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J A Family Tradition for 127 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 4,1994 - 13 Jerry Jonkheer hosts show on Vision TV By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star Many people just complain about the quality of television shows, but one man is doing something about it. Fed up with the quality of the shows and the content, Jerry Jonkheer put his university de- gree in Theatre to good use by creating his own show. The "Eh J.J. Show", which airs a number of times a year on Vision TV, is described by Mr. Jonkheer as "a young man on a search for reality." The 30-minute show features music videos, skits, stories and jokes. "We don't want to be just fluff. We want to be much more," he said. Although it is not predomi- nant, the underlying theme is that of Christianity. Mr. Jonk- Fun stressed at acting workshop Is your youngster interested in acting? Do they possess a creative mind, with a vivid imagination? If so, perhaps they would be interested in a se- ries of acting workshops for young people (eight-14) being offered by local director, John H. Foote. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 11 through Feb. 15 (every Tues- day), the sessions will explore creativity in ing through script work and¥ipprovisation. Using various théatre games and techniques, the young peo- ple will be taught to explore cheir inner creativity, and present it on the stage. The op- erative words for the sessions are Create and Fun. 'Mr. Foote has directed nu- merous local plays and work- shops in the Central Ontario re- gion. He is co-host, co-producer of the Rogers TV Network mo- vie show Reel to Reel, and is currently teaching a series of adult workshops in Toronto, as well as directing The Glass Me- _nagerie for Theatre Durham. His workshops for kids have been quite successful, offering the youngsters a chance to have fun while learning about both acting and theatre. Each series ends with the kids touring a TV station and seeing how they look on TV. Cost for 'the session is $60 complete. Classes begin at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, run- ning until 9 p.m. sharp. To at- tend, you MUST register your child by calling 985-0611 NOW! There is limited space, so call now to hold a place for your child. Any young people who have attended Mr. Foote's pre- vious classes are encouraged to attend as the program has been changed for more focus on scripted work. Call Now! heer said it 1s the aim of the about "living Ten Command- show to teach within the ments." "Many shows on television de- pict how evil, evil is. We try to show how good, good is," he said. The show is filmed at various locations including Toronto, Whitby and Port Perry. But Mr. Jonkheer said the set is de- signed to look as if it is based in Whitby. [t is not just a coincidence that some of the filming takes place in Port Perry. He spent many years working at his fa- ther's business, Gerry's Pro- duce. In fact, one of his first roles in the movies was in 1986 when he depicted a businessman in "The Arm," shot on Queen Street in Port Perry. But Mr. Jonkheer has come a long way since that time. He has made appearances in movies such as Police Academy and Cocktail over the years. : ir. Jonkheer's biggest break came whenshe decided to branch out on his own to create his own series four years ago. Realizing a need for such a show, he got the commitment of three busi- nessmen to support the produc- tion. After numerous rejections, the show was eventually picked up by CHEX Television and shown at obscure hours pf the days. But as it received more air play, Mr. Jonkheer said it was moved into better time spots as it gained popularity. The suc- cess of the show encouraged the young star. "It proved to me and others Hho = . : da p) wa Jerry Jonkheer, pictured in costume for a movie shot in 1986 in Port Perry, is the host of a television series on Vision TV. that there was a need tor good -Christian television," he said. Over the years not only has the number of sponsors in- creased, but also the viewership as itis now shown on cable's Vi- sion TV. A show is slated for January 29. | Despite the popularity of the show, Mr. Jonkheer said the fo- cus of the show will not change: "We're still seeking to keep it light, but with some depth. Nothing offensive." Brothers hurt in accident Two brothers from Port Perry were injured in a fatal accident near Huntsville last week which saw two people killed. Richard and Sean Larocque, both from Port Perry, were in- Jured in the accident which oc- curred on an icy stretch of High- way 11 near Hunstville on December 29. Mark Reid, 30, and Karen 'OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS _ & - Sit in the i» L Canal-Side : Restaurant in Humphrey-Nehlen, 37, both of Kirkland Lake, were killed when the vehicle in which they were travelling spun out of con- trol on anigy section of Highway 11, striking the Larocque's van. The two brothers were taken to a Huntsville Hospital. According to police, "there were quite a few accidents on the slippery roads." RL i Ca rE i hts Sana rit oh gn tal SS -- | NEW MENU HOT & HEARTY MEALS! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. Mon. to Thurs. 11-4; Fri., Sat. & Sun. 9am to 9pm 9859763 Snowmobilers & Ice Fisherman Welcome! we