2015 | July 26 - August 1 Rick Mercer

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 17 MARY WALSH 24 NL’s comedy matriarch talks joke JONNY HARRIS etiquette, the fine line of taste vs. distaste and being a comedian. The Pouch Cove born actor-co- median visits ‘small towns on the ropes’ in his new reality series. 20 QUOTE OF THE WEEK 26 “Newfoundland was always a bit of a THE GATHERNG 31 punchline ... Now of course Newfound- Shaun Majumder spotlights his land is so incredibly cool that no one hometown Burlington with the would ever think that.” — Rick Mercer annual ‘Gathering.’ 5 BROTHERS CHEESE Adam Blanchard of Five Brothers Artisan Cheese details his journey within the art of cheesemaking. INSIDE THIS WEEK 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 31 HEALTH & LIFESTYLES 46 POSITIVE PARENTING 52 Celebrating our past Five Brothers Artisan Cheese Weight management tips HERALD Q&A 3 WAIT TILL I TELLS YA 34 YOUNG ISLANDERS 48 GET PUZZLED! Stewart’s seal-gate Peace on George Street Train your brain Fresh off their debut release Temples, innovative artists TERRA 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 38 NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE 52 THE HERALD’S Q&A tackle our weekly Q&A. Publish or perish Your life in your hands TERRA NOW AVAILABLE 8 PEOPLE 39 NEWS IN BRIEF 54 HOT TICKETS Local and Hollywood celebs NTV.ca News What’s new in theatres ONLINE! 14 INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE 40 CRIME FLASHBACK 55 TV WEEK For the Love of Sam Sins of the father The best on TV this week 20 COVER STORY 43 WHILE THE KETTLE... 94 HERALD BOOK BONUS Rick Mercer Versatility The Success Principles 24 LOCAL ARTS & MORE! 43 HOROSCOPE 95 COMICS Jonny Harris Life according to the stars The Herald’s Funny Pages 26 MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT 44 A FINE OL’ SCOFF 100 KIDS’ CORNER The Gathering Keepin’ chicken on the list Activities, art work, puzzles 28 COMMUNITY MATTERS 45 SOAP TALK 101 SCENES OF NL Stephenville Theatre Festival Daytime’s hottest topics Readers submit their photos 104 LAST LAUGH Tickle your funnybone THIS WEEK’S HERALD CONTESTS! 13 SCAVENGER HUNT 50 SUPER CASH PUZZLE 93 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE WWW.NFLDHERALD.COM 47 BABY OF THE YEAR 93 LUCKY NUMBER 103 PHOTO CONTEST DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com July 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 1

From the Archives 37 YEARS AGO this week... Volume 69 No. 30 T his week in history, The Herald’s cover featured Queen Elizabeth. The Queen made a royal visit THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD. to Newfoundland and Labrador in 1978. She Published by the SUNDAY HERALD LTD., was accompanied by Prince Philip, Prince Andrew and 460 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland. Prince Edward. Our province was first up on the docket, as the Queen and her royal entourage also ventured to Sas- Tel.: (709) 726-7060, Fax: (709) 726-6971. katchewn and Alberta, where they attended the Common- Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7. wealth Games in Edmonton. The Queen’s most recent visit to the island was back in 1997, when she visited St. John’s E-mail: [email protected]. and Bonavista on the island and North- Entire contents copyright 2015 West River, Shetshatshiu, Happy Valley and Goose Bay in Labrador © The Newfoundland Herald. All rights reserved. with Prince Philip. The 1997 Royal Visit marked the 500th anniver- sary of John Cabot’s arrival in our nation. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Newfoundland and Labrador – 26 issues for $44.27 + HST, 52 issues Since being crowned in 1952, the Queen has made 22 official (1 year) for $82.63 + HST. Call 1-800-901-4901. Royal visits to Canada, usually with husband Prince Philip. PUBLISHING CREED 27 YEARS AGO this week... “If you abuse POWER you lose it, This week in history, The Herald cover featured Andy But if you do not use POWER Griffith of Matlock. Griffith played main character Ben you also lose it.” Matlock, an expensive criminal attorney for hire. The character was based on a High Point North Carolina attor- Publisher: The Sunday Herald Ltd. ney. The 180+ episode series ran from 1986 to 1995. G.W. Stirling In local news, Mount Pearl was officially incorporated as a Founder: G. Scott Stirling city in 1988. At the time, Mount Pearl boasted 23,000 res- idents. It currently has over 24,000 residents, according to Cover Editor: Pam Pardy-Ghent a 2011 census. Mount Pearl was incorporated as a town back in 1955. Managing Editor: Elsewhere, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito were Staff Writers: Dillon Collins, Wendy Rose awaiting the theatrical release of Twins, a film in which the pair Shannon Cleary portray twins separated at birth who are searching for their mom. Art Director: Graphic Artists: Laurene Slaney, Tara Yetman The same 2011 census that showed that Mount Pearl has Contributing Photographers: Sara Rostotski, 24,000 residents showed that CBS has 600 more residents. 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 a breath- Gina Gill, Sarah Jane Sheppard taking scene straight out of Gros Morne, as the sun rays Danny Bulanadi caressed the great fjords found in the park. In 2008, tour- Contributing Artist: Gary Oliver ism was an 840 million dollar industry in NL. In local news, it was officially released that Sir Elton John Sales/Circulation Manager: 570-5246 would be performing at the Mile One Centre on October 2 and 3 in 2008. The Herald had hinted at the possibility Sales Representatives: Pam Wall: 570-5205 one week earlier as rumours began to buzz around. Tick- Stephanie Boland: 570-5215 ets were approximately $150 each but Jackie Sparkes-Arnold: 570-5263 show-goers did not mind the pricetag. Judy Furlong Elsewhere, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had just welcomed new- Circulation Coordinator: Ron Sparkes born twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon to the world. These new additions brought the offspring total up to six. Chief Financial Officer: Brenda Hussey “We jumped to six (children) quickly ... but we like a chal- Credit Manager: lenge.” — Angelina Jolie, on adding to her brood of children Operations: Adele Burton, Roberta Noseworthy Mike Greenland 2 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 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.

WAIT TILL I TELLS YA EDITORIAL BY: PAM PARDY-GHENT STEWART’S SEAL-GATE T here’s a chance Rocker Rod is wishing for a do-over after an image of the Confederation up being about nothing at all. Those in support of the seal Hill headliner modelling a seal coat went hunt thought Stewart, if not viral, stirring up passionate emotions and strong- backing the cause and promoting the product outright, ly-worded verbal reactions from folks on both sides was at least spreading the word that sealskin looks great, of the seal hunt debate. There’s also a chance he’s while anti-sealing folks who smashed their 30 year-old thrilled. This is the first time vinyl collection in angry musi- the 70 year-old raspy-voiced cal protest probably wished their hit-maker ever – to my knowl- time back because wait! Stewart edge – “Trended” on social might not be the seal-baby-hat- media. ing-blood-thirsty-monster they thought he was. According to the TREND-SETTER mighty ‘Captain’, us “sly,” “un- With his career in its fifth de- scrupulous” Newfoundlanders cade, there’s few who’d question if duped the poor millionaire. Stewart can attract concert goers. The Hot Legs singer, who has sold SAVING FACE? over 100  million records world- So, what gives with that wide, attracted 15,000 or so from picture? The Stewart camp re- this province and beyond, on VOGUE OWNER DARREN HALLORAN WITH ROCKER ROD STEWART leased a very confusing state- one of the worst weather days of ment that read in part; “Rod summer 2015. But the man who Anti-sealing folks who burnt and has since been very upset to has had six consecutive number smashed their 30 year-old vinyl collec- learn that the shop has been us- one albums, 62 hit singles – in- tion in angry musical protest now prob- ing this image as an advertise- cluding 31 that reached the top ment for an industry that he 10 – and multiple high-profile ably wish they had their time back. does not know much about and marriages, certainly hasn’t been “Follow” materi- certainly does not support.” While I’m not sure you al on social media. Prior to Stewart’s seal-gate, the can really support or really not support something man Billboard magazine ranked the 17th most suc- you claim to know very little about, the statement cessful artist of all time tweeted maybe once or twice had Paul Watson calling off the hunt for Stewart’s a month max, about everything from world water head, mostly stilling the social media onslaught woes to soccer scores. Let’s face it, Stewart certainly from seal-huggers. wasn’t what anyone would call a Twitter trend-setter. Maybe the picture was simply about getting But that’s certainly changed now. headlines. But what about us? “Wonder if all the So, is bad press better than no press? Well, with Newfoundlanders and seal slaughter supporters will his new album Another Country set to be released in still embrace (Stewart) as their celebrity savior now the fall, Stewart is certainly being talked about and that he’s turned his back on the sealers and stated gaining followers. In a day when online music sales that he does not support their vile sealing industry,” are king, being relevant is no doubt key. Watson wrote on social media. Probably not. And at the end of the day, the coat-wearing shot and Too bad, really. Seal looked really good on the the on-stage toast to the folks at Always in Vogue that rocker, known for donning fur of all sorts. Like one brought cheers from the 15,000 plus on Confederation of his own songs states; You Wear it Well. Hill on July 11 and later, online jeers from the likes of Like another song title says, Every Picture Tells a Captain Paul Watson and his not so merry crew, ended Story – except in this case when it doesn’t. Pam Pardy Ghent, The Herald’s Managing Editor, can be reached by emailing [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 3

Letters to THE EDITOR MONEY VS. MEDICINE Dear Editor, James Flaherty writes: “Under the Canda Health Act, Since 2003, I have been advocating for a “universally, all necessary drug therapy administered within a Ca- accessible pharmacare program” or a “national phar- nadian hospital setting is insured and publicly funded. macare program” to not only Newfoundland & Labra- Outside of the hospital setting, provincial and territori- dor but for all of Canada! In spite of the overwhelming al governments are responsible for the administration support from Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories, of their own publicly funded prescription drug benefit Canadian disability and poverty-related non-govern- programs. Most Canadians have access to insurance mental organizations and agencies, Canadian Medical coverage for prescription medicines through public and/ Association, most Canadian & provincial parliamentar- or private insurance plans. The federal, provincial and ians from different political affiliations, and most Cana- territorial governments offer varying levels of coverage, with different eligibility requirements, pre- miums and deductibles. The publicly-fund- ed programs generally provide insurance coverage for those most in need, based on age, income and medical condition.” Yes, it is true that the Newfoundland & Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLP- DP) has 5 drug plans: the foundation plan for those residents on income support, children under the child, youth and family services care and individuals under supervised care; The 65+ plan for those residents who are re- ceiving the federal old age security (OAS) and guaranteed income supplement (GIS) benefits; the access plan; the assurance plan; Since 2003, I have been advocating for a ‘universally accessible and the select needs plan for residents who pharmacare program’ or a ‘national pharmacare program’ to have cystic fibrosis and growth hormone not only Newfoundland and Labrador but for all of Canada. deficiency, but while the provincial govern- ment has made modest improvements in our dians, our current Federal Government has abandoned NLPDP, there is no special drug plan for those residents its leadership role in the now, former National Pharma- who have long-term mental health issues. One must ceutical Strategy and in creating a National Pharmacare keep in mind that Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Program, and has left Canadians with 14 federal/pro- have to eligible for any one of the five provincial drug vincial & territorial drug programs. Unfortunately, not plans. One must ask themselves what happens to those all Canadians, including some of our provinces mental individuals, irrespective of age, who don’t qualify for health consumers, have access to private or public drug any of the NLPDP drug plans and who don’t have ac- coverage. While it is true that hospitalized Newfound- cess to other public or private drug programs? For ex- landers & Labradorians have our medications covered ample what happens, to those seniors living on a C.P.P., by our provincial public medicare program (MCP), O.A.S. and a low to moderate retirement pension, who not all residents or outpatients have such coverage out- have no drug coverage and simply cannot afford high side our healthcare institutions. In his 2009 letter, the cost premiums into a private plan? For those mental former Federal Finance Minister, the late Honourable health consumers, who are eligible for the access or the PUBLISH-OR-PERISH Disclaimer: Opinions and letters published in The Herald are not necessarily the views of the Editor, or Publisher. The Herald reserves the right to edit or omit copy, in accordance with our Send your letter to the Herald: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7 policies. Letters to the Editor must be attributed with a name, address and contact phone num- ber – names and town of origin will be printed, or may be withheld at the editor’s discretion. E-MAIL: [email protected] H NfldHerald.com 4 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

