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Seven Years Down, Many More To Go By Derrick Allen, MHS Journalism Student
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stablished in 2009, Mead High School is entering its eighth school year with 1,050 students compared to 230 in its inaugural year. Even in its young age, Mead is nipping at the heels of programs at older schools. The drive and passion for excellence is the force behind their success. Leading the students on all future endeavors will be Rachael Ayers, the principal who was a coach and teacher for approximately 20 years beforehand. Yet another teacher turned administrator is Alain Valette. With 23 years teaching and four of them at Mead, Mr. Valette will be an important asset for the teachers and students throughout the years to come. In addition to the two Mead veterans, there are three new faces on the team: Lisa Schwartz, Assistant Principal, comes from the Adams 14 School District with 10 years of teaching and coaching; Chad Eisentrager, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, comes from Frederick High School with 15 years of experience in high school athletics and education; and the new Dean of Students, Douglas Gordon, comes from Longmont and Windsor with 15 years in high school education and athletics. This new administrative team boasts a combined 75 years in teaching and around 40 in coaching.
Pictured: Bryson Tillema, Kristy Truong, Jaylin Meining, Maricarmen Acosta, Isaac Dukes, Anna Veltien, Jena Brown, Ellie Shannon
A fairly new and strong program contributing to Mead’s success is the Energy Academy. In the summer of 2015, a team of teachers and faculty, led by Alain Valette and Will Pratt, sat down to decide what the focus was going to be at Mead. Due to thriving industries in Colorado and prominent issues within the nation, they decided on Energy. With teachers from
each core area, they designed the courses to be cross-curricular. Business and economics teachers help students become aware of the public’s role in power usage and how it affects prices and business and marketing and English students work in advertising departments with more knowledge and background in the energy industry.
Committee Meets At Newly Acquired Lake
Business teacher and Energy Academy team member Fred Wilson envisions projects that would involve students going on field trips to drill sites and businesses themselves to shadow adults in their desired field. Throughout the course of last year, the program received support from Colorado State University, and the University of Colorado, as well as help from a representative of Anadarko Petroleum. A consistent factor to Mead’s success is the numerous programs serving in the community. Band students have competed in Canon City, Disneyland and at CU Band Day. FBLA students took first place while competing at the State Leadership Conference for their fundraiser model in the Community Service Chapter Event. National Honor Society put on a impactful food drive with Mead Community Food Bank this summer. While the football team renovated the Highland Lake Church in Mead and spruced up the facilities at the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center. The common theme around all of these programs is community. Whether it is volunteering in another country or across town, these involved students make academics, athletics and community service their priorities. With a devoted administrative team, faculty and student body, Mead High School is bound for excellence this upcoming school year.
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n September 13th the Mead Open Space Committee met to tour and celebrate the newly acquired Highland Lake property at Weld County Road 5 and Weld County Road 36 in Mead. The Town of Mead purchased this land in August for $630,000. The property consists of the lake, a concession stand, multiple sheds and outbuildings, and a former home. From this purchase, the Town will be able to offer an exciting number of new events and activities. Open Space Committee Chair, Linda Trahern states, “The Highland Lake area was the original town site for Mead, so with its purchase it now has come full circle. We are very thankful that the Jensen Family wanted the Town to take over its care and protection. Not only were we happy to do so, but excited about the opportunities it will provide for our community. Much work will be needed to bring it up to full accessibility and we are looking forward to hearing from our citizens their thoughts about both enhancing the area and recreational activities.”
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n July 2016, Linda Blackston received her Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. To earn the MMC designation, Linda had to complete an advanced continuing education program and demonstrate her professional contributions. Linda has been the Town Clerk in Meda since 2012.
Part-Time Position Town of Mead Job Title: Facility Maintenance
Mead Community Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Box Saturday ~ Nov. 19, 2016 / 10:00 a.m. – NOON Christmas Food Box Saturday ~ Dec. 17, 2016 / 10:00 a.m. – NOON You must call ahead to reserve a food box for the following dates
*Food assistance is available to those in need within our Mead community.
