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4805 S 15th Street

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:53:39 -0500

4805 S 15th Street

4805 S 15th Street, Omaha, NE 68107 View Map

This well cared for 11/2 story offers vinyl siding, newer vinyl windows, a new architectural shingle roof, private treed back yard, walk-out lower level, full fenced yard, new carpet, new paint, dual zone heating, large bedrooms, master bathroom, enclosed front porch and an open rear porch, and all appliances stay. The location allows for easy access to 13th street and JFK.

Details

Asking Price:

$90,000

MLS:

20919157

Sq. Feet:

1548

Lot Size:

40 X 130

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Year Built:

1890

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Roy Kotz
REALTOR

Dir 402-639-2059
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Towers of Village Pointe

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:47:14 -0500

The Towers of Village Pointe Luxury Condominiums

Near Village Pointe on Burt Street, Omaha, NE

Consider making your next home at the Towers of Village Pointe. Our brand new luxury condominiums are first of their kind in West Omaha, nestled between the beautiful Pacific Springs golf course and the bustling shopping and entertainment lifestyle center of Village Pointe. Residents can walk to the weekend Farmer’s Market or to the movie theatre, or even to a favorite restaurant. Easy access to the Dodge Expressway means anything you need is nearby. You get the convenience of the urban experience with the peace and quiet of the suburbs.

Contact Info

Roy Kotz
REALTOR

Dir 402-639-2059
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

80 Dodge-Beverly Hills Plaza Construction Begins

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:30:24 -0500

We are excited to announce that the construction of the new facade of the Beverly Hills Plaza has begun. Darland Construction has begun tearing done the shake shingled roofs and pouring new concrete sidewalks. They will work from the Jerry Ryan store at the East end down to the Play it Again store on the West end. Once they reach the West end, the bay that is currently Play it Again Sports will be tore down. This is where the new 80 Dodge building will soon emerge as the west end cap of the plaza. The construction of this new facade is expected to be complete by November.

Once the Beverly Hills Plaza has received it's face lift we will begin the demolition of the old Vatterott College building at 80th and Dodge. The new 80 Dodge building will have a foot print that will follow the contour of Dodge Street on the South and cover the area that is currently occupied by the old collage building.

On Thursday, July 24th, Steve Jensen, the Omaha city Planning Director, spoke to several potential residents about the vision and overall plans for the 72nd to 90th Street corridor. Click the link below to read a little about what he had to say.

KETV Story-80 Dodge Should Lead Midtown Development, City Says

FREE COFFEE BAR

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:21:05 -0500

Below is an invitation to an agent open house I am hosting on Thursday, July 17th from 10am-12pm. The open house is sponsored by Omaha Title and Escrow and Jo-on-the-Go will be there from 10-11 serving made to order espressos, cappuccinos, and coffee. Come get your caffeine fix and enjoy a bit of conversation whit your fellow REALTORs. I hope to see you there.

80 Dodge Update

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 03 May 2008 09:58:57 -0500

The 80 Dodge Condo project has been an exciting project to be a part of, and now things are really starting to get moving.

Part of the overall project is the reconstruction of he facade of the Beverly Hills Plaza. The owners of this retail space have accepted bids on the construction and are expected to begin the transformation in early June. The contractor that is choosen will be staging their equipment in the parking lot adjecent to the old Vatterott College building which must come down to begin construction on the first 80 Dodge tower. As the renovation of the Beverly Hills Plaza is completed, the developers of 80 Dodge will begin preparing for the demolition of the Vatterott building. I expect this to begin as space in the staging area allows. Bellow are a few new renderings of the project. Including the 4th floor indoor pool, 4th floor terrace, and an updated view of the 80 Dodge tower from the 80th street and Dodge corner.