Letters to THE EDITOR assurance plans, or have access to certain private plans, mental health consumers from falling the individual’s high “co-pay” amounts may deter them through the cracks of our country and from getting their medically required drugs! province’s “social safety net!” It can also prevent certain Since neither Canada or Newfoundland & Labrador residents from being re-admitted into the Waterford have a universal drug program, I have been advocating Hospital or other provincially funded hospitals, which for a specialized mental health drug plan ever since our in the long term can cost the government much more province had the 2004/05 mental health strategy! Out- in tax dollars, since hospital meds are covered by our side Newfoundland & Labrador, there are 2 provinces public medicare system than by having a far more less who provide a specialized mental health related drug expensive, universally, accessible pharmacare program plan: British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. or a mental health drug plan! We know that mental Under the British Columbia PharmaCare Program, illness does not discriminate and a public drug plan there is “Plan G” for “clients of mental health service centres for whom the cost of medi- cation is a significant barrier to treatment.” In Prince Edward Island, their provincial government provides a “community mental health drug program.” This program is for “long term psychiatric patients living in the community who require long acting inject- able anti-psychotic medications.” In prov- inces, such as Alberta and Quebec, residents can get universally accessible drug coverage for various health conditions, provided they have no other private or public drug plans. And, just like Newfoundland & Labrador, people in British Columbia, Manitoba, On- tario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, P.E.I. & What happens to those seniors living on CPP, OAS and a low to Saskatchewan, can get access to public cover- moderate retirement pension, who have no drug coverage and age provided they meet certain requirements simply cannot afford high cost premiums into a private plan? that are based on income, annual drug costs, family size or age. In Canada’s three northern Territo- should not discriminate either. And, by having such ries: Yukon, N.W.T. and Nunavut, non-aboriginal res- a program, we can improve mental health consumers idents can get most of their psychiatric drugs through quality of life, and in many cases, reduce poverty! If our their chronic diseases and conditions programs. Feder- province is serious about reducing poverty through the ally, Aboriginal and Inuit, veterans, military personnel, poverty reduction strategy and helping people’s coping RCMP, and Federal Government approved refugees can skills, both mentally and physically or helping people get psychiatric drugs covered by a federal drug plan. go through the “recovery” process, then I say, us New- By having a specialized mental health drug pro- foundlanders and Labradoreans need a public phar- gram, the Government and society can prevent certain macare program. — Edward Sawdon, St. John’s DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 5

Letters to THE EDITOR GALLIPOLI CURIOSITY Dear Editor, I have read the excellent article ‘Gallipoli Remem- bered’ by Wendy Rose in the July 5-11 edition of The Her- ald. I am curious about the line “On November 4, seven men led by a Lieutenant, fought off three Turkish snipers,” etc. I am curious as to the name of that Lieutenant, as my Uncle Gerald Whitty was in that battle as a Lieutenant and was decorated for his bravery. — Donal Grace My Uncle Gerald Whitty was in that battle as a Lieu- tenant and was decorated for his bravery. Editor’s Note: Hi Don! Glad to hear you liked the excerpt you’re curious about: piece! We found the information used in the article “The ridge was renamed Caribou Hill in the at this website: www.heritage.nf.ca/first-world-war/ articles/newfoundland-regiment-at-gallipoli.php. Regiment’s honour. Donnelly was later awarded the Military Cross while Lance-Corporal Fred Snow re- The Lieutenant’s name was James Donnelly. You ceived the Military Medal. Sergeant Walter Greene can find this info in a sub-section of the Heritage and Private Richard Hynes both received a Distin- Newfoundland article on Gallipoli titled ‘Caribou guished Conduct Medal.” Hill.’ Hope this answers your question! Thanks for the Here’s the quote from the article following the email, Don! 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) 6 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

Letters to THE EDITOR NIKKI SAYS ‘HI’ ANTI-BULLYING Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Melody (Thomas Scott) absolutely LOVES her I would like to thank you for writing the article cover of the magazine. She is asking if you have ex- on bullying prevention in your July 5-11, 2015 edi- tra copies you could send? tion of The Newfoundland Herald. Our group is very She’d love to share with new and we are trying to get the word out that we some family members and are working towards solutions and your article goes fans. Thanks! a long way toward help us do that. — Matt Kane, Publicist, The Young and The Restless, Los — Gerald J. White, Ph.D., Faculty of Education, Angeles, California Memorial University of Newfoundland Editor’s Note: Extra cop- REG on Bullying and Health. http://www.nlcahr. ies are en route to Califor- mun.ca/Research_Exchange/Bullyinghealth.php nia! Thanks for the email! The Newfoundland Broadcasting Company Ltd. (NTV, OZFM and The Newfoundland Herald) is seeking the services of a Web Master. The successful candidate would be responsible for all duties related to our growing web presence. Primary duties would be daily website maintenance and the ongoing development of the companies’ various websites. The successful applicant must have formal web training from a recognized college or course and/or practical work experience in the field. Interested persons are requested to submit their resumé stating qualifications and experience to: [email protected] or mail: P.O. Box 2020, St. John’s, NL A1C 5S2 DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 7

PEOPLE! PAGE: PAGE: LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITY NEWS 11 12 BUD GAULTON PHOTOS ROD ROCKS ‘THE HILL’ A potentially disastrous start to the debut of the Confederation Hill Music Festival gave way to a night to remember on July 11th in St. John’s. A se- vere amount of fog surrounding the island resulted in the grounding and delay of some 4,500+ passengers, with one of the festivals billed attractions, Blue Rodeo, unable to HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 8 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald H facebook.com/nfldherald PEOPLE! CONFEDERATIONHILLMUSICFEST.COM PHOTO NTV’S DON BRADSHAW PHOTOS An estimated 15,000+ ‘rocked the hill’ for the first SALMONFEST annual Confederation Hill Music Festival. D espite less than ideal weather conditions make it to the island. Factor in temperatures plum- and waning numbers given the ‘Hill’ fes- meting by the minute and you had a less than ideal tival miles away, the 2015 Toyota Salmon circumstance for a summer rock show. But leave it to Festival did not disappoint the fans in attendance. a music icon to perk up those downtrodden spirits. Comprised of legendary CCR frontman John ROD ROCKS Fogerty, Tom Cochrane & Red Rider, Collective After a day of Soul, America and The Fables, the event was a re- inspired perfor- turn to classic-rock form for the festival. mances from the likes of Timber, The Despite certain financial losses attached to re- Navigators, Sass Jordan cent years lineup, Town Officials told NTV that and the travel-wea- they considered the event a success and noted that ry Goo Goo Dolls, the the festival will continue ‘for years to come’. — DC legend himself Rod Stewart took the stage JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 9 in style. With a light show for the ages that bordered on spectacle and a performance that included punting soccer bills and promoting Always In Vogue, Stewart had the crowd in the palm of his hand from beginning of his set, right to the final note of the last song, capping off a fulfilling day of what is sure to be an annual summer showcase. — DC Damian Follett and Mick Da- vis were part of the second stage attractions. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com

PEOPLE! NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald H facebook.com/nfldherald DJ DALLAS: ST. JOHN’S PRIDE! S t. John’s native DJ Dallas is re- turning to the rock this July, Chez Moi Bar and Discoteque, where she with a raucous DJ set planned was a regular – on the dance floor. She for the Bursting With St. John’s Pride was approached by management to event that will be taking place at the set herself up behind the DJ booth Masonic Temple on July 25. and spin records for the club-goers. Soon enough, the line-ups were out DJ Dallas has been making waves the door, as patrons excitedly wait- in the Toronto DJ scene and has be- ed to see one of DJ Dallas’ newly fa- come an icon in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ mous sets. scene as well. This upcoming pride party at the She left Newfoundland in 1987 “in Masonic Temple will be marking DJ search of a ‘whole new world,’” her website ex- Dallas’ first ever LGBTQ+ event in St. John’s! Be plained, and boy – she found one. Her first gig in sure not to miss this landmark event! Doors open Toronto was in June of 1987, when she played at at 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door. — WR 10 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald H facebook.com/nfldherald PEOPLE! JONNY CASH (1932 – 2003) MEMBERS OF OPEN HIGHWAY: Trevor Fagan, Trent Martin, Peter Yetman, Todd Randell and Doug Randell, with Tommy Cash. NL’ERS: TRIBUTE TO CASH! A group of Newfoundlanders had a unique experience in Nova Scotia this past month, being performed by someone when they paid tribute to the legend- who was so very, very close to ary Johnny Cash, accompanied by none other than him (Johnny Cash) per- Cash’s younger brother, Tommy Cash. sonally ... his brother,” a spokesperson for Open Trevor Fagan, Trent Martin, Peter Yetman, Todd Highway said. “The Randell and Doug Randell are all members of Open opportunity to work Highway, an NL-based band that backed up Tommy on a special show Cash at performances at the Membertou Trade & like this is some- Convention Center in Sydney and the Rath Eastlink thing that most Center Arena in Truro. The shows were held on July Canadian musicians 26 and 27. can only dream about.” — WR THE MAN IN BLACK Johnny Cash, also known as the Man in Black, passed away in September of 2003. He penned a number of renown tunes, such as Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues and A Boy Named Sue. Cash also did an amazing and well-received cover of industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails’ Hurt. Tommy Cash and Open Highway covered a number of these tunes in Nova Scotia, much to the delight of the attending audiences. It’s not the first time the younger Cash has captivated audiences. He used to play with the famous Hank Williams Jr. be- fore getting his own record deal in 1965. Like his older brother, Tommy Cash has had a number of hits over the years, such as Six White Horses, dedicated to John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King. He also had a number of top ten sin- gles, like One Song Away and Rise and Shine. “We were all truly humbled and honored to be in- vited to be part of this fitting tribute to such a giant in country music ... More especially such a special tribute DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 11

PEOPLE! NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald H facebook.com/nfldherald SHAGGY’S WAR ON TERRORISM I t’s a comfort to know, that in these turbulent, terrifying days of they’re not going to want to cut somebody’s Internet hacks and global terror- head off,” Shaggy said in reference to ISIS. ism, that heroics can emerge from the least “There’s two things you want to do when you likely of places. listen to reggae: You get somebody pregnant, Enter Shaggy, mankind’s least likely an- or you’re f****n high. High people don’t want swer to ‘The War on Terror.’ The reggae-rap star, notable for his slew of gyrate-in- to kill nothing; they want to love,” he ducing hits in the e a r l y-m i l - added, with all the vigour of lennium, recently Shakespeare-reincarnate. spoke to the Miami “They need to bag some News Times and had Jamaican weed and dis- some very interesting tribute it amongst ISIS. I things to say regarding guarantee they won’t be his answer to the ISIS any more wars out there threat. ... and throw some Bob “Music evokes Marley up in there and emotion. So if there’ll be peace.” they’re listen- It’s worthy of note ing to Shaggy mu- that the rap star does sic or reggae music, indeed have a military background. So Fight on, O Shaggy one. Fight on. — DC 12 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

