Wayne Works Exchange

Once the votes were tallied and the dollars counted, $1806 was raised by the 6th Annual Taste of Victory Tailgate for the Wayne Community School Foundation.

Eight chefs/teams competed by providing samples of entres and/or desserts that were sampled by overy 200 guests at the tailgate preceding the September 20 football game with Columbus Lakeview.

Competitors included Amanda Prince sponsored by Providence Medical Center,

Jason Claussen and Matt Ley sponsored by State Nebraska Bank and Trust, Emilie Osten sponsored by F&M Bank, McKenna Frevert sponsored by Seed Source/AgVenture, Kyla Miller and Karissa Hays sponsored by P r o v i d e n c e M e d i c a l Center, Matt Jones and Mark Hill, Wayne High FCCLA and Food and N u t r i t i o n

Classes, and Brandon Hall and Justin Davis sponsored by Rath Walling and Associates/Ameriprise Financial. Elkhorn Valley Bank and Trust provided bottled water and napkins for the event.

Wayne WorksExchange

Volume 14, Issue 10 October 2019

108 W 3rd St.PO Box 275

Wayne, NE 68787

Phone (402) 375-2240 or(877) 929-6363

Fax (402) 375-2246

www.wayneworks.org

2019 Board of DirectorsMike Varley ‘21

PresidentMike Powicki ‘20

Vice PresidentKen Kwapnioski ‘21

TreasurerLaura Robinett ‘21

SecretaryJill Brodersen

Terri BuckDean Burbach

Justin Davis ‘19Jim Frank

Jeaney Harris ‘20Ryan Hix

Mick Kemp ‘19Mark LenihanMatt Ley ‘19

Marysz Rames

WAED TeamLuke Virgil

Executive [email protected]

Irene MockAssistant Director

[email protected]

Abby SchademannMarketing, Events,

and Tourism [email protected]

Justin Davis and Brandon Hall (above) sponsored by Rath, Wallling and Assoicates/Ameriprise Financial took honors for their entre and Kyla Miller and Karissa Hays (left) sponsored by Brookdale Assisted Living were top desert category vote getters for their home made root beer floats.

$1806 Raised by Taste of Victory

www.wayneworks.org

Working to improve the community of Wayne and its surrounding area

through affordable housing development!

Wayne Community Housing Development Corp.

108 W 3rd St.Wayne, NE 68787

[email protected] A non-profit equal housing

opportunity partner

www.wayneworks.org Page 2Wayne Works Exchange

The end of the summer is not the end of the

world. Here’s to October...

~ A.A. Milne

It is time to put up the Black and Gold in celebration of Wayne State College Homecoming 2019. The theme, Let the Good Times ROAR, sets the stage for the week long celebration. A full schedule of events can be found at www.wsc.edu/homecoming.

The business community is invited to welcome students, visitors, and alum by decorating business windows and posting the

WSC Welcome signs. The Homecoming Parade on Saturday will begin at 9:30 am and the Band Day Concert will follow

in the Willow Bowl at 10:30 am. Local parade entries will serve to buffer performances by bands from area high schools.

Parade entries will be accepted through 5 pm on October 2.

WSC Homecoming is also the perfect time to recognize business owners and employees who are WSC alums. This is just one more way we can let students know that there is a supportive community behind the college that has the capacity to hire graduates in their chosen career field.

Let the Good Times ROAR

Serenity School of Massage Therapy celebrated a Grand Opening with a week of special events, culminating with Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting on Friday September 27. Holly Doring, Administrator and Instructor, along with family, students and staff, were welcomed to the Wayne business community by the Ambassadors.

Doors Open at Serenity School of Massage Therapy


Chair

Nancy JohnsonVice Chair

Mike Powicki*Co-Secretary

Diane VovosCo-Secretary

Carolyn Albracht

Heidi ClaussenJen Claussen

Lowell HeggemeyerMark Kanitz

Matt Ley*

Teresa Tiedtke

2019 Revitalize Wayne Committee

The Nebraska Main Street Network is

dedicated to educating communities across

the state so they have the knowledge and

skills to revitalize their traditional commercial

business districts.Better educated

communities bring jobs, investment,

and people to small towns and commercial

districts.

