Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
Mead, Nebraska
Volume 7, Issue 7 July 2010
Village of Mead Board of Trustees meet June 8th
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met June 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dave & Melissa Konecky, Randy Robeson, Jeff Ingalls, Patrick Fick, Kevin Thulin, Steve Kadavy, Shane Mapes, Barb & Doug Hutmacher & Tim Laughlin.
GUESTS: Frontier Co-op Manager Robeson was present to discuss anhydrous ammonia & propane tanks. The Hutmachers expressed concerns regarding a possible beer garden at Fly n’ Pig Pub. Mapes discussed the possibility of a beer garden at the pub. The Koneckys inquired as to the “no parking” sign along Elm St., regulating the fire pit ordinance & sought additional data on the water report.
REPORTS: Walling presented the asbestos report on the wellhouse. Carlson presented the monthly Police Report. Clerk Moline reported park concerns, water meter maintenance & budget review date set for July 6. The Library Report & Planning Commission Report were reviewed.
OLD BUSINESS: Action was taken to adopt Ord. 596, Notice to Bidders & Ord. 597, Delinquent Utility Notice on third reading, waive three readings & adopt Ord. 599, Dogs & Cats and Ord. 600, Gases. Moriah Nygren has volunteered to maintain the median again this summer as an FFA project, street study will be pursued with CDBG funds & written opinions from DEQ regarding concrete & the State Fire Marshall’s office regarding required fire alarm inspections were presented.
NEW BUSINESS: First reading was heard for Ord. 601, Fire Pits, participation in WARN was approved & permission to display two additional banners to the Mead Community Group was granted. It was reported Youth Services will provide youth for maintenance on June 10, concerns by citizens regarding stop signs were reported & Clerk is to contact the Dept. of Roads for an opinion regarding stop signs placed on thoroughfares.
The board entered executive session at 8:08 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. The board returned to regular session at 8:24 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNED
A Public Hearing of the Planning Commission will be held Monday, June 28 at 7:40 pm. The purpose of the hearing is to address a request to amend Zoning District 11– M1, Light Industrial and M2, Heavy Industrial to add Permitted Conditional Uses for propane storage under M1 and anhydrous storage Under M2. Frontier Co-operative will seek a Conditional Use Permit to place propane in the M1 District and anhydrous ammonia in the M2 District. The Board of Trustees will consider the application at a Public Hearing on July 13 at 6:10 p.m. The board will address the same requests as addressed at the Planning Commission Hearing.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, July 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, July 12, 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.
Thank You’s Due
Thank you to our Trustees, Ailene Raver for overseeing volunteer workers from Saunders Co. Youth Services for summer maintenance and Bobbie Feldhaus and Steve Mayfield for volunteering their time to help with Mead Clean Up Day. Your help was appreciated!
MEAD DAYS A SUCCESS THANKS TO
HARD WORK OF VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to Dalene Selko and Staci Charles for all of their hard work with the Mead Days Celebration. The annual fundraiser could not happen without Dalene and Staci’s planning and guidance. The hours of work and support provided by you and your volunteers is most appreciated. The event was a lot of fun and a success once again even if rain forced the cancellation of Sunday’s events.
HAPPY JULY 4TH
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES
July 15 - Incumbents
August 2 - Non-incumbents
ALMA ANGELS PRESCHOOL
is accepting 3 and 4 year old children for the 2010-2011 preschool year.
Call Dani at (402) 720-3147 for details.
DOG AND CAT LICENSES INCREASE BY $1.00
Effective July 1, dog and cat licenses will increase by $1.00. Licenses will cost $4.00 for neutered / spayed pets and $6.00 for intact pets. The increase is due to legislation that requires the collection of $1.00 per license for the State of Nebraska Dog and Cat Commercial Fund. All dogs and cats were to be licensed within the Village of Mead BY MAY 1.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Sunday Worship, followed by coffee and cookies on the lawn
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
10:00 am-11:30 am Sunday Worship
7:00 pm Wednesday—Jr/Sr High Youth Group
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
The Forty Developmental Assets is a popular new health trend circulating through the American education system and children and their families at Mead Public Schools will have an opportunity to start learning more about these assets when they return to school later this summer. These assets are not new, but identifying them and finding ways to specifically build and strengthen them has the power to be revolutionary.
What are the Forty Developmental Assets? They are positive experiences and qualities researchers at the Search Institute have identified that all young people need to grow up into healthy and responsible members of society. These assets are divided into eight areas of human development, four that are internal or within a person's control and four that are external or outside of one's area of control. For example, the first six assets fall under the category of Support, these are external and not controlled by the individual young person, they include:
1. Family Support – family life provides high levels of love and support.
2. Postitive Family Communication – young person and his/her parent(s) communicate positively and young person seeks advice and counsel from parents.
3. Other Adult Relationships – young person receives support from 3 or more nonparent adults.
4. Caring Neighborhood – young person experiences caring neighbors.
5. Caring School Climate – school provides a caring, encouraging environment.
6. Parent Involvement in Schooling- parents are actively involved in helping the young person succeed in school.
(we will identify the remaining 34 assets in upcoming issues)
The Mead Community Group is so excited to assist in bringing this information to our community. We truly believe that like taking a vitamin strengthens the physical body, this knowledge will help our young people grow into strong and healthy well-rounded community members.
Join us at our monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 13th 12:00 noon at Tracy's Place in Mead. All interested community members are welcome and invited to attend.
Mead Library News - June, 2010 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Summer reading is in full swing. We have crafts on Thursday at 2:30 (please be on time as I have volunteers for this hour). The last day will be July 16th. Please keep track of the books or minutes read and turn them in before the 16th. We hope to have a party on this day.
New materials will be ordered if funds allow as we are doing the next fiscal year budget to be finalized next month.
It has come to my attention that patrons that are required to pay a fee for a card at the Mead Public Library will renew their card at another library. I ask that you renew your card at the library in Mead as the card money is part of the library budget. Also, if you are required to pay $20.00 at one library, you will have to pay the same amount for a card at all of the six libraries in Saunders County. Anyone living outside of the taxing entity of the six libraries is required to pay for a library card. We have in previous years received funds from Saunders County but this may be in jeopardy this year.
Would anyone like to be part of a Garden Club? On Tuesday August 3rd
at 7:00 pm at the library, an informal meeting will be held for any interested parties. I see so many pretty yards and some of this expertise could
be shared with others. See you then?????
MEAD DAYS ACTIVITIES RESULTS
Raffle: 1st place - $200 Kent Jenkins, 2nd Place - $100 Donnie Laughlin, 3rd place - $50 Marlene Vogt
Sand Volleyball: Champions - Shawn Havelka, Penny Couch, Allysia Selko, Brian Streit
Mud Volleyball: Cancelled due to weather
Chinese Horseshoe: Champions - Rick Grell and Larry Riha
Horseshoe: Champions - Larry Johnson and Chris Johnson
Beer Pong: Champions - Shawn Havelka and Penny Couch
Minute It to Win It: Champion - Chelsea Bergman
Tractor Pull: There were 24 participants, Champions were:
Age 4/5 - Connor Schutt
Age 6/7 - Trevor Stevens
Age 8/9 - Gunnar Vanek
Cow Pie Bingo: Champions - Jamie Streit and Wylee Andersen
Fun Run: We had 82 participants:
0-15 Female - Maddy Nygren, Male - Zach Gropp
16-30 Female - Carol Miller, Male - John Kern
31-54 Female - Rose Sutton, Male - Brock Angelos
55+ Female - Kay Pelster, Male - Roger Pelster
Texas Hold’em Tournament had over 14 participants with top two places awarded: 1st Place - Dennis Berry, 2nd Place - Mike Coyle.
The weekend kicked off with great polka music by Dean Hansen, DJ by Ronnie Menicucci, Beer Pong Tournament, Chinese Horseshoes and Fireworks.
Saturday began with the Fun Run with 82 participants. Continued activities were Sand Volleyball, Horseshoes, Parade, Kid’s Activities, Kid’s Treasure Hunt, Bingo, Antique Car Display, Minute It to Win It competition, Youth Tractor Pull, Lil Raider Dance Performance, Cow Pie Bingo, Ventriloquist Show, 96.9 KZKX Radio Station live broadcast, and a great Street Dance by the Chad Lee Band, sponsored by the Mead Volunteer Fire Department.
When Sunday rolled around we tried to continue activities with Mud Volleyball and Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Lightning and rain put a cancellation to Mud Volleyball and the Antique Tractor Pull.
Overall the weekend was a huge success for everyone. The Mead Days Committee, Mead Ball Association, Mead Athletic Boosters, and Mead Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for participating. Thank you to Dan and Roberta Havelka for sponsoring the food stand and supporting Mead Days with a donation. 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. Thanks again and mark your calendars now for next year - Mead Days will be held June 17, 18 and 19, 2011.
VILLAGE TIDBITS . . .
Just a reminder that all water/sewer bills are due on the 15th of each month. A late fee of $10.00 will be added to all bills not received by 9:00 am on the 16th. Thereafter, you have ten days to pay the bill or the meter will be shut off. The cost is $50.00 to have the meter turned on or $65.00 for non regular working hours of the utility superintendent.
If you have an account with the Bank of Mead, you can have your payment automatically withdrawn from your account the 15th of every month. All that’s required is that you complete a form that’s available from the village clerk.
Please be aware that prior to beginning a building project, you must complete a Building Permit application. The application is then reviewed by the Mead Planning Commission for approval. If a construction project is started prior to the approval, the building permit fee is doubled. The Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month, excluding December, at 7:30 p.m. at the village office. A permit must also be approved to demolish a building. You do not need to seek a building permit for a temporary dog kennel or concrete construction. Fences require permits. Fences with locks are required to enclose all swimming pools, hot tubs and spas containing greater than 24” of water.
All items must be placed on the agendas for meetings of the Board of Trustees and Planning Commission, 24 hours prior to the meetings.
The dump is open Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Items allowed ONLY are weeds, tree branches, grass clippings and leaves. All items are to be unbagged. A dump fee of $2.00 is to be paid to the dumpmaster at the time of the disposal.
Please do not mow your grass clippings into the street. They clog the drain system that cause the streets to flood during rainfall.
If you have any suggestions, concerns or questions, please contact a village employee or a member of the Board of Trustees.
Enjoy your summer!
A BIG, BIG THANKS TO ALL THAT DONATED TO MEAD DAYS 2010!
Gold Donors $100+
21st Century Builders, Austin Surveying, AWS, Bank of Mead, Big Rig Truck Accessories, Complete Mudjacking, Country Store, Cubby’s, Fly’n Pig Pub, Dean Hansen, Dan & Roberta Havelka, Mike Heldt, Insulfoam, Doug & Jeannette Johnson, Konecky Oil, Mead Cattle Company, Mead Community Group, Mead Signs, Ronnie & Kim Mennicucci, Miller Lawn Service, Pelster Construction, PJ & Sara Nicola, Platte Valley Implement, PJ & Lesha Quinn, Rusty Rooster, Saunders County, Subbert Well Service, Todd Valley Farms, Village of Mead, Stuart Way, Wahoo Area Recreation Association, Zima Ag Equipment
Silver Donors $50 - $99
Beck’s Market, Country Drive Golf Course, Todd Fick, Mary Kay – Dalene Selko
Bronze Donors $49 and Under
Bomgaars, Catchin’ Rays, Corky & Vicky Charles, Jerry & Staci Charles, Corner Market, Creative Hair Works, Dairy Queen, Dos Margaritas, Green Acres, Hair Studio – Judy Rasmus, Husker Water, Jeris’ Café, Duane & Cheryl Johnson, Julie Swanson, Kaspar Tree Farms, Terri Konecky – Tastefully Simple, Langemeier Club Lambs, Lindley’s, Loerch’s Jewelry, Lucille’s Gift Shop, Jon & Sara Meier, Mocha Ks, Doug & Denise Patocka, Pizza Hut, Connie Schliffke, Simon’s Antiques, Subway, Sunmart, Kent & Linda Sweet, Tanning Studio, Tracy’s Place, Virgl Implement, Wahoo Auto Parts, Wahoo Locker & Bakery, Wahoo Newspaper, Wahoo Pharmacy, Wahoo Super, Warehouse Surplus, Wahoo Cleaners, The Window Box, Zestos
FOR ALL THOSE THAT GIVE MONETARY DONATIONS, BINGO PRIZES, SERVICES OR VOLUNTEER HOURS, THE MEAD DAYS COMMITTEE AND MEAD YOUTH BALL ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL ENDLESSLY. WITHOUT YOUR HELP MEAD DAYS WOULD NOT BE THE SUCCESS IT IS!!! HOPE A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!! THANK YOU!!!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Newsletter June 2010
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
JUNE 2010 Volume 7, Issue 6
VILLAGE OF MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, June 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
312 South Vine
EXAMPLE OF PERMITTED ITEMS:
Tires Appliances Water heaters Bicycles Batteries Tires Trash
A fee will be charged for disposal of tires.
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED:
Wood Grass clippings Construction Refuse Tree limbs
This event is open to MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY!
Identifications will be checked to verify residency.
Eddie Couch has been appointed to the Planning Commission. Welcome!
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES
If you are interested in serving your local government, the filing deadline is July 15 for incumbents and August 2 for non-incumbents.
DO NOT MOW YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS INTO THE STREET. THE CLIPPINGS CAUSE THE STORM SEWER TO PLUG WHICH IN TURN PREVENTS WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY FROM THE STREET FOLLOWING RAINFALL.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In April, the Mead Community Group assisted in bringing Shelly Donahue to Mead Public Schools to speak to the junior and senior high students about the WAIT Program. We extend a huge thank you to the Mead Covenant Church, Alma Evangelical Lutheran Church and Region V Systems for their financial support.
WAIT, which stands for Why Am I Tempted?, is primarily an abstinence program that encourages youth to wait until they are married before engaging in sexual activity. Shelly spoke to the parents the night before the training and presented an hour of dynamic information on parenting, relationships and how to talk to your children about many things, including abstinence. She used great visual aids, one being a waffle to describe a male brain, and a bag of spaghetti to illustrate the female brain. Essentially, boys are able to compartmentalize each area of their lives, but girls intermingle everything, so if they are having relationship difficulties it is going to affect every part of their life. This also explains why boys are generally more prone to suicide, they push things aside and don't talk about or deal with problems, until they get overwhelming. Studies show that youth that are sexually active, boys are eight times more likely to commit suicide and girls three times more likely than their non-sexually active counterparts.
Shelly enouraged parents to talk, talk, talk to their children. So, if you have a student in junior or senior high, ask them to tell you what they learned from Shelly. This should get you started on a few conversations!
We would love to hear your feedback on programs like this and/or things you would like to see the Mead Community Group doing. Join us at our next meeting, Monday evening June 7th at Tracy's Place. Come at 6:00 pm to eat or 6:30 pm for the meeting.
Dog and cat licenses were due May 1. If you have not done so, please license your pet today!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, June 28 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, June 14, 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.
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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
PANERA BREAD
will be available at Alma Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 12 from 10 - 11 AM. The bread , rolls and bagels are available free to the public. Pick up your items in the church basement.
Women Are Wanted at Mead Plant
(Wahoo Democrat headline, October 29, 1942)
“An indication of a trend in employment, women are being offered jobs at the Nebraska Ordnance Plant at Mead. Aside from general office work there are openings for women timekeepers, clerks, messengers, guides, passenger car drivers and production line workers.”
Now, almost 68 years later, I am looking for the women who answered this call to service. I would like to interview anyone who worked at the plant and record your stories for anyone wanting to learn about the NOP at Mead.
Please contact me and we will set up a time to meet. You can also leave your name and contact information at the Mead Public Library @ 624-6605.
I have numerous pictures of women working at the plant. Maybe one of them is you! I would appreciate your help identifying people in the pictures and I look forward to hearing about your experiences.
Thank You,
Jacklynn Petersen 624-6955
Following board resolution, a “STOP” sign has been placed on the northwest corner of Fourth and Elm Streets and a “NO PARKING” sign placed on the west side of Elm Street from Fourth to Fifth Streets. Please be aware of these traffic changes within the village.
AHOY READERS
Make a Splash @ Your Library
Summer Reading
When: June 1st, 2010 to July 15th, 2010
Where: Mead Public Library
Who for: All children through 6th grade or older if you would like to volunteer to monitor some programs.
Stop in at the library to register after May 24th.
We encourage all ages (adults included) to read at least one book during the summer vacation.
The library has added many new titles for all ages to entice readers.
Your children are invited to join Mead Public Library’s Summer Library Program and attend the fun programs and events we are planning for children of all ages. This summer’s theme, “MAKE A SPLASH—READ!” will explore water-from bubbles to boats-and guarantees an ocean of fun. The programs are fee and open to children of all abilities.
The public library cares about your children and has planned programs to keep them reading and learning all summer. Whether counting the amount of time your children spend reading or the number of books they have read this summer, children who join the summer library program keep their brains active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed.
And remember, you are your child’s first teacher. Look at picture books with your children who have not learned to read, and point out people, animals, and objects in the pictures. Read to your children and ask them to read to you. Your librarian will be happy to help you find books that are just right. We hope that you and your family enjoy looking at books and reading together and that you discover the treasures of your library.
Stop in at the library after May 24th for more information and a schedule of events.
Staff of Mead Public Library
Catch the Reading Wave
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
SWIMMING POOL, SPA OR HOT TUB REQUIREMENTS
A reminder that if you plan to erect a pool, spa or hot tub containing 24” of water, a locked fence is required prior to erection of the pool. Stop by the village office to obtain an application for a Building Permit and place the item on the Planning Commission agenda. The application must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission prior to erection of the pool, spa or hot tub. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on June 28.
FIRE PIT REGULATIONS
Village ordinance was recently amended to approve the use of fire pits in the village. Allowed are:
A commercially manufactured fire pit originally purchased from a retail store;
B. A self-constructed “in ground” fire pit for which a BUILDING PERMIT has been obtained and which is designed to include the following:
1. A metal fireproof screen of not more than 1” mesh so as not to permit the escape of burning paper or other substance;
2. Located at least 20’ from any building;
3. Constructed of fireproof materials.
A fire pit is defined as either a commercially manufactured portable device, made mostly of metal or clay, designed to constrain the components of a fire at all times and further designed to have burned within it either wood or containing a gas burning element or constructed “in ground” of fireproof materials and designed to contain the components of a fire at all times.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET MAY 11TH
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met May 11th at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Justin Stine, Sabrena Harnish and Dave and Melissa Konecky.
Action taken was: increase depot rent by $30.00 per month, effective July 1; purchase drag for ballfields for $255.00; donate $100.00 to Nebraska Rural Water for their assistance with water concerns; and approved a Basic Report Inspection on the old wellhouse for $945.00.
GUESTS
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding the water study, funded by CDBG funds. Action was taken to authorize the request for CDBG funds, Resolution 10-13 Excessive Force Resolution and Resolution 10-11 Fair Housing Resolution and adopted a Procurement and Code of Conduct.
Justin Stine, JEO Consulting, reported the process for the water study. A contract was approved for the study, contingent upon the release of funds.
Burneil Ecklund was not present but sent word that he wanted to make the board aware the fence was down on the east side of the dump.
UNSCHEDULED GUESTS
Sabrena Harnish presented street concern, fire pit use and again requested rock for her alley.
Dave Konecky asked that a “Stop Sign Ahead” sign be placed along Elm Street from the railroad tracks to Fourth Street so drivers are aware a new “Stop” sign has been erected on the corner of Fourth and Elm Streets.
POLICE REPORT
The monthly report was presented along with park concerns. Pressure results of the water hydrants were reported.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT
Walling presented a bid from Maquire Iron for $1,350.00 to clean the water tower. Asbestos testing at the old wellhouse was noted. DHHS safety grant information was provided. AWS will replace a water hydrant.
CLERK REPORT
Moline reported water meters that require attention and sale of 53 dog / cat licenses to date.
LIBRARY REPORT
The April 3 meeting minutes were reviewed.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The April 26 minutes and Building Permits issued were reviewed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion was held on the Community Improvement Plan and letter received from Brenda Halbmaier stating that she intended to do the initial cleanup of the median, with Moriah Nygren completing the maintenance this summer. Second readings of Ord. 596 and 597 took place.
NEW BUSINESS
Action was taken to approve Eddie Couch as a member of the Planning Commission, adopt Res. 10-08 to place a “STOP” sign on the northwest corner of Fourth and Elm Streets; Res. 10-12 to place a “No Parking” sign on the west side of Elm Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets; waived three readings and adopted Ord. 598, Open Pit Burning; and heard first readings of Ord. 599, Dog and Cat Licenses and Ord. 600, Gas Regulations. A new copier for $379.95 was approved for the village office. The old copier will be placed in the library. The annual lease with Virgl Implement was approved for $2,000.00 for a bobcat with a cab. A “No Parking” sign will be erected north of the tennis court. The Wahoo Civic Center was authorized to hold volleyball leagues two to three times weekly this summer on the volleyball court at a cost of $100.00. Clarification was made that these items are allowed at the dump: grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree branches and concrete; NO LUMBER of any kind.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Mead Messenger
JUNE 2010 Volume 7, Issue 6
VILLAGE OF MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, June 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
312 South Vine
EXAMPLE OF PERMITTED ITEMS:
Tires Appliances Water heaters Bicycles Batteries Tires Trash
A fee will be charged for disposal of tires.
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED:
Wood Grass clippings Construction Refuse Tree limbs
This event is open to MEAD RESIDENTS ONLY!
Identifications will be checked to verify residency.
Eddie Couch has been appointed to the Planning Commission. Welcome!
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES
If you are interested in serving your local government, the filing deadline is July 15 for incumbents and August 2 for non-incumbents.
DO NOT MOW YOUR GRASS CLIPPINGS INTO THE STREET. THE CLIPPINGS CAUSE THE STORM SEWER TO PLUG WHICH IN TURN PREVENTS WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY FROM THE STREET FOLLOWING RAINFALL.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In April, the Mead Community Group assisted in bringing Shelly Donahue to Mead Public Schools to speak to the junior and senior high students about the WAIT Program. We extend a huge thank you to the Mead Covenant Church, Alma Evangelical Lutheran Church and Region V Systems for their financial support.
WAIT, which stands for Why Am I Tempted?, is primarily an abstinence program that encourages youth to wait until they are married before engaging in sexual activity. Shelly spoke to the parents the night before the training and presented an hour of dynamic information on parenting, relationships and how to talk to your children about many things, including abstinence. She used great visual aids, one being a waffle to describe a male brain, and a bag of spaghetti to illustrate the female brain. Essentially, boys are able to compartmentalize each area of their lives, but girls intermingle everything, so if they are having relationship difficulties it is going to affect every part of their life. This also explains why boys are generally more prone to suicide, they push things aside and don't talk about or deal with problems, until they get overwhelming. Studies show that youth that are sexually active, boys are eight times more likely to commit suicide and girls three times more likely than their non-sexually active counterparts.
Shelly enouraged parents to talk, talk, talk to their children. So, if you have a student in junior or senior high, ask them to tell you what they learned from Shelly. This should get you started on a few conversations!
We would love to hear your feedback on programs like this and/or things you would like to see the Mead Community Group doing. Join us at our next meeting, Monday evening June 7th at Tracy's Place. Come at 6:00 pm to eat or 6:30 pm for the meeting.
Dog and cat licenses were due May 1. If you have not done so, please license your pet today!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission: Monday, June 28 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, June 14, 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.
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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
SUMMER SERVICES
9:00 am Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
PANERA BREAD
will be available at Alma Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 12 from 10 - 11 AM. The bread , rolls and bagels are available free to the public. Pick up your items in the church basement.
Women Are Wanted at Mead Plant
(Wahoo Democrat headline, October 29, 1942)
“An indication of a trend in employment, women are being offered jobs at the Nebraska Ordnance Plant at Mead. Aside from general office work there are openings for women timekeepers, clerks, messengers, guides, passenger car drivers and production line workers.”
Now, almost 68 years later, I am looking for the women who answered this call to service. I would like to interview anyone who worked at the plant and record your stories for anyone wanting to learn about the NOP at Mead.
Please contact me and we will set up a time to meet. You can also leave your name and contact information at the Mead Public Library @ 624-6605.
I have numerous pictures of women working at the plant. Maybe one of them is you! I would appreciate your help identifying people in the pictures and I look forward to hearing about your experiences.
Thank You,
Jacklynn Petersen 624-6955
Following board resolution, a “STOP” sign has been placed on the northwest corner of Fourth and Elm Streets and a “NO PARKING” sign placed on the west side of Elm Street from Fourth to Fifth Streets. Please be aware of these traffic changes within the village.
AHOY READERS
Make a Splash @ Your Library
Summer Reading
When: June 1st, 2010 to July 15th, 2010
Where: Mead Public Library
Who for: All children through 6th grade or older if you would like to volunteer to monitor some programs.
Stop in at the library to register after May 24th.
We encourage all ages (adults included) to read at least one book during the summer vacation.
The library has added many new titles for all ages to entice readers.
Your children are invited to join Mead Public Library’s Summer Library Program and attend the fun programs and events we are planning for children of all ages. This summer’s theme, “MAKE A SPLASH—READ!” will explore water-from bubbles to boats-and guarantees an ocean of fun. The programs are fee and open to children of all abilities.
The public library cares about your children and has planned programs to keep them reading and learning all summer. Whether counting the amount of time your children spend reading or the number of books they have read this summer, children who join the summer library program keep their brains active and enter school in the fall ready to learn and ready to succeed.
And remember, you are your child’s first teacher. Look at picture books with your children who have not learned to read, and point out people, animals, and objects in the pictures. Read to your children and ask them to read to you. Your librarian will be happy to help you find books that are just right. We hope that you and your family enjoy looking at books and reading together and that you discover the treasures of your library.
Stop in at the library after May 24th for more information and a schedule of events.
Staff of Mead Public Library
Catch the Reading Wave
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
SWIMMING POOL, SPA OR HOT TUB REQUIREMENTS
A reminder that if you plan to erect a pool, spa or hot tub containing 24” of water, a locked fence is required prior to erection of the pool. Stop by the village office to obtain an application for a Building Permit and place the item on the Planning Commission agenda. The application must be approved by the Mead Planning Commission prior to erection of the pool, spa or hot tub. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on June 28.
FIRE PIT REGULATIONS
Village ordinance was recently amended to approve the use of fire pits in the village. Allowed are:
A commercially manufactured fire pit originally purchased from a retail store;
B. A self-constructed “in ground” fire pit for which a BUILDING PERMIT has been obtained and which is designed to include the following:
1. A metal fireproof screen of not more than 1” mesh so as not to permit the escape of burning paper or other substance;
2. Located at least 20’ from any building;
3. Constructed of fireproof materials.
A fire pit is defined as either a commercially manufactured portable device, made mostly of metal or clay, designed to constrain the components of a fire at all times and further designed to have burned within it either wood or containing a gas burning element or constructed “in ground” of fireproof materials and designed to contain the components of a fire at all times.
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET MAY 11TH
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees met May 11th at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Present were Chairperson Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Justin Stine, Sabrena Harnish and Dave and Melissa Konecky.
Action taken was: increase depot rent by $30.00 per month, effective July 1; purchase drag for ballfields for $255.00; donate $100.00 to Nebraska Rural Water for their assistance with water concerns; and approved a Basic Report Inspection on the old wellhouse for $945.00.
GUESTS
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding the water study, funded by CDBG funds. Action was taken to authorize the request for CDBG funds, Resolution 10-13 Excessive Force Resolution and Resolution 10-11 Fair Housing Resolution and adopted a Procurement and Code of Conduct.
Justin Stine, JEO Consulting, reported the process for the water study. A contract was approved for the study, contingent upon the release of funds.
Burneil Ecklund was not present but sent word that he wanted to make the board aware the fence was down on the east side of the dump.
UNSCHEDULED GUESTS
Sabrena Harnish presented street concern, fire pit use and again requested rock for her alley.
Dave Konecky asked that a “Stop Sign Ahead” sign be placed along Elm Street from the railroad tracks to Fourth Street so drivers are aware a new “Stop” sign has been erected on the corner of Fourth and Elm Streets.
POLICE REPORT
The monthly report was presented along with park concerns. Pressure results of the water hydrants were reported.
UTILITY/MAINTENANCE REPORT
Walling presented a bid from Maquire Iron for $1,350.00 to clean the water tower. Asbestos testing at the old wellhouse was noted. DHHS safety grant information was provided. AWS will replace a water hydrant.
CLERK REPORT
Moline reported water meters that require attention and sale of 53 dog / cat licenses to date.
LIBRARY REPORT
The April 3 meeting minutes were reviewed.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The April 26 minutes and Building Permits issued were reviewed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion was held on the Community Improvement Plan and letter received from Brenda Halbmaier stating that she intended to do the initial cleanup of the median, with Moriah Nygren completing the maintenance this summer. Second readings of Ord. 596 and 597 took place.
NEW BUSINESS
Action was taken to approve Eddie Couch as a member of the Planning Commission, adopt Res. 10-08 to place a “STOP” sign on the northwest corner of Fourth and Elm Streets; Res. 10-12 to place a “No Parking” sign on the west side of Elm Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets; waived three readings and adopted Ord. 598, Open Pit Burning; and heard first readings of Ord. 599, Dog and Cat Licenses and Ord. 600, Gas Regulations. A new copier for $379.95 was approved for the village office. The old copier will be placed in the library. The annual lease with Virgl Implement was approved for $2,000.00 for a bobcat with a cab. A “No Parking” sign will be erected north of the tennis court. The Wahoo Civic Center was authorized to hold volleyball leagues two to three times weekly this summer on the volleyball court at a cost of $100.00. Clarification was made that these items are allowed at the dump: grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree branches and concrete; NO LUMBER of any kind.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Newsletter May 2010
VILLAGE OF MEAD
MEAD MESSENGER
April 2010
Volume 7, Issue 5
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING – March 23, 2010
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on March 23. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson.
Action was taken to amend the Agreement for Wastewater Operators through June 1 with the City of Wahoo and Wastewater Operator concern.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC MEETING – April 6, 2010
A Public Meeting was held April 6 at 7:01 p.m. at the Community Building. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Police Chief Carlson & Street Supt. Ogden. Guests present were John Tresak from Ameritas & approximately sixty residents & landowners.
Ogden provided information on costs to pave First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 and Pine St. Estimates for First St. were $250,000.00 for concrete 31’ wide with curb & gutter, $249,000.00 for asphalt 31’ wide with curb & gutter and $126,000.00 for asphalt as rural section, 24’ wide, for $126,000.00.
Discussion was held on paving all streets, cost to homeowners, and drainage concerns. It was agreed the board will seek CDBG funding in October following a drainage study and prioritizing of streets to pave.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING – April 13, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held April 13 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Eddie Couch, Sabrena Harnish, Tim Laughlin, Nick Raver and Joel Konecky.
GUESTS:
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding CDBG funding. Eddie Couch requested displaying a “No Parking” sign along Elm St. between 4th and 5th Sts. Sabrena Harnish discussed no parking and fire pit issues. Nick Raver and Joel Konecky reported condition of the water while fighting a fire and sought repair of a water valve.
Action was taken to approve $75.00 for mudjacking at the depot, approved SENDD for CDBG Grant General Administration Professional Services, granted permission for Mead Community Group to place banners along Elm and Fourth Streets, and hired Adam Miller to strip/finish the floors at the Community Building. Resolution 10-09 - Mutual Finance Agreement between Fire Districts, Resolution 10-10 - Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Hazard Mitigation Plan, Ordinance 594 - Garbage Franchise with Quality Disposal and Ordinance 595 - Garbage Franchise with Waste Connections were adopted. First Reading of Ordinance 596 - Notice to Bidders and Ordinance 597 - Delinquent Utility Notice took place. The village will pay up to $250.00 to alter the steps at the depot due to safety concerns. Brenda Halbmaier and an Alma Lutheran Confirmation student will maintain the island flower bed for community service.
Reports were heard from the Clerk, Police, Planning Commission and Library.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY!
All loads will be checked.
Example of items permitted:
Tires (fee will be charged), Appliances, Water heaters, Bicycles, Batteries, Trash.
Items not permitted:
Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction refuse, Tree limbs.
Mead High School Graduation
is scheduled for Saturday, May 15.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In February, the group sponsored an informative seminar on Internet Safety, presented by Teri Effle from the Lincoln Council on Alcohol and Drugs. The weather was not very cooperative, which negatively affected the turnout. Here are some hightlights of the great information Teri gave us that night:
Monitoring your child's technology usage is the key to health and safety.
Why should we monitor?
*Lots of cyber-bullying, kids being mean to kids online. Adults get into the act too.
*Personal information,like addresses or schedules posted on-line, where anyone can see.
*Internet is used as an excuse to not make friends in “real time”, like at school and in the neighborhood.
How do we help keep kids safe online?
*Search names and e-mails online
*Have computers in a room the whole family shares
*Consider limiting the amount of non-homework computer time
*Check internet caches (history of sights visited)
*Block unwanted web-sites
*www.netnanny.com
*Computer games can be networking opportunities as well
*Set RULES and LIMITS
Strategies for Kids
*Stop, Block, and Tell! Don't respond to a person cyber-bullying you, block the individual and tell a trusted adult.
*Keep personal information private.
*Google yourself, keep tabs on the number in the upper right corner. It should not drastically increase under nor mal conditions.
The MCG will now alternate monthly meetings between afternoon and evenings to allow greater group participation. Next meeting is Tuesday, May 11th, 1:00 pm in the library at Mead High School.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
MAY 13th
PANERA BREAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Panera Bread is delivered to Alma Lutheran Church on the second Saturday of the month as a Community Outreach Project. The bread, rolls and bagels are available on May 8 from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the church basement. All are welcome to come and help themselves to these goodies.
NOT MANY SALES ON PET TAGS
As of April 20, 28 dog licenses and 1 cat license has been issued. All dogs and cats are to be licensed BY MAY 1. Come to the village office to purchase the tags. By doing so, documentation can be made that your pet is current on his rabies vaccination and if lost, we can locate the owner by way of the tag number. Cost is $5.00 intact, $3.00 neutered or spayed. Proof of current rabies vaccination is also required.
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert the fire department to be on the watch. It is also a good idea to keep tuned to a local TV channel / radio station if we are in a watch area.
If a funnel is actually spotted, they will blow a steady blast on the siren. This is your signal to take cover at once. For those residents or businesses without basements, go to the Alma Lutheran Church basement, 219 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, May 10, 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.
EASTER EGG HUNT A SUCCESS!
THANK YOU, Denise Patocka and Committee Members for spearheading the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Mead on April 3. The children were very excited, the weather pleasant and the day fun filled.
Thanks again for your hard work at volunteering for this project for the children. Also thank you to everyone who contributed money and candy toward the event. A $50.00 Community Grant was once again awarded by Saunders County toward the Easter Egg Hunt.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
The Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt was a huge success. We had beautiful weather and over 100 participates hunting 2000 eggs and prizes! I am always filled with gratitude watching the parents and children of our community demonstrate respect, friendliness and excitement. I have received many compliments about the community and organization of our event. On behalf of the Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt committee, I would like to thank the following individuals or businesses on their generous donations.
Long Construction, Anne Swanson, Dr. Rawson,
Shelly Parsons, Todd Valley Farms, Country Store,
Mrs. Weiss and students, Inez Barrett, Kari Carritt*,
Jenny Carritt*, Sara Nicola*, Wahoo Civic Center,
Jerry, Staci* & Miranda Charles, Victoria Johnson, Moriah Nygren,
Lena, Ray & Nicole Huckeby, Margaret Johnson, Russell Armagost,
Mead Community Group, L & L Spreaders, April Hillstead,
Jeanette & Doug Johnson, Bank of Mead, Insulfoam,
Village of Mead, Mead Fire Department, Courtney Andersen,
The Cruz Family of Mead, Mead Public Library
Again, I have to give thanks to those people and businesses in the community that make it work so well, especially the Committee Members*. Every year we seek donations and appreciate the generosity from everyone. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please feel free to contact any of the committee members denoted with a * by their name. Thanks again for all that you do, we could not do it without you!
Respectfully,
Denise Patocka*
Chairman
DONATIONS NEEDED
The Mead Ball Association/Mead Days is requesting your donation. The Ball Association supports over 100 athletes through softball/baseball, basketball and volleyball. The Ball Association is also the proud sponsor of Mead Days, which is a weekend full of fun activities for all ages. Mark your calendars June 18-20. You can now register for sand volleyball, mud volleyball, beer pong and the fun run. Call Staci Charles 624-2061 or Dalene Selko 624-2255 (w) or 624-2137 (h).
Donations can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead. Cash or bingo items are welcomed.
A special thanks to Bank of Mead, Village of Mead, Saunders County, Todd Fick, Kent and Linda Sweet, Dick and Kay Pelster, AWS, Insulfoam, Mead Signs, Todd Valley Farms, Judy Rasmus, Big Rig and Zima Equipment for already making their donations.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL GAMES….The baseball and softball field will be busy starting games in April and run through June. Stop by and see your favorite team play. Several coaches have volunteered their time to help assist with softball and baseball this year.
Doug Patocka 8U Girls, Brian Streit 8U Girls, Mary Laughlin 12U Girls, Tim Hannan 18U Girls, PJ Nicola 8U Boys, Jason Swerczek 8U Boys, Tim Dickes 9/10 Boys and Jim Halbmaier 11/12 Boys. A special thanks to them as well as others who are assisting the coaches. The concessions stands will be operated under Alma Lutheran Church Youth Group.
Mead Library News 2010 April by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Happy Spring and the flowers have been gorgeous and I am looking forward to the lilacs.
Summer reading : I have one volunteer so far but I could use at least one more. We are meeting on Tues April 20th – probably in the morning. Please come if you would like to have some input in this program.
May is the time we attend the Scholastic book warehouse sale and we will we adding new elementary age titles. This is sponsored in part by the Spaghetti Feed fundraiser and other monies that the Friends/Foundation has accumulated. Donations are always welcome.
