PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers on the 19th day of August, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in order to allow public comment to be given regarding LB840, adoption of an economic development program, and possible local option sales tax funding.
Sherry Heskett
City Clerk
City of Auburn.
Herald, Aug. 14.
NOTICE
A total of 108 cases will be heard by the Board in August, 2008. The following cases sentenced in Nemaha County will be seen by the Board of Parole.
8:30 a.m., August 19, 2008, Nebraska State Penitentiary, Lincoln, Nebraska
Corby W. Newburn, #62572 (Possession Firearm by Felon; Possession Controlled Substance; Possession Ephedrine w/Intent Manufacture Methamphetamines; Theft by Unlawful Taking, $201.00-$499.00; Aiding Consummation of Felony; 3rd Degree Arson, $100.00 or More Damage).
8:30 a.m. August 27, 2008, Community Corrections Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, Carrie Stribling, #6233 (Motor Vehicle Homicide/VP).
ESTHER L. CASMER, CHAIR
NEBRASKA BOARD OF PAROLE
Herald, Aug. 14.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Auburn, Nebraska, will receive sealed proposals until 10:00 o'clock A.M. August 22, 2008, at the City Hall in said City, at which time all proposals will be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representatives for the following equipment:
One (1) new 2008 or 2009 Pickup ¾ ton HD 4-wheel drive, with specifications.
Copies of the specifications may be obtained at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 "J" Street, Auburn, Nebraska.
Bids and specifications shall be accompanied by a deposit or bidders bond in the amount of 10 per cent of the bid as a guarantee that the bidder will furnish the equipment described if his proposal is accepted.
The City of Auburn, Nebraska, reserves the right to reject any and all informalities, and any and all bids.
Sherry Heskett,
City Clerk
Herald - Aug. 14

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Auburn, Nebraska, will receive sealed proposals until 1:00 o'clock P.M. August 22, 2008, at the City Hall in said City, at which time all proposals will be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representatives for the following fire department equipment:
One (1) new 2009 diesel engine 1250 gpm pumper truck with specifications.
Copies of the specifications may be obtained at the Auburn City Hall, 1101 "J" Street, Auburn, Nebraska.
Bids and specifications shall be accompanied by a deposit or bidders bond in the amount of 10 per cent of the bid as a guarantee that the bidder will furnish the equipment described if his proposal is accepted.
The City of Auburn, Nebraska, reserves the right to reject any and all informalities, and any and all bids.
Sherry Heskett,
City Clerk
Herald - Aug. 14

PUBLIC HEARING
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Nemaha Natural Resources District will hold a public hearing on Thursday September 4th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the District office (62161 US Highway 136, Tecumseh, NE 68450) to receive written and oral testimony concerning the changes and additions to the District's Groundwater Management Plan (GWMP) and corresponding Rules and Regulations.
The changes and additions to the GWMP and the Rules and Regulations would apply geographically to include all lands and water bodies within the boundaries of the Nemaha NRD. Also, the proposed changes would apply stratigraphically to all groundwater located within the Nemaha NRD and is not limited to just groundwater found in the Missouri River and Paleovalley Alluvial Aquifers, shallow aquifers or other such bedrock aquifers within the District. Upon District Board approval of the changes and additions to the GWMP and Rules and Regulations, the following actions will be taken:
Criteria establishing the amount of information required by a well permit applicant and when a water well permit and/or a variance is required
Criteria used to determine and delineate groundwater quantity management areas
Criteria establishing rules and regulations for varying phase levels of groundwater quantity management
Criteria establishing rules and regulation for water well spacing, groundwater transfers, certification of acres, use of flowmeters, water use reports and allocation of groundwater use
These actions are a general description of the changes and additions to the GWMP and the Rules and Regulations. A complete copy of the current & updated GWMP and Rules and Regulations may be obtained at the District office: 62161 US Highway 136, Tecumseh, Nebraska, (402) 335-3325, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm or on the NRD Website at HYPERLINK "http://www.nemahanrd.org" www.nemahanrd.org.
