2016 | June 19-25 Father's Day Prince William

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WAIT TILL I TELLS YA EDITORIAL BY: PAM PARDY-GHENT THE PRINCE DADDY M y husband isn’t around much. Sometimes, daddy just happens to be here on special cal- As a tradesman in the Alber- endar dates, like making her synchronized swimming show ta oilsands, he’s been on some this year. He brought her flowers to surprise her afterwards. sort of turn around for the past ten or so years. While my son knew he pitches on NL soil. Besides fitting in puppets and flashlights well after lights what it was like having dad around for as much “family time” as we can stand, out. I’m “use the leftovers,” and he’s a box the first eight years of his life, our daugh- we’ve also worked hard to have Elia and of chicken (don’t tell mom) at the drive- ter has never had that sort of access. daddy alone time, too. I’m not a fan of thru window. I’m all about letting our lit- games arcades, so if it were up to me, tle girl win at games, every now and then, During her first three years, hubby we’d never step inside one, but my hus- just to keep the piece, while he’s out for worked a six–and–two turn around – six band and daughter have a ball creating blood during every hand of cards. away, two home. I remember she was in whatever magical memories get lodged the kitchen with me one evening when he by flicking a pinball machine’s doohick- That’s probably why, when she beats returned from being away at work. She ies, or by operating “The Claw” win–a– him, there’s so much more glow in her was almost three, I think. She heard the plushy thingamajig. cheeks and sparkle to her eyes than when side door open and toddled out to see she beats me. who it was. I peaked around the corner. DON’T TELL MOM ABSOLUTELY GLOWED When he spied her, his face lit up. He’s also the “fun” movie guy. While When she saw him – after being away I’m planning, points, coupons, anti– And sometimes, daddy just happens six full weeks – she stomped her foot, fart joke films please, “here, have some to be here on special calendar dates, like huffed loudly and exclaimed; “You!?! My healthy water I took from home” and making her synchronized swimming prince is never coming!” She then threw “watch the butter! It’s messy!” He’s spon- show this year. He brought her flowers to herself – quite dramatically – face down taneous, laughs at all the “wrong” (right) surprise her afterwards. She absolutely on the sofa. I added the salt by popping things, “Oops, I forgot the Scene points”, glowed. “Look mom! Look what dad gave out from my hiding place and saying and sudsy pop and “pour it on!” butter and me!” she squealed, thrusting the bouquet doing the exact same thing, dramatic salty flavour shakers. But then that’s at my nose. sofa body toss and all. Funny? Sure, but what being a dad’s all about, isn’t it? I’m the moment had a bite to it as well. routines and early bedtimes, he’s shadow I smiled. Maybe our prince did come through DADDY ALONE TIME the door that day after all. Still, Alberta and the turn around life remains our family’s blueprint. We’ve certainly tried to see the positives in it all, embracing – as much as we can – our version of “normal” family life.” We’ve had to get creative, certainly, and let go of any significance of dates on a calendar. Like many other occasions and events, hubby will miss Father’s Day this year, and because this year’s school dad- dy project wasn’t compete before he flew away, we will act as if we’re normal that day and celebrate all things daddy and daughter when hubby returns. But then, every day daddy is here is a Father’s Day of sorts when you’re determined to make the best of things. My husband has always been hands on – from diapers to dance classes – once Pam Pardy Ghent, The Herald’s Managing Editor, can be reached by emailing [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR importantly ... this can be changed. One can raise one’s eyes to behold greater and JOURNALISTIC LICENCE? better and more beautiful things. For such a revelation one needs a standard Dear Editor, it all comes down to the individual re- which is outside the individual report- (Jim Furlong’s) editorial “When is it porter. None of it relates to the good or er and which works all the time. Such a benefit of the recipient. In fact, you go standard, such a rule, exists and, when News?” in the October 25-31, 2015 issue so far as to justify what gets printed or applied, opens a whole new world of of The Newfoundland Herald has been presented by the media as being okay be- blessing and support for all people, re- lying about my desk ever since (it came cause otherwise Facebook and Twitter porters as well as those reported. Here out), largely because I felt at a loss as to would be buzzing with half-truths and it is: how to deal with it. rumours. ‘Finally brethren, whatsoever things The essence of the piece revolves In grovelling in the muck day after day are true, whatsoever things are honest, around journalistic licence. Where and you never get to see that there is anoth- whatsoever things are just, whatsoever what are the limits to be set and fol- er good side to life that people might be things are pure, whatsoever things are lowed? interested in hearing about. But, more lovely, whatsoever things are of good re- port; if there be any virtue, and if there As you have indicated throughout, be any praise, think on these things.’’ (Philippians 4.8) There is the answer to your assertion that there is no rule to govern media reporting. A clear rule unquestionably exists. There is a book where things are written down. There is a map and law, clear as the nose on your face. It may well be something that it is a part of ev- ery newsroom. It may well be an eternal on-going moral debate, but, if it is, you obviously haven’t been looking in the right direction. You can always get the right answers, unless you prefer to keep your head in the sand. What better guide 4 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

do you need, what better guide can you DWIGHT BALL CATHY BENNETT find, than that found in the words ‘true’, ‘honest’, ‘ just’, ‘pure’, ‘lovely’, ‘of good re- GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE port’, ‘virtuous’, ‘praiseworthy’? In the light of this rule, you and most other Dear Editor, home? No, but there are people who are reporters and news editors have wasted Premier Dwight Ball-Cathy Bennett on that edge. They’re teetering, and this your lives straining out gnats while swal- is going to be enough to just put them lowing camels. Being willing to recog- Liberal Government Regressive Bud- over the edge. I think that’s unfair. I nize the truth of these words gives you at get’s accumulated tax and fee increases, don’t think that’s what was intended. I least a chance to redeem yourselves and the so-called “Deficit Reduction Levy,” really believe that’s not what was intend- make an effort to give every reader and Provincial Public Sector Cutbacks and ed, but that’s the impact. The cumulative viewer news worthy of attention, certain Job Layoffs will only make our local and impacts of all this taxation and fees are to uplift and encourage, making them provincial economies turn from bad to going to have on people.” eager to come back to the paper or TV worst! the next day for the next boost. Earle McCurdy, The Newfoundland It means lost jobs; lost opportunities; Herald, June 5 - 11, 2016: “...The budget Granted it is complete reversal of years outmigration; increased mental and was tough on practically all Newfound- of negative and down-putting reportage physical health issues; increased addic- landers and Labradorians, but it hit ru- and will take some time to accomplish, tion issues; increased crime; devastated ral people and communities especially but the positive results for all involved communities; public services, especially hard...” will blow your mind. in health care, education and other es- sential provincial programs deteriorat- Another major sore point with people When is it news? When every aspect ing! throughout the province was that the of the report fits in with the guidelines budget flew in the face of clear-cut cam- shown above. How can the Dwight Ball Liberal paign promises made by the Liberals... Government tax its way into prosperi- — Yours truly, Alan Humber ty? How can our provincial government The NL budget could well have been generate tax revenue from a growing So- called “Honey, I shrunk the economy.” LITTLE READER cial Deficit? Gerry Rogers, M.H.A. St. John’s Dear Editor, The Liberals have displayed an aston- Centre, May 27, 2016: “Premier Ball and My grandson, Holden, was visiting ishing lack of compassion for the less his team have done exactly the opposite, well off and marginalized citizens of our stifling the economy, shrinking the econ- from Ontario. He sat and picked up province, many of whom were living on omy by his austerity budget.” an old copy of The Herald and leafed the edge to begin with. through it occasionally mumbling softly I am disappointed that the Dwight (reading) copying the grown-ups. Paul Lane, M.H.A. Mount Pearl- Ball Liberal’s Regressive Budget passed Southlands, Hansard, HOA, May 31, on Tuesday, May 31st, 2016. There has No matter the age of the reader of The 2016: “...I’ve heard from some people to a more humane way in reducing our Herald, it’s still an enjoyable read. who literally have told me: Paul, I am province’s deficit? literally living from paycheque to pay- — Val from Portland cheque. I can barely survive now. This is The Budget will certainly lead us into just enough to put me over the edge. I a terrible socioeconomic Recession! But, could lose my home. as Gerry Rogers so rightly put it, “It doesn’t have to be this way!” Now, is everybody going to lose their — Edward Sawdon, St. John’s Disclaimer: Opinions and letters published in The Herald are not necessarily the views of the PUBLISH-OR-PERISH Editor, or Publisher. The Herald reserves the right to edit or omit copy, in accordance with our policies. Letters to the Editor must be attributed with a name, address and contact phone num- SEND YOUR LETTER OR PHOTO TO THE HERALD: ber – names and town of origin will be printed, or may be withheld at the editor’s discretion. P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7. Fax 726-6971 or e-mail: [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 5

PEOPLE! PAGE8 LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITY NEWS ARKELLS OUR LADY PEACE THE MAHONES PLATINUM BLONDE GEORGE STREET FEST 2016 T he much anticipated lineup alternative rock icons Our Lady Peace Saturday, July 30st, with headliners The for the annual George Street headlining the evening, with support Mahones joining a billing that includes Festival, a fixture of New- from Atlantic rockers The Trews, as well local favourites Celtic Connection and as the winner of the forthcoming Rock The Navigators. Sunday’s lineup is still foundland and Labrador’s the Block competition. Friday July 29th TBA, but the following evening will see sees a return to classic rock, with head- rockers Arkells joined by Newfound- summer, has been unveiled, with a fine liners Platinum Blonde with support land indie pop rockers Repartee and the from Glass Tiger frontman Alan Frew. energetic July Talk. August 2nd will see mix of beloved local talent and some of The Kitchen Party returns as always on Alan Doyle take the stage, and on Rega- Canada’s finest artists on tap. The week long event kicks off on Thursday, July 28th, with Canadian 6 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

