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Wheat Ridge Fire Department Delivers on Safety Message BY ARTHUR ROSENBLUM

n May 2011 when voters in the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District (WRFPD) approved an increase in its mill levy to provide an additional $1.1 million annually to its fire department, they expected to receive improved service and safety. A fiveyear Strategic Plan presented a long list of goals that included adding eleven full-time professional firefighters to the department; improved training and public education; improved management of department resources; and enhancing the safety of the district’s 26,000 residents and 75 firefighters and officers. When the mill levy increase was followed in February 2011 by a $1,346,524 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to jump start the hiring process, district residents were given every reason to believe they would be served by a department that met or exceeded rigorous national standards that guide the operations and management of the nation’s fire service organizations. In less than two years, all available evidence suggests that the voters made the right choice and are being rewarded for the trust and investment they placed in their fire district administration and the fire department’s chief, Steven Gillespie.

High-level Stafﬁng Chief Gillespie sees the addition of full-time firefighting staff as the single most important benefit from the increased revenues flowing into his department. Each of the department’s three fire apparatus now has a full-time officer, a full-time engineer/ driver and two volunteer firefighters on a 24/7 basis. According to Gillespie, that staffing has provided a “continuity and consistency of leadership, and a continuity and consistency of crews” that have seen increased quantity and quality of training, improvements in service delivery, and reduced response times to emergencies throughout the district. In the past year Wheat Ridge fire personnel, on runs from two fire stations, have reduced response times from an average of four minutes-58 seconds to four minutes-four seconds. Saving those precious seconds on 2,800 calls a year can make the difference between life and death. Gillespie proudly points out that the national benchmark for response time is between six and eight minutes. Almost 80 percent of those calls are medical emergencies and, much more often than not, when someone in the district is ill or injured, they are likely to see a Wheat Ridge firefighter/EMT before an ambulance with paramedics. The chief is quick to point out that it is not only the full-time firefighters who account for the department’s improved service. The department’s 60 volunteer firefighters are not hobbyists out looking for adventure,

camaraderie and feel-good experiences. They are in fact professional firefighters; every one of them has received state firefighter certification. The volunteers work 12-hour shifts, get to know the full-time staff and the district, and bring a level of professionalism that few volunteer or combined (professional/ volunteer) departments enjoy. Not only are the volunteers fully trained professionals, but the department also has the luxury of selecting the very best from a large pool of applicants. Gillespie reports that there were recently 100 applicants for seven volunteer openings. “This is a highly dedicated volunteer force that lives to come in and be on a fire truck,” Gillespie says. “They are good to go at the drop of a hat.” The down side of having such highly qualified volunteer force is that many go on to pursue full-time paid careers on other departments resulting in average volunteer tenure of only 18 months on the Wheat Ridge department.

Management Efﬁciencies When Chief Gillespie talks about management efficiencies he speaks with the authority that few fire chiefs in the country have. Gillespie is pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in organizational development and expects to have his dissertation completed and his doctorate in a few months. Gillespie has used his professional and academic experience to oversee the accomplishment of 80 percent of the goals in the department’s five-year Strategic Plan in only two years. Among these accomplishments are: the increased full-time staffing; a redesign of training including collaborative training with other departments; the creation of job descriptions and a personnel performance evaluation; creation of a fund and schedule for apparatus (engines and trucks) replacement; the implementation of a vehicle inspection and maintenance program; and the development of new Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Operation Guidelines. And, at the beginning of 2012, WRFPD implemented a building inspection program that will result in every commercial and multi-family residential property in the district being inspected by professional firefighters. These inspections serve two vital purposes. They point out safety hazards to property owners which, when corrected, will prevent fires and accidents, and they familiarize firefighters with these locations, so that if a fire does occur, they are better prepared to fight the blaze more efficiently and safely. Also underway are new and improved public education programs with an emphasis on elementary and middle schools that will raise awareness about fire safety and help the district’s young residents grow into more

