Dear Editor,
On May 24th, the Antelope County Board of Supervisors had a public hearing for the wind farms. I did not attend but have read several articles on it. It is just my opinion but I think everyone has missed the most important rule. The Golden Rule – do unto others as you would have others do unto you. I found Jim Koenig’s words in favor of the wind farm interesting. According to what I read, he is to have six turbines on his property, if the project is approved. Am I right in thinking that three of the turbines will be around Jim’s home and three will be around his daughter’s home? I have nothing against those people who signed a contract and will get a check if this wind farm project goes through. My family had the opportunity to do the same and for our own reasons, chose not to. What I am against is if you said to that man who brought your contract, “I don’t want one next to my house, but it’s okay to put one near my neighbor’s home.” “Is it greed or is it progressive thinking?” said Koenig. He cited Henry Ford. Question- Did Ford build his car and go to the government and demand that they force his neighbors to drive one; then if the cars were found to be safe decide to drive one himself, or did he drive it himself to find it was safe and after finding it was, sell it to his neighbors? Antelope County Board of Supervisors, why don’t you have the county attorney write up a contract for all who are willing to take a check and make them also agree to share the side effects and have one or two turbines 2,000 feet from their homes, since they are willing to put them 2,000 feet from their neighbor’s home? Also have the county attorney make out a contract for Invenergy LLC to carry out the agreement with no exceptions. Lois Mosel, Clearwater * * * Reminder: Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of Pitzer Digital, Antelope County News, The Orchard News or its staff. Dear Editor,
On Sunday, April 24, there was a very serious accident, and our town’s electrical system was shut down. Many times in our day-to-day life things go on with no incident. This Sunday, a person was injured, a transformer was shut down and a very dangerous situation arose. The first responders are many times the first in harm’s way. The responders performed in an admirable way with Police Chief Mike Wright and the sheriff’s office protecting the safety of others. This includes the Fire Department, Jaws of Life and EMTs working to save the victim, all of this while working around a damaged electrical substation. Their safety then was protected by the Neligh Electric crew working to maintain safe conditions, who then put into action our power plant to provide nine plus hours of electricity to the city until NPPD could make temporary repairs to their substation. A great big thanks to all of these folks for taking their Sunday to protect all of us. Thanks to the Neligh electrical crew Josh Capler, Brian Hain and Scott Kester and NPPD’s crew for providing us power through this time. Joe Hartz, Mayor of Neligh * * * Reminder: Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of Pitzer Digital, Antelope County News, The Orchard News or its staff. Editor’s Note: This is the first election-related letter to the editor received by our publication prior to the primary. As a reminder, all primary election-related letters must be received by 4 p.m. Monday, May 2. Letters to the editor are not the opinion of Pitzer Digital, The Orchard News, Antelope County News or its staff.
* * * To Whom It May Concern, I received my Neligh News and Leader on April 13, 2016. In the area news, Mrs. Joan Wright has an article about Mr. C.W. Schonemann filing a financial affidavit during his appearance April 16, and he was granted a court appointed attorney. And that he was released from custody, April 16, after a bond hearing. All the information was in the Neligh News and Leader in the April 13, 2016, issue. The court hearing was April 6, 2016, and he was reprimanded back to the Antelope County Sheriff’s Office. So how could he be out of jail on Saturday, April 16, when there is no court on Saturday? Norfolk Daily News always corrects errors when they make a mistake. There are many other things Mrs. Wright has wrote about in the Neligh News and Leader and her social media page that should not have been released. Hospitals have privacy laws and information should not be given out by a nurse or employees. How many nurse and employees would lose their jobs if they release information about patients that is suppose to be confidential? She goes to accidents because she has a scanner as an EMT and then releases a lot of confidential information in the newspaper and her social media page on Facebook. Does she have the right to write articles about personal things that should not be out in the open? She is a registered nurse and EMT. I know a lot of EMT and RNs that refuse to give information about patients and accidents because that is the oath they take when they become a nurse. Why does she get to keep her license and why does she get to put information in the newspaper that only law enforcement should know about until a court date? Does she know the Antelope County police and sheriff department and the Antelope County Hospital so well that she can get what information she wants? The reason for this letter is to ask everyone: Do you think that Mrs. Joan Wright is Wright (right) for Antelope County Commissioner, District 4? A concerned citizen, Sincerely Yours, David Larry Behnk, Clearwater * * * Reminder: Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of Pitzer Digital, Antelope County News, The Orchard News or its staff. Dear Editor,