PEOPLE! -tta day, August 3rd, Shanneygano- SHANNEYGANOCK ALAN DOYLE ck will close off the festival in style, with support from Masterless Third Eye Blind, Barenaked Ladies, Men. George Thorgood and many more. The George Street Tickets for the George Festival has long been Street Festival are avail- known as one of the able online at www. must-see events in georgestreetlive.ca and Canadian summer at various Orange festival season, with Store retailers across headliners rang- the island. Stay ing from the likes tuned to The Herald of Kenny Rogers, this summer for Blue Rodeo, Dropkick Mur- p h y s , much more includ- Ron Hynes, Classifired, Hey Rosetta! ing artist interviews, festival info and ticket giveaways. You don’t want to miss the summer’s biggest party. DC DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 7

PEOPLE! 1942 - 2016 KIMBO GREATEST FAREWELL SLICE S treet fighter turned pro- T he Greatest of all time has Gander International Airport in 1978 fessional mixed martial passed away. Muhammad following a two week exhibition tour in artist, boxer and occa- Ali, the man who the then Soviet Union. Ali was photo- sional actor Kevin ‘Kimbo graphed with airport staff and police officers and was apparently quite Slice’ Ferguson has suddenly passed bridged the gap personable. away. He was 42 years old. Ferguson between professional ath- Ali leaves behind a perhaps un- matchable legacy of accolades, win- became a viral media sensation fol- lete and pop culture icon, ning the heavyweight championship lowing a series of bare-knuckle fight has passed away at age 74. of the world on three separate occasions, being named videos. He transitioned to mixed Born Cassius Marcellus Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the martial arts, becoming a ratings jug- Clay, Jr., Ali would become Century and hav- ing been involved gernaut and eventually fighting for the greatest boxer of the his- in some of box- ings historic the Ultimate Fightining Champion- tory of sport, in- bouts against the likes of ship. He would retire and compile a spiring nations Joe Frazier, and George 7-0 professional boxing record, before and legions of Foreman. He retired returning to MMA in June of 2015. fans and ath- with a profes- sional record of 56-5 His final fight was in February of letes for his in 1981 at 39 years of age. DC this year, with a TKO win over rival contributions Dada 5000. Slice leaves behind a fi- and efforts ancée and six children. DC inside the ring and out of it. The former heavyweight champion of the world does have s small connection to Newfoundland and Labrador, as Ali once had a stopover at 8 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

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INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE BY DANETTE DOOLEY from March to November 2009 – for a total of 78 trips. An opening then became TODD RALPH WITH HIS FATHER RON RALPH available at the Clarenville hospital. TOGETHER AGAIN Todd’s dialysis treatments lasted over five years and weren’t without some tense Unconditional love and support from a father helps one times such as September 2010 when Winter Brook move forward with life in this touching tale Hurricane Igor hit the area. Washed out roads made it impossible for Ron to take T odd Ralph knows uncondi- awful shock,” Ron said when contacted Todd to Clarenville for his dialysis. It was tional love and support. The by phone. Because there was no room in a stressful time, Ron said, knowing how Winter Brook, Bonavista the dialysis unit at G.B. Cross Memorial critical it was to get Todd to his dialysis. Hospital in Clarenville, Todd had to go Bay man received both from to the James Paton Memorial Regional LOST INDEPENDENCE Health Centre in Gander. That meant his father. In fact Todd’s father’s pres- a two-hour drive several times a week. “A helicopter come to Brooklyn a There were times when Ron took turns couple of times and picked him up then ence is something the 47-year-old has felt driving to Gander with other people from brought him back in the evening, because the area who were going to the hospital if you don’t get the dialysis, you won’t live throughout his life. for treatment. At times, Ron said, fami- very long.” ly would offer to drive to help out. Todd Todd suffered from kidney failure. A continued to get his dialysis in Gander Todd’s illness robbed him of a job he enjoyed as well as his independence. He’d visit to the specialist in St. John’s in 2009 been living alone but had to move into his parents’ house when he became ill. brought surprising and upsetting news “Dad used to take me back and forth to said Todd’s father Ron Ralph. dialysis and then the two of us went up to Halifax so I could get the kidney,” Todd “The doctor told us he had to go on said when contacted by phone. dialysis tomorrow or he dies. We got an Thanks to advances in kidney trans- plant methods and improvement in “The doctor told us he had to go on dialysis tomorrow or transplant success, a kidney transplant he dies. We got an awful shock.” — Ron Ralph is now considered to be the best way of treating chronic kidney disease for many 10 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016 people. Ron said the call that a kidney had become available for his son came as a complete shock. SEVERE COMPLICATIONS “Todd was waiting about a year for the transplant. Then, we got the call three o’clock in the morning (August 2014). They wanted him in (St. John’s) at 7 o’clock in the morning to go to Halifax. I had to get my other son Jamie to take us in (to St. John’s).” Todd had a kidney transplant at the QE II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax almost two years ago. The surgery wasn’t without severe complications. Setback after setback left him hospitalized for 49 days. The one constant during that time was having his father by his side. “Dad was there all the time. He stayed somewhere else during the night but he was with me all day.” Ron stayed at a non-profit facility that

offered accommodations for people trav- The surgery wasn’t without severe complications. Set- elling to the city for medical purposes. back after setback left him hospitalized for 49 days. “They’d take me down to the hospital week,” Ron said. ever it is, you do it. You brings them into half-past-eight every morning. And nine The Ralph family said they have a lot to the world and you looks out for them.” thirty (pm) they’d come back and pick me up. I was up there four weeks then my be thankful for. They say they are grateful For Todd, the kidney transplant has wife (Bonnie) came up for three weeks,” to the people of Winter Brook and sur- given him back his life. Ron said. rounding communities for hosting fund- raisers for Todd. It has been said that a father is some- It was difficult being with Todd in the one you look up to no matter how tall Halifax hospital without the support of THANKS FOR SUPPORT you grow. Todd will always look up to his family and friends, Ron said. father and – thanks to his kidney trans- “I’d like to thank the people for giving plant – is now living life to the fullest sur- “I never knew a soul up there.” Todd money,” Ron said. rounded by those who love him. FINALLY COMING HOME Many people feel that a parent should “I used to be in the woods with Dad never have to bury a child – no matter and I used to mow the lawns with him,” As word spread about their time in their age. Knowing his son was gravely ill Todd said reflecting on his younger years. Halifax, Ron said, people from New- at times was “hard going,” Ron said. “And now we’re back outside doing things foundland living in the Halifax area together again.” started to visit Todd in the hospital. They “You do what you can for them. What- both really appreciated the visits, he said. After more than six weeks in the hospi- tal, Todd was finally well enough to come home. However, he had a major setback in February 2015 when he contracted Clostridium difficile. More commonly known as C difficile, Clostridium difficile is a life-threatening bacterium infection. “We had to call the ambulance… The doctors told us he might never make it. They took him to St. John’s and he was in there for six weeks. Then they brought him to Clarenville for another Do you know an inspirational person we should profile? Email: [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 11

COVER STORY BY SARAH JANE SHEPPARD FATHERHOOD FOR A FUTURE KING One day he’ll be king, but Prince William’s most important job is ‘Daddy’ to George and Charlotte. How has Fatherhood changed the famous royal? We take a closer look! W e have watched Prince Wil- dured the tough experiences that can walked behind his mother’s casket at liam’s entire life unfold. come for any human being, royal or not. just 14 years-old. So, when Prince Wil- From the day of his birth, The messy public divorce of his parents liam, now grown, stood on those hospi- when Princess Diana held for one. And who will ever forget the tal steps with a loving family of his own, her sleepy newborn on the steps of St. heartbreaking look on his face as he there was a feeling that some wrongs had Mary’s hospital, to the day he wed ‘girl next door’ princess Kate Middleton in a lavish Westminster Abbey ceremony. The day he became a father, you bet we were watching that too. For royal watch- ers, admirers and experts the video foot- age and photographs of William and Kate emerging from St. Mary’s hospi- tal on July 22, 2013 with their adorable baby boy was a full circle moment. Despite a life of privilege, make no mistake, Prince William has also en- 12 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

somehow been righted and perhaps the “He may be a Prince but he’s doing it the old-fashioned sting of past pains lessened a little. When (non-royal) way. He and his wife are the ones getting up sweet Princess Charlotte, who carries a at night ... He has people who can do all these things piece of her late grandmother Diana in for him, but he’s doing it himself.” — Max Foster, CNN her name, came less than two years lat- er, it was the same; some well-deserved Becoming a father little things, you well up more. You get peace for a beloved prince with hope for changes everything ... affected by the sort of things that hap- a truly happy royal fairytale. All of a sudden the pen around the world a lot more I think, future and the world as a father; just because you realize how A SOFTER SIDE seem brighter and precious life is and it puts it all in per- scarier than even before. spective, the idea of not being around to As many men would admit, becom- see your children grow up and stuff like ing a father changes everything. All of that.” Yet while Prince William readily a sudden the future and the world seem admits that many things have changed, brighter and scarier than even before. his modern and seemingly relaxed ap- This is the same for ‘average Joes’ and proach to fatherhood is only a continu- heirs to the British throne alike. Just ask ation of the man he’s always been. One Prince William. Although he and Kate that values normalcy in a royal world highly value privacy when it comes to that is anything but. their family, Prince William has often been candid, and sweet, about how be- INFORMAL PARENTING coming a father has altered his life’s fo- cus and perspectives. CNN correspondent Max Foster in- terviewed Prince William back in 2013, The 33-year-old Prince recently just two weeks after Prince George’s shared that the birth of his children, birth. Since that time, the seasoned Prince George and Princess Charlotte, journalist says he is often asked what has turned him into a bit of a softie. “I’m William was really like during the “in- a lot more emotional than I used to be. I never used to get too wound up or wor- ried over anything. But now the smallest DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 13

For little Prince George the future already holds a long list of historical responsibilities. “I remember our mother and father taking us to charities formal” interview at Kensington Palace. and showing us what’s going on. I think seeing such a Foster made note of the fact that Prince broad spectrum from a young age is important. You don’t William could be any new father. just live in a palace. It’s very important to see what goes on in the ordinary world.” — Prince William “I could sense how he had been con- sumed by his new way of life - I’ve been 14 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016 there myself and other fathers will pick up on it too. He may be a Prince but he’s doing it the old-fashioned (non-royal) way. He and his wife are the ones get- ting up at night and changing the dia- pers. William was the one who, outside the hospital, fixed his son’s car seat in, then drove home for the first time with his family. He has people who can do all these things for him, but he’s doing it himself,” he writes. ‘THE ORDINARY WORLD’ Prince William’s desire to experience life normally and captain his own ship, so to speak, is no doubt reflected in his parenting strategies because of the im- portance his own parents, Princess Di- ana in particular, placed on the same issues when he and Prince Harry were children. “I remember our mother and father taking us to charities and showing us what’s going on. I think seeing such a broad spectrum from a young age is im- portant. You don’t just live in a palace.

