thedenverpost--2020-08-11--Ask Amy: Worried mom puts the cart before the carrot

Dear Amy : My daughter is in her 30s .
Her boyfriend has decided to be totally vegan .
She has decided to be vegan , too , which is fine .
They ’ re adults and they will do what they believe is best .
My question concerns these new dietary restrictions .
At some point they may have children .
I would like advice about whether being vegan is good for children in utero , and as they develop .
Is it healthy and advisable ?
These kids will be in situations over their lives when traveling , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where they may have to make eating choices that are not compatible with plant-based diets .
I understand the benefits of a plant-based diet and the impact on saving the planet , but still I worry about an entire diet and lifestyle approach that the kids must follow ( with no choice ) because their parents believe in it .
My approach will probably be that if you would like me to feed the kids something , let me know in advance so I can figure out how to provide it .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research about how plant-based diets influence the development of young children .
Dear Concerned : You really are putting the cart before the carrot , here ( in fact , the cart is in the barn , and the carrot hasn ’ t even been planted yet ) .
As a relationship adviser , my first bit of feedback is that , even though you assert that these people are adults and have the right to feed their own bodies , you don ’ t seem to really believe in their ability to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road .
I shared your question with Kathleen Rasmussen , professor of maternal and child nutrition at Cornell University , who responded : “ It is possible to create a vegan diet that is nutritionally adequate for a pregnant woman and a growing child , but it requires thoughtfulness .
“ For children , the concerns are having an adequate caloric intake as well as sufficient high-quality protein and key several micronutrients .
These can be provided with a careful selection of appropriate foods .
“ Children learn to love what their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their parents , how to navigate social situations related to eating.
” I will add that I have two very young vegan family members who have shown an amazing ability to identify and discern their food choices , starting when they were toddlers .
With guidance from their parents , if they are unsure if they can/should eat something , they just ask !
Following that guideline , if you are unsure about how to feed vegan family members — you can do the same .
Dear Amy : Family photos from my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s possession when our father died 14 years ago ( our mom had died years before ) .
My sister ( my only sibling , in her 70s , as I am ) had given the albums to her son .
I asked him 10 months ago if I could have them for a while , and he said he ’ d let me know .
He eventually sent scans of my parents ’ honeymoon , which are irrelevant to my own childhood photo history .
After many emails back and forth , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have them , even for a week or two to show my kids , and he continues to stonewall me on the scans .
Part of the backstory is that neither he nor my sister think I handled my dad ’ s death properly ( I was working in another town ) .
Neither of them like my current wife .
And he thinks only he can take care of these old photos .
What to do ?
I ’ d like to see these photos again before I die .
Dear Upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nephew to scan these photos and send the files to you .
Scanning can be very time-consuming , and he might respond differently if you : a ) express your interest in and gratitude for the photos you ’ ve already received , and b ) offer to pay him a fee/photo .
Dear Amy : “ Reluctant Mom ” was worried about the risks of traveling and attending her daughter ’ s wedding during this pandemic .
Our granddaughter is having her bat mitzvah next month , in North Carolina .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
Is it what we envisioned ?
No .
We will wish we could have been there , but we will at least be able to see her .
This is a simple solution in a pandemic time .

Dear Amy: My daughter is in her 30s. Her boyfriend has decided to be totally vegan. She has decided to be vegan, too, which is fine. They’re adults and they will do what they believe is best.
My question concerns these new dietary restrictions.
At some point they may have children. I would like advice about whether being vegan is good for children in utero, and as they develop.
Is it healthy and advisable?
These kids will be in situations over their lives when traveling, at social situations, or during holidays where they may have to make eating choices that are not compatible with plant-based diets.
I understand the benefits of a plant-based diet and the impact on saving the planet, but still I worry about an entire diet and lifestyle approach that the kids must follow (with no choice) because their parents believe in it.
My approach will probably be that if you would like me to feed the kids something, let me know in advance so I can figure out how to provide it.
I’m curious if there’s research about how plant-based diets influence the development of young children.
— Concerned Mom
Dear Concerned: You really are putting the cart before the carrot, here (in fact, the cart is in the barn, and the carrot hasn’t even been planted yet). As a relationship adviser, my first bit of feedback is that, even though you assert that these people are adults and have the right to feed their own bodies, you don’t seem to really believe in their ability to use discernment to make good choices down the road.
(Also note: They are dating, no one is pregnant, and no one has asked you for your opinion.)
I shared your question with Kathleen Rasmussen, professor of maternal and child nutrition at Cornell University, who responded: “It is possible to create a vegan diet that is nutritionally adequate for a pregnant woman and a growing child, but it requires thoughtfulness.
“For children, the concerns are having an adequate caloric intake as well as sufficient high-quality protein and key several micronutrients. These can be provided with a careful selection of appropriate foods.
“Children learn to love what their parents eat and, if shown by their parents, how to navigate social situations related to eating.”
I will add that I have two very young vegan family members who have shown an amazing ability to identify and discern their food choices, starting when they were toddlers. With guidance from their parents, if they are unsure if they can/should eat something, they just ask!
Following that guideline, if you are unsure about how to feed vegan family members — you can do the same.
Dear Amy: Family photos from my childhood had been in my sister’s possession when our father died 14 years ago (our mom had died years before).
My sister (my only sibling, in her 70s, as I am) had given the albums to her son. I asked him 10 months ago if I could have them for a while, and he said he’d let me know.
He eventually sent scans of my parents’ honeymoon, which are irrelevant to my own childhood photo history.
After many emails back and forth, he still won’t let me have them, even for a week or two to show my kids, and he continues to stonewall me on the scans.
Part of the backstory is that neither he nor my sister think I handled my dad’s death properly (I was working in another town). Neither of them like my current wife. And he thinks only he can take care of these old photos.
What to do? I’d like to see these photos again before I die.
— Upset
Dear Upset: You should offer to pay your nephew to scan these photos and send the files to you. Scanning can be very time-consuming, and he might respond differently if you: a) express your interest in and gratitude for the photos you’ve already received, and b) offer to pay him a fee/photo.
Dear Amy: “Reluctant Mom” was worried about the risks of traveling and attending her daughter’s wedding during this pandemic.
Our granddaughter is having her bat mitzvah next month, in North Carolina.
The Boston grandparents and family will be Zooming in.
Is it what we envisioned? No. We will wish we could have been there, but we will at least be able to see her.
This is a simple solution in a pandemic time.
— Nana
Dear Nana: Mazel tov to your entire family!
(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--2020-08-11--Rockies’ Jon Gray gives up eight runs in 12-8 loss to Diamondbacks at home

Pitching , Rockies manager Bud Black is fond of saying , sets the tone for a ball club .
Monday night at Coors Field , it would have behooved the Rockies to be tone-deaf .
The Arizona Diamondbacks battered starter Jon Gray for eight runs in 3 1/3 innings en route to a 12-8 win , marking the first time all season the Rockies ( 11-5 ) have dropped back-to-back games .
A number of Arizona ’ s hits were soft loopers into the shallow outfield or groundballs that found holes .
Still manager Bud Black said Gray ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not appear crisp .
Gray , however , took issue with that characterization .
“ I felt just as crisp as any other start this year , ” he said .
“ Maybe this year I ’ m just not crisp.
” Said Black : “ It wasn ’ t Jon ’ s night and things didn ’ t go his way .
They found some holes on soft grounders , they found some outfield grass in front of our outfielders .
( Kole ) Calhoun hit the ball well to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But they hit some balls where we weren ’ t — basically .
That ’ s part of the game , obviously .
The fastball location for Jon wasn ’ t good tonight but I thought his stuff overall was fine.
” Colorado entered the game with a 2.84 team ERA , with opponents batting just .209 against its starters .
But the Diamondbacks hammered out 18 hits and forced Colorado to use six pitchers .
Monday marked the first time since Sept. 22 at Dodger Stadium and the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mets that a Rockies starter has allowed more than three earned runs .
The streak was halted at 21 consecutive games overall , 11 games at home .
The Rockies loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth .
But Matt Kemp grounded into a double play and Archie Bradley struck out David Dahl to end the game .
The Rockies ’ three-run fourth , highlighted by consecutive , run-scoring , two-out singles by Blackmon , Arenado and Daniel Murphy cut Arizona ’ s lead to 8-6 .
Chris Owing ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alex Young trimmed the lead to 8-7 in the fifth .
Blackmon , by the way , batted 4-for-5 , extending his hitting streak to 14 games and he ’ s now hitting .484 .
During the streak , he ’ s hitting a sizzling .554 .
“ He ’ s in a zone you can ’ t dream up right now , ” Arenado marveled .
“ It unbelievable just to watch.
” Arenado , who sat out Sunday ’ s game at Seattle because of a slump that left him batting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a sacrifice fly and two RBIs , raising his average to .241 .
He said he felt much better at the plate .
“ Today , thank God , was a great day , offensively , for me , ” he said .
“ It would have felt a lot better if we had won .
I hate sitting , and I hate sitting because I ’ m not playing well enough .
But it was helpful for me to get away from it for a little bit .
“ I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try and stay ready , but that was about it .
I kind of stayed away to kind of relax .
I don ’ t like days off but there is definitely a need for them sometimes.
” Colorado ’ s chance for a potential winning rally was snuffed out in the seventh when Arizona scored three runs off right-hander Yency Almonte , with Nick Ahmed ripping a run-scoring single through shortstop Trevor Story , followed by Kole Calhoun ’ s two-run double .
Had Story been able to handle Ahmed ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the game might have come out differently .
Gray ’ s struggles almost got lost in a game that took 3 hours , 43 minutes to complete , but that didn ’ t take the sting out of what was only the second poor performance by a Rockies starter this season .
The other belonged to Chi Chi Gonzalez .
In Gray ’ s 3 1/3 innings , the Diamondbacks sprayed 11 hits , including a leadoff homer by Calhoun on the game ’ s first pitch .
The 11 hits allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was July 17 , 2019 , vs. San Francisco ) , and his eight runs given up were his most since July 14 , 2017 , at the New York Mets .
Gray ’ s ERA soared to 6.41 , but that is not much of surprise considering how the Diamondbacks treat him at Coors Field .
He ’ s winless in six career starts with a 7.80 ERA , although the team is 3-3 .
Gray disagreed with the idea that the D-Backs have him figured out .
“ No , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the issue at all , ” he said .
“ It was just one of those days where everything works out for them.
” Jeff Hoffman ( 1 1/3 innings ) and Daniel Bard ( one inning ) restored some order and didn ’ t allow a run as Colorado crept back into the game .
Arizona left-handed starter Robbie Ray didn ’ t fare much better than Gray , giving up six runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings .
Story tagged him with a long , solo homer to left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Story ’ s sixth homer in 16 games .

