LINCOLN – David K. Arterburn, Papillion; John P. Hascall, Omaha; and PaTricia A. Freeman, Papillion, have submitted applications for appointment as Court of Appeals Judge in the 4th Judicial District consisting of portions of Douglas and Sarpy counties. The vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge John F. Irwin effective November 1, 2016. The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held in the Sarpy County Boardroom, 1210 Golden Gate Drive (2nd floor, east side of Administration Wing) in Papillion, Nebraska, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. The Commission will review all applicants for the office at that time. The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening. A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/2588/court-appeals-fourth-district. For special accommodations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (402) 471-3730. For persons with hearing impairments, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE.