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Creating Community By Connecting Neighbors I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. Je 31:13 Dina James "Yesterday I received an award for the 100% club! Thank you to all of my amazing clients for helping make this happen!"

Rotary Club of Mead Butch Sekich receives his 5th Paul Harris Fellowship Pin. Congratulations Butch!

Colorado Roof Toppers Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award Award reﬂects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Colorado Roof Toppers has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. “We would like to thank our amazing crew for their constant commitment to quality and attention to detail. We are a small family owned roofing company located in Mead, CO and Scott and I supervise every job. We know that our constant focus on making our customers happy, is what has won us this award.” said Denise Bart, Co-owner of Colorado Roof Toppers. “Only about 5 percent of the roofing companies in Northern Colorado have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.” Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines. Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2014 Super Service Certification logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

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Vol. 3, Issue 2

The Road to Graduation 2015: Time Line and Countdown! Mead High School - Class of 2015 Congratulations Seniors! MEAD MAYOR, GARY SHIELDS  I hope that you have all been enjoying the wonderful weather that we have been having lately, I know that I have but at this point I am trying to remain optimistic that March and April will bring some much needed precipitation. As you know, it is not unusual to get the majority of our seasonal snowfall during these months. Needless to say, it will be welcomed when it comes and missed this summer if it does not.  I know that the favorable weather has certainly helped us to get a head start on this year’s town projects and I am happy to report that the Town Board has taken full advantage of the opportunity. I have provided a quick run-down of a few projects that are currently underway.  Park Improvements – Work at the Liberty Ranch Park will begin in the next couple of weeks. Improvements at Liberty will include the addition of tennis court, basketball court, covered picnic area, trails and landscaping. Repairs and improvements will be made to the North Creek Park, these efforts include the removal and/or replacement of damaged equipment and replacement of ground cover. The Parks and Recreation committee is in process of visiting all of our community parks and making improvement recommendations to the town board.

 Area Trails Project – The trails project along WCR 7 between Welker Ave and Adams Ave will start back up in the coming weeks and will be completed in short order, weather permitting. In addition to this portion of trail, the town has been awarded a CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation). grant to continue the trail South of Adams Ave to approximately the Hunter’s Cove entrance. The process has already begun on this new portion of the trail and we are trying to time it to run concurrently with the completion of the AdamsWelker project.  Visioning Process – The town board held two work sessions during the month of February that have set us on our way in the visioning process, they were the open house session on 2/4 and the land use workshop on 2/9. Going forward, we will hold a series of interactive meetings with town residents and community stakeholders in order to clearly deﬁne the vision statement and its implementation as an action plan. Your participation in this process is appreciated and encouraged, for more information please contact the Town Hall @ 970-535-4477.  As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.  Sincerely, Gary R. Shields, Mayor Town of Mead, Colorado

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GUEST COLUMN:

United Way Of Weld County Campaign Running Short Of $3.4 Million Goal, But Campaign Chairwoman Conﬁdent Goal Will Be Met

United Way of Weld County has raised $2.382 million during its 2014-15 campaign, but projections are tracking $200,000 short of its $3.4 million goal. Reaching the lofty goal of $3.4 million will enable United Way of Weld County to continue to help increase services and programs for Weld County residents of all ages. The United Way of Weld County finds itself in a unique situation when it comes to the current campaign because of the financial assistance it provided during the 2013 flood. I was fortunate to witness United Way of Weld County’s tremendous response in assisting those impacted by the 2013 flood. Now it’s time to get back on track in meeting the community’s needs. In the same way United Way of Weld County dug deep into its reserves during the flood, we’re asking the community to do the same for the benefit and future of Weld County residents. In 2013-14, $2 million from the annual campaign went toward people who were impacted by the flood. It will take a financial commitment from individuals and businesses to help reach the current campaign goal. Of the money raised so far, the Monfort Family Foundation recently donated $610,000 toward the campaign. It’s still not too late to donate. The campaign still has five months until it ends. The community campaign is a year-long process with generous donors who give what they can. Every dollar helps to meet the needs of our community. What does donating to United Way of Weld County do for our community? One out of four Weld County citizens will use a United Way funded program or service this year. Reaching the $3.4 million goal is extremely important for those residents who depend on the services and programs that United Way of Weld County and its partners provide. Ninety-nine agency programs are currently supported through United Way of Weld County. Those agency programs include: community impact fund (39), youth allocations committee (18), emergency food and shelter program (13), recreation scholarships (12), VISTA (14), special grants and other - Jefferson High School Child Care, MedAid Prescription Assistance, Weld County Foster Youth Nutrition Program (3). This community has an opportunity to impact the future of Weld County – now. Meeting the 2014-2015 campaign goal means we have all come together to make an investment in the future of this community, The needs that United Way of Weld County and its partners meet impact the lives of people who live and work in Weld County, and the needs met today will make for a better and brighter tomorrow. I am confident that we can meet this year’s goal and ask that if you haven't given, or want to give a little bit more, call the United Way of Weld County office or make a donation on our website. To donate to the campaign, please call (970) 353-4300 or visit www.unitedway-weld.org and click on the green donate button in the upper righthand corner of the home page. Samantha Hageman is the campaign chairwoman and a member of the board of directors for United Way of Weld County. She is employed as the controller for Professional Finance Company, Inc., in Greeley.

