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by ArchStanton13
Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wildlife in the City
Replies: 121
Views: 17421

Re: Wildlife in the City

I've always had a fascination with wildlife in the city, so fun topic. Here's what I've seen over my 36-odd years in Omaha. I lived in Benson for the first 30 years or so of my life. Other than a screech owl and a deer traipsing through a neighbor's yard once, I only saw the typical raccoons, opossu...
by ArchStanton13
Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Stir Concert Cove 2016
Replies: 26
Views: 4351

Re: Stir Concert Cove 2016

Brian Wilson will be there in July. To say I'm excited would be an understatement, as I am a huge fan. He will be performing the entire Pet Sounds album as well as some other hits. His voice isn't what it used to be by any stretch, but it'll still be great to see him. http://www.omaha.com/go/beach-b...
by ArchStanton13
Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: The Stothert Administration
Replies: 451
Views: 69811

Re: The Stothert Administration

I should probably clear up my Daub point, as he certainly paid the price for how he was perceived through election results. I would say that Stothert has a similar rep to Daub while doing much less to deserve it. Daub was often abrasive, needlessly so, and it hurt him. Stothert can be but nearly to ...
by ArchStanton13
Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: The Stothert Administration
Replies: 451
Views: 69811

Re: The Stothert Administration

I just don't understand the complete disdain people have for Stothert. Is it because she's a female Republican leading a city with a sizable Democratic population? Yeah, she doesn't candy coat things, but she has been very level headed. I wish that people would put the best construction on things s...
by ArchStanton13
Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: The Stothert Administration
Replies: 451
Views: 69811

Re: The Stothert Administration

The robbery occurred at 9:30 AM; the problems with the roads had materialized well before then (I was on the roads at 7 AM). The officer didn't block Dodge Street for the plows until after noon (story claims they had called for plows 2 1/2 hours before they actually arrived). Stothert didn't even us...
by ArchStanton13
Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 349727

Re: Storz Trophy Room Grill & Brewery (Rick's Boatyard)

Even though it is on the river, I have always felt this was a weird location as it isn't on a main road, it is hidden by the CL and there isn't anything next to it to make it a destination besides dinner. You could go for a walk or sit and watch the river but come Winter time even walking from the ...
by ArchStanton13
Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Missouri River Commons (Riverfront Development)
Replies: 850
Views: 349727

Re: Storz Trophy Room Grill & Brewery (Rick's Boatyard)

Even though it is on the river, I have always felt this was a weird location as it isn't on a main road, it is hidden by the CL and there isn't anything next to it to make it a destination besides dinner. You could go for a walk or sit and watch the river but come Winter time even walking from the ...
by ArchStanton13
Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: New Book "The Legend of Hummel Park"
Replies: 3
Views: 489

Re: New Book "The Legend of Hummel Park"

Thank you! In truth, I did this one myself, as I do interior book design on the side and so it's not much of a leap for me. Someone else did the cover and illustrations (which is why they're not stick figures), and I have an awesome editor, so I figured I'd eschew a publisher this time around since ...
by ArchStanton13
Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:21 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: New Book "The Legend of Hummel Park"
Replies: 3
Views: 489

New Book "The Legend of Hummel Park"

Hey all, sorry if this is frowned upon, but I recently released a short story collection that uses Hummel Park as a setting for a few stories and Omaha or Nebraska as the rest (although I don't always talk about Omaha in all of them). Channel 6 did a story on it with a lot of the details today, whic...
by ArchStanton13
Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Benson Lights - 3030 N 60th St
Replies: 56
Views: 10922

Re: Benson Mixed-Use Project

I am not sure--I got a quick glance at some blueprints but it was just that. But I believe the buildings will be 4 stories each, and yes, buildings, as there will be 2 total. The bank one goes up first followed by another once the old bank is leveled.
by ArchStanton13
Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Benson
Replies: 458
Views: 105778

Re: Benson

http://www.omaha.com/money/great-western-to-close-branches-move-omaha-offices/article_b8d25976-ec5e-5c67-b7a8-e398b0ae4a4d.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Doesn't go into details on the remodeling of the Benson Great Western Bank branch, but it will be on the ground flo...
by ArchStanton13
Wed Dec 31, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Benson
Replies: 458
Views: 105778

Re: Benson

Also, DC Assessor does show the property is owned by them effective 11-25-13 so at least that part is accurate. The apartment complex would be near there--I do know that the Sinclair gas station was approached but declined.
by ArchStanton13
Wed Dec 31, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Benson
Replies: 458
Views: 105778

Re: Benson

I apologize, I was told it would be this morning and nothing so far (and I would presume nothing until Friday with the holiday).

However, my understanding is the old Walgreen's will be a Salvation Army thrift shop. Try and contain your excitement.
by ArchStanton13
Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Central library at Do Space (72 & Dodge)
Replies: 334
Views: 60997

Re: 72nd St. Borders Store

This is great news.
by ArchStanton13
Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: Baxter Arena (67th & Center Street)
Replies: 521
Views: 61181

Re: UNO Hockey Arena @ Aksarben

skinzfan23 wrote:I read in the paper that the Aksarben Ball is going to be held at the arena once it is completed.  It may be one of the first events to be held in the new arena.
They haven't canceled that darn thing yet? ;)
by ArchStanton13
Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: National Indemnity Building (3024 Harney)
Replies: 25
Views: 4582

Re: National Indemnity Building (3024 Harney)

That is definitely accurate that NI will be moving everyone downtown.
by ArchStanton13
Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Benson
Replies: 458
Views: 105778

Re: Benson

I can't go into details, unfortunately, but there should be a big announcement tomorrow regarding a new apartment complex going up in Benson. I will be very curious to see the reaction to it.