Nebraska Main Street Network

To be successful, small businesses have to create a sense of trust with their customers. At a time when consumers have to worry about their data being breached, their identities being stolen and their faith being shaken, building trust with customers is key. This may be one area of competition where small businesses have a distinct advantage over behemoth counterparts. Today’s consumers value trust and transparency even more than price, opting to spend more for a product when it comes from a business they can rely on. It’s not just data breaches that have consumers worried. It is now more important than ever to build a brand on being a “trusted partner” and backing it up with consumer-friendly practices. Once untouchable, large, out-of-touch retailers may increasingly find themselves falling out of favor with U.S. consumers because of a lack of transparency. For small businesses, this presents an opportunity. Now more than ever, it’s essential to earn and keep your customers’ trust.

Be genuine - Consumers do want to see how the sausage is made. Do you spend hours toiling away at your craft? Do you experiment with new recipes? Do you treat your team to coffee in the morning? Giving your customers a behind-the-scenes look at

your business can humanize your brand and create a lasting connection with your followers. This also allows you to diversify the content you post on social media, which helps boost engagement and cut through the algorithms. Shout out to your suppliers - Consumer trust goes deeper than the people behind the brand. It’s also about the materials or ingredients used to create the final product. Your customers want to know where their product comes from and what it is made of. Then they can better understand the quality and value of the product. If you source materials from the community, give a shout-out to your source on social media. If your ingredients are grown locally, add that information to your menu board. These tactics allow you to cross-promote your partners and foster trust between your business, your products, and your customers.

Engage with the community - Whether you set up a booth at the market, enter a float in the parade or sponsor a school event, your business can become more familiar with and connected to the community. Consumers can come to know your business as more than the shop they visited last year on Small Business Saturday. As they get to know

your business, consumers will naturally come to trust your business.

Focus on the customer experience - Customer service goes a long way to building customers’ trust because it allows your business and, on an individual level, your employees to show customers that they matter. Small businesses tend to excel at customer service, but it bears repeating: treat customers the way you would want to be treated and make sure that your employees do the same. Enrich the in-store experience with demos or sample products. A positive experience will lead to repeat visits and long-lasting trust.

Give back - If your business wants to be good, it has to do good. Today’s consumers trust businesses that give back. This is true for millennial consumers, who grew up at a time when recycling campaigns and Giving Tuesday became mainstream, however consumers of all ages are more inclined to support businesses that have a charitable streak. It’s important to find a cause that fits your brand. Remember the first point: it’s all about staying genuine.

Trust is the new currency. By staying true to the community and the customer, small businesses can turn consumer trust into long-lasting patronage.

Up and Down Main Street By Bill Brunelle business.com

2019 Business & Industry Committee

Erin EilersChair

Chair-electBrian Kufner

Past ChairMick Kemp*

Jill SweetlandSecretary

Jason Barelman

Wes Blecke

Gary Boehle

Megan Finn

Ron Gentrup

Ken Kwapnioski*

Mark Lenihan

Travis Meyer

Dave Olson

Mandy Olson

Kevin Peterson

Angela Pravecek

Mark Putnam

Corby Schweers

Terry Sievers

Adam Severson

BJ Woehler


The Ag Task Force is making plans for the 12th Annual Ag Outlook Seminar and Appreciation Lunch on December 6 at the Wayne Fire Hall. The morning begins with three sessions on current ag topics and concludes with a hearty catered meal. Local business sponsors cover the cost of speakers and meal for local ag producers. Sponsoring

businesses receive tickets to the Seminar and Lunch that they pass along to their customers as a token of appreciation. Sponsors committing $100 receive 10 complimentary tickets and can purchase additional tickets at $5 each. Sponsors at the $50 level will receive 5 tickets. Sponsors are also able to set up displays inside or outside the Fire Hall.

Any business is welcome to donate door prizes to be awarded at the end of the program.

Registration information is included in this newsletter and should be returned to the WAED office before October 28.

The Ag Task Force meets on October 24 at 7:45 am at Tacos & More.

Agricultural Outlook Seminar

Professional Clothing ClosetThe Wayne State College

Career Services office will soon be adding a professional clothing closet to its on-campus location. This clothing closet is meant to be used by students who

do not have dress clothes themselves, but need to dress professional for job interviews. Your donation of gently used professional attire could make a difference in the lives of many Wayne

State students. If you would like to donate items to the clothing closet, please contact Anthony Workman at [email protected] or the Career Services office at 402-375-7425.

Christmas on Main takes place each year on the Thursday before Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season in Wayne. Special events planned for November 21 include the Parade of Lights, Holly Jolly Trolley, Visits with Santa, Business Open Houses and In-Store specials.