Our model is open 7 days a week from 11-6 and is located on the Third Floor of the Access Bank building at the corner of 78th Street and davenport. For more information or a private showing please call Roy Kotz at 402-639-2059 or e-mail your questions to Roy@RoyKotzRealtor..com

CassHotSpot.com

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:43:49 -0500

To make it easy and convenient for you to view some of the best homes listed for sale in Cass County, including homes for sale in Plattsmouth, Beaver Lake, Louisville, Weeping Water, Mynard, and Murray, the NPDodge office in Cass County has created CassHotSpot.com.

This site has links to help you find a REALTOR that is familiar with the Cass County area, a tour of the Cass County real estate office, a link to homes listed in Cass County, and directions to the office. Click on the logo to view our site.

SarpyHotSpot.com

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:35:51 -0500

To make it easy and convenient for you to view some of the best homes listed for sale in Sarpy County, including homes for sale in Papillion, Bellevue, LaVista, and Gretna, the NPDodge office in Sarpy County has created SarpyHotSpot.com.

This site has links to help you find a REALTOR that is familiar with the Sarpy County area, a tour of the largest real estate office in Sarpy County, a link to homes listed in Sarpy County, and directions to the office. Click on the logo to view our site.

2nd Issue-In the Know

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:04:07 -0600

Below is the second edition of a newsletter I have put together called "In the Know". I plan to publish this letter once a month. I hope that you find the letter helpful and informative. If you have any suggestions or comments please comment below or e-mail them to me at Roy@RoyKotzRealtor.com.

Wednesdays and Wine

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:06:02 -0600

Below is an invitation our next wine and cheese event at 80 Dodge Wednesday, the 27th from 5pm to 8pm. Join us for wine cheese and casual conversation as well as be one of the first to view the new renderings of our indoor pool, pool deck terrace and the new look of the Beverly Hills Plaza.

New Renderings of 80Dodge

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:57:22 -0600

Below are new renderings of the 80 Dodge condominium project that I would like to share. This project has been an exciting one to be a part of and with the unveiling of the new facade of the Beverly Hills Plaza, more and more people are realizing the impact that the 80 Dodge Condominium building is having on the direction of future upgrades to existing buildings and new construction projects.

We are currently accepting reservations on available units. If you would like a packet of information on the 80 Dodge Condominium project, please e-mail me at Roy@RoyKotzRealtor.com and I will send out a packet as soon as possible.

Our model is open Monday-Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm. If you would like to a tour outside of these hours, please call me at 402-639-2059. I would be happy to schedule a time at your convenience.

Market Watch-Eagle Ridge, Papillion NE

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:33:24 -0600

Below is a market summary for the Eagle Ridge subdivision in Papillion NE with the date raging from 1/1/08-2/15/08. For more information on Eagle Ridge, go to EagleRidgePapillion.com. If you have any other questions or would like a detailed report and tour of homes for sale in Eagle Ridge, please call me at 402-639-2059 or send an e-mail to Roy@RoyKotzRealtor.com.

RESIDENTIAL - Active

MLS #	ADDRESS	STY	RM	BR	AGSQFT	DOM	LP	$/AGSQFT	SP	$/AGSQFT
20802566	1811 Savannah Drive	Split Entry	7	3	1530	11	$178,500	$116.67
20623309	504 Fleetwood Dr	Ranch	7	3	1741	493	$179,000	$102.81
20802497	409 Fleetwood Drive	Tri-Level	8	3	1585	12	$185,000	$116.72
20800782	408 Black Forest Dr	Ranch	8	3	1624	36	$198,500	$122.23
20802297	313 Fall Creek Rd	Ranch	9	3	1490	15	$199,950	$134.19
20726217	1909 Windcrest Avenue	2 Story	8	4	2197	47	$199,990	$91.03
20802945	405 Fleetwood Drive	2 Story	9	4	1962	4	$200,000	$101.94
20803131	2108 Leigh Circle	2 Story	10	4	2178	2	$209,950	$96.40
20720757	2101 John St	2 Story	10	4	2211	150	$210,000	$94.98
20725128	1917 Liberty Lane	2 Story	11	4	2285	75	$215,000	$94.09
	Total Listings					Avg	Avg	Avg	Avg	Avg
	10					84	$197,589	$107