Pitching, Rockies manager Bud Black is fond of saying, sets the tone for a ball club.
Monday night at Coors Field, it would have behooved the Rockies to be tone-deaf.
The Arizona Diamondbacks battered starter Jon Gray for eight runs in 3 1/3 innings en route to a 12-8 win, marking the first time all season the Rockies (11-5) have dropped back-to-back games.
A number of Arizona’s hits were soft loopers into the shallow outfield or groundballs that found holes. Still manager Bud Black said Gray’s fastball command was not good and Gray did not appear crisp.
Gray, however, took issue with that characterization.
“I felt just as crisp as any other start this year,” he said. “Maybe this year I’m just not crisp.”
Said Black: “It wasn’t Jon’s night and things didn’t go his way. They found some holes on soft grounders, they found some outfield grass in front of our outfielders. (Kole) Calhoun hit the ball well to start the game with his opposite-field home run.
“But they hit some balls where we weren’t — basically. That’s part of the game, obviously. The fastball location for Jon wasn’t good tonight but I thought his stuff overall was fine.”
Colorado entered the game with a 2.84 team ERA, with opponents batting just .209 against its starters. But the Diamondbacks hammered out 18 hits and forced Colorado to use six pitchers.
Monday marked the first time since Sept. 22 at Dodger Stadium and the first time at home since Sept. 17 vs. the Mets that a Rockies starter has allowed more than three earned runs. The streak was halted at 21 consecutive games overall, 11 games at home.
The Rockies loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth. But Matt Kemp grounded into a double play and Archie Bradley struck out David Dahl to end the game.
The Rockies’ three-run fourth, highlighted by consecutive, run-scoring, two-out singles by Blackmon, Arenado and Daniel Murphy cut Arizona’s lead to 8-6. Chris Owing’s solo home run to left off reliever Alex Young trimmed the lead to 8-7 in the fifth.
Blackmon, by the way, batted 4-for-5, extending his hitting streak to 14 games and he’s now hitting .484. During the streak, he’s hitting a sizzling .554.
“He’s in a zone you can’t dream up right now,” Arenado marveled. “It unbelievable just to watch.”
Arenado, who sat out Sunday’s game at Seattle because of a slump that left him batting .185, batted 4-for-4 with a double, a sacrifice fly and two RBIs, raising his average to .241. He said he felt much better at the plate.
“Today, thank God, was a great day, offensively, for me,” he said. “It would have felt a lot better if we had won. I hate sitting, and I hate sitting because I’m not playing well enough. But it was helpful for me to get away from it for a little bit.
“I just hit off a tee yesterday, just to try and stay ready, but that was about it. I kind of stayed away to kind of relax. I don’t like days off but there is definitely a need for them sometimes.”
Colorado’s chance for a potential winning rally was snuffed out in the seventh when Arizona scored three runs off right-hander Yency Almonte, with Nick Ahmed ripping a run-scoring single through shortstop Trevor Story, followed by Kole Calhoun’s two-run double. Had Story been able to handle Ahmed’s groundball and turn a double play, the game might have come out differently.
Gray’s struggles almost got lost in a game that took 3 hours, 43 minutes to complete, but that didn’t take the sting out of what was only the second poor performance by a Rockies starter this season. The other belonged to Chi Chi Gonzalez. In Gray’s 3 1/3 innings, the Diamondbacks sprayed 11 hits, including a leadoff homer by Calhoun on the game’s first pitch.
The 11 hits allowed tied his career-high (the last time was July 17, 2019, vs. San Francisco), and his eight runs given up were his most since July 14, 2017, at the New York Mets.
Gray’s ERA soared to 6.41, but that is not much of surprise considering how the Diamondbacks treat him at Coors Field. He’s winless in six career starts with a 7.80 ERA, although the team is 3-3. Gray disagreed with the idea that the D-Backs have him figured out.
“No, I don’t think that’s the issue at all,” he said. “It was just one of those days where everything works out for them.”
Jeff Hoffman (1 1/3 innings) and Daniel Bard (one inning) restored some order and didn’t allow a run as Colorado crept back into the game.
Arizona left-handed starter Robbie Ray didn’t fare much better than Gray, giving up six runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings. Story tagged him with a long, solo homer to left in the first inning. It was Story’s sixth homer in 16 games.


thedenverpost--2020-08-11--Nuggets fall to Lakers 124-121 after missed free throw prevents a late-game comeback

Even though Monday offered a glimpse of a potentially riveting playoff matchup against the Lakers , the Nuggets had a bigger picture in mind .
With starters Nikola Jokic , Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. on the bench in a nod to preservation , Denver rode its reserves the entire fourth quarter .
And they might ’ ve won had Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma not drained a game-winning 3-pointer in Bol Bol ’ s face that left just 0.4 seconds remaining .
Though the Nuggets fell 124-121 , dropping to 46-25 on the season , it was a game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lineup of Bol , Mason Plumlee , Monte Morris , P.J .
Dozier and Keita Bates-Diop gave LeBron James and Anthony Davis everything they could handle .
James finished with 29 points and Davis added 27 .
“ Couldn ’ t be more proud of our group , ” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said .
“ I thought we played extremely hard against the No .
1 seed in the Western Conference .
… For us to sit our starters that whole fourth quarter and to have guys on the bench out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose a heartbreaker is always tough.
” The Nuggets fell 1.5 games behind the Clippers in the race for the No .
2 seed .
They ’ ll face the other L.A. team on Wednesday .
Dozier , who missed a free throw that could ’ ve given the Nuggets a late lead , registered 18 points off the bench and Morris , another fellow backup guard , added 14 .
Among the starters , Porter led all scorers with 15 points , Murray had 14 and Jokic had 12 .
With only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrives , the Nuggets were still missing veterans Gary Harris ( hip ) and Will Barton ( knee ) to injuries .
A source confirmed TNT ’ s report that the Nuggets are hopeful both can return for Friday ’ s final seeding game against Toronto .
Denver was also missing veteran forward Jerami Grant ( knee ) after he played 47 minutes in their recent win over Utah .
If they were able to play , it would mark the first time since they arrived in Orlando in early July that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fed off Murray ’ s energy in the third quarter .
Owing his new , stronger physique , Murray bulldozed his way into the paint undeterred by his size disadvantage .
He helped pace a 29-point quarter , where the Nuggets ’ defense finally became engaged .
With their reserves on the floor , Denver closed the quarter on an 8-1 run to tie it at 88 heading into the fourth .
Both the Nuggets and the Lakers had blemishes they sought to erase before the playoffs arrive in a week .
Denver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its 3-point defense , has been abysmal so far in Orlando .
The Lakers , meanwhile , entered Monday with the worst 3-point shooting percentage , by far , in the bubble at 24 % .
And to Malone ’ s chagrin , the Nuggets ’ lackluster perimeter defense made them look like snipers .
The Lakers buried 14-of-29 from 3-point range .
Regardless of Monday ’ s outcome , Malone was adamant that he wouldn ’ t put too much stock into what he saw against the Lakers .
“ We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said prior to the game .
“ How we ’ re going to approach those games is try to keep guys in a rhythm , monitor their minutes .
… So , this game is an opportunity for us to compete , to get better , go out there and be prepared to win , like we do every night , but whether we win or lose , I ’ m not going to look too much into this because of who ’ s available and us closely monitoring how much we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular , Malone was wary of extended minutes for Jokic , Murray , and Porter .
Murray played 39 minutes in Saturday ’ s double overtime win over Utah , which marked his first game against NBA competition in nearly five months .
Though Murray said after the win that his minutes were supposed to be limited to 22 , Malone said Monday their “ suggested ” target was 28 .
“ He was sore yesterday , he ’ s a little sore today , ” Malone said .
“ But I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finding ways to keeping our team in rhythm and getting a guy like Jamal in rhythm as well as getting guys used to playing with Jamal once again .
It has been a long time since we ’ ve had that.
” Murray looked healthy over the first two quarters , which was more important than any other outcome from the Utah win .
Davis ended the first half with an exclamation mark dunk to give the Lakers a 64-59 halftime lead .
He and James combined for 30 points , imposing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perimeter .
Jokic , who managed just seven points , three assists and one rebound in the first half , was overwhelmed trying to keep Davis off the glass .
For the sixth game in a row , Porter ’ s 3-point shooting added a new dimension to Denver ’ s offense .
He had a team-high 13 points at halftime , including 3-of-3 from outside .