NL TOURISM PHOTOS SUMMER FUN CONTEST HERALD SCAVENGER HUNT Collect any 10 Photos from our scavenger hunt list and enter to win Cash & Prizes! PLUS: Each week collect clues to help find the location of our Grand Prize! A National Historic Site A unique fishing stage Captain Dildo or Dildo road sign One of our provincial ferries St. Mary’s Bird Sanctuary The Great Viking Feast Selfie with a Newfoundland Dog Historic Brigus Peter Pan statue in Bowring Park The Ryan Premises A photo of an old American army building Selfie from George Street (example: Stephenville, Argentia) A heart shaped beach rock The smallest St. John’s row house you can find Seabird ecological reserve Panoramic photo from Joey’s Lookout point A Newfoundland pony Feet in the sand at a sandy beach All three provincial flags ‘Man in the Mountain’ in Corner Brook A moose (sign, statue or real) A person on a ‘Big Red’ three-wheeler bike The Signal Hill Tattoo A selfie with Donnie Dumphy A historical mural A crowd shot from a musical festival A selfie from a zip-line Homemade Jiggs Dinner Hand crafted Newfoundland killick Group picture at Gros Morne Summit An iceberg with a boat nearby Eating a Jam Jam in front of the Purity Factories Cabot Tower at sunset or sunrise Caplin rolling in CLUE #2 One of the mermaid statues A Newfoundland kitchen party Old fashioned boil-up ANWDEDTRY A first nations artifact or monument Lighthouse picnic Traditionally cured salted cod Giant Squid statue in Glover’s Harbour Cup of coffee from a local café (not a franchise) A picture of the road sign leading to Happy A provincial golf course group shot Adventure (it’s a real place!) John Cabot’s boat The Matthew A whale’s tail Selfie with the OZFM Summer Cruiser Team A snap of the Fogo Island Inn A snap of or with an OZFM or NTV personality A frightening pothole Bottles of: India, Blackhorse, Blue Star, Dominion Holding the flag in front of an iceberg Collect Clues to find the loot! Ale, Jockey Club, Quidi Vidi and Iceberg. (ALL 7) Amelia Earhart statue in Harbour Grace Then send us your answer! Fresh trout, salmon or cod A train or trestle PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY WIN CASH & PRIZES!Your entry must contain a minimum of 10 images as they relate to all 55 clues (images may be in any order). Each image must be titled with the clue name. The Herald Photo Scavenger Hunt is open to users of any photographic equipment. Send your submissions to: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7 Include your contact information before September 30, 2015. E-MAIL: [email protected] H NfldHerald.com DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 13

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE STORY: DANETTE DOOLEY ILLUSTRATIONS: JEREMY RICE FOR THE LOVE OF SAM Editor’s Note: Any photos/illustrations used for publication are still in the final stages of editing “There may be books out there on adop- tion and books on fostering but there are no books out there about the transitioning period which is a big part of fostering.” — Edie Newton related to our situation. Standing in the last store  with  tears in our eyes after being  told once again there was no such book we decid- ed to write our own,” Newton said. “There may be books out there on adoption and books on fostering but there are no books out there about the transitioning period which is a big part of fostering,” Organ said. W hen foster parents Edie SAM’S MILESTONES Newton and Eugene Organ began scouring bookstores Sam (not his real name) came for a resource to help them explain to to the couple at age four weeks. a child who was in their care about the They cared for him for over three transition he would be making from years. their home to his adoptive parents’ home, the couple came home emp- “Writing the book went quick- ty-handed. So, how do you tell a ly for us because it was so personal,” child who has lived with you for Organ said. years that he’s not going to be with you any longer? The couple’s book “For the Love of Sam” is written in a positive way. Unable to find a book to They share the child’s story and jour- help with the explanation, ney with them focusing on all the couple decided to the positive things he experi- write their own. enced – including his favour- “We searched ite toys and food. Beautifully on-line and in illustrated by Jeremy Rice, the bookstores and book is filled with illustrations found nothing that of Sam enjoying life to the fullest with his foster parents. The book chronicles Sam’s development and milestones as well as his abilities – riding a bike, playing soccer and hockey, and talks about how Sam’s foster family celebrated three Christmases, three of Sam’s birthdays and three Thanksgivings. “We just thought he was a natural athlete. He seemed to pick things up so quickly. And we have Beautifully illustrated by Jeremy Rice, the book is filled with illustrations of Sam enjoying life to the fullest with his foster parents. 14 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: FOR THE LOVE OF SAM “We kept the book really positive and we intro- duced his parents into the book and the idea with him staying overnight with them at first ... it was our way of helping him understand, in a positive way, that he was leaving Nana and Poppa and he was moving into his new home.” — Edie Newton included in the book his favourite foods and toys that he used to play with,” Organ said. STAYING POSITIVE template so foster parents across Canada can use  what the trio has developed to create The book eases readers and children who are lis- tening to an adult read the story to them, their own storybook to help them transi- into the day the couple met “two very tion children in their care. special people” – Sam’s Mommy and Daddy. The book goes on to “We want to save other foster par- tell about the transition from fos- ents the heartache we went through ter care to his adoptive home. trying to find something that was ap- propriate. And by helping the child Sam affectionately called his understand the transition you are help- foster parents Nana and Poppa. ing the foster parents in reflecting on “We kept the book really positive the wonderful start they have given the and we introduced his parents into the child,” Newton said. book and the idea with him staying overnight with them at first. It was his THE WORST HEARTBREAK new home and he’d have his own bed- room… it was our way of helping him Newton and Organ have been foster parents for understand, in a positive way, that he was almost six years. They recently welcomed their 17th leaving Nana and Poppa and he was mov- foster child into their family. ing into his new home,” Newton said. Although foster parents know that the day will When the couple went to a friend to help them come when the child will leave their home for their get the book ready to be printed as a keepsake for “forever” home, it’s never easy letting go, Newton their foster child, their friend was so moved he sug- gested the book needed a wider audience. “He said we needed to find a way to share this as he felt it would help others. So we went to work on a generic version and hired a talented illustrator,” Newton said. A limited edition of the book will be launched on July 31 and it will also be available as an e-book DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 15

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: FOR THE LOVE OF SAM said. “It’s the worst heartbreak in the – who is now four – world,” she said of letting a child on regular occasions. who you’ve loved for so long “It’s getting better but move on. However, she said, fos- you still have such an in- ter parents realize as they care and credible sense of loss,” Newton love their foster children that they said. “He’s riding a are not their children and that the day will come when they two-wheeler now move on. “You’re a surrogate real- with no training ly, until they go back to their biologi- wheels,” Organ said cal parents or go to an adoptive fam- proudly. ily… and it needs to be celebrated when a child leaves your care… it The book definite- needs to be remembered.” ly helped Newton and her husband A “SOLID help Sam under- FOUNDATION” stand what was hap- pening. He still asks Her husband agrees. “The his adoptive parents early years of (a child’s life) are to read him “his” book very important. We try to give our foster children a from time to time. solid foundation,” he said. “We read the story and looked at his photos with him for two weeks prior to his moving and his adop- Newton said Sam’s adoptive parents read him tive parents continued for weeks after he left us. It the book many times during the first month after was important to all of us for him to understand his transition. It has been almost a year since Sam what was happening and for him to know how much was adopted. Newton and Organ still see the child he is loved,” Newton said. The book (‘For the Love of Sam’) will be launched on July 30 from noon to 1:30 pm at the Fluvarium in St. John’s. Anyone who’d like to contact the couple about the book can e-mail [email protected] Do you know an inspirational person we should profile? Email: [email protected] 16 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

PHOTOS: SUBMITTED/FILE/CBC.CA; STORY BY: DILLON COLLINS; SPECIAL FEATURE MARY WALSH INSIGHTS & INNOVATIONS WITH NL’S COMEDY MATRIARCH Newfoundland and Labrador’s uncrowned queen of comedy talks joke etiquette, the fine-line of taste vs. distaste and being a comedian before comedy was cool. O ne of the founders of Newfoundland intend it to be serious ... that’s my point of view and Labrador’s comedy scene, original and I can’t help it.” CODCO member and This Hour Has 22 Minutes creator, Mary Walsh knows her way Walsh lamented the lack of appreciation around a joke. She is also not one to mince words. for the comedy writer or the classic comedian in today’s society, jesting that bringing tears of Her ambushes and subsequent roasts of pol- laughter is a far more arduous feat then tears of iticians and higher-up types have become the stuff of legend, making ‘the matriarch of sorrow. “Drama is easy, comedy is really Newfoundland’s comedy scene’ one of hard,” Walsh said. “Are you kidding? the most beloved – or feared – comics You can make people cry like that. in the business. Just bring forth something that POP-CULTURE TAPESTRY happened to somebody’s mother or cat and all of a sudden peo- Now a tried and tenured staple of ple are weeping, but to make our province’s comedic and pop-culture people laugh is really complex. tapestry, Walsh is as busy as ever these Laughter is complicated.” days. 40-plus years in the industry have afforded certain amounts of flexibility, A COMEDY LEGEND but her dance card, as has been for de- cades, is fuller than most. Walsh reminisced on her younger years, noting that she never would have In a classically candid sit-down at a local coffee shop, Walsh tells The Herald pegged herself as being of the ability she is in the midst of writing her first to generate a laugh. The fact that novel, along with a pair of screenplays. today she is considered to be one of this province’s comedy leg- “I find it hard to think that I en- ends would have been an impos- joy writing,” Walsh said with a laugh. sibility to an adolescent Walsh. “I don’t enjoying writing at all. I en- joy it when it’s done. Sometimes I get “I never would say I had a knack for a great feeling. I don’t think I have much choice about what I write, be- Mary’s ambushes and roasts of politicians cause sometimes I think what I and higher-up types have become the stuff of write gets funny anyway, even if I legend, making her one of the most beloved – or feared – comics in the business. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 17

SPECIAL FEATURE: MARY WALSH Mary Walsh, alongside Tommy Sexton, Greg Malone and Cathy and Andy Jones, broke substantial ground with their comedy troupe CODCO in the 70’s. way of seeing things, in that slight- ly skewed comedic way. There was no- body to emulate. There was nobody. You could emulate the Monty Python guys or the Beyond the Fringe guys. They were great on TV, but there was nobody in Newfoundland doing comedy.” being funny,” she said. “The only reason I’d call my- PUSHING BOUNDARIES self a comedian now is because I’ve been at it for 40 years. I don’t know what I’d call myself before. I Walsh, alongside Tommy Sexton, Greg Malone started off in comedy and have kind of stayed there. and Cathy and Andy Jones, broke substantial ground I’m sure I went through that point where ‘Oh, every- with their comedy troupe CODCO in the 70s. The one only sees me as a comedian,’ but now, as I’m old- island, at that ripe period of change, was a willing er, I’m glad I’m a comedian. I’m more self-accepting recipient of the band’s hilarity. anyways in so many ways. “People were very receptive,” she recalled. “We “When you’re in your late 30s and 40s you have started the company in Toronto and we did a show so many opportunities, so you don’t want called Cod On A Stick. We had great reviews ... We to be pigeonholed,” she added. “You want to be like Steve Carell and doing serious came home and we did a tour of Newfoundland drama or doing this. But just at my age and Labrador in March. People were very, now, I’m quite happy to be called what- very receptive. Some people were really out- ever. Hilda, if you like.” raged because there was a lot of anti-cleri- cal material and in 1973 that wasn’t as com- A FUNNY OUTLOOK mon ... Father Hickey condemned us from the steps of the Basilica. Best moment of our More reflection led the conversa- lives. But we were very, very lucky. It was tim- tion to the proverbial dawn of ing as much as anything. We were always Newfoundland’s stand-up and sold out and people laughed.” troupe comedy scene, of which Pushing boundaries, willing- Walsh was a key player. As baf- ly or by-proxy, has been part and fling as it is to conceive, there parcel of Walsh’s comedic makeup was a time when comedy was for decades. She has never been not an overarching theme shy to call the matter as she sees within our society, at the it, though it is done with such very least the professional fine wit and care that more times comedian. than not, the recipient can’t help but respect her candor. “There was nothing. Today’s comedic landscape What there was, was fun- however, has Walsh’s feathers ny Newfoundlanders, because ruffled, as it were. Society tends to most Newfoundlanders had a be overtly sensitive to a host of sub- fairly funny outlook on things,” jects which many comics hang their Walsh recalled. “It’s fairly easy to hat, something Walsh sees as part of a fall into comedy or see things in larger issue. that way, because that’s our natural “I think jokes are jokes,” Walsh 18 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

SPECIAL FEATURE: MARY WALSH shared. “The more people are censoring jokes the women are getting their breasts torn off and tortured worse behaviour is being perpetrated throughout the constantly,” Walsh said. world. The more you’re not allowed to say words the more young black men are be- ing shot in the streets and the more young women’s uteruses are being controlled by old men in congress. I don’t think that re- ally is words. I know that is a very unpopu- lar viewpoint, but I think that is being shot in the back on the street. That’s the heart- break. I’m sure the words don’t help.” ‘TRENDING’ TOPICS Touching on mainstream entertain- ment’s fascination with tearing down countless souls through social media, such as the tabloid’s flavour of the month Caitlyn Jenner, Walsh insists that perhaps her ‘old age’ has allowed her to become ‘out NICK SAITES PHOTO of the loop’ and less sensitive in terms of public outrage with most of the ‘trending’ “The more you’re not allowed to say words the more young topics of the day. black men are being shot ... and the more young women’s uter- “The Internet crowd are vicious,” she said. “All of us have that struggle to know uses are being controlled by old men in congress.”— Mary Walsh who we are or to feel who we are. It seems so sad peo- “That’s what network TV is, the torture of wom- ple have to go through such lengths to get there. Like en. Women being kept in a cage and sodomized and the guy has to cut off his own left leg to achieve sex- having their breasts torn off. Buddy just makes a lit- ual satisfaction. Maybe it’s just being old. Apparently tle joke about ‘Hahaha, I just saw your breasts’ and when you’re old, you’re not with things and don’t un- people went mad. I think the weight is on the wrong derstand what’s going on, and I don’t really under- place. The weight shouldn’t be on the joke. The weight stand a lot of the outrage.” should be why is our only entertainment watching Public outrage concerning what is politically cor- women being tortured every night? ... Could we not rect has always been a hot-button issue for Walsh. To find something else? And if we don’t, Jesus, lighten the seasoned comedic vet, the larger looming issues up on buddy for saying ‘Let me see your breasts.’” are much more important then the anecdote of a TV That’s Mary Walsh in a nutshell. Fighting the comic or stand-up novice. “I remember when Seth good fights, delving into places others wont, and in- MacFarlane did the thing about ‘I see your breasts’ novating, with style points, when contemporaries and everyone went insane. Over on the next channel were content to coast. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 19

COVER STORY BY: DILLON COLLINS; PHOTOS: CBC.CA MRIECRKCER Entering his 13th season of The Rick Mercer Report, acclaimed Newfoundland satirist and political aficionado Rick Mercer reflects on a lifetime of laughs, bucket-lists conquered and personal goals attained F or Newfoundland’s favourite satirist, whose “This will be year 13 – lucky 13 – that I’ll be string of television successes have reevalu- heading into,” Mercer shared with The Herald. “It’s a ated the meaning of ‘homegrown success lot of half hours. With The Rick Mercer Report there’s story,’ Rick Mercer has come to appreciate the lit- 220, then I did eight years of 22 Minutes and back tle things. Things like walking the East Coast trail in those days we’d do 20 shows a year. Then there’s on a bright July afternoon. Or touching down in the 65 episodes of Made in Canada in there and some one Alberta town which had not been met with his award shows along the way. It’s a lot of half hours.” recognizable charm. After decades in the business, those little things become much more profound. CREATIVE FREEDOM LUCKY NUMBER THIRTEEN Mercer has recently been afforded the opportu- nity, and more importantly the time, to tackle sev- Mercer is enjoying a much earned ‘break’ from eral stand-up gigs. Soft-seater theaters, packed hous- his regular television duties, as he prepares for es and creative freedom. It’s the type of thing a rising Season 13 of The Rick Mercer Report, which will air comedian dreams of – something Mercer certainly this fall on CBC. ‘Break’ of course is a relative term, does not take for granted. but periods of ‘relative’ calm offer up opportuni- ty of reflection. When we asked Mercer to look back “I’m still amazed when I go to Hamilton or on his many years in television, the sheer volume of Sudbury or a small town in Alberta and 1,000 show work he has accumulated even made the seasoned up. I love seeing who’s coming out,” he adds. “I’m funnyman chuckle. so fortunate with The Rick Mercer Report that it has evolved the way it evolved. Basically when it started, 20 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

COVER STORY: RICK MERCER “When I think back on all the experiences, it is there are so many.” pretty overwhelming ... We created a map called It’s not just the high octane moments that have ‘The RMR Atlas of Canada’. It ... documents with a dot everywhere I’ve shot in the country. When you made The Rick Mercer Report a dream job for its host, look at it, I’m very proud of my dots. I’ve pretty but the ability to cover a nation with his own person- much shot in the entire country.” — Rick Mercer al stamp. The areas across ‘The Great White North’ in which Mercer has yet to tread are in the minority, in our minds it was an adult show. Very quickly it something he’s diligently working to remedy. became a family show, because that’s just who was tuning in. I can go to any university in the country THE ‘RMR ATLAS’ and 1,000 students show up, but yet most of the mail I get is from 10-year olds who think I’m a stunt man. “When I think back on all the experiences, it is I basically have the entire spectrum of ages covered, pretty overwhelming,” he said. “We created a map which is great. I can’t tell you how many people have this year on The Rick Mercer Report website called said to me ‘Oh, it’s the only show I’ll watch with my ‘The RMR Atlas of Canada.’ It came about because teenagers’ or ‘my teenagers will watch with me,’ be- someone at the office thought it would be cool to cause of course in this day and age everyone has create one of those Google Map documents with a their own tablets and devices and are watching their dot everywhere I’ve shot in the country. He went own thing on demand. We’re still an appointment through the exhaustive process of going through program for a lot of families, which is great.” and putting a dot on every town that I’ve shot a seg- ment in. When he loaded it, the entire country just FIRST RATE ‘RANTER’ disappeared under a giant blot ... We had to create our own map where you could zoom in, otherwise Throughout the 13 season run of The Rick Mercer the country disappeared. When you look at it, I’m Report, Mercer has played the role of charming host, very proud of my dots. I’ve pretty much shot in the first rate ‘ranter’ and even, on occasion, his very own entire country.” stunt man. Yes, some of the thrills and spills doc- umented throughout the course of the series have Beginning his comedy life in a troupe alongside been harrowing to say the least, but its that ability the likes of Ashley Billard, Christine Taylor and fel- to live on the edge that makes the series that much low television personality Andrew Younghusband, more rewarding. Mercer details his ‘accidental obsession’ which steered him towards his current career path. “There’s always things that are daunting,” Mercer said. “Last year we started the season with face first “It was accidental in many ways, although in repelling. It was just terrifying. It was literally one of hindsight I was pretty obsessed with it,” Mercer said those situations where the guy is like ‘Ok, walk off of his love of comedy. “I was pretty obsessed with the a cliff,’ and I’m like ‘Oh my God! Walk off the cliff? Face first?’ Literally, my legs wouldn’t move. It was that old classic where my legs wouldn’t move, be- cause my brain wouldn’t let me because it was just so ridiculous. When I look back at all the adventures, DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 21

COVER STORY: RICK MERCER arts community in St. John’s ... I didn’t realize this at “Newfoundland was always a bit of a punchline ... the time, but there was a lot of luck and there was a Now of course Newfoundland is so incredibly cool lot of opportunity. We (comedy troupe) went to the that no one would even think of that.”— Rick Mercer LSPU Hall ... We said we wanted to do a show on a real stage in a real theatre and they said they’d give us Newfoundland. Obviously the way Newfoundland the theatre and they’d split the box office 80/20. I re- was represented to the rest of the country, a big part member thinking, well, this is my first time but there’s of that was what we were exporting to the mainland no damn way I’m going to split the box office 80/20. culturally. I believe that everyone who has ever done What do you think I am, an idiot? But they said no, that has done a good job. I feel that has a lot to do we’d get 80, they’d get 20. To this day, after 25 years with peoples perception of Newfoundland. in show business, I’ve never had a deal that good, ever. “I bought my first house in St. John’s for $19,500. “There were all these tremendous Just that alone,” Mercer said with a laugh, reflect- individuals who were around and ing on the economic boom we Newfoundlanders accessible,” he added reflective- are currently experiencing. “I did that as a poor ac- ly. “There was Mary Walsh and tor, but I managed to do that because it was $19,500. Andy Jones and Sheila’s Brush, Mike Wade and all of these people It was a very affordable place to live, so that had tremendous experience now that has changed dramatical- that helped us out ... All of these re- ly. It’s just money. When I was a sources were there. Everything was kid – and I’ve joked about this – available to us. The times were such even when there was good news that people could live downtown cheap- about the economy on television, ly, which you can’t do anymore. It was great the last line would be ‘Except in that way.” Newfoundland and Labrador where unemployment has risen.’ It would always be ‘Except Newfoundland and Labrador,’ and that obviously has changed. Psychologically, that has had a huge impact on Newfoundland of course.” ‘COOL’ PLACE TO BE MERCER’S FIRST LOVE For Mercer, who remains a proud Circling back to Mercer’s first love, stand-up Newfoundlander through and through, his home comedy, the discussion turned to a rehash of past province has undergone noticeable changes through- comedic follies and bloopers of all sorts. Every co- out his lifetime. Newfoundland and Labrador is now median has experienced a nightmarish set where viewed nationally as a ‘cool’ place to be, as opposed everything and anything can go wrong. Mercer, ad- to a ‘punchline’ for the ‘mainlanders.’ mittedly, is not exempt from that. “Obviously it’s changed dramatically in my life- “I can’t even begin to tell you how many sorts time. Newfoundland was always a bit of a punch- of things have happened like that, but you have to line ... Now of course Newfoundland is so incredibly roll with that,” Mercer said. “That’s part of the job. I cool that no one would even think of that,” Mercer think that probably stops a lot of people from doing said. “I think people always had an innate interest in it, quite frankly. If you’re on stage in front of 1,000 22 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

“I never stop ranting about politics,” he said. “I find COVER STORY: RICK MERCER it fascinating now, the whole political climate in the another country. What works on the mainland with Harper often astounds me, and it gives me great country is fascinating. There’s a three-way race and faith that it doesn’t work in Newfoundland. I love that, I think it speaks volumes.” we’ve never seen that before.” — Rick Mercer ‘LUCKY NUMBER 13’ people and things start going sideways, that’s a pret- ty intense experience. You’ll never forget that in your With ‘lucky number 13’ on the immediate hori- lifetime. Every actor and comedian I know, it’s a reg- zon and an item or two left to check off the ol’ buck- ular thing. I’m not prone to nightmares but you al- etlist, Mercer is showing no signs of franchise fa- ways have that nightmare where you’re on stage and tigue, admittedly still enamoured with his current you lose your place or don’t know what’s going on. position. “I am genuinely enjoying it and it genu- The reason it’s such a real nightmare to all perform- inely gives me more satisfaction then anything else. ers is that it has happened to all performers. We all It allows me to do everything I like to do,” Mercer have brain farts, just going through your day where you can’t remember something, well, try doing that said. “I’m not one of those people who suffer in front of 1,000 people. That is the stuff of night- from thinking ‘Well, you know what I’d re- mares. I’ve had everything, from a guy having a ally like to do?’ I don’t have that thing. I’m heart attack in the middle of the theatre and people doing what I really like to do. not knowing what was going on ... That’s the nature “I don’t know what’s next. I’ve always of live performance. When you step on stage, every- had a plan, and the goal was to have exact- thing is possible.” ly the show I’m doing right now,” he said in closing. “That hasn’t changed. Maybe if sud- A ‘SPECTATOR SPORT’ denly I found I wasn’t getting the same satis- faction from the show I’d have to do something If comedy is Mercer’s first love, then politics, ad- else ... Everyone’s worried about work. mittedly is his ‘spectator sport.’ His rants on politi- If you bump into Gordon Pinsent cians nationwide are the stuff of legends, and he is still worried about what he remains ever exuberant and watchful to his next job is going to be the nation’s and indeed the province’s po- and he hasn’t stopped work- litical arena. “I never stop ranting about ing since the time he was 16 politics,” he said. “I find it fascinating years old. Everyone in show now, the whole political climate in the business worries about that, country is fascinating. There’s a three- so I’m the same. I do believe way race and we’ve never seen that before. my greatest accomplishment This fixed election has just put us in this is that I’ve stayed employed. permanent campaign mode and I’ve nev- That’s just in my DNA and I er seen this before. People are, unfor- don’t think that will ever go tunately, less engaged in many away.” ways, which always frustrates me. Politics is my specta- tors sport in many ways and it’s very exciting, incredibly exciting. “I love the fact that Newfoundland decided a long time ago that they weren’t going to buy into the way Harper operates. I love it,” he said with a laugh. “It’s like going to DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 23

