Good morning, Fort Lupton. Belen Ward here for another Fort Report. Hope you are all doing well.

I had the fun honor of attending Career Day at Butler Elementary, meeting with your kids and talking to them about their plans for the future.

I think the biggest kick I got out of was chatting with the kids and asking them what they wanted to do. So many great answers! Along with many future police officers, doctors, firefighters and nurses, the were future storm chasers and at least one YouTube star!

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Kids had big dreams on Career Day, visiting with many professionals in their different fields. This is brand new program, but they plan to do it again. If you are a Fort Lupton professional, you should come out to the school and see if they can use you next year!

Weld County has designed several programs to promote heart-healthy lifestyle choices.

One program educates to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. The other program educates on how to shop for low cost meals. Lastly how to understand behaviors that infuence eating and health decisions.

Nine Aims Community College students earned top placements at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition Feb. 5 and will be moving on to the state competition. The students were evaluated by industry expert judges from Denver, Cheyenne and Northern Colorado, testing on collision, repair, refinishing and damage appraisal.

Clearways Energy Group has begun building the $261 million Spindle Energy Storage grid in Weld Count near Fort Lupton and Fredrick.

Coffee with a cop ☕

Fort Lupton Police set aside one morning each month to share cups of coffee with residents so they can get to know the men and women who protect them and have the opportunity to ask questions. The next scheduled event is from 8-9:30 a.m. on March 4 at Fort Lupton Recreation Center, 203 S Harrison Ave, Fort Lupton.  

Saturday pancakes 🥞

The Fort Lupton Public Library hosts pancake breakfast on the last Saturday of each month in the library’s community rooms. This month’s pancake breakfast runs from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 28. The library is located at 370 S. Rollie Ave.

 The event is part of the library’s weekly reading program, so families can enjoy a pancake while listening to popular cult-classic children’s stories that never get old. Breakfast starts at 9:30, and the read-aloud starts at 10 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month.

 Free short-term radon test kits ☢

Weld County residents can receive a free radon test kit (one per household, while supplies last). Test kits can be requested online at www.drhomeair.com/weld, according to a statement.

Call the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at (970) 400-2226 or visit: www.weldgov.com/go/radon.

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