WHEAT RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT has added more full-time/volunteer firefighters and new vehicles, thanks in part to a mill levy passed in 2011, improving service and safety. Pictured are (left to right): Lieutenant Dave Harm, Chief Steven Gillespie, Engineer Matt Marfil and firefighter Thomas Lyons. PHOTO ARTHUR ROSENBLUM will staff the Edgewater fire station with safety conscious adults. a full-time crew. That staffing will provide Beginning this spring, staff will be trained faster response times to locations throughout and certified in child safety-seat installations Edgewater, as well as locations in southand will provide that valuable service to eastern Wheat Ridge. Both chiefs see this as district residents free of charge. an invaluable improvement of service to both communities. Budgetary Oversight Gillespie likes the idea of increased revenues for Wheat Ridge, and more Chief Gillespie is fully conscious of importantly, “the additional station would the need to wisely manage an additional correct coverage gaps in Wheat Ridge.” Chief $1.1 million in the department’s budget. Finocchio says, “Something has to happen. About half of that money goes towards the With only one firefighter often responding personnel expenses for the 11 new firefighters to emergencies in Edgewater, the longer we (a 12th will soon be added), while the balance go without a solution, the closer we are to a is used for capital improvements (station problem.” Finocchio added that sustaining an renovations), the apparatus replacement independent fire department in Edgewater is program, and a reserve account that will not economically feasible. help make up for shortfalls caused by lower Edgewater City Council representative property values providing less revenue. Kristian Teegarden commented that Chief Finocchio made a very compelling Possible Edgewater presentation to the council and offered a Partnership variety of possible solutions to improve fire safety and protection in our community. He For several months Gillespie and stated, “Council is still gathering information WRFPD board members have been in and will present its findings to the citizen body discussions with members of Edgewater when further public discourse is engaged. We City Council and Edgewater Fire Chief are well aware of the upcoming 100th Mark Finocchio about the possible anniversary of the department, and merger of the departments. The that makes the process much two possible scenarios are that more harrowing. However, Edgewater will contract you can rest assured that with Wheat Ridge to we have a good group provide service to this of folks on Council and community, with 5,500 everybody is working residents living within the together to find the .7 miles, to the south of best solutions for our Wheat Ridge, or the City of community.” Edgewater will formally elect Regardless of the future of to become part of the Wheat merger talks between WRFPD Ridge Fire Protection District. and Edgewater, it’s clear the future of Gillespie and Finocchio both see the Wheat Ridge Fire Department is on a financial, operational and safety benefits to clear course toward increased professionalism the merger, and the Edgewater City Council and enhancing a tradition of service, a is expected to make a decision on how to tradition characterized by the department proceed by the end of April. If the council motto, Doing the Right Things at the Right does decide to pursue the merger, an election Times for the Right Reasons. will have to be held in Edgewater to approve an increase in that city’s mill levy to pay for To learn more about the Wheat Ridge Fire Dethe increased level of service. partment and to read the WRFPD 2010-2014 If the merger takes place, Wheat Ridge Strategic Plan, visit www.wrfire.org.

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a jobs issue and HB12-1146, the “Dropout Recovery Act”, will allow students who have dropped out to complete their high school he 2012 session is in full swing at the graduation requirements at a community college (at the school district’s expense) and Capitol! This year I have been working on continue their college education. Also, we need to consider the opportunity several pieces of health and public safetyoriented legislation. The first bill, HB12- for undocumented students who through 1165, required that property owners who put a no fault of their own lack the proper documentation required to house up for sale screen for radon (a apply for college. SB12-15 radioactive gas responsible for 500 would require these students to lung cancer deaths every year) and pay a higher rate than normal disclose the results to a prospective in-state tuition and pursue a buyer. The buyer and seller would college degree while working to make a private decision regarding gain citizenship. It is also finally cost if mitigation equipment time to legalize civil unions for should be installed. unmarried adults with SB12Another bill, HB12-1303, 02. brings Colorado in line with 49 Although we are making other states in licensing Speech progress in many areas, I am Language Pathologists. Wouldn’t Sue Schafer concerned about backsliding in you like to feel confident that you or your loved one is receiving care from a others. There are three bills trying to change qualified speech therapist? I am also carrying how PERA is managed that harm public Senate Bill 78 which aims to provide better servants and retirees. Two bills are trying to protection from abuse for the elderly and allow concealed handguns to be carried on school grounds without a permit. Efforts other at-risk adults. We are working to make progress on are being made to scale back our state’s jobs and the economy. House Bill 12-1129 commitment to renewable energy and to would restore funding for Small Business mandate costly drug-testing for people laid Development Centers that help start-ups and off in the recession and now trying to find a entrepreneurs with budget, marketing, and job. How would you like to finance Colorado’s personnel skills. A quality education is also future? You can voice your opinion in the non-partisan “To Be Determined” initiative. Solution to Crossword: The Wheat Ridge and Edgewater meetings will be April 19 and May 24, 4:00 p.m through 7:00 p.m., to discuss education, health care, transportation, the economy, and the environment. Go to www.tbdcolorado. org to learn more and sign up to attend. I would love to hear from you, my constituents, at 303-866-5522, sue.schafer. house@state.co.us, or www.sueschafer.com! BY SUE SCHAFER State Representative, House District 24

