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MEAD MESSENGER

Volume 17, Issue 11                                                                                                                           NOVEMBER 2024

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD MEETING OCTOBER 8TH

 

   A regular meeting of the Village of Mead Board of Trustees was held October 8 at 6:00 pm at the Village Office. Answering roll call were Chairman Thorson; Trustees Felty, Simon, and Wielage. Absent was Trustee Lee. Also present was Clerk Moline. Guest was Andrew Jackson.

 

The minutes of the September 10 Regular meeting, Public Hearing, Budget Hearing, and Special Budget Hearing; amended Pay App #3 for $370.51 and Pay App #4 for $214,833.57 to ME Collins; Treasurer Report, and claims were approved.

 

REPORTS: Utilities/Maintenance Superintendent – Thorson reported an email from Luetkenhaus on completed monthly duties and repairs. Library – The October 1 meeting minutes were accepted. Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator – A replacement septic system was approved to Randy Siske. Permits issued were 24-18 Tyler Carlson to install a well, 24-19 Tyler Carlson to install a septic system, and 24-20 Randy Siske to replace a septic system. Planning Commission – The minutes of the September 23 Regular Meeting were accepted. Clerk – Moline reported auditor in-house on October 14 and 15, donation received from Bayer, and date of January 5 for the Appreciation Dinner.

 

NEW BUSINESS: Noted was the placement of cones by St. James Catholic Church on November 3 along Cedar Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets for their Pancake Feed and advertise for a part-time police officer. Action was taken to adjust a meter reading at a residence due to non-functioning meter.

 

Discussion was held on the process of the street construction, AltEn clean-up process, and hydrant located at the high school.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 pm.

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The Village Office will be closed November 28  and 29 to celebrate Thanksgiving.

 

CHURCH SCHEDULES

ALMA LUTHERAN  219 W. Fifth St.

402-624-3015, also on Facebook

9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages through Eighth Grade, excluding the first Sunday of the month

10:30 am – Worship Service

 

PANERA BREAD FREE TO THE PUBLIC  Saturday following the second Friday every month, 9 am – 2 pm. FREE TO ALL!  This month the church will be open on NOVEMBER 9.

 

ENCOUNTER LIFE MINISTRIES 1540 Co Rd 10

402-624-6125, also on Facebook

Sunday

9:15 am – 9:45 am Coffee Hour

10:00 am – Sunday Service

Every third Sunday evening 6:30 pm Sunday Night Service

Wednesday

6:30 pm – 8:15 pm Kids in Action (first through sixth grade)

7:00 pm – Encounter Life Youth 7th – 12th

7:00 pm – Worship and Prayer with the Word

Every last Wednesday of the month is a FREE Community Meal 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm

St. JAMES CATHOLIC 213 E. Eighth St.

www.stjamesmead.com / 402-624-3555 & on Facebook

4:30 pm – Saturday Mass

9:00 am – Sunday Mass

Weekly Schedule

7:00 am – Tues-Wed-Thu-Fri Daily Mass

 

MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS – November 2024

Phone:402-624-6605   E-mail: meadlibrary@outlook.com

 

Fall / Winter Hours: Monday 3:30p – 8p; Tuesday 9a – 12n & 3:30p – 5:30p; Wednesday 3:30p – 8p; Thursday 9a – 12n & 3:30p – 5:30p; Friday 8a – 11a; Saturday 9a – 12n

 

Coffee Hour: Join us for Coffee and conversation every Tuesday at 10a.

 

Story Time: Attend our Story Time on Wednesdays after school at 3:30p. We will read books, make a craft, and take home a snack. Best for kids ages 4-8, but all are welcome!

 

Events for November: 

Monday, November 4 – Adult Craft Night at 6:30p! Join us to make a cute Fall decoration for your home. Stop in to see a sample. RSVP as seats are limited. There is a $5.00 nonrefundable fee but the money will be returned to you at the craft night.

Tuesday, November 5 – The Mead Public Library Board will have its monthly meeting at 6p. The session is open to the public.

Wednesday, November 13 – Join the group that meets for the Library’s Adult Book Club at 6:30p We supply the books! Just bring yourself and a drink.

Mondays, November 11 & 18 – Participate in an Adult DIY Craft Night from 6p – 8p. Bring your own craft to work on and enjoy the conversation and fun.

Monday, November 25 – The Alma Book Club will meet at the library at 6:30p. All adults are welcome. Please bring a potluck item to share.

 

The library will be closed on November 8, 28, and 29. Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Stay tuned for more program and event information by following us on our new Facebook page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086953985568

Or, search Mead NE Public Library on Facebook!

 

REMINDER FOR DUMP USE

The dump is for Mead Residents ONLY!

 

Tree branches, weeds, leaves, and grass clippings are the only items allowed. All items are to be unbagged. A metal/iron dumpster is also on site for disposal of these types of items.

 

Thank you to the members of the Mead Fire and Rescue Department for sponsoring the Annual Halloween Party. Thank you to all who organized and provided treats at the Trunk or Treat event.

