “Supersize Our Wages” signs in front of McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King and other restaurants. They demanded better pay, the right to unionize and a more than doubling of the federal minimum hourly wage, from $7.25 to $15. “We work hard for companies that are making millions,” Wise said, adding that he lost his home last year, unable to make mortgage payments despite working about 50-hour weeks at Pizza Hut and Burger King. “We’re not asking for the world. We want to make enough to make a decent living.” These one-day protests

Fast-food worker Michelle Osborn, 23, of Flint, Mich., and a few dozen others strike outside of a McDonald’s on Wednesday in Flint. JAKE MAY/THE FLINT (MICH.) JOURNAL/AP

come amid calls from the White House, some members of Congress and economists to raise the federal minimum wage, which was last increased in 2009. Most of the proposals, though, seek a more modest rise than those urged by fast-food workers. President Barack Obama wants to boost the hourly wage to $9. And in July, more than 100 economists signed a petition supporting a bill sponsored by a Florida congressman that would increase it to $10.50 an hour. The restaurant industry argues that a $15 hourly wage could lead to businesses clos-

Tablet shipments cool; Apple losing share to its rivals Despite slowdown in sales, devices are expected to sell again quickly as new products come out.

TABLET MARKET SHARE

By Brett Molina USA Today

Global shipments of popular tablet computers slowed during the second quarter, as Apple continues to cede market share to some of its top rivals. Overall, tablet shipments fell nearly 10 percent compared with the first quarter with 45.1 million units, says a report from research firm IDC. But when compared with the same time last year, shipments surged 59 percent. The slowdown in tablet shipments is expected to be brief, as new devices will likely hit the market by the end of the year. “By the fourth quarter we expect new products from Apple, Amazon, and others to drive impressive growth in the market,” said Tom Mainelli, IDC’s research director for tablets. Once the dominant frontrunner thanks to its iPad tablet, Apple has seen its market share decline quickly. Apple remains the top tablet vendor, shipping 14.6 million tablets in the second quarter.

Apple ...........................32.4 percent Samsung..........................18 percent AsusTek..........................4.5 percent Lenovo ...........................3.3 percent Acer.................................3.1 percent Other............................38.8 percent Source: IDC.

However, its market share plunged from 60 percent during the same time last year to 32.4 percent. Meanwhile, chief rival Samsung’s share surged to 18 percent. According to IDC’s breakdown of tablet operating systems, Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android have swapped positions between the second quarter of 2012 and this year. During the same time last year, iOS commanded a 60 percent share in tablets, followed by 38 percent for Android. This quarter, twice as many Android tablets shipped than iOS devices, leaving Google with a 62.6 percent share. Despite the slowdown, tablets are forecast to grow quickly as more consumers select mobile devices over traditional desktop or laptop computers. In May, IDC predicted tablet shipments would surpass the PC market by 2015.

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ing and fewer jobs. It also notes the cost of living varies greatly around the country and many states have higher minimum wages than the federal rate — 18 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. So at a time when the economy is growing steadily but slowly and about 11.5 million people are unemployed — nearly double the level before the Great Recession — how likely is it Congress will increase the minimum wage? And have these protests done any good? The answers depend on

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shelled out on de-stressing as an industry — the definition is simply too fuzzy — but some of that cash is wellspent. Ballard points out the potential benefits of yoga, for example. Yoga, alone, is a $6 billion business and ranks as one of the 10 fastest-growing industries, according to IBISWorld Industry, a market research firm. On a much smaller — but faster-growing — scale, relaxation drinks were a $521 million industry in 2011, reports Nielsen, but growing at a 20 percent-plus clip. Luxury massage chairs are a $250 million industry in the United States, estimates the largest U.S. distributor of such chairs. And therapeutic massage is roughly a $13 billion industry, according to Massage Envy, the nation’s largest therapeutic massage chain. One cultural anthropologist finds the marketing of this trend laughable. “You can’t buy un-stress just like you can’t buy love,” said Robbie Blinkoff, managing partner of Context-Based Research Group in Baltimore. “Unstressing is easy and inexpensive — sit still for 10 minutes every day and breathe. It will do wonders.” Chopra agrees. He said that simple meditation — which costs nothing, of course — can be the best way to de-stress. And he’s very clear about recommending that option, above all else, as the best way to chill out. He notes, though, that many people prefer to be held by the hand and led there, even though they could get there on their own for free.

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Enter, the Dream Weaver. To be more precise: The Deepak Chopra Dream Weaver Light and Sound Mind Machine. This is a $299 device — worn like a pair of goggles — to help folks relax. The techie goggles — to be used only with eyes closed — mix a variety of light and sound pulses to help users “reach a beneficial state of consciousness,” said David Mager, the inventor of the device. Users “see” a kaleidoscope of colors and dream-like images. A farless expensive Dream Weaver app for iPhones is due out this summer. Other stress-busting outlets attracting consumers: » Sit and de-stress. Some folks are spending up to $8,000 for luxury chairs specifically made for massage and relaxation. Inada USA makes the Sogno DreamWave Massage chair, which is programmed to do different kinds of massages, said Cliff Levin, presi-

whom you ask. “They’re very effective,” said U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, a Minnesota Democrat and cochairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. “They’ve brought attention to appalling conditions with workers putting in very long hours … and not making enough money to survive.” But others are more skeptical and think that if there is a winner, it’s unions. The Service Employees International Union is providing financial support and staff to help train organizers for this campaign. These protests show unions “still can appeal to and speak for workers who are on the fringes of the workforce — the less skilled, the parttimers and the immigrant workers,” Gary Chaison, professor of industrial relations at Clark University in Massachusetts, wrote in an email. These are still hard times, people are happy to be employed and the political climate in the House is not conducive for an increase, he added. “The demonstrations are street theater and the rehabilitation of the image of American unions, but it’s not going to drive new minimumwage policy,” he wrote.