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where the heavy dump truck enters and exits, 6-inches thick with 18 inches by 18 inches #4 re-bar could be added to give the concrete more strength. Talking about the re-bar, is it necessary? In residential flat work like large patios, #4 re-bars spaced every 18-inch would be a good insurance.

pplewood Quality Builders has been in business in the metro area since 1984 and in our years of experience, we have learned a few tips on the subject. In Colorado, we have no choice but to deal with bentonite soil. We also know that How about the use of wire bentonite soil does not cause mesh or ﬁber mesh? damage without excess water or Today we use fiber mesh moisture. Therefore, before the in about 90 percent of our jobs. concrete is poured, like patio, Fiber mesh is uniformly mixed driveways, garages and sidewalks, into the cement when we pour. or any flatwork, you need to The installation of wire mesh establish elevation or grade so is hard as the wire needs to be there is proper drainage. The located in the middle of the water must drain away from the concrete slab in order to provide house. Compaction is equally as the strength. The finisher is important so the new concrete Tom Yang supposed to pull the wire mesh slab is resting on soil that is firm up to stay in the middle but it is hard to get on the ground. when you pour the concrete. When the wire Control joint is the next item that plays settles to the bottom, then it does not serve its a huge part in the quality and longevity of purpose and becomes useless. the concrete flat work. Control joints allow for some movement in the concrete and for What strength of concrete is needed? fluctuations in temperature so if the slab We pour all our jobs using 4,000 psi or moves, the crack will fall into the control six sacks of cement. The higher the psi, the joint. Control joints need to be cut wherever stronger the cement but they cost more. it makes a turn, and in general place a cut so Most residential jobs require 3,500 psi or 5 concrete area does not exceed 10 feet by 10 1/2 sacks though 4,000 psi is a little easier to feet or about 100 square feet. work with and has a better finish. For example, when pouring a patio and there is a window well, I always recommend to Are drills & pins necessary? the homeowner that to be safe, a control joint This is a frequently asked question. Yes you should be cut in the middle of the window do need to drill into the foundation to secure well. Sure the chances that the concrete will in place the flat work such as patio, sidewalk, crack is small, however, I have seen enough or driveway. The small drill hole for the reof them crack in the middle of the window bar will not damage the house foundation wells. and it will keep the flat work from sagging or dropping down in elevation. However, some What thickness of concrete would you homeowners prefer not to drill and pin. There use? will be some risk and in this case, compaction Most concrete walkways, garages, and of the soil before the concrete is poured would driveway are 4 inches thick. They do not be ever more important. need to be thicker, if you have the proper compaction and control joint, 4 inches should Continued on page 7 be fine. For a commercial dumpster area

