2014 | August 17-23 Elvis

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 Year 68 • No. 33 COVER STORY Page 16 NELSON HART THE LEGEND LIVES ON EAST COAST TRAIL LONG LIVE THE KING Page 6 Page 20 Page 34 Of rock and roll: Elvis Aron Presley January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977 INSIDE THIS WEEK 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 40 CRIME FLASHBACK 5, 29 and 39 years in our past 3 WAIT TILL I TELLS YA The red barn Can’t Help? Don’t Hurt 43 GHOST STORY 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Publish or perish Jim Dandy 6 COURTROOM NEWS 43 HOROSCOPE 8NePlsEoOn PHLaErt is free 1L2ocWalHaAndT’HS oOllNywToHodEcGelOebrities Your life according to the stars U14pcINomSPinIgRAevTeInOtsNaAroLunPdEtOhePpLrEovince 44 SUMMER SKINCARE E16rinCOOV’LEeRarSyTORY E20lviLsOArCoAnLPrMesUleSyIC SCENE & MORE 4Sk5inSOcaArePtiTpAs aLnKd tricks E24lviSsPimOpReTrSso&naNtoLr LEISURE Kayaking D46ayPtiOmeS’IsThIVotEtePstAtoRpEicNsTING 27 MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT Willis and Sabrina Whyatt H48elPpiUnZgZchLiEldSrAenNuDndBeRrsAtaInNdTtEhAe SnEewRsS 30 ON THE SCENE 30 years of George Street Festival 5Tr2aSinPyEoCuIrAbLraFiEnAwTitUhRcElever puzzles QUOTE OF THE WEEK 37 TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND 5O5’BTrVienWsEBEoKat Tours Eat like the King “… we kind of had to explain that 38 NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE we were his birthday gift: you get The burden of proof Y5o6uMr gOuiVdIeEtoMtAheGbIeCst on TV this week us to produce an album for you.” 39 NEWS IN BRIEF A sneak-peek at movies on TV The race for Premier 58 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS — Sabrina Whyatt, Page 27 Action-packed sports 77 HOT TICKETS FEATURES 6 HART FREE Nelson Hart’s legal battles may be over, but the What’s new in theatres and video stores controversary remains 94 HERALD BOOK BONUS 14 ERIN O’LEARY Autobiography of a Yogi For one Newfoundland woman, volunteering is 95 COMICS a passion and a way of life. She credits her Captain Atlantis, Phantom, Archie, Spider- family and her upbringing for her drive to keep man, Garfield, The Spats, Amber Waves, Pig giving back. People, Cats and Dogs, Laff a Day, Popeye, 20 THE LEGEND LIVES ON I1n00theKBIDleSa’ cChOerRsNanEdROut on a Limb Elvis impersonator keeps the love alive, bring A10c2tivSiCtieEsN, EarSt OwoFrNk,EpWuzFzOleUs NanDdLmAoNreD his ‘King’ tribute to Newfoundland. R10e4adLeArsSsTubLmAiUt tGheHir photos 22 REGATTA MEMORIES 25 plus years of regatta day traditions. 24 KAYAKING Paddle picks in Western Newfoundland Tickle your funnybone 27 A SINGING FISHERMAN & A FISHING SINGER CONTESTS 5 LUCKY NUMBER Willis Whyatt, father of Sabrina Whyatt, just 47 BABY OF THE YEAR released his very album at age 72. 50 SUPER CASH PUZZLE 34 THE GREAT OUTDOORS 93 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE A day on the East Coast Trail. 103 PHOTO CONTEST 52 O’BRIENS BOAT TOURS Business is still booming, even after 30 years of bird and whale watching. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 1

From The Archives 39 YEARS AGO this week... Volume 68 No. 33 This week in history, The Herald’s cover featured an article on how THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD. “unjust laws create injustice and Published by the SUNDAY HERALD LTD., injustice breeds hostility and a loss of re- Logy Bay Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland. spect for laws,” pointing out that re- Tel.: (709) 726-7060, Fax: (709) 726-6971. cently a mother obtained a seven year Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7. sentence for soft drugs while a driver who killed two people received just two E-mail:[email protected]. years. The writer criticizes the govern- Entire contents copyright 2014 Times, they are ment for confusing soft and hard drugs, © The Newfoundland Herald. All rights reserved. a-changin’, adding that “if we do not reform the laws and stop the present SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Newfoundland and hypocrisy, it will get worse. You will not stop it with more police Labrador – 26 issues for $44.27 + HST, 52 issues don’t stand in and harder laws; you will stop it when respect is re-established in (1 year) for $82.63 + HST. Call 1-800-901-4901. the hallway, the justness of new laws that take into account the changing don’t block up lifestyles and changing attitudes.” The article included lyrics from PUBLISHING CREED the halls, for “If you abuse POWER you lose it, the times, they are a-changin’ Bob Dylan’s 1964 hit The Times They Are a-Changin’. But if you do not use POWER you also lose it.” 29 YEARS AGO this week... Publisher: The Sunday Herald Ltd. Founder: G.W. Stirling This week in history, The Herald’s Cover Editor: G. Scott Stirling cover featured former Playboy cen- tre-fold and actress Shannon Tweed. Managing Editor: Pam Pardy-Ghent Tweed was raised in this province. She is perhaps best known for her mar- Staff Writers: Dillon Collins, Wendy Rose riage to KISS frontman Gene Sim- mons. In 1985, Tweed was acting on Art Director: Shannon Cleary Days of our Lives. In local news, two new highrises were Graphic Artists: Janice Keels, Laurene Slaney set to be built in the downtown area of St. John’s. The two buildings set for Contributing Photographers:Scott Bowering, construction were The Bank of Nova Scotia and the Baine John- Bud Gaulton, Aamie Gillam, Sara Rostotski ston and Co. Limited. The buildings were projected to be com- pleted by the end of 1987. They are both still standing today. Contributing Writers: Guy Davis, Elsewhere, American singer Rick Springfield presented a $50,000 cheque to help the US combat world hunger in Africa. Heidi Wicks, Danette Dooley, Jim Furlong, Melyssa Gloude Contributing Artist: Danny Bulanadi Shannon Tweed Sales/Circulation Manager: Gary Oliver graced the cover of The 570-5246 Herald, talking Sales Representatives: Pam Wall: 570-5205 about her Stephanie Piccott: 570-5215 recent role on ‘Days of our Jackie Sparkes-Arnold: 570-5263 Lives.’ Circulation Coordinator: Judy Furlong Chief Financial Officer: Ron Sparkes Credit Manager: Brenda Hussey Operations: Steve Dray, Roberta Noseworthy Promotion: Mike Greenland 5 YEARS AGO this week... PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 0040012044 REGISTRATION NO. 09027 This week in 2009, The Herald cover featured the King of Rock and Roll, RETURN UNDELIVERABLE ITEMS TO: Elvis Presley. In 2002, Elvis topped THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD the charts in over 20 countries with the Elvis vs. Junkie XL version of A P.O. BOX 2015, ST. JOHN’S, NL, A1C 5R7 Little Less Conversation. The King A little less passed away nearly 25 years prior to DISTRIBUTORS: conversation, a the remix of his 1968 hit. In local news, H1N1 affected mem- St. John’s, Mount Pearl, 570-5246; little more bers of the Republic of Doyle produc- action: Elvis tion crew. Three cases were confirmed and with over 100 crew Bayden Bown, Burin Peninsula, 279-0269; topping charts members working in close quarters, production was shutdown Wade Morgan, Trinity-Conception, 786-2539; for a couple days to eliminate the risk of spreading the virus. Diane Arnold, Clarenville/Bonavista, from the Elsewhere, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt was contemplating retir- afterlife ing from the biz, stating that “acting is a younger man’s game.” 677-2702; Pitt has been in 10 films since making that statement in 2009. Allan Miles, Grand Falls/Windsor, 535-0290; John Morgan, Placentia, 227-2622; Bruce Hulan, Stephenville, 645-2309; Ron Downey, Corner Brook/Deer Lake/ Pasadena, 632-5918; Tina Foley, Gander, 256-3853 ISDN 0824-3581 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. 2 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

WAIT TILL I TELLS YA THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD by pam pardy-ghent CAN’T HELP? DON’T HURThave a personal motto by which I try to live my life. It’s simply this: If you can’t do good, do no harm. These words I try very hard to live by are an adap- Itation of a saying by my mother-in-law which goes ald) ... If you can’t find any NL-related letters, or letters from ‘real’ Canadians on current political issues, please toss in a few more comics,” wrote one CBS resident. Others simply wrote to say they were “disappointed” something like: If you can’t help your children, do we had published such a letter. Some responses were everything you can not to hurt them. much shorter, like the one that sarcastically stated only, For someone who’s raised six children, I’d say she “Good job.” should be quite proud of herself, as those wise words Others writers and callers questioned if this had ac- have served her family very well. tually been a letter to the editor to begin with. It was. As Managing Editor of The Newfoundland Herald, Since March of this year, we have received over 100 every word you read, every picture you see, is my re- such letter emails from Barber. sponsibility. And while opinions expressed in our Let- There were other opinions expressed as well. Like the ters to the Editor section are not, have never been, and man who called and said in part: “The hallmark of a free will never be, opinions that I necessarily personally society is that it allows free share, or opinions necessarily speech… democracy is best shared by anyone who works served when all points of in this building, or for this views are expressed.” company, there is very much a journalistic responsibility to DILEMMAS demonstrate balance and fair- This situation now ness. gives rise to a challeng- ing dilemma I face as a SOME GOOD? journalist and as an edi- A controversial Letter to the tor. If we refuse to pub- Editor was published in our Aug. lish letters that may be 3-9th edition of our magazine. controversial, or letters I could stand behind Freedom that do not line up with of Speech. As one person wrote after our own beliefs, then I be- the controversy exploded on Twitter, lieve there is a problem. Opinions, no matter how “The thing about Freedom of Speech is unpopular or controversial, can be freely expressed in that it’s exactly that. A Freedom. Freedom of this country whether they are from a minority, or a ma- speech allows people to communicate any opinion, no jority. matter if it’s a popular, or a very unpopular opinion.” Although this particular letter, and this particular I could also try and turn the tides by saying that some viewpoint, goes against my personal beliefs and my life’s good will eventually come out of all this. Someone who motto, who am I to outright reject any opinion I per- wrote on the topic last evening stated: “The great thing sonally do not agree with or support because it is polit- about unpopular opinions or controversial matters is ically an incorrect view? that it facilitates a discussion. We are all entitled to our We have had people reach out to us to say how angry opinions. Matt Barber (the letter writer) is entitled to they are. They will never buy our publication, they say. his own opinion, no matter how you or I feel about his Others have asked for subscriptions. thoughts. Letters like Barber’s open up opportunities But the raw reality is this: many beautiful, wise, won- for those who have different opinions to make their derful, and caring people were hurt and angered by Bar- voices heard. To retaliate with words.” ber’s letter, and the fact that it was published in The Both interesting points of view. Herald. And for that, I’m truly sorry. Well, Newfoundlanders have never taken things lying In pursuit of balance and fairness, we will ensure that down, and they certainly haven’t in this case, freely all views will have an opportunity to be “heard” in this, sharing their opinions and thoughts on the matter. and in future editions, of The Herald. “You can add me to the lengthy list of people out- In the meantime, I continue to travel onward on my raged by the letter from right-wing Christian zealot, suddenly more rocky, much more challenging, per- Matt Barber, that you recently published in (The Her- sonal path. Pam Pardy Ghent, The Herald’s Managing Editor, can be reached by emailing [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 3

