thedenverpost--2020-05-28--Emerson Hancock to the Rockies? ESPN’s MLB mock draft has pitcher heading to Colorado.

A pair of right-handed pitchers are going to the Rockies in the first round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft , according to ESPN ’ s Kiley McDaniel ’ s mock draft .
McDaniel projects Colorado to select sinkerball pitchers Emerson Hancock of Georgia and Carmen Mlodzinski of South Carolina with their first two picks .
On Hancock going at the No .
9 overall pick , McDaniel writes : “ He ’ s unusual in that he ’ s a righty with a changeup as his out pitch , his 2020 performance was just OK , and most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2019 because he didn ’ t pitch over the summer or at the SEC tournament .
A clean medical could help him rise or could make Colorado feel better about taking him here .
Top-notch scouting departments that make sure to bear down on underclassmen to build history have seen Hancock at his peak : He sits mid-90s and mixes a 70-grade changeup and solid average breakers with premium feel.
” Hancock ’ s 2020 stat line ( 2-0 record with a 3.75 earned-run average and 34 strikeouts over 24 innings in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his 2019 numbers : 8-3 record , 1.99 ERA , 97 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings over 14 starts .
The 6-foot-4 , 213-pound Hancock slid five spots from McDaniel ’ s previous mock draft .
McDaniel didn ’ t have comments on Mlodzinski , but the 6-2 pitcher went 2-1 with 22 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings over four starts in 2020 .
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A pair of right-handed pitchers are going to the Rockies in the first round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel’s mock draft.
McDaniel projects Colorado to select sinkerball pitchers Emerson Hancock of Georgia and Carmen Mlodzinski of South Carolina with their first two picks.
On Hancock going at the No. 9 overall pick, McDaniel writes: “He’s unusual in that he’s a righty with a changeup as his out pitch, his 2020 performance was just OK, and most top scouts didn’t see him in 2019 because he didn’t pitch over the summer or at the SEC tournament. A clean medical could help him rise or could make Colorado feel better about taking him here. Top-notch scouting departments that make sure to bear down on underclassmen to build history have seen Hancock at his peak: He sits mid-90s and mixes a 70-grade changeup and solid average breakers with premium feel.”
Hancock’s 2020 stat line (2-0 record with a 3.75 earned-run average and 34 strikeouts over 24 innings in four starts) was a dip from his 2019 numbers: 8-3 record, 1.99 ERA, 97 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings over 14 starts.
The 6-foot-4, 213-pound Hancock slid five spots from McDaniel’s previous mock draft.
McDaniel didn’t have comments on Mlodzinski, but the 6-2 pitcher went 2-1 with 22 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings over four starts in 2020.
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thedenverpost--2020-05-28--Ask Amy: Twitter follower might be crossing the border

Dear Amy : I ’ ve been following a woman on Twitter for a few years now .
I ’ ve always thought she was great , but lately ( even before quarantine made us all lonely ) , I ’ ve started to really like her .
She ’ s fun , endearing , passionate , hilarious , and beautiful !
We ’ ve never met , but I ’ ve occasionally messaged her ideas that are relevant to her interests , and sometimes she ’ ll politely respond with a “ haha ” or “ lol.
” Part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interested in me , she would have said more than those brief responses , and that I should stop bothering her .
( She has a bit of a following , so I ’ m surely not the only guy contacting her through direct messages . )
I like her so much .
I think about her all the time , but maybe this is one of those times where someone is infatuated with the idea of a person ?
I ’ d hate for that to be the case .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not borderline creepy .
Dear Sad & Lonely : Yes , you are infatuated with the idea of a person .
I know this because – speaking as someone with an active social media presence – I know that the persona many of us projects on social media is a construction .
It ’ s a controlled version of reality , and – yes – ( as you put it ) , an “ idea of a person.
” You are correct – if this woman was available and/or into you at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and expressively when you slide into her DMs .
If she was interested , at the very least she would compose a complete sentence when responding to your contact .
“ haha ” and “ lol ” don ’ t qualify .
Those one-word lower-case responses are merely pro-forma acknowledgments that she has read your message .
Please believe this .
I can ’ t characterize your private feelings , but you do seem to be approaching the border of “ borderline creepy… ” You ’ ve got a crush on someone you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might have a crush on a favorite writer , actor , musician or public figure .
But — it is as unrequited as my crush on Ryan Gosling , and you need to understand and accept that .
( Ryan… ?
Call me . )
If you are ruminating excessively about this woman and it is interfering with other activities and relationships , then you should take steps to deliberately dial down your access to her postings .
Repeated Twitter triggers reminding you of how awesome you believe she is don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently 59 and reflecting on the good and bad aspects and events of my life .
I had a friend in high school ( we eventually drifted apart ) .
His father used to play basketball with us , and invited me along on some of their family outings to the city and to interesting restaurants .
I ran into the father 20 years ago in a work-related setting and couldn ’ t believe how warm and helpful he was .
I would like to reach out to the father and let him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
In raising my kids , I have often thought of him and wanted to emulate his positive behavior .
I have no desire to seek out the son ( my former friend in high school ) .
I realize it might seem a little odd to the old friend that I would reach out to his father , but not to him , so how should I handle this ?
Dear Conflicted : You are almost 60 years old .
High school is long behind you .
If you have this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then write him a note .
Unless you need to contact the son to obtain his dad ’ s address , there is no need for you to include the son in your outreach .
This is a very thoughtful and kind thing for you to do .
Don ’ t overthink it – just do it .
Dear Amy : I disagree with your response to “ Deceived , ” who attended a wedding ceremony and reception , and later learned that the wedding wasn ’ t legitimate ( no wedding license @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the couple needs to share the details of their wedding ceremony .
They invited guests to share in their wedding celebration .
The license is only a piece of paper .
It is no one ’ s business if they didn ’ t legally tie the knot .
The only mistake made was the couple not keeping this information private .
Dear L : I received many responses to this letter , including from members of the clergy .
All agreed with you , that — when celebrating a wedding — the presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter .

Dear Amy: I’ve been following a woman on Twitter for a few years now. I’ve always thought she was great, but lately (even before quarantine made us all lonely), I’ve started to really like her. She’s fun, endearing, passionate, hilarious, and beautiful!
We’ve never met, but I’ve occasionally messaged her ideas that are relevant to her interests, and sometimes she’ll politely respond with a “haha” or “lol.” Part of me thinks that if she was interested in me, she would have said more than those brief responses, and that I should stop bothering her. (She has a bit of a following, so I’m surely not the only guy contacting her through direct messages.)
I like her so much. I think about her all the time, but maybe this is one of those times where someone is infatuated with the idea of a person?
I’d hate for that to be the case. I’d like my feelings to be virtuous and not borderline creepy.
— Sad & Lonely in Illinois
Dear Sad & Lonely: Yes, you are infatuated with the idea of a person. I know this because – speaking as someone with an active social media presence – I know that the persona many of us projects on social media is a construction. It’s a controlled version of reality, and – yes – (as you put it), an “idea of a person.”
You are correct – if this woman was available and/or into you at all, she would respond more fully and expressively when you slide into her DMs. If she was interested, at the very least she would compose a complete sentence when responding to your contact. “haha” and “lol” don’t qualify. Those one-word lower-case responses are merely pro-forma acknowledgments that she has read your message. Please believe this.
I can’t characterize your private feelings, but you do seem to be approaching the border of “borderline creepy…” You’ve got a crush on someone you feel connected to, much as anyone might have a crush on a favorite writer, actor, musician or public figure. But — it is as unrequited as my crush on Ryan Gosling, and you need to understand and accept that. (Ryan…? Call me.)
If you are ruminating excessively about this woman and it is interfering with other activities and relationships, then you should take steps to deliberately dial down your access to her postings. Repeated Twitter triggers reminding you of how awesome you believe she is don’t help.
Dear Amy: I am currently 59 and reflecting on the good and bad aspects and events of my life. I had a friend in high school (we eventually drifted apart). His father used to play basketball with us, and invited me along on some of their family outings to the city and to interesting restaurants.
I ran into the father 20 years ago in a work-related setting and couldn’t believe how warm and helpful he was.
I would like to reach out to the father and let him know what high regard I have for him. In raising my kids, I have often thought of him and wanted to emulate his positive behavior.
I have no desire to seek out the son (my former friend in high school). I realize it might seem a little odd to the old friend that I would reach out to his father, but not to him, so how should I handle this?
— Conflicted
Dear Conflicted: You are almost 60 years old. High school is long behind you. If you have this older man’s contact information, then write him a note. Unless you need to contact the son to obtain his dad’s address, there is no need for you to include the son in your outreach.
This is a very thoughtful and kind thing for you to do. Don’t overthink it – just do it.
Dear Amy: I disagree with your response to “Deceived,” who attended a wedding ceremony and reception, and later learned that the wedding wasn’t legitimate (no wedding license).
I don’t feel the couple needs to share the details of their wedding ceremony. They invited guests to share in their wedding celebration. The license is only a piece of paper. It is no one’s business if they didn’t legally tie the knot. The only mistake made was the couple not keeping this information private.
— L
Dear L: I received many responses to this letter, including from members of the clergy. All agreed with you, that — when celebrating a wedding — the presence of an actual wedding license should not matter.
(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


thedenverpost--2020-05-29--Coloradans collecting unemployment will need to actively look for work again

