2013 | July 28 - August 3 The Once

PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 0040012044 REGISTRATION NO. 09027 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE ITEMS TO: THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD, P.O. BOX 2015, ST. JOHN’S, NL, A1C 5R7 CONTENTS Year 67 • No. 30 COVER STORY Page 19 THE ONCE Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale blaze their own trail! SALMON FESTIVAL TEGAN AND SARA FOGTOWN Page 44 Page 27 Page 32 INSIDE THIS WEEK 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 40 CRIME FLASHBACK 10, 30 and 40 years in our past 3 A MATTER OF OPINION Too many lady friends Are we racist? 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 42 MOMENTS IN TIME Publish or perish 8 PEOPLE A look at history Local and Hollywood celebrities 42 STRANGE BUT TRUE 14 INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE Sharron Callahan Is it really true? QUOTE OF THE WEEK 19 COVER STORY 43 SOAP TALK The Once “The Labrador-Island Transmission 23 THE HERALD ARCHIVES Daytime’s hottest topics Project is likely to cause significant Swallowed at sea 47 REGATTA RIPPLES 27 MUSIC Salmon Festival 2013 On golden pond adverse environmental effects on 30 NEWS IN BRIEF 48 PUZZLES AND BRAINTEASERS the RWMH, even if the Project itself 2013 Canada Summer Games flagbearers; will only minimally contribute to Is no news good news? Train your brain with clever puzzles 31 NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE 53 TV WEEK The blood stone 32 HERALD SPOTLIGHT Your guide to the best on TV this week these effects.” Tegan and Sara 54 TELEVISION WORLD 34 SPORTS AND LEISURE — Lorraine Michael, page16 Rock and rumble What’s hot this week? 35 TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND 55 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS FEATURES Cooking for a crowd 36 SALUTE TO COMMUNITIES Action-packed sports 14 SENSATIONAL SENIOR The town of Conception Bay South 56 MOVIE MAGIC 36 SPORTS AND LEISURE St. John’s has named Sharron Callahan as West coast wonders A sneak-peek at movies on TV the city’s Senior of The Year for 2013! 39 WHILE THE KETTLE BOILS 77 HOT TICKETS Rita the carrot top 39 HOROSCOPE What’s new in theatres and video stores 16 MUSKRAT FALLS UPDATE Your life according to the stars 93 THE PUZZLE PAGE Province’s most expensive capital works project has started, but challenges remain. SALUTE TO CBS Page 36 Get your pencils out 94 HERALD BOOK BONUS 18 THE HARPER SHUFFLE Conservative cabinet shuffle sees more The Master Key System women, and more ministers, added. Plus, 95 COMICS Newfoundland and Labrador has a new Captain Atlantis, Phantom, Archie, Spider- man, Garfield, Amber Waves, Mister Breger, Cats & Dogs, Laff a Day, Popeye, In the representative. Bleachers and Out on a Limb 100 KIDS’ CORNER 27 TAKING IT TO THE LIMIT The 2013 Salmon Festival was the biggest Activities, art work, puzzles and more concert in Salmon Festival history. 102 SCENES OF NEWFOUNDLAND 32 HURDLES, HEARTTHROBS AND Readers submit their photos HAPPINESS 104 LAST LAUGH Tickle your funnybone Sisters Tegan and Sara set to light up St. CONTESTS John’s with July 29th performance! 36 CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH 10 KISS TICKETS Bright and beautiful town. 29 LUCKY NUMBER 44 BARBER BY THE HARBOUR 50 SUPER CASH PUZZLE The barber by the harbour is a busy man, 51 BABY OF THE YEAR with an even busier schedule. Chris Evans 93 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE is in the business of making gentlemen look 103 PHOTO good, and business is booming. July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 1

From The Archives 39 YEARS AGO this week... Volume 67 No. 30 This week in history, the Water- Joey Smallwood gate scandal in the U.S. is now THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD. affecting Canadian politics. A Published by the SUNDAY HERALD LTD., reform committee on political contri- Logy Bay Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland. butions has recommended that all Tel.: (709) 726-7060, Fax: (709) 726-6971. those leaving office should publically Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7. disclose their income tax returns for their period of office in hopes of un- E-mail:[email protected]. earthing any suspicious activity. Joey Smallwood says he Entire contents copyright 2013 is leaving it up to the people of Newfoundland to decide © The Newfoundland Herald. All rights reserved. whether or not he should come back into politics. He says if he does become premier of the province again he will SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Newfoundland and carry out much needed reforms, which he did not specif- Labrador – 26 issues for $44.27 + HST, 52 issues ically reference. Plus, The Herald investigates a recent re- (1 year) for $82.63 + HST. Call 1-800-901-4901. port that an ‘abomniable snowman’ type creature was spotted near Mount Everest. PUBLISHING CREED “If you abuse POWER you lose it, But if you do not use POWER you also lose it.” 30 YEARS AGO this week... Publisher: Geoff Stirling Cover Editor: G. Scott Stirling • This week in history, Grand Bank Editor-In-Chief: Mark Dwyer native Bert Squires is heading to the Olympic Games in LA for weight Staff Writers: Pam Pardy-Ghent, lifting. The Herald celebrates Squires on our cover. Sarah Jane Sheppard • In local news, the province’s devout Art Director: Shannon Cleary eagarly await the visit of Pope John Paul II, scheduled for September Graphic Artists: Janice Keels, Laurene Slaney 12-13. He will take part in a Mass at Quidi Vidi and bless the fishing fleet from Flatrock before heading off Contributing Photographers: Scott Bowering, to Moncton, NB. Bud Gaulton, Aamie Gillam, Sara Rostotski • Internationally, hockey great Wayne Gretzky contin- ues to be showered with awards and trophies. His lat- Contributing Writers: Guy Davis, Danette est win is the Seagram’s Seven 1984 Hockey Player of the Year award. Gretzky won this award in 1982 and Dooley, Jim Furlong, Valerie Morgan, NJR Ryan 1983; he is now the first player to ever win three times. Contributing Artist: Danny Bulanadi Sales/Circulation Manager: Gary Oliver 570-5246 Sales Representatives: Debbie Gollop: 570-5263 Stephanie Piccott: 570-5215 Wayne Gretzky Pam Wall: 570-5205 Circulation Coordinator: Judy Furlong Chief Financial Officer: Ron Sparkes Credit Manager: Brenda Hussey Operations: Steve Dray, Roberta Noseworthy Promotion: Mike Greenland 10 YEARS AGO this week... PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 0040012044 REGISTRATION NO. 09027 • This week in history, The Herald looks at Newfoundland’s resident funny RETURN UNDELIVERABLE ITEMS TO: women, Amy House and Berni Staple- THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD ton. The ladies are taking their new show, One Unforgettable Night with P.O. BOX 2015, ST. JOHN’S, NL, A1C 5R7 Two Unforgettable Dames, on the road. DISTRIBUTORS: • In local news, local singer Jenny Gear St. John’s, Mount Pearl, 570-5246; has earned herself a spot in the top 10 Bayden Bown, Burin Peninsula, 279-0269; on Canadian Idol, with her quirky voice and personal- Wade Morgan, Trinity-Conception, 786-2539; ity. Gear solidified her spot with a rendition of Leonard Diane Arnold, Clarenville/Bonavista, Cohen’s Tower of Song. 677-2702; • In entertainment news, Canadian Songstress Sarah Allan Miles, Grand Falls/Windsor, 535-0290; Slean made some fans for life during a recent per- John Morgan, Placentia, 227-2622; formance in St. John’s at the LSPU Hall. Barefoot and Bruce Hulan, Stephenville, 645-2309; surrounded by candlelight, Slean performed songs Ron Downey, Corner Brook/Deer Lake/ from her album, Night Bugs. Pasadena, 632-5918; Tina Foley, Gander, 256-3853 Sarah Slean ISDN 0824-3581 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. 2 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

A MATTER OF OPINION by Sarah Sheppard ARE WE RACIST?THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD Leave it to a reality show to put a spotlight on the dark side of human nature. Throw in the bait of a passed by. I can’t even describe how violently my stom- $500,000 ultimate prize and we see the girls next ach flipped. It’s one of those words that when released from someone’s mouth is so heavy with hate. door, with sweet smiles and blonde locks turn into full- Those boys thought it was cool or macho to use a blown racists. word like that, and while it’s easy to cast judgements on What am I getting at? The current season of NTV’s their parents, so on and so forth, Big Brother executive reality show, Big Brother. I’ve been a big fan of the show producer Allison Grodner made an interesting point. for years. Sure, buff boys and bikini clad girls, some with questionable brain activity as well as brutal backstabbing and schem- ing, is expected. But the newest crop of con- testants have taken ‘playing dirty’ to whole new, deplorable level. Between racial and homophobic slurs to support for Hitler, house guests Aaryn Gries, Ginamarie Zimmerman and Spencer Claw- son have collectively offended the world. Gries, the 22-year-old Texas native, is taking the most heat, and rightly so. We’ve heard her refer to fellow house guest Andy, who is homosexual, as “that queer,” tell Korean- American player, Helen Kim, to “shut up and eat a bowl of rice,” while she warned house- guests to watch out for African-American contestant Candice because you wouldn’t be Boys and bikini clad girls, some with question- able to see her in the dark. BE CAREFUL LITTLE MOUTH able brain activity as well as brutal backstab- bing and scheming, is expected. But the newest She also used phrases like “squishy Asian” to describe her eyes after crying and went on crop of contestants have taken ‘playing dirty’ to full out mocking with an extended impres- to whole new, deplorable level. sion of Asian workers at a nail salon as well as ‘Ghetto’ talk and gestures. Responding to the Big Brother controversy, Grodner The public can sometimes be too quick to judge the said “Your neighbour is probably using racial slurs be- actions of those on a reality show, and one can’t forget hind closed doors, no offense to your neighbour. There’s how editing can misrepresent people. Specifically in a very important discussion here that people will hope- the case of Big Brother, the players are completely cut fully have as a result of all this.” off from the world and cameras are rolling 24/7. I can And isn’t that true? Who hasn’t heard or told a joke imagine you could easily forget, locked away in a house, where race and ethnicity is poked fun at? Have you ever that millions of people are watching. And, in a game gotten Chinese food and imitated an Asian accent? I’m that quickly descends into paranoia and low blows, I not casting stones, because honestly many of us have. don’t deny that anyone could be caught saying terrible But does that make you or me or your neighbour racist? things. Maybe it’s not the same strain of discrimination of All that said, I don’t know about you, cameras on me say, the KKK, but if jokes and judgements about race or not, in public or at home, I do not, nor do I have the are going on behind closed doors, nurturing the idea desire to, bash people of a different race or sexual orien- that one is inferior or less desirable, then the roots of tation. While at the Bowring Park Splash Pad recently, racism are still very much intact. I agree with Grodner, standing in line for ice cream with my cousin, and our that’s the conversation coming to light with the BB children, we overheard a group of 12-13-year-old-boys controversy. As for Gries, she’s been fired from her job. using the ‘N’ word when an African-American family Be careful little mouth what you say. Sarah Sheppard, The Herald’s Staff Writer, can be reached by emailing [email protected] July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 3

Letters to the editor Where’s the evidence, Dr. Suzuki? Dear Editor, cannot substitute the necessity for evi- In a recent column David Suzuki, dence. Conversely, “signs” are sometimes Canada’s famous geneticist, tried his best used in language that most scientists be- IT’S A FACT! to connect the recent Alberta floods to lieve to be at the opposite of science. The Senate is the upper fossil fuel consumption. His For example, for a long time house in Canada’s attempt veers from fuel con- people in various cultures have bicameral parliamentary democracy. The original sumption, to global warming, believed that the occurrence of Senate, created in 1867, had 72 seats, but more to climate change, to flooding natural phenomena was con- seats were added as the rivers. nected to human behaviour. In country grew. The Constitution now The title of the piece is very such view, natural disasters are directs that the Senate apt: Is Alberta Flooding a Sign manifested signs of punish- have 105 appointed members. of Climate Change? You will ments or rewards for human The Senate was created notice that it is a question, a action. In the same vein, they to counterbalance representation by rhetorical one at that as we al- suggest that these phenomena population in the House of Commons. ready know where Suzuki’s are “signs” of the involvement mind is on the issue. But it is of a deity or deities in human significant that it uses the DAVID SUZUKI affairs. In such cases, the lan- word sign – not evidence. guage of signs is comfortably in Evidence is the language of science. the realm of myth or in religious revela- Signs, not so much. While the word sign, tion. as in an indication that the occurrence of Nothing Suzuki mentions makes a de- something might be connected to some- finitive scientific connection to “climate thing else, is perfectly usable in science, it change” causing the Alberta floods be- MAINLAND, NL John Chaulk Photo NEWFOUNDLAND ISLAND The Newfoundland Herald is proud to showcase talent from our readers all over the province. Scenes of Newfoundland and Labrador has inspired budding PARADISE photographers and helped share the picturesque landscape and personality of this truly beautiful place. Got the picture? SEE PAGE 102-103 4 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

Letters to the editor Nothing Suzuki mentions makes a definitive scientific connection to “climate change” causing the Alberta floods because there is simply no evidence to that effect. cause there is simply no evidence to that effect. In fact, Even if one accepts Suzuki’s premise that global warm- Suzuki doesn’t even mention data showing that global ing can cause flooding, the levels of fossil fuel consump- warming has not occurred for over a decade now, which tion in 1932 could not have influenced the climate in would make his link from fossil fuels, to warming, to rag- southern Alberta. And one would be hard pressed to make ing rivers in Alberta patently false. the case that human action, industry and automobiles provoked the 1870 floods. Instead of speaking the revelatory language of “signs” (which also connects water to aliens in the 2002 motion This is why the famous geneticist is relegated to sim- picture of the same name starring Mel Gibson), Dr. ply talking about signs and not evidence. Suzuki could have chosen to examine existing evidence regarding the flooding record of the Bow River. The evidence clearly points in a different direction than human energy consumption as the cause of flooding in There has been worse flooding in the area since records the Bow River Valley during the worst recorded flood. It are kept, going back to the latter part of the 19th century. wasn’t us! From preliminary results of the 2013 flood, it appears that that the 1932 flood was worse. Marco Navarro-Génie is Vice-president of research at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Name: Postal Code: AMEX Chinese Therapy Address: VISA MasterCard Centre Province: Exp.: Classical Chinese acupuncture/herbal medicine Cheque Dr. X Hong Liu MD, (China), R.Ac. CAFC, ND. Card #: Consumer Choice Award Signature: ACUPUNCTURE Mail To: Subscription Department,P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7, Tel: 709-570-5394 or 1- • Nerve damage (Bell’s Palsy, stroke recovery) • Stress • Insomnia • Herbal Medicine • Headaches • Constitutional Facial rejuvenation GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Call 709-753-1150 Over 20 year experience ~ Most insurance accepted 49-55 Elizabeth Avenue, Box 5, Suite 201, St. John’s, NL, A1A 1W8 Website: www.chinesetherapy.ca email: [email protected] July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 5