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City Watchdog Commission Bypassed? Callers spoke of a person who had always helped others in past years and of the difficulties older people face in being independent and living alone. Several expressed the opinion that there are times when a little help to solve problems would BY LOUISE TURNER be more appropriate than punishment. The Animal Commission wanted information he Wheat Ridge Animal Welfare and Control Commission in past and some answers. years has been valuable on occasions There had been a complaint and Code Enforcement responded. They found that when there have been animal the rabbit cages needed to be -related problems in Wheat cleaned and the cages were wood Ridge. It meets only once every and could not be sterilized. She two months but members are asked what would happen to her available to meet anytime an rabbits. The answer was that “if issue arises. we cannot place them they will At the January meeting with be euthanized.” She asked “If chief of police Dan Brennen and they are going to be killed could Head of Animal Control, Mary I not butcher them and put them McKenna both present, they in the freezer. It would solve the had a lengthy and sometimes problem and they would not be heated discussion, prompted Louise Turner wasted?” by the fact that an older (over 80) resident The answer was “No, they are evidence.” who had raised rabbits all her adult life had The rabbits were loaded and taken away. been charged with cruelty. She raised rabbits The lady involved was irreparably because she loved and enjoyed working with damaged. She lost the rabbits she loved. them. Also they were her source of meat. She was severely fined and lost her food Her rabbits were confiscated and she went to supply. Worse, it closed a chapter in her life. court where she was fined $1,000 plus court It was a classic example of a case that should costs. have gone to the Commission. Frustrated The Animal Commission had not been Commission members asked, “What is our informed nor consulted even though the purpose – if we don’t know the problems City Code dictates that the Commission how can we help?” They were assured they is to make recommendations to the police would be notified of future cases. However chief, mayor, et. al.-regarding complaints on they could get no assurance that notification animals and also complaints on the manner would be before action is taken and/or before in which they are handled. Calls from citizens the matter went to court. Perhaps the point alerted the Commission members. needs to be clarified in the City Code. The following column was submitted by Louise Turner to the Neighborhood Gazette, the day before her passing in February. It is reprinted here at the request of her family.

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What’s Happening Wheat Ridge Garden Tour Wants YOUR Garden Wheat Ridge 2020’s Garden Tour Committee is looking for Wheat Ridge gardens for its second annual Wheat Ridge Garden Tour, slated for Saturday, June 23. Gardens of all shapes and sizes are welcome, from small-scale urban gardens to larger country gardens. Last year the tour featured gardens offering color-packed perennials, succulents, exotics, koi fish ponds and spectacular yard art. If you are interested in having your garden included on the tour, or can recommend a garden, please call Milly at 303-319-0690.

Help Fund Sports Scholarships At Kickin’ It 4 Kyle, April 14 Families and friends can bowl a few frames for fun and while raising funds for the The Kyle Brake Memorial Sports Scholarship Fund at the fifth annual Kickin’ It 4 Kyle Bowl-a-Thon, April 14 & 15, at BrunswickZone, 9751 W. 49th Ave. The event takes place Saturday, 4:00-9:00 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5:00 p.m. The Bowl-a-Thon is the major fundraiser for the fund, which was established to help ease the financial burden associated with participating in organized sports. The scholarship is available to needy children, kindergarten through eighth grade, who want to participate in Wheat Ridge area sports. Funds are used to cover registration fees, uniforms and equipment costs. Since its start in 2008, the fund has awarded over $25,000 in scholarship assistance to 171 local area children and youth. Wheat Ridge Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, administers

the fund, allowing donations to be tax deductible. For more information call Diane Brake at 303-423-5133, or email KyleBrakeScholarshipFund@comcast.net.

Habitat Needs Volunteers At Wheat Ridge ReStore Help raise funds to eradicate poverty housing in your neighborhood and around the world by volunteering at Metro Denver Habitat for Humanity’s Wheat Ridge ReStore, 10625 W. I-70 Frontage Road North (between Kipling and Ward). Volunteers are needed to help on the cash register, the dock and the warehouse floor. The Wheat Ridge site is one of three Habitat ReStores in the metropolitan area, all major recyclers of household goods and metal, as well as fun places to volunteer. For more information, call 303-996-5468 or email Alice Goble at alice@habitatmetrodenver.org.

‘2012 Citizen’s Guide’ Available From League of Women Voters Free copies of the “2012 Citizen’s Guide for Jefferson County,” listing national, state, regional, county and municipal officials and their contact information, is now available at local libraries and county or city clerks’ offices, as well as the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County (1425 Brentwood, Suite 7, Lakewood), which compiled the booklet. Called “an indispensable tool for citizens wishing to become involved in the governmental process” by the League, it also contains registration, voting and election information as well as addresses for Colorado Motor Vehicle Offices and libraries. For more information, call the League at 303-238-0032, or visit www.lwvjeffco.org.