dent of Inada. Sales jumped 45 percent last year, and this year company sales will grow about 25 percent, said Levin. » Drink to chill. Savvy marketers looked at the $8 billion energy drink and shots markets and asked: What else can we do to cash in? Enter, the relaxation drinks like iChill and Slow Cow. Slow Cow, which began in 2008 in Quebec, got early name-recognition when Red Bull filed a lawsuit — which it won — because Slow Cow’s logo was so similar to Red Bull’s. Slow Cow agreed to change its logo, even as it reaped tons of free PR. A bottle, which fetches $2 to $4, contains eight “natural” ingredients including L-Theanine, a relaxant commonly found in green tea. “Relaxing doesn’t mean sleeping on the couch,” said Kasper Hansen, executive officer for international development of Boisson Slow Cow. “It’s about a state of mind.” Consumer Reports recently studied some relaxation drinks to see whether their ingredients were accurately presented. Most were. Even then, said Maxine Siegel, the consumer group’s food and sensory manager, “We don’t really know if any of these are going to do anything for you — so you might want to save your money.” » Nix the noise. Executives at Bose won’t say how many noise-canceling headphones the company sells. But the category itself is growing at a double-digit pace, said Sean Garrett, vice president of the Noise Reduction Technology Group at Bose. » Rub-in relief. Getting a massage used to be a luxury. Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., appears to be on the way to changing that. With 892 locations in 47 states, its membership is now about 1.4 million, said Chief Financial Officer Greg Esgar. “We took a luxury and made it part of a normal health and wellness plan,” he said. Then, there’s the Ostrich Pillow. That’s a $100 pillow that allows people to go into ostrich mode. It fits over the head, with an opening for the mouth and nose. Two side openings allow you to tuck your arms, so you can place your head on a table and nod off. Creator Ali Ganjavian said the pillow can be used anywhere. It’s especially popular in airports, he said. He’s sold about 10,000. “Spending $100 to sleep better is not a lot,” he said. “A good pair of shoes costs more than that.”

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eryone and to have wonderful full classes seven days a week. Q: What one piece of advice do you have for people who may want to explore their inner artist? A: Don’t be afraid — paint, drink, have fun. Anyone can be an artist. Seriously, for those who are artists and for those who are not, painting is such a great release and a confidence builder.

The Nordy’s barbecue building, 151 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, will become two separate businesses. V. RICHARD HARO/THE COLORADOAN

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going in there, those customers tend to be more active and outdoorsy who will park and walk all of Old Town anyway,” he said. The first order of business, however, is creating entrances for each business. The Cutlery hopes to open in October, Ali Crowley said. She plans to add an eighth stylist and possibly an esthetician. Otherwise, it’s cuts

and colors. “Being right in downtown Fort Collins is going to bring in a different crowd,” she said. “It’s a very social area; people can come get their hair done, then go down and get a martini at Jax or lunch at Austin’s. It will boost the energy. We have limited options where we are.” Aki and Jim Palmer of Cassidy Turley represented the buyers and are marketing the restaurant space. Mike Eyer and Kyle Lundy from Sperry Van Ness represented the seller.

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Adoptable Animals To visit with these featured pets or any other adoptable animals, stop by Larimer Humane Society at 6317 Kyle Avenue in Fort Collins. The shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (970) 226-3647 or visit larimerhumane.org.

Gru (A418763) Once you look into these big golden eyes, your heart will melt. Gru is a 3-monthold, male domestic shorthair. This little fella has had a full life at only 3 months old and would love to transition back into a normal, quiet lifestyle. If you want to give this young fella a new start on life, swing by the shelter today, and Gru can be yours for $125.

UNHAPPY RETURNS OF SHELTER PETS CAN SATISFY OTHERS Sam, an 85-pound blood and basset hound mix with 6-inch legs, who was returned six times to the Richmond SPCA Robins-Starr Humane Center. The average shelter will get around 10 percent of its placements back. AP

About 10 percent of pet adoptions from American shelters don’t work out for myriad reasons. By Sue Manning Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The luckiest day of Niblett’s life had to be when he was returned to the animal shelter in Virginia where he had been adopted. Excessive barking when he was left alone in the yard earned the terrier mix his return trip in 2000. But he was soon re-adopted by Robin Robertson Starr, the chief execu-

tive officer of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, whose family loved him unconditionally and never left him alone again. “He is one of the most beloved pets of my whole life, my dog that I adore with all of my heart,” Starr said of the 16-year-old pooch. Many shelter workers do all they can to find the right fit the first time. They use sleepovers, “Meet Your Match” surveys, satisfaction

guarantees, foster programs and TV spotlights on pets. Despite a rigorous approval process, there will always be bad matches. Sometimes, even that works out. The average American shelter gets about 10 percent of its adoptees back, according to the SPCA. Shelter workers don’t want owners or pets to suffer from a mismatch and with fewer shelters killing unwanted animals, it’s easier on the conscience to return a pet that doesn’t work out. People return pets for a wide va-

Abby (A166919) Meet Abby, a sweet gal who’s full of hustle. Abby is a 10-year-old, female border collie/Labrador retriever mix who is classified as a “Busy Bee” in the Meet Your Match program. You will see that she is a playful and trusting pal who will join you on adventures and then curl up with you to unwind. Come by the shelter today to meet Abby, and she can be yours for $100.

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Today’s Ticket

BY STACY NICK, THE COLORADOAN

Get that old guitar back in playing condition at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery’s Music Garage. The Museum’s music experts will be on hand from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday to help tune up guitars and offer playing tips. This program, every other Tuesday, is free with museum admission (adults $9.50; students/seniors $7; children 3-12 $6; members and children 2 and younger admitted free). The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is located at 408 Mason Court. Information: www.fcmod.org or (970) 221-6738

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See more things to do, entertainment, dining and nightlife in Thursday’s Ticket or go to Coloradoan.com/entertainment.

Junior (A421137) Have you been thinking about adding a goose to your gaggle? You’re in luck, Junior, a 2-year-old, male goose has been looking for a new family, too. Junior enjoys a nice watering hole and would love to play and entertain you for hours. Come by the shelter today to meet Junior, and he can be yours for only $10.