Now that economic activity is starting to pick up again , the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will once again require those collecting unemployment benefits in the state to actively look for work .
“ Because of the shelter-at-home executive order , we took steps to suspend work search requirements , ” said Jeff Fitzgerald , director of the state ’ s unemployment insurance division , during a press call Thursday morning .
When authorities urged everyone to stay home as much as possible , the state suspended requirements that unemployment insurance claimants actively try to find a job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the safer-at-home phase and there is a “ modest but important ” reopening in the economy , that requirement will return , he said .
“ We will be reinstituting the work search requirement for claimants broadly , ” Fitzgerald said .
In normal times , those receiving benefits had to attest to completing five job searches or applications a week .
But the state defines work search broadly .
It can include networking , using the resources of a workforce center , and enhancing job skills .
In Colorado , close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unemployment benefits since mid-March , including 77,488 independent contractors and gig workers .
The CDLE has paid out $ 1.65 billion in unemployment assistance since mid-March , including $ 616.8 million from the state ’ s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund , said senior economist Ryan Gedney .
Self-employed workers , who are new to collecting unemployment benefits , must also vouch that they are actively looking for work .
What that means needs to be sorted out .
It likely won ’ t mean Lyft and Uber drivers waiting in their cars for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
But does it mean they deliver for GrubHub or Amazon Fresh ?
Another complication is that about eight in 10 unemployed workers expect to be called back .
What does an active job search mean for Coloradans on furloughs , and will their employers take kindly to the state pushing them to search for other opportunities ?
And for those whom employers have cut loose , a big question is what opportunities are actually out there for them , especially in the hardest-hit industries .
The job search site Indeed estimates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week of May 22 compared to a year earlier .
Metro Denver suffered the third-biggest drop in postings at 46 % as of May 22 , with only Honolulu and Miami reporting bigger drops .
Job postings in banking and finance , arts and entertainment , and child care are half of what they were a year ago .
And in hospitality and leisure , postings are down by two-thirds .
“ Postings are down across the board , even in sectors not directly impacted by the coronavirus and where many jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indeed Hiring Lab chief economist Jed Kolko said in his blog post .
Software development postings , for example , are down 40.1 % from this time last year , and management job postings are down 39.3 % .
Cher Haavind , deputy executive director of the CDLE , detailed several steps Thursday that the department is taking to help claimants get questions answered and relieve pressure on call centers , which have been overwhelmed .
Starting June 8 , the Unemployment Insurance Division ’ s public lobby at 251 E. 12th Ave. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays for in-person help .
Any appointments , which are expected to be in high demand , must be scheduled in advance , starting on June 1 .
About 40 to 50 people a day should receive assistance .
The department has also launched new “ how-to ” video series to address the most common questions , including : “ Get Paid – Regular Claim ” , “ Get Paid – PUA Claim ” and “ How to Know Which Claim.
” The videos are available at coloradoui.gov .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Town Hall Series at 9:15 a.m. Friday in English and 11:30 a.m. in Spanish .
Haavind said the department is also partnering with a technology vendor to deploy a Google-developed solution that can help answer basic questions claimants have and save staff capacity for more complicated queries .
That could mean fewer unanswered calls .

Now that economic activity is starting to pick up again, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will once again require those collecting unemployment benefits in the state to actively look for work.
“Because of the shelter-at-home executive order, we took steps to suspend work search requirements,” said Jeff Fitzgerald, director of the state’s unemployment insurance division, during a press call Thursday morning.
When authorities urged everyone to stay home as much as possible, the state suspended requirements that unemployment insurance claimants actively try to find a job. Because the state is transitioning to the safer-at-home phase and there is a “modest but important” reopening in the economy, that requirement will return, he said.
“We will be reinstituting the work search requirement for claimants broadly,” Fitzgerald said.
In normal times, those receiving benefits had to attest to completing five job searches or applications a week. But the state defines work search broadly. It can include networking, using the resources of a workforce center, and enhancing job skills.
In Colorado, close to a half-million people have successfully applied for unemployment benefits since mid-March, including 77,488 independent contractors and gig workers. The CDLE has paid out $1.65 billion in unemployment assistance since mid-March, including $616.8 million from the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, said senior economist Ryan Gedney.
Self-employed workers, who are new to collecting unemployment benefits, must also vouch that they are actively looking for work. What that means needs to be sorted out. It likely won’t mean Lyft and Uber drivers waiting in their cars for ride requests that still aren’t there. But does it mean they deliver for GrubHub or Amazon Fresh?
Another complication is that about eight in 10 unemployed workers expect to be called back. What does an active job search mean for Coloradans on furloughs, and will their employers take kindly to the state pushing them to search for other opportunities?
And for those whom employers have cut loose, a big question is what opportunities are actually out there for them, especially in the hardest-hit industries.
The job search site Indeed estimates that postings nationally were down 35% the week of May 22 compared to a year earlier. Metro Denver suffered the third-biggest drop in postings at 46% as of May 22, with only Honolulu and Miami reporting bigger drops.
Job postings in banking and finance, arts and entertainment, and child care are half of what they were a year ago. And in hospitality and leisure, postings are down by two-thirds.
“Postings are down across the board, even in sectors not directly impacted by the coronavirus and where many jobs can be done from home,” Indeed Hiring Lab chief economist Jed Kolko said in his blog post.
Software development postings, for example, are down 40.1% from this time last year, and management job postings are down 39.3%.
Cher Haavind, deputy executive director of the CDLE, detailed several steps Thursday that the department is taking to help claimants get questions answered and relieve pressure on call centers, which have been overwhelmed.
Starting June 8, the Unemployment Insurance Division’s public lobby at 251 E. 12th Ave. will reopen to the public from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays for in-person help. Any appointments, which are expected to be in high demand, must be scheduled in advance, starting on June 1. About 40 to 50 people a day should receive assistance.
The department has also launched new “how-to” video series to address the most common questions, including: “Get Paid – Regular Claim”, “Get Paid – PUA Claim” and “How to Know Which Claim.” The videos are available at coloradoui.gov.
There will also be another UI Virtual Town Hall Series at 9:15 a.m. Friday in English and 11:30 a.m. in Spanish.
Haavind said the department is also partnering with a technology vendor to deploy a Google-developed solution that can help answer basic questions claimants have and save staff capacity for more complicated queries. That could mean fewer unanswered calls.


thedenverpost--2020-05-29--PHOTOS: Denver protests demand justice for George Floyd, killed by Minneapolis Police

Denver Police officers converge at the intersection of 20th St. and Chestnut Pl .
in Denver as protestors near the @ @ @ @ @ May 28 , 2020 .
Demonstrators marched from the Colorado State Capitol building demanding justice @ @ @ @ @ man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police officers .