Even though Monday offered a glimpse of a potentially riveting playoff matchup against the Lakers, the Nuggets had a bigger picture in mind.
With starters Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. on the bench in a nod to preservation, Denver rode its reserves the entire fourth quarter. And they might’ve won had Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma not drained a game-winning 3-pointer in Bol Bol’s face that left just 0.4 seconds remaining.
Though the Nuggets fell 124-121, dropping to 46-25 on the season, it was a game Denver was willing to concede. The lineup of Bol, Mason Plumlee, Monte Morris, P.J. Dozier and Keita Bates-Diop gave LeBron James and Anthony Davis everything they could handle. James finished with 29 points and Davis added 27.
“Couldn’t be more proud of our group,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “I thought we played extremely hard against the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. … For us to sit our starters that whole fourth quarter and to have guys on the bench out there giving them all they could handle and lose a heartbreaker is always tough.”
The Nuggets fell 1.5 games behind the Clippers in the race for the No. 2 seed. They’ll face the other L.A. team on Wednesday.
Dozier, who missed a free throw that could’ve given the Nuggets a late lead, registered 18 points off the bench and Morris, another fellow backup guard, added 14. Among the starters, Porter led all scorers with 15 points, Murray had 14 and Jokic had 12.
With only two seeding games left before the postseason arrives, the Nuggets were still missing veterans Gary Harris (hip) and Will Barton (knee) to injuries. A source confirmed TNT’s report that the Nuggets are hopeful both can return for Friday’s final seeding game against Toronto. Denver was also missing veteran forward Jerami Grant (knee) after he played 47 minutes in their recent win over Utah.
If they were able to play, it would mark the first time since they arrived in Orlando in early July that the team was fully healthy.
The Nuggets fed off Murray’s energy in the third quarter. Owing his new, stronger physique, Murray bulldozed his way into the paint undeterred by his size disadvantage. He helped pace a 29-point quarter, where the Nuggets’ defense finally became engaged. With their reserves on the floor, Denver closed the quarter on an 8-1 run to tie it at 88 heading into the fourth.
Both the Nuggets and the Lakers had blemishes they sought to erase before the playoffs arrive in a week. Denver’s defense, and in particular its 3-point defense, has been abysmal so far in Orlando. The Lakers, meanwhile, entered Monday with the worst 3-point shooting percentage, by far, in the bubble at 24%.
And to Malone’s chagrin, the Nuggets’ lackluster perimeter defense made them look like snipers. The Lakers buried 14-of-29 from 3-point range.
Regardless of Monday’s outcome, Malone was adamant that he wouldn’t put too much stock into what he saw against the Lakers.
“We have three games to go,” Malone said prior to the game. “How we’re going to approach those games is try to keep guys in a rhythm, monitor their minutes. … So, this game is an opportunity for us to compete, to get better, go out there and be prepared to win, like we do every night, but whether we win or lose, I’m not going to look too much into this because of who’s available and us closely monitoring how much we’re playing our key players.”
In particular, Malone was wary of extended minutes for Jokic, Murray, and Porter. Murray played 39 minutes in Saturday’s double overtime win over Utah, which marked his first game against NBA competition in nearly five months. Though Murray said after the win that his minutes were supposed to be limited to 22, Malone said Monday their “suggested” target was 28.
“He was sore yesterday, he’s a little sore today,” Malone said. “But I think, as I mentioned earlier, just finding ways to keeping our team in rhythm and getting a guy like Jamal in rhythm as well as getting guys used to playing with Jamal once again. It has been a long time since we’ve had that.”
Murray looked healthy over the first two quarters, which was more important than any other outcome from the Utah win.
Davis ended the first half with an exclamation mark dunk to give the Lakers a 64-59 halftime lead. He and James combined for 30 points, imposing their will inside the paint and from the perimeter.
Jokic, who managed just seven points, three assists and one rebound in the first half, was overwhelmed trying to keep Davis off the glass.
For the sixth game in a row, Porter’s 3-point shooting added a new dimension to Denver’s offense. He had a team-high 13 points at halftime, including 3-of-3 from outside.


thedenverpost--2020-08-12--Kiszla: As NHL playoffs begin, battle to see Avs on TV won. This score just in: Hockey Fans 1, Corpo

Kiszla: As NHL playoffs begin, battle to see Avs on TV won. This score just in: Hockey Fans 1, Corporate Suits 0.

All eyes in Colorado will be fixated on the Avalanche ’ s quest for the Stanley Cup , now that Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has fallen off its high horse , and after rubbing a sore bum , has generously agreed to let local fans view playoff hockey on local television outlets .
Do you believe in miracles ?
Yes !
Give yourself a hand , Avs fans .
Instead of being blacked out , you get to watch playoff hockey on TV , in no small part because of public pressure .
This score just in : Peeps 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m excited for our fan base and the people of Denver that haven ’ t necessarily been able to see us before , ” Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog said Tuesday .
“ They ’ re going to be able to watch it .
I think it ’ s great news.
” As Colorado begins its championship quest under glass in the NHL ’ s bubble , a franchise that ’ s won only a single playoff series during the past 11 years has been established as the 5/1 favorite to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Are the Avs ready for their close up ?
They aren ’ t a scrappy little team any longer .
The Avs are all grown up .
Or so we hope .
Rather than playoff-crashers with nothing to lose , Colorado must skate with the extra weight of expectations to win it all .
On the plus side : There ’ s a swagger to Nathan MacKinnon and his teammates .
These Avs are good , don ’ t care who knows it and won ’ t blink .
How much is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it ’ s worth a lot , because it ’ s something that our guys have earned .
I think they ’ ve earned that reputation , ” coach Jared Bednar said .
“ We ’ ve been a process-oriented group for a couple years now , at least .
We ’ re focusing on what we need to do to be successful and try to be as efficient and dangerous as we can be in the areas we feel are important .
We ’ ve had great buy-in from our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ ve gotten more consistent over the last couple years .
I think the reputation is earned .
So long as we view that we have to go out and earn what we get out of this first round and beyond , then we ’ ll be fine.
” Arizona , which lacks the speed or skill of Colorado skaters , might well prove to be tougher than how this matchup shapes up on paper .
The Coyotes can not only be a pain at the blue line , Darcy Kuemper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than whatever choice Bednar makes to man the cage , whether it ’ s Philipp Grubauer or Pavel Francouz .
Already practicing a little playoff gamesmanship , Bednar declined to name his starter on the eve of Game 1 .
So will it be Grubauer or Francouz ?
Is the better choice Frankie or Grubi ?
When Bednar recently said he still considers Grubauer his No .
1 goalie , it sounded like a pretty strong hint to me .
“ I think we ’ re very confident in both those guys , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it doesn ’ t matter who plays .
They ’ re both very competitive goaltenders.
” But let ’ s be honest .
Neither Grubauer nor Francouz is Patrick Roy , the Hall of Famer between the pipes when Colorado won the Cup in 1996 and 2001 .
This championship chase figures to be a wild ride , because it ’ s extremely likely Bednar will be forced to contemplate a switch after a loss attributed to soft goals .
That ’ s a stressful fact of life in playoff hockey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of teammates , the postseason resumes of Grubauer and Francouz are so short it ’ s understandable why Bednar has indicated the Avs will ride the goalie with a hot hand , which suggests the coach won ’ t let stubborn pride or concern for a net-minder ’ s ego get in the way of a change .
My humble suggestion : Make no doubt about the No .
1 and No .
1A relationship between Grubauer and Francouz .
To firmly establish a it-takes-two-goalies mindset in this team ’ s selfless pursuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whoever works Game 2 on Friday afternoon to take a seat on the bench and cheer on Goalie 1A when the Avs return in fewer than 24 hours , for Game 3 on Saturday .
“ Either guy you can look to to play a big game in the playoffs , ” said Avalanche center Nazem Kadri , complimenting both Grubauer and Francouz .
Colorado ’ s quest for the Cup starts at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday .
Check your local TV listings .
What ’ s the best part of the office being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other than avoiding the wretched coffee in the break room , it ’ s how every Avs fan can scream at the TV without the boss knowing those employees wearing MacKinnon jerseys and burgundy sweats haven ’ t done a lick of work since the puck dropped .
Pro tip : Don ’ t forget to hit the mute button to avoid detection when MacKinnon scores during that afternoon Zoom call .

All eyes in Colorado will be fixated on the Avalanche’s quest for the Stanley Cup, now that Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has fallen off its high horse, and after rubbing a sore bum, has generously agreed to let local fans view playoff hockey on local television outlets.
Do you believe in miracles? Yes!
Give yourself a hand, Avs fans. Instead of being blacked out, you get to watch playoff hockey on TV, in no small part because of public pressure. This score just in: Peeps 1, Corporate Suits 0. Congrats.
“I’m excited for our fan base and the people of Denver that haven’t necessarily been able to see us before,” Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog said Tuesday. “They’re going to be able to watch it. I think it’s great news.”
As Colorado begins its championship quest under glass in the NHL’s bubble, a franchise that’s won only a single playoff series during the past 11 years has been established as the 5/1 favorite to win the Cup by BetOnLine oddsmakers.
Are the Avs ready for their close up?
They aren’t a scrappy little team any longer. The Avs are all grown up. Or so we hope.
Rather than playoff-crashers with nothing to lose, Colorado must skate with the extra weight of expectations to win it all. On the plus side: There’s a swagger to Nathan MacKinnon and his teammates. These Avs are good, don’t care who knows it and won’t blink. How much is that confidence worth in the playoffs?
“I think it’s worth a lot, because it’s something that our guys have earned. I think they’ve earned that reputation,” coach Jared Bednar said.
“We’ve been a process-oriented group for a couple years now, at least. We’re focusing on what we need to do to be successful and try to be as efficient and dangerous as we can be in the areas we feel are important. We’ve had great buy-in from our team. The leadership has bought in. We’ve gotten more consistent over the last couple years. I think the reputation is earned. So long as we view that we have to go out and earn what we get out of this first round and beyond, then we’ll be fine.”
Arizona, which lacks the speed or skill of Colorado skaters, might well prove to be tougher than how this matchup shapes up on paper. The Coyotes can not only be a pain at the blue line, Darcy Kuemper figures to be a more reliable goalie than whatever choice Bednar makes to man the cage, whether it’s Philipp Grubauer or Pavel Francouz.
Already practicing a little playoff gamesmanship, Bednar declined to name his starter on the eve of Game 1.
So will it be Grubauer or Francouz? Is the better choice Frankie or Grubi? When Bednar recently said he still considers Grubauer his No. 1 goalie, it sounded like a pretty strong hint to me.
“I think we’re very confident in both those guys,” Landeskog said. “To me, it doesn’t matter who plays. They’re both very competitive goaltenders.”
But let’s be honest. Neither Grubauer nor Francouz is Patrick Roy, the Hall of Famer between the pipes when Colorado won the Cup in 1996 and 2001.
This championship chase figures to be a wild ride, because it’s extremely likely Bednar will be forced to contemplate a switch after a loss attributed to soft goals. That’s a stressful fact of life in playoff hockey.
Although they’ve earned the support of teammates, the postseason resumes of Grubauer and Francouz are so short it’s understandable why Bednar has indicated the Avs will ride the goalie with a hot hand, which suggests the coach won’t let stubborn pride or concern for a net-minder’s ego get in the way of a change.
My humble suggestion: Make no doubt about the No. 1 and No. 1A relationship between Grubauer and Francouz.
To firmly establish a it-takes-two-goalies mindset in this team’s selfless pursuit of the Cup, Bednar should instruct whoever works Game 2 on Friday afternoon to take a seat on the bench and cheer on Goalie 1A when the Avs return in fewer than 24 hours, for Game 3 on Saturday.
“Either guy you can look to to play a big game in the playoffs,” said Avalanche center Nazem Kadri, complimenting both Grubauer and Francouz.
Colorado’s quest for the Cup starts at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Check your local TV listings.
What’s the best part of the office being closed during this pandemic?
Well, other than avoiding the wretched coffee in the break room, it’s how every Avs fan can scream at the TV without the boss knowing those employees wearing MacKinnon jerseys and burgundy sweats haven’t done a lick of work since the puck dropped.
Pro tip: Don’t forget to hit the mute button to avoid detection when MacKinnon scores during that afternoon Zoom call.


