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Volume 2  Issue 12  January 2015  24th publication Serving the Town of Mead and Surrounding Areas. Your Monthly Connection to Community News & Events www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport  Like us for FREE prizes & local updates

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Creating Community By Connecting Neighbors "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." Pr 13:12

Town of Mead Welcomes Ismael Aldan

Isaac’s Fund Check Presentation

Ismael, “Ish”, was hired in December as the Town’s new Code Enforcement / Animal Control Officer. We’re excited to have him here in a full time capacity. Ish was born and raised in Chicago, IL and in the country of Guatemala. After meeting his wife, Leticia, who is a Colorado native, he relocated to Colorado. They have two wonderful sons, Matias, 9, and Jovan, 7, and a beautiful niece, Melissa, who also lives with them. Ish coaches youth organized sports and enjoys music and art. Most of all he enjoys spending time with his amazing family. Ish is looking forward to serving the Town of Mead and developing great relationships with the community.

You can contact Ish at ialdana@townofmead.org.

On December 6th at the Town of Mead Chili Cook Off, the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce presented the Crane family and Isaac’s Fund with a check for the proceeds from Isaac’s Fund Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction for $5,503.

Isaac Crane was diagnosed with SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) Type 1, at the age of 4 months. SMA is the number one genetic killer of infants, affecting approximately 1 in 10,000 babies. SMA affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat, and breath. It does not affect a person's cognition. Isaac's medical team gave him a prognosis of 1-2 years. He has spent almost two months at Children's Hospital in Aurora since his diagnosis. At ten months old, Isaac breaths with the help of a bi-pap machine and oxygen almost 24 hours a day. He is fed through a g-tube, and is only able to move his eyes and forearms voluntarily. He is also a very happy baby, who laughs at his sister, smiles at everyone, and communicates with his eyes. Isaac's mother, Jenna, resigned her position at work in order to care for him and to spend as much time with the family as possible. His father, Jeremiah, worked as a stay at home dad, caring for Isaac and his big sister Natalie. The Cranes are extremely grateful to the town of Mead Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Chili Cook Off, as well as for the generosity of family, friends, neighbors, and strangers, for making it possible for Jenna to stay home from work and enjoy the time they have been given with Isaac. For more information on SMA, visit cureSMA.org. For more information on Isaac, or to donate to the fund for his care, visit www.GoFundMe.com/agbytg.

Exciting News for 2015!

The Downtown Revitalization Committee and the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce are collaborating in creating a new farmers market in downtown Mead. We are trying to assess the level of interest of consumers and vendors in and around our community. Our idea comes from other small towns that have successfully created a link between local Colorado producers, artisans, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the consumer. This would provide an opportunity to bring the people of the community together to stimulate the local economy; create awareness of local growers and strive to provide foundational support for Colorado growers who impact the Mead area. Cooperation and community pride are the keys to our success Starting January 1, a consumer and a vendor survey will be available online at www. townofmead.org and www.meadchamberofcommerce.com and printed copies will be in the Town Hall Lobby. We are requesting your thoughts and seek your interest in our efforts for a Downtown Mead Farmers Market in these surveys. We will also be looking for volunteers and sponsors for the market.

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This month at the Town Hall we are trained and ready for Xpress Bill Pay. Now you can pay your sewer bill and sign up for recreation activities on line. We are also still accepting 2015 Pet License applications and Business License renewals.

December was a really busy month for the Town of Mead. We issued 10 building permits, 103 pet licenses, 102 business licenses, 56 passports and signed up 138 kids for rec basketball. We also had a lot of participation in the chili cook-off, parade, and holiday lights contest. And, thanks to your generosity, we were able to support families of Mead Elementary, Middle and High Schools and through the Mead Food Bank via the Town of Mead Holiday Giving Tree Program.

The Town of Mead is looking for volunteers to help with the 2015 9 Health Fair that is held April 11.

We are currently looking for a Non-Medical Site Coordinator!

For more information about this position or how you can help with this years health fair contact Janet Torres janettorres@townofmead.org.

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The Consumer Report of Mead—Bringing Residents Information About Area Businesses

Vol. 2, Issue 12

Monica M. Baldwin Achieves Membership In Raymond James Financial Services 2015 Executive Council

MEAD MAYOR, GARY SHIELDS  I hope that you have all enjoyed the holiday season and that this article finds you safely back in your homes. It was a pleasure seeing so many of you at the annual holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony.  I am certain that many of you are resolved in the New Year to improve upon your lives in one way or another and with that being said, I wanted to offer a few of my favorite resolution quotes to help inspire you in yours. ● Let our New Year's resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word. -Goran Persson ● People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou ● For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. –T.S. Eliot ● Believe you can and you are halfway there. –Theodore Roosevelt

 I believe in the renewal of the New Year and the resolution to improve upon the past.