RESIDENTIAL - Pending

MLS #	ADDRESS	STY	RM	BR	AGSQFT	DOM	LP	$/AGSQFT	SP	$/AGSQFT
20724157	1807 Ashwood Avenue	Split Entry	7	3	1558	69	$169,950	$109.08
20719550	1806 Windcrest Ave	Ranch	6	3	1525	124	$189,000	$123.93
	Total Listings					Avg	Avg	Avg	Avg	Avg
	2					96	$179,475	$116

RESIDENTIAL Summary Statistics
	High	Low	Average	Median
LP:	$215,000	$169,950	$194,570	$199,225
SP:	$0	$0	$0	$0

Nebraska Beats the National Average

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:25:51 -0600

A report on KPTM.com and statistics from the National Association of Realtors show what many of us around the metro area have been saying since the market started it's correction. You can not base local real estate sales on national news. Real estate markets conditions are localized.

The doom and gloom that has been reported in the East and West has created concern and I feel in many cases confussion among buyers and sellers in our local markets. Who should you believe, the national news reports, they have to tell the truth, right, or your local REALTOR, they are just in it for themselves, right?

No, Nebraska did not have an increase in 2007 over 2006. However, the numbers are encouraging when compared to national figures.

Nebraska showed a decrease in # of existing sales of 4.9%, National sales dropped 12.8%. I think we did pretty well. And, the clouds are clearing.

Smoke Free Nebraka

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:17:43 -0600

OK, it's not that I have anything against smokers, I don't. Many of my family members smoke, and I just lost my uncle to lung cancer which was undoubtedly caused by his addiction to cigarettes. He was a great man and the fact that he smoked was, I am sure, largely due to the fact that it is so hard to quit. However, I would rather not breathe the smoke when I go out. So, I have attached the text from an e-mail I received from GASP (Group to Alleviate Smoking Pollution). For those residence of Nebraska who would like to support smoke free businesses, you can follow the instructions and send a letter to your senator, and ask him /her to support (LB395) to end smoking in businesses.

To make this very easy for you, a sample letter that you may cut-and-paste is below, how to learn the name of your Senator and your Senator's email address. To multiply our Grassroots Power, please forward this to your friends and family throughout Nebraska. To be effective, this message needs to reach many people in every city in Nebraska very soon! If you want smoke-free restaurants and bars, please take just five minutes right now to make it happen. It is up to YOU! This is it, now's the time, the political "window of opportunity" is wide open and we are closer than ever to having a smoke-free state! Seventeen other states have already done this! The bill (LB395) to end smoking in these businesses is about to be debated by Nebraska's Senators. All it will take to tip the scale in our favor, and pass this bill into law, is for each Senator to get many letters from people in their district urging them to support clean indoor air for all workers. Will your letter be one of those or will you kick yourself later for not sending your letter after you read that your Senator voted NO? Please help and cause letters and phone calls to pour into the state Senators until you have heard the Governor has signed the smoke-free bill into law. Please encourage your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to do so, as well. Cut, paste, modify and send by email the following letter to your senator with a copy to the governor and GASP. (Please add your own comments at the top of this letter, telling your Senator where and/or how smoke bothers you and your family, so they don't all look the same.)

Dear Senator,

I do not like breathing other people's tobacco smoke. I know doing so harms my health. Employees who work in smoky businesses should be guaranteed a smoke-free workplace at all times because working in a smoky environment could kill them. Too many nonsmokers in Nebraska get sick and some die every year because they breathe other people's tobacco smoke. Passing a simple, strong and fair smoke-free law could easily reduce these illnesses and death toll.

