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K2 Communications Local & Engaged

By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer Being a business owner can be challenging, often times those challenges bring out the best of those willing to take on the risk involved, as is the case of Gary and Lisa Shields and K2 Communications, originally a Mead-based cable television system. Today, K2 Communications offers cable television, high speed internet and digital telephone (VoIP), but when Gary Shields bought the business in February 2002, it wasn’t nearly as advanced as it is today. Gary was born in Colorado, but his family moved away when he was a teenager. In 1999, now with a family of his own, Gary moved back to the state. Employed in the long-haul fiber optics industry, Shields was one of the original employees at 360 Networks. While in business they built 18,000 miles of long-haul fiber optics across the United States.

“When that industry went belly-up in 2001, it left a lot of people in a bad situation around here,” said Gary. One of many individuals laid off from the long-haul fiber optics industry, Gary took his hands-on experience in building networks and began consulting and building fiber optic systems for independently owned telephone companies all over the United States. Gary said, “Through one of those contacts I heard about a cable television system in the Mead area that was in a bankruptcy situation and ten days later I had bought it.” The first few years were rough, but Gary and his wife, Lisa, worked tirelessly to point the business in the right direction. The service initially only offered cable television programming and only carried about 39 analog channels of programming. Gary built his business by putting together a business plan and finding partners in his venture. They upgraded the entire system and built a more technology-based central office. This facility provides K2 Communications with the technology, tools and location necessary to provide a high quality cable programing line-up, high speed internet ranging from 5Mbps – 10 Gbps, and digital (VoIP) telephone services to the local community. The value of services that are offered by K2 Communications rival those of other providers, with the benefit of being locally owned and operated. Today, Gary and Lisa run the day-today operations of K2 Communications, along with an office manager and contracted installation and construction crews. The name, K2 Communications, came from the Shields’ two daughters, Kate, age 18 and Kelly, age 13. “I think the things that set our company apart are customer service and community,” said Gary. Unlike other companies offering the same types of services, the Shields’ see their customers face-to-face on a daily basis. They see them at the grocery store, at sporting events or even at the gas station. Gary and Lisa have a stake in the

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community and they are firmly rooted in the area, which has a major impact on how they run K2. Maybe it is their family values or their sense of community, either way as the backbone of K2 Communications, the Shields family has fulfilled a need for the residents and businesses of Mead with a value and rapport that is virtually impossible for that of the competition. “To a large degree, the reason for our success is because we fully invest ourselves in the communities that we serve,” said Gary. Both Gary and Lisa are involved in the community of Mead on many levels. Gary is one of the original members of the Mead Area Chamber of Commerce, and has been involved with the Mead Rotary Club for many years. When Mead High School was established, he served as the booster club president for three years and now serves as a Trustee on the Town of Mead Board. Lisa Shields is the current president of the Mead Middle School PAC. K2 Communications is moving towards expanding its service area by bringing high speed internet and digital telephone service to adjacent communities. The plan is to have these services available wirelessly to residential users and available to area businesses through dedicated fiber optic connections. K2 intends to launch these services in the communities of Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, Platteville and Longmont based on consumer interest. To learn more or to express interest in K2 services being offered in your community, visit www.K2cable.com or call (970) 535-6323.

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z Winter is beginning to set in. We have had our first snow (only on the grass fortunately) and there is frost on everything in the morning. A few important dates for your calendars as we go forward. Town hall will be closed on November 11 for Veteran’s Day and on November 28 for Thanksgiving. Also of importance is Saturday, December 7 for the annual town Christmas Celebration . This event y n  Heater/Defrost Functions ith a is planned and executed by your volunteer Parks and Recreation Committee. We with this ad • exp. 11/30/13 w *  Wiper Inspection not valid w/other offers e c i will continue to have the annual chili cook off (red, white and green), the parade of v New Customers Only ser  Tires & Vehicle Safety Valid up to $100 discount lights, of course the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the lighting of the Christmas tree and the bon fire. Hopefully the weather will be seasonal but not blanketed in snow as in some prior years. All of your neighbors will be there so I urge you to come. Engine tune-up & oil changes Custom wheel alignment z Let me particularly thank our great Mead Public Works Department for Radiator flush & every fluid Brakes & power steering AC Repair all of their efforts with the fall town clean up days. It never ceases to amaze me Committed to Ethical Repair Services the quantity of materials collected in those sixteen hours that beneficially purges Transmission & differential 13730 Deere Ct. • SE Corner Hwy 66 & I-25 our town of junk and excess brush. z As you can obviously see the town hall is under renovation . To assure Longmont 80504 that this project stays on schedule the builder will be giving monthly updates to M-F 7:30a to 5:30p carbonvalleygarage@gmail.com Your Home Town Auto Repair Solution your town board. We are concerned that the winter weather will set in and delay the project longer than necessary. Construction plans are being made for next year and we are looking at establishing a trail from First Street west along Welker Avenue for the children walking to school and also a trail going south along Third • The Seniors have the following monthly field trips Street. These are needed to keep the children out of the roadway. In conjunction and activities, scheduled by Maggie Cornell, the with our friends at CDOT we are participating in meetings that addresses I-25, Senior Coordinator for the Town of Mead. exit ramps and widening. These are important sessions as Federal highway funds • The Seniors exercise class meets on Monday's and become available to the state. In parallel fashion the town has contracted for a Wednesday's from 9:00a.m. to 9:45a.m. at the Town Hall. multi-modal traffic study of our roads and what they may handle and how they may • Senior Lunch is held weekly at noon on Thursday at need to be expanded over the next twenty five years. Review of that study and Town Hall. Please call Maggie Cornell at 970-535plans for grant requests from the regional planning group are underway. 4502 by Tuesday to reserve a lunch for Thursday. The z One of the interesting, and frustrating things, is that the annexed recommended senior donation for lunch is $3.00 per person. properties in town actually sport five different zip codes. That may not seem • The Senior Book Club continues to meet on the third important until you realize that it affects the town’s tax revenue from sales, Tuesday of the month. Contact Maggie Cornell at 970- economic development as businesses have addresses that state they are in 535-4502 for information regarding the current selection. other municipalities, and for the individual they may be paying more on purchases • For more info call Maggie Cornell at 970-535-4502 than they should. We are trying to work with the Postal Service to correct these inequities so please bear with us on this. Obtain financing and assistance in expanding your z A couple of months ago, prior to the ﬂoods, I was asked why does business. The Small Business Development Center can 11/3 – Daylight Savings Ends the town keep some reserves for a “rainy day” funds. I have not been asked that help! The Mead office is located at Colorado East Bank 11/5 – Election Day questions since. In a “former life” I was an emergency management coordinator & Trust on Main Street and Jesse Esparza is available 11/11 – Veterans Day – Town Hall Closed and witnessed first hand that when a town suffers from a natural calamity (not for up to 8 hours each month. The SBDC provides free, 11/12 – Home Decorating Contest applications available if, but when) the first line of defense for the preservation of life, property and the confidential information and assistance to any new, startat Town Hall infrastructure is your local municipality. The state and the Federal government will up or existing business. Take your business further with 11/16 – Basketball Registration for 1st - 8th grades closes help but that is typically long after the town is working on taking care of its residents. the SBDC’s support! Call now! Contact Jesse Esparza at 11/19 – Mead Seniors Book Club, Mead Methodist z As we go into the snow season please remember that the “average” jacii1@msn.com or 720-837-0416. Church, 2 pm annual snow fall in our area is 41 inches (hopefully not all at once) so please drive 11/28 through Thru! carefully and watch out for children that might think the streets are a great place Drive11/29 – to use their sleds. If you have any thoughts on how we can improve the town, or Thanksgiving Sundays Evenings concerns, please either (a) come to one of our semi-monthly Trustee meetings, (b) Holiday – Town 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. talk to one of your elected trustees, or (c) give me a call…I am in the phone book have and do return all calls and emails. Please keep in your prayers on this holiday Hall Closed Mead Middle School Mead We in-store Participants under the age of 16 are must be 12/7 – Chili Liquors specials! season the men and women that are protecting our freedom no matter where they accompanied by an adult. For more information contact Cookoff (3:30 pm) Mead Street are stationed, and also our first responders. Go Broncos and Semper Fi !

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M.A.C.C. Annual Holiday Feast

Once again the M.A.C.C. will be having its Annual Holiday Feast instead of holding a BusinessAfter-Hours Event for the month of December. The Holiday Feast will take place on December 7th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the home of Lane and Tamie Newby. Invitations will be sent out in November. Members and guests will need to R.S.V.P. to attend. Those attending the Holiday Feast should bring a side dish or dessert, a signup form will be sent out and posted on the website in November. Also at the Holiday Feast there will be a White Elephant Gift Exchange. Attendees will need to bring a White Elephant Gift that costs around $25. For more details on the Holiday Feast, please contact Tiffany Holcomb.

M.A.C.C. Volunteers Needed

The M.A.C.C. is in need of volunteers to assist with events and projects. If you are interested in assisting please contact Tiffany Yenchus-Holcomb.

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.