“I’m concentrating very much on my role as a father. I’m a new father and I take my duties and my responsibilities to my family very seriously and I want to bring my children up as good people with the idea of service and duty to others as very important.” — Prince William It’s very important to see what goes on in cording to Prince William, there is no fits into the world, but right now, it’s just the ordinary world,” the Prince recently rush to switch crayons to crowns when a case of keeping a secure, stable envi- shared during a documentary celebrat- it comes to his son and heir. ronment around him and showing him ing 40 years of Prince Charles’ charity, as much love as I can as a father.” The Princes Trust. “As far as we’re concerned, within our family unit, we are a normal family. I HEAVY ON PRIVILEGE? CROWNS & CRAYONS love my children the same way a father does, and I hope George loves me the And what about those rumours and For little Prince George in particular, same way a son does his father,” Prince criticisms that Prince William is “work who will turn three in July, the future William lovingly declared during the shy”; in other words, light on duty, heavy already holds a long list of historical Queen’s recent 90th birthday celebra- on privilege? responsibilities. As third in line to the tions. “There will be a time and place to throne, after his grandfather and father, bring George up and understand how he “To be honest, I’m going to get plen- George will be groomed for royal life as ty of criticism over my lifetime and it’s he grows. A new royal portrait, released something that I don’t completely ignore in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th but it’s not something I take complete- birthday shows just how big the shoes ly to heart,” he says. “I’m concentrating will be that little George will eventually very much on my role as a father. I’m a have to fill. Standing on a pile of books, new father and I take my duties and my smiling adorably while holding Daddy’s responsibilities to my family very seri- hand, the little Prince is pictured with ously and I want to bring my children up the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince as good people with the idea of service William as an integral piece of the puz- and duty to others as very important. zle of British royal successors. But ac- But if I can’t give my time to my children as well, I worry about their future.” DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 15

HEALTH & WELLNESS BUD GAULTON PHOTO A DAY AT THE SPA Ocean Quest Spa in Conception Bay South has specialized in the art of relaxation, and just may have made a believer out of a long-time skeptic BY DILLON COLLINS B rothers, I am here to tell you Manicures, pedicures, massages and do with an hour or two of peace and re- the time for fear is over. I was the like should no longer be considered laxation? Ocean Quest Spa can provide once like you! I scoffed at the a feminine practice. I have seen the light! such a reprieve. And I have the lovely folks at Ocean idea of a manly man (yeah Quest Spa in Conception Bay South When I pulled up to the to thank for illuminating oceanside (naturally) right) like myself being palmed over, me to a new and amazing stress reliever. complex, I was some- primped and pampered. I once would what apprehensive PEACE & RELAXATION on what I was set to have sooner had my toenails chewed off experience. Already In these days of bloated budgets slightly exasperated by a hyena in heat than endure a pedi- and taxes upon taxes to the working man and woman, couldn’t we all just from the days work already cure. Not only was it an invasion of my clocked in back at our home base and having never been a great lover of beatin’ perceived ‘personal space,’ but dammit it just wasn’t manly! Well friends, I am born again, and I am here to tell you there is an alternative! 16 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

across the highway for any particular purpose, I was quite divided on the en- tire idea, truth be told. I am as novice as novice can be in terms of the entire spa lifestyle. I had never experienced a massage, have never had my feet touched by a single solitary soul other than myself, and even then I wasn’t fussy. So with varying levels of doubt, excitement and maybe a degree of fear, I entered the quaint and welcoming building. ‘FLASHES OF NIRVANA’ BUD GAULTON PHOTOS The staff, from start to finish might FILE PHOTO I say, were delightful. I do not use that word lightly. It’s a silly word when used After a long day of hard work … having someone as loosely, but it’s necessary in this case. skilled as a surgeon work wonders to your feet, neck From the greeters, to management and and back in ways you didn’t know were achievable is the revelation of an attendee (the lovely truly something of a modern day miracle. and welcoming esthetician Nicole Mc- Lennon) that served me for the better male population, for two reasons. Firstly ond look, much to our own detriment. part of three hours, the staff of Ocean and more simply, because I am one, and So this Father’s Day, sons and daugh- Quest Spa made the entire experience a secondly and perhaps more important- pleasure worth repeating. ly, I’m quite sure women have long had ters, buy your dad, grandfather or father the foresight and forward thinking to figure in your life a reprieve from the After a long day of hard work, or if realize that a spa day is more than just stresses of the day. Heck, let mom in you’re a desk jockey like me just tired a guilty pleasure. It’s a must-have for the on the action too. There’s ample room of being stationary, then having some- mind, body and soul, and that extends and cause to indulge for all, gender be one as skilled as a surgeon work won- beyond gender. Us men were/are just too damned! The sea beckons at Ocean ders to your feet, neck and back in ways prideful perhaps to give the idea a sec- Quest, and you’d be foolish beyond be- you didn’t know were achievable is truly lief to ignore her call. something of a modern day miracle. For a full list of services or to book an appointment visit www.oceanquestspa.com, email The hot stone massage to which I was [email protected] or call 709-834-9199 for more information. offered I can only describe as brief flash- es of Nirvana. I am in no way exagger- ating when I say I have never, and likely will never be again, as relaxed as I was in that one hour and 15 minutes. That particular treatment gains my highest stamp of approval and recommendation. OWE IT TO YOURSELF And that’s indeed the beauty of a place like Ocean Quest Spa. There is enough stress in our lives on a daily basis – tax- es, bills, our day-to-day work routine, the blood-curdling news headlines that make us question our very social fabric and even at times the people around us. You owe it to yourself to indulge a little, to let yourself be overtaken by extreme relaxation by a staff that are 100 per cent committed to letting you slip away into thoughtlessness. In this message I speak directly to the DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 17

SPECIAL FEATURE BY PAM PARDY GHENT SUBMITTED PHOTOS “I DO IT ALL FOR DAD” Rick Crane, the latest fisherman-turned-skipper to be added to the dynamic cast of Discovery’s mega-hot hit Cold Water Cowboys, gets personal talking about Crane’s Legacy T here’s no doubt about it; Rick I mean my grandfather, Ludrick Crane,” thing I shouldn’t have. Nothing has ever Crane is a character and a half. Crane begins. come easy to me, cause let me tell you, if A thrill to watch on Cold Wa- it did come easy I would have found some ter Cowboys as a skiffman for At 33, Crane is young for a skipper. way of making it harder,” he shares with cast members Andre and Michelle Jesso As a self-proclaimed high-school drop a chuckle. on their boat, Wave On Wave, he’s even out, Crane says he had to work hard to more delightful and entertaining as a get where he is today. “I’m only 33 years THE BAD BOY captain on his own boat Crane’s Legacy. old and my licences may have been hand- With his two best pals and oldest friends, ed to me from Dad, but that’s it. I had But now, having his grandfather’s li- Steve “Rope” Park and Keith Cox as side- to work hard too. I was the bad boy, the cense and carrying on his family’s legacy kicks, Crane is raw of mouth and the real high school drop-out, and done every- means the world. Proud? You betcha, but deal when it comes to portraying the dan- more than that, Crane is driven by love gers of the sea. But what’s even more en- TYSON HEPBURN PHOTO and by loss. “My grandfather passed away dearing is his obvious connection to fam- five weeks ago, and like I said, he’s the only ily, especially his beloved grandfather, a father I ever knew, and I’m fishing his li- man he calls Dad. cence. The boats and everything is mine, but Dad took a chance, and I knows he RAISED BY GRANDFATHER “If I can be half the father thinks it paid off. I got a video from last that he didn’t have to year. Dad was sat down drinking tea and “My grandfather is it for me. I wasn’t be…” — Rick Crane he goes, ‘Buddy, you got the guts,’ and he raised by a father. My mother was 18 said, ‘I told your mother, we’re goin’ give when she had me, so Mom was young him that licence and he’s gonna end up and she lived at home, so my grandpar- selling that for a couple hundred thou- ents raised me. I always knew a mother, sand dollars and then he’s going to Alber- but I never knew a father, right, so my ta or the mainland like the rest of them, grandfather, he is Dad. So, when I say but naw, you proved me wrong.’ And hav- Dad, which is what I always called him, ing that video, that’s great, because that’s 18 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