thedenverpost--2020-08-12--More arrests after brawl during Fort Collins pro-police rally

FORT COLLINS — Two more people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a brawl that broke out during a pro-police rally in northern Colorado over the weekend .
A 39-year-old from Gill and a 57-year-old from Kersey were arrested for misdemeanor disorderly conduct , police in Fort Collins said .
Their names have not been released .
While counter-demonstrators saw some of the pro-police rallygoers as the instigators in Saturday ’ s melee , Fort Collins police chief Jeff Swoboda on Monday stood by his statement that there were aggressors on both sides , the Coloradoan reported .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with weapons , including sidearms , brass knuckles , pepper spray and fireworks .
“ You ’ ll see , when arrest information comes out , ( that ) this was a destination for people looking to get into a fight for some , ” he said , noting that most of the people involved in the fight were not from the city .
Video footage showed members of the pro-law enforcement crowd walking toward counter-protesters who were backing away .
Swoboda criticized those claiming to support police for participating in the fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I support the police ’ T-shirt , but then acting like a person with no regard for the law or safety of other people — that is not support , we do not want your support and we do not need your support , ” he said .
Several people were arrested and cited shortly after the brawl broke out , and investigators say they were aligned with both sides .
Three people were arrested for disorderly conduct , including one who faces an additional charge of illegally possessing a weapon and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resisting arrest .
A fourth person was cited for criminal tampering .

FORT COLLINS — Two more people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a brawl that broke out during a pro-police rally in northern Colorado over the weekend.
A 39-year-old from Gill and a 57-year-old from Kersey were arrested for misdemeanor disorderly conduct, police in Fort Collins said. Their names have not been released.
While counter-demonstrators saw some of the pro-police rallygoers as the instigators in Saturday’s melee, Fort Collins police chief Jeff Swoboda on Monday stood by his statement that there were aggressors on both sides, the Coloradoan reported. He said several people on each side were armed with weapons, including sidearms, brass knuckles, pepper spray and fireworks.
“You’ll see, when arrest information comes out, (that) this was a destination for people looking to get into a fight for some,” he said, noting that most of the people involved in the fight were not from the city.
Video footage showed members of the pro-law enforcement crowd walking toward counter-protesters who were backing away.
Swoboda criticized those claiming to support police for participating in the fighting.
“Simply throwing on an ‘I support the police’ T-shirt, but then acting like a person with no regard for the law or safety of other people — that is not support, we do not want your support and we do not need your support,” he said.
Several people were arrested and cited shortly after the brawl broke out, and investigators say they were aligned with both sides. Three people were arrested for disorderly conduct, including one who faces an additional charge of illegally possessing a weapon and a second person who faces a charge of resisting arrest. A fourth person was cited for criminal tampering.


thedenverpost--2020-08-12--Coloradans react to Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s pick for VP

Colorado Democrats , along with some Republicans and plenty of nonpolitical folks , weighed in Tuesday on presidential candidate Joe Biden ’ s pick of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate .
Not surprisingly , fellow Democrats largely hailed Harris ’ selection as the ticket ’ s vice presidential candidate — though some took issue with her prosecutorial background .
The Colorado Republican Party portrayed her as a liberal “ extremist ” as the Democrats take on President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence in the November election .
State Rep. Leslie Herod , an early Harris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s decision the right choice : U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet , who serves with the California senator , tweeted : And Harris ’ status as the first woman of color to join a major party presidential ticket — she ’ s both Black and Indian-American — was noted by some , including Dr. Comilla Sasson , a Colorado physician : Saira Rao , who mounted an unsuccessful progressive challenge of U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the 2018 Democratic primary , has supported her fellow Indian-American and likewise tweeted about her excitement Tuesday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can readily take on all the fascists running the show , ” she later told The Denver Post .
“ Is she as progressive as I ’ d like ?
No .
Is she perfect ?
No .
But let ’ s not hold the first African-American , Indian-American woman to impossible standards .
Representation matters , and I am delighted to see her as the pick.
” “ Kamala Harris has proven herself to be an extremist that supports raising taxes on middle class families , policies that would decimate our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a full government takeover of healthcare , ” U.S. Rep. Ken Buck , who also serves as chairman of the Colorado Republican Party , said in a statement issued by the party .
“ Coloradans understand that Results Matter and in 84 days will vote to re-elect President Trump and the successful Promises Made , Promises Kept agenda that has benefitted our whole country.
” In the early evening , U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner , who faces a tough re-election fight , focused on Harris ’ comments about fracking : Gardner ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had kind things to say .
Former Colorado governor and U.S. Senate candidate John Hickenlooper shared his support with a video of the pair from a previous event .
Harris faced some pushback from the left during the vetting process because of her record as San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general , which some characterized as furthering policies that disproportionately harm Black and Latino defendants .
Tay Anderson , a Denver school board member who helped lead some of the city ’ s recent protests , opposed Harris ’ selection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday : Among Colorado ’ s Democratic members of Congress , DeGette and fellow U.S. Reps. Joe Neguse and Ed Perlmutter tweeted brief statements of support for the ticket , while U.S. Rep. Jason Crow tweeted : Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia , a Pueblo Democrat , focused on Harris ’ capability to step into the top job if necessary : Reactions also were largely positive from left-leaning activists , including Michal Rose , executive director of Emerge Colorado , a group that recruits Democratic women to run for office :

Colorado Democrats, along with some Republicans and plenty of nonpolitical folks, weighed in Tuesday on presidential candidate Joe Biden’s pick of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate.
Not surprisingly, fellow Democrats largely hailed Harris’ selection as the ticket’s vice presidential candidate — though some took issue with her prosecutorial background. The Colorado Republican Party portrayed her as a liberal “extremist” as the Democrats take on President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence in the November election.
State Rep. Leslie Herod, an early Harris supporter in Colorado, called Biden’s decision the right choice:
As the Colorado co-chair for @KamalaHarris’s presidential campaign, I’ve been with her since day one. It is time that we #trustblackwomen with the keys to the oval. Biden made the right choice. On to November! #bidenharris 🐝 pic.twitter.com/WRdCUBHphi — Leslie Herod (@leslieherod) August 11, 2020
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, who serves with the California senator, tweeted:
.@KamalaHarris has spent her career fighting for people who need it most — an essential quality for our Vice President as we face the coronavirus pandemic, economic turmoil, and our longstanding struggle for racial justice in America. #BidenHarris2020 — Michael Bennet (@MichaelBennet) August 11, 2020
And Harris’ status as the first woman of color to join a major party presidential ticket — she’s both Black and Indian-American — was noted by some, including Dr. Comilla Sasson, a Colorado physician:
And she’s half Indian and half Black. So excited to see a woman of Asian and Black descent. Feeling represented with my Indian sisterhood! #KamalaHarrisForVP @KamalaHarris FINALLY, women leading! https://t.co/qyMDj3lIZX — Dr. Comilla (@comilla_s) August 11, 2020
Saira Rao, who mounted an unsuccessful progressive challenge of U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the 2018 Democratic primary, has supported her fellow Indian-American and likewise tweeted about her excitement Tuesday.
“Kamala Harris is brilliant, tough and can readily take on all the fascists running the show,” she later told The Denver Post. “Is she as progressive as I’d like? No. Is she perfect? No. But let’s not hold the first African-American, Indian-American woman to impossible standards. Representation matters, and I am delighted to see her as the pick.”
Few Republican office-holders opined immediately on Biden’s pick.
“Kamala Harris has proven herself to be an extremist that supports raising taxes on middle class families, policies that would decimate our oil & gas industry, and advocating for a full government takeover of healthcare,” U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, who also serves as chairman of the Colorado Republican Party, said in a statement issued by the party. “Coloradans understand that Results Matter and in 84 days will vote to re-elect President Trump and the successful Promises Made, Promises Kept agenda that has benefitted our whole country.”
In the early evening, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, who faces a tough re-election fight, focused on Harris’ comments about fracking:
.@KamalaHarris wants to destroy over 230,000 jobs in Colorado. https://t.co/qiUlBobPS5 — Cory Gardner (@CoryGardner) August 12, 2020
Gardner’s challenger, on the other hand, had kind things to say. Former Colorado governor and U.S. Senate candidate John Hickenlooper shared his support with a video of the pair from a previous event.
Senator @KamalaHarris is one of the kindest, most fearless people I know. She's going to be a fantastic Vice President.pic.twitter.com/7QSdnhAA5I — John Hickenlooper (@Hickenlooper) August 11, 2020
Harris faced some pushback from the left during the vetting process because of her record as San Francisco district attorney and California attorney general, which some characterized as furthering policies that disproportionately harm Black and Latino defendants.
Tay Anderson, a Denver school board member who helped lead some of the city’s recent protests, opposed Harris’ selection vocally on those grounds. He tweeted Tuesday:
I still have my reservations about a #BidenHarris ticket, but I am committed to doing what I can to ensure that @realDonaldTrump is NOT re-elected. — I am now looking forward to the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate. — Tay Anderson (@TayAndersonCO) August 11, 2020
Among Colorado’s Democratic members of Congress, DeGette and fellow U.S. Reps. Joe Neguse and Ed Perlmutter tweeted brief statements of support for the ticket, while U.S. Rep. Jason Crow tweeted:
From the beginning of her career, @KamalaHarris has been one thing: a fighter. I know that as VP she will keep fighting for all Americans. Together, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris will unite this country and move us forward. Onward to victory! — Jason Crow (@JasonCrowCO6) August 11, 2020
Gov. Jared Polis also tweeted his congratulations:
Congratulations to @KamalaHarris, Joe Biden, and most of all the American people! Sen. Harris will be an extraordinary Vice President. https://t.co/7L5HoPubzo — Jared Polis (@PolisForCO) August 11, 2020
Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia, a Pueblo Democrat, focused on Harris’ capability to step into the top job if necessary:
Kamala is a fearless leader, who’s proven herself a force of change in the United States Senate. As a Marine, I have no doubt Kamala Harris could take over as Commander in Chief at any time. So proud to support this team in building back America better #BidenHarris2020 — Leroy Garcia (@Leroy_Garcia) August 11, 2020
Reactions also were largely positive from left-leaning activists, including Michal Rose, executive director of Emerge Colorado, a group that recruits Democratic women to run for office:


thedenverpost--2020-08-12--With CHSAA moving volleyball to spring, Colorado players may soon have to choose between high school

