A community is defined by the people who live and work there. Every day men and women serve important roles as police officers, business owners, city officials, volunteers and even psychics. To get real sense of what a community means, the stories behind the faces must be told. YourHub.com’s editorial staff has set out to do just that and honor the men and women who make this a great community to live in.
New Edgewater coffee shop owner keeps it local (link) Jim Richey: The eye in Lakewood's sky (link) Integrity keeps evidence safe at police department (link) A voice for the dumb: Director knows cats' past (link) Resident puts passion of culture in volunteer work (link) Mom captures fleeting moments on camera (link) Man hits the mean streets to minister to needy (link) Therapy for MS patient a stinging sensation (link) Store owner teaches life beneath the waves (link) Psychic a spiritual escort during tough times (link) Belmar boutique owner brings East to West (link) Auto shop owner serves up coffee and car fix-ups (link) Hydraulic engineer's work flows like water (link)National Ski Patrol director seeks turnaround (link)
Want to test your knowledge of Lakewood and Edgewater? Check out the links below to play a Lakewood-centric crossword puzzle, created just for this project!// Online interactive puzzle// Printable puzzle// Puzzle answers
This isn't our first rodeo. Check out all the stories from the Faces of Lakewood project in 2008 by clicking here.
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