What started as a small, peaceful protest in Denver, demanding justice for George Floyd, escalated into chaos Thursday evening after someone fired gunshots near the Capitol, sending demonstrators scattering across the city.
Tension built throughout the night as protesters and police clashed in the heart of the city. The crowds grew larger as the night progressed, and, about 9:15 p.m., Denver police fired tear gas and pepper spray to disperse hundreds who remained on the Capitol lawn. Graffiti was painted on the building’s steps, doors and walls. Windows of a police car and a state senator’s truck were smashed.
A few protesters were arrested, but a Denver police spokesman said exact numbers were not yet available.
Read the full story here.


thedenverpost--2020-05-28--Former Broncos QB Flacco “embracing” backup role with New York Jets

NEW YORK — Joe Flacco has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy and been the Super Bowl MVP .
He has been the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL and one of the faces of a franchise .
Now with the New York Jets , Flacco is merely a 35-year-old backup coming off an injury and tasked with helping Sam Darnold achieve the kind of success he has enjoyed in his pro career .
“ I ’ m fully embracing it , ” Flacco said Thursday on a video call .
“ I mean , it ’ s where I am right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on a team playing football in some capacity.
” That ’ s the reality right now for Flacco , who signed a one-year deal worth $ 1.5 million last week that includes $ 3 million more in possible incentives .
It also comes with quite a bit of uncertainty for Flacco .
He ’ s on a new team in a new system , still recovering from surgery on a herniated disk in his neck and might not ever take a snap in a game this season .
That , of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Jets .
For Flacco , though , he envisions himself back under center as a starter .
Maybe not this year .
But in years to come .
“ Oh , for sure , ” Flacco said .
“ We ’ re talking about all these things and that is my role , to help the team out .
But , I obviously still believe that I ’ m a starting quarterback .
And , you never know what three years down the line is going to look like .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still have the want-to to do that .
“ But , at this moment , that ’ s not my role .
My role is to help the team get better and to help a young quarterback see things as clearly as possible and helping along his journey to being a longtime NFL quarterback.
” Flacco is trying to get up to speed on coach Adam Gase ’ s offense by participating this week in virtual meetings .
He won ’ t put a timetable on when he ’ ll be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chance it might not come until sometime in September .
He ’ s leaving that to the doctors , though .
Flacco is just happy to have another chance to continue his playing career .
“ Sometimes it ’ s not your decision , but not playing was never never one of my choices , ” Flacco said .
“ It was a tough decision for me to get surgery or not to get surgery in one respect because I just didn ’ t have a ton of symptoms telling me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surgery.
’ “ But when it became evident that I probably wasn ’ t going to play football again unless I did get something done and a team that signed me could feel comfortable that , when I was ready to go out on the field , I was going to stay healthy , at least in terms of this ( neck ) area , it became very clear that this is what I had to do.
” Flacco spent his first 11 NFL seasons in Baltimore , where current Jets general manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pushed for the Ravens to draft him .
They did , with the 18th overall pick out of Delaware .
In his fifth season , Flacco helped lead Baltimore to a Super Bowl victory and was rewarded by becoming the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history at the time with a six-year contract worth $ 120.6 million .
Injuries have limited Flacco to 17 games over the past two seasons .
Baltimore moved on and traded him to Denver last winter , clearing the way for Lamar Jackson to take over as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Flacco started the first eight games for the Broncos , but injured his neck in Week 8 and missed the rest of the season .
“ I know what it ’ s like to not feel like being part of a team because you really can ’ t have your hand in things , ” said Flacco , who was waived by Denver in March with a failed physical designation .
“ I think in the role I ’ m in now , you can definitely have a good , positive effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some questions about Flacco ’ s willingness to mentor young players , highlighted by his comments last year that he didn ’ t think developing players — rookie Drew Lock , in particular — was part of his job .
In both Baltimore and Denver , though , Flacco was still the starter with young QBs behind him .
In New York , he goes in knowing his primary role is as an experienced backup to Darnold , who has missed three games in each of his first two NFL seasons .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few minutes before Flacco ’ s call with reporters .
“ Listen , I don ’ t think there are any backups in this league that don ’ t have aspirations to be a starting quarterback , ” Flacco said .
“ It ’ s just part of the business .
It ’ s part of being on a team and knowing your role .
And , roles can change here and there .
You can be on different teams from year to year .
I obviously know that at this point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point in time , I know what my role is and I ’ m glad to do so .
”

NEW YORK — Joe Flacco has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy and been the Super Bowl MVP.
He has been the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL and one of the faces of a franchise.
Now with the New York Jets, Flacco is merely a 35-year-old backup coming off an injury and tasked with helping Sam Darnold achieve the kind of success he has enjoyed in his pro career.
“I’m fully embracing it,” Flacco said Thursday on a video call. “I mean, it’s where I am right now, and I’m glad to be on a team playing football in some capacity.”
That’s the reality right now for Flacco, who signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million last week that includes $3 million more in possible incentives. It also comes with quite a bit of uncertainty for Flacco.
He’s on a new team in a new system, still recovering from surgery on a herniated disk in his neck and might not ever take a snap in a game this season. That, of course, would be good news for Darnold and the Jets. For Flacco, though, he envisions himself back under center as a starter.
Maybe not this year. But in years to come.
“Oh, for sure,” Flacco said. “We’re talking about all these things and that is my role, to help the team out. But, I obviously still believe that I’m a starting quarterback. And, you never know what three years down the line is going to look like. So I still have that confidence and I still have the want-to to do that.
“But, at this moment, that’s not my role. My role is to help the team get better and to help a young quarterback see things as clearly as possible and helping along his journey to being a longtime NFL quarterback.”
Flacco is trying to get up to speed on coach Adam Gase’s offense by participating this week in virtual meetings. He won’t put a timetable on when he’ll be able to potentially play, but there’s a chance it might not come until sometime in September.
He’s leaving that to the doctors, though. Flacco is just happy to have another chance to continue his playing career.
“Sometimes it’s not your decision, but not playing was never never one of my choices,” Flacco said. “It was a tough decision for me to get surgery or not to get surgery in one respect because I just didn’t have a ton of symptoms telling me, ‘Hey, you need to get surgery.’
“But when it became evident that I probably wasn’t going to play football again unless I did get something done and a team that signed me could feel comfortable that, when I was ready to go out on the field, I was going to stay healthy, at least in terms of this (neck) area, it became very clear that this is what I had to do.”
Flacco spent his first 11 NFL seasons in Baltimore, where current Jets general manager Joe Douglas was a scout in 2008 and pushed for the Ravens to draft him. They did, with the 18th overall pick out of Delaware. In his fifth season, Flacco helped lead Baltimore to a Super Bowl victory and was rewarded by becoming the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history at the time with a six-year contract worth $120.6 million.
Injuries have limited Flacco to 17 games over the past two seasons. Baltimore moved on and traded him to Denver last winter, clearing the way for Lamar Jackson to take over as the Ravens’ new face of the franchise. Flacco started the first eight games for the Broncos, but injured his neck in Week 8 and missed the rest of the season.
“I know what it’s like to not feel like being part of a team because you really can’t have your hand in things,” said Flacco, who was waived by Denver in March with a failed physical designation. “I think in the role I’m in now, you can definitely have a good, positive effect on the team.”
There had been some questions about Flacco’s willingness to mentor young players, highlighted by his comments last year that he didn’t think developing players — rookie Drew Lock, in particular — was part of his job.
In both Baltimore and Denver, though, Flacco was still the starter with young QBs behind him. In New York, he goes in knowing his primary role is as an experienced backup to Darnold, who has missed three games in each of his first two NFL seasons.
The two actually spoke on the phone for a few minutes before Flacco’s call with reporters.
“Listen, I don’t think there are any backups in this league that don’t have aspirations to be a starting quarterback,” Flacco said. “It’s just part of the business. It’s part of being on a team and knowing your role. And, roles can change here and there. You can be on different teams from year to year. I obviously know that at this point.
“But right now at this point in time, I know what my role is and I’m glad to do so.”


thedenverpost--2020-05-28--New COVID-19 hospitalizations in Colorado hit lowest point since tracking began

