2014 | April 13 - 19

PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 0040012044 REGISTRATION NO. 09027 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE ITEMS TO: THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD, P.O. BOX 2015, ST. JOHN’S, NL, A1C 5R7 CONTENTS Year 68 • No. 15 NATASHA HENSTRIDGE SHANNON SIMMONS TARA ORAM COVER STORY Page 19 Page 26 CANNING FINDING A REMEDY Newfoundland native, Sara Canning, stars on NTV’s hit new medical drama, ‘Remedy.’ Page 22 Page 24 INSIDE THIS WEEK 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 46 IT’S A BABY’S WORLD QUOTE OF THE WEEK 10, 29 and 39 years in our past Is there anything I can do to prevent postpar- tum depression? “I’m a big believer, that a small 3 A MATTER OF OPINION Mind Your Own ‘Breastness’ 48 PUZZLES AND BRAINTEASERS group of people can make a big Train your brain with clever puzzles 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR change.” Publish or perish 52 ON THE SCENE — Cathy Bennett at the Take Back the City of St. John’s gets cold shoulder Sidewalk protest at City Hall (Page 52) 8 PEOPLE Local and Hollywood celebrities 55 TV WEEK FEATURES Your guide to the best on TV this week 13 INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE 13 THE GIRL IN THE BATHROOM STALL … Jennifer Austin 56 MOVIE MAGIC Mother and local writer, Jennifer Austin, A sneak-peek at movies on TV kickstarts a powerful campaign to inspire teens 19 COVER STORY and young adults. Through ‘Banishing Bullying: Sara Canning of ‘Remedy’ 58 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Be The Change,’Austin hopes to spark real Action-packed sports change. 38 NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE 16 VIRGINIA WATERS HEATS UP The great leadership race 77 HOT TICKETS You know the political seat you’re after is a hot What’s new in theatres and video stores ticket item when former premier Danny Williams 39 NEWS IN BRIEF braves the elements to press the flesh on behalf Cuts to rural postal service upsetting 94 HERALD BOOK BONUS of the PC candidate. Autobiography of a Yogi 22 FROM HOME TO HOLLYWOOD 40 CRIME FLASHBACK Natasha Henstridge is a bonafide movie star, but Calling card for murder 95 COMICS her roots are planted right here in Newfoundland! Captain Atlantis, Phantom, Archie, Spider- 24 GETTING BACK TO REALITY 43 TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND man, Garfield, The Spats, Amber Waves, Pig Fans of Newfoundland-born star Shannon Breakfast meal ideas People, Cats and Dogs, Laff a Day, Popeye, Tweed-Simmons welcome her back to reality In the Bleachers and Out on a Limb television. 44 SOAP TALK 26 FINDING THE NEXT STAR Daytime’s hottest topics 100 KIDS’ CORNER Newfoundland born and bred country star Tara Activities, art work, puzzles and more Oram lends her artistic talents to aspiring young 45 GHOST STORY musicians as a judge on the competition series Cries in the night 102 SCENES OF NEWFOUNDLAND ‘The Next Star,’ which has been renewed for a Readers submit their photos seventh season! 45 HOROSCOPE 28 WHAT’S FOR SUPPER Your life according to the stars 104 LAST LAUGH Take your family meals from ‘drab to fab’ with Tickle your funnybone these tasty and healthy tips! 32 FACEBOOK FOLLIES CONTESTS Can family members remain harmonious on Facebook? Or is ‘unfriending’ or ‘blocking’ the 31 HERALD SURVEY only solution to family and solcial media sanity? 10 LUCKY NUMBER 14 DEEPAK CHOPRA 35 SURVIVOR CASTAWAY 45 BABY OF THE YEAR 50 SUPER CASH PUZZLE 93 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE 103 PHOTO DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 1

From The Archives 39 YEARS AGO this week... Volume 68 No. 15 This week in history The Her- ald looks at the practice of THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD. adopting orphans caused by Published by the SUNDAY HERALD LTD., the Vietnam War. Is this a simple Logy Bay Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland. act of kindness by Americans? Or Tel.: (709) 726-7060, Fax: (709) 726-6971. is the guilt of an unpopular and Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7. potentially avoidable war, with massive losses of life, causing this E-mail:[email protected]. need to make some sort of amends? Elsewhere, three peo- Entire contents copyright 2013 ple were found dead and another three unconscious in an © The Newfoundland Herald. All rights reserved. Edmonton apartment following what police say was a Vietnam adoptions: ‘drug party’. The cause of the deaths has been attributed SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Newfoundland and Kindness or guilt? to poisoning. Apparently these drugs were being laced Labrador – 26 issues for $44.27 + HST, 52 issues with strychnine, which was undetected by the victims. (1 year) for $82.63 + HST. Call 1-800-901-4901. Perhaps the only one who knew of this added component was the dealer. PUBLISHING CREED 29 YEARS AGO this week... “If you abuse POWER you lose it, But if you do not use POWER you also lose it.” Publisher: The Sunday Herald Ltd. Founder: G.W. Stirling Cover Editor: G. Scott Stirling This week in history The New- Managing Editor: Pam Pardy-Ghent foundland Herald previews the dynamic 13 hour, five part Staff Writers: Dillon Collins, Sarah Jane Sheppard miniseries Space. Based on the best selling novel by James Art Director: Shannon Cleary Michener the series spans the years from the end of WWII Graphic Artists: Janice Keels, Laurene Slaney through mankind’s exploration of the moon in the early 1970s. Contributing Photographers: Scott Bowering, In local news, April 15-21 is Vol- unteer Week in Newfoundland and Labrador and we Bud Gaulton, Aamie Gillam, Sara Rostotski take a look at some of the activities planned and the important roles these dedicated people play in the lives Contributing Writers: of others. Elsewhere, Stevie Wonders’ comments at the Oscars Guy Davis, Danette Dooley, Jim Furlong, results in a music ban in South Africa. Valerie Morgan, NJR Ryan Contributing Artist: Danny Bulanadi Sales/Circulation Manager: Gary Oliver 570-5246 Sales Representatives: Pam Wall: 570-5205 Stephanie Piccott: 570-5215 Stevie Wonder Jackie Sparkes-Arnold: 570-5263 Circulation Coordinator: Judy Furlong Chief Financial Officer: Ron Sparkes Credit Manager: Brenda Hussey Operations: Steve Dray, Roberta Noseworthy Promotion: Mike Greenland 10 YEARS AGO this week... PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 0040012044 REGISTRATION NO. 09027 This week in The Herald, twelve years after the cod moratorium, RETURN UNDELIVERABLE ITEMS TO: is rural Newfoundland dying a THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD slow death or is Canada’s youngest province becoming an P.O. BOX 2015, ST. JOHN’S, NL, A1C 5R7 urban jungle? These questions and more answered in this DISTRIBUTORS: week’s cover story. St. John’s, Mount Pearl, 570-5246; In local news, painting resettled Bayden Bown, Burin Peninsula, 279-0269; communities helps Dale Ryan Wade Morgan, Trinity-Conception, 786-2539; get back to his roots. Also, a story from outport New- Diane Arnold, Clarenville/Bonavista, foundland in the 1950’s, a mountie and his pregnant wife nurse an ill woman back to health. 677-2702; Elsewhere, actor and pro-wrestler The Rock is terrified Allan Miles, Grand Falls/Windsor, 535-0290; of spiders, Damhnait Doyle hosts a concert for kids and John Morgan, Placentia, 227-2622; Britney Spears heads to reality television. Bruce Hulan, Stephenville, 645-2309; Ron Downey, Corner Brook/Deer Lake/ Pasadena, 632-5918; Tina Foley, Gander, 256-3853 Damhnait Doyle ISDN 0824-3581 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. 2 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

A MATTER OF OPINION THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD by Sarah Sheppard MIND YOUR OWN ‘BREAST-NESS’ T he topic of breast feeding is a tough one for me. I wasn’t even going to write this column, which was written in some level of frustration, from a thinking the breast debate is getting a little mother who felt judged because she is still nursing her son at 18 months old. It made really angry and here’s tired. But in chatting with a new friend, and why. first time mother recently, I realized all over again, that until the shame is gone, mothers HAVE to keep talking about this issue. Jack was mere minutes old the first time we took a stab at breastfeeding. Groggy and sleepy, he didn’t latch. The nurses said, no worries, when he’s hun- gry you’ll hear him wail. Several hours later, minus any wailing, I got him on, and I was commended on how I handled his first feeding. I was so proud as he took those first few sucks. GOT MILK? But the bright potential looming on my breastfeeding horizon, didn’t take long to turn dark and fruitless. We waited and waited, and my milk, as it had been promised, didn’t come in. Each Many people believe women should have the right consecutive feeding became worse than to choose whether or not to terminate a pregnancy the last, as a sizeable and hungry baby, got basically nothing for all his efforts. ... yet breastfeeding, and how short or long we do Jack’s weight continued to drop, his it, if at all, is somehow not our decision to make? jaundice worsened, and one diaper after another came up empty. My public health nurse said he First of all, mind your own breast-ness people! was likely dehydrated. When she asked about my milk, Whether a child is breastfeed for two weeks or two and I told her there was nothing, the phone filled with years, is a mother’s choice. Think about this; in our a deafening silence. I tearfully asked my mother what fairly liberal society, many people believe women should to do. She went and got her coat and keys, came back have the right to chose whether or not to terminate a and said “we’re going to try formula.” pregnancy; actually stopping the early stages of devel- I offered the bottle to Jack, and he drank the whole oping life, yet breastfeeding, and how short or long we thing like a little champ. Within two more feedings, he do it, if at all, is somehow not our decision to make? was like a brand new, fully functioning baby. As my Something is really off here. heart settled, knowing he was finally getting the nour- INSENSITIVE & PRETENTIOUS ishment he needed, the loss of breastfeeding still plagued me. If someone asked me about nursing, in- To the mother who judges the past one year breast stead of just being able to say no- because really it was feeder, you’re being insensitive and pretentious. To the no one else’s business- I felt I had to give a lengthy ex- champion breastfeeder, pushing your agenda on other planation. I needed that stranger in Walmart to REALLY mothers who for any number of personal reasons, have understand that I had no choice. made alternative feeding decisions, you’re being exactly I was ashamed. I wanted to give Jack the best, and I the same. Moral of the story? Breasts, or bottles for that believe, still, in breastfeeding very much. But I was dealt matter, that don’t belong to you, are none of your busi- a challenging hand, and had to play the cards to the best ness. Do the institution of motherhood a much needed of my ability. I read a post on my Facebook feed recently, solid, and send your judgements packing. Sarah Sheppard, The Herald’s Staff Writer, can be reached by emailing [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 3

Letters to the editor THE HEADLINE SCREAMS Dear Editor, Give geo-engineering a chance to fix climate change: David Keith Chris Wodskou, IT’S A FACT! CBC News Posted: Mar. 29, Retiring the Holyrood 2014. plant is the equivalent of taking 300,000 cars off As you know it has taken the road and will help to eliminate the release of us awhile to get to where we greenhouse gas and sul- phur dioxide emissions. are right now with our psy- Greenhouse gas emis- sions contribute to cli- chotic climate variation and mate change and global warming, which leads to weird weather patterns, our polar ice melt, sea-level rise and intensification of crumbling northern ice extreme weather events. masses, our polluted water The Garden of Eden has disappeared — Dept. of Natural Resources ways and oceans, our declin- ing species, and our forbear- because of over-population, economic ance of other tragedies on a greed and excessive pollution. massive scale. Our once pris- tine world was possible because various nomic greed and excessive pollution. Yes. cultures treated their resources as bene- President Kennedy’s vision of putting a fits with dutiful requirements to ensure man on the moon was laudable but the the continuation of nature’s gifts. irony is that if our planet Earth contin- But the Garden of Eden has disap- ues to deteriorate, another moon project peared because of over- population, eco- might no longer have that surrealistic Print & Bonus Digital* Subscription 3-month subscription (13 issues) $26.68 HST included 6-month subscription (26 issues) $50.02 HST included 12-month subscription (52 issues) $93.37 HST included Experience the magic of The Her- Digital* Only Subscription ald’s digital editions with bonus video & music clips. PLUS: Compre- 3-month subscription (13 issues) $19.99 HST included 6-month subscription (26 issues) $39.99 HST included hensive TV Listings, specific to 12-month subscription (52 issues) $59.99 HST included your area. *Digital versions Include: Desktop & Mobile Editions Name: Address: Province: Postal Code: Cheque VISA MasterCard AMEX Card #: Exp.: Signature: Order Online or Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7, Tel: 709-570-5394 or 1-800-901-4901 4 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

Letters to the editor Another moon project might no longer have that surrealistic aura of mystery and mystique about it. Our next moon venture might be one of desperation for mere survival. aura of mystery and mystique about it. Our next moon mosphere with reflective particles. Or putting gigantic venture might be one of desperation for mere survival. mirrors in orbit around the Earth to reflect sunlight back Oh yes, don’t expect to be a ticket holder on that Noah to space. Or fertilizing the ocean with iron to stimulate Second Ark Project to the moon; be more prepared to the growth of carbon-absorbing plankton. be standing on Mount Rushmore as you watch the very elitist one way ticket holders enter the bowels of the On first reflection, Wodskou’s mega project so- spacecraft. lutions call to mind Ronald Reagan’s Star Wars Defence System that would thwart Al Gore and our David Suzuki have long been study- the incoming nuclear weapons from ing our declining environment with Gore making a hostile nations. In the end, the world global appeal to act now with regulations to curb en- powers mellowed somewhat and vironmental pollution. Governments have worked up Ronnie’s plan was made superflu- pro-environmental agreements re carbon footprints ous. Yet, our Earth is still in such a and carbon trade-offs in that NATION A may have to state with no end of pollution in buy the rights to pollute for economic developmental sight, our human tribes might be from NATION B who has a low carbon footprint. Yet once forced to try David Wodskou’s NATION A has spent its carbon credits, it must stop any unique solutions. Of course, what further polluting. The Gore inspired strategy was to con- we will continue to need, even if his trol your national carbon output and acquire a overall bal- solution set is given the green light, ance across the world. we will still need a new mind set. After all, there seems to be built into all Apparently, many nations are not play- human beings and all eco-cultures an ing by the Reduce Carbon Rules and our irreversible tipping point. Earth continues to deteriorate. Other — Aubrey Smith, GFW means, supplementary or not, may have to be found, and that’s where the concept of Geo-engineering and the very eminent David Wod- skou come to the forefront with some very unique geo-engineer- ing solutions wants to take stronger measures to fix our grossly- polluted environment. Keith proposes a number of pos- sible solutions to global warming. Geo-engineering is an attempt to arrest the course of climate change through a number of different schemes, such as seeding the at- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 5

letters to the editor LET THE SEAL INDUSTRY DIE? Dear Editor, from doing so. The picture of a white coat and blood on This is the 100th anniversary of the 1914 Newfoundland white ice has been the biggest asset for a fundraiser in the sealing disaster. It was a hard life then and had to be done to entire world. And the people who are supporting them prob- put food on the table. Today we still need the seal hunt to ably wouldn’t give a donation to feed the thousands of chil- put food on the table and also to insure the survival of fish dren who are dying every year from starvation. in the ocean. Today it is still a hard life, not so much the el- There have been two people from different anti-sealing ements as it was a hundred years ago, but the bleeding groups on the radio lately, one talked about seals on the ice hearts that have destroyed the markets for seal products by shot through the face, still squirming around on the ice and their falsehoods, lies, and have succeeded in providing them- another one, Rebecca Aldworth, stating that seals are killed selves with well paying jobs. inhumanely and cannot be killed humanely on the ice, also stating that the seal population is de- clining. She also stated that the fish that seals eat are of no value, they only eat sandlance. FACT: We have not killed white coats for over 20 years. We no longer kill seals with clubs but shoot them with high powered rifles, the same as we do with other animals; moose, caribou, etc. When a seal is shot through the face with a high powered rifle it is no longer squirming around on the ice. FACT: We have overfished many of our fish stocks. We have allowed the seal population to explode from 2.2 million to 7.2 million (harp seals). We have upset the ego system in the ocean and accord- ing to Dept of Fisheries and Oceans we need to remove 2.2 million seals or our fish stocks will never recover. FACT: It is estimated the seal eat ap- FACT: It is estimated the seal eat approx. $4000 worth proximately $4000 worth of fish a year, such as capelin, herring, salmon, cod, tur- of fish a year, such as capelin, herring, salmon cod, tur- bot, crab and lobster, etc. Seals are a bot, crab and lobster, etc. Seals are a predator of fish, predator of fish, same as a dog, wolf, or lion which are consumers of meat and same as a dog, wolf, or lion which are consumers of will eat any kind to stay alive. Seals pre- meat and will eat any kind to stay alive. ferred diet is capelin, herring, etc., but will eat whatever is in the ocean. I have Back about 35 years ago, I spent a year with the Green killed seals with jelly fish in their stomach all because they Bay Economic Development Association in conjunction with couldn’t find fish. the Baie Verte Economic Development Association. Planning FACT: The grey seal population in the Gulf, a different a sealers conference because the anti-sealing groups had species from the harp, has exploded to a point that many come into our Province and destroyed a very important in- species of fish are at an all time low and is in danger of col- dustry. At the sealers conference there was an organization lapsing and are also causing a parasite in certain species, formed called the Canadian Sealers Association. I spent the causing the processing to be very expensive. first 14 month as a director and treasurer, I stepped down We not only have the anti-sealing groups spreading their after that because of internal problems. lies for the last 30 plus years and getting away with it but we Since that time there has been many ups and downs - also have an enemy in the Federal Government, someone mostly downs. There was a year when we received $105.00 who has done very little to help our cause. This is a govern- per pelt and could sell the entire quota. Since that time it’s ment that brought in the 3 step process a few years ago, been all bad. The anti-sealing groups had expanded mainly where you have to shoot the seal with an high powered rifle. by showing a white coat being clubbed to death on white ice Even though it is dead, you have to bash its head with a bat and today after 20 years of not being allowed to kill white or hackapet in two places, then you have to cut the seal open coats they are still showing these pictures and spreading under both flippers. In other words, kill it 3 times. their lies, all because there is no one trying to stop them Then every spring the fishery officers are ordered to chase 6 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

letters to the editor It is time for us all to put our heads to- gether like we did 35 years ago in Baie Verte, only on a bigger scale and involve a lot more people and come up with a solution that can save our seal industry, our fishery and our communities before it is too late. around the small today. We have an exploding seal population; we are killing D open boats and approximately 25 per cent of the total allowable catch so they charge them if they are increasing every year. People are not allowed to pur- a are caught with a seal that hasn’t been killed 3 times and chase a commercial seal license and can only hunt as a F they end up in court and have to pay a hefty fine. helper, if they can get a skipper to sign him on. t I grew up in Lush’s Bight. My dad died when I was around w 4 years old and my grandfather, Edgar Rice became my dad. We are not allowed to train our young people how to hunt From the time I was big enough to use a pair of oars I was seals. What happens in a few years? We will have lots of seals t out in boat with him, catching lobster, codfish, herring, but very few seal hunters left. salmon, hunting turrs and other seabirds. Back then you eat a whatever birds were available, even gulls. You couldn’t go in The only thing we have ever done is to react to the anti- a a store and buy chicken. I also saw my first seal being killed sealing groups and bring in regulations that admit we are p by my grandfather, I was probably 12 at that time. That is doing it wrong, and in so doing, the only ones we are pun- how children were trained in those days to prepare them to ishing are our sealers. The seals my grandfather killed were t make a living. I also found out at a killed humanely, the same way he killed sheep, goats and recent sealing meeting that I can- pigs and I have followed his methods ever since. The only w not take my grandchildren or great t grand children out in boat with me thing left to react to is stop killing t when I am hunting seals until they seals altogether and I am not about i are 18 years of age, so how do we to do that. f train them? f When they get to that age they SO WHAT DO WE DO? a are off to college or gone to work m because there are no longer any Let the seal industry die. Let i jobs for young people in our out- them destroy what little fish that’s c port communities, because the in the ocean. We have taken huge Y Canadian Government took over cuts in the crab fishery and we are h the management of the fisheries. in for a huge cut in the shrimp, ac- a And manage them they did, right cording to reports. That’s the two into the ground. This is the same Canadian Government fisheries that are keeping rural that is now making a deal with the European Union, trading Newfoundland and Labrador alive. off our fish to the same people who will not allow their peo- ple to buy our seal products. In other words, they have ac- So we throw up our arms be- cess to our markets but we don’t have access to theirs. These cause there is nothing that we can are the same people who so many of our young men gave do and watch all our young people go to Alberta. their lives so that these people could live free and have the It is time to stop this pussy footing around by the Cana- democracy that they have today. I had two uncles who fought dian Sealers Association, by our fishermen and our sealers in the second war and one paid with his life. The anti-seal- and by both levels of Government or we will not only lose ing groups are using propaganda to further their cause the our seal industry, we will lose our fishery. Our rural com- same as the Nazis and Hitler did and the politicians in the munities will be occupied by seniors and people from the European Union are sucking it up. As of the time of this let- Mainland that buy up our houses, so they can spend a month ter, we don’t know how many seals we will be able to sell or here in the summer. Not a pretty picture for our future. what the price will be. It is time for us all to put our heads together like we did In the thirty five years since we formed the Canadian Seal- 35 years ago in Baie Verte, only on a bigger scale and involve ers Association I haven’t seen much change. We had a dying a lot more people and come up with a solution that can save seal industry back then and we have a dying seal industry our seal industry, our fishery and our communities before it is too late. I am sure we can do it but only if we have the will and the guts. If you think I am frustrated, you’re right! — (Ret.) Capt. Wilfred Bartlett, Green Bay South (Lifetime Volunteer Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary) PUBLISH OR PERISH SEND YOUR LETTER OR PHOTO TO THE HERALD: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7. Fax 726-6971 or e-mail: letters@nfldherald.com • www.nfldherald.com DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 7

PEOPLE! PAGE LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITY NEWS Cover Girls Sara Canning, Shannon Tweed, Tara Oram & Natasha Henstridge INSPIRATIONAL LEADING LADIES Ladies of Newfoundland and Labrador make up the per- fect cocktail of beauty, per- sonality and intellect that stand to make them some of the most desireable in all of Canada. COVER GIRLS Like the lovely ladies gracing our cover this week, Sara Canning, Shannon Tweed, Tara Oram and Natasha Henstridge, this province has produced its fair share of tal- ented women who have graced the spotlight in film and on stage, as well as serving as inspirations in their communities. Newfoundland Entertainment Icons Mary Walsh, Cathy Jones, Joanne In the world of film Kelly, Ann Marie Deluise and Karyn Dwyer. and television, names like Mary Walsh, Cathy Jones, Joanne Kelly, age, Lynn Burry and Toni-Marie Wiseman have served Ann Marie Deluise and Karyn Dwyer have as trailblazers for women in Newfoundland and served as measuring sticks for Newfound- Labrador, etching a path for many of today’s budding land girls who dream of a career as an ac- reporters to follow. tress to emulate. Musically, Newfoundlanders stand side by side with In the world of journalism and news cover- some of the most talented and charismatic the world ################################## 8 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald # facebook.com/nfldherald PEOPLE Lynn Burry co-host, NTV Evening New- shour & Toni-Marie Wiseman host, NTV News First Edition All over our island, from the Amelia Curran, Kim Stockwood, Damhnait Doyle, Krista Borden and cinemas, televisions, radios and Geraldine Hollett have left their mark on the Canadian music scene. campaign trails, women of NL are breaking ground and paving the way for dreamers of the future. over. Names like Amelia Curran, Kim Stockwood, Damhnait Doyle, Krista Bor- den and Geraldine Hollett have left their mark on the Canadian music scene, representing their entire province proudly. PAVING THE WAY The first female Premier of NL, Kathy Dunderdale, NDP trailblazer Lor- raine Michael & Yvonne Jones, MP for Labrador, long time leader of the Outside of the entertainment Provincial Liberals and cancer survivor. world, Newfoundland women in politics serve as a reminder that women can prove that the movers and shakers in Newfoundland and tangle in the political arenas with the men, eras- Labrador can not be separated by gender. ing years of misconceptions and serving as a banner for All over our island, from the cinemas, televisions, ra- women in the future. From the first ever female Premier dios and campaign trails, women of Newfoundland and of Newfoundland and Labrador, Kathy Dunderdale, to Labrador are breaking ground and paving the way for NDP trailblazer Lorraine Michael and women of the peo- dreamers of the future, who have every reason to believe ple Sheilagh O’Leary and Cathy Bennett, these ladies anything and everything is possible. — DC DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 9

PEOPLE www.NFLDherald.com BY GOLLY ... IT’S GEORGE!t was just last week, we were filling you in on the latest, ‘no baby news’ from our favourite royals, Will, I Kate and little George. While out on a St. Paddy’s Day public engagement, Prince William told the gathered crowd, baby number two is certainly not on the immediate horizon. The public hadn’t seen much of the Each evening, during The NTV couple’s first Prince either, that’s until recently, when the Evening Newshour and The NTV Sunday Evening New- family finally released a new photograph to the public! shour, join Danielle Butt to see if the number on the Royal watchers and cover of your Newfoundland Herald matches one of the fans across the world, three LUCKY NUMBERS on screen. If so, the first person rejoice! to call NTV at (709) 722- In the casual fam- 5015 within 30 minutes will... ily pic, a flawless Kate * Every eligible qualifier must provide NTV with the winning Herald Cover. holds a much grown 10 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014 up Prince George who stares intently at Lupo, the beloved family dog, held by a dapper Prince William. The foursome are staring out of a large window from their apartment in Kensington Palace, where photographer to the royals, Jason Bell, got the shot. George, now eight months, has a head full of blond hair and wore a little grey sweater with his name written across the front. He isn’t facing the camera, so it’s hard to tell just who he looks like, but it seems to be the general consensus that the baby currently third in line to the throne is a pretty even mix of mom and dad. Not to shabby if you ask us! The next peek the world gets of George and the Duke and Duchess will likely be during their upcoming royal tour of Austrailia. — SJS

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald # facebook.com/nfldherald PEOPLE TEGAN & SARA ARCADE FIRE SERENA RYDER 2014 JUNO AWARDS: LET IT RIDE!n March 24th, the best in Canadian talent took 20-year-old superstar was later defended by host, Serena to the stage in Winnipeg, Manitoba for the 43rd Ryder, who applauded the singer-songwriter for his ‘hard O annual JUNO Awards. The event was hosted by work and dedication’ in regards to his musical career singer-songwriter Serena Ryder, rapper Classi- while she received her own award for singer-songwriter fied and country artist Johnny Reid. of the year. The 2014 music event was host to a huge amount of Country album of the year was awarded to seven-time big names in Canadian talent Canadian Country Music and independent artists from Award winner Dean Brody, every genre — Sarah who made an appearance McLachlan, Kardinal Off- during his Crop Circles ishall, A Tribe Called Red, and Tractor Beams tour at OneRepublic and even astro- St. John’s own Mile One naut Chris Hadfield — were Centre in January 2014. in attendance. HALL OF FAME TEGAN & SARA Canadian Music Hall of Calgary’s identical-twin Fame inductees Randy indie rock duo, Tegan and Bachman, Fred Turner, Sara, emerged that night with Robbie Bachman and Blair multiple wins for best single Thornton of Bachman- with Closer, group of of the BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE Turner Overdrive were also year and pop album of the in attendance. The group year with their new album, was inducted into the Heartthrob. The much deserved wins came after being CMHF during the awards ceremony, with tributes to BTO shut out for five nominations in the 2013 Juno’s. classics performed by The Sheepdogs, Matt Mays, Tim Arcade Fire and Serena Ryder joined Tegan and Sarah Hicks and The Sadies’ Travis Good. in taking top honours this year. The modern-rock revised versions of Let it Ride and Without attending the event, Justin Bieber won the Takin’ Care of Business were an appropriate closing note Fan Choice award despite getting booed by attendees. The to a night of Canadian talent. — Melyssa Gloude DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 11

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STORY BY INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE SARAH JANE SHEPPARD ‘THE GIRL IN THE BATHOOM STALL ...’ Mother and local writer, Jennifer Austin, kickstarts a powerful campaign to inspire teens and young T adults. Through Banish Bullying: Be The Change, Austin hopes to spark real change. here’s something to be said for a woman with a going to do that. I started by reading a couple of books passion. Jennifer Austin is a great example of on bullying,” she continues. that. A stay-at-home mom to two boys, Austin is One of the books that had a great impact on Austin bravely attempting to bring about positive was called, No More Victims by Frank Peretti, while she change that this province’s youth desperately need. For also read others that focused more on the psychological those who still pass off bully- side of bullying to help her truly ing as nothing more than a understand the factors and cir- ‘normal’ part of growing up, cumstances surrounding the there are some stark statistics problem. “I read the books and to strongly suggest otherwise. compiled a speech,” she says, Names like Rahtaeh Parsons “Next I wrote a drama, and once and Amanda Todd come to I had that done, I began to con- mind. These young Canadian tact schools. I was given an op- teens both took their own lives portunity to talk to a Safe and as a result of excessive bully- Caring committee, and made ing. Even more startling, there my presentation there. But, are cases of suicides relating to overall it’s been hard to crack bullying coming out of the UK RAHTAEH PARSONS AMANDA TODD into the school system.” involving youth as young as ten-years-old. With social These young Canadian teens TIME FOR ACTION media, the bullying game has both took their own lives as a changed dramatically, leaving result of excessive bullying. Not deterred by the hesitant many teens feeling trapped. response from schools, Austin decided to use her own personal Digging deep into her own blog, Be Strong Take Heart, to past, and painful experiences with schoolyard bullying, share her painfully personal story of bullying. “On Jan Jennifer Austin, is now speaking with teens and young 17 of this year, my 31st birthday, I decided that I needed adults as part of her Banish Bullying: Be The Change to get the word out there about what I was doing, and Campaign. Pulling far away from her comfort zone, why I was doing it; the passion behind it. I wanted people Austin is trudging ahead, with her next goal being the to know this wasn’t just something to do in my spare school system, where she hopes to spread her message time, not that I have a lot of it. I needed people to know I even further, and maybe, just maybe, spark real change had been through painful experiences with bullying and against the bullying epidemic. I want to make a difference for people THE POWER OF WORDS who are experiencing the same,” she says. “Last August, I just really felt the While it was certainly an action that need to start an anti-bullying cam- made her feel vulnerable, she was ready paign. Banish Bullying: Be The to share. “A lot of the inspiration for Change; boom it was there in my this bullying campaign came from re- mind,” Austin tells The Herald from flecting on my own life, and thinking her home in Port de Grave. “As a cre- what did I need to hear as a 14-year-old ative person I’m always having ideas girl going through this situation. What but as time went on I felt strongly this could have helped me? I wrote my blog, was something I needed to pursue. I The Girl in The Bathroom Stall and de- had to make a plan about how I was cided to tell my personal story. I went “Last August, I just really felt the need to start an anti-bullying campaign. Banish Bullying: Be The Change; boom it was there in my mind ... I needed people to know I had been through painful experiences with bullying and I want to make a difference for people who are experiencing the same.” — Jennifer Austin DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 13

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: BANISH BULLYING: BE THE CHANGE “I began cutting myself. In the end I only did it in hopes that someone would see. Someone would find me out. Someone would rescue me.” — Jennifer Austin, The Girl in the Bathroom Stall (bestrongtakeheart.wordpress.com) into the nitty-gritty painful experi- Thud. Garbage. That’s what I feel ences. I felt that if I sugar-coated it, like. A piece of trash that nobody no- people wouldn’t get it. Other teens tices is being thrown away every day. today are dealing with the same things I hate myself and wish I could disap- I did, and worse. I got a lot of feedback pear. I wish that I could vanish into from that blog.” thin air. I wish that somehow I could be rescued. The idea of rescuing my- Here is just a snippet of the personal self hadn’t occurred to me at fourteen story Austin shared through her post, years old. I didn’t know I had a voice. The Girl in the Bathroom Stall: I began cutting myself. In the end I “I hide in the bathroom stall until only did it in hopes that someone the last second. I listen to the giggles would see. Someone would find me out. Someone would and conversations of the other girls. My lunch bag is sit- rescue me,” Austin emotionally revealed to readers. ting in the bottom of the garbage can outside the door. It was the first thing to hit the bottom of that garbage can A MESSAGE FOR BULLIES & VICTIMS every morning. Austin’s campaign is geared toward middle school aged students, although in the presentations she’s given so far to church groups and committees, the ages represented have been widely varied. And that’s ok, she says, the mes- sage is universal. “I present a drama and then give my speech, which addresses the bully, the victim and the on- looker. At the end I challenge them to banish bullying, “My goal is to put the power into stu- dents’ hands, and make clear they are the only ones that can change the situa- tion. I want to inspire them to stand up and do something.” — Jennifer Austin Tell Herald readers who inspires you, and why! For your chance to win your way in to be inspired by Deepak Chopra on August 2nd. Send your hero’s name and how they have inspired you, to: [email protected] Deepak Chopra: The Future of Wellbeing, Jack Byrne Arena, Torbay, NL 14 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: BANISH BULLYING: BE THE CHANGE “In my speech, I talk about how words can cut to the quick. They rip apart a person’s self-worth, self-esteem and sense of dignity. Wounds caused by words take a lot longer than phys- ical wounds to heal.” — Jennifer Austin and be the change.” Going back to the cases of Parsons and Todd, Austin Austin’s goal is simple; to give hope and inspire change raises a very valid point. A lot of the bullying these girls suffered came as verbal attacks over social media. to the groups she speaks to. “I don’t do this with the at- titude that I’m going to change the world. I am not so “Councillors will teach bullied children about positive naive to think I’m going to go into a school and think self talk. Not only does it matter the words that others everything will get better. My goal is to put the power into say, it matters the words you say to yourself. They can cut students’ hands, and make clear they are the only ones just as easily and just as much as the words of others. It’s that can change the situation. I want to inspire them to important to value yourself,” adds Austin. stand up and do something.” To follow Austin’s blog or book a presentation visit, A VERY POWERFUL WEAPON www.bestrongtakeheart.wordpress.com. Bullying comes in many different forms, most notably physical or verbal, and Austin says a crux of her speech is reminding youth that words, while not a physical punch, can be a very powerful weapon. “In my speech, I talk about how words can cut to the quick. They rip apart a person’s self-worth, self-esteem and sense of dignity. Wounds caused by words take a lot longer than physical wounds to heal. People who are bullied are in danger of believing that how someone makes them feel is who they are. They are in danger of believing that what the bully is saying, is the truth,” Austin shares. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 15

POLITICAL WATCH BY PAM PARDY GHENT; PHOTOS BY MELYSSA GLOUDE VIRGINIA WATERS HEATS UP! You know the political seat you’re after is a hot ticket item when former premier Danny T Williams braves the elements to press the flesh on behalf of the PC candidate. his is one worth fighting for, and all three can- cial services industry, specializing in employee benefits, didates vying to represent the district last held and is the vice-president of Jenkins Anthony Inc., a locally by Kathy Dunderdale, one that has long been a owned and operated employee benefit consulting firm lo- Tory stronghold, are worthy of the title in their cated in St. John’s. ow right. THE GLOVES ARE OFF Danny Breen has been a St. John’s city councillor for the past five years. His official bio says he is a certified But the Breen many know and respect is the man who health specialist and has worked for 25 years in the finan- has been vocal about the issues that concern the people who call Ward 1 home. And that includes many of the people of Virginia Waters. Breen has said he isn’t wor- ried about low PC polling num- bers, but one has to wonder All three candidates brought their ‘A’ Game the day The Herald tagged along for door- to-door campaigning. 16 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

POLITICAL WATCH: BYELECTION CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA WATERS about Williams’ presence on the campaign trail at this spirits. Grabbed, kissed, hugged and literally mobbed as “ stage of the fight. This is the first time since resigning as she went door-to-door, Bennett genuinely seemed to love a Premier that Williams actually campaigned for the party every minute of campaigning. But then Bennett has long y he once led. The gloves are off. said this was where she would be staking her political a claim. STAKING HER POLITICAL CLAIM When The Herald tagged along with Bennett, she In the Liberals camp, prominent businesswoman Cathy shared that she had knocked on over 4,000 doors. And she Bennett refused to let thigh-high snow banks dampen her wasn’t anywhere near done! Her energy level was high, DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 17

POLITICAL WATCH: BYELECTION CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA WATERS and no doubt some of that energy comes from the she met, even stopping cars on the street to say hello. The favourable polling numbers the Liberal party has been fact that the NDP are low in the polls didn’t seem to slow seeing. O’Leary down. In fact, tracking her down and keeping her in one spot so The Herald could catch up with her was a KEEPING UP WITH SHEILAGH problem for us that day. Former city councillor Sheilagh O’Leary is represent- All three candidates brought their ‘A’ Game the day The ing the NDP. The well-known photographer and environ- Herald tagged along for door-to-door campaigning, but with mental advocate had a smile at the ready for every person a win this big on the line, nothing less would cut it. The byelection in Virgina Waters takes place Wednesday April 9th. 18 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

STORY BY SARAH J. SHEPPARD HERALD COVER STORY COVER PHOTO BY BRITTANY WILLACY CANNING FINDS A ‘REMEDY’ Newfoundland native, Sara Canning, stars on NTV’s hit new medical drama, Remedy There’s a new show on NTV, and one of Newfoundland My phone doesn't really work and Labrador’s own is where my pop lives either, so that’s great” she adds. among the starring cast. Sara Getting back to Newfoundland Canning, 26, plays the role of gen- is grounding she says, and there eral surgeon Dr. Melissa Connor are still things she wants to see. on Remedy, the hot new medical “When I’m in St. John’s, I hike a drama that has quickly gained a lot. I still haven’t been to The loyal audience. Canning was born Rooms yet, so that’s high on the in Gander, but that’s not exactly list.” where she’s from I’m told. When asked about where her Catching up with the blond desire to act comes from, Can- beauty while in Vancouver, Can- ning quickly admits, it doesn’t ning tells The Herald, with her mom in the background, it’s run in the family, even though her Dad might tell you oth- actually Brown’s Arm she calls home. It’s an important fact erwise. “My Dad is a nut, in a good way if that counts,” she she says, that often gets lost in interviews and bios. “I was says as the comment brings another laugh from her mom in born in Gander, but I grew up in Brown’s Arm. Often, out the background. “My Dad is pretty happy go lucky, and a here, people don’t know where that is,” says Canning. We good storyteller. So many people in NL are great story- get off track for a minute, when I tell her my husband’s fam- tellers.” ily is from Lewisporte, a mere skip and jump from Brown’s THE ACTING BUG! Arm. Her mom asks if I know so and so, while Canning laughs and explains her mom is visiting to attend a Willie Canning says the acting bug didn’t truly bite until Nelson concert with her. They must be Newfoundlan- her pre-teens, when she had just recently moved ders; genuine and friendly to a complete stranger. to Alberta. “I didn’t grow up acting in New- GETTING HOME foundland, other than what we were acting out in the backyard. When I moved to Al- Canning has been a very busy actress over the berta, I started doing plays at age 12. I was last five years or so, with an extended run on The really shy, I had a couple of close friends but Vampire Diaries, as well a slew of guesting roles I found it hard to branch out and get to on big budget shows like Smallville, Supernatural know a lot of people. That really changed for and our very own Republic of Doyle just last year. me when I started doing theatre. I was never While she has found admirable success as an ac- thinking ‘I want to be an actor’ I just thought tress, she holds her Newfoundland roots close. “I get it was a really cool thing to do because I loved home whenever I can which unfortunately is less reading and stories, and it was just a different these days. I went home for a little trip two summers form of storytelling,” she says. ago. My mom has a big family and we all tend to go It might not have been the plan, but things at the same time. I did get to spend a lot of time have a way of falling into place sometimes. in Newfoundland in the fall when I was “Eventually all of my time was spent doing shooting Doyle, which was awe- plays and musicals. I went to Univer- some,” says Canning. sity for a year, but I was not When she is home, there’s spending as much time as I no set plan, just visting family should of at my classes be- and much needed down time. cause I was off doing plays. “We usually just hang out as Someone one day said, why a family; lots of bonfires on aren't you doing this? And I the beach, and we eat a had never really thought I'd lot,” Canning says with a make money doing this one laugh. “But when we get day, I just loved doing it. the chance to travel REMEDY around a bit I always like to drive to Twillingate. MON/10:30 It’s good for me to be home to just slow down. ON NTV! DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 19

COVER STORY: SARA CANNING STARS IN NTV’S REMEDY, MONDAYS AT 10:30PM “In terms of marketability and being seen by the industry, definitely The Vampire Diaries ... But for me personally, it was probably a role in a very small independent feature called Black Field.” — Sara Canning on career milestones Then one day, I just took a dysfunctional family creates just as the leap,” Canning shares. many jaw dropping moments as the Every actor has a mo- medical procedures. With the first ment they feel either kick- season shot, and currenting airing on started their career or NTV, Canning is enjoying a little defined what path they down time, her fingers crossed for the wanted to take going forward. For Canning, there are two green light on season two. “I read the moments. first script and immediately liked SARA’S BIG BREAK it because it felt like a show about a hospital happening around a “In terms of marketability and dysfunctional family,” she says. being seen by the industry, defi- “It’s definitely a medical drama, nitely The Vampire Diaries, be- but I don’t define it as a medical cause it was such a widely viewed show. I really think it’s about the show,” she says. “But for me per- family and the people at the hos- sonally, it was probably a role in a pital that they interact with.” very small independent feature The series stars Dillon Casey as called Black Field. It was really Griffin Conner, a medical school challenging. I played a Scottish dropout working as an orderly at woman and it took place in the late the fictional Bethune General 1800s. It was a very dark, romantic Hospital in Toronto, where his fa- story. For me, something shifted ther Allan (Enrico Colantoni) is when I worked on that film.” the chief of medical staff. Canning Going back to The Vampire Di- plays the perfectionist general sur- aries, Canning says it’s only since geon Mel Connor, while Sarah her time off the show that she’s re- Allen rounds out the family as alized just how much notoriety it nurse Sandy Connor. gave her. “It’s become more and FINDING CHEMISTRY more apparent to me, funny enough, since my character's been Canning says Remedy is a med- dead,” she says with a chuckle. ical show, doing something com- “The show gained as it went along. “I'm super grateful to everyone in pletely different. “The status I hear from more people now than Newfoundland for making Rem- aspect of the show; looking at peo- I did when I was shooting it. It’s al- edy a part of their week ... I love ple who work in the basement ver- ways a nice surprise to hear from sus the white coats upstairs. I someone that they cried when you being recognized as an actor from think it’s the first show within the died. If you can move someone in genre to really look at people someway, if someone relates to Newfoundland, it's a pretty spe- other than doctors and nurses.” your performance in any way, that’s cial thing.” — Sara Canning Landing the role of Mel wasn’t the biggest gift we can get and exactly planned, as she, and oth- give.” ers, initially thought Sandy Connor would be a better fit. Canning also has an interest in work behind the camera, “The initial thought was to audition for Sandy, because she’s writing and directing, a side of the business she finds fasci- a nice girl. People think I’m a nice person, I hope, and nating. “I have a couple of scripts that I’m slowly developing. thought it would be a natural fit,” says Canning. I feel like an actor first and foremost, but I’m so interested In the end, casting the roles of the sisters came down to in all spectrums. There’s only so much we can do as actors. a pretty intense chemistry test. “Sarah Allen and I both au- It’s always amazing to me to see a completed film after ditioned for both roles. It came down to a six hour chemistry knowing what we shot. A lot of people joke you’re only as test in Toronto, where they mixed different options for the good as your editor sometimes!” family members together. It was like a big wild acting class, READY FOR REMEDY! where we’d go in and out of the room 10-15 times and just get a real sense of who’s who in what role. They let everyone The project creating the most buzz around Canning at go at the end of the day and kept Sarah and I. I think they the moment is Remedy, a unique new medical drama, where were trying to figure out ‘what to do with these girls.’ They 20 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

COVER STORY: SARA CANNING STARS IN NTV’S REMEDY, MONDAYS AT 10:30PM “I read the first script and immedi- ately liked it because it felt like a show about a hospital happening around a dysfunctional family.” — Sara Canning on NTV’s Remedy ended up thinking I was better for the wildly per- way I see healthcare. I think every role I do alters some- fectionist role,” Canning explains. thing about me, and opens my mind and that’s what I love about what we get to do as actors.” As viewers will likely agree, show executives got the chemistry thing just right. Beyond that, As for the future, Canning is simply hoping for more Canning says the experience of shooting the good fortune in what can be a pretty tough industry. first season, and even learning a boatload of “From one month to the next, it can change so much. medical terms, was incredible. “I loved I would love to be doing what I’m doing now. May I al- every second of it. It was challenging; ways be fortunate enough to work with people who re- being the surgeon on the show meant a ally are passionate about what they do. I would love to lot of 11 syllable words. It’s tough, es- work in Newfoundland and direct a film there,” she pecially at the start, but it became sec- says, ond nature. I was always reading about different medial procedures, di- Speaking of Newfoundland, make no mistake, Can- agnoses and terrible things that can ning is proud of her roots. “I’m super grateful to every- go wrong the body,” she says with a one in Newfoundland for making Remedy a part of laugh. “It wasn’t the best head space their week. I get so excited when I get tweets from to be in, but it was fascinating.” Newfoundlanders. I love being recognized as an actor from Newfoundland, it’s a pretty special thing.” BECOMING AN MD Interestingly enough, Canning admits before Remedy, she had quite a weak stomach and was nervous about being in hospitals. “Before Remedy I had a weak stomach talking about surgical procedures and then I started watching tons of Youtube surger- ies. I think it’s really changed the DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 21

GIRL POWER BY SARAH JANE SHEPPARD FROM HOME TO HOLLYWOOD JNatasha Henstridge is a bonafide movie star, but her roots are planted right here in Newfoundland! ust before Christmas, actress Natasha Hen- Henstridge’s most valued role, is one she lives out stridge was in town to shoot a recurring every day; mom of two sons, Tristan and Asher. guest role on Republic of Doyle. During her When asked if they know of her connection to short time here, she stopped by to visit The Newfoundland, the answer is simple. Herald. Just as beautiful in real life as on “Know about it? the big screen, Henstridge got candid about life They live it! I take in the spotlight, her family and her strong con- them here every year nection to Newfoundland. for a couple of WARM HOMECOMING! weeks. We fish, we're “It’s so cool to come back home up at the and to be able to see family and so- cabin and cialize and do all the things that during the I normally do when I come winter we’re doing skidoo trips,” she back. But to actually work says. “It’s so good for them in par- and have that part of my ticular, kids that grow up in a city life co-exist with the fam- don’t get that accessibility to the ily part is really cool,” outdoors and to nature and simpli- Henstridge said of finally fying things, which is one of the accepting an acting gig at things I love about here. I love home! that I can just decompress, sim- Although her family relo- plify life, bring it back to the ba- cated to Alberta when Henstridge was sics; being with friends, still in Elementary school, it’s here that socializing, drinking tea and being she finds a true sense of home. From in nature, I love that. The kids her grandfather to aunts, uncles and think they’re kings of the world cousins, Henstridge has a lot of family when they come here!” in Newfoundland, and getting home to A LOT OF VARIETY visit, as well as spending time in the great outdoors, is a priority for her every Henstridge’s career reads with a year. It’s always a homecoming of sorts she lot of variety. She started modelling at explains. “Newfoundland has that thing 14, and landed her first big movie role in about it that always sort of speaks to some- 1995, at the ripe old age of 18. This was of one, wherever they come from. Although I course, the sci-fi thriller, Species, wherein left when I was about five years old, the place Henstridge plays Sil, a genetically altered that I come and visit my family is here, not in alien/human hybrid. Things, as they do, go a lit- Alberta where I was raised for the other ten tle haywire, when Sil escapes from the lab and years of my youth. There’s a really strong con- begins a killing/mating spree. If you haven’t nection to Newfoundland and it just goes gen- seen the film, in one infamous scene Sil kills a eration by generation that way. My father is man, by impaling him with her tongue during obsessed, he didn’t even want to go on vaca- an aggressive make-out session. The film was tions. Now that he lives here, you can get him a sleeper hit, as Henstridge says, and made away a little bit, but before he was back here over $100 million at the box office, as well as again, it was a nightmare, my Mom couldn’t get ‘spawned’ two sequels. him to go anywhere,” she says with a laugh. Henstridge also starred in The Whole t “There’s a really strong connection to Nine Yards, and The Whole Ten Yards along- g Newfoundland and it just goes gener- side Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis, as the beautiful wife of a dangerous mob boss n ation by generation that way. My fa- (Willis), who causes trouble when she ther is obsessed, he didn't even want falls for an average Joe (Perry). On the small screen, Henstridge has starred in y to go on vacations.” — Natasha Henstridge Eli Stone, and most recently The Secret 22 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014 (above) Bud Gaulton Photo

NL GIRL POWER: NATASHA HENSTRIDGE Photos by Bud Gaulton The entertainment business aside, Henstridge considers herself a mom first. Her com- mitment to her children is a big part of what keeps her coming back to Newfoundland. Circle. Having just wrapped a film with Martin Sheen and Species, over 20 years after the film’s release. Mena Suvari, as well as potential plans to star in an up- “People still approach me, and in the most random coming horror film, Henstridge says, she takes each role for a different reason. “I’ve always taken jobs for differ- places. I was in Croatia and there in the streets, people ent reasons, and probably not always for the smartest rea- were like ‘Oh my God you’re the girl from Species' and sons, but sometimes it’s as simple as it I’m so flattered. It used to be annoying for five years after shoots in a fabulous location and some- times it’s ‘oh God, they’re going to pay the film, but at this point, I was 18 in that me a lot of money for that?’ I should movie, if they can still recognize me from never admit it, because we should all pay doing that film, I’m thrilled!” She says a lot of heed to what it is we’re doing cre- with a laugh. atively, but at the same time it is a job.” When asked if she ever thought the film ‘BADGE OF HONOUR’ would become such a cultural classic? “No, gosh, how do you ever know? I liter- On the other hand, some acting jobs ally, at that point in my career, was just so are appealing purely based on the qual- excited to know I was going to do a film.” ity of the project she adds. THE HOLLYWOOD SCENE “I did a show called Eli Stone, which I was a big fan of. I liked the show in gen- As a working actress, and mom, in the eral, I thought it was really well written, Hollywood scene, social media has defi- I thought the actors were amazing. I just nitely changed the celebrity game says did a movie called Badge of Honour with Henstridge. “It is part of the business now, Martin Sheen, Mena Suvari and Patrick Muldoon, that and like everything isn’t all bad, or good. was a really great experience; really great actors, the They provoke, I’ve been in a couple situa- script was really good and the director was great so I’ll be tions where people scare me or do something to scare me curious to see how that turns out.” Henstridge also re- to get a reaction or to get a shot of you looking crazy,” she cently starred in a made for TV, family friendly movie, adds of the paparazzi. called Against The Wild, where she plays a distraught All the ups and downs of the entertainment business mother whose children are lost in the wilderness. aside, Henstridge considers herself a mom first. Her com- mitment to her children is a big part of what keeps her While she’s no stranger to the screen, big or small, coming back to Newfoundland. It’s here that she feels a Henstridge admits she isn’t overly fond of seeing herself reprieve from hectic Hollywood schedules, and where her at work. “I have a hard time looking at my work, it’s very two boys can get back to nature, whether it’s catching a very strange,” she says. But, perhaps one acception to few fish or ski-dooing through the woods. that feeling is still being recognized for her role in She’s no doubt a Hollywood star, but Henstridge is cer- tainly a Newfoundland girl at heart. Springdale native, Natasha Henstridge is no doubt a Holly- wood star, but she is certainly a Newfoundland girl at heart. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 23

GIRL POWER BY PAM PARDY-GHENT Bud Gaulton Photo SHANNON&SOPHIE GETTING BACK TO REALITY! I Fans of Newfoundland-born star Shannon Tweed-Simmons welcome her back to reality television n her professional life, this blond beauty has worn “They’re a true dynamic duo – outgoing, savvy, enterpris- many hats. Model, playmate, actress, and of course re- ing and smart as hell. Their legions of fans will be highly ality star. In Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels, Tweed- entertained as they rock into the next exciting chapter in Simmons entertained viewers doing what she their lives.” does best; being the long (suffering?) time part- OPPOSITES ATTRACT ner-turned-wife to legendary Kiss bass player Gene Simmons and mom to the couple’s two So, what’s the attraction? These two power-gals children, Nick and Sophie. are polar opposites – one is a former playmate This local Newfoundland girl, who spent with a long career in acting and modeling, the first 11 years of her life growing up on while the other is a straight-A student who a mink farm in Witbourne with her par- runs a children’s charity in Vancouver. In the ents and six siblings, took a break from new series, the duo will show that despite their the cameras for a while, but is now differences they remain best friends – and heading back to reality television. when it comes to what they want, they don’t NEW REALITY SERIES take no for an answer. “Soph and I have a great relation- Force Four and W Network an- ship and filming together is always nounced a new series featuring such fun, I’m thrilled we’ll now Tweed-Simmons and her daughter have our own show,” Shannon Sophie. The eight-episode, half- said at the show’s unveiling. So- hour series began shooting in De- phie added, “It’s amazing the cember and is set to air on W friendship my mom and I Network May 20th. “We are thrilled have. She’s my rock, my to be working with W Network and best friend and even Shannon and Sophie on this series,” though we are very differ- said Executive Producer John ent, ultimately we agree Ritchie, of Force Four Entertainment. on the important things t “Soph and I have a great re- in life. I’m excited to start g lationship and filming to- shooting and give viewers n gether is always such fun, I’m a glimpse into our world.” A huge aspect of the series will be thrilled we’ll now have our own the many celebrities and other out-there y show.” — Shannon Tweed-Simmons personalities the two will run into during social and business adventures including 24 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

NL GIRL POWER: SHANNON TWEED-SIMMONS “It’s amazing the friendship my mom and I have. She’s my rock, my best friend and even though we are very different, ulti- mately we agree on the important things in life.” — Sophie Tweed-Simmons the always entertaining Gene Simmons himself, who has near future. “Just an idea, I guess. We have not planned promised he’d make regular cameo appearances. The se- anything out. He said, ‘let’s do this’, and I said, ‘sure’. Is ries will be shot primarily in Los Angeles, but in Vancou- it like when you say, ‘visit anytime’, but you don’t really ver and Whistler as well. mean visit anytime?” Sophie shared with a chuckle. MOTHER–DAUGHTER DYNAMIC There’s also a down side dealing with a life lived in front of the camera. “There is so much to love about this new series – from their mother–daughter dynamic to the unusual and “I remember what the cameras highly entertaining big personalities in the world they were like,” she added. live in,” said Vibika Bianchi, VP Original Programming, Women’s and Family Networks, Corus Entertainment. Shannon groans; “Yeah, I don’t “We’re excited to see Shannon and Sophie think I really did ever like (hav- open up their lives to W’s audience.” ing the cameras in my face).” In a candid interview with The Herald We are not the Kardashi- before signing up for this latest reality se- ries, Shannon and Sophie both said they ans! They both exclaimed in were not totally sure if they were ready unison. to stick their toes back into a regular se- Fans everywhere will no doubt excit- ries. edly wait for the show’s debut as one thing’s for sure; Shannon, the little Recording music farm-girl from Newfoundland, never was on Sophie’s mind disappoints! for one thing, as she let it slip that she just might be writing some music with Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle in the DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 25

GIRL POWER BY DILLON COLLINS Tara Oram competes in CMT’s EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK FINDING THE NEXT STAR Newfoundland born and bred country star Tara Oram lends her artistic talents to aspiring young musicians as Ha judge on competition series ‘The Next Star’, which has recently been renewed for a seventh season! are Bay Newfoundland native Tara Oram has beyond. “It’s extremely exciting that we are doing a sev- had quite the wild adventure since her days enth season!” Oram tells The Herald. “I get to work with on Canadian Idol. The singer- my fellow judges again and crew that are so fun to work songstress has become one of with and obviously, to hear the talent that Canada’s premiere country acts and can this country has to offer. The kids seem currently be seen on the hit series The to blow me away more and more every Next Star, where she serves as one of year!” the judges for the aspiring artist com- AN INSTANT HIT petition for the third consecutive season. Oram joined The Next Star as a With the program’s success judge in its fourth season and be- evident and a seventh sea- came an instant hit with fans son renewal in the books, and contestants alike. Now in her The Herald caught up with third consecutive season, Oram Oram to discuss the new sea- feels that the experience has only son, her role as a judge and gotten better with time and ulti- mentor and her advice for as- mately, helps her grow as an artist pring artists in Newfoundland and as well. “This is my third season and I feel that with each season, I “It’s extremely exciting become a better mentor, as I’m al- ways learning new things as well,” that we are doing a she says. “There are things that I seventh season! ... I do in my everyday life or even t get to work with my when I’m songwriting, where I’ll g fellow judges again and say to myself, now that’s a great piece of advice to share with the n ... obviously, to hear the kids.” talent that this country has “Each year, the kids become like family and I do become very y to offer.” — Tara Oram protective of them, in a ‘Big 26 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

NL GIRL POWER: TARA ORAM “There are things that I do in my everyday life or even when I'm songwriting, where I'll say to my- self, now that's a great piece of advice to share with the kids.” — Tara Oram Sis’ kind of way,” she adds. “They are so pre- cious to me, as you’ll see every year on the show, I tend to get a tad bit emotional,” she laughs. “We only want what is best for them in the long run, as they are still so young.” “SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART” all too well. “I think the show connects so well with Canadi- While the casting calls unfortunately have ans because there isn’t an- yet to hit Newfoundland for the series, poten- other show like this! Who tial contestants can make their way to Halifax, Nova Sco- doesn’t LOVE to see kids sing tia, where the judges will be listening to prospective stars and starlets on April 26. “I was hoping that the show their sweet little would have a stop in Newfoundland this year, but unfor- hearts out on TV?” tunately, it’s not,” says Oram. Though Oram’s kind and caring de- meanor allows her to connect with contestants, there are times that the tough call has to be made, as not every hopeful youth is ready to take the next step towards superstar- dom. In those occasions, the job can be tough, but there is of course always a silver lining. “It’s extremely tough to sometimes say ‘you’re just not ready’, but they all usually just enjoy the experience and end up coming back the next year to audition again,” she says. “We like to keep things positive, uplifting and to always give the best advice we possibly can.” “There is only one YOU and that in itself, is pretty “ALWAY’S BE YOURSELF” special. Don't be shy, we love a great personality Advice is something this seasoned to go along with great talent!” — Tara Oram songstress has in spades, some of which she was kind enough to share with our readers. “I know how much talent is in this province. I see it all “My one piece of advice is to ALWAYS be yourself,” she the time on local TV programs or someone singing in concludes. “It’s been said so many times, but the one church, and YES, we do have kids that come all the way thing I’ve learned over the years, is that to Halifax from Newfoundland. They definitely hold a spe- when you have people trying to make you cial place in my heart when they come in the room.” something that you’re not, it just Through seven seasons, The Next Star has become an doesn’t work. There is only one YOU undeniably popular program for all Canadians, young and and that in itself, is pretty spe- old. Seeing young people vie for the chance to live out cial. Don’t be shy, we love a their dreams is something that resonates through all ages great personality to go along and demographics, something Oram and co. recognize with great talent!” Catch Hare Bay’s own Tara Oram and all the aspiring artists of tomorrow on the seventh season of The Next Star this July. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 27

MEALTIME MAKEOVER! BY SARAH JANE SHEPPARD Take your family meals from ‘drab to fab’ with these tasty and healthy tips! ‘WHAT’S FOR SUPPER?’or busy families, that’s a dreaded, monotonous Wood says getting the family involved in mealtime is a big question. Constraints on time and lack of inspira- help. “A creative way to get your family out of a boring F tion often lead to rushed meals and unhealthy op- cooking rut, is to try a family cooking challenge. You can tions. But Registered Dietician candidate Jen chose one day a week where each person in the family gets Wood says it doesn’t have to be that way. Through her job to take the reins in the kitchen using a selected cookbook, with Recipe for Health in St. John’s, Wood has all kinds of magazine or food website. Once all the recipes have been great advice to make mealtime not just deli- rolled out, get the family members to cious and healthy, but fun and interactive as rate them to see which ones you want well! to taste again or toss out.” ‘GLAD TO BE BACK’ Jen Wood; Recipe for Health WWW.PC.CA. Registered Dietician candidate For the past four years, Wood has been Stuck for ideas? Wood recommends plugging away at her education in Nova Sco- www.pc.ca. “You can find an abun- tia. Now back in her Hometown of St. John’s, dance of fresh ideas to help get you she’s thrilled to be helping encourage healthy started. I think the complaints go eating and nutrition. “We work closely with down a whole lot when they (family) many community organizations and corpora- see what goes into planning and cook- tions, one of them being Loblaws,” says Wood ing a meal. The President’s Choice Blue Menu line has a collection of in- of her job with Recipe for novative products to help make healthy Health. eating, tastier and easier. From whole To cure the ‘dinner grain side dishes to pancake mixes, blahs’, so to speak, “A creative way to get your family out of a boring cooking rut, is to try a family cooking challenge. You can chose one day a week where each person in the family gets to take the reins in the kitchen using a selected cookbook, magazine or food website.” — Jen Wood 28 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

MEALTIME MAKEOVER! (www.pc.ca) “If you’re looking to impress some din- ner guests, or maybe you’re toughest critics, your own family members, try the mushroom pizza bianca.” — Jen Wood these products will inspire. Another way to boost creativ- you live in society, is that we’re just so busy,” she says. ity in the kitchen is by downloading the latest App from “Deciding what’s for supper gets put on the back burner, Dieticians of Canada, called Cookspiration,” adds Wood. pardon my pun, then all of sudden hunger strikes and it’s Wood shares with The Herald, some of the mouth wa- 6 o’clock. They key to avoiding this, is ensuring tering options from PC’s Blue Menu products. “If you’re your pantry and fridge are stocked with some looking to impress some dinner guests, or maybe you’re really nutritious staple items like canned toughest critics, your own family members, try the legumes, such as chick peas and lentils, mushroom pizza bianca. It has a delicious base made canned diced tomatoes, eggs, frozen with the PC Blue Menu ricotta whey cheese, which has 40 fish fillets, frozen and fresh cut veg- per cent less fat per serving. You could serve this with a gies and fruit, fresh or frozen whole warm spinach and apple salad. I actually have everything wheat pastas, whole wheat pizza ready to try it tonight! Or, the next time you entertain, crust and shredded cheese. Some you could try the PC greek yogurt cream cheese. It goes other ideas, if you’re pressed for time, really nice with veggies or even baguette slices that your is trying a sandwich for supper. So, guests will love!” maybe like a tomatoe pesto tuna wrap for something different. Another great If you’re wondering what all the hype is about last minute option is to try breakfast for when it comes to greek yogurt, Wood says it’s supper. It’s so versatile. You could try whole simply good, and good for you. “Its higher protein content can help keep you fuller grain pancakes garnished with PC greek yogurt for longer, so it’s a really great choice and berries, or if you’re in the mood for something more for anyone looking to control their ap- savory; a fluffy egg white omelette stuffed with diced petite and maybe get a little more tomatoes, red onions and PC goat cheese.” Yum! bang for their buck with an afternoon snack or even breakfast. It’s more sub- CURIOUS ABOUT ‘KEEN-WAH’? stantial.” It’s likely you’ve heard about Quinoa, even if you can’t NL LIFESTYLE pronounce it. This fiber rich grain is packed with healthy benefits, and Wood explains, while the name seems com- Newfoundlanders and Labradorians plicated, this food is anything but. know all too well the plethora of health is- sues that plague many of our citizens. From heart disease to diabetes, there are some tough is- sues to contend with here on the rock. These conditions are often directly connected with lifestyle and food choices, and Wood admits culture and geography make for some unique challenges here. “Certainly some of our communities are limited in the choice that they have. A lot of our staple dishes do tend to be higher in sodium and saturated fat, like our fish and brewis with scrunchins or fried baloney. But I think the biggest problem for most families today, no matter where DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 29

MEALTIME MAKEOVER! (www.pc.ca) gluten free and makes a perfect hot breakfast ce- real. You can add fruit, nuts and yogurt, or it’s a great base for salads and stir-frys just to name a few.” It’s easier to cook than most people think as well. “I know cooking Quinoa is one of the biggest barriers to trying it. To prepare it on the stove, for every one cup of Quinoa you’ll need two cups of water. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 15- 18 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Then, just remove from heat and fluff with a fork. If you’re short on time, you can also find Quinoa in microwavable pouches,” adds Wood. “Another simple way to jam pack nutrition is CONSISTENCY & INTERACTION through smoothies, using just frozen fruit, milk For parents who struggle to get their families to branch out and try different and healthier op- (or an alternative) and maybe some greek yo- tions, Wood says consistency and interaction is the key. “Getting children involved with choosing gurt. There’s no recipe required for that which and preparing food, can make a world of is great.” — Jen Wood, Recipe for Health difference. Another simple way to jam pack nutrition is through smoothies, using just “Quinoa is native to the Andes and it’s pronounced, frozen fruit, milk (or an alternative) and maybe ‘Keen-Wah.’ The Incas actually claimed it to be the mother all grains. It’s caught on in North Amer- some greek yogurt. There’s no recipe re- ica recently, and was one of the hottest foods in quired for that which is great. Another 2013 due to its unique nutritional qualities. While thing is to promote continued exposure it’s not overly high in protein, it is a complete protein, meaning it contains all of the essential amino acids. to the foods. Sometimes children need to It’s a really great choice for vegetarians especially. In be encouraged to try the same healthy food addition, its fiber content gives Quinoa a lower up to 20 times before they’re been proven to glycemic index, meaning it raises blood sugars like it. So, you don’t want to give up.” For more slowly which is also an asset for a lot people in our province who may be at risk for diabetes. It’s all of Wood’s recommended recipes plus many, many more, visit www.pc.ca! Here’s to happy, complaint-free, meal- times for all! 30 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

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HERALD SPOTLIGHT STORY BY WENDY ROSE PART 1OF2 Can family members remain harmonious on Facebook? Or is ‘unfriending’ “Wor ‘blocking’ the only solution to family & social media sanity? endy, how do I get on my website?” a 256 colour display and a cutting edge dial-up modem. I shoot my mother a quizzical My personal use of that computer was mostly dedicated glance. “You don’t have a website, Mom.” to Sim City 2000 and crappy flash games. The internet “Yes I do! How do I get on it?” was still a foreign place that many viewed as an unneces- “Are you talking about your Facebook account?” sary waste of time. My mother rode that train of thought “Facebook, website... Whatever. Now how do until very recently. I find it?” The trials and tribulations of “Wendyville” I shuffle over to the computer and is the least of my worries now. I’m more bring her to “her website.” I should give concerned about how to delete mom’s my mother some credit, I guess. Two comment on my post in the FB event years ago, she didn’t even know how to of a punk show at CBTG’s. turn on the computer. Now she’s using “OUCH, MY LIFE.” Facebook, Skyping with relatives and buying Groupons. The times, they are My experience having my parents as a-changin’. Facebook friends has had its ups and AN EXASPERATING GAME downs. Sometimes you see things you just can’t un-see. I’ve watched my mother struggle with Signing onto Facebook only to see a pic- the technological advance- ture of your mom being ments in our house for the smooched on the lips by past few years. A new re- your friend... That’s just mote becomes a lengthy something that gets forever battle. A new web browser is unfathomable. A new layout burned into your brain. on Facebook is an exasperating game of 20 questions Trying to regain some dignity, I commented on said where nobody wins. photo with “Ouch, my life.” My sharp-witted father re- But she’s persevering and I’m proud of her. torted with “Ouch, my wife,” which earned him an infinite As a product of the early 90’s, I’ve been plugged in for amount of brownie points with all of my friends. as long as I can remember. My first computer was a Mac- When writing an article about the cliché problems of intosh Performa. It took floppy discs and CD-Roms, had having your parents on FB, it only makes sense to turn to 32 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald # facebook.com/nfldherald SPOTLIGHT ... Two years ago, she didn’t even know how to turn on the computer. Now she’s using Facebook, Skyping with relatives and buying Groupons. The times, they are a-changin’. FB for further testimonials. also gets mad when I delete her comment,” Becca Bussey Adding your parents and relatives on FB is a sticky of CBS said. topic for many young adults. Some shudder at the Nova Scotian Laura Williams and St. John’s resident thought, while others enjoy the hilarity that often en- Victoria King both agree that having their relatives on FB sues from confirming Great Aunt Betty’s friend request. could be potentially dangerous, due to the nature of their posts. “I love my mom but she’s been blocked since the Of course, this experience is dictated purely by your day I got Facebook! I just post super irrational things on relative’s usage of social media. Some Nans think a “like” here sometimes in the heat of the moment and I know will suffice, while other Nans do not repress the urge to she’d be even more worried about me if she caught sight remind us how very much they love us. On every single of one on a bad day,” Williams said. update. “I have all my fam on FB. They know everything about me and see every embarrassing photo and are smart enough to bite their tongue!” Lesley Vincent of Spring- dale said. “I have three of my grandparents, my aunt, two of my uncles and my mother and father on FB,” Julia Moyst of Mount Pearl said. “I don’t really have anything bad to say about it. They accept my ridiculous Facebook attitude for what it is.” Moyst uses Facebook to update her relatives about her life and to stay in touch with her extended family. “TOO IN TOUCH” For Jamie Sweetland of C.B.S., sometimes Facebook allows people to stay “too in touch.” Sweetland sent over some screenshots of a light-hearted argu- ment between her mother and her dad’s sister about “where she got her looks and her brains.” Sweet- land does not have the authority to remove the posts, so the comments remain on her ex-boyfriend’s profile picture to this day. “My mom is blocked from my FB and every now and then will comment about how she can’t seem to find me on there. I just say I’ll fix it/add her and I As social media continues to grow in popularity, it’s never do,” Kelli-Rae Hynes of St. John’s said. getting increasingly more difficult to hide your online Hynes uses Facebook’s privacy life from family members. settings to her advantage, keeping relatives and family friends on a separate list. “They don’t King’s vulgar sense of humour translates well with her see anything they aren’t supposed to see,” Hynes said. peers, but could get her in hot water with relatives. “Life is just easier that way.” “I go out of my way to make sure my older family “My mom likes to comment on my posts asking me members don’t add me on FB,” King said. “It’s definitely what’s wrong while she’s sitting in the other room! She a good thing.” DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 33

SPOTLIGHT NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald # facebook.com/nfldherald Some people have made the brave decision to hit confirm on friend requests from relatives and it played out a little differently than they thought. For Helen Nelson, a C.B.S. native living in Alberta, from family members. Some people have made having relatives on Facebook really hindered her process the brave decision to hit confirm on friend re- of coming out about her sexual orientation. quests from relatives and it played out a little differently than they thought. “SORRY, I’M GAY.” Kayla Pollard and John Hyde, both from “I had to delete every single C.B.S., enjoy the hilarity of having their moth- member of my family off Facebook ers on Facebook. “My mom commented ‘GOR- when I was in the closet,” Nelson GOUS’ on all of my pictures until I finally broke said. “Some of them really re- it to her that it was spelled with an E,” Pollard sented me for it, but I couldn’t be said. Pollard’s friend added that Momma P. “is like ‘Sorry I’m gay, don’t want you the best/worst person on Facebook.” to tell my Pops.’ Now that I’m out I’m slowly starting to add them all “HURRICANE BONNIE” back.” Hyde affectionately refers to his As social media continues to grow in popularity, it’s mother’s online presence as “Hurri- getting increasingly more difficult to hide your online life cane Bonnie.” “It’s like Russian roulette with posts. You never know what she’s gonna say. My mom had an argument with me with something and I told her if you’re right, I’ll get a ‘I love mom’ tattoo on my arm, joking of course. Bonnie decided to screen shot it and put it on Facebook. I was wrong and looked like a idiot.” Hyde said. Hyde has not held up his end of the bargain. Yet. NEXT WEEK: PART 2 OF FACEBOOK FOLLIES: “A DEEP DARK SECRET” BY WENDY ROSE 34 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

SURVIVOR: CAGAYAN, 9:30 WEDNESDAYS ON ALEXIS BRICE JEFRA CLIFF LINDSEY DAVID KASS GARRETT MORGAN LJ SARAH JEREMIAH J’TIA TONY LATASHA SILLIEST GAME MOVE Thinking they were outsmarting those gunning for them Tony Vlachos and L.J. McKanas both played their indi- vidual immunity idols. However, not a single vote was cast for either. They still have the numbers on their side so perhaps it wasn’t all in vain. WOO TRISH SPENCER RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Each week until the end of Survivor, The Newfoundland Herald accepted as awarded. It is also non transferrable. All correct name and photograph of the winner. will publish the Survivor: Cagayan Tribe members’ photos. answers will qualify for the grand prize draw. 5. Original entries or reasonable facsimile (no photocopies) of the Circle the person you think will be the Sole Survivor. Choose 2. Employees and immediate family members of Stirling correctly and you will qualify to win a $1,500 outdoor sur- Communications International are ineligible to play or win. full page from The Newfoundland Herald will be accepted and vival package from OP Fishing and Hunting. The winner will 3. Contest is open to all Newfoundland and Labrador residents valid. be drawn after the conclusion of Survivor: Cagayan. There will 18 years and older. 6. The winner will be drawn from all correct ballots and will be be no substitutions. The prize has no cash value and must be 4. The Newfoundland Herald reserves the right to publish the final and binding. Prize must be accepted as awarded, with no substitutions and has no cash value. Name: Phone: (709) Address: MAIL YOUR ENTRY TO: The Survivor Castaway Contest, c/o The Newfoundland Herald, P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 35

ADVERTORIAL MORE THAN JUST FURNITURE The Real Story … Behind Island Furnituresland Furniture has been operating in St. John’s for with a percentage outside the St. John’s area. Generally, Imiliar with Island Furni- more than 30 years. Although many customers are fa- the funding is provided to companies on a 50/50 coopera- tive basis to make a position available ture’s products, most are within the organization. Island Furni- not aware of the history and vi- ture has recently implemented 100 per sion of the company. cent funding to not-for-profit organiza- In 1979 the late Paul E. tions where there is willingness, but not Walsh founded Island Furni- adequate funds available. Job placements ture, a furniture manufacturing give developmentally delayed individu- company employing develop- als the opportunity to gain valuable ex- mentally disabled individuals. posure to the workplace, strengthen The objective of this newly es- interpersonal skills and build self confi- tablished organization was to dence. become a viable business entity As the Supported Em- creating “real jobs” for developmentally de- ployment Coordinator for layed persons. Island Furniture, Adam Since its inception, Island Furniture has Fox has the opportunity to evolved from a manufacturing plant to retail educate the businesses furniture store and has expanded to become community regarding the the significant local business it is today, help- benefits of Supported Em- ing supply the demand for a wide choice of ployment. In recent years, furnishing products. Today Island Furniture Newfoundland and Labra- consists of a spacious distribution warehouse dor has come full circle in Donovan’s Industrial Park and three retail and is leading province for locations: La-Z-Boy Com- Supported Employment in Canada. fort Studio at 50 Aberdeen Unfortunately, there are still many com- Ave., Island Office at 59 panies that do not identify the benefits of Mews Place., and Island Supported Employment. There are a large Furniture located at 428 number of developmentally delayed individu- Empire Ave. Island Furni- als ready, willing and able to work. Employers ture offers great choice in need to recognize they also profit from Sup- top-of-the-line products, ported Employment, they hire and retain thousands of square feet of skilled, dedicated employees and enhance magnificent colors, designs their workplace culture by diversifying their and seemingly endless va- recruitment strate- riety of home and office furnishings. Island Furni- gies. ture continues the vision of the late Mr. Walsh and With the current currently employs 10 developmentally delayed in- labour shortage New- dividual’s throughout all divisions of the company. foundland and Labra- A volunteer based Board of Directors are respon- dor is facing today, it sible for the overall direction of Island Furniture af- is the prime time for fairs and have implemented the mandate to get companies to intro- other businesses involved with employing develop- duce Supported Em- mentally delayed individuals. Since 2000, Island ployment into their Furniture has dispersed in excess of $4.5 million to organizations. various Supported Employment Agencies, busi- We at Island Fur- nesses and charitable organizations across Newfoundland niture believe that our employment model is beneficial for and Labrador; in turn, the funding has provided more than everyone involved; it is our goal to educate and challenge 1,500 job placements for developmentally disabled persons the business community to act right now. TO DISCUSS HOW SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT CAN BENEFIT YOUR ORGANIZATION, PLEASE CALL ADAM FOX AT (709) 579-4058 OR EMAIL [email protected] 36 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 -19, 2014

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NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE by jim furlong THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD THE GREAT LEADERSHIP RACEhe provincial PCs don’t want Wayne Bennett to be in convention and it keeps the “Hughie Sheas” out. The Liberals their leadership race. You would have to be blind not in their convention had five candidates at $20,000 a head. Tto see that. The party sees Wayne as a bit of a loose That’s a cool $100,000 to help pay the cost of the convention. cannon. Talk of hacked Twitter accounts and things They got their wish. A nice high profile convention and no like that made them “antsy.” Political parties are like that. They “fringe” candidates up to the microphone causing trouble. The like to set up leadership races so only “proper people” are run- Tories, for their upcoming convention, put the entrance fee at ning. Those are people with long term party connections or, al- just $10,000. If it was $50,000 Bill Barry and Frank Coleman ternatively, a big name candidate. Political parties don’t want would still be in. At $10,000 Wayne Bennett, a former big man to give a public platform at party expense to someone who isn’t in the splinter and now dormant Newfoundland First Party, is under their control. Last time round, whoever runs the PC also in the race because $10,000 isn’t what it used to be. The party from the back rooms, effectively ended what was shaping PCs didn’t like that one bit. Wayne Bennett first kicked over the up to be a nice race when they made Kathy Dunderdale leader traces when he said he was supporting an NDP candidate in by some form of “divine right of kings.” No voting, no elec- the Virginia Waters by-election. Some members of the party tions, nothing. Just announcing that there are no other can- frowned deeply and there were some rumblings about sup- didates and she is the leader. porting PC principals. That NOTHING NEW subsided quickly when it was discovered that the current Controlling leadership PC candidate in Virginia Wa- races is not a new concept. ters byelection Danny Breen When Smallwood was in his was a registered voting dele- political death rattle the lead- gate at the Liberal Leadership ership race where he defeated supporting Cathy Bennett. John Crosbie and a handful of That is the same Cathy Ben- lesser lights also included one nett who is now the Liberal rogue candidate in the person Frank Coleman, Wayne Bennett and Bill Barry candidate. Oops. of Randy Joyce. Brilliant of mind and a good orator, Joyce A NEW LESSON? was essentially a “university candidate.” He was great. He said As I write this the party is now trying another tactic which what he wanted. He had a platform and attracted attention and centres around some references Wayne Bennett made on a got a few votes although not nearly enough to win. The Liber- Twitter account that the party says may be racist. I thought als began to learn their lesson about letting people run for those comments extremely ill advised and poorly phrased and leader. In a subsequent convention they had to deal with an- I thought mention by Bennett that his Twitter account had other renegade; Hughie Shea. Shea was a Tory MHA who mis- been hacked and messages deleted was also ill advised. That’s played a good political hand and wound up in the Liberal camp just the kind of publicity around a candidate that the PCs don’t running for the leadership of the party every chance he got. It want in their leadership race. gave him a platform for his particular views on Newfoundland What is the “takeaway” from all of this for the Conserva- politics and its many failures. He never got anywhere near a tives to use the media word currently in vogue? Well first of all, win in any of the leadership bids but he had a pulpit. there is the spectre of one of the PC candidates, Wayne Ben- Eventually the Liberals moved to restrict their lead- nett, saying that party is out to get him politically. We ership races in that candidates had to get “ap- also have another candidate, Bill Barry, saying proval” from the party. Sort of like an that the sitting PC members wouldn’t know a imprimatur from the Archbishop. It was called bucket of s- -t if it was poured over their heads. “The Hughie Shea rule” within party circles. I don’t think that is kind of leadership race the Honest to God. PCs were hoping for when Kathy Dunderdale Now the “Hughie Shea rule” is alive and stepped down. Perhaps somewhere in there is well in both the Liberal and the PC ranks. a lesson learned for them. The parties charge lots of money now to run. That is a plan that has a two fold bene- fit. It raises money to fund the leadership The ‘Hughie Shea rule’ is alive and well in both the Liberal and the PC ranks. NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] 38 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