Those persons unable to appear at the public hearing or persons with lengthy testimony may wish to submit their testimony in writing. In order for testimony to be considered by the NRD Board of Directors for the purpose of this hearing, such written testimony must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008, at the Nemaha NRD Office at the above address. The NRD Board of Directors will consider all testimony provided and consider action whether to adopt or rescind the changes and additions to the GWMP and Rules and Regulations at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - Aug. 14, 21, 28
notice of meeting
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 held its regular meeting on Monday, August 11, 2008, at 5:15 p.m. at the Educational Service Unit in Auburn, Nebraska. The following claims were paid for the months of July and August respectively:
General Fund $199,459.93;
$164,359.05
Salaries $287,825.00;
$315,447.39
NCECBVI $14,060.61;
$12,286.12
Federal Programs $80,221.58; $21,719.78
The Board of Educational Service Unit 4 will meet in regular session on Monday, September 8, 2008, at 5:50 p.m. in the conference room at the office of Educational Service Unit 4, 919 16th Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Prior to this regularly scheduled meeting, a hearing to approve the general fund budget for 2008-2009 will be held at 5:20 p.m. with a hearing to establish the 2008-2009 property tax rate at 5:40 p.m. The Region 4 Preschool Planning Team will meet on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at the ESU 4 Office, 919 16th Street, Auburn, Nebraska. Agendas for all meetings, kept current, are readily available for public inspection at the office of the Administrator during normal business hours.
Herald - Aug. 14

City Council Proceedings
July 14, 2008
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 July 14, 2008, at 7:00 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: Thomas, Holtzman, Glen Krueger, Mary Kruger, and Wittmann. Absent: Snyder.
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 minutes of the June 23, 2008 minutes.
Council approved the financial report.
The following claims were presented before the Council: American Family Life Assurance, Wh-68.95; Ameritas, Wh-1948.17; Austin Richardson, UA-65.00; Clinton Stonebarger, UA-65.00; Eric Adams, UA-65.00; Internal Revenue Service, Wh-8675.77; Jeffrey Timmerman, UA-65.00; Matthew Thompson, UA-65.00; NE Dept. of Revenue, Wh-1928.17; Nebraska Child Support Payment, Wh-38.75; R. Daniel White, UA-65.00; Payroll-31966.35; Acco, Su-858.30; Action Technology Services Inc., Se-300.00; Albert Fuller, Reim-12.50; Alltel, Ut-50.23; Amazon, Bk-278.98; American Recycling & Sanitation, Se-145.00; Aquila, Ut-1156.26; Auburn Abstract & Title Co., Se-110.00; Auburn Family Health Center, Se-309.00; Auburn Memorial Library Petty Cash, Su-51.56; Auburn Newspapers, Se-434.21; Auburn Plumbing, Htg & AC Inc., Se-Su-422.86; Austin Richardson, Reim-39.95; Beard's Salvage Inc., Su-34.80; Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Ins-11918.14; Board of Public Works, Ut-Maint-3392.42; Bohl Plumbing & Heating Inc., Su-15.70; Bulldog Auto Parts, Su-108.03; Center Point Large Print, Bk-26.41; Clinton Stonebarger, Reim-51.01; Dale Thomas, Reim-135.00; Darnell Glass Co., Se-160.50; Darrel Volker Construction, Su-1788.33; Demco, Su-31.91; Dettmer Farm Service, Su-625.00; Vogel West Inc., Su-279.11; Eggers Brothers Inc., Su-140.16; Farmers Union Cooperative Supply, Su-1437.16; Filter Care, Se-25.75; Five Nines Technology Group, Se-225.00; Glenn's Corner Market, Su-312.00; Grainger, Se-6.07; Harold Bickford II, Refund-60.00; Holiday Inn, Ex-133.90; Hunters Headquarters, Su-12.00; Hutton Lawn Care, Se-410.00; JEO Consulting Group Inc., Se-4670.00; Kelly Supply Co., Ex-5.77; Lang Diesel-Sabetha, Su-229.22; League of NE Municipalities, Reg-732.00; Lynch's Hardware & Gifts, Su-462.75; Mark Harms, Ex-500.00; Mellage Truck & Tractor, Su-29.00; Meyer-Earp Chevrolet, Se-Re-542.84; Michael Todd & Co. Inc., Su-389.12; Mid Con Systems Inc., Su-276.93; Midwest Sound & Lighting Inc., Re-553.80; NE Dept of Roads, Su-Se-3130.94; NE Statewide Arboretum, Mem-100.00; Nemaha County, Se-Reim-5300.88; Orscheln, Su-464.08; Postmaster, Su-84.00; Sa-So, Su-24.62; Sack Lumber Co., Su-77.88; Schneider OK Tire Stores Inc., Re-Su-234.90; Shell, Su-1940.98; Sherry Heskett, Reim-56.29; Southeast Design Co., Su-234.00; Stutheit Implement Co, Su-245.40; Sunmart, Su-19.05; The Cleaners, Se-48.00; The Standard, Ins-499.85; Thomson Gale, Bk-309.08; Thomson West, Ref-100.00; Time Warner Cable, Se-94.95; Tincher of Auburn, Re-880.17; Town & Country Vet Clinic, Se-34.30; Tri-State Office Products, Su-408.98; Veenstra & Kimm Inc., Se-10447.40; Windstream, Se-Ut-529.14; Xerox Corporation, Su-287.21.
