2013 | August 18-24 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 67 • No. 33 COVER STORY Page 19 DANNY O’FLAHERTY REGATTA TEGAN & SARA THE LEGEND LIVES Page 26 Page 24 Page 23 The King, Elvis Presley, continues to make headlines, 36 years after his death. INSIDE THIS WEEK 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 42 SOAP TALK 130W, 3A0ITanTdIL4L0 yIeTaErLs LinS oYuAr past 4OnLeELTaTsEtRESxcTuOrsiToHnE EDITOR 4D3ayStAimLeU’sThEoTttOestCtoOpMicsMUNITIES 6PuOblNishTHorEpSeCriEshNE 8KIPSESOroPckLsESt. John’s 4C6orTnAerSBTrEoSoOk F NEWFOUNDLAND 1L3ocINalSaPnIdRAHoTlIlOywNoAodL cPeEleObrPitLieEs 1T9odCdORValEpRh STORY 4Q7uiMckOaMndEeNaTsyS mINeaTlIiMdeEas QUOTE OF THE WEEK 2E6lviHs EPRreAslLeDy SPOTLIGHT 4A7loSoTkRaAt NhiGstoErBy UT TRUE 2D7anAnRy TOS’FSlPaOheTrLtyIGHT “Where else in the world can you go 3T0heNwEoWrlSd IcNomBeRsItEoFFogo I4s8itPrUeaZlZlyLtEruSeA? ND BRAINTEASERS and smell the salt water from the 3P1laNciEnWg SvaIlNuePoEnRvSoPluEnCtTeeIVriEng 5Tr1aWinHyAouTr’SbrGaOinIwNi’thOcNlever puzzles Atlantic Ocean? Where else in the 3L2ethBaOl fOorKceEXCERPT 5U3pcToVmWinEgEeKvents around the province world can you go and see a smile 3‘T6hSePGOalReToSf A19N2D9,’LBEyISGUaRrEy Collins Y5o4uTrEgLuEidVeIStoIOthNe bWesOt RonLDTV this week on the passing streets? It’s New- 3H9apGpHy OTrSaTilsSTORY W55hSaPt’sOhRoTt SthHisIwGeHeLk?IGHTS foundland.” 3T9heHsOpeRctOerSCOPE — Jessica Lake, pg. 17 4Yo0uCr RlifIeMaEccFoLrAdiSnHgBtoAtChKe stars Master plan for murder FEATURES KISS Pg. 6 5A6ctiMonO-pVaIcEkeMdAspGoIrCts 13 FROM TRADITION TO LEGACY 7A7snHeOakT-pTeIeCkKaEtTmSovies on TV 9W3haTtH’sEnePwUZinZtLhEeaPtrAesGaEnd video stores Paradise’s Todd Ralph is recognized for his inspirational spirit with the Dr. John Williams Award at this year’s Tely 10 Road Race. 16 I LOVE NL G94etHyoEuRrApLeDncBilsOoOutK BONUS Recently ‘The Herald’ wanted to rewards 9Th5eCMOaMstIeCrSKey System readers with four KISS tickets. We asked Captain Atlantis, Phantom, Archie, Spider- readers to tell us about their favourite man, Garfield, Amber Waves, Mister Breger, place. Here you will find some of our Cats & Dogs, Laff a Day, Popeye, In the submissions. B10le0acKhIeDrSs’aCnOd ORNutEoRn a Limb 23 GIRL POWER A10c2tivSiCtieEsN, EarSt OwoFrNk,EpWuzFzOleUs NanDdLmAoNreD Canadian indie rock duo, identical twin 1R0e4adLeArsSsTubLmAiUt tGheHir photos sisters Tegan and Sara, delight their many Tickle your funnybone Newfoundland and Labrador fans while onstage at Mile One. CONTESTS 24 REGATTA RECAP The 195th running of the Royal St. John’s Regatta. 26 DANNY O’FLAHERTY 18 LUCKY NUMBER Singer, songwriter, storyteller and 35 BABY OF THE YEAR musician, Danny O’Flaherty, celebrates the 50 SUPER CASH PUZZLE connections between Newfoundland and 93 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE Labrador and the place of his birth, 103 PHOTO Ireland. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 1

From The Archives 39 YEARS AGO this week... Volume 67 No. 33 This week in history, the head- Elton John line reads; Mystery Bombing. A THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD. Quebec bombing at the house Published by the SUNDAY HERALD LTD., of Mel Dorbin, president of the Stein- Logy Bay Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland. berg Supermarket chain, has a politi- Tel.: (709) 726-7060, Fax: (709) 726-6971. cal storm brewing. Will this become Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7. the Canadian Watergate? In other news, a warning to all Newfoundlan- E-mail:[email protected]. ders! Do not buy gold coins as the experts say there will Entire contents copyright 2013 be a monetary collapse within a year or two. In interna- © The Newfoundland Herald. All rights reserved. tional news, Richard Nixon is out, and Gerald Ford is in. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Newfoundland and In other news, Canada’s Department of Health is warning Labrador – 26 issues for $44.27 + HST, 52 issues that venereal diseases are on the rise, including syphilis (1 year) for $82.63 + HST. Call 1-800-901-4901. and gonorrhea. In lighter music news, The Night Chicago Died by Paperlace is number one. Elton John’s Don’t Let PUBLISHING CREED the Sun Go Down on Me makes it to the top 30. “If you abuse POWER you lose it, But if you do not use POWER you also lose it.” 30 YEARS AGO this week... Publisher: Geoff Stirling Cover Editor: G. Scott Stirling • This week in history, The Herald Editor-In-Chief: Mark Dwyer takes a look at the mystery of U.F.O.’s. Are we being watched, and Staff Writers: Pam Pardy-Ghent, by whom? Inside our pages we ex- amine the growing body of evidence Sarah Jane Sheppard that suggests there just may be something out there. But what? Art Director: Shannon Cleary And who? Graphic Artists: Janice Keels, Laurene Slaney • In local news, unemployment has become a pressing problem, and an election promise. Across Canada there Contributing Photographers: Scott Bowering, are 1.5 million people out of work. In this province, there are 17,000 unemployed youth. We dig to find out Bud Gaulton, Aamie Gillam, Sara Rostotski more. Contributing Writers: Guy Davis, Danette • Internationally, Boy George recently shocked fans by going out sporting a more natural look. Says the Dooley, Jim Furlong, Valerie Morgan, NJR Ryan singer: “I don’t care...it’s none of their business.” Contributing Artist: Danny Bulanadi Sales/Circulation Manager: Gary Oliver 570-5246 Sales Representatives: Debbie Gollop: 570-5263 Stephanie Piccott: 570-5215 Boy George Pam Wall: 570-5205 Circulation Coordinator: Judy Furlong Chief Financial Officer: Ron Sparkes Credit Manager: Brenda Hussey Operations: Steve Dray, Roberta Noseworthy Promotion: Mike Greenland 10 YEARS AGO this week... PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 0040012044 REGISTRATION NO. 09027 • This week in history, The Herald presents the 2003 Royal St. John’s RETURN UNDELIVERABLE ITEMS TO: Regatta Commemoritive Edition. On THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD the cover, The Herald, celebrates the 185th year of North America’s P.O. BOX 2015, ST. JOHN’S, NL, A1C 5R7 longest-running sporting event by Royal St. John’s proudly displaying artwork by Jean DISTRIBUTORS: Regatta Claude Roy on our cover. St. John’s, Mount Pearl, 570-5246; • In local news, we take a look back at some Regatta record breakers and some Regatta greats! We also pro- Bayden Bown, Burin Peninsula, 279-0269; vide a full list of Regatta Hall of Famers. Wade Morgan, Trinity-Conception, 786-2539; Diane Arnold, Clarenville/Bonavista, • In entertainment, the Royal St. John’s Regatta is a tourist draw. Some claim this yearly event draws as 677-2702; many as 50,000 people to the banks of Quidi Vidi Lake each year. Prize booths and concessions, opperated Allan Miles, Grand Falls/Windsor, 535-0290; mainly by charities, blanket the shoreline of the lake. 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 18, 2013

WAIT TILL I TELLS YA by pam pardy-ghent ONE LAST EXCURSIONTHE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD My grandfather on my mother’s side always said But come September things will change. The kids who summer was finished once the Royal St. John’s were visiting nan and pop, aunt and uncle, or enjoying Regatta was over. My mother repeats this saying some time with family or friends in summer homes, will every year, reminding me how there is suddenly “a change head back to their real lives. The roads will once again be in the air”. “You can smell the change. Fall. My father was silent. No more delighted squeals and hollers will echo always right about that one”, she’ll say. through the playground. Two of my son’s close friends will be heading out of the bay for schooling. Well, as mothers often are, no doubt mine will be right again this year and the remaining weeks of sum- mer will be a little different. Moms and dads of school age children will soon begin the yearly ritual that is back-to-school shop- ping. My son is heading into grade 11. He has a job, so besides handing over a bit of cash to make a small contribution to some wardrobe additions, there’s not much he’ll need from mom and dad. My daughter will be starting kindergarten, and while I had visions of bonding over shopping for back-to-school clothes, I went the practical (read easy) route and did it piece meal over the past few weeks on my own. EXCURSION AROUND THE BAY But summer isn’t quite over yet, at least not on the calendar, and I’m determined to get out around the bay a few more times. Hubby and I have decided we’ll be closing up our outport home this year after the Labour Day weekend, so I’m always looking for that next, maybe last- for this year, anyway- excur- As far too many before us have felt, it’s hard sion around the bay. Shutting her down makes sense. saying good-bye to a sea-side saltbox home ... Keeping the phone, internet and cable hooked up year-round is getting expensive and for the scatter weekend And while my son will have his drivers license- and the and few days over Christmas we’re able to get out there, it freedom that comes with it- come March, he won’t find it really isn’t worth it. Again, we’re trying to be practical. much fun visiting the harbour if his friends are gone. So, why is making that call to cancel services so damn And dad is closing the shop, and that social hub of ac- hard? Maybe it’s because our old outport home has been so tivity will be greatly missed. Or he says he’s closing it. Like good to us this summer. Two of my son’s closest friends that phone call I haven’t yet made to cancel those com- may have graduated last spring, but both lucked into sum- munication services, he’s also dragging his feet. I get it. mer jobs in the community, so visiting means hanging out As far too many before us have felt, it’s hard saying good- and last kick-at-the-can good times. bye to a sea-side saltbox home, even if only for a few And my daughter is finally old enough to squeeze every months. bit of good there is to be had out of our outport. She’s en- But it has to be done. Though, I guess there’s no harm joying the freedom that hooked us in the first place; run- in keeping things hooked up till the end of September. If ning the roads, eating at the home of anyone offering food, the weather is good, we might get out on the water again coming home for brief pit stops throughout the day- usu- for the fall cod fishery. And then there’s Thanksgiving. And ally for money to spend on Popsicles at poppy’s shop- com- Halloween is on a Thursday this year. Maybe we could ing in at dusk, exhausted but happy. A few nights into one make a long weekend out of it? And then Christmas is re- recent trip out home I caught my daughter gazing intently ally just around the corner. Followed by Easter, and the into the bathroom mirror. “Just look at my face”, she said. Victoria Day weekend. And then it’s summer again. I looked. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for, and said as Reminds me of another of mom’s sayings, also from her much. “My face. It looks so happy in mirrors in this father; “a fool and money are soon parted.” house”, she replied. I took another look, and my wide, But then fools also have wide ear-to-ear smiles. Like the smiling image joined hers. She was right. ones found in mirrors at our outport home. Pam Pardy Ghent, The Herald’s Staff Writer, can be reached by emailing [email protected] Harbour Mille Photo: Bonnie Dominix August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 3

Letters to the editor UNTENABLE TAX SUBSIDIES Dear Editor, stored electronically over the decades. IT’S A FACT! 1962 was the start of a trail identifying Still, what was available was fascinating. On March 24, Elvis Pres- corporate welfare recipients, many of The result of that request revealed the ley was inducted into the whom have sought subsidies from the hollowness of one claim often advanced federal government ever since. U.S. Army as a private. in support of subsidies to His arrival was a major “Corporate welfare” occurs business: that “acorns” media event. Presley an- when governments will grow to “oak trees,” nounced that he was transfer tax dollars i.e., from small busi- looking forward to his to companies, nesses into large corpo- military stint, saying he not in exchange rations, and then cease for some good or taking handouts. In- did not want to be service, but sim- stead, what is evident treated any differently ply to give or from the data is that many from anyone else: “The loan money, and Army can do anything it on a variety of jus- “oak trees” never stop asking tifications such as sup- for handouts. Over the five decades, wants with me.” posed job creation, the desire it turns out $22.1 billion was handed to to create or buff up some sector, or so- business (all figures inflation adjusted to called “regional development.” 2012 dollars) with half of that granted or loaned to just 25 companies. Recently, I asked Industry Canada for The earliest recipient of corporate wel- information on disbursements to busi- fare from Industry Canada was Leigh In- nesses since the early 1960s. The depart- struments. Its first cheque arrived in ment could only provide information 1962, a $3.4 million conditional loan. QUIDI VIDI, NL Neville Webb Photo THETHE BEST ORF OCK The Newfoundland Herald is proud to showcase talent from our readers all over the province. Scenes of Newfoundland and Labrador has inspired budding photographers and helped share the picturesque landscape and personality of this truly beautiful place. Got the Picture? SEE PAGE 102-103 4 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

