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We can help and most of our promotional options are FREE. 303.833.5997 or [email protected] and find us at Facebook.com/meadconsumerreport Mountain View Fire Rescue Adds Ten Firefighters M ountain View Fire Rescue (MVFR) recently added three full-time firefighter/ paramedics, four full-time firefighter/EMTs and three paid part-time firefighters that will soon begin service to the citizens of the MVFR District. e full-time firefighters graduated from the Front Range Fire Consortium academy June 11th. In this fifteen week academy, recruits spent a significant amount of time training on fire and rescue skills to be prepared for the unexpected. e three paid part-time firefighters also go through extensive training through MVFR’s training and emergency medical services divisions. Additional firefighters are needed as MVFR will be opening a new station in the southeast portion of the Town of Erie in late 2016. is station will enable faster call response to this area of the District, and will house an engine staffed with a minimum of three firefighters. e station includes room to house an ambulance and its crew should future needs require them. Each of MVFR’s ambulances provide advanced life support and are staffed with a paramedic and an EMT, who are also cross-trained as firefighters. Mountain View Fire Rescue is excited to welcome these members to the MVFR District! eir service and dedication is appreciated and we look forward to serving with them. “Teamwork makes the dream work.” -Author unknown About Us: Mountain View Fire Rescue (MVFR) is a full service fire department providing both fire and emergency medical services. MVFR serves 184 square miles including Dacono, Del Camino, Erie, Mead, Niwot, and unincorporated areas of Boulder and Weld counties. 3561 N. STAGECOACH ROAD UNIT 200 | LONGMONT, CO 80504 | PH: (303) 772-0710 | WWW.MVFPD.ORG M ead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival are long standing traditions in and around the Town of Mead. ese events bring together citizens, businesses, and organizations to celebrate our community. is year we are proud to announce that Mead Community Day & the Sugarbeet Festival are partnering together! e traditional Mead Community Day will be enhanced by the addition of Sugarbeet Festival activities including expanded activities for kids, a tractor pull, Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival: Bringing Together Tradition & Community live auction, beer garden and more. During the day’s events, there will be great vendor booths filled with local, caring businesses, kid’s activities, a BBQ dinner, a free concert, fireworks and so much more. e Town of Mead Community Day Committee, Mead Area Rotary Club, and the Mead Area Community Foundation are working on this event collaboratively for a fantastic event! Principal Bio for Rachael Ayers, Mead High School I was born in Wisconsin, but grew up in Wyoming with five other siblings. Needless to say, there was never a dull moment in my household. I graduated from Rock Springs High School in Rock Springs, Wyoming. After graduation, I attended Northwest Junior College in Powell, WY. I earned an AA Degree in Political Science and played both volleyball and basketball collegiately for two years at Northwest Community College. Over the next three years, I attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY earning a double major in Mathematics and Secondary Education. I continued to play volleyball for the Women’s club volleyball team, and began my coaching career with the men’s volleyball team at UW. My first teaching position was at Cedaredge High School in Cedaredge, CO where I taught mathematics and coached varsity volleyball and basketball for 5 years. Once I got a taste of the Colorado weather, the beautiful mountain trails, and snow that fell straight down, I left Wyoming for good. I consider myself a native Colorado transfer. My husband is a native Coloradoan, hailing from the small town of Eaton. We moved closer to family, and I began teaching in the St. Vrain Valley School District at Skyline High School. While there, I taught mathematics and was the head volleyball coach for 8 years. I was the mathematics department chair for 4 years and served on several district leadership teams: curriculum planning, assessment, and mathematics leadership. My volleyball team made the regional playoffs for 6 years and the state playoffs for 3 of those years. I was most proud when my athletes earned the title of Academic State Champions. My last year at Skyline, I served with a team of teachers and administrators as the mathematics lead on the STEM initiative that is currently in place at Skyline High School. In 2009, I accepted the honor of serving the Mead Community as a member of the Mead High School start-up team. It was a privilege to undertake the planning, curriculum, and vision of Mead High School with other professionals. Since then, I have worn many different hats at Mead High School. I have served as the Math Department Head, the Dean of Students, the Assistant Principal, and the head volleyball coach. In 2010, I received my Master’s Degree from Colorado State University in Educational Leadership. Each of these experiences, along with the many relationships that I have built with community members, Mead High School staff and students, and area business members has prepared me to accept the Principal position at Mead High School. My work is my passion, and I have loved the impact and growth that education has afforded me. My family is a member of the Mead community. My oldest son, Caleb, will be a sophomore at Mead High School this fall, and my youngest son, Christian, will start 6th grade in the fall at Mead Middle School. We enjoy hunting, boating, the outdoors, athletics of almost any kind, and you might see me running along County Road 7 a few mornings each week. My goal is to serve the Mead community by providing our children opportunities for growth, academia, and exploration in an ever changing world. I look forward to creating a warm environment where our children can thrive academically, socially, and mentally. Vendors Wanted 2016 Community Day Sugarbeet Festival Saturday, September 10, 2016 Set up: Starts at 8:00 a.m. Event Starts: 10:00 a.m. Booth Rental Fees: A standard booth is 10x10 in size. Participants are responsible for providing their own table tent and chairs. Participants requiring electricity must provide their own 12 gauge extension cord. • Standard Booth $40.00 • Standard Booth with Electricity $55.00 • Standard Non Profit Booth $15.00 Needing electricity • Standard Non Profit Booth $10.00 Applications available at the Mead Town Hall or online at www.townofmead.org Thank you for sponsoring the Zootopia Movie in the Park Night!
