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A lifesized replica of a World War II-era battleship USS Colorado that’s taking shape on the banks of Brighton’s Mann-Nyholt Lake
2023 as the county’s new Veterans Memorial. “The Navy is excited about it because they want to use it as a recruitment tool, bring potential recruits, maybe bring out veterans to do physical therapy, weddings, military weddings, or commissioning of officers or chiefs, or retirements. We are going to have
the shore of Mann-Nyholt Lake. It’s meant to honor past, present, and future veterans for their sacrifices to defend our country, Tedesco said. SEE MEMORIAL, P7
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Fort Lupton council wades through money matters BY STEVE SMITH SSMITH@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In the span of one unanimous vote on Dec. 6, Fort Lupton City Council revised water and sewer plant fees, restated the city’s new liquor license fees and approved a slight increase in green and cart fees for Coyote Creek Golf Course. The water and sewer plant fee increased by $410 per single-family equivalent household. The new rate is $10,500. Staff notes said the average water tap fee of six surveyed communities was $15,2228 for a ¾-inch meter. The change takes effect Tuesday, Jan. 3. The new occupational fee for liquor businesses increased by $50. It applies to any business selling fermented malt beverages, vinous or spiritous liquors (except medicinal liquors). The last increase was in 2011. The increase took effect. Dec. 6. Green fees and cart fees (for both nine- and 18-hole rounds) increased by $1, the first such increase since January 2021. Fees for a full round of golf are $29 on weekdays, $23 for twilight hours on weekdays, $27 for seniors and $16 for juniors. Weekend fees range from $30 to $45 for 18 holes. The items were on the council’s consent agenda. Those matters tend to be routine and seldom need discussion. Splash pad money
Every year before Thanksgiving, First United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton and the Fort Lupton Food and Clothing Bank provide community Council also accepted a $790,000 grant from members with food boxes. This will be the program’s 10th consecutive year. Above, Joe Hubert, left China Garcia and SueColorado’s Hubert with Change 4 Impact Change, Great Outdoors Community Grant to be used for the construction of the new another organization that helps with the food drive. See more on Page 2.
United Power’s Rudolf is a show-stopper during the city’s annual Parade of Lights Dec. 10 along Denver Avenue. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD See more photos on page 4.
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