Letters to the editor It is long past due for governments to let such “oak tree” companies exist without additional billions in taxpayer support. That company that other countries subsidize their aerospace, automo- harvested a total tive, energy or mining sectors so Canada must do the of $54 million same. from govern- ment up until Nonsense. If France, for example, wishes to have its last disburse- French taxpayers subsidize airplanes so they can sell them ment in 1989. to Canada cheaper, that would be unfortunate for the The most fre- French treasury. It doesn’t mean Canada’s taxpayers quent and most should continually be dragged into the taxpayer-subsi- lavishly rewarded of the subsidy-seekers over the decades dized fight so Canadian planes can be sold more cheaply was the aerospace company Pratt & Whitney, a division to Americans or Germans. of U.S.-based United Technologies. Starting in 1970, Pratt & Whitney made 75 requests to This is especially true given that multiple companies the department of Industry and received almost $3.3 bil- have sought subsidies since the 1960s. It is long past due lion in grants or loans. Its most recent cheque arrived in for governments to let such “oak tree” companies exist 2010 in the form of an $80.4 million conditionally re- without additional billions in taxpayer support. payable contribution (a loan that might or might not have to be repaid). Last year, the parent company had net in- Troy Media — Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow with the come of U.S. $5.2 billion. Fraser Institute and author of six reports on corporate Bombardier, next on the Top 25 list, started asking for welfare including his most recent, Corporate Welfare at money in 1966. It has received just over $1.1 billion from Industry Canada since John Diefenbaker. the Department of Industry. Its most recent cheque was a $102.5 million conditionally repayable contribution in Newfoundlandia Trivia Quiz 2009. Bombardier’s most recent reported net income was $598 million in 2012. KING’S COVE, NL NO BUSINESS TOO SMALL ... Jacqueline Hicks Photo On the other end of the scale, apparently there is no 1. What year did Newfoundland play host to a meet- business too small to be considered for taxpayer assis- ing between President Roosevelt and Winston tance: between 1962 and 2010, $856,570 went to 24 ice Churchill for the Atlantic Conference? cream shops; 43 pizza joints received $1.3 million and 379 a. 1937 b. 1941 c. 1944 d. 1935 gas bars and convenience stores received $15 million. Even hot dog entrepreneurs received taxpayer cash: four 2. In 1615 this province had the first court of justice split $66,194 including someone from Toronto who, in in North America. Which community was it in? the application, told the government they wanted to “de- A) Trinity B) St. John’s sign a barbeque hot dog roller for home use”. C) Grand Bank D) Bonavista The records I accessed are only from Industry Canada. 3. Newfoundland was the first place in North Amer- This is really just the tip of the iceberg for this five-decade ica where Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccine was stretch: the $22.1 billion excludes money handed out by tested. The place was Trinity. What was the year? other federal departments (such as Finance, Natural Re- a. 1803 b. 1779 c. 1812 d. 1800 sources and others), and every province and municipality. Answers: 1-B, 2-A, 3-D. The last time I looked at the entire business subsidy take, using Statistics Canada data from 1994 to 2007, it turned out $202 billion had been disbursed by all levels of government in that 13-year period alone. Space does not permit an in-depth examination, but as I’ve written about previously in six reports, the justifica- tions for corporate welfare are multiple, flawed and fail real-world examinations of how subsidies work (or more often, do not). They range from unsupportable claims of job creation (corporate welfare redistributes jobs among businesses, it doesn’t create them) to the oft-heard excuse August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 5

ON THE SCENE PHOTOS BY BUD GAULTON & JEFF PARSONS BY PAM PARDY GHENT Ihave an admission to make; I was never in the Kiss Army. The place erupted even before the band took the stage. Nor was I ever much of a fan of their music, save for lik- When Newfoundland’s own Shannon Tweed-Simmons and ing their surprisingly touching ballad, Beth. But, my daughter Sophie Tweed-Simmons made an appearance, fans husband was, and he had a Kiss Army patch sewn to the cheered a St. John’s welcome. When Simmons, Thayer, and sleeve of the jean jacket he wore back in junior high to prove Stanley made their much-anticipated appearance near the it. Hubby would be home on his turnaround when Kiss came rafters at Mile One on top of a mechanical spider, the roof to Mile One, and a rock concert sounded like a fun thing to must have held on for dear life. Of course, fans weren’t the do on a weekend night. Our teenager had seen Kiss when only things exploding, as the band’s trademark smoking gui- they came to the Salmon Festival in 2011, and he smirked a tars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits and pyrotechnics little when he heard we were going. I was determined to did nothing to quiet things down. prove that I was not too old for rocking out to Kiss! FIST-PUMPING FRENZY! Well, after the show Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley and drummer Peter Criss, put off, I need not have Everything you’d expect to see at a Kiss concert was there; worried. The rockers, all in their 60’s but Thayer, proved any- Simmons and his axe bass, spitting blood as he sang his sig- one and everyone is able to rock and roll all night. Or at least nature God of Thunder, shot skyward to do so atop that well past 11 p.m. crazy, monsterous mechanical spider, Thayer generously dis- 6 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013 (above) Bud Gaulton Photos

THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD: ON THE SCENE played his insane guitar-playing skills, and constant pick- and Stanley kept the crowd in a constant, fist-pumping flicking Stanley danced, pranced, and performed upside frenzy, whipping the excitement level into something this down before flying across the stadium and back again. concert lover had never before experienced. KISS LOVES NEWFOUNDLAND! At the end of the night, despite the fact that I never did hear the one song of their’s I liked, I walked out of Mile One But even better than the confetti guns and growling a huge Kiss fan. I might even see if I can find one of those music was the love each and every band member showered Kiss Army patches. I don’t have a jean jacket, but don’t their Newfoundland fans with between rocking out on hits worry. I’ll find a place to stick it. Plus, I’m now wildly, madly off everything from their earliest albums to their latest, in love with Paul Stanley. Even though I know I should be Monster. Kiss is not a band willing to just stand there and well past the rock musician crush stage, it can’t be helped. rock. They demand the audience have fun! Besides con- I wonder how much ribbing I would get if I plastered the stantly singing out “St. John’s!!” Thayer, Simmons, Criss, bedroom in Kiss posters? (above) Jeff Parsons Photos August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 7

10 Bud Gaulton Photos THE 29TH ANNUAL ##GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL!## The annual George Street Festival has reels going right to the fabulous nightly fea- grown to become an iconic event on ture, the Red Bull Street Party & Laser many a calendar – but while there Show. Was there a highlight of the are many nights and many spectacular evening? Seeing couple- both young and performances, the annual Lamb’s Rum old- dancing to some of the best music, George Street Kitchen Party was once performed by some of the most fantastic again a must attend attraction for musicians, this province has to offer! tourists and residents alike. This year, Sunday is usually considered a day to the party started early and favorites like relax and take it easy. Just not when Wabana, Station Road and Heel & Toe the George Street festival is on! DJ were a great lead in to the World’s NuRock started the evening off, and one Largest Screech-In! Then Tarahan, Masterless Men, who took requests as some traditional music lovers of this writer’s favorite bands (yeah! They are back to- were trying to fit in KISS the same evening, and every- gether!) Brothers In Stereo, had somewhat wet revel- one’s party favorite, Shanneyganock, kept the jigs and ers singing along to some of their best known hits like The Worst Crowd. Mick Davis & The Skinny Jims were THE DARDANELLES GLASS TIGER REPARTEE ################################## 8 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

AUGUST 18, 2013 GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS GREAT BIG SEA a great crowd-pleaser leading into Bad to MICK DAVIS & THE SKINNY JIMS the Bone rockers George Thorogood & The GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS Destroyers. The party-hearty crowd were too worked up on great music to be wor- HEY ROSETTA! ried about the next day’s workday! Michael Pardy Photo HEY ROSETTA! August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 9 Monday night at George Street Fest brought out local favourites Hey Rosetta! with energetic openers, Repartee. Despite some rain showers, the street was jammed packed as Hey Rosetta! headed by Tim Baker took the stage right on time. Getting their set started with Yer Spring, the band proved once again just how talented they are and why they continually captivate au- diences at home and abroad. Finally, Great Big Sea stormed the stage Tuesday evening to close out this year’s amazing George Street Festival. They delighted downtown music fans who thrilled to see the band take to the stage where it all began- his- toric and beautiful George Street in down- town St. John’s! — Staff Michael Pardy Photo SHANNEYGANOCK MASTERLESS MEN WHAT A CROWD!

AUGUST 18, 2013 PAISLEY TO VISIT PROVINCE! It’s an exciting time to be a country music fan! Evenko, Live Nation and Gold & Gold Productions have teamed to bring Brad Paisley and his Beat This Summer Tour to Mile One in St. John’s on September 20th & 21st. Grammy winner Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer and a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry. Since his first #1 single in 1999, he has placed 21 singles at the top of the charts, the latest being Southern Comfort Zone. His latest album, Wheelhouse, was re- leased in April. Paisley is doing things a little different, inviting fans to download the free Brad Paisley Lightshow app. The app uses a phone’s hardware to flash colors in sync across its screen, bathing spectators in a vibrant and ever-changing glow. Fans can activate the app to become a part of the show. For more information and to download the app, fans can visit www.lights.bradpaisley.com. — PG # SHANNON & SOPHIE EXPLORE THE ROCK # When Kiss comes to town, excitement follows! Gene Simmons’ daughter, So- phie, and wife, Shannon spent a few days in the capital city and tweeted, pictures included, as they headed out and about. Like this from Sophie; “On a health kick so I think I'll stay away from Hill o’ Chips”, and “Obviously not used to lots of rain”, and “Me and my cousin Nathan,” which included a sweet picture of the youngest of Gene Simmons’ offspring with a much younger relative posing in downtown St. John’s. Shannon also posted; “Caught in a drizzle in New- foundland. Surprise”, and “Great show last night in Nfld! Lots of old friends:) Gonna stay a few 4 Republic of Doyle then head west to Ot- tawa,Van,LA”. Even Gene got into the act, tweeting; “Just landed in Newfie with my new best friend,” showing off a picture of the family dog. GUEST STARS! But back to the Republic of Doyle tweet. Both Shannon and Sophie have been sticking around, posing for pictures and tweeting up a storm from places like Dildo, for their Doyle shoot. Sophie even posted a very cre- ative selfie of her read- ing her script. Daddy/hubby Gene, now somewhat of a sec- ond fiddle now that the concert is over, has also been seen about, without makeup, and most often he’s hold- ing a dog’s lease. Oh! The excitement continues! — SJS 10 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

AUGUST 18, 2013 GOING TO GREAT HEIGHTS FOR EASTER SEALS Drop Zone, an Churchill raised more annual than $10,000 dollars by fundraiser for participating in this year’s people with disabilities Drop Zone. A few politicians organized by Easter Seals, also decided to take the has raised almost $100,000. plunge. NDP MHA Dale Kirby Volunteers, some dressed as overcame his fear of heights to superheroes, rappeled 150 feet do the drop down the side of Atlantic Place, and Liberal and everyone gave it their all. MHA Dwight Ball took a The biggest fundraiser was Mr. In- break from cam- credible (Todd Churchill) who made paigning for his headlines this past winter when NTV’s party’s leadership On the Mark reporter, Mark Dwyer, pro- to take part. It filed the hockey rink Churchill had built was a fall for a in his backyard to raise money in hon- great cause. — PG TODD CHURCHILL our of his son who has cerebral palsy. ## ST. JOHN’S SAYS NO TO THE BOSS ## it didn’t materialize, and one of the impediments was the The mayor of St. John’s re- difficulty of finding a location where you could have such cently admitted some- a concert where you might have 25,000 or 30,000 people thing that’s sure to cause attending and at the same time not have a negative im- a few gasps; the city said no to Bruce Springsteen! The pact on people who live close to where the concert capital city’s mayor, was being held,” said O’Keefe. Dennis O’Keefe, did- Well, the news of a could-have-been concert n’t appear to feel too no doubt will leave a sour taste in the mouth of good about that fact many. Springsteen is known to put off one of himself, saying the the best- and longest- shows of any performer. city is missing out on One St. John’s woman had her dream come some big acts and, true as she marked her wedding anniversary in some really big money. an incredible way after The Boss invited her on- DENNIS O’KEEFE The shocking admission stage during one Toronto concert last year. Springsteen noticed Debbie Collingwood was made at a council meeting, and the mayor said after her husband Peter hoisted a the recent concert by the legendary rock band sign asking the singer to dance KISS helped him see the light. “It with his wife on their anniver- might have even been more tremen- sary during Dancing in the dous had we had an outdoor venue Dark. Springsteen obliged. somewhere in the city whereby we So now what? The could have concerts during the sum- mayor says the next step mertime without impeding on resi- would be to take a second dential neighbourhoods,” said look at the situation and see O’Keefe at the meeting. “Or a venue what could be done. that might be accessible very easily “... maybe we can identify to traffic and wouldn’t impose any a site that might be suitable kind of hardship or negative effects and suitably developed as a on people who live close to the venue.” dedicated site for concerts and He added that there had been many bring that kind of talent and attempts to have outdoor concerts in St. economic benefit into the city,” he John’s over the years. “The most recent one said. Danny Williams has since of- was the meeting council had with those fered land, and a solution. Conver- who were proposing a Bruce Springsteen sations continue. — PG concert here in the city this summer, and August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 11

