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TABLE OF CONTENTSPublications Mail Agreement No. 0040012044 Registration No. 09027 Return undeliverable items to: The Newfoundland Herald, P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 29 14 MY NAME IS BEN NL’S SOFTBALL STARS 21 Former ER nurse and recovering Five softball players from NL will drug addict Ben Cox shares his don Canada’s colours at the ISF remarkable story. World and Pan Am Games. 26 52 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Even though there’s a lot going on in my life, I feel very calm and confident, because I feel like I MICHAEL WILLIAMS DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE know where I’m going now…” The wrestling icon talks LCW de- One man’s chance encounter has but, getting into the business and — Séan McCann led him to living the dream in the world of high-fashion modelling. the loss of Dusty Rhodes. INSIDE THIS WEEK 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 32 COMMUNITY MATTERS 48 GET PUZZLED! 24 Celebrating our past Gaze Seed Company Train your brain HERALD Q&A 3 BETWEEN THE LINES 34 YOUNG ISLANDERS 52 BONUS Q&A Rock ’n’ roll resurrection Sweet smell of rejection Diamond Dallas Page Helix frontman Brian Vollmer goes one-on-one with The Herald 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 38 NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE 54 HOT TICKETS ahead of June 30th St. John’s show. Publish or perish Evening of Beaumont Hamel What’s new in theatres NOW AVAILABLE 8 PEOPLE 39 NEWS IN BRIEF 55 TV WEEK Local and Hollywood celebs NTV.ca News The best on TV this week ONLINE! 14 INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE 40 CRIME FLASHBACK 94 HERALD BOOK BONUS Ben Cox A trail of deadly lies Autobiography of a Yogi 17 COVER STORY 43 WHILE THE KETTLE... 95 COMICS Big Brother 17 Women’s styles The Herald’s Funny Pages 21 MUSIC SPOTLIGHT 43 HOROSCOPE 100 KIDS’ CORNER Séan McCann Life according to the stars Activities, art work, puzzles 24 THE HERALD’S Q&A 44 A FINE OL’ SCOFF 101 SCENES OF NL Helix Child treats: hot stuff! Readers submit their photos 26 LOCAL ARTS & MORE! 45 SOAP TALK 104 LAST LAUGH Michael Williams Daytime’s hottest topics Tickle your funnybone 29 SPORTS & NL LEISURE 46 POSITIVE PARENTING NL’s softball stars Summertime schedule THIS WEEK’S HERALD CONTESTS! 7 COLOURING CONTEST 47 BABY OF THE YEAR 93 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE WWW.NFLDHERALD.COM 93 LUCKY NUMBER 50 SUPER CASH PUZZLE 103 PHOTO CONTEST DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 1

From the Archives 37 YEARS AGO this week... Volume 69 No. 26 T his week in history, The Herald’s cover featured Ronnie Prophet of Grand Old Country. Prophet THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD. is a Canadian born songwriter and comedy per- Published by the SUNDAY HERALD LTD., former, currently based in Branson, Missouri. The musi- 460 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland. cian, who also had his own show, The Ronnie Prophet Show in 1974, has won a number of Juno Awards for Country Tel.: (709) 726-7060, Fax: (709) 726-6971. Male Vocalist of the Year, winning in 1978 and 1979, with Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7. nominations in 1980 and 1987. He was also inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame in 1985 E-mail: [email protected]. and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Entire contents copyright 2015 Fame in 1999. Prophet has also released a number of tunes with his © The Newfoundland Herald. All rights reserved. country music singer wife Glory-Anne Carriere, such as If This Is Love and I’m Glad We’re Bad at Something. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Newfoundland and Labrador – 26 issues for $44.27 + HST, 52 issues Ronnie Prophet is still alive and well today. The 78-year-old’s (1 year) for $82.63 + HST. Call 1-800-901-4901. career started in 1973 and he is still performing. PUBLISHING CREED 27 YEARS AGO this week... “If you abuse POWER you lose it, This week in history, The Herald cover featured The Tan- But if you do not use POWER ner family from the popular television series ALF. Anne you also lose it.” Schedeen, who portrayed ALF’s earth mother Kate Tan- ner, gave The Herald an exclusive interview about the role. Publisher: The Sunday Herald Ltd. In local news, the Feds were telling NL that the govern- G.W. Stirling ment couldn’t make Hibernia “feasible if economics can’t.” Founder: G. Scott Stirling The latest offer from Mobil Oil to develop the field was deemed unacceptable. Mobil claimed that the costs of off- Cover Editor: Pam Pardy-Ghent shore development had risen and more federal money was needed “to make the venture worthwhile.” Managing Editor: Elsewhere, the Sphinx in Plateau, Egypt was undergoing a resto- Staff Writers: Dillon Collins, Wendy Rose ration, as workers repaired its ailing right shoulder. The cause of Shannon Cleary decay? Sewage moving under and around the 4,500 year old relic. Art Director: Graphic Artists: Laurene Slaney, Tara Yetman “The people of the country will blame us for dragging Contributing Photographers: Sara Rostotski, (them) into that project.” — Energy Minister Marcel Masse Bud Gaulton, Aamie Gillam Guy Davis, 7 YEARS AGO this week... Contributing Writers: Danette Dooley, Jim Furlong, This week in history, The Herald cover featured two Gina Gill, Sarah Jane Sheppard Newfoundland musicians who were competing to win Danny Bulanadi Canadian Idol. Lindsay Barr of Labrador City made it Contributing Artist: Gary Oliver into the Top 24, while Mark Day of Portugal Cove made it into the Top 20. Sales/Circulation Manager: 570-5246 In local news, Canadian rock ‘n’ roll band Trooper were set to play George Street’s Canada Day Celebration in Sales Representatives: Pam Wall: 570-5205 2008. Bassist Scott Brown, after witnessing George Street, Stephanie Boland: 570-5215 told vocalist Ra McGuire that he wished Jackie Sparkes-Arnold: 570-5263 “the whole world could be like that.” Judy Furlong Elsewhere, a highly anticipated episode of Family Feud was hitting Circulation Coordinator: Ron Sparkes the airwaves, as celebs like Ice T, Raven-Symone and Joan Rivers competed for the chance to win money for their choice charities. Chief Financial Officer: Brenda Hussey “Canada’s soundtrack is not complete without Trooper ... Credit Manager: Raise a little hell indeed.” — Comedian Rick Mercer Operations: Steve Dray, Roberta Noseworthy Mike Greenland 2 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/ JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015 Promotion: 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 DISTRIBUTORS: St. John’s, Mount Pearl, 570-5246; Bayden Bown, Burin Peninsula, 279-0269; Wade Morgan, Trinity-Conception, 786-2539; Diane Arnold, Clarenville/Bonavista, 677-2702; Allan Miles, Grand Falls/Windsor, 535-0290; John Morgan, Placentia, 227-2622; Bruce Hulan, Stephenville, 645-2309; Ron Downey, Corner Brook/Deer Lake/ Pas- adena, 632-5918; Tina Foley, Gander, 256-3853 ISDN 0824-3581 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l’appui financir du gouvernement du Canada.

BETWEEN THE LINES EDITORIAL BY: DILLON COLLINS ROCK ’N’ ROLL RESURRECTION R ock is dead. Unequivocally, without gran- have my promise right now that deur or spectacle. Did rock even have a fu- the Foo Fighters, we’re gonna neral? Did Bob Dylan perform Blowin’ In come back and finish this show.” the Wind amidst a heartfelt eulogy of rockers of a bygone era? Did Neil Young shed a single tear for the And the whimsical trappings straight from day-that-would-never-come-but-did? Dickens, Grohl was as good as his word. Drummer Taylor Hawkins took over vocal duties for the better Rock is dead, according to the Nostradamus of part of an hour, before Grohl made a miraculous re- the music world Gene Simmons. Rock’s most out- turn to the stage, clad in a full leg cast, stretched out spoken and self-absorbed ‘Demon’ told Esquire in by a pair of medics. late 2014 that “Rock is finally dead,” urg- ing upstart artists that “You’re better off IF ROCK IS DEAD ... not even learning how to play guitar or write songs.” someone forgot to tell Dave Grohl. ROCK ’N’ ROLL’S DEMISE Neil Young assuredly is sleeping peacefully with the comforting This is hardly breaking news from the reassurance that “rock and roll self-proclaimed ‘Rock God.’ Simmons can never die.” has been predicting rock ’n’ roll’s demise for decades and it’s a sentiment mirrored Grohl cemented his place by more than one of the music scene’s among the immortals, parking upper echelon. The Smashing Pumpkins’ himself in a chair, guitar in hand consistently cantankerous frontman and continuing the show for an- Billy Corgan was recently quoted as say- other staggering two-and-a-half hours, gutting ing he’s “over rock ’n’ roll,” that through the unimaginable pain and discomfort for today’s modern rock is “so pas- the sake of the good-time-havin’ folks in attendance. sive” and “cozy in a way that is Despite contradicting theories by the bitter and anti-progress.” boastful, rock ’n’ roll is alive and well. Neil Young assuredly is sleeping peacefully with the comforting If rock is dead and cozy in reassurance that “rock and roll can never die.” If it its unimpeded slumber, some- ever was dead, or even near flat-lining, then we can one forgot to tell Dave Grohl. The look to the likes of Dave Grohl, who on one leg no Foo Fighters’ vocalist and for- less, signalled in a rock resurrection. mer drummer of iconic grunge band Nirvana was in the midst of a sold-out arena showcase at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden on June 12 when he took a haphazard tumble off the stage. Only two songs deep into the set and with the crowd seemingly on its hands, Grohl informed the audience that “I think I really broke my leg!” It turns out he did, as a post-show X-ray uncovered a rather gruesome fracture. It should have meant an abrupt end to the proceedings. In pure rock ’n’ roll fashion, Grohl made a sol- emn proclamation to the capacity crowd that “You Pam Pardy Ghent, The Herald’s Managing Editor, can be reached by emailing [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 3

Letters to THE EDITOR GFW’S INAUGURAL MUD FEST Dear Editor, for the next one in 2016. The Town of Grand Councillor Amy Falls-Windsor hosted Coady-Davis, Chair of its first annual Mud Fest the Town’s Economic event (and) ATV and Development and Jeep and truck enthusi- Tourism Committee, asts came out to the com- stated that Council is munity to try their hand very pleased with this at the three mud pits as event and received very well as an oval. Hundreds positive feedback from of spectators were treated participants and the to mud, mud, and more general public that at- mud. The Town creat- tended today. ed the mud site just west “We will be assess- of the community on the The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor hosted its first an- ing this event and mak- Red Cliff Rocks camp- nual Mud Fest event .... Hundreds of spectators were ing plans, along with grounds site and partic- input from the partic- ipants were very pleased treated to mud, mud, and more mud. ipants, for next year’s with the layout and the challenging course. Mud Fest 2016.” The Town will review the event and make plans  — Gary Hennessey, Economic Development Officer Starting at just Print & Bonus Digital* Subscription $26.68 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 Digital* Only Subscription Newfoundland Herald’s 3-month subscription (13 issues) $19.99 HST included digital editions. 6-month subscription (26 issues) $39.99 HST included 12-month subscription (52 issues) $59.99 HST included Anywhere, Anytime! *Digital versions Include: Desktop & Mobile Editions Call1-800-901-4901 Order Online (nfldherald.com) or Mail: (Order form on Page 59) 4 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