...to the editor The Teflon Con? Dear Editor, Over the past seven years, it has baffled most Canadians how much scandal and parliamentary corruption can be exhibited by one prime minis- ter, yet he walks away scott free whilst tossing his adoring cronies under the bus at every turn. It’s like he has become a Teflon Con ... nothing sticks to him. But has that coating become scratched? Has it started to lose its non-stick shine? One has to wonder why a person with such a callous incon- siderate attitude for close acquaintances could still stand the test of the hot stove? Who will stand up and drop the truth bomb on PM Stephen Harper? I read some time ago of Harper’s dealings with the Northern Foundation and the Heritage Front, two neo-nazi organiza- Perhaps the picture of Rob Ford – Harper’s tions and how Harper used them to be body guards for Preston Manning during the Reform “fishing buddy” – with a neo-nazi is starting to Party startup. Perhaps the picture of Rob Ford - become more relevant than we realized … Harper’s “fishing buddy” - with a neo-nazi is start- that lie), could stand up and tell the truth about what the ing to become more relevent than we realized, not to party had schemed and who ordered the robocalls to non- mention Ford’s association with drug dealers being in the Conservative voters during the 2011 election. But Sona news. It’s not who you want to have as a “fishing buddy” is young and foolish. He probably thinks Harper will save when you are the Prime Minister of Canada. him. I guess you have to hold the hammer to receive pro- tection from Harper. And in that famous BarBQ video on Youtube, you can see the Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, and other high So what hammer does Duffy and Wallin hold? Or will ranking Conservative MP’s - Kellie Leitch and Russ that hammer only be seen when Duffy and Wallin are Hiebert - hobknobbing with the crowd. It’s rumoured that charged and threatened with jail time? Will the Teflon Mike Duffy and Nigel Wright were also in attendance. Con demand that they both be pardoned? He does seem to Again, it’s not the people in your government you want play the Texan in his politics? ‘partying’ with the embattled mayor of Toronto. Whatever transpires from this summer’s investigation, And then there’s the Mike Duffy/Pamela Wallin con- I can only hope that RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson nection. Two astute journalists who dug up many tonnes gets tough on crime and our judicial system cleans up Ot- of dirt on political figures in their day and now they are tawa, something Harper had campaigned on. the only two Senators being protected by Harper. Brazeau, after losing favour with Harper when Trudeau punched Unfortunately, I can see the RCMP Corporal being pun- him into next week and having been later arrested, would ished for his thorough investigation, and some facet of not receive any such protection. his past – perhaps a harassment case will be used against him and any other RCMP member who opens up the vault Michael Sona, the Robocall genius (still laughing about of corruption that is the Conservative Party of Canada. In the words of Stephen Harper ... “You won't recog- nize Canada when I get through with it.” We were warned. – Robin Brentnall, CD, Gambo And then there’s the Mike Duffy/Pamela Wallin connection. Two astute journal- ists who dug up many tonnes of dirt on political figures in their day and now they are the only two Senators being protected by Harper. 6 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

letters to the editor Duffy Affair could have been easily avoided Dear Editor, Health and Social Services on one occasion and one of his The revelations in the Mike Duffy expense case just staff members followed up with two calls requesting that keep on coming. But there is one big question that still the document be expedited. The health department, how- needs to be answered: why did it all happen in the first ever, refused to cooperate. place? The documents also note that the Duff’s Ottawa ad- The whole scandal could have been so easily avoided. dress is listed as his permanent residence on his passport Could no one in the prime minister’s political circle see and the legal address for Mike Duffy Media Services Inc., this train wreck coming before The Duff’s appointment? which collected his fees for speaking engagements. Question as to his suitability to serve as a Senator from So what happens now? If the RCMP decides to press PEI. surfaced from the day it was first announced, espe- charges, the Duff could presumably be forced to give up cially in PEI. his seat, which he has adamantly refused to do to this Sure, he was a (then) favoured native son, but he was point. However, here’s the rub: such a conviction would living and working in Ot- be proof the former tawa, only coming home broadcaster had never to a summer cottage. But been eligible to hold the he could easily have seat in the first place. stemmed any controversy If that turns out to be by first semi-retiring from the case, could he then be CTV (perhaps filing a daily forced to pay back every commentary) and moving cent he has made since back to PEI. After living he assumed his seat in here a year, there would December of 2008? That have been no question he comes to four years and was a resident. By that seven months (and time, he would even have counting) at an annual had the residential tax salary of $135,200, plus credit supplied by the tax expenses. department to prove it. But the trouble may PEI, you see, unlike not stop there. There other provinces has a dif- could also be further ferent property tax rate for charges because if any full-time residents and Canadian knowingly summer visitors whose makes a declaration on primary residence is out- an income tax form or an side the province. Techni- The whole scandal could have been so eas- employment insurance cally, it works like this: ily avoided. Could no one in the prime min- form they know to be everybody is assessed at false, and from which the same rate but then res- ister’s political circle see this train wreck they receive a financial idents get a credit for half coming before the Duff’s appointment? benefit, they can be that amount while non- charged with fraud. residents don’t. Being eligible for the credit would have Were Duffy’s actions and different? He signed a decla- gone a long way to bolstering his argument. ration stating PEI was his primary residence; he obtained The Duff would then have become a bit player, instead an Island driver’s licence just before to his appointment, of the poster boy, in the Senate expense scandal. suggesting he was at least worried the claim could be Instead, RCMP documents that were released recently challenged; and there is no question he benefited finan- in an Ottawa court show Duffy’s only proof of residency on cially. PEI was a driver’s licence and vehicle registration. The Duffy has proclaimed that the truth will eventually police investigation shows he obtained those documents come out. But when he was given an opportunity to ap- just before he was named to the Senate. Prior to that, he pear at a rate public meeting before the Senate Commit- held an Ontario licence and registration. tee on Internal Economy to give his side of the story, he The RCMP documents also show that Duffy attempted didn’t even show up. to obtain a PEI health card, which the Senate Committee Troy Media — A life-long resident of Prince Edward on Internal Economy had asked for as proof of Island res- Island, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist Andy Walker idency. Duffy himself called the Island Department of has been a writer and commentator for over 30 years. July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 7

12 A GLEE GOODBYE Cory Monteith has died, but the 31 Monteith, who was dating his costar Lea year-old is very much alive on news Michele, has been the cause of much online and social media sites as friends and banter as his friends and fans were obviously fans mourn his way-too-early death. Pictures stunned by the news of his death. Neil Patrick taken just days before he was found dead in a Harris took to social media: “How sad to read Vancouver hotel room show the Glee star hang- about Cory Monteith passing away. What a ing with friends and drinking alcohol. One source told TMZ that the star of the popu- shame. He was a lovely, kind, talented guy lar NTV show Glee “knocked back cold and will be missed.” ones” despite his recent stint in On the official Glee Twitter ac- rehab but he didn’t seem out of count: “We are deeply saddened control or wasted. The actor has by this tragic news. Cory was an been open about his substance exceptional talent and an even abuse issues. Back in 2011 he more exceptional person. He told Parade Magazine that his was a true joy to work with and family and friends were so we will all miss him tremen- afraid he “could die” they dously.” staged an intervention. He The B.C. Coroner’s Service was 19 at the time. released a statement saying Mon- teith was killed by an overdose of He explained that his heroin and alcohol. drug use consisted of “There’s absolutely nothing at this “Anything and every- point… to suggest this is anything thing, as much as possi- other than the most sad and tragic ble.” Adding, “I had a accident,” a B.C. Coroner’s spokes- serious problem.” woman said in a statement. — PG ################################## 8 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

JULY 28, 2013 GREAT BIG SEA GOLD Newfoundland’s Great Big Sea’s lat- est album has gone gold. XX, which marks the band’s 20th anniversary, has sold half a million copies. The band, who has received world- wide popular and critical acclaim, may play around the world for interna- tional audiences, but audiences in this province can’t wait to see the band take the stage at the 29th annual George Street Festival on August 6th. But GBS isn’t resting up for that big day. Alan Doyle recently tweeted; “Got to sing Patio Lanterns with Kim Mitchell last night. 18 year old me would not believe it possible. I am a Lucky Bastard.” — PG For tickets to see GBS and other acts at this year’s festival including Barenaked Ladies, Hey Rosetta!, George Thorgood and eighties rock legends Glass Tiger and Platinum Blonde, visit GeorgeStreetLive.ca. CARLY RAE’S WILD PITCH Canadian cutie, Carly Rae Jepsen, is busy being rich and famous these days, since the release of her red hot 2012 single, Call Me Maybe, but that doesn’t mean she wins everything. The singer was recently on hand at a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game, to throw the first pitch, but things went, well, a lot foul. In a video that is now taking the inter- net by storm, Jepsen is seen very awkwardly throwing the ball, which didn’t even cross home plate, but rather rolled past first base before hitting a cam- era. Showing herself to be a true professional, Jepsen had a great sense of humour about the whole thing, even as she got a sympathy hug from the catcher. On her instagram she shared pictures of the whole thing, writ- ing, “A before and after. Me taking the mound. Me knocking the camera out of the photographers hands with the baseball. And me getting a sym- pathy hug from the catcher. Omg.” It must have just been an off day for Jepsen who has thrown the first pitch before at a Baltimore Orioles games successfully. Despite the mishap, the Rays went onto the win the game 5-0. You can’t win em’ all, Carly Rae. — SJS July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 9

JULY 28, 2013 IS J.LO SINGING FOR GANGSTERS? Celebrities have often found them- peatedly min- selves in hot water after accepting gled with and money to perform for some less than entertained legal people. Jennifer Lopez is the latest some of the under fire, for earning in excess of $10 world’s worst million for performing for dictators and thugs and their criminals all around the world, ac- cronies. This is cording to the Human Rights Foun- not about igno- dation. The investigation into Lopez’s rance, it’s about performance history was spurred by greed. Perform- her choice to serenade Gurbanguly ers are fre- Berdimuhamedow, the controversial quently blinded GURBANGULY BERDIMUHAMEDOW leader of Turkmenistan. After the in- by greed and cident, a statement from Lopez’s they willfully sidestep reality and become part team said the singer was completely of the public relations machinery of the world’s unaware of the human rights issues worst people.” in the country, and otherwise would not have performed. Other stars that have found themselves in hot The Human Rights foundation water are Beyonce, Nelly Furtado, 50 Cent, is calling her bluff. “J. Lo has re- Mariah Carey and Usher, all of whom performed for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. — SJS “J.Lo has repeatedly mingled with and entertained some of the world’s worst thugs and their cronies. This is not about ignorance, it’s about greed.” — Human Rights Foundation The Herald wants to reward readers with KISS! Newfound- landers and Labradorians love this province! They also love their music, and KISS is def- initely one of the greats! Well, we may have your way in to the show. Send us your pictures and/or stories. Tell us about your favourite place, or just what you like about this province of ours and you could win 4 KISS tickets for August 4th. Deadline for entries is July 24, 2013. Send your entries along with your name and mail- ing address to: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7 Fax 726-6971 or e-mail: letters@nfldherald.com 10 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

JULY 28, 2013 ROYAL BABY! BECKHAM TALKS Another famous Brit is taking a stab at guess- children,” adding “William’s ing the name of Will and Kate’s soon-to-be ar- riving baby. Soccer star David Beckham says if been in all of our lives for so the little bundle is a boy, by all means, he should be named David. The 38-year-old father of four, in a many years. We’ve seen recent interview with SkyNews said “David’s not bad, I think they should go with David,” William grow from that before getting serious about his respect for the famous royal couple. He said Will young boy into and Kate are “going to be amazing par- ents, because they are so loving towards an unbeliev- “We’ve seen William grow able gentle- from that young boy into an unbelievable gentleman.” man. — David Beckham That’s an amazing quality. And that as a father is so important.” As for his own brood, “I’d love one of them to be a football player. It might end up being [daughter] Harper – she might go into it. If one of the boys go on to play football, then great,” he says. “I want them to be healthy and I want them to be fit.” Speaking of fit, Beckham says wife Victoria runs every morning at 6:30 while their daughter looks on. — SJS SANDY HOOK HAPPY ENDING The tragic fatal shootings at house in the Adirondacks. Sandy Hook Elementary “I wanted to let her know how School in December 2012 will much I missed her, No daughter forever haunt the should ever have to do world. The mass shoot- that on her wedding day ing in Newtown, Conn., … and I make sure she saw 22 children and six is always part of every adult educators killed, day, like she always had including principal been,” Lafferty said of Dawn Hochsprung. visiting her mother’s However, there is some grave before the cere- good news as of late for mony. her family. Recently, The newlywed is also Hochsprung’s daughter, using the tragedy to tied the knot and help put an end to gun “I'm using my voice to shared with DAWN HOCHSPRUNG violence. the world “I’m using my voice make sure that things how she included her to make sure that things change and change and ensure no one mother in every aspect of ensure no one else has to experience else has to experience one the special day. one of the most important days of On July 6, Hochsprung’s their life without their mother due to of the most important gun violence,” she says. youngest daughter, Erica The incident is the second dead- days of their life without Lafferty, married fiancé their mother due to gun Christopher Smegielski, liest mass shooting by a single per- at her mother’s lake son in American history. — SJS violence.” — Erica Lafferty July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 11

RANDY TRAVIS JULY 28, 2013 Country music fans in this province are no doubt wishing Randy Travis the best. As of RECOVERING press time, hospital officials say the coun- try music star remains in critical condition and has singer, who performed in this been under heavy sedation since an earlier sur- province in May 2009, has gery following a stroke. been surrounded by family The 54-year-old singer suffered conges- and friends while in the tive heart failure due to a viral illness. hospital and received a Doctors performed surgery to relieve visit from George Jones’ pressure on his brain. A hospital statement says the Three Wooden widow, Nancy, who played Crosses singer was resting com- music for her late hus- fortably and that his family con- band’s longtime friend. tinues to ask for prayers and support. — PG The Grammy Award-winning The 54-year-old singer suffered congestive heart failure due to a viral illness. ### JUSTICE SERVED? ### Beyonce let her thoughts known when she interrupted her concert to have a mo- ment of silence for Trayvon Mar- tin right after news broke that jurors found his shooter, George Zimmerman, not guilty. Zim- Trayvon Martin George Zimmerman merman was acquitted of both the 2nd degree murder charge and manslaughter charge in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon. After the moment of silence, Beyonce sang the chorus of I Will Always Love You, before leading into her own gut-wrenching ballad Halo. But Zimmerman is not in the clear yet as Al Sharpton says he “will not rest” until justice is served. “We’re not gonna stop until we get justice,” he told reporters. Zim- merman could face a civil suit or possibly be tried in federal court if the Justice Department decides to go through with criminal civil rights charges as the U.S. Department of Justice is now investi- gating the shooting death of the teen. SINGER’S LYRICS REMEMBERED It’s hard not to think about Whitney Houston when hearing the touching song I Will Always Love You and now that is how she will always be re- membered because it has been engraved on her tombstone. Whitney’s grave at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, New Jersey was recently given a head- stone, after sitting vacant since her death in 2011. The epitaph on the new heart-shaped marker reads: “Whitney E. Houston, Aug. 9, 1963 - Feb. 11 2012, THE VOICE, I Will Always Love You.” — PG 12 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