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Town Hall Meeting With State Legislators April 4 State legislators Representative Sue Schafer and Senator Cheri Jahn invite residents to share their thoughts on issues facing the state at a public Town Hall Meeting, Wednesday, April 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m., at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling Street. Free, no reservations required. For more information, contact Rep. Shafer at 303-866-5522 or sue.schafer.house@state. co.us. Call or visit www.sueschafer.com.

Brothers Redevelopment Offers Free Home Repairs Does your home need to be modified to allow you to roll in by wheelchair? Or new fixtures to make it easier to use the bath? Or just some repairs? This summer, Brothers Redevelopment will perform up to $3,500 of home repair and modifications for incomequalified disabled and elderly Wheat Ridge homeowners, at no charge. Applicants need to submit proof of income, homeownership and residency. Qualifying homeowners will be placed on a waiting list until funding for the program is in place. To learn more or to apply, call Brothers Redevelopment at 303-202-6340, or stop by their office, at 2250 Eaton St. in Edgewater.

‘Colorado Blueprint’ Touted At Seminar Learn more about Colorado Blueprint, as well as the services and resources available through the Small Business Development Center, at “Office of Economic Development and International Trade – Programs Designed to Help Small Businesses.” The next installment is in the Jefferson County Business Education Series, Friday Mar. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at The Golden Hotel, 800 11th St., in Golden. Guest speakers include Ken Lund, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and Kelly Manning, State Director of the Small Business Development Center Network. The seminar is presented by Business Education Series Training, a partnership of Jefferson County municipal and nonprofit business specialists providing relevant, diverse and affordable educational seminars and training sessions to the region’s business

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Wheat Ridge Mayor Jerry DiTullio and City Council members will cut the proverbial and actual ribbon of the grand opening celebration for Fran’s Café, 7057 W. 38th Ave., on Thursday, March 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Restaurant staff and mother-daughter owners Brandy and Jan will be on hand, as well. The country/1950s-style diner is a locally owned and operated restaurant serving Southern/Midwest-style home cooking. Its menu includes a tenderloin sandwich, house-made noodles, breads and daily lunch specials, many created from the owners’ recipe collection. For more information, call Fran’s Café at 303-423-8567. Dr. Lisa Bennett has joined the team at Sloanside Dental, 2045 Sheridan Blvd. She will begin working in the Edgewater clinic beginning in March. Dr. Bennett will continue to work for a community health clinic in Brighton, where she has worked since 2008. She especially enjoys working with children and is fluent in Spanish. Welcome Dr. Bennett! Heavenly Harvest Produce, 9095 W. 44th Ave., has expanded to a second location, next to Wheat Ridge Poultry at 5650 W. 29th Ave. Offering incredibly fresh produce at very affordable prices, Russ and Kathy McKee are expanding on their successful concept of buying from the supplier and extending those savings to their customers.

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Award-winning poet Thomas Lux will read his work and converse on stage with fellow poet Michael J. Henry during “Inside the Writer’s Studio with Thomas Lux,” Sat., May 5, 4:00-6:00 p.m., at Lakewood Cultural Events Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, part of a Writer’s Studio Weekend hosted by Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Writer’s Studio Weekend events are supported by grants from the Jefferson County Cultural Council and Arts to Gov. For more info, visit www.lighthouse writers.org, or call 303-297-1185.

