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REACH reaching out for RED grant money
Gerard Cresces
The road to self-sufficiency is a long one for REACH
Huron, but the first steps are already underway.
The REACH board has applied for a $12,500 Rural Eco-
nomic Development grant to assist in creating a new busi-
ness plan, as well as an economic assessment of the stu-
dents and users of the centre. It is separate from a grant
application from the municipality for their strategic plan.
The economic assessment portion of the plan includes
what students spend in the community, as well as explor-
ing what the different groups using the centre spend. The
goal is to make REACH self-sufficient in the next five
years.
"Until we're into the business plan, it's hard to say what
or when that would happen," said executive director Jeff
Marshall.
Working with the developing school programs and find-
ing the right mix of events will factor heavily in becoming
a self-sufficient entity, he said. Because they do not have a
show barn, the centre does not have the stabling for large-
scale events - most of which are held in central Ontario.
Still, Marshall said location is a barrier that can be
overcome.
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"Finding the right mix of events - that's something the
strategy is going to accomplish," he said.
When he assumed his position with REACH, there was a
two-year plan created to get through the transition. Since
then, the amount required from the municipality has
reduced from more than $500,000 to around the $200,000
mark.
"That's a huge difference in the budget," Marshall said.
"We are making headway here and getting to the point
where we can look at the future.
Should REACH receive the RED grant, and an additional
grant for $6,500 for capital spending, the total ask of the
municipality will be below $200,000. However, those num-
bers still need to be approved by the REACH board, who
had to reschedule their Jan. 8 meeting due to the weather.
If the grants are not approved, the study will still pro-
ceed, just with fewer resources.
"It may not be quite as much research that would go into
it and it may take longer," Marshall said. "The nice part of
having the grant is it allows us to do things quicker."
While the amount required from the municipality is still
large, he said there have been significant improvements
over the past two years.
Dinner party turns guests
into crime sleuths
OM Agency
It's a dinner party with a murderous twist.
Huron County Crime Stoppers are teaming up with
Goderich's Livery Theatre for a murder mystery dinner
theatre fundraiser on Sat. Jan. 25.
The event, in recognition of January being Crime Stop-
pers month, is directed by actor Ron Plasschaert and stars
other local actors.
"The improvisation required of the actors is what sets
this type of theatre apart from more formal theatre on a
stage," said Plasschaert. "It adds a lot of surprises since we
have no idea how people will react. All our shows are
comedies, so expect a lot of laughs."
The murder mystery set-up is a fun and different way to
attend theatre. The inclusivity of guests reminds them
they can help prevent and solve crime, the basis of the
work of Crime Stoppers, said Livery Theatre GM Kate
Johnston.
Crime Stoppers in Huron County helped clear more
than 1,100 cases in over 25 years, and is an entirely volun-
teer -run, not-for-profit program. Proceeds from the din-
ner theatre support Crime Stoppers' programs.
The event includes a three -course licensed meal
catered by The Bistro, and a complimentary beverage.
Guests are asked to arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a reception.
Dinner starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and are
available through the Livery Theatre office (Monday -Fri-
day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at (519) 524 6262, or online at theliv-
ery.ca.
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