 

REMEMBER TO VOTE NOVEMBER 5

 

SNOW REMOVAL GUIDELINES

Upon 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 of snow. Any vehicle parked on any street or alley obstructing the removal of snow may be ticketed or immediately removed upon order of the Police Department or by order of the village board.

Occupants of any lot or lots or the owner of any vacant lot or lots within the corporate limits shall not allow snow, sleet, mud, ice, or other substance to accumulate on the sidewalks or to permit any snow, sleet, ice, mud, or other substance to remain upon said sidewalk. All sidewalks within the municipality shall be cleaned within twenty-four (24) hours after the cessation of the storm.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Village Board:  Tuesday, November 12, 6:00pm

Library Board:  Tuesday, November 5, 6:00pm

Fire/Rescue:  Monday, November 11, 6:30pm

 

The Village Board meets at the Village Office, Library Board at the Library, and Fire/Rescue at the Fire Station.

 

VILLAGE OF MEAD

312 S. Vine St., P.O. Box 46

Mead, NE  68041

Phone:  402-624-2495

Fax:  402-624-2024

www.meadnebraska.net 

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

William Thorson, Chairman

Jason Felty, Trustee

Jason Lee, Trustee

Daniel Simon, Trustee

Richard Wielage, Trustee

 

June Moline, Clerk/Treasurer  402-624-2495

Shannon Luetkenhaus, Utility/Maintenance Superintendent 402-616-9204

Laurie VanAckeren, Library Director 402-624-6605

Nick Raver, Fire Chief 402-443-9688

 

BACKPACK PROGRAM NEEDS YOUR HELP!

 

Alma Lutheran Church Backpack Ministry Program is seeking monetary donations to help fund our backpack program to purchase food and supply items for the backpacks. The backpack program provides food and snacks over the weekends for kids (K-12) in need at Mead Public Schools. The purpose is to make sure that no child in Mead Schools goes hungry when school is not in session.

 

Questions, please contact Dale at 402-443-7938.

 

Donations can be mailed to:

Alma Lutheran Church

219 W. Fifth Street

P.O. Box 88

Mead, NE 68041-0088.

 

Thank you for your support.

 

BRINGING JOY TO THE HOLIDAYS!

The Bank of Mead and Mead Public Schools are working together to offer gift assistance to local families in need this holiday season. If you need assistance with providing your family with gifts this holiday season, contact Dawn Moser at Mead Public Schools at 402-624-3435 or email her at dmoser@meadpublicschools.org by November 22.

 

Your family’s request will be kept confidential; however, you will need to provide individuals’ ages, genders, and sizes, as well as any special requests. The Bank of Mead will have a Christmas tree in their lobby with tags containing family’s wish items that can be adopted by patrons.

 

Individuals who wish to “adopt” a family member – please stop by the bank and grab a tag from the tree after November 28. You will need to have your purchased item(s) returned to the Bank of Mead by December 16 so they can ensure everyone receives a wrapped gift and that it can be given back to the school for delivery. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation rather than shop, please turn that in to the Bank of Mead by December 9 so we have time to purchase gifts with it.

 

“Giving pays the highest interest rate, and has the longest term, of any investment available.,” Jeffrey K. Wilson

 

THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS!

If funds are tight, Encounter Life Church would like to bless you with a turkey and the fixings for a Thanksgiving Meal.

Please call Ruth by November 13 at 402.277.6475 if interested.

 

ENCOUNTER LIFE MINISTRIES HAPPENINGS!

 

Packing Party for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Shoeboxes

Saturday, November 9th, 9:00 am

We will be packing up all of our collections into shoe boxes to be shipped to needy children around the world. So come and fill a child’s life with Joy this Christmas Season and enjoy your first Christmas Cookie of the season!

 

FALL GATHERINGS

Women’s Night Out Friday, November 15th, 6:00 pm – Dinner, Worship & Speaker

Men’s Breakfast Saturday, November 16th 9:30 am – Hearty Breakfast & Speaker

Speakers; Fayer & Bill Byers, Founder and Directors of Living Waters Ministries International

 

FREE Gatherings to All!

 

MEAD HOLIDAY EVENT—DECEMBER 7

 

Activities include:

Crafts and Activities for Youngsters                    4pm – 6pm        Mead Fire Hall

 

Caroling/Christmas Music                                  6pm – 7pm        South of Bank of Mead

 

Cookies, Smores & Hot Chocolate                      6pm – 6:30pm    South of Bank of Mead

 

Snow Ball Drop by Mead Fire Department           6:15pm             South of Bank of Mead

 

Lighting of the Christmas Tree                            Following the     North of Couch Training Center

Snowball Drop

 

Come and join the fun! Thank you to the community for your support of this annual event. Organized by the Mead Days Committee.

 

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EVENT

The Mead Days Committee is looking for individuals or businesses to sponsor a craft or activity station at the Mead Holiday Event planned for the early evening of Saturday, December 7. Contact Dalene Selko at 402-624-2255.

 

PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER

The Village of Mead is accepting applications for a PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER to work 15 hours per week. To obtain an application please contact the village office at 312 S. Vine Street, P.O. Box 46, Mead, NE 68041, call 402-624-2495 or email meadclerk1@hotmail.com.

 

The Village is an EOE employer.