Letters to THE EDITOR CUTTING ‘RURAL’ CLASSES Dear Editor, system means that our teachers will be spread even Students in rural parts of our more thinly. It’s simply inevitable that some areas of province are being punished be- education will be given short shrift because of this. cause of this Government’s fiscal And that’s not fair to students in rural areas and mismanagement. In Budget 2015, smaller communities who deserve all the same ad- the PC Government revealed that vantages and services in their schools as their urban 77.5 teaching positions would go counterparts. unfilled for the next school MHA DALE KIRBY year. This means schools all across Newfoundland and Labrador will have to do with fewer teachers and fewer re- sources, all because countless finance min- isters in the past dozen years have let fiscal prosperity slip through their fingers. Nowhere will these austerity measures be felt more strongly than in rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Already, teachers in rural parts of our province have had to adjust to doing more in the classroom with fewer resourc- es. Our rural teachers do a tremendous job of assuming multiple roles at their schools. The gym teacher and the art teacher at a ru- ral school might be the same person. The vice “Our province’s rural teachers have done a fabulous job of principal might double as the guidance coun- stepping up to fill areas of need in schools ... But the latest sellor. Some teachers might teach math class- round of cuts to the school system means that our teachers es in the morning and language arts classes in will be spread even more thinly.“ the afternoon. And some elementary teach- — Dale Kirby, MHA ers are responsible for three or more grade levels in a The PC Government has spoken much about in- single classroom! vesting in the future of our province. But if our rural Our province’s rural teachers have done a fabu- students are increasingly underserved, they will be at lous job of stepping up to fill areas of need in schools, a major disadvantage. And that’s not a sound invest- and rural students have benefited greatly from this ment no matter what way you spin it. versatility. But the latest round of cuts to the school — Dale Kirby, MHA, St. John’s North Disclaimer: Opinions and letters published in The Herald are not necessarily the views of the PUBLISH-OR-PERISH Editor, or Publisher. The Herald reserves the right to edit or omit copy, in accordance with our policies. Letters to the Editor must be attributed with a name, address and contact phone num- SEND YOUR LETTER OR PHOTO TO THE HERALD: ber – names and town of origin will be printed, or may be withheld at the editor’s discretion. P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7. Fax 726-6971 or e-mail: [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 5

Letters to THE EDITOR MORATORIUM MUSINGS Dear Editor, Turning 23 is typically a joyous occa- sion. But 23 years separated from a full and flourishing Cod fishery – not so. This Cod Moratorium milestone was unimaginable – even a quarter of a centu- ry ago. Ours was an epic tale with the Cod. We swam across 500 years interlinked and in each other’s face. We had a scared cove- nant almost. Then one day it was severed. JULY 2, 1992. That day flattened everything for us – the fishery, culture, people, families, com- munities, economies, hope, faith, energy, Our children will never ever fully comprehend where we were, and heart & soul. Our collective psyche was what we were. We had a sense of place, a pride of identity forever changed. and closeness of community. We were kissers of Cod with our The federal government has still not owned up to its breach of faith with the heart and soul, rarely with our lips. province for bringing the fish to the brink of extinction; let alone apologized for the cultur- too, shall pass. Sometimes we revolt – on the Cod al damage from its mismanagement and using the ban, we did not. Codfish for its political tail. Instead, for 23 years we have waited, wondered, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are a resil- worried … More than anything, we have wondered ient and stoic people. Even as we recognize disre- if it would all come back together like it once was. spect and disdain, we remain passive hoping this, There are people who remember how it was, our NEWFOUNDLANDIA TRIVIA QUIZ HERITAGE.NF.CA 1. On July 1st, What time does Memorial Day end and Canada Day begin in NL? (A) 1:00 PM (B) 12 Noon 2. Besides the National Memorial in Ottawa, where else in Canada is the only other ‘national’ war memorial? (A) Labrador City (B) Mount Pearl (C) St. John’s (D) Corner Brook Answers: 1.B, 2.C 6 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

Letters to THE EDITOR The federal government has still not owned up to its breach of faith with the province for bringing the fish to the brink of extinction; let alone apologized for the cultural damage from its mismanagement ... way of life and the culture that we created from the corner store to grab some St. Mary’s Bay Cod from making of fish. These are our survivors. the freezer. When I handed it to the young woman behind the counter to check it out, she looked at me Equally, there are those who are disconnected with innocent eyes, holding the bag at a distance and from the place we once were. This is the double trag- asked: “What is this.”? edy of the cultural chilling, the deep freeze, imposed upon us nearly a quarter of a century ago. Cultural deprivation at work. Still, we must keep the faith and move heaven Our children will never ever fully comprehend and earth to get back on the water in a sustainable where we were, what we were. We had a sense of way. It’s not just for the fish; but so we never ever place, a pride of identity and closeness of communi- have any young Newfoundlander and Labradorian ty. We were kissers of Cod with our heart and soul, ask the unthinkable … “What is a Codfish?” rarely with our lips. We had that fish magic. Cod abide with us still … that is the good news. Patience — Kim Ploughman will pace us to a full recovery. The worrisome part is how we do we gather the generations that have spawned since 1992 around the fire, the passion that blazed in us as Keepers of the Cod? Just to illustrate. I recently dropped into a local DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 7

PEOPLE! PAGE: PAGE: LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITY NEWS 10 12 $524.4 MILLION! HH JURASSIC WORLD ‘RECORD’! HH T urns out our love for dinosaurs eclipsing the previous total for all-time is anything but prehistoric. worldwide weekend openings. Jurassic World, the long-await- The film’s remarkable run can be ed new entry to the billion dollar contributed to a number of factors, in- Jurassic Park franchise, roared into the- cluding a 12-year gap between franchise atres on June 12th. installments, a slick and rigorous mar- keting campaign and Chris Pratt’s ascen- For the weekend, the film blew away sion to A-list status. It is clearly a good year even the most modest expectations, gross- for the blockbuster, and we Newfound- ing $208.8 million at the domestic box of- landers are reaping the rewards. fice, good for first all time. More Gander native Brad Pey- impressive still, the film ton’s latest feature San opened with a staggering Andreas has already $524.4 million worldwide, cleared $119 million domestically at the box Gander native Brad Peyton’s office, with $372 mil- latest directorial feature San lion worldwide. Fun Andreas has already cleared times, movie fans! Fun at $372 million worldwide. times! — DC HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 8 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald H facebook.com/nfldherald PEOPLE! ROCK POLITICS HOCKEY DYNASTY T he Chicago Blackhawks are well on their A side from being one of the raddest front- way to rarefied air, as the team moves ever men this side of the galaxy, U2 vocalist close to dynasty status. The Blackhawks Bono is the consummate humanitarian. captured their third Stanley Cup in six years, defeat- During the band’s current North American ing the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in the sixth game trek, Bono took the time to visit our nation’s capi- of their seven game series, capturing the coveted tal, pushing many of his social agendas while rub- National Hockey League crown yet again. Better yet, bing elbows with Canadian heavy-hitters. Bono vis- The Blackhawks did it at home, banking their first ited Parliament Hill in Ottawa, meeting with Liberal cup on home ice since 1938, Leader Justin Trudeau, NDP head Tom Mulcair, as when they defeated the well as Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Toronto Maple Leafs. Defensive focal point #POLITICSASIDE Duncan Keith captured the playoff MVP with Bono met with our nation’s leaders the Conn Smythe in support of his #PoliticsAside cam- Trophy, the unan- paign, which was assembled by the imous choice after organization ONE. The campaign is scoring 21 points JOEL QUENNEVILLE dedicated to ending poverty and pre- venting diseases. in 23 games and logging over 31 minutes of ice time per game. “It’s the greatest feeling in the It aims to “set aside partisan- world,” said longtime coach Joel Quenneville who ship to improve health, educa- happens to be a one-time player/assistant coach tion, and economic opportunity of the St. John’s Leafs. “Once you do it once, you for the world’s poorest people,” can’t wait to do it again.” according to a release. — DC “The world needs more Canadas,” Bono told the as- sembled media. “I think you’re too modest, which is a word I don’t use much.” We love U 2, Bono. — DC DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 9

SPTEEOWPLAER! T: ‘FREE LOVE’NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald H facebook.com/nfldherald A ccording to British tabloid magazine Mirror, “She’s my daughter, Kristen Stewart is in a new relationship – I’m just her mom so she with her female personal assistant, Alicia knows I would accept her Cargile. Stewart, best known as Bella Swan in the dra- choices,” she said, adding matic fantasy film series Twilight, has always had the that she has met Kristen’s media’s eye trained on her relationships, es- pecially her relationship with fellow new girlfriend and that Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, she is a “lovely girl.” who portrayed vampire Edward “I feel like Cullen in the series. But with ru- people need to mours of Kristen’s new relation- be free to love ship confirmed by her mother, whoever they a new media circus has begun. want. I accept my daughter loves wom- en and men. It’s OK to be who you are in MOM’S BLESSING my world. We all choose our friends so we should be free to choose our lovers,” Jules Stewart’s mother, Jules Stewart, said widely. has reportedly given her blessing “What’s not to be accepting about her now to the new relationship – a move that having a girlfriend?” Jules asked shouldn’t shock anyone, consid- the Mirror. “She’s happy.” ering that the only real ‘failure’ And happiness, above all, as a parent is abandoning should be every parent’s your child over some- primary concern for thing as simple as dis- their child – not their criminating against sexual orientation. the gender of the per- Congratulations to son they love. the new couple! — PG 10 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald H facebook.com/nfldherald PEOPLE! SONMOR: ‘ABSTRACT MEDIUM’ J ames Baird Gallery in Pouch Cove boasts not only magnificent views of our beauti- artworks – paintings, films and literature – of both ful island, but also magnificent works of art. the past and the present. “All of my imagery is meant Calgarian painter Kevin Sonmor is the most recent to be mediated, touched by human hands. The fruits artist to exhibit at the James Baird Gallery, with an and flowers are picked and arranged, the horses are exhibit opening on June 20 and run- decorated, trained or harnessed. The draperies are ning until July 15. staged,” he explained. PERSPECTIVE ‘SET OF TRUTHS’ The Herald spoke with Sonmor via email, where he provided a Q&A he What is Sonmor, as an artist, try- had recently completed for an Atlanta ing to achieve? “I’m taking the human gallery. “To me, art is not a thing I world apart and attempting to reas- make or something I do,” Sonmor said semble it. Not to make it more palat- in response to a question asking what able or more beautiful, but to point to making art means to him. “Art is the a sense of a more authentic truth or set way I look at the world.” of truths, at least as I might be resigned to see them,” Sonmor stated. And where does his work come from? “It comes from Art. From the study of art history and art the- “I realize that this sounds some- ory. My landscape imagery has more to do with what abstract, but I think painting at its very core, Courbet or Van Gogh than the observation of the even the most realistically rendered image, is an ab- natural world outside of the studio. In every way, solutely abstract medium. It speaks loudest when I’m the quintessential studio painter. My interest speaking in metaphor and pointing to answers rath- in equestrian painting comes from Gericault, my er than offering them. This is my project because still lives from Caravaggio and the flemish still life I believe that it is what every great artwork has at- painters.” tempted to achieve.” In terms of inspiration, Sonmor draws on great The James Baird Gallery is located at 654 Main Road in Pouch Cove. Kevin Sonmor’s exhibit will be opening on June 20 and running until July 15. — WR DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 11

PEOPLE! NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald H facebook.com/nfldherald FAREWELL, SIR CHRISTOPHER LEE A n icon of screen and stage has passed away at 93. Sir Christopher as Count Dracula, Lord Summerisle in the Lee, the acclaimed English actor, cult classic The Wicker Man, James Bond passed away at Chelsea and Westminster villain Francisco Scaramanga, Count Hospital in London on Sunday, June 6. Dooku in the Star Wars prequel trilogy The news was released to the press days and Saruman the White in the acclaimed later, as Lee’s wife wanted proper time to The Lord of the Rings screen adaptation. grieve with her family. The couple had been Lee’s final works can be seen later this married over 50 years. year in the animated feature Extraordinary Tales, and fantasy-drama Angels in HIGH PROFILE Notting Hill. He was scheduled to ap- Lee will be remembered pear in the drama The 11th as a versatile character ac- alongside Uma Thurman, tor, who tackled a pletho- but it is unclear how much ra of high profile roles, in- of the film was shot before cluding his acclaimed turn Lee’s passing. — DC 12 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015



INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE STORY: WENDY ROSE PHOTOS: BENCOX.CA he explained. “When I got caught, that was my chance to start getting honest. I was caught be- cause pharmacy sheets went missing,” Cox said. Cox was running the emergency clinic at the time, so he was “an unlikely suspect” when the case of the missing sheets began to unfold. THE NURSE IN CHARGE “As the nurse in charge of the ER, I was real- ly well-trusted. I could get away with it because no one ever looked at me that way, to question me. I never ever slacked off on my duties or was reprimanded for anything,” he explained. He worked in a hospital setting for three years be- fore touching any drugs. “I found that I grew comfortable in that environment, the high stress and stuff, then found that narcotics were MY NAME IS BEN easily accessible. I tried it one night on a night shift and discovered that it made me feel better. It was my little secret. It could keep me going, that could put a smile on my face when I was Ben Cox has quite a story to tell. It’s a happy story – pretty unhappy. I could still function too. I re- when you skip ahead to the end. Cox is a former nurse lied on all of my skills and everything was sec- who is currently a recovering drug addict. ond nature, all the protocols and stuff,” he said of his job. W hile working as an ER nurse in the Northwest Territories, he became ad- “NO ONE KNEW” dicted to narcotics – an addiction that he “I was just really good at hiding it. I took just successfully hid for two years. Nowadays, he is the enough that it wouldn’t be noticed that I was high self-published author of My name is Ben, and I’m a on opioids. I was doing it subcutaneously so it was Nurse/Addict, who is ready and willing to share his in my skin, not in my blood stream, intravenous- story with anyone who wants to hear it. ly. It was more slowly absorbed and lasted longer. I We started out with Cox’s adventure into coming kept the doses to a minimum, always the same, as if clean – it’s not where I was giving it to a patient for pain management,” he his story begins, but it explained. “No one knew for two years until a sheet is where he began tell- went missing one day and I had to do an incidence ing his story for all of report on myself,” Cox said. “It went to management the world to hear it. and they followed up with pharmacy and noticed that “I had to get 43 sheets were missing over the span of two years and caught, I guess,” Cox that my name was at the beginning of most of these began. “If I hadn’t, I’d sheets. That was when I was put on suspension with probably still be using pay as the likely suspect. They still didn’t really be- up there, as I kept it a lieve it,” Cox said. “That day, I went back and admit- secret for two years. ted that I had been using narcotics for two years, that No one knew at all,” I did it and what was next?” he asked. “I tried it one night on a night shift and discovered that it made me feel better. It was my little secret. It could keep me going…” — Ben Cox 14 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: BEN COX “I self-published it with the last of my pension and went on the road back to where I grew up in St. Anthony. That’s the last place where I could re- member being happy, when I was 13 years old.” — Ben Cox “I knew I had to do it that way. I waited a week or two and then I was arrested. I kept telling the truth, because it just felt good. I didn’t have to think about what I was saying or anything – for once in And how did his family members and close my life, I was actually telling on myself. I confessed friends react? “They were really understanding for and plead guilty to everything. I was charged and the most part, my friends and family, about the ad- went right to rehab on my own accord.” He headed diction stuff. It was the divorce later in which I lost all to the Northern Addiction Center in Grande Prairie, of my friends, basically,” he admitted. “That was my Alberta, where he continued to tell his problem though. I knew I was unhap- story to those who were also enrolled py and I knew a lot of people wouldn’t in the rehabilitation centre. understand that and I had put on a good front for about eight years,” Cox A TOTAL LIFE CHANGE explained. “She was a great step-mom. “Even before rehab, I told my wife We met in university. She was a nurse everything too. I told her I was unhap- too. It was just that we got together for py with the marriage and had been for the wrong reasons and I didn’t tell her quite some time. This was my chance that,” he said solemnly. “I had a little to really get honest about everything girl around the time we got together. – it wasn’t just about the addiction. It Grace had just been born. I was just was a total life change. I went to rehab in a bad spot and needed help. I was with that in mind and kept practicing lonely. So all of that came out after. I talking in front of people. In meetings, needed that chance to be honest.” to whomever would listen, I talked. I spoke honestly, in a way I hadn’t be- “I’m proud of myself. I did TELLING HIS STORY fore,” Cox explained. it the way Mom and Dad And for Cox, that confession – and “That helped a lot, because when taught me.” — Ben Cox in turn, leaving his home, his marriage I went and finished rehab, I had sen- and his friends, was the hardest part of tencing to look forward to, so it wasn’t like I was go- coming clean, even harder than facing sentencing. “I ing back to work. I was let go,” he said. “I was looking lived in a motel for eight months. But I knew it was at a year in prison so I said ‘You know what? I’m just the right thing to do,” he explained. His time living going to do this,’” he said about continuing to come in the motel was when he decided to pick up the pen clean. “I’m proud of myself. I did it the way Mom and and start telling his story. Dad taught me. I had really good parents so I figured “I started writing and finished the book while I should own up to everything and plead guilty and on house arrest in the motel. Then I self-published accept my punishment. So that’s what I did.” it with the last of my pension and went on the road DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 15

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: BEN COX While attending Come Home Year events in St. Antho- ny, Cox set up a table and sold copies of My Name is Ben, and I’m a Nurse/Addict. He sold his first 1,500 books within the first six weeks of being published. “I was just so happy to be given a book is selling really well, on my own. I find that I’m second chance to be free.” — Ben Cox the only one who can sell it,” he said. “I’m self-pub- lished, it’s my story … I don’t have a publisher, I am back to where I grew up in St. Antho- my publisher. For me, all my time and energy goes ny. That’s the last place where I could into walking the streets of Corner Brook … and just remember being happy, when I was 13 talking, saying ‘Hi, my name is Ben. I wrote a book. I years old.” Cox said. “I was happy to be was a nurse. I’m also a recovering addict. Would you going back to where I grew up. I hadn’t been there in 15 years and I never kept like to hear my story?’ I get into in touch with anyone. I didn’t have a conversation, typically end up Facebook or a cell phone or even an answering a lot of questions and email address for that matter. I was al- usually end up selling a book,” he ways off the grid, even as a nurse. I got all three after said. “I’ve done this for a while I was sentenced, so I got in touch with everyone. That now, it’s probably about three was just a flood of memories. The Come Home Year years that I’ve been selling this event, it was awesome. It was worth it,” Cox said of book. I’ve done three book tours. returning. While attending Come Home Year events, This is the first time I’ve done it Cox set up a table and sold copies of My name is Ben, sober. It’s hard, but it’s rewarding,” Cox and I’m a Nurse/Addict. He sold his first 1,500 books shared. He worked minimum wage jobs within the first six weeks of being published. to support himself and his self-publish- ing endeavour, but struck it lucky when So what does the future hold for Ben Cox and My he found a private investor. name is Ben, and I’m a Nurse/Addict? “More of the same,” he said, referring to the sales of his novel. “The “A SECOND CHANCE” “That was over two years ago. We’ve done really well together, as a partner- ship. And then I proposed to her,” he said with a laugh. “It was all meant to be.” Though a wedding will certainly be in the cards, Cox’s future plans also in- clude touring across Canada “with an RV filled with books.” The novel has been steadily popular, with Cox now on his fourth order of novels. He has sold over 7,000 copies and the feedback has been nothing but positive. “I’m lucky,” he shared. “I’m lucky I wrote it back then, in the frame of mind I was in right after rehab, right after sentencing. I don’t think I could ever re- peat what I wrote back then, because I was so open and honest,” Cox said in closing. “I was just so happy to be given a second chance to be free.” To keep up with Ben Cox’s road to recovery or to purchase a copy of his book, visit www.bencox.ca. Do you know an inspirational person we should profile? Email: [email protected] 16 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

STORY: HERALD STAFF/CBS MEDIA COVER STORY PHOTOS: CBS MEDIA/NTV.CA JUNE 24-25TWO-NIGHT PREMIERE BIG BROTHER GOES WILD! H 9:30 WEDNESDAYS H 10:30 THURSDAYS H 9:30 SUNDAY H Tune in to Big Brother three nights a week on Canada’s Superstation! F or 15 years, one reality series has pushed seclusion centre for the contestants during their the boundaries, set trends and captivat- stint on the series. “It feels like a fun, summer beach ed audiences worldwide. Big Brother, which house,” longtime host Julie Chen told Entertainment launched into the television stratosphere in 2000, re- Tonight. turns with its highly anticipated 17th season this June with an all-new, young and eclectic ‘VERY VEGAS-Y’ group of contestants. These men and wom- en from every walk of life and denomi- The house contains 80 cameras, 100 nation will vie for the $500,000 prize microphones and a sky bridge that adds and the coveted title of Big Brother 155 square feet of living space, which Champion. Chen describes as having “A very YOUTH RULES! Vegas-y feel to it.” Despite the new digs and vary- From a pro-wrestler to a den- ing backgrounds of the contes- tist, interior designer to poker tants, the only sticking point star, student to personal train- will be whether each man and er, the contestants make up woman is cut out to ‘play the a wide variety of profes- game,’ which involves a lot sions, across a wide array of of lying, scheming and peo- cultures and backgrounds. ple-reading of the highest For one of the first times on order. the long-running series, the In the history of Big Brother contestant pool is geared to- four HouseGuests have been ex- wards youth, as none of the pelled due to bad behaviour or 14 competitors are over rule breaking, while two have 33-years of age. voluntarily left for personal rea- sons. In this, the series’ 17th sea- Also new to this 17th son, will the show-runners have season of Big Brother is any rule-breakers in their midst? an all new, luxurious Big Who will emerge as one of the Brother House, which will all-time masters of the game? serve as the home-base and SEE HOUSEGUEST BIOS: P.18-20 DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 17

COVER STORY: NTV’S BIG BROTHER 17 MEG H 25 AUSTIN H 30 BECKY H 30 Server Professional wrestler Retail Manager Meg has been boy-crazy and Austin grew up with four On the outside, Becky is the super competitive since she can re- younger siblings, all girls. His par- “All American” girl next door who member. Meg says she has what ents were hippies who let him the men will fall in love with, but it takes to win Big Brother; she’s stop going to school before eighth inside she’s a strategic and aggres- likeable, goofy, intelligent, and grade! Although he was nev- sive competitor they should fear. adapts to social situations. Straight er pushed to study, he was always She’s always been athletic and out- guys like her because she’s ador- self-disciplined and got up at 6 doorsy. She’s not afraid to get dirty able, while gay guys love her sass, a.m. to read and exercise. It paid and has been known to out-climb and girls love her because she’s off, as he later received a Masters her dates. Her looks may give her non-threatening and swears by the degree in Medieval History and an edge in life but she doesn’t rely girl code. fulfilled his childhood dream of on them, as she’s the total package. becoming a pro wrestler. CLAY H 23 He is known JACE H 25 as the wrestler Graduate student Judas. His looks Personal trainer Clay grew up in a small Texas are deceiving, Jace grew up in Dunswoody, as he is a flower town on a ranch where his mom child who does Georgia, and is known by all as rescued exotic animals. A for- a yoga stance as an adrenaline junkie. He surfs, mer college football player for opposed to beating snowboards, skateboards semi-pro- Texas A&M University, he gradu- down his opponent. fessionally and considers him- ated in only three-and-a-half years His favorite activi- self a modern-day adventurer who and says he’s smarter than peo- ties include gymnas- models his life after Indiana Jones. ple give him credit for. Currently, tics, yoga, Pilates, read- He loves his new life in sunny he is getting his masters in Sports ing, writing and people Venice Beach, but will always be a Management. watching. Southern boy at heart. 18 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

COVER STORY: NTV’S BIG BROTHER 17 JAMES H 31 VANESSA H 32 LIZ H 23 Retail associate Professional poker player Marketing coordinator James spent the first part of his Vanessa is the No. 2 female More than just a pretty face, Liz life being raised in a boys’ home af- poker player in the world. She has is known as a bit of a brainiac, hav- ter his mother passed away from been a pro for the past 10 years, ing graduated cum-laude. When cancer. In his early teens, he was winning $4.5 million dollars since it comes to dating, Liz wears her adopted by a Caucasian fami- she began. She’s a tomboy who has heart on her sleeve and is a true ro- ly and has called them mom and always been extremely competi- mantic looking for love. Liz realiz- dad since. James loves his south- tive, whether it’s playing lacrosse es she can come off intimidating, so ern roots and served six years in or winning all over the world at she plans on working extra hard on the armed forces. James life’s mot- the poker table. her relationships with the girls in to is “Yolo, ball out till you fall out, the house and hopefully be more of no regrets!” a friend, instead of a threat. JOHN H 27 Being in a male-dominated in- SHELLY H 33 dustry, Vanessa isn’t easily intim- Dentist idated and is used to keeping her Interior designer John (aka Johnny Mac, the Rock emotions in check, which will help Shelli is a fraternal twin and the her keep her eye on the prize. She’s Star Dentist) is loud and obnoxious. perfected the art of bluffing and middle of five children. She is now Recently, he’s taken up running knows that she can manipulate her single, living on her own as a suc- marathons and is excited to have a HouseGuests however she sees fit. cessful career woman and stop- few showmances. Single and proud ping at nothing to fulfill her dream of it, if any girl wants more of a re- of playing Big Brother. This lady is lationship, he’ll start acting com- a good mix of southern charm and pletely annoying and geeky, so they city grit. At 33 years old, Shelli is fi- end up dumping him and no hearts nally doing what she wants to do, are broken. so don’t get in her way. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 19

