EATING VEGAN The holidays can be difficult for vegans, but planning ahead can make it easier P16
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November 8, 2018
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Workers talk with each other as they sort through ballots Nov. 1 at the Arapahoe County Elections Facility. Dozens came to a tour of the facility at 5251 S. Federal Blvd. in Littleton that night to watch how ballots already returned for the Nov. 6 election are processed. For more, turn to Page 4. Results of the election were not available at press time. For results, go to SouthPlatteIndependent.net. ELLIS ARNOLD
IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE
Integrated Family Community Services, which helps families in need, could use a boost of its own P6
School district’s Sources of Strength project eyes ways to shift attitudes, culture P7
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WARRIORS MAKE A RUN
Arapahoe boys soccer team advances to the state semifinals P26
The Denver area typically gets 7.5 inches of snow during November, making it the fifth-snowiest month. Source: National Weather Service
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