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Mayor Lauren Simpson Takes Center Stage
Leading by example Article by Dana Slone | Photography by Rebecca Sloan Photography Arvada Mayor Lauren Simpson, elected on Nov. 7, 2023 to a four-year term, is only the third woman in the city’s long history to serve as mayor and the first in more than 40 years. She’s also the first woman to be directly elected to the role. Simpson is a wife and mother, former city council member, community leader and volunteer, including for the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, the photo shoot...
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The Mann Method Model
"Get moving, be awesome" on the path to independence Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Rachel Audette, The Turquoise Camera At Mann Method Physical Therapy and Fitness (MMPT), the ethos of the team's “Get Moving, Be Awesome” is a lesson deeply felt. The team at MMPT specializes in working with children, teens and adults with Down syndrome (DS). For MMPT founder Dr. Sarah Mann, PT, DPT, having a passion for working with members of the DS community began in 2004 with her first...
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Transforming lives beyond the surface
How Lynette Kotsay Beard mentors aspiring skin care professionals Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Rebecca Sloan Photography Motivated by difficulties with her own skin, fifteen years ago Lynette Kotsay Beard stepped away from her previous career in journalism and marketing to become a professional esthetician. “I mainly wanted to figure out why I was always breaking out and why the products I was using were not working,” she shared. “I spent so much time and money trying to...
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A Hidden Gem
Meandering into Marmalade Article by Dana Slone | Photography by Christian Heurta Thinking about where to spend Valentine’s Day with a loved one, or its hipster sister spinoff holiday, Galentine’s Day with pals? Finding this Olde Town Arvada hidden spot offers an oasis of sips to enjoy any night away for any reason. Marmalade Lounge, located at 5665 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada, serves up cocktails amid a beautiful backdrop, located just behind and under Clementine’s Salon & Skincare...
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