The Holiday Stamp Card Promotion will also begin on November 21 with Double Stamps all day, as well as Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday, November 29 and

30. This loyalty promotion rewards shoppers with a chance to win in Chamber Bucks in a series of drawings for $50 and $250 held in December.

Check out the Holiday 2019 Promotion Plan that is included in this newsletter for a draft of all the planned Holiday Activities.

The Holiday Promotions are just some of the activities carried out by Revitalize Wayne, one of the 4 core committees of Wayne Area Economic Development/

Chamber/Main Street. Targeted to retailers, any business is encouraged to send representation to the Revialize Wayne meetings to help plan and organize retail events and promotions throughout the year. The group currently meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 8 am in the South Meeting Room of the City Auditorium. The next meeting, October 8, will focus on putting the finishing touches on the Holiday Promotion Plan.

Christmas on Main

Melissa UrbanecChair

Jeaney Harris*

Mick Kemp

Kaki Ley

Heather Reinhardt

Laura Robinett*

Jennifer Sievers

Martina Swanson

Mike Varley*Chair

Jason Barelman

Cindy Brummond

Justin Davis*

Josh Hopkins

Eric Knutson

Brandon Mainquist

Jeryl Nelson

Kevin Peterson

2019 Marketing Committee

2019 OrganizationCommittee

Great programming is planned for a full-day Food+Art Conference that will be held in Pender on October 10. A free pre-session on developing food hubs for profit will be held on October 9 in Winnebago.

Local foods and the arts are emerging market opportunities for rural communities and business owners. This conference focuses on giving small food and arts-based businesses tools they need to be successful and access to resources usually only found at larger conferences in urban areas. The conference will offer aspiring and current food and arts based small business owners resources and connections for food and arts-based small businesses, and rural community or economic developers wishing to

develop local economic opportunities around local foods and the arts.

Opening keynote speaker, Michael Fortunato of Creative Insight Community Development, will kick off the conference. Michael consults and specializes in innovative approaches to developing food hubs, business incubation and entrepreneurship, and developing creative community strategies through art and makerspaces. The conference will offer nine breakout sessions on topics of funding, small business basics, food hubs, how to market and sell your art, developing cooperatives, and community development around local foods and the arts.

Free consultation opportunities throughout

the conference with Center for Rural Affairs Rural Enterprise Assistance Project (REAP) loan specialists will be available on site.

Two free pre-sessions with keynote Michael Fortunato will be offered on Wednesday, Oct. 9; “How to Launch a Successful Art-based Business” at the Walthill Firehall from 9 to 11 a.m. and“Innovative Approaches to Developing Food Hubs for Profit” at the HoChunk Community Development Corporation in Winnebago from 2 to 4 p.m.

See the included flyers or for more information, please contact Vicky at [email protected] or 402.687.2100 ext. 1038.

Food + Art Conference


The U.S.Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. The temporary jobs include census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. Candidates must complete an online job appication that includes assessment questions about education, work, and other experience. Jobs offer flexible hours,

competetive wages and are paid weekly. Authorized expenses, such as mileage, are reimbursed for employees doing field work.

The 2020 Census is extremely important to our community. Decennial census data is used to determine our representation in Congress, as well as how funds are spent for roads, schools, hospitals, and more. 2020

Census workers will play a part in history. Since it is so important that everyone in our communities are counted, the Census Bureau strives to hire people to work where they live and are most familiar with the local residents and locations.

For more information on the 2020 Census, go to www.2020census.gov.

#2020CensusJobs

Hazardous Household Waste Recycling

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Mayor:

Cale Giese

Council President:

Jill Brodersen (W 4)

Council Members:

Terri Buck (W 1)

Matt Eischeid (W 2)

Chris Woehler (W 1)

Jon Haase (W 4)

Jason Karsky (W 3)

Jennifer Sievers (W 2)

Dwaine Spieker (W 3)

City Administrator:

Wes Blecke

City Officials

Commissioners:

Dean Burbach (D 2)

Terry Sievers (D 1)

Jim Rabe (D 3)

County Officials


Chicken Show-40 years & Still Clucking

The Wayne Chicken Show will be celebrating it’s 40th year in 2020 and the committee is torn between two theme ideas. The committee is considering “40 Years of Egg-Cellence” which would be a throwback theme or “The Crowing 20s” which would be a 20s

inspired theme for 2020. The committee would like input from the community on which theme would be the best fit for the 2020 Chicken Show by letting us know which one you would like to see. If you have an idea for a t-shirt design for either theme that you would like to submit please do so by October 11

so that the committee is able to consider that during their next meeting. The winning designer will receive a Chicken Show t-shirt featuring their design and bragging rights. The next Chicken Show Committee meeting will be held on Monday evening, October 14, at 5:30 pm at Tacos and More.