LOCAL ARTS&MORE! STORY: DILLON COLLINS PHOTOS: CBC.CA STILL STANDING: JONNY HARRIS Pouch Cove born and bred comedian Jonny Harris is trekking across Canada, visiting ‘small towns on the ropes’ in his new reality series Still Standing P roud Newfoundland actor and comedian hybrid. I grew up in Pouch Cove, which was build- Jonny Harris knows a thing or two about ing tents in the woods, riding dirt bikes and all those growing up in rural Newfoundland, or at things, but I went to junior high and high school in the very least, living half of a rural life. St. John’s and hung out with my buddies there as well. I figure being a bayman-townie CBC PHOTO hybrid has special power.” MORE OF A TOAST The series, which began its 13-ep- isode run in June, visits towns across Canada from Buxton, Ontario, Rowley, Alberta, all the way to Fogo, Newfoundland. A most welcome trend seemed to be the residential accep- tance of Harris and the series’ prem- ise. Rather than view the concept as a slight, the townsfolk realized that Still Standing is more of a toast than a roast. “All of these towns have been real- ly gracious,” Harris shared. “It would be different now if we go to towns, should we have a second season, because peo- “I wondered if people would have their backs up a bit and be ple will know I’m not out to make a guarded like ‘Oh, who’s this feller coming to make fun of us’ ... mockery of anybody. For this season, They were gracious and hospitable and just willing to sit back I wondered if people would have their backs up a bit and be guarded like ‘Oh, and have a laugh.” — Jonny Harris on Still Standing who’s this feller coming to make fun Harris grew up in Pouch Cove, just outside the of us’ ... They were gracious and hospitable and just provincial capital of St. John’s. He proudly refers to willing to sit back and have a laugh.” himself as a ‘bayman-townie hybrid,’ a role that has Perhaps it is part of our genetic makeup, but we him tailor-made for his newest endeavor. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians seem to have the mindset that if we can’t laugh at ourselves then COMEDY-REALITY SERIES what on earth can we laugh at? We’ve always been Harris is the host of CBC’s newest comedy-re- good for a joke or two, which Harris realized early ality series Still Standing, which sees the comedian on is a trait our countrywide rural brothers and sis- travel nationwide to find ‘small towns on the ropes’ ters have picked up through the years as well. and develop an understanding for these long-time “Something that I always knew of livyer’s ingrained civic passion. Newfoundlanders I’m finding to be the case in a “When I was first talking to them about hosting a lot of rural areas,” Harris said. “I remember being a show, I told them that I had grew up in a small town,” kid and asking my mom why people make ‘Newfie’ Harris shared with The Herald from his Toronto jokes. She kind of put it to me as a point of pride home. “I’ve got a real affinity for the small town. I that Newfoundlanders are comfortable enough with always sort of consider myself a bayman-townie themselves to have a laugh at themselves. I’m finding 24 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

LOCAL ARTS & MORE: JONNY HARRIS “I remember being a kid and asking my mom why do people make ‘Newfie’ jokes. She kind of put it to me as a point of pride that Newfoundlanders are comfortable enough with themselves to have a laugh at themselves.” — Jonny Harris that sentiment to be true of a lot of rural places ... I always used to say, across the country. What I have found is that people that on the bus to school in these towns are proud without being precious.” from Pouch Cove, that I was the least funny per- COMEDY: A FIRST-LOVE son on that bus. None of them considered themselves really funny, they Despite being a fairly well rounded actor, whose just got on the way they did. I was always in the fits dramatic chops have been put to use with a regular role as Constable George Crabtree on Murdoch laughing. If I had written down everything they Mysteries, comedy has always served as a first- had said I would never need for more material.” love for Harris. The fact that he has the abili- ty to generate a laugh should come as no sur- A LUCKY GUY prise, given the healthy crop of ready-made comedians this province has been churning With his comedy and acting career firing out for decades. at all cylinders, off-time is somewhat of a rar- ity. Though the schedule can at times be gru- “Everywhere I go across the country, people always ask me ‘How come eling, Harris acknowledged how lucky he there are so many funny peo- is to be consistently working – and ple from Newfoundland?’ I still thriving – in an industry that can don’t totally know how to answer be less than kind. that question, but after living in “Anyone in my career is al- Toronto for a number of years I ways wondering what the next think I understand it a bit bet- gig is going to be,” he said. ter,” he remarked. “Being a co- “Murdoch is great, but the peo- median is just a part of life back ple who know me would say home. You don’t really under- ‘Wouldn’t you really like to do stand it until you leave and see something in comedy?’, and the absence of it in other cul- now I am. I’m really fortunate tures. Here in Toronto, not to to be able to do both ... The say that one is better than the schedule can be crazy, but who other, but I think people here can say they can work on a take themselves a little more TV show in comedy and a TV seriously. Back home you’re al- show in drama as well? I’m a ways sort of chopping each oth- pretty lucky guy, I think.” er down with this sparring wit ‘Still Standing’ airs 10 P.M. Tuesdays island-wide on CBC. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 25

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT STORY: DILLON COLLINS PHOTOS: THE GATHERING AUG. 27-30, 2015 BURLINGTON ,NL STEPHEN ANDREWS PHOTO SHAUN MAJUMDER & FRIENDS PRESENT: FIRE FOOD MUSIC S haun Majumder is known to most most at home back home in Burlington, Newfoundlanders and folks abroad as Newfoundland, a place he has gone through one of this island’s most gifted co- medians. His pension for inflicting hefty great lengths to profile in recent years. doses of laughter has landed the versa- Majumder’s Burlington, for the third tile comic-actor stints with Just For straight year, will be the focus of Laughs and a longtime slot with the the island when The Gathering, a crew of This Hour Had 22 Minutes. weekend full of fire, food and mu- With his dramatic chops not with- sic, will see islanders and curious standing, chops that have seen the festival-goers from across the Burlington native land high pro- nation, flock to Burlington for file roles on The Firm, Detroit 1-8- one of the more unique experi- 7 and 24, Majumder is admittedly ences of the summer in this un- disputed gems of a town. Shaun Majumder is admittedly most Majumder created the now at home back home in Burlington, annual celebration “of food, fire Newfoundland, a place he has gone and music” to draw folks from all through great lengths to profile. corners to experience the beauty that is Burlington, Middle Arm and 26 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015 Smith’s Harbour.

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: SHAUN MAJUMDER! #FIREFOODMUSIC ALL-STAR, ECLECTIC LINEUP Chef Roary MacPhearson, The Adelaide Oyster House’s Stephen Vardy, Fogo Island Inn’s Murray The lineup of all-star chefs and eclectic musi- McDonald and Jeremy Charles of Raymond’s on cians includes Alan Doyle, Shanneyganock, coun- hand to lend their culinary talents to a fitting end try trio The Secrets, folk duo Fortunate Ones, sing- to the 2015 summer season. It’s sure to be another er-songwriter Sherman Downey and legends Fergus memorable weekend for all attendees! O’Byrne and Jim Payne, with The Sheraton’s TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR THE EVENT WHICH RUNS FROM AUGUST 27-30. Visit thegatheringburlington.com for much more including scheduling and accommodations. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 27

COMMUNITY MATTERS STORY: WENDY ROSE PHOTOS: SUBMITTED STEPHENVILLE THEATRE JULY 17 - FESTIVAL AUGUST 16 W ith 2015 marking its 37th anniversary, the late fifties and early sixties. Definitely a great show Stephenville Theatre Festival is, as always, for fans of retro rock ‘n’ roll! promising a fantastic line-up of shows that will engage and intrigue every kind of theatre goer this summer. STELLAR LINE-UP Mama’s Country Record Collection Another musically charged show is Mama’s The festival, which kicks off on July 17 and runs Country Record Collection, (above) which cel- until August 16, is jam-packed with performances of ebrates country and western hits of the 1960s four plays, a series of public readings, children’s the- and 70s. The play focuses on 30ish-year-old atre and musical performances. Caitlin who, when helping her dad clean out the basement following her mother’s death, First up on the bill we have discovers her Mama’s musical collection. Monty Python’s Spamalot, which Atlantic Canadian playwright Norm humourously tells the Legend of Foster’s Looking will also be featured at the King Arthur and his Knights of Stephenville Theatre Festival this year. The co- the Round Table. The musical, medic play tells the tale of four single people in which won the 2005 Tony Award their late forties and early fifties, who, despite having for Best Musical, is described as completely different backgrounds, all have one thing being “lovingly ripped off” from in common – they are all looking for love. It is said the Monty Python and the Holy that Looking is as gut wrenching as it is hilarious. Grail motion picture, which is a A change of pace and a treat for the kiddies is comedic classic! Next up we have Thom Currie’s Back in ‘59. This show, which is set in 1973, focuses on four high school pals who skip out on their 10 year high school reunion to sneak into their old hangout spot. While catching up, they look back on their past and reminisce about the wonderful music of yester- year. Back in ‘59 features more than 60 hits from the 28 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

COMMUNITY MATTERS: LOCAL THEATRE SPIRIT OF NEWFOUNDLAND L ike the west coast theatre festival, Spirit of Back in ‘59 Newfoundland is also promising an impres- sive line-up of shows in St. John’s this sum- mer. With performances on nearly every night of both July and August, theatre enthusiasts have nu- merous opportunities to take in some of the local talent. Check out one (or all of!) the four shows put on by Spirit of Newfoundland this summer. found in Tales of Ti-Jean, a character who embodies I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change imagination and all things Canadian. The show em- Peter Halley, Shelley Neville, John Williams and ploys physical comedy, puppetry, music and dance to Dana Parsons all keep kids entertained, as well as audience participa- lend their talents tion to make everyone feel like a star. to this spectacular performance, aided READING THE FUTURE by the musical styl- ings of Evan Smith. Throughout the theatre season, Stephenville The musical Theatre Festival will be hosting Reading the Future, comedy, with book a series of readings of Canadian musicals, such as The and lyrics written Brothers in Law, a play that tells the true story of four by Joe DiPietro and musically talented Ontario police officers who sold music by Jimmy over a million folk records in five years in the 1960s. Roberts, is the sec- ond longest run- Last but certainly not least, theatre goers ning Off Broadway can look forward to weekly installments of An musical. The musi- Evening With… which features a Newfoundlander cal presents its sto- or Labradorian musical guest every Wednesday evening. ry in a series of vignettes, all of which are focused around the trials and tribulations of dating, sex, rela- The 37th Stephenville Theatre Festival concludes tionships, love, marriage and child rearing – typical- on August 16 with a Gala performance show. ly in that order. We’d say it’s fun for the whole fam- ily… but this show is definitely for the older ‘kids.’ Tickets for the festival’s many events are cur- rently available for purchase at the Arts and Culture I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is playing Centre box office in Stephenville or online atartsand- at the Masonic Temple throughout July and August. culturecentre.com. To view a detailed show sched- ule, head over to www.stephenvilletheatrefestival. com/37th-season. Spirit of Newfoundland: Continued on Page 30 DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 29

COMMUNITY MATTERS: LOCAL THEATRE Become an honorary Newfoundlander at Spirit! During intermission at our shows or walk ins daily at 230 and 4pm! destinationstjohns.com Photo 6 Cathedral Street St. John’s, NL OUR CELTIC SPIRIT Fusari and Boomer Stamp. Featuring the talents of Sheila Williams, Keith This show takes its audience on a trip down Power, Erin Winsor, Evan Smith and Jeff Simms, ac- memory lane, as they revisit the best music of the companied by Bill Brennan and Frank Fusari, Our last five decades, starting with the 1960s and lead- Celtic Spirit is sure to be a show to remember. ing up to present day chart toppers! It’s My Party The show tries to an- vows to have viewers “dancing in your seats swer an age-old and per- and laughing hysterically at the party theme as plexing question, one they look back at how we celebrated,” Spirit of we may never be able to Newfoundland teases. The show runs through- fully answer – Who are out July and August at the Masonic Temple. Newfoundlanders? ABBA: GOTTA GET THE SCOOP Set in a classroom, With just a small number of shows lined up this performances en- gages audiences to the for the summer, this show is the ultimate event point where they be- for any ABBA fans. The come part of the show! musical review, star- If audience interaction ring Shelly Neville, Peter is up your alley, this is Halley, Keith Power the show for you! If you and Kara Noftle, tells prefer to take a back “the untold story of seat role when attending ABBA in true Spirit of dinner theatre, ask for a seat in the back, so you can Newfoundland style” soak it all in! and promises to “have you listening to ABBA in Our Celtic Spirit will be playing at the Masonic a whole new way.” Temple throughout July and August. ABBA: Gotta Get IT’S MY PARTY The Scoop delves into the complex tale of the “ge- We can all finish that sentence – “It’s my party nius, heart break and and I’ll cry if I want to!” Supplement the world ‘cry’ with ‘bawl’ and you’ve got a Newfoundland twist on bittersweet stardom” of the Swedish pop group. an old classic. Spirit of Newfoundland’s newest show The show will be running throughout the sum- stars Peter Halley, Shelley Neville, Sheila Williams, Keith Power and Janet Cull, accompanied by the mer and with just two shows left in August, it’s high musical talents of Bill Brennan, Sandy Morris, Frank time to get your tickets to ABBA: Gotta Get The Scoop. For a complete schedule of Spirit of Newfoundland showtimes, visit www.spiritofnewfoundland.com 30 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