Colorado hospitals this week admitted the fewest COVID-19 patients since state health officials began tracking new coronavirus admissions in early April , a promising sign that comes as testing rates reached new heights .
There have been 4,254 people hospitalized since the outbreak was confirmed in the state in early March , though only 335 people were hospitalized with symptoms of the illness as of Thursday afternoon , state data shows .
That ’ s the lowest level of hospitalizations since March 29 , when 332 people were in the hospital for COVID-19 .
Only seven new patients confirmed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state Tuesday , according to the latest available data .
On Sunday and Monday , 16 and 15 new coronavirus patients were admitted , respectability .
Those are the lowest totals since Colorado began tracking new COVID-19 hospitalizations on April 12 .
In that first week of tracking , daily admissions for the new coronavirus were upwards of 250 per day .
More and more people continue to recover .
At least 42 individuals since Wednesday either went home or were transferred to a lower level of care such as a rehabilitation facility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials on Thursday reported 1,421 people who had contracted COVID-19 have died since the new coronavirus was first confirmed in the state , and that death-certificate data shows 1,168 fatalities were directly due to the virus .
That ’ s an increase of 29 deaths of people who had the virus and 33 additional fatalities tied directly to COVID-19 over Wednesday ’ s tallies , though there ’ s a lag in reporting deaths to the state health department — particularly death-certificate data .
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the new coronavirus , listing the total number of fatalities in which the person had the virus as well as the number of deaths that have been directly attributed to COVID-19 on a death certificate .
To date , 25,121 people have tested positive for or are believed to have COVID-19 , the highly infectious respiratory illness causes by the virus , though health officials have said they believe the true number is closer to 167,000 .
Colorado also hit a new high for testing on Wednesday , recording 7,153 tests between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The testing rate — 125.6 tests per 100,000 people per day — is getting close to the 152-tests-per-100,000 people mark that public health experts say is necessary to safely monitor the outbreak .
Gov .
Jared Polis on Tuesday said the state now has the supplies and capabilities to test 8,500 people per day .
Much of the testing has been focused on senior living facilities and other care homes , though Polis last week announced that anybody in the state showing COVID-19 symptoms can get tested for free .
Officials have confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state , including nursing homes , jails and factories .
That ’ s one more than the previous day .
The state health department announces new totals daily of coronavirus deaths and confirmed cases based on what ’ s reported up from Colorado ’ s counties ; though the deaths and positive test results may be announced on a particular day , they may have occurred any time in the past and are just now being reported to the state .
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Colorado hospitals this week admitted the fewest COVID-19 patients since state health officials began tracking new coronavirus admissions in early April, a promising sign that comes as testing rates reached new heights.
There have been 4,254 people hospitalized since the outbreak was confirmed in the state in early March, though only 335 people were hospitalized with symptoms of the illness as of Thursday afternoon, state data shows. That’s the lowest level of hospitalizations since March 29, when 332 people were in the hospital for COVID-19.
Only seven new patients confirmed with COVID-19 were admitted to hospitals across the state Tuesday, according to the latest available data. On Sunday and Monday, 16 and 15 new coronavirus patients were admitted, respectability.
Those are the lowest totals since Colorado began tracking new COVID-19 hospitalizations on April 12. In that first week of tracking, daily admissions for the new coronavirus were upwards of 250 per day.
More and more people continue to recover. At least 42 individuals since Wednesday either went home or were transferred to a lower level of care such as a rehabilitation facility, according to state data..
Colorado health officials on Thursday reported 1,421 people who had contracted COVID-19 have died since the new coronavirus was first confirmed in the state, and that death-certificate data shows 1,168 fatalities were directly due to the virus.
That’s an increase of 29 deaths of people who had the virus and 33 additional fatalities tied directly to COVID-19 over Wednesday’s tallies, though there’s a lag in reporting deaths to the state health department — particularly death-certificate data.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recently revamped the way it reports deaths related to the new coronavirus, listing the total number of fatalities in which the person had the virus as well as the number of deaths that have been directly attributed to COVID-19 on a death certificate.
To date, 25,121 people have tested positive for or are believed to have COVID-19, the highly infectious respiratory illness causes by the virus, though health officials have said they believe the true number is closer to 167,000.
Colorado also hit a new high for testing on Wednesday, recording 7,153 tests between its state-run lab and private facilities. The testing rate — 125.6 tests per 100,000 people per day — is getting close to the 152-tests-per-100,000 people mark that public health experts say is necessary to safely monitor the outbreak.
Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday said the state now has the supplies and capabilities to test 8,500 people per day.
Much of the testing has been focused on senior living facilities and other care homes, though Polis last week announced that anybody in the state showing COVID-19 symptoms can get tested for free. Officials have confirmed outbreaks at 272 contained facilities across the state, including nursing homes, jails and factories. That’s one more than the previous day.
The state health department announces new totals daily of coronavirus deaths and confirmed cases based on what’s reported up from Colorado’s counties; though the deaths and positive test results may be announced on a particular day, they may have occurred any time in the past and are just now being reported to the state.
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thedenverpost--2020-05-28--With the best age-55-plus views in town, Littleton’s Vita gives its very active residents lots of wa

With the best age-55-plus views in town, Littleton’s Vita gives its very active residents lots of ways to stay social

After two months that have brought out the cranky side of practically all Americans , you can find a remarkably good-spirited group of people now at a nicely designed rental community perched on the bluffs overlooking downtown Littleton .
And they ’ re all aged 55-plus .
At Vita Littleton , just south of Littleton Boulevard east of the Light Rail station , you can arrange a physically distanced tour of what doubtless is the most scenic age-55-plus community in the Denver area , with views from its pool plaza and from many of its apartments across Littleton ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the view isn ’ t all that attracts new residents to Vita .
For starters , Vita has no up-front community buy-in , which can amount to a hefty sum at some area 55-plus communities , one resident pointed out , who had made a move here after several years in a larger retirement community .
At Vita , residents of luxury one-and-two-bedroom apartments get a fitness center , saltwater pool , hot tub , ‘ Velo Room ’ bike shop , pet spa , and a lush community garden , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifestyle coordinator , all covered by monthly rent ( they start at $ 2,040 , a real price that will get you a unit ) .
Residents say they like the younger feel of this community , amplified by the VERY active calendar .
When Colorado went into shutdown mode , Lifestyle Coordinator Amy Zavala redesigned the offerings to work for physical distancing – some events totally sheltered , some still carried out together outdoors in the view-swept community areas .
Those included ‘ Zoom Your Room ’ sessions ( “ Residents are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apartments , ” says Zavala ) , and a Physical Distancing Challenge : How far can you walk without getting close to anybody else ?
The winner and runners-up all covered ten miles and more .
That ’ s made easier at Vita by the proximity of trails ( Centennial Link Trail passes right beside ) , as well as its walkability to the dining district with Grande Station , Adelite ’ s , Curds Cheese Shop and lots of other options , many of them set to reopen this week in line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the stellar setting , you can tour a ‘ Lark Bunting ’ plan , two bedrooms/two baths , kitchen , side-by-side laundry on risers , 1,055 feet , priced at $ 2,520/month , with an assigned parking space in Vita ’ s interior garage .
You ’ ll see the color-coded calendar of events ( they average five daily ! )
divvied between social , physical , intellectual , and purposeful affairs .
You can choose either a personal or a self-guided tour .
Vita is on the hill just east of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old courthouse .
Take Littleton Boulevard west from Broadway a mile to S. Bemis Street and turn south ; or find a live tour on Facebook and Instagram .
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post ’ s preparation .

After two months that have brought out the cranky side of practically all Americans, you can find a remarkably good-spirited group of people now at a nicely designed rental community perched on the bluffs overlooking downtown Littleton. And they’re all aged 55-plus.
Vita Littleton by Zocalo What: Age-55-plus active-adult rental living by Zocalo Community Development; 1-bed & 2-bed luxury units, covered parking included, saltwater pool & amenities, Lifestyle Coordinator, homes for quick move-in.
Age-55-plus active-adult rental living by Zocalo Community Development; 1-bed & 2-bed luxury units, covered parking included, saltwater pool & amenities, Lifestyle Coordinator, homes for quick move-in. Where: 2100 W. Littleton Blvd, Littleton; from Broadway west on Littleton Blvd 1.3 mi. to Bemis, turn south. Or from Jeffco, take Bowles east past Santa Fe, becomes W. Alamo Ave, continue east 5 blocks to Bemis
2100 W. Littleton Blvd, Littleton; from Broadway west on Littleton Blvd 1.3 mi. to Bemis, turn south. Or from Jeffco, take Bowles east past Santa Fe, becomes W. Alamo Ave, continue east 5 blocks to Bemis Price: From $1,790/mo., 2 bed/2 bath from $2,520/mo
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720-619-8378 More Info: VitaLittleton.com
At Vita Littleton, just south of Littleton Boulevard east of the Light Rail station, you can arrange a physically distanced tour of what doubtless is the most scenic age-55-plus community in the Denver area, with views from its pool plaza and from many of its apartments across Littleton’s dining district to Mount Evans. But the view isn’t all that attracts new residents to Vita.
For starters, Vita has no up-front community buy-in, which can amount to a hefty sum at some area 55-plus communities, one resident pointed out, who had made a move here after several years in a larger retirement community. At Vita, residents of luxury one-and-two-bedroom apartments get a fitness center, saltwater pool, hot tub, ‘Velo Room’ bike shop, pet spa, and a lush community garden, with a lineup of events arranged by a fulltime lifestyle coordinator, all covered by monthly rent (they start at $2,040, a real price that will get you a unit).
Residents say they like the younger feel of this community, amplified by the VERY active calendar. When Colorado went into shutdown mode, Lifestyle Coordinator Amy Zavala redesigned the offerings to work for physical distancing – some events totally sheltered, some still carried out together outdoors in the view-swept community areas. Those included ‘Zoom Your Room’ sessions (“Residents are curious to see other people’s apartments,” says Zavala), and a Physical Distancing Challenge: How far can you walk without getting close to anybody else? The winner and runners-up all covered ten miles and more.
That’s made easier at Vita by the proximity of trails (Centennial Link Trail passes right beside), as well as its walkability to the dining district with Grande Station, Adelite’s, Curds Cheese Shop and lots of other options, many of them set to reopen this week in line with new state guidelines.
In addition to the stellar setting, you can tour a ‘Lark Bunting’ plan, two bedrooms/two baths, kitchen, side-by-side laundry on risers, 1,055 feet, priced at $2,520/month, with an assigned parking space in Vita’s interior garage. You’ll see the color-coded calendar of events (they average five daily!) divvied between social, physical, intellectual, and purposeful affairs.
You can choose either a personal or a self-guided tour. Vita is on the hill just east of downtown Littleton, off Main opposite the old courthouse. Take Littleton Boulevard west from Broadway a mile to S. Bemis Street and turn south; or find a live tour on Facebook and Instagram.
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.


