5/11/13 - The parent company of a local factory has donated $60,000 to the Howell Opera House for renovations to the historic building. A representative of Thai Summit, which owns the Ogihara Corporation, says the company is pleased to contribute to the preservation of the building as part of its philosophy of supporting the community of its employees. The donation will pay for repairs to 22 of the Opera Houseâs 2nd and 3rd story windows using old plate glass recovered from other historical sites. Mayor Phil Campbell says he hopes this project helps provide increased community support for the building as well. He says a fundraiser last spring practically eliminated the mortgage on the building, and the city wants to continue restoration work to show its commitment to the Opera House. (TD)
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