Graduation is coming!! The library will close at 12:00 on that day – May 15th.
Adult Materials: Michael Palmer – “The Last Surgeon”; Robert Parker – “Night and Day”, “Sea Change”, “Stranger in Paradise”, “Split Image”; John Sandford – “The Hanged Man’s Song”; James Patterson – “Cross” (first copy was lost), “Third Degree” and “Beach House” (older titles that I did not have); Janet Evonovich – “Hero at Large”; Joy Fielding – “The Wild Zone” and a new assortment of paper backs.
Juvenile Materials: Jeff Kinney - “The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary”; Tomi DePaola – “My Mother is So Smart”; Susan Meddaugh – “Martha Says It With Flowers” (Martha Speaksabout horses.
MEAD MESSENGER
April 2010
Volume 7, Issue 5
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING – March 23, 2010
The Village of Mead Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on March 23. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson.
Action was taken to amend the Agreement for Wastewater Operators through June 1 with the City of Wahoo and Wastewater Operator concern.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES PUBLIC MEETING – April 6, 2010
A Public Meeting was held April 6 at 7:01 p.m. at the Community Building. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Police Chief Carlson & Street Supt. Ogden. Guests present were John Tresak from Ameritas & approximately sixty residents & landowners.
Ogden provided information on costs to pave First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 and Pine St. Estimates for First St. were $250,000.00 for concrete 31’ wide with curb & gutter, $249,000.00 for asphalt 31’ wide with curb & gutter and $126,000.00 for asphalt as rural section, 24’ wide, for $126,000.00.
Discussion was held on paving all streets, cost to homeowners, and drainage concerns. It was agreed the board will seek CDBG funding in October following a drainage study and prioritizing of streets to pave.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING – April 13, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held April 13 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairperson Raver, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Mayfield and Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were John Trouba, Eddie Couch, Sabrena Harnish, Tim Laughlin, Nick Raver and Joel Konecky.
GUESTS:
John Trouba, SENDD, presented information regarding CDBG funding. Eddie Couch requested displaying a “No Parking” sign along Elm St. between 4th and 5th Sts. Sabrena Harnish discussed no parking and fire pit issues. Nick Raver and Joel Konecky reported condition of the water while fighting a fire and sought repair of a water valve.
Action was taken to approve $75.00 for mudjacking at the depot, approved SENDD for CDBG Grant General Administration Professional Services, granted permission for Mead Community Group to place banners along Elm and Fourth Streets, and hired Adam Miller to strip/finish the floors at the Community Building. Resolution 10-09 - Mutual Finance Agreement between Fire Districts, Resolution 10-10 - Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Hazard Mitigation Plan, Ordinance 594 - Garbage Franchise with Quality Disposal and Ordinance 595 - Garbage Franchise with Waste Connections were adopted. First Reading of Ordinance 596 - Notice to Bidders and Ordinance 597 - Delinquent Utility Notice took place. The village will pay up to $250.00 to alter the steps at the depot due to safety concerns. Brenda Halbmaier and an Alma Lutheran Confirmation student will maintain the island flower bed for community service.
Reports were heard from the Clerk, Police, Planning Commission and Library.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY!
All loads will be checked.
Example of items permitted:
Tires (fee will be charged), Appliances, Water heaters, Bicycles, Batteries, Trash.
Items not permitted:
Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction refuse, Tree limbs.
Mead High School Graduation
is scheduled for Saturday, May 15.
Mead Community Group Healthy Family Tip of the Month
In February, the group sponsored an informative seminar on Internet Safety, presented by Teri Effle from the Lincoln Council on Alcohol and Drugs. The weather was not very cooperative, which negatively affected the turnout. Here are some hightlights of the great information Teri gave us that night:
Monitoring your child's technology usage is the key to health and safety.
Why should we monitor?
*Lots of cyber-bullying, kids being mean to kids online. Adults get into the act too.
*Personal information,like addresses or schedules posted on-line, where anyone can see.
*Internet is used as an excuse to not make friends in “real time”, like at school and in the neighborhood.
How do we help keep kids safe online?
*Search names and e-mails online
*Have computers in a room the whole family shares
*Consider limiting the amount of non-homework computer time
*Check internet caches (history of sights visited)
*Block unwanted web-sites
*www.netnanny.com
*Computer games can be networking opportunities as well
*Set RULES and LIMITS
Strategies for Kids
*Stop, Block, and Tell! Don't respond to a person cyber-bullying you, block the individual and tell a trusted adult.
*Keep personal information private.
*Google yourself, keep tabs on the number in the upper right corner. It should not drastically increase under nor mal conditions.
The MCG will now alternate monthly meetings between afternoon and evenings to allow greater group participation. Next meeting is Tuesday, May 11th, 1:00 pm in the library at Mead High School.
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
MAY 13th
PANERA BREAD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Panera Bread is delivered to Alma Lutheran Church on the second Saturday of the month as a Community Outreach Project. The bread, rolls and bagels are available on May 8 from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the church basement. All are welcome to come and help themselves to these goodies.
NOT MANY SALES ON PET TAGS
As of April 20, 28 dog licenses and 1 cat license has been issued. All dogs and cats are to be licensed BY MAY 1. Come to the village office to purchase the tags. By doing so, documentation can be made that your pet is current on his rabies vaccination and if lost, we can locate the owner by way of the tag number. Cost is $5.00 intact, $3.00 neutered or spayed. Proof of current rabies vaccination is also required.
Alma Confirmation Class Reunion
Were you confirmed at Alma? Plan on joining your fellow classmates on June 20 at 5pm at Alma for a reunion as part of our 140th Anniversary celebration.
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert the fire department to be on the watch. It is also a good idea to keep tuned to a local TV channel / radio station if we are in a watch area.
If a funnel is actually spotted, they will blow a steady blast on the siren. This is your signal to take cover at once. For those residents or businesses without basements, go to the Alma Lutheran Church basement, 219 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, May 10, 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.
EASTER EGG HUNT A SUCCESS!
THANK YOU, Denise Patocka and Committee Members for spearheading the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Mead on April 3. The children were very excited, the weather pleasant and the day fun filled.
Thanks again for your hard work at volunteering for this project for the children. Also thank you to everyone who contributed money and candy toward the event. A $50.00 Community Grant was once again awarded by Saunders County toward the Easter Egg Hunt.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
The Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt was a huge success. We had beautiful weather and over 100 participates hunting 2000 eggs and prizes! I am always filled with gratitude watching the parents and children of our community demonstrate respect, friendliness and excitement. I have received many compliments about the community and organization of our event. On behalf of the Mead Easter Easter-Egg Hunt committee, I would like to thank the following individuals or businesses on their generous donations.
Long Construction, Anne Swanson, Dr. Rawson,
Shelly Parsons, Todd Valley Farms, Country Store,
Mrs. Weiss and students, Inez Barrett, Kari Carritt*,
Jenny Carritt*, Sara Nicola*, Wahoo Civic Center,
Jerry, Staci* & Miranda Charles, Victoria Johnson, Moriah Nygren,
Lena, Ray & Nicole Huckeby, Margaret Johnson, Russell Armagost,
Mead Community Group, L & L Spreaders, April Hillstead,
Jeanette & Doug Johnson, Bank of Mead, Insulfoam,
Village of Mead, Mead Fire Department, Courtney Andersen,
The Cruz Family of Mead, Mead Public Library
Again, I have to give thanks to those people and businesses in the community that make it work so well, especially the Committee Members*. Every year we seek donations and appreciate the generosity from everyone. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please feel free to contact any of the committee members denoted with a * by their name. Thanks again for all that you do, we could not do it without you!
Respectfully,
Denise Patocka*
Chairman
DONATIONS NEEDED
The Mead Ball Association/Mead Days is requesting your donation. The Ball Association supports over 100 athletes through softball/baseball, basketball and volleyball. The Ball Association is also the proud sponsor of Mead Days, which is a weekend full of fun activities for all ages. Mark your calendars June 18-20. You can now register for sand volleyball, mud volleyball, beer pong and the fun run. Call Staci Charles 624-2061 or Dalene Selko 624-2255 (w) or 624-2137 (h).
Donations can be dropped off at the Bank of Mead. Cash or bingo items are welcomed.
A special thanks to Bank of Mead, Village of Mead, Saunders County, Todd Fick, Kent and Linda Sweet, Dick and Kay Pelster, AWS, Insulfoam, Mead Signs, Todd Valley Farms, Judy Rasmus, Big Rig and Zima Equipment for already making their donations.
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL GAMES….The baseball and softball field will be busy starting games in April and run through June. Stop by and see your favorite team play. Several coaches have volunteered their time to help assist with softball and baseball this year.
Doug Patocka 8U Girls, Brian Streit 8U Girls, Mary Laughlin 12U Girls, Tim Hannan 18U Girls, PJ Nicola 8U Boys, Jason Swerczek 8U Boys, Tim Dickes 9/10 Boys and Jim Halbmaier 11/12 Boys. A special thanks to them as well as others who are assisting the coaches. The concessions stands will be operated under Alma Lutheran Church Youth Group.
Mead Library News 2010 April by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Happy Spring and the flowers have been gorgeous and I am looking forward to the lilacs.
Summer reading : I have one volunteer so far but I could use at least one more. We are meeting on Tues April 20th – probably in the morning. Please come if you would like to have some input in this program.
May is the time we attend the Scholastic book warehouse sale and we will we adding new elementary age titles. This is sponsored in part by the Spaghetti Feed fundraiser and other monies that the Friends/Foundation has accumulated. Donations are always welcome.
Graduation is coming!! The library will close at 12:00 on that day – May 15th.
Adult Materials: Michael Palmer – “The Last Surgeon”; Robert Parker – “Night and Day”, “Sea Change”, “Stranger in Paradise”, “Split Image”; John Sandford – “The Hanged Man’s Song”; James Patterson – “Cross” (first copy was lost), “Third Degree” and “Beach House” (older titles that I did not have); Janet Evonovich – “Hero at Large”; Joy Fielding – “The Wild Zone” and a new assortment of paper backs.
Juvenile Materials: Jeff Kinney - “The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary”; Tomi DePaola – “My Mother is So Smart”; Susan Meddaugh – “Martha Says It With Flowers” (Martha Speaksabout horses.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Newsletter April 2010
Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER
APRIL 2010
Volume 7, Issue 4
Special points of interest:
Planning Commission Member Needed
Garage Sale Day
Board of Trustees Meet
Clean Up Day
Church Activities
Easter Egg Hunt
Mead Community Group
Mead Dump begins new seasonal hours on April 1st
DUMP HOURS
April 1 - October 31 Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 1 - March 31 First Saturday of the Month Only
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tree branches, weeds, leaves and grass clippings are the only items allowed. All items must be unbagged. The dump is open to Mead residents only, at a charge of $2.00 per load.
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE MEAD COMMUNITY BLDG. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON PINE STREET AND FIRST STREET FROM SPRUCE STREET TO CO RD 10.
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 10th
Mead Community Building
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Green Acre Animal Clinic, Wahoo will be present to administer pet vaccinations and the Village Clerk will be available to issue dog and cat licenses with proof of rabies vaccination. Vaccinations available are rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets.
If you do not attend the license day on April 10th, you may come to the office or send the required paperwork and payment to the office at Box 46 and the Clerk will return the paperwork and license to you. Required is proof of current rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of the animal. The license cost is $3.00 for altered animals and $5.00 for unaltered animals.
All dogs and cats within the village limits are required to be licensed by May 1. If you have any questions please contact the Village Office at 624-2495.
WELCOME!
Steve Mayfield has been appointed to complete the term vacated by Brad Howell on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. Steve’s term expires December 14, 2010.
NEEDED:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to complete the three-year term that expires May, 2011, on the Mead Planning Commission.
Must reside within corporate limits
Willing to learn zoning regulations
Concerned about the community
Please contact the Village Office, 624-2495, a member of the Board of Trustees, or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested in serving your community.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
If you wish to be placed on the Village Garage Sale Map please contact the Village Office at 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 23. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact the village office (624-2495) to reserve tables (limit 2).
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 1, 2010
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 1 at 5:32 p.m. Present were Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson.
The resignation of Brad Howell was accepted. Raver was elected to serve as Temporary Chair.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 9, 2010
The Board of Trustees met March 9 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Temporary Chair Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Steve Mayfield, Irvie Hook, Marlene Vogt, Arvid Barr, Jay Spearman, Julie Ogden & Tim Laughlin.
Steve Mayfield was appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees. Mayfield took the Oath of Office. Raver was elected Chairperson.
GUESTS:
Irvie Hook presented a bid to apply hot mix asphalt on First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10.
Street Supt. Julie Ogden prsented proposals to lay concrete or asphalt on First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 & Pine St. Jay Spearman of Ameritas, discussed financing options. A Special Meeting will be held on April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Bldg.