COVER STORY: NTV’S BIG BROTHER 17 STEVE H 22 AUDREY H 25 JASON H 25 College student Digital media consultant Supermarket cashier Compared to Sheldon from Audrey grew up in a small Jason may be short and skin- The Big Bang Theory, Steve is a ge- Georgia town. She is very tight with ny, but he has a big mouth. Jason nius. He may be a 22-year-old vir- her parents and considers mom admits he’s not easily intimidat- gin who doesn’t drink or smoke, and dad among her best friends. ed. Still living at home with his but that doesn’t stop Steve from be- She has worked some interesting mother, Jason has always got along ing the wildest and loudest guy in jobs, including a pizza delivery per- better with women and plans on his fraternity. At the age of 18, he son and an MMA Ring Girl. She having an all-female alliance. He taught a Cornell Engineering class spent a good part of her life swim- thinks the strong men should be and was only one year older than ming competitively. Audrey be- targeted immediately and winning his students. A master of disguise lieves that fear is an illusion and challenges will be a crucial part of and manipulation, Steve’s strategy she doesn’t get intimidated easi- his strategy. is to play the “childlike, less intelli- ly. “I will not float. I will make bold gent young virgin who sleeps with moves and I will get blood on my his teddy bear.” hands. Heads will roll!” DA’VONNE H 27 Audrey Middleton will be the Poker dealer first transgender contestant to Da’Vonne comes from an ex- appear on CBS reality show Big tremely religious family. Her moth- Brother, which will kick off its er was a minister and her uncle is SEASON 17 17th season on June 24 and June a pastor, but she has always gone 25 in a two-episode premiere at against the grain. As a poker deal- OF NTV’S BIG BROTHER 8 p.m. EDT. Middleton, who was er, she has studied the game. Not REALITY COMPETITION: born Adam, plans to use the show worried about the opinions of oth- as a platform to spread awareness ers, she is doing this for her daugh- 24-25JUNETWO-NIGHT PREMIERE for the transgender community. ter, hoping to win the money for her future! —BIOs: CBS.com 20 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

STORY: WENDY ROSE MUSIC SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS: SUBMITTED DAVE HOWELL PHOTO Séan McCann YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU In what would be his last interview before a two week vow of silence due to an impending vocal cord surgery, Séan McCann dished on his upcoming album, his summer plans – or lack thereof – and what he has in store for the fall. A t the time of the interview, McCann had just again in September. I’m going to release the record returned from a small east coast tour with starting this Saturday (June 20) and I’m going to be musician and former Bucket Truck member in a state of silence, which is going to be a strange and MuchMore Music presenter Matt Wells. way to release a record,” he said with a laugh. “I’m not allowed to talk for 10 days after tomorrow. I have “We’re just best friends, thats what we are,” to get a cyst removed from my vocal cord. I’ve actu- McCann said of the joint tour. “We share a passion ally made two records with this cyst and toured two for music and the pursuit of purpose and meaning in Great Big Sea tours with it,” McCann said. life. That’s what takes us on the road together occa- sionally, so this was a great little run actually. Good “My goal ultimately is to be able to keep singing fun!” McCann shared. As he had just finished a tour, until I’m 80. That’s why I’m having this operation. we asked if McCann would be back on the road soon It’s proactive health. I can sing now, I’m fine. It won’t to promote his new album, You Know I Love You. get any worse, but I’m hoping this will enable me to sing into my 70s or 80s. I can’t imagine a life without IN A STATE OF SILENCE doing it,” he said. “I’m actually not going to be playing this sum- “So yeah, there’s a lot mer,” McCann revealed, a statement that will sure- going on in my life. I won’t ly inspire some frowns for fans. “I have to have some be able to perform for two work done on my vocal cords,” he explained. “I won’t months but I have every be doing any festivals or anything. I’ll be starting up expectation to be 100 per il I’m 80. That’s why I’m having this operation. It’s proactive health. I can sing HELEN GILBERT PHOTO now, I’m fine. It won’t get any worse, but I’m hoping this will enable me to sing into my 70s or 80s. I can’t imagine a life without doing it.” — Séan McCann DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 21

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: SÉAN MCCANN cent better and better than I ever accompany the album, while was, really, from what the doc- Dave Howell has provided pho- tors tell me,” he explained excit- tography. Each song also has its edly, despite the impending two own video. month long break. “There’s a lot of material that’s going to show up over the SUMMER OF SEAN summer,” he added. “Lots of cool “But I wanted to remain en- stuff that I’ve made myself and gaged musically,” McCann said with some friends. The hope is of his upcoming musical plans, that these songs will have an af- explaining that he will be re- fect on people and that it will leasing one song every week connect with them. It’s not a re- throughout the summer. “This cord like Help Yourself – it’s not allows me to get the songs out that story. It’s kind of like what there over the course of the sum- happens after that story, where mer and to be honest, it’ll keep I find myself today, which is, to from going completely nuts, be- be honest, a very positive place. cause this will be the longest I’ve Even though there’s a lot go- ever gone without doing a show, ing on in my life, I feel very without being engaged in the calm and confident, because I music scene.” DAVE HOWELL PHOTO feel like I know where I’m go- We joked about McCann “I have to live in the real world. So this ing now,” McCann explained. “I taking a page out of Leonard feel like I’ve dealt with a lot, like Cohen’s book and enrolling in a is an attempt to kind of facilitate and en- I’ve done a lot of the work that monastery during his doctor-or- able people to listen to it – if they can’t needs to be done, faced a lot of is- dered vow of silence. “I would, listen to a whole record, maybe they can sues that were in my life head-on. but I have two boys – ages sev- The sound of this record is the en and nine … I’d be divorced,” hear one song.” — Séan McCann sound of someone who has gone he said with a laugh. “But that’s something I’d cer- through that and feels better for it.” tainly do, if left to my own devices.” Our next joke – that McCann will have to discipline his kids via text, ‘ALL ABOUT LOVE’ writing in all capitals when he needs to lay down McCann explained the album’s title and title some rules. “It’s hard to parent young boys without track: “‘You know I love you’ is a very direct thing to using your voice, but I’ll have to figure that out. I’m say to somebody. When you mean it, there’s nothing sure I will,” he said, again laughing. more powerful ... When I listen to the 11 songs over But McCann has prepared himself for his re- and over again, that’s what’s in all of them – they all covery process, getting everything ready for the re- dance around the notion of love and how it fits into cord launch well in advance. Local singer-songwrit- our lives, how we learn from it and where it will take er Meaghan Smith has created beautiful images to us if we let it,” he said. “This record is all about love. 22 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: SÉAN MCCANN Local singer-songwriter Meaghan Smith has creat- He will be releasing the album as singles through ed beautiful images to accompany the album, while iTunes, noting that this decision is based on the fact Dave Howell has provided photography. Each song that a lot has changed in the music industry since he also has its own video. began performing 25 years ago. “I started touring when the Internet didn’t exist and cell phones were It’s about me loving you. It’s a very sincere record.” as big as shoeboxes,” McCann said. “There’s so much Next, we chatted about the instrumental pro- that your cell phone can do now and so many inter- mo clip McCann currently has up on his website. ruptions it can provide, that I He assures us that an updated version of the bonus think it’s a lot to ask of some- track, with the lyrical content, will be available soon. one to listen to a whole record After The Herald described the tune as the perfect in one sitting,” he explained. soundtrack to a chill summer barbecue, McCann ex- “I still do, but I do it with vi- plained that ‘chill’ is the word for this record. nyl ... but I have to make time for that now. I have to ‘A BETTER PLACE’ plan that and I imagine a lot of people are like that,” he “It’s like, accept what you can’t change and said, explaining that while he move forward. The lesson SEANMCCANNSINGS.COM thinks cell phones and social I’ve learned from being in media are great, there’s always a state of denial for about a text or a tweet that distracts thirty years and then fac- us. “I want to share my mu- ing the issues and not be- sic but I want to share it in the ing in denial is that it can world that is, as opposed to the world I would have leave you in a better place – it be,” he said with a laugh. “I have to live in the real a more composed, more re- world. So this is an attempt to kind of facilitate and laxed and more comfortable enable people to listen to it – if they can’t listen to a place, a more confident and whole record, maybe they can hear one song.” clear place,” he explained. “It wasn’t easy to get there – sometimes you have to do some digging and some hard work, but in my case, I was lucky, I guess. I think it paid off and I feel like I made the right choices, finally,” he said. “So while this record doesn’t tell a big story, the songs aren’t re- lated like Help Yourself, they all speak to where I am now in my life,” McCann shared. McCann will be releasing one song per week starting July 20, with plans to create a physical copy in the fall, which will include a song book so fans can sing along with the new tunes at future performances. To keep up with McCann’s releases, keep an eye on his website, www.seanmccannsings.com. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 23

Q&ATHE HERALD’S HELIX’S BY: DILLON COLLINS BRIAN VOLLMER Before Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi or Poison ascended the ranks of rock royalty, Helix had already a slew of hits and chart topping records under their belts. The Canadian rock outfit return to St. John’s for Canada’s Big Birthday Bash with April Wine on June 30th. Lead vocalist and founding member Brian Vollmer caught up with The Herald for the latest installment of our Q&A. Q Helix will be returning to St. John’s June 30th A We had a huge year last year. We were in Europe for Canada’s Big Birthday Bash. It’s been a few for a two week tour, playing Germany, Switzer- years since we’ve seen you in the province. Excited? land, Norway, Finland. We had a great time. The new album was out, Bastard of the Blues, and it did really A Everybody loves playing in Newfoundland, es- well for us ... We were really happy with the way it was pecially in St. John’s. There’s no place like it, the received. For a band that just celebrated its 40th anni- architecture, the people. It’s one of the places we’ve versary in the business, we consider that quite an played the most I think. achievement to still be in the public spotlight. Q Do you have any particular memories from Q It really seems you guys have no signs of slow- your years of touring here? ing down. It must be nice to say that after 40 years together you’re not exactly running on fumes. A Oh God there’s a few. One of the first times we played was on a tour with Triumph and on the A We’re still going. We have a lot of projects. My way back from Port Aux Basques, there was a huge voice is in good shape. As long as I can keep storm. The ship was rocking and a transport truck doing this and make a living doing it then I will. I’m broke loose from its chains. The bottom deck was spreading out into other things now. I’m doing a real- smashed in and cars went everywhere, water coming ity show with my wife called ‘The Vollmers’ on the in from the portholes. We were so seasick, I’ll never Internet. We use Helix songs as some of the backup forget it. Another time we were on our own and toured music. We’re kind of experimenting with new ways right around the island. Our last gig I think was in to get our music out there, because traditional radio Corner Brook. Lots of memories from over the years. really isn’t supportive of new music by classic rock artists. Film seems to be the natural next choice in Q Considering you’re in your 41st year as a band, the progression we need to keep going in the busi- when others would be slowing down you guys ness. Just the fact too that you’ve been in it for so seem to be hitting your stride. The band had a pret- ty huge 2014. 24 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