Letters to the editor SHAKING WITH ANGER Dear Editor, one who isn’t straight? I am outraged, not only that this It has recently come to my attention that an article was happened but that a publication in Newfoundland would posted under the “Letters to the Editor” section of your pe- spread such a rude manipulation of context. Not only that riodical, which, upon reading, I felt the need to send a mes- but comparing the scrutiny Christians face for being so sage to whomever was responsible for including. In fact, this shitty to their fellow man to the discrimination faced daily article detailing how Christians won't stand for gay mar- by African-Americans in the 50's and 60's with the quote, riage/abortion etc. was completely copy-and-pasted from a “Indeed, if, in the spirit of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., popular Christian Fundamentalist blog from the US titled we, his fellow Christian travellers, must again face the water “The Coming Christian Revolt.” Being an LGBTQ ally (and hoses, then face them we shall,” is downright ludicrous and just as a person in general), I have a few problems with this immoral. article. As this was a letter to It is publications like this the editor, I know it was not that make people feel afraid necessarily the recipient of and cast out from their soci- this email who holds such be- ety. In a time where people liefs, but for choosing to in- are fighting every day for clude this in your equal rights, this is a major publication, prepare for some step backwards. No publica- flak. tion in Canada (or indeed Let’s start at the begin- the world) should be pro- ning. Alarm bells should have ducing such ill-conceived started to ring for you right hate speech as to make peo- away when the “letter” began ple with different beliefs and comparing people with differ- Using quotes from such an iconic figure as sexual orientations feel so- ent belief structures to sniper Martin Luther King Jr.? Seriously? The man cially displaced. I am cur- riflemen. This is a grossly in- fought for a revolution of equality and rently shaking with anger accurate, immature, and dis- this article has the gall to warp his words toward this unjust and graceful metaphor describing to suit the agenda of a man who believes downright mean publica- how Christians are under fire tion. I was raised a Christian from the “progressives.” In that God hates anyone who isn’t straight? Catholic but it is poisonous fact, it has been the LGBTQ literature like this that has community who has been under fire from the Christians for made me distance myself from my own religion for fear of time immemorial. There has literally never been a bad time associating with hateful people who make their judgments in history to be a white, straight, Christian man. Predomi- based on a book made thousands of years ago by men who nantly it has been the white, straight, Christian man who figured they knew how best to articulate the Word of God. has persecuted anyone and anything he does not under- Because that’s all this article is: a man using the printed stand. Which brings me to my second point. word to spread his particular version of Christianity. If that Using quotes from such an iconic figure as Martin Luther is what this religion truly stands for, then I want no part of King Jr.? Seriously? The man fought for a revolution of it, and it was your publication that led me to officially de- equality and this article has the gall to warp his words to nounce my religion. So thanks for that. Have a nice day. suit the agenda of a man who believes that God hates any- — Yours most secularly (now), Connor James MacNeil NO RELEVANCE TO ANY NL-RELATED ISSUE Dear Editor Most of these opinion pieces and professional screeds You can add me to the lengthy list of people outraged have no relevance to any NL-related issue, and many by the letter from right-wing Christian zealot, Matt Bar- seem to be generated by paid hacks working in the bow- ber, that you recently published in The Herald. els of the Conservative Party offices in Ottawa. Did your staff actually read it, or was this accepted and This particular letter was so over-the-top in its anti- published to generate controversy and boost sales? Obama assertions and Christian proselytizing that I If so, it was a strange marketing ploy. thought it to be a parody, until I Googled Matt Barber… r I have noticed, over the past year or so, that you are which your editorial staff apparently failed to do. r publishing more recycled articles and canned opinion If you can’t find any NL-related letters, or letters from n pieces from other media sources - Troy Media, for exam- “real” Canadians on current political issues, please toss ple – and “letters” such as this one from Matt Barber. in a few more comics. — Edward Power, CBS 4 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

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COURTROOM NEWS STORY BY HERALD STAFF PHOTOS BY PAUL DALY HART FREE I Nelson Hart’s legal battles may be over, but the controversay remains t was a long-fought legal battle, but at 45, Nelson inal trial, one that captivated the province, Hart admitted Hart is a now a free man. Hart had been convicted of he had a cell phone on him, but left his other daughter first-degree murder back in 2007 and was sentenced behind, driving about 11 kilometres to his home, passing to life in prison (a decision initially overturned on by homes and an area hospital, because he wanted to get appeal in 2012) for the 2002 drowning deaths of his his wife. He later said he had suffered a seizure and did- daughters, Karen and Krista – both aged three-and-a-half n’t want to admit that because doing so would mean he – while at Gander Lake. Hart originally maintained that would lose his driver’s license. the deaths of his daughters were accidental, telling de- tectives that Krista fell in the water and that he didn’t MR BIG’S BIG STING jump in to help her because he couldn’t swim. At his orig- But Hart’s story changed again after a so-called “Mr. Big sting” was launched by the RCMP in February 2005. The police force spent about $413,000 over four months as officers, posing as gangsters. They “re- cruited” Hart to join their fake crime network. At his appeal, Lawyers for Hart stated that their client had a Grade 5 education, was on social assistance and was easily influenced by all the wining and dining as he was introduced to other fake mobsters. Hart also re- ceived more than $15,000 for moving “stolen goods.” The tactic worked. In a secretly videotaped ex- change in June 2005 one officer, posing as a gang Nelson Hart had been convicted of first-degree murder back in 2007 and was sentenced to life in prison. 6 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014 Pictures of the trial, taken by Paul Daly, originally appeared in The Independent

COURTROOM NEWS: NELSON HART The two first-degree murder charges have been withdrawn and Hart will be released from prison. leader, asked Hart about the deaths of his daughters. He described how he could not ac- cept that social workers planned to give his brother custody of his children. He was shown on another tape re-enacting how he used his shoulder to shove the girls off into the water. UNRELIABLE CONFESSION Hart was not in court to hear the news in per- Hart’s defence lawyer argued that his son, but his ex-wife Jen- client’s confession was unreliable and the nifer Hicks was. Reports high court has now agreed. Hart will not face a new trial say she showed no emo- after the Supreme Court of Canada ruled what he told po- tion as the decision to lice officers is inadmissible, and since there is no evidence free her former husband of a crime without the confession given during the elab- was announced. orate police sting, the two first-degree murder charges have been withdrawn and Hart will be released from prison. Hart’s defence lawyer argued that his client’s confession was unreliable and the high court has now agreed. Print & Bonus Digital* Subscription 3-month subscription (13 issues) $26.68 HST included 6-month subscription (26 issues) $50.02 HST included 12-month subscription (52 issues) $93.37 HST included Experience the magic of The Herald’s Digital* Only Subscription digital editions with bonus video & music clips. PLUS: Comprehensive 3-month subscription (13 issues) $19.99 HST included 6-month subscription (26 issues) $39.99 HST included TV Listings, specific to your 12-month subscription (52 issues) $59.99 HST included region. *Digital versions Include: Desktop & Mobile Editions Name: Address: Province: Postal Code: Cheque VISA MasterCard AMEX Card #: Exp.: Signature: Order Online or Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7, Tel: 709-570-5394 or 1-800-901-4901 DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 7

PEOPLE! PAGE LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITY NEWS 27 A CLUB YOU DON’T WANT TO JOIN“The 27 Club” or “Club 27” is the colloquial name given to a group of influen- CLUB tial rock musicians that died at the young age of 27 ... Though the official causes of death vary between the different musicians - from suicide to overdoses on sleeping pills to, yes, choking to death on vomit - drug and alcohol abuse is often cited as a primary cause behind many of these deaths. (Ranker.com) ROBERT JOHNSON: A pioneering blue musician His cause of death was officially given as an accidental overdose of barbiturates, but [drummer] Fito de la and guitarist, Johnson most likely died from poisoning Parra believes Wilson committed suicide. on August 16, 1938. Johnson is widely considered the first member of the ‘27 Club.’ JIMI HENDRIX: The legendary guitarist and song- BRIAN JONES: A founding member and guitarist of writer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience & Band of Gyp- sys died from asphyxiation as a result of wine and the Rolling Stones, Jones died from drowning in a pool sleeping pills on September 18, 1970. one month after being kicked out of the band on July 3, 1969. His death was ruled as “death by misadventure.” JANIS JOPLIN: Singer/Songwriter and ’60s icon, ALAN WILSON: The lead singer and songwriter of Joplin was one of the first true female superstars. She died of a heroin overdose on October 4, 1970. The OD, Canned Heat died of an overdose on September 3, 1970. ################################## 8 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald # facebook.com/nfldherald PEOPLE influenced by alcohol and what is thought to be a partic- stantly from a broken neck. ularly potent batch of heroin that incited several other overdoses, felled the singer in her Hollywood house. JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: The NYC based artist, JIM MORRISON: After struggling with drugs and al- friend of Andy Warhol, and founder of the band Gray died from a heroin overdose on August 12, 1988. He had tried cohol for some time, the lead singer and songwriter of to sober up only months before, but was discovered on The Doors died of a presumed heart failure on July 3rd, the floor in a pool of his own vomit with several bloody sy- 1971. Though an official police report depicts The Doors ringes in the bathroom. frontman as having died in a bathtub of a heroin over- dose, a myriad other versions of the singer's death exist, PETE DE FREITAS: The drummer of Echo and the including accounts that he accidentally snorted some of girlfriend Pamela Courson's heroin, having mistaken it Bunnymen died when his motorcycle collided with a for cocaine, and died from this accidental inges- motor vehicle on the ride from Liverpool to London on June 14, 1989. tion. MIA ZAPATA: In the early morning hours of July 7, 1993, Mia Zapata, the singer of punk RON ‘PIGPEN’ MCKERNAN: The band The Gits, was beaten, raped, stran- gled and left dead on the streets of Seat- founding member and original key- tle blocks from tavern where she was last boardist of the Grateful Dead died of a seen alive. gastrointestinal hemorrhage (again asso- ciated with alcohol) on March 8th, 1973. He had been dead for up to two days when his landlady found him. KURT COBAIN: Probably the most no- table of the 27 Club, singer and songwriter for Nirvana and grunge icon, Kurt Cobain died by DAVE ALEXANDER: Dave Alexan- suicide on April 5, 1994. He shot himself with a shotgun. Cobain's body was discovered by an der, the original bass player of leg- electrician on Friday, April 8th, 1994. endary rock band The Stooges, was admitted to the hospital on February 10th, 1975 for pancreatitis, and died shortly thereafter from pulmonary KRISTEN PFAFF: The bassist for Hole adema. died of an overdose on June 16, 1994. Pfaff, who was in a band with Cobain’s girlfriend Courtney Love, had been present at Cobain’s me- PETE HAM: The keyboardist and gui- morial. Two months after Cobain's death, in 1994, Pfaff died of a heroin overdose in the bath at her tarist of the British band Badfinger died from Seattle apartment, just like Jim Morrison. suicide by hanging on April 24, 1975. RICHEY EDWARDS: Edwards was the founding CHRIS BELL: Chris Bell, a solo musician and frontman member and lyricist for the Manic Street Preachers. He of the power pop band Big Star, died when his car crashed disappeared and presumed dead from suicide on Febru- it into a wooden pole in the early morning hours of De- ary 1, 1995. cember 27, 1978. The musician was returning from his father's restaurant in East Memphis when he lost control of his car and died on impact. AMY WINEHOUSE: What Winehouse’s state of mind was when she took her last gulps of vodka at home in Lon- D. BOON: D. Boon, the singer and guitar player of punk don on July 23rd, 2011, is impossible to know. It is thought that she was sick of her career. band The Minutemen, was killed in a van accident on De- cember 22, 1985. Sick at the time of travel, Boon was lying in the back of the band's van when it went off the road, ejecting him from the back door. Boon died in- (Compiled through various online sources. Centre art by Ceś ar Moreno.) DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 9

PEOPLE www.NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald # facebook.com/nfldherald CHRIS HADFIELD TO SPEAK AT MILE ONEhenthiswriterreceivedapressre- lease explaining Chris Hadfield's upcoming visit in Newfound- Wland, I jumped back in my chair, worlds seen and conquered.” Chris Hadfield, who is famous not only for his ex- traordinary space adventures but also for his rendi- tion of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, will be coming to screamed, emailed my editor and explained, in Mile One Centre on November 17. all caps, how excited I was about this event. The astronaut is renown for interacting with the Then I hopped on Facebook and shared my ex- world via social media sites like Facebook, Tumblr citement, again in all caps, with my friends, and Twitter while in space. Hadfield went to space who were quick to ‘like’ and comment things for the first time in 1992, flying up again in like “That’s SAVAGE,” “I need to go to this!” 2001 to help install the Canadarm2. He is the “OMG. Can’t wait for this,” and “NO WAY.” only Canadian to have set foot in Mir, the Yes way, thanks to Let’s Talk Enter- Soviet/Russian space station. In De- tainment, who are happy to present “The cember 2012, he flew to space First Canadian Commander of the In- for the third time, meeting ternational Space Station Chris Had- with crew members on the field.” ISS. Hadfield was study- “Through an audio/visual cele- ing the impact of low bration of his life, Chris invites gravity on human bi- you to share the most glorious ology. He returned moments of his life on earth to Earth in May of and beyond,” the press re- 2013 and has been lease revealed “He will sing, busy making pub- dance, and talk his way lic appearances from his childhood to now talking about his ex- in a way only he can do it – periences ever since. with a twinkle in his eyes of — WR Tickets for the sure-to-sell-out show went on sale on Friday, August 8 at noon. The tickets range from $38 to $98 (including tax plus service charge) and can be purchased at the Mile One Centre Box Office, by phone at (709) 576- 7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com. 10 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

NFLDherald.com @TheNfldHerald # facebook.com/nfldherald PEOPLE THE THYMESaturday, August 30 is sure to be an absolutely magical night of musical fun at The Rock- house on George Street. The Thymes, a local Srock and roll band, will be releasing their debut full-length album, Car Songs. The four piece band features some prominent names in the local music scene, like Jeremy Rice (The Beach Bys), Gene Browne (The Daisy Cutters, Physical Graf- fitti), Chris Donnelly (Sonny Tripp) and Leon White (The Cartridge Family, Thom and the Tomcats). show rehearsal,” Rice said. “It was an instant hit with the “Produced by frontman and primary songwriter, Jeremy band and on stage, so we booked another day in studio and Rice, Car Songs is an impressive album with catchy, inven- recorded it in an afternoon.” tive material, packing big melodies and vivid lyrical im- Tom Waits was once quoted in an interview saying “I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a agery into his clockwork rock anthems,” the press frontal lobotomy.” For Jeremy Rice and the rest of release said. “The result is a 10 track collection of songs that will take you from an easy cruise The Thymes, a lobotomy is just something to stop the monotony. Any monotony experi- around the block to shaking every window in enced by Rice, Browne, Donnelly or White the neighbourhood.” The video premiered at The Nickel Inde- will certainly be interrupted at The Rock- house on August 30, The Thymes will be ac- pendent Film Festival in St. John’s in late July. companied by popular local bands Lady The reception was overwhelmingly positive. The black and white video features Rice’s Brett Ashley and The Pathological Lovers. For a mere $10 at the door, this is a show that floating head zooming through space in an any local rock and roll enthusiast won’t want alien spaceship before turning into a robot. It’s no wonder the audiences at NIFF loved this video. to miss. Car Songs will be available for purchase at The Thyme's live shows, Fred's Records on “We were putting the final touches on the record Duckworth Street and online at iTunes and CDBaby. when the song pretty much wrote itself during a pre- To learn more about The Thymes, visit www.thethymes.net or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/THETHYMES/182922908413766. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 11