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Creat ing Communi ty By Connect ing Ne ighbors
Serving the Town of Mead and Surrounding Areas. Your Monthly Connection to Community News & Events www.facebook.com/ConsumerReportofMead Like us for FREE prizes & local updates
For More Information:303.833.5997 ● [email protected] 962 ● Frederick, CO 80530www.meadnews.com
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FREEMead
Volume 4 Issue 8 August 2016 Since 2013
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PAIDFrederick, CO
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Postal Customer
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Mountain View Fire Rescue Adds Ten FirefightersMountain View Fire Rescue (MVFR) recently added three full-time firefighter/
paramedics, four full-time firefighter/EMTs and three paid part-time firefighters that will soon begin service to the citizens of the MVFR District. The full-time firefighters graduated from the Front Range Fire Consortium academy June 11th. In this fifteen week academy, recruits spent a significant amount of time training on fire and rescue skills to be prepared for the unexpected. The three paid part-time firefighters also go through extensive training through MVFR’s training and emergency medical services divisions.
Additional firefighters are needed as MVFR will be opening a new station in the southeast portion of the Town of Erie in late 2016. This station will enable faster call response to this area of the District, and will house an engine staffed with a minimum of three firefighters. The station includes room to house an ambulance and its crew should future needs require them. Each of MVFR’s ambulances provide advanced life support and are staffed with a paramedic and an EMT, who are also cross-trained as firefighters.
Mountain View Fire Rescue is excited to welcome these members to the MVFR District! Their service and dedication is appreciated and we look forward to serving with them.
“Teamwork makes the dream work.” -Author unknown
About Us: Mountain View Fire Rescue (MVFR) is a full service fire department providing both fire and emergency medical services. MVFR serves 184 square miles including Dacono, Del Camino, Erie, Mead, Niwot, and unincorporated areas of Boulder and Weld counties.
3561 N. STAGECOACH ROAD UNIT 200 | LONGMONT, CO 80504 | PH: (303) 772-0710 | WWW.MVFPD.ORG
Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival are long standing traditions
in and around the Town of Mead. These events bring together citizens, businesses, and organizations to celebrate our community. This year we are proud to announce that Mead Community Day & the Sugarbeet Festival are partnering together! The traditional Mead Community Day will be enhanced by the addition of Sugarbeet Festival activities including expanded activities for kids, a tractor pull,
Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival: Bringing Together Tradition & Community
live auction, beer garden and more. During the day’s events, there will be great vendor booths filled with local, caring businesses, kid’s activities, a BBQ dinner, a free concert, fireworks and so much more. The Town of Mead Community Day Committee, Mead Area Rotary Club, and the Mead Area Community Foundation are working on this event collaboratively for a fantastic event!
Principal Bio for Rachael Ayers, Mead High SchoolI was born in Wisconsin, but grew up
in Wyoming with five other siblings. Needless to say, there was never a dull moment in my household. I graduated from Rock Springs High School in Rock Springs, Wyoming. After graduation, I attended Northwest Junior College in Powell, WY. I earned an AA Degree in Political Science and played both volleyball and basketball collegiately for two years at Northwest Community College. Over the next three years, I attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY earning a double major in Mathematics and Secondary Education. I continued to play volleyball for the Women’s club volleyball team, and began my coaching career with the men’s volleyball team at UW.
My first teaching position was at Cedaredge High School in Cedaredge, CO where I taught mathematics and coached varsity volleyball and basketball for 5 years. Once I got a taste of the Colorado weather, the beautiful mountain trails, and snow that fell straight down, I left Wyoming for good. I consider myself a native Colorado transfer.
