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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Newsletter February 2015

Village of Mead
Mead Messenger

Special points of interest:
· Church Schedules
· Upcoming Meetings
· Panera Bread Available
· Upcoming Village Events
· Parachute Operations
· Library News
· Wild Game Feed
VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET JANUARY 13

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was held January 13 at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Chairman Guyle; Trustees Havelka and Wielage. Absent was Trustee Wimer. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests present were PJ Nicola, Julie Ogden and Emily Bausch.
   PJ Nicola was nominated and approved as a member of the Board of Trustees. He officially took the Oath of Office.
   Wimer entered the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
   SCHEDULED GUESTS: Street Superintendent Ogden presented the One and Six Year Street Plan. Emily Bausch, Olsson Associates, discussed the process to update the Comprehensive Plan, CDBG funding and nuisance procedure.
   A Public Hearing was called at 6:35 p.m. The One and Six Year Street Plan was reviewed with the addition of N. Oak Street for future consideration of paving in the Six Year Street Plan. The hearing adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
   UTILITY/MAINTENANCE SUPT. REPORT: Bids were reviewed for a shredder and blade for the tractor. Action was taken to approve the bid from Virgl Implement for a shredder for $16,000 and blade for $7,500. It was reported AWS plans to drill the test well in the near future.
   POLICE REPORT: The monthly report was reviewed.
   LIBRARY REPORT: The November 19 minutes were reviewed.
   CLERK REPORT: A list of meters requiring maintenance was presented as well scheduled village events for 2015.
   NEW BUSINESS: Action was taken to adopt the following resolutions: 15-01, One and Six Year Street Plan; 15-02, Special Designated Liquor License to Mead Volunteer Fire Dept. to serve alcohol at the park during Mead Days, June 19,20 and 21; 15-03, Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for a Mutual Finance Organization. Special Permit 15-01 was approved allowing First Street to be closed during 2015 Mead Days from Elm to Cedar Streets. A water concern regarding a meter was discussed.
   The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
WELCOME!
PJ Nicola has been appointed to the Village Board of Trustees.

Thank you to Adam Miller for his service to the Village of Mead as a member of the Board of Trustees. Your dedication is very appreciated by the citizens of Mead.
CONSIDER BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE MEAD PLANNING COMMISSION

The Village of Mead is in need of a member of the Mead Planning Commission. If you are concerned about the community and are willing to learn zoning regulations, this is the opportunity for you. You must reside inside the corporate limits of Mead. The term requires a three-year commitment, with this term ending May, 2017.

Please contact the Village Office, a member of the Board of Trustees or a member of the Planning Commission to express your interest.

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10
www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125
9:00a.m. - Coffee & Visiting
10:00a.m. - Worship Service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during the service)
Wednesday’s - MCC serves a free meal to anyone in the community from 6:00 - 6:45 pm. (Please join us, there are no requirements or expectations! If you’re coming for the first time, please consider calling the church office at 624-6125 to let us know how many are attending so we can prepare accordingly. If you cannot call prior to coming the first time, it’s okay, come anyway.) 6:45 pm - Kids in Action; 7:00 pm - Student Ministries (Jr/Sr High); 7:15 pm - Adult Group
Thursday’s - 7:00 pm - Prayer Encounter

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.
www.sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555
5:30p.m. - Saturday Vigil
9:00a.m. - Sunday Mass
Weekly Schedule
7:00a.m. - Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00a.m. - Daily Mass - Saturday, when scheduled

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.
www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015
8:30a.m. - Worship - First Sunday of the month
9:15a.m. - Sunday School for all ages (no Sunday School first Sunday of the month)
10:30a.m. - Worship—All other Sundays

VILLAGE OF MEAD UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board: Tuesday, February 10, 6:00pm
Planning Commission: Monday, February 23, 7:30pm
Library Board: Wednesday, February 18, 6:30pm
Fire & Rescue: Monday, February 9, 7:30pm
The Village Board & Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and Fire & Rescue at the Fire Station.
VILLAGE OF MEAD
312 S. Vine St., Box 46
Mead, NE 68041-0046
Telephone 402-624-2495
Fax 402-624-2024
www.meadnebraska.net
meadclerk1@hotmail.com