something that I’ll never be able to forget. DAD’S ONE AND ONLY RIDE He was proud, I knows he was.” ON CRANE’S LEGACY Crane says he “worshipped if not ob- sessed over” his dad. “He always fasci- nated me, because he came from a poor family but he always tried. He was not al- ways successful, but he always tried. And that’s something. And I worshipped him. At the end of the day, if I can be half the father that he didn’t have to be, because he didn’t have to be my father, he was my grandfather, and he raised his own youngsters, and to take another on top of that? I have to work hard to make what he did worth it. I needed to make him proud before, and I feel I still need to.” TRIED HARD AT FISHIN’ “My grandfather passed away five weeks ago, and like I said, he’s the only father I ever knew, and I’m fishing his There’s a clip from the show available license… He was proud, I knows he was.” — Rick Crane online. In it, Crane reveals the name of his boat to his grandparents and they So now I like the challenge to see how far I’ll say, ‘You just call me skipper, sir’.” help christen Crane’s Legacy. “In that clip, I can get this family legacy to go,” he says Crane pauses. This fisherman life, he you can see how proud he was. If you are a with pride. gardener, you always hope that your flow- says, comes down to how determined you ers will blossom as good as possible and I “YOU GOT TO LOVE IT” are and how much love you have for what think Dad did what he did and he tried you do and how much pride you have in hard at fishin’ and he done well. And I try But the humour Crane is known for is the people who did it before you. “You to be the best too, so that way I know my never far from any conversation. As we have to want it. You got to love it. And you grandparents feel proud.” chat, he’s hollerin’ at shipmate Rope. The got to respect it and be proud. Like my buddies are bottling lobster and it seems dad and my pop. They were everything to And that pride goes back genera- the propane tanks are nowhere to be me. And fishin’ now? I do it all for Dad, tions. Nathaniel Crane was Crane’s found. Crane laughs. The two have been really. When I started off fishing I want- great grandfather. “He learned me to set friends since they were in school togeth- ed the money, but being 17 years old and herring nets through the ice, things he er, a topic that presents another chance all your buddies are going out partying learned when he was a kid with his fa- for a laugh. and chasing girls. It was hard. And I think ther, and I hope to one day show my son. Dad was training me to see if I was fit for From Pop Crane doing herring and cod “I quit high school and went fishin’ and this. Moving forward without Dad’s ad- to Dad. Dad was one of the first one of two of my teachers said I’d amount to vice will be tough. But he may be gone, eight fishermen to ever fish crab on the nothing. One teacher worked for me three but I still think I can make him proud. west coast. He was the pioneer for the years later ... and I haven’t seen the other That will make me work harder.” snow crab fishery inshore on the west teacher since, but I can’t wait to see him. coast and the licence still exist, that’s now my licence. You can’t buy them no more. For more ‘Cold Water Cowboys’ news visit www.discovery.ca/Shows/Cold-Water-Cowboys DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 19

SPECIAL FEATURE BY PAM PARDY GHENT THIS IS NOT A TEST REAL-LIFE HORROR MOVIE As a raging wildfire later referred to as ‘The Beast” bore down upon Fort McMurray, residents like Courtney Abbott hoped for the best while never imagining the worst. W ho would have thought terror would come hours later as fire and he was telling me that things weren’t turned Abbott’s life from ordinary into a real-life horror movie looking much better from our backyard. that left her family fleeing for their lives? She certainly didn’t. One hour after going inside I looked out In part one, Abbott takes ‘Herald’ readers back to that terrible the window to see the sky pretty much May 3 day. In part two, we catch up with Abbott and her family a month later, black with a lot of orange. My view from tagging along on her emotional homecoming. But what would that homecoming work was looking towards Abasand entail? Would it bring happiness, or more terrible, tragic loss? which was one of the hardest hit areas.” The raging wildfire that has laid waste bott was at her office in downtown Fort BUMPER TO BUMPER to an area larger than the Avalon Penin- McMurray while her husband stayed sula, wrecking one-tenth of Fort McMur- at home with both kids. “Lunch time, I Feeling uneasy, Abbott kept an eye on ray, destroying 2,400 structures and forc- had walked outside to go get lunch and social media. “The evacuation notices ing more than 80,000 residents to flee, was greeted with a clear blue sky. Twenty started to come in for Beacon Hill and was first spotted 15-kilometres south- minutes later walking back to my build- Abasand and then I read that the golf west of the city by an airborne forestry ing, myself and my co-workers could see a course in Wood Buffalo was being evac- crew on May 1. small amount of smoke which we thought uated and my manager told me to go. I was normal,” she began. Abbott and her raced home as quickly as I could but there Courtney Abbott, originally from St. co-workers had been listening to a news was already a traffic jam on the highway. Bernard’s, her husband Perry, originally conference just an hour prior and had Our home backs onto Real Martin Drive from Little Harbour East, and their kids heard conditions would get worse after which is the only road in and out of Wood Luke, who will be four later this month, lunch. “Half an hour after getting back Buffalo. As I turned into the area, there and Emma who just turned one, lived inside my building, I went to look out the was already bumper to bumper traffic on 199 J.W. Mann Drive, in the area of window again and it had gotten signifi- leaving Wood Buffalo.” Wood Buffalo. cantly worse. I was texting my husband When she finally arrived home, her On the day everything changed, Ab- husband was packing. At that point, they were on a voluntary evacuation notice and 20 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

were told to be ready to go within half an SUBMITTED PHOTOS hour. “We had the radio blasting in our house wherever we could so that we could Courtney Abbott, her husband Perry, and their kids pack and not miss any notices. We spent Luke and Emma, lived on 199 J.W. Mann Drive, in the the next half an hour racing through our area of Wood Buffalo. home. The whole time I was thinking, how do I pick what to pack? I really didn’t There was so much chaos, so much fear. we pulled over and Luke asked me what think the fire was going to be as destruc- “Prior to our arrival we had pulled over was wrong and then told me he was hun- tive as it was, I thought we would leave for several times trying to figure out what we gry. Luckily I had snacks in the backseat two or three days at the most.” should do. Should we turn around and of my car. try to get through so we could go south Every light was turned on in their or continue on and hope we could find a “I felt so helpless, I just wanted some- home as the sky outside was so dark it camp that had room for us? At one point one to tell us what we should do and that felt like they were packing in the mid- everything was going to be okay. I was dle of the night, even though it was only THE VIEW FROM THE ABBOTTS’ BACKYARD so scared for my kids. We lost the radio 3:00 p.m. “Every time I would run back before we reached Firebag, they had evac- upstairs I would lift the blind in our bed- uated the downtown location but moved room to look outside, hoping to see some to the RCMP detachment in Timberlea, improvement in the conditions, but every and I started to cry when they came back time all I saw was the bumper to bumper on the air. They were the one accurate traffic on the only road out of our area. source of information we relied on, and We decided to pack what we could in when they went off the air for the sec- both vehicles and we would head south to ond time it felt like the ground was being our camper at North Buck Lake, about pulled out from under me.” 2.5 hours away, as that is where my sis- ter and her family were heading and they “My husband was telling LIMITED SUPPLY OF GAS were taking my mom with them.” me that things weren’t With a limited supply of gas, Abbott MANDATORY EVACUATION knew they had to make a decision and looking much better stick to it. They arrived at Firebag six Abbott’s dad was still at work at Nex- hours after leaving their home. en, south of Fort McMurray, and was not from our backyard.” in any danger at that point. Still, Abbott Once settled, Abbott checked Face- wished they were all together. “I remem- — Courtney Abbott book for updates. “I came across a video ber standing in the kitchen and hearing that had been posted two hours prior of the emergency alert blasting on the radio a man riding a bicycle down Real Martin and I prayed it would be a test as I have Drive, the street behind our home. All I only ever heard it that way in all of my could see were lots of flames and lots of life. Unfortunately it was not a test and immediately after I heard it, the area of Wood Buffalo was placed under manda- tory evacuation and we grabbed our kids and dog and raced out of the house.” Like many fleeing the area, the Abbott family were stuck in traffic trying to reach Highway 63 to get out of town. “My hus- band had our son with him and I had our daughter and the dog. During this time we were trying to reach other family members to see where everyone was going as well as listening to the radio trying to figure out where we could go. There were conflicting reports of the highway going south being closed and unfortunately we were turned north by RCMP when we reached the highway. We headed north and eventually ended up at Firebag Village.” DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 21

THE EVACUATION OUT OF FORT McMURRAY HOUSES BURNT IN WOOD BUFFALO “When I finally got out of my vehicle and knew that THE CHILDREN ASLEEP IN FIREBAG VILLAGE we were all safe, that was the first time I let myself really cry.” — Courtney Abbott smoke, I couldn’t see our house in the cabin and camper. They drove through who just wanted to get out. There were video. I showed Perry and we just looked flames on Beacon Hill and drove past the also lots of emergency vehicles around. at each other and thought for sure our Flying J gas station just minutes after it Crossing the bridge the hill on the right house and the rest of the street was al- had blown up. I felt like someone was tell- was glowing, which was part of Abasand. ready gone. It was then that he told me ing me about a bad movie they had seen.” To the left, the downtown core was still he was receiving alarm notifications while TRAPPED AND NERVOUS lit up like nothing had happened. Driv- stuck in traffic but didn’t have the nerve ing up Beacon Hill everything was total to check them. All we could find out was Starting to feel trapped and nervous, darkness.” that we had lost power at 6:58 p.m.” the family hit the road again hours later. ABANDONED VEHICLES “Weather conditions were going to be the GAS STATION BLOWN UP same as that day and we were scared the “Once we reached the top, what was highway would be impassable if the winds left of the Super 8 was still burning as Abbott says they tried hard to stay calm because of the kids, but it was very picked up again. Perry found someone to well as the Centennial Trailer Park. I was hard to hold the emotions inside when give us a ride to our vehicles and we ner- so relieved when we made it to the other they thought their home had burned to vously went on our way. We could smell side of town. There were many vehicles the ground. “I took Luke to get some smoke when we walked outside the camp. and campers on the side of the road, some food and then Perry was lucky enough We passed a lot of cars abandoned on abandoned and some with people sleep- to have his brother contact someone who the highway prior to reaching town. The ing in them. We reached Wandering Riv- was able to fuel up both of our vehicles. smoke got worse at Suncor, just 30km er 200km south of Fort McMurray and All we wanted to do was go south, there north of town. It was very difficult to see the lineup of cars waiting for fuel was un- was only one way to drive out of Firebag and I had to turn off the vents in my car real. There were already strangers arriv- and we still couldn’t figure out for sure if because the smoke was making my throat ing with fuel and water to help everyone the highway was open. We finally got the sore, although there was so much smoke out.” kids to sleep and we continued scouring it quickly filled my car.” They reached their camper about six social media as we had been the entire Reaching town again left her with a hours after leaving Fort McMurray, a evening and messaging friends and family very eerie feeling, she says. “Fort McMur- drive that normally takes 2.5 hours. to see where they were. My sister and her ray is a town that works 24 hours a day “When I finally got out of my vehicle and family and my mom had already arrived and that night it was like a ghost town knew that we were all safe, that was the at North Buck Lake where they had their with the exception of a few people like us first time I let myself really cry.” PART 2: Don’t miss next week as Abbott shares what life as an evacuee has been like, plus she takes us back into the neigbourhood her family had to flee for their lives from weeks earlier. 22 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

