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ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska January 11, 2022 Chairman opened meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. GENERAL: JOSEPH ABLER ex 98.00; AFLAC ins 850.00; AMERITAS LIFE INS CORP ins 14,601.86; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 149.00; ANTELOPE CO SHERIFF ex 74.46; APPEARA ex 33.56; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 815.00; ASCHOFF AUCTION CO ex 250.00; BEAR GRAPHICS ex 631.16; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 1,125.98; BCBS ins 57,081.15; BOB BARKER CO ex 629.76; BOMGAARS ex...
Three area women faced the Honorable Donna Taylor, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh, on Wednesday, Jan. 5, on Class 1 misdemeanor charges stemming from Dec. 1, 2021, compliance checks conducted by Nebraska State Patrol officers with assistance of an 18-year-old male confidential informant. The defendants waived their right to counsel. Lori A. Boelter, 57, of Brunswick pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to the minor at the Royal Bar and Grill, Melanie A. Sheldon, 37, of Neligh pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to him at Casey’s in N...
Andrew J. Stephenson, 20, of Jacksonville, Florida, appeared in the Antelope County court last Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, on a Class 4 felony count, possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, and two infractions, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, all alleged Dec. 23. Stephenson requested court-appointed counsel. After reviewing his financial information, Judge Donna Taylor indicated the defendant was “borderline” for qualification. She appointed the public defender to represent him, cautioning that whe...
January is mentoring month and the Summerland TeamMates chapter has teamed up with local dining establishments for "Dining Out for a Cause." Businesses will donate 10% of the ticket total to the Summerland chapter. Participating businesses and dates include The Den in Orchard, Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m.; Royal Bar & Grill, in Royal, Sunday, Jan. 9; L Bar B, in Clearwater, Thursday, Jan. 13, during and after the home game; Dusty's in Orchard, Tuesday, Jan. 18, supper special; TeamMates soup...
Approved. Disapproved. Finalized, finally. Those steps led to a Dec. 23 special meeting of the Antelope County commissioners, where a new redistricting map was given the final nod. Commissioners originally approved the district map on Dec. 7; however, a discrepancy was noted in population between two districts. Originally, district three was light and four was heavy, according to county clerk Lisa Payne. "In discussion with the secretar of state's office, (Antelope County Attorney) Joe Abler...
Matthew F. Brandt, 34, of Royal again failed to appear in the Antelope County court for sentencing Dec. 15. His attorney, public defender Melissa Figueroa, requested continuance, while Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler objected, asking for a bench warrant. The Honorable Donna Taylor again ordered a warrant for his arrest, less than a month after his arrest for failing to appear Oct. 20. Brandt bonded out of the Antelope County Jail after his Nov. 16 arrest, agreeing to appear for sentencing Dec. 15. Taylor set a new bond at $10,000, 10%...
The Honorable Donna Taylor continued two cases in the Antelope County court in Neligh last Wednesday, due to a health-related lockdown at the county jail. A pretrial hearing for Jonathyn M. Gunderson, 32, of Neligh, on seven counts alleged Nov. 9, is continued to Jan. 5. Gunderson, who was in custody, did not appear personally. The Antelope County Jail was “in lockdown due to Covid issues,” according to a court document. Bond in the amount of $3,000, 10% cash, is continued as well. Additionally, Taylor ordered that Gunderson be released fro...
I never get tired of watching birds out my kitchen window. At times, there's a large flutter of blue jays, yet other times, I catch a glimpse of red from Mr. Cardinal. Equally as pretty is Mrs. Cardinal perched on the edge of the bird bath. If you like watching birds you need to feed and water them just like any pet. Keeping a bird bath open in our Nebraska winters calls for a bird bath heater. In our case, as in probably most, you also will need an outdoor extension cord. The few extra cents a...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL December 2021 Amazon Capital Services, Inc, sup, 3,210.28; AMGL, PC, annual audit fees, 16,200.00; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physical, 156.00; Bart Koinzan snow pusher, 1,250.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 579.11; Bomgaars, sup, 439.32; Bud’s Sanitary Service, trash, 1,462.50; Canon Financial Services, Inc., printer lease, 22.81; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/rooms/meals,etc, 4,656.58; Clearwater Market, sup, 26.83; ColdType Publishing, print, 169.65; Courtney Soper, mileage, 564.48; DAS S...
ROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska December 14, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes as well as all resolutions and agreements are on file at the County Clerk’s Office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Pledge Collateral and correspondence were reviewed. November report from sheriff was presented. Review of claims. Approved Payroll. Approved vendor claims: General: MELVIN AHLERS ret 24.00; AFLAC ins 910.45; A MERITAS LIFE I...
Amy E. Fergusen, 33, of Royal faced the Honorable Donna Taylor last week, in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh, on a Class 3A felony count, intentional child abuse, no injury, along with two Class 1 misdemeanor counts, third-degree assault and negligent child abuse, no injury. The crimes allegedly took place Oct. 24. Fergusen requested court-appointed counsel. Taylor found her indigent and appointed public defender Melissa Figueroa. Preliminary hearing is set Dec. 15. After failing to appear in court Nov. 17 and his subsequent arrest by...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Amazon Capital Services, Inc., sup, 1,743.60; Apple, Inc., deposit for apps, 1.00; Appleby, Greg, mileage, 832.80; Barnhill Piano Service, piano tuning, 400.00; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 425.37; Bomgaars, sup, 138.71; Butch’s Body Shop, towing van #23, 179.50; Canon Financial Services, Inc., printer lease, 22.81; Clearwater Market, sup, 30.60; ColdType Publishing, print, 148.11; Corner Hardware & More, sup, 149.68; Courtney Soper, mileage reimb, 705.60; Darin Wickersham, mowing, 185.00; Dusty’s, fue...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska November 9, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Approved 11-02-2021 Board of Commissioner meeting minutes. Pledge collateral and correspondence was reviewed. October reports from treasurer, sheriff, clerk of district court were presented. Review of claims. Approved p...