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INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE STORY BY VALERIE MORGAN The St. John's Senior of the Year presentation included (from left): Amanda Kinsman, Kenny’s Pond Retire- ment Community; Allan Miller, Chair, Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Seniors; Councillor At Large Tom Hann; Award recipient Sharron Callahan; Mayor Dennis O’Keefe; nominator Ed Williams, St. John’s Chapter of CARP; and Ward 3 Councillor Bruce Tilley. SENSATIONAL SENIOR St. John’s has named Sharron Callahan as the city’s Senior of The Year for 2013! In recent years, there have been many organizations who Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP). Williams have taken the time to recognize the invaluable contri- among many others, felt she should be recognized for her bution of seniors throughout our communities. For the incredible dedication to seniors, youth and everything in third year in a row, the City of St. John’s is shining the spot- between. light on an outstanding member of the community in com- memoration of its annual Senior of the Year Award. In her nomination letter, she is described as “the most re- liable and hard-working volunteer that I know and if you ‘JUST ASK SHARRON’ want something done, just ask Sharron.” This particular award is in partnership with the Kenny’s Like the thousands of dedicated volunteers around New- Pond Retirement Community, and is unique as it honours foundland and Labrador, Callahan somehow managed to a local senior who has made significant contributions to the balance a career with her busy volunteering schedule, all capital city through service to the community or by improv- the while managing to touch the lives of many. ing the quality of life for citizens through community in- volvement. AMAZING STORIES Sharron Callahan was nominated for the award by Dr. Her nomination was just one of many impressive sub- Edgar R. Williams, chair of the St. John’s Chapter of the missions that the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Seniors received this year. “We are extremely pleased that the public is coming forward to share these stories of amazing seniors who are giv- ing back so much to our community,” comments Allan Miller, Chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Sen- iors, in a press release. “We are very proud to announce that Sharron Calla- han is our winner. Her commitment to Sharron Callahan speaks in the Council Chamber after receiving the 2013 St. John’s Senior of the Year award at the July 8 meeting of council. 14 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE: SHARRON CALLAHAN not only St. John’s, but the entire country, makes her an Besides her work with young people, she has made an “W n exemplary example to all St. John’s.” impact thanks so her effort within the Newfoundland and th Callahan spent her 35-year career as a social worker in Labrador Public Sector Pensioners Association (NLPSPA) and around St. John’s and that profession was just the start and the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), of her means of helping others and giving back to her com- Avalon Chapter. She became a very essential advocate for munity. Her additional hours spent as a volunteer, as well advancing the concerns and interests of seniors through as her years as a working professional, has made St. John’s, her volunteer work, and as a past-president of the NLPSPA the province and country a better place to live. Callahan herself, was “instrumental in the establishment of INSPIRATIONAL CITIZEN the Pensioners’ Coalition, an organization comprised of pensioners, retirees and seniors groups to present a unified This year’s St. John’s Senior of the Year retired from the voice to speak up about issues which have a negative im- provincial public service in 2002, and according to her bio, pact on the quality of life of their members and families.” her final role was as a senior policy specialist in youth jus- “Mrs. Callahan is a very worthy recipient of this award for tice with the Department of Justice. Besides her degree in all she has done for the City of St. John’s,” says Councillor social welfare, Callahan also holds a certificate in criminol- at Large Tom Hann, Council representative on the Mayor’s ogy, certificate in public administration and has recently Advisory Committee on Seniors. “Not only does she volun- completed the governance essen- tials program for directors of not- for-profit-organizations. She has worked vigorously on several boards that bring services directly to youth and children. This inspirational citizen has worked with volunteer organiza- tions like Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Family Life Bureau, Cooperative Living Projects, Young Offender Advisory Committees, Child and Youth Care Association of New- foundland and Labrador and the Justice Association of Newfound- land and Labrador. Amanda Kinsman, Kenny’s Pond Retirement Community; Councillor At Large Among her long and impressive Tom Hann, 2013 Senior of the Year Sharron Callahan; and St. John’s Mayor Dennis O’Keefe in the council chambers for the official presentation. list of volunteer activities and work in a wide variety of community service sectors, perhaps her most notable achievements include her extensive involvement teer her time to these organizations but she also takes on with the Girl Guides of Canada. leadership roles to make a difference in our community. LEADING 70,000! She is a very impressive nominee and we are thrilled to present her with this award.” “She has served as a unit leader for Sparks, Brownies, Kenny’s Pond Retirement Community not only spon- Guides and Pathfinders,” states her bio. “She has also served sored the award, but they are honored to help recognize as District, Division and Area Commission and from 2002 to those like Callahan who go above and beyond to help oth- 2007 was the Provincial Commissioner for Newfoundland ers. and Labrador. Since 2007, she has taken on increasing re- “We are honoured to be partnered with the City of St. sponsibility by becoming a Deputy Chief Commissioner for John’s on the Senior of the Year Award again this year,” says the Girl Guides of Canada.” Amanda Kinsman, Marketing and Community Relations Just last year, Callahan also became the Chief Commis- Manager of Kenny’s Pond Retirement Community. “This sioner, which is the most senior volunteer position with Girl award is a very special representation of the invaluable work Guides. In this role, she chairs the National Board of Direc- that volunteers put into our communities. It also symbol- tors and Executive Committee. Just to give you an idea of izes passion and respect for the senior population. Congrat- the responsibility involved with such a volunteer position, ulations to Mrs. Callahan for her determined efforts in keep in mind that the Girl Guides of Canada have more than helping to improve citizen’s health and well-being.” 70,000 members across Canada led by 20,000 women vol- Those who know Sharron Callahan describe her as an unteers. Even with all of her national responsibilities, Calla- exceptional person who is not only reliable but who is also han still leads a Guiding Unit at Kirby House. hard working and committed. If you know of a senior in the metro region who would be a good fit for this award, head to the St. John’s website for more information on the nomination process. July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 15

SPECIAL REPORT MUSKRAT FALLS UPDATE Province’s most expensive capital works project has started, but challenges remain BY PAM PARDY-GHENT The Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project, sanc- the “tipping point” by Muskrat Falls project work. tioned in December 2012, is well under con- The 2011 EIS panel expressed concerns about pos- struction. A total of 3,000 people will be hired for the construction phase of the massive project. sible negative impact of the Muskrat Falls project on the recovery of the Red Wine Mountains caribou herd. While employment news is great, this is also the most expensive capi- Taking into account cumulative ef- tal works project in the province’s fects, the Canadian Environmental history, particularly because it will Assessment Agency concludes, take several years to dam the falls Michael says in her letter, “the and then build an 824-megawatt Labrador-Island Transmission Proj- generating station. ect is likely to cause significant ad- verse environmental effects on the RED WINE HERD RWMH, even if the Project itself will only minimally contribute to This is one project that has had these effects.” more than its share of controversy, LETTERS SENT and it seems that isn’t about to end. NDP Leader Lorraine Michael now In her letter to Natural Re- wants to know if the provincial gov- sources Minister Tom Marshall, ernment and Nalcor are following Michael wrote, “Nalcor Energy has environmental recommendations to already noted it is bringing in ‘ex- protect the endangered Red Wine tensive measures’ to mitigate any Mountains caribou herd from the negative effects on the province’s ongoing Muskrat Falls development. caribou herds. In letters to the ministers for En- “Will you please outline for me vironment & what those measures are? Could Conservation you also inform me if Nalcor in- and Natural Re- tends to follow the CEAA’s advice?” sources, Michael asks what meas- The letter to Environment and Conservation Min- ures were in place to ensure the ister Tom Hedderson asks him to outline what his de- herd’s existence is not pushed over partment will do to monitor what Nalcor is doing to Lorraine Michael asks what measures were in place to ensure the herd’s existence is not pushed over the ‘tipping point’ by Muskrat Falls project work. 16 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

SPECIAL REPORT: MUSKRAT FALLS MUSKRAT FALLS St. Barbe MHA Jim Bennett QUICK FACTS says he is concerned about reports of racism against na- The Muskrat Falls Generating Station will have a capac- tive people coming from ity of 824 megawatts and annual energy production of 4.9 Labrador and wants the terawatt hours. treatment of native people investigated… A concrete dam will be constructed in two sections with the north dam being 32 m high and 432 m long and the mitigate the impact of its project on the RWMH. south dam being 29 m high and 325 m long. “I have told both ministers this is a matter of some ur- The reservoir will be 59 km long with an area of 101 gency to me,” says Michael. “I am hoping to hear from km2. The area of flooded land will be 41 km2 at full supply them soon regarding the future of this already-threat- level. The current reservoir for the Churchill Falls Gener- ened caribou herd.” ating Station is 6,527 km2. REPORTS OF RACISM PROJECTS COSTS But Michael isn’t the only politician writing letters. Estimated capital cost of the project is $6.2 billion. An Opposition MHA has written to Premier Dunderdale, The Muskrat Falls Generating Facility and Labrador Aborigional and Northern Affairs Minister Bernard Val- Transmission is estimated to cost $2.9 billion. court and Nalcor CEO Ed Martin asking that they inter- The Labrador-Island Link and system upgrades are esti- vene to end the mistreatment of native workers at mated to cost $2.1 billion and the Maritime Link is esti- Muskrat Falls. St. Barbe MHA and Liberal Leadership mated to cost $1.2 billion. candidate Jim Bennett says he is con- cerned about reports of racism against EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS native people coming from Labrador and wants the treatment of native peo- Muskrat Falls development will result in 8,600 person ple investigated by the people best able years of direct employment in Newfoundland and Labrador to guarantee fair treatment of native with 5,400 person years of direct employment in Labrador workers: The Premier, Nalcor CEO and during construction. The addition of indirect and induced the Federal Minister. employment means a total of 18,400 person years of work in the province, of which 7,500 will occur in Labrador. Bennett says that one of the legacies of Muskrat Falls can be a skilled, fully ED MARTIN There will be peak employment during construction of employed native workforce in approximately 2,700 people in 2013. Labrador if native people are given a fair opportunity to participate. How- Canada-wide employment will be 47,800 person years ever, if native people face unchecked during construction. Direct project employment in this racism, bigotry and intolerance, they number consists largely of work of a specialty nature, such are much more likely to leave the as steel fabrication, which cannot be completed in New- workplace in despair, believing that foundland and Labrador. However, the greatest part of this they are unable to compete in the number is the induced impact of spending that flows workforce outside their small, remote throughout the rest of Canada. communities. Muskrat Falls construction site accommodations will be EXTREMIST ATTITUDE? S. TSHAKAPESH designed for up to 1,000 people and will be removed when construction is complete. According to Bennett, the only person speaking pub- licly for native people is Simeon Tshakapesh from Natu- ECONOMIC BENEFITS ashish and when he speaks out threatening to shut down the multi billion dollar project, he is criticized for being Total income to labour and business for Newfoundland an extremist. However, Chief Tshakapesh has few tools and Labrador will be $1.4 billion or $220 million per year. at his disposal to defend his people if they are ignored by those in positions of authority. Over $210 million in taxes will accrue to the Govern- ment of Newfoundland and Labrador. Bennett wants an immediate investigation by the Pre- mier, the Federal Minister and Nalcor CEO Ed Martin to Canada-wide income to labour and business will be $3.5 determine the extent of the mistreatment and a mecha- billion or $540 million per year. nism put in place to permit native people to take full ad- vantage of the employment opportunities purportedly Over $525 million in taxes to the Government of offered to them by the Muskrat Falls project. Canada. — source; website Government of Newfoundland Labrador July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 17

POLITICAL WATCH THE HARPER SHUFFLE Conservative cabinet shuffle sees more women, and more ministers, added. Plus, Newfoundland and Labrador has a new representative The largest number of women, 12, are currently in the such changes, like having a 39-member cabinet, are needed. federal Conservative cabinet thanks to recently an- “In addition to the economy, our Government will continue nounced changes made by Prime Minister Stephen to keep our streets and communities safe, celebrate our his- Harper. This cabinet shuffle, according to the PM, will allow tory, and promote Canada’s interests on the world stage. This government to “continue to focus on creating jobs, growth new Ministry will work hard on behalf of all Canadians,” con- and long-term prosperity” in all regions of the country. cluded Prime Minister Harper.” “Since our election in 2011 our Gov- The Leader of the Liberal Party of ernment has kept taxes low and put our Canada, Justin Trudeau, also had a few finances on a sustainable path,” said the words to say on the Conservatives’ Cab- Prime Minister. “This fall, we will con- inet shuffle. tinue on with the work we have been “(The) Cabinet shuffle will not pro- doing on behalf of all Canadians These vide Canadians with the real change changes to the Ministry feature both they want to see. It is clear that the only younger Members of Parliament ready Minister who has any power in this gov- for new opportunities, and steady hands ernment is the Prime Minister. (The) that will continue to deliver strong lead- shuffle does not change that,” he said. ership in key portfolios. In particular, I Canadians elected Members of Par- am proud to welcome four new strong liament to represent their views in Ot- and capable women to the Cabinet Rob Moore replaces Peter tawa, but under the Harper table,” added the Prime Minister. MacKay as this province’s Conservatives, they’ve had Ottawa’s views imposed on them, he continued. Rob Moore, a New Brunswick MP represenative who was born in Gander, replaces Peter “Mr. Harper is clearly satisfied with his MacKay as this province’s representa- government's performance. We are not. tive in the federal cabinet. He was also named Minister of State We think that the worst record on economic growth since the (ACOA). 1930s is nothing to be happy about. Canadians deserve better.” Two of the eight new faces that join the cabinet table in- Trudeau then announced that the Liberal Party of Canada clude backbenchers Shelly Glover and Michelle Rempel. believed in making Parliament “more democratic and more Glover, a Manitoba MP, will be heritage minister, while Cal- representative of Canadians”. gary’s Rempel will be minister of state for western economic “That is why during the leadership campaign I put forward diversification. Another woman, Kellie Leitch, will take on the a comprehensive democratic reform package, and why we re- labour portfolio, while Kerry-Lynne Findlay becomes minis- cently introduced our ‘Open Parliament’ plan that will bring ter of national revenue. Alberta MP increased accountability and transparency to Parliament. Our Kevin Sorenson becomes minister of proposals will lessen the power concentrated in the hands of state for finance and Greg Rickford be- the Prime Minister and his unelected advisors, and put it back comes minister of state for science and where it belongs: in the hands of the people’s representatives. technology. Bernard Valcourt has been “Unlike Mr. Harper and his government, I will continue to re-appointed as aboriginal affairs minis- reach out and meet with Canadians as we work together to ter. This shuffle has been billed as the raise the bar on openness and transparency, restore the biggest since Harper took power in 2006 strength of the middle class and bring real, positive change to and while it is large in scale, the PM says Canada.” “The cabinet shuffle will not provide Canadians with the real change they want to see.” — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau 18 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

COVER STORY Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale make up folk trio The Once. Known best for their amaz- ing harmonies, this awesomely fun and often reflective threesome share what it took to get them from a din- ner theatre in Trinity to international musical success. Plus, now that they’ve begun writing songs for their third album, they provide a glimpse into what it feels like as they blaze their own musical trail. STORY BY PAM PARDY-GHENT The album Row Upon off, the island. “When you get love, you Row of the People give love,” she says with a smile. They Know provided The Once some well de- Phil Churchill is obviously passionate served attention. But while about music, but he’s equally as passionate a Juno nomination and when it comes to talking about the people EMCA wins are great, these who listen to- and buy- their music, and three agree on what they those who “take the time to head to a scat- love and appreciate the ter concert.” But he’s even in love (he most; their fans. says) with the guy providing the gas that gets them “out LOVE & MUSIC and about” to their many gigs While Andrew Dale on time. jokes, “We’re in love with everyone, b’y” there is truth “(Making music) has in that statement. Geraldine Hollett backs Dale up, gone well beyond just try- adding that the proof is in how well they’ve been ing to play a gig, make a few treated, no matter where they perform, be it on, or bucks, get out of there and “... and anytime you build a relationship with anyone there is the potential to hate them or fall in love with them. There’s always that opportunity or risk, whatever you want to call it.” — Phil Churchill July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 19

COVER STORY: THE ONCE us move on to the next show. Now there are actual relation- maybe even sometimes letting you off with that couple of ships building with people, and anytime you build a rela- dollars you didn’t have in your pocket. Write a letter back ch tionship with anyone there is the potential to hate them and say, thanks very much. You have kept me going for- re or fall in love with them. There’s always that opportunity ward and that is now something in my mind that I will or risk, whatever you want to call it,” Churchill begins. never, ever forget, no mater what happens in life, or how successful I become,” Churchill says sincerely. Dale adds that almost anyone in the music business could share a similar tale; being almost stranded on a highway is “real reality” for many musicians. “Someone did something or said something nice and that love and that admira- tion...has been the fuel to be able to help (a musician) go on and do more things and those people deserve to know that,” says Churchill. MUSICAL JOURNEY “The songs we sang, and sing, were not ‘ours’ but they While some may say that The Once’s musical journey- the fact that were, if that makes sense. Later, when we started writ- the trio started out in musical the- ing our own stuff, it still feels like we remained close to atre in Trinity- may be a little odd, home musically, no mater what ...” — Geraldine Hollett these bandmates don’t think so. It isn’t that odd, they say. In fact, it is Churchill says they’ve taken that risk of putting them- actually quite natural. “It doesn’t feel like it was a difficult selves and their music “out there” and, as “luck or talent transition. Looking back on it, everything sort of fell into or a combination of both” would have it, for the most place. We were at a theatre festival that played music and part, love has blossomed. most of the theatre festivals that we did played music, so Churchill says he will never forget one gentlemen in you did have to build up a rapport with the audience and particular who brought 17 people to one early concert. luckily we were able to do that. And we got to (perform) “He really must have pushed incredibly hard. So I’m in in a place where we felt comfortable, and because it was love with that guy, and I’m in love with all of his family,” in Trinity, we all felt like it was home,” says Hollett. he says. Churchill adds that coming to hear The Once, for While they have been known for other’s songs, like them at least, has gone way beyond providing “something Wince Cole’s Glow of the kerosine Light, Jack the Sailor, to do on a Tuesday night or a Thursday night.” and Queen’s You’re my Best Friend, they are also known “REAL REALITY” for making them uniquely their own. Geraldine says she and her band mates can relate, on at least some level, to The trio explains that some who perform for a living each and every tune. sometimes “find fuel” in “The songs we sang, and sing, were not ‘ours’ but they the wrong places. “It’s re- were, if that makes sense. Later, when we started writing ally easy to just take all our own stuff, it still feels like we remained close to home that admiration that you musically, no mater what, because we remained ourselves get and let that fuel you while giving of ourselves through the music,” she says. and keep you going for- Churchill says their acting/musical transition has been ward, but for us, it might “organic.” “Three people, all from Newfoundland, none be nice, for instance, to of us from St John’s (Churchill is from Corner Brook, not forget that gas station Dale is from Coley’s Point and Hollett is from Burin), on the highway that kept each doing something that is very familiar. Andrew’s you from stalling and music brought him (to Trinity) and he ended up doing being stuck in the middle some acting, for Geraldine and I, acting brought us out of nowhere. Just being there and we ended up doing some music. So we were in there and being nice and a place doing ...what we hoped we were supposed to be “We have trouble enough explaining The Once once we get off the island. Explaining Rackley would take an entire evening.” — Andrew Dale 20 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

COVER STORY: THE ONCE doing or what we wished we could be doing...to be able to questioning our name anymore.” do something musically and to have it carry on seemed While some songs they sing seem to fit their folk-style, incredibly organic.” others do not. Like Queen’s You’re Churchill compares their my Best Friend, for instance. early beginnings to that of any Dale says the song makes per- healthy relationship. “It’s like fect sense. “Listen to the lyrics of some people say when a rela- the song. It’s perfect for us. And, if tion ship starts, ‘oh you started you knew this guy better (head out as friends and became shrug in Churchill’s general direc- lovers, well, that’s really tion) we’d do an entire tribute strange.’ Well, no, it’s com- album of Night at the Opera if he pletely and totally common could convince us and oddly I’m and natural. And so for us to getting closer to being convinced.” start out as already knowing so The fact that Churchill has an many things about the people “(My approach is) let’s take (a) “absolutely creepy love” of Queen’s we were going to work with, Night at the Opera aside, these that was great.” really honest and beautiful song bandmates say it’s comforting with a beautiful story and let’s try knowing that “anything” goes. “We AGAINST THE GRAIN and get that right.” — Andrew Dale took (You’re my Best Friend) and And, what kind of people are later made it our own and I think, they? They all toss things out; they like to go against the without realizing it at first, that sort of has become our grain, they have a desire to succeed, they have parents thing- find something contemporary and meaningful and that worry about them, they would never be happy hold- continue on with it and with Newfoundland music- and ing down a ‘standard job’, they are willing to sacrifice a lot just make it all our own music.” and put themselves in a very scary position in order to do “THE SAME PAGE” what they love. Dale has one more thing to add; “We all want to know if we can get to that other side musically.” Churchill says each and every member of The Once is So now fans know what makes them tick, how did they in “this music thing together” and all are on “the same come up with their name. “Andy Jones makes jokes about page.” “Back to the relationship idea, you get to a point our name all the time when we do our Christmas shows. when you stop saying things like, in my next relationship He’ll say, ‘The Once couldn’t make it tonight, and now I’ll make sure I’m not such a douce bag... or I’ll be more here’s Da Rackley,” Hollett laughs. attentive. You get to a point when you no longer have one Dale adds; “We have trouble enough explaining The foot out the door all the time. You can’t say, well, I’ve en- Once once we get off the island. Explaining Rackley would joying this folk band but the next (band) is going to be take an entire evening.” full on rock- me with a guitar and a drummer- and I’ll The truth is simple. They were sitting around, hoodies black keys it up. You have to get everything that you want on and pulled up, tossing names back and forth, yet noth- and need out of one person, or one entity, or in our case, ing seemed right. They broke out the Dictionary of New- this one band. So, to know that I can come to the band foundland English- and some that I’m in now, and play whisky- and settled on The Queen songs, or whatever, Once. Through they admit feels really, really good.” they didn’t recognize the But Dale, the admitted tra- phrase at first. “We knew it ditionalist in the group, says as ‘da once’, so The Once sticking to tradition is impor- sounded so formal,” Dale tant as well. While some may offers. Hollett adds; think it’s difficult per- “That was probably forming or record- as far as my tipsy ing a well known brain could go, Newfoundland so when we said song that has The Once we been done by all went, yeah, other well and that was it. known local Over time, like artists, Dale says three or four that simply isn’t weeks in, I knew how they ap- that was it. proach the songs There was no they sing. “(My July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 21

COVER STORY: THE ONCE approach is) let’s take (a) really honest and beautiful song of anyone else. with a beautiful story and let’s try and get that right.” Their manager, Great Big Sea’s Bob Hallett, has given It seems what they’re doing is working. All say they’ve them some advice. become “surprised” by the people they are seeing in their “I said to Bob, give me one piece of advice that I can al- audience and “amazed” by the different people who come ways latch on to,” shares Churchill. Hallett’s advice? “Buy up to them after a show. “We seem to reach a lot of very property.” different people,” says Churchill with a smile. Churchill asked for something else, something possi- MAINLAND SUMMER ble. “He said, ‘share everything.’ And we do. We share every- While they don’t perform a lot thing...and that has worked in- in this province, there are three credibly well. He was totally shows- one in Cupids, one in right.” Mount Pearl and one in Logy For Hollett, another piece of Bay, in their near future. For the their manger’s wisdom stands rest of the summer they will be out. “He says, it is what it is. If touring Ontario, Alberta and B.C. you are about to get upset, what So, have they made it? Hollett better thing to say? I used to say laughs. “I feel we have made it ‘it is what it is’ out loud, now I to the point to be able to sustain just think it in my head. Well, it ourselves and make a living at it. is what it is. If the sound check Are we Justin Bieber? No. Will we “I feel we have made it to the doesn’t go right, or if something ever be that big? I don’t know. Do else happens that’s out of our we want that anyway? I don’t point to be able to sustain our- control, well, it is what it is. You think so. But I wouldn’t mind selves and make a living at it ... were driving all day, you’re tired, getting to the next level where I’d just like being asked to play you want everything to go there are no (financial) worries. smooth, but if it doesn’t, then it If you want family you can and if places as opposed to begging to is what it is.” you want a house you can get get on the stage.” — Phil Churchill “STAY TOGETHER” one.” Churchill adds “I’d just like being asked to play places For Dale, Hallett’s advice to “stay together” is what as opposed to begging to get on the stage. Some people stands out most of all. “There is a lot on your shoulders want their artists and musicians to be starving and per- when you’re in something like this. Making ends meet forming for the love of it and I don’t think that’s fair. You and getting the machine running and getting your name don’t want to be laughed at at a bank...I don’t want to be out there and hoping that it catches on. Well, we’re not 70 and busking and I’d like to be able to look back at this teenagers in a basement. It’s real easy to say, ‘b’ys, I like thing, if it ever stops, and be really proud of every mo- making music with you but I need to be in a more stable ment and, if it has to end...end on a high note.” place’. But we don’t. We stay together.” Churchill adds; On the positive side of things, the volatility of the “Simple; it is what it is, share everything, stay together. music business means fans of The Once are the winners. Things you should learn in kindergarten. Get little kids in “Because we think it could end at any second, we give and say those three things to them over and over and it all we can give it and we are as honest to the music as your probably going to make some very decent little peo- we possibly can be,” ple. Well, it’s worked for us, anyway.” says Hollett. So, if they plan on staying together, are there any Besides touring, dream gigs they would like to secure down the road? Churchill, Dale and They answer immediately. The 100th anniversary of Hollett are busy the Battle of the Somme will be in 2016. They would love writing their own to perform Valley of Kilbride at the official ceremony. music. They hope to Hollett tears; “I’m getting chills just thinking about it. begin recording a That would be a dream.” new CD in January. But for now, all three members of The Once are just This time around, happy to be improving their craft as they go. the recordings will Churchill closes out the interview with these words; be more about their “We have had some incredible moments so far. Many own music than that more would be great.” The Once, would love to perform Valley of Kilbride at the official ceremony for the 100th anniversary of the Bat- tle of the Somme in 2016. 22 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

STORY FIRST PUBLISHED THE HERALD ARCHIVES AUG. 9, 2009 The harsh Atlantic holds many secrets. It shows no remorse, and remains a graveyard for many Newfoundlanders. In this special Herald feature, we recount some of our greatest sea tragedies, from the Florizel to the Caribou. In fact, it’s believed almost 15,000 wrecked ships rest off our coast. BY ANDREA PENNEY The approach to land after voyage across the At- lights and sirens, family fishing dories were the first res- lantic meant relief and increasing confidence for cue boats. passengers and crew even as it put them at great- est risk. Between 10,000 and 15,000 ships have been The Newfoundland dog might have been the first wrecked on the rocky coast of Newfoundland, often in search and rescue officer. Bred for the island’s needs sight of safety. Before radios and electricity, emergency since the first Portuguese fishermen arrived with work- ing dogs in the early 1500’s, they developed unique char- July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 23

THE HERALD ARCHIVES: OUR GREATEST SEA TRAGEDIES Survivors, one by one, entered the battering ocean waves, and were pulled toward the boat. They were guided in the waves by the Harvey’s Newfoundland dog, Hairyman. acteristics. Unlike other dogs that “paddle” with their legs un- The Despatch was en route to Grosse Isle in Quebec where derneath their body, the Newfoundland dog swims powerfully passengers would be examined for signs of infectious diseases with front legs that move down and out in the water in a ma- like cholera and typhoid. Since they slept four to a bunk six neuver that looks something like the breaststroke. The dog feet wide and six feet long, illness spread easily. Sometimes also has a natural tendency to take a u-turn behind a person ships lost the majority of their passengers to illness at sea. If in the water, enabling him or her to grab the dog’s thick and officers at Grosse Isle found them the passengers to be af- oily coat. If the man, woman, or child does not, or cannot, flicted with no more than malnutrition or seasickness they hold on the dog is likely to grip an arm with its teeth and tow the were permitted to join the growing person to shore. Irish community in Montreal. THE DESPATCH WRECK ROCK In 1828, the Despatch, a two- Should there be a disaster at sea masted wooden ship, was there was, of course, no way to signal wrecked on the rocks near Isle for help. In the case of the Despatch, it aux Morts, a small community was a straw mattress bobbing along on the southwest corner of the the shore that suggested a wreck out island that is, today, about a 20 of sight up the coast. minute drive from the ferry ter- minal in Port aux Basques. It The survivors of the Despatch were was carrying about 200 Irish stranded on an unsheltered slab of men and women intent on im- rock, ever after known as Wreck Rock, migration to the New World. just a few miles off shore. Isle aux They would have struggled to pay the passenger fee. Morts was inhabited by just three fam- ilies who were now faced with an as- The potato blight that would cut the Irish population by a tonishing number of people in need of immediate help. quarter was still 20 years away but, even before the Great Seventeen-year-old Ann Harvey led the rescue operation Famine, Ireland was in great need. While farming for English with her family’s fishing dory. Heavy waves driven by gale landlords, the Irish were limited, for personal use, to plots of force winds prevented her from bringing her dory alongside land so small that of necessity they exclusively grew potato, a Wreck Rock. crop that provided the highest yield of food per acre. Some, She could get no closer than about 100 feet. Survivors, one not able to afford tea — and this was the sign of absolute by one, tied ropes around themselves, entered the battering poverty in a tea loving nation — found it possible to keep alive ocean waves, and were pulled toward the boat. They were on potatoes and water. At the time, about 60 per cent of all guided in the waves, by the Harvey’s Newfoundland dog newcomers to what would become Canada were from Ireland. Hairyman. It took three days to bring everyone in. On shore, the fam- 24 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

THE HERALD ARCHIVES: OUR GREATEST SEA TRAGEDIES ilies of Isle aux Morts shelled out their winter stores, cooked up all of their flour and tea, prepared lean-tos to shelter the living, and found quiet places to keep the dead. Eight days after the Despatch was wrecked, official help ar- rived from the Governor of Newfoundland and the Irish were able to resume their course to Grosse Isle and a fu- ture in Montreal. Of the 200 passengers and crew that had struck rock off Isles aux Morts, 163 survived. The SS Florizel, purchased in 1909, sank nine years later. Fortunately, the ship had been wrecked in July, not in the number of those who died after bravely volunteering for the middle of winter. military service. About 1,500 Newfoundlanders were killed THE SAGA OF THE SS FLORIZEL overseas in World War I. The loss of the SS Florizel in 1918 offers a window on a DEAD RECKONING different moment in history. The ship’s owners, the Bowring On the tail end of hurricanes, in sleet, fog, and blizzard, Brothers, had thriving business in St. John’s, and, in addition, vessels were blown against Cape Race cliffs. Some mariners provided passenger service with ships that catered to the knew they were doomed; others were surprised to find their wealthy. ship hitting rock. Navigational books were unreliable, instru- In 1815, the first Bowring shop opened on Duckworth ments prohibitively expensive for some, and captains often Street, St. John’s, and sold clothes, household goods, soap and relied on dead reckoning, a method of determining present stationary. Business withstood both the burning of the city in location based on ship’s speed and the length of time passed the Great Fire of 1892 and the Bank Crash of 1894 in which since departing a known point. Finally, in 1856, about 40 two of St. John’s three banks dissolved, years after Fort Amherst on the St. John’s costing their clients all deposits. By 1900, narrows received the island’s first, a light- Bowring was sending technologically ad- house was installed on this deadly tip of vanced steel hulled steamers to the spring the Avalon. seal hunt and, during the off-season, using In a bitter February in 1918, the captain them to provide passenger service between of the Florizel could tell, even though it Newfoundland, Halifax and New York. was night, that his ship was heading to- The Florizel, named with a nod to lux- ward a rough white line in the water. He ury and leisure after one of Shakespeare’s assumed he was looking at ice. He did not young princes, was purchased in 1909. It know he was off-course. Without inform- was elegantly decorated and primarily ing him, the chief engineer had reduced served passengers willing to pay for first the ship’s speed during the course of its class service. It is also remembered, how- journey from St. John’s to Halifax. The en- ever, for its use as the transport vessel that gineer wanted a slow trip because a late- brought 540 volunteer Blue Puttees to Eu- arriving vessel would dock for the night in rope in World War I. The Newfoundland Halifax harbour and this would allow the regiment received their nickname because engineer, a Halifax native, to go home for the island lacked the military supply stores the night to his wife and children instead that could have provided men with regula- of steaming on to New York. tion khaki cloth. Of necessity, men wore Because it was traveling slowly, when homemade garments from widely available the captain turned the Florizel west it had blue broadcloth. not yet cleared the tail end of the Avalon So the Florizel, before its loss on the Peninsula and he sent it full speed into the rocks at Cape Race, can be remembered for The SS Florizel, 1918. white frothed rocks off Cape Race. the passengers it carried to holiday and Ripped and impaled on the rocks, the leisure as well as for those it carried to the ship settled until it was partially sub- horror of the trenches. merged. But passengers did not die below decks. When the Cape Race is located on the southeast point of the Avalon emergency siren sounded and the lights went out, passengers, Peninsula, a particularly destructive corner of the island. In some carrying valuables, blocked the stairs. Those at the top fact, over a 40-year period, 94 ships were wrecked around its of the stairs were pushed forward by crowds who were below coasts and 2,000 people, mostly men, lost their lives. The them in the dark. When pushed out of the shelter of the stair- number of lives lost at Cape Race is in the neighbourhood of well, people were hit by enormous, bitterly cold waves that July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 25

THE HERALD ARCHIVES: OUR GREATEST SEA TRAGEDIES II, it ferried military personnel along with civilians. In October of 1942, in Cabot Strait, a German torpedo hit the Caribou cutting it almost in two and blasting its upper decks into the air. People in cabins below had about five minutes to launch the lifeboats that survived the ex- plosion and get clear of the ship before the Caribou sank entirely, dragging down all debris at the surface. The submarine that hit The SS Caribou was hit by a German torpedo in 1942. it surfaced briefly as if that was necessary for it to survey the dragged them over the deck railing into the ocean. In other damage. Survivors spent about three hours on life rafts be- cases, because the front of the ship looked like higher and fore they were located by rescuers at 6:30 a.m. An airplane drier ground, people with the presence of mind to plan a spotted them from above and dropped flares to signal their route, attempted to make their way there from the stern. This location to a rescue ship. At this point in history, life rafts was a mistake. Held hands were ripped apart by the force of were equipped with blankets, chocolate, biscuits and water. the waves. Coats were carried off warmly dressed women and Of the 237 passengers and crew on board, there were 101 sur- children pulled from parents who gripped a railing with one vivors. hand. Meanwhile, the ship swayed back and forth. The Rose Blanche lighthouse now stands near Wreck Rock RESCUE OPERATIONS LASTED 27 HOURS where the Despatch ran aground almost 200 years ago and from which the teenaged Ann Harvey rescued Irish immi- The last of the passengers would not be rescued until more grants with a fishing boat and the family dog. It is one of the than a day after the ship struck rock. Rescue operations lasted hundreds of lighthouses and beacons that announce the per- 27 hours and were accomplished by men in dories that some- ils of Newfoundland’s shores to arriving ships. Ships need no times overturned, spilling would be rescuers into the ocean. longer arrive in the dark, unable to communicate with people Ice water weakened muscles and made people clumsy. Of the on shore, unable to call for help when just a little help could 138 on board, 44 survived, mostly because they boxed them- save them. selves into the Marconi Room, site of the valuable, newly invented wireless communications system that they used to send an SOS. The steel walled Marconi Room was on the ship’s deck but, though damaged and open to spray from the bitter water, it was shel- tered from the brunt of the waves by the giant smokestack rising from engine rooms below. Residents of St. John’s may be familiar with Bowring Park, officially donated by the Bowring fam- ily to the city in 1914. After the loss of the Florizel, the family erected a statue in the park. At its top is a figure of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew old. It serves as a memorial for all those who were lost in- cluding three-and-a-half year old Betty Munn, mem- ber of the Bowring Family, swept from her father’s SS Newfoundland, 1914. arms as he tried to get her across the wave washed deck to safety. DID YOU KNOW? SS CARIBOU SS Southern Cross was a sealing vessel around the coasts While technological advances continued to make ocean of Newfoundland and Labrador which was lost at sea with travel more safe and predictable, new technology brought new 173 crew on March threats with World War II. The SS Caribou was a passenger 31, 1914, in what ferry that travelled the Cabot Strait between Port aux would later be termed Basques, Newfoundland and North Sydney, Nova Scotia. In the 1914 Newfound- ideal weather conditions, it was possible, apparently, to arrive land Sealing Disaster. at a point in the Strait from which one could see both More than the 78 provinces at once. The Caribou provided every cabin with cen- crewmen who were tral heat and electricity — a novelty at the time. lost from the crew SS Southern Cross, 1914. But like the Florizel, it still had one foot in traditions of complement of the SS the past. In the spring, it became a working ship and took Newfoundland in the same storm. A total of 251 or 252 men sealers to the ice flows for the spring hunt. During World War were lost in one storm from these two ships. — wikipedia 26 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

STORY BY PAM PARDY-GHENT LOCAL MUSIC & MOREPHOTOS BY BUD GAULTON SALMON FESTIVAL TAKES IT TO THE LIMIT Organizers had predicted, with stellar acts like the left feeling that many, many things went horribly, terribly Tragically Hip and The Eagles in the lineup, that the wrong. 2013 Toyota Salmon Festival would be the biggest concert in Salmon Festival history. Grand Falls-Windsor, Like any outdoor event, good weather is usually a plus, having previously welcomed big musical acts like rock icons but in this case temperatures that soared well into the 30s Kiss and Aerosmith, hosted the event and early estimates helped create a monster. In the sun and the heat, the de- put the crowds at Centennial Park to around 30,000 by the mand for bottled water became extremely high by mid-af- time headliners, The Eagles, took the stage. While the day’s ternoon and it was not long before the supplies were used musical lineup, which also featured Blue Rodeo, Johnny up and the field, and stressed-out concert-goers, were left Reid and Matt Minglewood, for the most part, didn’t disap- without any means to stay hydrated and cooled off. Con- point, concert-goers, this writer included, were certainly cert-goers could not take food or drink inside, nor could they leave the event as re-entry wasn’t an option. A view from above, 30,000 strong. — Submitted Photo Eagles’ Glenn Frey and Don Henley deliver the band’s hits. Eagles’ Glenn Frey. Eagle Joe Walsh was a fan fav. Paramedic Josh Boyde posed with Premier.— Submitted Photo July 28, 2012 The Newfoundland Herald 27

LOCAL MUSIC & MORE: 2013 SALMON FESTIVAL While being without water was hard on many, the long Tragically Hip’s lead singer made fans sing and smile. lineup, created by the fact that there was only one water- supplying concession stand for the 30,000 plus assembled, Johnny Reid made sure concert-goers felt the love! was even more difficult to take when supplies ran out. Some overwhelmed concert-goers passed out in the line ups and others, not wanting to chance another shortage and not waning to face the stressful line up again, walked away with cases of just delivered, room temperature water. Yes, these dehydrated souls had water, but, at $4 a bottle, they were also $100 lighter. HARD ON ENERGY AND APPETITE There were other issues as well. At one point, (tragically just as we arrived in the section) the beer tent had no beer, plus the VIP section was insanely overcrowded. The over crowding was little surprise. When we arrived at the field, free VIP upgrades were being randomly handed out at the gate to general admission ticket holders. Plus, the food line up - again, only one concession - was so long that many, like the folks with me, just didn’t bother to eat. It’s hard to have an appetite when there’s no water to wash anything down with. And while the music was mostly magical, few concert-goers displayed much energy. Little food, no water. Hard to party. Still, the slew of people surrounding us that day thor- oughly, undoubtably enjoyed themselves when it came to the music. SET UP, SIT BACK, AND ENJOY We set up our lawn chairs when we first arrived and, nope, didn’t have to move them once. We had easy access, in and out, and had there been shorter line-ups or anything to buy, we could have easily maneuvred through the crowds. We also had room to dance and later, when The Ea- gles took the stage and we finally had water - and energy - we did just that. Others enjoyed themselves as well. Rachel McAdams, a Canadian actress known for her role in movies like The Notebook, was there and posed with fans including a para- medic with Central Health who was working for the event, Josh Boyde. Boyde also met up with the premier that day and she graciously posed with him for a photo as well. The Hip’s Gord Downie. Tragically Hip kept fans smiling Johnny Reid sings his heart out, giving fans a boost. 28 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2012

LOCAL MUSIC & MORE: 2013 SALMON FESTIVAL Josh Boyde and actress Rachel McAdams — Submitted Photo Each evening, during The NTV Evening Newshour and The Still, great music aside, once the glow of the perform- NTV Sunday Evening New- ances had faded, many who attended the event expressed shour, join Danielle Butt to feeling somehow hard done by. While the promoter behind see if the number on the this year’s Salmon Festival has blamed everything from an cover of your Newfoundland alleged counterfeit ticket scam to fans bringing in lawn Herald matches one of the chairs as the cause of the space crunch and water problems, three LUCKY NUMBERS on many are still not impressed. screen. If so, the first person to call NTV at (709) 722- CONCERT CLASS-ACTION? 5015 within 30 minutes will... St. John’s lawyer Ches Crosbie says he’s been approached by people interested in filing a class-action lawsuit. He says * Every eligible qualifier must provide poor organization can be blamed for overcrowding and a NTV with the winning Herald Cover. lack of water. As anyone who was there can attest, the water shortage certainly posed a possible health risk. July 28, 2012 The Newfoundland Herald 29 While Crosbie stresses he hasn’t decided whether to pro- ceed with a suit, he feels the promoter should try to make amends with concert-goers. While officials say they will have a look at what worked and what didn’t work at this year’s event, they say they are planning for next year’s Salmon Festival. One question remains; with all the bad press, and hard feelings, will any one go? Personally, if the lineup included an act I really wanted to see, and if changes are made, in- cluding being able to bring in water, then I’ll be back come for 2014. Tragically Hip engages fans. Johnny Reid had some fun.

NEWS IN BRIEF FROM AROUND OUR PROVINCE 2013 CANADA SUMMER GAMES FLAGBEARER Owen Daly, a member of the St. Facebook/Swimming fly and the 50-metre free at the Long John’s Legends Swim Club, has Newfoundland & Labrador Course East Coast Championships in Hal- been named Team Newfoundland Photo ifax. and Labrador’s flagbearer for the 2013 At the 2012 Canadian Eastern Nationals Canada Summer Games being held Aug. 2- in Gatineau, Quebec, he finished first in the 17 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Terry French, 50-metre fly, 50-metre free, and the 100- Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recre- metre fly. Following his performance at the ation, made the announcement during Eastern Nationals, Daly swam against the Team Newfoundland and Labrador’s ath- top swimmers in the country at the Cana- letes’ rally held at the Newfoundland and dian Olympic trials in Montreal where he Labrador Sports Centre. placed 16th overall, just missing the finals “I offer my sincerest congratulations to and racing in consolation finals in his first Owen on being selected Team Newfound- National Team trials meet. land and Labrador’s flagbearer,” said In addition to the Olympic trials, he also French. “Being chosen as the flagbearer to competed at the Vancouver Canada Cup represent your province at the Canada Terry French has announced and the Toronto Canada Cup. At all three Games is truly an honour. I wish Owen and Owen Daly, a member of the national meets, he raced to second swims his fellow Team Newfoundland and and was the top 17 and under in the coun- Labrador members the very best as they get St. John’s Legends Swim try in at least one race. This year, Daly has set to compete in the country’s most pres- been training with Team Newfoundland tigious athletic competition next month in Club, Team NL’s flagbearer and Labrador swimming under the guid- Quebec.” for the 2013 Canada Summer ance of head coach Brad Hutton. Daly is from St. John’s and currently Games. Daly was named Junior Male Athlete of swims with the St. John’s Legends Swim the Year in 2012 by Sport Newfoundland Club. He excelled in the pool in 2012, racing against the big and Labrador and has been a recipient of the Premier’s Athletic names in Canada in both the butterfly and freestyle sprint events. Awards in 2011, 2012 and 2013. For more information about the Daly finished first in the 100-metre free, 50-metre fly, 100-metre 2013 Canada Summer Games, visit: www.teamnl.ca IS NO NEWS GOOD NEWS? Opposition Health and Community Services Critic Andrew have taken eight years to realize. By comparison, the Govern- Parsons is questioning why the Premier and her gov- ment of Nova Scotia realized the same commitment in only ernment is “trying to make news out of no news on the three years. PET/CT Scanner for the province.” It was an- The announcement also nounced recently that a tender had been made mention of a $40 million awarded to realign the road to the facility that investment to realize the 2007 will house the PET/CT scanner, and that the commitment, an investment al- completion date for the project had been pushed ready committed to by this Gov- back to Spring of 2015. The scanner was first ernment. In 2008, $10 million promised as part of the 2007 PC Election Plat- was earmarked to acquire the form. Parsons believes that this is another at- equipment, and $29.8 million tempt by the Premier to try and tout good news was promised in Government’s when there is really no news at all. 2010 Inventory of Major Capital “It’s critical that government not delay this PET SCANNER Projects to develop the space to project any further, as it will accommodate the scanner and help save the lives of Newfoundlanders and co-locate it with nuclear medicine services. Labradorians,” said Parsons. “Government has been dragging their heels since 2007 to First announced in the 2007 PC Election implement this critical piece of equipment in our healthcare Platform and slated for completion by 2012, system. With this Government’s history of missed deadlines and the completion date was pushed back today costly delays, I’m concerned this scanner and facility won’t be to 2015. If finished in 2015, the project will available for the new promised completion date of 2015.” “Government has been dragging their heels since 2007 to implement this critical piece of equipment in our health care system.” — Andrew Parsons 30 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD by jim furlong THE BLOOD STONE In the walk from the end of the driveway leading up to the fourth stone on our walkway is called ‘the blood stone’. front door of our house is a series of concrete ornamental When the cats kill something that is where they bring the stones. They are 18x24 and there are a dozen of them. At least half of them are now broken in some way and have little body. A couple of years ago we put a nice feeder on our front tufts of grass growing up through. That is because, over the window and after the winter two blue jays showed up and fed years, a series of trucks with fill, gravel, topsoil and sods and regularly. One morning the dead body of a blue jay was laid furniture has driven over them. The fourth concrete stone out on the blood stone with a cat standing guard. The other from the front steps of the house is called, in the family, the blue jay, I guess, just left after that. The cats have killed all blood stone. I would like to tell you why my sons and I named kinds of birds, both big and small, and brought them to that it so. stone. They seem really good at robins. They have killed a score of field mice as well and they have brought back a cou- LIFE IN THE WOODS Living “in the country” has tremendous advantages. I moved out of St. John’s 25 years ago to live in the woods. I have spent a fortune in gas getting back and forth to work over the years and I don’t care. Good wife and I have raised three terrific sons out here away from St. John’s. My boys, from the time they were born, have learned about really important things. Those things in- cluded trees and flowers and how to row a boat and the direction of the wind. They also learned about the very real life and death struggle of the creatures of the for- est. It was Ernest Hemingway who said that ... “all stories if continued long enough end in death and he is no You can feed a cat three times a day and she good story-teller who would keep that from you.” That will still steal your supper and then murder quote is a nice introduction to the heart of this piece. the next bird they can get close to. Life in the forest is not as it appears. It is not just about the sound of birds in the morning and the rustling of ple of rats and laid them out for us on the stone. Rats are a lit- leaves in a soft breeze. It is about an ongoing series of brutal tle disquieting because we like to pretend they don’t exist. little battles where animals fight and kill each other. It is the constant background. Things die. Birds attack other birds and Now I never once blamed the cats because they were just they kill them. Sometimes they just drive them from their being cats. You can feed a cat three times a day and she will nests and take their eggs. Who knows why? Often you hear still steal your supper and then murder the next bird they can just the sounds of distress and struggle. get close to. It is their nature. This summer, however, my un- derstanding of the cats and their nature has been stretched to THE REMAINS OF THE DAY BEFORE the limit. In the winter, when there is a fresh coating of snow, you A BUNNY BLOOD OFFERING see the evidence up in the woods – a disturbed patch in the new snow, a few feathers and a little blood. That’s the way it We watched through the winter and spring rabbits running goes. On occasion you find the remains of something. It might in the garden. You see rabbit tracks in the snow and in the be a bird or a mouse and you never know who the killer was early morning the rabbits themselves. They were too fast for and whether it was of fur or feather. Last summer there were my aging cats so I never gave it a lot of thought. This month, a few pieces of a bat lying around? You don’t see that often. however, one of those rabbits gave birth to at least two little Bats moved into the C.B.S.-Paradise area sometime ago. bunnies. How do I know? Because my cats killed the two of them and brought them back to the blood stone. I actually saw That brings me now to my two cats that are very much part one cat come back with one of them. The cat had blood on his of that life and death struggle in the wild. We have had them whiskers and he may have been smiling but I’m not sure. I for a very long time and they are old. They eat and sleep and wanted to yell at him – “What the bloody hell is wrong with lie around in the sun, on the coffee table or outside on the you!” woodpile. Once in a while they kill something just for fun or maybe just because they are cats. It is a strange thing that I I didn’t because I knew the answer. He was just being a cat don’t quite understand but the cats seem to have a need to and was answering a different call. He was actually presenting present to us the ravaged bodies of their prey. That is why the to me another offering on the blood stone. NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 31