REPORTS:
Maintenance/Utility Supt. Walling presented prices for a water fountain at the park & paint striper. It was noted a rope must be purchased for the flag pole at the park. Cutting of the sidewalk along Vine St. at Fifth St. was discussed. Walling was authorized to seek bids for removal, construction & electrical work at the well house.
Police Chief Carlson presented his monthly report & requested “no parking” signs.
Clerk Moline reported NDOR requirements, receipt of $100 scholarship for Clerk Institute & $50 grant for the Easter Egg Hunt from Saunders Co & receipt of Municipal Clerk certification.
Library agenda for the 3/6 meeting was reviewed.
Planning Commission minutes of the 2/22 meeting were reviewed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action was taken to appoint John Haag as Back up Operator for the wastewater plant, approved Resolution 10-06, LEOP Plan, approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo for mosquito spraying in 2010 & purchase of $50.00 gift certificate for Brad Howell. Police Chief Carlson was presented a $950.00/year wage increase.
Moline reported FEMA funding program for winter storms. No action was taken to approve a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation and amend the Agreement with the City of Wahoo for wastewater operators.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY!
All loads will be checked.
Example of items permitted:
Tires (fee will be charged), Appliances, Water heaters, Bicycles, Batteries, Trash.
Items not permitted:
Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction refuse, Tree limbs.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Church
Holy Week and Easter Services
Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2, Worship Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Easter Worship Services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served between the services.
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship. Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship on April 8th.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, April 10. Come to the Alma Lutheran Church basement from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is always plenty of bread / rolls to share.
Inner Peace
If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
Then you are probably - THE FAMILY DOG
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert the fire department to be on the watch. It is also a good idea to keep tuned to a local TV channel / radio station if we are in a watch area.
If a funnel is actually spotted, they will blow a steady blast on the siren. This is your signal to take cover at once. For those residents or businesses without basements, go to the Alma Lutheran Church basement, 219 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
The Mead Community Group along with area churches are so excited to bring WAIT Training to Mead, Nebraska!
WAIT Training (Why Am I Tempted?) is a national program presented by Shelly Donahue that promotes healthy abstinence. Shelly's message also includes:
*The effects of drugs and alcohol on teen decision making
*Teen character development and healthy relationships
*How to start over
*Assertiveness skills
*Why abstinence is the healthy choice
Shelly will be speaking to the junior and senior high students at Mead on Wednesday, April 14th.
Plan to attend the adult presentation on Tuesday evening, April 13th at 6:30 pm, Mead High School.
Parents, grandparents, youth workers, medical professionals, business leaders, educators, pastors and concerned citizens have an opportunity to hear Shelly's message too.
Partially funded by a federal grant through Region V Health Services
Mead Library News - March, 2010 by Vera Kuhr
Spring has sprung, the grass has appeared, I wonder what that white stuff is????
So much for poetry from a former history teacher of mine that had a great sense of humor. Let’s think of summer things to get us thinking warm thoughts.
Bake Sale – May 1st at 8:00 in conjunction with the Mead Garage sales. We would ask residents to help by supplying items for the bake sale (or a donation) and the monies will be used to provide enhanced services at the library.
Summer Reading – due to the absence of Pat Miller I am in need of a volunteer to help in getting a summer reading program started. Please call the library if you are interested. It does not take much time and we are in need of new ideas and parents that will take an interest in seeing that children attend.
Summer Retreat Garden – members Friends/Foundation are working hard to keep this area eye-catching. If you have a “green thumb” (it can be a pale green), we would appreciate any help you can give. We have several areas that need replanting as some plants have died out and others are in the wrong place. Please call the library, or better yet, stop in to look at this area. We could use a small picnic table and some type of seating for stopping and resting on a warm summer day.
Fines and Overdues – patrons who have an e mail address are asked to provide this to the library to better keep patrons advised of materials overdue.
New Materials - “Wishing for Tomorrow” (sequel to “A Little Princess”) by Hilary McKay, “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer, “Split Image” and “Stranger in Paradise” by Robert Parker, “The Wild Zone” by Joy Fielding, “The Healing Quilt” by Lauraine Snelling, “Songbird” by Lisa Swanson, “Big Girl” by Danielle Steel, “Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman, “Martha Speaks—Martha Says No Flowers” by Suisan Meddaugh and “Born Yesterday” by James Solheim.
MEAD EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Saturday, April 3
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Mead Fire Hall
Ages: 0-12
If rain or snow the hunt will be moved to the Fire Hall.
If you wish to donate cash or candy please contact Sara Nicola @ (402) 277-0073 (sara4nu@yahoo.com) or Denise Patocka @ (402) 443-6684 (dpatocka@windstream.net). Thanks!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, April 3, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, April 12, 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.
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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
MEAD MESSENGER
APRIL 2010
Volume 7, Issue 4
Special points of interest:
Planning Commission Member Needed
Garage Sale Day
Board of Trustees Meet
Clean Up Day
Church Activities
Easter Egg Hunt
Mead Community Group
Mead Dump begins new seasonal hours on April 1st
DUMP HOURS
April 1 - October 31 Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 1 - March 31 First Saturday of the Month Only
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tree branches, weeds, leaves and grass clippings are the only items allowed. All items must be unbagged. The dump is open to Mead residents only, at a charge of $2.00 per load.
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE MEAD COMMUNITY BLDG. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON PINE STREET AND FIRST STREET FROM SPRUCE STREET TO CO RD 10.
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 10th
Mead Community Building
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Green Acre Animal Clinic, Wahoo will be present to administer pet vaccinations and the Village Clerk will be available to issue dog and cat licenses with proof of rabies vaccination. Vaccinations available are rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets.
If you do not attend the license day on April 10th, you may come to the office or send the required paperwork and payment to the office at Box 46 and the Clerk will return the paperwork and license to you. Required is proof of current rabies vaccination and spaying or neutering of the animal. The license cost is $3.00 for altered animals and $5.00 for unaltered animals.
All dogs and cats within the village limits are required to be licensed by May 1. If you have any questions please contact the Village Office at 624-2495.
WELCOME!
Steve Mayfield has been appointed to complete the term vacated by Brad Howell on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. Steve’s term expires December 14, 2010.
NEEDED:
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER
The Village of Mead is in need of someone to complete the three-year term that expires May, 2011, on the Mead Planning Commission.
Must reside within corporate limits
Willing to learn zoning regulations
Concerned about the community
Please contact the Village Office, 624-2495, a member of the Board of Trustees, or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested in serving your community.
MEAD’S ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine!
Maps will be available at local businesses.
If you wish to be placed on the Village Garage Sale Map please contact the Village Office at 624-2495 by FRIDAY, APRIL 23. A limited number of tables will be available to borrow from the Community Bldg. Contact the village office (624-2495) to reserve tables (limit 2).
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 1, 2010
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 1 at 5:32 p.m. Present were Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson.
The resignation of Brad Howell was accepted. Raver was elected to serve as Temporary Chair.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 9, 2010
The Board of Trustees met March 9 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Temporary Chair Raver; Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Steve Mayfield, Irvie Hook, Marlene Vogt, Arvid Barr, Jay Spearman, Julie Ogden & Tim Laughlin.
Steve Mayfield was appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees. Mayfield took the Oath of Office. Raver was elected Chairperson.
GUESTS:
Irvie Hook presented a bid to apply hot mix asphalt on First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10.
Street Supt. Julie Ogden prsented proposals to lay concrete or asphalt on First St. from Spruce St. to Co Rd 10 & Pine St. Jay Spearman of Ameritas, discussed financing options. A Special Meeting will be held on April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Bldg.
REPORTS:
Maintenance/Utility Supt. Walling presented prices for a water fountain at the park & paint striper. It was noted a rope must be purchased for the flag pole at the park. Cutting of the sidewalk along Vine St. at Fifth St. was discussed. Walling was authorized to seek bids for removal, construction & electrical work at the well house.
Police Chief Carlson presented his monthly report & requested “no parking” signs.
Clerk Moline reported NDOR requirements, receipt of $100 scholarship for Clerk Institute & $50 grant for the Easter Egg Hunt from Saunders Co & receipt of Municipal Clerk certification.
Library agenda for the 3/6 meeting was reviewed.
Planning Commission minutes of the 2/22 meeting were reviewed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action was taken to appoint John Haag as Back up Operator for the wastewater plant, approved Resolution 10-06, LEOP Plan, approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wahoo for mosquito spraying in 2010 & purchase of $50.00 gift certificate for Brad Howell. Police Chief Carlson was presented a $950.00/year wage increase.
Moline reported FEMA funding program for winter storms. No action was taken to approve a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation and amend the Agreement with the City of Wahoo for wastewater operators.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
MEAD CLEAN-UP DAY
Saturday, June 12
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
This event is open to Mead residents ONLY!
All loads will be checked.
Example of items permitted:
Tires (fee will be charged), Appliances, Water heaters, Bicycles, Batteries, Trash.
Items not permitted:
Wood, Grass Clippings, Construction refuse, Tree limbs.
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Church
Holy Week and Easter Services
Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2, Worship Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Easter Worship Services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served between the services.
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship. Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship on April 8th.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, April 10. Come to the Alma Lutheran Church basement from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is always plenty of bread / rolls to share.
Inner Peace
If you can start the day without caffeine,
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
Then you are probably - THE FAMILY DOG
VILLAGE OF MEAD STORM WARNING PROCEDURES
The Wahoo Sheriff’s office will set off the firemen’s pagers if they receive a watch for this area. The fire siren will go up and down a few times. This is only to alert the fire department to be on the watch. It is also a good idea to keep tuned to a local TV channel / radio station if we are in a watch area.
If a funnel is actually spotted, they will blow a steady blast on the siren. This is your signal to take cover at once. For those residents or businesses without basements, go to the Alma Lutheran Church basement, 219 West 5th Street. A fireman will have the doors open if we are in a storm warning.
The Mead Community Group along with area churches are so excited to bring WAIT Training to Mead, Nebraska!
WAIT Training (Why Am I Tempted?) is a national program presented by Shelly Donahue that promotes healthy abstinence. Shelly's message also includes:
*The effects of drugs and alcohol on teen decision making
*Teen character development and healthy relationships
*How to start over
*Assertiveness skills
*Why abstinence is the healthy choice
Shelly will be speaking to the junior and senior high students at Mead on Wednesday, April 14th.
Plan to attend the adult presentation on Tuesday evening, April 13th at 6:30 pm, Mead High School.
Parents, grandparents, youth workers, medical professionals, business leaders, educators, pastors and concerned citizens have an opportunity to hear Shelly's message too.
Partially funded by a federal grant through Region V Health Services
Mead Library News - March, 2010 by Vera Kuhr
Spring has sprung, the grass has appeared, I wonder what that white stuff is????
So much for poetry from a former history teacher of mine that had a great sense of humor. Let’s think of summer things to get us thinking warm thoughts.
Bake Sale – May 1st at 8:00 in conjunction with the Mead Garage sales. We would ask residents to help by supplying items for the bake sale (or a donation) and the monies will be used to provide enhanced services at the library.
Summer Reading – due to the absence of Pat Miller I am in need of a volunteer to help in getting a summer reading program started. Please call the library if you are interested. It does not take much time and we are in need of new ideas and parents that will take an interest in seeing that children attend.
Summer Retreat Garden – members Friends/Foundation are working hard to keep this area eye-catching. If you have a “green thumb” (it can be a pale green), we would appreciate any help you can give. We have several areas that need replanting as some plants have died out and others are in the wrong place. Please call the library, or better yet, stop in to look at this area. We could use a small picnic table and some type of seating for stopping and resting on a warm summer day.
Fines and Overdues – patrons who have an e mail address are asked to provide this to the library to better keep patrons advised of materials overdue.
New Materials - “Wishing for Tomorrow” (sequel to “A Little Princess”) by Hilary McKay, “The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer, “Split Image” and “Stranger in Paradise” by Robert Parker, “The Wild Zone” by Joy Fielding, “The Healing Quilt” by Lauraine Snelling, “Songbird” by Lisa Swanson, “Big Girl” by Danielle Steel, “Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman, “Martha Speaks—Martha Says No Flowers” by Suisan Meddaugh and “Born Yesterday” by James Solheim.
MEAD EASTER EGG HUNT
Date: Saturday, April 3
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Mead Fire Hall
Ages: 0-12
If rain or snow the hunt will be moved to the Fire Hall.
If you wish to donate cash or candy please contact Sara Nicola @ (402) 277-0073 (sara4nu@yahoo.com) or Denise Patocka @ (402) 443-6684 (dpatocka@windstream.net). Thanks!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, April 3, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, April 12, 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.
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
Ailene Raver, Chairperson
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Steve Mayfield, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Friday, February 19, 2010
Newsletter March 2010
Village of Mead
Mead Messenger
MARCH 2010
Volume 7, Issue 3
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Feb. 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dennis Berry, Mike Coyle, Nick Raver, Rod Wimer, Rick Wielage, Terral Brabec, John Haag, Steve Mayfield and Brenda Halbmaier.