thedenverpost--2020-05-28--Roy Halladay’s father takes issue with portrayal of son in ESPN’s reporting: “They missed the story”

Roy Halladay ’ s father carries his own memories , thoughts and feelings about his late son , Roy , who became a Hall of Fame pitcher .
They don ’ t square with the portrait being presented in public .
“ I don ’ t think people realize what kind of quality individual he was and how he wanted to do the right thing , ” “ Big Roy ” said Thursday .
“ They talk about all of these things that went south in his life , but I think a lot of that had been amplified.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tragic story of the pitcher ’ s life and death will be chronicled in “ Imperfect : The Roy Halladay Story , ” part of ESPN ’ s E:60 documentary series .
( 5 p.m. , ESPN ) On Wednesday , ESPN.com published a story with the headline “ Inside Roy Halladay ’ s struggle with pain , addiction.
” The story reads : “ Over eight months , ESPN ’ s E:60 conducted exclusive interviews with Halladay ’ s family , friends , teammates and coaches .
What emerges is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last years were gripped by physical pain , depression and an addiction to prescription drugs that included two periods of inpatient rehabilitation — one while he was still on the Philadelphia Phillies ’ roster .
When his plane crashed , Halladay was flying recklessly and he had amphetamines , morphine and an antidepressant in his system , among other medications.
” On Nov. 7 , 2017 , Halladay died , alone , in a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida .
The Denver native , a graduate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just 40 years old .
“ Big Roy ” has not seen the documentary about his son , but he did read the accompanying story .
Asked if he thought it was an accurate and fair portrayal , he answered , “ No , I don ’ t think so .
I think there is a lot of drama added in there , in a lot of different areas.
” Big Roy helped shape his son into a pitcher who led Arvada West to a state title in 1994 before being drafted No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He became of six pitchers to win a Cy Young Award in both leagues .
Last year , he became the second Coloradan to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame , joining reliever Goose Gossage .
The father believes a full-and-balanced account of his son ’ s life was not told .
“ I think they missed the story , ” he said .
“ I mean , they really zeroed in on the drama and all of that stuff .
They are missing the really good story of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just about , ‘ Wow , look how crazy all of this stuff went at the end.
’ ” John Barr , the lead writer of the story , disagrees .
“ It ’ s unfortunate that Mr. Halladay would have that reaction to any of our reporting , ” Barr said .
“ We covered a number of really difficult subjects .
I understand that those are deeply personal and emotional subjects for the family .
“ If there is anything he believes is inaccurate or insensitive , we ’ d be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would attempt to engage with him and what those reporting points are .
It was always our intention to write and produce content that was guided by honesty , integrity and fairness .
And sensitivity.
” ESPN ’ s exhaustively researched story includes : numerous interviews with some of Halladay ’ s closest friends ; candid quotes and insights from Halladay ’ s wife , Brandy ; a toxicology report on the drugs in Halladay ’ s system when he died ; and information from four forensic pathologists who determined that “ it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Halladay was impaired the day of his final flight.
” According to ESPN , Brandy Halladay has struggled with the question of how much she wanted to reveal about her husband ’ s private life .
Ultimately , she came to the conclusion that there are other families struggling with addiction and mental health issues , so she chose to speak candidly to ESPN in the hope of helping others .
Big Roy , however , doesn ’ t believe that ’ s why Halladay ’ s widow spoke out .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marital problems there at the end and I think a lot of that stuff was sensationalized .
I ’ m not sure it was all ( his problems ) , ” he said .
Halladay ’ s father also doesn ’ t think that many of Halladay ’ s friends in the story presented an accurate portrayal of his son or his struggles .
“ There are quotes from people that ( were ) supposedly being good friends , ” Big Roy said .
“ But my son was talking to me about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was going over some of their limits and how they were misbehaving , and so I don ’ t know .
But it didn ’ t sit very well with me.
” Barr , however , stands firmly by his story .
“ There was a side to Roy Halladay that we didn ’ t know .
If by reporting those details , we caused his family any additional grief , that ’ s something we don ’ t take lightly .
I would hope with time and the clarity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to look at what we did differently .
”

Roy Halladay’s father carries his own memories, thoughts and feelings about his late son, Roy, who became a Hall of Fame pitcher. They don’t square with the portrait being presented in public.
“I don’t think people realize what kind of quality individual he was and how he wanted to do the right thing,” “Big Roy” said Thursday. “They talk about all of these things that went south in his life, but I think a lot of that had been amplified.”
Friday night, the celebrated, complicated and tragic story of the pitcher’s life and death will be chronicled in “Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story,” part of ESPN’s E:60 documentary series. (5 p.m., ESPN) On Wednesday, ESPN.com published a story with the headline “Inside Roy Halladay’s struggle with pain, addiction.”
The story reads: “Over eight months, ESPN’s E:60 conducted exclusive interviews with Halladay’s family, friends, teammates and coaches. What emerges is a more complete picture of a man whose last years were gripped by physical pain, depression and an addiction to prescription drugs that included two periods of inpatient rehabilitation — one while he was still on the Philadelphia Phillies’ roster. When his plane crashed, Halladay was flying recklessly and he had amphetamines, morphine and an antidepressant in his system, among other medications.”
On Nov. 7, 2017, Halladay died, alone, in a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. The Denver native, a graduate of Arvada West High School, was just 40 years old.
“Big Roy” has not seen the documentary about his son, but he did read the accompanying story. Asked if he thought it was an accurate and fair portrayal, he answered, “No, I don’t think so. I think there is a lot of drama added in there, in a lot of different areas.”
Big Roy helped shape his son into a pitcher who led Arvada West to a state title in 1994 before being drafted No. 17 overall by the Blue Jays. He became of six pitchers to win a Cy Young Award in both leagues. Last year, he became the second Coloradan to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, joining reliever Goose Gossage.
The father believes a full-and-balanced account of his son’s life was not told.
“I think they missed the story,” he said. “I mean, they really zeroed in on the drama and all of that stuff. They are missing the really good story of what a quality individual Roy was….It was just about, ‘Wow, look how crazy all of this stuff went at the end.’ ”
John Barr, the lead writer of the story, disagrees.
“It’s unfortunate that Mr. Halladay would have that reaction to any of our reporting,” Barr said. “We covered a number of really difficult subjects. I understand that those are deeply personal and emotional subjects for the family.
“If there is anything he believes is inaccurate or insensitive, we’d be open to hearing from him. We would attempt to engage with him and what those reporting points are. It was always our intention to write and produce content that was guided by honesty, integrity and fairness. And sensitivity.”
ESPN’s exhaustively researched story includes: numerous interviews with some of Halladay’s closest friends; candid quotes and insights from Halladay’s wife, Brandy; a toxicology report on the drugs in Halladay’s system when he died; and information from four forensic pathologists who determined that “it’s more likely than not that Halladay was impaired the day of his final flight.”
According to ESPN, Brandy Halladay has struggled with the question of how much she wanted to reveal about her husband’s private life. Ultimately, she came to the conclusion that there are other families struggling with addiction and mental health issues, so she chose to speak candidly to ESPN in the hope of helping others.
Big Roy, however, doesn’t believe that’s why Halladay’s widow spoke out.
“I know he was having a lot of marital problems there at the end and I think a lot of that stuff was sensationalized. I’m not sure it was all (his problems),” he said.
Halladay’s father also doesn’t think that many of Halladay’s friends in the story presented an accurate portrayal of his son or his struggles.
“There are quotes from people that (were) supposedly being good friends,” Big Roy said. “But my son was talking to me about the difficulty he was having with them. He was going over some of their limits and how they were misbehaving, and so I don’t know. But it didn’t sit very well with me.”
Barr, however, stands firmly by his story.
“There was a side to Roy Halladay that we didn’t know. If by reporting those details, we caused his family any additional grief, that’s something we don’t take lightly. I would hope with time and the clarity of distance (Big Roy) will be able to look at what we did differently.”