Would you please work to modify the smoke-free bill, Legislative Bill 395 (LB395) so it will not exclude any businesses such as tobacco stores, bars, keno locations or any other business? Smoking should not be allowed in any business, like a tobacco store, because:
1) all employees deserve smoke-free air at work, and
2) if it is allowed, many businesses will suddenly claim to be tobacco stores so they can allow smoking. This could lead to many needless court cases.

LB395 also needs to be modified so no city or county may have a weaker ordinance than the state law. However, the rights of the cities and people must be preserved if they want to be more protective of their citizens' health by passing a stronger ordinance.

Respectfully,
Your name
Your address
Your City/State/Zip Code
Your Phone number
Your Email address

Cc: Gov.Heineman@gov.ne.gov        Info@SmokeFreeNebraska.org

WHAT IF I AM UNSURE OF WHO MY SENATOR IS?

If you don't know your senator's name, go to http://www.votesmart.org and enter your 9 digit zip code on the left side of the page, under "Find Your Representative:", hit Enter and scroll down until you see "State Legislative" - your senator's name will be right below it.

WHAT IF I WANT TO EMAIL MY STATE SENATOR AND GOVERNOR?

Here is a list of all Senators and the Governor, with their contact information.

Senator            District    Phone           Email              Fax Number
Heidemann, Lavon      01    402-471-2733 LHeidemann@leg.ne.gov   402-479-0901
Pankonin, Dave        02    402-471-2613 DPankonin@leg.ne.gov    402-479-0902
Kopplin, Gail         03    402-471-2627 GKopplin@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0903
Pirsch, Pete          04    402-471-2621 PPirsch@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0904
Preister, Don         05    402-471-2710 DPreister@leg.ne.gov    402-479-0905
Nelson, John          06    402-471-2714 JNelson@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0906
Synowiecki, John      07    402-471-2721 JSynowiecki@leg.ne.gov 402-479-0907
White, Tom            08    402-471-2722 TWhite@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0908
Howard, Gwen          09    402-471-2723 GHoward@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0909
Friend, Mike          10    402-471-2718 MFriend@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0910
Chambers, Ernie       11    402-471-2612 No E-mail               402-479-0911
Lathrop, Steve        12    402-471-2623 SLathrop@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0912
Kruse, Lowen          13    402-471-2727 LKruse@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0913
Gay, Tim              14    402-471-2730 TGay@leg.ne.gov         402-479-0914
Janssen, Ray          15    402-471-2625 RJanssen@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0915
Rogert, Kent          16    402-471-2728 KRogert@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0916
Engel, Pat            17    402-471-2716 LEngel@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0917
Scott Lautenbaugh     18    402-471-2618 SLautenbaugh@leg.ne.gov 402-479-0918
Flood, Mike           19    402-471-2929 MFlood@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0919
Ashford, Brad         20    402-471-2622 BAshford@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0920
Hudkins, Carol        21    402-471-2673 CHudkins@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0921
Stuthman, Arnie       22    402-471-2715 AStuthman@leg.ne.gov    402-479-0922
Langemeier, Chris     23    402-471-2719 CLangemeier@leg.ne.gov 402-479-0923
Adams, Greg           24    402-471-2756 GAdams@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0924
Raikes, Ron           25    402-471-2731 RRaikes@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0925
McGill, Amanda        26    402-471-2610 AMcGill@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0926
Schimek, DiAnna       27    402-471-2632 DSchimek@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0927
Avery, Bill           28    402-471-2633 BAvery@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0928
Fulton, Tony          29    402-471-2734 TFulton@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0929
Wallman, Norm         30    402-471-2620 NWallman@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0930
Pahls, Rich           31    402-471-2327 RPahls@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0931
Karpisek, Russ        32    402-471-2711 RKarpisek@leg.ne.gov    402-479-0932
Burling, Carroll      33    402-471-2712 CBurling@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0933
Dubas, Annette        34    402-471-2630 ADubas@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0934
Aguilar, Ray          35    402-471-2617 RAguilar@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0935
Wightman, John        36    402-471-2642 JWightman@leg.ne.gov    402-479-0936
Johnson, Joel         37    402-471-2726 JJohnson@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0937
Carlson, Tom          38    402-471-2732 TCarlson@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0938
Pedersen, Dwite       39    402-471-2885 DPedersen@leg.ne.gov    402-479-0939
Dierks, M.L. (Cap)    40    402-471-2801 MDierks@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0940
McDonald, Vickie      41    402-471-2631 VMcDonald@leg.ne.gov    402-479-0941
Hansen, Tom           42    402-471-2729 THansen@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0942
Fischer, Deb          43    402-471-2628 DFischer@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0943
Christensen, Mark     44    402-471-2805 MChristensen@leg.ne.gov 402-479-0944
Cornett, Abbie        45    402-471-2615 ACornett@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0945
Nantkes, Danielle     46    402-471-2720 DNantkes@leg.ne.gov     402-479-0946
Erdman, Philip        47    402-471-2616 PErdman@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0947
Harms, John           48    402-471-2802 JHarms@leg.ne.gov       402-479-0948
Louden, LeRoy         49    402-471-2725 LLouden@leg.ne.gov      402-479-0949