WIN YOUR WAY IN! JUNE 30-JULY 2 BIG BASH! W hat better way to celebrate JULY 28 - AUG. 3 the birth of our nation than with one of the biggest up- GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL coming bands in all of Can- ada, and perhaps the most talented band The 2016 George Street Festival in St. John’s combines in Newfoundland and Labrador today?! beloved local favourites with some of Canada’s best. CELEBRATING CANADA W orth the wait it was! The July 30th’s Kitchen Party features The George Street Association Mahones and The Navigators. August Hot off the heels of multiple ECMAs announced a fantastic lineup 1st features Arkells with special guests and MusicNL Awards for their smash for the 2016 George Street July Talk and Repartee and Alan Doyle album Second Sight, Hey Rosetta! will Festival. Kicking things off on July 28th, will take to the stage on August 2nd. On grace the George Street stage for the iconic Canadian alternative rockers Our the final night, celebrating Regatta Day, annual Canadian celebration, which in Lady Peace will take the stage with sup- Shanneyganock will end things off in recent years has been headlined by the port from Atlantic Canadian group The style. July 31st is TBA. likes of I Mother Earth, Tegan and Sara, Trews. July 28th will see some classic Our Lady Peace and April Wine. rock represented with Platinum Blonde, Visit www.georgestreetlive.ca for tick- et information! The seven piece rock outfit is one of the most consistent bands on the island, STAY TUNED TO THE HERALD FOR THESE GREAT CONTESTS AND ENTER TO WIN! with a slew of notable tours and albums to their credit. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 23

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BY PAM PARDY GHENT JASON BENOIT FACEBOOK PHOTOS “Thanks to an amazing team beside me, I am truly Father, son, performer and fisherman – when he can – Ja- blessed to have achieved son Benoit keeps things real, balancing a red-hot music the level of success I’ve career with a life lived home on “The Rock” earned so early in my mu- sic career.” — Jason Benoit Q You have been in great demand are still living at home in Newfoundland lately but I see you always make so I make sure when I’m not on the road with them. But I have to admit that, at time for home. What have you been up playing shows or rehearsing, I’m at home the same time, I’m also trying diligent- to lately and can you share why you al- with them enjoying the Newfoundland ly to catch that three pound sea trout… ways make home visits as often as you lifestyle. (more laughter!) can between shows? Q From following you on Facebook, Q The Western Star published a sto- I’ve got a new album that we’re work- I’ve seen that you’ve been fish- ry about you in 2013 with the ing on at the moment which we are ing. Any luck?  headline “Jason Benoit Hoping to building a show around. Between tour- Launch Country-Singing Career.” ing and being at home, my team and I (Laughs) I jigged a few smelts today Now I see you performing among have been working hard to make sure the by accident .. (laughs).. I like to take the country greats at the Cavendish Beach show is going to be a lot of fun. kids fishing as often as I can. They love it Music Festival and again here at home and it’s a great way to spend quality time at Eastbound Hoedown. Looking back My wife and three beautiful children over those few short years, tell me how it feels to come so far in such a short time? It’s truly amazing. But of course it nev- er feels like things are moving fast at the time. There’s a lot of work that goes into it and only when you look back at it all can you truly appreciate how profound 24 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

life is. Thanks to an amazing team be- FACEBOOK PHOTOS side me, I am truly blessed to have achieved the level of success I’ve earned so early in my music ca- reer. It’s something I’ve only ever dreamed of. Q Tell me about performing. What is it like to perform along big names like Kenny Chesney and Emerson Drive? When I see my name on an event poster alongside singers I’ve been listening too and admiring for half of my life, I can’t help but feel emotions such as pride and justification, but also fear and intimidation. Your name is next to some of the big- gest names in country music so you have to make sure you always bring your “A Game”. It’s a lot of pressure. But Per- forming is definitely a huge part of the job and is probably what I love most about it. To see fans in the audience singing along with my songs and having a good time is such a humbling experi- ence and makes it all worthwhile. Q What can fans expect from you “Between finishing the album, writing new when you perform?  songs, fishing with the kids, and doing shows We’ve been building the show with … the rest of the year looks pretty busy … new songs from the album which is set and I couldn’t be happier.” — JB to be released in the fall. I’m really excit- ed to be able to perform these new songs foundland which I really looking for- as I’ve written them myself and they ward to. mean a lot to me. Also, I’m really excited to fin- I’m especially excited to perform my ish my first full length album latest single, Waves. I wrote that one for called Waves which will be my Dad so I have a special place in my dropping in the fall. Every- heart for that song. I’ve also put together one dreams of having a full some great medleys of some of my favou- length album released rite country songs, both new and old. It’s with a major record label going to be a lot of fun! There’ll be some and I’m close to having great sing-along points and some new that dream fulfilled. songs from me… I can’t wait. So between finishing Q What’s next for you?  the album, writing new Besides Cavendish Beach Mu- songs, fishing with the sic Fest, I’m also a part of a lot of other kids, and doing shows great country festivals in Canada this all across Canada, the summer such as Boots & Hearts and rest of the year looks pretty Trackside Music Festivals in Ontario, busy – and I couldn’t be happier. Canaan Music Fest in King County, Nova Scotia and Last, but not least, Eastbound Hoedown here in New- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 25

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT BY DILLON COLLINS and we’ve hung out. He has the studio in Nashville and he was sort of asking me PAUL KINSMAN PHOTOS what I was doing musically and I said I was kind of overdue for a new record, CHRIS LeDREW and we got around to the idea of him producing a new record for me. In this Longtime fixture of Newfoundland’s rich music scene, Chris day and age funding is at a premium and LeDrew turns to Nashville, and his fans, for this third solo record labels are not really pushing peo- studio album. ple anymore financially and government funding is sort of drying up, so a lot of U nwavering stalwart to New- nessee with friend and producer Joshua people go the crowd-sourcing route. I foundland and Labrador’s Grange, who has worked and played figure that with all of the networks and music scene, Chris LeDrew with the likes of Sheryl Crow, Dixie people I’ve connected with over the years Chicks, Dwight Yokam and more. it might be something that could work is taking the necessary next for me.” “This is an idea that spawned from steps in his near 30 year musical career, a friendship between myself and a guy GOOD ARTISTIC RECORD named Josh Grange, an American steel and he’s turning to his die hard fan base player,” LeDrew began in an interview “Josh has a lot of integrity as a mu- with The Herald. “We both play pedal sician and he’s interested in making a for support. steel guitar and that’s how we originally good record artistically,” LeDrew adds. met. We were friends over the years and “That’s where I am right now. I’m not CROWD-FUNDING he’s been here several times with differ- trying to hit the top 40 or trying to be ent bands and I’ve been down in the U.S. a superstar, I’m trying to make the most LeDrew has taken to crowd-funding solid record I can for the people that are website Indiegogo in an effort to raise interested in hearing that record from funds for his third solo record, which me. That’s Josh’s main goal. We’re not he intends to record in Nashville, Ten- trying to make a hip-hop record or get on top 40 radio, we just want to make a record like our heroes of the past made. We want to make something that our heroes of the past made and yet maybe break a bit of new ground … He’s com- ing at my songs from a completely differ- ent viewpoint than anybody else would be. We’ve co-written quite a bit together as well which is creating a whole new sound song-wise,.” GO-TO GUY IN MUSIC LeDrew has achieved notable success throughout his tenure as one of the go- to guys in Newfoundland’s music scene. His successful solo career, alongside his work in Brothers In Stereo, frequent col- laborations with renowned home-grown artists and production credits have seen the St. John’s born singer-songwriter-in- strumentalist long regarded as a local favourite. Part of the appeal of this new project then for LeDrew is to reassess his worth. “The big thing for me with this project was to get a sense of what my real world demand is out there,” LeDrew shared. “Where do I really stand here? Do peo- 26 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

ple want to hear a new record from me? I “I’m not trying to hit the top 40 or trying to be a superstar, don’t know. I hope. People ask me when I’m trying to make the most solid record I can in the people are you making a new record, but you that are interested in hearing that record…” — Chris LeDrew can’t always rely on that. There’s only one real way to know and that’s sort of are doing these days musically.” to gauge your interest this way. If peo- LeDrew addressed the concept and ple want you to make a new record but they don’t want to invest $10 in advance tone of the forthcoming record by insist- to buy a new record then it probably ing that he’d like to do something differ- doesn’t mean anything to them. If you ent, yet familiar. A bit of both worlds if put off a funded campaign and you don’t you will, combining the renowned rock do really well I think it’s a really good that LeDrew is known for with some indication that you may have to go back new aesthetically pleasing atmospheric to square one and work on your base elements. following and base of your career itself. I’m lucky that I’ve had a couple of solo “The big thing for me ROOTSY RECORD records already and a record with Broth- with this project was to ers In Stereo and three or four with 8 get a sense of what my “It’s going to be a rootsy Track Favourites and I’ve played on 50- real world demand is out record. Originally I wanted 60 or more in my musical career. I’m in there.” — Chris LeDrew to do a big sort of pop rock a better position than some bands start- production on this and go in a differ- ing out. I wouldn’t want to be in the po- ent route than a lot of people are. The sition of a band starting out with no fan songs are dictating something different. base and trying to raise money on this There’s a lot of moody elements hap- kind of platform.” pening, textural ideas going along with the melodies. What we’re going to have LeDrew marvelled at the quality of I think is a record that will have some music that today’s local artist are able to elements that are signature to what I do, produce, a far cry from the thin roster that Tom Petty, Dylan, Neil Young sort of nationally-ready Newfoundland acts of classic rock, where I come from, my from years gone by. bread and butter and what I’ll always do. But we’re going to stretch it out a bit and STRANGER THAN EVER look at some atmospheric sounds and that sort of thing.” “One observation that I make is that we have never before been in a position to have so many acts nationally rec- ognized,” LeDrew recalled. “We are stronger than we’ve ever been that way. I go back and I did my first gig when I was 14 years old. I’ve been in the music business and scene in New- foundland for nearly 30 years. Up un- til the last 10 years or so we never had very many people recognized nation- ally here. We did have some, Great Big Sea has been a flagship that way and The Irish Descendants have been very well known across the country and other acts. Now we have The Once, Fortunate Ones, Hey Rosetta! and the list goes on and on. When you look at what these acts are able to achieve nationally, win- ning Juno awards, playing all over the world. It’s incredible what our exports To contribute to LeDrew’s campaign visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chris-ledrew-the-nashville-album#/ DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 27