With CHSAA moving volleyball to spring, Colorado players may soon have to choose between high school, club teams

Erik Rhee has a proposition for an issue that doesn ’ t have a perfect answer .
Just days after the Colorado High School Activities Association announced its new 2020-21 schedule last week , Rhee , the former Thomas Jefferson High School girls volleyball coach and current director of 303 Volleyball Academy in Englewood , started a petition to switch the season to late spring in order to avoid a conflict between high school and club commitments .
“ I just thought maybe if we proposed this , they would listen , ” he said .
Rhee ’ s petition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ towards club volleyball between Front Range and rural schools .
Players at the former prioritize club because of college recruiting opportunities , while the latter use it to improve their high school teams .
All of this is to say prep athletes once again find themselves in a difficult situation — possibly having to choose between high school and club .
“ Everybody is trying to do the right thing , ” Castle View High School girls volleyball coach Scott Dowis said .
“ I feel like CHSAA , Rocky Mountain Region Volleyball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all want to compromise , they all want to find the right thing to do that ’ s best for the kids .
The problem is there ’ s no great answer .
“ Whatever the answer is , someone is left out.
” Normally , high school and club volleyball work together in a sort of symbiotic relationship .
Girls play for their schools in the fall , then play club from November to May , with national qualifier tournaments starting in February .
For some athletes , specifically those trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the national qualifier tournaments are the best places to get exposure .
Though the national club championships take place in mid-June , Rhee said most girls are done with club season by early May .
As of now , CHSAA ’ s return-to-play plan has girls volleyball scheduled to compete in Season C ( March 1 to May 1 ) , which overlaps with those national qualifier tournaments .
And since some states haven ’ t moved its seasons out of fall , Rhee said Colorado clubs can ’ t ask for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There are no more ( club ) tournaments , anything like that between May and June , ” said Rhee , whose petition has received 517 signatures in six days .
“ So again , that ’ s why it ’ s like that ’ s the perfect time to play high school.
” Olivia Oss , a junior at Thomas Jefferson , has D-I dreams of her own .
She said national qualifiers during a prospect ’ s sophomore and junior seasons are the best chance to connect with coaches and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ robbed Oss of her sophomore club season .
Though she said it would be a difficult choice , she knows what she and most of her teammates would do if forced to choose between high school and club .
“ If the choice between club and high school became inevitable , I and many of my teammates would side with club , ” she said .
“ That ’ s where we get the most exposure to college coaches.
” Dowis is in a similarly difficult situation .
He estimates 70 to 80 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year play for high level clubs .
He knows many of his players would choose club over high school , which would leave him scrambling for players .
Dowis has an even bigger worry , though .
He ’ s afraid that if girls try to play both , the physical strain could lead to them getting hurt .
“ It ’ s a huge physical safety issue and the girls know that , ” he said .
“ Let ’ s say you ’ ve got two games during the week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then on Friday you go to a qualifier that ’ s a Saturday , Sunday , Monday event and you ’ re probably going to play anywhere between eight to 12 matches there best two out of three .
… And then you ’ re going to come back I guess Tuesday again and play ?
” The answer isn ’ t as simple as flipping seasons for CHSAA .
Assistant Commissioner Bethany Brookens said the organization specifically chose those spring months for volleyball to maintain Title IX guidelines and continue to offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is particularly relevant for rural schools .
Brookens said effort was specifically made to keep girls basketball , volleyball and track and field in separate seasons , since those schools rely on multi-sport athletes .
Season D , where Rhee proposes moving volleyball , already has five girls sports in it : Tennis , lacrosse , soccer , track and field , and golf .
“ Unfortunately , it wouldn ’ t be feasible because that would be moving volleyball to overlap with track and field , which is a highly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other girls sports , ” Brookens said .
“ For our rural schools , and even some of the metro schools where they have multi-sport athletes , it would be robbing girls of the opportunity to participate.
” Montrose High School girls volleyball coach Shane Forrest said she has at least one athlete in every sport already scheduled for Season D ( Apr .
26 to June 26 ) .
With about half the student population of a school like Castle View , Forrest worries what the future would hold for her team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players this year .
“ I know that it is a big conflict for club and for the club players if they feel they have to make that decision , ” she said .
“ But we are a small community , and we do support club , but for us , club is about making our high school program better.
” Forrest also pointed out that the current situation could lead to more parity .
Front Range programs tend to dominate the high school scene , but if those teams lose their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she believes it will lead to less lopsided competition , at least for this season .
Ultimately , despite Rhee ’ s petition , Brookens said the decision has been made .
Volleyball will stay in Season C ( March 1 to May 1 ) .
Thus , girls will have to choose between representing their high schools or playing for their clubs .
“ We ’ re in a tough position , ” Brookens said .
“ At the same time , I feel that moving volleyball to Season C and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best thing for the entire state .
And I know that it ’ s tough for these metro area coaches .
I know for high school they want their best players , for club they want their players , but it ’ s just a different time now .
”

Erik Rhee has a proposition for an issue that doesn’t have a perfect answer.
Just days after the Colorado High School Activities Association announced its new 2020-21 schedule last week, Rhee, the former Thomas Jefferson High School girls volleyball coach and current director of 303 Volleyball Academy in Englewood, started a petition to switch the season to late spring in order to avoid a conflict between high school and club commitments.
“I just thought maybe if we proposed this, they would listen,” he said.
Rhee’s petition is a microcosm of the different attitudes towards club volleyball between Front Range and rural schools. Players at the former prioritize club because of college recruiting opportunities, while the latter use it to improve their high school teams.
All of this is to say prep athletes once again find themselves in a difficult situation — possibly having to choose between high school and club.
“Everybody is trying to do the right thing,” Castle View High School girls volleyball coach Scott Dowis said. “I feel like CHSAA, Rocky Mountain Region Volleyball, club directors, coaches — they all want to compromise, they all want to find the right thing to do that’s best for the kids. The problem is there’s no great answer.
“Whatever the answer is, someone is left out.”
Normally, high school and club volleyball work together in a sort of symbiotic relationship. Girls play for their schools in the fall, then play club from November to May, with national qualifier tournaments starting in February.
For some athletes, specifically those trying to earn a Division I scholarship, Rhee said the national qualifier tournaments are the best places to get exposure. Though the national club championships take place in mid-June, Rhee said most girls are done with club season by early May.
As of now, CHSAA’s return-to-play plan has girls volleyball scheduled to compete in Season C (March 1 to May 1), which overlaps with those national qualifier tournaments. And since some states haven’t moved its seasons out of fall, Rhee said Colorado clubs can’t ask for the national tournaments to be rescheduled.
“There are no more (club) tournaments, anything like that between May and June,” said Rhee, whose petition has received 517 signatures in six days. “So again, that’s why it’s like that’s the perfect time to play high school.”
Olivia Oss, a junior at Thomas Jefferson, has D-I dreams of her own. She said national qualifiers during a prospect’s sophomore and junior seasons are the best chance to connect with coaches and secure a scholarship offer.
COVID-19 already robbed Oss of her sophomore club season. Though she said it would be a difficult choice, she knows what she and most of her teammates would do if forced to choose between high school and club.
“If the choice between club and high school became inevitable, I and many of my teammates would side with club,” she said. “That’s where we get the most exposure to college coaches.”
Dowis is in a similarly difficult situation. He estimates 70 to 80 percent of his team in any given year play for high level clubs. He knows many of his players would choose club over high school, which would leave him scrambling for players. Dowis has an even bigger worry, though. He’s afraid that if girls try to play both, the physical strain could lead to them getting hurt.
“It’s a huge physical safety issue and the girls know that,” he said. “Let’s say you’ve got two games during the week, best three out of five, and then on Friday you go to a qualifier that’s a Saturday, Sunday, Monday event and you’re probably going to play anywhere between eight to 12 matches there best two out of three. … And then you’re going to come back I guess Tuesday again and play?”
The answer isn’t as simple as flipping seasons for CHSAA.
Assistant Commissioner Bethany Brookens said the organization specifically chose those spring months for volleyball to maintain Title IX guidelines and continue to offer opportunities to girls who want to play.
This is particularly relevant for rural schools. Brookens said effort was specifically made to keep girls basketball, volleyball and track and field in separate seasons, since those schools rely on multi-sport athletes. Season D, where Rhee proposes moving volleyball, already has five girls sports in it: Tennis, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and golf.
“Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be feasible because that would be moving volleyball to overlap with track and field, which is a highly populated girls sport in addition to four other girls sports,” Brookens said. “For our rural schools, and even some of the metro schools where they have multi-sport athletes, it would be robbing girls of the opportunity to participate.”
Montrose High School girls volleyball coach Shane Forrest said she has at least one athlete in every sport already scheduled for Season D (Apr. 26 to June 26).
With about half the student population of a school like Castle View, Forrest worries what the future would hold for her team if they didn’t have enough players this year.
“I know that it is a big conflict for club and for the club players if they feel they have to make that decision,” she said. “But we are a small community, and we do support club, but for us, club is about making our high school program better.”
Forrest also pointed out that the current situation could lead to more parity. Front Range programs tend to dominate the high school scene, but if those teams lose their best players for a year to club, she believes it will lead to less lopsided competition, at least for this season.
Ultimately, despite Rhee’s petition, Brookens said the decision has been made. Volleyball will stay in Season C (March 1 to May 1). Thus, girls will have to choose between representing their high schools or playing for their clubs.
“We’re in a tough position,” Brookens said. “At the same time, I feel that moving volleyball to Season C and keeping it in Season C is truly the best thing for the entire state. And I know that it’s tough for these metro area coaches. I know for high school they want their best players, for club they want their players, but it’s just a different time now.”