Governor Dave Heineman      402-471-2244 Gov.Heineman@gov.ne.gov

Senator Johnson's statement of intent for LB395 can be read at: http://uniweb.legislature.ne.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/SI/LB395.pdf

The entire bill is at: http://uniweb.legislature.ne.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Intro/LB395.pdf We will all breathe easier if you help!

Mark E. Welsch
President of GASP of NE, Inc.
Group to Alleviate Smoking Pollution
5611 Howard Street, Omaha, NE 68106-1257   402-558-0463
Info@SmokeFreeNebraska.org    http://www.smokefreenebraska.org/ ###

80 Dodge-805

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:11:36 -0600

80 Dodge-805

225 N 80th Street, #805, Omaha, NE 68114 View Map

Elevate your lifestyle! Luxury condos at80 Dodge offer the convenience andluxury of high rise condo living with aprime West Omaha location.Floorplans range from just over 900sfto over 3000sf featuring 10’ ceilings,fantastic views, and private balconiesw/ gas grill hookups. Custom finishesinclude hardwood floors, granitecounters, and stainless steel Boschappliances. The amenities include aconcierge service, a fitness facility,party room, rooftop party deck, andyear round indoor pool.

Details

Asking Price:

573,000

MLS:

20802236

Sq. Feet:

1910

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

Subdivision:

80 Dodge

Contact Info

Roy Kotz
REALTOR

Dir 402-639-2059
Email | Website

8o Dodge, #707

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:42:20 -0600

80 Dodge #707

225 N 80th Street, #707, Omaha, NE 68114 View Map

Details

Asking Price:

463,130

MLS:

20801609

Sq. Feet:

1597

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

Subdivision:

80 Dodge

Contact Info

Roy Kotz
REALTOR

Dir 402-639-2059
Email | Website

80 Dodge #703

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:24:31 -0600

80 Dodge #703

225 N 80th Street, #703, Omaha, NE 68114 View Map

80 Dodge is offering a high energy and high amenity downtown lifestyle to West Omaha. It will offer all the conveniences of maintenance-free condominium living as well as the benefits and value of a superb West Dodge location.

The City of Omaha has a grand vision for the neighborhood surrounding 80 Dodge. Sponsored and supported by business and community leaders, a group known as Omaha by Designworked with city planners, planning consultants, and many Omaha area professionals to create a vision for the future of Omaha.

One of the areas that the group focused on is the Dodge Street corridor from 72nd to 90th streets. Identified as an area of civic importance, this area today contains a significant amount of retail. Omaha by Design believes that in addition to being a major hub of retail activity, it will become a high-density neighborhood containing residential, entertainment, and commercial uses surrounding a large green-space along the existing Papio Creek.

80 Dodge is a high energy, high amenity mixed use project that will serve as a catalyst for the emergence of Omaha's most significant urban neighborhoods.