AUGUST 18, 2013 here’s much to do in Fogo, particu- list, which is described on Oprah’s website larly lately. The always popular Great as including “some of the world’s most awe-inspiring people, innovations and OPRAH TFogo Island Punt Race to There and phenomena.” Back was just held, and a new tour boat Writes iPick; “And on that list is the Fogo Island Inn, the Zita Cobb creation PICKS FOGO company, Ketanja Boat Tours, recently supposedly meant to help turn the econ- launched. Combine that with the excite- omy of Fogo Island around.” ment generated over the launch of the Zoe Donaldson wrote the description Fogo Island Inn, and you have a place that written for the WOW list, and she wrote the has folks talking. Online news site, iPick inn “sits high on a rocky promontory jut- News, has reported that one very influen- ting off the far eastern coast of North tial person is now helping to spread the America, in Newfoundland, Canada, 1.5 word on Fogo. “The reputation of the hours ahead of Eastern Time and a world Fogo Island Inn is impressive enough that away from civilization as we know it.” it has found its way to Oprah Winfrey. Or SEE MORE ON PAGE: 27 in the very least to her magazine,” the site — PG reports. It’s all a part of Winfrey’s “WOW” ## MOCKBUSTER WITH RAZOR SHARP TEETH ## Sharknado is the name sharknadoes.” of the film everyone’s Poniewozik continued; “A movie like Syfy’s Sharknado, been taking about. But say, should not be judged on how well it fulfills the stan- don’t fret, if you have yet to dards of Band of Brothers. It should be judged on how well it fulfills the standards of a movie with the see this SyFy flick made title Sharknado.” by filmmaker Asylum Studios, no doubt Ian Ziering, from 90210 fame, and Amer- ican Pie’s Tara Reid are two of the film’s you soon will. stars. They are definitely not A-listers, Why? Because this film, one right? So, what’s to love about this film? Says Poniewozik; “Sharknado, bless its about (you skeleton made of cartilage and brain guessed it) sharks and a tor- made of cheese, is maybe the closest thing television has created to 80-odd nado, is being minutes straight of footballs in the hailed cinema’s “Perfect Storm” and has since become groin.” That, folks, is supposedly a good thing. known as “The Genius that is Sharknado.” What most say they love about the This exquisitely ridiculous movie has delighted critics and audiences alike. film is the fact that it’s shockingly and campily hilarious without Well-known film critic James trying too hard to impress any- Poniewozik write this note before releasing his review; “I have been one. But this film has it all- bad guys are swallowed by sharks on vacation and was not planning and it totally defies the laws of to return to blogging until next week. There are certain times, science and gravity. And guess what? A Shark- however, when a journalist can- nado sequel is already in the not ignore the call of duty. As- sassinations. Acts of war. And works! — PG 12 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

STORY BY INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE VALERIE MORGAN FROM TRADITION TO LEGACY Paradise’s Todd Ralph is recognized for his inspirational spirit with the Dr. John Williams Award at this year’s Tely 10 Road Race The Tely 10 road race is a yearly tradition for many runners throughout this province and beyond. People come from all over the country to tackle the 10 mile run through Paradise and St. John’s to end in Bannerman Park. Besides the gratifying feeling of crossing the finish line, the end of the race is also the spot where some special awards are handed out - and we don’t just mean to the people who crossed the fin- ish line first. DR. JOHN WILLIAMS AWARD A tradition for Patricia Williams and her family is to name a recipient of the Dr. John Williams Award. This award was established in memory of her father. Just 10 days before he was set to retire from his profession as a doctor, he had a heart attack, Patricia recalls. “He was 65 and with moms help he had quit smok- ing a few years earlier but he had put on a lot of weight. When he had the heart attack he figured once he was healthy enough, he better start getting some regular exercise because he hadn’t prioritized that all along. He was a busy working dad and husband.” Patricia says her parents began walking together around Bowring Park and Quidi Vidi. “Our family “When he had the heart attack he figured home was pretty close to the running route of the Tely once he was healthy enough, he better start and so for a couple of years Dad would stand at the end getting some regular exercise ... He then of our street and cheer on his colleagues from the hos- announced to mom that as part of his re- pital. He then announced to mom that as part of his covery he is going to do the Tely 10.” recovery he is going to do the Tely 10.” Patricia’s two siblings didn’t live close by so she de- cided that she wasn’t going to let her dad take on that — Patricia Williams on her dad, Dr. John Williams challenge alone. She surprised him by signing up to do has kept her dad’s tradition going by being involved in the 10 mile route as well. That was back in 1997. the Tely 10 for 17 years now. “It became a tradition for us,” she says. “We did it to- Since 2005, she has helped award a Tely 10 participant gether for seven years.” Dr. Williams became one of those walkers in the Tely that people kept an eye out for and cheered on. Patricia jokingly recalls how he was easy to spot with his slender legs and the 1980’s style sweat band that he wore. The Williams family lost their patriarch in 2004 but when a family friend, who was on the Tely 10 committee, suggested they established an award in his honour, the family was ecstatic. Patricia is now on the selection committee as well, and Dr. Williams became one of those walkers in the Tely that people kept an eye out for and cheered on. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 13

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: TODD RALPH OF PARADISE “I thought it was special to be nomi- nated. It was a highlight of my running career ... I was beaming with pride when I accepted it.” — Todd Ralph of Paradise who has “inspired others through enthusiastic and spir- Someone who embodies that spirit is certainly this ited participation” in honor of her father. Like her dad, year’s recipient of the Dr. John Williams Award - Todd many of the winners didn’t become active until later in Ralph of Paradise. life and did so to help overcome a physical or emotional challenge. “Dad was not a runner. He smoked all his life, Todd was nominated by his daughter, Sara. With his didn’t walk the length of himself, and never ran five feet. wife Sharon and the support of their children Sara and He walked the Tely route but to go from nothing to walk- Nick, the couple recently adopted a new, healthy lifestyle ing 10 miles is something. It inspired me to get involved and lost over 100 pounds between them. They started by and that was 17 years ago. Dad was a popular, well-liked walking and slowing incorporated some jogging into guy and a very gentlemanly kind of fellow. So this award those walks. Now they are active runners who not only is given to someone who is facing some kind of challenge participate in the Tely 10, but many other local races. - maybe it’s a health or another challenge in life. In Dad’s They are actively involved in the Paradise Running Group case it was a heart attack and trying to get fit and have a and Todd is now the vice- president of that club as well. healthy quality of life. He inspired me and all kinds of folks.” “Being nominated by my daughter was just as special as receiving the award - just the fact that she nominated FANTASTIC ROUTE CROWD me and thought of me that way, I was quite surprised. I knew before the day of the Tely that I was picked. Patricia Even though she has done it so many times, Patricia told Sara I had been selected and she was so excited that says the experience of the fantastic crowd along the route, she told me. I was floored. I thought it was special to be the vast range of runners and walkers who participate and nominated. It was a highlight of my running career. And the feeling of accomplishment, never gets old. when Sara said they reviewed nominations and selected me I thought she must have really touched people for “All these people who participate are encouraging peo- them to look back at the nomination. I was so pleasantly ple to get involved. It’s a great sense of community and surprised. I was beaming with pride when I accepted it.” dad would have loved that because it was his community at St. Claire’s that got him to join the Tely 10 in the be- Todd says he stood with his family as they read out his ginning. And that’s totally the spirit of Dad.” biography and he had “goose bumps” in that moment. “GOOSE BUMPS” “When I went up on stage... well, I think it beats the runners high that you get from crossing that finish line.” Todd says he could tell it was also an emotional time for Patricia who presented the award. “Todd was totally gracious and proud of his daughter as well,” Patricia recalls. “He is touching other lives and set- ting a good example and that’s so dad. Mom (and our whole family) are very proud of the award and this legacy.” Todd has inspired not only his family to become active, but also many friends and co-workers. He just completed his fourth Tely 10, and on the day The Herald chatted with the award winner, he had signed up to do yet another Cape to Cabot race in October. With family members and 14 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: TODD RALPH OF PARADISE “I can’t see myself on the sidelines anymore... I didn’t realize before that it’s not just the winner at the front who wins at these races - it’s you.” — Todd Ralph of Paradise his running group, Todd has also completed the Bluenose half marathon and they are already plan- ning to do that race again, as well as traveling to Ot- tawa next year for a race. “Years ago I thought of vacation as a time to relax somewhere - not go somewhere and run a half marathon,” he laughs. After the Tely this year he issued a challenge in his office to get a big crowd to run it, so he offered to roll out a training plan next April and recruit as many people from the office as he can. “YOUR BEST AND WORST” “I could see myself more on the sidelines cheering oth- ers on but not on the route itself. After the first time I did Todd is grateful to have the support of his imme- it I can’t see myself on the sidelines anymore. Before I diate family, but he adds the running group have started running I remember seeing a group of people run- also become extended family to him. ning and thinking the people in the back are not going to win so why are they still going? But I didn’t realize that “With the running club you get to know them so it’s about beating your own time or trying to reach a per- well and on a personal level and when you’re running to- sonal best or just getting across the finish line. I didn’t gether you probably say things you wouldn’t normally. realize before that it’s not just the winner at the front who You wear your heart on your sleeve when your running so wins at these races - it’s you.” you get to know others so well - it becomes close knit. You see each other at your best and worst.” If you had told Todd a few years ago that he would be in shape, running on a regular basis with family and friends and VP of a local running group, he says he would have a hard time believing it. But that line of thinking has certainly changed. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 15

CONTEST SUBMISSIONS Recently ‘The Herald’ wanted to reward readers with 4 KISS Tickets! We asked readers to tell us about their favourite place. Here are some of our submission we received. Honourable Mention: Stephanie Kendall Corner Brook NL Bay of Islands sunset Stephanie Kendall Photo I LOVE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD CONTEST WINNER: CINDY CASEY Imagine a day out on the water, surrounded by breach- are the best! ing humpback, thousands of sea birds and majestic Have you ever tried salmon fishing? I have and it is so mountains, You’ll find it all here in our province. Camping is another one of the amazing things to do much fun. I love to fish from a boat because it is so much here in Newfoundland. It’s a great way to experience the more relaxing. Corner Brook, Bishop Falls and Salmonier wide range of natural beauty Newfoundland has to offer. have some really great salmon rivers. There are 13 provincial parks that offer camping, 3 na- tional parks and multiple of private parks in scenic natu- I love live music and theatre.There’s never a shortage ral settings. Bellevue Beach is one of my favorite camping of festivals and events here. St.John’s, Trinity, Grand places. Another wonderful thing about Newfoundland Bank, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Gros Morne National Park are especially lively during the summer months. that makes me never want One things for sure, around every corner, it’s easy to find to leave is the people. We entertainment and good times here in Newfoundland! have the best of them all. They are friendly, real and And if you’re hungry, Go Have a Scoff! Lots of great genuine, warm and wel- food and traditional dishes from fried cod, salt fish and coming, fun loving and bruise, baked beans, pea soup, fries, dressing and gravey, funny to the core. Newfies toutons, moose stews, rabbit pie, flipper, salt beef and so much more. There's no place on earth that can compare to our beautiful province. I love Newfoundland! Congratulations to Cindy Casey, Winner of The Herald’s I Love NL Contest. We hope you had a Blast at the KISS Concert! (left: Cindy Casey with The Herald’s sales manager, Gary Oliver) 16 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

I LOVE NEWFOUNDLAND: CONTEST SUBMISSIONSPaulette Reelis Photos “... COULDN’T BE ANY HAPPIER ...” My Family is from Newfoundland. My mom is from a community called Burnt Point, CBN, NL (scenery pics attached from her front step). It is beautiful. My dad's family is from Pouch Cove. We lived in Ontario for a number of years and moved to Newfound- land almost 20 years ago (20 years in October). I was 12 at the time and love it here. I now have a daughter and couldn't be any happier to raise her here in Newfound- land so she can get to see where her nan and pop are from and to experience the beautiful scenery, people and cul- ture that makes Newfoundland what it is today!! — Paulette Reelis terranovagolf.com Photo grosmorneadventures.com Photo “THE BEST PLACES” “NEWFOUNDLAND!” My favourite place in Newfoundland is in Port Where else in this world can you go and smell the Blandford, Terra Nova Golf Resort. My husband salt water from the Atlantic Ocean? Where else and I love it there. We love playing golf on the in this world can you go and see a smile on the beautiful courses there and along with that take in the passing streets? It’s Newfoundland! There’s absolutely beautiful scenery when walking on the trails. It is truly nowhere in the world like this place. I’ve often had to get out of this world and by far one of the best places to visit help from people on the streets, and let me tell you, if I during the summer months. were else where I’d just get over looked. Not here. Peo- ple would stop for help. This place is beautiful. From the — Rose O’Keefe city lights in St. John’s to beautiful Gros Morne Park. I will never leave. — Jessica Lake August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 17

I LOVE NEWFOUNDLAND: CONTEST SUBMISSIONS pinetreelodge.ca Photo “AWESOME PLACE” Newfoundland is such an awesome place to live .... I’ve been living here for 75 years and I wouldn’t trade it to live anywhere else in the world .... yes, we get RDF quiet often BUT Rain, Drizzle and Fog have never did any damage to anyone .... and if you’re a New- foundlander you should be well used to it. In the mean- time .... I love the SUN and the HEAT and I love to go to the Eastport Peninsula in the summertime on vacation .... the Sandy Beaches of Eastport and the Beautiful Quaint little Settlement of Salvage is just the most Beau- tiful place to visit. We have stayed in the same cabins in Sandy Cove for years and years and it is really something to look forward to especially when the weather is sunny....it is so Beautiful down there. — Sarah Clarke “SALT WATER JOYS” Each evening, during The NTV Hi, I am a mother of 3 beautiful kids, and here is Evening Newshour and The why we love NTV Sunday Evening New- our province shour, join Danielle Butt to so much. We love see if the number on the waking up to the cover of your Newfoundland sound of the robins, Herald matches one of the not so much crows, three LUCKY NUMBERS on every morning, screen. If so, the first person watching the sun rise, to call NTV at (709) 722- and set every day, being free to wander 5015 within 30 minutes will... around when and Renee Jenkins Photo where you please. * Every eligible qualifier must provide We’ve been to the NTV with the winning Herald Cover. concrete jungles, and there is no freedom, 18 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013 you can’t let your children jump on bike and go to a friend’s house up the street because of fear of what could happen. Newfoundland there is no worries at all :) we can go swimming in the ocean, boat rides to lit- tle islands, walking the hiking trails, go to a beach, we don’t get smog, we can actually see the sky. We can play sports and train 1 on 1 and become any- thing we want. We love hockey. We can choose weither to stay at school for lunch or come home on the bus with just a same few yearly. The song Saltwater Joys explains it all. — Renee Jenkins