WHAT’S GOIN’ ON? By Herald Staff D Red Hot Productions Heats Things Up o you like burlesque? How about jazz funk or company of dancers who are hired to perform at these hip hop dancing? Do you love it when a night shows, as well as corporate events.” out also supports a worthy cause? If you're into This summer, Red Hot will be producing its first ever any or all of those things, Red Hot Productions summer showcase. The event takes place over the course of invites you to join them at The Hampton Inn and Suites on three nights, from August 14-16 at The Hampton Inn and Stavanger Drive for a fabulous night of dance performances. Suites. A portion of the proceeds from Red Hot will be do- Amanda Chretien, one of the nated Our Living, a foundation artistic directors of Red Hot, gave that provides men/women of our The Herald the juicy details on the province undergoing cancer treat- upcoming event. ments with wigs, prosthetics, etc. “Red Hot Productions is a New- Our Living is a division of the foundland based commercial Canadian Cancer Society. dance entertainment company co- The event is hosted by NL's artistically directed by partners own Canadian Idol finalist and co- Amanda Chretien and Erika median, Mark Day. Tickets are Wilansky,” the press release reads. $30.00 and include a complimen- “They are the producers of the an- tary drink upon arrival, as well as nual sold out hit show “Red Hot,” which showcases some of entry into a door prize draw. Tickets to the show are avail- the most talented choreographers, dancers and performers able for purchase at Our Pleasure at the Commonwealth Av- all the way from St. John's, Newfoundland to Toronto, On- enue and Duckworth Street locations, The Hair Factory in tario ... Their shows encompass many styles including com- the Sheraton Hotel, Zen Den Spa in Elizabeth Towers, mercial burlesque. jazz funk, hip hop and much more; you the Mount Pearl School of Dance or via e-mail money trans- can always expect a wide variety of styles with a sexy flair! fer to [email protected]. Doors open at 7:00 Red Hot Productions has their own in-house professional p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. For more information, head over to www.facebook.com/redhotburlesque, or follow Red Hot on Twitter at @RedHotBurlesque or on Instagram at @redhotproductionsnl. 12 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

WHAT’S GOIN’ ON? HEY ROSETTA L New summer festival on the St. John’s harbourfront ike the local art scene, the harbourfront is at the country, we thought it would be great to show them off in heart of St. John’s and a new annual summer fes- a festival dedicated specifically to them,” Loder said. “Hey tival will bring life and vibrancy to both of them. Rosetta! has a lot of new material that the members of Harbourage is a festival of music and art to the band are especially excited to perform for the first be held on the edge of St. John’s harbour time in St. John's at the Harbourage fes- Aug. 30. The first of an annual festival, tival.” Harbourage will feature St. John’s-based rock band Hey Rosetta!, fresh from a gig ENERGY & ENTHUSIASM at Montreal’s Osheaga festival; JUNO Why the harbourfront? The answer is Award winners Matt Mays and Canadian simple, Loder said. “People often com- alt-country band Elliott Brood; local ment on how they’d like to see more ac- synth-pop sweethearts Repartee, and tivity in the area, and Harbourage will rocker Mick Davis with his newest band, bring energy and enthusiasm to the Thin Love. space,” he explained. “The first annual festival comes after months of planning CONTEMPORARY and organizing and we are looking for- To coincide with the festival, Eastern ward to providing local music and art Edge Gallery on Harbour Drive will be fans and lovers of the downtown area a opening two new exhibits: “Play great time.” Against,” a large-scale video projection Harbourage will take place in the For- piece by Los Angeles-based artists Jeff tis parking lot at 50 Harbour Drive, with and Gordon, and “Cloud Ascension,” a space allotted for bar and food truck community-driven, collaborative per- MATT MAYS areas, as well as a VIP section. The focus formance with a St. John's connection is on a responsible, environmentally- by Toronto artist Mikiki. friendly and culturally-rich event that promises to be Festival organizer Lorne Loder said he decided to es- nothing less than impressive and one-of-a-kind. tablish the festival to bridge the style gap between the Tickets are on sale now, and range from $49.50 for reg- George Street Festival and the Newfoundland and ular admission to $99.50 for VIP admission, which in- Labrador Folk Festival. Harbourage, he explained, will be cludes special access to the venue, a premium viewing a contemporary, indie celebration. area for the show and the best selection of food and bev- “With so many popular and incredibly talented rock erages. All taxes and service charges are included. The day musicians in this province alone, let alone the rest of the of the show, regular admission tickets will be $55.50. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.harbourage.ca. WHAT’S GOING ON? Send your info. and photos to the Herald: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7. Fax 726-6971 or e-mail: letters@nfldherald.com DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 13

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE STORY BY: GINA GILL ERIN O’LEARYPHOTOS: SUBMITTED For one Newfoundland woman, volunteering is a passion and a way of life. EShe credits her family and her upbringing for her drive to keep giving back. rin O’Leary is more than a recent Memo- rial University graduate. In fact, she is an addiction. One dose of her presence and you will crave more. Her smile is conta- gious, her attitude is overwhelmingly positive and her laugh is empowering. After talking with her, you will want to adopt her fun-loving outlook on life. Born in 1992 and raised in St. John’s, she is the oldest of three girls. O’Leary was constantly in- volved and always discovered new ways to be di- rect part of her community. INVOLVED IN EVERYTHING “I had a great upbringing with a very support- ive family. I have been very social and involved from a very young age and have always enjoyed meeting new people,” O’Leary said. O’Leary’s list of extracurricular activities makes “I had a great upbringing with a very support- one wonder when she had time to sleep. She took ive family. I have been very social and in- part in soccer teams, swimming teams, Girl volved from a very young age and have always Guides, numerous choirs, voice, flute and piano enjoyed meeting new people.” — Erin O’Leary lessons. She used to volunteer with younger swim classes after she completed all her courses. Her favourite activity would seem hard to pin point be- cently, she volunteered as an environmental interpreter tween all the music and sport she was involved with but at the Fluvarium. O’Leary loves reading. Again, how she had time to read, O’Leary’s acts of volunteerism are not limited to scien- go to school, work and participate in every activity ever, tific endeavours, actually she has no restrictions when it no one truly knows. comes to volunteering. “Volunteering has always played a big role in my life. It STAYING CONNECTED is a part of who I am,” O’Leary explained. “We camped across the island lots so I know a thing or NEVER-ENDING LIST two about Newfoundland tourism. I’ve also always loved to read, so the long car rides across the island always in- O’Leary volunteered with MUN’s LEAP program for volved me with my nose in a book,” O’ Leary said. students who are getting ready to start their university O’Leary graduated Memorial University with a Bache- careers. She used to supervise church preteen dances and lor of Science with a Biology major and a French minor. she tutors a variety of subjects. O’Leary has also been She has expressed a love of science through volunteer Brown Owl with the same Brownie unit for three years. work. In the winter semester at The list is never ending. university, she attended local O’Leary has been contributing to her community elementary and junior high throughout her young life. She was a world vision advo- schools for Science outreach cate and organized four separate 30-hour famines over through MUN. Every year since three years. She was an active member with WAR Child. graduating in 2010, O’Leary re- She also played various roles with Allied youth. turns to Bishop’s College to “I was on my student council, a member of INVOLVE judge science fair projects. Re- in high school, spending free lunches with special needs “Volunteering has always played a big role in my life. It is a part of who I am.” — Erin O’Leary 14 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: ERIN O’LEARY Erin O’Leary won the Beaconsfield Jr. High Citi- zenship award in 2007 and the Leah Marie Walsh Memorial Scholarship in 2010. kids. I was involved with the ing, her passion for science, her Youth Action Committee in high ongoing list of activities, O’Leary’s school as well,” O’Leary ex- most inspirational aspect is her plained, adding, “I think I have attitude. Her positivity and kind- definitely left stuff out of this list.” ness is infectious and her sur- rounding peers are constantly Her contributions have not reminded that happiness is gone unrecognized. O’Leary won achievable, while also managing Beaconsfield Jr High Citizenship to help others out, once and award in 2007 and the Leah Marie awhile. She forces others to want Walsh Memorial Scholarship in to a better person and she does it 2010. by simply being herself. All of this aside, her volunteer- Do you know an inspirational person we should profile? Email [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 15

COVER STORY STORY BY: WENDY ROSE LONG LIVE THE KING “TOf rock and roll: ELVIS AARON PRESLEY – JAN. 8, 1935 - AUGUST 16, 1977 he name is magical. Put it on a record, cast,” The Girl’s Guide To Elvis begins. “It’s on things and it will sell. Put it on a movie, no he’s never even heard of: compact discs, DVDs and In- matter how bad, and people will want to ternet sites. It’s even in Microsoft Word’s spellcheck.” see it. On lipstick. On poodle skirts. On 2014 marks 37 years since the unfortunate early dog tags. In big red letters on a television soundstage. death of Elvis Aron Presley, the King of Rock and Roll. In foreign languages for a worldwide satellite broad- Despite being dead for nearly four decades now, one 16 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

Despite being the one to introduce him COVER STORY: ELVIS PRESLEY to the musical instrument he built his ca- reer on, Gladys was never keen on her son’s career as a performer, constantly worrying about his safety when travelling. could say that The King never really left this world. His orig- dent and Buddy Holly’s deadly plane crash in 1959. Sadly, inal fans passed their Elvis records and tales of teenage ob- Gladys would die about 20 years before her son, saving her session onto their teenagers and thus, his legacy continued. years of worrying as his career kept him moving. Long live The King. FIRST RECORDING This year, for our annual yearly Elvis tribute, The Herald has consulted Kim Adelman’s 2002 book, The Girl’s Guide Elvis got his first real start in the music biz when he To Elvis, to learn more about the beloved famous figure. recorded a record for fun at Sun Records in 1953. The Adelman’s novel provided us with some indepth background record eventually wound up in the hands of studio owner info on the King’s early days, as well as quotes, a timeline of Sam Phillips, who had been looking for a “white man who his life and recipes of The King’s favourite foods, some of sounded black.” Phillips hooked Elvis up with guitarist which will be featured in this very issue of The Herald. Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black. Elvis didn’t have any original material, but Phillips claimed that he had “a mar- THE BEGINNING OF A LEGEND vellous ear.” The King started out playing as a supporting act. No one knew him until after he went onstage, but he Let’s start from the beginning, the very beginning: Elvis’ great grandmother. The King’s last name comes from his great grandmother, Rosella Presley, who, as “an unmarried Mississippi sharecropper, Miss Presley had no choice but to give son Jessie her own last name, thus keeping the Presley line going,” the book explained. Rosella’s son Jessie married Minnie Mae Hood at the young age of 17, eventually giving birth to Vernon Presley. Vernon would also marry at 17 and go on to become the father of the King of Rock and Roll. “On January 8, 1935, in an East Tu- pelo (Mississippi) two-room house built by Vernon Presley, Gladys (nee Love Smith) gave birth to twins. The first baby was delivered stillborn but nevertheless named after Vernon’s fa- ther. Thirty-five minutes later, the sec- ond son was born. This child was given his father’s middle name: Elvis.” FIRST GUITAR Other bands simply didn’t want to take to the stage after Elvis had Elvis’ mother Gladys rocked the crowd… it was the bought her son his first way he performed – the intensity, guitar on his 11th the showmanship, the animal birthday, even though magnetism, the teasing, the gyra- he really wanted a bi- tions and the sex appeal. cycle. Despite being the one to introduce — The Girl’s Guide To Elvis him to the musical in- strument he built his ca- August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 17 reer on, Gladys was never keen on her son’s career as a performer, constantly worrying about his safety when travelling. Her wor- ries were not in vain, es- pecially considering Carl Perkins’ 1956 car acci- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com