thedenverpost--2020-08-12--Denver lawyer accused of charity fraud by former Colorado Supreme Court justices

Two former Colorado Supreme Court justices have asked state investigators to look into what they claim are the fraudulent actions of a prominent Denver lawyer who is running for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire .
In a complaint filed Tuesday , the former justices joined several other Coloradans in alleging that Bryant “ Corky ” Messner of Messner Reeves LLP broke the law when his charity raised $ 200,000 at a raffle in 2015 to fund scholarships for underprivileged high school students but didn ’ t provide scholarships that year .
“ The Messner Foundation and its president , Corky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Colorado it was promising to help , as well as all of the people who purchased tickets for its 2015 raffle believing their money was going toward a good cause , ” the five-page complaint to two state agencies alleges .
The complaint suggests Messner committed charitable fraud , a felony in Colorado , by claiming in a press release and promotional material that proceeds from the raffle of a Tesla vehicle that year would benefit low-income students .
The Colorado Secretary of State ’ s Office says its business and licensing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further .
The Colorado Attorney General ’ s Office declined to comment on the allegations Tuesday .
“ The complaint is a political hoax with no legal basis or merit , ” said Mike Biundo , a senior adviser for the Messner campaign .
He called it “ a clear attempt to obscure the good work that the Messner Foundation has done.
” Messner is a leading Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire , where his charity ’ s finances and his longtime Colorado residency have come under fire as that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If Messner wins the Republican primary , he will face Sen. Jeanne Shaheen , a Democrat , in November .
Messner has owned a home in New Hampshire for 13 years but didn ’ t register to vote there until 2018 and launched his exploratory committee from Denver , leading Republican opponents to call him a carpetbagger and interloper .
The business law firm Messner founded began in Denver but now has offices in several cities .
The Washington Post found Messner — a multimillionaire who was a top lawyer for Chipotle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has raised money for it by raffling off luxury vehicles .
But its first donation , in 2014 , was to the elite , private Colorado Academy for a baseball field , not a scholarship .
It has given only one scholarship , worth about $ 48,000 , to University of Denver student Majarlika Diane Villaruel-Mariano , according to tax filings analyzed by the Washington Post .
The Messner campaign told the newspaper that Villaruel-Mariano has received additional money not yet reported , making her scholarship worth about $ 78,000 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scholarship .
“ Thanks to the support from the Messner Foundation , I will be the first in my family to graduate with a college degree , ” Villaruel-Mariano said in a statement provided by the Messner campaign Tuesday .
She will graduate with a master ’ s degree in accounting and plans to be a certified public accountant , the statement says .
Tuesday ’ s complaint was filed by six people : Mary Mullarkey , a former chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court ; Jean Dubofsky , a former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general ; Josie Heath , former president of the Community Foundation of Boulder County ; Adele Phelan , former president of the Clayton Foundation ; Tom Korson , a retired minister married to Mullarkey ; and Rollie Heath , a former state senator .
At least five of the six have direct connections to Democratic politics .
Mullarkey and Dubofsky were appointed by Democratic governors and Korson is a volunteer for Denver Democrats .
Heath , of Boulder , was a Democratic lawmaker and his wife , Josie , is a former delegate @ @ @ @ @ @

Two former Colorado Supreme Court justices have asked state investigators to look into what they claim are the fraudulent actions of a prominent Denver lawyer who is running for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.
In a complaint filed Tuesday, the former justices joined several other Coloradans in alleging that Bryant “Corky” Messner of Messner Reeves LLP broke the law when his charity raised $200,000 at a raffle in 2015 to fund scholarships for underprivileged high school students but didn’t provide scholarships that year.
“The Messner Foundation and its president, Corky Messner, swindled both the underprivileged students in Colorado it was promising to help, as well as all of the people who purchased tickets for its 2015 raffle believing their money was going toward a good cause,” the five-page complaint to two state agencies alleges.
The complaint suggests Messner committed charitable fraud, a felony in Colorado, by claiming in a press release and promotional material that proceeds from the raffle of a Tesla vehicle that year would benefit low-income students.
The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office says its business and licensing division will investigate but declined to comment further. The Colorado Attorney General’s Office declined to comment on the allegations Tuesday.
“The complaint is a political hoax with no legal basis or merit,” said Mike Biundo, a senior adviser for the Messner campaign. He called it “a clear attempt to obscure the good work that the Messner Foundation has done.”
Messner is a leading Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, where his charity’s finances and his longtime Colorado residency have come under fire as that state’s September primary draws closer. If Messner wins the Republican primary, he will face Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, in November.
Messner has owned a home in New Hampshire for 13 years but didn’t register to vote there until 2018 and launched his exploratory committee from Denver, leading Republican opponents to call him a carpetbagger and interloper. The business law firm Messner founded began in Denver but now has offices in several cities.
The Washington Post found Messner — a multimillionaire who was a top lawyer for Chipotle — started the Messner Foundation in 2009 and has raised money for it by raffling off luxury vehicles. But its first donation, in 2014, was to the elite, private Colorado Academy for a baseball field, not a scholarship.
It has given only one scholarship, worth about $48,000, to University of Denver student Majarlika Diane Villaruel-Mariano, according to tax filings analyzed by the Washington Post. The Messner campaign told the newspaper that Villaruel-Mariano has received additional money not yet reported, making her scholarship worth about $78,000, and that a second student is now receiving a scholarship.
“Thanks to the support from the Messner Foundation, I will be the first in my family to graduate with a college degree,” Villaruel-Mariano said in a statement provided by the Messner campaign Tuesday. She will graduate with a master’s degree in accounting and plans to be a certified public accountant, the statement says.
Tuesday’s complaint was filed by six people: Mary Mullarkey, a former chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court; Jean Dubofsky, a former Colorado Supreme Court justice and deputy attorney general; Josie Heath, former president of the Community Foundation of Boulder County; Adele Phelan, former president of the Clayton Foundation; Tom Korson, a retired minister married to Mullarkey; and Rollie Heath, a former state senator.
At least five of the six have direct connections to Democratic politics. Mullarkey and Dubofsky were appointed by Democratic governors and Korson is a volunteer for Denver Democrats. Heath, of Boulder, was a Democratic lawmaker and his wife, Josie, is a former delegate to the Democratic National Convention.


thedenverpost--2020-08-12--Broncos sign veteran right tackle Demar Dotson

The Broncos signed veteran right tackle Demar Dotson on Tuesday night .
Dotson has been in the Denver area since @ @ @ @ @ the Broncos and took his initial COVID-19 test .
If Dotson continues to have negative @ @ @ @ @ he should be eligible to participate in the Broncos ’ first training camp practice on @ @ @ @ @ Dotson after starting right tackle Ja ’ Wuan James opted out of the season on @ @ @ @ @ will get the first chance to replace James .
Dotson , 34 , has 106 @ @ @ @ @ Tampa Bay , which didn ’ t re-sign him this offseason and drafted Iowa right @ @ @ @ @ first round .
Dotson will provide needed experience behind Wilkinson and left tackle Garett Bolles @ @ @ @ @ NFL start , Calvin Anderson and Quinn Bailey are second-year players ( no starts ) @ @ @ @ @ rookie .

The Broncos signed veteran right tackle Demar Dotson on Tuesday night.
Dotson has been in the Denver area since Sunday, when he visited the Broncos and took his initial COVID-19 test. If Dotson continues to have negative test results this week, he should be eligible to participate in the Broncos’ first training camp practice on Friday.
The Broncos pursued Dotson after starting right tackle Ja’Wuan James opted out of the season on Aug. 3. Elijah Wilkinson will get the first chance to replace James.
Dotson, 34, has 106 regular-season starts, all for Tampa Bay, which didn’t re-sign him this offseason and drafted Iowa right tackle Tristan Wirfs in the first round.
Dotson will provide needed experience behind Wilkinson and left tackle Garett Bolles. Jake Rodgers has one NFL start, Calvin Anderson and Quinn Bailey are second-year players (no starts) and Hunter Watts an undrafted rookie.


thedenverpost--2020-08-12--The Top 10 moments in Avalanche Stanley Cup playoff history

10 .
2010 Game 3 Western Conference first-round vs. San Jose .
Goalie Craig Anderson made 51 saves in a 1-0 victory where the game-winning tally was an own goal by Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle in the first minute of overtime .
9 .
2002 Game 7 Western Conference semifinals vs. San Jose .
Peter Forsberg scored and Patrick Roy stopped 27 shots in the Avs ’ 1-0 victory at Pepsi Center to advance to the conference finals .
8 .
2019 Game 3 Western Conference first-round vs. Calgary .
Rookie defenseman Cale Makar , making his NHL debut less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NCAA Frozen Four , scored the Avs ’ third goal in a 6-2 victory at Pepsi Center .
7 .
2014 Game 1 Western Conference first-round vs. Minnesota .
Paul Stastny tied it 4-4 with 14 seconds remaining in regulation and then won it 7:27 into overtime as the Avs returned to the playoffs at Pepsi Center for the first time in four years .
6 .
1996 Game 4 Western Conference semifinals at Chicago .
Joe Sakic scored his second goal of the game 4:33 of the third overtime to defeat the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colorado eventually eliminated Chicago in two overtimes in Game 6 .
After Game 4 , Chicago forward Jeremy Roenick and Avs goalie Patrick Roy exchanged verbal barbs : “ I can ’ t really hear what Jeremy says , ” Roy said , “ because I ’ ve got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears.
” 5 .
2000 Game 4 Western Conference quarterfinals at Detroit .
Chris Drury scored 10:21 into overtime to defeat the Red Wings 3-2 at Joe Louis Arena .
The Avs returned to Denver and eliminated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 at Pepsi Center — giving Colorado three series victories in four matchups against its biggest rival .
4 .
2001 Game 7 Western Conference quarterfinals vs. Los Angeles .
Chris Drury , Ville Nieminen , Shjon Podein and Milan Hejduk ( empty-net ) scored third-period goals to break open a tight , 1-1 contest at Pepsi Center as the Avs narrowly advanced in what turned into their second Stanley Cup run .
3 .
1996 Game 6 Western Conference finals vs. Detroit .
Before the Red Wings ’ Dino Ciccarelli told reporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shook ( Claude Lemieux ’ s ) fricken hand , ” Joe Sakic and Mike Ricci scored second-period power-play goals to break open a 1-1 game and send Detroit packing with a 4-1 victory at McNichols Sports Arena .
2 .
1996 Game 4 Stanley Cup Final at Florida .
Goalie Patrick Roy made 63 saves and defenseman Uwe Krupp scored the game ’ s only goal in the third overtime as the Avs beat the Panthers 1-0 in Miami on June 10 , 1996 .
The win marked Colorado ’ s first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2001 Game 7 Stanley Cup Final vs. New Jersey .
Alex Tanguay scored twice as the Avs built a 3-0 lead and held on to defeat the Devils 3-1 and claim the Stanley Cup on June 9 , 2001 , at Pepsi Center .
The extraordinary postgame celebration began with captain Joe Sakic handing the Cup to legendary defenseman Ray Bourque in what was his last NHL game .

