Request for Bids
The Nemaha Natural Resources District is accepting bids for contractual mowing at Kirkman’s Cove, Iron Horse Trail Lake, Wirth Brothers Lake, and Prairie Owl recreation areas. Bids will be for an annually renewable, three-year contract for the 2011-2013 seasons. Performance bond, liability insurance, and workers compensation insurance is required. Pre-bid meeting at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, at the Nemaha NRD office at Tecumseh. For more information or to obtain a bid package, contact the NRD in Tecumseh at (402) 335-3325. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011. The NNRD reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids.
Herald - Dec. 23




Request for Vehicle Bids
Bids will be received at the Nemaha Natural Resources District office, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh, NE 68450, until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011, for a new, 2010 or 2011, ¾-ton, 4x4, diesel, crew-cab pickup. For details or to obtain a bid packet, contact the NNRD at (402) 335-3325.
Herald - Dec. 23




City Council
Proceedings
November 22, 2010
The Mayor and Council of the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, were called to meet at the City Hall at 1101 “J” Street on November 22, 2010, at 5:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert B. Engles.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Holtzman, Snyder, Wittmann, and Thomas.  Absent:  Critser, Erickson.
Mayor Engles announced that the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of the Chambers by the entrance door.
Council approved the agenda as presented.
Council approved the November 5, 2010 and November 8, 2010, meeting’s minutes as written.
The following claims were presented before the Council:  American Legal Publishing, Se-250.00; Ameritas Life Ins. Corp., Wh-2267.09; Annie Thomas, Reim-64.65; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-47.42; Baker & Taylor, Bk-715.41; Black Hills Energy, Ut-71.08; Board of Public Works, Su-27.77; Bowman Equipment & Repair, Se-50.00; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-90.47; Data Technologies Inc., Ex-Se-Lic-3438.92; Dave Davis, Reim-150.00; Earl May, Su-129.00; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-63.70; Fremont National Bank & Trust, Fe-375.00; Gale, Bk-79.73; Hanna:Keelan Associates, PC, Fe-7500.00; Hunters Headquarters, Su-59.97; Hutton Lawn Care, Se-81.00; In the Swim, Su-63.93; Ingram, Bk-45.48; Internal Revenue Service, Wh-4577.97; Jeff Jones, Reim-150.00; Menards, Su-59.99; Nebraska Child Support Payment, Wh-187.50; Nebraska Supreme Court, Ref-53.00; Nemaha County, Se-2114.10; OCLC Inc., Sub-47.55; Omaha Door & Window Co. Inc., Se-288.50; Omaha World Herald, Sub-102.44; Orscheln, Su-152.00; Pamida Inc., Su-130.53; PayFlex Systems USA Inc., Fe-14.85; Purelight Productions, Se-1715.50; Region V-SENDS, Se-325.00; Tincher of Auburn, Se-645.43; Town & Country Vet Clinic, Se-35.68; Verizon Wireless, Ut-63.93; Windstream Nebraska Inc., Ut-706.72; Payroll-14645.24.
Abbreviations for this legal:  AV-Audio Visual; Bk-Book; Contrib-Contribution; Equip-Equipment; Ex-Expense; Fe-Fee; Ins-Insurance; Inspect-Inspection; Int-Interest; Inv-Economic Development Investment; Lic-Licenses; Maint-Maintenance; Mem-Membership; Pen-Pension; Per-Periodical; Re-Repairs; Ref-Reference Materials; Reg-Registration; Reim-Reimbursement; Se-Service; Su-Supplies, Material & Parts; Sub-Subscription; UA-Uniform Allowance; Ut-Utilities; Wh-Withholding.
Council approved the claims presented.
There weren’t any requests to attend meetings.
George Nelson with the Massman Nelson Reinig auditing firm presented the financial audit for the year ending September 30, 2010 and answered questions.
The Contractual Interest Statement from Frank J. Critser, President of Automotive Diesel Inc. was accepted.
Information was presented on possible options for renewal of the health insurance program with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for Plan Year 2011.   No action was taken.
As per KAB and SENDD recommendations, the City Council approved the contract with Jeff Wiese/North Star Construction Co. for Project 09-AUB-002 associated with CDBG #09-HO-6047 Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program.
As per KAB and SENDD recommendations, the City Council approved the contract with Jack Hinrichsen/Hinrichsen Construction Co. for Project 09-AUB-006 associated with CDBG #09-HO-6047 Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program.
City Council approved CDBG #09-HO-6047 Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program Drawdown No. 7 for project related costs only and the related claims.  
There weren’t any committee reports or updates presented.
A motion was approved by the City Council to go into closed session to discuss the petition on appeal and petition in error of Betty J. England and possible settlement of the cases.  The Mayor restated the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session.  The City Council entered closed session at 5:35 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 5:55 p.m. No action was taken.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Sherry Heskett,
City Clerk
Robert B. Engles,
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at City Hall.
Herald - Dec. 23