HERALD Q&A: APRIL WINE! “I enjoy playing more than ever nowadays because I just treasure every day we do. ... anytime I’m on stage I really try to soak up that moment and enjoy it, like it may be the last time I’m ever on stage.” — Brian Vollmer many years and people tend to regard you as YouTube benefit a group such as your- larger-than-life. Everybody has a story and selves, in maybe a way that radio did in some of them get exaggerated over the years. previous decades? Q Your newest album Bastard of the Blues A It was John Lennon who said I be- was critically praised and a fan favour- lieve ‘You grow with music or music ite. At this stage of your career, what is your outgrows you.’ I think in today’s musical process for putting together an album. Has it climate you constantly have to be explor- changed throughout the years? ing new ways of getting your music out there. I think some bands from my gener- A I have a different protocol that I approach ation hate the idea of technology. For me, a song with. When I sit down with Sean I find it a very useful tool; Facebook, You- Kelly for instance, we try not to pressure our- Tube, all that stuff. selves. We try not to do anything except have a Q After such a long and noteworthy career, what good time songwriting and do you see as the next step for Helix? Is there we never fail to come out talk of a follow-up album or are you taking things with 2-3 songs in any given day-by-day? writing session. Usually I’ll start with a song title ... We A We’re going to start writing next year. We’re usually work from the title thinking of doing another video and releasing backwards. We don’t really another track from the album, probably the title track gear ourselves towards any Bastard of the Blues. I’m talking to a guy right now in one certain thing when B.C. who might do some animation for me for the we’re writing an album. It’s track, which would be something new for us. We’ve more about writing songs got ‘The Vollmers,’ which consumes a lot of my time. that we enjoy. We’ve got steady touring right through to the fall into next February when we’re on the Monsters of Rock Q In terms of touring today, do you still enjoy boat cruise ... Lots of stuff happening. We keep things that aspect of the job? Do you find it as gruel- pretty lean around here, not a lot of people on staff, so ing today as you did 10-20 years ago? there’s enough work to go around. A No, and if anything there’s a lot less nowadays because there’s fewer places to play in todays marketplace. I enjoy playing more than ever nowa- days because I just treasure every day we do. I know that every day could be the last. You never know where music is headed or where rock n’ roll is headed. Gene Simmons is saying it’s dead. He’s probably par- tially responsible. But any time I’m on stage I really try to soak up that moment and enjoy it, like it may be the last time I’m ever on stage. Q It’s funny you mentioned radios unwilling- ness to play ‘new classic rock’. Given that, would you say that things like social media and For ticket information for Canada’s Big Birthday Bash visit georgestreetlive.ca and planethelix.com DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 25

LOCAL ARTS&MORE! STORY: WENDY ROSE PHOTOS: SUBMITTED MICHAEL WILLIAMS: FINDING FAME O ne man’s chance encounter at a second- we laugh – never quite imagining that three years hand clothing store has led him to living the later, Williams would be an international model, dream in the high-fashion modeling. or that I would be the journalist interviewing him Staring up from glossy magazine pages, Michael about his exciting career. Williams looks serene – posing for the camera with smouldering eyes and the cheekbones of a chiseled MODELLING ADVENTURE god, rockin’ some seriously haute couture fashion. I have to remind myself that yes, this is the same guy To get the full story, we went back to the begin- who used to front a punk band I danced to near- ning of his modelling adventure, when Williams was ly every Wednesday night at a bar in downtown St. ‘discovered.’ John’s. As we begin our interview, the first emotion spilled is disbelief – where has the time gone? “First off, I got scouted in St. John’s, at Previously Loved Clothing,” Williams said with a laugh, ex- How long has it been since we screamed the lyr- plaining that he was hunting for new threads at the ics to Misfits songs in a dimly lit bar in the middle of used clothing store, wearing “a pair of raggedy look- the week? Three years – according to blurry iPhone ing knit-wear Jamaican shorts and a faded old tie- photos dated July 2012. As we drag up the memories, dye t-shirt.” “This guy (Allan Branton) came up to me and said he really liked my style. I was like ‘Really? I think I can do a little better than this,’” Williams said, again laughing. This chance meeting led Williams to a modelling gig at the Johnson Geo Centre, displaying local talent. Following the suc- cess of that gig, Williams decided to take a trip to the city of Toronto, to see if any agencies were inter- ested in his look. While there, he met with a number I have to remind myself that yes, this is the same guy who used to front a punk band I danced to nearly every Wednesday night at a bar in down- WENDY ROSE PHOTO town St. John’s. 26 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

LOCAL ARTS & MORE: MICHAEL WILLIAMS “First off, I got scouted in St. John’s, at Previously Loved Clothing ... This guy (Allan Branton) came up to me and said he really liked my style. I was like ‘Really?’” — Michael Williams of major agencies and received a slew of contract a lot of test shooting for his eventual portfolio. He offers. Williams chose to get involved with Spot explained that TO is a great place to work on a port- 6 Management, as he felt very “at home” with the folio, as you have access to photographers, stylists agency and was very comfortable knowing and make-up artists who are trying to do the same he would be working under the watchful thing. expert eye of owner Cynthia Cully, who has an extensive background in fashion “SO WE GOT A CALL ...” dating back 25 years. He explained that these kinds of col- “OVERWHELMING” laborations gave him a huge advantage “I was kind of going into this over some of his other international big world that I had no clue model friends, as they are typically about and it was pretty over- immediately sent to Asia for photos. whelming and a little bit terri- fying. (Cully) used to run Ford Models That’s where Williams ended up, and opened her own boutique agency just a couple years after his so she could focus on singular mod- modelling career began. els,” he explained. “I signed “So we got a call from an with them and then came back agency in Beijing that want- to Newfoundland for another ed me,” Williams said, ex- year, until I moved to Toronto,” Williams said. plaining that the agency offered to pay his flight to Asia. “I was like ‘OK. This move fit well with his future plans, as he had planned to When am I going?’ because at move away to attend post-second- that point I had my comfortable ary. While in Toronto, Williams little life in Toronto,” he said. completed Graphic Design and Interactive Media at the Academy “Five days, they said. And I of Design at RCC Institute of Technology. was like ‘Whoa. OK. I’m go- Freelancing allowed him to pay the bills while ing to another continent in pursuing his dreams, which include moving to five days.’ Then I asked how New York one day. long I was going to be there. The During his two years in TO, Williams also answer was four months,” he said with a started working with a personal trainer and did laugh. And off he went. After overcoming culture shock, Williams took on a number of modelling gigs in Beijing, making it into six maga- zines within his first week in the country. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 27

LOCAL ARTS & MORE: MICHAEL WILLIAMS Williams joked that he definitely worked for his money that day – posing in just a suit in -20 degree temperatures in the foothills of the Himalayas. The life of a model – maybe not as glamorous as we think! When he wasn’t mod- was staying in,” he laughed, adding that he slept in a elling, Williams trav- large winter jacket, two pairs of pants and two pairs eled, taking in as many of socks to stay warm. sights as he could during his down time, After stepping in a wet marsh on the way to a often having to leave shoot, Williams had to tough it out for a few photos the country to abide by with a frozen foot. After explaining that he couldn’t the rules of his Visa. continue shooting in the freezing weather with wet He particularly enjoyed feet, a compromise was reached – he would stick Shanghai, Hong Kong around for a few more photos, provided that the pho- and inner Mongolia. tographer bought a new pair of boots for the model. MODEL LIFE Williams joked that he definitely worked for his money that day – posing in just a suit in -20 degree Williams recount- temperatures in the foothills of the Himalayas. The ed a humourous tale of life of a model – maybe not as glamorous as we think! modelling in the freez- But like the photographers themselves, Williams will ing cold in the Himalayan mountains, running on do anything for a good photo! very little sleep and little food, due to lack of stores to purchase food. And his hard work has clearly paid off, as he is cur- “It was awesome, but we were roughin’ it,” he said rently visiting New York, a place where he dreamed to with a laugh, explaining that they stayed in a small go as a model. He’ll be popping back to Newfoundland village, at an inn that had no door, despite -25ºC de- in mid-June, but is hoping to head back to New York gree temperatures. “It was minus two in the room I City again for New York Fashion Week: Men’s, which takes place July 13-16, showcasing spring 2016 fash- ions, pending his working visa. To keep up with Williams’ jet-set life, follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/michaeljwilliamsss 28 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

STORY: MARK DWYER SPORTS & NL LEISUREPHOTOS: SUBMITTED GOING FOR GOLD! Five softball players from Newfoundland and Labrador will don Canada’s colours at the ISF world championships and Pan Am Games this summer in Toronto and Saskatchewan T here are few, if any, sports in this province superstar in the world of softball and considered by that dominates on the national scene like many as one of the greatest to ever play the game – fastpitch softball. certainly short-listed as the best hitter of all-time. Sure, rugby has had tremendous success over the Guys like St. John’s catcher Sean O’Brien (as well past two decades and – with as many as seven play- as brother Rob), as well as Petty Harbour’s Sean ers skating in the NHL just two years ago – hockey is Whitten would also don Team Canada’s colours, but well represented in Canada’s youngest province. the floodgates have opened for Newfoundland soft- ballers in recent years. The best in the game have DOMINATING THE ROSTER Newfoundland and Labrador birth certificates. However, the softball statistics confirm it. The With men’s fastpitch softball returning to the province has won three consecutive national se- Pan Am Games for the first time since 2003, five nior men’s championships – with potential to make players from this prov- Canadian softball history this summer with a ince will be wear- fourth– and its star players dominate the roster for ing the maple leaf in the national team. Toronto this summer. Stephen Mullaly, Sean Gone are the days when just one player, Colin Cleary, Ryan Boland, Abbott, was our lone representative on Team Brad Ezekiel and Jason Canada’s senior softball team. Yes, Abbott was a With men’s fastpitch softball returning to the Pan Am Games for the first time since 2003, five players from this province will be wearing the maple leaf in Toronto this summer. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 29

SPORTS & NL LEISURE: GOING FOR GOLD! Hill will all play key roles for Canada in its attempt STEPHEN MULLALY to get back to the top of softball ladder. Twenty of the country’s top players were invited to the selection of us and we’re very excit- camp in late May in Toronto. Just 17 made the squad. ed about this,” said Hill, Newfoundland’s Blair Ezekiel, one of the game’s best the 30-year-old St. John’s clutch performers, didn’t make the cut. native who’s been a star lo- cally, on the national scene ‘BEST IN THE WORLD’ and at the ISC and ASA tournaments for the past decade. Even bigger, Canada will compete against the Cleary, who’s dominated the junior and senior best in the world when Saskatoon plays host to the game nationally for much of the past decade, is con- ISF world tournament in late June. sidered Canada’s ace. His numbers last year were in- credible. Quality pitching, of course, is crucial in “This is the opportunity of a lifetime for many softball. Like a goaltender in hockey, they have the biggest impact on the game. In 2014, according to nlfastpitch.com, the Harbour Main finished the season with a 32-11 re- cord, both home and abroad, fanning 522 batters in 280 innings (1.86 strikeouts per inning). He walked 30 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

SPORTS & NL LEISURE: GOING FOR GOLD! SEAN CLEARY RYAN BOLAND BRAD EZEKIEL JASON HILL Stephen Mullaly, Sean Cleary, Ryan Boland, Brad Ezekiel and Jason Hill will all play key roles for Canada in its attempt to get back to the top of softball ladder. Twenty of the country’s top players were invited to the selection camp in late May in Toronto. just 60 batters (0.21 walks per in- Consider this. At ning). Locally, he led Kelly’s Pub the 2012 nationals, Molson Bulldogs to league and he slammed a re- provincial crowns, earning MVP cord-breaking 12 honours at both. Nationally, he home runs at the led the defending champion Three tournament in lead- Cheers Pub to a third straight se- ing the province to its nior crown, finishing with a 3-0 first-ever senior title. record as the tourney MVP. Boland, a catcher and one of the In ISC play, he starred for the game’s most intense players, is also a Toronto Gators and helped the standout. He catches for Cleary and club to a trio of second-place fin- carries a big bat. Brad Ezekiel is con- ished. He also helped Canada to sidered among the best outfielders in bronze at the Pan Am champion- the world and is expected to hit at the ships in Argentina. For his body top of the lineup. Hill can do it all. Like of work, Cleary was selected 2014 Softball NL Senior Mullaly, he hits for power and average and is no Male Player of the Year, 2014 St. John’s Molson- stranger to the national and international scene. He Coors Male Athlete of the Year (Tom “Dynamite” can also play a host of positions, from the infield and Dunne Memorial Award) and 2014 SportNL Senior outfield to the rubber. Hill brings veteran leadership Male Athlete of the Year (Ferd Hayward Memorial to a club that desperately wants to win gold on home Award). He’s just the third softballer to win the soil this summer. Softball NL Senior Male Player of the Year, St. John’s Molson-Coors Male Athlete of the Year and SportNL ISF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Senior Male Athlete of the Year in the same season! The 14th men’s world softball championships, WORLD-CLASS PLAYERS featuring the best players in the world, is set for June 26 to July 5 in Saskatoon, Sk. New Zealand won it all Cleary’s local teammates are all world-class play- in 2013, defeating Venezuela in the final. Australia ers. In fact, five of them played for Team Canada at won bronze. Canada finished fifth. the ISF world tournament in 2013. With the win in ’13, New Zealand have won four Mullaly, who hails from Freshwater, Placentia of the last five ISF world championships, and their Bay, has been a fixture with the national team for fifth overall since the competition began in 1966, years. He’s perhaps one of the game’s most feared hit- one more than the United States. But the last time ters. He hits for power and average, and, when he gets the US won was in 1998. Canada opens the tourna- hot at the plate, is considered the best in the game. ment against Guatemala on June 26. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 31

COMMUNITY MATTERS STORY: AMANDA PAULHUS PHOTOS: SUBMITTED GAZE SEED COMPANY A s of Christmas Eve last year, the Gaze Seed Company has returned to the ownership of Peter sent out a letter to the store’s loyal custom- the Gaze family. ers, sharing his delight to be bringing the Gaze Seed The company was created in the 1920s by a man Company back into the family. named Ernest Gaze (or E.W. Gaze). His daughter, Patricia Gaze, took over the business after his death “This is an exciting time for me. I am blessed and ran it until 1986. When she passed away the with the opportunity to take my family business into company was sold, but now, 29 years later, the com- the 21st century and grow it to what my great grand- pany has been purchased by Peter Byrne, the great father and grandmother would have wanted it to be,” grandson of the original founder. Peter expressed in the letter. PLANTING THE FUTURE In just four months, the company has already seen great changes including rebranding to become the Seed Company by E.W. Gaze and joining the 21st century on the Internet and social media. Other new aspects of the store include a line of spring sprouts seeds, bird feeders, hammocks and Gaze’s own mixed bird seed. Despite all the new things that will be going on “This is an exciting time for me. I am blessed with the opportunity to take my family business into the 21st century and grow it to what my great grandfa- ther and grandmother would have wanted it to be.” — Peter Byrne 32 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

COMMUNITY MATTERS: GAZE SEED COMPANY “We don’t want to compete with Walmart, or Home Depot, and all those companies. We have our own little niche market here and we’re just trying to build on that.” — Peter Byrne in the store, Peter won’t let its roots be new but old store, especial- forgotten. Much of the old- ly with the amount of youth er parts of the building that who seem to be taking an were once in the back will interest in the gardening be brought into the store- hobby. front so customers can buy their gardening supplies and Seminars will be of- enjoy the history that comes fered to help customers along with the store name. learn things like the basics of backyard gardening or TIME CAPSULE even simply planting seeds at your window sill. “When I came in here on “We don’t want to compete with Walmart, or Christmas Eve, there was stuff Home Depot, and all those companies. We have our in the desk that belonged to my own little niche market here and we’re just trying to grandmother. Her hand writing was ev- build on that.” erywhere, her ruler was here, her letter opener was here, right down to the old liquor cabinet, her bottle of Old Sam. This hasn’t even touched since she died in 1986. It’s unbelievable. It’s been pretty wild to see her stuff that’s here, that was never touched. It’s all part of the Gaze Seed company and the heritage,” Peter said. Peter is excited for the upcoming season with his DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 33

YOUNG ISLANDERS STORY BY: MONICA WALSH PROVING YOUTH IS NOT WASTED ON THE YOUNG! SWEET SMELL OF REJECTION AH, summer is almost here. Summer is the season of joy and light. No forced me to make a YouTube page. Which brings me to my point – the most re- room for anything else. I can’t wait. cent pair of rejections that came to me both said However, as we all know, sometimes life isn’t about that the year long positions were going to be offered all things positive. Many times, we suffer rejection again next year and could they keep my letters on from others and it can be tough file? Sure, I responded! That made to bounce back. I’m not talking me kind of happy. At least some- about romantic rejection. I’m not one read my application and may- really the expert on that (oh, who be thought I had something to of- am I kidding), but I do know re- fer. Now, I keep all of my rejection jection in a professional sense. letters in a pile by my desk. I have When you put yourself out there, to admit – as it grows, I don’t nec- and the answer you get back is a essarily see it as a testament to my polite “No, thank you,” how do failures. I’m starting to see it as a you keep going? source of pride. Nobody can say I didn’t try. REJECTION Since in the fall of 2014, I have THE WORST received over 20 rejection letters. So, is there value in rejection? Residency grants, artist in resi- I kinda want to tape all my letters dence calls, play submissions, act- I keep all of my rejection letters ... to the wall so I can prove to peo- ing auditions, job applications ple that even though sometimes I that didn’t even respond to my I have to admit; as it grows, I don’t WANT to sit around all day and letters of application and most re- necessarily see it as a testament to watch Days of Our Lives, I DO cently, my fourth rejection from my failures. I’m starting to see it as spend my time writing and net- local arts grants organizations. a source of pride. Nobody can say I working and here’s proof. Don’t I’m not going to lie, it’s been misunderstand me – I’m not be- tough. I decided to apply for ev- didn’t try. ing naive. Looking for a job is erything I possibly could and some of these applica- THE WORST and I know how hard it is to keep on tions are lengthy, thorough and require a lot of work. a happy face while handing out resumes and try- There’s a reason large scale companies hire commu- ing not to notice when you turn around and it gets nications people – because it takes work to sell your- thrown in the garbage. (At least wait until I leave the self and to apply for projects and jobs. Nowadays, building). But it’s better than wallowing. many arts applications require you to make a short Let’s say you are hard up and haven’t been work- video on top of your letter of application. For some- ing in a while. You are probably feeling blue and the one who still uses a flip phone, that was a challenge. fact that you don’t HAVE to get up and go anywhere I made two video appli- makes it hard to make yourself do just that. However, cations that seeming- if you go to hand out resumes, you are forced to get up, ly went nowhere. Each have a shower, and make yourself presentable. That took hours of work. “Oh alone can put you in a better frame of mind. You will well,” I comforted my- probably feel better just getting resumes written and self... At least I learned printed off. If you are applying for jobs online, make a bit about editing and it yourself get up, shower and go to a cafe with wi-fi. Or MONICA WALSH BIO: Monica is an actor, writer and theatre teacher living in St. John’s. She enjoys hiking, provincial parks, and the occasional Blue Star. 34 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

YOUNG ISLANDERS a library. It kinda feels like you are working and writ- I found it difficult to get up and be confident and get ing those cover letters will make you feel good. ‘er done. But after writing applications to places that Looking for work is a full time job – the only I definitely wouldn’t have had the guts to apply to a trouble is you don’t get paid for it if it doesn’t go any- couple of years ago, it gave me confidence and made where. That’s what I used to think. I would be very me apply for other things that I didn’t even think I upset about auditions, not only because I would be wanted. Those other things turned out to be fabu- sad that I didn’t get the part, but at the amount of lous opportunities. work that went into learning the lines and preparing a char- acter that you never get to work with. However, if you go into an audition room and give a great audition, you are still being no- ticed, probably by industry pro- fessionals, as being good. Same goes for a job interview. If you interview well and are upset that you don’t get the job, maybe you should congratulate yourself on making a good impression. The boss may call you in six months with another position. Showing Putting yourself out there is important. It gives you confidence, helps you up on time, knowing your value and being confident and self-as- communicate, and helps you to network. sured often comes with lots of experience being in- It’s kind of like when you were a kid and if you terviewed. It is something you learn and you won’t (like me) often got the bronze medal instead of the learn it if you don’t try! gold or even silver. You still kept the medal or the lit- tle cloth piece that we often got at my school. I got FABULOUS OPPORTUNITIES ones for skipping and for running. Did you get any? Putting yourself out there is important. It gives Were you proud? You didn’t win. But you still accom- you confidence, helps you communicate and helps plished something. So if you get selected for an inter- you to network. Also, if you are not working and you view, or have someone read your application letter, or need a job or an opportunity, what have you got to even just drop off a paper resume to a store, at least lose? I guess you could argue that you are losing time, you DID something. You put yourself out there and but again, see my above point. You never know who is believe me, someone is noticing. That someone might going to notice you and want you for something. just be yourself, but you are going to reward yourself I know it’s easier said than done and after rejec- for that accomplishment. It makes you feel good, and tion after rejection, there were definitely times when feeling good gets you ahead in your life. Are you a ‘YOUNG ISLANDER’ with something to say? Email [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 35

YOUNG ISLANDERS KELLOWAY: GOING THE DISTANCE nlathletics.blogspot.ca Photos M ount Pearl’s own Daniel Kelloway finished a respect- able fourth in the men’s 400-metre race this past June at the Victoria International Track Classic in British Columbia. The track and field prodigy, a by-prod- uct of the Pearlgate Track and Field Club, cur- rently enrolled in Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, recorded an impressive time of 48.48 in the 400-metre sprint. The time is nearly three-tenths of a second faster then Kelloway’s eighth place finish at the Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome International Track Classic in Burnaby just days prior. Kelloway’s personal best time was 47.62, which he set at the Northwest Athletic NCAA Division II 400-metre final in Oregon in May. Kelloway is currently enrolled in Simon Fraser University’s Men’s Track and Field program, competing in the 200 and 400-metre disciplines. — DC 36 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

YOUNG ISLANDERS MUSICALLY INCLINED: WINS BIG! J une has been a great month for Keri and Andy for their preferred businesses, as Kao, owners of Musically explained by the CCA tagline – “Real Votes. Real Winners.” Inclined music school in Conception Bay South. “PROUD” Winning a CCA is a huge “BEST MUSIC SCHOOL” congratulations to any business, On June 3, the couple was award- as the Award works as an offi- ed with the “Best Music School” cial endorsement from its client Consumer’s Choice Award for 2015. base – something new consum- The win is not specific to just the ers should be on the look out for Conception Bay South area, but also when deciding to make avail of a for St. John’s and surrounding areas. business’ services. “Consumer Choice Award was “We were presented with this established in 1987 with the sole pur- award last night at the Sheraton pose of recognizing business excel- as part of the dinner and red lence for small and medium sized carpet event,” Keri Kao told The businesses,” the Consumer Choice “This is certainly a great addition to Herald on June 4. “This is cer- Award’s website explained.  “Today, our 20th Anniversary celebrations! tainly a great addition to our we remain the only organization in We are extremely proud to be your 20th Anniversary celebrations!” Canada to conduct statistically ac- she added. curate independent market research choice for Music Education.” “Thank you all so much for surveys to determine brand reputa- — Keri Kao, Musically Inclined your continued support. We tion, customer satisfaction and business excellence.” are extremely proud to be your choice for Music The Awards are chosen by consumers, who vote Education,” Keri said in closing. — WR Does your school deserve some recognition? Tell us about it! [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 37

News In Perspective BY JIM FURLONG THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/NTV THE EVENING OF BEAUMONT HAMEL I t is quiet at Beaumont Hamel. I have been there rate occasions with both of them. (Abe Mullett was dark with others and I have been there alone. I have rum, Walter Tobin was Scotch.) Both of these aging been there when there was great ceremony with warriors understood that the mantle of hero had been many dignitaries and I have been when there was nei- placed on their shoulders but their personal memories of ther. One of my visits was in the early evening and ev- July 1st, 1916 hadn’t faded. When I met them, they had erything was still down by the little cemetery where the both been brought back to France by Veterans Affairs bodies of the fallen of the Newfoundland Regiment are Canada. They understood that pomp and ceremony was buried. In all, I have been to Beaumont Hamel three part of it. Tobin told me he had remarked to Mullett times. One of the visits was spread over several days. I about the way they were treated; “Abe, you would think have broadcast live from there and I have interviewed we won the goddamn war ourselves.” A PROPER ASSESSMENT History is like that. We remember that which suits us which is what has hap- pened on July 1st, 1916. I remember my dad referring to the Somme as “the Big Push.” That’s what the British called it. He thought of that day in 1916 as some kind of great moment. As time went on, we came to know what a debacle the Somme really was. 50,000 British casualties in the first 15 Walter Tobin said the British always win the war but not the minutes. About a thousand casualties for battles and… the Battle of Beaumont Hamel was a loss. every kilometre of ground gained. Field Marshall Douglas Haig, who some called the two men who, at the time, were the last survivors “the butcher of the Somme,” became a hero. After the of that morning July 1st, 1916. They were Walter Tobin war, it was Haig who presided at the opening of our War and Abe Mullett. Both were over 90 years of age but Memorial. A local beer was named after him; Haig Ale. sharp as tacks. Both knew what a terrible senseless trag- So what is the proper assessment of July 1st, 1916? I edy had occurred there on a hot morning a long time surely don’t know. I heard from military historian An- ago. Tobin said the British always win the war but not drew Robertshaw a spirited defence of Field Marshal the battles and that the Battle of Beaumont Hamel was Haig and his tactics and from Abe Mullett and Walter a loss. Abe Mullett wasn’t so forgiving. He thought that Tobin, the idea that on July 1st, 1916, they knew it was as far as he was concerned, “the big fella” was trying to all gone really wrong. I also have my own thoughts – no- make a reputation for himself. It was stupid of me not body owns history. On that evening some years ago, as to ask but I didn’t ask exactly who he meant by “the big I walked down the gentle slope of the field at Beaumont fella.” Did he mean Field Marshall Douglas Haig, the Hamel and down past the Y Ravine cemetery towards British Commander of the entire Somme or Lieutenant what had been the German trenches, it all became very Colonel Arthur Hadow, the Newfoundland regiment’s sad to me. All the young men that died and were bur- commander? I’ll never know now, but Abe Mullett, like ied there were part of that sadness, as were their families Walter Tobin, saw July 1st, 1916 as a failure. back in Newfoundland. In the quiet at Beaumont Hamel I feel very privileged to have known those two men and here in this province, once a nation, there are still simply because they were there. I shared a drink on sepa- the echoes of July 1st, 1916. NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] 38 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

News iN Brief FROM AROUND NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR Food Inspection reports expand mandate to include public institutions The provincial gov- ernment began putting restaurant inspection re- ports online in 2012. After the fiasco about food in the Memorial University din- ing hall, the government will now put inspection District of St. John’s reports online for kitch- REPORTS GOING ONLINE West it is for McCurdy ens in public institutions, such as schools and long- term care homes. As NTV’s Leila Beaudoin reports, monitoring things like food temperature is but one N DP party leader Earle McCurdy isn’t taking way to prevent a gastronomic disaster. The province the easy way out when it comes to trying to will now have details available on Service NL’s web- secure a seat in the House of Assembly. With just five months to go before a provincial election, site starting June 29 so information will be the only McCurdy made it official, announcing he has selected thing potentially “viral” at the end of the month. St. John’s West as his district of choice. Premier talks politics, polls and more on Issues He could be in for a tight race, however, as he will & Answers with NTV’s Lynn Burry be pitting himself against sitting cabinet minister Dan Crummel Premier Paul Davis dis- and former Liberal MP Siobhan cussed the upcoming federal and provincial elections and Coady – as long as she re-secures her nomination in the newly de- how the campaigns will af- fined riding of St. John’s West. fect each other on Issues and Answers with Lynn Burry. McCurdy made his an- nouncement in a unique way, Nov. 30 is the date selected by EARLE McCURDY choosing a playground off the premier for the provin- Frecker Drive as the place to make his decision cial election and Davis said he selected that date to en- PREMIER PAUL DAVIS known. McCurdy says he hopes the provincial NDP will make significant gains during the next election. sure there was no federal/provincial election overlap McCurdy also shared he was encouraged by some while still holding an election in 2015. polling he did in the district and said he never consid- ered running elsewhere. NTV NEWS FIRST EDITION 5:30PM; NTV EVENING NEWSHOUR 6:00PM DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 39

CRIME FLASHBACK STORY BY: MAX HAINES A TRAIL OF DEADLY LIES L adies with a criminal bent have always fas- cinated me. Down through the checkered leave on his trip in a week. history of the not-so-manly-art of mayhem, On May 30, 1920, some of Jacob’s friends threw there have been many members of the distaff side who have stood a going-away beach party for him. Louise was invit- out, even among murderers. ed and everyone had a great time. Jacob’s friends were never to see him again. LOUISE PEETE WHERE’S JACOB? At 37, Louise Peete was one On June 2, business acquain- of those exceptional women. She tances were somewhat miffed when was smart, cunning and had a Jacob failed to show up for appoint- pleasing personality. It has been ments. They called his home. All the said that our Louise could talk calls were fielded by Louise. A car the birds out of the trees. In May salesman inquired why Jacob nev- 1920, she sauntered up to 675 er picked up his new car. Louise told South Catalina St. in the booming him that Jacob had to rush away to city of Los Angeles, Calif. take care of an important business The occupant of the impos- matter. When pressed, she told her ing Tudor-style home was Jacob fantastic story for the first time. Denton, a wealthy mining man Louise was smart and cunning ... In essence, she informed the of 46. If Jacob could only have It has been said that Louise could salesman, Denton had incurred a guessed at the nastiness Louise wound in his arm that had become had in mind, he would most cer- talk the birds out of the trees. infected. It meant his going away to tainly have slammed the door in her face. But such conceal just how the wound was inflicted. She said was not to be. Jacob was planning to take an extend- the whole thing was a great embarrassment to Jacob. ed business trip and wanted to lease his home. Later, she called the salesman and told him Jacob Denton had married twice. His first marriage had to have his arm amputated and would be stay- produced a daughter, Frances – and a divorce. ing in San Francisco for some time. She had received Frances lived with her mother in Arizona. Jacob’s instructions to take delivery of the new car and turn second wife had died of natural causes. in Denton’s old one. Upon receipt of a cheque for the Jacob had advertised his home for rent and it was balance owing, the vehicle was turned over to Louise. silver-tongued Louise who answered the ad. The two Our busy little lady scampered down to the struck a deal immediately and Louise moved in the Farmer’s and Merchants’’ Bank. She told the bank- next day. Jacob was to retain his room until he had to ers that because of Jacob’s recent amputation she had to help him sign his name with his left hand. His sig- nature would probably be quite different. The bank- ers were very understanding and assured the obvi- ously concerned Louise that they would honour all cheques with the altered signature. Jacob was a lucky man to have such a concerned friend. In May 1920, Louise sauntered up to the booming city of Los Angeles, Calif. where Jacob had adver- tised his home for rent, and it was silver-tongued Louise who answered the ad. 40 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015 *Crime Flashback Images are used for reenactment purposes only and might not be historically accurate.

CRIME FLASHBACK: TRIAL OF DEADLY LIES Weeks went by and slowly Louise Peete acquired her outstanding complexion and looked 10 years Jacob’s assets. She was even cunning enough to see younger than her age. that Denton’s daughter got her allowance cheque every month. Still, a man doesn’t drop completely out of sight even if he is greatly af- fected by the loss of an arm. Friends began to make inquiries and Louise continued to be a convincing liar. In the middle of August, Denton’s fam- ily retained a lawyer to look into his affairs. When Louise heard of the family’s action, she rented the house on Catalina St. to a Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Miller. Then she went away for a vacation to Denver. SEARCH PARTY While she was on holiday, a group of Denton’s friends visited his home. It was While Louise was on holiday, a group of Denton’s friends September when the self-appointed delegation visited his home. Right away, they noticed an alcove that explained to the Millers that their friend had had been boarded up ... The first thing which came to light disappeared. Would they mind if the house was searched? The Millers didn’t mind at all. was a human foot, then the rest of Jacob Denton’s body. Like homing pigeons, the group headed for the cel- The Logans, who were somewhat older than lar first. Right away, they noticed an alcove that had their friend, had not fared as well. Both were sick- been boarded up. Once the boards were removed, ly, with Arthur at 74 being extremely frail and quiet. they groped into a pile of earth. The first thing which The Logans hired Louise as a housekeeper and com- came to light was a human foot, then the rest of Jacob panion. It was Mrs. Logan who had to sign Louise’s Denton’s body. He had been shot in the neck by a .32 parole report every month. calibre bullet. Upstairs in a closet, police found the murder weapon. LOUISE ON PAROLE Louise was located in Denver and charged with For a while, all went well at the Logan residence murder. She stuck to her story, despite the over- near Santa Monica. Only a month after Louise came to whelming amount of evidence against her. She was live with the Logans, Mrs. Logan had Arthur commit- found guilty, received a sentence of life imprison- ted to the Patton State Hospital as “mentally ill, danger- ment and was shipped off to San Quentin. ous and insane.” Arthur remained in the institution for Our story should end now with prison bars 19 days before being released back into his wife’s care. slamming closed behind Louise Peete, but it doesn’t. Louise, who had changed her name to Anna B. Lee, Louise had two faithful friends, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur helped Mrs. Logan bring her husband home. Logan, who had always believed in her innocence. They stood by her during her trial and now that she was in prison, they wrote to her and visited her whenever they could. After serving more than 20 years in prison, Louise received parole. In her 60s, she was still a fine figure of a woman. She retained Louise was charged with murder. She stuck to her story, despite overwhelming evidence against her. She was found guilty, received a sentence of life imprisonment and was shipped off to San Quentin. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 41

CRIME FLASHBACK: TRIAL OF DEADLY LIES Affairs of the heart also payed a prominent part came into Louise’s possession. in Louise’s life. In May, using her assumed name she On Dec. 6, Arthur Logan died in the mental in- married Lee Judson, an elderly gentleman with an stitution. It was never really proven that Arthur suf- excellent reputation. He would have done better had fered from anything. To avoid the expense of a fu- he picked his bride from the first woman who passed neral, Louise had his body donated to a hospital for him in the street. He couldn’t research purposes. have done worse. POLICE INQUIRY BLIND TRUST On Dec. 20, the police made As time went by, Louise let it their first inquiry into the disap- be known that Arthur Logan was pearance of Mrs. Logan. Like the becoming uncontrollable. Louise rerun of an old movie, Louise was still being treated as a mem- lied to cover every eventuality. ber of the Logan family, even Again a search was conducted. though the bank had informed Low and behold, buried under Mrs. Logan that her employee had an avocado tree in the backyard, forged her name to a $200 cheque. police uncovered the body of Mrs. Logan covered the cheque, Mrs. Logan. She had been shot telling the bank it was all an error. On Dec. 20, the police made their first in the neck, but the wound had inquiry into the disappearance of Mrs. not been the cause of death. As On May 30, 1944, Louise and her husband moved into the Logan. Like the rerun of an old movie, she regained consciousness, she Logan home. Arthur, who ap- Louise lied to cover every eventuality. had been pistol whipped until peared calm, welcomed them she was dead. with open arms. Mrs. Logan was nowhere in sight. Louise was arrested and charged with murder. A few days later, Louise advised the authorities that Lee Judson was also arrested, but was immediately Mr. Logan had become violent with Mrs. Logan. In cleared. He had been completely taken in by Louise. fact, the old man had bitten his wife about the face He knew her only as Anna B. Lee and had no idea so severely that Mrs. Logan couldn’t appear to state he was living with a murderer. The day after his re- her case in person. Based on this evidence, Arthur lease, he hurled himself from the 13th floor of an of- Logan was committed to the Patton State Hospital. fice building and plunged to his death. Soon friends and relatives were inquiring af- At her trial, Louise took the witness stand in her ter Mrs. Logan. Louise told them she had been bad- own defence. She claimed that Arthur Logan had ly disfigured in the attack by her husband. Her right killed his wife. When she found herself with the arm had been severely injured as well. Louise even body on her hands, she realized her past would be presented a cheque at the bank that had a signature revealed and she would be accused of murder. She affixed to it only remotely resembling Mrs. Logan’s decided to bury Mrs. Logan. No one believed her. handwriting. Bad arm, you know. She was found guilty of murder in the first de- Month after month Louise continued to embel- gree, without recommendation for mercy. All ap- lish and improvise. Little by little, the Logan’s assets peals failed, and Louise Peete was executed. 42 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

