Monday, December 17, 2007

Newletter January 2008

Village of Mead
December 2007

MEAD MESSENGER

The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met Wednesday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Mongan, Trustees Feldhaus, Howell, Raver and Swanson. Present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Brabec and Police Chief Carlson. Also in attendance were Gil Frey, Dave Henke, Steve Mayfield and Burneil Ecklund.

Reorganization of the Board took place. Howell was elected Chairperson. The following appointments were approved: Police Chief - Jerry Carlson, Clerk/Treasurer - June Moline, Utility / Maintenance Supt. - Terral Brabec, Librarian - Vera Kuhr, Attorney - Edstrom, Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy, Street Supt. - JEO, Accountant - Ed Schroeder, Official Depository - Bank of Mead, 401k Administrator - Ameritas, Official Newspaper - Wahoo Newspaper.

Dave Henke reviewed the process for the Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility project. Gil Frey discussed maintenance needs at the wastewater facility. Burneil Ecklund requested cutting of trees at the dump. Steve Mayfield spoke on water concern.

The following action was taken: Waive second reading and approve third reading of Ord. 573 to amend the Board of Trustees regular board meeting time to 6:00 p.m., approved Res. 07-18 to amend the Employee Handbook—Vacation Time Allowed, discussed pedestrian crossing at the UP Railroad tracks, and authorized advertising for a vacancy within the Planning Commission. Six month review of depot lease with Kids Corner Day Care took place. A loan will be sought with the Bank of Mead for Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility. Bids for drainage work along Elm Street will be advertised. Plans to investigate the purchase of a used trailer rather than purchase a new one was agreed upon.

The board entered executive session at 7:55 p.m. for personnel evaluation of Kuhr. The board returned from executive session at 7:57 p.m. A wage increase of $.50 per hour and purchase of a $500 Savings Bond to Kuhr was approved.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, January 8, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, January 28, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: January 5, 9:30 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, January 21, 7:30 p.m.

The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.

MEAD HOSTS HOLIDAY
BASKETBALL TOURNEY

The Mead Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held at the Mead Jr - Sr High gym on Friday, December 28 & Saturday, December 29.

COME AND SUPPORT
MEAD ATHLETICS!

The Village Office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1, 2, and 3.

If you wish to personally make a utility payment at this time, please drop in the drop box (located outdoors by the front door of the office) or leave at the Bank of Mead. Downtown Bank hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm and Drive Up Bank hours are Monday-Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am - 6 pm and Saturday 8 am - 12 pm.

For immediate attention, please contact Terral Brabec at (402) 480-2596.

CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES
Mead Covenant
Dec 24 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Service

Alma Lutheran
Dec 24 9:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec 25 10:00 AM Christmas Service

CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 a.m. Casual Worship with Communion
9:30 a.m. Faith Formation Studies for all ages
10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Kids Alive / Life Groups

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass
9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)

WEEKLY CHURCH ACTIVITIES
January 2008

Mead Covenant Church
Sunday 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Jr / Sr High Youth Group

Alma Lutheran Church
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:00 pm – Jr. Choir grades 2-6, supervised
activities for children not in Jr. Choir
4:00 – 5:15 pm – WinGS
5.30 - 6:20 pm - Hot meal for families
6:30 pm – Prayer and Praise Service

Mead Library News - December 2007 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!!!

SANTA is coming! On the 20th Santa will be at the library from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. All preschool children are invited to come and meet with Santa and have their picture taken.

Story Hour will not meet on the 20th and 27th of December. It will resume again on Jan 3rd. If school were let out because of weather, we would not have story hour.

Summer Reading is coming!!

New materials: Adult -The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritson; Up Close and Personal, Free Fall and Lethal Justice by Fern Michaels; American Legacy – The Story of Caroline and John Kennedy; Beyond Reach by Karin Slaughter; Cross and Double Cross by James Patterson – The Trilogy Maximum Ride by James Patterson; Boom by Tom Brokaw; Killer Weekend by Ridley Pearson; The Morning Ran Red (a true crime story about a murder in Villisca, Iowa, in 1912); Past Perfect by Susan Isaacs; Absolute Fear by Lisa Jackson; Pandora’s Daughter by Iris Johannsen; The Ravenscar Dynasty and The Heir by Barbara Taylor Bradford; Just Beyond the Clouds by Karen Kingsbury (more new titles by this author); and A Wanted Man by Linda Lael Miller.

Juvenile – Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (Junie B. Jones) by Barbara Park; Summer Ball by Mike Lupica; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (this is a touching story of the “life” of a ceramic rabbit); Voyage on the Great Titanic – The Diary of Margaret Ann Brady by Ellen Emerson White; Rotten School – Dudes, The School is Haunted and Party Poopers by R. L. Stine; Kaya Wants to Get Ahead (about a horse) by Gaby Hauptmann; Silver Dream by Angela Dorsey; Trouble at Riding Camp by Eli B. Toresen; Summer with Prince by The Oljelund; A Horse of Your Own (A CD about owning a Horse); and Rough Diamond (a comic book about horses).

SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES

As winter weather approaches, Village Ord. 5-311 requires that following a snowfall of 2” or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the congested district (Vine St. from 3rd St. to 5th St. and 4th St. from the alley adjacent to Blocks 24 and 33 to Vine St. and from alley adjacent to Blocks 25 and 32 to Vine St and including such other public streets as the board shall designate by resolution from time to time), between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the following day.

On all other streets, parking shall be restricted to the north and west sides of the streets on even numbered days of the month and the south and east sides of the streets on odd numbered days of the month until the streets have been cleaned.

Village ordinance also designates that all sidewalks shall be cleaned within 24 hours after the cessation of snow.

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Snow Emergency Route
Snow Emergency Route within the Village of Mead is defined as Elm Street from Highway 92 to Eighth Street, Vine Street from First Street to Eighth Street, First Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, Fourth Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, and Eighth Street from Oak Street to County Road 10.

Signs are posted on the streets indicating they are designated as the Snow Emergency Route. Parking on these streets is not permitted during snow accumulation. No parking on side streets is also requested to aid in snow removal.

A special thank you to members of the Mead Fire Department for sponsoring Santa’s visit to the students at Mead Public School and children at the Mead Public Library.


Hydrants will be flushed Wednesday, January 9, from 9 am - 12 noon, weather permitting!

Mead Public Library Hours
Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(Story Hour, preschool age, 9:30 am - 10:30 am)
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

PRIMETIMERS WILL MEET JANUARY 10

Mead Covenant Church will host Primetimer’s (50+) on Thursday, January 10th at Noon. Anyone 50 years or older is welcome to participate in this lunch and fellowship program.