COVER STORY ELVIS PRESLEY 1935-1977 THE LEGEND LIVES The King, Elvis Presley, continues to make headlines, 36 years after his death BY SARAH JANE SHEPPARD As someone who’s been to Graceland, Elvis my interest. One looked troubled, the other calm. Presley’s expansive estate in Nashville, Ten- Our tour guide said they represented Presley’s strug- nessee, I can say with certainty that ‘The gle for inner peace. In the end it seems the troubled King’ lived a large life, and left an even larger legacy. lion prevailed, as the voice behind cultural classics Graceland was opened to the public in 1982 and we like Heartbreak Hotel and Love Me Tender, was si- toured Presley’s home and grounds during a family vacation in 1994. Today it is one of the most visited private homes in North America, attracting over 600,000 people a year. STRUGGLE FOR INNER PEACE The image of two white lions on either side of the staircase leading inside his home peaked Graceland was opened to the public in 1982 and today it is one of the most visited private homes in North America. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 19

COVER STORY: ELVIS PRESLEY Elvis Presley was only 42 on August 16, 1977 when he was found dead at Graceland. lenced after a long bat- piece. “It may seem a little macabre but anything touched tle with prescription or used by a rock icon like Elvis is desirable to fans. It drug abuse. sounds mad but people love to own something like that,” Garry Shrum, from Heritage Auctions, says. “This pill Presley was only 42 bottle is all the more interesting and sought after because on August 16, 1977, of its part in the life and death of Elvis.” when he was found dead at Graceland. We Paying big money for anything Elvis owned or touched weren’t allowed to see certainly isn’t new. Evisnow.com, a website that auctions those upstairs rooms, off a number of the King’s personal belongings, is selling but everything else was anything from buttons off his shirts to leather boots, pill fair game. It was clear bottles, clothing, and even a lock of his hair. The buttons Presley not only had off his shirts are being sold for $50 a piece. One of the expensive, but odd tastes. His pool table room is com- most expensive pieces on the site is a high collar silk pletely covered, floor to ceiling, in pleated, patterned fab- white shirt that Elvis wore during his last tour in June of ric, one of his living rooms features a white leather 1977. It had been left on his personal aircraft The Lisa sectional that spans the entire room and the infamous Marie at the time of his death and can now be owned by Jungle Room actually has an inside waterfall. anyone who wants to fork over $15,000. Perhaps the most bizarre, an unwashed pair of Presley’s underwear sold for THE LEGEND LIVES more than $10,000 last year. Elvis’ movie career contin- ues to be relevant as well, with the recent blu-ray release It’s been 36 years since his death, but Presley’s music, of his first ever film, Love Me Tender. The disc features a movies and memorabilia have effortlessly passed from one generation to the next. Your grandparents know comprehensive commentary by an his songs, as do you and your parents and I suspect Elvis historian as well as several other your children, and your children’s children will too. bonus featurettes. There will always be Elvis costumes at Halloween Of course it’s not just items from and spot on impersonators in Vegas; without a doubt, Elvis’ life that continue to grab the public’s attention, his family and the the legend lives on. It’s fair people who knew him do as well. to say interest in ‘The King’ is just as high in death as it ALL IN THE FAMILY was in life. Take the latest news as an example, which Presley’s only child, Lisa Marie, was sees prescription pill bottles born exactly nine months after the belonging to Presely being King married Priscilla Ann Wagner on put up for auction. May 1st 1967. Wagner was only 14 when she and Presley met in her home Elvis collectors are said to country of Germany during his stint in be clamoring for the items, the army. The two infamously battled through a rocky re- with reports saying they could lationship and several affairs before separating in 1972 bring in thousands of dollars a It’s fair to say interest in ‘the King’ is just as high in death as it was in life. Take the latest news as an example, which sees prescription pill bottles belonging to Presely being put up for auction. 20 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

COVER STORY: ELVIS PRESLEY “Re: Your questions. As I have said be- fore, Graceland and all of its artifacts are all mine and al- ways will be.” — Lisa Marie Presley and divorcing in 1973. joyed moderate success on the charts and radio. Her third Although Priscilla would album, Storm & Grace, released just last year, has re- eventually write a sala- ceived the most critical praise, touted as her first project cious tell-all book about outside of her famous father’s shadow. Most recently her their relationship, on the day their divorce was fi- new music video for the single, Over Me, has been nalized, the two were released as well as an announcement of more photographed leaving the tour dates. courthouse hand in hand and continued a close re- SCANDALOUS lationship until his death. Elvis reportedly once told Her music career is not the only thing Lisa a close friend that Marie has in common with her father. Over Priscilla was more of a sister to him than a soulmate. In the years since his death, Priscilla and Lisa Marie the years, she’s made headlines for scan- have remained in the spotlight. Priscilla played a major dalous relationships as well. Lisa has role in turning Graceland into a museum for the public been married four times, and has in 1982, after the $500,000 upkeep of Elvis’ famous home four children. Her first two chil- became financially impossible. It was considered a huge dren came from her marriage gamble at the time, but paid off immensely. Just four to first husband Danny weeks after Graceland was opened to the public, the in- Keough, and twin girls with vestments made to ready Elvis’ beloved home for viewing current husband, Aaron were paid back in full and today the estate is valued at Lockwood. more $100 million. Lisa Marie, now 45, took over as sole The most infamous of all heir of Graceland when she turned 21. Just recently four, not her brief marriage Lisa Marie took to twitter saying “Re: Your ques- to actor Nicholas Cage, but tions. As I have said before, Graceland and all of its her odd, 1994-1996 union artifacts are all mine and always will be.” with Michael Jackson. Many Both mother and daughter with close ties to accused the couple of being Elvis have made a name for themselves in their own together solely as publicity right. After her separation from Elvis, and following stunt, particularly after a his death, Priscilla accepted many movie and televi- seemingly staged public kiss at sion roles, including the role of Jenna Wade on Dallas the 1994 MTV music video for six years. She’s also appeared on Dancing with the awards. Stars, Melrose Place and Touched by an Angel in more recent years. She has never remar- ried. DADDY’S SHADOW? As for Lisa Marie, attempting to follow in her father’s musical footsteps, she’s released several albums and carrying such a prolific last name has made for intense media and public inter- est. Her debut album, To Whom it May Concern, was released in 2003 and made it to an impressive number five spot on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Her second album, Now What, came in 2005 and also en- August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 21

COVER STORY: ELVIS PRESLEY Known to make girls cry and swoon with his good looks, flam- boyant costumes and controversial dance moves, Presely is also one of first artists to be sexually suggestive on stage. Over the years Lisa refuge. “This home is so much a part of him, he loved this Marie has been reluctant to home, he always came back here no matter what. His pres- talk about her father, and ence is just all around going into each room.” now lives in the English country side with her hus- CULTURAL ICON band and young daughters. But rare interviews have Although Elvis’ story has a tragic end, his rise from a shown a glimpse of how small town in Mississipi to one of the most influential much she loved the man people of the 20th century; a cultural icon whose music the world new as Elvis. “He was an enormous being, he has shaped generations, is nothing short of amazing. He was very powerful. He was an exceptional person. He had is the best selling solo recording artist in the history of quite a presence and a lot of love. He definitely commu- recorded music, was nominated for 14 Grammys (win- nicated with people and touched them very deeply,” she ning three) and managed to find commercial success said in her first public interview in 1993. singing, pop, country, blues and even gospel music. Just last year, on the 35th anniversary of her father’s death, for the first time both His first single, Heartbreak Hotel, was released in Jan- Lisa Marie and Priscilla sat down for an in- uary of 1956 and was an instant hit. His self-titled terview together from inside Graceland. “I’m debut album in March of ‘56 solidified his place in always really happy when I’m here, it always reminds me of when I was the happiest in my music history. life,” Lisa Marie said. “I loved being with As described by famed music critic Robert Hilburn, him before he’d go on stage and then being on the audience, just awe “unlike many white artists ... who watered down the struck watching him.” After her gritty edges of the original R&B versions of songs in parents divorce, a young Lisa the ‘50s, Presley reshaped them. He not only in- Marie split her time between Graceland and her mother’s jected the tunes with his own vocal character but home in Beverly Hills; she also made guitar, not piano, the lead was at Graceland the day instrument in all three cases.” Elvis died. Priscilla, still in Known to make girls cry and shock at the amount of peo- swoon with his good looks, flamboy- ple who visit Graceland each ant costumes and controversial year, said Graceland was Elvis’ dance moves, Presely is also one of first artists to be sexually sugges- “He was an enormous tive on stage. This earned him being, he was very powerful. He the nickname “Elvis the Pelvis”; was an exceptional person. He a term he reportedly didn’t had quite a presence and a lot of like. He once said it was “one love.” of the most childish expres- — Lisa Marie Presley on Elvis sions I ever heard, comin’ from an adult.” Whether it’s Blue Suede Shoes, Love Me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel, All Shook Up or Jailhouse Rock, Elvis most defi- nitely earned the status of ‘King’. ‘Thank you. Thank you very much.’ 22 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD: ON THE SCENE TEGAN & SARA Canadian indie rock duo, identical twin sisters Tegan and Sara, delight their many Newfoundland and Labrador fans while onstage at Mile One. GIRL POWER! Sister Duo Tegan and Sara visit the province By Herald Staff; Photos by Bud Gaulton for their first time Sisters Tegan and Sara Quin have long ever at Mile One. had a cult-like following, and their fans and admirers have expanded both in numbers and devotion as each new album is released. Since their 1999 debut, Under Feet like Ours, and after 14 years in the business, these 32-year-old twin sisters prove they don’t let the grass grow under feet like theirs, as they keep gaining momentum. Little won- der. When these two internationally-cele- brated songwriters, performers and artists came to this province for the first time in support of their latest release Heartthrob, adoring fans at Mile One welcomed them with open arms, and they, in turn, showed their appreciation through song. LIGHTS TAKES THE STAGE LIGHTS Electropop musician, singer, and song- writer, Lights, opened for the sisters, and the 2009 Juno Award winner for New Artist of the Year proved she is no longer the new kid on the block. She thrilled St. John’s concert goers even before she hit the stage with tweets like ; “Meeting some happy Newfound- landroids! Excited to play here for the first time”, “Just arrived in beautiful St. John’s. Still don't understand 50% of what you guys are saying and I love it”, and “Found an ocean view Starbucks today, best way to slam a wrap!” She also let it be known that she was looking to get Screeched in! This may be these girls’ first trip to this province, but we Lights delivers the hits, like Ice, Savior, Drive my bet it won’t be their last. Soul and others off CD’s like The Listening. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Heral2d3

ROYAL REGATTA RECAP REGATTA REVIEW BY DEE MURPHY Max Girls 1 with the Kim Stirling Memorial Trophy NTV.ca Photo 195TH RUNNING OF The Royal St.John’s Regatta An exciting tight female championship race and and Marshall crew were a very strong second in a predicted male championship winner high- 5:13.56. It was an exciting finish. lighted the 2013 running of the Royal St. John’s Regatta. The championship crew of Haley Ivany, Megan Fitzgerald, Kirsten McKay, Emily Max Girls 1 edged Roebothan, McKay and Peacock, Morgan Walsh, Anna Henley and Marshall by 1.07 seconds in a title contest that Stephanie Graham is the province’s entry was reminiscent of the great rivalry between in the sliding–seat competition at the OZFM and Keyin Tech in 1994. Canada Games in Sherbrooke, Quebec EXCITING FINISH and won titles at the Placentia and Har- bour Grace Regattas prior to its great Clinching its third straight win of the year, showing in St. John’s. the Max Girls 1 posted a time of 5:12.49 to claim the Kim Stirling Memorial Trophy as Toyota Plaza, who also won at Placentia champions while the veteran Roebothan, McKay and Harbour Grace, claimed the Gerry Angel Molson Trophy with 9:23.56 to earn Max Girls 1 Bud Gaulton Photo 24 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

PHOTO FEATURE: THE ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA RECAP Bud Gaulton Photo the male title. Max Men, also comprised of ganization allowed for a fine 23-race pro- Canada Games sliding-seat rowers, was gram to be held at Quidi Vidi Lake with second in 9:34.67. 30,000 people turning out for the annual day of the races. Rob Roach, Mark Perry, Jeremy Ka- vanagh, Chris Quinton, Craig Whittle, Paul NBC crews did exceptionally well with Hussey and Brent Payne, made up the male the females winning the FMC Technolo- championship crew and established them- gies Female Race and the males earned selves as the best for 2013, living up to pre- second place in the Male Labour Race. dictions. Overall, it was another fine Regatta for the Stirling Group of Companies. Excellent weather coupled by fine or- NTV.ca Photo Toyota Plaza Bud Gaulton Photo August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 25

DannyHERALD SPOTLIGHT O’Flaherty: Music & Dance Singer, songwriter, storyteller and musician, Danny O’Flaherty, celebrates the connections between Newfoundland and Labrador and the place of his birth, Ireland While Irish Folk Singer Danny O’Flaherty is orig- storyteller and musician, O’Flaherty combines the sensi- inally from Connemara, Ireland, and now calls tivity of the world around him and delivers it with a pas- the United States home, he has been spending a sion. Part of that passion is that he grew up in the west of portion of his time here in this province as his future wife, Ireland, and that nurtured and molded him into the mu- Lisa Codner, lives in Torbay. sician he is. “The long dark winter evenings gathered ‘round the turf fire encouraged a thorough and diverse musical upbringing. The elders handed on... the rich oral tradition; the astounding thousand-year-old poetic sagas and the Irish love songs and dance-tunes...learned from their parents. It’s a lasting legacy of wit, gaiety and warmth, which has carried (me) around the world”, he wrote in an email. He still clings to the old traditional airs, he says, but he is also inspired to sing his own heart- felt folk compo- sitions. With every performance, his goal is to bring a Celtic connection to the world. NEWFOUNDLAND—IRELAND But there is no rest for this musician. Next summer, O’Flaherty’s tour company, Travel “Original songs focusing on subjects important Celtic Hy-Brasyl Tours, will be doing a Calling to us all, traditional Irish folk music” you Home to Ireland tour focusing on the New- foundland—Ireland connection and bringing O’Flaherty, who immigrated to the US when he was 17 people from this province back to their roots. Addition- and has been entertaining audiences around the world for ally, he says he is very honored to be working with Yvonne 43 years, will soon be performing one special concert at Steiner and the St. Pat’s Dancers, who will be performing the LSPU Hall on August 22nd and, what’s even better? with Danny during the concert on the 22nd of August. He will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the Traditional Irish and American folk music will echo concert to the Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syn- throughout the LSPU Hall as O’Flaherty presents his drome Society. O’Flaherty has dedicated his life to the Evening of Irish Folk Music. preservation of the Irish culture and heritage, believing, Fresh back from his tour of Ireland, O’Flaherty says as he puts it, that it is a “vital part of our humanity to be the LSPU Hall show will be special. He says he plans on in touch with our roots, whether it is in arts, sports, providing the audience with “Original songs focusing on dance, music or folk life”. Because of his strong belief in subjects important to us all, traditional Irish folk preserving culture and heritage, he is very interested in music”, drawn from his Celtic heritage and infectious the unique connection between Ireland and Newfound- pub songs that will have audience members clapping land and Labrador and in fact O’Flaherty has begun work- their hands and singing along all night long. In an ing with key individuals in Newfoundland on the email, O’Flaherty says he will “weave together the time- preservation of this unique connection. O’Flaherty has less traditions and culture of Ireland with some of his said he wants to work towards “developing a deeper con- own folk compositions.” nection in Newfoundland This concert promises to be a magical evening of music with the maritime history with songs in both English and Irish Gaelic, suitable for and the Gaelic language”, all ages. Special guests, The St. Pat’s Dancers, will bring which is his first language. their talent and love of Irish Dance to share the stage with As a singer, songwriter, O’Flaherty for some songs during the concert. Irish Folk Singer Danny O’Flaherty has been entertaining audi- ences around the world for 43 years, will soon be performing one special concert at the LSPU Hall on August 22nd. 26 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