Motto - “Don’t confuse the person you are with the person you were, or with the person you will become.” Song - “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds

By Linda Stewart April 1- 2:30 PM Auditions for speakers for senior night and graduation will be held in room D231. Bring 5 copies of your speech to the audition, 10 minute slot with 3 minutes for delivery of speech. Sign up with Pam starting February 1st. April 2 - 2:30 PM Auditions for National Anthem and senior night performances will be held in the choir room. Sign up with Ms. Wiersema.

Timeline and Countdown to Graduation

Monday, Tuesday May 11- 12 Receive Final checkout packet from English Teacher Monday through Thursday May 11 - 14 Final check out with ALL your teachers and the library. This is the time to make sure you’ve turned in any and all MHS books you may have and to pay any outstanding fees / fines. Thursday May 14 All fees must be paid before picking up your gown. Turn in ALL documents required with your Senior Check Out to Andi BEFORE 2:30 pm. Andi is your last stop, you must have signatures from your teachers, the library, and Andi before you will be given clearance for FINAL CHECKOUT and be able to get your cap and gown. Tuesday May 19 Senior Night. Please arrive no later than 6:30 pm program begins at 7:00 PM Thursday May 21 11:00 AM MANDATORY REHEARSAL Please do not be late, Cap & Gown pick up after rehearsal. Saturday May 23 11:00 AM Graduation! Seniors, please arrive no later than 10:00 AM. Make sure you have your cap and gown. Remember to press your gown. See more at: http://mhs.svvsd.org/updates/road-graduation-2015-time-line-andcountdown#sthash.0i3MXOAX.dpuf

Mead Elementary News

Things are going well at Mead Elementary. The teachers and students are gearing up for testing, making time to have fun, and looking forward to the many grade level concert nights coming up. We encourage next year's preschool and kindergarten students to stop by the school for a tour and to pick up a registration packet. We are proud to be able to offer two full day kindergarten classes in addition to our half day class. Stop by or call to learn more. 970.535.4488

All birthdays, births, feature articles and other announcements are FREE. Deadline is the 15th of each month for the next month's issue of the Consumer Report of Mead. If you are a Mead business owner and want more information, please contact us for feature stories and advertising opportunities at crofmead@gmail. com. You can also call 303.833.5997 but email is faster!

2015 Scheduled Activities in Mead April 4 April 6 – 10 April 6 – May 22 April 11 April 18 April 23 April 24 & 25

Easter Egg Hunt SVVSD Spring Break Mead Summer Rec Program - Registration 9 Health Fair in Mead MHS Prom Volunteer Appreciation Reception Town of Mead Spring Cleanup

Town of Mead Passport Hours The Town of Mead provides the service of accepting and processing passport applications Monday -Friday from 8:00 a.m.-Noon, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. For more information be sure to check out our passport page or contact the Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.

Board of Trustees Meetings Meetings at 7:00p.m. second and last Monday of the month at the Mead Town Hall located at 441 Third Street in Mead, CO 80542

Dog Gone It!