Official Minutes
Regular Meeting
Board of Education, Dist. #29
December 13, 2010
The Board of Education of School District #29 of Nemaha County met on December 13, 2010 at the Auburn Public Schools, Central Office for the purpose of conducting the regular board meeting.    Notice of the meeting was duly published in the Auburn Newspapers.
President Beth Kernes Krause called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.  Roll call of members present were: Oestmann, Kennedy, Billesbach and Kernes Krause. Hemmingsen and Zaruba were absent.
Motion by Kennedy and second by Billesbach to approve the consent agenda that includes the minutes of the 11-15-10 regular meeting.  Roll call vote:  Oestmann (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 4-0.
Visitors included: Wayne Chase, David Swanson, and the Administrators.
Motion by Kennedy and second by Oestmann that the Board approve the monthly claims in all funds as presented.  Roll call vote: Oestmann (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 4-0.
CHECKS FOR PAYMENT
December 13, 2010
Payable to    Amount
4 Imprint    659.11
A-1 Locksmith    265.95
Allgood, Christine    60.00
Allison Pharmacy    4.49
Amazon    536.81
Americom Comm.    25.00
American Recycling    519.00
AmSan    2015.23
Anderson, Jennifer    11.42
Auburn Family Health    136.00
Auburn Newspaper    87.72
Blue Cross/Blue shield    96988.47
Beatrice Mechanical    692.00
Bennett’s Auto Body    184.75
Bingham, Vanessa    60.00
Blaine Window Hardware    82.27
Bohling, Janet    60.00
Bohl Plumbing    35.68
Board of Public Works    12914.93
Bulldog Auto Parts    177.83
Casey’s General Stores    449.22
CDWG    113.71
Cenex    3947.37
Chase, Wayne    76.03
Christiansen, Heather    60.00
Cole, Cindy    19.96
Control Services    2972.35
The Cornhusker Hotel    1047.95
Dakota Leasing    3062.01
Demco    341.44
Dist 29 Empl Ben Fund    151.30
Dist 29 Activity    6135.10
Dist 29 Lunch Fund    528.00
Electronic Security Sol.    45.00
Embassy Suites    556.00
Engaging Technologies    2284.60
Environmental Prof.    1850.00
ESU 4    90.00
ESU 6    368.53
ESU 4 SPED    8291.54
Farmers Union Coop    151.16
Flower Shoppe    120.00
General ASP    650.00
Glenn’s Market    206.15
GovConnection, Inc.    131.98
Guardian    452.58
Harris    364.85
Haug Communications    210.00
Hickory Road BBQ    160.30
Holiday Inn-Kearney    145.90
Husker Sew & Vac    1365.50
Ideus, Ben    60.00
Inamura, Ko    705.50
Johnstone Supply    434.92
Jones, Kathy    177.10
Journal Star    132.60
Kroll, Amy    60.00
Larson, Cindy    60.00
Leslie, Michelle    47.25
Linweld    43.00
Long, Gina    97.87
Lynn Card Co.    112.95
Malcolm, Mary    4515.50
Marc    717.47
Mason, Deb    31.05
Mellage Truck    365.59
Midwest Office Autom.    65.00
NASB    357.00