A & ESTORY BY SARAH JANE SHEPPARD RTS NTERTAINMENT THE WORLD COMES TO FOGO Fogo Island Arts celebrates its inaugural exhibition with a beautiful collection of island-inspired pieces from New Zealand artist Kate Newby Fogo Island has been making a lot of waves recently. ers, Fogo Island Arts offers an alternative to more tradi- Most notably due to the grand opening of the long- tional international residencies, and is now proudly basking awaited, highly-anticipated, Fogo Island Inn. The ultra in the glow of its very first exhibition. modern, but uniquely local inn is not just a special place to stay. It’s a small part of the bigger picture of redefining Fogo REFLECTION & TRADITION Island as an epicenter of artistic inspiration and a place to visit, unlike any other in the world. New Zealand visual artist Kate Newby’s exhibition is an interesting reflection of Fogo Island itself as well as the area The brainchild of Fogo Island native Zita Cobb and the seen through the eyes of a visitor. Shorefast Foundation, The Inn has created world-wide buzz about the area, landing on many ‘Top 10’ places to visit in “Constructed for the exhibition is a low-lying 16 x 22 foot the world lists, including ones published the Globe & Mail platform, sitting on a moss green polyester carpet—a kind and The New York Post. of landscape within the landscape of the island. On the plat- form, the artist places groupings of kiln-fired rocks and Aside from encouraging travellers to hang their hats in ei- sticks she made while living on the Fogo Island. To empha- ther of the 29 guest rooms that offer floor to ceiling views of size that the groupings follow a specific logic, Newby assigns the Atlantic Ocean, the Inn hopes to attract artists, of all dif- them names, written in marker on a piece of cardboard ferent media, from around the globe. The Fogo Island Arts placed beneath each one. The artist’s titles suggest a system program was actually established in 2008, and with the is at work, one opening of the Inn this year, has entered a new phase of its she derives from development. A residency-based contemporary art venue for a similar prefer- artists, filmmakers, writers, musicians, curators and design- ence the commu- The brainchild of Fogo Island native Zita Cobb and the Shorefast Foundation, The Inn has created world-wide buzz about the area, landing on many ‘Top 10’ places to visit in the world lists... August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 27

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: FOGO ISLAND ARTS “I was on Fogo Island for six months. I had an absolutely fan- tastic time there. I had come from New York where I was for- ever surrounded by crowds of people and many places to be and it was a refreshing change to be on Fogo Island, near the ocean, with some mental and physical space to create work.” — New Zealand visual artist, Kate Newby nities on Fogo Island On top of the platform are many sets of small ceramic stones have for assigning names that I have put in different sets. Instead of mapping out a to places, landmarks and physical space, these stone sets attempt to map out some- things. Described by the thing more social. There are groups named after the busi- artist as an autobiograph- nesses I saw on the island named after woman. There are ical portrait of her time on the island, the work is also a por- also more thoughtful/emotional situations. Another part of trait of a specific location: Fogo Island, a place where local the work is the fire exit door that I cut holes in and put in history is inscribed in memory through the practice of nam- glass. They gallery usually doesn’t have any light coming in ing. Newby’s work offers a reflection on this tradition, pro- and it was important for me that there was a relationship to posing a way to understand a landscape through its social the outside world. I then painted this bright yellow.” dimension,” the Fogo Island Arts press release proudly states. Newby also created a ceramic wind chime that she hung The Herald caught up with Newby from her home in in her Fogo Island neighbours, Linda and Winston Osmand’s Auckland, New Zealand. “I work mainly with sculptural in- garden. An interesting work and concept that Fogo Island stallations using materials like clay, cement, fabric, and car- Arts is excited to showcase. pet; common materials that we see around us every day,” she says. “I first heard about Fogo Island from Nicolaus “Newby makes reference to the powerful role the weather Schfhausen who is a curator I have worked with in the past. plays in the lives of Fogo Islanders. The artist’s Let the other He invited me to create the inaugural exhibition in the Fogo thing in (2013) is a set of wind chimes installed at an off- Island Gallery.” road location where they are likely to be encountered at ran- dom by people walking in the area or driving by on an ATV. Abandoning her artworks to the mercy of the elements is typical of the artist’s practice; Newby often creates the circumstances for her works to be temporary, regardless of the materials they are made with. This timeframe of destruction Newby often builds into her artworks helps pose questions about value and the immediate timeframe artworks are typi- cally experienced within,” the press release further explains. A REFRESHING CHANGE For Newby, her time on Fogo Island was a great reprieve having spent a considerable amount of time in New York city prior. “I was on Fogo Island for six months. I had an absolutely fantastic time there. I had come from New York where I was forever surrounded by crowds of people and many places to be and it was a refreshing change to be on Fogo Island, near the Kate Newby also created a ceramic wind chime ocean, with some mental and physical space to cre- that she hung in her Fogo Island neighbours, ate work,” she says. Linda and Winston Osmand’s garden. An inter- “I was lucky enough to be there over winter al- esting work and concept that Fogo Island Arts is though I’m sure it’s great at all different times of excited to showcase. the year. Being from New Zealand I was not used to the blizzards and the strong winds and I found the intensity to be fascinating and actually inspiring.” As for her exhibit, Newby’s says it consists of several dif- Speaking of her artistic inspiration, Newby says the work ferent aspects, all inspired by and created in Fogo. “I’ve cre- she created on Fogo Island, could not have been done any- ated an installation inside the gallery that is comprised of where else. “I see the body of work that I made for the exhi- several elements. The gallery is filled with a greenish carpet bition to be definitely a project that I could not have made and on top of the carpet is an ambiguous wooden platform anywhere else,” she says. “Because of the cold, I made a lot that references the Flakes that I saw all around Fogo Island. of my work inside and spent a lot of time with the objects 28 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

The studios with their unique design and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: FOGO ISLAND ARTS placement throughout the island, have become another popular tourist attrac- tion in the area. that I was making out of clay. This slowness and quality of time is something unusual. It’s common for me to create an exhibition that I spend only a few weeks with.” As many others agree with Zita Cobb and the Shorefast foundation have managed to do with the support of residents of nothing short of amazing. “I think what has been created is a situation and an invitation to a place where artists are able to work with openness and a sort of freedom that is quite rare. The island itself is so varied as are the folks liv- ing there. I think you can sort of go there and fall into a space that will all at once challenge you while giving you the possibility to develop projects and thoughts and research that you may already be immersed in,” says Newby. FOGO’S OFF-THE-GRID STUDIOS For artists that come to challenge themselves through a Fogo Island Arts residency, there are four unique studio spaces provided to make their most of their experience. As the Shorefast Foundation explains on its website, “Fogo Island Arts Residencies provide opportunities for artists and thinkers from a wide range of disciplines to live and work on Fogo Island for varying periods of time. All All artists-in-residence live in heritage artists-in-residence live in heritage houses and work in one houses and work in one of four off-the- of four off-the-grid studios designed by architect Todd Saun- grid studios designed by architect Todd ders, which are situated at different locations around the is- Saunders, which are situated at different land. The considered locations of the studios and artists’ locations around the island. homes help connect artists-in-residence with the day-to-day lives of the Island’s local communities. Fogo Island Arts also works closely with the Fogo Island Inn’s Community Host take place on Fogo Island and in other locations, such as St. program, which introduces visitors to the traditional activ- John’s, Montreal and Vienna. The dialogue/lecture format ities of outport Newfoundland and Labrador.” will provide opportunities to address issues related to the The studios with their unique design and placement cultural, economic and ecological survival of rural commu- throughout the island, have become another popular tourist nities, while sharing our work with national and interna- attraction in the area. tional audiences,” the guidelines explain. Aside for solo exhibitions, the Fogo Island Arts program One thing’s for sure, the world seems to be making its is excited for conferences as well. “Engaging critics, cura- way to Fogo Island, as the Inn and the Arts work together. tors, artists and theorists, the Fogo Island Dialogues will be The latest celebrity to endorse the Fogo Island Inn? None organized in collaboration with other institutions and will other than media mogul and talk show queen, Oprah. Name: Cheque VISA MasterCard AMEX Address: Card #: Province: Exp.: Postal Code: Signature: Mail to: Subscription Department, P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7, Tel: 709-570-5394 or 1-800-901-4901 August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 29

NEWS IN BRIEF FROM AROUND OUR PROVINCE PLACING VALUE ON VOLUNTEERING The Neighbourhood by Sylvia Bendsza For the second year running, Timeraiser will be com- ing to St. John’s. This unique event allows volun- teers to “bid” for pieces of art with their volunteer hours as currency. Besides walking away with some great local art, Timeraiser is also about making contact with other volunteers, new and experienced. This year’s Timeraiser will take place on October 17th at the Rocket Room and they’re now accepting applica- tions from both organizations and artists. Timeraiser was conceptualized in 2002 in response to a group of friends wondering how it could be easier to find meaningful, relevant volunteer opportunities. Na- tional expansion of the program began in 2006 with the 1st Calgary Timeraiser. A strategy was then developed for further growth into other cities, including this province’s capital. The Timeraiser focus remains on nurturing vital local partnerships, engaging enthusiastic and skilled local vol- unteers while going deeper into existing cities. They have been able to incorporate their experiences with giving back to empower local teams of volunteers, building on their collective knowledge and skills. The group’s experi- ence has been that the Timeraiser’s success is directly linked to fostering partnerships with local organizations and empowering local volunteers with the tools, infor- mation and opportunity to support the program. Bartlett, Grand Falls, NL “Trouble” For more visit www.timeraiser.ca or to find out more by Christopher Peet by Louise Markus about volunteering opportunities in your commity visit (above) 2012 St John’s Timeraiser Art www.communitysector.nl.ca 30 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD by jim furlong LETHAL FORCE You watch the world roll by in news and some way only after the fact. In the middle of the night on a stories are just so sad. It is a terrible tragedy that Toronto street car if you brandish a knife and refuse to 18-year-old Sammy Yatim is dead. He is the put it down you are going to be shot. young man shot to death on a Toronto street-car by po- The public wonders if Sammy Yatim couldn’t have lice officers. It is easy to lash out and blame the police been incapacitated in some way or shot in the legs. I re- for shooting too quickly but it is a complicated matter. member a law enforcement friend of mine told me once On one level you know in your heart that “shoot to wound” is the stuff of that there must be a better way of tak- movies. When the police shoot, they ing a young man, isolated and con- shoot to stop you. I think I understand tained in a street car, into custody. the concept. To put myself in the place Long ago I came to understand the of the Toronto officers ... if I am called “continuum of force” that law en- to a scene where someone has terror- forcement agencies use. It is a fairly ized passengers on a street-car and ap- straightforward outline that governs pears to have a weapon I am going to use of force by police agencies. To put draw my gun. If that person lunges at it in street terms, however, I know me with something metallic in his that in a conflict with police THEY hand I think I’m going to shoot. I don’t will win. That is why when a police of- know but I think that is what will hap- ficer tells you to do something you pen. Remember I don’t know if the guy can take it to the bank that you are with the weapon on the street-car is a better off just doing it. hardened criminal with a load of mur- ders under his belt or is an 18-year-old QUID PRO QUO young man. If you don’t comply with a com- mand then hands may be laid on you. “SUICIDE BY COP” If you lay hands back a police officer Now I am never going to be shot by may use a baton. If YOU have a stick it the police because I know enough to do might be pepper spray next. If you what I am told. There have been several have a knife the police may use a gun. encounters with the police in which I If you have a gun the police will get have been involved. Some were related more guns. At some point in the con- to labour situations in a previous ca- tinuum you get to deadly force. That is reer and some just related to my be- the point where police shoot you. All SAMMY YATIM 1994-2013 havior but I know that whether in a the debate about “woulda/coulda/shoulda” will take picket line incident or routine questioning the situa- place later. You might not be around for it because you tion with me is never going to escalate into flight from may be dead. the scene or any kind of confrontation because I know That is what happened with Sammy Yatim. He was that — considering “the continuum of force” — I’m not on a street car with a knife threatening passengers. going to win. A lot of people know how these things They finally got away leaving Sammy angry with the work. Actually in the United States there is a phrase world. When police surrounded the street car they de- sometimes used called “suicide by cop”. It is a situation manded Sammy throw down his weapon and raise his where a person who wants to die will confront the po- hands. That didn’t happen. The videotape of the inci- lice and brandish a weapon knowing that he will be shot dent shows the young man at the front of the street car dead. sort of lunging in the direction of the police. Sammy That isn’t what happened to Sammy Yatim. He was Yatim had a metallic object in his hand. The police an out of control young man who died for no good rea- opened fire and an 18-year-old boy died. son. A young life gone and police officers questioning There was predictable outrage because in our hearts themselves and being questioned by others. The public and souls our sense of natural justice knows that it just rightfully demands an explanation. We look for the bad isn’t fair that a young man should be shot. Unfortu- guy and know there may not be one but we know too nately, that is the way it is and we search for a better that surely there must be a better way. NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 31

