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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-08-24, Page 28 (2)Pog• 28 Times -Advocate, August 24, 1978 'Picnic' actor says Playhouse, resort great place to work and play It's noon at the Huron Country Playhouse' en a warm -August day, nine hours away from that evening's . performance of "Picnic" but already there are preparations being made for the show, the lawn is getting a trim, plants are being watered and the actors and actress' costumes are being sent to the wardrobe department for another washing. . Also present is .Michael Bierne, the New York based actor who plays Hal. the rugged ex -college football player in William Inge's interpretation of lite in a smhlf Kansas town during the fifties. Beckening this. reporter, Bierne introduces, himself and suggests that his dressing room would be as good as place as any to hold an interview One of the first things that one notices about Bierne aside from haVing.a physical presence'is'his warmth and apparent sincerity for whatever he's talking about beit the future direction of his career or about the great beach which Grand Bend has In, a word Bierne is intense. The actor whose primary source ot income is f rom TV commercials followed a somewhat unusual path- 10 the acting profession Bierne was born and raised in Endicott. New York. a city of 40.u1M1 180 miles north of New York•City wherehe grew up in a lower middle income neigh- - -- borhood. Following high s"choot. Bierne attended New York _University on a scholarship. Berne then enrolled and was' - accepted into the Harvard school of business. _ Bierne said that at this time he had little interest in acting aside from being active in a few productions at his high school He became -hooked after just out of a sense of curiosity. reading for a part in "Look back in Anger" He got the part and began looking at the Tomlinson & Son ELECTRICAL and INSULATION CONTRACTORS Urethane Insulation — Spray On Rapco Foam — Cavity Walls etc. Cellulose Insulation — Attics etc. Cellulose R'.ower for rent Cellulose Insulation For Sale Serving the Public For Over 25 Mars Phony 284.1455 Collect acting protessron seriously. Meanwhile Bierne con- tinued his actls ales in the "real world"' spending a year w orking iiut of Si.- Lexus as a tray elhng salesman In 1463 Burne was signed 10 a two year contract by Universal Pictures where he played on such shows as "The Doctors. • "flagon Train.'• and 1' he Virginian Following his return trom Hollywood. Biline began a career that' aside front two bt'It'I lnteruptions has cen- tred around the :11i and nu second clips that grace the TV during and •hetwteen the shows Bierne said he spent nine as an ads et-tn ing account executive and as a producer tor a talk show on a New York educational T\ station. but that acting always lured him back Per loritl!rig on COM - niercials has given tuns the tfeedom to do the 'things which he wants to do, Bierne says. citing the 2:1 clays that he %sill have spent in Grand Bend preparing and starring in "Picnic " • On his stay in !he resort community, Bierne says he nas thoroughly en n' ed •taniself and sas. ttu_ff ople ho he has mei have t?5een lust great' to hint Bierne related the incident of hint asking members of the Grand Bend tiPP detach - tient the location of the ‘'Mage Inn After he had revelvestthe directions. Bierne deckled to go to the Playhouse \teanw bile. the same OPP cruiser that had dispensed_ the directions: noticed he was travelling in the op - pit -ate direction and followed Bierne to inform hin) that he was travelling the wrong nay The item that firings thousands to the resort even s car. the beach has won dnuther convert ltty Bierne w ho say s !t is comparable to am ot the beaches 1n North \tnerlca that tie has visited He ' taken the Keach to heart .is the summer stall of the (;rand Bend. corks depart - men! discovered one mor-- nin:; ltlerne said he was practising some of the dance .;'ales I:1 Plenty just as the rk crew was picking the' 11) the early a nl 11 hen asked how Bierne enttt'd up a1 the Playhouse for the prtxtut-tlor1 Bierne sant !t all began with an -Eno commercial that he made .Il '1', trttll1( I' pi•! -1,,!::: in ('a[ada you must loin \('TRA. the Canadian actors alliance. fLivrne said. which among whet' things alinws you to be placed in catalogue He said James Murphy .1hen casting for - Picnic;. an actors MICHAEL BIERNE WHITING'S ... aname to think about when you're thinking about BUYING When you buy your carpeting f•drr use"' you can be assured 'of getting .op value for your money fust ask t many of our-omp,ete.y sot"sf,ed Customers SFS CF< ,, oM e,C/pA T �. 