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March 22, 2018
JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
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KEEPING OPERA ALIVE: Opera Colorado works to keep the art form thriving in the metro area, around the state P18
SPEAKING UP: Jeffco students helped lead an anti-gun violence rally P9
STUDENTS TAKE A STAND:
GHS students joined hundreds across Jeffco in an organized walkout protest on March 14 P4
SHOWTIME: Olde Town theater in Arvada set to reopen next month P3
THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL
“I’m really proud of the projects that were funded. We’re excited about them and I think they reflect the diversity of applications received.” Special Assistant Tom McDermott | On Jeffco’s innovation grants | P8 INSIDE
VOICES: PAGE 14 | LIFE: PAGE 18 | CALENDAR: PAGE 26 | SPORTS: PAGE 28
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