[Winona] Wilkie

[terri hyle]

Thank you, Janice, for your very kind personal remark directed towards me.  
It has been received and noted with the spirit in which it was posted on 
this forum.

I asked a question as to whether there had been an economic study conducted. 
  Not one single person responded that there had been or cited the study.  
Instead, a lot of factoids have been tossed around, with no source attached, 
and a very lovely personal comment about me to top off the general tone of 
the posts.

I will ask again, if there has been a study conducted (and published).  If 
there has been such a study, could someone please post where this study 
could be accessed?

I am surprised if the presence of the GRSF has drained money that would 
otherwise have supported arts in Winona.  I recently received my Page series 
(from St. Mary's University) brochure for the upcoming season, and it looks 
to be very good.  I know that Home and Community Options is doing their 
annual event. I know that concerts are still being performed in the 
community.  Could someone please tell me what organizations have lost funds 
due to the GRSF?

Please note that while I am a fan of theater, and Shakespeare in general, my 
questions are posed in all seriousness.  I am glad to have all the arts we 
have in Winona and would gladly welcome and support more.  But I am not 
oblivious to cost/benefit of any enterprise, even those I really enjoy.

Terri Hyle