VILLAGE OF MEAD

312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org

̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴

Brad Howell, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Nate Mongan, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Terral Brabec, Utilities Supt. 480-2596
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164

MEAD COMMUNITY GROUP ORGANIZES . . .

As a parent and community member are you ever concerned about the culture that the youth and families in your community live in? The Mead Community Group is organizing efforts to focus on making Mead a safer community for all. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend and participate in the effort to address substance abuse concerns, underage drinking, and other at-risk behaviors such as the choking game, gambling, sexual activity, inhalants, and bullying. Please join us at the meeting on January 11, 2008, at 1:30 pm, at the Mead Elementary School. This is a community driven effort and everyone is invited to attend and get involved. Local point of contact is Marilyn Larson, 624-2312.

VILLAGE OF MEAD PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER WANTED

Must live inside the corporate limits of the Village of Mead

Willing to learn zoning regulations

Concerned about the community

This is a alternate position on the board. The position requires a six month commitment, with reappointment possible to serve a three year term. Please contact the Village of Mead office, 402-624-2495.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Newsletter December 2007

MEAD MESSENGER
December 2007

VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A Regular Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Mongan and Trustees Feldhaus, Howell, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Brabec, Police Chief Carlson and Librarian Kuhr. Guest present was Mike Coyle.

Kuhr discussed the library budgets for the past and current years. Coyle requested placement of two wells on his property for a thermo-heat pump.

Action was taken to allow Coyle permission to place two wells on his property, approved Resolution 07-16 - Loan for $10,370.00 with the Bank of Mead for repairs at North Oak Street, approved participation in a Hazard Mitigation Planning/Project Grant Funding with the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District and changing the December meeting to December 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Clerk is to place item on the November agenda which would amend the start time for Board of Trustees meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

A Message from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees -

Water meters are read the last week of the month, with bills being sent to residents prior to the first day of the month. The only time meter reading may vary is during holidays or vacation days.

Water and sewer payments are due on the 15th day of every month. A late fee of $10.00 will be added to your account at 9:01 a.m. on the 16th. If after seven business days the bill is still not paid, the account will be turned off. To request the Utility Superintendent to reconnect your meter, a $50.00 charge shall be made, $65.00 during off-hours, holidays or weekends, in addition to payment of the delinquent account.

Payment of water and sewer bills may be made directly to the village office, placed in the drop box located outside by the village office front door, mail to Box 46, Mead, NE 68041 or pay at the Bank of Mead. Another option is automatic payment from your account with the Bank of Mead, with withdrawal taking place on the 15th day of the month. You must have an account at the Bank of Mead for automatic withdrawal. Forms must be completed at the village office prior to setting up automatic withdrawal.

If you are charged a $10.00 late fee or have your water disconnected, please be aware that all charges to the account will remain unless approval is granted by the Board of Trustees to remove the charges. If you feel you have been incorrectly charged a late fee or disconnection fee, you must ask to be placed on the agenda of the next regular board meeting. You are then expected to attend and address your concern to the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. Village Personnel do not have the authority to amend late charges if payment is received after the due date.
The Village Office will be closed November 22 & 23
to observe Thanksgiving.

CHURCH SERVICES

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
8:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Life Groups

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass
9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 a.m. Casual Worship with Communion
9:30 a.m. Faith Formation Studies for all ages
10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion

WEEKLY CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Mead Covenant Church
Sunday 6:00—7:30 pm - Jr / Sr High Youth Group

Alma Lutheran Church
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:00 pm – Jr. Choir grades 2-6, supervised
activities for children not in Jr. Choir
4:00 – 5:15 pm – WinGS
5.30 - 6:20 pm - Hot meal for families
6:30 pm – Prayer and Praise Service

Alma’s Make ‘n ‘Take Meal is held the last Saturday of the month from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the church. Cost is $3.50 for a two serving portion and $7.00 for a four serving size. Please include an additional $1 if you would like the women to make your casserole for you to pick up at a later date.

Reservations to majohnson@microlnk.com or contact Angie Johnson or Jeannine Rowe.

A NEW DAY AT MEAD COVENANT CHURCH
Beginning November 4th

Worship 9 a.m.
Life Groups for all ages 10:15 a.m.
Serving Every day of the week

Our desire has always been to help people
mature in their faith journey.
If you don’t have a church home
we invite you on that journey with us.

Mead Covenant Church 1540 Co Rd 10 402-624-6125

Our life is a Gift from God, what we do with that life is our Gift to God.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, November 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.

The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.

The Mead Library Board and Mead Planning Commission will not meet the month of December. The Library Board meets November 3, then January 5. The Planning Commission meets November 26, then January 28. Please plan accordingly.

. . . .You live in Nebraska

If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May . . . you live in Nebraska.
If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don’t work there . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you’ve worn shorts and a jacket at the same time . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you’ve had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you have gone from “heat” to “A/C” in the same day and back again . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you install security lights on your house, garage and barn but always leave them unlocked . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to use them . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you design your kid’s Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit . . . you live in Nebraska.
If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you know all four seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you have more hours on your snow blower than on your car . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you find 10 degrees “a little chilly”. . . you live in Nebraska.

BUT ISN’T IT A GOOD LIFE . . . living in Nebraska!

NEW DUMP HOURS BEGIN NOVEMBER 1 -

Dump hours are the first Saturday of the month ONLY from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

PARENTS OF MEAD JUNIORS AND SENIORS

A Post Prom Meeting from all parents of Mead High School Juniors and Seniors will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jr.-Sr. High School Commons

Come and share your ideas for 2008 Post Prom.
_________________________________________________________

WAHOO PARKS & REC YOUTH REGISTRATIONS: October 22nd Tumbling and all 5th/6th Grade Youth Basketball registrations are due. Last years 5th/6th grade league had 16 teams. 3rd/4th Grade Youth Basketball registrations are due November 5th. Questions? Please contact Bob Schmidt, Superintendent @ 443-4174 or www.wahoociviccenter.com.

WAHOO PARKS & REC AREA ADULT REGISTRATIONS: October 19th Womens/Mens 4 on 4 Basketball registrations (held on Tuesdays/Wednesdays), along with Men’s “Slow Break” Basketball registrations (held on Sundays) due. Questions? Please contact Bob schmidt, Superintendent @ 443-4174 or www.wahoociviccenter.com.
Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical.
My blood pressure was high, my cholesterol was high,
I’d gained some weight, and I didn't feel so hot.
My doctor said eating right doesn’t have to
be complicated and it would solve my physical problems.
He said just think in colors…
Fill your plate with bright colors - greens, yellows, reds, etc.
I went right home and ate a bowl of ……
M & M’s

VOLUNTEERS HELP COMPLETE CONCESSION STAND

Thank you to volunteers for assisting in completing the exterior of the new Concession Stand / Restrooms at the Mead Park.

