Frank Venables Theatre lease signed

RDOS, School District 53 and Frank Venables Theatre officials gathered Wednesday to sign the lease and operating agreements among the three parties.

The signing is the final step in a process that began 10 years ago and reached a peak in October when Oliver and RDOS residents approved a referendum that will see up to $160,000 a year in support for the community theatre.

Left to right: Theatre manager Bettyanne Hampton; theatre society president Wendy Newman; Schools Superintendent Bev Young; Board Chair Marieze Tarr; RDOS Board Chair Mark Pendergraft; RDOS Chief Administrative Officer Bill Newell