Gary Guyle, Chairman
Shawn Havelka, Trustee
PJ Nicola, Trustee
Richard Wielage, Trustee
Rod Wimer, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer 402-624-2495
Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt.
402-443-9688
Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 402-443-6846
Nancy Black, Library Director 402-624-6605
Nick Raver, Fire Chief
402-443-9688

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER IN 2015
APRIL 4 : Pet Clinic 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Mead Community Bldg
MAY 1: Dog and Cat Licenses are DUE
MAY 2: Community-wide Garage Sale Day 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
MAY 30 : Community-wide Clean Up Day 9:00 am - 12:00 p.m.
June 19, 20, 21: Mead Days
PANERA BREAD
Free to the public
Saturday, February 14
10:00am - 11:00am
Alma Church Basement
Available the Saturday following the second Friday each month. Come, enjoy!
FUN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEAD RESIDENTS

The Nebraska National Guard is hosting a Community Event on Saturday, February 7th. We will be conducting airborne parachute operations on this day and would like to invite members of the Mead community to come out and enjoy watching paratroopers at work. The drop zone and parking will take place at County Roads 7 and G (along Highway 66), west of Wann and north of Memphis.

The parachute jump will be executed at 10:00 a.m. We will provide hot chocolate and snacks on the drop zone for our guests. Following the jump, we would like members of the community to come over to the unit and enjoy activities such as: putting on parachute harnesses, getting hands on with military vehicles, and watching a real parachute being packed. We will provide additional snacks and fun activities for kids.

This should be a great event for families and the local community to enjoy.

MEAD LIBRARY NEWS by Nancy Black, Library Director

     For the 2nd year in a row the Mead Public Library has met the criteria and is designated as a READ ALOUD COMMUNITY for 2015-2016!
     Mead Public Library Presents: MATINEE MOVIE DAY! Saturday January 24th, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. The movie has BOXES and TROLLS (due to our public performance site license we are unable to use the actual movie name). This is a new DVD with a release date of Jan. 22nd, 2015. Popcorn will be provided by the library, ALL AGES WELCOME! Bring your own drink with a lid and a rug or blanket for the kids to sit on if you want (chairs will be available). See YOU at the Library!
     The Friends of the Mead Public Library SPAGHETTI SUPPER! Bring your Valentine and support the library on Friday February 13th, 2015-Basketball at the Mead High School Commons! Preschool-Free, K-6 - $3.00, 7-Adult - $5.00, Dinner includes: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad & breadstick with homemade desserts. All proceeds go to benefit the Mead Public Library.
December/January New Materials
The Giver (DVD); Santa is Coming to Nebraska by Steve Smallman; Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner; Ask Anna (Dean Koontz and his dog Anna) by Dean Koontz; The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory (Book on CD) (donation); The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin; Santa's Magical Stories (DVD); Guardians of the Galaxy (DVD); Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney; Queen of the Conqueror: The Life of Matilda, Wife of William I by Tracy Borman; Back Story by Robert B. Parker (donation); Expendables 3 (DVD); The Kings Concubine: A Story of Alice Perrers by Anne O'Brian; The Unseen and the Unspoken by Heather Graham (Books on CD); The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison (Book on CD); Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (DVD); The Light in the Labyrinth by Wendy J. Dunn; The Pale Assassin by Patricia Elliot (donation); Lila by Marilynne Robinson (Patron Request); Girl on the Golden Coin by Marci Jefferson; Remington Rolling Block Military Rifles of the World by George Layman (Patron Request); Valentine's Day (DVD); A Charlie Brown Valentine (DVD); Pete the Cat Valentine's is Cool by James Dean; Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! by Laura Numberoff; Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat; Snowy Valentine by David Petersen
MEAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
WILD GAME FEED

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015
MEAD COMMUNITY BUILDING
Start Serving at 6:00 p.m.

GOOD FOOD, PRIZES AND MUSIC

FREE WILL DONATIONS
CASH BAR
All proceeds to MVFD

Monday, December 15, 2014

Newsletter January 2015

Village of Mead
MEAD MESSENGER

Volume 10, Issue 1
JANUARY 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES!

The Village of Mead is looking for residents to serve. . .
If you are interested in government and reside within the village limits of the Village of Mead, please make application to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees.

The Board meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m., plus additional meetings or hearings as required.

