OCTOBER 4, 2018
A HAUNTED TIME The metro area has a slew of haunted attractions this Halloween P14
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SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT Reinke Bros. Haunted Mansion reopens amid much fanfare P6
Division still plays out after recall, shakeups City’s path forward unclear amid election, exit of top officials BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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Part one of our election guide features Q&As with candidates for county offices and the state Legislature
Meet a high school tennis player who is finding success in doubles play P21
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In one of the most drawn-out political rifts in recent memory in Englewood, two factions stand out in stark contrast in recent months: one claiming to push the city closer to true accountability, and others arguing that those critics contribute to a counterproductive show of theatrics. That line in the sand appears not to be going anywhere anytime soon, Barrentine particularly in the wake of a failed attempt to recall Englewood City Councilmember Laurett Barrentine — whose most visible supporters lead calls for more transparency — and the announcement by City Manager Keck Eric Keck that he’ll step down from his position Oct. 5. Kathleen Rinkel, director of finance and administrative services, has also decided to leave her position, officials said at a city council study session Sept. 24. SEE RECALL, P9
Nearly 41 percent of Arapahoe County residents age 25 or older have at least a bachelor’s degree. Source: Arapahoe County
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