If you are interested in joining the Chicken Show Commitee be sure to email [email protected] or if your organization is interested in hosting an event during the Wayne Chicken Show be sure to contact the office with the details so we can list it on chickenshow.com and in the brochure. Contact the office for ideas on how you can get involved.

Household Hazardous Waste will be collected on Saturday October 12 from 8-10 am at the Wayne Transfer Station, 110 Windom St. Household Hazardous Waste includes items such as latex and oil-based paints, pesticides, herbicides, oil, yard & garden chemicals, anti-freeze, car batteries, household batteries, mercury and

mercury-containing devices including light bulbs. Only household quanitities will be accepted and a $10 fee will be charged. Items not accepted include tires, electronics, appliances, PCBs, picric acid, science lab materials, radioactive materials, or biological hazards. The Hazardous Household Waste Recycling is Sponsored by Northeast Nebraska RC&D,

Nebraska Environmental Trust, Wayne Green Team and Gill Hauling.

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5:30 pm City Council

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4 pm Special Events @ White Dog Pub

3 410 am Chamber Coffee hosted by Wayne America & Mikey C Produc-tions @ The TableNoon B&I Exec @ WAED

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68:30qm-1 pmWayne Fire-man’s Breakfast @ Fire Hall

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5:30 pm-Chicken Show @ Tacos & More

8 8 am Revitalize Wayne @ SMR

10am-4pm Lead-ership Wayne @ City Hall

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12pm Marketing @ Tacos and More

108 am WAED Exec @ WAED

Noon B&I TBD

Noon WYP Lunch @ Godfather’s Pizza

1110 am Chamber Coffee @ Wayne Volunteer Fire De-partment

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13 14 158 am Org @ WAED

5:30 pm City Council

16 177 am WAED Board @ SMR

1810 am Chamber Coffee @ Micah’s Closest

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20 21 22 238 am - 1:30 pm LifeServe Blood Drive @ Fire Hall

247:45 am Ag Task Force @ Tacos & More

2510 am Chamber Coffee @ Brookdale

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27 28 29 30Noon Wayne Am-bassadors @ TBD

31 1 10 am Chamber Coffee @ Swans for Men

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October 2019 CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Put out WSC Signs Put out WHS Signs Put out Wayne, NE Signs

November


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Wayne, NE 68787

Our mission is to provide a focused and integrated economic development effort for the

greater community on behalf of all of its residents.

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WAYNE COUNTY CALENDAROctober 2019 September 30 through October 5 Wayne State College Homecoming full schedule of events www.wsc.edu/homecoming

October 1 Off the Beaten Path: My Journey in Eastern Europe Dr. Leigh Scruggs 3:30 pm Gardner Hall

October 1 Ever Fallen Movie Premier with Q&A following by Dr. Michael White 6:30pm Majestic Theatre

October 3-6 WSC Theatre presents All in the Timing, one-act comedy-dramasThur-Sat 7 pm Sun 2 pm Black Box Theatre $5October 4 The British Invasion-Paradox at Johnnie Byrd

October 4 Faculty Exhibit Opening Reception 3:30 pm Nordstrand Visual Arts Gallery. Exhibit thru November 14

October 5 WSC Homecoming Parade on Main Street 9:30 am Band Day Concert 10:30 am Willow Bowl

October 5 Quickdraw Todds Smoke Shack at Johnnie Byrd Brewing 11 am - 8 pm

October 5 Wayne Eagles Club Steak Fry 6-9 pm

October 6 Wayne Fireman’s Breakfast 8:30 am - 1 pm

October 7 WSC Lecture Recital: Dr. Steven Soebbing Frauenliebe und -leben:Gendered Singing in Song 7:30 pm Ley Theatre

October 10 World Heart Day, 9 am-3pm WSC Student Center

October 10 Pink Flamingo Nite :Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event 5-9:30 pm Our Savior Lutheran Church $5

October 22 WSC Black and Gold Series: Backtrack Vocals 7:30pm Ramsey Theatre. Free reserved seats: wsc.universitytickets.com