BOOK EXCERPT THE GALE OF 1929 Excerpt from The Gale of 1929 by Gary Collins; Published by Flanker Press, 2013 They laid my hand-hewn spine down in the chocks cowardly frost stole along the ground, pierced through on the white frozen ground in the outport called my single bone, and whitened my cradle, but I felt noth- Glovertown. My owner was the firm of George ing. The new day came without warmth. The men who Knowling Ltd. It was the winter of the human year 1918. would mould and craft me returned. Glovertown was a place deep in the recess of Bonavista Bay, only accessible to the open sea by sailing along deep The days lengthened and warmed some. To one end of water in canyon-like fjords. my prepared and waiting spine they moulded my raking stem and secured it with a strong keelson and stemson. I With heavy steel mauls and broad wooden wedges my was sixty-seven feet long. Then they designed and shaped keel was hammered and jammed immovably tight on the my tilted stern. Now I had direction, for I had a fore and frozen ground. Dark descended on the land. Tools were an aft. They fastened strong ribs or knees to my keel and laid across my backbone and the black-clad figures interspersed them with axed timbers. They bored with twisted, hand-turning steel bits, and sometimes burned trudged away, their feet with heated rods circular holes through my rising frame. crunching loud against They spawled countless chips of wood with adze and wide- the frozen snow with bladed axe and with rasping saw added falling sawdust to every weary step. The the growing residue of my construction. moonless night deep- ened. Stars glittered They cursed and laughed. They spat warm streams of high above me. The steaming tobacco juice on my wooden flesh. The brown ABOUT THIS BOOK: On the night of November 29, 1929, eleven schooners set sail for home from the comfort and safety of St. John’s harbour. They all headed north: directly into the teeth of a deadly hurricane. Here for the first time are the stories of the eleven schooners that were caught in the gale of 1929. Newfoundland’s favourite storyteller, Gary Collins, takes us aboard each one in turn to witness the terrifying ferocity of a storm at sea through the eyes of the schoonermen who battled it. These interconnected tales of high- seas adventure illustrate the bravery and ingenuity of a lost breed of sailors, whose quick thinking often meant life or death for the whole crew. Turn the page and set sail for an exciting journey that will leave you breathless! 32 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

BOOK EXCERPT: THE GALE OF 1929 stains were my first hint of colour. The frozen bay at my above. A birch helm to guide me was added. The name stern carried laughing children and barking dogs. Men George K. was carefully scrolled with white paint on both with bent backs hauled loaded sleds over its slippery sur- my black bows and across my broad-angled transom. face. Labouring horses pulled timbers straight and crooked up over the baddy- cadders—rough shore ice formed by the freezing of every day’s tide. And still I was without feeling. The first strakes of planks that were to be fastened next to my naked keel on either side were prepared. Garbit planks, they called them. They were sculpted and sawed and chopped and the men carefully trimmed them both until they fit just right. They paid strict attention to these first of planks on which all of my others would lie. My exposed skeeg—the section of my keel that jutted under my stern— pointed like a finger to the frozen harbour. I was being wooded. I felt secure but inan- imate. Then came the day when they fas- tened my sheer planks, the last wooden strakes on my hull, which would give me my lines. My one-of-a-kind distinctiveness. And then I knew something was wrong! They bent and clamped the shear plank on Every seam in my sides was rammed tight with tarry my starboard side. It defined my waist. My oakum. My deck, too, was caulked and hot tar was fore and aft. My shape. But when they ham- poured into each seam and joint. mered the shear stake on my port side I sensed a sudden weakness. The inner, un- seen fibres of one of my forward ribs was weak. It was my Then one morning in the murky dawn I heard the fifth one and it did not hold the nails as it should. But my quiet waves lap gently against the landwash behind me. builders never noticed and my construction went on. The The ice had gone, and when the new light came, blue ice in the still harbour finally turned black with the water waited for me. The ways under me and the ones be- spring heat and no one walked upon it any more. hind me reaching into the water were smeared and Two huge straight trees were brought to my side. They greased with the oil from cod livers. It stank. It left calm brought the smell of pine from the distant forest. They streaks on the water. Crowds gathered around me. Men peeled the bark from them. It spewed the smell of them shouted. Heavy mauls were hoisted above muscled shoul- upon the spring-thawing ground. When the trees were ders and when they came slamming down on the wedges stripped of their bark and showed white and naked, they were hoisted and rolled on my deck. And when they were carefully stepped against my spine, my two masts dominated high above my lone deck. Every seam in my sides was rammed tight with tarry oakum. My deck, too, was caulked and hot tar was poured into each seam and joint. Living quarters for my handlers was built in my forward. A sturdy wooden rudder was fas- tened to my skeeg below and my transom A trembling sensation of belong- ing, of boundless freedom, filled my fibre; a sudden yearning to be away from the claiming land; a desire to adventure forth upon the endless sea. I was alive! August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 33

BOOK EXCERPT: THE GALE OF 1929 ... brisk spring winds brought warmth to the inner bays, he took me sailing over the sea and I floated easy with downed sails, from the edge of the sea roads, through the dangerous straits, and edged my prow into the safe haven called Greenspond. that held me fast, I trembled all over. Again and again the summer nights and I tacked home in the teeth of autumn hammers smote and drove the wedges tighter. I started to gales. Always we searched the seas for the codfishes. Each slide toward the quiet water. Then I slid suddenly seaward season, just before the pondlike harbour of Glovertown without stopping. My cradle slid with me. For a moment froze solid, I was anchored safely in midstream. The it felt like I would fall over. residue and stench of count- Men shouted again. Women less fresh and salted codfish cheered and children were never really cleaned screamed. Barking dogs added from my bilge, but when the to the din. Then, when my winter’s cold penetrated into skeeg touched the cold, clear my wooded bones, the smell sea, I was born. faded away. And in all that The burgeoning, expectant time my only worry was my life of the sea washed over my fifth rib. It was steadily weak- lower frame and permeated ening. my land fibres. I left my Then one cold winter’s day, wooden caul behind and while I lay imprisoned within swayed and yawed proudly the harbour ice, money was amidst the cheers of men. A exchanged between my cap- trembling sensation of belong- tain and another man who ing, of boundless freedom, stood on my motionless deck. filled my fibre; a sudden yearn- It was the human year of ing to be away from the claim- 1924. And when Frank Green ing land; a desire to adventure ... when Frank Green took a firm hold took a firm hold on the worn, forth upon the endless sea. I on the worn, polished spokes of my polished spokes of my helm, I was alive! helm, I knew that although I had been knew that although I had been For the following six years captained and skippered before, this captained and skippered be- man would truly be my master. fore, this man would truly be my forefoot led me over waves my master. I also knew that, that rolled endlessly by. I with his hand still on my sailed below high, rugged crags tufted with bunches of bracken, where great ernes weathered helm, one of us would die! soared on summer winds. On such days the smell of the And when the brisk spring winds brought warmth to sylvan land of which I was made stayed with me until I the inner bays, he took me sailing over the sea and I sailed hull down over the slope of the blue sea. I scudded floated easy with downed sails, from the edge of the sea before brisk winds, my hold filled with the smelly, heavy roads, through the dangerous straits, and edged my prow salted cod. I rested on calm bays in the warm darkness of into the safe haven called Greenspond. 34 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

BABY OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM THIS WEEK’S WINNERS Baby’s Name OH GIRL! OH BOY! Parents’ Name(s) Residential Address Child’s birthdate MF Telephone number MADISON TUCKER AYDEN ASH Please note: If family members other than par- Daughter of Jennifer and Corey Son of Jessica Kelloway & ents send photo of child, you must include a Tucker, Paradise Adam Ash, Pouch Cove written permission slip from parents or the child’s guardian. Send your completed entry HONOURABLE MENTIONS form and photograph to: Ethan Clarke Mya Saint Finlay Porter BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST Conception Bay South Boat Harbour West Lewisporte c/o The Newfoundland Herald A THOUSAND SMILES P.O. Box 2015 Send in your child’s candid St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 moments and share your family’s or email [email protected] happiest moments with our readers. RULES & REGULATIONS ONE COOL KID! Enter your baby’s picture in the annual New- Li foundland Herald Baby of the Year Contest. Fill ly Fulford, daughter of Jessica Isaacs and Erik out the entry form above and send us a recent Fulford, of Lawn, has it made in the shade! photograph of your baby. Or you can email in- formation and a high-res photo to lslaney@nfld- herald.com. Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2013. Two babies – a boy and a girl – will qualify every week. Our Baby of the Year will be chosen from all weekly qualifiers. The overall winner will appear on the cover of the first issue of The Newfoundland Herald in 2014. CONTEST RULES: • Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2013 (born in 2012 or 2013). • 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, 2013. • Employees and immediate family members of The Newfoundland Herald and its affili- ated companies are not eligible to enter. • Winning babies must reside in Newfoundland 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. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 35

SPORTS & NL LEISURE STORY AND PHOTOS BY KEITH & HEATHER NICOL HAPPY TRAILS Herald outdoor enthusiasts explore off the beaten path in beautiful Central Newfoundand Over the past several years we have been making Newtown on the northeast coast with the specific goal of more trips to explore Central Newfoundland from visiting the Barbour Living Heritage Village. our base in Corner Brook. Two years ago we en- joyed our first ever visit to Conne River and seeing other Not only had we never been along this shore but the places on the Connaigre Peninsula along the south coast Barbour Living Heritage Village is also featured on the of the province. And last summer we decided to head to cover last year’s Newfoundland tourism map and book- let. The photo (bottom left) features a little girl on a wharf waving to someone in a small boat just off shore with bright yellow buildings in the background. NL Tourism Photo WELL WORTH VISITING The Barbour Living Heritage Village is well worth vis- iting since there are several people dressed in period cos- tume that guide you through various buildings which focus on the Barbour family fishing operation. The orig- inal houses date from the mid 1870s and early 1900s and they have many original furnishings. They also have a Sealer’s Interpretation Centre which focuses on the im- portance of sealing in many places along this northeast coast of the province. We enjoyed the interpreters as they brought to life Newtown, NL The Barbour Living Heritage Village is also featured on the cover last year’s NL tourism map and booklet. 36 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

SPORTS & NL LEISURE: HAPPY TRAILS nortonscovestudio.com Photo If you like visiting artist’s studios we suggest the Norton’s Cove Studio in Brookfield, just south of Newtown. what it was like over a hundred years ago along this coast. had planned thanks to Wayne. You will also be amazed by the remarkable story of the We started our day at the Burnside Archeological Mu- Nepture II that was enroute to Bonavista Bay from St. seum (www.digthequarry.com/Home.html) where Susan John’s and was disabled by hurricane force winds and Hapgood showed us around and discussed some of the key drifted for 48 days in the Atlantic before coming ashore in aspects of what they have found and are still finding in Scotland in January 1930! the local area in terms of artifacts from Maritime Archaic, Paleo-Eskimo and Beothuck native cultures. “VENICE OF NEWFOUNDLAND” Newtown has also been called the “Venice of Newfoundland” due to the many narrow rocky channels that the community has been built around. They even have a gondola tied up to one of the wharfs. Newtown is located north of Gambo on Highway 320 and for more informa- tion on the Barbour Living Heritage Village see: www.barbour-site.com If you like visiting artist’s studios, we suggest the Norton’s Cove Studio in Brookfield which is just south of Newton. Here printmaker Janet Davis has many pictures for sale and has her press for making prints in an adjacent room. The studio is in a restored 1890s general store and is open year around. Although Janet wasn’t in when we toured her studio, her web site www.nortonscovestudio.com shows the interesting print making process. We From Brookfield we headed to the Eastport ... especially liked her prints of cod and caplin. another part of Central Newfoundland that we had somehow missed in our previous travels. From Brookfield we headed to the Eastport Peninsula, another part of Central Newfoundland that we had somehow missed in our previous travels. Burnside is a scenic community and there is also a We arrived at the Prints of Whales Bed and Breakfast short hike (500 metres return) called the Long Chute (www.theprintsofwhalesinn.com) in Sandringham in the Trail which gives a good overview of the area. From there late afternoon. Our hosts Wayne and Ruth Hallett wel- we had a picnic lunch overlooking the broad beach at comed us at the door and I mentioned that we had heard nearby Sandy Cove and also visited the community of some odd noises coming from the driver’s side rear wheel. Happy Adventure which is located in a picturesque cove. “We have garage just down the road and if you need to In the afternoon we visited the Pinsent’s Art Studio (fea- leave your car there tomorrow you can borrow my car if turing the art work of Walter Pinsent-www.pinsentart.com) you like” offered Wayne. We were very appreciative of the and saw more local art in the lobby of the Beaches Heritage offer and ended up taking him up on it since our car was Centre (www.beachesheritagecentre.ca) which is just across in the shop for most of the next day. the street. There we ran into George Innes who was a for- Fortunately our vehicle problems didn’t influence our mer board member of the Beaches Heritage Centre and he visit since we got to see and do pretty much all of what we told us about how active the centre is in organizing every- August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 37