COVER STORY: ELVIS PRESLEY “I’ve been scratched and bitten and everything… I just accept it with a broad mind because actually they don’t intend to hurt you. They want pieces of you for sou- venirs, that’s all.” — Elvis Presley, The Girl’s Guide To Elvis had an unforgettable stage presence. His last gig as a sup- replied. “What do you think about it?” the interviewer in- porting act was in 1956: other bands simply didn’t want to quired. “I just accept it with a broad mind because actually take to the stage after Elvis had rocked the crowd. they don’t intend to hurt you,” Elvis said. “They want pieces of you for souvenirs, that’s all.” “Part of it was the way he looked. Part of it was the way he sounded,” The Girl’s Guide To Elvis said. “Mostly it was As his fame and popularity grew, his huge female fan base spent millions of dollars in the 1950s buy- ing Elvis brand lipsticks, charm bracelets, dolls and green-stitched black denim jeans. The public obsession with the rock and roll singer could compare to the Beatlemania madness that took the UK by storm in the 1960s. HIS CAREER EXPLODED It’s no surprise that Elvis was so popular, especially when you look at his resumé. He dipped his toes into everything: music, films, movie soundtracks and TV appear- ances, all while successfully personifying He dipped his toes into everything: music, films, movie the wholesome all-American image, as Elvis soundtracks and TV appearances, all while successfully remained a soldier enrolled in the U.S. personifying the wholesome all-American image… army while his career exploded. It was while stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany the way he performed – the intensity, the showmanship, the that he met his future wife, Priscilla Beaulieu, as well as the animal magnetism, the teasing, the gyrations and the sex stimulants and barbiturates that led to his demise at the appeal. Sometimes he refused to move for minutes on end, young age of 42 on August 16, 1977. just to get a reaction. To the future King of Rock and Roll, Elvis’ many ventures, including merchandise product a show was a failure unless the crowd went absolutely wild.” royalties, music publishing royalties and RCA record royal- The throngs of fanatic females that flocked to Elvis’ ties, as well as movie salaries and profits, lead The King to shows almost always make an estimated $5.5 million in 1965, a local Memphis guaranteed a wild newspaper reported. $5.5 million in 1965 is equivalent to crowd. “When you get nearly $42 million in 2014, according to caught in a mob, have www.usinflationcalculator.com. you ever been seri- As mind-blowing as $5.5 million may ously hurt by the seem in 1965, it must be said that he was girls?” one interviewer working hard for his money: Elvis was asked The King in pumping out two to three films a year, ap- 1957. “Yes, I’ve been pearing as a guest on TV shows, TV scratched and bitten movies and documentaries and con- and everything,” Elvis tributing to movie soundtracks. He While stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany that he met his future wife, Priscilla Beaulieu. 18 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

COVER STORY: ELVIS PRESLEY He remains a heart-throb to many who prefer to look back on his golden years, sighing over his tight clothing, dark hair and trademark sideburns. come a public tourist attraction 10 years later in 1982. How would Elvis feel about his home being added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 or becoming a desig- nated National Historic Landmark in 2006? One can only picture The King, decked out in white leather, saying ‘Thank you, thank you very much.’ In 1959, Elvis had stated that he “would never sell Grace- land. Not at no price to nobody.” If only The King could see the coin his old home and unforgettable legacy is raking in nowadays. churned out over a dozen albums in his lifetime, hitting the STILL WORTH MILLIONS coveted #1 spot multiple times on both the Billboard Hot 100 charts and the UK Singles charts. When the book was published in 2002, 25 years after his death, The Girl’s Guide To Elvis reported that estate was still LEAVING THIS WORLD earning an estimated $35 million per year, largely from merchandising. We now know that in 2014, according to Eventually, the fame and fortune caught up to the young Forbes.com, Elvis’ estate generates $55 million per year. superstar. As his looks, a main source of his fame, began to dwindle, an addiction to prescription medicines helped him We wonder how Elvis would react to that number. There get through the hard times. The pleas from his band mem- are many other questions we would love to know Elvis’ re- bers and friends fell on deaf ears. The media’s constant talk action to. For example, how would Elvis feel about John of fat Elvis wasn’t helping either. The King tried crash diets Lennon of The Beatles being a big fan of his music? That of all kinds and eventually ended up getting a minifacelift Bruce Springsteen was inspired to start playing music after and an eyejob. Despite his efforts to regain his good looks, seeing Elvis on The Ed Sullivan Show? That Japanese Pres- Elvis ended up leaving this world overweight and filled with ident Junichiro Koizumi would publicly state that he would illnesses like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, athero- “never get tired of listening to his songs”? sclerosis and coronary artery disease. Still, he remains a heart-throb to many who prefer to look back on his golden What would Elvis have to say about the once-commu- years, sighing over his tight clothing, dark hair and trade- nist country of Russia getting into his music in the 1990s? mark sideburns. How would he react to himself reportedly being seen as a deity in the Indian state of Karnataka? What would he think An estimated 600,000 fans make the pilgrimage to of all of the Elvis Presley fan clubs all over the world? Graceland every year, which Elvis bought in 1957 for $100,000. He saw Graceland’s street address turn into 3674 We don’t know, Elvis Presley Boulevard in 1972, only for his home to be- but we’d love to ask him. It’s looking pretty likely that The King of Rock and Roll will live forever. An estimated 600,000 fans make the pilgrimage to Grace- land every year, which Elvis bought in 1957 for $100,000. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 19

LOCAL MUSIC & MORE STORY BY: PAM PARDY GHENT PHOTOS: SUBMITTED THE LEGEND LIVES TElvis impersonator keeps the love alive, brings his ‘King’ tribute to Newfoundland hane Dunn begins the conversation with a cool. One day he said to me, ‘from what I’ve seen, you’ve “Thank-you.” When told this writer was waiting got them all beat. If you tried it, and enjoyed it, I think you’d for the addition of a second “Thank you” followed be the best at being Elvis. And it went from there. Dad by the highly anticipated, “very much” he laughs. passed away three years ago, but he passed away damn “I don’t do that. I’m not one of the wackos who actually proud of me. And I work really hard to keep making him thinks he’s Elvis. It’s one of those things, everywhere I go I proud of me.” hear that about 20 times a day. It’s one of those things I So, what does he get out of being Elvis? It’s not about guess.” what he gets, necessarily, he says, but about what he gives. But that’s to be expected. Dunn, even when not “in char- acter” still looks very much like Elvis. “The looks don’t dif- ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS fer a whole lot. After I hit puberty, it started. When I was in “Without trying to sound like I’m all that and a bag of high school every band I was in people said I sounded like chips, when we do our shows I have people come up to me, Elvis and I looked like Elvis. Even though I have always and they say, ‘Wow, I came to the show not expecting much, been a huge Elvis fan, it wasn’t what and tonight it was like I watched Elvis. You had me from the I was going for.” first song.’ I find that in the past three years I have more Back then, Dunn was in a band kids coming to the shows, I’m signing all kinds of stuff and covering tunes by The Doors and The they are asking about the music. Elvis gets more popular Rolling Stones. But things changed. every year.” Dunn says his father was “like Dunn works hard at keeping the Elvis love alive. John Wayne.” “When we come to Newfoundland, I’ll be wearing a suit “He was my hero growing up, I al- that actually has a stud that fell off of Elvis’ jump suit dur- ways thought my father was really ing the filming of the MGM documentary Elvis on Tour.” “I’m not one of the wackos who actually thinks he’s Elvis.” — Thane Dunn 20 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

LOCAL MUSIC & MORE: THANE DUNN While he says he has fun with As for American Trilogy, Dunn the role, he also takes it very seri- has this to say: “If people sit there, ously. “Everything is as authentic and watch you sing that song, and as it can be. From belts to the ma- after the end of the song, if they terial. I have a jeweler who made stand up, then you’ve done your jewelry for Elvis and I get rings job, because it is a heartfelt song and stuff from them. Even the and it relates to a lot of things. It’s boots that I use. I just think that powerful.” when people pay their hard earned money to see a tribute to Elvis, EXCITMENT BUILDING you have got to be as authentic as Dunn says he’s excited about you humanly, possibly can.” coming to the province, particu- Does he have a favourite Elvis larly because he’s only been here song to perform? That question “I love nothing more than being once and that was to check out has him torn, he says. on stage entertaining people. It’s some possible concert venues for “It’s either Suspicious Minds or my thing.” — Thane Dunn this tour. “Elvis could recite the al- a song called American Trilogy.” phabet and be cool, and that’s what people loved, and still love to this SUPER COOL MOVES day, about Elvis, so we’re really ex- “Suspicious Minds gets the cited to bring that with us. This will crowd super enthusiastic. The be our first musical journey to moves are super cool, so it’s fun. Newfoundland, and we’re really And I like to have fun with my au- looking forward to it.” dience. I think that’s one of the As if the show itself wasn’t rea- things that people missed out on son enough to celebrate, one lucky who never saw Elvis live. Elvis member of the audience could win could have been the world’s great- a pair of authentic Elvis Presley est comedians. He really enjoyed sunglasses. The draw will be made the audience. He had fun with them. And I love nothing on the night of the show. A portion of the proceeds raised more than being on stage entertaining people. It’s my will be donated to Daffodil Place as Dunn’s wife, Melanie, is thing.” an ovarian cancer survivor. There are two shows, Sept. 25 and 26. Tickets available online at www.holyhearttheatre.com, by phone (709) 579- 4424 and at the Holy Heart Box Office, 55 Bonaventure Ave. For more information visit: www.thanedunn.ca. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 21

REGATTA MEMORIES COMPILED BY ANGELA BAILEY; PHOTOS SUBMITTED I’ve always had a close relation- ship with my Pop. Every year, it’s tradition to get a picture together for the scrap book another year and an- other memory at the lake. 25+ YEARS OF REGATTA DAY TRADITIONShe Regatta has been a long tradition of mine but really became a joy when I had grandchildren. We started going in the 80’s. It was so wonderful to see my grand kids and daughter Sandra have so much fun trying to win things,” Butler said, adding that he enjoys “the enticement, [seeing the] “T community come together to cheer on participants in the races and of course, a good feed of fries.” VINCE BUTLER (92 YEARS OLD) ANGELA BAILEY “As the years have went on Regatta still means “It’s been a tradition since as long as I can remember to go just as much to me as a young man as it does now. down to the Regatta with my mom Sandra and my pop Vince. Rain or shine, I’ve made it down to the lake, thanks When I was younger, it was all about winning a big prize to bring to my amazing daughter, her husband and my home to add to the collection. Now, as the years go by and my granddaughter. This year the weather was a bit too grandfather has gotten older, it’s about adding another memory much. At 92 years old, I attended the first regatta I will cherish for years to come. At one point, he would be carry- at the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavillion where ing me around the lake. Now in later years, my dad Matt has I live. Thanks to the recreation staff and many vol- stepped up to make sure my Pop hasn’t missed a year, helping unteers, I got to see another regatta, making this get him around to get his fries and a few spins on the wheel. It is over 25 years with my granddaughter and daugh- by far my favourite day of the year spending it with the people I ter. What a joy it’s been.” love most. I hope I carry on the tradition someday.” Pop didn’t miss a year going to the Regatta 1997: It was a great joy for my Pop to share the Regatta with his thanks to his son in law Matt for always being daughter and grandchildren visiting from Alberta to show them the there to help him get down to the races.” tradition he has carried on for many years. 22 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

REGATTA MEMORIES: 25+ YEARS OF TRADITION I spent about $30 trying to win Pop a prize. He’s a WW2 veteran and he had his eye on a little blue sailor. I could of spent another 50 just to win him that. He’s made so many memo- ries for me that I wanted to make one for him. 1980s: This was one of the 2014: This marks our 25th year at the Regatta first Regattas to date with his for my mom Sandra, my pop Vince and I. I’m daughter Sandra, grand- sporting a shirt that says ‘I loves Regatta.’ Could- daughter Angela. Who knew n’t put it into better words. this tradition would last over 25 years! GREG STIRLING APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT, STIRLING COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL Scott Stirling, President of Stirling Communica- proach to life also embodies the spirit that our com- tions International, is pleased to announce the ap- pany was founded upon. As an innovative story- pointment of Greg Stirling as Vice President effective teller, world adventurer and competitive racer, Greg June 21st, 2014. brings exceptional heart to the Stirling brand.” Greg Stirling: Contributing to the brands of the Newfoundland As the 2001 founder of the Vancouver-based [email protected] Herald and Newfoundland Broadcasting (NTV and Borderless World Productions, Greg has overseen OZFM), Greg will be instrumental in bringing New- over 200 television, film and corporate projects foundland’s culture and the Stirling group of com- spanning four continents in the roles of producer, di- panies’ unique content to the rest of Canada with its rector and cinematographer. Notable projects in- future expansion of programming and digital initia- clude Waterman’s World (co-produced with Avanti tives. With over 25 years’ experience in the broad- Pictures), Changing Gears on Kilimanjaro and Jour- cast industry, Greg will be a significant asset to the ney to Xixuau (NTV documentaries) as well as growth of Stirling Communications, says Scott Stir- Toronto International Film Festival entry, By the Hour. ling. Prior to his tenure in Broadcast, Greg served as “Greg’s background as a television producer, past Presidents for Weston Consulting Ltd. and Ster- investment specialist, real estate entrepreneur, pub- ling Press Ltd. in addition to roles as both General lisher and business manager will serve us well in Manager and Editor-in-Chief of The Newfoundland developing our core focus. His renaissance ap- Herald. ABOUT STIRLING COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL: SCI is comprised of subsidiaries in the media, financial investment and property sectors. Stirling Communications includes Canada’s Superstation NTV, OZFM Radio and The Newfoundland Herald, which was founded in 1946 by Newfoundland media pioneer, Geoffrey William Stirling, March 22, 1921 – December 21, 2013. Stirling Communications International is an independently owned and operated company, headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 446 Logy Bay Rd., St. John’s NL, A1C 5S2, ntv.ca/www.ozfm.com/www.nfldherald.com DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 23