October 24 BOO: Free Trick or Treating event at Wayne Country View Care and Rehab 6-7:30 pm

October 24 WSC Faculty Recital: Josh Calkin 7:30 pm Ley Theatre

October 24-26 Haunted Trail, WSC Fitness Trail $5, group rates available

October 25 A Whole Latte Crafts: Craft Night 6:30-8:30 pm at the Table Coffee House

October 27 Vet’s Club Breakfast 9am-1pm, Vet’s Club

October 29 WSC Faculty Recital: Karl Kolbeck 7:30 pm Ley Theatre

October 31-Nov 2 Wayne Community Theatre presents: Evil Dead, the Musical WSC Black Box Theatre

Places to VisitCommercial Historic District on National Register, Downtown Wayne

Farmers Market, Wednesdays 4-6 pm, Saturdays 9am-noon 5th & LincolnMajestic Movie Theatre www.majesticonmain.org

Wayne Community Aquatic Center, 901 W 7th StreetWayne Country Club 18 Hole Golf Course

Wayne County Museum, 702 Lincoln Street, Open Sundays 2-4 pm or by appointment 402-375-5043 or 402-375-1513

Wayne County Veterans Memorial, Wayne County Courthouse, 510 Pearl StreetWayne Public Library 410 Pearl Street www.cityofwayne.org

Wayne State College Fred G Dale Planetarium www.wsc.edu/planetariumWayne State College Music, Theatre, Athletics, Art Gallery www.wsc.edu

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019FREE! Heart Hero Activities from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Kanter Student Center, Wayne State CollegeFree Visitor Parking in Lot #10

Because Every Heartbeat Matters

For more information contactBarbara Engebretsen, Ph.D. at 402-375-7044.

MORNING ACTIVITIES - 9:15-11:30 a.m. Tribute to Frank LaMere and Understanding Health Disparities Discussion

Frank LaMere, (1950-2019) Winnebago Civil Rights Advocate

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES - Noon-3 p.m. Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screening; Heart Art T-shirt

printing (bring your own T-shirts); Healthy Spanish with Native Speakers; Heart Health Information & Activities; Mental and Behavioral Health Information;

Service-Dogs & VetSETS – Supporting Military Personnel & Veterans

Holiday 2019 Promotion Plan

Holiday Stamp Card Promotion begins November 21

$700 in Chamber Bucks will be given away to shoppers. Three names will be drawn each week

at Chamber Coffee beginning December 6 for $50 each with a final drawing for two $200

winners on December 20.

Cost is $30 for WAED Business Members and $130 for non-business members to cover printing

and promotion costs. The prize money is funded though the WAED Promotions Budget.

Sign up and make payment by Friday November 8 to be listed on the stamp card.

Each Stamp Card represents $100 of purchases made at participating businesses. Use your own

stamp or one will be provided. Double stamp days will be November 21 Christmas on Main,

November 29 Black Friday, and November 30 Small Business Saturday. Completed stamp cards

should be left at your business. Staff from the WAED office will pick up completed cards from

your business each Thursday. We will draw from all the cards accumulated to date.

November 21~Christmas on Main

Tree Lighting Ceremony-tentative

Carolers will gather at 6:15 pm to lead carols.

At 6:30 pm, the decorated tree at 7th & Main will be lit, signaling the start of the parade.

Parade of Lights

6:30 pm Parade of Lights. Parade route: Main Street, 6th Street to 1st Street

Line up: W 6th St. and Pearl and Lincoln Streets.

Register to enter. Parade will be announced and judged. Line up in order of arrival and

volunteers will check you in. Entries not pre-registered should be prepared with a script for the

announcer. We ask that there be no conflicting live Santas in the parade. Santa will be hosted by

Wayne Area Economic Development and lead the parade.

Visit and Photos with Santa

Following the parade, Santa will visit with children at 210 Main Street. Parents are welcome to

take photos. Goodie Bags provided by Ameritas. Free event for families.

Jolly Trolley

The Jolly Trolley will take riders on a short jaunt around town. (Weather permitting)

Trolley stop will be located at Hwy 15 Salvage Co.

Business Open House and Store Specials

Create your own in-store event. Partner with Home Based Vendors if desired.

Window Decorating Contest

Open to all Wayne businesses. Contact WAED office to sign up. Windows will be judged on

November 21.

Kids Korner, 210 Main Street-tentative

Free Kid activities will be available at 210 Main Street.