My husband is a native Coloradoan, hailing from the small town of Eaton. We moved closer to family, and I began
teaching in the St. Vrain Valley School District at Skyline High School. While there, I taught mathematics and was the head volleyball coach for 8 years. I was the mathematics department chair for 4 years and served on several district leadership teams: curriculum planning, assessment, and mathematics leadership. My volleyball team made the regional playoffs for 6 years and the state playoffs for 3 of those years. I was most proud when my athletes earned the title of Academic State Champions. My last year at Skyline, I served with a team of teachers and administrators as the mathematics lead on the STEM initiative that is currently in place at Skyline High School.
In 2009, I accepted the honor of serving the Mead Community as a member of the Mead High School start-up
team. It was a privilege to undertake the planning, curriculum, and vision of Mead High School with other professionals. Since then, I have worn many different hats at Mead High School. I have served as the Math Department Head, the Dean of Students, the Assistant Principal, and the head volleyball coach. In 2010, I received my Master’s Degree from Colorado State University in Educational Leadership. Each of these experiences, along with the many relationships that I have built with community members, Mead High School staff and students, and area business members has prepared me to accept the Principal position at Mead High School.
My work is my passion, and I have loved the impact and growth that education has afforded me. My family is a member of the Mead community. My oldest son, Caleb, will be a sophomore at Mead High School this fall, and my youngest son, Christian, will start 6th grade in the fall at Mead Middle School. We enjoy hunting, boating, the outdoors, athletics of almost any kind, and you might see me running along County Road 7 a few mornings each week.
My goal is to serve the Mead community by providing our children opportunities for growth, academia, and exploration in an ever changing world. I look forward to creating a warm environment where our children can thrive academically, socially, and mentally.
Vendors Wanted
2016 Community Day Sugarbeet Festival
Saturday, September 10, 2016Set up: Starts at 8:00 a.m.Event Starts: 10:00 a.m.
Booth Rental Fees:A standard booth is 10x10 in size. Participants are responsible for providing their own table tent and chairs. Participants requiring electricity must provide their own 12 gauge extension cord.
• Standard Booth $40.00• Standard Booth with Electricity $55.00• Standard Non Profit Booth $15.00 Needing electricity• Standard Non Profit Booth $10.00
Applications available at the Mead Town Hall or online at www.townofmead.org
Thank you for sponsoring the Zootopia Movie in the Park Night!
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Consumer ReportFun at the Farmer’s Market • June 26, 2016
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The Town of Mead’s Downtown Revitalization Committee is confident
that the second Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market season will continue to build on the successes of 2015’s inaugural season. The mission of the Farmers’ Market is to provide a community gathering place where local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs can sell directly to the consumers in the community. The committee hopes to use the Market to improve opportunities for all in our community by promoting local economic development as well as social and community building through educational and family-friendly activities. This market will continue to grow and prosper, bringing an exchange of stories with neighbors and friends.
The Downtown Revitalization Committee’s vision in implementing the
Farmers’ Market is to provide a cooperative and organized marketing alternative for agricultural and specialty products. The Market promotes local production of agricultural and specialty products and offers opportunities for producers to enhance their marketing skills. Local markets like the Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market promote honest and transparent interactions between consumers and producers and help to improve the variety, taste and freshness of products available to customers in the area.
The Downtown Mead Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday from 10 am – 1 pm at Main Town Park from now until Sept 25. Stop by to meet local farmers and artists. Musicians, face painting, food vendors and fun activities are planned for the season.
Community Members as shown: Colleen Whitlow, Terri Hatch, Melissa Mata, Ashley Bevan, Danielle Schlagel, and Melissa Seipelt
Town of Mead Downtown Revitalization Committee
Photos courtesy of Dean Hendrickson
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Dear Residents,My goodness it
has been hot lately! As I look back thru my articles from earlier this year, I am reminded of the
cold days we were having and wishing that it would warm up. Perhaps we should be a little more specific as we ask for warmer weather.
At any rate and as many of you already
A LETTER FROM MAYOR GARY SHIELDS
know, the number of days we have experienced in the mid to upper 90’s this last month, combined with our lack of precipitation, is certain to cause drought concerns in the coming months. I urge you to start considering this now and to cut back wherever possible.
A couple of items of local interest that I would like to bring to your attention in August are the Mead Summer Concerts in the Park (August 4th and 18th @ 6:00 pm.) and the Farmer’s Market (every Sunday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.). Both of these events have been
Summer Concerts, Farmer’s Markets & Sugarbeet Festival
expanded this year and are a true testament of our volunteer efforts. Congratulations to the Events Committee and the Downtown Revitalization Committee for your contributions to our town and your visions of what it means to live here.