SPORTS & NL LEISURE: HAPPY TRAILS thing from accordion to literary festivals. Unfortunately, land to Buckley Cove. The highlights were the coastal we were too late for the 10 day Ray Babstock Beaches Ac- views and seeing shore birds – several greater yellowlegs cordion Festival and the Winterset Literary Festival was- feeding on the beaches. n’t until mid August. Oh well, maybe next time. Next we joined Coastal Connections for a boat tour of Newman Sound. The Coastal Connections boat tour is dif- PICTURESQUE SALVAGE ferent from many tours we have We then explored the community done in the province since its main of Salvage which is especially pic- purpose is a “hands on” interpreta- turesque and has many hiking tion of the marine environment. trails. We had time to try two short Part of the tour includes hauling up trails to lookout platforms and es- several traps in different locations to pecially recommend the view from discover what lives in these waters. the Round Head lookout which is The kids on board loved helping pull impressive. Since the weather was up the various traps and everyone getting warmer and sunnier by the wanted to see what fish, star fish, minute we decided to spend an hour sea urchins or other creatures lounging on the beach at Eastport might be trapped inside. The high- before picking up our car from the light was the crab trap that was in garage. We finished the day with a about 120 metres of water and fine meal at the Inn at Happy Ad- The Coastal Connections boat everyone on board helped haul in venture which must have one of the tour is a “hands on” interpre- the trap. It held about 15 snow and nicest views of any restaurant in the tation of the environment. toad crabs which Captain Lloyd province. We realized that the East- Phillips said is about 1/10th of their port area has much to offer and next time we will have to normal haul! They even did a plankton tow and got out plan our visit with the Beaches Heritage Centre event small magnifying devices so that everyone could see the schedule in mind. small organisms that are at the base of the food chain. The Eastport Peninsula is situated along the north side Depending on the tour you may also see whales and ea- of Terra Nova National Park. So the next day we headed to gles. For more information on this popular boat tour see: the Terra Nova Park Visitor’s Centre (www.pc.gc.ca/pn- www.coastalconnections.ca np/nl/terranova/index.aspx) where the staff suggested Central Newfoundland has many nooks and crannies doing the hike to 3.5 kilometres (one way) to Buckley to explore and we fully recommend the places and activ- Cove. The trail winds along the ocean before winding in- ities that we took part in. Contributors Keith and Heather Nicol are avid explorers of NL and can be reached at [email protected] 38 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

THE SPECTER Ghost Story My wife was away visiting her mother. Alone in the house one afternoon, I was sitting by my living room win- dow reading the paper when I was startled to see a neighbour staggering up the front walk towards my door. He was holding his hand to his head, blood trickled down between his fin- gers and ran down his face. Alarmed and con- cerned, I went to the front door to help him, but when I opened it nobody was there. I knew he lived several streets away. I first thought of phoning his house but decided to get in the car and drive over there. NOBODY ANSWERED When I got to his house, nobody answered the doorbell. I looked in the windows but couldn’t see anything out of the ordinary. Try- I was sitting by my living room window reading ing the front door, it was unlocked, so I went my paper, when I was startled to see a neighbour in, calling out his name. I heard a faint moan coming from upstairs, I ran up the stairs to staggering up the front walk towards my door. find my neighbour lying in a pool of blood. I Alone in the house he had somehow managed to project immediately called an ambulance. an image of himself outside my living room window, thus saving his life. I never believed in astral projection, but I Visiting him in hospital the next day I learned he had do now. slipped on a throw rug, fell, hitting his head on a bureau. SAGITTARIUS: DON’T HERALD HOROSCOPESLOSE YOUR CONFIDENCE ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Impa- now, before they can create costly de- is called for as you await word on an im- tience with those who don’t keep up lays. portant workplace situation. A personal with you can cause resistance, which, in VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your aspect circumstance, however, could benefit by turn, can lead to more delays. Best to be continues to favour an expanding vista. your taking immediate action. helpful and supportive if you want re- This could be a good time to make a ca- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) sults. reer move, and taking an out-of-town Don’t lose confidence in yourself. Those TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surprise job could be a good way to do it. doubters are likely to back off if you de- announcement from a colleague mand they show solid proof why they think your ideas CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS!could put you on the defensive. won’t work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. Gather your facts and respond. 19) A temporary setback might cause the usually sure-footed # #You’ll soon find the situation shifting in your favour. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Goat some unsettling mo- Time spent away from a project pays off with a new awareness of ments. But keep going. The options you hadn’t considered # path ahead gets easier as you before. Weigh them carefully be- move forward. fore deciding which to choose. CHRISTIAN SLATER DEMI LOVATO KOBE BRYANT AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) AUGUST 18, 1969# AUGUST 20, 1992 # AUGUST 23, 1978 There’s welcome news from the Consider confronting that per- workplace. There also could be BORN Your sense of what’s right can inspire oth- sonal conflict while there’s still THIS WEEK: ers if you remember not to push too hard. good news involving a relation- time to work things out. A delay ship that has long held a special can cause more problems. A longtime LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Disruptive meaning for you. colleague might offer to mediate. family disputes need to be settled so that PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) You might LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Some emerg- everyone can move on. Avoid assuming still need to cut some lingering ties to a ing matters could impede the Lion’s this burden alone, though. Ask for – no, situation that no longer has the appeal progress in completing an important demand – help with this problem. it once held. In the meantime, you can project. Best advice: Deal with them SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Patience start to explore other opportunities. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 39

MFOARSTMERUPRLDAENR Wolfgang Hartmann and Jurgen Sahl, both 30- year-old salesmen, had a good thing going. Despite having shared the charms of the same woman, Nothing big-time, but a nice, steady supply of the two men remained close friends and business part- cash week-in and week-out. The ners. Detectives felt in some way, Jurgen was behind the two friends were wholesalers in the hashish trade in Freiburg, West Germany. Wolfgang and Jurgen usually met at the Racing Club Bar. They were regular patrons of the bar, and were often accompanied by Sylvia, Jurgen’s beautiful 17-year-old wife. On March 17, 1968, the three principals in our saga met at the Racing Club Bar. This day would be different from all those which had preceded it. Sylvia, quite demurely, but with a singleness of purpose, extracted a tiny but deadly pistol from her purse, took care- ful aim and poured five slugs in Wolfgang’s chest. Understandably, the recipient of such gunfire froze in his tracks before crumbling to the bar floor. He was quite dead. COLD-BLOODED MURDER Sylvia, who had a three-year-old son, was Sylvia, quite demurely, but with a singleness of purpose, taken into custody and charged with mur- extracted a tiny but deadly pistol from her purse, took der. She immediately told police Wolfgang aim and poured five slugs in Wolfgang’s chest. had been her lover and was trying to black- mail her. She had killed him to protect her marriage. Detectives felt there had to be more to the cold- killing. They soon learned he was in the hashish business blooded killing than that. with a newsstand owner named Reichauer. As soon as po- Investigators discovered that Sylvia had been intimate lice put a tail on Jurgen, all contact with Reichauer was with Wolfgang, but that was when she was only 14 years discontinued. Investigators decided to bring in a fresh un- old. When she found herself heavy-laden with child by Ju- dercover officer to learn more about Reichauer and his rgen, she and Jurgen had married. You might say that system of distributing hashish to his pushers. Sylvia was not a one-man woman. UNDERCOVER STING A young undercover officer posing as a student in need of cash soon became friends with the newsstand opera- tor. After a few months, Reichauer gave him the job of picking up a parcel from a railway-station locker. He was given the locker key, picked up the parcel and delivered it to Reichauer. The procedure was simple, but effective. Re- ichauer phoned his contact. Within a few hours, the con- tact would place the hashish in the railway station locker. A young undercover officer posing as a stu- dent in need of cash soon became friends with the newsstand operator. 40 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

MAx HAIneS CrIMe FlASHBACk He would then go directly to the newsstand, buy a mag- mare and realize that I have killed, but with a weapon azine, receive his money, and turn over the key to Re- pressed into my hands by my husband, Jurgen Sahl, ichauer, after which Reichauer would send Wolfgang or whose will it was that pulled the trigger and not mine.” Jurgen to pick up the parcel at the station. No one was actually in possession of the hashish during critical times, except for the mules. Now, with Wolfgang dead and Jurgen being tailed, Reichauer was unwittingly using an undercover cop. All the intrigue had little to do with the murder of Wolfgang Hartmann until the undercover officer, who by now was a trusted friend of Reichauer, decided to feel out his quarry. He approached the news- stand operator with a proposition that they cut out their hashish supplier and bring it into Freiburg direct from Turkey themselves. Reichauer didn’t want to have anything to do with the scheme. He told the undercover cop there was no such thing as an independent in the hashish trade. To try to bring in your own product could be fatal. A bit loose-tongued, Re- “I accept that a cold-blooded murderess deserves no ichauer went on to say that the last man pity. But I was not acting of my own free will. I was a to try such a dangerous scheme was Wolf- machine, a tool in the hands of another.” gang Hartmann and look what happened — Sylvia to him. After months of playing the game, the undercover po- When Jurgen heard of his wife’s statement, he went liceman at last had come up with some connection be- ballistic and issued a statement of his own: “She is a devil tween the hashish trade and the murder. He took the with an angel’s face.” Jurgen went on to berate his wife, newsstand operator into custody. Once in jail, Reichauer claiming that she was cruel, clever and cunning. He told all. Wolfgang and Jurgen had been his runners. Wolf- added, “But no matter. I love her still and I shall always gang had wanted to bring in his own supply from Turkey. love her, as I have from the moment I met her and she brought me under her cruel spell.” LICENCE TO KILL Despite Sylvia bad mouthing her hubby, there was no When the powers that be heard this, they gave Jurgen hard evidence against him. He was found not guilty. a contract to kill his friend and partner. He had several Sylvia was judged guilty and sentenced to the maximum choices how to do the job. He could kill Wolfgang himself of three years, with 18 months suspended. or he could hire a hit man to do his dirty work. There was As she had been in jail 18 months awaiting trial, she another option. He could have his 17-year-old wife kill walked out of court a free woman. Which was the master Wolfgang. At that time in Germany, the maximum plan all along. penalty for a minor was three years imprisonment. With time off for good behaviour, it was almost like a licence to kill. Jurgen opted for the latter choice. After spending nine months in jail awaiting trial, Sylvia decided to issue a statement. In it, she admitted that her story about being blackmailed was not true. She said, “I accept that a cold-blooded murderess deserves no pity. But I was not acting of my own free will. I was a ma- chine, a tool in the hands of another. It is only now, after such a long a time, that I awake from this terrible night- Despite Sylvia bad mouthing her hubby, he was found not guilty. Sylvia was judged guilty and sentenced to the maximum of three years, with 18 months suspended. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 41

SOAP TALK A SNEAK PEEK AT THE LATEST NEWS RECAPS BY FROM NEWFOUNDLAND ’S TOP SOAPS DANA BLOCK On August 7, a host of Days of Our Lives Instagram to prove it with the caption, “Amaz- Drake Hogestyn stars, including DRAKE HOGESTYN ing night with my lady.” (John), Deidre Hall (Marlena), James Reynolds (Abe) and Arianne Zucker (Nicole) ap- In other exciting news, Nathan Purdee (ex- peared on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters. The chef’s Hank, One Life To Live; ex-Nathan, Y&R) will challenge was to make a meal that represented soon be playing Ethan Washington, a network one of the three basic staples of a soap opera: President of Daytime TV, in the new web series sex, greed and murder. How fun was that? from NYC Brand Productions, Tainted Dreams. “I needed someone with … experience playing In soap romantic news, it’s official! Bryan strong, über-confident men, and Nathan Purdee Craig (Morgan, General Hospital) confirmed was at the top of my list,” said Creator/Executive that he and co-star Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) are a Producer Sonia Blangiardo. in a statement. “We real-life item! He posted a photo of the duo on are very fortunate to have Nathan join our cast.” THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS overruled Liam’s decision to kick Wyatt out of the Spencer house. Thomas and Thorne conspired to take Adam denied forcing himself on Melanie. Billy begged over the family business. Brooke encouraged Bill not to Victoria for another chance. Sharon prayed that Phyllis give up on his marriage. Maya was jealous of Caroline and wouldn’t remember her secret if she awoke from her Rick’s close relationship at work. Donna and Brooke trav- coma. Fen was arrested for stealing drugs from the hos- eled to Monte Carlo to publicize Brooke’s fashion line. pital. Chelsea warned Victoria to quit blackmailing her Maya and Carter went to a screening of “Room8.” Bill was about the baby. Noah wondered if Sharon was off her shocked by Katie’s decision not to file for divorce. Wait to medication. Hilary was embarrassed when See: Brooke gets a huge surprise in Monaco. the secret blogger accused her of having a crush on Cane. Dylan wanted to GENERAL HOSPITAL know Chelsea’s due date. Wait to See: Dylan helps deliver Chelsea’s baby. Connie uncovered Ava’s secret. Alexis had a mo- ment of deja-vu after running into Derek. A.J. and DAYS OF OUR LIVES Liz considered spending the night together. When Sami was shaken up after Marge Morgan told Kiki he loved her, he couldn’t help confronted her in her jail cell. Rafe but notice she didn’t return the sentiment. questioned Nicole’s feelings for Eric. Theresa shamelessly flirted with Luke’s search for a cure led him to Australia Nick after she believed he was a and a Mr. Jacks. Scott made a deal with Lucy wealthy stockbroker. Marlena flipped out after learning that Brady to get her to vote along with Tracy at ELQ. and Kristen were back together. Kiki finally told Morgan what he wanted Adrienne feared that her marriage to hear. Ava wasn’t successful in keep- was finally over. Rafe was convinced ing the DNA test results from Silas. that he would never walk again. Chad Derek offered to get tested as a bone anxiously awaited the latest news marrow donor for Daniel. Wait to about his diagnosis. EJ came up with See: The truth about Obrecht is re- a new plan to clear Sami’s name. vealed. Wait to See: JJ spikes the doughnuts. ALL MY CHILDREN THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Online: Opal hosted the red car- pet festivities for the gala. Colby ac- Hope enjoyed watching Liam and Wyatt companied David to the event. fight over her. Bill and Brooke were unaware Dimitri was smitten with Brooke. A that Katie was putting them to the test. Bill mysterious bidder won a date with Pete. Cara panicked as David crossed SHARON prayed that Phyllis paths with Oliver.. wouldn’t remember her secret if she awoke from her coma, ONE LIFE TO LIVE this week on The Young and the Restless. Online: Todd delivered devastating news to all of his family members. The Buchanan brothers faced off when Bo tried to get Clint to take responsibility for his actions. Jeffrey stuck up for Viki when Dorian got aggressive. 42 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