The Town has received numerous complaints about animals not on leashes and about people not cleaning up after their pets. Please be considerate of your neighbors and your community. Per Mead Municipal Code Sec. 7-6-310. Dog running at large — Dogs are considered to be running at large when off of the owner’s premises and not restrained, either by leash, cord or chain of

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Email your 25 word classiﬁed to carbonvalley@gmail.com by the 20th of each month and it will be in the next issue of the CR of Mead. AVON ~ Order by visiting my online AVONwebsite which is available 24 hours every day at www.youravon.com/dbancroft. Skin care products for entire family. SIMPLY SAID DESIGNS ~ Designs that can be applied to walls, glass, metal, ceramic and even more for that personalized look. www. mysimplysaiddesigns.com/1503/ or 970-535-0852

not more than six (6) feet in length. Sec. 7-6-385. Removal of excreta -The keeper of every dog, cat or other animal shall be responsible for removal and sanitary disposition of any excreta deposited by the animal anywhere in the Town. … When accompanying a dog, cat or animal outside of the keeper's premises, the keeper shall carry suitable means for the removal of such excreta, and it shall be unlawful to fail to remove such excreta.

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www.aestheticflooring.com (970) 535-0461 • 4350 Hwy 66 at I-25 • Longmont, CO 80504 Mead Youth Sports Association - 2015 CARPET  TILE  VINYL  HARDWOOD Sports LAMINATE  CONCRETE POLISHING  EPOXY COATING Spring Registration is now open for MYSA spring sports! Registration forms and more information about our teams/leagues can be found at: www.meadyouthsportsassociation. com . Registration forms can be dropped off at Mead Elementary, Mead Town Hall or mailed to MYSA-Baseball PO Box 85, Mead CO 80542.

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Mead Seniors

Every Monday & Wednesday all seniors enjoy an Exercise Class 9:00—9:45 a.m. at the Town Hall ******************************************* Senior Lunch and Fellowship Every Thursday @ Noon Cost is $3.00 Please Reserve Your Lunch By 8 Am Wednesday *******************************************

Yoga

Vinyasa yoga is a flow based yoga that links breath with movement. This class will focus in on breath while we strengthen and stretch the body. You will also experience relaxation techniques so that you can leave the room refreshed and ready to go about your day feeling good. The instructor Megan Frederickson can tailor the class to meet the needs of all ability levels! Registration forms at www.townomead.org. Class times: Tues/Thurs: 9:00a.m.-10:00a..m. Location: Mead Town Hall Cost: $4 /class $2/class for senior citizen and students Questions contact Janet Torres janettorres@townofmead.org

Community Food Bank

Mead Community Food Bank News *Located @ 4313 State HWY 66 / Near the 7–11 Store 970-535-4439 *The food bank is open EVERY Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for anyone needing food assistance. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, and you are a local resident, please contact the Mead Food Bank. All non-perishable food donations can be dropped off on any Wednesday between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: we cannot accept any food items that have old expiration dates. Other drop-off times can be scheduled by calling the food bank and leaving a message. *Feel Free to contact Diane Back with questions at dilynnback@gmail.com OR 970535-4439 PLEASE leave a CLEAR message with a phone number.

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GIRLS FASTPITCH SOFTBALL Girls fastpitch is registering now through March 13 for the 2015 season. This is an organized team participation program for girls ages 7-14 with emphasis placed on teamwork, sportsmanship, skills development and fun. MYSA softball teams will participate in the Indian Peaks recreational league. Practices will begin in April and will be held at Mead Elementary. Games will be at various locations around town beginning in May. If you have questions about MYSA softball, please contact Angie Drouhard at 970-381-6319 or drouhard8@gmail.com. SOCCER Mead Youth Sports Association offers both spring and fall soccer seasons for Meadarea boys and girls. The focus is on skills development, teamwork, sportsmanship and having Fun! The registration deadline for MYSA Soccer was February 20, 2015, but we may be accepting some late registrations. If you have questions about MYSA soccer, please contact Danielle Langley at meadsoccer@yahoo.com

Spring Ahead It’s Daylight Savings Time March 8 Mead Churches

Abundant Life Church Sun. Service & Sun. School 10:00a 4380 Hwy. 66 (.3 mile east of I-25 on south) revspeaks@gmail.com or 970-535-0311 Pastor Jim Coleman Mead United Methodist Church--Pastor Mark Heiss Sun. Worship - 9:00am 511 Palmer Ave, Mead, (970)535-4249

Guardian Angels Catholic Church 15179 3rd Ave. (WCR 7) in Mead Daily Mass: Mon 5:30p Tu-Th 7:30a Fri 8:30am Sat Anticipatory Mass: 5:30 pm Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am 1st Sunday: 6:00p mass in lieu of 7:30a 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator

2015 Spring Volleyball League For players in grades 3-8.

The emphasis of this program is to provide the opportunity for players to learn to work as a team, learn and improve on the fundamental skills and develop a better understanding of the rules and etiquette involved in the game of volleyball.