STORY: WENDY ROSE HEALTH & LIFESTYLESPHOTOS: SUBMITTED FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE C heese. It’s just something I can’t live with- interest into the back of his mind. After finish- out. As I write this, there are currently four ing school and returning home to Newfoundland, different kinds of cheese residing in my Blanchard wasn’t sure what his next step would be, fridge, all with their own unique purposes and des- professionally. With Christmas approaching, he pur- tination, all for my culinary delight. You could say chased a couple presents for himself – one of those that I’m quite passionate about cheese. Yet, my in- presents being a book on cheesemaking. tense love for cheese will never surpass the love Adam Blanchard of Five Brothers Artisan Cheese “It was something I could teach myself, a new has for the delicious stuff, as he has dedicated his life skill to learn,” he said. “It really took off from there. to cheesemaking. The cheese that I was making around the house, I was giving it to friends and family. They were loving CHEESE, PLEASE! it. Then I started doing a bit of investigating, talking to other people in the food community in St. John’s. So how do you break into this seemingly niche That’s when I realized there was nobody making ar- hobby? Who wakes up in the morning and says, ‘I tisan cheese in St. John’s or in Newfoundland, for think I’m gonna start making my own cheese…’? The Herald asked Blanchard to explain how this hob- by turned into a business. “It really stemmed from when I was in culinary school. I was on my internship and the restaurant I was working at in Toronto started making cheese in- house,” Blanchard began. Being a hands-on kinda guy who already enjoyed crafting sausages and char- cuterie, he tucked his caseiculture (cheesemaking) “That’s one thing I really enjoy about making cheese – I’ll never get bored of it. There’s just so many types of cheese!” — Adam Blanchard CHEESEANDTOAST.COM PHOTO DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 31

HEALTH & LIFESTYLES: FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE! “So much has happened over the last few years, so much support, from chefs in the city and the general public. Now we have our cheese on the menus of some of the best restaurants in Canada.” — Adam Blanchard that matter,” Blanchard cheeses, so I started making that. It said. was an amazing first summer and fall at the market.” This success in- He decided to take his spired Blanchard to quit his job at handcrafted cheese to a the restaurant to pursue cheese- local farmer’s market in June of 2011 to see if locals making as a full time job. “I saw the were interested in purchasing his cheese. In an effort reaction from the customers and to brand the product, he came up with the name Five the people I was talking to – I saw Brothers Artisan Cheese, a title that pays homage to the excitement that was building around it. A lot of himself and his four brothers – though Blanchard is people said ‘Finally, someone is doing this,’ so that the only brother involved in the business. was really exciting,” he said. “It’s been an amazing four years,” Blanchard said, GOING FULL-TIME reflecting on Five Brothers Artisan Cheese’s humble beginnings. “So much has happened over the last few He sold out of cheese every time he attended the years, so much support, from chefs in the city and farmer’s market with his product. “I blew through the general public. Now we have our cheese on the the little inventory that I had and I didn’t know what menus of some of the best restaurants in Canada,” I was going to do for the rest of the markets. I went he said with an air of disbelief. Blanchard brought and talked to my chef at the time (Chris Chafe at us back in time to the beginning of his caseiculture Magnum and Steins) and he suggested making fresh adventure, when he was making cheese on a stove- top with a stainless steel pot in a building he re-pur- posed into a commercial kitchen. He also bought 32 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

HEALTH & LIFESTYLES: FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE! a small cheese press online. Over the last couple of using Newfoundland sea salt – it’s all part of keeping years, Five Brothers Artisan Cheese moved to a larger things as local as possible. production facility in the Goulds, which allowed the company to produce greater quantities of cheese with THE POUTINE CHALLENGE price tags Blanchard felt more comfortable with. In keeping with the theme of remaining local, Five Brothers has been on the tips of many town- LOCAL PRODUCTS ie’s tongues this year, as the cheesemaking com- The building was renovat- pany teamed up with the St. ed to accommodate new equip- John’s arts/entertainment pub- ment ordered from Quebec. The lication The Overcast and local (bacterial) cultures and ren- restaurants to create a Poutine net used to start the process of Challenge, using the company’s turning milk into cheese are ‘Bergy Bits’ cheese curds. The also imported from Quebec and Poutine Challenge, which boast- Ontario – but if there was some- ed amazing participating restau- where to buy those products on rants like Chinched Bistro, The the island, Five Brothers would Sprout, The Club, Celtic Hearth/ be a customer. Blanchard ex- Bridie Molloy’s and Relish plained that he strives to use lo- Gourmet Burgers, was an over- cal products in his cheesemak- Not only did The Poutine Challenge give whelming success. Not only did ing process, such as milk from it give locals a chance to taste Central Dairies. locals a chance to taste some delecta- some restaurant’s delectable cre- ble creations – it also put Five Brothers ations – it also put Five Brothers “We’re working towards get- ting raw milk directly from a Cheese on many people’s grocery lists. Artisan Cheese on many people’s farm in the Goulds,” he said. grocery lists. “It’s honestly a dream come true, “It was so fantastic. All of the because like I say to people, the restaurants did an amazing job milk we’re using now, it’s great putting their own spin on pou- milk – definitely don’t want to tines. It went over so well that badmouth the milk – but imag- we’re already talking about do- ine asking a wine maker to make ing another food challenge in the wine with grapes from Sobey’s. AQUA: MOOSE POUTINE RELISH GOURMET BURGERS fall!” Blanchard shared excitedly. I’m sure they’ll be able to do it, yeah, but they want While we wait around for the next food chal- the real stuff, grapes from a vineyard. That’s like us. lenge, where can we buy some of Five Brothers’ deli- We want the real milk, straight from the farm. It’s cious cheese right now? Check out Bidgoods, Rocket going to give our cheese a whole new level of deli- Bakery, Belbin’s Groceries, Lester’s Farm, Manna ciousness,” he said excitedly. Bakery and certain Powell’s, Marie’s Mini Mart and Five Brothers Artisan Cheese currently makes Coleman’s locations, Blanchard shared. The com- cheddar, monterey jack, queso fresco, cheese curds pany hopes to have its products available in bigger and cream cheese, with plans to expand into making chains like Dominion and Sobey’s by the end of 2015. small batches of more unique cheeses. Five Brothers What does Blanchard and Five Brothers Artisan has already tried its hand at camembert, gorgon- Cheese have planned for the upcoming year? Well, zola, mozzarella and apple wood smoked cheddar, more cheeses, more selling locations and a cross-is- just to name a few. “That’s one thing I really enjoy land cheese tour. Blanchard is making a conscious about making cheese – I’ll never get bored of it,” effort to get Five Brothers to “every nook and cranny he shared. “There’s just so many types of cheese!” across the island and eventually – hopefully – out- Blanchard is currently working on creating a cheese side of the province!” Fingers Crossed! To keep up with Blanchard and his Five Brothers Artisan Cheese company, look them up on Facebook or visit their website at www.fivebrotherscheese.com DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 33

YOUNG ISLANDERS STORY BY: MORGAN CHAFE PROVING YOUTH IS NOT WASTED ON THE YOUNG! PEACE ON GEORGE STREET I n the past week, a local group named “Peace people for the people, should also encourage. By en- on George” organized a rally around the couraging people to speak freely, rather than censor- main stage area on George Street, in re- ing or removing certain details, people are able to see sponse to a violent attack that took place on the local all the facts, rather than focus on a specific incident. bar strip earlier this month. The attack ignited a large By concentrating on particular incidents, people conversation on social media focused on violence on gain a sense of fear toward George Street and ignore George Street. The purpose of the rally was to call an the notion that a singular incident doesn’t deem an end to this violence, in hopes that the power of social area to be violent. People should know all the details media will encourage change. of safety precautions in place both in the clubs and on the street, before making assumptions and decisions based on fear created by a particular incident. For example, the video cameras that were installed in 2011 as a safety precaution and to help develop solid evidence for incidents occurring on the street. Social media should be used not only for a call to ac- tion to end violence, but to enlighten the population on the actions currently being practiced to prevent violence. Random acts of violence on George Street are few and far between. The ma- jority of violent incidents on the street incur due to the people involved know- ing one another and are fueled by the consumption of alcohol. The viral na- ture of social media surrounding at- By concentrating on particular incidents, people gain a sense of fear tacks may encourage a call for an end to toward George Street and ignore the notion that a singular incident violence, but it mostly stimulates a false and negative impression of the area, and doesn’t deem an area to be violent. creates a large deal of unnecessary fear. While the organizers of “Peace on George” are correct in their belief that any violence is too much DECLINE IN VIOLENCE violence, social me- The reality is that the occurrence of violence on dia can be a dou- the street has actually seen a decline in recent years, ble-edged sword in with the RNC responding to 60 fights on the street this situation. So- and 37 assaults, down to only 26 fights being reported cial media allows in 2014. Calls for RNC service to the area have been people to speak consistent, but the instances of fights and assault have freely, something diminished. This is many parts due to consistent RNC that a rally by the presence and the installation of security cameras. #PEACEONGEORGE PHOTO Random acts of violence on George Street are few and far between. The majority of violent incidents on the street incur due to the people involved knowing one another and are fueled by the consumption alcohol. 34 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

Safety on the street is increasing and vi- YOUNG ISLANDERS olence is decreasing is just as important to acknowledge on social media, as the RNC PHOTO random incidents that tend to go viral. age a small amount of positive change, and create an Not all violence can be prevented, es- even poorer opinion on the subject. Acknowledging pecially when people are under the influ- the continuous work being done to ensure the safe- ence, but both the RNC and club owners ty of everyone on George Street, including increased and operators are taking the precautions lighting, police presence, and better transportation, necessary. The fact that safety on the street as opposed to spamming social media platforms with is increasing and violence is decreasing is fear-inducing stories, will just as important to acknowledge on social media, as encourage the change need- the random incidents that tend to go viral. ed to end violence on George Street. ENCOURAGE CHANGE It is no question that George Street could be safer with more on foot patrolling, especially in the non- busy evenings, which tend to be when these acts of vi- olence occur. The presence of the RNC ensures a safer environment and atmosphere. But like many things, focusing on the negative aspects will only encour- MORGAN CHAFE BIO: A native of Newfoundland, Morgan Chafe is on the latter end of her B.Comm in Marketing at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s. She recently completed a semester abroad at Memorial’s Harlow Campus in the United Kingdom. She has previously had pieces published in The Gazette and wrote a travel blog about her experiences overseas. Are you a ‘YOUNG ISLANDER’ with something to say? Email [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 35

YOUNG ISLANDERS WORLD’S BEST! SHALLAWAY CHOIR T he St. John’s based Shallaway Youth Choir has placed first in the classical cate- the ages of seven and 18, performing in six gory of the Llangollen International different ensembles. The Camerta Ensemble Music Eisteddford in Wales. The consists of about 65 singers. The choir addi- Camerta Ensemble of the choir tionally performed in Bath and Cambridge finished with top marks in the during their stint in the United classical category, with a score Kingdom. of 97.3. The Newfoundland Herald congrat- ulates the Shallaway Youth Choir of St. The talented group includes a to- John’s, who represented their province in tal of more than 300 singers between fine fashion abroad. — DC 36 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