A local broadband company presented potential use of American Recovery Plan Act funds to help underserved and unserved Antelope County residents receive broadband access, to Antelope County Commissioners, at their Nov. 9 meeting in Neligh. Klint Arnold, owner of Stealth Broadband, said the company has submitted bids for Nebraska’s Broadband Bridge Act, including projects in Antelope County. Arnold asked commissioners to consider applying county ARPA funds to the project, which would include Neli...
Two defendants failed to appear in Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for hearings in criminal cases last Wednesday, Oct. 20. Matthew F. Brandt, 34, of Royal again failed to appear for sentencing. His attorney, public defender Melissa Figueroa, requested continuance, Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler objected. The Honorable Donna Taylor ordered a warrant be issued for his arrest, as she indicated would happen at the time of his previous no show. Brandt was convicted of leaving the scene of a property-damage accident, a Class 2 misdemeanor...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Oct. 12, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Pledge collateral and correspondence was reviewed. Met with Senator Adrian Smith’s office representative. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Zoning administrator. Ground maintenance report was heard. Tabled 150th ann...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Neligh, NE Oct. 12, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Five tax roll corrections Levies approved and set include: Antelope County: general, 0.256600; veterans aid, 0.000683; building, 0.001056; LEC bond: 0.019591; total: 0.277930; Ag Society: general, 0.006533; total, 0.006533; Airport Authority: general, 0.001727; bond fund, 0.000444; total, 0.002172; ESU #8: general, 0...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL OM Tech, laser engraver/accessories (Perkins Grant), 4,141.85; Amazon, tech sup, 1,130.68; Amazon Capital Services, Inc., Sup, 1,358.33; Antelope Memorial Hospital, transport physical, 156.00; Black Hills Energy nat gas, 362.19; Bud’s Sanitary service, eight-yd dumpster and pickup fees, 1,925.00; Canon Financial Services, Inc., Printer lease, 22.81; Capital One Bk(USA), NA, sup/reg/bkgrnd checks/fees, 8,676.58; ColdType Publishing, print, 384.69; Computer Hardware, Inc., Sup, 79.00; Corner Hardware & M...
The publisher of one of the state's newest weekly newspapers has been named the Nebraska Press Women Communicator of Achievement, according to Ruth Brown, NPW COA director. LuAnn Schindler, who publishes the Summerland Advocate Messenger in northeast Nebraska, received the award at the NPW fall conference, Saturday, Oct. 9, in Grand Island. The award recognizes achievement in the communications profession, service to the community and industry and leadership in the organization. A native of Clay...
Matthew F. Brandt, 34, of Royal once again failed to appear in the Antelope County courtroom in Neligh for sentencing last Wednesday. Brandt was convicted, June 2, of leaving the scene of a property-damage accident, a Class 2 misdemeanor committed Jan 28 in Orchard. His attorney, public defender Melissa Figueroa, requested continuance, indicating Brandt had been in contact with someone who had Covid-19. Antelope County prosecutor Joe Abler objected. The Honorable Donna Taylor continued sentencing to Oct. 20 and ordered Brandt to provide the...
The first newspaper article I wrote and sold, at age 16, was typed on a Smith and Corona manual typewriter. Dad kept the brown-gray piece of technology in a leather-zipped carrying case, stored underneath the wooden office desk in the den. Despite having precise handwriting, he typed everything: Return envelopes. Weekly missiles to his parents. Ticket requests to the University of Nebraska athletic office. Worksheets and pop quizzes for English classes. The young version of me watched the...
APPROVED BILLS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Summerland Public School, misc. reimb - operating acct, 2,203.93; IXL Learning, sub renew, 4,392.00; Renaissance Learning, sub renew, 9,430.00; Stadium Sports, 2 score tables for gyms, 6,880.00; ESU #8, SPED, 34,291.46; Amazon, sup, 3,739.24; Antelope Memorial Hospital, bus driver physicals, 691.00; Appeara, sup, 147.87; Austin T. Good, grounds maint, 850.00; B.E. Publishing, software, 1,375.47; Barco Municipal Products, Inc., flashing speed signs, 1,054.05; Black Hills Energy, nat gas, 323.96; Canon...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Sept. 14, 2021 Notice of meeting published as required by statute. A complete record of these minutes, as well as all resolutions and agreements, are on file at the county clerk’s office and are open to the public. Chairman opened meeting. Approved agenda. Minutes of Sept. 7 BOC meeting were approved. Pledge collateral and correspondence were reviewed. Review of claims. Approved payroll. Approved township claim. Zoning administrator: Planning and zoning meeting and CUP h...
The Honorable Donna Taylor signed two arrest warrants recently when she presided over Antelope County court in Neligh. A warrant was issued Wednesday, Sept. 1, for a 63-year-old Orchard man - on new but similar allegations to a case currently set for a jury trial in the county court, involving a different victim. The warrant called for the arrest of Russell L. Meyer on two charges, second-degree trespassing and disturbing the peace. Bond was set at $3,000, 10% cash, with a condition for no contact with the victim, her mother or their...
Three-hundred and forty-three firemen lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. Eleven current and retired firefighters are bicycling across America to ensure those 343 colleagues are not forgotten. Led by retired firefighter Darrell Sales, the Bay to Brooklyn project riders departed Santa Clara, California, Aug. 1 and will arrive at Ground Zero, Sept. 9. The group rode to Eugene, Oregon, before veering east, traveling through Idaho and Wyoming. In Nebraska, they have followed U.S. Highway 20 and...
