ACCEPTING BIDS
Tecumseh Housing Authority invites sealed bids from contractors/qualified bidders including section 3 businesses for interior apartment remodel, specifications for the bid can be obtained at the Tecumseh Housing Authority office located at 8th & Broadway, Tecumseh, NE. Bid opening will be Nov. 10, 2011 at 4:00 P.M.
Herald - October 20 & 27




NOTICE OF FILING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE
On October 20, 2011, James Edward Chadwick, dob 6/27/1995, by and through his next friend, Eldona Samantha Arena, filed a petition in the District Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska to change his name from James Edward Chadwick to James Edward Arena. The petition will be heard in the District Court of Nemaha County, Nemaha County Courthouse, 1824 N Street, Auburn, Nebraska 68305, on November 30, 2011, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

James Edward Chadwick, Petitioner

Diane L. Merwin, #24172
FANKHAUSER, NELSEN, WERTS & ZISKEY, P.C.
1901 N Street
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
(402) 274-2444
Herald - October 27, November 3





NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PicoShack, L.L.C., a Nebraska limited liability company, is organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office at 72922 642nd Ave., Auburn, Nebraska, 68305. The general nature of its business is to engage in and to do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska, including owning, improving and leasing real estate, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the same extent as natural persons might or could do. The limited liability company time of commencement was on October 17, 2011, and will have perpetual existence unless dissolved in accordance with its Certificate of Organization, its Operating Agreement or the Nebraska Law. Its affairs shall be managed by its Members.
David R. Thomas, Member
72922 642nd Ave.
Auburn, NE 68305

Susan D. Thomas, Member
72922 642nd Ave.
Auburn, NE 68305
Herald - October 27, Nov. 3, 10





NOTICE OF AMENDMENT
Bucy & Weeder Dental, P.C., filed Articles of Amendment on October 18, 2011, amending Article 1, thereby changing the name of the professional corporation to Bucy Dental, P.C.

Thomas E. Whitmore, Incorporator
7602 Pacific Street, Suite 200
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Herald - October 27, Nov. 3, 10




UTILITY BUILDING FOR SALE
The Board of Public Works, Auburn, Nebraska will sell by sealed bids to the highest bidder:
Utility Storage Building that is 15 feet 8 inches in length, 11 feet 6 inches wide, and 11 feet 3 inches tall made from wood.  The building is located at 1310 27th Street and may be viewed by contacting the BPW.  The Utility Storage Building will be sold, as is condition at the time of the award date.  Awarded bidder will have the responsibility and all cost of relocating the building.  The building shall be paid in full and relocated within 10 days of receiving notice of award.    
Bids will be received  until 1:30 P. M., local time, November 11, 2011 at the Board of Public Works Offices, Auburn, Nebraska at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and all bid prices read aloud for the sale of the Utility Storage Building.
Envelopes containing bids shall be sealed.  The envelope containing the bid shall be marked as follows:
City of Auburn Board of Public Works
1600 O Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Proposal for:Utility Storage Building   
Auburn, Nebraska
The Board of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive formalities in bids submitted.
Herald - Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3
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 9th day of November, 2011 for a “2003 or newer, ¾ ton, 4x4, 100,000 miles or less pickup”.
Receipt of bids will close at 9:00 a.m. on November 9, 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 Nemaha County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities in bids received.  Award of the Contract will be in accordance with the County Purchasing Act’s competitive bidding considerations as set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-3110 to 23-3114, and the Nemaha County Board of Commissioners will, at its discretion, award the contract on the basis of the lowest responsible bid received.  Nemaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Joyce Oakley
County Clerk for the County of Nemaha, Nebraska
Herald - October 20, 27




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of Gary L. Long, Deceased
Estate No. PR11-29
Notice is hereby given that on October 5, 2011, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Joni M. Long whose address is 911 South 11th Street #25, Lincoln, NE 68508 and Deanna K. Long, whose address is 2647 S. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503, were informally appointed by the Registrar as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate.
Creditors of the Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before December 13, 2011 or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
Thomas E. Ferneau, #11274
916 Central Avenue
Auburn, NE 68305
402-274-5009
Herald - October 13, 20, 27




NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
Estate of ESTHER N. OSBORNE, Deceased
Estate No. PR11-27
Notice is hereby given that on October 4, 2011, in the County Court of Nemaha County, Nebraska, Tommy E. Osborne whose address is 716 15th Street, Auburn, NE 68305, was appointed by the Court as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before December 13, 2011, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 “N” Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3008
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
Fuller Law Office
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald - October 13, 20, 27




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Re: 6459.2137
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
You are hereby notified that the following-described property will be sold be Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Sucessor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on November 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.:
Lot 7 and the South Half of Lot 8, Block 166, in Neal’s Addition to the Town of Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska
and
The North Half of Lot 8 and all of Lot 9, Block 166, in Neal’s Addition to the Town of Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska
commonly known as 921 7th St., Peru, NE.
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. (If the sale is held after 1:00 P.M., the deposit requirement remains the same, and the full purchase price, in certified funds, shall be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. the following business day.) The purchasher shall be responsible for all prior liens, all applicable fees, and all taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This property is sold “as is” and this sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
Camille R. Hawk,
Attorney at Law,
Successor Trustee.
By: Camille R. Hawk (#20395)
For Walentine, O’Toole,
McQuillan & Gordon
11240 Davenport Street
P.O., Box 540125
Omaha, NE  68154
(402) 330-6300
Herald - Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3




NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Re: 6459.1941
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby notified that the following-described property will be sold by Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East front door of the Nemaha County Courthouse, in the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska on November 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Three (3) and running thence North along the West line of Lot Two (2) for 6.0 feet; thence Easterly for 55.0 feet to a point located 4.0 feet North of the South line of the said Lot Two (2); thence Easterly for 80.10 feet to the Northeast corner of the said Lot Three (3); thence South for 60.0 feet along the East line of Block 207 to a point located 12.0 feet South of the Southeast corner of the said Lot Three (3); thence West and parallel to the South line of the said Lot Three (3) for 80.0 feet; thence North 12.0 feet to the South line of the said Lot Three (3); thence West for 55.5 feet to the Southwest corner of the said Lot Three (3) for 48.0 feet to the point of beginning, all in Block 207, Neal’s Addition to Peru, Nemaha County, Nebraska.
commonly known as 1208 6th St., Peru, NE.
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. (If the sale is held after 1:00 P.M., the deposit requirement remains the same, and the full purchase price, in certified funds, shall be received by the Trustee by 5:00 p.m. the following business day.) The purchaser shall be responsible for all prior liens, all applicable fees, and all taxes, including the documentary stamp tax. This property is sold “as is” and this sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
Camille R. Hawk, Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee.
By: Camille R. Hawk (#20395)
For: Walentine, O’Toole, McQuillan & Gordon
11240 Davenport Street
P.O. Box 540125
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-6300
Herald - Sept. 26, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27




NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given by Planning Commission of the City of Auburn, Nebraska, that a public hearing will be held at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on November 8, 2011, at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 “J” Street, Auburn, Nebraska.  The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public comment prior to the Planning Commission’s review and recommendations regarding declaration of an area of the City of Auburn as blighted and substandard and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law.
The property which is the subject of this notice and of the public hearing is described as follows:
In the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, beginning at the southeast corner of parcel 640088139, proceed east along the north side of Highway 136 to the southwest corner of parcel 640035299; then south to the south side of right of way of Highway 136 opposite southwest corner of parcel 640035299; then east to the northeast corner of parcel 640079369; then south to the southeast corner of parcel 640091431; then west to the northwest corner of parcel 640074553; then south to the southwest corner of parcel 640074553; then west along the south side of parcel 640102913 to a point even with the extended west side of parcel 640074391; then south across 17th street to the northwest corner of parcel 640074391; then south to the southwest corner of parcel 640074391; then south along the extended west property line of parcel 640074391 to a point even with the extended south side of the original south line of Lot 4 of Terrace Heights 1st Addition; then east along the extended south side of the original south line of Lot 4 of Terrace Heights 1st Addition to the southwest corner of the original Lot 4 of Terrace Heights 1st Addition and the west side of parcel 640074332; then south to the southwest corner of parcel 640074502; then east to the southeast corner of parcel 640074502; then east on the extended line of the south property line of parcel 640074502 across “U” Street to a point even with the extended west side of parcel 640103189; then north to the southwest corner of parcel 640103189; then east to the southeast corner of parcel 640103189; then south to the northwest corner of parcel 640053300; then east to the northeast corner of parcel 640053300; then south to the southeast corner of parcel 640053319; then south on the extended east side of parcel 640053319 to the centerline of 22nd Street; then west along the centerline of 22nd Street to a point at the intersection of the centerline of 22nd Street and the extended west line of the parcel 640053319; then south on the east line of parcel 640026842 to the southeast corner of parcel 640026842; then west to the southwest corner of 640026842; then south to the northwest corner of parcel 640035280; then east to the northeast corner of parcel 640035280; then north to the northwest corner of parcel 640026869; then east to the northeast corner of parcel 640026869; then south to the southeast corner of parcel 640026869; then south along the extended east line of parcel 640026869 to its intersection with the south right of way of County Road 728, then west on the south right of way line of County Road 728 to the intersection of the south right of way line of County Road 728 with the west right of way line of County Road 628, then north along the west right of way line of County Road 628 to the southeast corner of parcel 640088139, also known as the point of beginning.