970-535-4439
**You do NOT need to call ahead for Wednesday food assistance
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*****IN ADDITION, THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE OR TO DROP OFF DONATIONS
Weld Food Bank
The Mobile Food Pantry is Coming to Mead! Fresh Produce, Dairy and Frozen Perishable Food! All in need of assistance are invited! Friday, September 2nd Noon-1:30 PM In Front of the United Methodist Church at 501 Palmer Ave Call 970-356-2199 , ext. 306 for information
GENERAL PURPOSE 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. To find out more about this position and the job description, go to http://ow.ly/r6dU304hRdA
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Mead High School Junior, Connor McCawley, trying to win the ball from an opposing player during their game against Aurora West September 7th. The boys soccer team is midway through the season with 5 home games remaining.
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Mead High School Athletics t has been an exciting start to the 2016ISchool. 2017 athletic season at Mead High With our fall sports in full swing it has been a great first month at Mead. All of our teams have begun competition with many beginning Tri-Valley play in the coming days. Football has had an electric start against some very tough competition, softball has had a great start to the season against some very strong competition, volleyball is off to an amazing start again, the soccer program has grown in numbers considerably and are competing against some very tough competition and lastly the cross country team has has been showing great promise as the year season has progressed. In the coming weeks all sports will be gearing up for our homecoming week, October 24-28 where the week will culminate with the Maverick football team playing against the Erie Tigers.
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Social media campaign reminds teens of the importance of buckling up n 2015, 16 Colorado teens died in motor vehicle crashes and were not wearing a seat belt. While wearing a seat belt is the single most effective way to survive a crash, unfortunately many teens fail to use them. To encourage teens to buckle up every ride, every time, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is launching an interactive campaign on Snapchat, the social media platform favored by teens across the state. This week CDOT rolled out targeted, one-on-one seat belt safety messaging using emojis and Snapchat art to reach teens. The campaign is reaching teens at the time of day when they are most likely to drive – en route to school, at lunch, after class – with messages to buckle up before they get behind the wheel. The campaign will run through Friday, September 23. Over 300 Colorado high schools received posters with a Snapcode and prompt to add the account. The strategically placed posters built buzz for the campaign and generated over 1,400 followers of CDOT’s Snapchat account. Counties with the most teen traffic deaths in 2015 were Weld: 5; Arapahoe: 3; Larimer: 3; Denver: 2; El Paso: 2 and Pueblo: 2 “Reaching teens with seat belt messages isn’t always easy,” states Sam Cole, Traffic Safety Communications Manager, CDOT. “Our goal is to reach teens where they are most often, and right
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Worldwide Travel Providing Destination Travel since 1984 By Jan Sciacca
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orldwide Travel INC, 156 First Street, Fort Lupton has been providing arrangements and scheduling details for individuals, families, businesses and groups since 1984. Eugene S. Reynolds of Fort Lupton owns the company and has entrusted Vicki Wamsley with daily operations since 1994. If you’re wondering why one would use a travel agency with all the internet options available, consider the details involved with international travel to Russia, China, Europe and Cuba. Worldwide Travel handles the details involved with school or church group air reservations, corporate travel, wedding parties, golf tours, cruises, romantic getaways and more. Vicki recognizes the niche for knowledgeable
experienced travel professionals. She knows that travelers appreciate the value of a full-service travel agency. Worldwide Travel INC’s staff has years of experience in the industry and will help design the perfect traveling experience. Traveling does not need to be stressful. Vicki and her team provide great value and dependable service. Vicki is married and has grown children and grandsons. When she’s not working and interacting with her clients, Vicki enjoys spending time with her family and riding her motorcycle. Worldwide Travel INC is open Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm and appointments are available. Contact information is 303.857.4869, worldwide80621@yahoo. com and worldwide80621.com.
Centerpoint Church 14478 E I-25 Frontage Rd Longmont, CO 80504 (NE corner of I25 & Hwy 66 Pastor Jason Spears 970-978-8940 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 109 S. 3rd St. 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 of month: 6:00p 970-535-0721 info@meadangels.org Rev. Alan Hartway, Administrator All Mead churches listed free. Email info to townofmeadinfo@gmail.com
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A LETTER FROM MAYOR GARY SHIELDS Friday Night Football! I want to thank everyone who participated in and/or attended the Mead Community Day/ Sugarbeet Festival combined event. As I am sure you will see in this publication and have probably heard from your friends and neighbors, this event was a huge success. With projections of more than 1,200 in attendance and successful fund raising efforts for the Mead Rotary Club, Mead Community Foundation and the Mead Food Bank, it would be easy to stop there and call it a
successful day. However, I believe that the true measure of success for the event was seeing the Town and our Rural community come together as a whole. Speaking of a community coming together and having success. I would like to remind everyone of the opportunity to come out to the Mead High School Football games on Friday nights. These young men and the coaching staff have come a long way in a very short time and it is a pleasure to watch them play football. It is also exciting to be in the crowd and to feel the support of the students, parents and community for their team. This year’s varsity team has had many successes already this year as they are
3-1 at the time of writing this article. The recent win over Longmont on September 23rd has solidified Mead as a team to be reckoned with and not to be taken lightly. Future home games are on September 30th, October 14th and October 28th (Homecoming). I look forward to seeing you there. As always, if you have any questions, concerns or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me by calling the Town Hall @ 970535-4477 Best Regards, Gary Shields Mayor, Town of Mead
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Our baby girl that we adore is growing up and turning four.