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Precautions are needed when you’re climbing with your dog Last weekend my family and I summited our first fourteener, Gray’s Peak in Summit County. Lots of folks were on the trail that day, and quite a few had dogs with them. Most of the dogs we saw were in great shape, many carrying doggie “packs” and having no trouble with the trail or the altitude. The summit was a veritable dog party, with lots of canines running to and fro, seemingly celebrating their victory over the mountain. But there were lots of dogs, and lots of people, for that matter, that had no business attempting to climb a mountain. Some dogs were wheezing, others were gingerly picking their way through the scree fields, while others sat trailside trying to catch their breath. I was reminded of the widely publicized story from last summer of the German shepherd named Missy that was left on the top of Mount Bierstadt, another of Colorado’s fourteeners, by her owner. The dog sugffered injuries to her foot pads while hiking and was unable to come down the mountain. She ended up staying on the mountain for eight days, until a group of experienced hikers heard about her, organized a rescue party and brought her down the mountain in a backpack. She was dehydrated and very hungry, but she made a full recovery. The owner claimed that because he also had children with him and he was worried the weather was worsening, he could not bring Missy down the mountain. He was ultimately charged with animal cruelty and lost his dog, not because he didn’t bring her down, but because he made no real effort to go back up for her. Climbing mountains is risky business on the best of days. Not all dogs are in adequate physical condition for it. Dogs with respiratory issues or heart disease should definitely be left at home. Dogs with arthritis or other chronic pain problems are also unfit for this kind of physical challenge. If you’re unsure of your dog’s health status, it’s worth a trip to the veterinarian for a checkup. If you decide to bring your dog with you, be prepared. Carry a first aid kit that contains bandage material in case your dog cuts a paw on the sharp rocks that litter these mountainsides. Dogs can be trained to wear specially-made booties that protect the paws from sharp rocks, and these would be an ideal addition to a first aid kit. Be sure to take enough food and waSee LONG, Page B5

Keep splashing all year long at our heated, indoor swimming pool! We know how much dogs love water, so a swimming pool was at the top of the list for our doggy center. Get into the swim of things with the following activities: Free Swim Orientation. Get your dog off to a great start in our pool! Whether they are an experienced swimmer or its their first time in the water, our swim coach will be there every step of the way. Splash Time. Drop in or call ahead to reserve time to bring your dog in for swimming. Day care and Lodging Splash Time. Give your dog additional exercise and playtime in the pool while you are away. Assisted Swims. Does your dog need further swim assistance? Our swim coach is happy to spend more time with your dog in the pool. Pool Parties. Join us for our pool parties, puppy swim classes or even host your own pool party to make your dog’s birthday extra special.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013

FORT COLLINS COLORADOAN

DEAR ABBY JEANNE PHILLIPS

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

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Readers provide advice for veteran returning to college Dear Abby: This letter is for “Torn in Milford, Conn.” I returned to college after 20 years of active duty and know firsthand how difficult the transition can be. Most universities have a veterans’ service office where he might be able to connect with students with similar backgrounds and experiences to his. There should also be chapters of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars where he can meet others. I was fortunate that the university I attended (at age 45) had a dorm floor specifically for “nontraditional” students like me. In classes, I was able to make friends because my unique experiences enabled me to connect to the material in ways younger students could not, and by sharing those connections, people got to know me. Starting over — starting something new — is always difficult, but no education is ever wasted. If he does want to explore a career in security, “Torn” should take a part-time job while attending school to help cover expenses; universities always need highly skilled employees, and university towns are filled with venues that require such skills. That being said, a diploma will get him further in his future. — Nontraditional Student Dear Nontraditional Student: Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Your support and encouragement for “Torn” to complete his college education was endorsed by many other vets and college professors, who find vets to be great students: Dear Abby: I am a longtime college professor. Many bright students, young and old, have similar complaints. “Torn,” you sound like a great student, as many vets are. Try evening classes. They’re usually available to any enrolled student and are the same courses taught in day sections. Students enrolled in these classes are mostly working adults who are more dedicated. See whether your college has online courses, so you won’t have to deal with the students in person, although you may have to take part in online discussions. Check out your college’s career services office and find a part-time job. This will give you a different peer group, plus give you some experience in your field. Your college’s veterans’ office may also have helpful resources for you. I hope these ideas will help your experience to be more pleasant and productive. — Dr. M. in Oklahoma City

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Dear Abby is written by Jeanne Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Aries (March 21-April 19): The people who bring you joy and the people who bring you stress are one and the same now. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Unexpected encounters have more of a charge to them than the expected ones. Gemini (May 21-June 21): If it seems like a relationship is changing and perhaps growing a bit more distant, that’s because it is.

ROSE IS A ROSE

Cancer (June 22-July 22): There may be a few instances in which you feel comfortable enough to let someone lead you through dangerous territory.

NON SEQUITUR

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You have a dynamic presence, and you’ll shine in the right moment. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Defending your space is important, but if that’s all you do, you’ll have too narrow of a life.

BLONDIE

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You don’t have to talk to communicate. In fact, you cannot not communicate. The very way you animate your body is a message. Your awareness in this regard makes you most effective today. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You want to be assertive but not dominating. You’ll walk a narrow line with this today. Stay aware of the feedback others give you, and you’ll remain in good graces. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As you express your honest feelings and needs, you may remember a time when you didn’t feel at liberty to do so. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today’s luck centers on your emotional life.

BORN LOSER

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Those who aren’t ready for change will dig in their heels. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): If you swallow your opinions and don’t stand up for yourself, you’ll spout off in the manner of Mount Vesuvius. Today’s birthday (Aug. 6): Your birthday may be low-key, but it’s magical nonetheless.Your lucky numbers are: 3, 2, 18, 4 and 17. Write the astrologer, Holiday Mathis, at Creators Syndicate, 737 Third St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 or at her page at the website www.creators.com.

TODAY IN HISTORY » 1825: Upper Peru becomes the autonomous republic of Bolivia. » 1926: Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel, arriving in Kingsdown, England, from France in 14½ hours. » 1945: During World War II, the United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths. » 1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act.

