NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Nemaha County Hospital Board of Directors will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in the Conference Room at the Nemaha County Hospital, Auburn. An agenda for the meeting is available at the Administrator’s Office and in lobby of the Hospital
Marty Fattig, CEO
Herald - July 15




NOTICE OF MEETING
The Nemaha County Visitors committee will meet July 19, 2010. 1:30 p.m. Suite 105, Lower Level Courthouse, Auburn. Agenda items will include review of pre-approved funding requests and other business as may come before the committee. The public is welcome to attend.
Mary Lauber
Secretary
Herald - July 15




NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
Construction of One Floodwater Retarding Structure
Buck Creek Watershed, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. CST, Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at the Nemaha Natural Resources District, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh NE 68450, and then be publicly opened and read for the construction of the Buck Creek Watershed Floodwater Retarding Structure, Nemaha County, near Peru, Nebraska.
Estimated quantities of major work items include:
Common Excavation              28,480 cu yds
Earth Fill, Class A Compaction    144,180 cu yds
Reinforced Concrete Pipe, 30” dia.           276 lin ft
Estimated price range for the work is $500,000 to $1,500,000. Work must be completed within 221 calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed.
Site showing will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. assembling at the Peru City Office, 614 Fifth Street, Peru, Nebraska.
Bid package may be obtained for a minimum prepayment of $10 plus postage by contacting the Nemaha Natural Resources District, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh NE 68450, Phone (402) 335-3325.
Herald - July 15, 22




PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, will consider the amendment, supplement, change, modification, and-or repeal of the zoning regulations, restrictions, and boundaries, of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, with respect to a request by Willard Kuhlmann to rezone a portion of land in Harmony Homes Addition to the City of Auburn, a portion of land in Terrace Heights 2nd Addition to the City of Auburn and a portion of land in Terrace Heights 3rd Addition to the City of Auburn from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential. The property is described as follows, to wit:
Point of beginning, northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1 Terrace Heights 3rd Addition, thence easterly along the north border of Lot 1- 34.5’ feet, thence southerly 120’ feet, thence easterly 574.5’ feet (along back of several lots) unto the west side of “U” Street, thence southerly 380’ feet thence westerly 609’ feet thence northerly 500’ feet to the point of beginning.
That a PUBLIC HEARING will be held on said update by said Planning Commission at the City Hall, 1101 J Street, Auburn, Nebraska, on the 27th day of July, 2010, at the hour of 7:00 o’clock P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, concerning and in relation to said updates at which time parties in interest and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard;  that subsequent to said PUBLIC HEARING said Planning Commission shall submit to the Governing Body of said City its advice and recommendations upon, concerning and in relation to said updates including, but not limited to, specific recommendations of said Planning Commission for the amendment, supplement, change, modification and-or repeal of the zoning regulations, restrictions, and boundaries of said City with respect to said updates.
Dated this 8th day of July, 2010
Planning Commission
of the City of Auburn
Nemaha County, Nebraska
Herald - July 15




