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Can you spell pronouncer? Denver native is the nation’s top word nerd

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Jaques Bailly is a spell-ebrity.

The former Denver Catholic school prodigy has been the face of the Scripps National Spelling Bee as a most patient pronouncer for 20 years — so beloved, young competitors recognize him with a “Howdy Dr. Bailly!” when they first step up to the microphone.

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‘Superhero’ foster dad in Colorado Springs recognized for dedication to helping at-risk youth

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Whenever Colorado Springs native Josh Skaggs feels like he’s losing patience or getting angry, the 36-year-old school teacher reminds himself of this: not too long ago, he was a stranger to the preteen and teen boys who now live in his home. They didn’t choose to be removed from their previous home or to be placed under his care.

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