SPORTS & NL LEISURE STORY AND PHOTOS BY KEITH & HEATHER NICOL Seal Island in the Bay of Islands PADDLE PICKS IN WESTERN NEWFOUNDLANDith over 17,000 kilometres of beaches, sea stacks and bold rocky cliffs, you could pad- dle along a different shoreline of Newfound- Wland every summer for many years and still never see it all. Since we live in Corner Brook, the areas complete with sandy beaches and great camping spots. we have paddled the most are nearby in Western New- Since some of the shoreline in the Bay of Islands is lined with communities and roads, you can easily spend sev- eral days here exploring different areas. PADDLING THE BAY OF ISLANDS foundland, especially in the Bay of Islands. Depending on For light wind days, a classic paddle is to circumnavi- the weather, you can choose to paddle along monstrous gate South Head Lighthouse. We usually start at the 300 to 400 metre cliffs or to numerous offshore islands, sandy beach in Bottle Cove (at the end of Highway 450) and then head out into the open Gulf of St. Lawrence. Offshore, you can see glacially Paddling through the Arch at high tide sculpted Guernsey Island, one of the islands that stands guard to the entrance to the Bay of Islands. There are few pullouts along this first six kilometre stretch so only attempt this trip when the swell and winds are light. Once you round South Head Light, the wind and waves usually drop off and there are several beaches to have lunch on. Be sure to stop for photos where a waterfall empties right into the ocean. At high tide you can paddle through an elegant arch closer to the take out at Lark Harbour. The total trip is about 13 At high tide you can paddle thorugh an elegant arch closer to the take out at Lark Harbour. 24 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

kilometres and can easily be done is just three to four SPORTS & NL LEISURE: KAYAKING IN WESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND hours. Other suggested paddles in the Bay of Islands in- water, head in a westerly direction toward the low cliffs clude trips to Woods Islands, Seal Island or Governor’s Is- of sloping limestone which have been carved into intri- land. Just be sure to get a weather forecast in advance cate hoodoo-like forms in many places. The crystal clear since winds can come up quickly in this area and water is breathtaking and the shoreline alternates be- kayakers have been stranded on these islands while waiting for winds to die down. Paddling past South Head Light THE PERFECT SPOT When we don’t have much time, our favourite place to paddle is from Mt. Moriah to Cook’s Brook which is just outside of Corner Brook. This section of shore is perfect for Corner Brook’s prevailing summer south west winds, as it is protected from this wind direction if you stay close to the shore. It is importany to note that this area is not as ideal in north west winds, as those winds funnel along Humber Arm. In light wind conditions, the three km paddle one way to Cook’s Brook takes about 45 to 55 minutes, depending on how fast you paddle. We often try to go at high tide since then we can paddle right into Cook’s Brook and pull our kayaks Once you round South Head Light the wind out on a sandy beach. We sometimes bring lunch and waves usually drop off and there are sev- or a snack. This is a good place to give your legs a eral beaches to have lunch on. stretch and watch the terns diving in the shallow water of the Cook’s Brook delta. Enroute we usu- ally kayak close to the shore to see what other kinds of tween secret beaches and rugged headlands. The lime- birds are around. In the past, we have seen ospreys and stone bedrock was once a part of shallow ocean reef and even eagles patrolling the shore for food. a variety of fossils can be found in many outcrops. Al- though the route is just four to five kilometers (one way), it is an ideal place to dawdle since the shoreline is so attrac- Paddling to Lark Harbour with Weebol Island in the distance tive. Be sure to do the hike which parallels the coastline and pay a visit to the nearby Aguathuna church which is the province’s oldest wooden church. There is also fine pad- dling nearby at Sheaves Cove on the Port au Port Peninsula where you can paddle past wa- terfalls that empty right into the ocean! You can choose to paddle along monstrous 300 to 400 metre GROS MORNE Park Gros Morne National cliffs or to numerous offshore isalnds complete with sandy is the largest national park in beaches and great camping spots. Atlantic Canada and features an extremely varied coast line. It is located at the base of the PADDLING THE GRAVELS Northern Peninsula in Western Newfoundland and faces We discovered the “Gravels” a few years ago and it has the Gulf of St Lawrence. You can paddle down inland since become one our favourite places to show new pad- fjords that are as impressive as any in Norway, kayaking dlers. The put in for the “Gravels” is near Stephenville and past sea stacks or surfing onto long sandy beaches. is along the isthmus leading to the Port au Port Penin- Gros Morne is best known for its unusual geology sula. There is a large parking area on the right and there which has made it an UNESCO World Heritage site. The is an easy launch off a broad gravel beach. Once on the rocks of Gros Morne record an historic plate collision 300 DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 25

SPORTS & NL LEISURE: KAYAKING IN WESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND Sloping limestone bedrock is the backdrop for paddling at the Gravels Once on the water, head in a westerly direction toward the low cliffs of sloping limestone which have been carved into intricate hoodoo-like forms in many places. million years ago in which the ocean mantle (peridotite) place to paddle is Trout River Pond in the southern part has been thrust on top of rocks from the earth’s surface. of the park, which has a boat launch area for starting your Peridotite has an unusual chem- trip. We have paddled there be- ical composition and is toxic to fore and it is one of the few most plants so the area appears places that we have taken our quite barren. The high concen- sea kayaks into freshwater. trations of iron have rusted, giv- Again, be aware of the winds ing the Tablelands a which can come up quickly reddish-brown colour that which will make your return makes this part of Newfound- paddle much more difficult. land look more like Arizona than Eastern Canada!! TIPS AND HAZARDS Western Newfoundland does NORRIS POINT not have large tides and cur- Beginners can paddle in rents are generally not much of many places in the park but a an issue. More dangerous are favourite is at Norris Point. Here the afternoon winds that often you can paddle in the protected rise up suddenly. If you are waters of Bonne Bay. If you like along an open stretch of coast- guided tours, contact Gros line, you may have trouble get- Morne Adventures (www. gros- ting off the water. Get the morneadventures.com). They marine weather forecast and pay have a beach front operation in close attention to it. Water tem- Norris Point. peratures are generally cool so Farther north, you can pad- a wet suit is suggested, espe- dle in St. Paul’s Inlet. This is a Be sure to stop for photos at the waterfalls cially for any open water pad- great spot for seeing seals. We dling that you might do or if it had a great day there a couple of Paddling nearby at Sheaves Cove is early or late in the season. See years ago paddling around sev- on the Port au Port Peninsula where www.swgc.mun.ca/~knicol eral harbour seals that had you can paddle past waterfalls that click on sea kayaking for more pulled themselves out to sun on empty right into the ocean! information on other places to some rocks. Another scenic paddle in Newfoundland. Travel writers Keith and Heather Nicol live in Corner Brook and are avid explorers of Newfoundland and Labrador. They have a popular travel blog at: http://keithnicol.blogspot.ca/ and they can be reached [email protected] 26 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

STORY BY: WENDY ROSE MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT A SINGING FISHERMAN & A FISHING SINGER LWillis Whyatt, father of Sabrina Whyatt, just released his very first album at age 72 ocal singer, songwriter, for- mer television star and cur- rent crab fisherwoman Sabrina Whyatt is one busy woman. When she’s not out on the water in her fishing vessel, Whyatt can usually be found wherever the music is. She comes by it honestly enough: While Sabrina is a singer who fishes, her father, Willis Whyatt, is a fisherman who sings. This year, for her father’s 72nd birthday, Sabrina gave him the ulti- mate birthday gift: time in the studio to record his own album. My New- foundland is a mix of traditional Newfoundland music, gospel music and rock and roll. The Herald caught up with Sabrina to chat about how her father reacted to his birthday gift. BLAZING NEW TRAILS “A couple years ago in 2012, I was filming the show we had on NTV, Blazing Trails. In a part of that show, we played a stadium concert in St. Anthony. At the end of the show, as a This year, for her father’s 72nd tradition, we bring Dad out to play birthday, Sabrina gave him the ulti- his ugly stick to one of my songs mate birthday gift: time in the stu- Come On Boys,” Sabrina said over the phone. “When he walked out, just dio to record his own album. the pure joy on his face, it beamed of living his dream,” Sabrina explained. asked Sabrina how her father “Mike and I (Mike Borkosky is Why- reacted to this one-of-a-kind att’s producer and guitar player) birthday gift. had a couple conversations after “It was kind of a funny re- that about how the whole band action,” Sabrina said just couldn’t get over how boy- with a laugh. “On ish he was. He was 70 at the his birthday, I time and he’s 72 now.” had Mike here. He thought Mike was down “I thought, y’know, if he’s here doing some work on my album or on some still dreaming at 70, it’s time new stuff. I flew Mike down on Dad’s birthday to make that dream come and brought Dad in. Dad thought we were true,” Sabrina explained. We just having a birthday party.” “I thought, y’know, if A SPECIAL GIFT he’s still dreaming at 70, it’s time to make Sabrina and Mike told Willis that they that dream come had his gift, but they had to run up- true.” — Sabrina Whyatt stairs and get it. When they came back down, they had wrapped themselves up in giftwrap, yelling ‘Happy Birthday’ at Willis. “He looked at us like we were crazy,” Sab- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 27

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: THE WHYATTS “At the end of the show, as a tradition, we bring Dad out to play his ugly stick to one of my songs Come On Boys. When he walked out, just the pure joy on his face, it beamed of living his dream.” — Sabrina Whyatt rina said through of our friends in, our musical friends, to lend their voices laughter. “His fa- and their talents. mous quote is ‘I did- n’t know what the Aside from Ben Rutz’ fiddle playing and some of Mike frig they were Borkosky’s parts, which were recorded on the mainland doing,’ so we kind of in Mike’s studio, most of the album was recorded in Sab- had to explain that rina’s home office, in – of all places, the closet. A friend we were his birthday who works at Stage House Studios in St. Philip’s hooked gift: You get us to them up with noise insulation foam, which, when com- produce an album bined with a multitude of pillows and blankets, can cre- for you. He was very ate a pretty awesome makeshift studio. emotional, because Dad is very emotional. I think he was in shock first,” Sab- “If you look on the CD, it says Rain Closet Studios,” rina, obviously a candidate for the Daughter of the Year Sabrina said with a laugh, explaining that the name is a award added. “We started working on it right away, sifting play on words on her production company, Rain. through the songs. It took us a couple years, between my schedule and Mike’s schedule, to complete it but at Sabrina was happy to tell The Herald about Willy Nel- 72 this year, Dad’s got his first son’s (the pig, not the country star) contribution to the record,” Sabrina said proudly. album. “Mike was basically chasing him around the house My Newfoundland features a number of recognizable names, with a microphone, trying to get sounds from him,” such as Joel Thomas Hynes, his son Sabrina added, again laughing. “He’s got his own Percy, Rex Goudie, Arthur O’Brien little cameo.” and Fred Jorgensen from The Navigators and Ben Rutz who plays with Johnny Reid. MOST AWESOME CALL EVER Sabrina’s sister Brenda plays the table- spoons and Willy Nelson, Sabrina’s pet pig, The album itself has been making little adds some guest vocals. cameos on local radio shows. “Jigs and “We’re all about family and friends and Dad is very much about that, so we Reels have been playing it every Saturday thought it would be fun to bring some and Sunday, which has been amazing,” Sabrina added. She dropped off a copy of “It took us a couple years, between my schedule and the album to NTV’s Danielle Butt. “She Mike’s schedule, to complete called me and this was the most awe- it but at 72 this year, Dad’s some call ever, she said ‘I just got his first record.” wanted to tell you that your dad’s CD is freaking awesome and we’ve — Sabrina Whyatt added six of his tracks,’ so that was a big, big moment for Dad for sure.” “I knew people would like it, and I knew Dad would have a following. He’s spent his life playing for people, playing for seniors homes, charity events, 28 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

community events and the church, so I’m MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: THE WHYATTS not surprised that people showed up to pily. “That’s an amazing venue they’ve got out there and support him when he put out his CD,” we, the whole band, we’re just really excited to take the Sabrina said. “The feedback has stage out there.” been mindblowing. People are calling him up, stopping him on “I’m getting my dancing shoes on and Dad’s getting the streets, stopping me on the his ugly stick tuned up,” she added with a laugh. “It goes streets, and all the Facebook over so well and I think people sort of expect it,” Sabrina messages and emails, it’s just said of her Dad joining her onstage. “We always end with been incredible.” Come On Boys or a gospel tune, so he’ll come out and do Sabrina noted that his thing.” She added that for the first time, the Shawn it’s not just friends Silver dancers will be joining the band onstage for a num- and family from the ber. Northern Peninsula that have been re- “We’re super excited,” Sabrina added with a giggle. “It’s marking on the new going to be a fun time!” album. Compliments are flying in from all over the province and the country. The album even has some fans in the U.S. “It’s kind of taken on a life of its own, which is incredible,” Sabrina added. For anyone who is looking to take in a Whyatt family performance, Sab- rina and her dad will be performing at The Eastbound Hoedown Summer Music Festival on August 16. “I’m super excited and honoured,” Sabrina said hap- When she’s not out on the water in her fishing vessel, Whyatt can usually be found wherever the music is. She comes by it honestly enough: while Sabrina is a singer who fishes, her father, Willis Whyatt, is a fisherman who sings. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 29

ON THE SCENE STORY: WENDY ROSE & PAM PARDY GHENT; PHOTOS: BUD GAULTON Alan Doyle Band 30 YEARS OF GEORGE STREET FESTIVALhe street was expectedly jam-packed for the first hits like 6th Avenue Heartache and Three Marlenas, both night of the 2014 George Street Festival. The of which were featured in The Wallflowers setlist. When Tpremiere night of the highly anticipated event The Wallflowers kicked off their set with Three Marlenas, started with DJ Scrappy, followed by Mick Davis whistling and cheering could be heard throughout the & Thin Love and The Monday Nights. large crowd. The band has put out numerous albums The July 31 headliner was The Wallflowers, since 1996, but did not acheive the fame that Bringing headed by Jakob Dylan, son of the great Bob Dylan. Down The Horse found. Despite not seeming to know any The band made it big in the 90’s with their 1996 of the songs, George Street Fest attendees still cheered album Bringing Down The Horse, which featured and clapped along with the new tunes. 30 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