Brenda Halbmaier, representing the Library Board, addressed the Librarian’s review and discussed purchase of shelving for the library.
Action was taken to approve Resolution 10-03, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Fire Dept. on 6/18 & 19 during Mead Days at the park; Resolution 10-04, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Fire Dept. on 6/20 during Mead Days at the Community Bldg.; Special Permit to close streets during Mead Days 6/18 & 19; and Resolution 10-05 , Amend Employee Handbook.
REPORTS:
Utility/Maintenance Supt.: Tasks were addressed.
Police: The monthly report was presented.
Clerk: Reported was submission of an application for an energy grant for lighting and furnace/AC upgrades at the Community Bldg., meter maintenance needs, comp time report, and scheduled dates for Clerk Academy, Pet Clinic, Garage Sale Day and Clean Up Day.
Library: The Feb. 6 meeting agenda was reviewed.
Planning Commission: The minutes of the Jan. 25 meeting and Building Permit issued to David Deerson was reported.
The board entered executive session at 7:48 p.m. to hear a proposal for supervision from Jerry Carlson. The board returned to regular session at 8:11 p.m. Approval was granted for Carlson to offer support through supervision to Walling.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14
DOG and CAT VACCINATION CLINIC and LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Mead Community Building
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Green Acre Animal Clinic, Wahoo will be present to administer pet vaccinations and the Village Clerk will be available to issue dog and cat licenses with proof of rabies vaccination. Available on the 10th will be vaccinations of rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets. Blood tests for heartworm will also be available.
All dogs and cats within the village limits are required to be licensed by May 1. If you have any questions please contact the Village Office at 624-2495.
Mark Your Calendars . . .
Mead Garage Sale Day - Saturday, May 1, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
(please note change of time)
Mead Clean Up Day - Saturday, June 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mead Days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 18, 19 and 20
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
Mead Library News for 2010 February by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Through the years, I have been fortunate to have members of the Library Board of Trustees that were willing to give up an hour or two of their time each month for a meeting and additional time to help with library projects. This means alot and I can brag when we have meetings with other libraries. Visit a meeting and watch for an opening on the board.
Libraries are feeling the pinch of reduced funding. The more the library is used the more funds it can receive. Come in and see what we offer and bring your children. We are looking at getting new shelving for part of the elementary and teen section. The shelving has not been updated in many years and the books (size and amount) have outgrown this section. Please attend a Library Board Meeting (the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m.) if you have any ideas for funding this project or come in and visit anytime the library is open.
Fundraiser: Our Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated and a big thank you to the Mead Public Schools, Student Council, Maybelle Tweedy and the Mead Library and Friend/Foundation Boards for supplying the food and help in the kitchen. We look forward to purchasing some children’s books at the Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale in the spring (whenever it comes).
We have received donations of videos and books and have been busy reviewing these articles and putting them on the shelf.
Easter is coming!!!! Look for dates for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Summer Reading is coming in June. Look for further notices as to dates and how the program will be run.
New Materials: “The Game On Diet”, “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Bloom; “Sudden Death” by Allison Brennen; “Play Dirty”, “Smoke Screen” and “The Witness” by Sandra Brown; “The Woman Next Door” by Barbara Delinsky; “Deadly Harvest”, “Deadly Night”, “Deadly Gift”, “The Death Dealer” and “Unhallowed Tide” by Heather Graham; “Blood Sins” by Kay Hooper; “Shutter Island” by Dennis Lehane (recently released movie); and 6 Sports books for elementary readers and many more. Come in and try a new author.
The library receives the following serials each month: “High Five”, “Your Big Backyard”, “Nebraskaland” and the “Wahoo Newspaper”. Others are brought in for patrons to take home and return at some date. These serials are weeded out at the end of each year (give or take a month or two).
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Church
Lent, Holy Week and Easter Services
Lenten Services will be held every Wednesday beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a soup dinner followed by worship with the Lenten Series, “Living the Love of Christ” at 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2, Worship Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Easter Worship Services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served between the services.
MEAD FOOD BANK
The Community Food Bank is located at Alma Lutheran Church. If you are in need of food or limited paper products, please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010 to make arrangements for products. All transactions are kept confidential.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, March 13. Come to the Alma Lutheran Church basement from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is always plenty of bread / rolls to share.
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship.
Our next meeting will be March 11. Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship!
DUMP HOURS CHANGE APRIL 1ST
WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
TREE BRANCHES, WEEDS, LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS ARE THE ONLY ITEMS PERMITTED. 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. ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE UNBAGGED.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, March 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, March 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, March 6, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, March 8, 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.
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Thank you!
Thank you to Brad Howell for his many years of service on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. We appreciate your dedicated service to the citizens of Mead.
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Due to the resignation of Brad Howell, a vacancy exists on the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, for the term to expire December 14, 2010. Any qualified elector of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, desiring to fill said unexpired term by appointment should contact June Moline, Clerk of the Village of Mead Village Board of Trustees. Applications will be taken until Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
The 2010 Census Is Coming . . .
“Take 10” and Help the Village of Mead Get What it Needs for the Next 10 Years
In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses will receive a 2010 Census form by mail or hand delivery. The 2010 Census will document the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we’ve evolved as a country. Because census data affect how more than $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, the census also will frame the future of our country and our community for the next 10 years.
During Census 2000, the mail participation rate was 72 percent as of the April 2000 cut-off. About $85 million is saved for every one percent increase in mail participation. For these and many other reasons, we must work to encourage everyone’s participation in the census.
Here’s what you should know about the 2010 Census:
It’s easy. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The individual in whose name the housing unit is rented or owned should complete the form on behalf of every person living there, both relatives and nonrelatives.
It’s important. Census data are used to reapportion seats in Congress and ensure proper district representation in state and local governments. Information from the census helps determine locations for child-care and senior centers, new roads, hospitals, schools and community centers.
It’s safe. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
Finally, the most efficient way to respond to the 2010 Census is to complete the form as soon as it arrives and return it in the postage-paid return envelope. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take the count in person.
It is very important to communities that census forms are completed and returned as an accurate count of the local population helps to ensure that the Village of Mead receive their fair share of federal funding. This funding includes resources for services, such as health care, education, and roads.
Thank you for taking the time to complete and return your census form.
Who is the Mead Community Group and what do they do???
The Mead Community Group is a group of community members who gather together once a month and share a common interest in the health and welfare of the young people and their families in our community of Mead.
What do I have to do to join?
Simply show up at the meetings which have traditionally been held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the High School at 1:00 pm. (lasting approx. one hour) We have had some interest expressed in an evening meeting so we will be exploring the options of moving the meeting time.
What kind of a time commitment is required?
As much or as little as you are interested in investing. The group tries to sponsor a couple events a year and at those times there is a little more work to be done. If you are curious, come visit, you have nothing to lose. You may enjoy yourself, and working to create a healthier community is sure to make you feel good.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 9th 1:00 pm Mead High School Library
Questions? Contact Angie Johnson at 443-1144 or majohnson@microlnk.com or Amy Reynoldson at areynoldson@rpc.region5systems.net
Mead Messenger
MARCH 2010
Volume 7, Issue 3
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Feb. 9, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver and Swanson. Also present were Clerk/Treasurer Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling and Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Dennis Berry, Mike Coyle, Nick Raver, Rod Wimer, Rick Wielage, Terral Brabec, John Haag, Steve Mayfield and Brenda Halbmaier.
Brenda Halbmaier, representing the Library Board, addressed the Librarian’s review and discussed purchase of shelving for the library.
Action was taken to approve Resolution 10-03, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Fire Dept. on 6/18 & 19 during Mead Days at the park; Resolution 10-04, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Fire Dept. on 6/20 during Mead Days at the Community Bldg.; Special Permit to close streets during Mead Days 6/18 & 19; and Resolution 10-05 , Amend Employee Handbook.
REPORTS:
Utility/Maintenance Supt.: Tasks were addressed.
Police: The monthly report was presented.
Clerk: Reported was submission of an application for an energy grant for lighting and furnace/AC upgrades at the Community Bldg., meter maintenance needs, comp time report, and scheduled dates for Clerk Academy, Pet Clinic, Garage Sale Day and Clean Up Day.
Library: The Feb. 6 meeting agenda was reviewed.
Planning Commission: The minutes of the Jan. 25 meeting and Building Permit issued to David Deerson was reported.
The board entered executive session at 7:48 p.m. to hear a proposal for supervision from Jerry Carlson. The board returned to regular session at 8:11 p.m. Approval was granted for Carlson to offer support through supervision to Walling.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14
DOG and CAT VACCINATION CLINIC and LICENSE DAY
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Mead Community Building
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Green Acre Animal Clinic, Wahoo will be present to administer pet vaccinations and the Village Clerk will be available to issue dog and cat licenses with proof of rabies vaccination. Available on the 10th will be vaccinations of rabies, distemper/parvo for dogs and rabies/distemper for cats. Products available to purchase will be Heartgard and Frontline for your pets. Blood tests for heartworm will also be available.
All dogs and cats within the village limits are required to be licensed by May 1. If you have any questions please contact the Village Office at 624-2495.
Mark Your Calendars . . .
Mead Garage Sale Day - Saturday, May 1, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
(please note change of time)
Mead Clean Up Day - Saturday, June 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mead Days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 18, 19 and 20
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
Mead Library News for 2010 February by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Through the years, I have been fortunate to have members of the Library Board of Trustees that were willing to give up an hour or two of their time each month for a meeting and additional time to help with library projects. This means alot and I can brag when we have meetings with other libraries. Visit a meeting and watch for an opening on the board.
Libraries are feeling the pinch of reduced funding. The more the library is used the more funds it can receive. Come in and see what we offer and bring your children. We are looking at getting new shelving for part of the elementary and teen section. The shelving has not been updated in many years and the books (size and amount) have outgrown this section. Please attend a Library Board Meeting (the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m.) if you have any ideas for funding this project or come in and visit anytime the library is open.
Fundraiser: Our Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated and a big thank you to the Mead Public Schools, Student Council, Maybelle Tweedy and the Mead Library and Friend/Foundation Boards for supplying the food and help in the kitchen. We look forward to purchasing some children’s books at the Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale in the spring (whenever it comes).
We have received donations of videos and books and have been busy reviewing these articles and putting them on the shelf.
Easter is coming!!!! Look for dates for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Summer Reading is coming in June. Look for further notices as to dates and how the program will be run.
New Materials: “The Game On Diet”, “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Bloom; “Sudden Death” by Allison Brennen; “Play Dirty”, “Smoke Screen” and “The Witness” by Sandra Brown; “The Woman Next Door” by Barbara Delinsky; “Deadly Harvest”, “Deadly Night”, “Deadly Gift”, “The Death Dealer” and “Unhallowed Tide” by Heather Graham; “Blood Sins” by Kay Hooper; “Shutter Island” by Dennis Lehane (recently released movie); and 6 Sports books for elementary readers and many more. Come in and try a new author.
The library receives the following serials each month: “High Five”, “Your Big Backyard”, “Nebraskaland” and the “Wahoo Newspaper”. Others are brought in for patrons to take home and return at some date. These serials are weeded out at the end of each year (give or take a month or two).
CHURCH SERVICES
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran Church
Lent, Holy Week and Easter Services
Lenten Services will be held every Wednesday beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a soup dinner followed by worship with the Lenten Series, “Living the Love of Christ” at 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 1, and Good Friday, April 2, Worship Services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil Service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Easter Worship Services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served between the services.
MEAD FOOD BANK
The Community Food Bank is located at Alma Lutheran Church. If you are in need of food or limited paper products, please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010 to make arrangements for products. All transactions are kept confidential.
PANERA BREAD will be available to the public on Saturday, March 13. Come to the Alma Lutheran Church basement from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is always plenty of bread / rolls to share.
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship.
Our next meeting will be March 11. Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship!
DUMP HOURS CHANGE APRIL 1ST
WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
TREE BRANCHES, WEEDS, LEAVES AND GRASS CLIPPINGS ARE THE ONLY ITEMS PERMITTED. 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. ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE UNBAGGED.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, March 9, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, March 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, March 6, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, March 8, 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.
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
̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴ ̴
Bobbie Feldhaus, Trustee
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Thank you!
Thank you to Brad Howell for his many years of service on the Village of Mead Board of Trustees. We appreciate your dedicated service to the citizens of Mead.
NOTICE OF VACANCY ON VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Due to the resignation of Brad Howell, a vacancy exists on the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, for the term to expire December 14, 2010. Any qualified elector of the Village of Mead, Nebraska, desiring to fill said unexpired term by appointment should contact June Moline, Clerk of the Village of Mead Village Board of Trustees. Applications will be taken until Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
The 2010 Census Is Coming . . .