YOUNG ISLANDERS BY PAUL WARFORD FATHER TIME How about our dads? I ’m writing this on my dad’s anyone getting angry about it, which Jack-of-all-trades and birthday. He’s 73 and we’re can’t be said for babies. Perhaps one day, still buying him saw blades. but for now I’m content to learn from masters of fun, dads As a family, we have decided my oldest and dearest chums. Now that to encourage his carpentry and whiney we’re in our thirties, my buddies are have to be our protec- tools since he’s deaf as hell now anyway. dads a few times over, with toys littering Some of you are reading this, saying to their floors and princess dresses clogging tors, our advisors, and yourselves, “This is probably gonna be a their closets. Who would have thought? thing about dads,” and you’re right! our rides home from How about our dads? Jack-of-all- THE COWS COME HOME trades and masters of fun, dads have to the dance, all at the be our protectors, our advisors, and our I watch them and it leads me to reflect rides home from the dance, all at the on my own childhood, while also mar- same time! same time! veling at the future of my jeans-wearing, I’m not a dad myself. I chose to go the exhausted buddies. I was a kid and we were all getting ready dog route because you can leave them for school, a cow wandered into our in your home for hours on end without Dads have to be ready to protect their yard. It normally mucked about in the families, sometimes at a moment’s no- craggly field some feet from our house, tice. Okay, for example, one time, when though I have no idea why it was there. Perhaps the cow had the same issue with us, and that’s why it came to our lawn this morning, gawking through our bay window. My family and the cow stared at one another while Dad, always practical, went into his workshop, grabbed a plank of wood, and went to meet the bovine head-on. In his tweed blazer and fine trousers he whacked it on the ass with the plank while we looked on, confused but impressed. 30 years he was a teacher, and when I think of his career that’s the first thing that comes to mind. A dad has to put himself at risk when he doesn’t even realize it. I went to a gi- ant music festival (Lollapalooza) in Chi- cago last year with my longtime buddy Peter. We brought one of his twin sons along, deciding that two might be too 28 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

many. While wandering the grounds, They’re more than our ride home; they’re Grant found a tree branch he really jonny-on-the-spot every day of our childhood, all the seemed to take to, so we let him carry while making it seem easy. it around. Grant was two. He’d wave the stick and prod at things, fixated on in a week or so. set up birthday parties at bowling alleys it, and all the while I kept thinking, I guess what I’m saying here is that and I’m here to say it’s not easy. So, raise “He’s gonna poke some stranger in the your glass to your dad and drink to his testicles, he’s gonna poke some stranger your father may be more than meets- health. He’s gonna need it. in the testicles ...” That probably would the-eye. They’re more than our ride have been a fistfight for Peter. Grant home; they’re jonny-on-the-spot every Happy Birthday, Dad, also waved the stick around while be- day of our childhood, all the while mak- ing changed, tucked under some shady ing it seem easy. I’ve watched my friends and Happy Father’s Day! trees, away from the chaos. Even then, Peter the dad was in danger, as the stick darted this way and that and I kept thinking, “Grant’s going to poke Peter’s eye out, Grant’s going to poke Peter’s eye out...” I didn’t want to tell this father of three how to parent, so I just subtly sug- gested he wear his sunglasses until the fresh diaper was on. JONNY-ON-THE-SPOT A more personal example, my father very nearly electrocuted himself while setting up an outdoor swimming pool for us. The motor for the pump fell into the freshly-poured hose water, and with- out thinking Dad reached to grab it. I was too young to remember, but the ironic thing is that we probably got tired of this pool that almost killed him with- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 29

CELEBRATING YOUTH for Cole Harbour last season and now joins his brother Evan Fitzpatrick in the Drafted highest amongst our crop of players was goaltender Lucas Fitzpatrick. The QMJHL. Mount Pearl native was selected 35th overall by the Quebec Ramparts. Evan Fitzpatrick was selected fourth EIGHT NEWFOUNDLANDERS overall in the 2014 entry draft by the Sherbrooke Phoenix, and also plays in DRAFTED TO QMJHL goal. T he future National Hock- at the annual draft in Charlottetown, Conception Bay South’s Nick Gosse ey League prospects from Prince Edward Island. was selected next, ranking 48th over- Newfoundland and Labra- all and being selected by the Rimouski Drafted highest amongst our crop of Oceanic. Gosse played for the York Sim- dor took a big step in their players was goaltender Lucas Fitzpat- coe Express minor midget club in the rick. The Mount Pearl native was se- 2015-16 season, winning the Ontario careers recently, as eight players from lected 35th overall by the Quebec Ram- Minor Hockey Association Champion- parts. Fitzpatrick performed goal duties ship in the process. our province were drafted in the Que- OTHER DRAFTS PICKS bec Major Junior Hockey League Draft Improbably perhaps, Gosse’s team- mate Matt McKim was slated 31st over- all in the Q’s central scouting rankings, but was selected at 127th overall by the Memoiral Cup finalists Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Other Newfoundlanders selected include Mount Pearl’s Chris Murphy (Moncton Wildcats), St. John’s for- ward Kyle McGrath (Charlottetown Is- landers), defencemen Devan Newhook (Saint John Sea Dogs), Clarenville’s Liam Leonard (Quebec Ramparts), and St. John’s born defencemen Matt Tem- pleman (Moncton Wildcats). 30 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

FINE OL’ SCOFF PAM PARDY GHENT [email protected] SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEETIE M y daughter and her cousin make – s’mores in a pan! were served a special treat Hubby will miss his special day, as he while we visited family in often does working away, but at some Florida this year – s’mo- point, probably while we are at the res in a pan! It was such a hit! When camper the weekend after, I’ll have it was time to think about doing everything she needs so she can something for her father for Father’s treat dear ol’ dad to some sweets Day, she knew just what she would for her sweetie! S’MORES IN A PAN! H 9 Graham crackers, broken crosswise in half (18 squares), divided H 36 marshmallows, halved, divided H 1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate (6 oz.), chopped Heat oven to 350°F. Bake 9 to 11 min. or Place 9 graham squares until marshmallows are on bottom of 8-inch square puffed and golden brown. pan. Top with 36 marsh- Let stand 5 min. mallow halves; sprinkle with chocolate. Cover with remaining graham squares. Arrange 4 marshmallow halves, cut sides down, on top of each graham square. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 31

THIS WEEK WITH NTV’S JIM FURLONG POOR TIMING AND PAUL LANE P aul Lane is no fool. He knew what he was doing when he bolted the Liberal Party and answered a call from his constituents. He is a populist and having listened to the open lines and read the letters to the editor railing against the current budget he decided to jump from the Liberal Party and sit as an independent. LANE WILL BIDE HIS TIME Paul Lane … might be getting ready to take a run at the mayor’s chair in the City of Mount Pearl. Why did he do that? He is most un- likely to join another party. His Conser- ever darts tournament or handicrafts a run at the mayor’s chair in the City of vative bridges are all in flames. There is festival or Saturday morning opening Mount Pearl. no going back there. I doubt if the NDP is on in his district … he is THERE. would want anything to do with him or He is not only there; he is gone to social ALLEGIANCE TO NO ONE he with them. With Paul Lane and Ger- media with his presence. He makes sure ry Rogers as NDP caucus members it the word is out to the world and there is It lines up nicely with his recent an- would be an edgy Earle McCurdy who nothing wrong with that. It is called pol- tics. Today he is an independent MHA. would be sitting in a corner with his itics and Paul Lane is good at it. Allegiance to no one. back to the wall. No, instead Paul Lane will bide his time as an independent WHAT’S HE UP TO? He can be for scrapping any tax, member for now. cancelling all day kindergarten, So what is Paul Lane up to? keeping all the libraries open for- It is true that he might be having sec- I think the answer is in some- ever and whatever else happens ond thoughts about his departure now thing said parenthetically that Ottawa has ridden to the rescue on during the past weeks about mu- to be the flavour of the month tax hikes and the whole levy formula has nicipal politics and not being weighed on the protest circuit. He can be changed but there is no going back for down by the problems of party affili- for whatever lights up the elec- Paul Lane now. No cabinet post; no time ation. That is an interesting comment torate all the while claiming to be on the on the floor of the House of Assembly that made some political ears stand up. high moral ground. and he won’t have nearly the influence he Sounds like a nice position for some- once had but he will be, in his indepen- Paul Lane, according to many and not one looking to change the political stage dence, both free and unencumbered. just me, might be getting ready to take on which he plays. This is not “carved in stone” but we shall see. Now make no mistake about it; Paul Lane is a great constituency man. What- NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] 32 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