Dr. Hook still has it, and the band ON THE SCENE: GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL had no trouble Sharing the Night Dr. Hook together with an enthusiastic and energetic crowd. “ s The crowd expectedly went nuts when Dylan b strummed the first few chords of One Head- light, which is The Wallflowers best known hit. Dylan led a singalong with the happy crowd. Many of the female attendees, including this writer, were drooling over the the famous lead singer. It was a great start to a sure-to-be-amaz- ing weekend of musical fun. SHARING THE NIGHT TOGETHER Dr. Hook still has it, and the band had no trouble Sharing the Night together with an en- thusiastic and energetic crowd. Perhaps the high energy displayed that night had more than a little to do with the fact that this concert was being hailed as the “Farewell Tour.” George Street expectedly came alive when the band played the first few chords of both The Cover Of Rolling Stone and Sylvia’s Mother but every song received a warm response, including hits like A Couple More Years and Walk Right In. File Photo Shanneyganock August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 31 JIG-INDUCING TUNES The George Street Lamb’s Kitchen Party fea- turing Shanneyganock was a fantastic night to be on the street. The Kitchen Party is always a great night to be downtown and many festival goers would agree. Besides the knee-slappin’, jig-inducing tunes and the antics of the highly entertaining Shanneyganock, Screech In’s were in high demand and spirits were high from start to finish! What a great night! Perhaps the high energy displayed that night had more than a little to do with the fact that this concert was being hailed as the “Farewell Tour.” DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com

ON THE SCENE: GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL When The Wallflowers kicked off The Wallflowers their set with Three Marlenas, whistling and cheering could be 32 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014 heard throughout the crowd. MADNESS WITH THE MURPHYS The fourth night of the festival was complete and utter madness, but in a good way. The night started out with DJ Nu Rock, followed by St. John’s band Rogues and New Brunswick’s The Motorleague with the final act, The Dropkick Murphys from Massachusetts, kicking it into overdrive at 9:30 p.m. When Dropkick hit the stage, the crowd went absolutely wild. The moshing and headbanging led to innu- merable sweaty, shirtless dudes, singing along to every word with vigour, making this writer with personal space issues exceptionally glad to have a media pass that separated me from the crazy mosh pit. The concert was more than fans had bargained for. Aside from a killer set list with all of the usual favourites, everyone at George Street Festival was able to participate in a mid-set fundraiser for cancer, specifically for Tommy Kelly, a four year old Boston resident. LOCAL FRIENDS OF THE BAND Damian Curran, a St. John’s local who be- came friends with the band while living in the U.S., lost his wife, Kerry Kelemen Curran, to cancer in 2011. Curran met his wife outside of a Dropkick Murphys show. Dropkick were involved in Kelemen Curran’s battle, sending an acoustic unreleased track of one of their song to the brave fighter and send- ing flowers when she passed. Curran, along with Chris Evans of Fogtown Barbershop, collected cash donations from the crowd. Later, Evans shaved heads on-stage for $100 per head, shaving bassist Ken Casey’s head mid-song, as well as Casey’s son, Liam. The fundraising efforts resulted in over $5,000 for the Fight Like TK. Not too shabby for an improptu fundraiser in the middle of a con- cert. Many concert-goers agreed that it was an awesome concert and a heartwarming event to be a part of. To follow Tommy’s fight, visit www.fightliketk.com. The crowd expectedly went nuts when Dylan strummed the first few chords of One Headlight, which is The Wallflowers best known hit.

ON THE SCENE: GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL The Dropkick Murphys When The Dropkick Murphys hit the stage, the crowd went absolutely wild. LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST Serena Ryder The final night of the 2014 George Street Festival was a raucous finisher. DJ Sina started the night’s celebrations, followed by Matthew Byrne of St. John’s and Sherman Downey and the Ambiguous Case, from Corner Brook. The big drawing act of the night was the Alan Doyle band. Doyle, best known for his years in Great Big Sea, danced around with stage with equally lively musicians Cory Tetford on guitar and Kendel Carson on guitar and fiddle. The set- list featured a mix of tunes from both Doyle’s solo project and fan favourites from Great Big Sea. The crowd went absolutely nuts when Doyle slyly introduced the next Great Big Sea hit he was about to play. The 45-year-old musi- cian took a trip down memory lane, talking about the first time he ever played on George Street, at Trapper John’s. His humbleness was evident, as he chatted about how privileged he felt to be up on the main stage. After his little speech, the band broke into The Old Black Rum. The crowd collectively exploded into song and dance. Doyle finished off the night with Where I Belong, a recitation type song that works as a sad yet proud ode to Newfoundland. Even after the encore was over, the fans shouted for more. They’ll have to wait until next year to see if Doyle will return to the stage. Chris Evans of Fogtown Barbershop August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 33 shaved heads on-stage for $100 per head, shaving bassist Ken Casey’s head mid-song… DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com

THE GREAT OUTDOORS STORY AND PHOTOS BY: MELYSSA GLOUDE A DAY ON THE EAST COAST TRAILo youlovea goodhikeand evenbetter scenery? If you haven’t already explored Newfoundland’s magnificent East Coast Trail, with the unusu- Dally warm summer we’re having, you’re miss- ing out on one of the island’s greatest free attractions. tire length totalling in at a staggering 265km. But don’t From the novice to the experienced hiker, there’s a trail feel daunted! The trail is divided up into 24 different paths by area and difficulty for individual experiences, equipped with signage and distance markers along the way. A LINK TO 32 COMMUNITIES to fit your fitness level. Along the scenic shores of the However, hikers beware! Some of the trail is undevel- Avalon Peninsula, the East Coast Trail begins at the very oped and isn’t supported on trail maps or by posted sig- top of Cape St. Francis and ends at Cappahaygan – the en- nage and should only be attempted by the brave and the professional. The undeveloped trail includes: the northern section between Topsail Beach and Cape St. Francis; the southern section between Cappa- hayden and Trepassey, and the deep wilderness be- tween Ferryland and Placentia. The trail links together 32 communities, which can provide you with a resting spot, tasty food and maybe a nap, if you’re so inclined. What can you expect to see? You will follow the beautiful coast line, hearing the sounds of waves crashing against the rocks and sea birds nesting The rolling green hills dotted with coniferous trees will constantly change and dip into dense forestry, your path lined with running fresh- water streams and brooks. 34 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

A TALE ON THE TRAILTHE GREAT OUTDOORS: EAST COAST TRAIL LIVING SIMPLY IN TUNE WITH NATURE There will be wooden stairs, railings and Two fourth year McMaster University students re- footholds to make your experience a lit- cently completed a three and a half week hike on tle friendlier. the East Coast Trail as part of a life enrichment experience. and coasting on the breeze. The rolling green hills dot- ted with coniferous trees will constantly change and dip Anthony D’Ambrosio and Andrew Case, 21, winners of into dense forestry, your path lined with running fresh- the Drs. Jolie Ringash and Glen Bandiera Renaissance water streams and brooks. The roots of the forest rise Award, had proposed to step back from the urban aca- from the ground under your feet and on the developed demic setting to live in the outdoors, living simply and trail, there will be wooden stairs, railings and footholds in tune with nature. They chose a familiar landscape – to make your experience a little friendlier. Andrew has family in Newfoundland – remaining in Canada but far from their homes in Ontario. A WILDERNESS PARADISE The scholarship also funded their Advanced Wilder- Each trail features a few ocean viewpoints, as well. ness First Aid certification and a survival training course Veering off of the main trail, these rocky outcrops stare where they learned to build a primitive shelter. out over the water from dazzling height (and are also wonderful places to stop and have lunch!). On June 19, 2014, Andrew and Anthony launched their coastal wilderness hike at Cape St. Francis. No Depending on what trail you choose to take, you can phone, no watches. They could figure out the time see towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, roughly by the sun, but did not always remember what and, according to the official East Coast Trail website, a day it was! In preparation, they read Thoreau and Emer- ‘natural wave-driven geyser’ called the ‘Spout’. You will son and brought along The Epic of Gilgamesh and Pil- grim at Tinker Creek. have access abandoned settle- ments, lighthouses, seabird Keeping a journal they plan to post a blog on their colonies, whales, icebergs, return, they carried a camera and took a modest num- world’s southern most caribou ber of photos. A GPS spot tracker allowed their families herd, a 50-metre suspension knowledge of their whereabouts. bridge, two active archaeologi- cal dig sites and that’s just the Did they enjoy the Trail? Suffer any hardships? tip of the iceberg. The East “Only a few blisters,” Anthony, who loved the ice- Coast Trail offers a wilderness bergs, the rugged scenery, the whales, the caplin rolling, paradise of boreal forest that ri- and the good air, said with a laugh. “People were so friendly,” Andrew explained, “espe- Each trail features a cially on the southern shore.” The boys took up offers few ocean viewpoints. of cups of tea, fried caplin, cod tongues, moose sausages and cold beer! The experience of hiking the developed coastal wilderness trail from Cape St. Francis to Cappahayden will likely grow and mature in the memories of these thoughtful lads who came to taste the flavour and cul- ture of the East Coast Trail and our environment. Story and photo by J. Van Houwelingen on eastcoasttrail.ca DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 35

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: EAST COAST TRAIL You can see towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and… a ‘natural wave- driven geyser’ called the ‘Spout’. Mike Keels Photo anyone interested, whether they’re looking for a wilderness hike or a ‘maintenance hike.’ vals scenes from Lord of the Rings. These are led by volunteers with The East The Trail, according to the official website, is being Coast Trail Association (ECTA). The dis- claimer states that “The trail is not an urban developed and maintained by the ‘award winning’ East trail but rather one intentionally left as un- Coast Trail Association. The volunteer-based Association spoiled and natural as possible. You may have is a registered charity that was formed in 1994 with the to climb rock outcrops or walk near cliff mission to ‘develop, maintain and operate the East Coast edges. As such, hiking the trail inherently has Trail.’ a greater risk than a stroll in an urban park.” The ECTA assures us however, that for the It’s a wonderful free way to get out and enjoy the reasonably fit, prepared and cautious hikers, the risk of rugged, peaceful scenery of our province. The East Coast injury is minimal. Trail currently offers a hiking program free of charge for WHAT’S YOUR DEFINITION OF FUN? If this sounds like your definition of fun, call up a friend some sunny afternoon, take your dog, or just go by yourself and appreciate the relaxing silence and serenity of a hike in solitude. After all, we do live in one of the most beautiful places in the world... we should definitely be outside enjoying it! 36 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

BY JANICE KEELS TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND [email protected] A Girls’ Guide to Elvis has EAT LIKE A KING:some of his favourites lvis Presley is the focus of our cover story and according to The meat. “He didn’t like chicken much either, Girls’ Guide To Elvis he loved the and he didn’t like turkey,” said Graceland cook Mary Jenkins. A vegetable like okra E simple, home-cooked foods he would only make it onto his plate after it grew up with. Many celebrities were regu- had been heavily battered and fried. Even lars at Hollywood’s finest restaurants but hamburger buns were browned in skillets Elvis was happy at home having his full- of melted butter. This week we present time cooks prepare, among other things, some of Elvis’s favourites foods – albeit peanut butter and banana sandwiches. The lightened up calorie wise – as shared in A Girls Guide to Elvis states that he loved red Girls’ Guide to Elvis. ELVIS’ FAVOURITE CHEESEBURGER 1 sirloin burger patty 2 pieces of lettuce 1 slice reduced-fat cheese 1 hamburger bun 1 slice of tomato Condiments of choice Prepare hamburger patty on grill. Toast the hamburger bun and assemble your burger. Add condiments of your choice. FRIED PEANUT BUTTER/BANANA SANDWICHES 1 medium banana 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat 2 slices calorie-wise bread peanut butter Mash the banana and mix in the peanut butter. (Some people place sliced bananas on top of peanut butter, but “mashed and mixed” is the way Graceland cook Mary Jenkins did it.) Lightly toast the bread before adding the peanut butter and banana spread. Spray the frying pan with cooking spray and brown each side of the sandwich slowly until the peanut butter and bananas are melted. Note: This is perhaps the most famous Elvis snack. “If he wanted them in the ‘morning’ (when he woke up), I would have to fix them,” said cook Mary Jenkins. “If he wanted them at two o’clock in the morning, I would have to still fix them for him. Whenever he’d get a taste for the, he’d call down and that’s what he wanted. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 37

NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE by jim furlong THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD THE BURDEN OF PROOFelson Hart is a free man today, or free from the prison bars and locked doors that come with a sentence for a murder conviction. The decision Nlast week from the Crown not to proceed with of an admissible confession there was no evidence of sub- stance against him. In fact, in the absence of a confession there was no evidence that a crime had even been com- mitted. According to Nelson Hart one of his daughters fell the case against Nelson Hart should have come as a sur- in the water and he couldn’t swim so he went to get help prise to nobody. Basically there was no case against Nel- and when he returned both girls were in Gander Lake. son Hart once his confession was not allowed to be in There were no other witness to the events at the lake ex- evidence in any new trial against him. cept the little girls and they were both dead. Without going through the minutia of the case, we can say that Nelson Hart was convicted of first degree murder HAD TO BE SET FREE for the drowning deaths of his two young daughters in Everyone has an opinion about the Nelson Hart case Gander Lake. Mr. Hart said one fell in the water. He said but in the end it is “the law” that has to be followed and he drove away to get that help and when he returned both not public opinion. We will never know what happened of his daughters were in the that day but in the absence of any evidence to the contrary and water. Both Krista and Karen the exclusion of the Nelson Hart Hart died. The fact that Nelson Hart drove 10 kilometres past “confession” he had to be set free. many houses and the fact he had Mr. Hart is not a brilliant a cell phone with him is a curi- ous matter but not enough to man. He has only a Grade 5 ed- ucation. The question has to be get a murder conviction. asked, if it is legal for the police to wine and dine Nelson Hart THE BIG STING and indicate to him that if he All of this happened a dozen years ago. The police were con- wants that lifestyle to continue vinced Nelson Hart was guilty of then he has to confess to some- double murder and so they set thing. The answer clearly from up an elaborate and much used the Supreme Court of Canada is “sting” operation called “Mr. that you can’t do that. It isn’t fair Big.” In that operation, the po- Paul Daly Photo any more than torture as an in- lice posed as criminals and Before you get angry, ducement to confession is fair. remember wined and dined Mr. Hart on the that the same laws that let Nelson There are obviously limits to pretext of inviting him into their Hart out of jail are the same laws what you can do to make some- criminal organization. They told that protect you. one confess to something and in him all he had to do was prove our Canada and in the Nelson he was a criminal. Hart did that Hart case, the limit was reached. by “confessing” to having killed his daughters. To the po- We don’t use “thumb screws.” We don’t use “water board- lice that was enough and a couple of years after the death ing” and we don’t offer financial gain to get someone to of his daughters Nelson Hart was arrested, charged, and confess to a crime. eventually convicted. The province cheered. People Before you get angry, remember that the same laws thought justice was done and while justice may have been that let Nelson Hart out of jail are the same laws that pro- done, “the law” which we use to lead us to justice was not tect you. The police can’t think that you did something satisfied. wrong and then use any means necessary to get you to A couple of weeks ago the Supreme Court of Canada confess. decided that the confession of Nelson Hart for the crime The legal determination on Nelson Hart in the end is of murdering his daughters was improperly obtained and that there is not enough evidence to pursue a “guilty” ver- would not be allowed to be used in evidence against him dict under the law. That isn’t the same as saying that he is in any new trial. Nelson Hart’s rights had been violated “innocent.” The Crown isn’t saying he didn’t do it. They under the laws of Canada. Within days of the Supreme are saying they can’t prove he did it. The situation speaks Court decision the Crown decided it would not re-try Nel- only to a matter of law and, as much as we might want it son Hart. It was an easy decision because in the absence to be otherwise, that is way it is in Canada. NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] 38 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

NEWS IN BRIEF FROM AROUND NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR THE RACE FOR PREMIERs NTV’s Michael Connors reported, the PC leadership race is ramping up as the con- vention date inches closer. A Last week, PC leadership candidate John Ottenheimer outlined some of his campaign promises. As premier, Ottenheimer said he would install more fences along the Trans-Canada Highway to PAUL DAVIS STEVE KENT JOHN OTTENHEIMER protect drivers from moose-vehicle collisions and Delegates will elect the new party leader at a he also has plans to designate 2016 a Come convention slated for Sept. 13 in St. John’s. Home Year. 2016 marks 50 years since former premier Joseph Smallwood declared the first one in 1966. has been fairly quiet about political matters since he lost his federal seat in 2013, re-emerged to make an interest- FORMER MP SPEAKS OUT ing endorsement in the provincial PC leadership race. Minister Steve Kent, who, if he wins, will become the Penashue announced on Twitter that he thinks Paul youngest premier in the province’s history, is connecting Davis would be the best man for the job. Others feel the with voters on Twitter, sharing “Good morning!” mes- same. sages that include adorable pictures of his three young children. He shared another picture with this description: Davis recently tweeted: “I’m delighted to welcome for- “Since I’ve been on the road this week, boys decided to mer Speaker and MHA Roger Fitzgerald to our team, as I let Papa give them a haircut. New look!” seek the leadership of the PC Party. Also in politics, former PC MP Peter Penashue, who Delegates will elect the new party leader at a conven- tion slated for September 13 in St. John’s. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 39

TMHUE RREDDEBRARN Some murder cases contain an intangible ingredient which sets them aside from other murders. They bear telling again and again. Once such murder took place in the tiny vil- lage of Polstead, England, way back in 1827. Maria Marten was the beautiful 24-year-old daughter of Anne and Thomas Marten. The family lived on a farm close to the Corder farm, and Maria had roving eyes for the Corder sons. Thomas, the eldest son, used to meet with Maria be- hind the woodpile. These rather personal visits produced a strap- ping baby boy. MISSED FIRSTS Maria Marten was the beautiful 24-year-old daughter of Anne and Thomas Marten. The family lived on a farm close to the Unfortunately, Tom didn’t live to enjoy seeing his son take his first steps. Shortly after the blessed Corder farm, and Maria had roving eyes for the Corder sons. event, Tom drowned in the village pond. James and John Corder passed away from typhus rise to some wild rumours. The little lad died shortly after and tuberculosis before Maria had a chance to work her birth, and as there was no funeral, the gossips around charms on them. Polstead claimed the young couple buried the baby in a This left only the youngest son, William, who hated field. Someone even said one or both of them may have farming and loved Maria, in that order. Well, folks, it was- hurried the baby’s death along, but nothing came of these n’t long before Maria and Willie found a comfortable rumours. hayloft. Lo and behold, another child was born to Maria. This last little addition to the Marten-Corder family gave DRESSED IN MEN’S CLOTHING It was a forgone conclusion that Maria and Willie would get married. Then, as sometimes happens, they started to have slight disagreements. For example, Willie loved to read and even wrote a bit. He considered himself an intellectual and not a farmer, yet it seemed that his life was to be one of toil on the farm. Pressure from Mama and Papa Marten was being put on Willie to marry their daughter. The more pressure applied, the more obstinate Willie became. Then one fine day Willie strolled over from the Corder farm to Maria’s place. She embraced him, and Willie whis- Thomas, the eldest son, used to meet with Maria behind the woodpile. These rather per- sonal visits produced a strapping baby boy. 40 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014 *Crime Flashback Images are used for reenactment purposes only and might not be historically accurate.

MAX HAINES CRIME FLASHBACK pered in her ear, “Let’s get married right away.” Maria was Church in Holborn. They then set up and ran a little thrilled. So as not to cause a scene, and to assist them in school in Ealing. slipping out of the village without being seen, he gave her some men’s clothing to put on. The winter of 1828 came and went. Back at Polstead Maria put on the clothes, but when she came out of her house, Willie said they still could be spotted. He sug- gested she stay until nightfall in a red barn on the Corder property. Now, the red barn bears explaining. It was something of a local phenome- non. When the sun set each evening over the Corder farm, it fell in such a way as to give a red glow to this one particular barn. Some called it spooky, and others called it romantic. It was known throughout the district as the Red Barn. NEVER SEEN AGAIN Maria was last seen walking toward the Red Barn with Willie. She was never seen again. It wasn’t long before Maria and Willie found a comfort- Willie told the Marten family that able hayloft. Lo and behold, another child was born to Maria was in Ipswich, waiting to get Maria. This last little addition to the Marten-Corder fam- their marriage licence and doing some ily gave rise to some wild rumours. pre-wedding shopping. It is a tribute to Willie’s lying ability and the Marten’s gullibility that he was able to pacify everyone through- the assumption was out the summer of 1827 with this unlikely explanation. that the inconsiderate Finally Willie left Polstead on the pretense of going to Willie and Maria had Ipswich to marry Maria. Instead he went to London and married and left the looked up an old friend, Kathleeen Moore. There was a village for good. lot to be said for Kathleeen. She was a gentle, intelligent, One night an eerie good-looking school mistress. event took place that This was more like it, thought the intellectual Willie. was to forever set this The young couple officially tied the knot in St. Andrew’s case aside from all It was a forgone conclusion that Maria and Willie would get mar- ried. Then, as sometimes happens, they started to have slight disagreements. For example, Willie loved to read and even wrote a bit. He considered himself an intellectual and not a farmer, yet it seemed that his life was to be one of toil on the farm. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 41

CRIME FLASHBACK MAX HAINES others. Mrs. Marten had a dream in which she clearly saw he and Maria had quarrelled in the Red Barn. the body of her daughter buried in the Corder’s Red Barn. He stormed out of the barn, and as he did so, a shot rang She had the same dream for several successive nights, out. He ran back and found that Maria had killed herself with his pistol. Knowing he would be suspected, he buried her right there. It took only 30 minutes for the jury to find Willie guilty. Two hours before he was to go to the gallows, Willie confessed. He said they had quarrelled and he shot Maria. His last words as the noose was being placed over his head were, “I deserved my fate.” QUARRELLED Even before Willie was set- tled in his final resting place, the murder was receiving local acclaim as a successful play. At country fairs the de- One night an eerie event took place that was to tails of the love triangle and forever set this case aside from all others. Mrs. the revealing dream captured the imagination of the public. Marten had a dream in which she clearly saw the body If you repeat a story often enough, de- of her daughter buried in the Corder’s Red Barn. tails tend to become distorted. And so it was with the real-life characters in the until she begged her husband to have a look. Thomas Red Barn drama. Maria was depicted as a virgin instead of Marten dug in the exact spot where his wife had seen the rather loose gadabout she really was, while Willie be- their daughter in her dream. Sure enough, there was came even more of a rogue than he was in real life. Maria’s body. The story of the Red Barn murder has so fascinated the The police traced naughty Willie to Ealing, and he public that a movie was based on this case 100 years after ended up standing trial for murder. Corder claimed that the actual murder. 42 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

Ghost Story: Jim DandyGSTUOYRYDBAYVIS im Dandy was the best mechanic in town. His customers would kid him about his name but Jim never got offended when Jsomeone said, “Great work, Jim. Dandy.” Thanks to Jim and his co-worker Lou, my old panel van with over 200,000 on the clock kept running fine. I run an independent messenger service and without my van, I would be out of business. One day I noticed Jim wasn’t looking well. He said he was fine and had a cold. A few days later, I got an out-of-town job which meant I’d be away for a week or more. When I got back I stopped by the garage, as my van needed a tune- up. I had a dream that Jim was working on my old JIM WAS GONE “Hope you and van and when he was finished he said, “There you go Phil, good as new.” Lou met me when I drove in. Jim can fit me in,” I said. “I tried to reach you, Phil,” Lou replied, “but your mobile phone was out of range. Jim passed away last The next morning when I went outside, I couldn’t be- Wednesday.” lieve my eyes. My van looked as if it had just come out of I couldn’t believe it. Jim was gone? That night I had a the showroom. I climbed into the cab, turned the key in dream that Jim was working on my old van in the drive- the ignition and the engine purred like a kitten. way. When he finished he said, “There you go Phil, good Do I believe in ghosts? You bet I do. My van is still run- as new.” ning fine. Thanks Jim, wherever you are. SCORPIO: THIS IS A GOOD HERALD HOROSCOPES TIME TO USE CREATIVITY ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A chaotic That’s when it’s time to shift tactics and needs your attention. atmosphere taxes the patience of the overwhelm the doubter with the facts. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is a Aries Lamb, who prefers to deal with a VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You con- good time to use that Scorpian creativity more orderly environment. Best advice: tinue to earn respect for your efforts to to come up with something that will help Stay out of the situation until things set- help someone close to you stand up to a get your derailed career plans back on tle. bully. But be careful that in pushing this track and headed in the right direction. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Ten- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. sion runs high in both personal 21) While change is favoured, it could be a good idea to carefully CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS!and workplace relationships. This weigh the possible fallout as well as the benefits of any moves be- # #can make it difficult to get your message across. Best to wait until you have a more receptive audi- fore you make them. ence. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This # The Goat continues to create a is a good time to take a break stir by following his or her own from your busy schedule to plan path. Just be sure you keep your for some well-deserved socializ- MADONNA ROBERT DE NIRO VERONICA ROTH focus straight and avoid any dis- ing. You could get news about an AUG. 16, 1958 # AUG. 17, 1943 # AUG. 19, 1988 tractions. BORNimportant personal matter by the You’re able to communicate feelings better AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) than most people. Have you considered a A colleague’s demands seem out week’s end. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An THIS WEEK: of line. Before reacting one way offer of help could come just career in the pulpit or politics? or another, talk things out and when you need it. But be careful about matter you don’t start to do some bul- see how you might resolve the problem. saying yes to anything that might have lying yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) A personal conditions attached that could cause LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Don’t ask matter appears to be making more de- problems down the line. others if they think you’re up to a new mands on your time than you feel you’re LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Sometimes a responsibility. Having faith in your own ready to give. See if some compromise workplace colleague can’t be charmed abilities is the key to dealing with a can be reached before things get too into supporting the Lion’s position. challenge. P.S.: That ‘private’ matter dicey. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 -23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 43