We love to see her learn and soar we love to watch our girl explore. Her beauty soaks through every pore we love her to our very core.
And we can’t wait to see what’s more. Happy 4th Birthday Emma! All our love
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Centerpoint Church e are a life giving community united COMPASSION FOR HIS PEOPLE Beginning W in one hope and purpose: to keep Mark 6:34 - “When Jesus landed and saw a Jesus at the center of everything we say large crowd, he had compassion on them, Sewing Class and do, and everything we do takes place because they were like sheep without a in the framework of building relationships. We use these five values as a foundation for everything we do:
PASSION FOR GOD Matthew 22:37 - “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.�
VISION FOR THE GENERATIONS Acts 2:17 - “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.�
GENEROSITY FOR ALL Luke 6:38 - “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, press down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.�
shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.�
HONOR FOR EACH OTHER Isaiah 58: 9-12 - “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. If you do away with the yolk of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noon day. The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.�
Mondays: Time: Cost: Location:
October 3, 10, 17, 24 3:45p.m.-4:45p.m. $25.00/person Mead Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Open to kids ages 10 and older For children ages 12 and older parent is required to attend the first class For children ages 10 & 11 parent must attend all classes w/child. • Must have 5 enrolled by October 1. • Class is capped at 8 participants. • Class will be taught by Caroline Reipler of Western Borders. • Bring your own sewing machine. • Questions contact Janet Torres 970-5354477 or janettorres@townofmead.org. • Registration forms can be found at www.townofmead.org.
Intermediate Sewing Class Fridays: Times: Cost: Location:
October 28, November 4, 11, 18 3:45p.m.-4:45 p.m. $25/person Mead Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Open to kids ages 10 and older For children ages 12 and older parent is required to attend the first class For children ages 10 & 11 parent must come and attend all classes w/child. • Beginning Sewing is a requirement to participate in this class. • Must have 5 enrolled by October 25. • Class is capped at 8 participants. • Class will be taught by Caroline Reipler of Western Borders. • Bring your own sewing machine. • Questions contact Janet Torres 970-5354477 or janettorres@townofmead.org. • Registration forms can be found at www.townofmead.org.
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Working Together Brings Success a collaborative partnership This event helps the community in Tof hrough of the Town of Mead, the Rotary Club many ways long after the fireworks are Mead and Mead Area Community over. It brings together the community Foundation the 2016 Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival held on September 10th was a great success! Over 1,200 attendees enjoyed local vendors, free kid’s activities, tractor pulls, a live auction, beer garden, parade, and a concert ending with a grand fireworks show. With an incredible list of things to do during the event, a record number of attendees, and a great amount of fundraising for community needs, this event wasn’t one to be missed!
and helps to build strong relationships between neighbors, business owners and local organizations. But the real success of this event is the focus on fundraising for community needs. One piece of this was the Annual BBQ Dinner hosted by Mountain View Fire Rescue, the Town of Mead, United Power and Boulder Scientific Company. This dinner raised over $1,000 for the Mead Community Food Bank Christmas Basket program. Also between the beer garden, raffle, and live auction the
Rotary Club of Mead raised over $5,500. All funds raised from these events will be used for local projects to improve and enhance Mead and the greater Mead community. The Town of Mead, the Rotary Club of Mead and Mead Area Community Foundation would like to thank all attendees and vendors. The organizations would also like to thank the dedicated sponsors of this event. This event had more than 25 sponsors contributing over $22,000. To see more pictures of the successful event please visit the Town of Mead’s Facebook page. Photos courtesy of Dean Hendrickson
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