Upcoming Events

• November 6th - M.A.C.C. Board Meeting @ Ranchero's (5:30 p.m.) • November 21st - Downtown Revitalization Committee Meeting (6:00 p.m.) • December 4th - M.A.C.C. Board Meeting @ Ranchero's (5:30 p.m.) • December 7th - M.A.C.C. Holiday Feast @ The Newby's House (3:00 - 6:00 p.m.) • December 19th - Downtown Revitalization Committee Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

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The M.A.C.C. is pleased to announce that the following organizations have recently joined the Chamber: • Long's Insurance Agency, Inc.

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Boot & Shoe Repair Center Each month the M.A.C.C. will showcase a different member benefit ALL TYPES OF BOOT & SHOE REPAIRS on the M.A.C.C. website and in the Chamber Chatter newsletter in the Clint & Rett Kuyper 970-310-6873 hopes of providing more information 361 Hunter’s Ridge Dr., Mead, CO www.kuypersleather.com on the benefits to members. For this month the benefit that is being resoles • re-heeling • water proofing • zipper repair • cleaning • refinishing • dyeing • handbags • belts • orthopedics spotlighted is the Shop Local Deals Program. The Shop Local Deal Program provides members with the ability to promote specials or deals for their organizations. All members are welcome to include promotions or specials at anytime. Please contact Tiffany YenchusHolcomb with the details and dates available no later than the 21st of each month, to be include for the upcoming month. Around the 1st week of the month the M.A.C.C. will update the website with the deals for the upcoming month and will send out the Chamber Chatter to the local community. In addition the Chamber Chatter will be shared on the M.A.C.C. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Send birthday wish & high resolution photo to the CRofM. Make sure file name pages. is the name of the person with the birthday. We’ll print it free of charge. Submit to This page that is devoted to local deals. Shop carbonvalley@gmail.com and put “Mead Birthday” in the subject line, as close to local deals are specials that Mead Area Chamber of the 15th of each month as possible. It’s that simple & it’s FREE! Commerce business members are promoting. To learn more about M.A.C.C. shop local deals or to list a deal, please contact us.

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The M.A.C.C. has many new 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 and Sponsorship Opportunities

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Young American Basketball League 1st and 2nd Grade

Registration will begin for the 2013 Young American Basketball League September 2, 2013. This program is designed to promote good sportsmanship and teamwork while teaching the rules and basic funda-mentals of the game of basketball. Contact Janet at 970-535-4477 or jtorres@townofmead.org if you are interested in coaching. Registration forms are available at www. townofmead.org after 9/2/2013. FEES: $65 For Participants Within Mead School Attendance Area $75 For Participants Outside Of Mead Attendance Area $10 Late Fee For All Registrations Received After 11/16/2013 Families Registering More Than One Player In The Program Take $5 Off Each Player After The First. (This does not include the Preschool/ Kindergarten program) REGISTRATION: 9/2-11/16 Registrations received after 11/16 will be charged a $10 late fee and will only be accepted if there is space available. PRACTICES begin the week of December 2nd and will be held at Mead Elementary School GAMES begin Jan. 11, 2014 and will be played at Mead Middle School Registrations can be turned in at the following locations:  Mead Town Hall 4155 Mulligan Dr.  Mead Elementary School 520 Welker Ave  Mead Sewer Payment Drop Box 535 Main St.  Mail: Town of Mead PO Box 626 Mead, CO 80542  Imagine Charter School Office A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. FORMS ARE AT THE MEAD TOWN HALL

3rd thru 8th Grade

Registration will begin for the 2013 Young American Basketball League Septem-ber 2, 2013. This program is designed to promote good sportsmanship and team-work while teaching the rules and basic fundamentals of the game of basketball. Boys and girls are welcome to participate in this program. We are dependent on volunteers for coaches! Contact Janet at 970-535-4477 or jtorres@townofmead.org if you are interested in coaching. Registration forms are available at www.townofmead.org after 9/2/2013. FEES: $65 For Participants Within Mead School Attendance Area $75 For Participants Outside Of Mead Attendance Area $10 Late Fee For All Registrations Received After 11/16/2013 Families Registering More Than One Player In The Program Take $5 Off Each Player After The First. (This does not include the Preschool/ Kindergarten program) REGISTRATION: September 2 thru November 16 Registrations received after 11/16 will be charged a $10 late fee and will only be accepted if there is space available. PRACTICES begin the week of December 2nd and will be held at Mead Elementary School & Mead Middles School in the evenings. GAME SCHEDULES will be available the week of January 7, 2014 Registrations can be turned in at the following locations:  Mead Town Hall 4155 Mulligan Dr.  Mead Elementary School 520 Welker Ave  Mead Middle School 620 Welker Ave  Mead Sewer Payment Drop Box 535 Main St.  Mail: Town of Mead PO Box 626 Mead, CO 80542  Imagine Charter School Office A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. FORMS ARE AT THE MEAD TOWN HALL

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