National Ins. Svc.    1658.41
NCSA    150.00
NDE Early Childhood    100.00
Nebraska / Central Equip    242.74
Nebraska CIR    25.00
Nebraska ESU Coop     99.00
Nemaha County Treasurer    50000.00
Nemaha Snow Equip.    728.85
Nebraska Ctr. Vis. Imp.    144.00
Noel, Mandi    60.00
Normed    72.95
Office Max    48.71
OK Tire    1725.84
Omaha Truck Center    97.01
Orscheln    138.32
Pamida    864.02
Par, Inc.    71.00
Pepper & Son    284.52
P, G, H & G    70.00
Rhysical & Resp. Therapy    11655.00
Pitney Bowes    417.00
Platter, Paul    100.00
Prosser Professional Corp.    3025.00
Quill    208.52
Quiznos    59.99
Rademacher Pest    85.00
Region V    391.05
Sack Lumber    51.61
Schmitt Music    369.16
School Specialty    47.49
Security Services    105.00
Seminole Energy    1293.75
Seton Products    87.95
Shell Fleet Plus    264.92
Softchoice    130.51
Stickell, Marcy    60.00
Stukenholtz, Mary    22.00
Sunmart    64.81
US Telepunch    58.99
Verizon Wireless    237.20
Walker, Kevin    1425.00
Wehenkel, Samantha    187.26
Windstream    772.73
Youngs    2093.70
Zito Media    471.00    Total Payments    240113.00
Motion by Kennedy and second by Billesbach that the Board approve the monthly financial report.  Roll call vote: Oestmann (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes) Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Kennedy and second by Oestmann that the Board accept the audit for 2009-2010 as presented.  Roll call vote: Oestmann (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Oestmann and second by Billesbach that the Board approve the Management Agreements with American Dream Realty as presented. Roll call vote: Oestmann (yes), Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes) and Kernes Krause (yes). Motion carried 4-0.
Motion by Billesbach and second by Kennedy that the Board approve the revised policy P5141.32-Head Lice as presented. Roll call vote: Kennedy (yes), Billesbach (yes), Kernes Krause (yes), Oestmann (no).  Motion carried 3-1.
President Beth Kernes Krause adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
The next regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be held on January 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Auburn Public Schools Central Office, 1713 J St., Auburn, NE. The agenda for the regular school board meeting shall be kept continuously current and shall be readily available for public inspection at the superintendent’s office during normal business hours.  All items on the board agenda are subject to discussion and/or board action.  The board may enter closed session regarding any item on the agenda, which is permitted by Nebraska Statute.
Beth Kernes Krause, President
Steve Schneider, Secretary
Board of Education, Dist. 29
Nemaha County
Herald - Dec. 23




JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD
OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2010  -- 7:30 P.M.
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE
Members Present: Duane Caspers, President, Keith Bohling, Secretary,  David Bohling, Arlen Grotrian.
Also Present: Arlan Andreesen, Superintendent, Joetta Sims, Board Recorder.
The regular meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Board of Education Room at 7:30 p.m. by President Duane Caspers.    Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted.  Roll call:  David Bohling, here; Keith Bohling, here; Caspers, here; Grotrian, here; Neddenriep, absent; Oestmann, absent.   Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted.  President Caspers noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the south wall beside the doorway.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to accept the agenda as presented. Seconded by David Bohling. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Keith Bohling to accept the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held Monday, November 8, 2010.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by David Bohling to accept the claims as presented in the amount of $44,472.08  from the General Fund.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.   Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried.
Verizon Wireless     $18.01
Windstream    $133.28
Zito Media    $1,350.00
Black Hills Energy    $1,404.52
Acme Omaha Sprinkler Co.    $321.48
ACT    $108.80
American Recycling    $268.00
AMSAN    $176.65
Arlan Andreesen    $121.00
Auburn Family Health Ctr    $112.00
Auburn Newspapers    $59.34
Beard’s Salvage    $29.90
Ray Beasterfield    $52.50
Behrends Digging    $300.00
Barbara Billesbach    $475.00
Board of Public Works    $3,116.67
Bulldog Auto Parts    $28.64
Casey Agency    $196.00
Cash-Wa Distributing Co.    $174.00
CDI Computer Dealers    $740.14
D&D Communications    $98.45
Dana F. Cole & Company    $3,128.00
E.S.U. No. 4    $183.60
E.S.U. No. 4    $17,788.10
E.S.U. No. 6    $429.95
Edwards Chemicals    $34.86
Ellsworth Publishing Co.    $268.20
Federal Wage & Labor Law    $25.95
Flex One    $120.00
Harding & Shultz, P.C.    $125.00
Jaymar Business Forms Inc.    $62.32
J-B Activity Fund    $5.45
J-B Reimbursement Acct    $1,062.53
Johnson Quik Stop    $1,517.60
Jacquelyn Kelsay    $23.91
Kerner True Value Hardware    $539.51
Lueders Petroleum Inc.    $2,902.25
Madison National Life Ins.    $539.51
Mary Malcolm    $761.25
MARC    $612.98
Menards    $268.74
Modern Methods, Inc.    $1,554.28
National Business Furniture    $414.75
NCSA    $25.00
Nicholson & Associates    $160.50
Maurice Oestmann    $62.50
Omaha World-Herald    $847.92
Pamida    $29.98
Pelican’s Grocery    $37.41
Quill Corporation    $345.28
Ram Exterminators    $50.00
Richardson County Clerk    $57.41
Sack Lumber Company    $41.97
School Specialty    $49.98
Joetta Sims    $85.79
Software Unlimited, Inc.    $100.00
Diane Stahl    $10.98
Teten Electric    $132.99
Scott Versch    $308.00
Wagner’s Feed Store    $59.90
Watts Up    $772.50
Richard Wolken    $94.90
Checking Acct. Total    $44,472.08
Grand Total    $44,472.08
The Principal’s written report included information regarding the district play producted hosted by Johnson-Brock, course descriptions, and the schedule for semester finals.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mr. Andreesen reported on the project applications awarded funding by the Johnson-Brock School Foundation.  Mr. Andreesen explained that demonstrations are also being provided by two vendors for the interactive whiteboards which were discussed in the Foundation meeting.  A financial report of the 2010 driver education program was provided, and Mr. Andreesen noted that negotiations with the instructor included a $15 increase per student for 2011.  Discussion was held regarding the proposed calendar for the 2011-2012 school year, and suggestions were made by Board members to start a two or three days later in August and also to eliminate the Fridays off in March for girls and boys state basketball and add two days to the Easter break.  Updated proposals from Tremco for projects which would result in energy savings were distributed.  Mr. Andreesen updated the board regarding the superintendent search.
Moved by David Bohling to set the tuition for the 2011 driver education program at $225.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to recognize the Johnson-Brock Education Association as the bargaining unit for the teachers’ association.  Seconded by David Bohling.  All ayes, motion carried.
The motion regarding the 2011-2012 calendar was tabled until the January meeting to allow revisions and further discussion.
Moved by Keith Bohling to approve a contract with Tim Newman for the driver education program for 2011 at $150 per student.  Seconded by Arlen Grotrian.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to enter into executive session at 7:55 p.m. to protect public interest and prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an individual.  Seconded by David Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.  Joetta Sims was invited to remain in the meeting for the purpose of reviewing applications for the superintendent position.
Moved by Keith Bohling to return to regular session at 9:12 p.m.  Seconded by David Bohling. Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
Moved by Arlen Grotrian to adjourn the regularly scheduled December Board of Education meeting at 9:13 p.m.  Seconded by Keith Bohling.  Roll call vote:  All ayes, motion carried.
The next meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education will be a special meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2010 for the purpose of interviewing candidates for superintendent.  The interviews will be conducted in closed session.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Public Schools Board of Education will be January 10, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Herald - Dec. 23