Completion of the interior will be completed in the near future. Plans are that the building will be available for the 2008 baseball/ softball season.

VILLAGE OF MEAD

312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org

̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴

Nate Mongan, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Brad Howell, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Terral Brabec, Utilities Supt. 480-2596
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
FLU SHOTS
Will be given at the Mead Public Library
November 6
9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Bring your medicare card. Cost under age 65 is $20.00.

MEAD LIBRARY NEWS
OCTOBER 2007
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Story Hour: We have 14 registered in story hour. A Halloween party is scheduled for Oct. 25th. The children are asked to come in costume and we will go “trick or treating” - weather permitting. All children three years of age are invited to participate in this program.

The Mead Library Friends Foundation will meet on Nov. 5th at 6:30. This meeting is open to the public and input as to the future of the library is welcomed.

The Trustees of the Mead Public Library will meet on Nov. 3rd at 9:30.

Computer use: Patrons must have an active library card from a Saunders County Library to have access to the computers. Please check at the front desk before using the computer.

Overdue materials: Do you have materials overdue? As the cost of postage has gone up and it is hard to reach patrons by phone, please check for any overdue materials.

Library Hours -
Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(Story Hour, preschool age, 9:30 am - 10:30 am)
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Newsletter November 2007

Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
November, 2007

VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A Regular Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Mongan and Trustees Feldhaus, Howell, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Brabec, Police Chief Carlson and Librarian Kuhr. Guest present was Mike Coyle.

Kuhr discussed the library budgets for the past and current years. Coyle requested placement of two wells on his property for a thermo-heat pump.

Action was taken to allow Coyle permission to place two wells on his property, approved Resolution 07-16 - Loan for $10,370.00 with the Bank of Mead for repairs at North Oak Street, approved participation in a Hazard Mitigation Planning/Project Grant Funding with the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District and changing the December meeting to December 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Clerk is to place item on the November agenda which would amend the start time for Board of Trustees meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

A Message from the Village of Mead Board of Trustees -

Water meters are read the last week of the month, with bills being sent to residents prior to the first day of the month. The only time meter reading may vary is during holidays or vacation days.

Water and sewer payments are due on the 15th day of every month. A late fee of $10.00 will be added to your account at 9:01 a.m. on the 16th. If after seven business days the bill is still not paid, the account will be turned off. To request the Utility Superintendent to reconnect your meter, a $50.00 charge shall be made, $65.00 during off-hours, holidays or weekends, in addition to payment of the delinquent account.

Payment of water and sewer bills may be made directly to the village office, placed in the drop box located outside by the village office front door, mail to Box 46, Mead, NE 68041 or pay at the Bank of Mead. Another option is automatic payment from your account with the Bank of Mead, with withdrawal taking place on the 15th day of the month. You must have an account at the Bank of Mead for automatic withdrawal. Forms must be completed at the village office prior to setting up automatic withdrawal.

If you are charged a $10.00 late fee or have your water disconnected, please be aware that all charges to the account will remain unless approval is granted by the Board of Trustees to remove the charges. If you feel you have been incorrectly charged a late fee or disconnection fee, you must ask to be placed on the agenda of the next regular board meeting. You are then expected to attend and address your concern to the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. Village Personnel do not have the authority to amend late charges if payment is received after the due date.

CHURCH SERVICES

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
8:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Life Groups

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass
9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 a.m. Casual Worship with Communion
9:30 a.m. Faith Formation Studies for all ages
10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion

WEEKLY CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Mead Covenant Church
Sunday 6:00—7:30 pm - Jr / Sr High Youth Group

Alma Lutheran Church
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:00 pm – Jr. Choir grades 2-6, supervised
activities for children not in Jr. Choir
4:00 – 5:15 pm – WinGS
5.30 - 6:20 pm - Hot meal for families
6:30 pm – Prayer and Praise Service


Alma’s Make ‘n ‘Take Meal is held the last Saturday of the month from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the church. Cost is $3.50 for a two serving portion and $7.00 for a four serving size. Please include an additional $1 if you would like the women to make your casserole for you to pick up at a later date.

Reservations to majohnson@microlnk.com or contact Angie Johnson or Jeannine Rowe.

A NEW DAY AT MEAD COVENANT CHURCH
Beginning November 4th

Worship 9 a.m.
Life Groups for all ages 10:15 a.m.
Serving Every day of the week

Our desire has always been to help people
mature in their faith journey.
If you don’t have a church home
we invite you on that journey with us.

Mead Covenant Church 1540 Co Rd 10 402-624-6125

Our life is a Gift from God, what we do with that life is our Gift to God.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, November 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.

The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.

The Mead Library Board and Mead Planning Commission will not meet the month of December. The Library Board meets November 3, then January 5. The Planning Commission meets November 26, then January 28. Please plan accordingly.

. . . .You live in Nebraska

If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through May . . . you live in Nebraska.
If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don’t work there . . . you live in
Nebraska.
If you’ve worn shorts and a jacket at the same time . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you’ve had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number . . . you live
in Nebraska.
If you have gone from “heat” to “A/C” in the same day and back again . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you install security lights on your house, garage and barn but always leave them unlocked . . . you
live in Nebraska.
If you carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to use them . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you design your kid’s Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit . . . you live in Nebraska.
If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you know all four seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction . . . you live in
Nebraska.
If you have more hours on your snow blower than on your car . . . you live in Nebraska.
If you find 10 degrees “a little chilly”. . . you live in Nebraska.

BUT ISN’T IT A GOOD LIFE . . . living in Nebraska!


NEW DUMP HOURS BEGIN NOVEMBER 1 -

Dump hours are the first Saturday of the month ONLY from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.


PARENTS OF MEAD JUNIORS AND SENIORS

A Post Prom Meeting from all parents of Mead High School Juniors and Seniors will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jr.-Sr. High School Commons

Come and share your ideas for 2008 Post Prom.
_________________________________________________________

WAHOO PARKS & REC YOUTH REGISTRATIONS: October 22nd Tumbling and all 5th/6th Grade Youth Basketball registrations are due. Last years 5th/6th grade league had 16 teams. 3rd/4th Grade Youth Basketball registrations are due November 5th. Questions? Please contact Bob Schmidt, Superintendent @ 443-4174 or www.wahoociviccenter.com.