80 Dodge speaks a contemporary language of its own. With its open floor plans, 10' ceilings, and luxury finishes and appliances, the beautifully appointed residences at 80 Dodge represent modern urban living at its best.

Open floorplans with 10' ceilings

Hardwood floors in living areas

Quality wood trim and doors

Tile backsplash

Stainless steel Bosch appliances

Tile bathroom flooring and surrounds

Shaw carpet in bedrooms

Details

Asking Price:

269,500

MLS:

20801274

Sq. Feet:

980

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

Garage Size:

Subdivision:

80 Dodge

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Roy Kotz
REALTOR

Dir 402-639-2059
Email | Website

New Manager in Plattsmouth

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:15:15 -0600

I would like to introduce myself. (I know many of you on activerain are already familiar with who I am, however the residence of Cass County am be wondering).

My name is Roy Kotz, and I am the new manager of the NPDodge Plattsmouth Office. Although Mary Jane will still be assisting many of you with your real estate buying and selling needs, she has chose to retire from management and I will attempt to fill her shoes.

I am originally from a small town in South Dakota, Presho. After receiving an education in Civil Engineering and Business Management I became a manager of a retail store that took me from Rapid City SD to Willmar MN then to Bismarck ND and finally to Council Bluffs IA. Upon accepting the Council Bluffs store my wife, Christina, and I moved to Bellevue and we bought our first home. This home buying experience peaked my interest in real estate and after six years in management I chose to leave my retail position, obtain my real estate sales person's license and work with the a company with deep roots in Eastern Nebraska/Western IA, NPDodge Real Estate.

My decision to join the NPDodge team was not difficult. I knew going in that I wanted to work with a company that was well known, established, and that not only truly cared about the success of their agents but also empowered them to make decisions that would most benefit their clients. You see, I learned in retail that customer service and customer care are the two most important things in a relationship building business, and when I interviewed with NPDodge it was obvious that they recognized this.

After 4 years in real estate I started to get the itch to manage again. Since I had started I had always been more than willing to help other agents with marketing and tech questions, and soon agents were coming to me for my opinion on questions they had with contracts, questions on negotiations, and other real estate specific problems. I found that I had never really lost my desire to teach and help others, so in 2007 I began taking pre-licensing courses and tested for my broker's license. In November I passed the exam and in January was asked to manage the Plattsmouth office.

So, next time you are by the NPDodge office, located just west of the Cass County Bank, please stop in and say hi. I would love to meet you.

1st Issue-"IN THE KNOW"

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:47:42 -0600

Below is the first edition of a newsletter I have put together called "In the Know". I plan to publish this letter once a month. I hope that you find the letter helpful and informative. If you have any suggestions or comments please comment below or e-mail them to me at Roy@RoyKotzRealtor.com.

~~___________________________________________________________________________________________________~~

80 Dodge and the Beverly Hills Plaza Makeover

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:23:02 -0600

Below is an invitation to the wine a and cheese event at 80 Dodge offering a sneak peak of the new look of the Beverly Hills Plaza. The renderings of the upgrade and the new renderings of the 80 dodge project, including the view of the roof top pool, will be available for you to see. See you there.

80 Dodge Wednesday and Wine

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:57:15 -0600

It's that time again and we have exciting news. Beverly Hills PLaza is getting a make over that will compliment the 80 Dodge Condominium project. Join us for a sneak peak of what is planned for the Beverly Hills Plaza, view the cool new renderings, and enjoy some wine, cheese, and conversation. I hope to see you there.

Nebraska to go No Smoking???

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:45:58 -0600

A survey has shown that Nebraska citizens want a state wide smoking ban put in place without the exception for individual cities that have been discussed like making Keno bars exempt from the ban.

The question is will the legislature step up and get the ban passed before it convenes? I hope so.