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of JACKIE D. BETTS, Deceased.
Estate No. PR10-47.
Notice is hereby given that on November 30, 2010, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Rosalie A. Betts, whose address is “N” Street, Auburn, NE 68305, and Todd C. Betts, whose address is 1217 16th Street, Auburn, NE 68305 were informally appointed by the Registrar as Co-Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before February 9, 2011 or forever be barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court

THOMAS E. FERNEAU, #11274
916 Central Ave.
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-5009
Herald - December 9, 16, 23




NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF EMILY ROSE AUXIER, a Minor Child.
Case No. AD10-4
TO: Julia V. Hopson, a/k/a Julia V. Perry, and Ronald W. Hopson
You are each hereby notified that a hearing regarding the adoption of Emily Rose Auxier by Michele Y. Thrash will be held on December 28, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, in the Nemaha County Courthouse at Auburn, Nebraska.
The Court has appointed Diane Merwin, attorney at law, as Guardian Ad Litem, and she shall represent said minor child in these proceedings.
Please govern yourselves accordingly.
Dated this 23rd day of November, 2010.
MICHELE Y. THRASH,
Petitioner,
By: Steven J. Mercure, #15441
Attorney for Petitioner
of Nestor and Mercure
Attorneys at Law
398 Broadway, P.O. Box 566
Tecumseh, Nebraska 68450
Tele. No. (402) 335-3368
Herald - December 9, 16, 23




NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF AUBURN AGENCY CROP, INC.
Notice is hereby given that Auburn Agency Crop, Inc. is incorporated under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of its registered office is 1202 Central Avenue, Auburn, NE 68305, and the name of its initial registered agent is James Oestmann. The corporation is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock at $1.00 par value per share.
The name and address of the incorporator is Auburn Agency, Inc., c/o Kenneth Teten, 1202 Central Avenue, Auburn, NE 68305.
Dated this 9th day of December, 2010
AUBURN AGENCY, INC., INCORPORATOR
Herald - December 16, 23, 30




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of ELDRED INGERSOLL, Deceased
Estate No. PR10-46
Notice is hereby given that on November 30, 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 Joe Ingersoll, whose address is 63992 731st Road, 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 February 16, 2011, 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 Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - December 16, 23, 30




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TS No.: 100-0045256 TSG No.: 10-6-160034A The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Corthouse, 1824 North Street, Auburn, NE, on the January 20, 2010, between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (10:00 AM): LOT 1, BLOCK 32, OF HOWE AND NIXON’S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA. All subject to any and all: (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assessments, (3) easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances, and resolutions of record which affect the property, and (4) unpaid water bills, (5) prior mortgages and trust deed of record and (6) ground leases of record. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property. By: GRADY MCDONALD, Team Member, ReconTrust Company, Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, RGV-D7-450 Richardson, TX 75082 Phone: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 ASAP# 3832885 12/09/2010, 12/16/2010, 12/23/2010, 12/30/2010, 01/06/2011
Herald - Dec. 9, 16, 23, 30, Jan. 6




Notice of Trustee’s Sale
TS No.: 10-0136224 TSG No.: 10-6-472927A The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 North Street, Auburn, NE, on the January 10, 2011 between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. (10:00 AM): LOTS 6, 7 AND 8, BLOCK 3, HIGHLAND’S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA All subject to any and all: (1) real estate taxes, (2) special assessments, (3) easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances, and resolutions of record which affect the property, and (4) unpaid water bills, (5) prior mortgages and trust deed of record and (6) ground leases of record. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property. By: Grady McDonald, Team Member RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Phone: {800)281-8219 Fax: (805) 553-6392 ASAP# FNMA3820764 12/02/2010, 12/09/2010, 12/16/2010, 12/23/2010, 12/30/2010
Herald - Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30