HERALD SPOTLIGHT STORY BY DILLON COLLINS HURDLES, HEARTTHROBS & HAPPINESS Sisters Tegan and Sara set to light up St. John’s with July 29th performance! Canadian sister duo Tegan and Sara are set to head- Tegan. “We owe the people of Newfoundland a lot of grat- line a hyped show at Mile One Centre July 29th itude for being so patient and sticking with us all these with support from Lights. Touring in support of years even though we don’t visit often. It’s such a thrill to their most recent album Heartthrob, which has produced come back to Canada after months away touring. Sara such chart topping hits as Closer and I Was a Fool, the and I joke that every Canadian city feels like a homecom- girls are experiencing successes that only come after ing since there is just something so open and wonderful years of perseverance and determination as artists. about Canadians. We intend on putting on a very long set and putting on a great show for you guys!” “We are thrilled to be coming to Newfoundland!” said HURDLES & ROADBLOCKS Throughout their fourteen year career Tegan and Sara have been signed to just about every major North American record label; they have released seven records, two DVD’s and a three book series chronicling their touring called On In At. The girls have lost track of how many shows they have played, but they know that the success has not come with- out hurdles and roadblocks. As openly gay women, “We owe the people of Newfound- land a lot of gratitude for being so patient and sticking with us all these years even though we don’t visit often.” — Tegan 32 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

HERALD SPOTLIGHT: TEGAN AND SARA “As gay alternative women we’ve also felt left out or ignored by the main- stream for a lot of our career… We def- initely have had a lot to overcome; but mainly we enjoyed the climb.” — Tegan as well as having a impossibly cool and dedicated. I’m very lucky.” style that many As sisters, Tegan and Sara have the unique distinction dubbed as indie or alternative, the girls and benefit of touring the world with a loved one, some- did not achieve in- thing many artists do not have the luxury of. During the stant stardom and the road to the top tougher times of their careers, having a sister to was anything but confide in may have proved to be the smooth. saving grace for these talented artists. “I definitely know first hand that “As gay alternative women we’ve also felt our being sisters has given us an edge left out or ignored by over most bands”, said Tegan. “I think our bond has the mainstream for a allowed us to weather great struggles and long years lot of our career”, said Tegan. “We were rele- on the road. There is camaraderie and a trust that I have gated to the indie rock scene it felt like for a with Sara that I could not find with anyone else on the long time. We definitely have had a lot to planet. I think our band has lasted as long as it has be- overcome; but mainly we enjoyed the cause we are a family.” climb. It has been a lot of work, but I truly feel we appreciate what we have ‘FREE-THINKERS’ in a way that an artist who just goes straight to the top of the charts never could. We’ve built What the future holds for Tegan and Sara is an incredibly supportive and unique audience all over the not perfectly clear, but with such passionate world. We’ve learned so much about the audience, fans, the girls know that love and music will en- playing music, writing music, life and the world sure the road will never be lonely. because of the long road to where we are now. I wouldn’t change a thing!” “We have an amazing audience; every band says that but we have been told by others that ALWAYS A PLEASURE playing for our audience is truly special,” said Opening for the sisters on Tegan. “I think because we have a diverse au- their Canadian tour dates is Juno dience that has come to us over the years nominee Lights, who is thrilled to from so many different avenues that we return to the island while opening have a lot of open-minded, loving, free for a band she respects. thinkers. At 32 we tour because we enjoy it, not because we have to. I actually just “It’s always a pleasure to be on a bill like seeing our fans, hearing their sto- with artists you respect and Tegan and ries, reading their letters and singing Sara are no different” she said. “I’ve al- along with them. I just think we look up ways admired their knack for melody, to them, appreciate them and want to lyrics and musicianship. I was in St. John’s make them happy. I never feel like I for the Juno awards a few years back; owe them anything specific, I just beautiful town with beautiful people. want to always give them our best.” There’s a very warm environment despite the chill in the air. I have yet to be Opening for the sisters on screeched in though…not sure if I am their Canadian tour dates is looking forward to that or not.” Juno nominee Lights, who is thrilled to return to the island. Like her tour counterparts Lights regrets not being able to tour more often and visit the is- land she holds in such high regard. “I have an incredible group of fans in Canada spread around in little pockets all over the coun- try” she said. “I always feel so heartbroken to not be able to come to the East Coast more. They’re July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 33

SPORTS & NL LEISURE STORY BY DILLON COLLINS ROCK & RUMBLE Legend City Wrestling returns to Bay Roberts for Klondyke Days on the heels of breakthrough deal Newfoundland’s top pro-wrestling promotion Legend City spectators every year. “This will be LCW’s second time in Bay Wrestling returns to Bay Roberts for Klondike Days as Roberts and the first since 2009,” said Bjorkdahl. “The area is part of its summer tour which also includes a stop in St. always very receptive when professional wrestling comes to put John’s. The company makes stops July 24th in St. John’s and on a live show. We love being able to bring our show to com- 25th in Bay Roberts and is headlined by former WWE, TNA and munities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, and Bay ECW champion Rhino, and also features Kowboy Mike Hughes, Roberts is no different. It’s a beautiful town that not only show- Mr. Fantastic and T-Bone Jack Sloan. cases its beauty, but love for profes- Company founder Dan Bjorkdahl, sional-wrestling.” who recently announced a new Headlining the summer LCW broadcasting deal with NTV, was en- dates is a big show veteran that has thusiastic about the promotion’s competed for notable promotions as summer tour as well as LCW’s the WWE, TNA wrestling and the de- prospects going forward. funct fan favorite ECW, “The War Ma- MILLION DOLLAR MAN chine” Rhino. His list of accomplishments and accolades rank “Legend City Wrestling Inc. pro- alongside some of the sport’s greats, vides the best pro-wrestling talent in as he was a former, and the final ECW Atlantic Canada and throughout the Heavyweight champion, while also world!” says Bjorkdahl. “We have re- holding the promotion’s Television cently signed a multi-level marketing and Tag-Team Titles at various times deal that will not only showcase LCW in the late 1990s. After the company every Saturday afternoon at 1:30, but folded Rhino made his way to the you will see one of Canada’s top World Wrestling Federation (now wrestling promotions featured WWE), where he made an immediate prominently in The Herald magazine, impact. discussed more often on NTV and ENGAGING IN FEUDS heard consistently on the island’s top radio station OZFM!” “Legend City Wrestling Inc. pro- Over the course of his stint with The first season of LCW on NTV the promotion he won the Hardcore was a giant success, with the promo- vides the best pro-wrestling talent championship multiple times as well tion bringing in notable wrestling in Atlantic Canada and through- as the WCW United States title. He legends such as Canadian icon Bret out the world!” — Dan Bjorkdahl also found success in TNA wrestling, “The Hitman” Hart, “Rowdy” Roddy winning the Heavyweight title and Piper, Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner and feuding with a who’s-who of talent. “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase. As Bjorkdahl notes, the For a man who has seen and done it all in the industry, Rhino exposure from the company’s deal with NTV has led to an in- says its an honour to return here. “The people are all so nice in crease in fans and a rising interest in the product. the province,” he said. “The company has been welcoming. It’s “Our crowds, on live tours, have grown over 50% since our great to work for an up incoming promotion with a truly great debut on NTV,” he said. “Fans are coming to the shows with product. It’s great to be a part of that growing process.” posters, drawings and they are very familiar with each and every Alongside Rhino, the company’s current heavyweight cham- superstar that walks through that curtain.” pion, Kowboy Mike Hughes, will be competing on this upcom- LCW’s return to Bay Roberts is opportunity to expand and ing summer tour. “I’m not prominently in the LCW title picture, draw in new fans, as the annual festival draws large amounts of I AM THE LCW TITLE PICTURE,” boasted the confident cham- pion. “These shoulders, this back and this face, have carried the weight of companies all over the world. LCW is something special though where a rejuvenation of wrestling is occurring and I’m proud to lead the charge as champion.” If past outings can offer any sense of foreshadowing then LCW is fixing to unleash another wave of fantastic action this July, and for wrestling fans province wide, the future is bright for a promotion that only moves forwards. The first season of LCW on NTV was a giant success, with the promotion bringing in notable wrestling legends. 34 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND BY JANICE KEELS [email protected] COOKING FOR A CROWD: Casseroles are the perfect way to feed a huge gathering Our visiting family will start arriving this week … spending hours on end in the hot kitchen. Experience and I can’t wait. Some we haven’t seen since last dictates that casseroles are the way to go when you have summer and others we haven’t seen in five or six a lot of people to feed and don’t want to spend hours in years. the kitchen. With all the extra people, I wanted to find some dishes Here are two casseroles taken from Taste of Home that would be fairly quick to prepare so that I could spend Potlucks and Barbecues that are sure to please any ap- most of my time visiting and catching up rather than petite at your next family gathering. Enjoy. CHICKEN SPAGHETTI 12 oz. uncooked 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 to 3 celery ribs, spaghetti, broken and divided chopped in half 2 Tbsp. dried parsley 1 onion, chopped 1 can condensed flakes 1 4 oz. can mushroom cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1/2 tsp. garlic powder stems and pieces, 1/2 tsp. salt drained 1 can condensed 1/4 tsp. pepper 5 cups cubed cooked cream of mushroom 2 cups shredded part- chicken soup, undiluted 1 1/2 cups crushed skim mozzarella cornflakes 1 cup sour cream 1 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup milk cheese Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the soups, sour cream, milk, two tablespoons butter and seasonings. Add the cheeses, celery, onion and mushrooms. Stir in the chicken and spaghetti.Transfer to a greased three-quart baking dish. Combine cornflakes and remaining butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until bubbly. CASSEROLE FOR A CROWD 2 lbs. ground beef 1 8 oz. can mushroom 1 can condensed cream 1 large onion, chopped stems and pieces, of celery soup, 8 oz. wide egg noodles, drained undiluted cooked and drained 4 cups shredded 1 1/4 cups milk 1 15.25 oz. can whole cheddar cheese, 1 Tbsp. chili powder divided 2 tsp. salt kernel corn, drained 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 15.25 oz. can green 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire 1/4 tsp. garlic powder sauce peas, drained In a large combine two and half cups of the cheese with the re- skillet, cook beef maining ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; the cheese is melted. Pour over noodle mixture and mix drain. Transfer to a greased roasting pan. Stir in the noo- well. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at dles, corn, peas and mushrooms. In a large saucepan, 350°F for 30 minutes or until heated through. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 570-5394 or 1-800-901-4901 or email Judy Furlong [email protected] July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 35

SALUTE TO COMMUNITIES PRESENTED BY THE HERALD Taryn Eyton Photo BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL The Town of Conception Bay South, commonly re- through the amalgamation of Topsail, Chamberlains, ferred to as C.B.S., is yet another area of the Manuels, Long Pond, Foxtrap, Kelligrews, Upper Gullies, province in a state of constant development and ex- and Seal Cove. pansion. Located on the southern shore of Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula, as of a 2011 census, the pop- A GRAND SOIREE! ulation of C.B.S. has ballooned to 24,848, making it the second largest community in the province, behind St. The two most popular community events in C.B.S. John’s. That is a staggering jump if one considers are The Kelligrews Soiree held each July and Winter- that in 1976, the population sat at only 9,743. fest held every February. It’s clear from both events CAPITAL CONNECTION that C.B.S. is a community where sports and recreation are an important part of life. The The community is closely connected to the capital city however, just 20 kilometres Kelligrews Soiree is one of the top summer away, and many residents travel to St. festivals in the province and over four John’s and the surrounding area for work. days, atteendees enjoy anything from The earliest settlers to C.B.S. were mostly group fitness events like a 8km run, British and some Irish, drawn to the area zumba and yoga to a big rig rodeo, bobber for the promise of good farmland, and a race, outdoor movies, pancake breakfast more desirable climate than other parts of the Avalon Peninsula. and a handful of family friendly events. In February, Winterfest is a great way The relationship between St. John’s and C.B.S. grew significantly in the 1880s with arrival of the railway sys- to the make the most of snow, cold tem- tem; C.B.S. residents raised cattle and grew crops to be peratures and all things frosty. During Win- sold in St. John’s, and residents of St. John’s were known terfest free fitness classes are offered, hockey and to establish summer homes in the area. badminton tournaments put town spirit on proud display, while a community pancake breakfast, among many In 1973, C.B.S. as it is recognized today was formed other events, allow residents to gather together and cel- ebrate the town. C.B.S. is also a popular area for its beautiful scenery, 36 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

SALUTE TO COMMUNITIES: CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH THINGS TO SEE & DO INThe Kelligrews Soiree is CONCEPTION BAY SOUTHone of the top summer festivals in the province. saltwater beaches and even a few Mayor of CBS, Woodrow French, at the start of the Tim very unique geological gems. Hortons Kelligrews Soiree 8K Road Race “The Admirals’ Coast scenic route follows Route 60 along the west- The Town of Conception Bay South is part of the Admirals’ ern and southern shore of Con- Coast themed touring route. The Admirals’ Coast scenic ception Bay between Marysvale to route follows along Route 60 and provides excellent views Paradise, and provides excellent over Conception Bay. As a visitor to our town, there are views over the bay,” the town many exciting things to see and do. boasts. “Conception Bay South is the largest community Manuels River is an internationally recognized geological in the Admirals’ Coast and provides many amenities for site known for 500-million-year-old trilobite fossils found tourists visiting the region. This was once a major farm- along the riverbanks. There are 7 km of walking trails along ing area, supplying meat, milk and vegetables to the city, the river, as well as picnic areas and special summer pro- but most of that is fading away. City residents also built grams. summer homes here.” Topsail Beach Rotary Park offers swimming, playground area, picnic sites, whale watching, and hiking. A trail to FANTASTIC FOSSILS Topsail Bluff offers a spectacular view of Conception Bay, the Town and surrounding area. One favoured stomping ground is the area known as Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club is home to Newfound- Kelligrews. Inspiring a song and an annual festival, Kel- land’s flagship of ligrews is obviously an important part of the heritage of docking facilities C.B.S., but it is also home to a rare and globally impor- for member recre- tant geological site. This, of course, would be the Trilobite ational boaters. The Fossil Beds along the Manuels River Linear Park. “The Club features a fossils found here are similar to those found in southern restaurant, board- Spain and Portugal and northern Africa, but different walk, finger pier, from those found in western Newfoundland. This was a and a natural bara- key in establishing the theory of plate tectonics, or con- chois. tinental drift,” The town of C.B.S. website explains. Foxtrap Marina is a recreational boaters’ facility with a boardwalk, picnic area Topsail Beach Rotary Park and Manuel’s River are scenic lookout and storyboards. other inviting attractions in C.B.S.. Topsail Beach is Kelligrews Trail – visit Pond Road in Kelligrews to learn touted as one of the most popular ‘day-parks’ in the re- about shorebirds and seabirds. Rest areas, boardwalk, an gion with a picnic area, playground, gazeebo and amp- outdoor classroom and storyboards are found along the itheatre. Not to mention the ocean views are amazing. shore of Kelligrews Pond. T’Railway – take a walk on a portion of the Trans Canada HISTORY & BEAUTY Trail though our town and follow along the coast on the former rail bed. Manuels River is steeped in history and beauty, as one Topsail Heritage Homes and Gardens Walk – enjoy a 1.3 of the oldest river systems in North America. It is an in- km self-guided stroll through a quiet country neighbour- credibly valued part of the community and is currently hood in one of the oldest parts of the Town of Conception undergoing some significant Bay South. The quaint area was home to many of the re- changes to enhance the exist- gion’s first settlers and today boasts historic homes well ing trail system. over a century old. Conception Bay South Monument of Honour – pay tribute The T’Railway is another di- to those who serve, and have served, as part of our police verse aspect of C.B.S.. The per- force, as part of our fire department, as peacekeepers and fect spot for a breathtaking as military personnel at the monument in Long Pond. views of Conception Bay, where whales and icebergs — www.conceptionbaysouth.ca The T’Railway is a di- July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 37 verse aspect of C.B.S. The perfect spot for a breathtaking views of Conception Bay.

