[Winona] Wilkie

[jturek at hbci.com]

Terri, my comment was not meant to be directed at you.  Sorry, I used your name
in the sentence, it was not meant to rile.  One reason I do not post often on
this site, is people get way too defensive.  Janice Turek

Quoting terri hyle <tgir74 at hotmail.com>:

> 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
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