thedenverpost--2020-05-28--Denver Center for Performing Arts cancels entire 2020-21 Theatre Company season

Even as a cautious lifting of safer-at-home orders for Colorado businesses has begun , Denver ’ s performing arts organizations and venues continue to be roiled by coronavirus-triggered aftershocks .
On Thursday , the Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced the cancellation of its Theatre Company ’ s entire 2020-21 season , which would have run from late August through June 2021 .
That the trustees of the city ’ s largest arts employer took this action underscores the near-term uncertainty of organizations dependent on humans gathering in numbers that , for the moment , exceed evolving but still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all were cancelled , among them two commissions set to receive world premieres : the Colorado-themed “ Rattlesnake Kate , ” by composer-lyricist Neyla Pekarek , formerly of The Lumineers ; and Beaufield Berry ’ s family drama “ In the Upper Room , ” which was workshopped during the Denver Center ’ s 2018 Colorado New Play Summit .
Even the DCPA ’ s annual holiday go-to , “ A Christmas Carol , ” has been felled by the coronavirus .
Bah humbug , indeed .
The fate of Broadway tours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 2020-21 season is currently unknown .
Among the shows slated for the Buell in 2020 : “ 1776 ” and “ Ain ’ t too Proud — the Life and Times of the Temptations.
” Actor ’ s Equity , the union representing more than 51,000 actors and stage managers in live theater , added thoughtfully to the concerns when it released four core principles “ needed to support life and healthy theater production ” Tuesday .
They are : “ The epidemic must be under control ; Individuals who may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolated ; the way we audition , rehearse , perform and stage manage may need to change ; and efforts to control COVID-19 exposure must be collaborative.
” Although the hope was the season could be salvaged , Chris Coleman , artistic director for the Theatre Company , will now shift gears to create an online presence for the city ’ s premiere theater company .
He ’ ll be doing this with a much-reduced staff .
The DCPA has trimmed 55 % of its staff , and the Theatre Company ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While 36 % of the company ’ s budget comes from ticket sales , the rest is a combination of philanthropy , funds from the Scientific Cultural Facilities District and earned revenue from other programming lines , in particular the Broadway touring division of the Denver Center .
“ Hamilton ” should have been a harbinger .
The Denver Center ’ s mid-May postponement of the blockbuster musical ’ s August through October engagement underscores the unique , entwined relationship the Denver Center ’ s Broadway division and its Theatre Company share .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the Denver Center ’ s inception – that relationship helps fund , expand and deepen the organization ’ s artistic reach .
The big Broadway musicals ’ revenue helps make possible the Theatre Company ’ s presentation of commanding and adventurous , classic and new plays .
For this unprecedented moment , that symbiotic relationship has proven tricky .
With the cancellation and postponement of 25 shows , two fundraisers , hundreds of education program classes and all event rentals at the Seawell Ballroom , the Denver Center ’ s fiscal resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken for FY21 is in excess of $ 10 million .
The creative repercussions of the Denver Center ’ s fiscal challenges were already being felt before this announcement .
When the world premiere of David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar ’ s immersive work “ Theater of the Mind ” — for Off-Center — had to be postponed , local directors Betty Hart ’ s and Amanda Berg Wilson ’ s opportunities were also waylaid .
They were each named assistant directors for the high-profile show .
Wilson has her own company — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once smaller theaters start navigating the social distancing challenges , Hart should be on a short list to helm a play or a few of them .
Even so , to see Hart and Wilson land these gigs testified to the ways in which the city ’ s behemoth could substantively help and engage the local theater community .
“ I don ’ t think those go away , ” said Coleman during a video conversation about the world premieres and other shows that spoke to the theater company ’ s commitment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ re not going to do a season .
But those projects are all hot contenders to start the next season .
I think anything we ’ ve cancelled – including ‘ Choir Boy and ‘ Until the Flood ’ [ each by noted African American writers were set to finish the 20-21 season ] – will be in the mix the next season and a half or two seasons .
I don ’ t think they go away , but it ’ s going to be a while before we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday ’ s announcement , the Denver Center ’ s board of trustees plans to “ revisit this decision in October and , if circumstances allow , make every effort to return to the stage this coming spring.
” Denver Theatre Company subscribers should receive an email advising them about their current subscriptions .
In the meantime , Coleman is figuring out an online presence for the theater company , one “ aligned with who we are , ” he said .
“ I think we ’ ve been slow but over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing a lot more content .
I ’ m actually excited about it.
” As for gathering , he ’ s wary and optimistic .
“ I think we ’ ll find our way back ; it ’ s just going to be messier road than any of us hoped.
” “ We are actively working to secure alternate dates and will let patrons know their ticketing options when we make those announcements via email , ” DCPA said on its website .
“ Patrons with tickets to canceled events will receive an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DCPA credit , request a refund or donate the value of their ticket , ” DCPA said on its website .
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Even as a cautious lifting of safer-at-home orders for Colorado businesses has begun, Denver’s performing arts organizations and venues continue to be roiled by coronavirus-triggered aftershocks.
On Thursday, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced the cancellation of its Theatre Company’s entire 2020-21 season, which would have run from late August through June 2021. That the trustees of the city’s largest arts employer took this action underscores the near-term uncertainty of organizations dependent on humans gathering in numbers that, for the moment, exceed evolving but still demanding social distancing protocols.
Nine shows in all were cancelled, among them two commissions set to receive world premieres: the Colorado-themed “Rattlesnake Kate,” by composer-lyricist Neyla Pekarek, formerly of The Lumineers; and Beaufield Berry’s family drama “In the Upper Room,” which was workshopped during the Denver Center’s 2018 Colorado New Play Summit. Even the DCPA’s annual holiday go-to, “A Christmas Carol,” has been felled by the coronavirus. Bah humbug, indeed.
The fate of Broadway tours slated to come to Denver for DCPA’s 2020-21 season is currently unknown. Among the shows slated for the Buell in 2020: “1776” and “Ain’t too Proud – the Life and Times of the Temptations.”
Actor’s Equity, the union representing more than 51,000 actors and stage managers in live theater, added thoughtfully to the concerns when it released four core principles ”needed to support life and healthy theater production” Tuesday. They are: ”The epidemic must be under control; Individuals who may be infectious can be readily identified and isolated; the way we audition, rehearse, perform and stage manage may need to change; and efforts to control COVID-19 exposure must be collaborative.”
Although the hope was the season could be salvaged, Chris Coleman, artistic director for the Theatre Company, will now shift gears to create an online presence for the city’s premiere theater company. He’ll be doing this with a much-reduced staff. The DCPA has trimmed 55% of its staff, and the Theatre Company’s hit has been greater than that. While 36% of the company’s budget comes from ticket sales, the rest is a combination of philanthropy, funds from the Scientific Cultural Facilities District and earned revenue from other programming lines, in particular the Broadway touring division of the Denver Center.
“Hamilton” should have been a harbinger. The Denver Center’s mid-May postponement of the blockbuster musical’s August through October engagement underscores the unique, entwined relationship the Denver Center’s Broadway division and its Theatre Company share. When it works – and it has since the Denver Center’s inception – that relationship helps fund, expand and deepen the organization’s artistic reach. The big Broadway musicals’ revenue helps make possible the Theatre Company’s presentation of commanding and adventurous, classic and new plays.
For this unprecedented moment, that symbiotic relationship has proven tricky. With the cancellation and postponement of 25 shows, two fundraisers, hundreds of education program classes and all event rentals at the Seawell Ballroom, the Denver Center’s fiscal resources have been stressed. The financial hit taken for FY21 is in excess of $10 million.
The creative repercussions of the Denver Center’s fiscal challenges were already being felt before this announcement. When the world premiere of David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar’s immersive work “Theater of the Mind” – for Off-Center — had to be postponed, local directors Betty Hart’s and Amanda Berg Wilson’s opportunities were also waylaid. They were each named assistant directors for the high-profile show. Wilson has her own company — Boulder’s The Catamounts — and once smaller theaters start navigating the social distancing challenges, Hart should be on a short list to helm a play or a few of them. Even so, to see Hart and Wilson land these gigs testified to the ways in which the city’s behemoth could substantively help and engage the local theater community.
“I don’t think those go away,” said Coleman during a video conversation about the world premieres and other shows that spoke to the theater company’s commitment to female creatives and playwrights of color. “We’re not going to do a season. But those projects are all hot contenders to start the next season. I think anything we’ve cancelled – including ‘Choir Boy and ‘Until the Flood’ [each by noted African American writers were set to finish the 20-21 season] – will be in the mix the next season and a half or two seasons. I don’t think they go away, but it’s going to be a while before we put them on stage.”
According to Thursday’s announcement, the Denver Center’s board of trustees plans to “revisit this decision in October and, if circumstances allow, make every effort to return to the stage this coming spring.” Denver Theatre Company subscribers should receive an email advising them about their current subscriptions.
In the meantime, Coleman is figuring out an online presence for the theater company, one “aligned with who we are,” he said. “I think we’ve been slow but over the next month, you’ll be seeing a lot more content. I’m actually excited about it.” As for gathering, he’s wary and optimistic. “I think we’ll find our way back; it’s just going to be messier road than any of us hoped.”
DCPA’s postponed productions
“We are actively working to secure alternate dates and will let patrons know their ticketing options when we make those announcements via email,” DCPA said on its website.
Disney’s “The Lion King”
Dixie’s “Never Wear a Tube Top…”
“Hamilton”
“My Fair Lady”
“That Golden Girls Show”
“Theatre of the Mind”
DCPA’s canceled productions
“Patrons with tickets to canceled events will receive an email with an option to receive a DCPA credit, request a refund or donate the value of their ticket,” DCPA said on its website.
“Angry, Raucous & Shamelessly Gorgeous”
“The Band’s Visit”
“The Book of Mormon”
“The Children”
“A Christmas Carol”
“Choir Boy”
“Emma”
“Improvised Shakespeare”
“In the Upper Room”
“Light Up the Sky”
“Mean Girls”
“Mojada”
“Rattlesnake Kate”
“The SpongeBob Musical”
“Until the Flood”
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
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thedenverpost--2020-05-28--National Guard pulling out of Denver homeless shelters