YOUNG ISLANDERS MEMORIAL: THE SHAD PROGRAM W hile the St. John’s International Airport is always a hot-spot for departing inspire high school students to branch out into the Newfoundlanders who prefer to summer science, technology, engineering and mathematics elsewhere, the airport was exceptionally busy on July (STEM) fields of study and to encourage students 5, as 50 students involved in the SHAD program be- to study right here at home, at Memorial University. gan departing for universities across Canada. At This $2.85 million investment will allow 50 students the same time, students from all over the nation to attend the SHAD program every year for the next began arriving to attend the SHAD program held four years. at Memorial University. Over 600 Canadian high school students secured places in the popular pro- “UNIQUE EXPERIENCES” gram this year. The SHAD program has been in place at MUN FOR EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH since 2003, with over 500 high school students visit- ing Memorial during the last 12 years. “SHAD is a highly competitive, four-week sum- mer enrichment program held at 12 Canadian univer- “Every year we look forward to welcoming stu- sities, including Memorial,” a press release explained. dents from across Canada to our SHAD program “It is Canada’s leading network for transforming ex- at Memorial and to sending local students across ceptional youth to create global impact. The journey Canada to gain knowledge and have unique ex- starts by identifying students with exceptional intel- periences that will help shape their future career ligence, drive, initiative and creativity, and then im- paths,” Dr. Leonard Lye, program director of SHAD mersing them in a one-month STEM-focused sum- Memorial University said in a press release. mer program.” After the month has ended, students vie for internship opportunities and join an alumni “We are delighted to see such strong participa- network that boasts nearly 15,000 people. tion from students in Newfoundland and Labrador and all across Canada,” Barry Bisson, president of This year marks the first time Newfoundlander SHAD stated. “When we increase the diversity of the and Labradorian students have attended the SHAD SHAD participants at each host campus, we improve program on full scholarships. These endeavours were our national program and give students the oppor- made possible by a $2.85 million investment from tunity to engage with people they might not other- Hibernia Management and Development Company wise have the chance to meet.” Ltd. (HMDC). The company created the funding to We hope both our adventuring students and our newly adopted students enjoy the SHAD program this year! Safe travels to all involved. Does your school deserve some recognition? Tell us about it! [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 37

News In Perspective BY JIM FURLONG THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/NTV YOUR LIFE IN YOUR HANDS I ’ll keep this simple and to the point. That’s what it won’t matter. The ruts are SO deep they’d float your I usually say when I’m angry. We drove down to vehicle if you get into them. Drivers will know there is Marystown last week. The road between St. John’s nothing quite like that sinking feeling you get when your and the turnoff at Goobies is a disgrace. In some sections vehicle is in those water filled tracks and you realize she it is appallingly bad. I think you don’t hear a lot about isn’t “answering the helm,” so to speak. Your wheels the state of the road because not everybody drives the have lost contact with the road and are riding on water. Trans Canada. I don’t drive it much. I could go a year You are out of control. I take my foot off the gas and without being on the highway. It was raining on my keep the wheels straight and wait for her to regain trac- drive, at least for the first hundred tion. There’s not much else to do. kilometres or so. Mama didn’t Jumping on the brake or wildly raise no fools, so I know when it twisting the steering wheel just rains you have to slow down. That makes things worse. All those that just makes sense, but TCH from have had that happen will know here to Goobies, at least when it is what I am talking about. After a wet, is just plain DANGEROUS. second I felt the tires “grab” again. There are parts of the blacktop I lived to tell the story. surface that are missing and fill up with water. Not just cracks. CLOSED FOR RAIN Pieces gone! There are also ruts of The question I have that an- “Outer Ring Road” proportions. gers me the most is how did this For the uninitiated, the Outer Trans Canada Highway of ours Ring Road skirts around the east get so bad? Why do we put up end of St. Johns and cars just go with it? At one point last week, flying off that road rain or shine, There are parts of the blacktop sur- after my first hydroplaning inci- but particularly when it is wet. I face that are missing and fill up with dent, I was in a line of cars and know all about that road because water. Not just cracks. Pieces gone! trucks that had slowed to about I drive it every day. I won’t drive 50 kilometres per hour. Anything it in the rain. I DIDN’T know the TCH was just as bad. more than that would have been foolhardy. Is it possible that the state of the highway is such that when it rains LIVING TO TELL THE STORY the highway has to slow down to a crawl? Does that hap- There are places on the TCH where the ruts look like pen in the rest of the world? You know, I have seen a lot the wheel marks from the covered wagon trains of the of the world and the worst paved roads – the absolute Oregon Trail that opened up the American west. Those worst – are here in Newfoundland. Just look at the num- wagon ruts fill with water and that is when things get ber of those yellow “bump” signs with the squiggly lines. really serious. In earlier, more foolish days, I confess to The guys making those must be millionaires. Keeping having driven cars with tires that were not quite up to the government supplied with signs to tell you the road scratch. Somewhere along the path I learned how stupid is shagged would put you “on easy street” pretty quickly. that was. Now I drive a pretty big four-by-four and al- Yet I made it, none the worse for wear. The road though it is old, the tires on it are big and brand new. If down to the Burin Peninsula was much better. It is still you have new tires and you take your time in the rain, it narrow but it’s not all torn up. Next time I travel the makes little difference in the ruts of the TCH. You can TCH I’ll check the forecast. Maybe the government can have tread on your tires like a Caterpillar tractor and get another sign: “Highway closed because of rain.” NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] 38 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

News iN Brief FROM AROUND NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR Rod Stewart “enraged” by the use of a photo in which the rocker is sporting a seal skin jacket Legendary Scottish rock- singer Rod Stewart appears to be doing an about-face after being photographed in a seal skin jacket while in St. John’s on Saturday, July 11, as NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports. The famed musician, who was the main act at the Confederation Hill ROD STEWART Music Festival, happily posed in the jacket at Vogue The ultimate field trip: Furriers in downtown St. John’s but his views seem Muskrat Falls to have changed. Stewart’s Twitter account said he was “enraged” that the photo had been misused P remier Paul Davis took some of his fellow to advertise an industry he “does not know much premiers on a tour of the Muskrat Falls con- about and certainly does not support” but he still struction site on Tuesday, July 14. Talk about managed to have “an absolute blast performing.” a field trip! Donnie Dumphy’s How To Be Deadly theatrical As NTV’s Heather Gillis reports, Premier was debut slated for September of 2015 trying to “drum up interest in buying surplus power ahead of this week’s Council of the Federation meet- NTV’s Katie Breen spoke ings,” Gillis explained. with gib-rapper and now movie star Donnie Dumphy’s Ontario Premier Kathleen about his upcoming movie, Wynne, Yukon Premier How To Be Deadly. Dumphy Darrell Pasloski and Northwest spoke about the film’s nom- Territories Premier Bob McLeod inations at the Canadian accompanied Premier Davis on Comedy Awards, which in- the tour. clude Best Feature Film and Best Director (Nik Sexton). DONNIE DUMPHY Premier Wynne said that MUSKRAT FALLS her province “is in conversations Dumphy joked about having to hitchhike to Toronto with officials from this province about how to work to attend the awards. Best of luck, Donnie! together with respect to energy,” Gillis reports. Gillis noted that Nalcor CEO Ed Martin said “they would NTV NEWS FIRST EDITION 5:30PM; NTV EVENING NEWSHOUR 6:00PM only work together if it was a win-win situation.” DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 39

CRIME FLASHBACK STORY BY: SINS OF THE FATHER MAX HAINES A lbert Bruneau’s par- habit of travelling to Laval where ents were honest peas- he discovered that the charms of ant stock who were certain ladies who plied their delighted when their son ap- wares in the local brothels were peared susceptible to spreading much more satisfying than the the word of the Lord. pursuit of his regular religious duties. LIFE OF A PRIEST He was sent to Voutre to A REPUTATION prepare for the life of a priest. Rumours spread throughout The pale, thin, young man the village that Father Bruneau looked the part of an industri- was not an ideal example for the ous student, but unfortunate- youth of the parish. One of the ly Albert had other things in village men who happened to mind. be partaking of purchased plea- In 1890, Albert moved to a sures bumped into the priest in seminary in Mayenne to con- In 1890, Albert moved to a seminary a brothel. The meeting was an tinue his studies. He was no embarrassment for both men, sooner settled into his routine in Mayenne. He was no sooner settled but more importantly, it spelled than a rash of thefts was report- into his routine than a rash of thefts the beginning of the end for ed by other students in the sem- was reported. The ensuing investigation Father Bruneau in Astille. inary. The ensuing investigation resulted in Albert’s expulsion. Because of his rather un- resulted in Albert’s expulsion. savoury reputation, Father He returned to his home, where his parents im- Bruneau was transferred to another tiny village, plored their parish priest to intercede in their son’s Entrammes. Again, the priest just couldn’t stay away behalf. As a result, Albert was allowed to continue from those purveyors of pleasure in Laval. As at his his religious education in somewhat larger Laval. previous posting, word spread that the man of God Eventually he was ordained and sent to the village of wasn’t above a jolly romp in the hay. Evidently, the Astille to be the cure of the parish. good Father became a regular at several houses of ill Father Bruneau found the village a pleasant fame. enough place by day, but exceedingly boring when Father Bruneau’s penchant for the opposite sex the sun went down. He soon acquired the nocturnal was distracting enough, but it was not the only de- velopment which troubled his parishioners. There was the robbery of the locked chest in the vestry. Someone had broken the lock and made off with 600 francs of parish money. Thank heavens Father Bruneau had the fore- sight to insure his living quarters. Shortly after the insurance was placed the presbytery caught fire. Father Bruneau collected a substantial sum from the Rumours spread throughout the village that Father Bruneau was not an ideal example for the youth of the parish ... word spread that the man of God wasn’t above a jolly romp in the hay. 40 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015 *Crime Flashback Images are used for reenactment purposes only and might not be historically accurate.

CRIME FLASHBACK: SINS OF THE FATHER insurance company. the villagers know that the priest was missing. Father Over and above these suspicious happenings Bruneau volunteered that the elderly man had been depressed and may have committed suicide. which seemed to follow the young priest like a plague, there was the undeni- This theory and its re- able fact that he didn’t get along ligious ramifications didn’t with his superior, the elderly sit well with the villagers. Father Fricot, with whom he Father Fricot would never shared living quarters. Their servant, Jeannette Charlou, do such a thing. The vil- frequently reported that be- lagers organized search cause of his non-priestly con- parties. Finally they duct, Father Bruneau was a dis- combed the presbytery tinct disappointment to Father grounds and found the miss- Fricot. ing priest’s body in a well. On Jan. 2, 1894, Father HOLY MURDER Bruneau returned late from Laval, a bit tipsy. He informed Father Fricot was bad- his superior that the mere ly beaten about the head, thought of coaching the and there was little doubt church’s boys’ choir nauseated that he had been murdered. him. The two priests had words. A search of Father Bruneau’s That’s the last anyone saw of room uncovered a blood- Father Fricot. Housekeeper stained handkerchief and Jeannette sent a handyman to other bloody clothing. A search the village, but he was un- large sum of money was also able to locate the two priests. found. The priest couldn’t ex- plain how the money came MISSING PRIEST into his possession. Most incriminating of all Later that night, Jeannette was a key discovered by police was relieved when she looked in Father Bruneau’s room. The out a window and saw Father key fitted the door of a florist, Bruneau standing beside the Madame Bourdais, who had been woodshed. When he came inside and retired to his murdered some six months before. She had been room Jeannette went to his door and inquired as to stabbed repeatedly. A large sum of money had been the whereabouts of Father Fricot. She received only a stolen from the murdered woman. harsh, “He’s gone out.” Father Bruneau was taken into custody and charged with the murders of Father Fricot and Jeannette served dinner to Father Bruneau. She Madame Bourdais. was puzzled. Father Fricot would never go out with- On July 9, 1894, Father Bruneau’s trial for murder out his hat and coat. The next morning, Jeannette let DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 41