10. 2010 Game 3 Western Conference first-round vs. San Jose. Goalie Craig Anderson made 51 saves in a 1-0 victory where the game-winning tally was an own goal by Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle in the first minute of overtime.
9. 2002 Game 7 Western Conference semifinals vs. San Jose. Peter Forsberg scored and Patrick Roy stopped 27 shots in the Avs’ 1-0 victory at Pepsi Center to advance to the conference finals.
8. 2019 Game 3 Western Conference first-round vs. Calgary. Rookie defenseman Cale Makar, making his NHL debut less than a week after playing in the NCAA Frozen Four, scored the Avs’ third goal in a 6-2 victory at Pepsi Center.
7. 2014 Game 1 Western Conference first-round vs. Minnesota. Paul Stastny tied it 4-4 with 14 seconds remaining in regulation and then won it 7:27 into overtime as the Avs returned to the playoffs at Pepsi Center for the first time in four years.
6. 1996 Game 4 Western Conference semifinals at Chicago. Joe Sakic scored his second goal of the game 4:33 of the third overtime to defeat the Hawks at the United Center, where Colorado eventually eliminated Chicago in two overtimes in Game 6. After Game 4, Chicago forward Jeremy Roenick and Avs goalie Patrick Roy exchanged verbal barbs: “I can’t really hear what Jeremy says,” Roy said, “because I’ve got my two Stanley Cup rings plugging my ears.”
5. 2000 Game 4 Western Conference quarterfinals at Detroit. Chris Drury scored 10:21 into overtime to defeat the Red Wings 3-2 at Joe Louis Arena. The Avs returned to Denver and eliminated Detroit with a 4-2 victory in Game 5 at Pepsi Center — giving Colorado three series victories in four matchups against its biggest rival.
4. 2001 Game 7 Western Conference quarterfinals vs. Los Angeles. Chris Drury, Ville Nieminen, Shjon Podein and Milan Hejduk (empty-net) scored third-period goals to break open a tight, 1-1 contest at Pepsi Center as the Avs narrowly advanced in what turned into their second Stanley Cup run.
3. 1996 Game 6 Western Conference finals vs. Detroit. Before the Red Wings’ Dino Ciccarelli told reporters “I can’t believe I shook (Claude Lemieux’s) fricken hand,” Joe Sakic and Mike Ricci scored second-period power-play goals to break open a 1-1 game and send Detroit packing with a 4-1 victory at McNichols Sports Arena.
2. 1996 Game 4 Stanley Cup Final at Florida. Goalie Patrick Roy made 63 saves and defenseman Uwe Krupp scored the game’s only goal in the third overtime as the Avs beat the Panthers 1-0 in Miami on June 10, 1996. The win marked Colorado’s first major professional sports championship.
1. 2001 Game 7 Stanley Cup Final vs. New Jersey. Alex Tanguay scored twice as the Avs built a 3-0 lead and held on to defeat the Devils 3-1 and claim the Stanley Cup on June 9, 2001, at Pepsi Center. The extraordinary postgame celebration began with captain Joe Sakic handing the Cup to legendary defenseman Ray Bourque in what was his last NHL game.


thedenverpost--2020-08-11--Avalanche prepared for any game Arizona wants to play

The day before its debut in the 16-team Stanley Cup playoffs , Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said he put his team through what looked like a modified morning skate Tuesday in Edmonton .
Every player participated and Bednar , without revealing his lineup , said his team will be at full strength in Game 1 against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Place for a 3:30 p.m. puck drop .
The first four games in the best-of-seven series are scheduled in the daytime , so Colorado won ’ t have any morning skates for awhile .
The Avalanche , seeded No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won 42 of its 70 games in the coronavirus-shortened regular season and are heavy favorites over the No .
11 Coyotes , who won 33-of-70 and finished 18 points behind Colorado .
Arizona lacks the Avs ’ offensive star power and will undoubtedly look to slow Colorado down when it has the puck — particularly in the neutral zone and off the rush .
The Coyotes will focus on having maximum defensive support in the middle of the ice and try to win low-scoring games .
They do not want to get into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to push the pace with quick own-zone exits from their defensemen .
“ If it ’ s not there off the rush , we ’ ll chip it in and go forecheck , ” Avs captain Gabe Landeskog said Tuesday from the team hotel .
“ It ’ s not necessarily make or break for us if we can ’ t create off the rush … Our focus isn ’ t to go out there and create off the rush .
It ’ s to do things right in our zone and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of forcing things.
” The Avs ’ top two lines play similar , yet different styles .
Star center Nathan MacKinnon and his wingers Mikko Rantanen and Vladislav Namestnikov prefer to push the pace in a run-and-gun attack , but can also create chances off maintained offensive possession .
Second-line center Nazem Kadri and wingers Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin like to create offensive chances deep in the opponent ’ s end , in addition to playing fast in the middle of the ice .
“ I think we ’ re a dynamic group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the rush we ’ ll find other ways to produce , ” Kadri said .
“ Our line in particular , we ’ ve got speed , we ’ ve got skill .
A lot of our plays happen from the bottom of the circle down .
That ’ s the tough part about coaching against our team .
We can ( create ) different looks .
That ’ s definitely a confidence builder for us.
” Bednar just wants his team to stick to its identity — which is believing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Every opponent that you face will provide you with different challenges and things you have to work through , ” the coach said .
“ You have to keep in mind what makes you successful as a group , and the mindset you had throughout the whole year to kind of get to this point has got to stay relatively the same .
“ As long as we ’ re not believing too much in print and what we see on social media — it ’ s about the process and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — then it puts us in a real good spot to have success .
”

The day before its debut in the 16-team Stanley Cup playoffs, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said he put his team through what looked like a modified morning skate Tuesday in Edmonton.
Every player participated and Bednar, without revealing his lineup, said his team will be at full strength in Game 1 against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Place for a 3:30 p.m. puck drop.
The first four games in the best-of-seven series are scheduled in the daytime, so Colorado won’t have any morning skates for awhile.
The Avalanche, seeded No. 2 in the Western Conference, won 42 of its 70 games in the coronavirus-shortened regular season and are heavy favorites over the No. 11 Coyotes, who won 33-of-70 and finished 18 points behind Colorado. Arizona lacks the Avs’ offensive star power and will undoubtedly look to slow Colorado down when it has the puck — particularly in the neutral zone and off the rush.
The Coyotes will focus on having maximum defensive support in the middle of the ice and try to win low-scoring games. They do not want to get into a shootout with the Avs, who like to push the pace with quick own-zone exits from their defensemen.
“If it’s not there off the rush, we’ll chip it in and go forecheck,” Avs captain Gabe Landeskog said Tuesday from the team hotel. “It’s not necessarily make or break for us if we can’t create off the rush … Our focus isn’t to go out there and create off the rush. It’s to do things right in our zone and that usually translates to the opponents kind of forcing things.”
The Avs’ top two lines play similar, yet different styles. Star center Nathan MacKinnon and his wingers Mikko Rantanen and Vladislav Namestnikov prefer to push the pace in a run-and-gun attack, but can also create chances off maintained offensive possession. Second-line center Nazem Kadri and wingers Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin like to create offensive chances deep in the opponent’s end, in addition to playing fast in the middle of the ice.
“I think we’re a dynamic group and if we can’t score off the rush we’ll find other ways to produce,” Kadri said. “Our line in particular, we’ve got speed, we’ve got skill. A lot of our plays happen from the bottom of the circle down. That’s the tough part about coaching against our team. We can (create) different looks. That’s definitely a confidence builder for us.”
Bednar just wants his team to stick to its identity — which is believing that it can beat anyone with hard work.
“Every opponent that you face will provide you with different challenges and things you have to work through,” the coach said. “You have to keep in mind what makes you successful as a group, and the mindset you had throughout the whole year to kind of get to this point has got to stay relatively the same.
“As long as we’re not believing too much in print and what we see on social media — it’s about the process and how we want to conduct our business — then it puts us in a real good spot to have success.”
Projected Game 1 Avalanche lineup:
FORWARDS
Vladislav Namestnikov-Nathan MacKinnon-Mikko Rantanen
Gabe Landeksog-Nazem Kadri-Valeri Nishushkin
Andre Burakovsky-J.T. Compher-Joonas Donskoi
Matt Nieto-Pierre-Edouard Bellemare-Matt Calvert
DEFENSE
Ryan Graves-Cale Makar
Sam Girard-Erik Johnson
Nikita Zadorov-Ian Cole
GOALTENDING
Philipp Gruabuer, Pavel Francouz


thedenverpost--2020-08-11--Denver police looking for driver of pickup truck that hit and killed pedestrian

A pedestrian was killed Monday night in Denver in a hit-and-run crash and police are asking for the public ’ s help in finding the driver .
The incident happened at 7:50 p.m. in the 1800 block of West Mississippi Avenue , according to police .
The male driver of a 2014 white Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck with Colorado license plate ABS-X81 , was involved in a non-injury crash in a parking lot in the 1000 block of South Raritan Street , police said .
The driver fled that scene at a high speed and lost control of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 49-year-old woman who was on the north sidewalk , police said .
The driver fled and the victim was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries .
A Medina Alert was issued for the truck , but the vehicle and driver have not been located as of Tuesday afternoon .
The truck was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. Monday in the area of South Santa Fe Drive and C-470 .
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect or the truck is asked to call Crime Stoppers at @ @