Most of the 250 National Guard troops staffing some of Denver ’ s homeless shelters will pull out of their posts Monday , leaving short-handed city staff and private partners to bridge that staffing gap , officials say .
That bridge is possible , albeit difficult , to build , said Cathy Alderman , spokesperson for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless .
But the data show the necessity : Despite city efforts to provide more space in pre-existing and temporary shelters to curb the spread of the virus , 341 people experiencing homelessness have tested positive for COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as of Tuesday , said city spokesperson Heather Burke .
Six have died .
The city is hiring to make up for the lost workforce and partnering nonprofits like the Denver Rescue Mission are following suit as well as pivoting existing employees to maintain the levels of service currently in place for people experiencing homelessness .
Gov .
Jared Polis ordered the troops to staff existing homeless shelters about two months ago , allowing city officials and nonprofits to shift their workers to new group shelters at the National Western Complex ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coliseum .
City officials , politicians and nonprofit leaders had asked for more help from the governor but were turned down .
The National Western site offers about 700 beds for men , while the Coliseum can host about 400 women .
Both are in high demand and will likely be needed for quite some time , said Alderman .
The National Western contract ends Monday , but the city is seeking to extend it to July 15 , said spokesperson Derek Woodbury .
And the city has contracted for services at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t envision a scenario where we don ’ t need those two locations for a while , ” Alderman said .
“ Where would those people go if those facilities close down ?
” The first cases of the virus hit the homeless population at the end of March .
The group makes up about half a percent of Denver ’ s population but accounts for nearly 7 % of the city ’ s overall COVID-19 cases , said Britta Fisher , Denver ’ s chief housing officer .
Not only is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelters , Alderman said , but numbers are also up because recent rainfall has pushed more people inside .
To maintain the new and old shelters alongside individual hotel and motel rooms — meant to safely house those experiencing symptoms — Fisher said Denver has moved existing employees and hired on-call employees .
In addition , the Denver Rescue Mission , which has staffed the Hall of Education shelter , has hired 58 employees , said spokesperson Nicole Tschetter.All of those employees will be ready to move in as the troops pull out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , Tschetter said — especially volunteers who can work meal shifts .
While the need for the shelters is expected to continue , Fisher said , the availability of the Coliseum and the Hall of Education could depend on the city ’ s overall recovery .
Those buildings could be needed for other things whenever large gatherings are allowed again .
“ We ’ ve used event venues to create space , ” she said .
“ When they have a market proposition to get back to business , that impacts our @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Most of the 250 National Guard troops staffing some of Denver’s homeless shelters will pull out of their posts Monday, leaving short-handed city staff and private partners to bridge that staffing gap, officials say.
That bridge is possible, albeit difficult, to build, said Cathy Alderman, spokesperson for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. But the data show the necessity: Despite city efforts to provide more space in pre-existing and temporary shelters to curb the spread of the virus, 341 people experiencing homelessness have tested positive for COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus, as of Tuesday, said city spokesperson Heather Burke. Six have died.
The city is hiring to make up for the lost workforce and partnering nonprofits like the Denver Rescue Mission are following suit as well as pivoting existing employees to maintain the levels of service currently in place for people experiencing homelessness.
Gov. Jared Polis ordered the troops to staff existing homeless shelters about two months ago, allowing city officials and nonprofits to shift their workers to new group shelters at the National Western Complex’s Hall of Education and the Denver Coliseum.
City officials, politicians and nonprofit leaders had asked for more help from the governor but were turned down.
The National Western site offers about 700 beds for men, while the Coliseum can host about 400 women. Both are in high demand and will likely be needed for quite some time, said Alderman.
The National Western contract ends Monday, but the city is seeking to extend it to July 15, said spokesperson Derek Woodbury. And the city has contracted for services at the Coliseum through September.
“I can’t envision a scenario where we don’t need those two locations for a while,” Alderman said. “Where would those people go if those facilities close down?”
The first cases of the virus hit the homeless population at the end of March. The group makes up about half a percent of Denver’s population but accounts for nearly 7% of the city’s overall COVID-19 cases, said Britta Fisher, Denver’s chief housing officer.
Not only is the pandemic driving more people to the shelters, Alderman said, but numbers are also up because recent rainfall has pushed more people inside.
To maintain the new and old shelters alongside individual hotel and motel rooms — meant to safely house those experiencing symptoms — Fisher said Denver has moved existing employees and hired on-call employees. In addition, the Denver Rescue Mission, which has staffed the Hall of Education shelter, has hired 58 employees, said spokesperson Nicole Tschetter.All of those employees will be ready to move in as the troops pull out.
But more people are needed every day, Tschetter said — especially volunteers who can work meal shifts.
While the need for the shelters is expected to continue, Fisher said, the availability of the Coliseum and the Hall of Education could depend on the city’s overall recovery. Those buildings could be needed for other things whenever large gatherings are allowed again.
“We’ve used event venues to create space,” she said. “When they have a market proposition to get back to business, that impacts our ability to utilize those spaces.”


thedenverpost--2020-05-28--The Spot: A “fast, friendly, mousy” end to legislative session? That hinges on vaccine bill