Speaking as the collective voice of the Town Board, I am confident that all of your Town Board members feel this same way and are firm in our commitments of improvement for you and our town.  Not only are we willing to take on the challenges ahead of us, we are looking forward to seeing them through and providing for the betterment and future success of the community.  We have numerous projects planned in this next year that should set us well on our way to community improvement. Whether it be road improvement projects, park improvements, economic development projects or downtown revitalization plans, there is surely something that each of us will enjoy and take pride in.  I would like to encourage you all to become more involved in our town’s future thru active participation. We have several current opportunities to do so on our existing committee’s and many more to come. If you should have an interest in participating, please contact the Mead Town Hall @ (970) 535-4477 and let them know that you would like to help make a difference.

The Town of Mead is now hiring for the following positions:

Public Works Maintenance 1 (full time) Performs a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled maintenance work in the construction, operation, repair and maintenance of the Town’s sewers, streets, parks, and storm drainage facilities, systems and buildings.

Operates a variety of hand, and power equipment and construction equipment and vehicles.

Facilities Maintenance Assistant (part time) The Town of Mead, Colorado is accepting applications for the position of Facilities Maintenance Assistant. The individual performs a variety of routine clerical, maintenance, janitorial duties and monitors events at Town facilities including Town Hall and all Town parks. Position is part-time and hours worked will include nights and weekends.

It is essential that the individual be motivated and have the ability to work independently.

A person with janitorial experience is preferred. Initial hourly wage is up to $14.00 depending upon experience. Position will begin on January 2, 2015.

Gym Supervisor (part time seasonal) Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

January 10, 2015- March 7, 2015. Position requires lifting, set up and tear down of the gym for 1st and 2nd grade basketball games. $8 -$10/hour. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to apply Check out our website at www.townofmead.org/jobs.aspx for complete job descriptions and applications.

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Mead Elementary News

Pre-school and Kindergarten registration is happening right now for Mead Elementary. Stop by, take a tour, visit with the principal and see all the great things happening at our school.

Spring Volleyball Registration

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!

Registration for the 2015 Spring Volleyball season will begin in February. This program is open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 8. This season of Volleyball is shorter, only lasting 8 weeks total. Registration forms will be available on the Town of Mead Website starting February 2, 2015. Practices are held at Mead Middle School in the evenings and games are at the Longmont Recreation Center on Saturdays. As with all of our sports our teams are coached by volunteers. If you are interested in coaching a team contact Janet Torres at janettorres@townofmead.org.

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 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.

Patron Silver 2015 Scheduled Activities in Mead April 4 Easter Egg Hunt Tequila April 6 – 10 SVVSD Spring Break April 6 – May 22 Mead Summer Rec Program - Registration April 11 9 Health Fair in Mead 750ml April 18 MHS Prom

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Celebrating 16 Years!

Tiffany Holcomb, Exec. Dir.

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Monica M. Baldwin, Raymond James Financial Advisor and President of Main Street Investments, Inc., an independent firm, located at 401 Main Street in Longmont, was recently named a member of the 2015 Executive Council. Executive Council honors are presented only to those financial advisors who have demonstrated an extremely high level of commitment to clients through personal service and professional integrity.* This marks the 11th consecutive year that Baldwin has qualified for this important recognition. Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Baldwin, who joined Raymond James in 2003, has more than 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. As an independent financial advisor, Baldwin offers personalized financial strategies, wherein individual portfolios are based upon her client’s unique situation, attitudes, preferences and goals. Portfolios are designed to account for change so that it works for the client at every stage of their life. Baldwin’s approach to investing is straightforward.

She enjoys helping her clients achieve financial independence through professional advice, sound risk management, quality investment products, and personal, efficient service.

About Raymond James Financial Services

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

April 23 April 24 & 25

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

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

Vol. 2, Issue 12

The Consumer Report of Mead—Bringing Residents Information About Area Businesses

Bits & Pieces Town of Mead Mead Messenger provided a lot of this information. Thank you.