Please submit your name for consideration to the Clerk at the Village Office or a member of the Board of Trustees. Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 9, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Questions can be directed to the Village Office at 402-624-2495.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER NEEDED
*Must live inside the corporate limits of Mead
*Willing to learn zoning regulations
*Concerned about the community

Term requires a three-year commitment with term ending May, 2017.
Please contact the Village Office at 402-624-2495 or a Board of Trustees ember or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested in this opportunity.

GUIDELINE FOR SNOW REMOVAL

Following a snowfall of two (2”) inches or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the Village of Mead until the street has been cleared. 5-311

Any vehicle parked in violation of any traffic regulations or any vehicle parked so as to obstruct the free movement of traffic or to cause a traffic hazard, or any vehicle parked on any street or alley obstructing the removal of snow may be immediately removed upon order of the Police Department. 5-304.

All sidewalks within the municipality shall be cleaned within twenty-four (24) hours after the cessation of the storm 8-201

If there is snowfall the dump WILL BE CLOSED. The dump is open the first Saturday of the month ONLY from 8:00am until 12:00pm.

MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DECEMBER 9
     A Regular Meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held December 9 at the Village Office. Chairman Guyle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were Chairman Guyle; Trustees Havelka and Wielage. Absent were Trustees Miller and Wimer. Also present were Clerk Moline and Police Chief Carlson. Guest was PJ Nicola.
     The Oath of Office was read by Havelka and Wielage. Due to Miller's absence, notice will be posted of a vacancy on the Village Board. The Certificate of Election from the November 4 General Election was approved. The following appointments were approved: Police Chief-Jerry Carlson; Clerk/Treasurer-June Moline; Utility/Maintenance Supt.-Nick Raver; Library Director-Nancy Black; Attorney-Loren Lindahl; Accountant-Ed Schroeder; Engineer-Olsson Assoc.; Street Supt.-Julie Ogden; Building Inspector-Terry Miller; Zoning Administrator-Jerry Carlson; Official Depository - Bank of Mead; Insurance Carrier - Inspro Insurance; 401k Administrator - Retirement Plan Consultants; Official Newspaper - Wahoo Newspaper; and Method of Posting - Bank of Mead, Mead Post Office and Village Office. Board appointments were: Common Facility Board - Wielage and Havelka; Municipal Board of Health - Guyle, Police Chief Carlson and Mary Miller; and Board of Adjustments - Havelka, Wielage, Wimer and Board of Trustees vacant position, Planning Commission Chair Jody Weible and alternate Guyle.
     REPORTS: Police - Carlson reported on Union Pacific train blocking streets for a length of time, exterior inspection at Wild West Trading Post, theft update, park concerns and call-in procedure. Utility/Maintenance Supt: Report from Raver reported shredder and blade bid for tractor and water violation. Planning Commission: The minutes of the November 24 Regular Meeting and Permit 14-22, Mead Ball Association for a chain-link fence at the park were reviewed. Library Board: Donna McLaughlin has been hired to fill in for Pat Miller during her absence. Clerk: Moline reported programs available through the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
     Action was taken to approve the purchase of a tractor for $13,500.00 from Welton Acution; a two-year retainer with Bromm, Lindahl, Freeman-Caddy and Lausterer; Resolution 14-12, Special Designated Liquor License to the Mead Volunteer Fire Dept. to serve alcohol at a Game Feed at the Fire/Rescue/Community Bldg. on February 21, 2015, and Ordinance 656, Amend Chapter 9, Article 6, Section 9-601, Building Code: Adopted - Reference with update to the 2009 International Building Code with waiving of three readings. A delinquent water/sewer account was discussed.
     The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS by Nancy Black, Library Director
     On December 7th the Mead Public Library held the annual :Christmas at the Library" celebration. We welcomed 33 children and adults to the library. Stories were read, cookies were eaten and everyone enjoyed making ornaments for the library outdoor Christmas tree. The letters to Santa that were written have all been mailed. The winner of the bookmark contest is Abby Miller and the runner-up is Hadley Havelka, both girls will receive a certificate to Wahoo Pizza Hut for a personal pan pizza. Thank-you to everyone who participated; come and see your designs featured at the library in a frame. Thank-you to Wahoo Pizza Hut for donating the prizes.

     Are you ready for spaghetti? The Mead Library Friends will be cooking up lots of great spaghetti with meat sauce and homemade goodies for dessert!!! The annual LIBRARY SPAGHETTI FEED is on February 13th at the Mead Public High School during Parents Night basketball games. We will begin serving up the spaghetti at 5:00 p.m. Come on down and support the library along with the athletes!