CRIME FLASHBACK: SINS OF THE FATHER Feelings against Father Bruneau ran very high in Laval, and indeed in all of France. It is a tribute to the fair- ness of the French jury that they found reasonable doubt and acquitted the priest of the murder of Madame Bourdais. However ... opened in Laval. It provided the scandal of the de- on top of the hapless man below. When cade in France. this only succeeded in badly injuring Father Fricot, he took a long pole and Details of Father Fricot’s murder were revealed. pushed the weakened man under the Evidently, Father Fricot was stunned and then water until he was dead. Father Fricot’s thrown into the well. His pleas for help were heard hands were horribly mutilated from at- for two hours, but the muffled sounds were not rec- tempting to climb out of the well. ognized as those of a man fighting for his life. REASONABLE DOUBT? Father Bruneau heard the same pleas and was the only one who recognized them for what they were. As one can imagine, feelings against Father He went outdoors again to finish off the elderly priest Bruneau ran very high in Laval and indeed in all of in the well. Evidence was presented at the trial which France. It is a tribute to the fairness of the French proved that Father Bruneau threw logs down the well jury that they found reasonable doubt and acquit- ted the priest of the murder of Madame Bourdais. However, Father Bruneau was declared guilty of murdering his colleague, Father Fricot. An appeal to the President of the Republic was dismissed. On Aug. 30, 1894, Father Bruneau was beheaded on the guillotine. 42 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

KETTLE BOILSWHILE THE YOUR HOROSCOPE BY: GUY S. DAVIS WVOEMRESNA’TSISLTIYTLYES ARIES (Mar 21 to April 19) A problems. bit of Arian contrariness could CANCER (June 21 to July I ’ve always admired people who are ver- be keeping you from getting all 22) A change of mind might satile, Jack of all trades who can turn the facts. Turn it off, and tune once again turn out to be a their hand to anything and either build in to what you need to hear. It good thing. True, most of your or repair it. Don, the son of a friend of mine, could make all the difference co-workers might not like the is one such person. Don was a curious child. this week. delay, but as before, they might From the time he could walk, he wanted to TAURUS (April 20 to May appreciate what follows from it. know how things worked. As he grew older, 20) Getting an answer to a vi- LEO (July 23 to Aug 22) You much to the dismay of his parents, he would tal question involving finan- revel in golden opportunities pick things apart and put them back together, cial matters might take longer this week. One cautionary note, usually succeeding. His father had a valued than you’d expected. A new fac- though: Be careful to separate old tube type radio his father had given him, tor might have to be dealt with the gold from the glitter before and his mother had several treasured snow before anything can move for- you make a choice. Someone globes which she highly prized. Both the ward. Be patient. you trust can help. globes and radio were lost to Don’s curiosity. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Use your good sense to see Marriage is important this SWELL WITH PRIDE what might really be driving a week, as are other partner- colleague’s workplace agenda. ships. Don’t let yourself be over- Don chose Electrical Engineering as a What you learn could lead to a whelmed by sentiment. Instead, career but he could have become anything new way of handling some old try to steer a path between he wanted. Almost singlehandedly, he built his first home, did all the wiring, plumbing, H HCELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS! fencing and landscaping. He never hesitated to help relatives and friends with their proj- LORI LOUGHLIN H HDOLPH ZIGGLER LISA KUDROW ects, saving them hundreds of dollars in the JULY 28, 1964 JULY 27, 1980 JULY 30, 1963 long run. When Don’s wife wanted a gazebo in their back yard, no problem. The end result BORN Meeting new people usually means you’re was a beautiful structure envied by the neigh- THIS WEEK: making new friends. People want to be reflected in your shining light. bourhood. When Don’s emotion and common sense. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) 19) You might want to do some- parents remember Dealing with someone who has thing new this weekend. Close his childhood, they let you down is never easy. But your eyes and imagine what swell with pride. the sooner you’re able to clear it could be, and then do it, or Had he not dis- up this problem, the sooner oth- come up with the closest practi- played such curiosi- er problems can be successfully cal alternative. ty, he might not have handled. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb become the versatile SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) 18) Your good deeds bring you person he is today. A “friend” who is willing to the appreciation you so well de- bend the rules to gain an advan- serve. But, once again, be care- tage for both of you is no friend. ful of those who might want to Reject the offer and stay on your exploit your generous nature for usual straight and narrow path. their own purposes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) 21) After all the effort you’ve Trolling for compliments been putting in both on the job isn’t necessary. You earned and for friends and family, it’s a them, and you’ll get them. good time to indulge your own Concentrate this week on mov- needs. The weekend could bring ing ahead into the next phase of a pleasant surprise. your program. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 43

FINE OL’ SCOFF PAM PARDY GHENT [email protected] KEEPIN’ CHICKEN ON THE LIST I In the cooler months, chicken is a staple in our Network. The flavour is incredible! One of my favou- family. As we begin grilling season, we often rite ways to reuse this recipe is to turn leftovers into forget to include it in our weekly meal plan, a salad topping! I also found this recipe works great opting for steak, burgers or grilled fish instead. With for a kebob chicken rub too, enhancing the flavours keeping chicken on our mental grub check list, I went of the tomatos, onions and peppers we love to pile on! looking for some different grilling recipes and found It’s amazing! So don’t be shy about grilling extra – it this one, sent to me from the fine folks at the Food will get eaten. I hope you enjoy! GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS Herbes de Provence savoury Grilling Rub H 2 tsp fresh lavender (op- H ½ cup diced onion H 2 Tbsp chopped fresh tional) H 3 Tbsp extra virgin oregano H 2 tsp chopped fresh olive oil H 2 Tbsp lemon juice thyme H salt and pepper H 2 tsp chopped fresh Chicken and assembly H 4 boneless, skinless rosemary H 2 tsp chopped fresh chicken breasts 1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Purée the onion, herbs, 2 Tbsp of the oil, lemon juice and a bit of salt and pepper in a food processor. 2. Spread the onion-herb mixture over the chicken and grill about 15 minutes on each side, rotating 90° on each side halfway through, until fully cooked. Serve warm alongside your favourite summer salads. 44 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015

RECAPS BY A SNEAK PEEK AT THE LATEST NEWS DANA BLOCK SOAP TALKFROM NEWFOUNDLAND’S TOP SOAPS THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS GENERAL HOSPITAL Lily was surprised by Devon’s support, but didn’t Ric played mind games with Nina. Ava came up think Cane would ever forgive her for sleeping with with a new scheme for Franco. Carly learned that Joe. Later, Lauren and Cane hit Michael with some Sonny was back in the mob. Silas warned Morgan hard truths about the pain he had caused. Dylan not to hurt Kiki. Jordan and Scot joined forces to promised Avery that Joe wouldn’t get away with as- bring Sonny down. Morgan and Denise couldn’t re- saulting her. Sage warned Adam that Michael was sist their feelings for one another. Nina felt like she getting closer to finding out his true identity. At was losing her grip on reality and sought Silas’s help. the hospital, Phyllis caught Marisa in Jack’s room Meanwhile, Ric updated Madeline on their plot. and demanded to know how they knew one anoth- Franco tried to obtain some evidence from Scott that er. Cane punched Joe at the GCAC. Adam held a could help Ava. Alexis and Julian injected some fun company meeting about coming up with a mission into their relationship. Sonny learned that his orga- statement for Newman-Abbott. Nick blasted Ashley nization had been targeted. Sabrina made arrange- and Phyllis for working against his father. Kyle told ments for Michael to fulfill a project. Summer he was choosing her over the family busi- ness. Nikki leaned on Neil for support. THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL DAYS OF OUR LIVES Nicole grew suspicious of her father’s actions. Aly had a discussion with her dead mother, Darla, Eric confessed his love for Nicole. about her disdain for all that was going on at Serena found herself in a danger- ous situation as she tried to get the Forrester Creations. Preparations began back- goods on Xander. Abigail put Kayla in stage for the California Freedom fashion show. a tough spot as she tried to determine if Ridge and Caroline hoped to promote tolerance Chad or Ben was the father of her baby. by hiring a transgender model for the new cam- JJ made a risky decision based on his de- paign. Vivienne and Julius felt uncomfortable sire to protect Paige. Someone over- heard Nicole and Eric talking in the spotlight. Steffy and Maya gave a about their secret. Hope was speech about the message behind surprised when she learned the new line, including its ide- that Daniel was making als of expressibility and free- big plans for his future. dom. Ivy’s heart sank as Theresa and Anne plot- she spied Liam and Steffy ted to destroy Tate’s nan- making eyes at each oth- ny. A vengeful Eve slipped er. Aly grew more and drugs into Jennifer’s more delusional as the drink. Hope and Aiden show progressed. spent a romantic evening together. ERIC confessed his love for Nicole on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 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. I don’t mean to be rude, but my friend’s kids all seem overweight. What happened to wanting to be and look your best while living a healthy, active, happy life? Y ou sound well intentioned and from your funding and evaluation. email, I understand that your concern comes from love, not from judgment. I also IMPROVING COMMUNICATION understand that you fear your friend’s kids may be Analysis indicates a multi-level, collaborative in the line of fire of a bully or two because of their strategy between different sectors and communities is weight. While bullying is an entirely other issue, let’s needed to ensure better balance and a more intercon- talk about healthy, active living, because being over- nected approach to promoting healthy, active living weight is a real concern in this province. for children and youth. Improved communication of A report released on June 29 successes and best practices explores the gaps and oppor- would also be beneficial, as tunities of healthy active living well as a comprehensive, on- initiatives and programs for going evaluation process that school-aged children and youth is accessible and available to in this province. The study, led the public. by Dr. Michelle Kilborn, assis- It is evident participants tant professor with the School believe there is an appropri- of Human Kinetics and Recre- ate amount of programming ation at Memorial University, for school-aged children and focused on the island portion of respondents are proud and Newfoundland and Labrador. appreciative of what is offered to youth. However, the ma- ACTIVE LIVING Take the kids on a hike or offer to cook a jority of healthy, active living The study was comprised of healthy supper in a busy activity night. programming for school-aged three parts: a review of literature Newfoundlanders is focused and an online scan of programs related to healthy, ac- on physical activity with few initiatives that provide tive living; focus group meetings with key representa- opportunities to participate in healthy eating and tives from the healthy, active living community; and positive mental health activities. an electronic survey distributed to education, sport, It looks like there’s much work ahead for every- recreation, health and community partners. one – so why not step in? Help with activities and The report lists 12 recommendations and encour- meal preparation! Support those busy mom friends of ages the Government of NL to more effectively sup- yours by taking the kids on a hike or offer to cook a port a healthy population. Recommendation themes healthy supper on a busy activity night. Good luck to include facilities, programming, program leads, everyone. 46 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 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 BROOKE STACEY KAI ADAMS Please note: If family members other than par- ents send photo of child, you must include a Daughter of Marsha Brooks Son of Juanita Noseworthy and written permission slip from parents or the and Jeffrey Stacey, Grand Bank Phillip Adams, Paradise child’s guardian. Send your completed entry form and photograph to: HONOURABLE MENTIONS BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST Harlow Grace William Colford Penny Gushue Flatrock Paradise Bacon Cove 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 ‘BUNDLE UP’ OF JOY Enter your baby’s picture in the annual New- foundland Herald Baby of the Year Contest. Fill Egan, son of Megan Thompson and out the entry form above and send us a recent Kenneth Stauffer, Grand Falls-Windsor, photograph of your baby. Or you can email needs to keep that hat on year-round in NL! 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 JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 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. Can you decipher this? 2. If a bull swallows a bomb, which 3. Thirty men with ladies, two, Standing DDDDDDDDDD word is the most appropriate? around with nothing to do, Dressed in DDDWESTDDD Shocking, abominable, terrify- formal, black and white, Yet when they DDDDDDDDDD ing, or scandalous? move it begins a fight. — braingle.com Answers: 1. West Indies (West in D’s). 2. Abominable (a bomb in a bull) would be most appropriate. 3. A chess match. © 2015 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. SNOWFLAKES There are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. Place the numbers 1-6 around each of them. No number can be repeated in any partial hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle. GO FIGURE! by Linda Thistle The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the di- agram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once. CryptoQuote By TERRY STICKELS AXYDLBAAXR One of the designs below is LONGFELLOW lacks a common charac- teristic shared by the other One letter stands for another. In this four figures. Which figure sample, A is used for the three L’s, X is the odd man out? 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/JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2015