NEWS IN BRIEF FROM AROUND OUR PROVINCE CUTS TO RURAL POSTAL SERVICE UPSETTINGudy Foote, Member of Parliament for Random- Burin-St. George’s, continues to oppose the JHarper government’s cuts to postal services, par- ticularly those in rural communities where al- ternative services are not as readily available. “According to the Canadian Postmasters and Assis- tants Association (CPAA), to date, Canada Post has re- duced postal services in 52 communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, including several in Ran- dom-Burin-St. George’s,” said Foote. “Furthermore, despite countless objections voiced by residents who are being negatively impacted by these cuts, Canada Post has refused to re-consider...” DEVASTATING IMPACT Judy Foote continues to oppose the Harper The post offices in Random-Burin-St. George’s cited government’s cuts to postal services, partic- by CPAA as being affected by the decision of Canada Post to reduce postal services include Aguathuna, ularly those in rural communities. Baine Harbour, Barachois Brook, Frenchman’s Cove, Grey River, Harbour Breton, Harbour Mille, Parker’s Post raised the cost of stamps by 37 cents; this is a 59 per Cove, Rushoon, and Red Harbour. “This is in addition to cent price hike. Constituents from Random-Burin-St. the cuts that have already taken place... These service re- George’s, just like other Canadians throughout the coun- ductions do not just affect the communities in which the try, have made it clear they do not support the cost in- post offices are located; several smaller communities creases and service cuts being implemented by the nearby which also rely on these postal services are being Harper government,” said Foote. “Since being elected, I negatively impacted as well.” have opposed these measures because they harm busi- Foote maintains, “In many rural communities, citizens nesses and have a disproportionate impact on many rural do not have access to high-speed internet. In many cases Canadians and communities. However, the Harper gov- as well there is no bank nearby which means depending ernment has made it clear it is not solely on the services provided by the local post office. interested in recognizing the needs Furthermore, when the hours and services at a post office of citizens and businesses in rural are reduced or eliminated, so too is the income of the em- communities throughout New- ployees who work there,” said Foote. foundland and Labrador, and across “In addition to service cuts, effective April 1st Canada the country.” “The Harper government has made it clear it is not interested in rec- ognizing the needs of citizens and businesses in rural communities thorughout Newfoundland and Labrador… — MP Judy Foote DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 39

CALLING CARD FOR MURDER No self-respecting murderer leaves his personal calling card at the scene of his crime. Ronald True did just that, but then again, Ronnie had al- ways operated one bottle short of a six-pack. True was born before the turn of the 20th century in Manchester, Eng- land. As a rambunctious lad attend- ing Bedford Grammar School, he was often accused of outlandish behav- iour. His well-off parents accepted the fact their boy was no Einstein. RONNIE’S WORLD TOUR At the age of 18, they shipped him off to New Zealand to learn sheep farming. Within a year, Ronnie had failed as a farmer and returned home. He tried his hand at farming in York- When war broke out in 1914, Ronald True returned home shire with the same degree of success. In 1911, Ronnie’s parents sent him to England and joined the Royal Flying Corps ... Ronnie should have stuck to farming. to Argentina. A month later, he was back in the friendly confines of Merrie England. Ronnie’s love of travel was financed by his par- when war broke out in 1914, he returned to England and ents. He came to Canada and, for a brief time, was a joined the Royal Flying Corps. member of the North West Mounted Police, as the RCMP were then called. Ronnie was asked to leave the Moun- CRASH COURSE IN FLYING ties. Mexico and Shanghai were his next ports of call, but Ronnie should have stuck to farming. He crashed while taking a pilot training course. Other than being unconscious for 48 hours, he was unhurt. Despite his poor training record, he obtained his wings and be- came a bona fide pilot. Soon after, he crashed a sec- ond time. On this occasion, he was seriously injured and remained in hospital for several months. While hospitalized, Ronnie developed an addiction to mor- phine, which was to stay with him in the years that followed. Finally, he was discharged from the service as being unfit. In 1917, we find Ronald True employed as a test pilot in a government establishment at Yeoville. After his second crash, Ronnie developed an addiction to morphine while hospital- ized, which was to stay with him in the years that followed. 40 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

MAx HAiNES CRiME FlASHbACk Dashing Ronnie, who stood six feet tall, presented himself the bed, pulled away a sheet and was aghast to see two as a much-wounded war hero. Actress Frances Roberts bloodstained pillows positioned lengthways down the bed, found him charming. In November, the pair married. together with a bloody rolling pin. Dresser drawers were open, the contents in disarray. There were blood spatters In February 1922, Frances was steadily employed as an on the bed’s headboard and on the walls. Emily opened actress in London. Ronnie was getting itchy feet. In the the bathroom door to find Olive Young, nude and very middle of the month, he left wife and daughter, saying he dead, on the floor. She had been horribly beaten about was going away for a while. Ronnie was like that. He the head. The startled Emily called police. roamed the streets of London, sometimes with a friend, James Armstrong, sometimes alone. Usually, Ronnie travelled by taxi, and became a regu- lar of driver Luigi Mazzola. RONNIE’S SPECIAL INTEREST On Saturday, March 5, 1922, Mazzola drove Ronnie, whom he knew as The Major, along with James Armstrong, to Reading and back. When they returned, they dropped Armstrong off at his home in High Park and continued on to 13a Finborough Rd. in Ful- ham. Ronnie asked Mazzola to wait for him, but returned in a couple of minutes, telling the taxi driver he would not require his serv- ices any more that night. He asked Mazzola to pick him up at 11 the next morning. Ronnie had a special interest in the occu- pant of 13a Finborough. She was Olive Young, whom he had met in a bar a few weeks earlier. Olive was a prostitute with a rather Olive was a prostitute with a high-class regular clien- high-class regular clientele. Who could be higher class than The Major, with his stories tele. Who could be higher class than The Major, with of heroic wartime adventures? his stories of heroic wartime adventures? Next morning, maid Emily Steel arrived at Miss Young’s flat at 9:15 to begin her work day. Emily Later, they would reveal that a piece of towel had been had no illusions as to how her boss made her living. She stuffed down Miss Young’s throat. didn’t think it unusual to find a gentleman’s coat and Detectives questioned Emily, who told them of the scarf lying on a table. She threw a few sausages in a pan man who had spent the night with her employer. She also to begin preparing one of those sumptuous English assisted them in ascertaining that several pieces of Olive’s breakfasts when a tall man with a moustache appeared jewelry were missing from her jewel box. in the doorway. “MR. RONALD TRUE, 23 AUDLEY ST.” “DO NOT WAKE MISS YOUNG” Detectives didn’t come up with a smoking gun, but He told her: “Do not wake Miss Young. We were late what they did find was The last night. I will send the car around for her at midday.” Major’s personal calling Emily helped The Major on with his coat and was re- card on the sideboard in the warded with half a crown, an extremely generous tip. She sitting room. It bore the watched as the Major hailed a cab out on the street. words, “Mr. Ronald True, 23 Emily returned to her work. She Audley Street.” tapped gently on her mistress’ While all this was taking bedroom door and quietly place at 13a Finborough entered. She approached Rd., Ronnie was a busy boy. Detectives questioned Emily, who told them of the man who had spent the night with her em- ployer. She also assisted them in ascertaining that several pieces of Olive’s jewelry were missing from her jewel box. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 41

CRiME FlASHbACk MAx HAiNES At 9:50 a.m., he hailed a taxi and had the driver stop on don for the rest of the day, ending up at the Neville St. so he could make a phone call. The call was to Hammersmith Palace Theatre. Before entering Luigi Mazzola, advising Luigi not to pick him up as pre- the theatre, they removed their hats and overcoats, plac- viously arranged. Back in the taxi, he instructed the ing them on the back seat of the taxi. At 8:30 p.m., Maz- driver to drive him to Horne zola returned to his garage. Brothers, where he purchased a Detectives were waiting for him. hat and a ready-made blue suit. He They looked in the back seat, saw showed the manager of the store a the overcoat and recovered the large bloodstain on his trousers, jewelry taken from Olive Young’s claiming it had occurred when he flat. had made a crash landing with a It should be pointed out that plane he had piloted from France Ronnie made no attempt to flee or that very morning. The Major hide his tracks, yet he must have changed into his new clothing and known that he had left his personal had his old clothes wrapped up calling card in Olive’s flat and that into a neat parcel. As an after- maid Emily Steel could identify thought, he bought a shirt and tie. him. The police had no difficulty FRESH AS A DIASY learning that Mazzola was Ronnie’s regular driver. That poor gentle- The Major hopped back into his man had no idea he was driving a waiting taxi. He was driven to killer all over London. Detectives Stiller’s Barber Shop in Wardour The police had no difficulty learn- immediately had Mazzola drive St., where he paid off the driver, ing that Mazzola was Ronnie’s them to the theatre, where they tipping generously as was his cus- took Ronnie into custody. tom. Ronnie eased himself into the regular driver. That poor gentle- TRIAL FOR MURDER barber’s chair and relaxed. Fresh as a daisy, he asked if he might leave man had no idea he was driving a On May 1, 1922, Ronnie stood a parcel there for a few minutes killer all over london. trial at London’s famous Old Bailey while he went to a nearby store. for the senseless murder of Olive Ronnie never returned to retrieve his parcel, so the bar- Young. There was no doubt that Ronnie was the killer, al- ber put it in a closet for safekeeping. though the motive for the crime was unclear. Most be- Ronnie next showed up at Messrs. Bravington’s Pawn- lieve that Ronnie may have killed in a moment of passion. broker Shop on Wardour St., where he had pawned a sil- Others believe he murdered for a few pieces of jewelry. ver cigarette case and silver wristwatch a few days The only question before the court was the matter of his previously. He redeemed these items and asked for a loan sanity. Initially, Ronnie was found to be guilty and was on two rings he had with him. A deal was struck for 25L. sentenced to be hanged. However, his legal team appealed While he was there, Ronnie showed the pawnbroker a and was successful in having a commission of three doc- platinum watch and an imitation pearl necklace for eval- tors examine their client and report their findings to the uation purposes only. court. They unanimously concluded that Ronnie was in- Ronnie left the shop and teamed up with taxi driver sane. As a result, he received a reprieve and was incarcer- Mazzola and James Armstrong. They drove around Lon- ated in the Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, as it was then known. Ronnie took to the institution like a duck takes to water. He was very active in all the social activities the place had to offer. As well, he became somewhat of a sportsman and was appointed sports secretary. He also organized flower shows and was reported to have been among the institutions most popular in- mates. Ronald True became one of Broadmoor’s longest-serving patients, living on for over 28 years before dying in 1951 at 60 years of age. There was no doubt that Ronnie was the killer, although the motive for the crime was unclear. Most believe that Ronnie may have killed in a moment of passion. 42 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

BY JANICE KEELS TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND [email protected] Whipping up some KICK-START YOUR MORNING:hearty breakfast meals ow many times throughout your life have you breakfast eater but I insist on a bowl of cereal, muffin or heard: Breakfast is the most important meal something light. Hof the day? I suspect more than once and all Our son, on the other hand, loves breakfast – and he the research indicates that it is indeed a great doesn’t want cereal or muffins, he wants something hot way to kick-start your morning. If you start your day with and filling. I have found a few that fit that bill but don’t a good, hearty breakfast you are energized to have a pro- take a long time to prepare as we all have a tight morn- ductive day. ing schedules. I’ve always made sure my kids had breakfast before Taken from Skillet Meals, these two breakfast ideas are they head out the door. Our daughter is not much of a quick, easy and delicious. HAWAIIAN BREAKFAST WRAP 6 eggs 1/4 cup chopped red 1 can (8 oz.) crushed 1/4 cup milk or green bell pineapple, drained 1/4 cup chopped ham pepper 4 8-inch flour or Canadian bacon 2 Tbsp. butter tortillas Beat together eggs and milk in medium bowl until blended. Set aside. Cook ham and bell pepper in hot butter over medium heat in large nonstick skillet until ham is lightly browned and pepper is ten- der-crisp. Stir in egg mixture and crushed pineapple. Scramble until desired doneness, stirring constantly. Evenly divide egg mixture onto flour tortillas. Roll sides up. Serve with fresh fruit. BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS 1 lb. sausage meat 1/2 cup chopped green 4 eggs onions with tops 4 10-inch flour tortillas 2 cups shredded Monterey 1/2 cup chopped tomato Sour cream and salsa Jack cheese Cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until sausage is browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off any drippings. Remove sausage to paper towels; set aside. Add eggs to same skillet; scramble until eggs are set but not dry. Remove eggs; set aside. Place one tor- tilla in same skillet. Top with half of each eggs, cheese, sausage, onions and tomato. Heat until cheese melts; top with another tortilla. Re- move from skillet; cut into six equal wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas, eggs, cheese, sausage, onions and tomato to make second quesadilla. Serve warm with sour cream and salsa. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 43