SALUTE TO COMMUNITIES: CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH Manuels River, steeped in history and beauty, is one of the oldest river systems in North America. It is an incredibly val- ued part of the community. have been spotted, the T’Railway is a multi-use trail. A the interesting stories that shaped the community into portion is now being upgraded to a linear park for pedes- what it is today. trian and cycle use. “The Battle of Fox Trap is a 38-page booklet that tells CBS HERITAGE SERIES the story of a fight in Fox Trap in 1880, which nearly jeopardized the economic development of the Colony Protecting and preserving heritage is a top prior- of Newfoundland,” the Town’s website explains. “It’s ity for the people of C.B.S.. The C.B.S. Heritage about five or six days of rioting and rage between farm- Committee made of up five volunteers from the ers and railway surveyors that symbolized a battle about town as well as a representative from the town Newfoundland, about it’s future, about its economy and council and C.B.S. Parks Commission is charged its way of life. Those surveyors were bringing more than with sharing and preserving the rich heritage of just a railroad through local potato fields and cabbage the area. The most recent project sees the publi- patches, they were bringing Confederation with Canada, cation of three booklets; The Kelligrews Soiree, The Bat- or so the residents believed. And the thought of that in- tle of Fox Trap and A flamed the whole South Shore, from Topsail to Seal Place to Grow: The Cove.” Agricultural History of Conception Bay FOLK FESTIVALS & TEA PARTIES South. These book- lets tell just some of The Kelligrews Soiree booklet, the town says, tells the story “of a folksong written by Johnny Burke of St. John’s – one of the great folk song writers of North America. The Kelligrews Soiree was penned around the year 1900 and was written to poke fun at the foibles of St. John’s ‘society.’ It lam- pooned local notables who were putting on airs in Kelli- grews every summer at local folk festivals and tea parties.” The Town of C.B.S. takes pride in the slogan ‘Bright Town, Bright Future,’ and rightly so. Topsail Beach is touted as one of the most popular ‘day-parks’ in the region with a picnic area, playground, gazeebo and ampitheater. Not to mention the ocean views are amazing. 38 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

WHILE THE KETTLE BOILS RITA THE CARROT TOP BY GUY S. DAVIS My cousin Rita was born with red hair, and when she I’m the exception, many classical grew up never stopped wishing she was a blonde or paintings have red-haired people brunette. Once or twice she dyed her hair but in them, the works of Vincent Van somehow it didn’t look right, so poor Gogh, Gauguin, Rita continued to suffer snide remarks and Claude Monet, among others.” about red heads being mean-spirited, “You sure know a lot about art, are quick tempered and impatient. Her you an artist?” family moved to Lewisporte some “No, but my father was, he taught years ago, Rita hoped her tormentors an art course in St. John’s years ago.” would be left behind, but the insults “Thanks for helping me up, I’m on continued up to the time she met her my lunch break and I’m starving.” future husband Ted. “So am I, do you mind if I join FIRST WOLF WHISTLE you?” “No, not at all.” She had just started her first job As they talked they discovered they and was on her way to lunch when she had a lot in common; and from that heard a distinct whistle, turning to see day on Rita was no longer ashamed of who had whistled she tripped over a her red hair. crack in the sidewalk. Immediately a As they talked they discovered They began dating and were mar- man was by her side helping her to they had a lot in common and ried within a year. When I’m in Lewis- her feet. porte I visit them and their two “I’m sorry if I startled you, but I from that day on Rita was no red-headed sons, Teddy, seven, and was admiring your lovely red hair, Sean, five, and woe to anyone who everyone in my family has red hair, longer ashamed of her red hair. calls them carrot tops. LIBRA: YOUR SKILLS H HMAKE AN IMPRESSION ERALD OROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With new these days. You need to finish those old former adversary might be unsettling at facts to work with, you should feel more tasks and prepare for new ones. first. But time has softened hard feel- confident in moving ahead. But con- VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Expect to ings, and you could be on the brink of tinue to do so at an unhurried pace so get some good news about your finan- starting a new relationship. you can spot details you might otherwise cial situation by week’s end. But it could SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A miss. still be too early to rush out with a long troubling situation close to home might TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Taking on shopping list of things to buy. cause you to change your travel plans. that new workplace project could But getting all the facts before you act might cause you to re- CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS!be one of your smarter career consider. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. moves. Expect a surprising show 19) You might be quite alone # #of support from someone who had always been a critic. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You right now in deciding to support might feel you’re too busy to un- a major workplace shift. But dertake a new responsibility. But LISA KUDROW # others will join you as new in- check it out before making any BLAKE MICHAEL MARTHA STEWART formation supports your bold decisions. What you learn could JULY 30, 1963 # JULY 31, 1996 # AUG. 3, 1941 move. persuade you to change your BORN While you love being the centre of attention, AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) mind. A former co-worker returns CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You THIS WEEK: your heart allows you to share the attention. with news that could persuade feel quite content enjoying all the you to reassess recently made comforts of home right now. But plans. Be sure to consult with a the urge to travel grows stronger, and by LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your man- trusted colleague before you act. week’s end, you could begin packing agement skills make an impression on PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Your mo- your bags. some workplace VIPs who might be tives behind a recent decision could be LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A hectic period looking for someone like you to take on called into question by a rival. But once begins to ease up, but that doesn’t mean an upcoming project. Good luck. you present the facts, all doubts will be the Fine Feline can do much catnapping SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Meeting a resolved. Enjoy an arts-rich weekend. July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 39

TOO MANY LADY FRIENDS I’ve had to delve back to 1892 in order to introduce was lovely, but Florrie was even better. She was beautiful, you to James Canham Read, who lived in small stunning and gorgeous all wrapped into one. Jimmy took towns and villages around good old London town in Merry England. Not content with having one one look and decided that two sisters are so much better than one. woman at his beck and call, Jimmy managed to keep It took a week, but it was well worth it. Florrie a total of four members of the opposite sex turned out to have a natural affinity for relatively happy and full of joy at the same the pleasurable game of lovemaking. time. For about a year, Jimmy had Mrs. Read For starters, there was Mrs. Read, who at home performing her never-ending loved Jimmy. We know for a fact that she tasks with the eight kids, as well as didn’t dislike him. Otherwise, why would servicing Jimmy in her scarce spare she have, count them, eight little Reads time. In addition, he enjoyed an inti- scampering around the house. Mrs. Read mate relationship with Mrs. Ayriss and did a lot of cooking and washing and her sister Florrie. cleaning. Let’s face it, she led a hell of a Jimmy treated all three ladies with a life. degree of tenderness and respect. At the EXTREMELY WELL ENDOWED time, none of the loves in Jimmy’s life suspected that she wasn’t his one and It was a bright sunny day in August Jimmy managed to keep only. 1892, when Jimmy, quite by accident, a total of four members All Hades broke loose when Mrs. made the acquaintance of Mrs. John Ayriss found out Jimmy was sleeping Ayriss. Now I should tell you at the outset of the opposite sex rela- with, of all people, her darling sister that Mrs. Ayriss was encumbered with tively happy and full of Florrie. Folks, Mrs. Ayriss was in a four offspring of joy at the same time. pickle. After all, when you are unfaith- ful to your own husband, it is not in her own. I might add that good taste to squeal on your lover for although tiny in stature, she rolling in the sack with your sister. Mrs. Ayriss decided was extremely well-endowed, discretion was the better part of valour and kept her an attribute which ranked high mouth firmly shut. on our boy’s list of desirable traits. It didn’t take tall, dark LOOK FOR HAREM CANDIDATE and handsome Jimmy long to Jimmy, oblivious to the intrigue swirling about him, bed down with the so recently kept a sharp lookout for likely candidates to add to his proper Mrs. Ayriss. harem. As luck would have it, he hit the jackpot again. About a month after his first Miss Kemper was a cute, young thing, gainfully employed encounter with Mrs. Ayriss, in a confectionery store. Jimmy introduced himself as flamboyant Jimmy was travelling salesman Edgar Benson. Miss Kemper thought strolling arm-in-arm with her he was not only handsome, but charming as well. Before on Clapham Common when, you could say soft centre, she was sharing an apartment by the sheerest of coincidences, with Jimmy, never for an instant aware that she was only they happened to meet Mrs. one of four women dispensing sexual goodies to the ras- Ayriss’ sister Florrie. Well, now, cal who professed exclusive and undying love for her at what can I tell you. Mrs. Ayriss every opportunity. Mrs. Ayriss was lovely, but Florrie was even better. She was beautiful, stunning and gorgeous all wrapped into one. Jimmy took one look and decided that two sisters are so much better than one. 40 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

MAX HAINES CRIME FLASHBACK Who knows how long this tiring, but extremely pleas- That same Monday, Mrs. Ayriss attempted to contact ant, arrangement might have lasted had it not been for her sister. When she couldn’t find her, she reported her inconsiderate Florrie, who one day sat Jimmy down, missing to police. The missing persons report coincided looked into those baby blue eyes and declared, “I’m going with the discovery of Florrie’s body behind the hedge in to have a baby and it’s yours.” Prittlewell. Jimmy didn’t take the It took authorities only news well. No doubt Florrie four days to trace Jimmy, would in due course inform now a suspected thief and Mrs. Ayriss of her delicate murderer, to Rose Cottage, condition, which would pre- where he was arrested and cipitate an explosion reminis- charged with murder. We can cent of Mount Etna at its only assume that Miss Kem- worst. Besides, Jimmy al- per was startled, as well as an- ready had eight children, noyed, to discover that her which to his way of thinking Edgar wasn’t Edgar at all. was more than enough. On Nov. 13, 1894, Jimmy There was only one solution stood trial for Florrie’s mur- to his immediate problem. der. Although the evidence Florrie had to be eliminated. against him was circumstan- LOVERS STROLL? tial, the Crown presented a On June 24, 1893, Jimmy Jimmy treated all three ladies with a de- convincing case. A Mrs. Kir- ley swore that she had seen met Florrie, ostensibly to dis- gree of tenderness and respect. At the Jimmy on the fateful evening cuss her problem. Romantic time, none of the loves in Jimmy’s life sus- near the murder scene. An- Jimmy took Florrie for a Sun- other witness, Mr. Douth- day lovers’ stroll near the vil- pected that she wasn’t his one and only. waite, said he had seen lage of Prittlewell. He waited Jimmy and Florrie walking until Florrie was engaged in admiring a bird perched on arm in arm near the hedge where Florrie’s body was later a nearby tree to point a gun at the back of her head and found. As if these busybodies weren’t distressing enough, kill her instantly. He proceeded to toss his former lover’s apparently Jimmy, walking in the dark toward London, body over a hedge. Jimmy than spent the entire night had inquired of several individuals as to the correct route. walking to London. At 8 a.m., he was cunning enough to One of these strangers turned out to be a police consta- call a friend. He then washed up, shaved and treated him- ble. self to a breakfast of kippers and eggs. By 10 a.m. on Mon- day morning, Jimmy was at his office at the Royal Albert AND THE VERDICT IS... docks, where he was employed as a clerk. In Jimmy’s defence, his lawyer pointed out there was MISSING SISTER no evidence that Jimmy was the father of Florrie’s un- born child. The murder weapon had not been found, nor It was one thing to attempt to cover his tracks, but was there any proof that Jimmy had ever owned a gun. deep down in his cold heart Jimmy knew Florrie’s body It wasn’t enough. The jury deliberated just 30 minutes would be found and that he would be questioned. To take before finding Jimmy guilty of murder. All appeals failed. care of this eventuality, Jimmy figured he would perma- James Canham Read swore before one and all that he was nently become Edgar Benson. To finance his scheme, he innocent. He continued to swear right up until Dec. 4, extracted 160 pounds from the company safe, which in- 1894, the day he was hanged at Springfield Prison, cidentally was more than his annual salary. Jimmy left Chelmsford. his office and dashed over to Rose Cottage in Mitcham, where the lovely Miss Kemper was waiting with open arms. Romantic Jimmy took Florrie for a Sunday lovers’ stroll near the village of Prittlewell. He waited until Florence was engaged in ad- miring a bird perched on a nearby tree to point a gun at the back of her head and kill her instantly. July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 41

HJOilLlLJYaWcksOonO’sD BY SAMANTHA WEAVER BY TONY RIZZO STRANGE… BUT TRUE George Clooney has won four Screen Actors Guild awards It was U.S. President Abraham for ER, an Oscar and a Golden Lincoln who made the following Globe as best supporting actor for sage observation: “The man who is Syriana, and an Oscar and Golden incapable of making a mistake is in- Globe award for producing Argo, but capable of anything.” will only act in his next film, Disney’s Tomorrowland. He’ll play opposite Researchers at Harvard Uni- antagonist Hugh Laurie of House. versity once decided to test George’s new leading lady is the fast- several varieties of Coca-Cola GEORGE CLOONEY rising 11-year-old British child star to determine their effective- Raffey Cassidy of Snow White and the ness, if any, as a spermicide. The results? Diet Huntsman; Dark Shadows; the recent online movie Molly Coke was the most effective, while New Coke Moon: The Incredible Hypnotist, with Dominic Monaghan, was the least. Upon hearing of the tests, a rep- Emily Watson and Joan Collins; and the TV series Mr. Selfridge, resentative for the company issued the follow- with Entourage star Jeremy Piven. Raffey plays a teenage robot ing statement: “We do not promote Coca-Cola for who joins forces with Clooney’s grizzled, middle-aged genius as medical purposes. It is a soft drink.” they seek Tomorrowland in an alternative dimension in order to save Earth. Marilyn Monroe’s Regardless of how it sounds, it must have been a great script iconic film Some Like It to get Clooney onboard! We’ll have to wait until December Hot (which in 2000 was 2014 to see it. named the greatest American comedy film • July 31, 1975: Teamsters Union pres- of all time by the Amer- ident Jimmy Hoffa is reported missing ican Film Institute) was in Detroit. He was last seen alive in a originally titled Not parking lot outside the Machus Red Fox Tonight Josephine! restaurant the previous afternoon. Au- thorities have never been able to con- On an average day firm what really happened to Hoffa. He in North America, was declared legally dead in 1982. there will be 10 re- ported UFO sightings. JIMMY HOFFA • Aug. 1, 1957: United States and Canada create North American Air De- It seems that artist fense Command (NORAD). Leonardo da Vinci pio- neered the paint-by- • Aug. 1, 1960: Chubby Checker releases The Twist. numbers style of art. He would sketch a piece, then number cer- • Aug. 1, 1968: Canada begins replacing silver with nickel in tain sections for his assistants to coins. paint. • Aug. 3, 1492: From the Spanish port of Palos, Italian ex- The minnow has teeth, but plorer Christopher Columbus sets sail in command of three they’re not in its mouth; they’re ships on a journey to find a western sea route to China, India found in the throat. and Asia. In October, Columbus sighted Cuba, which he thought was mainland China. On average, a man’s beard grows about a half-inch every month. The game of Chinese checkers did not come from China; it was invented in Great Britain in the 19th cen- tury. The game’s origi- nal name was Halma. • Aug. 2, 1934: Chancellor Adolf Hitler becomes absolute dic- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: tator of Germany under the title of Fuhrer, or ‘Leader.’ The Fuhrer assured his people that the Third Reich would last “People demand freedom of speech to make for a thousand years, but Nazi Germany collapsed just 11 years later. up for the freedom of thought which they • Aug. 3, 1527: First known letter was sent from North Amer- avoid.” — Soren Kierkegaard ica by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfoundland. 42 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