     New Materials for November and December:
Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2015; Death Zones and Darling Spies by Beverly Deepe Keever (2015 One Book One Nebraska Read); The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (patron pick); The Old Lonesome by Carol Benson (donated by author); The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; Big Nate Out Loud, From the Top and Makes the Grade by Lincoln Peirce; Awesome Dawson by Chris Gall (donated by ELS); Into the Storm (DVD); How to Train Your Dragon 2 (DVD); Burn by James Patterson (donation); The Eye of Heaven and Havana Storm by Clive Cussler (donations); Drone by Mike Maden (donation); Frenzy by John Lutz (donation); Suspect by Robert Crais (donation); Last Vegas (DVD); American Hustle (DVD); Prancer (DVD); Prancer Returns (DVD); Ice Age A Mammoth; Christmas Special (DVD); Christmas with the Kranks (DVD); Venus in Winter by Gillian Bagwell; The Secret History a Novel of Empress Theodora by Stephanie Thornton; Potshot by Robert B. Parker (donation)

COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICES

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.

www.sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555

5:30p.m. - Saturday Vigil

9:00a.m. - Sunday Mass

Weekly Schedule

7:00a.m. - Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00a.m. - Daily Mass - Saturday, when scheduled

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.

www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015

8:30a.m. - Worship - First Sunday of the month

9:15a.m. - Sunday School for all ages (no Sunday School first Sunday of the month)

10:30a.m. - Worship—All other Sundays

DECEMBER 24, 9:00 p.m. - CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

PANERA BREAD - FREE TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 from 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. in the church basement

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10

www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125

9:00a.m. - Coffee & Visiting

10:00a.m. - Worship Service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during the service)

Wednesday Schedule

6:00p.m. - FREE MEAL AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, followed by activities for Grade 1 through Adults

VILLAGE OF MEAD UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board: Tuesday, January 13, 6:00pm

Planning Commission: Monday, January 26, 7:30pm

Library Board: Wednesday, January 21, 6:30pm

Fire & Rescue: Monday, January 12, 7:30pm

The Village Board & Planning Commission meet at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library and Fire & Rescue at the Fire Station.

Mead Community Group – Dec 2014

Very soon now we will be celebrating a brand new year – 2015. And many of us routinely make New Year’s Resolutions. Most would agree that a healthier lifestyle, wellness, would be a good goal. Wellness is not just the absence of disease, illness and stress, but the presence of purpose in life, active involvement in satisfying work and play, joyful relationships, a healthy body and living environment, and of course, happiness. So here are some ideas for consideration in the coming year.

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness have been described as these:

Emotional – Developing skills and strategies to cope with stress

Financial – Satisfaction with current and future financial situations

Social – Developing a sense of connection and a well-developed support system

Spiritual – Search for meaning and purpose in the human experience

Occupational – Personal satisfaction and enrichment derived from one’s work

Physical – Recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition

Intellectual – Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills

Environmental – Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being

If this list looks daunting maybe we could pick out just a few, or even one or two, to try this year, hang onto the list and add from it as we can.

Please have a safe and Happy New Year!

Next Mead Community Group meeting is January 6, 2015, Mead High School Commons, 7 PM.

VILLAGE OF MEAD

312 S. Vine St., Box 46

Mead, NE 68041-0046
Telephone 402-624-2495
Fax 402-624-2024

www.meadnebraska.net

meadclerk1@hotmail.com

Gary Guyle, Chairman

Shawn Havelka, Trustee

Vacant, Trustee

Richard Wielage, Trustee

Rod Wimer, Trustee

June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer 402-624-2495

Nick Raver, Ut/Mnt. Supt. 402-443-9688

Jerry Carlson, Police Chief 402-443-6846

Nancy Black, Library Director 402-624-6605

Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688

Thank you the Mead Fire and Rescue Departments for sponsoring Santa's visit to Mead Elementary School and Village of Mead Office. Also, thank you to our special guest, Santa Claus.

MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Friday, November 21, 2014

Newsletter December 2014

Village of Mead

MEAD MESSENGER

December 2014

Volume 9, Issue 12

VILLAGE OF MEAD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A Regular Meeting of the Mead Board of Trustees was held November 9, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Office. Present were Chairman Guyle; Trustees Havelka, Miller, Wielage and Raver. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guests were Ed Schroeder, Melissa Konecky and Don Anderson.

The minutes of the November 14 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing, Treasurer’s Report, and claims were approved.

GUESTS: Accountant Ed Schroeder presented last fiscal’s year Audit Report. The October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 Audit Report was approved.

Don Anderson inquired about zoning of a property he was considering purchasing for equipment storage.

PUBLIC HEARING: A Public Hearing was called at 6:25 p.m. Ord. No. 655 was introduced, waived three readings and adopted for a Permitted Special Use Permit to AltEn for an ethanol plant and related agricultural processing facilities. The hearing adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

REPORTS: Utility/Maintenance Supt. - Raver reported on recent concrete work on Elm St. Police - Police Chief Carlson submitted the monthly police report and recent contact with the owner of Wild West Trading Post. Planning Commission - The October 27 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing minutes and issuance of Demolition Permit 14-21 to Gary Hollst to demolish a four-season room were reviewed. Library - The minutes of the October 15 Library Board Meeting were reviewed. Clerk - Moline presented the repayment scheduled for the wastewater loan, meters requiring maintenance and guidelines for a board vacancy.

Action was taken to approve a $1,000.00 donation to the Mead Ball Association for fencing at the park. Discussion was held on proposed Interlocal Agreement with AltEn for water testing, dump regulations, delinquent water/sewer account and several complaints. The Post-Christmas Party is scheduled for January 16.

The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER NEEDED

*Must live inside the corporate limits of Mead

*Willing to learn zoning regulations

*Concerned about the community

Term requires a three-year commitment with term ending May, 2017

Please contact the Village Office at 402-624-2495 or a Board of Trustees member or a member of the Planning Commission if you are interested in this opportunity.

MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS by Nancy Black, Library Director

The Mead Public Library "Food 4 Fines" donations were picked up by the Mead Backpack Program on Tuesday November 11th. The library thanks to a grant from the Read Aloud Nebraska also donated 35 new books to the program to be distributed with the food items to backpack participants.

Congratulations to the winner of the best story book costume this year at the Trunk or Treat event. Please check out the Mead Public Library Facebook page to see our happy winner!

The library will once again host "Christmas at the Library" with crafts, stories, cookies and much more! Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will again be here I am told! Write your letter to Santa, decorate a tree...there will be lots to do. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday December 7th 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We'll see YOU at the library!

New Materials Oct./Nov.:

Draft Day (DVD); Live, Die, Repeat: The Edge of Tomorrow (DVD); XMen Days of Future Past (DVD); Cop Town by Karin Slaughter (donation); The 6th Extinction by James Rollins (donation); Personal by Lee Child (donation); Ghost Road Blues by Jonathan Maberry (donation); Death Badge by Bill Reno (donation); Halfbreed Warrior by Bobbi Smith (donation); Datlow by Louis L'amour (donation); Poseidon'w Arrow by Clive and Dirk Cussler (donation); Rebellion by Ken Shuffeldt (donation); Kill Me if You Can by James Patterson (donation); The Striker by Clive Cussler (donation); Sycamore Row by John Grisham (donation); The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers (replacement copy); Pete the Cat, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Old MacDonald had a Farm and The Wheels on the Bus by James Dean; Blood Magick by Nora Roberts (book on CD); Blood to Blood by Barry Lyga; The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillapa Gregory (donation); The Inquisitor's Wife by Jeanne Kalogridis; Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. The Jurassic Jackrabbits by Dave Pilkney; The Prince Lestat by Anne Rice; Maleficent (DVD); Hercules (DVD); Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney; Crocheted Blankets for Baby by Leisure Arts; Mr. Peabody & Sherman (DVD); Freebirds (DVD); Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving by James Dean

Mead Public School’s winter sport season has begun. The Junior High boys began play on November 18 with a victory over Cedar Bluffs. The Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys and Girls play at Johnson County Central on December 5. The Junior High girls’ season begins January 12 at Cedar Bluffs. Come and support our athletes!