WAHOO PARKS & REC AREA ADULT REGISTRATIONS: October 19th Womens/Mens 4 on 4 Basketball registrations (held on Tuesdays/Wednesdays), along with Men’s “Slow Break” Basketball registrations (held on Sundays) due. Questions? Please contact Bob schmidt, Superintendent @ 443-4174 or http://www.wahoociviccenter.com/.

Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical.
My blood pressure was high, my cholesterol was high,
I’d gained some weight, and I didn't feel so hot.
My doctor said eating right doesn’t have to
be complicated and it would solve my physical problems.
He said just think in colors…
Fill your plate with bright colors - greens, yellows, reds, etc.

I went right home and ate an entire bowl of:

M&M's

VOLUNTEERS HELP COMPLETE CONCESSION STAND

Thank you to volunteers for assisting in completing the exterior of the new Concession Stand / Restrooms at the Mead Park.

Completion of the interior will be completed in the near future. Plans are that the building will be available for the 2008 baseball/ softball season.

FLU SHOTS
Will be given at the Mead Public Library
November 6
9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Bring your medicare card. Cost under age 65 is $20.00.
“MARIA “ IS COMING BACK
TO SAUNDERS COUNTY

On November 8th, Maria-Duffin-Monahan, a 19th century settler in eastern Nebraska, will be characterized by Cherrie Beam-Clarke at the monthly Primetimers Club meeting at the Mead Covenant Church, 1540 Co Rd 10. Cherrie, through the Nebraska Humanities Council, recently presented her program in Cedar Bluffs. She uses period clothing and props and speaks with an accent to draw her audience back into pioneer times. She has performed for over 79,000 people over the last ten years.

The Primetimers meet at 12:00 noon for a pot-luck luncheon with the program following. Please call 624-3495 for more information.


FUND-RAISER BURGER BASH
FOR BRITTANY NELSON

Brittany Nelson, daughter of Roger and Jody Nelson and granddaughter of Phyllis Nelson, is leaving in December to spend a year in Asia with Youth With A Mission ministries. Please come to help support Brittany with your free-will offering and enjoy char-broiled burgers, salad and dessert on Saturday, November 10, 5-7 PM - Mead Covenant Church, 1540 Co Rd 10.


MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS by Vera Kuhr, Librarian

Story Hour: We have 14 registered in story hour. A Halloween party is scheduled for Oct. 25th. The children are asked to come in costume and we will go “trick or treating” - weather permitting. All children three years of age are invited to participate in this program.

The Mead Library Friends Foundation will meet on Nov. 5th at 6:30. This meeting is open to the public and input as to the future of the library is welcomed.

The Trustees of the Mead Public Library will meet on Nov. 3rd at 9:30.

Computer use: Patrons must have an active library card from a Saunders County Library to have access to the computers. Please check at the front desk before using the computer.

Overdue materials: Do you have materials overdue? As the cost of postage has gone up and it is hard to reach patrons by phone, please check for any overdue materials.

Library Hours -
Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(Story Hour, preschool age, 9:30 am - 10:30 am)
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Newsletter October 2007

Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
October 2007 Volume 3, Issue 10

Special points of interest:
Church Schedules
Village Board of Trustees meet Sept. 11
Community Food Bank
Alma Make n’ Take Meals
Story Hour Begins
Mead Athletic Booster Membership

DUMP HOURS CHANGE NOVEMBER 1st

DUMP HOURS

April 1 – October 31 WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

November 1 – March 31 FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

TREE BRANCHES, WEEDS, LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS ARE THE ONLY ITEMS ALLOWED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE UNBAGGED. ALL LOADS WILL BE CHECKED. THE DUMP IS OPEN TO MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY AT A CHARGE OF $2.00 PER LOAD, PAYABLE TO THE DUMPMASTER.


FIREMEN SPONSOR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Annual Halloween Party, sponsored by the Mead Fire and Rescue Department, will be held Wednesday, October 31 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mead Community Building.

Hotdogs and hot chocolate will be served. A costume judging contest for all ages will complete the evening.

Snow Emergency Route
Action was taken at the July 10, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting to designate a Snow Emergency Route within the Village of Mead. Snow Emergency Route is defined as Elm Street from Highway 92 to Eighth Street, Vine Street from First Street to Eighth Street, First Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, Fourth Street from Elm Street to County Road 10, and Eighth Street from Oak Street to County Road 10.

Signs will be posted on the streets indicating they are designated as the Snow Emergency Route. Parking on these streets is not permitted during a snow storm.
NOVEMBER 4—Daylight Savings Time Ends - Turn Clocks Back One Hour

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, October 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, October 6, 9:30 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, October 15, 8:00 p.m.

The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.

CHURCH SERVICES

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 a.m. Casual Worship with Communion
9:30 a.m. Faith Formation Studies for all ages
10:30 a.m. Worship with Communion

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
8:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Prayer in pastor’s study
6-7:30 p.m Jr/Sr High Youth Group

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass
9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)

WEEKLY CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Alma Lutheran Church
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:00 pm – Jr. Choir grades 2-6, supervised
activities for children not in Jr. Choir
4:00 – 5:15 pm – WinGS
5.30 - 6:20 pm - Hot meal for families
6:30 pm – Prayer and Praise Service

Mead Covenant Church
Oct. 11 12:00 noon - Primetimer’s
Oct. 26 7:00 pm - Family Movie Night - “Facing the Giants”


Alma’s Make ‘n ‘Take Meal is held the last Saturday of the month from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at the church. Cost is $3.50 for a two serving portion and $7.00 for a four serving size. Please include an additional $1 if you would like the women to make your casserole for you to pick up at a later date.

Reservations to majohnson@microlnk.com or contact Angie Johnson or Jeannine Rowe.

VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET SEPTEMBER 11

The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met September 11 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Board Chair Nate Mongan, Trustees Bobbie Feldhaus, Brad Howell, Ailene Raver and Dick Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utility/Maintenance Supt. Brabec and Police Chief Carlson. Guests were Doug Hutmacher, Jody Weible, Melissa Konecky and Rick Wielage.
A Budget Hearing was called at 7:06 p.m. Action was taken to approve the 10/1/07-9/30/08 budget, 1% growth increase and Resolution 07-13 Final Tax Levy of 19.9795 cents per one hundred dollars of actual valuation. A Public Hearing was called at 7:09 p.m. Action was taken to waive three readings and adopt Ordinance 572 to amend the zoning ordinance to Section 11-305 and 11-307 to read that sidewalls for detached accessory buildings not exceed 8’ in height and approved Resolution 07-14 to subdivide 3.07 acres of land for Steve Black on land described as Parcel 1, Lot 1, Black’s Addition to the Village of Mead. A Board of Adjustment Hearing was held at 7:13 p.m. Action was taken to approve Resolution 07-15 to allow a variance from Section 11-410 to allow a 7’ fence at 416 S. Vine St. to Doug Hutmacher.
The board returned to regular session at 7:16 p.m. Bids were opened to shingle the depot. Bids being: Tim Hannan—$5,280 overlay shingles or $6,480 tear off and shingle, Dick Pelster—$3,240 overlay shingles plus tear off $2,322 for a total of $5,562 and 21st Century Builders—$5,440 overlay shingles or $6,640 tear off and shingle. Discussion was held on completion of concession stand, maintenance at the wastewater facility, replacement of sidewalks / reseed yards of homeowners due to water line replacement, yard conditions, dogs running at large, parking issues and ordinance to allow ATV’s on the streets of Mead. Implementation of an ATV ordinance will not be sought. Action was taken to accept the bid of $3,240 from Dick Pelster to overlay shingles on the depot, terminate S.A.A. 200 (Mead-OPPD) Agreement, and extend deadline to Nov. 1, 2007 for Brabec to use PTO hours.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

LOCAL MINISTRY SPONSORS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

The Local Ministerial Association sponsors the Community Food Bank in Mead. Items are available at Alma Lutheran Church.

If you, or someone you know, are in need of food items, please contact Alma Lutheran Church at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010.

VILLAGE OF MEAD

312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org

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Nate Mongan, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Brad Howell, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Terral Brabec, Utilities Supt. 480-2596
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164

Mead Public Library Sponsors Story Hour

Story Hour will be held on Thursday mornings from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Books, art and snacks are activities planned. All Pre-school age children are invited to attend. Children may check out books to enjoy at home.

A Halloween Party will be scheduled. Costumes may be worn and local businesses will be “visited” by the “ghosts and goblins”. More information will be provided at Story Hour.

We hope to see you at Story Hour!

NEW OFFICERS ELECTED TO LIBRARY BOARD
New officers of the Mead Library Board are Lesha Quinn - Chairperson, Virgene Schutt - Vice Chair and Brenda Halbmaier - Secretary. Additional members on the board are Jennifer Carritt and Fran Hughes. The Librarian is Vera Kuhr and Assistant Librarian, Pat Miller
The Library Board meets the first Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Library Hours -
Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(Story Hour, preschool age, 9:30 am - 10:30 am)
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mead Booster Update . . .

If you haven’t joined the Mead Boosters yet and you want to support your local Mead School Athletic program, it is NOT too late. For a minimal $10 donation, you to can be a Mead Athletic Booster member. Memberships can be purchased at the Bank of Mead or Mead Public School. With your membership, you are able to purchase a discount punch card for all home games as well as being recognized as a Mead Athletic Booster member. JOIN TODAY!

The Mead Boosters provided new uniforms for the volleyball team, updated banners in the gym, and purchased two new signs (one in the gym, the other at the football field). All proceeds from Mead Boosters goes back to the school in uniforms, equipment or support.

Thank you, Dale and Marilyn Benal and volunteers for sponsoring the Pancake Feed on September 28 for the River City Roundup Riders and Community Members.

Monday, August 20, 2007

Newsletter September 2007

Village of Mead Board of Trustees

Special Meeting – August 6, 2007
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held August 6 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Feldhaus, Howell, Mongan, Raver & Swanson. Also present was Brabec. The board entered executive session at 6:01 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The board exited executive session at 7:01 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

Regular Meeting – August 14, 2007
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met August 14 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Feldhaus, Howell, Mongan, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Moline, Brabec & Carlson. Guests present were Ron Bottorff, Dave Henke, Ed Schroeder, Gil Frey, Steve Mayfield, Rick Wielage, Vern Taylor, Bob Hogg, Dan Havelka & Jody Weible.
Bottorff & Henke of JEO, presented an Engineering Agreement for a proposed disinfection facility. The proposal was accepted. Other discussions presented by guests were Gil Frey - rental of safety equipment from City of Wahoo, Vern Taylor - proposals from Mead Ball Assoc. & Dan Havelka - roof leak & basement wall concern at depot.
A Budget Workshop was called at 7:10 p.m. Accountant Schroeder prsented the proposed 10/1/07 - 9/30/08 budget. Discussion was held by the board. Public input was called. The proposed budget will be presented at the Sept. 11 Budget Hearing for approval. The Workshop was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Action was taken to approve Richter, Inc. to repair N. Oak St. for $12,800.00, Brabec to seek bids to shingle depot & discontinue snow removal service to Joyce Circle.
Executive session was entered at 8:20 p.m. for personnel evaluation. Executive session was exited at 8:56 p.m.
A $458.00 annual increase was awarded to Brabec, with a six-month review.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer

VILLAGE OF MEAD

312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org

Nate Mongan, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Brad Howell, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Terral Brabec, Utilities Supt. 480-2596
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, September 24, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, September 1, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, September 17, 8:00 p.m.

The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.

SPECIAL MEETINGS

Planning Commission
Sept. 4 - Public Hearing

Board of Trustees
Sept. 11 - Budget Hearing
Sept. 11 - Public Hearing


WATER HYDRANTS
WILL BE FLUSHED
SEPTEMBER 12
EVENING HOURS

VILLAGE OFFICE
CLOSED
SEPTEMBER 3
LABOR DAY

ANNUAL TRAIL RIDERS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE

The River City Round-up Trail Riders will arrive in Mead on Friday, September 28. Breakfast will be served to the riders and guests upon their arrival at Benal’s Shop. Dale and Marilyn Benal will host the event. Breakfast is open to the public at a minimal charge. Serving begins at 9:00 a.m.

The Board of Trustees and residents of Mead wish to publicly acknowledge donations received in support of the new concession stand / restrooms located at the park. Contributions were in the form of monetary donations and labor.

Mead Cattle Company E3 BioFuels-Mead
Water Engineering Bank of Mead
Insulfoam Advanced Building Components
Husker Water Virgl Implement, Wahoo
Union Bank & Trust Co., Wahoo SECO Electric, Cedar Bluffs
Buckmaster Construction, Ithaca

Thank you so much for supporting this project!

VILLAGE OF MEAD LIBRARY HOURS

Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

Prior to beginning a building project, please be aware that an Application for a Building Permit must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office on the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December. The application is due into the Village Office by the Thursday prior to the meeting.

The only construction items that are excluded per zoning ordinance from having a building permit are sidewalks, driveways and accessory buildings less than 150 square feet. A permit is also required to move or destroy a building.