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 representation at the Nebraska State Data Center Annual Summer Conference on August 14th and for the City Clerk to attend an accounting workshop on August 4th.
The City Council approved the addition to liquor license for Rachelle Emshoff dba Hickory Road BBQ & Catering Company at 914 Central Avenue.
Payment in the amount of $1975 to Southeast Nebraska Development District for the City's 2009 membership dues was approved.
Payment in the amount of $1005 to Southeast Nebraska Development District for support of housing activities was approved.
The application of Mac Erisman for funding through the local demolition/site cleanup program at 40% of cost associated with the cleanup of the property located at 1011 11th Street with a maximum reimbursement of $3000 was approved.
Public hearing was held for the purpose of sitting at a Board of Equalization and levying special assessments in connection with Street Improvement District No. 2007-1, Water Extension District No. 2007-1 and Sanitary Sewer Extension District No. 2007-1. Special assessments for Street Improvement District No. 2007-1, Water Extension District No. 2007-1 and Sanitary Sewer Extension District No. 2007-1 were approved by the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 16-08.
The revised estimate of cost for Street Improvement District No. 2008-1 was approved.
The revised estimate of cost for Street Improvement District No. 2008-2 was approved.
With four Council Members (Thomas, Holtzman, Glen Krueger and Wittmann) voting in favor and one Council Member (Mary Kruger) voting in opposition, the proposal from Veenstra & Kimm Inc. was approved in the amount of $1850 to provide a cost estimate for the proposed project to provide access and street improvements for the development of land on Hwy 136 for a farm supply store.
Approval was given to expend funds not to exceed $1350 for the Jeff Jones driveway project and Jeff Jones was authorized to negotiate with the contractor of his choice.
Asphalt Solutions Inc. Change Order No. 2 for the 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing project was approved with an additional cost of $2,661.40
Asphalt Solutions Inc. Change Order No. 1 for the 2008 Asphalt Resurfacing project was approved with an additional cost of $4,375.00
Reports and recommendations were given by the city services department, fire department, police department, and library. Written financial reports were also presented.
Reports and recommendations were given by the following committees: Street, Keep Auburn Beautiful, Budget/Finance, Economic Development, Safety Committee, Building Committee, and Legislative.
With four Council Members (Thomas, Holtzman, Glen Krueger, and Wittmann) voting in favor and one Council Member (Mary Kruger) voting in opposition, the City Council gave approval to change the mileage reimbursement from 37.5 cents to 45 cents.
City Council confirmed the appointment of Heath Christiansen to the Planning Commission.
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 - Aug. 14
JOHNSON-BROCK BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
AUGUST 5, 2008 – 8:00 P.M.
DISTANCE LEARNING ROOM
The special meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education, District #N-23, was convened in the Distance Learning Room at 8:02 p.m. by President Randy Speckmann. Roll call: Bohling, here; Caspers, here; Grotrian, absent; Neddenriep, here; Oestmann, here; Speckmann, here. Advance notice of the meeting was legally posted. Arlen Grotrian arrived at 8:09.