A pedestrian was killed Monday night in Denver in a hit-and-run crash and police are asking for the public’s help in finding the driver.
The incident happened at 7:50 p.m. in the 1800 block of West Mississippi Avenue, according to police.
The male driver of a 2014 white Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck with Colorado license plate ABS-X81, was involved in a non-injury crash in a parking lot in the 1000 block of South Raritan Street, police said.
UPDATE: The adult female victim in this hit & run investigation has been pronounced deceased. Investigators are still working to locate the run vehicle. If you see it, or have any info regarding this incident, please call 720-913-7867. #Denver https://t.co/r8j9gYe0ih — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 11, 2020
The driver fled that scene at a high speed and lost control of the truck turning westbound onto Mississippi hitting a 49-year-old woman who was on the north sidewalk, police said. The driver fled and the victim was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries.
A Medina Alert was issued for the truck, but the vehicle and driver have not been located as of Tuesday afternoon. The truck was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. Monday in the area of South Santa Fe Drive and C-470.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect or the truck is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.


thedenverpost--2020-08-11--Colorado attorney general investigating Aurora Police Department; city also opens “comprehensive rev

Colorado attorney general investigating Aurora Police Department; city also opens “comprehensive review”

Colorado ’ s Attorney General on Tuesday said that his office has been conducting a broad investigation into the policies and practices of the Aurora Police Department , which also announced Tuesday it would participate in a city-led review of its policing .
The attorney general ’ s review is “ investigating patterns and practices of the Aurora Police Department that might deprive individuals of their constitutional rights under state or federal law ” for several weeks , spokesman Lawrence Pacheco said in a statement .
The state ’ s police accountability law , passed in June , gave Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority to conduct such an investigation , which is separate from its investigation into the death of Elijah McClain .
“ In order to maintain the impartiality and integrity of these investigations , the Attorney General ’ s Office has no further comment at this time , ” Pacheco said .
Minutes before the attorney general ’ s announcement , the Aurora city manager and police chief announced the department will undergo a city-led review of its policies and practices with the help of a consulting firm that has helped implement federal consent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Manager Jim Twombly and police Chief Vanessa Wilson announced the “ comprehensive review ” Tuesday afternoon , just hours after Elijah McClain ’ s family filed a federal lawsuit over his death .
The review will evaluate “ the department ’ s leadership structure ; elevating the role of community policing and engagement ; assessing current policies and practices with respect to use of force , discriminatory policing and bias-free policing practices ; officer misconduct and accountability ; stops , searches and arrests ; recruitment , hiring and retention ; interaction with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interactions with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges , ” according to a city news release .
The city has contracted with 21CP Solutions , a Chicago-based firm that bills itself as a resource to cities looking to “ make public safety work for everyone.
” The firm ’ s staff and consultants include former police chiefs , the former executive director of President Barack Obama ’ s Task Force on 21st Century Policing , police union representatives , youth outreach experts and academics .
Federal judges have tapped 21CP Solutions to help monitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple police departments , including those in Baltimore and Cleveland .
Consent decrees are agreements between police departments and the federal government that require the department to make a series of changes , often as a result of a federal investigation into the policies and practices of an agency .
The review in Aurora comes after a slew of lawsuits alleging excessive force , months of intermittent protests against the department , data that shows disproportionate use of force against Black people and international attention on McClain ’ s death .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to evolve for the betterment of our profession , our community and the residents we serve , ” Wilson said .
“ Law enforcement is being evaluated across the nation and we want to ensure that our entire community feels that APD is an agency that shows dignity and respect and can be a role model for 21st Century policing .
We will strive daily to regain the trust in our community .
I believe this review , along with actionable policy and training changes , is a good first step .
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Colorado’s Attorney General on Tuesday said that his office has been conducting a broad investigation into the policies and practices of the Aurora Police Department, which also announced Tuesday it would participate in a city-led review of its policing.
The attorney general’s review is “investigating patterns and practices of the Aurora Police Department that might deprive individuals of their constitutional rights under state or federal law” for several weeks, spokesman Lawrence Pacheco said in a statement.
The state’s police accountability law, passed in June, gave Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office the authority to conduct such an investigation, which is separate from its investigation into the death of Elijah McClain.
“In order to maintain the impartiality and integrity of these investigations, the Attorney General’s Office has no further comment at this time,” Pacheco said.
Minutes before the attorney general’s announcement, the Aurora city manager and police chief announced the department will undergo a city-led review of its policies and practices with the help of a consulting firm that has helped implement federal consent decrees in other troubled police departments.
City Manager Jim Twombly and police Chief Vanessa Wilson announced the “comprehensive review” Tuesday afternoon, just hours after Elijah McClain’s family filed a federal lawsuit over his death.
The review will evaluate “the department’s leadership structure; elevating the role of community policing and engagement; assessing current policies and practices with respect to use of force, discriminatory policing and bias-free policing practices; officer misconduct and accountability; stops, searches and arrests; recruitment, hiring and retention; interaction with vulnerable populations; and crisis intervention and interactions with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges,” according to a city news release.
The city has contracted with 21CP Solutions, a Chicago-based firm that bills itself as a resource to cities looking to “make public safety work for everyone.” The firm’s staff and consultants include former police chiefs, the former executive director of President Barack Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, police union representatives, youth outreach experts and academics.
Federal judges have tapped 21CP Solutions to help monitor the implementation of federal consent decrees against multiple police departments, including those in Baltimore and Cleveland. Consent decrees are agreements between police departments and the federal government that require the department to make a series of changes, often as a result of a federal investigation into the policies and practices of an agency.
The review in Aurora comes after a slew of lawsuits alleging excessive force, months of intermittent protests against the department, data that shows disproportionate use of force against Black people and international attention on McClain’s death.
“We embrace this opportunity for change and are committed to evolve for the betterment of our profession, our community and the residents we serve,” Wilson said. “Law enforcement is being evaluated across the nation and we want to ensure that our entire community feels that APD is an agency that shows dignity and respect and can be a role model for 21st Century policing. We will strive daily to regain the trust in our community. I believe this review, along with actionable policy and training changes, is a good first step.”


thedenverpost--2020-08-12--Man in custody after machete attack in Brighton home leaves 1 dead

A man is in police custody after he allegedly attacked multiple people with a machete in a Brighton home , @ @ @ @ @ The Brighton Police Department said police were called to a home along the 2400 block @ @ @ @ @ p.m. Tuesday on a report of a disturbance involving weapons .
When officers arrived , @ @ @ @ @ had been injured .
One woman was pronounced deceased at the scene .
Two men @ @ @ @ @ to a hospital with serious injuries , police said .
The suspect fled from the @ @ @ @ @ was found after a short vehicle pursuit followed by a chase on foot .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ in custody , the suspect was brought to a hospital for a dog bite .
@ @ @ @ @ at thedenverchannel.com .

A man is in police custody after he allegedly attacked multiple people with a machete in a Brighton home, killing one woman.
Police identified the suspect Wednesday as Lonny Lynn McNair, 48, of Brighton. He is being investigated on suspicion of homicide, four counts of attempted homicide, first-degree burglary and felony eluding. McNair is being held at the Adams County jail.
The Brighton Police Department said police were called to a home along the 2400 block of Cherry Circle around 9:50 p.m. Tuesday on a report of a disturbance involving weapons.
When officers arrived, they found several adults who had been wounded. One woman, 51, was dead at the scene. Two men and a two woman were taken to a hospital with serious wounds, police said.
The suspect fled as police arrived and was found after a short vehicle pursuit and a chase on foot. Officers used a dog to track the suspect. Once in custody, the suspect was taken to a hospital for a dog bite.
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thedenverpost--2020-08-12--Denver weather: Hot and dry through the weekend as fire danger rises

Hot and dry weather will keep fire danger elevated in northeastern Colorado and wildfires already burning on the Western Slope are contributing to air quality concerns along the Front Range .
An “ Action Day for Multiple Pollutants ” has been issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for the Denver metro area until 4 p.m. Wednesday .
Areas under the warning are : Douglas , Jefferson , Denver , western Arapahoe , western Adams , Broomfield , Boulder , Larimer , and Weld counties .
Smoke from the Grizzly Creek and the Pine Gulch fires are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fine particulate concentrations could reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups category on Wednesday afternoon with air quality impacts expected in the Denver metro area and along the northern Front Range .
In Denver on Wednesday , skies will be sunny as the high temperature climbs to 96 degrees , according to the National Weather Service forecast .
Thursday ’ s weather in Denver will also be sunny and hot with a high of 97 degrees .
Winds on Thursday could gust to 20 mph .
On Friday in Denver , there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. , otherwise skies will be sunny and the high temperature will hit 97 degrees .
The hot , dry streak will keep fire dangers elevated into the weekend .
There ’ s a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms in the mountains and over the far Eastern Plains , but most areas in northeastern and north central Colorado will remain dry through the weekend .

Hot and dry weather will keep fire danger elevated in northeastern Colorado and wildfires already burning on the Western Slope are contributing to air quality concerns along the Front Range.
An “Action Day for Multiple Pollutants” has been issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for the Denver metro area until 4 p.m. Wednesday. Areas under the warning are: Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld counties.
Smoke from the Grizzly Creek and the Pine Gulch fires are drifting into the Front Range and ozone and fine particulate concentrations could reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups category on Wednesday afternoon with air quality impacts expected in the Denver metro area and along the northern Front Range.
In Denver on Wednesday, skies will be sunny as the high temperature climbs to 96 degrees, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Thursday’s weather in Denver will also be sunny and hot with a high of 97 degrees. Winds on Thursday could gust to 20 mph.
On Friday in Denver, there’s a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., otherwise skies will be sunny and the high temperature will hit 97 degrees.
The hot, dry streak will keep fire dangers elevated into the weekend. There’s a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms in the mountains and over the far Eastern Plains, but most areas in northeastern and north central Colorado will remain dry through the weekend.