“Take 10” and Help the Village of Mead Get What it Needs for the Next 10 Years
In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses will receive a 2010 Census form by mail or hand delivery. The 2010 Census will document the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we’ve evolved as a country. Because census data affect how more than $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, the census also will frame the future of our country and our community for the next 10 years.
During Census 2000, the mail participation rate was 72 percent as of the April 2000 cut-off. About $85 million is saved for every one percent increase in mail participation. For these and many other reasons, we must work to encourage everyone’s participation in the census.
Here’s what you should know about the 2010 Census:
It’s easy. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The individual in whose name the housing unit is rented or owned should complete the form on behalf of every person living there, both relatives and nonrelatives.
It’s important. Census data are used to reapportion seats in Congress and ensure proper district representation in state and local governments. Information from the census helps determine locations for child-care and senior centers, new roads, hospitals, schools and community centers.
It’s safe. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
Finally, the most efficient way to respond to the 2010 Census is to complete the form as soon as it arrives and return it in the postage-paid return envelope. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take the count in person.
It is very important to communities that census forms are completed and returned as an accurate count of the local population helps to ensure that the Village of Mead receive their fair share of federal funding. This funding includes resources for services, such as health care, education, and roads.
Thank you for taking the time to complete and return your census form.
Who is the Mead Community Group and what do they do???
The Mead Community Group is a group of community members who gather together once a month and share a common interest in the health and welfare of the young people and their families in our community of Mead.
What do I have to do to join?
Simply show up at the meetings which have traditionally been held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the High School at 1:00 pm. (lasting approx. one hour) We have had some interest expressed in an evening meeting so we will be exploring the options of moving the meeting time.
What kind of a time commitment is required?
As much or as little as you are interested in investing. The group tries to sponsor a couple events a year and at those times there is a little more work to be done. If you are curious, come visit, you have nothing to lose. You may enjoy yourself, and working to create a healthier community is sure to make you feel good.
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 9th 1:00 pm Mead High School Library
Questions? Contact Angie Johnson at 443-1144 or majohnson@microlnk.com or Amy Reynoldson at areynoldson@rpc.region5systems.net
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Newsletter February 2010
Mead Messenger
February 2010 Volume 6, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on 12/28/09 at 1:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell & Trustees Halbmaier & Raver. Absent were Feldhaus & Swanson. Also present was Clerk Moline.
Purpose of the meeting was to review the Employee Handbook. Changes will be recommended at the 1/12 regular meeting.
Action was taken to require all village employees to punch a time-clock & have pay calculated on an hourly basis.
The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held 1/12/10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Also present were Scott Selko & Nick Raver.
Selko presented information on the Saunders Co. Economic Development Assoc.
Action was taken to approve membership & appoint Selko to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saunders Co. Economic Development Assoc., hired City of Wahoo as Interim Operator of the wastewater treatment plant, adopted Res. 10-02, Amend Employee Handbook & $.50 hour wage increase to Clerk Moline.
Walling reported snowplow repairs, maintenance of the water tower & plans for snow removal at street intersections. Carlson presented the monthly police report. Moline reported resident concerns. The 2009 Building Permit Report was reviewed. The minutes of the 1/9 Library Board were presented.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
A public hearing of the Board of Trustees was held 1/12/10 at 6:11 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Also present was Scott Selko.
Action was taken to approve Res. 10-01, One and Six Year Street Plan.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE
There have been numerous sightings and complaints of dogs running at large within the village. Please be aware that village ordinance calls for all dogs to be confined on private property or on leash when off of private property.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Feb. 9. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Feb. 8, 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 Library News 2010 January by Vera Kuhr
Weather permitting, we will have had our annual Fund Raiser – a spaghetti feed at the Malcolm Basketball game. Thanks in advance for your participation.
We have two new members on our Library Board of Trustees – Mary Mayfield and Denise Patocka. The monthly meeting is open to the public and is held at the library on the first Sat of the month at 8:00 a.m. (note the new time). It is difficult to work around everyone’s schedule and this time was the one that fit the best. It is more conducive to an open meeting if we meet when the library is closed to better accommodate visitors.
If you have any DVD’s that you are no longer watching, please donate them to the library. Our collection is in need of some new titles. Thanks!!!
Mead patrons are reading: “June Bug” by Chris Fabry (really well received); Louis L’Amour; Michael Connelly; James Patterson; Hascal Giles; Jack Higgens; James Michener; John Saul; Rosamunde Pilcher; Ken Follett; J. K. Rowling; Jeffrey Deaver; Susan Wiggs; Stuart Woods; Danielle Steel; Lawana Blackwell; Stacie Peterson; and more.
Children books that are popular now are ones about snow – imagine that.
Library hours are Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Wednesday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
SWANSON RECEIVES MEDAL
On January 19, Dick Swanson received the Navy Marine Corps medal for his life-saving actions in 1943 after the sinking of the troop ship, USS Dorchester. Dick was recommended for this medal at that time, but it somehow fell through the cracks until now. It was presented by Governor Heineman in his office at the Nebraska State Capitol. Congratulations, Dick!
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY SET
Please note that the Annual Dog and Cat Vaccination and License Day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 10 from 1:30—3:00 P.M. at the Mead Community Building
Dr. Dobesh will be available to give your pet shots and provide products to purchase for heartworm and fleas and ticks. Blood draw for heartworm is also available.
You may also purchase your annual tags for your dogs and cats on that day. Pet licenses are due May 1.
Have we had enough snow yet?
Thank you to everyone who helped move snow in some large or small capacity so far this winter. Special thanks to Terry and Adam Miller for their dedication during the holiday season while substituting for Keith.
We’ve had a memorable, snow filled winter so far. And to think we were so happy with the nice weather we’d received in November following a wet October. Personally, I can’t wait to mow my lawn!
FREE PANERA BREAD
Available to the public at Alma Lutheran Church (basement) on February 13 from 9 - 10 am.
There is always plenty of bread. Please feel free to come and help yourself!
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S CLUB
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship.
Our next meeting will be February 11, with the program to be announced.
Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship!
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ALMA CELEBRATING 140 YEARS
Alma Lutheran is celebrating 140 years in ministry. The actual anniversary date is January 5, 1870 which was founded by Swedish homesteaders. Plan to attend several planned events throughout the year to help Alma celebrate!
Events planned throughout the year are:
Swedish pancake supper, February 14 at 5 p.m.
Participation in Mead Days parade, June 19
Confirmation class reunion, June 20 at 5 p.m.
Ice Cream Social, July 18 at 5 p.m.
Smorgasbord, December 5 at 5 p.m.
Juelotta, Christmas Day at 6 a.m., serving egg coffee and rusks (similar to biscotti)
Swedish Pancake Feed
Abel Skiver Dinner
Alma Lutheran Church
Sunday, February 14
5:00 p.m.
A historical skit will be performed that evening about the founding of Alma Lutheran Church 140 years ago.
In Preparation of Easter at Alma . . .
Ash Wednesday Worship Service will be held Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
The Lenten Series, “Living the Love of Christ” will begin February 24 serving soup at 6:00 p.m., followed by worship at 7:00 p.m.
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
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
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
February 2010 Volume 6, Issue 2
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on 12/28/09 at 1:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell & Trustees Halbmaier & Raver. Absent were Feldhaus & Swanson. Also present was Clerk Moline.
Purpose of the meeting was to review the Employee Handbook. Changes will be recommended at the 1/12 regular meeting.
Action was taken to require all village employees to punch a time-clock & have pay calculated on an hourly basis.
The meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held 1/12/10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Also present were Scott Selko & Nick Raver.
Selko presented information on the Saunders Co. Economic Development Assoc.
Action was taken to approve membership & appoint Selko to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saunders Co. Economic Development Assoc., hired City of Wahoo as Interim Operator of the wastewater treatment plant, adopted Res. 10-02, Amend Employee Handbook & $.50 hour wage increase to Clerk Moline.
Walling reported snowplow repairs, maintenance of the water tower & plans for snow removal at street intersections. Carlson presented the monthly police report. Moline reported resident concerns. The 2009 Building Permit Report was reviewed. The minutes of the 1/9 Library Board were presented.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
A public hearing of the Board of Trustees was held 1/12/10 at 6:11 p.m. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt. Walling & Police Chief Carlson. Also present was Scott Selko.
Action was taken to approve Res. 10-01, One and Six Year Street Plan.
The hearing was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE
There have been numerous sightings and complaints of dogs running at large within the village. Please be aware that village ordinance calls for all dogs to be confined on private property or on leash when off of private property.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Feb. 9. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Feb. 8, 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 Library News 2010 January by Vera Kuhr
Weather permitting, we will have had our annual Fund Raiser – a spaghetti feed at the Malcolm Basketball game. Thanks in advance for your participation.
We have two new members on our Library Board of Trustees – Mary Mayfield and Denise Patocka. The monthly meeting is open to the public and is held at the library on the first Sat of the month at 8:00 a.m. (note the new time). It is difficult to work around everyone’s schedule and this time was the one that fit the best. It is more conducive to an open meeting if we meet when the library is closed to better accommodate visitors.
If you have any DVD’s that you are no longer watching, please donate them to the library. Our collection is in need of some new titles. Thanks!!!
Mead patrons are reading: “June Bug” by Chris Fabry (really well received); Louis L’Amour; Michael Connelly; James Patterson; Hascal Giles; Jack Higgens; James Michener; John Saul; Rosamunde Pilcher; Ken Follett; J. K. Rowling; Jeffrey Deaver; Susan Wiggs; Stuart Woods; Danielle Steel; Lawana Blackwell; Stacie Peterson; and more.
Children books that are popular now are ones about snow – imagine that.
Library hours are Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Wednesday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am and Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
SWANSON RECEIVES MEDAL
On January 19, Dick Swanson received the Navy Marine Corps medal for his life-saving actions in 1943 after the sinking of the troop ship, USS Dorchester. Dick was recommended for this medal at that time, but it somehow fell through the cracks until now. It was presented by Governor Heineman in his office at the Nebraska State Capitol. Congratulations, Dick!
DOG AND CAT VACCINATION AND LICENSE DAY SET
Please note that the Annual Dog and Cat Vaccination and License Day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 10 from 1:30—3:00 P.M. at the Mead Community Building
Dr. Dobesh will be available to give your pet shots and provide products to purchase for heartworm and fleas and ticks. Blood draw for heartworm is also available.
You may also purchase your annual tags for your dogs and cats on that day. Pet licenses are due May 1.
Have we had enough snow yet?
Thank you to everyone who helped move snow in some large or small capacity so far this winter. Special thanks to Terry and Adam Miller for their dedication during the holiday season while substituting for Keith.
We’ve had a memorable, snow filled winter so far. And to think we were so happy with the nice weather we’d received in November following a wet October. Personally, I can’t wait to mow my lawn!
FREE PANERA BREAD
Available to the public at Alma Lutheran Church (basement) on February 13 from 9 - 10 am.
There is always plenty of bread. Please feel free to come and help yourself!
MEAD AREA PRIMETIMER’S CLUB
The Mead Area Primetimer’s Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Mead Covenant Church at 12 PM for potluck and fellowship.
Our next meeting will be February 11, with the program to be announced.
Plan to join us for dinner and fellowship!
CHURCH SERVICES
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:00 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ALMA CELEBRATING 140 YEARS
Alma Lutheran is celebrating 140 years in ministry. The actual anniversary date is January 5, 1870 which was founded by Swedish homesteaders. Plan to attend several planned events throughout the year to help Alma celebrate!
Events planned throughout the year are:
Swedish pancake supper, February 14 at 5 p.m.
Participation in Mead Days parade, June 19
Confirmation class reunion, June 20 at 5 p.m.
Ice Cream Social, July 18 at 5 p.m.
Smorgasbord, December 5 at 5 p.m.
Juelotta, Christmas Day at 6 a.m., serving egg coffee and rusks (similar to biscotti)
Swedish Pancake Feed
Abel Skiver Dinner
Alma Lutheran Church
Sunday, February 14
5:00 p.m.
A historical skit will be performed that evening about the founding of Alma Lutheran Church 140 years ago.
In Preparation of Easter at Alma . . .
Ash Wednesday Worship Service will be held Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m.
The Lenten Series, “Living the Love of Christ” will begin February 24 serving soup at 6:00 p.m., followed by worship at 7:00 p.m.
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
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
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
Friday, December 18, 2009
Newsletter January 2010
Mead Messenger
Village of Mead
Volume 6, Issue 1
JANUARY 2010
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Bill Thorson, Chuck Policky & Tim Laughlin.
Reorganization of the board took place. Howell was re-elected Chairperson.
The board entered executive session at 5:33 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. The board returned to regular session at 5:59 p.m.
