THE LOCAL world of television almost came tu a halt a couple of weeks ago as rumors spread like wildfire that Terry David Mulligan (TDM) had been canned from a televised re- union of the 500th episode of CBC television’s Good Rockin’ Tonight. Joy JOY TELLS ALL That 500th show was seen last Saturday night with ever-smiling host Stu Jeffries. As a matter of “. fact, you only saw the original host, Terry David Mulligan, in clips. us He was due to be a special . guest, but unfortunately, he was still driving in from snowbound Whistler. .. ‘ Producer Ken Gibson, who’s been doing variety shows for CBC since 1961, said that it would take him too long to get there so told . TDM to stay home, _ The-word ‘‘fired’’ flew around “ media circles, but while Ken was really annoyed by TDM’s no- : show, there was definitely no fir- inginvolved! In reality, Terry was driving ‘down from Whistler with ~~ ; MuchMusic boss Denise Donlon, negotiating a new two-year con- tract! Obviously it was successful because TDM was down at Disneyland’s new ToonTown, hosting his Much West show live last Monday and Tuesday. eens The North Shore's star rocker, Bryan Adams, who was a recent nominee in American Music Awards, was the headline enter- tainment at the Blaisedale Arena in Honolulu this past New Year’s Eve after spending his Christmas holidays in the United Kingdom. His ‘‘Waking Up the World’ tour began with first-ever dates in South East Asia in Taipei, Taiwan Jan. 29 and 30, He and his troupe then travelled to Seoul, Korea and Bangkok, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila in the Philip- pines, and winds up the tour in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur in two days’ tine on Feb. 16. His album Waking Up the Neighbors has now reached dou- ble gold status in all of those countries, as well as in Japan. Bryan’s tour began in Europe in June 1991 and has taken him to more than 25 countries, where he’s played to more than 2.4 mil- lion fans. He’s also been tapperi as a nominee for the Grammy awards which will take place in Los Angeles on Feb, 23... eee , Two people who really enjoyed a recent vacation in our area were former Lions Bay residents, Mr. and Mrs, Terry Moore. The former CKNW open-liner, who’s now a big hit in Calgary as the morning man open-liner on Al Anaka’s CHQR station, and his wife, former model agency owner Ramona Beauchamp, spent time with their kids and grandkids all in the comfy confines of Michael Kaile’s Waterfront Centre Hotel. In fact, they inhabited the same suite that had been home to 007 himself, the suave Roger Moore and his wife, and to singer Michael Bolton as well. . i Terry and Ramona really do . miss West Van despite the fact that the job is great and the TERRY DAVID MULLIGAN Calgarians are wonderful; it’s just not home, On the brighter side, Terry tells me that his best-selling helpful hints book, Toothpaste and Pea- nut Butter, has now sold more than 65,000 copies and he has been inundated with interview re- quests and has already done two in Los Angeles and one in Atlan- ta... aoe . One of the most travelled theat- rical directors around is the former artistic director and founder of the Western Canada Theatre Company, Tom Kerr. Tom's taught at the University of Saskatchewan, was the artistic director at Neptune Theatre, did a great deal of work at Stratford and was one of the few theatrical directors to sue a newspaper critic and win! He’s in town to work with the Firehall Theatre and to direct the production of the myster Sleuth for the Arts Club Theatre, Tom has just returned from London, where he managed to wangle tickets to see the hit show Kiss of the Spider Woman, with Chita Rivera and Vancouver’s own Brent Carver, who gives an absolutely stunning performance. And they’re Broadway-bound this May... Tom also took in the closing night of one of the longest-run- ning musicals on the British stage, the production Me and My Girl. More than 50 years ago, our town’s Garbrielle Rose’s grandfa- ther wrote the popular musical that featured the big hit Doing the Lambeth Walk, It was very suc- ‘cessful! After being in mothballs for eons Me and My Girl was revived and put into production at the Adelphi Theatre. It closed after a run of 8% years. The good news is that Me and My Girlis the Greater Vancouver Opera Society’s (GVOS) upcom- ing production. GVOS will pro- duce the show at North Van- couver’s Centennial Theatre for three weekends starting Thursday, Feb. 18, and then move to Rich- | mond’s Gateway Theatre for two weekends beginning March 17. This show has never been pro- duced here before and it’s bound to attract a large audience, in- cluding I’m sure the granddaugh- ter of the composer... | And a very Happy Valentine’s Day to all!...Cheers! Johanne Olsen A Through Dan Interiors, Johanne presents a “complete shopping experience from furniture to unique gifts and qualiry kitchen accesories. “Our store offers such fine lines as Kosta Boda, § litrala, and Arabia of Finland, We also have a J complete line of cookware, including Cuisinan, lagostina, Sigg, and Copperware. Remember us for exciting acrylic lines for patio and boaters” A bridal registry is also available. >; For those who appreciate the difference, Ham interiors Park Royal South 922-1181 _ RORIrAeNN Sunday, February 14, 1993 - North Shore News ~ 19 wie NET? NEWS photo Mike Wakafleid NOATH SHORE rocker Bryan Adams NV youth wins THE MOST prestigious pro- vincial apprentice culinary award was presented to 22- year-old Collin Gill of the Westin Bayshore. Gill was one of eight culi- nary students invited to com- pete for the Kari Schier Award competition sponsored by the British Columbia Chefs’ Association for the top stu- dents of a three-year appren- ticeship program at an ac- credited culinary institution, - Gill’s school marks at Van- couver Community College of 93% and 98% respectively for the written and practical por- tions of his studies earned him the invitation to compete. The Karl Schier Award competition requires each ap- prentice to create and prepare a four-course meal from a “mystery”? list of ingredients. given to each of them in the morning. ‘ They have 30 minutes to ‘create the menu, 60 minutes to assemble the necessary utensils needed and four hours to prepare the four-course meal. The competition — requires each apprentice to prepare two plates of each course; one for taste testing and one for pres- entation marking. Points are also awarded by a set of judges who carefully grade the apprentices on their ‘*housekeeping’’ skills in the Renewal José Greco Company of Spanish Dancers starring José Greco I! apear at 8 p.m. on Monday, in the Centennial Theatre, ‘23rd & Lonsdale, North Vancouver ADMISSION BY MEMBERSHIP ONLY FOR INFORMATION PHONE 985-1608 NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CONCERTS Season Deadline March 24/93. New applicants will then be processed Campaign membership for next season is scheduled for April 5th to 8th, daily from 10 a.m. te 4 p.m., in the lobby of the Centennial Theatre culinary award kitchen. (Points are deducted if the apprentice assembles too many or too few utensils in preparing the meal.) oo Gill’s four-course meal in- cluded appetizers of grilled squab in an apple eggplant tart with brandy sauce and smoked trout with tender greens and tomato vinaigrette. ‘ His entree creation was herb roasted loin of pork with: a sweet pepper ragout, and dessert was a fresh fruit com- pote baked in filo pastry with Grand Marnier sauce. * Now that Gill has completed the three-year apprenticeship program, he'll remain under the tutelage of Heinz Lenger, executive chef at The’ Westin Bayshore, as he hones his culi- nary skills. : Gill’s aspirations iaclude. becoming an executive chef at a small inn that features a fine-dining/signature restau- rant, and becoming a master pastry chef, ; Vancouver born and educated, Collin is a graduate of Argyle secondary schocl in. North Vancouver, When he’s not plying his cu- linary skill at The Westin Bayshore, he can be found sampling the many menu fares at restaurants, delving into a good cookbook or playing ten- nis. He still makes his home in North Vancouver. of Membership 1993-94 in order received. Feb. 22nd, 1993