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 ********************************************************** Jan 14 11:00am Advisory Board Jan 15 1:00pm Bingo Jan 20 2:00pm Book Club Jan 21 9:00am Blackhawk trip For more information on other Senior activities contact Barbara Currie @ 970-302-0255

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

2015 Business Licenses

All businesses, whether home-based or a business in a commercial or industrial area in the Town, need to submit a Business License Form with the $15 fee (cash or check only) to the Town by December 31, 2014

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 ropped 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.

It’s Here…. Xpress Bill Pay The Easiest Way to Pay Your Bill!

Our new online bill payment option will save you time and give you more flexibility in how you pay your bill.

If you have an Internet connection and an email address, you will be able to pay your bill online. It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s secure and you will no longer have to write a check each month or find a stamp when it’s time to send in your payment!

How It Works We have partnered with Xpress Bill Pay, the premier provider for online bill payment.

When you sign up for online bill payment, you will get a unique password that you will use to access your personal account at www.xpressbillpay.com.

Every month we’ll send you a reminder email to let you know when your bill is online.

Then, just log in through your Web browser and view your bill, which will look like the paper statement you’re familiar with. Select a payment type — credit card, debit card, or electronic funds transfer — enter the information, and you’re done! It’s that easy, and it only takes you a few minutes each month.

Please visit the Town’s website (www.townofmead.org) to sign up. Enrollment information will also be included with your 2015 sewer bill.

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1 Mom’s Career Quest Blog January Being an Entrepreneur Parent

by Shawna Heikkila I’ve always been an entrepreneur in business; I gathered information, analyzed and deliberated, listened to my intuition, and then took action. I was courageous and bold! I took personal responsibility…I created my own pathway…and because of that I reaped the rewards of business and financial success.

When I became a mother, initially, I didn’t think to apply the above to my parenting journey. I had a couple challenging years once Isabella (my first daughter) learned how to talk. I’d read a lot of parenting books but didn’t listen to my intuition to discern what might be right for my family & children. I was afraid to try certain ideas because I didn’t want to error.

I knew I lacked leadership skills when it came to parenting (yet I knew I was a leader), and I knew why I lacked them ~ I was new at this “gig” and I was sooo afraid to “screw her up.”

Now that didn’t make me a bad parent. I was a great parent; I was always available, I had the time for her and was determined, maybe devoted is a better word to raising an emotionally healthy, wealthy, happy, sovereign, self-reliant, conscious-creating child. I wanted to support & cultivate her passions and encourage her to follow them. I wanted to inspire her to be responsible & respectful, with the key word being INSPIRE, not force, coerce, or manipulate… or even reward (always).

Being an avid student of personal development, one day it hit me. Why not employ my personal development principles to my parenting?? After all they are based on Universal Law or Laws of God. I began to do this (and am still on the journey), and not only did my parenting path become more clear, but I became more confident in me.

The point that I am making is that in order to be a “good” parent you must gather information (be open & humble), analyze and deliberate, listen to your intuition, and then take action. Be courageous and bold! Take personal responsibility for your failures, and count your wins…create your own pathway, and employ a trial and error policy to success.

There is not a one size fits all for all families.

Author Bio (pictured above): Shawna Heikkila lives in Ogden Utah with her husband and blended family of four. She is passionate about personal development and loves running her home-based business around her families “every need” (no I don’t do everything for them, but I am committed to being available for them). She has a deep-desire to INSPIRE other moms to work at home therefore being available for their kids and families. Visit her website: www.

EmpoweredMommas.com. ~1 Mom’s Career Quest is a blog which shares the experiences of parents who are searching for balance and happiness in their personal and professional lives. Anyone interested in becoming a guest blogger for 1 Mom’s Career Quest may contact Tiffany Holcomb (left) at tiffany@ tjholcomb.com.

9Health Topic of the Month Celebrations and Resolutions With the end of the year upon us, it’s a time to reflect and celebrate all that you’ve accomplished throughout the year. A time to rejoice in yourself, your family, your health successes, how well you did with your 2014 New Year’s resolutions and all your other accomplishments.

It’s also a great time to begin thinking about your 2015 goals, plans and resolutions. As you begin to think about making your New Year’s resolutions, think simple. Studies show that the brain can’t handle too many goals at one time. This may help explain why it’s a challenge to follow through when you’re trying to accomplish several complex health-related resolutions all at once.

Think about this – you make a resolution to cut out several foods from your diet, drastically lowering your calorie intake. Then you decide to take on an entirely new exercise routine to lose weight and get in better shape. But when you make a lot of dramatic changes at the same time, you are bound to lose focus and not be able to accomplish one or more of your resolutions.