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riety of legitimate reasons— including allergies, loss of a job, a death in the family — and plenty of questionable ones. There was the beagle that sniffed grass too hard, the dog who loved too much and the pooch who didn’t match the sofa. “We do have some wacky reasons because there are a number of wacky people out there, but the vast majority of people are very sincere and committed about adoptions,” Starr said. A few months ago, Leah Morgan and her family, including 4-year-old black Lab mix Olive, spent time at Wayside Waifs in Grandview, Mo., before deciding to adopt a 9-month-old mutt named Bloo. The shelter said the previous owners could not afford him, but other problems surfaced once they got him. Bloo destroyed the blinds, the carpet, chewed through the wood trim, and shredded his ball and other toys into confetti. When put in a kennel, he urinated and acted out. He growled at everyone in the house, including her 8and 13-year-old children. “I was on edge, constantly

worried that he would bite somebody,” said Morgan, who owns a yoga studio. So she took him back. “I felt a little guilty, of course,” she said. “Even after a week, you have an emotional attachment. I think he can be a good dog; I just can’t be the one to make that happen.” “We might feel like we failed,” said Dr. Emily Weiss, vice president of shelter research and development for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “But we appreciate that somebody cared enough to bring them back.” Future owners are told if an animal has been returned and why. Pets returned for behavior or aggression problems might be offered to a rescue organization for rehab, said Jan Selder, director of field operations for Los Angeles Animal Services. If the dog or cat needs socialization, it might be sent to a foster home. But if the problem was not the fault of the animal, such as owner allergies or, say, clashing color schemes, it will immediately be offered for re-adoption. Every shelter writes its own return policy. While most want them back, some require them back if things don’t work out. Shelters like

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Hillside SPCA in Pottsville, Pa., extend their policies for life. Pets have been returned after a decade in a loving home because the owner passes away, enters a nursing home or assisted living center, said the shelter’s humane police officer Janine Choplick said. Sam, an 85-pound blood and basset hound mix with 6inch legs and serious health problems, was returned six times to the Richmond shelter. Even a basset rescue returned the dog. Carly Sgueo, Richmond’s senior manager of shelter operations, was the seventh and last person to adopt Sam. “He was the love of my life for several years, the most loving animal I have ever known. He would step aside and let a squirrel drink his water before he did. He was so gentle and kind,” Sgueo said. She was the kennel tech then and had taken care of Sam at the shelter so knew what to expect with his epileptic seizures, she said. She adopted him in 2004 when he was 18 months old and had him for another six years until he died of cancer. “We had a rocky first few months that made for a lot of Sam stories, but those stories make me smile even today,” she said.

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ter for both you and your dog. Remember to keep your dog on a leash. Most trails that permit dogs require this anyway, and you’re taking a

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Nephew’s table manners are only part of the problem Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My 13-yearold nephew eats with his hands, spills food all over the place, chews with his mouth open, etc. My brother is a single father and has just never taught him proper table manners. Both my brother and nephew act offended if I say anything. He’s a sweet, intelligent young man, but I really worry that this will hold him back in life. Who wants to go on a dinner date or to a business lunch with someone who spills food all over himself? Is there anything I can say or do to help my nephew here? — Minding Manners Dear Minding Manners: The defensiveness will hold him back more than his manners do. If you’re in the position to do this, emotionally and geographically, then start taking him out to lunches or dinners one on one. Tell your brother you’re doing it because he’s getting older and you want to get to know him as the adult he’s becoming. Great cause, right? Then, at strategic times during these meals, take on the table manners — maybe not on the first or even second one, but when it’s an established thing and you have a rapport going. Don’t be coy; that’s often more insulting than being direct: “OK, we need to teach you to use a fork.” If he looks hurt — OK, when he gets defensive — then assure him that it’s not personal, and that most kids need a lesson or two in not showing their chewed food to people three tables away. As needed, point out that taking all constructive criticism as an attack may close him off to learning from others — and no one on earth has everything all figured out. You can also use these gatherings to learn his strengths. Even if you think better of bringing up his manners, you can establish yourself as someone he can trust by asking questions and learning from him. Genuine curiosity tends not to be patronizing. Again, this applies if you are close enough to do so. If you aren’t, then you need to accept that not everyone can fix everything about everyone. Manners are serious when you lose a prospective job or relationship over them, yes, but they’re not serious in an immediate or life-threatening kind of way. That means this is a problem you can turn over to the village, because there are bound to be villagers in his future with better standing to help him out. Email Carolyn at tellme@washpost.com or follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carolyn.hax.

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Lewis Octave Grant

"What it amounts to... " Lewis Octave Grant was born on March 29, 1923 in Washington, Pa. He passed away on July 29, 2013, following a severe fall. The son of Lewis Frederick Grant and Rita Jacqmain Grant, a brother, Don and his wife, Joyce survive him. Lewis grew up in Henryetta, Okla. and served as a weather officer in both the Air Force and in the Field Artillery during World War II. In 1947 he completed requirements for a B.S. in Physics from University of Tulsa and then earned a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science from the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, 1948. Lewis married Patricia Lovelock Grant on July 23, 1949. In the early 1950s they moved to Colorado and eventually to Ft. Collins in the early 1960s. Their five children are Ann Grant Martin (Karla), Brenda Jacqmain Grant, Nancy Grant Mina, Andrew Lewis Grant (Nick and Mike) and Laura Lou Arnold (Peter Pleban). Lewis has seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His German Shepard, Chip II will miss him greatly. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and wife,

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ot e , w e, Patricia. After serving in World War II, he was part of a team that was instrumental in helping the new State of Israel to develop their water resources, particularly in the Negev desert. The men on his team became life-long friends. Prior to moving to Ft. Collins, Lewis worked for the American Institute of Aerological Research in the areas of water resources, agriculture, cloud physics and weather modification. In 1959, he joined the Engineering Department at Colorado State University in order to establish the Atmospheric Science Department. He was a CSU Emeritus Professor from 1993 1998. Internationally known for his pioneering research in Atmospheric Science, Lewis was also well respected in the field of agriculture. Aside from Atmospheric Science and farming, Lewis was active in the Ft. Collins community. He was awarded, as well as his son Andy years later, the Paul Harris Fellow award from the Rotary Foundation in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world. Boy Scout troop, 26 showed their thanks by giving Lewis an Appreciation award for his service as a Chartered Organization Representative. Lewis was a fellow of the American Meterology Society, the Weather Modification Association and a past member of the American Geophysical Union. He is a past member of the cloud physics, water resources and weather modification committees of the American Meterology Society. He has served as a member of the National Science Foundation Advisory Committee for Atmosphere Science, as the trustee from the university sector for the Weather Modification Association, and as the University representa-