4%4OFS Ty • 1 1 1f you're looking for low prices on carpet or hard surface 'flooring, you'll find them at Whiting's. • Selection Quality ' Brand Names • Prices you can afford We give you "More for Your Money_ We also bring you everydr- ' warehouse prices on FURNITURE and APPLIANCES WHI TI NG'S Main St. 235-1964 • Warehouse Furniture and Appliances Unlimited (New & Used) • Antiques & Things consulted the catalogue, saw Bierne, phoned him up and inquired if he'd -be interested - in coming up to Grand Bend. Bierne said he accepted with little hesitation. The experience at the play housg, as been very rewarding Bierne said and added that -he would like to conte back next year, possibly in a musical. On his profession. Bierne says he "loves being out there on the stage" and he thinks it's important for hini to set an example as he thinks. it's important for young people to have heroes. Asked if he was insecure. Bierne replied he wa3 and that he loves the reaction. the attentiveness which oitty` live theatre gives. Bierne in a few words in'a type of person ,who appears to have few hangups rand above all is earnest and sincere. He also dispells the notion. -that actors are superhuman or as Bierne pa raphrased"they put their pants on the same way as other people do." • Bierne practiced what he preached and that was ctvident by a rip in the leg of hi> plants. Actors are human and that's good to see. Ailsa Craig By JOY SCHEIFELE. . Some thirty families itathered at the Ailsa Craig Park on August 8' as the .Riverview WW']. held their annual family' night. The evening began with a picnic- supper icnicsupper followed by a number. of prizes being awarded to - members. Roy Morton took homle the prize for being the eldest person present, Mrs. Ida *Bice tor haying the most buttons on- her clothes. Mrs. Ivy Adams for guessing the number of buttons in .a jar. Mrs. Sadie Walker .for having the most pennies in her purse, and Lyle and -Jean Lee tor. being the couple present married the longest. A short business meeting was held with Mrs. Loretta Hughes reporting on the plans for the 40th an- niversary. A dinner in October has been scheduled which will be followed by entertainment. Member's were asked to be at the Masonic hall September 5 at 1:3n -when a tour of a local farm will be token. Mrs. Ivey :!dams presided for the few items of business. Members then played bingo. It proved a lucky evening for Mrs. B. Scafe who won three prizes. ' Fullotviilg ' adjournment of the evening several con- tinued on in the park to watch a scheduled ball game in progress. A sudden heavy downpour brought the water rescue and helicopter demonstra- tion by the 0 P.P. 'at the Pinery .Provincial Park to a somewhat hurried .-conclu- sion Saturday. The program designed to encourage safe- ty practices was sponsored by the Ontario Provincial Police with the ministry. of Natural Resources and the Forest and Distorict Am- bulance'Service wa's a re- scheduling from a few -.weeks earlier when it Was cancelled due to inclement weather. Emergency first aid relating to both boaters and campers and basic lifesav- ing techniques were demonstrated in the mor- ning in addition an am- bulance from Forest was on display and its equipment. and operation explained. Police dogs and their masters also showed their skills in locating lost per- sons - Water safety was emphasized in the afternoon as the• offieen outtTlted regulations and 'restriction's for canoes. rowboats. sailboats. and pleasure craft as well as water sports and diving. • Highlight 'Was the arrival of the O.P.P. helicopter _ used in search and rescue 'operations. The craft landed on both the water and land demonstrating its adap- tability to both conditions. in the meantime police divers also took to the water. demonstrating underwater safety. _---The--progr•am-was1i td-tn--- side. the park close to the store where campers could • easily congrekate for the displays. Atrial project to help the public become more safety conscious. it was (ie • firat :in which the two provincial groups joined forces. - • • f •. ••• •. 4.! • •••• • .••,, WIN. PRIZES AT FAIR — Most youngsters attending the Lucan Fair over the weekend took home at (east one prize from the various games. From the left are Brent Link, Sean Boles and Donna Link. T -A photo Guenther reunion has 50 members present By MRS- IRVIN RADER DASHWOOD The Charles Guenther family reunion was held at the Dashwood Community Centre. Sunday. Around 50• members were present from Exeter. Tillsonburg, Simcoe. Markdale, Port Elgin. London, Windsor and Gary. Indiana. The president Glen Guenther . of 111erriville, -Tatiana conducted a short business session.. The president for - 1974 reunion will be Mrs. Judy .rohns and . the secretary Mrs. Patti Anger. The childi-ens sports -,were conducted by Michelle Many