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Donations Accepted for Omaha Mall Shooting Victim's Family

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:52:39 -0600

For your convenience, Dodge Cares Inc. and American National Bank have teamed up to provide an easy and secure way to donate over the Internet. All On-Line Donations will go to the Beverly Flynn Memorial Fund. Click on the link below to make a donation. Thank you.

Beverly Flynn was one of the victims in the Dec. 5th shootings at West Roads Mall in Omaha NE.

"Beverly joined NPDodge in early 2006 and worked at the West Dodge and Lakeside offices. For those of you who did not know her, she was the kind of person and associate we all admire. She was a very conscientious, client oriented agent, who made a practice of planting a rose bush in the yard of each family with whom she worked. She showed her good sense of humor in a teasing sort of way and was very well liked by the clients she worked with as well as her fellow agents. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beverly's family at this most difficult time."-Sandy Dodge

Beverly Flynn Memorial Fund

Fellow REALTOR-Victim in Omaha Mall Shooting

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:28:15 -0600

Below is an e-mail sent by Sandy Dodge, owner of NPDodge Real Estate, after he was made aware one of the victims in the Omaha mall shooting was Beverly Flynn, a fellow NPDodge agent.

December 6, 2007
I am very saddened to let you know that one of our sales associates, Beverly Flynn, was one of the victims of yesterday's terrible tragedy at the Westroads Mall. Beverly joined the company in early 2006 and worked at the West Dodge and Lakeside offices. For those of you who did not know her, she was the kind of person and associate we all admire. She was a very conscientious, client oriented agent, who made a practice of planting a rose bush in the yard of each family with whom she worked. She showed her good sense of humor in a teasing sort of way and was very well liked by the clients she worked with as well as her fellow agents. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beverly's family at this most difficult time.
In her honor, and for each of the other victims, all flags at the company will be flown at half mast for the next week.
Today we have arranged for grief counselors to be available at both the Lakeside and West Dodge offices starting at 1:00 pm. Additionally, we have provided expedited access to counselors for those who are needing to talk to someone right away. Please feel free to go to Methodist's Best Care EAP at 9239 W. Center Road and ask to speak to a counselor. We have set up a fund in support of Beverly's family. If anyone wishes to make a donation, please feel free to make your contribution at any NP Dodge Company office location.
I wish I were able to give you some explanation for this senseless tragedy. But the definition of senseless means that it defies reason - so I can't. All we know is that a fine human being has been taken from us prematurely, and that she and the other victims will be greatly missed. For Beverly's family and friends, life will never be the same.

Thank you, in advance for your support of Beverly's family and for each other at this time.
Sandy Dodge

In addition later that afternoon another notice was sent out stating that the NPDodge company Christmas party had been cancelled and the money allocated for the event to be donated to fund set up in support of Beverly Flynn's Family.

If anyone would like to help Beverly's family, you may send a tax deductable donation to:

Dodge Cares Inc.

8701 West Dodge Road

Suite 300

Omaha, Nebraska 68114

TEL 402-397-4900

FAX 402-398-5232

www.npdodge.com

Please write in the memo Beverly Flynn memorial Fund.

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NE Students Get Involved with CNN/YOUTUBE Pres. Debate

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:25:00 -0600

Mr. Kellers American Government class recently submited several questions via YouTube for the CNN Republican Presidential Debate. More than 100 students posted 39 questions about abortion, immigration, and other hot button topics on YouTube to possibly be asked during the live CNN debate on Wednesday, Nov. 28th at 7PM.

YouTube and CNN were so impressed that they called and offered to fly Mr. Keller to Florida and have him present during the debate and talk about how he connected YouTube with his students.

View full story at WOWT

80 Dodge Holiday with a Heart

Roy Kotz (NPDodge) — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:12:18 -0600

Below is an invitation to our 80 Dodge Wine and Cheese charity event. Donations will be collected by Dodge Cares. Dodge Cares is a non profit organization which contributes to qualified nonprofit organizations that provide food, shelter and comfort for the homeless, displaced and abused in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. I hope to see you there.<