Milestones

The McGregor and Gardner families announce the marriage of Lance Cpl. Dillon McGregor and Cassie Gardner Sept. 15, 2011.

    The love of family and more grandkids than they can count.
    George and Barbara Gaul say it’s the simple things that have sustained them through more than six decades of marriage.
    “We worked together,” Barbara said. “And our family comes first. We have raised four good kids. We haven’t had any problems with any of the kids.
    “No drinkers, no druggers,” George added.

    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.

Betty and Henry Coursey, former Fort Lupton residents, will be returning briefly to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. 
    An open house will be from 2 to 4 p.m., June 5, at the fire department, 1121 N. Denver Ave., Fort Lupton. Their four children – George Coursey, Linda Johnson, Richard Coursey, and Patricia Hinds – are the hosts and hostesses.