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The Capitol reopened this week for the first time since the legislature paused its work in mid-March .
And it ’ s awfully quiet in here .
Bills that debuted pre-COVID are dying at a remarkable pace , as the Democrats who run this building look to clip basically anything that costs the suddenly cash-strapped state money , or that requires significant debate .
Lawmakers are mostly hanging in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no visitors , and the press corps is smaller than usual .
If the goal is to keep everyone safe and distanced , then all of that is good .
But for how long can Democrats keep this building fast , friendly and mousy ?
The answer largely depends on whether they decide to take up the bill to limit vaccine exemptions .
( As a reminder , Colorado is last in the nation for childhood immunization rates . )
That bill , which dropped before the virus shut down the legislature , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opponents if it ever sees the light of day .
Those opponents will likely bring their kids , and — if their recent outdoor demonstrations are any indication — many won ’ t wear masks or follow distancing rules .
Democrats want to do everything possible to limit crowds and spectacle over these next few weeks of lawmaking .
That ’ s a big reason the public health insurance option bill is dead .
Ditto for the bill to provide paid family and medical leave statewide .
But , man , wouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( again ) to pass a bill that aims to modestly improve Colorado ’ s abysmal vaccination rates at a time when a vaccine is health experts ’ best hope for ending the COVID-19 pandemic ?
Three days into the resumed legislative session , lawmakers say they haven ’ t decided whether to take up the vaccine bill this year .
My guess is that they will not , but of course I could be wrong .
If they do , expect big crowds at the Capitol and another round of heated debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a desire to keep things apolitical in the coming weeks .
More on that below .
Also below , Conrad Swanson checks in on the GOP ’ s mess in Weld County .
He ’ s done some phenomenal reporting on that topic lately ; give him a follow @ conrad_swanson if you haven ’ t already .
To support the important journalism we do , you can become a Denver Post subscriber here .
You can send tips , comments and questions to me at aburness @ denverpost.com or to the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which asked the feds to close neighboring Rocky Mountain National Park in March , is celebrating the park ’ s reopening this week .
Town elected officials also backed off this week on a requirement that everyone wear masks in public — even outside .
Reporter John Aguilar has the story .
On Tuesday morning , Capitol Rs and Ds alike called upon one another to set politics aside and come together in the interest of helping to guide Coloradans through this crisis .
I have to say that I have no idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that now is not the time for politics .
Everything that happens in this building is political .
The two parties disagree on nearly every issue of any consequence .
So it was no surprise when things got political Wednesday .
Democrats in both the House and Senate proposed a rule change to allow certain members to participate in lawmaking remotely , and even to vote on bills from home .
The Dems have the majority in both chambers , so it was obvious from the get-go that the rule change would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Before the rule change was made official , Republicans put up a fight , protesting for a couple hours on the grounds that lawmakers should accept risk as part of the job , and that if anyone is uncomfortable being in the building right now then maybe they should find a different line of work .
The debate got heated at times and , In the end , every single Democrat voted for the change , and every single Republican voted against it .
Whaddya know — politicians got political .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways throughout this eerie , abbreviated half-session .
I also expect that , when it ’ s convenient , members of both parties will accuse the other side of “ playing politics ” during a pandemic .
• Colorado ’ s Department of Corrections has barely reduced its prison population , despite at least one major outbreak .
• The latest chapter in a running series : “ Jared Polis tells the legislature how to legislate.
” • Here ’ s a useful piece from our partners at Chalkbeat about reductions in K-12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s budget writers are making a plan .
It ’ s not pretty .
GOP rift patched up , more or less The very public infighting among Weld County Republicans appears to have died down since state GOP Chair Ken Buck made nice with the local chairman last week .
The patch job is Buck ’ s second damage-control maneuver this month , though other Weld County Republicans have still called for their local chairman , Will Sander , to step down .
“ I have never seen it as corrupt as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new Weld County Republican precinct committee person , said of the county party in an email seeking for Sander ’ s resignation .
Sander filed complaints alleging election fraud and corruption by four local Republicans earlier this month .
One of those mentioned in Sander ’ s complaints to the Secretary of State ’ s Office is a member of Buck ’ s congressional staff .
But Buck threw his support behind Sander on Friday .
“ I look forward to continuing to work with Will and all Weld County Republicans in moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elect strong conservative leadership in November , ” Buck said in a release .
“ I appreciate chairman Buck and the Colorado GOP ’ s willingness to work with my team and to find a solution to this situation , ” Sander said in the same release .
“ I have complete confidence in his leadership and that of the state party ’ s , and I look forward to moving past this and getting to work on the important races we need to win this November.
” Indeed , Sander ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colorado Attorney General ’ s Office — has come at an inconvenient time .
Added to a separate controversy in El Paso County , the infighting harms the state GOP ’ s ultimate goals of re-electing President Donald Trump and the at-risk Sen. Cory Gardner , many have said .
• For the first time since RTD dramatically curtailed service in the face of the coronavirus pandemic more than a month ago , the transit agency is restoring service on several popular bus lines in the metro area .
• Travelers hungry for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Denver International Airport can sit down at a bar or table inside a restaurant — something Coloradans can ’ t do almost anywhere else right now .
• The man serving as Denver ’ s interim public safety director , Murphy Robinson , will get the job full time .
• Denver city officials have hit pause on ambitious plans for a new arena and expo hall in the National Western Center project as the coronavirus pandemic sends tourist-generated taxes nosediving .
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The Capitol reopened this week for the first time since the legislature paused its work in mid-March. And it’s awfully quiet in here.
Bills that debuted pre-COVID are dying at a remarkable pace, as the Democrats who run this building look to clip basically anything that costs the suddenly cash-strapped state money, or that requires significant debate.
Lawmakers are mostly hanging in their offices. There are few lobbyists, no visitors, and the press corps is smaller than usual.
If the goal is to keep everyone safe and distanced, then all of that is good.
But for how long can Democrats keep this building fast, friendly and mousy?
The answer largely depends on whether they decide to take up the bill to limit vaccine exemptions. (As a reminder, Colorado is last in the nation for childhood immunization rates.)
That bill, which dropped before the virus shut down the legislature, will undoubtedly bring a big crowd of opponents if it ever sees the light of day. Those opponents will likely bring their kids, and — if their recent outdoor demonstrations are any indication — many won’t wear masks or follow distancing rules.
Democrats want to do everything possible to limit crowds and spectacle over these next few weeks of lawmaking. That’s a big reason the public health insurance option bill is dead. Ditto for the bill to provide paid family and medical leave statewide.
But, man, wouldn’t it be something if Democrats fail (again) to pass a bill that aims to modestly improve Colorado’s abysmal vaccination rates at a time when a vaccine is health experts’ best hope for ending the COVID-19 pandemic?
Three days into the resumed legislative session, lawmakers say they haven’t decided whether to take up the vaccine bill this year. My guess is that they will not, but of course I could be wrong.
If they do, expect big crowds at the Capitol and another round of heated debate among lawmakers who earlier this week professed a desire to keep things apolitical in the coming weeks. More on that below.
Also below, Conrad Swanson checks in on the GOP’s mess in Weld County. He’s done some phenomenal reporting on that topic lately; give him a follow @conrad_swanson if you haven’t already.
To support the important journalism we do, you can become a Denver Post subscriber here.
You can send tips, comments and questions to me at aburness@denverpost.com or to the other Post reporters below.
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Estes Park, which asked the feds to close neighboring Rocky Mountain National Park in March, is celebrating the park’s reopening this week. Town elected officials also backed off this week on a requirement that everyone wear masks in public — even outside. Reporter John Aguilar has the story.
Capitol Diary • By Alex Burness
“Playing politics” in a pandemic
On Tuesday morning, Capitol Rs and Ds alike called upon one another to set politics aside and come together in the interest of helping to guide Coloradans through this crisis.
I have to say that I have no idea what these people actually mean when they say that now is not the time for politics. Everything that happens in this building is political. The two parties disagree on nearly every issue of any consequence.
So it was no surprise when things got political Wednesday.
Democrats in both the House and Senate proposed a rule change to allow certain members to participate in lawmaking remotely, and even to vote on bills from home. The Dems have the majority in both chambers, so it was obvious from the get-go that the rule change would pass both. And so it did.
(Note that members of the public who want to participate in state government this spring still must appear in person in Denver or put their thoughts in writing.)
Before the rule change was made official, Republicans put up a fight, protesting for a couple hours on the grounds that lawmakers should accept risk as part of the job, and that if anyone is uncomfortable being in the building right now then maybe they should find a different line of work.
The debate got heated at times and, In the end, every single Democrat voted for the change, and every single Republican voted against it. Whaddya know — politicians got political.
I expect that’ll happen in other ways throughout this eerie, abbreviated half-session. I also expect that, when it’s convenient, members of both parties will accuse the other side of “playing politics” during a pandemic.
More Colorado political news
Front Range Politics • By Conrad Swanson
GOP rift patched up, more or less
The very public infighting among Weld County Republicans appears to have died down since state GOP Chair Ken Buck made nice with the local chairman last week.
The patch job is Buck’s second damage-control maneuver this month, though other Weld County Republicans have still called for their local chairman, Will Sander, to step down.
“I have never seen it as corrupt as it is,” Lesley Taylor, a new Weld County Republican precinct committee person, said of the county party in an email seeking for Sander’s resignation.
Sander filed complaints alleging election fraud and corruption by four local Republicans earlier this month. One of those mentioned in Sander’s complaints to the Secretary of State’s Office is a member of Buck’s congressional staff.
But Buck threw his support behind Sander on Friday.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Will and all Weld County Republicans in moving our Party forward and ensuring that we elect strong conservative leadership in November,” Buck said in a release.
Sander returned the favor.
“I appreciate chairman Buck and the Colorado GOP’s willingness to work with my team and to find a solution to this situation,” Sander said in the same release. “I have complete confidence in his leadership and that of the state party’s, and I look forward to moving past this and getting to work on the important races we need to win this November.”
Indeed, Sander’s complaint — currently under review by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office — has come at an inconvenient time. Added to a separate controversy in El Paso County, the infighting harms the state GOP’s ultimate goals of re-electing President Donald Trump and the at-risk Sen. Cory Gardner, many have said.
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