Gifts from the Heart

Donated items for the Food Pantry, Gifts for kids/Toys for Tots, and items for the Coat Closet

can be dropped in the designated collection boxes.

Carolers * Bell Choirs * Fire Pit

Optimist Soup Supper at Our Savior Lutheran Church

Eagles Club Soup Supper

Other Community Events

November 29 Black Friday

November 30 Small Business Saturday

December 1 3 pm Ring Around Wayne Bell Choir Concert at City Auditorium

December 7&8 5 pm Holiday Dinner Concert @ The Beaumont

December 8 2pm WSC President’s Holiday Gala @ Ramsey Theatre

This award is sponsored by Wayne Area Economic Development ■ Chamber ■ Main Street and used to recognize an individual who

has significantly contributed to the general betterment of the Wayne area. A selection committee will review nominations and the

recipient will be honored at the Annual Chamber Banquet on January 26, 2020.

Eligibility:

* An adult (19 years of age or older) who has contributed to the community both professionally and

beyond their employment

* Lived or worked in the Wayne area for at least 5 years

Past Recipients:

1977 Roger Nelson 1989 Sam Schroeder 2001 Mark Ahmann 2013 Dr. Ken Liska

1978 Dean Pierson 1990 Wayne Wessel 2002 Dave Headley 2014 Galen Wiser

1979 Stan Morris 1991 Jane O’Leary 2003 Leon Meyer 2015 Randy Pedersen

1980 Arnie Reeg 1992 J. J. Liska, posthumously 2004 Laura Gamble 2016 Bill Reeg

1981 Wayne Marsh 1993 Ken Berglund 2005 Dan Baddorf 2017 Robert Ensz

1982 Bob & Marilyn Carhart 1994 Pat Gross 2006 Lois Shelton 2018 Scott and MaryKay Hasemann

1983 Lyle Seymour 1995 Willis Wiseman 2007 Rod & Loreta Tompkins

1984 David Ley 1996 Donald Mash 2008 Marie Mohr Kochenash

1985 Bud Froehlich 1997 Bill Dickey 2009 John & Carolyn Vakoc

1986 J. Alan Cramer 1998 Robert Jordan 2010 Jeff Morlok

1987 Paul Otte 1999 Gertrude Marie Wolfer 2011 Duane Schroeder

1988 Ken Olds 2000 Ron Wriedt 2012 Reggie Yates

DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF THIS NOMINATION FORM: on or before December 27, 2020 to the Wayne Area

Economic Development office, 108 W 3rd St., fax 375-2246, or email [email protected]

***Nomination remains valid for the 2020 selection year as well***

Nominee’s Name:

Personal Data:

***Describe the nominee’s merits for this award, and return to the Wayne Area Economic Development office on or before

December 27, 2019. You may use additional paper and/or submit attachments if necessary.***

ACCOMPLISHMENTS—Achievements in the areas of professional work that have benefited society and/or the community.

PUBLIC SERVICE—Achievements in the area of volunteer work separate from nominee’s employment that have

benefited others in the community.

ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT—Service clubs or other organization affiliations that have given the nominee the

opportunity to serve as an officer, committee chair, etc., or in a capacity that has made a difference to the community.

Nominated by Signature: __________________________________

2019 Citizen of the Year Nomination

This award is sponsored by Wayne Area Economic Development ■ Chamber ■ Main Street and used to recognize an educator for

excellence in the classroom and outstanding involvement in the community. A selection committee will review nominations and

the recipient will be honored at the Annual Banquet on January 26, 2020.

Eligibility:

* The nominee should be a full-time teacher or instructor in the Wayne community who spends a full

day in the classroom or teaches a full load.

* Nominations may be submitted by fellow educators, supervisors, parents, and other interested

persons (self nominations and nominations by relatives are not allowed).

Past Recipients:

1996 Duane Bloemenkamp 2002 Dale Hochstein 2008 Amy Jackson 2014 Emily Rockhill

1997 Judith Schafer 2003 Mike Jaixen 2009 Dwaine Spieker 2015 Christine Costa

1998 Patricia Jenkins 2004 Deb Whitt 2010 Carolyn Linster 2016 Rocky and Sylvia Ruhl

1999 Brad Weber 2005 Jean Lutt 2011 Phylis Trenhaile 2017 Misty Beair

2000 Peg Lutt 2006 Terri Hypse 2012 Anthony Cantrell 2018 Courtney Maas

2001 Bill Wilson 2007 Jean Dorcey 2013 Tracy Anderson

DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF THIS NOMINATION FORM: on or before December 27, 2019 to the Wayne Area

Economic Development office, 108 W 3rd St., fax 375-2246, or email [email protected]

***Nomination remains valid for the 2020 selection year as well***

Educator’s Name:

Personal Data (please include school and grade/academic discipline):


December 27, 2019 You may use additional paper and/or submit attachments if necessary.***

DEDICATION—Concern for students, devotion to teaching, and dedication to creating the finest learning environment.

QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION AND VISION - Looking to the future and the use of innovative teaching and resource

development methods to meet new challenges for students.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Active participation in other activities and organizations outside the classroom and school

environment that leads to making their community a better place to work and live.

Nominated by: Signature: ______________________________

Relation to Educator: ______________________________________________________________________

2019 Educator of the Year Nomination

This award is sponsored by Wayne Area Economic Development ■ Chamber ■ Main Street and used to recognize a

business who has significantly contributed to the general betterment of the Wayne area. A selection committee will

review nominations and the recipient will be honored at the Annual Banquet on January 26, 2020.

Eligibility:

* Wayne Area Economic Development Member in 2019 (Bronze Business Investor or Above)

Past Recipients:

2007 Northeast Nebraska Insurance Heritage Industries

2008 Coffee Shoppe Sand Creek Post and Beam

2009 Wayne Greenhouse/Plant Market/Kent’s Photo Great Dane Trailers

2010 Hasemann Funeral Homes Northeast Equipment

2011 Diamond Center/Flowers & Wine Pac ‘N’ Save

2012 White Dog Pub State Nebraska Bank & Trust

2013 Tacos & More Arnie’s Ford Mercury

2014 Swan’s Apparel Ameritas

2015 Wayne Herald First National of Omaha-Wayne Service Center

2016 Herman Chiropractic Heritage Homes

2017 Rustic Treasures et.al

2018 Providence Medical Center

DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF THIS NOMINATION FORM: on or before December 27, 2019 to the

Wayne Area Economic Development office at 108 W. 3rd, fax 375-2246, or email [email protected]

Nominee’s Name:

Business Data (for example: number of employees; year established; owner(s); etc.)


December 27, 2019 You may use additional paper and/or submit attachments if necessary.***

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - List service to the community through business owners, employees, or the

business itself. These activities should not be limited to involvement in only Wayne Area Economic Development.

OTHER INFORMATION TO CONSIDER

Nominated by Signature

2019 Business of the Year

This award is sponsored by Wayne Area Economic Development ■ Chamber ■ Main Street and used to recognize an

individual, a business or an organization who has significantly supported Wayne Area Economic Development

throughout the year. A selection committee will review nominations and the recipient will be honored at the Annual

Banquet on January 26, 2020.

Eligibility:

* Supports the efforts of Wayne Area Economic Development ■ Chamber ■ Main Street Past Recipients:

2007 Wayne State College 2011 Wayne County 2015 Nebraska Extension

2008 Nebraska Public Power District 2012 Wayne County Ag Society 2016 Wayne Volunteer Fire Department

2009 City of Wayne 2013 Northeast Nebraska PPD 2017 PMC Ambulance Drivers

2010 Providence Medical Center 2014 Majestic Theatre 2018 Wayne Municipal Airport

DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF THIS NOMINATION FORM: on or before December 27, 2019 to the

Wayne Area Economic Development office at 108 W. 3rd, fax 375-2246, or email [email protected]

Nominee’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Individual, Business or Organizational Data: __________________________________________________


December 27, 2019. You may use additional paper and/or submit attachments if necessary.***

SUPPORT FOR AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO Wayne Area Economic Development—Support for Wayne

Area Economic Development includes volunteer time, in-kind services and other financial commitments to Wayne

Area Economic Development ■ Chamber ■ Main Street

OTHER INFORMATION TO CONSIDER

Nominated by Signature ______________________________

2019 Most Valuable Patron

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Toddler Time

10:00 AM

Diane Ballard QuickBooks Workshop Part 2

5-8 PM

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Escape Room

10-4 PM

Needle Night

6-8 PM

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Escape Room

1-6 PM

Toddler Time

11:00 AM

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Chele Meisenbach

Smartphone 101

Class

5-8 PM

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Craft Night 6:30 PM

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Toddler Time 10:00 AM

Diane Ballard QuickBook Advanced Workshop 5-8 PM

Pumpkin Contest Begins!