HOWYAGETTINON? FADDER’S DAYTHE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD BY NTV’s SNOOK S o, Father’s Day, again. Strange man. I can just see the red line in his spinal en. In his glory, day, really. Another odd con- thermometer climbing now. he was, cooking coction cooked up by greeting a proper meal, be it for family, buddies, or “Golf!” he would have scowled. “Yes, no perfect strangers. One had to be absolutely card and hardware stores, no doubt – a round of golf. Gimme a driver, I honoured to share his table – Fadder’s code. see something to whack with it.” And when said company had gorged them- doubt. Never really took hold in our house, selves into a sugar coma, only then was he a He never owned a pair of slippers, far as I content and fulfilled human being. growing up. Fadder didn’t think it was fit to know. Double vamps, or gum-boots, if need be. The socks had to be Mudder-knit, so no My father didn’t watch TV much, or go eat, so it was kinda hard for us to make a go use getting store-bought. He did have one to movies – he listened to the radio. He black tie, because I saw it come out for fu- paid little mind to sports, outside of hock- of it. Sort of like organizing a birthday party nerals, and it went with him after his own. ey playoffs. Avoided gossip, but had a keen mind and memory for politics and matters for someone who simply doesn’t want one – While he indulged in many a turkey-tea of injustice. He rarely spoke his mind on and wake-lunch, I couldn’t say he ever ate such matters, but if he did… look out. Had a silly effort – not appreciated in the least. in a restaurant. Take home, yes. Sit-down? a knack for laying it out in a few short, sharp Not that I witnessed. Mind you, he’d work sentences – walk away. Apparently, fathers are treated to certain like a robot putting up a scoff for anyone coming in for supper. That’s when he was WORSHIPPED MOM treats and freedoms on every third Sunday at his best – in-command, upbeat and driv- I know he read a lot of biographies and in June – in normal homes. They might get the like, but never in front of us – only in the tub and on the toilet (to only read would breakfast in bed, be encouraged to sleep not have been making full use of his time). And to have read all he did, with the limited in, or packed off to play golf or something. time he spent in the washroom, chances are he was a speed reader. Doting offspring and spouses furnish the The only gift I ever saw Fadder tear-up man with new slippers, socks or ties. They over was some trout flies that I had a bud- dy of mine tie for him. Apparently they take Dad out to supper, or to a movie. This were the wrong kind. One thing I will say for him is that he couldn’t have been all to confirm that the ‘old man’ is a true better to Mom. Worshipped her, he did, in his own wordless way. He knew he’d champ, deserving respect and affection all won the lottery there, I guess. And if for around. And that’s where the glitch was, in nothing else, he did earn our respect over the years. my house – none of any of that fit our nest If I learned anything from him, it’s how to treat your at all… partner – perhaps the most important lesson a father can leave. Fadder NEITHER FOOL NOR GENIUS left us in ’99, the same way he did most ev- erything – quick. Went to bed, never got First of all, my father suffered neither the up. First time I really saw him lying down, fool nor the genius very well. He had what so he really didn’t look like him anymore you might call a healthy contempt anyway. So happy Father’s Day, Skip- for most everyone. And you weren’t per. I can finally say it. Right on. likely to get up earlier than him, certainly not early enough to even start making him break- fast. Not that you had a prayer of making him anything he’d eat anyway, let alone in bed. Fadder was always up almost before he went to bed – believed, big time, in the early-bird theory. To be sure, he got many a worm in his time – lots of trout too. If anyone ever suggested a bit of a lie-in (even as an experiment), chances are they got a flick in the forehead and a few choice words to cure that cluelessness. I’d loved to have been there if anyone rec- ommended something like golf to the old Snook can be reached by emailing: [email protected] ... Right on! DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 33

CRIME FLASHBACK BY MAX HAINES from the Lakes’ home, he saw the fro- zen body of 20-month-old Jackie Lake. A few yards farther was Bertha Lake’s almost nude body. The snow beside the body was thrashed, giving evidence that, after dropping her son and falling herself, Bertha had made attempts to rise before dying alone in the snow. Soon, RCMP was on the scene. An entire family had been wiped out in one night. Although four-month-old Betty’s body was not re- covered from the ruins, it was assumed it had been consumed by the flames. Phil’s body was identified by two conspicuous gold teeth. Police noted what appeared to be two sets of tracks beginning in the snow where Bertha had died in agony. The police fol- lowed the tracks, seeing holes in the deep snow beside the tracks, as if someone had used a cane while trudging along. INCONCEIVABLE HORROR LOST MITTEN A mong those who called Pa- Brunswick history. On Monday, Jan. 6, RCMP Sgt. Bedford Peters found a cific Junction home was the 1936, Otto Blakeney was cutting fire- mitten. It would become the most im- Lake family, which consist- wood near the Lakes’ home. Normally, portant piece of evidence in one of the he ate his midday meal with the Lakes. weirdest murder cases in Canadian his- ed of Phil, 30, wife Bertha, tory. Meanwhile, CNR employee David Otto was shocked to find nothing but Barron volunteered that around night- son Jackie, 20 months, and the baby of a smouldering burned-out ruin where fall the day before he had seen one of the once the Lake home had stood. Upon Bannister boys walking the tracks. the family, four-month- old Betty. closer examination, Otto made out the horribly burned body of Phil Lake. Mounties called on the Bannis- Phil Lake and his family lived in a 26- ter home and were greeted by Daniel. He scurried down the railway track Shown the mitten found along the trail, by-10 ft. home in a little clearing in the toward the CNR office. Tiny droplets Daniel exclaimed, “Hey, that’s mine, of blood were visible in the fresh snow. where’d you guys get that?” woods near the CNR tracks. Every hundred yards or so there were larger blood smears, as if someone had Daniel said he loaned his mittens to About 13 km away in Berry Mills fallen and ris- his brother Arthur the previous day. Da- en, only to fall vid Barron identified Arthur as the man lived May Bannister and her four chil- again. Further he had seen walking the tracks. Arthur on, Otto came was arrested and charged with murder. dren — Daniel, 20, Arthur, 18, Frances, across a baby’s bottle. Arthur confessed, admitting he had 14 and Marie, 13. May Bannister had visited the Lakes’ home. Daniel and Exactly 471 yards Frances showed up to take him home. been deserted by her husband shortly Phil Lake made an improper advance to Frances. A brawl ensued, in which Bertha after Marie’s birth. The family had lived in poverty ever since. None could read or write. Both boys were of below-aver- age intelligence. The members of these two families would become the main characters in a murder case which would make New 34 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016 *Crime Flashback Images are used for reenactment purposes only and might not be historically accurate.

was accidentally struck on the head by a piece of firewood thrown by her hus- band. Daniel then hit Phil on the head with another piece of firewood, at the same time overturning an oil lamp. According to Arthur, the Bannisters took off. No doubt Bertha Lake ran from the fire and collapsed, dropping her baby, who froze to death while she died from the wound to her head. Frances and Daniel backed up their brother’s story. Daniel was taken into custody and charged with murder. Fran- ces was held as a witness. A MOTHER’S LOVE May Bannister was planning to blackmail two men into supporting two nonexistent babies. There was one The murder victims were duly buried. detail. At some point May had to produce a real baby. It was then that the Bannister-Lake case took a bizarre twist. While question- accused Powell of being responsible for 7 p.m. the night of the murders. Arthur ing a neighbour of the Bannisters’, one Marie’s fictional pregnancy. went in the house. When he came out, Milton Trites, police learned there was he passed her the baby and she started a baby at the Bannister home. RCMP BABY BLACKMAIL home alone. She heard a scream. officers faced May Bannister with this information. Reluctantly, she turned the May Bannister was planning to black- Shortly after, her two brothers caught baby over to the officers. When asked mail two men into supporting two non- up with her. During their investigation, who the mother of the child was, she re- existent babies. There was one detail. At the RCMP heard rumours that big, plied, “It’s mine.” some point May had to produce a real tough Phil Lake could not have been baby. Evidence given by Frances Bannis- overpowered by a boy with a piece of In reality, the baby was four-month- ter further incriminated her brothers. wood. Phil’s body was exhumed. Doc- old Betty Lake, who for a week was be- She stated that, with Arthur and Dan- tors removed a .22-calibre bullet from lieved dead. iel, she arrived at the Lake house around his brain. May had concocted a diabolical plot. While questioning a Now, the cane-like marks in the snow To give the appearance of having given neighbour of the Ban- beside the tracks took on a new signifi- birth to a baby, she had purchased a doll nisters’, one Milton cance. Maybe they were made by a rifle. in Moncton. She was seen by several Trites, police learned Volunteers shovelled snow from the area people carrying a bundle, which every- there was a baby at along the trail. The rifle was recovered one assumed was a baby. the Bannister home. and proved to be the murder weapon. Why did May Bannister pose as the Daniel and Arthur Bannister were mother of a doll, and later somehow tried for the murder of Phil Lake. come into possession of the Lake baby? Both were found guilty and sentenced to death. On Sept. 23, 1936, the two Milton Trites often loaned May small brothers were hanged in the County Jail amounts of money. During the previous at Dorchest, N.B. No one claimed their year she had worked for him as a house- bodies. May Bannister, who no doubt keeper. When she left his employ in hatched the plot, and ordered her sons November 1935, she told him she was to carry out her evil scheme, was found leaving to have his baby. When she re- guilty of harbouring a stolen child. turned, she told Trites she had left their child in Moncton. On the day after the She received the maximum sentence Lake murders, she invited Trites to see of three and a half years imprisonment. his baby. May served her time and returned to Berry Mills, where she was a rather It was also learned that Albert Powell, feared curiosity until 1971, when she a CNR freight clerk and part-time Sun- died of natural causes. day school teacher, had conducted Sun- day school classes at the Bannister home for two years. He was often alone in the company of Marie Bannister. May had DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 35

