2013 06 9-15 Summer Fun

MISS THIS AND FIND THE SEVEN WORDS PUZZLE ––––– YOU’LL BE ‘ALL WET’! In the word square to the right, Can you find the four 5-letter words needed on the left we’ve removed six of the letters that match the definitions to spell out the word ‘DECODE.’ below? All words must read See if you can you replace these the same across and down. letters in the squares so you will DEFINITIONS: have four 3-letter words across 1. Found at the shore (given); and three 4-letter words down. 2. Next to (nautical); The time limit is 60 seconds. 3. Rhymed composition; 4. An upright frame; ALPHAMATH PUZZLE! ––––––––––––– 5. What a bad deal does. Can you solve this Alphamath SPELLBINDER! –––––––––––––––––––––– puzzle? Replace the letters in the sand with the digits 9 through 9 Score 10 points for using all the letters so that you have a correct addi- in the word to form two complete words: tion problem. The same letters get the same digits. Try to get CLEANSER the highest possible total. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Then score two points each for all words KIDS’ MAZE! –––––––––––––––––––––– of four letters or more found among the Answers — (across): dam, ace, den, odd; (down): dado, aced, mend. letters. Try to score at least 50 points. Answers – 1. waves; 2. abeam; 3. verse; 4. easel; 5. smell. Our answer — W=7, A=6, V=0, E=1, S=5, N=2, D=4, B=8, C=3, H=9 (76015 + 5624 = 81639) Possible twosome — race, lens. 100 The Newfoundland Herald June 9, 2013

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF Find at least six differences in vision teaserdetails between the panels. Answer — Hydrant no. 3.BY SOPHIE HARTE, AGE 5. CRISSCROSS: ‘ST’ WORDS! ––––– BY HELENE HOVANEC Differences: 1. Poster on tree is missing. 2. Boy’s sleeve is shorter. 3. Handle is smaller. 4. Wall is shorter. 5. Locket is missing. Each word will fit into one spot in the grid. Use the starting letters 6. Slacks are shorter.as a guide and fit each word into its spot. All words will be used, so Which hydrant should Fire- cross off each one after you put it into the grid. man Bill turn on to get water to Fred’s house? You 4-LETTERS: have 30 seconds to put out FIST the blaze? REST 5-LETTERS: CASTS EXIST FIRST PASTA STAGE STAIR STAMP STUFF TASTE TRUST 6-LETTERS: FIESTA RESIST SISTER STATUE STICKY 7-LETTERS: AUSTRIA EARNEST PLASTIC STAPLER TESTING TOASTER KNOCK KNOCK! Who’s there? Otto! Otto who? Otto know. I’ve got amnesia! If you’re looking for a pen pal, would like to show us your drawings, tell us a joke or tongue twister, send your stuff to: WRITE: Kids Corner, c/o ‘The Newfoundland Herald,’ P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 or e-mail: lslaney@nfldherald.com TONGUE TWISTER! Say GREEK GRAPES 5 Times Fast! June 9, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 101

SCENES OF NL PHOTO CONTEST! BAY ROBERTS, NL: The town of Bay Roberts, on the north shore of Conception Bay, is approximately one hour from St. John’s. Local businesses have easy access to more than half of the province’s population. As a result, the town is a cen- tre for transportation and distribution, providing services for the Avalon Peninsula and surrounding areas. With about 5,900 people, it is largest town on the Baccalieu Trail. (www.bayroberts.com) – Norman Purchase Photo Newfoundlandia Photo Quiz St. Lawrence, NL. – Elaine Strong Photo Q. Do you know where this picture was taken? a: Dildo b: Corner Brook c: Gander d: Flatrock – Karen Noel Photo Answer: (D) Flatrock Middle Cove Beach, NL. – Felicia Peace Photo 102 The Newfoundland Herald June 9, 2013

HERALD: PHOTO FEATURE Bauline, NL. – Neville Webb Photo Burin, NL. – Jim Costello Photo Bonavista, NL. – Eric Abbott Photo WIN A CAMERA FROM HENRY’S PHOTO-VIDEO-DIGITAL e-mail: photodesk@nfldherald.com Capture the moments that make Newfoundland LAST WEEK’S QUALIFIER! and Labrador such an exciting place and you could win a Canon Rebel Sandy Cove, NL. – Jane Hynes Photo with 18-55IS DSLR Kit, Lexar 8GB SDHC Memory card and one free DSLR 101: GOT THE PICTURE? Send photos and sight Canon Rebel course from Henry’s School locations along with your name to: Scenes c/o of Imaging. The Herald, P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7 or e-mail: photodesk@nfldherald.com Enter The Scenes of Newfoundland & Labrador Photo Contest for your chance to win. June 9, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 103 The Herald reserves the right to crop, republish or colour correct submitted images.

LAST LAUGH! VISIT US ONLINE: WWW.NFLDHERALD.COM QUICK CHUCKLES What did the cat say after eating two robins lying in the sun? I just love baskin’ robins. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. Always remember you’re unique, just like everyone else. JOKES OF THE WEEK ##### SUNDAY SERMON ##### Thinking that the presidential candi- Harry walked over to the priest mouth, when a spot opened up date needed to show a more human side after services, “You know Father, I right in front of his car. The man of himself, his committee advised him am really stuck in a quandary I looked back up, “Never mind I to visit an old age home. Walking into would like to attend church next found one.” the room of an old man, with the cam- week but I just can’t miss the big eras whirring, the nominee was sur- game next Sunday, it’s DAN AND DOGS prised when the old man offered him just out of the question.” some peanuts from a bowl on the table. Dan didn’t like dogs, “Oh Harry,” said the he hated them with a “Thank you,” said the nominee after Priest putting his arm passion. One morning being offered more for the third time, around Harry, “don’t Dan was driving his car “why don’t you have some yourself?” you know, that’s what down a busy street when recorders are for.” to his surprise he saw “Oh, I can’t eat them,” said the sen- ahead of him a fellow ior, “I don’t have any teeth.” Harry’s face lit up, running full force with “You mean I could two big dogs after him. “So why do you have them?” asked record your sermon?” the confused nominee. “I’ve just got to save FIND ME A SPOT this guy,” thought Dan, “Oh, I like the chocolate around them,” was the glib reply. SAY WHAT? A man, late for an im- and with that he quickly portant meeting, was searching sped up along side of him, rolled “Hey Frank,” called Gord, “check out desperately for a parking spot in a down his window, and screamed, my new hearing aids, they work so well, crowded lot. Looking up to the sky “Hurry, hop in!” I could hear a pin drop!” he entreated, “Lord if you find me a parking spot, I promise to start “Thanks!” said the fellow open- “Really,” asked Frank, “that’s unbe- going to church again.” ing the door, “it’s always hard for lievable, I am actually on the market for me to get a ride when I have my hearing aids, what type is it?” The words were barely out of his two dogs with me!” “Four o’ clock,” responded Gord. ##COMING SOON ## FATHER’S DAY JANEWAY TELETHON TRAVIS TRITT The Herald celebrates Dads Highlights and results The country music star visits the province PLUS: Arts#Crime Flashback#Local Music#Soaps#Tastes of Newfoundland#People & More! 104 The Newfoundland Herald June 9, 2013