KETTLE BOILSWHILE THE YOUR HOROSCOPE BY: GUY S. DAVIS WOMEN’S STYLES ARIES (Mar 21 to April 19) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Making things more complicat- Giving your self-esteem a boost I ’ve been fortunate to have done a lot ed than they need to be can be a could be a good idea for the of travelling. The mode of dress of the problem for the typically order- Moon Child, who might feel a women in the various countries I’ve ly Lamb. Try to look for a less bit daunted by the week’s oc- visited varies in style and manner from the intricate way to accomplish the currences. Just focus on all your extreme to the ridiculous. I’ve witnessed mag- same goals. positive accomplishments. azine and television advertisements where TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) LEO (July 23 to Aug 22) The the images of women and the clothes they are Avoiding personal involvement “mane” attraction for the wearing are so revealing, it’s a wonder they in a troubling situation might Lovable Lion this week is – appeared at all. be advisable at this time, espe- what else? – love. New relation- cially since you probably don’t ships move to new levels, while I could never understand the motivation have all the facts. The weekend long-standing partnerships are behind some lingerie advertisements and brings a surprise. strengthened. wonder what the average woman watching GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A them thinks. A problem with a colleague recent workplace problem will you thought had been resolved prove to be one of miscommu- GOODBYE TO STILETTOS could recur. However, this time nication, and once the matter is you’ll be able to rely on your re- settled, you should have a better As she views voluptuous young women cord to get a quick resolution in chance of getting your propos- barely out of their teens parading around in your favour. Good luck. als approved. skimpy undergarments, does she look in the mirror and imagine herself wearing them? H HCELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS! Take shoes, as an example. To my mind CODY RHODES HILARIE BURTON the image of women moved up more then JUNE 30, 1985 JULY 1, 1982 a few notches when they moved away from H HKATHY BATES those atrocious stiletto heeled shoes to more practical and comfortable flat-heeled ones. JUNE 28, 1948 The manufactures of high-heeled shoes must be upset over that. It isn’t an easy call saying BORN Doing good things for others comes easily how much influence advertising has on what THIS WEEK: to you. You are considered a good friend, even by those you might hardly know. women wear. Obviously de- signers believe it has a great LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan deal. One thing is certain: Good news! After dealing pret- 19) Nursing hurt feelings could fashion trends come and go. ty much in the dark with a mat- keep you from learning what They always have and always ter that seemed to be taking for- went wrong. Ask your partner, will. ever to resolve, you should soon a family member or a trusted Fashion trends will always be seeing the light at the end of friend to help you reassess your come and go… the tunnel. actions in the matter. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A positive message should help Nature is dominant this week. lift that energy-draining sense Try to spend time outdoors of anxiety, and you should with someone special. An act soon be able to deal with even of kindness in the past might the peskiest matter, whether at be recalled by a person you be- work or personal. lieved was out of your life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) An Dec 21) Try to control that heat- upcoming career decision could ed Sagittarian temperament be based on how well you might while dealing with what you be- be able to apply your artistic tal- lieve to be an unfair matter. A ents. Be sure to use the finest cool approach is the best way to samples of your work to make a handle things. strong impression. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 43

FINE OL’ SCOFF PAM PARDY GHENT [email protected] CHILLED TREATS: HOT STUFF! I ’m loving the weather! What I’m not loving young and on the go. She reminded me of one of our is having to cook in it. The kids are almost most favourite treats! Chocolate covered frozen ba- out of school and underfoot – when it’s snack nanas on a stick! With sprinkles!!! time especially. I don’t know about you, but some- times, finding things to make that won’t either make I took to Google to make sure I wouldn’t fool up me break out in too much of a sweat or break the bank the recipe, but mom was bang on! Sometimes that account is becoming more and more challenging. woman has an amazing memory! I was talking to my mom a few nights ago and Taken from one of my goto sites, kraftcanada.ca. asked her what she handed out to us when we were here’s their take on this childhood favourite (of two generations) treat. BANANA TREATS H 3 small bananas H 1/4 cup smooth H 6 wooden pop sticks peanut butter H 4 oz. semi-sweet H Chopped nuts, chocolate, chopped flaked coconut or H 1 Tbsp. butter candy sprinkles Peel bananas and cut them in half. Insert 1 wooden pop stick into each piece of banana. Freeze until firm (about 4 hours). Melt chocolate, butter and peanut butter in microwaveable bowl on high for 1 1/2 minutes; stir until melted. Paint frozen bananas with chocolate mixture using a pastry brush, then roll in chopped nuts, flaked coconut or candy sprinkles. 44 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

RECAPS BY A SNEAK PEEK AT THE LATEST NEWS DANA BLOCK SOAP TALKFROM NEWFOUNDLAND’S TOP SOAPS THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Nick questioned Victor’s intentions after he visit- Ready to plan a future with Liam, Steffy was over- ed Sage in the hospital. Chelsea told Gabe that if they joyed when she received a message from him asking were going to be in a relationship, he must be hon- to see her. Ridge let Wyatt know that Steffy only had est with her. Neil was unhappy to learn about Cane eyes for Liam. Steffy was blindsided when Liam in- and Lily’s marital problems. Victoria met Billy at formed her that he had promised to help Ivy with her The Underground to gather information. Summer legal troubles. Knowing how emotionally invested told Phyllis that she felt the pressure of being stuck Ivy was in the arrangement with Liam, Quinn played between the Newmans and the Abbotts. Devon and on her vulnerability to gain trust. Bill and Wyatt dif- Hilary disagreed on their future plans. Mariah ques- fered on whether or not Liam and Steffy would end tioned Dylan about his intentions toward Sharon. up together. Wyatt hoped that he would get a chance Jack pushed Marisa for information on Marco. to prove the naysayers wrong. Wyatt was given some Meanwhile, Victor told Marco that he had gone too information that might affect his plan to pursue far. Avery received help from an unexpected person. Steffy. DAYS OF OUR LIVES GENERAL HOSPITAL Xander attacked Nicole. Eric and Serena had Jordan found herself in debt to Sonny. Elizabeth a major confrontation. Hope gave some let Nikolas know who had been tapping his surprising advice to Aiden about Clyde. Kate and Justin clashed over a potential phones. Lulu had a dream that set her on edge. new hire. Eric came to Nicole’s rescue. Maxie confronted Valerie about her inten- Daniel questioned a nervous Serena tions toward Dante. Nikolas had a prop- about Eric. Will pulled an uneth- osition that could give him control of ical move to ensure that his ther- ELQ. Sabrina told Michael about why apy sessions with Sonny were a she hired Sam to investigate Rosalie, success. Abigail accidentally left Elizabeth also learned the truth about proof of her affair with Chad out Sabrina’s involvement. Morgan ran in the open when Ben paid her a into Denise during a vulnerable mo- visit. Nicole came clean to Eric ment. Sam and Jake collaborated on as they continued to evade a way to trick Rosalie into naming her Xander. Daniel tried to get boss. Lulu grew suspicious of Nikolas. the truth out of Serena. Eve Valerie discovered that Lulu was used Marlena to get back at keeping something from Dante. Jennifer. Brady gained in- Morgan was forced to lie to sight into Theresa’s moti- Kiki. vations after he overheard her conversation with JORDAN found herself in Anne. debt to Sonny on General Hospital. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 45

POSITIVE PARENTING QPA&MAPWARITDHY-GHENT Mother of a teenager and a precocious first grader, our Managing Editor takes your questions: [email protected] Q. Summer is almost here and I know my wife and I will be at it again … having it out over junk food and bedtime. Not for me! For the kids! I say ice cream, cold soda and staying out until dark is what summer is about! Tell her I’m right for once! T oo funny! And I swear; I really, totally want star shaped that the kids seem to love, but I also have to take your side. But here comes that an- light up ice cubes that are fun for night time play. I noying but, right? Truth is, summer time even have ones that change colours! – while fun in the sun – can also play havoc with schedules and diets. If your street is anything like my FLEXIBLE WHEN YOU CAN own, then snacks – like dye-soaked freeze pops and messy half-melted-before-they-are-out-the-door ice Now, to bedtime. I’m all about being flexible when cream cones – are handed out hand-over-fist. I’m ac- you can so you don’t need to be when you can’t. What tually guilty of doing much of the handing out on our I mean is; if the kids on the street are out playing and street, but I have corrected my ways – a little, anyway. having fun and you don’t have any set plans early in the morning, then let the kids have fun! Remind your REDUCE THE SUGAR child that the rules were changed because this end- ed up being an unplanned special night! Wasn’t that One way to reduce the sugar is to buy small- fun? That way, if an early bedtime is required because er items. Instead of a jumbo freeze pop, buy those of an early rise later in the week, you can remind your tiny ones. Another way is to make your own! I use child that there will be more late nights in the future. real fruit juice, just make sure you get your sticks back so you can make more! I’m Just not that particular night. also working on reducing the num- Summer truly is the time for fun! So hope- ber of those blue/red and other co- fully your wife lets her parenting hair down loured juice-flavoured drinks I hand a little once in a while this summer. But out during the summer. They real- at the same time, you try and keep your ly are not good for kids, though I’m locks neat and in place when it needs the first to admit they can be cheap and to be too! Just for harmony sake! Good they are super easy to manage. Instead, luck, Dad! I hope you and the family hand out water in plastic dollar store have a great summer! May you all get cups. Water is better for the kids, lots of goodies, and as much – or as little – for one thing, and the environment will thank you for greatly reducing sleep as you want! waste. Instead of a jumbo freeze pop, buy I know, it isn’t as “fun,” dad, those tiny ones. Another way is but one way to mix things up is to make your own! I use real with fun shaped ice cubes. I have a fruit juice. 46 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015

BABY OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM THIS WEEK’S WINNERS OH GIRL! OH BOY! BABY’S NAME PARENTS’ NAME(S) RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS CHILD’S BIRTHDATE LM LF TELEPHONE NUMBER AVERY GULLIFORD JACKSON LAMBERT Please note: If family members other than par- ents send photo of child, you must include a Daughter of Holly Collier and Son of Matt and Melissa written permission slip from parents or the Michael Gulliford, St. Alban’s Lambert, Milltown child’s guardian. Send your completed entry form and photograph to: HONOURABLE MENTIONS BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST Melody Spencer Keegan Jones-Adams Sakura Marsden-Gillam Clarenville St. John’s Corner Brook c/o The Newfoundland Herald P.O. Box 2015 A THOUSAND SMILES St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 Send in your child’s candid or email [email protected] moments and share your family’s happiest moments with our readers. RULES & REGULATIONS JUST CHILLIN’ Enter your baby’s picture in the annual New- foundland Herald Baby of the Year Contest. Fill Austin, son of Nelson Fagan and Kayla out the entry form above and send us a recent Minnett, Conception Bay South, does the photograph of your baby. Or you can email salt ’n’ pepper cap proud! Lookin’ good. information and a high-resolution photo to [email protected]. Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2015. Two babies – a boy and a girl – will qualify every week. Our Baby of the Year will be chosen from all weekly qualifiers. The overall winner will appear on the cover of the first issue of The Newfoundland Herald in 2016. CONTEST RULES: • Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2015 (born in 2014 or 2015). • 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, 2015. • 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 JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 47

PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERS EACH WEEK TRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH CLEVER PUZZLES! The Newfoundland Herald challenges readers to a collection of brain building activities. ANSWER US THIS... 1. Saturday and Sunday, I am big. Tuesday through Thursday, I am small. Monday and Friday, I am non-existent. What am I? 2. TTTTIIIIMMMMEEEE – AB DE. 3. Every nation do I know, but so rarely do I go, anywhere. Sometimes people come and stare, touch me here, and poke me there, spin me round, then leave me alone, when what they sought, they have found. What am I? — braingle.com Answer — 1. The letter S. 2. Long time – no see. 3. A globe. © 2015 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. GO FIGURE! by Linda Thistle The idea of Go Figure is to arrive StarHMap By Linda Thistle at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the di- Draw a star in exactly 10 of the empty squares in agram by following the arithmetic the diagram below so that each numbered square signs in the order they are given accurate indicates how many immediately adjacent (that is, from left to right and top squares (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) con- to bottom). Use only the numbers tain a star. below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once. CryptoQuote By TERRY STICKELS AXYDLBAAXR Which figure is the odd one is LONGFELLOW out? One letter stands for another. In this sample, A is used for the three L’s, X for the two O’s, etc. Single letters, apos- trophes, the length and formation of the words are all hints. Each week the code letters are different. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. 48 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2015