THE NEWFOUNDLAND S TO CHERALD PRESENTS ALUTE OMMUNITIES As the heartbeat of the West Coast, the city of Corner Brook is a hub of activity with scenic landscapes and seascapes as well as a complex and rich history. Known for its thriving sult of a complex mix of factors, the arts sector and amaz- Beothuk became extinct in 1829.” ing outdoor activity potential all year long, the city MAKING HIS MARK of Corner Brook is a renowned The most famous European settler to vacation spot for locals and make his mark on the area was British tourists. Located at the mouth Cartographer and explorer James Cook, of the Humber River in the who was the first to survey and record Bay of Islands, settlers have the geography of the Bay of Islands. Dur- come to live and work in and ing the summer of 1767 he surveyed the around the Corner Brook area majority of the west coast including both for thousands of years mainly sides of the Bay of Islands, the Humber due to an abundance of natu- Arm, the present ral resources and transporta- Corner Brook Visitor Information Centre. location of the tion via water. City of Corner The very first settlers in Corner Brook are believed to be Brook, and along the Humber River the Maritime Archaic which were followed by the Beothuk, as far as Deer Lake. In commemora- and prior to European settlement could have amounted to tion of Cook’s contributions to the nearly 2,000 people. According to the city’s website, “as a re- area, the city now boasts a James In commemoration of James Cook’s contributions to the area, the city now boasts a James Cook National Historic Site on Crow Hill offering the best vantage point for views of Bay of Islands scenery. August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 43

SALUTE TO COMMUNITIES: CORNER BROOK It’s a city where people flock to immerse themselves in the arts and challenge them- selves with the rugged and beautiful landscape. Cook National Historic Site where a monument sits on Crow the grand opening of the new City Hall building on August Hill offering the best vantage point for views of Bay of Is- 5. August 5 also marked the grand opening of Margaret lands scenery. By the middle of the 19th century the popu- Bowater Park with improved pool area, playground and can- lation of Corner Brook was less than 100 but each winter teen. this number increased as many east coast fishermen fished the Strait of Belle Isle in summer and spent the winters CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS! working in Corner Brook’s lumber woods. As the population While Newfoundland and Labrador may be known as a of the area grew, the economic base began to diversify. place to get out and get to know the great outdoors, there is perhaps no better place to do that ALL ABOARD! than in Corner Brook, where out- The Newfoundland Railway was side adventure awaits on nearly the major transportation link every corner. Whether it’s sliding across the island, and carried pas- down the slopes at Marble Moun- sengers and freight between Port tain during the winter months or aux Basques and St. John’s with attempting to hike the four hour frequent stops in Corner Brook. It provincial portion of the Interna- was the construction of the pulp tional Appalachian Trail that brings and paper mill between 1923 and you to the top of ‘Old Man Moun- 1925 that triggered the transforma- tain,’ Corner Brook is music to the tion of Corner Brook from a small adventurous traveller’s ears. For but bustling sawmill centre into those who want a little less inten- the largest industrial city in west- sity, the city also has inside swim- ern Newfoundland. CNR train arriving Corner Brook, NL; 1967. ming areas and a pristine golf Prior to amalgamation in 1956 the Corner Brook area course. was comprised of four distinct communities along the There are also local companies that offer rock climbing shores of the Bay of Islands each with unique commercial adventure sure to test strength, endurance, balance, and activities. These included Curling with its fishery; Corner agility while climbing, while also enjoying the picturesque Brook West (also known as Humber West or Westside) with views of the Humber Valley once you’ve reached that verti- its retail businesses; Corner Brook East (also known as cal destination. Once the summit is reached there is always Humbermouth and the Humber Heights) with its railway the thrill of rappelling back down to the mountain base operations; and Townsite (known as Corner Brook), home where the adventure began, or why not conquer the moun- to the employees of the pulp and paper mill. Today, these tain again by taking the same route down, or mix things up four communities form the City of Corner Brook. by challenging yourself even further by choosing a more dif- As the largest city on the West Coast and the second ficult pathway back to the summit. largest city outside the Avalon Peninsula Corner Brook has Humber Valley is perhaps the most desired area for out- a population of around 20,083 with another 40,000 people in side activity in the Corner Brook vicinity. Formed by the the immediate commuting area pristine waters of the Humber making it a central point for ex- River, Humber Valley is lush ploring other regions of the with greenery and wildlife. For province as well as major serv- tourists and vacationing locals, ice centre. This year has been a there’s great hiking and golfing particularly exciting one for the potential as well as beautiful city having recently celebrated accommodations and unique Some of Corner Brook’s most popular sum- mer activities are zip lining, golfing, salmon fishing and the Newfoundland Insectarium. 44 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

“Its layout, with gently rolling terrain, SALUTE TO COMMUNITIES: CORNER BROOK generous fairways and undulating greens, gives experienced golfers a welcome challenge yet also provides an enjoyable round for novices. local activities. Some of the most popular summer ac- ries of climbing and crawling as you squeeze trough the cave tivities are zip lining, golfing, salmon fishing and the system’s slippery limestone walls. With only the light of a Newfoundland Insectarium. There’s even a Moose Call- headlamp to help guide you through the darkness, guides ing and Twilight Trek adventure. Golfing is without a will lead through the large upper and lower chambers, nar- doubt one of the biggest draws to the area with the row crevices and twisting passageways of the caves, which beautiful 18-Hole Par 17 Championship Golf Course, were etched and sculptured over thousands of years. officially known as The River Course. “The course was designed by distinguished Canadian Golf architect Doug It’s a city where people flock to immerse themselves in Carrick, who is known for creating courses of great the arts and challenge themselves with the rugged and beau- character and beauty,” the Humber Valley Resort’s web- tiful landscape, making Corner Brook a diverse city that site boasts. “Its layout, with gently rolling terrain, gen- stands strong all on its own. erous fairways and undulating greens, gives experienced golfers a welcome challenge yet also provides an enjoyable round for novices.” CONQUER THE CAVES And having the opportunity to explore the natural won- ders of caves in Corner Brook is something that shouldn’t be passed up. The adventure begins tamely enough with a pleasant walk though some dense forest. On these tours, participants are introduced to the world of caving with a se- MUSEUMS, HISTORIC SITES, & ATTRACTIONS NEWFOUNDLAND HOCKEY HALL OF FAME The Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame pays tribute to individuals who contributed to the rich history of the game in our province. See exhibits honouring players from Newfoundland and Labrador who have made it to the National Hockey League and the now defunct World Hockey Associa- tion. Photos and biographies of all Hall of Fame members are also dis- played. MAN IN THE MOUNTAIN CORNER BROOK MUSEUM gion. Exhibits include History of According to local legend, the Journey through time with a visit Corner Brook, Pulp and Paper, Abo- riginal, Military, Royal Newfound- Spanish buried a treasure on Shell- to the Corner Brook Museum. Built land Constabulary, and more. bird Island in the Humber River. If in 1926, this registered heritage HERITAGE TREE you look closely, you will see the face building once housed a post office, of an old man in a rock formation customs office, telegraph office, and Sixty scenes from Newfoundland overlooking the island. “The Old courtroom. and Labrador’s history are carved Man in the Mountain” is said to be a into this 17 metre, 360-year-old marker for the treasure. This is best Exhibits on display at the mu- cedar tree located at the entrance to viewed from the rest area at the exit. seum depict the social, cultural, and Marble Mountain. – cornerbrook.com An information board will help you natural history of Corner Brook and find the “Old Man.” the Humber Valley/Bay of Islands re- August 18, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 45

TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND BY JANICE KEELS [email protected] GREAT WEATHER: Recipes to get you outside fast so you can maximize your intake of sunshine Our summer continues to be showered with great weather … most days continue to be hot and So, we continue to head out and soak up as much of humid. We’ve had a few rainy days but nothing we that beautiful sunshine as we can because before we know can’t handle and let’s face it we do need some rain. it … the cold, dark days of winter will be upon us. But overall, summer has been fantastic and it looks With the idea of maximizing our time outside, I con- like it is going to continue on the same path for some tinue to look for quick and easy meal ideas. Here are two time. super fast and delicious meals taken from Betty Crocker’s Best Burgers and More. LASAGNA BURGERS 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 tsp. salt 6 leaves romaine 1/2 lb. bulk Italian 6 slices mozzarella lettuce pork sausage cheese 2 medium 2 Tbsp. basil pesto 6 ciabatta rolls, split plum 1 tsp. Italian 1/2 cup marinara tomatoes, sliced seasoning sauce, warmed Heat grill. In large bowl, mix beef, sausage, pesto, Italian seasoning and salt; shape mixture into six patties, half-inch thick. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 11 to 13 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in centre of patties reads 160°F. During last two minutes of cooking, place cheese on patties and place rolls, cut side down, on grill; cook until cheese is melted and rolls are toasted. Place burgers on bottom halves of rolls. Top with marinara sauce, lettuce and tomato slices. Cover with top halves of rolls. THAI NOODLE & BEEF SKILLET 8 oz. uncooked spaghetti 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 4 medium carrots, 1/2 cup crunchy peanut thinly sliced butter 8 oz. fresh sugar snap peas 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1 14 oz. can coconut milk 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot 2 to 3 tsp. Thai red curry paste 1/2 tsp. salt In five to six quart Dutch oven, cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding carrots and peas during last five minutes of cooking time. Rinse with cold water; drain and set aside. In microwavable bowl, mix coconut milk, brown sugar, curry paste, soy sauce and peanut butter. Microwave on High two minutes or until hot. Add lime juice, stir with wire whisk until smooth. Set aside. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat five to seven minutes, stirring occasionally, until thor- oughly cooked; drain. Stir in gingerroot and salt; cook one minute longer. Stir in reserved spaghetti, vegetables and peanut sauce; toss until cooked. Cook two to three minutes or until thoroughly heated. 46 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013

HJOilLlLJYaWcksOonO’sD STRANGE… BUT TRUEBYSAMANTHAWEAVER BY TONY RIZZO It was noted wit, playwright, essayist THE VIEW and poet Oscar Wilde who made the following sage observation: “A thing is Insiders at ABC say ELISABETH HASSELBECK was not necessarily true because a man dies informed last March that the network was not renew- for it.” ing her contract at The View. Although ABC gave her time to land another job (she’s going to Fox News), it cut If you’re head- her two weeks before the season ended. Sources say ABC ing to the state didn’t want her departure to cut into Joy Behar’s, who of Washington decided to leave. For Hasselbeck’s last day, they had to with mischief on rebook Debbie Matenopoulos, who was the first lady axed your mind, you’ll need to keep from The View in mind this state law: “A mo- torist with criminal intentions (must) stop at the city • On Aug. 20, 1862, New York Tribune editor Horace Greeley limits and telephone the chief of police as he (or she) publishes a blistering editorial, “The Prayer of Twenty Millions,” is entering the town.” I’ll bet that one has been really calling on President Abraham Lincoln to declare emancipation effective in stopping crime. for all slaves. You might be surprised to learn that only three per cent of all mammal species actually • On Aug. 19, 1909, the first race is held at the Indianapolis mate for life. Motor Speedway in Indiana, now the home of the Indianapolis If you’re an average person 500. The track’s surface of crushed rock and tar proved a dis- having an average dream, it aster, breaking up and causing the deaths of two drivers, two will last about 20 minutes. mechanics and two spectators. It was Irishman Cedric Gibbons who designed the Oscar statuette given to the recipients of the annual • On Aug. 21, 1935, the Swing Era begins with Benny Good- Academy Awards. Interestingly, Gibbons moved to man’s triumphant Palomar Ballroom performance in Los An- Hollywood and worked for MGM as an geles. When his relatively staid arrangements began to lose the art director and set designer, and young crowd, Goodman pulled out upbeat, syncopated rhythm his work earned him 11 of the Oscars that he himself de- arrangements and swing was born. signed. Those who study such • On Aug. 25, 1950, in anticipation of a things say that bats always turn to the left when exit- crippling strike by railroad workers, ing a cave. President Harry Truman issues an exec- utive order putting America’s railroads You probably think you under the control of the U.S. Army. The know that bears love honey – railroad strike lasted for 21 months. He after all, popular culture is used the same justification for seizing full of images of bears going control of steel plants when the United after a hive. The bears do, in Steel Workers union struck. fact, eat the honey, but they’re really after the bees, their pupae and their larvae. There are more than 2,000 species of plants that contain some form of cyanide. If you are a logophile, you might know that the word “obstreperous” means “noisy and difficult to control.” You probably don’t realize, though, that the noun most likely to follow the word “obstreperous” is “teenager.” But I doubt you’ll be surprised. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.” – T. S. Eliot HARRY TRUMAN August 18, 2013 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... 1. Hidden below you will find five uncommon titles to five classic novels. Can you decipher them? A. Vanished with the Tempest; B. En- mity of the Globes; C. Dinky Maidens; D. A Chronicle of a Couple of Municipalities; E. Contention and Conciliation. 2. De- cipher the following rebus: GOT GOT GOT GOT HEROES HEROES HEROES HEROES HEROES HEROES HEROES HEROES HEROES HEROES. 3. Why did the old lady always answer the door wearing her hat and coat? – braingle.com 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. Answers — 1. A. Gone with the Wind, B. War of the Worlds, C. Little Women, D. Tale of Two Cities, E. War and Peace. 2. Forgotten Heroes – Four ‘got’ ten ‘he- roes. 3. If it was someone she wanted to invite in, she’d say that she had just come in. If it was someone she did not want to invite in, then she’d say she was just about to go out. © 2013 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. CryptoQuote © 2013 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS To check your answers, flip this © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. page upside down. 48 The Newfoundland Herald August 18, 2013