Registration: Until March 13, 2015

Cost: $50 resident/ $60 non-resident $10 late fee for applications received after 3/13/2015 Registrations received after 3/13/2015 are not guaranteed to be placed on a team. Registration forms can be turned into Imagine Charter School, Mead Elementary School, Mead Middle School , Mead Town Hall (441 Third Street) or mailed to PO BOX 626 Mead, CO 80542

2015 sewer rates will be based off of your average Little Thompson Water District water readings from December 2014, January 2015 and February 2015. Contact Pam Gehringer at the Town Hall (970-535-4477) for more information Conservation tip of the month: Turn off the running water while you brush your teeth. (Save 1 to 5 gallons of water per minute).

Refund Policy

Summer Recreation Program

Details

The Summer Recreation Program through the Town of Mead will begin accepting registrations for the 2015 Summer Rec program beginning April 1, 2015. Registration forms will be available on our website as well as at the Mead Town Hall. Prices increase after May 22nd and space is limited so sign up early!

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T-BALL Registration for the 2015 season of MYSA T-Ball is OPEN! MYSA T-Ball is for boys and girls ages 5, 6, or 7 (as of April 30, 2015), with little or no experience in baseball. The Mead Youth Sports Association (MYSA) is offering this program so young boys and girls can enjoy America's favorite pastime close to home, and learn the basic fundamentals of the game. All practices and games will be at the Mead Elementary fields. See registration form for more details. For more information, contact Patrick Boaz at: pjboaz@yahoo.com

Refund minus $10 processing fee if canceled by March 16, 2015 Refund minus $25 processing fee if canceled by March 20, 2015 No refunds after March 23, 2015

When: Practice begins the week of March 30th (no practice the week of Spring Break) Games: Begin in April 18th & end May16th Where: Practices will be held at Mead Middle School after 5:30 p.m. throughout the week. Games will be held on Saturdays at the Longmont Recreation Center Resident = student attending or in Mead Elementary or Middle School Attendance Area. (Fees include a t-shirt, 7weeks of practice and 5 games)

COACHES ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!

If you are interested in being a coach or assistant coach for this season please contact Janet Torres at 970-535-4477 or janettorres@townofmead.org.

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Board Election

Send birthday wish & high resolution photo to the CVCR. Make sure ﬁle name is the name of the person with the birthday. We’ll print it free of charge. Submit to carbonvalley@gmail. com and put “Mead Birthday” in the subject line, as close to the 15th of each month as possible. It’s that simple & it’s FREE!

Interns Wanted

The monthly Board meetings will be hosted at Ranchero's on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. In March, the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a board election. Our current President, Dina James' tenure will be over, which means this is an important election. There are a number of board positions available including, President, Vice-President, Treasurer/Secretary, as well as general board members. While Dina will remain past President, this also means that a new board will bring new life to the Chamber and our community. Being a M.A.C.C. Board member is an extremely rewarding and enjoyable experience. Board members help to make decisions regarding the direction the Chamber will take, prospective collaboration with the Town of Mead and other organizations, and so much more. If you want to bring new events and ideas to our community, but are unsure of how to go about doing so, joining the Chamber board might be a great move.  March 17th – Digital Media for Small Business Seminar (Presented by Bullzi Media) @ Mead Town Hall (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.)

Happy 1st Birthday to our little lion, Isaac Crane, on February 11th! Every day we have you is a blessing and a gift. You are strong, brave, and loved! Love, Mommy, Daddy, and big sister Natalie.