attend Hayter shower Janice Hay ter. daughter of Mr. & Mrs T. Harry Hayter, bride -elect of September has been honoured by numerous showers -throughout the summer. - Nursing classmates held a surprise shower in Windsor with' Tern Thompson hostess. - Janice's bridesmaids were hostess& for a wine and cheese shower at the, home of :Joanne Maguire. Grand fiend. Friends from this area were in attendance. • i)ashwwond Community ('entre was•the setting for a shower recently. • The combined efforts of Janice's aunts made this a memorable ocgasion. Joy Hogg, Zurich hosted a shower on behalf M friends the groom's mother; Betty Oke " On August' 10 Janice was honoured with a shower at Ruth ()Ice's, Goderich. Relatives of the groom at- -tended - .Janic•c arrived blind- folded to a surprise bar-b- que at Ron-\Eerner's cottage. Port Franks Saturday. Past fellow employees of Mer- ncr's Meats honoured Brad and tier. <Aunts ill the groom held a pool -tide' shower at Kay Webb's. Zurich. Relatives of the groom were in at- tendance. • Manylovely gifts were bestowed upon Janice at these occasions. These past few months will certainly be treasured by both her and Brad Green and Mrs. Lynn Green. The weather was ideal the meals " delicious. It was a most enjoyable day for all, Personals - Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Rader vacationed at Wasaga Beach, Mrs. Jim Lynn and Chris. Centralia spent a few days with them. Mrs. Irvin Rader..Curator for Dashwood. W.I. attended a Tweedsmuir History workshop at St. Thomas Museum- lasL_Tuesday.._ _-__ Jai ne Hayter, Daniel, David. Jonathan and Judith NIelleck and -Patti Rader attended the WOW Retreat weekend -at Mississauga August 11-13 for members of ,JOY. Witness Outreach Weekend was a time of Inspiration, growth and training of Christian youth. Mr. • Si Mrs. Ray Van- dorsselaer and Susan spent Sunday at Stratford with Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Rader and called on Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Rader and their new son Adam Mathew. Guests for the week end with.Mr. & Mrs. Syd Baker were. Mr. -& Mrs: Glen Guenther and -son ,Jeffery. - 'Mr & Nies. John Rai. Melissa. Timothy and' Kippen By MRS RENA CALDWELL Mary Thomson has ac- cepted a position at Westfort High School in Fort Frances. Mr. & Mrs. Bert Thomson. Mary and .Bruce have returned front• a "week's holidays at Parry Sound. Terrace- Bay and Fort Frances. They also attended the Bayfield county F'air in Wisconsin.. Marsha. Brian, Barry. Karen and Paul Pressey are - happy to have their mother and step -father Mr. & Mrs. Gunnar Hansen home again after a three week visit with relatives in Denmark.• Mrs Art- McCallufh un- derwent surgery; in Univer- sity Hospital. London. St. Andrew's Church has acquired a parking lot to the east of the church. - ' L'.0 W. of St. Andrew's • held a successful bake sale at Homestead, Saturday. Mr. and Mr?;. Emerson Kyle returned -from a trip to visit Mr. and Mrs. Don Kyle and family at Amherst. N.S. SUMMER SALE Now is The Time To Get That Much • Wanted Thomas Organ At The Lowest Price Why not trade up that small organ for a solid state two key^boord Thomas Featuring Automatic chording, . boss, and Rhythm. Lighted keyboards for easy playing with our full line of speed music We Now Carry Orcana r ( Organs & Music EASY TERMS New Organs From 5 Alia-GTP mas -.t. 3 USED ORGANS ,y IN STOCK Organs A SOUND FOR EVERYONE Closed Wednesdays. Open Fri. Till 7 P.M. 429 Main St., Exeter Phone 235-2522 Amanda and Mr. & Mrs. Ron Nixon, all of Indiana. Guests with Mrs. Letta Taylor, were Mr. & Mrs. H.T. -Gut ,other, Windsor and Mr. & Mf's.,lrv-in Guenther, Port Elgin. Several return • from visits- • By MRS. HAMILTON HODGINS WHALEN Mr.' and Mrs. -Dave Hord and Larry. Strathroy visited Monday yith• Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ffrguson. The Hords had just returned f rdm a trip out west. - Paul Johnson Keswick spent i few days with Mr and Mrs. Gordon Johnson. The Johnson's took Paul home`Saturday .and stayed over night and returned home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott spent Sunday at Brigden at the Steam show. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sherwood. Dorchester visited Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ferguson,---, Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton-i-lodgtns visited with Mr. and 'Mrs. Fred Mar'dlin to celebrate Louise's birthday. Lisa Parkinson. St. Marys spent a few days last week with Mr and Mrs. Earl French Jeffery Betteridge. St. Marys Spent a couple of days with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnson. Louise. Lunn and Lisa Mardlin spent -Sunday. with Mr. and :11rs. Hamilton Hodgins.