BEHIND THE SCENE BY DILLION COLLINS AAIME GILLAM PHOTO AAIME GILLAM PHOTO JANEWAY TELETHON T he 2016 Janeway Children’s brought in a fantastic $2,774,524 for Miracle Network Telethon one of the strongest totals in the histo- continued the fantastic re- ry of the telethon. lationship between The The event saw NTV and OZFM personalities in St. John’s, Grand Janeway Children’s Foundation and Falls-Windsor, Corner Brook, Claren- ville and Burin, with a slew of awesome NTV, OZFM and The Herald, result- musical guests, including The Once, ing in another fantastic telethon event. Waterfront Fire and Shanneyganock The event, which saw NTV broad- cast simultaneous across the island, 36 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

AAIME GILLAM PHOTO AAIME GILLAM PHOTO AAIME GILLAM PHOTO A special thanks to all of the amazing volunteers, support staff and the generous public for making this year’s Jane- perform at the Avalon Mall. way Children’s Miracle Network Telethon a roaring success! The Janeway Children’s Hospital sees more than 122,000 patients from across Newfoundland and Labrador annually, with the telethon serving as the largest fundraising campaign of the year. A special thanks to all of the amazing volunteers, support staff and of course the generous donating public for help- ing make this year’s Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon a roaring success! DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 37

SOAP TALK BY DANA BLOCK On Young and The DAYS OF OUR LIVES YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Restless, Sharon refused Kate made a secret deal with Victoria confronted her father to talk to Nick about Aiden. about the oil-rig disaster. Constance. Kate made a secret deal with Aiden. Victor was shocked to learn that Rafe realized that Adriana had an agen- Meredith had taken a leave of absence da when she invited an old friend from from the infirmary. Victoria confront- Mexico to come and stay for a while. Ci- ed her father about the oil-rig disaster. ara took care of a hung over and heart- Hilary got the sense that Neil was try- sick Chad. Hope turned to her past to ing to push her out of the foundation. help get through an emotional time. Later, Neil tried to convince Devon Despite working on opposing sides, that Hilary was not the same person Belle and Shawn shared a nice moment they once loved. Paul’s gut told him that together. Fynn made a decision about Victor framed Adam for murder. Nick his relationship with Kayla. Meanwhile, urged Luca to confess what he knew Kayla, Steve and Joey made plans to be about Victoria if he ever wanted a rela- together as a family. Nicole worried she tionship with Summer. Sharon refused might face charges in Deimos’s death. to talk to Nick about Constance. Victor Rafe warned Aiden not to hurt Hope. A asked Meredith why she really came to very-much-alive Deimos called for help. visit him. 38 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

BABY OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM THIS WEEK’S WINNERS OH GIRL! OH BOY! BABY’S NAME PARENTS’ NAME(S) RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS CHILD’S BIRTHDATE LM LF TELEPHONE NUMBER and/or EMAIL ADDRESS Please note: If family members other than par- ents send photo of child, you must include a written permission slip from parents or the child’s guardian. Send your completed entry form and photograph to: BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST EMILY BARNES NATHAN SMITH c/o The Newfoundland Herald Daughter of Valerie Reid and Son of Joanne and Scott Smith, P.O. Box 2015 Brad Barnes, St. John’s Marystown St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 HONOURABLE MENTIONS or email [email protected] Jordan Perez Kayleigh Dibbon Nicholas Lucas RULES & REGULATIONS St. John’s St. John’s Stephenville Crossing Enter your baby’s picture in the annual New- A THOUSAND SMILES foundland Herald Baby of the Year Contest. Fill out the entry form above and send us a recent Send in your child’s candid photograph of your baby. Or you can email moments and share your family’s information and a high-resolution photo to happiest moments with our readers. [email protected]. Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2016. Two babies – SAY CHEESE a boy and a girl – will qualify every week. Our Baby of the Year will be chosen from all weekly Sophie, daughter of Amanda and Clyde qualifiers. The overall winner will appear on the Boland, Witless Bay, looks completely cover of the first issue of The Newfoundland Her- ald in 2017. happy with her big, jolly grin! CONTEST RULES: • Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2016 (born in 2015 or 2016). • 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, 2016. • Employees and immediate family members of The Newfoundland Herald and its affiliated companies are not eligible to enter. • Winning babies must reside in Newfound- land and Labrador. • You may enter as often as you wish, though once your child is chosen as our weekly win- ner, they aren’t eligible to win again. • The judges’ decision is final. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 39

raingle. PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERS EACH WEEK TRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH CLEVER PUZZLES! 1. The phrase “From the heart” has been thoughts of love and passion to many. 4. The following word pairs are anagrams known to bring thoughts of love and What are those two words? which can be combined to form the passion to many. However, if you re- 2. What does this mean? VAD ERS. name of an animal or insect. Try to fig- arrange the 12 letters, you can come up 3. What is a liquid at room temperature ure it out. a. Log, Rail; b. Lone, Tape; with two 6 letter words that are oppo- in its original state but solidifies when c. Cot, Soup; d. Moral, Dial. site of each other, but also bring about heated? — braingle.com Answers – 1. Father & mothers. 2. Space invaders. 3. An egg. 4. a. gorilla; b. antelope; c. octopus; d. armadillo. GO FIGURE! BY LINDA THISTLE SNOWFLAKES There are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. Place the numbers The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at 1-6 around each of them. No number can be repeated in any partial the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle. by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once. © 2016 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. CRYPTO-QUOTE AXYDLBAAXR BY TERRY STICKELS is LONGFELLOW 1. One of the numbers below does not belong with the One letter stands for another. In this others based on a simple, sample, A is used for the three L’s, X straightforward reason. for the two O’s, etc. Single letters, apos- Which is the odd one out? trophes, the length and formation of the None of the numbers is a words are all hints. Each week the code prime number. letters are different. a. 13872 d. 80824 b. 53635 e. 22873 c. 41890 f. 15736 © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. 2. What number comes next? 4 7 16 43 124 367 ___ 40 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

MAGIC MAZE: PARTY ______ — SUDOKU — Animal Chairman Hardy Line Secretary Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that Boss Favors House Organizer Spirit each row across, each column down and each small Caucus Game Leader Politics Time 9-box square contains all of the numbers from 1-9. by Donna Pettman Each numbered row contains two clues and two 6-letter answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you change the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters. TO CHECK ANSWERS, FLIP PAGE UPSIDE DOWN. ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS GO FIGURE: CRYPTOQUOTE: STICKELERS: FEAR NOT: SNOWFLAKE: EVEN EXCHANGE: SUDOKU: MAGIC MAZE: We cannot always 1. a. 13872. The digits total 21. The oblige but we can digits in the other numbers total 22. always speak oblig- 2. 1096. Each successive number is ingly. — Voltaire three times the previous number. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com JUNE 19 - 25, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 41

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Ghost Story:BY: GUY S. DAVIS YOUR HOROSCOPE OLD JAKE ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) I used to own a rustic cabin in the Family and friends rally around A romantic relationship takes deep woods. A second one was as you confront an unexpected an unexpected turn. You might nearby and lived in by an old griz- challenge. Some plans will have be confused about how to react. zled man I came to know as Jake, to be changed until all the fuss It’s best not to be rushed into a who kept to himself. When I did see him I’d and fluster settle down. decision that you’re not ready to speak but never got a reply. One morning the make. old man was outside chopping wood. I greet- TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) ed him as usual and was surprised when he LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Don’t put down the ax, looked at me and said; “I Your creative gifts find new loved me breakfast, been nigh on eighty three outlets for expression this let your pride stand in the way year, same time every marning, never misses.” week. Someone (a Libra, per- of resolving an emotionally And with that he turned and went back in his haps) has ideas that you might painful situation you have right cabin. find surprisingly appealing. Pay now. This is a good time to deal attention. with it and let the healing final- TIRED OF THE ISOLATION ly begin. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Every morning at the same exact time VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A smoke would spiral from old Jake’s chimney. You’ll soon be able to restart I think it was the only time he put in a fire, to those delayed travel plans. A fi- workplace problem that you’ve cook his breakfast. In the three years I lived nancial matter you thought was been handling so well suddenly in that cabin, Jake and I never said more then closed could suddenly reopen. spins out of control. Don’t pan- a dozen words to each other. I was growing Be prepared to take swift, deci- ic. You can rely on your good tired of the isolation and decided to sell the sive action. sense to help you restore order. place. For two days I didn’t see the smoke coming from Jake’s chimney. I was tempted H HCELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS! to go over there but didn’t. Eventually curios- ity got the better of me and I found old Jake ATTICUS SHAFFER H NICOLE KIDMAN H JOHN GOODMAN dead in his bed. JUNE 19, 1998 JUNE 20, 1967 JUNE 20, 1952 MY IMAGINATION? BORN You love to compete, both on a personal and a sporting level, and you hate to settle for I went to the cops and they came and took THIS WEEK: anything less than excellence. the body away. I never knew if anyone claimed it. The next morning smoke was coming out LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. of Jake’s chimney. Peering through a window you could plainly see the old man fixing his Wearing rose-colored glass- 19) Family matters dominate breakfast. A figment of my imagination? I es won’t solve a thorny person- the week. Health problems raise don’t think so. al situation. You need to take a concern, but soon prove to be less hard look at what’s happening serious than you thought. Things 46 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/JUNE 19 - 25, 2016 and then act according to the start easing up by the weekend. facts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) 18) Most situations are calm- Weigh all your options careful- er now, both at home and on the ly before making any decisions job. But there’s still a chance that you’ve been putting off. Then a co-worker will set off another go ahead and plan a weekend of round of unpleasantness. family fun. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to There’s no need to fish for Dec. 21) While personal and fi- compliments from an admir- nancial situations continue to er who can’t say enough nice improve, some setbacks might things about you. The upcom- occur. But they’re only tempo- ing holiday bodes well for fam- rary, so hang in there. ily gatherings.

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