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GET READY FOR CINEMA'S MARQUEE EVENT A SSCfi Itimlii' 1 tit: JJAl 'D' IS BIG PART OF SUCCESS FOR FRUITA GIRLS SENTO grand junction, col Friday March 2,2018 $1.00 our commurity news source since 1893 Hello, if Oscar New chapter for De Beque Release of molester stirs DA to action Rubinstein wants change in state law By GARY HARMON Gary.Harmongjsentinel.com Mesa County District Attorney Dan Rubinstein is lobbying for a change in state law that could have kept a Grand Junction child molester in prison, while also urging voters to "take action" at the next appropriate judicial election. Rubinstein made his comments in a Facebook post about this week's release of 46-year-old Michael McFadden from the Colorado Department of Corrections, after an appellate ruling that held his right to a speedy trial under Colorado law had been violated. Rubinstein is suggesting a change to state law that would prohibit dismissal of a criminal case if a trial court determines that violation of the state's speedy-trial rule is necessary to protect any constitutional right. Rubinstein's proposal follows Mc-Fadden's outright release, after the Colorado Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of an appellate ruling that held McFadden had to be released because his case extended beyond the state's speedy-trial requirements. McFadden was charged with sexual assault against six children and as a habitual criminal.

He was convicted by a jury in 2015 and ultimately sentenced to 324 years in prison. McFadden twice waived his right to a speedy trial, and prior to a third trial date the judge noticed a jury questionnaire referencing a previous offense by McFadden. The judge already had ruled that information about the prior offense was admissible. See WW, page 8A CHANCEY BUSHThe Daily Sentinel Wynell Webster, head of branch services, reads aloud from a book to Ezra Seibert, 8, left, Dusti Stomley, 4, middle, Aiden Hernandez, 6, right, and Lorelei Seibert, 6, far right, during an open house in celebration of the new Mesa County Library De Beque branch at De Beque School on Thursday. Residents thrilled with first look at state-of-the-art library To Piceance Basin By GARY HARMON Gary.Harmongjsentinel.com fs xr II I De Beque branch of Mesa County Libraries opens Address: 730 Minter IV" 12 mile TTMnT'N Hours: 4-7 D.m..

1 at De Beque School Wednesday and Thursday; Size: 2,500 sq.ft. Amenities: Improved 9 a.m.-l p.m. and 2-6 p.m. a hmL Frirlav: 9i a.m -4 n.m.. JS GJ legislator: Due process for accused colleagues daughter, Dusti, 4, moved to De Beque after living in Parachute so her husband could be closer to work on the drill rigs.

The proximity to a modern library, however, makes De Beque attractive to her, Nottage said. "I really love reading and the kids really love reading with me. This will help broaden our reading," she said, gesturing at nearby computers, "with as little screen time as possible." De Beque has had a public library, but the improved edition now in place was included in an $11.4 million bond issue for the construction of a new elementary school and other additions to the school complex on the town's eastern edge. The library's hours will dovetail with those of the school, which is in session four days a week during the school year. Hours for the De Beque branch are 4 p.m.

to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The hours will remain the same during the summer. From Seuss to Shakespeare, De Beque's public library is back open for business.

The new library, built as a wing to the new junior-senior high school building at 730 Minter does double duty as the school library and the De Beque branch of Mesa County Public Libraries. It was unveiled on Thursday in a grand opening. For Sarah Hernandez and her daughter, Aiden, 6, and son, Ryland, 1, the library is an amenity for the town they chose to live in for its central location among far-flung relatives. "It's amazing," Hernandez said of the new library, which boasts some 8,000 volumes and access via the Marmot and Prospector library networks to more than 1 million books around the state. The new library, moreover, has Wi-Fi that operates within its 2,500 square feet, but not in the adjoining school building.

It's an attraction that Hernandez and her neighbor, Ashlen Nottage, plan to use frequently as their children grow. Nottage and her son, Laudon, 5, and entrance from parking lot; small study room; large room with projector; indoor and outdoor seating; Wi-Fi available during non-school hours Collection: 8,000 items, and De Beque residents gain access to more than 1 million items in library network. Saturday. Closed Sunday ljy through Tuesday. I If i.ii.iiiiin i Parachute II GrandC r- I Junction (I Mesa County 20 mi.

i By CHARLES ASHBY Charles.Ashbygjsentinel.com DENVER Rep. Yeulin Willett, who along with other Republicans is struggling with the possible ouster of a Dem ROBERT McLEANThe Daily Sentinel Source: Mesa County Libraries ocratic colleague ment allegations, called tor more due process Thursday before being asked to expel an elected vFFi rvi 1 Trade war? Trump orders big tariffs on steel, aluminum I WJ.J-J.LyJ.CU.. While Willett By KEN THOMAS and PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press KXfc tried to get the I Colorado House REP. YEULIN WILLETT Cautions against rush to judgment in sexual misconduct claims to move to a fullblown ethics investigation of Thornton Democrat Steve Lebsock, Senate President Kevin Grantham called on Denver District President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with steel and aluminum executives at the White House on Thursday. The president announced that the U.S.will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imnrto White House debate.

It brought harsh criticism from some Republicans and roiled financial markets with concerns about economic ramifications. Overseas, Trump's words brought a stinging rebuke from the president of the European Commission. Though the president generally focuses on China in his trade complaints, it was the EU's Jean-Claude Juncker who denounced his plan as "a blatant intervention to protect U.S. domestic industry." Juncker said the EU would take retaliatory action if Trump followed See TARIFFS, page 8A WASHINGTON Ordering combative action on foreign trade, President Donald Trump declared Thursday the U.S. will impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, escalating tensions with China and other trading partners and raising the prospect of higher prices for American consumers and companies.

With "trade war" talk in the air, stocks closed sharply lower on Wall Street. Trump said firm action was crucial to protect U.S. industry from unfair competition and to bolster national security. However, his announcement came only after an intense internal Attorney Beth McCann to initiate a criminal investigation of all sexual harassments complaints filed against numerous state lawmakers, including Sen. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs.

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