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  • 4-H enrollment continues through February

        Open enrollment for 4-H Club Tailtwisters continues through February.
        Those interested in joining should email codysmom0217@msn.com. The next regular meeting is at 4 p.m., Dec. 11, at Fort Lupton’s main fire station.
     

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  • Wine fundraiser

    A Toast to Spring, a wine-tasting scholarship fundraiser, is 7 to 10 p.m., March 24, at the Brighton Elks, 101 North Main St., Brighton. This year’s event is in honor and memory of Sheri Simon who began this fundraiser and tirelessly worked to promote the scholarships it supports.
        The evening will include the sampling of a variety of wines and beers, light hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a live auction and door prizes.

     

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  • Chili supper to benefit 4-H Washington trip

    Chili supper to benefit Washington trip
        An annual chili supper, to benefit local 4-H members traveling to Washington, D.C. in 2014, is from 3 to 6 p.m., Dec. 4 during the Winterfest celebration at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Avenue. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. Call 720-353-1649 or 303-857-1210 for information.

     

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  • Fort Lupton’s Winterfest celebrates winter

    John Lebsock

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  • Foxy Quilters’ November meeting

        The Foxy Quilters will hold their November meeting at 7 p.m., Nov. 14, in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 306 Park Ave.
        The program includes an awards ceremony for all who have participated in the quilt challenges for the past few years. The challenge quilt for 2012 will be a fix.
        The November meeting also includes working on the group’s Christmas sock and projects for Preston Ranch. Organizers need about seven more for the new families at the ranch.
        

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  • Fort Vasquez DAR meetings

    The Fort Vasquez Chapter of the Daughters of the American meets at 10 a.m. the  first Saturday of every month through June at Columbine Court, 400 Second St. in Fort Lupton.
        Call Colleen Heitman, 970-339-9763 or Genevieve LcBlanc, 303-857-2756.

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  • A Happy World

    Bob Ross’ happy clouds are still alive. Certified Bob Ross instructors, such as Brighton resident Liz Ryan, are keeping his memory and painting methods in tact.

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  • Celebrating a milestone
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  • Four firefighters receive awards for January rescue

        FORT LUPTON – Four members of the Fort Lupton Fire Department received the Hurst Jaws of Life Green Cross Award for their roles in a rescue operation Jan. 15 north of the city.
        Brian Wise, Troy Norby, Tricia Toussaint and James Mayor received certificates, patches and helmet stickers when information about the rescue made it to the files of the Green Cross registry.

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  • Nayla Fae Dexter

        Cari Micala and Brent Dexter, of Fort Lupton, announce the birth of their daughter, Nayla Fae Dexter.
        Nayla was born June 22, 2011, at Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 21 inches.
        Nayla’s grandparents are Deb Marroney, of Beulah, Jerry and Pam Marrney, of Lone Tree, Bob and Cheryl Dexter, of Jasper, Indiana. Her great-grandparents are Bob and Faye Purvis, of Beulah.
        Nayla joins siblings Nevaeh, 8, and Mathaes, 7, at home.

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