Also be aware that you must contact Digger’s Hotline prior to disturbing soil. The number is 800-331-5666 or 811. A timeline must be followed to allow utilities to be located.

CHURCH SERVICES

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass
9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 a.m. Horizon Worship Service with Communion
9:30 a.m. Faith Formation Studies for all ages
10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
8:30 a.m. Fellowship
8:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Worship Service

WEEKLY CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Mead Covenant Church
Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Tabitha Project – women & girls tie quilts, work on service projects & eat supper
6:30 pm — Awana
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Wednesday Night Bible Study held in
Pastor Lyle’s office
8:10 – 8:40 pm – Prayer for the church held in Pastor
Lyle’s office

Alma Lutheran Church
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:00 pm – Jr. Choir grades 2-6, supervised activities for children not in Jr. Choir
4:00 – 5:15 pm – WinGS begins Sept. 5
5.30 - 6:20 pm - Hot meal for families
6:30 pm – Midweek Lenten Service

WELCOME, Pastor Alena Lamiarto to Alma Lutheran Church!
Pastor Alena’s installation was held at Alma on August 19.

From Mead Athletic Boosters . . . .

For only $10 you can become a Mead Athletic Booster member! As a member, you are eligible to purchase discounted athletic passes for home games. Also, you are recognized in the yearbook as a Mead Public School supporter.

All funds raised by the Mead Boosters are used to help purchase uniforms, equipment and supplies for our athletic programs. Our major fundraiser is the concession stand at home games.

To become a member, contact Dalene Salko at the Bank of Mead and donate your $10 to the Mead Athletic Boosters. Following the purchase of your membership, Mead Public School will be notified of your membership. They in turn are responsible for issuing the discounted athletic passes through the school office.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Newsletter August 2007



Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER

Volume 3, Issue 8 AUGUST 2007

VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET JULY 10

The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Feldhaus, Howell, Mongan, Raver & Swanson. Also present were employees Moline, Brabec, Carlson & Kuhr. Guests present were Bob Hogg, Steve Mayfield, Adam & Jessica Miller, Jenny Carritt, Virgene Schuette & Jeff Frahm.
Action taken was adoption of Ord. No. 566 Parking; Snow Removal, adoption of Ord. No. 571 Subdivision Rate, approved OPPD proposal for electrical work to the concession stand / restroom at the park at no cost, $.50 rate increase per utility to C & L Villa, SENDD Membership FY 2008 and SENDD Housing Support FY 2008. Melissa Konecky and Connie Schliffke were reappointed to the Planning Commission for a three-year term. Streets will be armor coated with a maximum of $5,000.00. Bids will be sought for repair of North Oak St. A water line will be repaired in two weeks. Concerns from residents were discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

THE AUGUST 14 REGULAR MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M.,
WITH A BUDGET WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR 7:00 P.M.

VILLAGE OF MEAD

312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org

Nate Mongan, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Brad Howell, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Terral Brabec, Utilities Supt. 480-2596
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, August 14, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, August 27, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, August 1, 4:30 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, August 20, 8:00 p.m.

The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Hall.

Village Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm

FOUND

A set of keys in front of the Community Building.
Two keys in front of the Post Office.
Garage door opener at the Baseball field.
Ladies watch found at the park.

TO CLAIM, PLEASE CONTACT THE
VILLAGE OFFICE

VILLAGE OFFICE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 3 – LABOR DAY

CHURCH SERVICES

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass
9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass (check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
8:30 a.m. Fellowship
8:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Worship Service

WEEKLY CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Mead Covenant Church
Wednesday
4:00 pm Tabitha Project – women & girls sewing, quilting outreach ministry
6:30 pm Jr /Sr High Youth Group
6:30 pm Adult Bible Study

Alma Lutheran Church
Wednesday
6:30 pm Prayer and Praise Worship Service


DUMP REMINDER: The only items permitted in the dump are tree branches, grass clippings, weeds and leaves. No bagged items are allowed. The dump is open on designated days only and to be used by Mead residents only! A charge of $2.00 per load must be made to the dump master prior to disposal of your load.



A TEST FOR OLDER KIDS!

After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, “Who was that masked man?” Invariably, someone would answer, “I don’t know, but he left this behind”. What did he leave behind? _______________________.

When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we all watched them on The _________________ Show.

“Get your kicks, __________________________.”

The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed ________________________________________________.

“In the jungle, the mighty jungle, _______________________________________________________________________________.

After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we “danced” under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the “________________________”.

“N_E_S_T_L_E_S”, Nestle's makes the very best . . . .________________________.

Satchmo was America’s “Ambassador of Goodwill”. This great jazz player’s name was _________________________________.

What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? ________________________________________.

Red Skelton’s hobo character was named _______________________and Red always ended his television show by saying, “Good Night, and “____________ ____________”.

Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their ______________________.

The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other names did it go by? ______________________ & ______________________.

In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, “the day the music died”. This was a tribute to ____________________________.

We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was called ___________________________________.

15. One of the big fads of the late 50’s and 60’s was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the _________________________________! (answers on page 3 - GOOD LUCK!)

Mead Library News—July 2007
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian

Summer reading has wound down with Amber Koelmel having read the most books, Shelby Kuhr second, and Andrew Kuhr third. I am looking for ways to attract more children to read and would appreciate input from parents to make it more appealing to the children. Summer is such a busy time and before you turn around school has started.

The library is in the final stages of getting software to put the library’s collection on the internet. This is being done in cooperation with the other five libraries in Saunders County so you will be able to access the collections of all six libraries.

NEW MATERIALS: Adult—The 6th Target by James Patterson, Bungalow 2 by Danielle Steele, Double Take by Catherine Coulter, The Good Guy by Dean Koontz, I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark, Invisible Prey by John Sandford, The Marriage Game by Fern Michaels and Whitewash by Alex Kava.

VILLAGE OF MEAD LIBRARY HOURS

Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thanks from the Mead Ball Association . . .
We would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers who helped with the 2007 baseball and softball teams. A special thanks goes to the Village of Mead for making sure the fields were ready and Alma Lutheran Church for running the concession stands.

Thanks Coaches!

