Melba Njenga had never swam competitively until she came to the United States. Now, she is one of Dakota Ridge’s best swimmers By Chelsy Woods Klein for The Columbine Courier Newspaper Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Melba Njenga is unassuming in nearly every way. She is petite, standing at a mere 5-foot-1. She is reserved and quiet... Continue Reading →
The Footer family to tackle annual Courage Classic together this week By Chelsy Woods Klein for The Canyon Courier Newspaper Tuesday, July 19, 2016 They say that good things come to those that wait, but that’s never been the style for 12-year-old twins Max and Nate Footer. Sitting in the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel... Continue Reading →
Poynter published an article on May 14 titled, “Fear and loathing greet the Facebook-New York Times deal.” The title says it all. James Warren, Poynter’s chief media correspondent, alludes to the ambivalence coursing through the journalism community's veins today, as the emotional barometer teetered between trepidation and jealousy. The New York Times is like the... Continue Reading →
The Conifer freshman scores four goals in an 11-4 home win By Chelsy Woods Klein, High Timber Times Newspaper Originally published on March 17, 2015 Conifer - The Conifer Lobos boys lacrosse team defeated Summit, 11-4, on March 12 at Lobo Field thanks in part to Nick Williams. The 6-foot-1 freshman attacker/midfielder scored four goals on nine shots.... Continue Reading →
Eight-year-old Taylor Hutchen tackles the slopes with thoughtful abandon By Chelsy Woods Klein, High Timber Times Newspaper Originally published on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Taylor Hutchen isn’t like most other 8-year-olds, per se. Sure, like other kids her age, she is more gums than teeth when she smiles, and she’d rather play outside than do homework. But unlike... Continue Reading →
Underclassmen make up the bulk of growing CCHS ski squad By Chelsy Woods Klein Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Being part of a team means that at times you have to tow the line, or in the case of the Clear Creek ski team carry the log. The log is as much a part of the Clear... Continue Reading →
Eagles faced adversity all season, even at the state meet By Chelsy Woods Klein, Columbine Courier Newspaper Originally published on December 9, 2014 DENVER — Dakota Ridge senior co-ed cheer captain Tyler Richey is the embodiment of cheerleading — enthusiastic, positive and full of spirit all mixed into a compact, athletic, bouncy frame. She wears an enormous... Continue Reading →
Bowl caps year of life-learning lessons By Chelsy Woods Klein, Columbine Courier Newspaper Originally published on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 LAKEWOOD — “Coach, coach … Who would win in a battle between Superman and Batman?” It was a question that Jeffco Midget Football Association (JMFA) head coach for the Dakota Ridge Eagles, Dave Loomis, faced in all... Continue Reading →
CCHS may have finished 3rd at 2A state, but it did little to sway its positive ways By Chelsy Woods Klein, Clear Creek Courant Newspaper Originally published on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 DENVER — A la seconds – it sounds like something one might partake in during Thanksgiving, but actually it’s the technical term for the leg-extended... Continue Reading →
Featured in Bird Watcher's Digest Magazine (May/ June 2014 issue) I feel a little tug on my hand that tells me she’s lost her footing. It’s a sensation I have felt countless times. It’s the feeling every parent gets when they hold the hand of a child who was walking alongside them one minute, then... Continue Reading →
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