Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in the Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, Nebraska.  The meeting is open to the public.  Agenda for such meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Nemaha County Clerk’s office, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, NE during normal working hours and also at  HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - April 7




Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Equalization of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in the Commissioners Chambers, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, Nebraska.  The meeting is open to the public.  Agenda for such meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Nemaha County Clerk’s office, Courthouse Suite 201, Auburn, NE during normal working hours and also at  HYPERLINK “http://www.nemahacounty.ne.gov” www.nemahacounty.ne.gov.
Joyce Oakley
Nemaha County Clerk
Herald - April 7




PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging is requesting financial assistance from the Federal Transit Administration, pursuant to the Federal Transit Act. Description of Project: The purpose of the project is to provide operating assistance to provide general public transportation to individuals in Gage, Jefferson, Nemaha, Otoe, and Thayer Counties. Estimated cost of the project, to include federal, state, and local government funds is $445,230. A copy of the financial assistance application is available for public inspection at the administration office, 1901 Court Street, Beatrice, Nebraska. Written comments will be accepted at the above address for a period of 10 days following the date of publication of this notice. Applicant Authorized Representative: Larry Ossowski - Director.
Herald - April 7




NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Auburn Board of Public Works will be held Monday, April 11, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at the Board Office, 1600 O Street, Auburn, NE.
An agenda for the meeting is available for Public inspection at the Board’s Office.
David A. Hunter, Jr.
General Manager
Herald - April 7




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $233,236.32 executed by C. Glenn Witzenburg and Pamela K. Witzenburg, husband and wife, which was filed for record on January 7, 1997, and which appears in Mortgage Book 131, Pages 1-4, incl., of the Register of Deeds of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, certified check or cashiers check, at the West door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 “N” Street, Auburn, Nebraska, at 1:00 p.m., on May 19, 2011:
The South Ninety-Three Feet (93.0’) of the North one Hundred Sixty-Three and Nine-tenth feet (163.9’) of Block One, Reed and Gilmore’s Second Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
(more commonly known as 1514 “Q” Street, Auburn, Nebraska)
The highest bidder is required to deliver cash, a cashier’s check or a certified check to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of the sale, except that this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
FARMERS BANK OF COOK, Trustee,
By Paul J. Douglas
Its Vice President
622 5th Street
P.O. Box 365
Peru, Nebraska 68421
(402) 872-3335
Herald - Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5


NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $233,236.32 executed by C. Glenn Witzenburg and Pamela K. Witzenburg, husband and wife, which was filed for record on January 7, 1997, and which appears in Mortgage Book 131, Pages 5-8, incl., of the Register of Deeds of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, certified check or cashier’s check, at the West door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 “N” Street, Auburn, Nebraska, at 1:00 p.m., on May 19, 2011:
Tract No. 1: The north 70.9 feet of the North 163.9 feet of Block One (1), also and otherwise described as the North 70.9 feet of the North 163.9 feet of Lot One (1), Block One (1), and also described as Lot one (1), of One (1), all in Reed and Gilmore’s Second Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
Tract No. 2: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of Lot One (1), Block One (1), in Reed and Gilmore’s Second Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, thence West 50 feet, thence South 163.90 feet, thence East 50 feet, thence North 163.90 feet to the place of beginning, also and otherweise described as the East 50 feet of Lot Twenty-Three (q23), Block One (1), Westgate addition (proposed) to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
(more commonly known as 1516 “Q” Street, Auburn, Nebraska)
The highest bidder is required to deliver cash, a cashier’s check to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of sale, except that this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
FARMERS BANK OF COOK,
Trustee,
By Paul J. Douglas
Its Vice President
622 5th Street
P.O. Box 365
Peru, Nebraska 68421
(402) 872-3335
Herald - Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that pursuant to a power of sale contained in the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $120,000.00 executed by Pamela K. Witzenburg, Trustee of the Pamela K. Witzenburg Trust, which was filed for record on September 24, 1999 and which appears in Mortgage Book 140, Pages 658-661, incl., of the Register of Deeds of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the property described below will be sold by the undersigned at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, certified check or cashiers check, at the West door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 “N” Street, Auburn, Nebraska, at 1:00 p.m., on May 19, 2011:
The East 15 feet (E 15’) of Lot 11 and all of Lot 12, Block 7, Howe, Nixon and Wilson’s Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
(more commonly known as 1400 “K” Street, Auburn, Nebraska)
The highest bidder is required to deliver cash, a cashier’s check or a certified check to the undersigned by the close of business on the day of the sale, except that this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all fees or taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
FARMERS BANK OF COOK, Trustee,
By Paul J. Douglas
Its Vice President
622 5th Street
P.O. Box 365
Peru, Nebraska 68421
(402) 872-3335
Herald - Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28 & May 5