Moved by Duane Caspers to accept the agenda as presented. Seconded by Darren Oestmann. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The Board members immediately went to the new bus barn site to discuss details with contractor John Hippen. They returned to the Distance Learning Room at 8:50 p.m. John Hippen also agreed to assess the leak of the roof of the concessions building and make a recommendation for repair.
Discussion was held regarding electrical work, rock, and gutters for the bus building. Mr. Andreesen will seek proposals and cost estimates for these projects.
Moved by Keith Bohling to adjourn the Special Board of Education meeting at 9:07 p.m. Seconded by Arlen Grotrian. Roll call vote: All ayes. Motion carried.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Johnson-Brock Board of Education will be August 11, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
Herald - Aug. 14
NOTICE
In the county court of Nemaha county, Nebraska
Estate of ORVALL BOHLING, deceased
Estate No. PR08-33
Notice is hereby given that on August 4, 2008, 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 DALE BOHLING, whose address is 72268 75 Highway, 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 October 7, 2008, or be forever barred.

Nancy Hall
Clerk of the County Court
1824 N Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(SEAL)
Albert G. Fuller, #11405
FULLER LAW OFFICE
910 13th Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4321
Herald, Aug. 7, 14, 21.

NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF
JAMES SALISBURY, INC.
1. The name of the Corporation is James Salisbury, Inc.
2. The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is ten thousand (10,000) shares of common stock.
3. The street address of the initial Registered Office of the Corporation is: 1214 15th Street, Auburn, Nebraska 68305, and the initial Registered Agent is James K. Salisbury.
4. The names and addresses of the incorporators are:
James K. Salisbury, 1214 15th Street, Auburn, Nebraska 68305
The Corporation shall engage in any lawful business for which a corporation may be formed under the Business Corporation Act. The period of duration of the Corporation shall be perpetual. Affairs are to be conducted by the Board of Directors and officers authorized by the Bylaws and the Board.
JAMES SALISBURY, INC.
James K. Salisbury, Incorporator
Kelly J. Werts
FANKHAUSER, NELSEN & WERTS, P.C.
Attorneys at Law
1901 N Street
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
Herald, July 31, Aug. 7, 14.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
Re: 7899-193
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 August 28, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-Four (24), Township Six (6) North, Range Fourteen (14) East of the 6th P.M., Nemaha County Nebraska, thence East 884 feet; thence North 581 feet; thence West 937 feet to the East line of the county road right of way; thence Southerly along the East line of the county road right of way 581 feet to the place of beginning, EXCEPT land conveyed to the State of Nebraska for highway purposes, and EXCEPT land conveyed to the County of Nemaha in the State of Nebraska for public road purposes.
commonly known as 64114 Hwy 67, Auburn, 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, 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 (#20395)
Attorney at Law, Successor Trustee
For: FITZGERALD, SCHORR, BARMETTLER & BRENNAN, P.C., L.L.O.
200 Regency One
10050 Regency Circle
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 342-1000
Herald, July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA
In the matter of the estate of Gary L. Ratliff, deceased.
Case No. PR08-31
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of July, 2008, in the Nemaha County Court, Nebraska the registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate, and Terry D. Ratliff, 106 E. Thomas Ave., Shenandoah, IA 51601 has been appointed personal representative of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their clams with this court on or before the 1st day of October, 2008, or be forever barred.
/s/ Nancy Hall
Clerk of County Court
(seal)
James H. Cain #15527
Attorney for Personal Representative
1920 "O" Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3938
Herald, July 31, Aug. 7, 14.

NOTICE
In the county court of Nemaha county, Nebraska
Jeffrey Lynn Palmer, Deceased
Estate No. PR08-34
Notice is hereby given that on August 11, 2008, in the county court of Nemaha county, Nebraska, Dylan L. Palmer, whose address is 1306 200th Road, Bern, Kansas 66408, 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 the 14th day of October, 2008, or be forever barred.
Nancy Hall
Clerk Magistrate
Nemaha County Courthouse
1824 ""N" Street
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
Telephone: (402) 274-3008
(seal)
Louie M. Ligouri (16708)
Ligouri Law Office
P.O. Box 99
Auburn, Nebraska 68305
Telephone: 402-274-5484
Herald, Aug. 14, 21, 28.