However, there are steps you can take to help increase the odds of succeeding in and celebrating your resolutions.

1) Set reachable expectations and celebrate the accomplishments. Defined and manageable goals are the basis for being the most successful at reaching your goals.

2) Make your changes slowly. Succeeding with a new healthy lifestyle occurs best when it becomes your way of life. This means there is no hurry and no finish line.

3) Take baby steps. If your goal is to cut out foods from your diet and lower your calories, start off by limiting the items from your diet that you will miss the least and adding the healthiest foods you like the best. Once you get used to this, gradually add in other things from your resolution list.

4) Be willing to make adjustments to your goals along the way. To truly stick to your health resolutions, celebrate your goals along the way and be comfortable creating new ones that will keep you reaching your reasonable expectations, even if those expectations change over time.

5) Make your goals more meaningful than the actual number. Your goal doesn’t have to be about just a number. Instead of saying you want to lose 10 pounds, just tell yourself you want to become healthier and slimmer so you feel fit and in good shape for weekend hikes with your family.

6) Do what you enjoy. Take a walk with someone you love spending time with. Plan a fun activity with friends and family. You can reach your health goals even when it doesn’t feel like you’re working toward your goal. http://9healthfair.org/9health

Are you watching your water usage?

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)

Town Hall Closures

January 1 New Year’s Day January 19 Martin Luther King Day The Town of Mead Staff and Board of Trustees wish you a happy and prosperous 2015!

FREE CLASSIFIEDS

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.

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The Consumer Report of Mead—Bringing Residents Information About Area Businesses

Christmas Festivities in Mead

& Some of the Winners of the Contests

Vol. 2, Issue 12

Board Meetings The monthly Board meetings will now be hosted at Ranchero's on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Social Media Update

Great news! You can now follow the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Stay connected with news and events taking place in the Town of Mead and with the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce.

Committee Members Wanted

Chamber Chatter

The Mead Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for members of the community and/or business professionals that may be interested in joining the 2015 Mead Summer Festival Committee and potentially creating a Mead Farmers Market.

Interested parties should contact Tiffany Holcomb.

Chamber Perks 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.  Ability to post job openings on the Job Posting page.  Opportunity to host or co-host B.A.H. events.  25% Discount for Constant Contact services.  Free ad & feature article in the Consumer Report of Mead for all NEW Chamber Members.  Various Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities

Upcoming Chamber Events  January 7th - M.A.C.C. Board Meeting @ Ranchero's Restaurant (5:30 p.m.)  January 14th (Tentative Date) – Moving In, Moving Up & Moving Out (Real Estate) Seminar #1 (1:00 – 2:00 p.m.)  January 14th - Summer Festival Planning Meeting @ Black Canyon Distillery (5:30 p.m.)  February 4th (Tentative Date) - Moving In, Moving Up & Moving Out (Real Estate) Seminar #2 (1:00 – 2:00 p.m.)  February 5th – Spring Mead High School Sports Poster  June 20th (Tentative Date) – Mead Summer Festival @ Mead Town Park

Interns Wanted (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.

Mead Middle School Risky Business 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 base in Mead?

• What do you do to give back to the community in Mead?

• 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.

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 .

Town of Mead: Legacy Donation Program The Mead Downtown Revitalization Committee would like your attention for a few minutes. For the past year, our committee has been working hard at getting funding and a plan to put our downtown back on the map and to be a success. But we need your help! The Legacy Donation Program has been established to help beautify the Downtown area and get our residents/businesses and surrounding areas involved.

This program allows citizens or businesses to sponsor items in our town, like a bike rack, bench, planter, etc. Others may desire to leave an anonymous donation, which we will gladly accommodate and would deeply appreciate.

This is not the only way we are revamping downtown. We have a comprehensive plan by phases on how we can revitalize Mead.

This committee is striving to reach our vision: Mead is an active, vibrant gathering place for families to enjoy dining, shopping, social events, and to have fun during any season.

We have attached the Legacy Donation Program document for your convenience. The Legacy program pricing sheet has specific pricing for all items available for sponsorship in this project.

Check out the Downtown Revitalization page on the website (www.townofmead.org) to find out more information.

We are striving to improve our atmosphere, appearance and function. You can be a part of Mead's downtown! Donate now!

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact the Town of Mead, 441 Third Street Mead, CO 80542, Phone: 970-535-4477