Condolences to the Family of Betty Hoback

Betty Jane Hoback was born March 26, 1924 in Union, the daughter of John William and Grace Elizabeth (Montgomery) Everett.  She married Kenneth Miller Hoback October 18, 1941 in Rock Port, MO.  Betty lived in Union her entire life until moving to Nebraska City last May.  She was a homemaker and worked part time at Union Orchard.  Betty loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, gardening, fishing, flowers and knitting.  She was and avid sports fan.  Kenneth and Betty always attended sports events involving children and grandchildren whenever possible.  Betty was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Nebraska City, Unionettes and she served on the Union Park Committee. 

Survivors include her husband Kenneth of Nebraska City; children, Linda Tucker and her husband David of Chattanooga, TN; Dianne Schmitz and her husband Nicholas; Richard Hoback and his wife Mitzi; Roger Hoback and his wife Karen, all of Nebraska City; grandchildren, Nick and Lisa Schmitz, Heather and Rob Popish, Carrie and Ted Hill, Kyle Hoback, Brady Hoback and Colby Hoback; great grandchildren, Sydney Schmitz, Kendyl Schmitz, Aiden Popish, Tucker Popish and Cooper Popish; brother, Dale Everett and his wife Cindy of Union; sisters, Mildred Allen and her husband Cliff of Nebraska City; Louise Harpole and her husband Darrel of Ralston; Georgene Peeler and her husband Don of Hamburg, IA; sisters in law, Opal Everett of Union; Evelyn Hoback of Plattsmouth and Mary Ellen Everett of Papillion; numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bill Everett and Marshall Everett; sister, Patricia Marunda and great grandson, Jaxson Popish.  Betty died March 5, 2011 at Duff’s Friendship Villa in Nebraska City at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 9 days.

Bowling Tournament to Raise Money for Union Park

Come bowling March 19, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Westlanes Bowl in Omaha and help raise money for Union's Park Improvement Project!

$20/person (advance) or $25/person (day of tournament); includes 3 games & shoe rental.

Teams of 4 - any combination

Bowl 3 games: 1st - Regular Scoring, 2nd 9 Pin No Tap, 3rd Low Score

No league average needed.

For more information or to register contact Debbie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (402) 490-7935.

NACT Festival March 16-20

The Lofte is proud to announce that it has been selected as host site for the 2011 Nebraska Association of Community Theatre's Festival competition.  There will be a total of ten community theaters from across the states of Nebraska and Missouri competing in a one-act play competition.  This marks the largest number of registered participants in recent years.  Winners earn the opportunity to advance to the American Association of Community Theaters Region V competition in Salina, Kansas in April.

The NACT was founded in 1966 and is dedicated to the growth and development of community theaters throughout Nebraska.  The organization holds an annual conference at rotating locations across the state.  Every other year, they hold a festival competition in addition to their business meetings and workshops.  2011 marks the first year that the Lofte Theatre has been selected as a festival site.

The state of Missouri has a similar organization, MoACT, but they were unable to organize their own festival activities this year.  When NACT extended an invitation to some of the Missouri theaters to join in the fun, several accepted the offer with enthusiasm.

Closed rehearsals will be held at the Lofte on March 16 & 17.  Performances begin at 6pm on Friday, March 18.  All performances are open to the public.  Admission is $10 per person, per day.  Therefore, for a cost of $10, an individual can choose to see just one performance or stay for the entire day!  On-site concessions will be available during the course of the competition.

Below is a complete performance schedule.  Please note that performance times are not exact and may change as the days progress.  To avoid distractions, no one will be allowed into the auditorium while a play is in progress.

We encourage everyone to come out and support the Lofte as well as these other influential community theaters.