- ,. • . .. Clandeboye couple attend celebration 111 By MRS. ARTHUR HOOGINS Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nott attended the 25th an- niversary celebration of _CFPL TV London on the• week end. A reception was held at the Holiday Inn, City Centre, Friday evening with a dinner - dance at Won:. derland -Gardens, Saturday evening. • Peter is one of the 11 original -staff of CFPL-TV that officially opened November 28, 1953. Many will remember Mrs. Nott when she was "Miss Dorothy" on C.F.P.L.-TV's "Sunshine School" for several years. Celebrates • Congratulations and best wishes to Lorne Derbyshire who /celebrated his 89th birhtday, Wednesday August 16. Mr. Derbyshire, a former resident of Clandeboye for many years, has been a patient in Komoka Nursing home for about three years. His three daughters, Dorothy Joyce, Windsor, Marilyn Lee Brinsley and lfazel Williams, Clandeboye enjoyed a birthday dinner with him at the nursing home. Mfrs► Harold }lardy en- joyed a bus trip to Blyth on Thursday sponsored by Granton W.I. They visited the "Old Mill" leather stores, then attended the Bluth Summer Theatre for the comedy presentation "His Own.Bass." Mr.. -.4i Mrs. Charles David Guelph we1•e week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lynn and family. Mrs. Wilmer Scott. Mrs. Harold Hardy, and Carolyn attended a bridal shower for Lynn Knight, held at the home of the brides' aunt, Mrs. Mert Culbert of Lucan. Mrs. Rupert Williams is a patient in University Hospital where she is having surgery on her hands. Clarence Millson, "Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Milison, Debbie Glavin and children spent Monday at Grand Bend visiting Ruth and Jim Beckett of Kitchener who are holidaying there. Mrs. Helen Scott, Peter- borough spent a few days last week with her brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Edie Worthington. Jodi and Meagan Henry have returned from a holiday with their uncle aild aunt Mr., and Mrs. Donald Bogart of North Bay. Advertising... is your s.'ay of introduction. ...AD,AN S02, P--S.W. 40:,SQR. BOARD MERNER'S SIDES OF BEEF HIND 119 LB QUARTERS1 AIL:I v CUT, WRAPPED & FROZEN CUSTOM KILLING — Butcher Day Wednesday For Pick -Up Service Coq ':37-3314 Choice of Clear See-Thru Film or Crown Freezer paper Fully Processed - Satisfaction Guaranteed Special Free Beef Pickup In September l Phone 237-3314 For All Processing or Freezer Needs THE HURON -PERTH COUNTY ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD -Registration of New Students (Kindergarten to Grade 8) Parents of Kindergarten' students who. have not yet registered -their -children or residents new to the Huron -Perth area may register their children at any of the following schools,on - Thursday, August 31st - HURON COUNTY SCHOOLS - between the hours of 2 P:M. and 5 P.M. PERTH COUNTY. SCHOOLS St. Patrick's School Mr. Larry Cook, Principal Mill St., Dublin (345-2033) St. Patrick's School (KINKORA) Mr. Ennis Murphy; Principal •• RR 1, Sebringville (393-5580) Holy Name of Mary School - Mr. Leo Turner, Principal 161 Peel St., St. Marys (284-2170) St. Mary's Scheel (HESSON) Mrs. Florence McDonald, Principal RR 4, Listowel (595-8929) Immaculate Conception School Mr. Michael Dewan, Principal . 15 Well Street, Stratford (271-9936) St. Michael's School Sister Audrey Dumouchelle, Principal 8 Grange St., Stratford (271-0890) St. Ambrose School Mr. Paul Nickel, Principal 181 -Louise St., Stretford (271.7544) St. Joseph's Schcpl (KINGSBRIDGE) Mr. David Zyluk, Principal RR 3, Goderich (529-7646) St. Columban SchoQl (ST. COLUMBAN) Mr. Ray Contois, Principal . RR 2, Dublin (34q-2086) Our Lady of Mount Carmel School - Mr. Gary Birmingham, Principal ' RR 3, (Mount Carmel)Dashwood (237-3337) . Ecole Ste Marie Mrs. Lilliane Laporte, Principal RR 2, Zurich (236-4860) St. Joseph's School Mr. Donald Farwell, Principal 169 Beech St., Clinton (482-7035) Preciqus Blood School' Mrs. Esther Rau, Principal Sanders St., Exeter (23.5r1691) St. Mary's School —v Miss Betty Clark, Principal 70 Bennett St., E., Goderich (524-9901) St. James School Sister Theresa Mader, Principal Chalk St., Seoforth (527-0321) Sacred Heart School St. Joseph's School Mr*: Mary O'Malley, Principal Box 6$ CQtnytt_.St..Wingham.(357.:.1090}- 363 -St Vincent-St.;-Strtstfsrd1271=3574)--- St. Boniface School St. Aloysius School - Sister Louise Lowry, Principal Mr. Sam AlbericofPrincipal Box 128, Zurich (236-4335) 228 Avondale Ave., Stratford (271-3636) Kindergarten children need to- be 5 years of age on or before December 31st, 1978. Please bring Birth Certificate, Social insurance Number, if available, Q.H,I.P. Number, Immunisation Cards and any other pertinent health records at the time of registration. Mr. Adrian'Pontsioen, Principal • • •