SOAP TALK A SNEAK PEEK AT THE LATEST NEWS RECAPS BY FROM NEWFOUNDLAND ’S TOP SOAPS DANA BLOCK Michael Easton The battle continues between on- middle because the people on OLTL are line company Prospect Park and my friends,” Easton recently told TV One Life to Live. The plan to con- Guide. “I would love to have worked tinue the axed soap online has long been with them again. It was really hard to stalled now, forcing some OLTL staple have it go down that way. And to not be characters to take work on other soaps. able to support them and go along on their ride to the Internet made me kind Most recently, Michael Easton ac- of sad.” cepted a role on General Hospital as Silas Clay. But that doesn’t mean he is Easton says he is still open to rejoin- easily forgetting about John McBain, the ing the OLTL online reboot if it ever OLTL character he played for a decade. happens and that too much blame is being placed on the ABC network. “It feels really terrible to be in the THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS chemistry. Liam told Hope the real reason why Steffy left L.A. Hope had a theory about Wyatt’s past and came up Jack punched Nick for robbing him of being Summer’s with a plan to find the answers. Liam expressed to Hope father for 18 years. Later, Jack told Summer that he how much she means to him. Wyatt persisted in asking would like to get to know her as a daughter if she would questions about the piece of jewelry that Quinn owned. let him. Chelsea gave Jeff a cheque and demanded that he Wait to see: Caroline gets her comeuppance. not tell Adam about the baby. Jack told Phyllis that it still stings that Phyllis knew about Summer’s paternity and GENERAL HOSPITAL didn’t tell him. Chloe assumed Billy was up to no good, but it turned out he was talking to his Gamblers Anony- Michael tried to avoid any business mous sponsor. Wait to see: Victoria confronts Chloe. with ELQ that required interfacing DAYS OF OUR LIVES with Kiki. Silas had his first en- counter with Kiki, who intro- Nicole was touched when she learned how duced herself as Franco’s Eric had tried to protect her. Kristen reaffirmed daughter. Dante confronted her plan to destroy Marlena through Eric, and Sonny for hurting and mis- later made a call to the bishop. Brady asked John leading Olivia. Elizabeth for the truth about what happened with Kristen warned Britt to stay away from the night of the attempted seduction. Adrienne Nikolas. Patrick discovered that Franco had a tried to talk to Sami about the video of her and brain tumor. Ava denied to Silas that Kiki was Bernardi; however, before Adrienne could reveal his daughter, as Morgan overheard. Michael what she knew, Sami went on the attack and unwit- tried to reconcile with Morgan. Ava advised tingly made things worse for herself. Will felt like a Morgan not to reveal the truth to anyone third wheel as Sonny worked with Brent to re- about Kiki’s paternity. Wait to see: The design the coffeehouse. Nicole was horrified search for Luke continues. when Eric relayed EJ’s suspicions about her. Wait to see: A scandal erupts. ALL MY CHILDREN THE BOLD AND THE Online: Angie found herself BEAUTIFUL alone in her hour of need. Miranda and Bianca reflected on their jour- Bill was blindsided by his firing from ney together over the years. Zach Spencer Publications, and Katie was named learned that Jesse had a hand in the new CEO. Quinn was uncomfortable framing him for murder. Dimitri with Hope’s questions about her and told Brooke to pack her bags. Wyatt’s past. Caroline fueled Rick’s insecu- rities about Maya and Carter’s onscreen ONE LIFE TO LIVE JACK told SUMMER that he Online: Destiny confronted Dani would like to get to know about her relationship with her as a daughter if she Matthew. Cutter surprised Natalie at would let him, on The her apartment. David had to choose Young and the Restless. between his reality show and Dorian. Viki took advice from an unexpected source. An accident occurred at Dani and Jeffrey’s fitness class. July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 43

HERALD PROFILE BY WENDY ROSE; BUD GAULTON PHOTOS BARBER BY THE HARBOUR The barber by the harbour is a busy man, with an even busier schedule. Chris Evans is in the business of making gentlemen look good, and business is booming In December of 2011, a small barbershop a fan of girly hair salons, Evans wanted to open a opened on Water Street, after a slew of closures barbershop with a completely different atmosphere of local barbershops in the city. Most people than what you would typically endure when get- wouldn’t jump into a new business endeavour ting a mop chop. when it would appear that “We wanted to do some- similar businesses are on thing that was one foot in the decline, but when Chris the old way of doing things, Evans and business partner but also one foot in the new Mackenzie Geehan opened way: younger, and incorpo- Fogtown, they accidentally rating other things we were created a monopoly. Now, in interested in. It’s not just mid-2013, Fogtown is about hair, it’s also about busier than ever. music and fashion; overall “I talked to the guys who style,” Evans said. were still in the business “We’ve seen it work in and they were talking about other places. There are getting out. Not because some cool shops out there they weren’t busy, but be- that we really look up to, cause it was just time to re- “It was scary opening a barber- like Crows Nest Barbershop tire,” Evans explained. in Toronto. They have a “It’s not like they would- shop on a gut feeling and a great shop and they were n’t have work if they had shoestring budget.” — Chris Evans really inspiring people to chosen to stay open, but talk to. Cool people with there was nobody there to replace them, to take cool backgrounds.” over the business.” For a first time business owner, the process of Evans was sad to see the shops closing and he turning an idea into a reality can be very daunting. knew he wasn’t the only one who felt that way. Not However, Evans knew within the first week of 44 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

HERALD PROFILE: FOGTOWN “When the time was right, we reno- vated to the two-chair setup and added the talented Robbie Ryan, who now runs his own chair after a nine month apprenticeship.” — Chris Evans being open that the shop was “going to be appreci- hardest to make a go of it with a small business.” ated.” And the going is good. If you keep your eyes peeled, you may be able to spot some “I remember getting a lot of compliments. The people that we wanted to respond to it responded Fogtown tattoos this summer. Evans estimates that over a well. Our friends, our peer group, people who work dozen people are reppin’. downtown, live downtown were really glad to see us here, because they didn’t know where to go when the “It’s super cool that people represent that way. ‘Fogtown’ older guys closed shop. Now they have a new place to is an attitude and means different things to different peo- go! It was all very positive and very encouraging.” ple,” Evans said. “The name grew out of the St. John’s Of course, it’s hasn’t been all smooth sailing from day hardcore punk rock scene and has been around long one, but the Fogtown gang deals with issues as they come up before the shop. We use the name as a way to hon- and remember to never get discouraged. our the values learned growing up immersed in street culture: to work hard, be creative, to not be “It was scary opening a barbershop on a gut feeling and a afraid to think or live outside the box and to never shoestring budget,” Evans said. “There are always issues forget your roots.” that arise within a business that you don’t see coming, “The fact that people put it on their bodies in a but we’ve learned to trust our instincts and to roll with the punches.” permanent fashion... well, I’ve done the same thing.” Evans laughs. RECORDS AND CLOTHING TOO BIG CITY RECOGNITION On top of barbering and selling haircare prod- ucts, Fogtown also sells vinyl records through Nerv- Small businesses don’t usually ous Service Record Distro and clothing that reflects achieve this kind of recognition in a the style of the barbers and their friends. These big city in such a small period of items keep customers coming back, even if their flow is still fresh. time but Fogtown is all about breaking out of the norm, estab- “One thing feeds the other,” lishing themselves as a more of Evans explained. “Primarily, we a “style shop,” representing the like to consider ourselves a style interests of both those who work at shop. We’re just a bunch of guys Fogtown and those who frequent who are interested in authen- the barbershop. tic music and simple, high Looking back on the first few quality street clothing. We’re opening days of Fogtown, Evans friends with a lot of bands and wouldn’t change a thing. a lot of brands, so we try to “I can’t look back and say that I support them by having them in would change things because things the shop.” have worked out so well so far. We had a great location available to us, we had This “support local” aspect is the older gentlemen from Family Bar- very evident in the downtown core of the city. For Fogtown, it “We’re just a bunch of guys works to their advantage, as many who are interested in au- locals would rather give their hard thentic music and simple, earned money to local businesses high quality street clothing.” as opposed to larger franchises. — Chris Evans “We’re downtown and people who shop downtown generally have an atti- tude where they want to support local. I think people feel at home with us because we are from St. John’s and have a true love of the city,” Evans said. “We’re not a chain, we’re inde- pendent and we’re trying our July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 45

HERALD PROFILE: FOGTOWN “The only secret to our success is working really hard, not getting discouraged when mistakes are made, having good people around you who also care about what you’re doing and treating them with respect and appreciation, because if it wasn’t for them, you would have nothing.” — Chris Evans bershop who were very supportive, as well as friends and showing interest in learning the trade of barbering.” family who never hesitated to pitch in and help out. We have Evans paused to list a handful of names. The extensive so much appreciation for that. We are where we are now be- cause of the help of others ” Evans said. renovations and expansion shut the shop down for a few weeks, but the Fogtown gang has been nonstop since re- AND NOW, ANOTHER CHAIR! opening. Now, a year and a half since the opening date, Fogtown “Essentially, it is a way to service our customers better. If has expanded to two barber chairs, out of pure necessity. we grow even more because of the expansion, that’s great. We’re primarily interested in making our existing clientele “We saw that coming about a year ago. Last summer, it happier so they won’t have any problems booking with us. It was so busy that we realized that the only way to keep up used to be kind of difficult to book yourself a slot, which would be to get two chairs. Now we want three chairs,” shouldn’t be the case,” Evans explained. Evans said with a laugh. With a second barber and a second chair, Evans hopes scheduling issues will be a thing of the past. HAPPY FUTURE “We’re happier that we can service people better and we really like the way the shop looks now. It’s more comfortable to us. The way the space is arranged is more conducive to conver- sations and hanging out, which is what a barbershop should feel like. We want you to leave feeling better about yourself because you got a great haircut and had Fogtown is all about breaking out of the norm, establishing them- a great experience, or you selves as a more of a “style shop,” representing the interests of both picked up a new shirt, cap or record…. To leave feeling those who work at Fogtown and those who frequent the barbershop. fresh.” “The only secret to our “It just takes time to grow. You don’t want to move too success is working really hard, not getting discouraged fast. When the time was right, we renovated to the two-chair when mistakes are made, having good people around you setup and added the talented Robbie Ryan, who now runs who also care about what you’re doing and treating them his own chair after a nine month apprenticeship. Robbie with respect and appreciation, because if it wasn’t for them, was originally working the desk, but he had a genuine inter- you would have nothing.” est in becoming a barber. Mackenzie and I taught him. He is It’s evident that Evans is very happy with his business and a cool guy with tremendous work ethic, the right personal- its blossoming future. ity and a passion for the trade. Now, he is a full time barber “Everyday I go hang out with my friends, listen to music and does great work – we are able to operate as a two-chair and chat about the most random and hilarious things. It’s shop because of Robbie. We have other people out there in fun,” Evans said, talking about his every day life at the bar- the same position, working at the shop in other roles but bershop. “I’m very lucky.” 46 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

Royal St. John’s Regatta STORY BY NUMBER FIVE REGATTA RIPPLES ON GOLDEN POND 1995 KEYIN TECH FEMALE CREW Members of the Keyin Tech crew include, from left, first row: Anne Marie (Tobin) Healey, Diana (Hogan) Gibbons, Dawn (Hannaford) Summers; second row; coach Mike Hickey, Nancy Little, Roxanne MacLaurin, Williamina (Martin) Cahill, coxswain Rick Coish. In 1994, Keyin Tech female crew lost three races to was actually the second women’s crew to break five OZFM but the amazing aspect of the three races is minutes with OZFM the first. The 1995 Keyin Tech crew demonstrated by the fact that less than one second won the Canadian ladies fixed-seat rowing champi- separated the two crews for all three events. Keyin Tech onship at Montreal’s Olympic Basin in a time of 6:07.20. For the 54th consecutive year NTV Queen Elizabeth attended the 1978 McGrath, continues but the Gander will provide live television coverage Royal St. John’s Regatta. Regatta hasn’t been held for years. of the Royal St. John’s Regatta. Pro- There have been lots of other regat- A Corner Brook Regatta, originated ducer Lindsey Andrews has revealed tas in and around St. John’s. The by Sandy Brace after he served with the station will again provide cover- Mundy Pond Regatta, using four-oar Canadian Forces in St. John’s, was age of the female and male champi- shells, ran from 1930 to 1949 while a go for a couple of years. onship races Wednesday, Aug. 7, if the Bell Island Regatta, involving A few Harbour Grace and Placentia the weatherman co-operates. St. John’s Regatta members like crews participate in the Royal St. Glen Carter will host the coverage Tom Foran, was held from 1907 to John’s Regatta with 30 or more St. with Mark Dwyer, Siobhan Duff and 1919. John’s crews travelling to Harbour Dee Murphy providing colour and Using whaleboats, the Harbour Grace and Placentia. in-depth Regatta commentary. The Grace Regatta came into being in Coxswain Mike Summers had four station has covered every Regatta 1862 on Lady Lake and is headed by record-setting wins among the 12 since 1957. long time president Bud Chafe. The Royal St. John’s Regatta champi- Injury has caused a change in the first Placentia Regatta was in 1963 onships that he recorded. Toyota Plaza male crew for the 2013 with Outer Cove native Tom Hickey Concessions are an important as- Regatta. Guillaume Dauphin suf- as President. Tom Traverse took pect of the Royal St. John’s Regatta. fered a hand injury that will prevent over in 1964. They provide a good dollar for the him from rowing and he has been On and off, the Portugal Cove Re- Committee but, more important, replaced by Brent Hickey, a well gatta has been held since the 1800’s they provide plenty of fun and ex- known and respected oarsman. Toy- and moved from a couple of loca- citement for the 40,000 or people ota Plaza is regarded as the tions with Sandy Greeley and his who attend the Regatta. In addition, favourites for the men’s champi- family important members. many of them generate funds for onship race. Labrador City, once headed by Nick charities. July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 47

THE NEWFOUNDLAND PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERSHERALD’S WEEKLY EACH WEEK TRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH CLEVER PUZZLES! The Newfoundland Herald challenges readers to a collection of brain building activities. ANSWER US THIS... 1. What is represented here? Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der Der CALOVERE. 2. I am a set of three words, all with the same six letters. First I am a king- dom, though not royally so. Then spell me backwards, and I become a thin plate. Now rearrange my consonants, leaving my vowels in place … I am now a type of paper. What are the words? 3. Fred and Wilma were having a conversation about words while on a road trip. Fred said, “I am thinking of a devilishly tricky word that has five consonants in a row.” Wilma countered with, “That’s a good one, but people are lining up to find a word with five vowels in a row.” What words were Fred and Wilma thinking of? — braingle.com STICKELERS ANSWER:SNOWFLAKES 1. rewind does not belong with the others. The otherThere are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. words each contain silentPlace the numbers 1-6 around each of them. letters. 2. racehorses – string; eagles – convoca-No number can be repeated in any partial tion; gulls – colony; squir-hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle. rels – dray; storks – © 2013 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. mustering.CryptoQuote © 2013 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. Answers — 1. tender loving care. ‘Der’ is written 10 times. Ten’der’ ‘love’ is in ‘care.’ 2. animal = a kingdom, not royal, but biological, lamina = a thin plate, manila = a type of paper. 3. Fred was thinking of witchcraft and Wilma was thinking of queueing. ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS To check your answers, flip this © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. page upside down. 48 The Newfoundland Herald July 28, 2013

By TERRY STICKELS PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERS 1. Five of the six words below share a common character- By Linda istic. Can you determine which word does not belong Thistle with the others? Draw a star in exactly 10 of the empty squares in RESIGN PNEUMONIA KNIFE the diagram below so that each numbered square REWIND RESCIND HALF accurate indicates how many immediately adjacent squares (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) con- 2. A group of crows is often referred to as a ‘murder of tain a star. crows.’ Can you match the animal below to their appro- priate grouping? 1. racehorses a. convocation 2. eagles b. mustering 3. gulls c. dray 4. squirrels d. colony 5. storks e. string © 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc. by Donna Pettman July 28, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 49