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and Council of the City of Auburn, Nebraska that a public hearing will be held on July 26, 2010, at 5:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 J. Street, Auburn, Nebraska.  The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment prior to considering a substantial modification to the general redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Area #1, including the expansion of the boundaries of such area to include certain additional real property in an area of the City (the “New Property Project Area”) that has previously been declared blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Community Development Law.  The substantial modification will also consider the approval of certain redevelopment projects and the expenditure of certain revenues.
The property which is the subject of this notice and the public hearing, New Property Project Area, shall include all real property that is (1) within the boundaries described as follows and (2) also situated within the corporate limits of the City, and no other real property:
An area in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, beginning at the northeast corner of the intersection of “L” Street and 19th Street, thence east along the north line of 19th Street to the northeast corner of the intersection of “J” Street and 19th Street, thence south along the east line of “J” Street to the center line of 19th Street, thence east along the center line of 19th Street to the northeast corner of Highland Seventh Addition, thence south along the east line of Highland Seventh Addition to the southeast corner of Highland Seventh Addition, thence west along the south line of Highland Seventh Addition to the southwest corner of Highland Seventh Addition, thence south along the east line of Highland Fifth Addition to the southeast corner of Highland Fifth Addition, thence west along the south line of Highland Fifth Addition to a point on the east line of “J” Street, thence south along the east line of “J” Street to the northwest corner of State Addition, thence east along the north line of State Addition to the northeast corner of State Addition, thence south along the east line of State Addition to the southeast corner of State Addition, thence east along the north line of Crest View Addition to the northeast corner of Lot 112B, Crest View Addition, thence south along the east line of Lot 112B, Crest View Addition and across Alden Drive, to the northeast corner of Lot 70, Crest View Addition, thence west along the south line of Alden Drive to the northwest corner of Lot 97, Crest View Addition, thence south along the east line of Lots 211A, 211B and 211C, Crest View Addition to the southeast corner of Lot 211C, Crest View Addition, thence west along the south line of Lot 211C, Crest View Addition and across Schneider Avenue to a point on the west line of Schneider Avenue, thence north along the west line of Schneider Avenue to the southwest corner of the intersection of Schneider Avenue and Alden Drive, thence west along the south line of Alden Drive to the southeast corner of the intersection of Alden Drive and “J” Street, thence south along the east line of “J” Street to a point on the south line of 27th Street assuming the extension of the south line of 27th Street to the east, thence west along said line to a point assuming extension of the east line of Hager’s First Addition to the south, thence north along said line to the northeast corner of Hager’s First Addition, thence east along the south line of Cockle Burr Hill subdivision and the south line of Lot 5, Calvert Second Addition to the southeast corner of Lot 5, Calvert Second Addition, thence north along the east line of said Lot 5 to the northeast corner of said Lot 5, thence west to the southeast corner of the intersection of 23rd Street and “K” Street, thence north across 23rd Street to a point on the southwest corner of Lot 7, Block 16, Calvert First Addition, thence east along the south line of Lot 7, Block 16, Calvert First Addition to a point on the southeast corner of Lot 7, Block 16, Calvert First Addition, thence north along the west line of the north-south alley in Blocks 8, 9 and 16, Calvert First Addition to the southwest corner of the intersection of such alley and 20th Street, thence West along the South line of 20th Street to the Southeast corner of the intersection of “L” Street and 20th Street, thence North along the east line of “L” Street to the point of beginning.
All interested parties shall be afforded at such public hearing a reasonable opportunity to express their views regarding the plan and project.
/s/ Sherry Heskett, City Clerk
Herald - July 8, 15




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the Mayor and Council of the City of Auburn, Nebraska that a public hearing will be held on July 26, 2010 at 5:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 J. Street, Auburn, Nebraska.  The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment prior to considering a substantial modification to the general redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Project #4 in Redevelopment Area #1, including the withdrawal of authorization for the division of ad valorem taxes levied upon real property located with the boundaries described below (the “Project Area”):
An area in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County Nebraska, beginning in the Northwest corner of the intersection of 5th Street and M Street, thence South on the West line of M Street to the South line of the East-West alley intersecting the Block surrounded by 8th Street, 9th Street, M Street and N Street, thence West along the South line of said alley to the Southeast corner of the intersection of said alley and N Street, thence South along the East line of N Street to the Southeast corner of the intersection of N Street and 9th Street, thence West along the South line of 9th Street to the Southeast corner of the intersection of 9th Street and P Street, thence South along the East line of P Street to the Southeast corner of the intersection of P Street and 10th Street, thence West along the South line of 10th Street to the Southeast corner of the intersection of 10th Street and Q Street, thence South along the East line of Q Street to the Southeast corner of the intersection of Q Street and 12th Street, thence West along the South line of 12th Street to a point perpendicular to the East line of the West Half of Block 2, Grand View Addition, thence North along said East line of the West Half of Block 2, Grand View Addition, crossing 11th Street and continuing North on the East line of the West Half of Block 7, Grand View Addition, to a point on 10th Street, thence West along the South line of 10th Street to the Southeast corner of the intersection of 10th Street and S Street, thence South along the East line of S Street to a point on the South line of 12th Street, thence West to a point on the South line of 12th Street perpendicular to the West line of Grand View Addition, thence North along the West line of the city limits of the City of Auburn to a point on the North line of 6th Street, thence East along the North line of 6th Street to a point perpendicular to the West line of Lot 1 of 2, Replat of Lot 2, Glenrock Addition to the City of Auburn, thence South across 6th Street and along the West line of said Lot 1 of 2 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 1 of 2, which is also the North line of Lot 3, Glenrock Addition to the City of Auburn, thence West along the North line of said Lot 3 to the Northwest corner of said Lot 3, thence South along the West line of Lot 3, Glenrock Addition, to the Southwest corner of Lot 3, Glenrock Addition, thence East along the South line of Lot 3, Glenrock Addition, to the Southeast corner of said Lot 3, which point is also on Q Street, thence North along the West line of Q Street and continuing on such line extended North to a point on the North line of 6th Street, thence East along the North line of 6th Street to the Northwest corner of the intersection of 6th Street and N Street, thence North along the West line of N Street to the Northwest corner of the intersection of N Street and 5th Street, thence East along the North line of 5th Street to the point of beginning.
All interested parties shall be afforded at such public hearing a reasonable opportunity to express their views regarding the plan and project.
/s/ Sherry Heskett, City Clerk
Herald - July 8, 15





NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse on the 25th day of August, 2010 at ten o’clock A.M.:
A tract of land located in the Northeast Quarter (NE3) of the Northwest Quarter (NW3) of Section 21, Township 6 North, Range 14, East of the 6th P.M., in Nemaha County, Nebraska, being more particularly described as follows: Considering the East line of the Northwest Quarter (NW3) of said Section 21 as bearing South 01 degrees 14 feet 20 inches East and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto: Commencing at the North Quarter (N3) Corner of said Section 21, thence southerly along said East line South 01 degress 14 feet 20 inches East 51.9 feet to the South right-of-way line of Nebraska Highway #67; thence westerly along said South line South 89 degrees 12 feet 25 inches West 611.9 feet to a point being the True Point of Beginning; thence leaving said South line and continuing southerly South 00 degrees 53 feet 34 inches East 1260 feet to a point; thence westerly North 90 degrees 00 feet 00 inches West 691.4 feet to a point; thence northerly North 00 degrees 53 feet 34 inches West 1273 feet to a point on the said South right-of-way line of Highway #67; thence easterly along said line South 89 degrees 55 feet 00 inches East 176.4 feet to a point thence southerly South 00 degrees 47 feet 23 inches East 20 feet to a point; thence continuing easterly along said South right-of-way North 89 degrees 12 feet 25 inches East 515.0 feet to the True Point of Beginning -NOW KNOWN AS:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE3NW3) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Six (6) North, Range Fourteen (14) East of the 6th P.M. in Nemaha County, Nebraska, except land deeded to the State of Nebraska for highway purposes ,
more commonly known as: Route 2 Box 32, Auburn, Nebraska 68305.
The property is being sold “as is” and subject to any unpaid real estate taxes, assessments and any lien or interest superior in right which may affect the subject property.  The highest bidder will deposit $500.00 in cash or certified funds with the Trustee at the time of the sale, which shall be non-refundable, and the remaining amount due must be paid in cash or certified funds to the Trustee by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the sale; except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the current Beneficiary.  The successful bidder shall be responsible for applicable transfer fees or taxes including the documentary stamp tax.
DATED 15th day of July, 2010.
STEFFI A. SWANSON,
Substitute Trustee (9766)
Herald - July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT
OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of R. BRUCE
SWEENIE, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-24

Notice is hereby given that on June 28, 2010, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Deborah L. Grotrian, whose address is 1212 J Street, Auburn, NE. 68305 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before September 1, 2010, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
FULLER LAW OFFICE
910 13th St.
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - July 1, 8, 15




NOTICE OF INFORMAL
PROBATE AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF ELMER V. ARMKNECHT, SR., Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on June 25, 2010, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Deceased, and that Elmer V. Armknecht, Jr. whose address is P.O. Box 124, Johnson, Nebraska 68378 has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate.  Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before September 1, 2010, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
Nemaha County Court
STEVEN J. MERCURE, #15441
Attorney for Applicant
of NESTOR & MERCURE
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
The Ellsworth Building, P.O. Box 566
Tecumseh, Nebraska 68450
(402) 335-3368
Herald - July 1, 8, 15




NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 53-135.1 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one (1) year from November 1, 2010 for the following retail liquor licensee:
CLASS CK-ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON/OFF SALE/CATERING
Cheryl & Dan Cotton, d/b/a Cotty’s Place
605 5th Street, Peru, Nebraska
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the City of Peru, Nebraska on or before 4:00 p.m. September 10, 2010 in the office of the City Clerk; that in the event protests are filed by three (3) or more such persons, a hearing will be held to determine whether continuation of license should be allowed.
Cindy L Moran
City Clerk
City of Peru, Nebraska
Herald - July 15




NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 53-135.1 that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one (1) year from November 1, 2010 for the following retail liquor licensee:
CLASS CK-ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON/OFF SALE/CATERING
Miles Patrick, L.L.C., d/b/a Shooter’s Bar
604 5th Street,  Peru, Nebraska
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the City of Peru, Nebraska on or before 4:00 p.m. September 10, 2010 in the office of the City Clerk; that in the event protests are filed by three (3) or more such persons, a hearing will be held to determine whether continuation of license should be allowed.
Cindy L Moran
City Clerk
City of Peru, Nebraska
Herald - July 15



NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of Orvin W. Oestmann, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-26
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Adjudication of Intestacy of said Decedent, Determination of Heirs, and Appointment of Elaine Bray as Personal Representative has been filed and herein and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska, on August 3, 2010 at or after 1:00 o’clock p.m.
ELAINE BRAY, Petitioner
73067 640 Ave.
Auburn, NE 68305
Kelly J. Werts, #20509
FANKHAUSER, NELSEN & WERTS, P.C.
1901 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-2444
Fax (402) 274-2445
Herald - July 15, 22, 29

