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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-10-30, Page 7Wednesday, October 30, 2013 • Lakeshore Advance 7 New exec for Playhouse Guild Ernst & Young Announces Alex Mustakas is a winner of an EY Entrepreneur of the year 2013 Award Elizabeth Milne special to Lakeshore Advance The 41st. annual meeting of the Huron Country Playhouse Guild was held Oct.24 at the Legion. President Doreen Chester welcomed 66 members, guests Peter Black, Gen- eral Manager of Drayton, Allen Card, Director of Facilities for Drayton, charter members, Phyllis Wilkins,Barb Sheppard,and Pat Hendrick and 4 guests,leannie Waas, lune Benn, Janice Sinker, and Marianne Botsan. Diane Taylor introduced Peter Black & Allen Card. Peter thanked the guild for their committment to the Playhouse. The volunteering is an important part of the success of the Playhouse. Our donations has enabled the building of a facility that will entertain for years to come. Allen discussed the Beautification Project for the grounds, including a gazebo, enhanced lighting, & landscaping. Sue Haines thanked our guests for coming . On behalf of the guild , Doreen Chester presented Drayton Entertainment with a cheque for the Gazebo & part of the Beautification Project. Doreen gave her Presidents report saying she is pleased to announce a complete slate of officers. We have a steady flow of new members. This year has been a busy, successful year meet- ing & sometimes exceeding obligations. As a result of all our efforts we are able to make substantial contributions, which allows residents &visitors to enjoy professional live theatre in Grand Bend. Doreen Mcl-larg introduced the executive for 2013 -2014 ; Past Pres, Ann Robertson Treasurer, Anne mcElhone Secretary, Trish Challen 2 V.P. Debbie Crown 1 V.P. Betty Nuttall President, Doreen Chester Betty Nuttall introduced all commit- tee chairs. The Annual Xmas Wassail will be held Nov. 27 at the Legion from 1 - 3 p.m. catered by Barbara. Professor says technology could clean coal emissions CONTINUED FROM > PREVIOUS PAGE prematurely each year because of air pollution. But McKitrick says the link between coal and poor health is simply not there, his concerns presented earlier this year in a paper entitled "Environ- mental and Economic Consequences of Ontario's Green Energy Act." He outlined his concerns Thursday: Coal plants produce a tiny fraction of the pollutants that form smog, about 1%. While some say the elimination of that tiny fraction will cause huge health benefits, McKitrick says that's bunk. The same modest improvements could he made using technology to clean the emissions of coal. Dalton McGuinty's Liberals swore they'd shut down all of Ontario's coal- fired plants by 2007 when they swept to power four years earlier, hut that promise was repeatedly put off. Heavy public investments were made in some of the plants to reduce their harmful emissions. "'They've convinced people in Ontario all our (coal plants) are all dirty and a menace," said McKittrick. Ontario is alone in slaking coal a bogeyman — even European coun- tries that have jumped on renewable energy sources allow coal, with Ger- many just having added six coal plants, 11IcKitrick said. it H&ar1'&k vHEA1 TH& WELLNESS Extrava0anza Sat. November 16th, 2013 9:30 am to 4:30 pm @ South Huron Rec Centre Hall, Exeter SPONSORED BY F ISI, f�L L)..��t,•I t.l, EXETER I PPS!! AMU APV3I AN(t s SPECIAL SP, Throu Door Prizes Every ''/ Hour Available from 11 Grind Pr tie Draw!,Me ,,) 1 JREGORY ,, , ' (BID AND ,IIRT Ahi1ST Lakeshore Advance Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director and CEO of Drayton Entertainment, was honoured as a winner of an BY Entrepre- neur Of The Year 2013 Award in the category of Media and Entertainment at a gala cere- mony held in Toronto last evening. "As a charitable arts organi- zation, we pride ourselves on embracing the ideals of entre- preneurship with each and every business decision" says Mustakas. "I am completely shocked, surprised, and hum- bled by this tremendous honour." Mustakas was recognized for his charitable organiza- tion's sustainable theatre model, which receives no gov- ernment or arts council fund- ing for annual operations. By amortizing production and administrative costs across seven venues, he has defied the fragility inherent in the per- forming arts industry and ena- bled live theatre to flourish across the southern Ontario communities of Cambridge, Drayton, Grand Bend, Penetan- guishene, Waterloo and St. Jacobs. As a result, Drayton Enter- tainment maintains an envia- ble track record for annual sur- pluses, consistently sold -out performances, creative mar- keting initiatives and excep- tional private sector support, making it one of Canada's lead- ing arts organizations. At the gala Mustakas was recognized as a true visionary, who strives to enhance the cul- tural life of communities throughout Ontario while simultaneously benefiting local economies. "The second part of show business is business," says Mustakas. "At Drayton Enter- tainment, we not only believe in transparency, but also accountability to our stake- holders. That means being responsible in all areas of busi- ness - fiscal solvency, social inclusion, education outreach, and cultural preservation." "Alex remains at the forefront of the theatrical landscape because he personifies the ability of art and commence to co -exist," says Brad Carr, Presi- dent of Drayton Entertain- ment's Board of Directors. "As a result of his leadership, art- ists, sponsors, donors and most importantly, our loyal audi- ence, have been able to partici- pate in enhanced opportuni- ties and theatrical experiences that are second to none." EY Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates the contribution and spirit of entrepreneurs everywhere. The Canadian program is in its 20th year of honouring the country's most impressive entrepreneurs from all areas of business. Award finalists were chosen based on their vision, leadership, finan- cial success and social responsibility. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS! DEADLINES Our Weekly Deadlines are as follows: ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Friday @ 2:00 pm aBSh01'B AdYSIcB 58 Ontario St. N, Grand Bend PH: 519-238-5383 lakeshore.advance©sunmedla.ca OFFICE HOURS: Mon. & Fri. Kam - 4pnl Thurs. & Fri. 9an1 - 4pin CLOSED TUESDAYS