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NOT A STAGE Open-mic nights popular with beginners and veterans P16
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO
A SOBERING REALITY
SEEKING SEATS
Mental health and addiction are often intertwined, which can mean a complicated road to recovery. In this installment of Time to Talk, we share stories of people who have emerged from their battle with substance abuse healthier and happier. We also look at the risks associated with certain behaviors, like binge drinking and using marijuana. Pages 5-12 Your newspaper is made possible by advertisers like this one, who support our efforts to keep you connected to your community!
DID YOU KNOW INSIDE
There’s plenty of competition for three spots on town council P4
HORSE ON COURSE Riders compete at the Colorado Horse Park P2
STUDENT-ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Meet a golfer whose game and name stand out on the links P28
With about 68,000 students, the Douglas County School District is the state’s third largest district behind Denver Public Schools (91,132) and Jeffco Public Schools (86,347).
Source: Colorado Department of Education
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