U ve s ty ep ese ta tive and president of the Consortium for Atmospheric Resource Development. He is the author or co-author of over 100 publications and/or scientific conference papers. Several of the many awards Lewis received as an Atmospheric Weather Scientist included the Colorado State University Andrew Clark award for excellence in research, the Vincent Schaefer award of Weather Modification Association, the 1993 Colorado State University Dean’s Council award, the 1976 Colorado State University Co-Interdisciplinary Environmental Research Award, and the Farm Bureau "Cloud Squeezer" award, 1977. As a Master Agriculturist, Lewis, with his son, Andy operated the first certified organic farm by the State of Colorado. He managed the farm operation that increased in size from 100 acres in the early 1960s to about 2500 acres in 2011. Known as Grant Family Farms, the fields of vegetables were fully organic by 1987. He was the main force behind organizing many fall gleaning events on the farm. Hundreds of people, church groups and food banks came to harvest vegetables that were left in the fields. The farm contributed over 1 million pounds of food to the Food Banks over the last many years His activities and awards in the field of agriculture include being a section chairman of the National Academy of Science committee on Climate and Food, a board member of the Organic Farming Research Foundation, and a member of the Larimer County Agricultural Advisory Board. He has served as a consultant to the Colorado legislature and received the 1994 soil and water resources conservation award of the upper South Platte Watershed Association. Lewis was member of the Colorado IPM Advisory committee and a member of the National

Horticulture Committee of the Farm Bureau. Lewis, known as "Lew" was known for his keen intelligence and clarity of communication. There were few conversations that weren’t peppered with "The thing of it is." Most sentences began with "What it amounts to," and "so forth." These were quintessentially Lew. Possessing an active curiosity, he was interested in a wide range of topics and was always ready to give quality time to young people who often stayed with him at the farm. Always the teacher, there were many who learned the basics of organic farming and about his specialty, irrigation and water. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. Lew was especially fond and proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with whom he spent quality time. The father of five, he was always ready to lend a hand to smooth the way. He never failed to support the challenging events of his children’s lives in such a way that they knew they were loved and valued. Lew was a hard worker and dedicated napper. He was very active in his church, Westminster Presbyterian. He will be deeply missed by that congregation and many friends and colleagues. The community of this congregation has taken such great care throughout his life A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday at The First Presbyterian Church, 531 S. College Ave. Lew’s family Memorial Contributions may be given to The Legacy Land Trust, legacylandtrust.org, 223 Linden St. Suite 200, Fort Collins, CO 80524 in the name of Lewis 0. Grant to further the mission of creating lands perpetually used as farmland and natural land. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com To CELEBRATE Dad’s life, we invite all to come to

e, the farm (172 Starbright Ct, Wellington) surrounded by the land he loved and cared for. The celebration will begin immediately after the service. Please bring bountiful potluck food to share with each other; all else will be provided. Ruth L. Thuelin, 90, of Fort Collins died Sunday, July 28, 2013 in the loving hands of Hospice Care in Denver, Colo. Ruth was born April 9, 1923 in Fort Collins, the daughter of Marie Schafer and John Flack. She married Arthur A. Thuelin on Nov.21, 1942, in Phoenix, Ariz. Arthur passed away Sept. 5, 1994. She was a lifelong resident of the Fort Collins area working for many years in the medical profession and was active in the Episcopal Church. Ruth is survived by daughter, Diane Noffsinger; son, Gerald Thuelin; brother, Robert Flack; grandsons, Blake, Heath, and Drew; and grand-daughter, Gabriela. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Larimer County Humane Society in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collins, CO 80524. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Grandview Cemetery. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com

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The 2013 Bohemian Nights music festival, which celebrates the gift of live, Colorado music, will be Aug. 16-18 in downtown Fort Collins and is seeking volunteers. Volunteers have the opportunity to apply for more than 18 different types of positions including artist escort, kids music adventure greeter and more. Information: www.Bohemian Nights.org/volunteer, call (970) 232-5753 or email volunteer @bohemiannights.org. Celebrate Recovery is a confidential, biblical-based program of recovery for individuals and/or their family members to help them deal effectively with recovery from addictions, codependency and other life struggles. CR meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday night in the south auditorium at Timberline Church, 2908 S. Timberline Road, Fort Collins. The first Thursday of every month, a meal is provided at 5:30 p.m. Child care is available for infants to fifth grade. CR has gender-specific small groups that deal with a variety of issues. All are welcome. Information: (970) 552-4CRT (4278) or facebook .com/ CRTimberline Children’s Speech and Reading Center, or CSRC, a nonprofit therapy clinic for children, provides free screenings for children birth to 12 years old who are struggling with speech, language and/or reading difficulties. Financial assistance is available for qualified families who are seeking individual or small group therapy programs for their children with speech, language and/or reading difficulties. The staff is caring, experienced and certified in specialized treatment programs. Information: Laura, (970) 419-0486, laura@csrckids.org or www.csrckids.org Christ Clinic, a free community medical clinic, is open from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at 3920 S. Shields St. Christ Clinic is a family medicine clinic rather than an urgent care center, therefore patients are seen

by appointment only. It is staffed by volunteers from the Christian medical community in Fort Collins. Information: (970) 481-2390 or www.chirstclinicfc.org. Colorado LifeSharing, a nonprofit that supports adults with developmental disabilities, is looking for volunteers who are willing to give their time, either on a regular basis or for special projects. Volunteers who are able to commit to a regular schedule are needed to teach classes to the day program, act as a mentor or job coach, or support participants out in the community. Volunteers wishing to help on a less regular schedule can help with special projects and events as they come up. The group also is looking for someone interested in being a volunteer coordinator. If interested, send your contact information to info@coloradolifesharing.org or call (970) 6636696. Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, of Larimer County is seeking caring, community volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who have open cases in the 8th Judicial District. Volunteer advocates spend 10 to 20 hours per month working with these children and representing them in court. Contact Tami Serbousek, Tami@CASA Larimer.com, (970) 498-6182. Information: www.CASALarimer.com. Dance Express, an inclusive modern dance troupe for people with and without disabilities, is accepting donations for its annual gift campaign. You may send a tax-deductible donation using PayPal on www.danceexpressfc.org or through the mail to Dance Express, 633 S.College, Suite H, Fort Collins. Information: Mary Elizabeth Lenahan at (970) 493-2113 Disabled Resource Services is in need of volunteers to assist homebound people and seniors who struggle with a disability. Assignments vary depending on volunteers’ interests and can include transportation to doctor appointments, yard work, snow shoveling, organization, reading to the blind, light housekeeping or handyman work. Information: Gail Barrera at (970) 581-2617 Eco-Thrift is accepting small household electrical devices and metals for recycling at its store at 208 N. Howes St., Fort Collins. There is a fee involved for recycling these items. Information: (970) 484-4224 or http://eco-thrift.com Education & Life Training Center (ELTC), needs volunteers to participate in a poverty simulation on