The boundary description set forth above includes the following legally-described parcels:
South one hundred fifty six point seven feet (S156.70) of lots one (1) & two (2) of block two (2), North two hundred and twenty two point four feet (N222.4’) of lots three (3) & four (4) of block three (3), Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
North two hundred seventy two point six feet (N272.6’) of the west one hundred sixty four point four feet (W164.4’) of lots one (1) & two (2) of block one (1), Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
North five hundred twenty seven point three (N527.3’) of the west one hundred seventy eight feet (W178’) of block 2, Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Lots three (3), four (4), and five (5), south twenty point four (S20.4’) of lot one (1), east thirty five point six feet (E35.6’) and the south twenty point four (S20.4’) of the west sixty four point four feet (W64.4’) of lot two (2) of block 1
North five hundred and seven point three feet (N507.3’) of the east two hundred thirty nine feet (E239’) of block two (2), Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Lots six (6) through lot twenty three (23) of block one (1), Sunset Acres Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Willard Kuhlmann Addition, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Kevin Kuhlmann Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Tri County Builders Addition to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640073123, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640026834, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640035280, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640035280, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640026850, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640053416, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640026869, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Irregular Tract of land of Parcel 640026842, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Jaro First Addition, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Davison Addition, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
Harmony Homes Addition, to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
lots five (5), Six (6) and Seven (7), south three hundred thirty three point six feet (S333.6’) of lots three (3) and four (4) of block three, sunset Acres to the City of Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska
ll interested parties shall be afforded at such public hearing a reasonable opportunity to express their views regarding the blight and substandard declaration.
Sherry Heskett, City Clerk
Herald - Oct. 20, 27

ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
Educational Service Unit 4, Auburn, NE
2010-2011 School Year

This report is not intended to be an all-inclusive document.  Additional information on any phase of this report can be obtained by contacting the Office of Educational Service Unit 4, P.O. Box 310, Auburn, NE 68305 or call (402) 274-4354.  The office is located at 919 - 16th Street in Auburn.  ESU 4 has a home page at  HYPERLINK “http://www.esu4.org” www.esu4.org.  

Activities
During the school year, ESU 4 provided, at a minimum, the following mandated and requested services:  Technology and Media services, including internet connectivity and distance learning opportunities and support, media and software library services and support.  Special Education services including, but not limited to:  speech-language pathology, psychology and audiology services. Also, early childhood, learning disabled and multi-handicapped services and special education administrative services. The service unit has a certified nursing staff who works with staff, parents and students regarding health issues. Professional Development services include, but are not limited to:  curriculum, instruction, standards/assessment planning and development, school improvement assistance and State and Federal grant projects.  ESU 4 also contracts with the State of Nebraska to provide administrative, support, and educational services for the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI) located in Nebraska City, NE. Several ESU 4 employees have worked and work as representatives on statewide and nationwide assignments. ESU 4 also chose to take advantage of a law, whereby insurance costs for the unit can be taken from the budget. This plan will allow ESU 4 to get cash buildup as well as a plan for a new building for the children’s special education needs. A new building was built on the site the board purchased several years ago for this purpose. ESU 4 students and staff moved into the building and began classes in January 2009. Our students love the new facility. Teachers, para-educators and parents love the building as well. The ESU 4 Learning Center is located at 1109 R Street, Auburn, Nebraska.

Vision Statement
Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in education.
Mission Statement
The mission of ESU 4 is to improve student learning through a commitment to communication, accountability and leadership.
The mission is supported by the following belief statements:  
We believe honest and accurate communication enables quality services.
We believe effective professionals are accountable.
We believe leadership provides vision.

Area Served
Educational Service Unit 4 provides supplemental educational services to the public and parochial schools in Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, and Richardson counties.  These five counties are located in the southeast corner of Nebraska, encompassing a geographical area of 2,477 square miles.  During the school year the student population in these counties was approximately 6,837; the number of teachers and administrators totaled approximately 740.

Board of Educational Service Unit 4
The Educational Service Unit Board consists of nine members from the five counties served. Term of office is four years.
Members of the Educational Service Unit 4 Board are:
Jay Hauserman, President    District 4        Linda Engel    District 8        
Clarence Hupka, Vice President       District 6        Allison Hayes    District 9        
Faye Booth, Secretary    District 7        Leslie Stevens    District 1
Jeff Bacon    District 3        Lana Willman    District 2
Jim Cain    District 5        Kathy Taylor    Treasurer

Jon Fisher serves the unit as administrator.  There are 70 staff members at ESU 4 and the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired (NCECBVI).
The Board meets in regular session on the second Monday of each month, except July, at the Educational Service Unit 4 Office, 919 - 16th Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Notice of these meetings is printed in the local newspapers. The meetings are open to the public.

Advisory Committee of Educational Service Unit 4
Educational Service Unit 4 is accredited by the Nebraska Department of Education and AdvancEd and is served by an advisory committee composed of school superintendents, other administrators, and a representative from Peru State College. This group meets nine times per year and discusses educational issues.

Educational Service Unit 4 – 2010-2011
Summary of General Fund Expenditures (Budgeted)            Summary of Anticipated Receipts (Budgeted)
Special Education         $1,403,170.00            Local Receipts        $3,164,278.00
Programs &
Services to Schools
Support Services        $   739,540.00            State Receipts        $2,314,385.00
Core Services (Staff    $   523,606.00            Federal Receipts        $   537,165.00
Development, Technology,
Media)
Non-Revenue Flow-Through    $   395,220.00            Non-Revenue Receipts    $     30,000.00
NCECBVI        $2,583,730.00            Other            $1,216,603.00
Federal Programs        $   537,165.00
Debt Service        $1,080,000.00            Total            $7,262,431.00
Total              $7,262,431.00