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Firework Safety

07-01-09
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As the Fourth of July nears, many plans are being made for barbecues, concerts, parades and numerous family gatherings. Most of the festivities will entail the setting off of fireworks. Fireworks add to the awe and special fun of the holiday.

Because of the fireworks it is a time to be extra cautious. Carelessness can quickly spoil the fun. Adults need to be watchful of small children and only adults should light fireworks. Fireworks should never be used near buildings or dry grass and they should only be used outside. Used fireworks should be extinguished in a bucket of water and water needs to be handy in case of a fire. Also, fireworks that do not go off when lit should not be relighted.

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Young volunteers launch home repair mission

06-29-09
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By Kirby Kaufman
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

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When organizer Todd Skrzyniarz shouted "Illinois!" inside Grace University's teen-filled auditorium, half of the audience screamed.

Some 215 middle and high school students from six states plus Nebraska were at the university Sunday for the kickoff of a weeklong volunteer effort to improve homes in northeast Omaha.

The Mission Omaha Foundation is working with the youths to paint, weatherproof and build decks and wheelchair ramps.

The young people are from Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Colorado as well as Nebraska. The initial meeting began at noon Sunday with a barbecue. The students will work all week in teams of five youths and one adult. A total of 36 crews will work at 32 homes. Each participant had to raise $448 to cover room and board.

Mission Omaha, the sponsoring organization, raised about $68,000 to cover materials and other costs. Most of that came from donations from NP Dodge, Catholic Charities, Rebuilding Together and Brush Up Nebraska.

Mary Rosenthal, Mission Omaha president, said fundraising continues.

Mission Omaha is working with Group Workcamps Foundation, a nonprofit that sponsors mission trips that send teens to cities to help elderly, low-income and disabled homeowners.

The foundation organizes trips throughout the country. This is the first year it has worked in Omaha.

Rosenthal said the effort brings people together to make a difference for people like Michael Fideler.

The 62-year-old Omaha man is having his self-described "blistering" yellow home repainted this week.

"I appreciate it a lot. I mean I can't do much anymore because I lost a leg and I'm on dialysis three days a week," Fideler said.

Fideler said the house hasn't been painted in about 12 years.

The volunteers hit the streets today and wrap up Friday.

Rosenthal said the experience also helps the helpers.

"It gives them a chance to share in their faith, help someone who needs their help and grow themselves spiritually," she said.


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Omaha Plans Bike Lanes for City Streets

06-24-09
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Omaha bike riders look to the future as the city makes plans to add 20 miles of marked lanes to city streets. This will allow residents in many areas to ride their bikes to work, the store, local shops, and more. The first commuter route in the Benson area is scheduled to be completed this summer. Other proposed bike routes are at Aksarben, Happy Hollow, Doorly, Midtown, and connections to existing bike trails.

While private donations from the Peter Kiewit Foundation and an unnamed donor are being used, some federal stimulus money will be used for some lane improvements.

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All About Omaha - Happy Hour

06-22-09
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July Happy Hour

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
5:30-8:00 PM
LIV Lounge
2285 S. 67th Street

Come enjoy All About Omaha's 5:30 Happy Hour at one of Omaha's newest Lounges, LIV Lounge. Partake in their great specials with $1.00 off Beers, $2.00 off call drinks and 1/2 price wine!! LIV Lounge is located in Aksarben Village at 2285 So. 67th Street.

Aksarben Village, LIV Lounge, 2285 So. 67th Street



There is a void in the local nightlife for a place where people can go to meet, converse, see others, relax and be treated with a level of respect and genuine concern that the hospitality industry was once founded on. For every person looking for the next thrill, there is another that simply wants to be. As we like to say… LIV and let LIV.


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NP Dodge is Moving to 'Midtown Omaha'!!

06-16-09
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NP Dodge Announces New Midtown Residential Sales Office

Omaha, Nebraska - NP Dodge Real Estate is pleased to announce the lease and renovation of their newest residential sales office located in midtown Omaha at 4502 Leavenworth Street. The new sales office is scheduled to open mid July and will be a convenient stop for midtown and downtown customers. It will be another great touch-n-go office for NP Dodge sales associates. The new office will be co-managed by Carole Souza and Tim Reeder.

"We're very excited to have this new location for our sales associates, customers and clients," said Mike Riedmann, President of Residential Sales. "Having this facility will allow us to better serve the expanding midtown community and the growing interest from young families in this area. We are here to help them when they need us most. We believe it's the perfect time to open a midtown office."

The new midtown office will have over 2,500 sq. ft. of finished office space. It will open as a satellite to the Pacific Hills office with a staff of sales associates who specialize in Midtown properties including the Good Life Group plus a part time administrative assistant.

NP Dodge is the oldest family owned real estate company in the United States. The company currently maintains 15 offices in Nebraska and Iowa and has over 500 sales associates. For instant access to homes available in your area or to find out more about one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Nebraska and Iowa visit the premier real estate website in the region: npdodge.com, and when on the go: mobile.npdodge.com.

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