August 22, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Matthews House Community Life Center at 220 N. Grant Ave. Each participant in the poverty simulation assumes the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget. During the hour-long “month” you must do your best to provide for your family, cover expenses and maintain your home. RSVP is requested. Please contact Emma at 970-482-4357 or emma.schneider@eltcenter.org Elder Pet Care offers reduced-cost veterinary care for senior citizens age 55 and older who own pets. The office is at 909 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, and is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Appointments are also available. Information: (970) 493-2657 Family Leadership and Training Institute, or FLTI, has a series of 20 sessions on leadership training, civic literacy and civic participation skills designed to help build leadership skills and give you the confidence and connections to help you make a difference. Apply online at www. coloradofamilyleadership.com. Foothills Gateway is a local organization working with individuals who have cognitive disabilities and their families in Larimer County. In an effort to increase the community’s awareness about Foothills Gateway and the clients with whom it works, the organization has scheduled informational luncheons that allow attendees to get an update of the group’s mission, learn more about its unique programs and goals for empowering every ability, and see the positive impact the organization is making in the lives of people with cognitive disabilities. The luncheons are free and informational. Luncheons are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. Information: Diana, (970) 266-5316 Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/ Neuter Clinic offers low-cost vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats, has fee-waived services available for qualified lowincome pet owners and can provide free dog and cat food to pet owners experiencing financial hardship. It shelter houses adoptable cats and kittens and is open to the public seven days a week. Clinic: (970) 484-1861. Shelter: (970) 484-8516. Information: www.FCCRSNC.org Fort Collins National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, or NARFE, monthly meetings are on the third Monday of most months at 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Club, 1424 E. Mulberry St. Information: www.narfe.org.

Fort Collins Sertoma Club is seeking the support of the Fort Collins business community for its Flag Program, which allows businesses to display the American flag on nine holidays this year while supporting local programs such as Crossroads Safehouse and Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County. Sertoma Club members will provide and hang flags at participating businesses on the following holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 9/11, Columbus Day and Veterans Day. The annual cost is $45 per flag per year. Information: Jim Manning, jimmanning@aol.com. Fort Collins Sertoma Club, an organization that for more than 40 years has dedicated itself to financially and physically supporting Fort Collins organizations that assist youths and those in need, meets each Friday for its weekly meeting and lunch. Information: Josh Benedict, (970) 219-6819 Fort Collins Shambhala Meditation Center offers free meditation instruction at all public sittings, practicing and teaching mindfulness-awareness meditation, and offers an integrated Shambhala Buddhist curriculum of classes and programs. Public sitting times are 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon on Sundays, and noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays at 126A W. Mountain Ave. (behind Enzio’s Italian restaurant). Open house talks on meditation will be held during the public sitting times Wednesday. Ongoing programs in Shambhala Buddhism, contemplative arts and Shambhala training levels also are offered at the center. Directions and further information available on the website: http://fortcollins.shambhala .org. Front Range Exceptional Equestrians, or F.R.E.E., provides healing equine-assisted activities to children and adults with special needs. Riders improve muscle strength, balance, confidence and cognitive abilities when on a horse. Social and emotional challenges are met by the horse-rider bond, the caring volunteers and certified instructors, and the friendly atmosphere. Based in Fort Collins, F.R.E.E. depends on community support. Information: www.ridewithfree.org. Gamblers Anonymous is a 12-step program for those with a gambling problem. Meetings are at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 2000 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins. Information: Lou, (970) 556-3938 or www.coloradoga.org Guide for Living, a 12-step support

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Juanita Knapp-Boggs. Funeral Mass Thursday, 11am at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Windsor. Rosary Wednesday, 6pm Viegut Funeral Home, Loveland. Burial Resthaven Memory Gardens.

GRANT Lewis O. Grant of Wellington. Celebration of Life, Friday, 3 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 531 S. College. Reception, immediately following the service at 172 Starbright Ct., Wellington.

Wilma Reagan of Fort Collins. Date of Birth April 21, 1930. A Graveside Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday at Resthaven Memory Garden Cemetery.

REEBLE-MUNSELL Inez A. Reeble-Munsell of Ft. Collins. Funeral Service, Wednesday, 1 p.m., Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.

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group providing help for general living problems, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Thomas University Chapel, 805 S. Shields St., Fort Collins, and at noon Thursdays at Home State Bank, 303 E. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins. Information: (970) 290-9391 or www.guideforliving.org Hand Up Cooperative is seeking mentors. The Hand Up Cooperative is a Fort Collins-based nonprofit that empowers Larimer County’s homeless and low-income neighbors to achieve self-sufficiency by providing a personalized pathway to gain and maintain employment. As a mentor, volunteers will meet with and support participants of the program as they seek to find work or maintain their current positions. This is a flexible and rewarding chance for community members to give back and, at the same time, a personal way to make a difference in someone’s life. Mentors must commit to at least one hour per week for a minimum of six months. Information: (970) 494-9700 Heart of Recovery hosts weekly meetings at the Fort Collins Shambhala Meditation Center on Sundays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. There, they join Buddhist meditation and 12-step work in order to connect to and engage in a commitment to recover from addiction and addictive behaviors. The gatherings are not associated with any 12-step program. For more information, contact Mark Wagner at mark081651@earthlink.net or visit www.fcheart ofrecovery.com. IAAP, International Association of Administrative Professionals: Mountain View Chapter is an organization dedicated to the education, networking and leadership development of the administrative professional. Our chapter serves the greater Northern Colorado area, as well as southern Wyoming, Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cambria Suites in Fort Collins. Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain Inc. is seeking volunteers to support local middle school students’ participation at JA Finance Park, a budgeting simulation, located at the American Furniture Warehouse in Thornton. Information: Joy at jnyenhuis@jacolorado.org or (970) 490-1035. Life After Stroke Support Group meets at 12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at First Baptist Church, 900 E. Prospect Road, Fort Collins. This is a free group for survivors, family and caregivers. Information: (970) 493-6667, ext. 366

THUELIN Ruth L. Thuelin of Lakewood, Colorado formerly of Fort Collins Graveside Service, 10:30 a.m., Friday, Grandview Cemetery. MUNSELL Inez A. Munsell of Fort Collins. Funeral Service, 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Interment Grandview Cemetery. REAGAN Wilma J. Reagan of Fort Collins. Graveside Service, Friday, 9:00 a.m., Resthaven Memory Garden Cemetery.

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State forecast: Tuesday / Wednesday

Wednesday

Tuesday

Thursday

Craig 85° / 52°

High 87° High 78° High 86° Low 58° Low 57° Low 57° Cloudy, thunder, Dry morning, Warm with an isolated PM storm rain most of the day isolated PM storms

79° / 46°

Saturday

Sunday

80° / 58°

80° / 57°

Estes Park 81° / 49°

Denver 92° / 60°

Limon 89° / 56° 78° / 53° Burlington 90° / 62°

80° / 59°

68° / 39°

Grand Junction 89° / 61°

Colorado Springs 84° / 59°

82° / 57°

Gunnison 75° / 47°

Fort Collins: The rest of the week Friday

Julesburg 91° / 60°

Greeley 93° / 60°

78° / 57°

Vail 75° / 42°

80° / 49°

summer pattern with afternoon heating cooking up just a few thunderstorms here and there for the workweek.

Cooler air moving in Tuesday will bring us a cloudy, rainy day Wednesday. Aside from that, it will be the typical

75° / 53°

72° / 46°

Glenwood Springs 86° / 54°

Kathy’s word on the weather

82° / 55°

Cheyenne Fort Collins 87° / 58°

Steamboat Springs 80° / 46° 71° / 43°

National roundup

78° / 59°

76° / 57°

71° / 40°

Pueblo 93° / 62°

Monday

Lamar 93° / 66°

79° / 56°

High 83° Low 58°

High 87° Low 60°

One or two Best chance of isolated storms in late-day storms foothills

Durango 79° / 53°

High 89° Low 57°

High 87° Low 57°

Calm, warm and dry

Dry, calm morning; breezy afternoon

Trace Last 24 hours Record/year 1.11" in 1905 0.55" Total this month 10.35" Total this year Normal, year to date 11.11"

High/low yesterday High/low last year Record high/year Record low/year Average high/low

87 / 56 91 / 53 95 in 1979 45 in 1928 84 / 56

The higher the UV index number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.

Sun and moon Today’s Today’s Today’s Today’s

sunrise sunset moonrise moonset

New Aug. 6

First Aug. 14

Absent Moderate High Not Counted

Courtesy of National Allergy Bureau

Last Aug. 28

Area river flows

Poudre River at Canyon mouth 264 51 Poudre River at Ft.Collins

Today’s high/low 11,000 feet 9,000 feet 7,000 feet

70° / 40° 80° / 46° 81° / 49°

Courtesy of Fort Collins Utilities

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0-50: Good 0-50: Good 51-100: Moderate 51-100: Moderate 101-150: Unhealthy for sensitive groups 101-200: Poor 201 - 300: Extremely poor 151 and above: Unhealthy

Pollutant standards indexes for yesterday

Red alertmeans elevated No ozone levels are predicted, Alert and individuals with sensitivity to

air pollution should limit outdoor exertion from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. No alert means elevated ozone levels are not forecasted. Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Extremes

Recreational forecast 6:03 AM 8:09 PM 5:57 AM 7:45 PM

Full Aug. 21

Trees Grasses Weeds Molds

0.20 0.20 0.20

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Observations from CSU Weather Station, valid for the 24-hour period ending at 8 p.m. yesterday

UV index today

76° / 54°

73° / 45°

Temperature almanac

Precipitation almanac

Trinidad 85° / 58°

Alamosa 82° / 50°

77° / 51°

83° / 64°

National weather -20 -10 0 10

Minneapolis 81 / 63

Boise 90 / 58

Los Angeles 81 / 60 Phoenix 103 / 85

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70 80 90 100 110

Seattle 78 / 58

San Francisco 63 / 54

Yesterday’s State Extremes: High: 96 at Lamar Low: 38 at Leadville Yesterday’s National Extremes: High: 110 at Needles, CA Low: 31 at Wisdom, MT