SUMMER SKINCARE by HannaH Schuck THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD Hannah Schuck is a medical esthetician licensed by the Arizona State Board of cosme- tology and the New York State Board of cosmetology. She is also an ARRA licensed laser technician. Originally from Arizona, Schuck spends most of her time in New York, calling “beautiful” St. John’s her home in the summertime. Schuck is passionate about skin care and is eager to share her knowledge with ‘Herald’ readers, passing along her tips and tricks Hof the trade, and helping readers learn about overall skin health so we can all look and feel our very best! i everyone! This week, I received some interest onto your face and wearing it as a mask for 20 to 30 min- concerning home-remedies and questions utes, or mixing two teaspoons of honey with one teaspoon about do-it-yourself tricks for the skin. If you of sugar and using it as a hydrating scrub after cleansing. aren’t exactly comfortable with indulging in I want to share with you an amazingly easy at-home- regular facials, there are many things you can do at home remedy for deep pore cleansing and blackhead removal. to achieve similar results without breaking the bank. I’m You’ll only need two ingredients to get squeaky clean, sure you’ve come across plenty of recipes for creating dirt-free pores. First, combine one tablespoon of un- homemade potions but I’m writing flavoured gelatin (in raw, powder to you this week to tell you about the form) and one to two tablespoons of ones that are really worth a try! milk (any kind will do) into a small One simple thing that is ex- bowl and mix quickly. Zap the mix- tremely beneficial to skin (and ture in the microwave for 10 to 15 cheap) is lemon juice. Starting your seconds and stir. Now you have to day with a squeeze of fresh lemon in act fast because this stuff hardens a glass of warm water will help kick quickly. Apply immediately (with start your digestion. Lemon natu- clean fingers) to any areas of the rally cleanses the body, helping to face (nose, chin, forehead) that you clear the skin of the toxins responsi- feel need attention, and let the mask ble for breakouts and acne. If you This effortless home recipe work its magic for at least 15 min- have acne-prone skin, try doing this will give you clean, dirt-free utes. You’ll know it’s time to re- little trick daily and your skin will pores … move the mask when it feels like reap the benefits! you can’t move a muscle for fear of Now, let’s talk about homemade it cracking. Now comes the fun exfoliators and masks. The raw honey facemask tops my part! Grab any edge you can find and gently peel the mask list of homemade beauty products. Raw, unprocessed from your face. After removing it, take a look and you honey has natural healing and anti-bacterial properties. It should be able to physically see the dirt and debris that is also anti-fungal and anti-viral, which means it helps re- comes out of your skin. This effortless home recipe will duce the occurrence of skin infections and helps fight give you clean, dirt-free pores while making your skin feel acne. It’s jam-packed full of antioxidants which help your softer than a baby’s bottom! So now you know some of skin protect and repair itself and it can make a great hy- my simple and inexpensive do-it-yourself tricks that will drating facial scrub because it has humectant qualities, help you stay hydrated, exfoliated, acne-free, and clear of meaning it attracts moisture to the skin. Try brushing it blackheads! More next week! If you have any specific topics you’d like Hannah to discuss, or questions you’d like to be answered, please email her at [email protected] 44 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

RECAPS BY SOAP TALKDANA BLOCK A SNEAK PEEK AT THE LATEST NEWS FROM NEWFOUNDLAND’S TOP SOAPS ctress/author Meredith Baxter will soon be joining the cast of The Young and the scribed as a “charming, intelligent, middle-class Restless! Baxter, who is best known for woman who has always aspired to a more priv- ileged life than she’s had.” Soapcentral.com re- Atwo television roles: Elyse Keaton on ports that Maureen’s story will also cross paths the sitcom Family Ties that ran from 1982 to with other characters on the canvas – but the 1989, and Nancy Lawrence Maitland on the CBS soap is keeping exactly who those other drama Family, which earned her two Emmy Genoa City residents might be under wraps. nominations for that work, will take on a role There are whispers that the yet-to-have-a- that will have her drinking it up big time with surname character might be related to some- the one and only Nikki Newman. one else already on the canvas. Soap Opera According to TV Guide’s Michael Logan, Bax- Digest has reported that Maureen will be Stitch ter will play the role of Maureen, who is de- and Kelly’s mom. MEREDITH BAXTER THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS not if Kate had anything to do with it. Rafe tried to explain his actions to Jordan. Jennifer and Eve went head-to-head in court. Stitch asked Victoria to trust him no matter what. Chelsea Kristen made an emotional confession to Daniel. Eric told Nicole told Billy that they should stop seeing each other. Nikki strug- he hated her. Marlena demanded answers from Theresa. Wait to gled with her sobriety as she waited for the outcome of her trial. see: Kristen is shocked by what Daniel has in store for her. Ian offered to split his settlement with Dylan. Kevin and Mariah commiserated over a bad day. Abby and Devon’s date wasn’t ex- THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL actly magical. Hilary and Lily’s altercation quickly escalated. Nikki accused Ian of leaking her diary to the press. Nick started Hearing that Liam was reluctant to meet Hope in Paris, hope- looking into Mariah’s past. Austin’s trial was quickly approach- less romantics Aly and Ivy urged him to change his mind. Liam ing. Phyllis was determined to be the perfect candidate for experimental treatments. Kurt tried to blackmail Colin took their advice and thought about adding a sur- after finding out that the necklace was a fake. Wait to prise wedding to his plans as well. Meanwhile, see: Dylan gets to know his father. Hope set Wyatt straight about her commitment to Liam. Aly and Oliver enjoyed their time to- DAYS OF OUR LIVES gether alone while the rest of the crew was out of the office. Rick and Felicia met at Forrester Eric’s fate was decided after being questioned at the International to finalize all of the details for Vatican. Sami was flattered when she assumed that the ad campaign. Quinn made sure that noth- Rafe wanted her back. Jordan attacked Kate. A des- ing got in the way of Wyatt and Hope’s trip. perate EJ offered to make a deal with Victor. Eric made Hope was the main focus of a glamorous photo a huge decision about his future. Paige stunned JJ and shoot in front of the Eiffel Tower. Wait to see: Eve with her unexpected plans. EJ realized that he Monte Carlo provides the setting for another ro- might have a chance with Sami after all, but mantic interlude. On Days of Our Lives, GENERAL HOSPITAL ERIC told NICOLE that he hated her. Julian admitted his crime to Alexis. Nathan contemplated his true feelings for Maxie. Sparks flew during Shawn and Jordan’s discussion about her involvement in a recent mob incident. Sonny touched base with Michael and Mor- gan regarding Alice’s poor prognosis. Olivia made a move on Ned. Patrick decided to keep a new discovery from Sam. Molly told Silas that she remem- bered something Rafe said about the crash. Alexis made a choice about Julian. Carly comforted Sonny, while Nina wit- nessed their close moment. Nathan looked into a case about some mysteri- ous stolen objects. Sonny and Morgan had a candid discussion about Ava. Lulu learned whether or not she could proceed with hormone treatments. Wait to see: Nathan confronts Levi about his wrongdoings. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 45

POSITIVE PARENTING Q&A WITH THE HERALD’S PAM PARDY-GHENT Mother of a teenager and precocious kindergartener, our Managing Editor takes your questions: [email protected] My son couldn’t sleep the other night. He said it was because he was afraid of the “big storm.” I think he must have caught a clip of news footage we were watching from the flooding in Manitoba. Should I be more careful with my viewing? Or is there Q. something I can say that can help my six year-old understand what he is seeing? his question hits home for me. I had a similar night a bombing on a bus or a subway might worry, ‘Could I be next? with my young daughter not too long ago. It appears Could that happen to me?’ she happened to catch a news clip regarding the What to do? To calm children’s fears about the news, parents Tyoung child who went missing in Alberta, along with should be prepared to deliver the truth, but only as much truth his grandparents, while staying with them for a sleep over. She as a child needs to know. The key is to be honest and help kids asked me to quit work and stay home with her so she wouldn’t feel safe. There’s no need to go into more details than your child go missing while nanny and poppy babysat her. It was a tough is interested in. conversation for sure. Another useful tip, give kids space to share their fears and en- The website kidshealth.org offers some helpful tips. News courage them to talk openly about what scares them. Also, dis- gleaned from the TV, radio, or Internet can be a positive educa- cuss current events with your child regularly. It’s important to tional experience for kids. But when the images presented are vi- help kids think through stories they hear about. Ask questions: olent or the stories touch on disturbing topics, problems can What do you think about these events? How do you think these arise, they say. things happen? These questions can encourage conversation Events like floods, tornados and about non-news topics too. hurricanes might, quite naturally, cause kids to worry that something TURN IT OFF similar might happen to them or their loved ones. It also can make them fear And yes, keeping an eye on kids’ TV other weather events – like thunder- news habits can also go a long way to- storms – even if they’ve never worried ward monitoring the content of what about them before. they hear and see. You know your child best. If you think what’s on the Now add another more horrifying TV may upset them, turn it off. element, like shootings or child ab- ductions, and kids may learn to view I know I’ll be more careful in the the world as a confusing, threatening, home, and I’ll ask others to do the or unfriendly place. same as well. But at the same time, I have also committed to talk more TALK IT OUT about dangers in a more productive way. The best way to deal with this is to When news came that we may ex- talk it out. Talking to your kids about Talking to your kids about what perience the first hurricane of the what they watch or hear will help they watch or hear will help them year, I had my two children help pre- them put frightening information into put frightening information into pare the outside of the home, and we a reasonable context, the site advises. spoke about what “could” happen and Children think that what they see a reasonable context … what we had to prepare for. on TV is real. For some youngsters, The key is to talk things out in a the vividness of a sensational news story can be internalized and calm, rational way. If you are cool and open about things, then transformed into something that might happen to them, writes usually, your kids will be as well. I hope there are more restful kidshealth.org, adding that a child watching a news story about nights ahead. Good luck. Send your ‘Positive Parenting’ questions to Pam Pardy-Ghent at: The Newfoundland Herald, P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL A1C 5R7, fax (709) 726-6971, or email [email protected] 46 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014

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 MF Telephone number Please note: If family members other than par- ents send photo of child, you must include a written permission slip from parents or the child’s guardian. Send your completed entry form and photograph to: BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST MARIAH TAYLOR ANTHONY MINNETT c/o The Newfoundland Herald Daughter of Melissa and Son of Wanda Cromwell and P.O. Box 2015 Michael Taylor, Botwood Dave Minnett, Shea Heights St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 HONOURABLE MENTIONS or email [email protected] Blake Duffett Lilaraye Janes Jackson Durdle RULES & REGULATIONS Bonavista Stephenville Eastport Enter your baby’s picture in the annual New- A THOUSAND SMILES foundland Herald Baby of the Year Contest. Fill out the entry form above and send us a recent Send in your child’s candid photograph of your baby. Or you can email in- moments and share your family’s formation and a high-resolution photo to happiest moments with our readers. [email protected]. Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2014. Two babies – a SLEEPING BEAUTY boy and a girl – will qualify every week. Our Baby of the Year will be chosen from all Mikayla, daughter of Michael and Melissa weekly qualifiers. The overall winner will ap- Legge, St. John’s, looks all comfy and cozy pear on the cover of the first issue of The New- foundland Herald in 2015. in this candid picture. Sweet dreams! CONTEST RULES: • Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2014 (born in 2013 or 2014). • Photos must be larger than wallet size, be clear and unobstructed (the less accessories the better). • No photos will be returned. • Photos must be received on or before Oct. 31, 2014. • Employees and immediate family members of The Newfoundland Herald and its affili- ated companies are not eligible to enter. • Winning babies must reside in Newfound- land and Labrador. • You may enter as often as you wish, though once your child is chosen as our weekly win- ner, they aren’t eligible to win again. • The judges’ decision is final. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.nfldherald.com August 17 - 23, 2014/The Newfoundland Herald 47

THE NEWFOUNDLAND PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERSHERALD’S WEEKLY EACH WEEK TRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH CLEVER PUZZLES! The Newfoundland Herald challenges readers to a collection of brain building activities. ANSWER US THIS... A cork, say from a wine bottle, is held by a robotic clamp at the bottom of a bucket of water and released the moment the bucket is dropped off the side of a tall building. What will happen to the cork during the fall? Will it float to the top of the bucket normally, slower than normal, faster than normal, or not at all? Assume that there is no air resistance to slow the bucket down. — braingle.com Answer — The cork will stay at the bottom of the bucket and not float up at all during the fall, since the cork, the bucket and the water all fall at the same acceleration (neglecting air re- sistance as all good physics questions do). The buoyant force of the water does not push the cork upward in this case since in free fall the buoyant force is zero. In other words, a cork only floats up when the water around it is heavier and pushes it up. In free fall the water is weightless, as is the cork and bucket, so there is no force to push the cork to the top of the bucket. SNOWFLAKES There are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. Place the numbers 1-6 around each of them. No number can be repeated in any partial hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle. © 2014 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. CryptoQuote © 2014 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS To check answers, flip page upside down. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. drum, 14. skin. band, 12. pant, 13. Kidney board, 10. will, 11. children.”. — Don table, 8. line, 9. only one thing – “no house, 6. wood, 7. rent apartment means bound, 4. spring, 5. sign on a new high- 1. fold, 2. deck, 3. A “gracious living” CRYPTOQUOTE: STICKELERS: 48 The Newfoundland Herald/August 17 - 23, 2014