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School Crossing Even with salary cuts next year, teachers are still helping aspiring artists to achieve ur schools have one thing in common greatness at the Jeffco Art Show (March 9) at this month—the “quiet please” sign that Red Rocks Community College. Thank you greets you at the door. T-CAP testing for that. The effort is truly appreciated. At Lumber Elementary in Edgewater, is in full force. But do not be fooled by this silence. While the gears are turning inside a much needed hero, Angie Bennett, the the heads of our future leaders, plans are parent liaison that coordinates the monthly being made to adjust to the new budget for meetings between staff, parents and the city of Edgewater, encourages everyone next year. Sacrifices made by to share their thoughts on making teachers, parents and everyone this school a better place. She also that is giving up something, for combines the meetings with flu shot the good of the schools. Today’s services and organizes a food drive heroes. for our families. If ever there is an If you just look around the example of amazing, Angie is it. corner, you will find the many At Prospect Valley Principal heroes in our schools. The Mike Collins rolled up his sleeves silent and strong, no need for and took charge of the new writing fanfare. The ones that keep the program. He helped students that wheels going no matter what Guy Nahmiach just needed a push to catch up and the headlines read. Bill Blandone, the principle at Kullerstrand do well on T-CAP testing. Way to go Mike! The 26th Annual Technology Student who keeps the academic scores climbing in a school that had a revolving door in the office Association State Leadership Exposition took where he now sits. I drive by his school every place February 9-11. Teams from different morning and after three years he is still there high schools competed in a variety of in the parking lot greeting every child with a categories related to technology, science and industry. Wheat Ridge High School placed smile. Over at Prospect Valley Elementary, many very well. Thanks go out to Mr. Livingston for volunteers that worked to change this year’s leading the charge in this program. Heroes are all around us – find one and silent auction on March 16, from a family fundraiser to a large community event and thank them today. Will April have students back from spring included the Wheat Ridge Mayor and City Councilors in attendance. Amazing prizes break full of stories and adventures? If your from everyone from Disney to local vendors school has any upcoming event or success went on the auction block including a reserved stories you would like to share, email me with parking place in the school lot won by yours your contact info and I will follow up with you truly! I can finally sleep in. Congratulations to for an interview. Remember, be careful when crossing. you all. Compass Montessori in Wheat Ridge is Guy Nahmiach is a local real estate broker for also gearing up for their silent auction April Nostalgic Homes as well as the PTA President at 14. Call 303 420-8288 to sponsor or donate Prospect Valley elementary. He can be reached at guynahmiach@yahoo.com. something for their cause. BY GUY NAHMIACH

Foothills Animal Comes to You Tag Day, which is right around the corner on April 6. We will be partnering with Arvada Animal Management that particular day at the Arvada Animal management Office at oothills Animal Shelter is not just an 5882 Balsam St. adoption agency for homeless and Not only will we be bringing adoptable orphaned pets. While that is what most pets to showcase, but also our large mobile people think of when we come to mind, unit to provide vaccinations and we also provide many important microchips. Dog licensing will services to pet owners. We even also be available. bring some of our services to you With many people out in the community! struggling fi nancially, Foothills Throughout the year, we Animal Shelter is grateful to be provide vaccine, microchip and able to offer these basic services dog-licensing clinics around town. at a reduced cost. Check out Many times we will partner with www.foothillsanimalshelter.org our animal control friends at these and the Event page for details events. Of course, we also offer about the Arvada clinic and the weekly on-site clinics. However, Jennifer Strickland many others we will be hosting we know not everybody can make within the community. it out to the Shelter. So we venture out to different locations and make an impact Jennifer Strickland can be reached at 720-407that way, too. 5224 or jstrickland@fas4pets.org For instance, we are very excited about BY JENNIFER STRICKLAND Director of Community Relations

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Color concrete? There is a very large color selection available. The cost depends on how much dye the color requires. The color is added to the cement so there may be some shade variation to the final job, and normally will not fade. However, bright red color will get lighter after some years.

What is the purpose of the expansion board? The ½-inch expansion board between driveways and street sidewalk is required by the city and county code. The purpose of the expansion board is to allow free movement of one slab independent of the adjacent slab. The problem is that when the expansion board gets wet, it expands and over time deteriorates and creates a ½-inch void that traps water and creates a problem for the concrete so a judgment call is necessary.

Stamp concrete? Stamp concrete adds both color and pattern to the finish. It is a different process as opposed to regular concrete. Stamp concrete adds quite a bit of cost to the overall project. Control joints are normally cut with a diamond saw and grinder.

What kind of ﬁnish? The most common is the broom finish for sidewalk, patio and driveway. It provides a no-skid surface to walk on and can vary from

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181

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98%

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98%

119

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Ranch/1 Story W/ Bsmt

1080

$219,000

100%

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Ranch/1 Story

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$220,600

98%

240

3290 Fenton St

Ranch/1 Story W/ Bsmt

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$315,000

95%

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Urban Perspective

MARCH CROSSWORD by Margie Burke

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