The following appointments were approved: Police Chief-Jerry Carlson, Clerk/Treasurer-June Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt.-Keith Walling, Librarian-Vera Kuhr, Attorney-Curt Bromm, Engineer/Street Supt.-JEO, Insurance Carrier-Inspro, Accountant-Ed Schroeder, Official Depository-Bank of Mead, Official Newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper. Appointments to boards were: Common Facility Board-Feldhaus & Halbmaier; Municipal Board of Health-Howell, Police Chief Carlson & Mary Miller; Board of Adjustment-Howell, Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Steve Mayfield.
GUESTS:
Bill Thorson presented an amended bid for replacement of windows & doors at the Community Bldg. The bid of $1300.00 was accepted. Bid was $200.00 less than original submission.
Chuck Policky requested snow removal of Oak St. past his business.
Tim Laughlin introduced himself as a surveyor with Kirkham-Michael.
Minutes from the Planning Commission Nov. 23 Regular Meeting & Nov. 7 Library Meeting were accepted.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported delinquent utility accounts, furnace repairs at the Community Bldg. & requested repair of water meters.
The following action was approved: Granted permission for Walling to take comp time hours during Dec. & Jan., wrote off utility accounts of #2775, #0950 & #1655; introduced, waived three readings & approved Ord. 593, Floodplain Map. A wage increase of $.50 per hour & $500.00 savings bond was approved for Librarian Kuhr.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
The Village Office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
Please mail in your water/sewer payment, deliver to the drop box (located outdoors by the front door of the office) or leave at the Bank of Mead.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Special points of interest:
Library News
Fire Dept. hosts Santa Claus
Mead Food Pantry
Church Services
Alma’s 140th Birthday Party!
Mead Community Group
FREE PANERA BREAD
Available to the public at Alma Lutheran Church (basement) on January 9 from 9 - 10 am.
There is always plenty of bread. Please feel free to come and help yourself!
MEAD HOSTS HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DECEMBER 29 & 30
The Mead Varsity Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held at the Mead Jr - Sr High gym on Tuesday, December 29 & Wednesday, December 30. The Varsity Girls Basketball Team will play regular scheduled games prior to the tournament each day. Come and support MEAD ATHLETICS!
Mead Library News - December 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Mead Public Library - December 2009 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Library Staff and Board of Trustees!
SANTA!!!!!! We were blessed to have Santa stop and visit on the 17th. The crowd was small but enjoyable. We even had two dogs show up.
Overdues: Please check if you have overdue books. We would like to have all materials due returned by the 1st of the year as we will start NOT keeping track of each individual number on the materials.
The library will be closed Christmas Eve, the 26th and New Years Eve. We will be open on January 2.
Adult Materials: “Things Left Unspoken” by Eva Marie Everson; “The Frontiersman’s Daughter” by Laura Frantz; “June Bug” by Chris Fabry; “The Sheep of His Hand” by Suzanne Tietjen; “The Christmas Sweater” by Glenn Beck; “Going Rogue” by Sarah Palin; “Get the Most from Your Digital Camera” by Simon Joinson; “The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt” by Laurie Aaron Hird (letters from 1920’s farm wives and 111 quilt blocks they inspired); “The Other Side of Night” by Daniel Allen Butler (about the Titanic disaster); “Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton; “Peaceable Kingdom Lost” by Kevin Kenny (recount of the first settlers); “The Perfect Couple” by Brenda Novak; “The Traveling Pomegranates” by Sue Monk Kidd; “Whispered Lies” by Sherrilyn Kenyou; the new title by Dan Brown (checked out); the new title by Danielle Steel - ”Southern Lights” (checked out); and many more of tried and true authors with more on order.
Juvenile: “Puffing” by Margaret Wild; “Dear Polar Bear” by Barry Ablett; “Yap and Hap Go to Wee Care Catering School” by Pat Nekola; and “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson.
New DVD’s: Star Trek; Field of Dreams; The International; and Appaloosa.
THANKS! A special thank you to members of the Mead Fire Department for sponsoring Santa’s visit to the students of Mead Public School and children at the Mead Public Library.
Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Jan. 12. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Jan. 11, 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 FOOD PANTRY
If you are in need of food products, please be aware that help is available through the Mead Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located at Alma Lutheran Church. Please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010 to make arrangements for pick up. All transactions are kept private.
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
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Alma Lutheran Christmas Schedule
Dec. 24 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec. 25 - 9:00 am Christmas Day Service with Communion
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran’s 140th Year Celebration
Alma’s celebrating 140 years in the ministry! Join us for our birthday party on January 9th, 1:40 - 5:00 p.m.
The bell will be ringing 140 times to begin the days activities at 1:40 p.m. Come, celebrate!
Mead Community Group
Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Happy New Year! And you know what that means, have you got your New Year’s Resolutions made? How long will you stick with them this year? Or have you thrown up the white flag already and given up completely on making resolutions? There are some specific things you can do to guarantee you and your family will be more successful this year. Follow these tips from the experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center:
Make your goals specific and write them down.
Break your goal down into manageable steps.
Don’t wait for the motivation to change, take action and the inspiration will follow.
Mistakes are opportunities for learning.
Tell someone about your resolutions, they will help keep you accountable.
Add a spiritual dimension to your goals.
Good Luck with your New Year’s Resolutions. The MCG supports you in all your efforts to raise happy, healthy children! Working together we can’t help but succeed!
The Mead Community Group is in need of greater community involvement. If you feel strongly that our mission is important please find a way to show your support, either by attending our monthly meetings or by e-mailing suggestions. Our group is in danger of dissolving if we don’t have some additional help, funding is available but personal involvement is waning. Thank you for your consideration.
Village of Mead
Volume 6, Issue 1
JANUARY 2010
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Howell, Trustees Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Swanson. Also present were Clerk Moline & Police Chief Carlson. Guests present were Bill Thorson, Chuck Policky & Tim Laughlin.
Reorganization of the board took place. Howell was re-elected Chairperson.
The board entered executive session at 5:33 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue. The board returned to regular session at 5:59 p.m.
The following appointments were approved: Police Chief-Jerry Carlson, Clerk/Treasurer-June Moline, Utilities/Maintenance Supt.-Keith Walling, Librarian-Vera Kuhr, Attorney-Curt Bromm, Engineer/Street Supt.-JEO, Insurance Carrier-Inspro, Accountant-Ed Schroeder, Official Depository-Bank of Mead, Official Newspaper-Wahoo Newspaper. Appointments to boards were: Common Facility Board-Feldhaus & Halbmaier; Municipal Board of Health-Howell, Police Chief Carlson & Mary Miller; Board of Adjustment-Howell, Feldhaus, Halbmaier, Raver & Steve Mayfield.
GUESTS:
Bill Thorson presented an amended bid for replacement of windows & doors at the Community Bldg. The bid of $1300.00 was accepted. Bid was $200.00 less than original submission.
Chuck Policky requested snow removal of Oak St. past his business.
Tim Laughlin introduced himself as a surveyor with Kirkham-Michael.
Minutes from the Planning Commission Nov. 23 Regular Meeting & Nov. 7 Library Meeting were accepted.
POLICE REPORT: Carlson presented the monthly activity report.
CLERK REPORT: Moline reported delinquent utility accounts, furnace repairs at the Community Bldg. & requested repair of water meters.
The following action was approved: Granted permission for Walling to take comp time hours during Dec. & Jan., wrote off utility accounts of #2775, #0950 & #1655; introduced, waived three readings & approved Ord. 593, Floodplain Map. A wage increase of $.50 per hour & $500.00 savings bond was approved for Librarian Kuhr.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
The Village Office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
Please mail in your water/sewer payment, deliver to the drop box (located outdoors by the front door of the office) or leave at the Bank of Mead.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Special points of interest:
Library News
Fire Dept. hosts Santa Claus
Mead Food Pantry
Church Services
Alma’s 140th Birthday Party!
Mead Community Group
FREE PANERA BREAD
Available to the public at Alma Lutheran Church (basement) on January 9 from 9 - 10 am.
There is always plenty of bread. Please feel free to come and help yourself!
MEAD HOSTS HOLIDAY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DECEMBER 29 & 30
The Mead Varsity Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament will be held at the Mead Jr - Sr High gym on Tuesday, December 29 & Wednesday, December 30. The Varsity Girls Basketball Team will play regular scheduled games prior to the tournament each day. Come and support MEAD ATHLETICS!
Mead Library News - December 2009
By Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Mead Public Library - December 2009 by Vera Kuhr, Librarian
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Library Staff and Board of Trustees!
SANTA!!!!!! We were blessed to have Santa stop and visit on the 17th. The crowd was small but enjoyable. We even had two dogs show up.
Overdues: Please check if you have overdue books. We would like to have all materials due returned by the 1st of the year as we will start NOT keeping track of each individual number on the materials.
The library will be closed Christmas Eve, the 26th and New Years Eve. We will be open on January 2.
Adult Materials: “Things Left Unspoken” by Eva Marie Everson; “The Frontiersman’s Daughter” by Laura Frantz; “June Bug” by Chris Fabry; “The Sheep of His Hand” by Suzanne Tietjen; “The Christmas Sweater” by Glenn Beck; “Going Rogue” by Sarah Palin; “Get the Most from Your Digital Camera” by Simon Joinson; “The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt” by Laurie Aaron Hird (letters from 1920’s farm wives and 111 quilt blocks they inspired); “The Other Side of Night” by Daniel Allen Butler (about the Titanic disaster); “Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton; “Peaceable Kingdom Lost” by Kevin Kenny (recount of the first settlers); “The Perfect Couple” by Brenda Novak; “The Traveling Pomegranates” by Sue Monk Kidd; “Whispered Lies” by Sherrilyn Kenyou; the new title by Dan Brown (checked out); the new title by Danielle Steel - ”Southern Lights” (checked out); and many more of tried and true authors with more on order.
Juvenile: “Puffing” by Margaret Wild; “Dear Polar Bear” by Barry Ablett; “Yap and Hap Go to Wee Care Catering School” by Pat Nekola; and “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson.
New DVD’s: Star Trek; Field of Dreams; The International; and Appaloosa.
THANKS! A special thank you to members of the Mead Fire Department for sponsoring Santa’s visit to the students of Mead Public School and children at the Mead Public Library.
Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, Jan. 12. 6:00 p.m.
Planning Comm: Monday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Library Board: Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:00 a.m.
Fire & Rescue: Monday, Jan. 11, 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 FOOD PANTRY
If you are in need of food products, please be aware that help is available through the Mead Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located at Alma Lutheran Church. Please contact Pastor Alena at 624-3015 or Jill Dahl at 624-5010 to make arrangements for pick up. All transactions are kept private.
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
Jim Halbmaier, Trustee
Ailene Raver, Trustee
Dick Swanson, Trustee
June Moline, Clerk/Treas. 624-2495
Keith Walling, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 227-5150
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 624-2056
Vera Kuhr, Librarian 624-6605
Mike Coyle, Fire Chief 443-7164
CHURCH SERVICES
MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
7:30 am Prayer in Sanctuary
9:00 am-11:00 am Worship, Coffee & Visiting, Life Groups & Kids Alive
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
5:30 pm Saturday Mass
9:30 am Sunday Mass
(check bulletin for daily mass, generally 7:00 a.m.)
ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W Fifth St.
8:30 am Spoken Worship
9:15 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Traditional Worship
Alma Lutheran Christmas Schedule
Dec. 24 - 9:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec. 25 - 9:00 am Christmas Day Service with Communion
Mead Covenant Church Weekly Schedule
Monday
6:00 pm Time of Prayer
Tuesday
6:00 am Pursuing God Through Prayer
7:00 pm Men’s Group
7:00 pm Women’s Group (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Wednesday
7:00 pm Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group
Thursday
10:00 am-Noon Primetimer’s (2nd Thursday of each month)
Alma Lutheran’s 140th Year Celebration
Alma’s celebrating 140 years in the ministry! Join us for our birthday party on January 9th, 1:40 - 5:00 p.m.
The bell will be ringing 140 times to begin the days activities at 1:40 p.m. Come, celebrate!
Mead Community Group
Healthy Family Tip of the Month
Happy New Year! And you know what that means, have you got your New Year’s Resolutions made? How long will you stick with them this year? Or have you thrown up the white flag already and given up completely on making resolutions? There are some specific things you can do to guarantee you and your family will be more successful this year. Follow these tips from the experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center:
Make your goals specific and write them down.
Break your goal down into manageable steps.
Don’t wait for the motivation to change, take action and the inspiration will follow.
Mistakes are opportunities for learning.
Tell someone about your resolutions, they will help keep you accountable.
Add a spiritual dimension to your goals.
Good Luck with your New Year’s Resolutions. The MCG supports you in all your efforts to raise happy, healthy children! Working together we can’t help but succeed!
The Mead Community Group is in need of greater community involvement. If you feel strongly that our mission is important please find a way to show your support, either by attending our monthly meetings or by e-mailing suggestions. Our group is in danger of dissolving if we don’t have some additional help, funding is available but personal involvement is waning. Thank you for your consideration.
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