As always, if you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,Gary R. ShieldsMayor, Town of Mead, 970-535-4477 The Board of Trustees, Planning
Commission and Committee meetings are all open to the public. Agendas for the meetings are posted and can be viewed on the Town website www.townofmead.org
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Town of Mead Mayor & Trustee Receive Leadership Training Awards
As of July 2016 Mayor Gary Shields and Trustee Colleen Whitlow have reached a milestone in the Colorado Municipal League’s MUNIversity program. Each
of these individuals have reached the Fundamental level of the program meaning they have each earned at least thirty training hours in the program.
Colorado Municipal League is a great resource for cities and towns who want to lead their communities in a proactive, educational manner. They offer classes, opportunities for government agencies to work together and learn from each other, and they provide services and resources to assist municipal officials in serving their community.
“I would like to thank CML for providing educational events and opportunities that increase my knowledge of municipal government and enhance my ability to lead,” stated Trustee Whitlow.
According to CML’s news release, “This program was started in January 1991 by the League’s Executive Board to recognize the efforts of officials who go the extra mile to increase their knowledge of municipal government and their capacity to lead.”
Mayor Gary Shields states, “As your Mayor, I have made it a priority to educate myself on the different functions of our state and town. CML has provided a great platform of education with the MUNIversity program and I am honored to be recognized in those efforts. I firmly believe that without education, we are destined to repeat failure and that is why this opportunity has been so valuable to me”.
To read CML’s full news release please visit: http://www.cml.org/media/
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® 6 FREE CONCERTS in the Park (dates to be determined)
® 2 MOVIES in the Park (dates to be determined)
® August 12 – Movie in the Park
® August – Business Before/ After Hours @ TBD
® September 7 – Board mtg. 6pm @ Town Hall
® September 10 Mead Community Day
® October – Business Before/After Hours @ TBD (Ritchie Bros. – possible Business Expo)
® November 2 – Board mtg. 6pm @ Town Hall
® Holiday Home Decorating Contest
® December 3 Hometown Holiday Celebration
® December 7 – Christmas Party & Meeting 6pm @ Rocky Mountain Saloon
Calendar of 2016 Town of Mead Events
Mead Community Food Bank
970-535-4439 • (Located @ 4313 State HWY 66 / Near the 7 – 11 Store)*Food assistance is available to those in need within our Mead community*
2016 Food Distribution Dates:
You must call ahead to reserve a food box for the following dates:
Fall / Back To School Food Box Wednesday ~ August 31, 2016 / 1:30 – 4:30 P.M.Thanksgiving Food Box Saturday ~ November 19, 2016 / 10:00 a.m. – NOONChristmas Food Box Saturday ~ December 17, 2016 / 10:00 a.m. – NOON
*****IN ADDITION, THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE OR TO DROP OFF DONATIONS
**You do NOT need to call ahead for Wednesday food assistance
MEAD FOOD BANK NEEDS
The Mead Community Food Bank is currently experiencing low or no inventory on the following items:
*Cereal*Oatmeal*Flour*Sugar*Snack / Granola Bars*Canned Meat (Tuna, Chicken, Beef & Spam)*Drink Mixes (Cool Aid, Ice Tea)*Gift Cards From King Soopers or Walmart (Gift cards are used to purchase perishable items such as meat, dairy products, bread items and fresh fruit)
We greatly appreciate the support we receive from our community and the surrounding areas.
Donations may also be dropped off at the Mead Town Hall during
regular business hours.
Vinyasa YogaTuesday/Thursday
Morning or Evening
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 tech-niques so that you can leave the room refreshed and ready to go about your day feeling good. Must have 8 people registered by August 9 to hold the class.
8:30a.m.—9:30a.m. OR 5:15p.m.—6:15p.m.
Mead Town Hall441 Third Street
August: 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30Cost: $35
Town of Mead Fall VolleyballThe Town of Mead provides participants
in grades 3-8 the opportunity to play in an organized volleyball program. This coed league provides the opportunity for players to learn the fundamental skills of the game, work on teamwork, and sportsman-ship all while having fun! Teams are formed based on players grade and play an eight game schedule with two hours of practice a week. All practices will be held at Mead Middle School in the evenings at a time based on the coaches availability. Games are on Saturdays at the Longmont Recreation Center! For questions about the program contact Janet Torres @ 970-535-4477 or [email protected] Teams are coached by parent volunteers. If you are interested in coaching contact Janet Torres at [email protected] Scholarships are available to those students in need. Scholarship applications are available at the Mead Town Hall, 441 Third Street Mead, CO. Registration forms available at www.townofmead.org
Registration: July 1-August 21Practices begin: September 6, 2016Games: September 17-November 12 (NO games 10/29)Fee: $ 75 Resident/$85 Non Resident.
Coaches meeting August 31st,6:00 p.m. Longmont Rec Center
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