Tiffany Holcomb, Exec. Dir. The M.A.C.C. has many perks & benefits to offer members:

• Opportunity to host or co-host B.A.H. events • • 25% Discount for Constant Contact services • • 1 Free ad & article in the Consumer Report of Mead no price for all NEW Chamber Members • increase • Various Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities • for 2015! • Ability to post deals and specials on the Shop Local Deals page • Non-profit & individual memberships just $50 • Ability to post job openings on the Job Posting page • Membership fees are per year

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 June 3rd – Creating a Business Plan Seminar (Presented by East Colorado SBDC) @ Mead Town Hall (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.)  June 20th – 2015 Mead Summer Festival (Tentative Date)  July 21st – Website 101 for Business Seminar (Presented by East Colorado SBDC) @ Mead Town Hall (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.)  September 10th – Human Resources for Business Seminar (Presented by East Colorado SBDC) @ Mead Town Hall (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.)  October 21st – Social Media for Business Seminar (Presented by East Colorado SBDC) @ Mead Town Hall (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.)  The Mead Area Chamber of Commerce is once again organizing the Mead Summer Festival. Last year was a huge success; a wonderful learning experience. If you are interested in being a vendor (non-food or food), please contact Tiffany Holcomb via email at tiffany@meadchamberofcommerce.com or phone at 720.209.9701. *Please note that we will be limiting the number of food trucks at the 2015 Summer Festival.

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Summer Festival 2015 The Mead Area Chamber of Commerce is once again in the process of organizing the 2015 Mead Summer Festival. Last year regardless of the cold and rain, the Summer Festival was a huge success and a wonderful time for local businesses and residents. This coming year we hope to make it even better than in the past. As with every new event there is a lot of trial and error. So there will be a few changes from the Summer Festival last year, the biggest one being that we will be limiting the number of Food Trucks and slots per type of food vendor available. Food vendors will need to have entry forms completed and mailed back to the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce, no later than April 30th, 2015. Entry forms will be available on the Chamber website www.meadchamberofcommerce.com beginning January 15th. All other vendor forms must be mailed to the Chamber by May 15th, 2015. For more information about the 2015 Mead Summer Festival, being a vendor or volunteering, please contact Tiffany Holcomb at tiffany@meadchamberofcommerce. com .

Immediate Volunteer Opening: Executive Director with the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce

This Executive Director position is not your average job. Once you become the Executive Director of the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce, you will be an integral part of the local community, working closely with the Town of Mead, Mead High School, business professionals and residents. The positive impact that you could have on the Mead area is huge. If you like to organize events of all sizes, use your creative side to design posters, flyers, banners, newsletters and more, than this is the job for you. Responsibilities Include (not limited): • Accounts Receivable • Accounts Payable • Poster Layout & Design • Event Coordination (Festivals, BusinessAfter-Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, Annual Dinners, Seminars, Etc...) • e-Newsletter Creation • Entry-level Website Maintenance (no coding knowledge necessary) • Social Media Management • Promotional Material Design • Ad Sales • Membership Liaison • Press Release Writing Contact the MACC

The Mead Area Chamber of Commerce was recently contacted by Mead Middle School, regarding its Risky Business course. Risky Business is a course that helps teach and cultivate entrepreneurship. Upon discussion the M.A.C.C. would like to help Risky Business students learn more about local small businesses. We are looking for members that may be interested in answering the following questions and attending a class to talk with the students: • How you grew your business? • How you picked Mead for your business? • How you market in Mead? • How do you find your customer Crown Royal XO base in Mead? • What do you do to 750ml give back to $34.99 the community in Mead? limit 3 per ad • What they think kids should be focusing on as a class? If you or someone from your organization is interested in becoming involved in the Risky Business program please contact Pam Servold.

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Mon-Thurs 8a to 10p Fri & Sat 8a to 11p Sun 9a to 9p

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The M.A.C.C. has many perks and benefits to offer members, which include:  Ability to post deals and specials on the Shop Local Deals page.

 Free ad & feature article in the Consumer Report of Mead for all NEW Chamber Members.

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Chamber Perks

 April 6th – Healthcare for Business Seminar (Presented by East Colorado SBDC) @ Mead Town Hall (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.)

 May 20th – Starting a Business Seminar (Presented by East Colorado SBDC) @ Mead Town Hall (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.)

Mead

(High School and College Credit / Volunteer Fulfillment Opportunity) The Mead Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for students in high school or college, whom either need internships or required to fulfill volunteer hours for course credit. Individuals interested in work with the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce will have the opportunity to learn and implement social media and internet marketing campaigns, basic website maintenance, event coordination and other basic day to day tasks involved with managing a non-profit. For more information on internships with the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce contact Tiffany Holcomb at tiffany@meadchamberofcommerce.com.

Chamber Chatter

Upcoming Chamber Events

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