Elree Canty, right, operations supervisor for Black Hills Energy in Webster City, presents a check for $1,135 to Jerry Kloberdanz, HERO board secretary for repairs of the roof at the Webster Theater. The movie house, at 610 Second St., was restored and is run by HERO — Help Entertain and Restore Organization.
HERO, the nonprofit that saved and reopened the downtown Webster City business in 2014, is looking for unanticipated financial support, Jeff Pingel, a HERO board member said recently.
“I got a mason to come take a look and it turns out we need to rebuild the west parapet, modify the south parapet for better drainage, tuck point the north parapet before we can even think about a roof. On top of that, the south wall is in need of repair and the north wall needs restoration work.”
He added, “On top of that, the marquee is starting to take on water, causing the neon to go out intermittently.”
In the nine years since HERO reopened the theater, “we have always relied on the generosity of others to make ends meet and keep prices low so everyone can enjoy the experience,” Pingel said.
HERO is continuing to accept donations to help pay for the work.