We the People, in order to form a more perfect burger, establish flavor and insure a hint of salty and sweet . . . . Join me in my great and noble cause. Help me get the Chazzle Dazzle on the list of specials at the Antelope County Country Club. Together, we can convince clubhouse manager Lisa Newton-Hanson to provide local consumers with a largely unknown delicacy. She has agreed to make Chazzle Dazzles per customers' requests, but has not agreed to add it to the list of daily specials. What is the Chazzle Dazzle? Those who have never had it say that it's a hamburger. Those who have indulged can only utter three words: slice of heaven. A thick, juicy, delicious beef patty topped with cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, and peanut butter, the Chazzle Dazzle will leave you delighted for having eaten it, yet sad that it took you so long to discover it. The removal of any of the aforementioned ingredients disqualifies the burger as a Chazzle Dazzle. The beef, bacon, and BBQ sauce give you the tenactiy to power through all of life's trials. The hint of peanut butter makes you feel like an eight-year-old kid and reminds you that you still sleep with a teddy bear, but that there's nothing wrong with that. The Chazzle Dazzle with a side of fries will cost you a mere $8.00 -- a small price to pay for a party in your mouth. However, the first 25 people to email me at chase.kallhoff@gmail.com will be eligible to get one dollar off their first Chazzle Dazzle order. The only requirement is that you tell everyone about your great Chazzle Dazzle experience. Chase Kallhoff, Neligh * * * Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of Pitzer Digital, Antelope County News, The Orchard News or its staff. Dear Editor,
We are taxpayers in the Orchard community. We would like for you to consider our concern for the location of our high school and students to be rotated every two years. Funding should be a major issue in this decision, covered by district valuations. District Valuation for 2015 Orchard: $496,183,964 46% Clearwater: $315,269,870 29.8% Verdigre: $248,124,984 23.4% Total: $1,059,578,818 Lela and Ray Clark * * * Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of Pitzer Digital, Antelope County News, The Orchard News or its staff. Save Our COPS Family,
We have seen a family develop through the years full of shared classrooms, teachers, activities, new friends and communities. Our children have benefitted from having bigger classes and activity numbers and there has been obvious success in academics, fine arts, and sports. Even bigger, the attitudes within the communities have grown as evident by booster clubs working together, sponsorships and programs such as TeamMates. The Clearwater Orchard Public School Cyclone family is working!!! The message of Stay Cyclone Strong proves that the students believe it’s worth staying positive and building on the foundation already set!!! The challenge is to continue to grow as one! We need to let our Orchard and Clearwater advisory board members know that keeping our students together is the most important issue! We believe it offers the best educational opportunities. We can’t let them destroy all the work seen from parents, school faculties, administrators, community members, previous board members, and most importantly our children have worked so hard to create over the years. We have all been working together…challenge our board members to be a positive example too and keep our school united! If you agree with this letter, join us by commenting your name on the Facebook post on the Antelope County News' page. Here is the link to offer your support: www.facebook.com/AntelopeCountyNews Sincerely, Bob and Vicki Willats Lee and Teri Schacht Marty and Janette Kerkman Greg and Connie Bellingtier Dawn Stewart and Justin Wright Kelly and Amy Kerkman Stephen and Jana Wilhelm Jarrod and Stacy Long Diane Martin * * * Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of the Antelope County News. Our COPS Family,
This is a challenge to everyone of the Clearwater Orchard Public School Cyclone family to keep us united as one! People have worked hard to create this educational family, and now we seem to be at a crossroads where a few want to destroy it. First and for most, this family has been built on what is the best for our children and I believe that is keeping them together! I want to share some history. Many years even prior to our coming together, countless hours went into exploring ways to enhance the educational opportunities and extracurricular activities for our children in both rural communities by our administration and school boards. The junior high boys began the initial integration. Then, the Cyclone Co-Op began with a bunch of high school boys teaming together. They set a positive tone for everyone of both communities that this could really work if we embraced it and worked together. The example set, led the other students from both towns to want to work together and have some additional choices of activities. In the meantime, efforts were made to continue to look for better educational opportunities for our children in the classroom. Finally, we joined together in the reorganization with children getting educated in both towns! Not always convenient, not without struggles, and not perfect, the administration, faculty and previous boards have made every effort to benefit our students and keep our communities alive. Vicki Willats * * * Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of the Antelope County News. Dear Editor,