5/6 Boys Nate Mongan, Tim Dickes and Greg Luetkenhaus
7/8 Boys Jim Halbmaier, Ryan Berg and Aaron Johnson
9/10 Boys Tim Leise and Greg Luetkenhaus
Sr. Legion Mick Coady, Jeff Evans, Nick Milliken, Brian Kuhr and Jake Myers
8U Girls Kris Kavan, Doug Patocka and Mike Luetkenhaus
10U Girls Cathy Kuhr, Paul Luetkenhaus and Greg Luetkenhaus
12U Vern Taylor, Val Reiman and Doug Patocka
14U Tim Hannan, Mary Pat McLaughlin and Mrs. Wood

Answers to Quiz, page 3

1. A Silver Bullet 9. The Time watch
2. Ed Sullivan 10. Freddy, the Freeloader, “May God Bless”
3. On Route 66 11. Draft cards
4. To protect the innocent 12. Beetle or Bug
5. The Lion Sleeps Tonight 13. Buddy Holly
6. Limbo 14. Sputnik
7. Chocolate 15. Hoola-hoop
8. Louis Armstrong

WAHOO PARKS AND REC FALL ACTIVITIES

Wahoo Parks and Rec Youth Sports: Registration is taking place now for Flag Football, Volleyball, Tumbling and Archery. Deadlines for Flag Football / Volleyball are July 29th. For more information on the above or other programs contact Bob Schmidt, Superintendent @ 443-4174 or www.wahoociviccenter.com.

Wahoo Parks and Rec Adult Sports: Registration is taking place now for 4 on 4 Basketball, Coed Volleyball, 3 on 3 Women’s Volleyball, Wallyball and Slow Break Basketball. Register soon to avoid leagues being full. For more information on the above or other programs contact Bob Schmidt, Superintendent @ 443-4174 or www.wahoociviccenter.com.

Wahoo Parks and Rec recently hosted a Women’s and Coed Volleyball League in Mead. Todd Valley Farms won the Women’s League while the Coed Champion will be determined July 26th.

JC Youth Football Sign Up NOW!

Registration is currently taking place for youth football, grades 3-6. The team participates in the JC League at Fremont and practices on home fields.

Email your child’s name, birth date, height, weight and contact information to
allmetallions@hotmail.com. You must include the school the child attends and the grade they are enrolled in this fall. This is open to all youth who attend Mead Public School, Prague Public School, Wahoo Public School and St. Wenceslaus Catholic School.

Again, forward information to allmetallions@hotmail.com.

Mead Public Schools begin August 15, with dismissal at 11:30 a.m. (no lunch served). A full day of school begins August 16. Elementary school days: 8:10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. and Jr./Sr. High: 8:02 a.m. - 3:27 p.m.

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Newsletter July 2007

Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER

Volume 3, Issue 7 JULY 2007

VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A Special Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mongan, Feldhaus, Raver & Swanson. Absent was Howell. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss street improvement options of North Oak St. Also on the agenda was maintenance of the Community Building floor tile.
The board will contact JEO Consulting to complete a study on the cost of improvements of North Oak St. Terry Miller will strip and refinish the tile floors at the Community Bldg.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mongan, Feldhaus, Howell, Raver & Swanson. Steve Mayfield was present to discuss water concerns. Brian Barber, Lyn Dorset, John Curran & Nage Damas, representing E3 BioFuels-Mead, were present to explore the possibility of connecting to Mead water if this would be the best solution for potable water.
Action was taken to approve a “no parking” sign northwest of Fourth St. on Oak St., adopt Ord. 570 Amend Section 11-305 of the Zoning Ord. on third reading, heard second reading of Ord. 571 Set Rate for Subdivision, hire City of Wahoo to spray mosquitoes at a cost of $255.00 per application & reject bid from JEO for a Preliminary Study / Design Phase for North Oak St.
Discussion was held on Village Attorney’s opinion on request to remove anhydrous tanks from the city limits, review letter from the St. of NE Dept. of Roads denying an auxiliary turn lane on Hwy. 92/State Spur 78F intersection & heard a report from John Trouba of SENDD regarding grant funding. The Wastewater Report is to be submitted to JEO by 7/1 by the Utility Dept.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, July 23, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, June 27, 4:30 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, July 16, 8:00 p.m.

The Village Board and Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and the Fire Department at the Fire Hall.

WATER AND SEWER PAYMENTS
Water and sewer payments may be made at the Village Office, drop box located by the outside door of the office, mail to Box 46, Mead, NE 68041-0046, drop off at the Bank of Mead or have your payment withdrawn automatically from your account at the Bank of Mead. If you with to sign up for automatic withdrawal, please contact the Village Office. The payment is withdrawn on the 15th day of the month.

A WONDERFUL THOUGHT!
A friend sent this to me and since I’m a horse lover, I thought I’d like to share it with you!

Just up the road from my home is a field with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing.

If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her.

As you stand and watch these two friends, you’ll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn’t too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.


MEL’S DINER
(downtown Mead)

Now Open Under New Management

Hours:
Monday through Friday
6 am - 2 pm

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The Village Office will be closed Wednesday, July 4.

The Village Office will also be closed July 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 & 19. A Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 23. Therefore, please have all applications and your name on the agenda for the meeting by Tuesday, July 10. If you plan a project after this day, please have your application into the office on Friday, July 20. I will place your application for a Building Permit on the agenda at that time.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Where is the world’s largest open-air aviary with exotic birds from all over the world?
Where is the world’s largest porch swing located and how many adults can sit in it at one time?
Where is the world’s largest hand-planted forest located? (answers on page 4)

MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS - JUNE, 2007
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian


Thanks to all who helped get ready for the parade on Mead Days. We also owe thanks to Leonard Bouc for allowing us to “borrow” his convertible. Other than being hot, we had a great time.

Summer reading is slowly getting started. Children should turn in their time sheets as soon as they are filled out. Once handed in, they will get a treat. The summer reading program will end July 19th and all time sheets will be due that morning to get credit for time read.

All of the alumnae booklets were sold. If you are interested in purchasing one, please let us know, as we will print some additional copies to sale next spring.

A big thank you to June and Virgil Frahm and Janet Behrens for taking care of the Landscaping in front and back of the library. It was a big job and has been a big improvement.

Thanks Justin, for taking care of the island by the drive-in bank. It really is an attractive entry to the town of Mead.

NEW MATERIALS:
Adult: On Tall Pine Lake by Dorothy Garlock, Blaze by Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman, Heartstopper by Joy Fielding, Laced by Carol Higgins Clark, The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaded Hosseini, Whitehorn Woods by Maeve Binchy, The Unexpected Family by Joan Medlicott, and Too Late to Say Goodbye by Ann Rule (a true crime story).

Juvenile: Forever in Blue by Ann Brashares, Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes, Abner & Me by Dan Gutman, The Lottery Rose by Irene Hunt, and Birth of a Dynasty (about the Yankees) by Joel Sherman; Hall of Fame Players Cooperstown.

CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
8:30 a.m. Fellowship
8:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Worship Service

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass
9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass (check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 a.m. Horizon Worship Service with Communion
9:30 a.m. Faith Formation Studies for all ages
10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion


MARGARET MC CARVER WAS APPOINTED ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE MEAD PLANNING COMMISSION AT THE MAY 8 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING. WELCOME!

VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Phone: (402) 624-2495
Fax: (402) 624-2024
E-mail: meadclerk1@hotmail.com
Web: www.meadnebraska.org

Nate Mongan, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Brad Howell, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Terral Brabec, Utilities Supt. 480-2596
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164


WHAT TO EXPECT WITH SHARING OPTION
BETWEEN MEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CEDAR BLUFFS SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Mead and Cedar Bluffs School Boards of Education held public meetings together on May 17, 2007 and May 18, 2007. The boards met at the Mead Jr.-Sr. High School commons in Mead on May 17, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. Present from the Mead Board of Education were Bob Bice, Tim Johnson, June Moline, Nate Mongan, and Lisa Moravec. Absent was Larry Rasmussen. Present from the Cedar Bluffs Board of Education were Dennis Bittner, Garlyn Grosse, Deb Kirchmann, Deb Radenslaben and Nate Williams. Absent was Tom Kruse. Several patrons representing both districts were present.

The purpose of the meetings was to inform the patrons of the districts the sharing options available to both school districts. There is no intent of merger between the schools. Both boards feel that we are caught in an enrollment crunch at the present time. We feel that growth is coming but with current loss of state aid, we need to share resources with one another until enrollment numbers increase.

Both schools are proud of their past traditions and want to keep their own identity. In order for this to happen we feel that sharing of resources is the best possible way to make sure this is accomplished.

For the 2007-08 school year the districts will share a Spanish teacher. The Spanish teacher will be in both buildings each day, mornings in one and the afternoon spent in the other. We are investigating to see if the Distance Learning Lab is open which would allow students that might have scheduling conflicts to use the offering at other times. We will study future needs regarding what other classes may be offered to both schools through distance learning. While some parents might feel apprehensive about their child learning through a distance learning situation, this will be offered in some cases but probably not mandatory. This is a great learning tool as anyone who is in the business world knows that a lot of meetings are being conducted this way. We feel not offering this to students is holding them back as this seems to be the way of the future.

We also plan to co-op Jr. High football for the 2007-08 school year. The schools will hold two practices per week in a joint venture and two at their separate facilities. There are four Jr. High football games scheduled. One home game will be played at Cedar Bluffs and the other at Mead. There are two road games scheduled. Each school will provide a coach for the team. This is being done due to the low number of boys at this level.

One suggestion from the patrons that attended the meeting was the possibility of continuing to share classes after enrollment numbers increase. There is a strong possibility if things are working the way we expect, that we would consider to continue to share programs as this would provide us the possibility of offering more classes than what we could on our own.

We have looked at the possibility of sharing one superintendent between both schools. This is an option that several districts are doing throughout the state. Most of the districts have reported great success in sharing this position. Three school districts are currently sharing one Superintendent and reports that it is working quite well. Three board representatives from each school have discussed this at a previous meeting and a proposal was put together showing a savings of $30,000 to $40,000 to each district annually.

We welcome your input on these matters and the more involved we all are the better school system we will become. This joint venture is a way to offer additional classes to both districts.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

The meeting held at Cedar Bluffs on May 18 did not have a quorum from the Mead Board of Education, therefore no minutes were recorded.

Thank you from the Board of Education of Mead Public Schools.

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Answers to questions from page 2: 1) Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo 2) Hebron, 25 adults 3) Halsey National Forest near Halsey, NE

MEAD DAYS RESULTS . . .

Raffle Winner: 1st place ($200) - Denise Patocka, 2nd place ($100) - Sam Boatman, 3rd place ($50) - Robert Williamson –Crackers
Sand Volleyball Winner: Keshia Selko, Sara Keene, Matt Miller, Katie Parsons, Shawn Havelka
Mud Volleyball Winner: Brad Schutt, Brian Nelson, Tracy Vish, Jenny Burson
Chinese Horseshoe Winner: Clint Paulson and Courtney Barrett
Horseshoe Winner: Doug Novak and Ron Novak
Medal Idol Winner: Youth - Danielle Schuskis, Adult - Todd Fick

Tractor Pull Winners:
Age 4 Will Kavan Age 5 Gunnar Vanek Age 6 Brian Kems
Age 7 Cole Zima Age 8 Evan Halbmaier Age 9 Macayla Luetkenhaus
Age 10 Haley Konecky Age 11 Javen ? Age 12 Luke Janecek
13+ Women Angie Siske Age 13+ Men Ed Ruhe

Fun Run Winners: We had 43 participants.
0-15 Female Amy Wimer 0-15 Male Nick Dobesh
16-30 Female Carol Simon 16-30 Male Tom Dunbar
31-54 Female Rose Sutton 31-54 Male Tyson Poskochil
55+ Female Kay Pelster 55+ Male Bob Williams

Texas Hold-em Tournament had over ten participants. Four places were awarded. Winners were 1st place - Mike Coyle, 2nd place - Doug Patocka, 3rd place - Jerry Kussman.

The weekend started off with great polka music provided by Dean Hansen, karaoke and our own Mead Idol contest, Chinese horseshoes and fireworks. Saturday began with the Fun Run with 43 participants. Continued activities were sand volleyball, horseshoes, parade, kid games, Elvis impersonator, youth and adult tractor pulls, magician and a great street dance by Mystic Haze, sponsored by the Mead Volunteer Fire Department. When Sunday rolled around we continued activities with mud volleyball, Texas Hold’em poker tournament and 92 entries in the antique tractor pull.

Overall the weekend was a huge success for everyone. The Mead Days Committee, Mead Ball Association, Mead Athletic Boosters, Mead High School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors and Mead Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for participating. A special thanks to all of the volunteers who made this weekend a success. Without your dedication and donations, Mead Days would not be possible. A special thanks to Dale and Marilyn Benal for allowing us to use their property for our Antique Tractor Pull, Roberta and Dan Havelka for use of their tents and electricity, and Pat Frahm and Dennis Berry for use of electricity.

Thanks again and mark your calendars NOW for next year’s Mead Days scheduled for JUNE 20, 21 and 22, 2008!

Dalene Selko, Co-Chair

The Village of Mead Board of Trustees and residents sincerely wish to thank Co-chairs of Mead Days, Dalene Selko and Staci Charles. Many hours are spent by them and their committee members making Mead Days happen. Without their dedication and organization, there would be no annual event and Mead Days would not happen.

Thank you! Your tireless effort is very much appreciated!