Lofte's 33rd Season, 'Over the Tavern'
The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley opens its 33rd season with Tom Dudzik's family drama, "Over the Tavern." The story is set in the Eisenhower years of 1950s America. However, life is far from idyllic for the Pazinski family of Buffalo, New York. They live in a cramped apartment above the tavern owned and ran by the head of the family, Chet Pazinski. The youngest of the family, 12 year-old Rudy, decides that he's had it with traditional family values and those of the Roman Catholic church. When he announces to his already stressed family and the ruler-wielding nun, Sister Clarissa, that he wants to look around for a more "fun" religion, all hell breaks loose.
While "Over the Tavern" does have some hilariously funny moments, it is truly a sentimental look at families, growing up and God. It's a great script that is sure to both entertain and cause audience members to reflect on their own adolescent experiences.
Starring in his first leading role at the Lofte is twelve year-old Tucker Flodman of Eagle. Also in the cast are Cheryl Grimshaw of Plattsmouth, Kevin Holdorf of Manley, Evan Wooten of Waverly, Bill hayes of Nebraska City, Lizzy Pegler of Elmwood and Virginia Howe Kincaid of Elkhorn.
Performance Dates are May 29-31, June 5-7 and 11-14. Showtimes are 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and 2:30pm on Sundays. General admission tickets can be purchased either on-line or by contacting the box office at (402) 234-2553. However, if you're still thinking about purchasing season tickets, now is the time. Season passes (for the 5 regular season shows) may be purchased for $60 which equals $12 per show. This is an overall savings of $20 for the entire season. The season package pricing is only available through June 14th.
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MAY 13 - Headstart Year-End Celebration, 6-8pm
- Pre-School Year-End Celebration, 4-6:30pm
- Conestoga Elementary Spring Concert, 7pm
MAY 15 - Preschool's Last Day
- Athletics Awards Night, 6:30
- 7th Grade Awards, 3pm
- 8th Grade Graduation, 6:15pm
MAY 19 - Arts Alive Talent Show/Awards Banquet, 6:30
MAY 21 - LAST DAY of SCHOOL, (Early Out, 1:40)
MAY 23 - Nehawka/Conestoga Alumni Banquet/Golf Tournament
MAY 25 - MEMORIAL DAY
MAY 30 - Village Clean-up, 8am-5pm
MAY 31 - Village Clean-up, 8am-5pm
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JUNE 1 - Football Camp Registration Due
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JUNE 2 - Summer School
JUNE 3 - Summer School
JUNE 4 - Summer School
JUNE 5 - Summer School
JUNE 8 - Summer School
- Vacation Bible School
JUNE 9 - Vacation Bible School
- Summer School
JUNE 10 - Vacation Bible School
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JUNE 11 - Vacation Bible School
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JUNE 12 - Vacation Bible School
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JUNE 15 - Vacation Bible School
JUNE 16 - Vacation Bible School
JUNE 17 - Vacation Bible School
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JUNE 18 - Vacation Bible School
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JUNE 19 - Vacation Bible School
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JUNE 20 - Power Team @ MCC
JUNE 21 - Power Team @ MCC
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CINNAMON ROLLS 'TAKE the CAKE'!!
The home of Joyce and Bill Johnson was one hot spot in Murray last Friday and Saturday, simply because their oven didn't shut off for many, many hours!
100 JOBS COMING to OMAHA!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. awarded $337,500 job training funding
OMAHA, NEB. (April 28, 2009)—During a press conference in Omaha today, Governor Dave Heineman announced that the Nebraska Department of Economic Development has contracted with PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. to provide $337,500 through the Nebraska Customized Training Grant Program for 100 new hires in the company’s home office in Omaha. The funding also covers the retraining of 50 current employees.
"This is positive news for the City of Omaha," said Governor Heineman. "This speaks to the positive outcomes of valuable partnerships, such as the one that exists between PayFlex and the Department of Economic Development."
PayFlex will apply $300,000 of the grant ($3,000 per position) to a six-month new hire training program for 100 employees, combining classroom education, e-learning, and on-the-job training with proficiency exams and reviews. The remaining $37,500 ($750 per position) will be used to cross-train 50 current employees to expand their skill sets and opportunities for career advancement within the company.
The 100 new positions include entry level claims examiners and customer service representatives, and experienced data services analysts, client service managers and information system specialists. Hiring for the positions is underway. Interested individuals may inquire by visiting "Careers" on PayFlex’s website at www.payflex.com.
Prior to the announcement, the Governor, PayFlex and other officials toured the training center.
Founded in 1987, PayFlex is a national third party administrator, providing benefits administration for more than 6,000 employers. In addition to its Omaha headquarters, PayFlex maintains customer service centers in Colorado and Maryland. The company has been identified as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list, and is a six-time recipient of the Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Award.
CONTACT
Patty Wood, DED, at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1559 or patty.wood@nebraska.gov
Clark Anderson, PayFlex, at 402-231-8638 or cmanderson@payflex.com