We've seen conflicting information about LB 840 and how funds can be used. We want to set the record straight. At one time LB 840 (economic development) funds could be used for infrastructure and street improvements, but that changed earlier this year with the passage of LB 150. Now, LB 840 can ONLY be used for economic development - or exactly how Neligh is using it. So, if you’ve been told or have read otherwise, your sources are behind in times and don’t know the LAW. Using LB 840 for street improvements is ILLEGAL. Sure, there are success stories on infrastructure improvements with LB 840 when it was legal, but it is NOT LEGAL NOW. Can you imagine if our city leaders were those who didn’t know what STATE LAWS were passed nearly a year ago? Thankfully, our City leaders know the laws. Looks to me like the RIGHT PEOPLE are in charge. Speaking of LB 840, public documents show only about $12,000 has been given out so far. Yes $91,300 has been approved in loans, but only $12,000 has been given out. That’s why less than $1,000 has been paid back so far. Who would start paying back a loan they haven’t received yet? Again, looks like some people are trying to “spin” things to fit their agenda. This twisting of information needs to stop. Everything in this letter is public record, so go to the City Office and educate yourself. What are the sources on that other information you’ve heard or read? Remember to always consider the source before forming an opinion. If they can’t cite where it comes from, please question if it is accurate. Above all, please vote Oct. 15 at Grace Lutheran Church. Neligh is growing and moving in the right direction. Vote NO four times! Rich and Mary Burgess Neligh, NE * * * Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of the Antelope County News. Dear Editor,
Next Thursday, October 15, voters in Neligh have a chance for their voices to be heard once again. Four years ago, the community voted by a 9:1 margin in favor of economic development. With that direction, city leaders and community members took action. We have seen growth through added and retain jobs and millions of dollars of economic investment. Neligh has a bright future on this path of economic development. The current Neligh City Council members have strong ties to the community. We grew up here and have family here. You see us volunteering at community events, social gatherings, and fundraisers. We care about Neligh and its future. We are vested in our community. We hold our positions without any agenda other than to make Neligh a great place to live, work, and visit. I urge you to go to the polls on Thursday, October 15 at Grace Lutheran Church and vote in favor of progress, development, and a bright future for Neligh. Please vote NO four times and do not recall our city council. Thank you, Stephanie Wanek * * * Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of the Antelope County News. Do you suffer from math or mass confusion?
Hopefully, this article will provide numerical insight for the shared allocation of water and sewer installation costs between the City and a property owner. This will provide the possible tax revenue to be received. While the following numbers are estimates on a hypothetical water/sewer project it makes clear that the allocation of expenses to the City and property owner would be easily estimated outside of the council environment. Also note the City expense of $17,500 would be more than covered by the owner property tax revenue of $22,500, and it would be advisable that the City Council approve this project. What would be the estimated cost and revenue for the City for a water/sewer expansion of $350,000 to a property owner that spends $3 million on the facility? This article will assume three hydrant units will be needed, one lift station and two manholes. Nebraska statute 18-405 states that cost assessments may be based upon property frontage or benefit received for both water and sewer projects. Engineer costs, legal fees and advertising can be included in the assessment to property owner. The City's prior cost obligations had the following price ranges - water project includes hydrants ($3,500), sewer project includes man hole ($3,500), lift station ($120,000). Note: If the lift station is only for the end property owner, the total cost of the station can be assessed to the owner. Total Estimated Project Cost: $350,000 City Cost: $10,500 Total City Cost: $17,500 Property Owner Estimated Assessment: $332,500 For this article, the project cost of $3 million is used. Since commercial property tax valuation equals 100 percent of market value, the taxable valuation is $3 million. If the City levy rate is .75, the taxes received would be $22,500 annually. Brian Christiansen Neligh, NE * * * Letters To The Editor are not the opinion of the Antelope County News. |
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