20 30 40 50 60

Chicago 85 / 71 Denver 92 / 60

New York 80 / 67 Snow

St. Louis 85 / 73

Dallas 106 / 82

Map valid to 5 p.m.today

Cheyenne, Wyoming www.dayweather.com

Raleigh 86 / 67 Atlanta 84 / 73

New Orleans 94 / 78

Mix

Today Tomorrow City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W 79 59 sh 79 64 th Albany,NY Albuquerque, NM 91 64 th 89 64 th 98 68 pc 88 67 th Amarillo, TX Anchorage, AK 68 53 pc 65 50 r 84 73 th 85 72 th Atlanta, GA 82 55 th 84 58 pc Billings, MT 75 50 th 77 52 pc Bismarck, ND 90 58 su 93 59 pc Boise, ID 79 63 pc 79 66 sh Boston, MA 85 71 th 83 64 th Chicago, IL 87 71 th 86 70 th Cincinnati, OH 80 68 th 83 69 th Cleveland, OH 106 82 pc 105 81 su Dallas, TX Des Moines, IA 87 65 th 82 59 pc 77 68 th 82 67 th Detroit, MI 98 77 th 98 76 pc El Paso, TX 82 48 pc 82 50 pc Fairbanks, AK 73 49 th 72 55 pc Fargo, ND 79 52 th 82 48 th Flagstaff, AZ 81 62 pc 80 68 th Hartford, CT 88 74 sh 88 72 sh Honolulu, HI 99 78 pc 99 78 pc Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN 86 70 th 85 66 th 95 76 th 97 76 th Jackson, MS 63 43 pc 67 47 pc Juneau, AK Kansas City, MO 91 72 th 84 65 th Las Vegas, NV 102 78 pc 102 77 pc 89 66 th 78 60 pc Lincoln, NE Little Rock, AR 94 74 th 96 75 pc Los Angeles, CA 81 60 su 76 62 su Miami Beach, FL 88 79 th 89 79 th Milwaukee, WI 76 67 th 76 61 th Minneapolis, MN 81 63 th 73 58 pc 89 72 th 90 75 th Nashville, TN New Orleans, LA 94 78 th 93 78 th 80 67 pc 80 70 th New York, NY Oklahoma City, OK100 77 pc 98 75 th 88 65 th 81 59 pc Omaha, NE 92 75 th 92 77 th Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA 82 68 th 82 71 th 103 85 th 107 84 su Phoenix, AZ Pittsburgh, PA 82 64 sh 81 67 th 88 62 su 85 60 pc Portland, OR 80 58 th 79 60 th Rapid City, SD 90 60 th 88 59 pc Reno, NV Sacramento, CA 89 56 su 86 55 pc 85 73 th 88 70 th St. Louis, MO Salt Lake City, UT 93 70 th 89 69 th San Diego, CA 71 63 pc 71 63 pc San Francisco, CA 63 54 pc 63 54 c 85 59 th 82 59 th Santa Fe, NM 78 58 su 75 58 su Seattle, WA 91 58 pc 93 58 su Spokane, WA 92 76 th 93 76 th Tampa, FL 93 76 th 95 77 th Tucson, AZ Washington, DC 81 70 th 81 72 th 96 73 pc 85 68 th Wichita, KS Wilmington, DL 80 67 th 81 69 th

Wx: bz-blizzard, c-cloudy, fg-fog, hs-heavy snow, hz-haze, ls-light snow, mc-mostly cloudy, mx-wintery mix, pc-partly cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, sn-snow, su-sunny, th-thunderstorm, w-wind

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Terrorism plot may still be active, experts warn By Oren Dorell and David Jackson USA Today

WASHINGTON — The shutdown of U.S. embassies and consulates and a warning to American tourists came in response to intelligence that a terror attack from al-Qaida was perhaps imminent, and some analysts say the plot may still be active. The United States shut down 20 embassies and consulates in the Middle East and Africa through Saturday. The Obama administration’s decision may have disrupted an al-Qaida terrorist plot but that doesn’t mean the terrorists will abandon their plans for good, a terror expert says. “These types of plots — they get disrupted and sometimes the hit squads are

called up, sometimes they get folded into another operation in the future,” said Thomas Joscelyn, a terrorism analyst at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. The Oct. 12, 2000, suicide bombing of the USS Cole occurred after a failed attempt against the USS Sullivans in January of that year. The destruction of the twin towers of the World Trade Center in 2001 came after a previous attempt to destroy one of the World Trade Center buildings in 1993, with a truck bomb. “When they have plans on the books, if they think they’re good plans, they come back to them,” Joscelyn said. The State Department said the closures of embassies and consulates were out of an “abundance of caution” and not an “indication of a new

The U.S. Embassy sits on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. This week marks the 15th anniversary of terrorist attacks on U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. KHALIL SENOSI/AP

threat.” White House spokesman Jay Carney said the United States faces “an ongoing threat from al-Qaida and its affiliates,” and he singled out al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP. In the United States, New York City said it was increas-

ing security at some landmarks and houses of worship in response to the warnings. The Transportation Security Administration had not implemented or requested new security measures, according to airline officials. For the U.S. to shut down

so many diplomatic facilities over a large geographical area means U.S. intelligence officials believe the plans they came across “had some likelihood of success, meaning there’s been surveillance, reconnaissance, (and) teams have infiltrated to where they

need to be,” said Mark Jacobson, a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund. The New York Times reported Monday that the closures were in response to intercepted communications between Ayman al-Zawahri, who succeeded Osama bin Laden as the head of al-Qaida, and Nasir al-Wuhayshi, the head of AQAP. The new embassies ordered to shut down through Saturday include facilities in central and east Africa, including the capitals of Burundi and Rwanda. Authorities also closed a third site in Saudi Arabia. Among those closed Sunday: posts in Afghanistan and Iraq. This week marks the 15th anniversary of terrorist attacks on U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.

Cuts to troops and civilians if budget deal doesn’t pass By Tom Vanden Brook USA Today

WASHINGTON — Troop cuts

and civilian layoffs are imminent unless Congress and the White House reach a deal to avert another round of automatic budget cuts this fall, according to the Pentagon’s No. 2 official. Ashton Carter, the deputy defense secretary, said Monday that unless Congress and the White House reach a deal to avert the cuts, the Pentagon will have to make a series of tough and dangerous cuts in military and civilian personnel. The cuts, known as the sequester, call for about $500 billion in defense cuts through the end of the decade. “We can’t rule out reducFC-0000370421

tions in the civilian workforce and involuntary separations of military personnel,” Carter said. “That’s something none of us wants to do. But again, if you have to have reductions this fast and this steep you have to go where it is possible to get money that fast. Those are not the most strategically and managerially sound places.” The Pentagon recently completed a review of military-spending alternatives directed by Carter that forecast an austere future, including troop levels not seen since 1940. Last week, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that the Strategic Choices and Management Review indicated a smaller force with

modern weapons or a bigger one with older gear. The review said the Army could shrink to 380,000 soldiers, and the Marine Corps would bottom out at 150,000. There are now 540,000 soldiers and 195,000 Marines. Other nations will take note of those cuts and the U.S. inability to reach a budget deal, Carter said. “There is danger. There is risk associated with behaving in such a cavalier fashion with respect to spending for national defense.” It’s not necessarily so dire, said Gordon Adams, a professor at American University and former defense official in the Clinton administration. The cutscan be accomplished without irreparable damage to national security.