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Needle Night

6-8 PM

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Toddler Time

11:00 AM

Trivia Night 2000’s

7-9 PM

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Pumpkin Contest

Winners Selected

Book Club

Nightingale

6:30 PM

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Diane Ballard

Excel Advanced

Workshop

5-8 PM

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Trick or Treat at the

library!

Youth programming

Wayne Public Library

Wayne Public Library

410 Pearl St.

Wayne, NE 68787

402-375-3135

Find us on Facebook @waynepubliclibrary1902

Immerse yourself in Nebraskan history by attending Up the Nebraska Cattle Trail and Songs of the West Tuesday, Oct. 1st at

3:00 PM at the Country View Senior Living Center. Join Joan Wells and Kris Simon as they tell about the cattle drives and the

origin of western music while singing the songs of the early day cowboys. Sponsored by Humanities Nebraska.

Toddler Time continues on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM or Fridays at 11:00 AM! Little ones enjoy stories, music, and

busy bags to promote early literacy, writing and math skills.

Visit the library for Adult Coloring Night on Tuesday, Oct. 8th from 6 to 7:30 PM. All color pages, crayons, markers and pens,

plus a light snack will be available at this FREE event sponsored by Pac-N-Save. Coloring Nights are open to men and women 18

and older.

The Needle Night group continues to meet. This is a very informal group and isn’t limited to knitting. Thursdays from 6-8 PM

(excluding the last Thursday of each month)

Small business owners: hone your skills with FREE workshops from Diann Ballard of DB Consulting– Diann Ballard of DB

Consulting will be facilitating 4 workshops throughout the month of October: Quickbooks Basics Oct. 9th and 16th, Quickbooks

Advanced Oct. 23rd, and Advanced Microsoft Excel Oct. 30th. All workshops will be held from 5-8 PM. Registration is

limited and required. Tor register, contact the WPL at 402-375-3135. Sponsored by: DB Consulting LLC, Wayne Public Library,

REAP, SBA, and the Center for Rural Affairs.

Let the kiddos relax after class with After School Coloring on Friday, Oct. 11th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Color pages, crayons,

markers and pens, plus a light snack will be provided.

Escape Room: Halloween in the English Room!- Can your team of 6-8 players solve our spooky puzzles and escape with your

lives? Be sure to register your escape team at the circulation desk or by phone: 402-375-3135. Escape Room dates are:

Thursday, Oct. 17th, 10 AM to 4 PM and Friday, October 18th, 1 PM to 6 PM. Each session is one hour in length.

Appropriate for middle schoolers-adults.

Tin Can and Luminary Jar Pumpkins Craft Night– Join Adult Services Librarian Sharon on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at 6:30 PM in

decorating light-up Halloween pumpkins made with tin cans or glass jars. All decorating supplies will be provided. Please call the

library at 402-375-3135 to register for craft night and for more information.

Not up to date on the abilities of your smart phone? Join Chele Meisenbach for Smart Phone 101– Just the Basics on

Thursday, Oct. 21st from 5-8 PM. Learn about your phone, from simple tasks to apps, emails and social media! Please bring

phone and/or email passwords for downloading items if needed. Note taking is welcome and there is no such thing as a dumb

question! All smart phone users welcome! Registration is required. Stop by the library or call at 402-375-3135 to do so.

Adult Trivia Night: the 2000’s– Step back in time to the turn of the millennium for a fun night 2000s-themed trivia Friday, Oct.

25th at 7 PM. Please call the library or stop in to register your team of four or five, costumes are definitely encouraged!

Join the Adult Book Club in reading “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah this month. -Author Kristin Hannah captures the

epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women’s war. The Nightingale tells the

stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own

dangerous path toward survival, love and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France. “The nightingale” will be available for

pickup at WPL, or through OneDrive or Libby in the beginning of October. Join the discussion Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 PM

at the Senior Center.

Pumpkin Painting Contest- Bring in your already painted pumpkins on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd through the 27th.

Pumpkins will be displayed around the Library and will be evaluated by guest judges on Tuesday, Oct. 29th from noon to 1 PM.

Age ranges for pumpkin judging and ribbon awards: 0-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-18, and 19 years of age and older. Grand prizes will

be awarded to each age group. We urge pumpkin painting contestants to pick up their work after awards are issued.

Mon-Thur 10 am-8 pm

Friday 10 am-6 pm

Saturday 10 am-4 pm

Sunday 2 pm-5 pm

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