City Council Proceedings
February 28, 2011
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 February 28, 2011, at 7:00 o’clock P.M., in Regular Meeting, open to the general public.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Kudrna.  Upon roll call, the following members of the City Council were present:  Billings, Clark, Erickson, Holtzman, and Wittmann.  Absent:  Critser.
Mayor Kudrna announced “I am required by law to inform the public that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the North wall of these Chambers by the entrance door”.  
Council approved the February 14, 2011, meeting’s minutes as written.
The following claims were presented before the Council:  Amazon, Bk-203.96; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-20.44; Black Hills Energy, Ut-359.65; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-448.39; Demco, Su-68.42; Hanna:Keelan Associates PC, Se-3000.00; DHHS, Lic-80.00; Nebraska Salt & Grain Co., Su-1460.55; Nemaha County, Se-1332.88; Nemaha County Register of Deeds, Se-10.50; OCLC Inc., Sub-47.99; Orscheln, Su-27.78; Petty Cash, Su-Se-202.94; Postmaster, Su-105.00; Random House Inc., Bk-64.00; Rixstine Recognition, Ex-1441.50; The Standard, Ins-568.67; Time Warner Cable, Se-94.95; Windstream Nebraska Inc., Ut-703.77; Xerox, Su-Maint-122.00.
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.
Approval was given for Mayor Kudrna’s attendance at the League of Nebraska Municipalities Mid Winter Conference in Lincoln.  
No action was taken on the proposed ordinance to suspend Mayor pay for the rest of the current fiscal year.
The proposed ordinance to approve and adopt a personnel policy handbook was tabled until the next city council meeting.
The City Council approved the payment of ordinary and necessary city expenses in a timely manner with ratification by the City Council at the following Council meeting by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 7-11.
The City Council confirmed the following appointments/reappointments:  Ed Johnson to the Board of Adjustment; Mike Zaruba and Jay Hauserman to the Airport Zoning Board; Lisa Rathjen to the Auburn Housing Authority; and Mike Gerdes to the ReUse ED Committee.
It was reported that the Auburn Development Council will be meeting later this week.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and Council, the City Council adjourned.
Sherry Heskett,
City Clerk
J. Scott Kudrna,
Mayor
A complete copy of the minutes is available for inspection at City Hall.
Herald - April 7




PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Brownville is taking bids for summer mowing of the village properties. Water tower grounds, sewer plant, Capital Square Park, fire hall grounds, some portions along 136 highway. Deadline for bids to be turned in is April 8, 2011. Contact Martin Hansen, Brownville 402-825-3501 or mail to Village of Brownville, P.O. Box 67, Brownville, NE 68321.
Herald - March 24, April 7




Public Notice
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, State of Nebraska will receive sealed bids at the Nemaha County Clerks Office, 1824 N Street, Ste 201, Auburn NE until 9:00 a.m. on the 13th day of April, 2011 for a “2011 or 2012 Police Package – rear wheel drive sedan”.
Bid price to include price for outright purchase and price for trade in of a 2007 Dodge Charger.  Appointment for inspection of 2007 Dodge Charger vehicle can be made by calling the Nemaha County Sheriff’s office 402-274-3139.
Receipt of bids will close at 9:15 a.m. on April 13, 2011 and immediately thereafter such bids shall be simultaneously opened publicly and in the presence of the bidders or representatives of the bidders.
No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 30 days after the time of receiving bids.
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which, in their opinion, serve the best interest of the County of Nemaha, Nebraska  and/or to reject any or all bids.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk for the County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - March 31, April 7




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL M. SCOTT, Deceased.
Case No. PR 10-48
Notice is hereby given that on December 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 Alyce M. Scott of 5011 South 30th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 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 May 31, 2011 or forever be barred.
Dated: March 24, 2011
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the Nemaha County Court
1824 N Street, Suite 302
Auburn, NE 68305
Herald - March 31, April 7, 14




NOTICE
IN TH COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of MARJORIE JEAN JURGENSMEIER, Deceased
Estate No. PR11-10
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Formal Probate of Will of said Deceased, Determination of Heirship, and Appointment of Albert G. Fuller as Personal Representative has been filed and is set for hearing in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, located at 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska 68305 on April 19, 2011, at or after 1:45 o’clock, p.m.
Debbie Cox, Petitioner
106 Center St.
Auburn, NE 68305 (402) 209-9070
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
Fuller Law Office
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - March 31, April 7, 14





NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY HAL HANSEN, Deceased.
CASE NO: PR 11-9
Notice is hereby given that on March 23, 2011, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of Will of said decedent and that Orlah M. Hansen, 1420 11th 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 May 31, 2011 or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
Angela M. Minahan #22017
Reinsch, Slatery, Bear & Minahan, P.C., L.L.O.
545 Main Street
P.O. Box 489
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-6996
Herald - March 31, April 7, 14






NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
The following described property will be sold by John W. Voelker, Successor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Nemaha County Courthouse in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, April 19, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
A PARCEL OF LAND OUT OF AND A PORTION OF THAT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN NEMAHA COUNTY SURVEYOR’S FILE NO. 5, APPLICATION NO. 185, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M. IN NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA; THENCE S00 DEGREES 00’00”W AND ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER A DISTANCE OF 792.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S83 DEGREES 24’40”E AND ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL A DISTANCE OF 513.92 FEET; THENCE S06 DEGREES 36’59”W AND ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID PARCEL A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET; THENCE N 83 DEGREES 24’11”W A DISTANCE OF 490.73 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTERLINE OF “Q” STREET EXTENDED; THENCE N00 DEGREES 00’00”W AND ALONG THE EXTENDED CENTERLINE OF SAID “Q” STREET A DISTANCE OF 201.26 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, at the time of the sale, a personal or cashier’s check in the amount of $5,000.00, with the full purchase price, in certified funds, to be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the sale, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the beneficiary. The purchaser is responsible for all prior liens, fees and taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This property is sold “as is” and the sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property and is subject to special assessments, easements, covenants, restrictions, ordinances and resolutions of records which affect the property.
John W. Voelker,
Successor Trustee
Voelker Law Office
John W. Voelker, Attorney
1010 Central Ave.
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-7999
Herald - March 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Case Number CI 11-17
IN RE NAME CHANGE OF Joshua Paul Lemrick
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of February, 2011, a petition was filed in the District Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from Joshua Paul Lemrick to Joshua Paul Nichols.
A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorale Daniel E. Bryan, in Courtroom No. 1, 1824 N Street, Auburn, NE on the 20th day of April, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the Court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Joshua Paul Lemrick, to Joshua Paul Nichols.
Joshua Paul Lemrick
2422 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-9842
Herald - March 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7