VILLAGE OF BROWNVILLE JUNE 7, 2010 MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m by Chairman Martin Hayes. Board members present: Bob Sailors, Martin Hansen, Jim Doty, Martin Hayes, clerk Charlotte McComas. Board member absent: Justin Wheeldon. Visitors: ten.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Sailors to approve the agenda as reviewed. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Hansen yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Motion by Sailors, seconded by Hansen to approve the minutes as read and reviewed. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Hansen yes, Doty abstain, Hayes yes. Three yes votes, one abstain vote. Motion carried.
Motion by Hansen, seconded by Sailors to approve the claims as reviewed and read. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Hansen yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Adopt an Ordinance to Impose the Sales & Use Tax: Motion by Hansen, seconded by Doty to adopt Ordinance No #6-7-2010 for the Village of Brownville to adopt an ordinance to impose the Sales and Use Tax of 1% for the Village Streets Improvements. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Hansen yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried.
Christy Smith was asking if something could be done about the ATV speeding in town on weekends and at 2 a.m. Hayes said he will talk to Bob Hutton, and to the Sheriff about the problems with the ATV speeding and the late hours.
Rodney Gauchat and son Wyatt was present to speak to the board. Wyatt has to do a project so he can get his merits from Boy Scouts. Wyatt told the board that the project that he wanted to do was in Bottner Park and to use the cement slab as the base for a covered picnic area, and to make a sidewalk with rails for the park. Wyatt told the board he has to raise money for the project, and wonder if he could do a fund raiser at the July 3rd Event. Board told Wyatt that he had permission to do so. The Brownville Historical Society has approved the project. Board told Wyatt the Zoning Board will have to meet and then get back to the board to see if there’s any restriction on the construction. The board thanked Wyatt Gauchat and his dad Rodney for their interest in the town.
Opera House Project: Steve Abernathy had some samples of bricks for the front of the Opera House for the board to pick. Motion by Hansen, seconded by Sailors to go with light Red Smooth Brick # E 047. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Hansen yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried. Abernathy told the board he was installing surveillance camera in the Opera House for security. Abernathy said he has a million dollar liability insurance. The board chose white paint for the south and west side of the Opera House. The trim will be picked out later, Abernathy asked the board if he could have a 1/3 of his quoted price so he could get some of the materials and also for the subcontractors. Abernathy would like the sum of 16,200.00. Half the money will be from the Grant (8,100.00) and half from the town (8,100.00). Motion by Sailors, seconded by Hansen to approve the check for 16,200.00 for Abernathy. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Hansen yes, Hayes yes, Doty abstain. Three yes votes, one abstain. Motion carried. The Village will transfer from the Village savings account to the Opera House Projects 8,100.00 One check will be to Abernathy in the amount of 16,200.00. The total of Abernathy contract is 41,972.58 minus 16,200.00 for this payment. Amount left of the bid on the project is 25,772.58. The original contract bid was 42,952.58 minus 980.00 for going with the new bricks, which now is 25,772.58. Chairman Hayes signed the contract.
WATER: Jim Doty and Mabel Garber told the board that someone or some people are telling farmers and contractors that they can get free water at the fire hall. Others are telling them to pay the Fire Dept the money. Jim and Mabel said they put a sign on the fire hall door saying that there is no free water at the fire hall, and to contact him or Mabel about the water. Some of the ones that were getting the water were tracked down and paid for what they got. Mabel and Jim would like to know who the party is that’s telling the rumor.
Renovation of the Opera House: Bob Sailors said that we can’t go with the vote that was done at the last board meeting about leaving the front as it was, instead of the new square front. It was decided on changing the front from the original to the square front.
No other business. Motion by Hansen, seconded by Doty to adjourn. Roll Call: Sailors yes, Hansen yes, Doty yes, Hayes yes. All yes votes. Motion carried. Adjourn 9:35 p.m.
Charlotte K. Mc Comas-clerk
Claims: Salaries 1,420.46, Peggy Kuser ser 30.00, Marty Hayes chairman salary 35.00, Jim Doty 25.00, Lewis Implement 1266.62, Falls City Mercantile 174.14, Bulldog Auto Parts 51.12, The Cleaners 16.00, Auburn Newspaper 19.35, Tri-State Office Products 50.00, EMC National Life Ins firemen life insurance 105.00, Marty Hayes 100.00, Automatic Fed Tax 928.69, Postmaster stamps 44.00, Eggers Bros fire dept 23.25, Windstream 54.11, Orschelns 42.47, Dept of Revenue 248.26, Rural Water District #1, 1,785.00, Ne Public Health lab 16.00, Midwest Labs 319.25, George Ketner 50.00, Board of Public Works 1,114.20.
Herald - July 15