http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5The Rotary Club of Mead hit the county roads armed with buckets, work gloves, trash bags and smiles as they cleaned up their community. On April 25, eight club members worked in the cold misty morning and filled over 40 bags of trash. The bags were filled, the time flew and the community is clean...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~610819.aspx5/3/2009 9:31:17 PMMarge K. MercurioIn the little town of Platteville in Colorado, Miller Farms opened their fields to the public to come and 'glean' the potatoes, onions and carrots. Knowing that people were struggling to make ends meet, they decided to help by allowing those in need come and harvest the produce. Miller Farms...http://denver.yourhub.com/Erie/Blogs/Archive/Blog~555035.aspx12/3/2008 8:48:43 PMMarge K. MercurioDid any of you see this amazing sunset on Saturday night, Sept 13? It was stunning... just another piece of Mead!http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~521591.aspx9/15/2008 8:29:07 PMMarge K. MercurioDID YOU KNOW those sugarbeets that grow on Highway 66, and all over Weld and Boulder County roads produce the lovely white tasty sugar that you put in your coffee, on your cereal and in your recipes? About one hundred years ago, it was discovered that this region along the Front Range was exc...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~513550.aspx8/26/2008 5:59:34 PMMarge K. MercurioYes, I took my mandatory vacation this summer. It was wonderful. I saw family and went camping, canoing, kayaking, and had tons of fun. So, where was I? Where is this lake? Where did this relaxation occur? Do you recognize where I am?http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~506326.aspx8/9/2008 9:01:45 PMMarge K. MercurioDid you make it to theWool Market at Estes Park ? Wow, so many exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and vendor booths! Sheep dog herding and sheep-shearing demonstrations occurred all weekend long. Great weather, fun food and lots of people -- and so many wonderful things to buy that you j...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Outdoors/Blog~484200.aspx6/15/2008 7:30:45 PMMarge K. MercurioMead Car Show by Mead Motorheads ... Food by Girl Scout Troop 507 Weather by Mother Naturehttp://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~475061.aspx5/26/2008 2:01:03 PMMarge K. MercurioLongmont Art Walk Photos! A huge thanks to Barbara Douglass for all the work she put into making the first 2008Artwalk a HUGE success. Entertainment on every corner, happy faces, lots of food choices, activities, and perfect weather. All wonderful!http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~471752.aspx5/17/2008 10:07:18 PMMarge K. MercurioThe production of Fiddler on the Roof at the Longmont Theater Center was high quality in all ways. The voices were strong, the acting was superb and the stage setting was amazing. It's so wonderful to have this great theater in my community ... surely it's something to sing about!http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Theatre/Blog~465857.aspx5/4/2008 10:02:38 PMMarge K. MercurioWhile savoring my Peanut Buster Parfait Light (only 6 calories) at the local Dairy Queen today about 3:00, I also got to watch our local firefighters in action at the gas station on Main and 6th. As the taverns emptied with interested citizens, we all shouted encouragement to the hard working ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~458730.aspx4/20/2008 8:56:03 PMMarge K. MercurioLocal band, Glass Ceiling played at Eagle Grill on Saturday night. The music is a mix of Swing, Jazz, Funky Reggae, Hip Hop and R&B.Next time you hear they're going to play,do yourself a favor and get out and listen. Theyrock!http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Music/Blog~458726.aspx4/20/2008 8:23:06 PMMarge K. MercurioComedy has arrived in Longmont in a Big Way! Ever heard of Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald? Well, if you went to the comedy show on Saturday night, April 19 at Classic's on Main St. you would have seen the veterinarian do his shtick. His dry humor ran the gamut of jokes that included animal, mineral and b...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Art/Blog~458724.aspx4/20/2008 8:14:46 PMMarge K. MercurioAn opening night art display of heartwarming and heartbreaking photos showed the forgotten causalities of Hurricane Katrina. The studio walls tell a story about dogs and cats left behind during the flood. The exhibit is a reminder of the animals displaced by the chaos of the storm. The number of...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~455125.aspx4/13/2008 7:58:43 AMMarge K. MercurioThe wind blew, the people came, the dumpsters filled, it was THE happening place to be ... And as promised the Rotary Club of Mead collected over a dozen sets of crutches, 2 wheelchairs and 6 canes for the Crutches4Africa campaign! It was amazing tosee all the implements paired up and ready to ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~452190.aspx4/6/2008 9:53:54 PMMarge K. MercurioRecently I arrived in a small mountain town to visit my friend Jean. I had never been to her house but have had her address in my book for years. Jean told me she had an appointment, told me where to find the house key in case she wasn't home. The key was in the planter on the east side of the h...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~451862.aspx4/4/2008 11:03:23 PMMarge K. MercurioDid you turn out the lights? Across the country, time zone by time zone the lights went out. It was a conscience action and part of a movement that started last year in Australia to highlight the threat of climate change. Tonight at 8-9 pm the lights in my house went out. Did you go dark? R...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~448636.aspx3/29/2008 9:42:33 PMMarge K. MercurioAs spring rolls around, more people are on the move outside. Walking, joggIing, running, hiking, cycling, farming, and more.The flaws that are hidden under the snow rise to the surface when the temps warm up. Cracks in my driveway and the driveways all over my neighborhood are showing again. M...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~445618.aspx3/22/2008 9:18:29 PMMarge K. MercurioEaster Parade by Irving Berlin In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it, You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade. I'll be all in clover, and when they look you over I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter Parade. On the Avenue, Fifth Avenue, The photographers wil...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Music/Blog~444829.aspx3/20/2008 8:53:52 PMMarge K. MercurioIf you're like most of us, someone in your family at sometime needed crutches to help recover from surgery or an accident. Now those items are still in your basement or garage or shed collecting dust. Right? Well, the Rotary Club of Mead in conjunction with Crutches4Africa plans to collect t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~443784.aspx3/18/2008 9:35:33 PMMarge K. MercurioHeading north on I-25 is a sweet community called Mead. Population 2100 (give or take) and it's the next Fort Collins, mark my words! The downtown area is on the west side of the highway (Exit 245), as well as the post office, the Mead Elementary School and Mead Middle School. On the main street...http://denver.yourhub.com/Longmont/Blogs/Archive/Blog~442995.aspx3/17/2008 3:36:53 PMMarge K. Mercurio