GUIDELINE FOR SNOW REMOVAL

Following a snowfall of two (2”) inches or more, it shall be unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any street within the Village of Mead until the street has been cleared. 5-311

All sidewalks within the municipality shall be cleaned within twenty-four (24) hours after the cessation of the storm 8-201

If there is snowfall the dump WILL BE CLOSED. The dump is open the first Saturday of the month ONLY from 8:00am until 12:00pm.

The Village Office will be closed December 25 and January 31. It will also be closed at various times throughout the Christmas holiday season.

COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICES

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.

www.sjamescatholicchurch.com / 402-624-3555

5:30p.m. - Saturday Vigil

9:00a.m. - Sunday Mass

Weekly Schedule

7:00a.m. - Daily Mass - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

8:00a.m. - Daily Mass - Saturday, when scheduled

ALMA LUTHERAN 219 W. Fifth St.

www.almalutheran.com / 402-624-3015

8:30a.m. - Worship - First Sunday of the month

9:15a.m. - Sunday School for all ages (no Sunday School first Sunday of the month)

10:30a.m. - Worship—All other Sundays

PANERA BREAD - FREE TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. in the church basement

MEAD COVENANT 1540 Co Rd 10

www.covmead.org / 402-624-6125

9:00a.m. - Coffee & Visiting

10:00a.m. - Worship Service (grade school age children dismissed for Kids Alive @ 10:30, nursery available during the service)

Wednesday Schedule

6:00p.m. - FREE MEAL AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, followed by activities for Grade 1 through Adult

Alma Lutheran Church Christmas Schedule

December 14: 5:00p.m. Children’s Christmas Program followed by Swedish Smorgasbord

December 24: 9:00p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Santa plans to visit Mead Elementary School on Friday, December 19 at 9:30 a.m. Following the school visit, members of the Mead Fire / Rescue Department will transport him to the Village Office. Arrival time expected at the office will be 10:30. Santa’s departure time from Mead is scheduled for 11:00.

Mead Community Group

With Christmas just around the corner, most of us are trying to think of the most perfect gift we could give our children. Commercials and newspaper ads abound, but what would be perfect, something they would treasure forever? Of course they love unwrapping presents but we, as parents, have opportunities to give them something that will last a lifetime. How about these:

The gift of self-confidence – knowing they are valued for who they are instead of what they do will help them cope with identity issues throughout life, especially the crucial teen years.

The gift of creativity – teaching them to play with whatever is at hand – boxes, paper tubes, duct tape, the list is endless. My son once made a “camera” with a small box and toilet paper tube that he looked through and then drew his “photo” on a tablet. He is now a professional videographer.

The gift of perseverance – Sometimes, oftentimes, things just don’t go right. As parents we can encourage without helping. That can be hard on us, but ultimately good for our children to see that they can overcome. And even if it doesn’t eventually turn out the way they want, we applaud their efforts.

The gift of discovery – There’s a bald eagle’s nest at Lake Wanahoo - have our children been there? There is Fontenelle Forest near Omaha – have we spent a day there watching leaves change color, looking for animal tracks, just breathing in the beauty of nature? Even wandering around our small town we can observe birds and squirrels, tiny oak acorns, small pinecones, and in the garden a caterpillar, eating up the parsley, that will soon turn into a butterfly. Learning to see what we look at is truly a gift.

The gift of forgiveness – Learning to forgive offenses, and even greater hurts, is the key to living a stress-free life. Parents can model this, preparing our children for the inevitable. At a recent assembly, students learned that one way to overcome bullying is to turn the mean kid into a friend, the old Golden Rule. Not easy, but worth a try. And never forget to forgive ourselves when we fall short.

The gift of time – Countless experts have agreed that the greatest gift we can ever give our children is our time – focused, uninterrupted, one-on-one time. And looking at the list above, it would take time to make these work. The most basic need our children have is to know they are loved, unconditionally and forever, no matter where they are, what they do, or how old they get.

So go ahead, wrap up something special, but take the time to give our children the most priceless gift of all. And have a very Happy, Merry Christmas!!!

There will be NO meeting in December. Next meeting, January 6, 2015 at the Mead High School Commons, 7 PM.

The Bank of Mead is sponsoring their annual Christmas Coloring contest. All participants need to have their colored pictures to the Bank of Mead by December 20, 2014 to enter the contest. Winners will be announced December 22. Coloring sheet can be picked up at the Bank of Mead, Village of Mead office or Mead Elementary School.

VILLAGE OF MEAD