DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
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A NEW ERA Thomas Tucker learned the value of education at a young age, spawning a decades-long career. Now, he’s putting his experience to work for DCSD as its new superintendent. Challenges loom, but he says he’s ready to tackle them. P4
BACK TO SCHOOL
RIDING OFF
Find out what new and different things awaited students Backyard Barbecue as they returned to campus P11 g. 29
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ALL INKED UP Tattoo culture is evolving in the metro area P14
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GETTING A LIFT
Holiday carriage rides are a casualty of town’s budget cuts P7
Advanced conditioning methods help young athletes elevate their games P27
THE BOTTOM LINE
“This must pass, otherwise it’s going to be a disaster.” Kevin Leung, school board member, on possible school-funding ballot measures | Page 6
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INSIDE
VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14 | CALENDAR: PAGE 24 | SPORTS: PAGE 27
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