A SNEAK PEEK AT THE LATEST NEWS RECAPS BY DANA BLOCK SOAP TALK FROM NEWFOUNDLAND ’S TOP SOAPS axie Jones may soon be headed back to Port Charles. Word is child, a baby girl named Harper Rose Barash, that actress Kirsten Storms on Jan. 7. Storms seems to have been hav- ing fun with motherhood. Shortly after an- Mhas been sharing that she’s nouncing her GH return, she posted, “I just headed back to work at General Hospital. saw poop fly. #babyproblems.” Storms, who has been on maternity leave While she obviously has her hands full, since late 2013, tweeted; Storms shows she is also thinking about her “Just spoke with @valentinifrank. Very ex- alter ego. “I wonder what Maxie has been up cited to return to work next week.” to on her vacation,” Storms asked. Kirsten Storms Storms and husband welcomed their first Maxie should be back on-screen in April. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS that he couldn’t marry her. Theresa tempted Brady with drugs. Nick and Gabi got reacquainted. Wait to see: Abe Stitch learned that his wife was taking their son out of and Maxine grow closer. the country. Billy told Kelly that they needed to stay away from one another. Avery had a frank discussion with Jack THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL about how to handle Phyllis’s long-term care. Neil and Hilary bonded while stuck in Oklahoma together after Unaware that Quinn was eavesdropping, Brooke made their plane was grounded. Ian told Leslie that he wanted a big admission to Bill. Liam wondered if Aly had a crush to cut a deal. Lauren prematurely congratulated Abby and on him after she invited him to dinner. Oliver told Maya Tyler on their engagement. Nick volunteered to stay with all about his history with Hope. Katie and Ridge basked in Sharon while she recovered. Lily was not happy about their newfound love. Later, Ridge made a bold move to Neil and Hilary’s newfound respect. Courtney told Sum- take over Rick’s job. Brooke hoped Eric would support mer that she was an undercover officer. Kelly as- her son as CEO. Aly and Oliver struck up a flirtation dur- sured Jill that she hoped that Billy and Victoria could mend their marriage. Wait to see: Neil ing a photo shoot. Brooke admitted to Eric that Bill gets the rug pulled out from under him. left her for her sister. Katie accused Brooke of ma- nipulating a situation at work to win back Ridge. DAYS OF OUR LIVES Oliver took Aly out on her first date, which Maya wasn’t happy about. Wait to see: Ridge turns Liam caught Nicole trying to dispose of Dr. down a lucrative offer in the name of love. Chyka’s evidence. Aiden confronted Hope about what she said about him to Kayla. Ben was smit- GENERAL HOSPITAL ten with Abigail. Sami’s past threatened to prevent EJ from coming to Marlena’s rescue. Liam broke Bobbie learned that Noah was in love with into Jennifer’s house not knowing that Daniel someone else. Julian was suspicious of Ava’s and Nicole were on their way. Theresa and Brady got caught in a compro- good mood. Dante and Lulu were mising position. Sami and Adrienne’s stunned to hear who would be rep- rivalry flared up. Liam set up Daniel resenting Britt in the embryo to look bad in Jennifer’s eyes. Nicole case. Shawn freaked out when was stunned when Eric revealed he learned about Jordan’s new job. Once Sonny came clean JULIAN was suspicious about AJ, Carly contemplated of AVA’s good mood keeping his secret from on General Hospital. Michael. Ava eavesdropped on a staged conversation about Nakamura. After her tense encounter with Nikolas, Britt turned to Brad for comfort. An anx- ious Ava ran into Morgan. Dante received an unex- pected visitor at the PCPD. Nikolas was relieved when he found out that Elizabeth didn’t spend the night with Ric. Wait to see: Sonny con- fronts Luke about his unusual behaviour. 44 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

CRIES IN THE NIGHTt was an old house on the outskirts of Ghost Story town, but I could fix it up with a little I effort and not too much expense. Our 11-year-old daughter wasn’t fussy about living so far out of town, but eventually she settled in and all was fine. Several times she told us she had been awakened by the sound of a crying child outside her bedroom window. At first we put it down to her having a bad dream, but she insisted what she had heard was real. GETTING USED TO IT One night soon after upon hearing the crying she got out of bed, looked out the window and was surprised to see a little boy around five or six standing outside. Several times she had been awakened by the sound Putting on her house coat she crept outside. The apparition remained until our of a crying child outside her bedroom window. daughter got close, then he vanished. The third time she experienced this we decided to wait with ing. The crying little boy rarely puts in an appearance her in her bedroom to see for ourselves. anymore. We don’t know why but we’ve gotten used to Sure enough a couple of nights later my wife and I saw him. the little crying boy as well. Now none of us are given to We still don’t believe in ghosts and realize there has to imaginings that’s why we questioned what we were see- be a rational explanation, but what is it? TAURUS: STEPPING BACK HERALD HOROSCOPESGAINS WIDER PERSPECTIVE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Professional VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A surprise gift emotionally demanding test. But your de- relationships grow stronger. But you may – and, happily, with no strings attached – termination to get to the truth should need to ease some problems with some- could come just when you need it to avoid save the day. one in your personal life. One way could a delay in getting your project done. Ex- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A re- be to try to be less rigid in your views. pect education to dominate the week. cent agreement appears to be coming TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Someone close apart over the surfacing of unexpected be too close to that perplexing personal to you may ask for support as she or he complications. You might need to have ex- situation to even attempt to make pert advice on how to resolve the situation. CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS!a rational decision about it right now. Stepping back could help you # CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your keen business sense helps #gain a wider perspective. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Being you get to the truth about a sus- asked to choose between the posi- picious business deal. Expect to tions of two friends is an unfair im- have many colleagues rally to position on you. It’s best to reject support your efforts in this im- the ‘demands’ and insist they try # portant matter. harder to work things out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A ADRIEN BRODY EMMA WATSON SETH ROGEN Someone who once moved in change of mind about a workplace APRIL 14, 1973 # APRIL 15, 1990 # APRIL 15, 1982 and out of your life through the decision may be called for once You are drawn to excitement and years might now want to come enjoy fast-tempo music, with the back in on a more permanent BORNyou hear more arguments. A per- basis. Give yourself a lot of time more brass, the better. to weigh your decision. sonal event suddenly takes an un- THIS WEEK: expected (but pleasant!) turn. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Romance once faces a demanding personal challenge. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Showing again looms large for single Leos and Offer it, by all means. But be careful you frustration over a delayed workplace deci- Leonas, with Cupid favoring Taurus and don’t neglect your own needs at this time. sion might get someone’s attention, but Libra to inspire those warm and fuzzy SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) An unex- not necessarily make him or her move any Leonine feelings. Expect another work- pected development could put your rela- sooner. Best advice would be to be patient place change. tionship with a partner or spouse to an and wait it out. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - April 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 45

IT’S A BABY’S WORLD Q&A WITH THE HERALD’S SARAH JANE SHEPPARD The Herald’s Staff Writer, and mom of almost two, Sarah Sheppard, takes your questions: [email protected] “I’m pregnant with my first child, and feel worried about Q. postpartum depression. Is there anything I can do to prevent it?” orrying about your mental and emotional postpartum depression. It is considered fact, however, that state after giving birth is actually a pretty women who have suffered from depression previously are at Wcommon concern for mothers. For many greater risk. The association also breaks the illness down years postpartum depression was a taboo into three sub categories: the baby blues, postpartum de- subject, often passed off by the general public as nothing pression and postpartum psychosis. ‘The blues’ are quite more than a ‘down in the dumps feeling’ new mothers just common, affecting 50 to 80 per cent of new mothers. Post- needed to push past. While the subject still needs more ex- partum psychosis is quite rare, showing up once in every 1,000 births. Postpartum depression falls in the mid- dle. “Postpartum depression is more debilitating than ‘the blues.’ Women with this condition suffer despon- dency, tearfulness, feelings of inadequacy, guilt, anxi- ety, irritability and fatigue. Physical symptoms include headaches, numbness, chest pain and hyperventila- tion. A woman with postpartum depression may re- gard her child with ambivalence, negativity or disinterest. An adverse effect on the bonding between mother and child may result. Because this syndrome is still poorly defined and under studied, it tends to be under reported. Estimates of its occurrence range from three to 20 per cent of births. The depression can begin at any time between delivery and six months post-birth, and may last up to several months or even Women with postpartum depression suffer a year,” the Canadian Mental Health Association shares on their website. despondency, tearfulness, feelings of inade- quacy, guilt, anxiety, irritability and fatigue. ACCEPT HELP AND SUPPORT When it comes to treating postpartum depression, posure and discussion in our society, postpartum depres- the spectrum is wide. Some women use therapy and sup- sion is now widely recognized as a real, and serious, mental port networks, while others may need the help of antide- health issue. Like most things, education is the best first pressants for a brief period of time. Unfortunately due to step. When mothers, and fathers, understand the illness, the stigma surrounding mental health issues as a whole, it’s much easier to develop coping mechanisms and solu- mothers often feel ashamed to talk about what they might tions. be dealing with. The medical community urges mothers to In response to your question about preventing postpar- seek support from family, friends and groups as well as dis- tum, while some women may have an increased risk, there’s cuss the issue with a family physician. When your baby really no concrete way to know if a mother will suffer from comes, it will no doubt be exciting. But there will also be any of the varying levels of it. The Canadian Mental Health many changes, mentally and physically. Accept help and Association explains that there is no known root cause of seek support when you need it. 46 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014

BABY OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM THIS WEEK’S WINNERS Baby’s Name OH GIRL! OH BOY! Parents’ Name(s) Residential Address Child’s birthdate MF Telephone number Please note: If family members other than par- ents send photo of child, you must include a written permission slip from parents or the child’s guardian. Send your completed entry form and photograph to: BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST ELENA ENGRAM NIKOLAS POWELL c/o The Newfoundland Herald Daughter of Sarah and Murray Son of Melanie and Brad P.O. Box 2015 Engram, Fogo Powell, Corner Brook St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 HONOURABLE MENTIONS or email [email protected] Dante Cooke Makenzie Huelin Alexander Mouland RULES & REGULATIONS Grand Falls-Windsor Labrador City Bonavista Enter your baby’s picture in the annual New- A THOUSAND SMILES foundland Herald Baby of the Year Contest. Fill out the entry form above and send us a recent Send in your child’s candid photograph of your baby. Or you can email in- moments and share your family’s formation and a high-resolution photo to happiest moments with our readers. [email protected]. Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2014. Two babies – a PRETTY IN PINK boy and a girl – will qualify every week. Our Baby of the Year will be chosen from all Isabella, daughter of Shawn Holloway and weekly qualifiers. The overall winner will ap- Carolann Rumboldt, Gander, poses for the pear on the cover of the first issue of The New- foundland Herald in 2015. camera with her adorable smile! CONTEST RULES: • Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2014 (born in 2013 or 2014). • Photos must be larger than wallet size, be clear and unobstructed (the less accessories the better). • No photos will be returned. • Photos must be received on or before Oct. 31, 2014. • Employees and immediate family members of The Newfoundland Herald and its affili- ated companies are not eligible to enter. • Winning babies must reside in Newfound- land and Labrador. • You may enter as often as you wish, though once your child is chosen as our weekly win- ner, they aren’t eligible to win again. • The judges’ decision is final. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com April 13 - 19, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 47

THE NEWFOUNDLAND PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERSHERALD’S WEEKLY EACH WEEK TRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH CLEVER PUZZLES! The Newfoundland Herald challenges readers to a collection of brain building activities. ANSWER US THIS... A spooner- ism is a pair of words that can have their initial sounds switched to form new words. The pairs need only sound the same, not necessarily be spelled the same (power saw & sour paw, horse cart & coarse heart). There may sometimes be one or two connecting words (kick the stone & stick the cone, king of the rats & ring of the cats). Given the fol- lowing definitions, what are the spoonerisms? 1. no-cost fish lures & honey shipment; 2. leaping legumes & collid- ing dungarees; 3. crustacean movement & criminal sunscreen; 4. baseball term & seasonal pig. — braingle.com Answers — 1. free bait & bee freight; 2. jumping beans & bumping jeans; 3. lobster motion & mobster lotion; 4. ball four & fall boar. SNOWFLAKES There are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. Place the numbers 1-6 around each of them. No number can be repeated in any partial hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle. © 2014 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. CryptoQuote © 2014 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS To check your answers, flip this © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. page upside down. CRYPTOQUOTE: STICKELERS: The sounder your argument, the more growl, grows, crows, satisfaction you get crops, chops, chips; out of it. — Ed Howe grand, brand, bland, blend, bleed, bleep; thank, shank, spank, spark, spare, spire. 48 The Newfoundland Herald/April 13 - 19, 2014