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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1981-12-09, Page 21• Made a/g 4 Playhouse shows first ever profit in 1981 The Huron Country Playhouse recorded its best year ever for finances and artistic performances, the Playhouse's Board of Trustees was told at its annual meeting held recently at Sanders Tavern. Artistic director Aileen TaylorgSmith reported that "it was a big season, and the quality was evenly spread throughout, too. Next year should be even better for us.” Financially, the Playhouse's expenses were higher this year, but revenue was also higher, neral manager Heather Reddick said. Subscriptions were up by 17 percent, government subsidies rose by;13,000, and support from private, cor- porate and foundation sources was in excess of ;60,000, she said. Box office receipts rose by ;30,000 and average at- tendance per show increased percent, she added. The Board met to review the year's financial statement and to install the West Wawanoah (69 Mutual Fire Insurance Company Dungannon, Ont. NOM 1R0 529°7961 FARMS AGENTS: Frank Foran Donald MacKay John F. MacLennan Mason Robinson Delmar Sproul Lyons 1. Mulhern RESIDENTIAL AUTO R.R. 2 Lucknow 521-3024 R.R. 3 Ripley 313-5362 P.O. Box 132 Lucknow 321-3410 341 Catherine St. Wingham 357-2470 R.IR. 3 Auburn '-129-7273 46 West St. God.rich 524-7070 FOR A QUOTATION ON YOUR FARM, HOME, COTTAGE OR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CONTACT THE AGENT IN YOUR AREA. DIRECTORS: Eldon Bradley Gerald Kerr Austin Martin Kenneth B. MacLean Donald McKenzie John Nixon Lucknow P.O. Box 62 Blyth P.O. Box 304 Lucknow R.R. 2 Paisley 163 Elgin Ave., West God.rich R.R. 5 Brussels CLAIMS SHOULD BE REPORTED PROMPTLY TO THE DIRECTOR IN YOUR AREA. 524-2214 523-1275 520-3001 3W-7537 524-7602 107-1417 Yw new trustees for 1 ; 2. The new members are John McKenzie, Dave Bannister, Rowe Dinney, William Heinaohn, Sue Fele +. rio, and Helen McLaughlin. A bright note in the statement of operations was the profit of $10,000, the first profit ever recorded, Part of the reason for this was the rise in operating donations from $20,254 last year to $200,000- ;90,480 this year. Seven fund- raising events yielded;7,535, a 100 percent improvement over 1980. Revenue from stage performances topped At the Clinton Legion By Steve Cooke That mad month of December is upon us, and everyone seems to be party- ing. Office parties and house parties seem to spring out of the woodwork, and it's all too easy to suddenly find yourself double or even tri- ple booked. That's why I want to re- mind you about the Christmas Draw party at Branch 140. This little get together is always one of the most popular of the year and for good reasons. Prizes are plentiful, the company is friendly, and the atmosphere is always warm, no matter what the weather outside. So, get out the calendar and mark off Dec. 19 as definite- ly prebooked for a party. And, speaking of • Christmas parties, the Ladies Auxiliary had theirs on Monday night and it was well attended. The men did a fantastic job of serving up shrimp cocktail, cornish game hen, roasted potatoes, spare ribs, fried rice etc., finished off with a lovely par- fait p ,:dessert. It's a little gestr iv that helps us try to say thanks, and show our ap- preciation to the ladies for all the fine work they -do. throughout the year. Thank you again ladies. New Year's tickets -are on sale, so get yours now. This event is always a complete sellout, and the only way to %Ir avoid disappointment is to get organized early. It's always fun to get a crew together, so figure out who all is going and make a visit to the bar. In darts last week, John Scott and Brenda Bottema won the distinction of being the high couple. (They also won at darts.) Karen Greidanus won high lady and Lloyd Butler high man. Madelon Yeats and ,Terry, Hollingshead were the low couple, but everyone knows you can't win them all. (One or two would be nice, though.) And, as a parting word, don't forget our weekly specials on b ilding materials. The boys re d}- ing a fine job, ani everything is moving along at a very good clip. If you do happen to have a few hours to spare some evening, I'm sure that any help you could offer would be fully ap- preciated. Well, hope I didn't make any mistakes this week. John will straighten me out in the next column if I did; unless he gets tied up at the English Parlour that is. The;10,000 profit was used to decrease the working capital deficiency for this year and some amounts owed to the Holding Foun- dation, the Playhouse's capital company. This year the Playhouse put on two musicals, which made expenses higher last year, she said. Executive member Bill Amos reminded his fellow CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 ,1 trustees that "the bulk of money here is returned to - the community. Some people don't recognize the im- portance of the theatre. It's a ;400,000 industry, and when, related effects are Included, the total picture is over one million dollars. The Board also decided to re -appoint its auditors, Ward Mallette of Exeter, for another year. ****' *****` P******** ' * * * ******************** MOTOR HOTEL Highway No. 8 West, Clinton FRIDAY NG AY DECEMBER 11 & 12 I} "Night Shift" r4*` 1—PAGE 19 POTLIGHT SUMME THIS CHRISTMAS a A simple and popular gift. BLYTH SUMMER FESTIVAL GIFT VOUCHERS Good for 4 admissions to the. 1982 Blyth Summer Festival Adults $20 Senior Citizens $18 Children 510. Save more with Wirtarlo Halfback Use up 1' 16 Winton* ticketson each voucher package and save .SOc for each (MI W intarlo tkkets must be after June 18, 1981 and must be signed with your name and address.) CHIflA PAIACE RESTAURAAT RR NO. 1 - HWY. NO. 4 NORTH - CLINTONI welcomes you to our r3` • 6 one big week! Thursday,_ Dec. 1O;to.. - • Tliursday, Dec. 17 Enjoy our Grand Opening Week Specials! FREE ORDER OF CHICKEN FRIED RICE (our regular $3.50) WITH ANY ORDER '20.00 OR OVER Eat In or take out Tai Dop Yoy Whits meat ataldr.n, fresh .r.rt.., b.,b.cwas1 pasta .awed with oatq, ,tae ben ctatn..y 071110118 end novdwop.ry, OUR REG. '5.23 — Sirloin of Beef with mixed Green vegetables t mushrooms OUR REG. '4.75 $4.75 Chicken Chow Mein OUR REG. 13.75 $3.25 ;425 Sweet 'n Sour Chicken Balls OUR REG. '4.611 $4.10 ou'll enjoy dining m our newly renovated dining room. Your Hosts: Weh end Conn,® Lee WITH THE COLONEL SANDERS' DO-IT-YOURSELF BUFFET! 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