Issue #50 | December 15 - December 21

TABLE OF CONTENTSPublications Mail Agreement No. 0040012044 Registration No. 09027 Return undeliverable items to: The Newfoundland Herald, P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 20 15 HOLIDAY MAGIC CHRISTMAS STORIES From Santa and Rudolph, to family holiday hijinx and 12 The Newfoundland Herald and Writers’ Alliance of touching tales of kindness for all ages, here are some Newfoundland & Labrador challenged readers to give of the finest holiday flicks to watch this season! QUOTE OF THE WEEK us a unique and inspiring back story for Santa! “I always wanted to write about the history of Christmas and I wanted to do it through the eyes of a child.” — Bruce Templeton 24 26 BR CLAYWORKS THE GATHERING PLACE Barbara Roberts of BR ClayWorks shares her passion The Gathering Place, a community health centre that for creating fantastic clay sculptures, the perfect focuses on helping vulnerable people in St. John’s, pairing for your holiday season decor. has been a local mainstay since 1994. INSIDE THIS WEEK 26 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 26 WRITING WORLD 41 TV WEEK TOM MOORE Celebrating our past Tom Moore Your weekly TV guide It’s a time in NL’s past that marked a significant 3 WAIT TILL I TELLS YA 28 COMMUNITY MATTERS 42 ON DEMAND change; Confederation. Author Tom Moore approaches I believe The Gathering Place New on demand this week the topic through a unique lens in his latest release. 4 LETTERS TO SANTA 30 SCENES OF NL 45 MUST SEE TV NOW AVAILABLE From our readers Reader photo submissions A rundown of top TV picks! ONLINE! 6 PEOPLE 32 THIS WEEK WITH JIM 70 HOROSCOPES Local and Hollywood celebs The quiet of the season Life according to the stars 12 INSPIRATIONAL 33 MOVIE MINUTE 72 GET PUZZLED! Bruce Templeton In theatres & on demand Train your brain 15 CHRISTMAS STORIES 34 CRIME FLASHBACK 75 COMICS WANL Christmas Contest A prescription for murder pt.1 The Herald’s funny pages 20 THE SILVER SCREEN 36 FINE OL’ SCOFF 78 KIDS CORNER Holiday movie magic Santa loves his sweets Activities, art work, DIYs 24 ARTS AND CRAFTS 38 WHAT’S ON THE GO? 80 LAST LAUGH BR Clayworks Local event listings Tickle your funnybone THIS WEEK’S HERALD CONTESTS 11 CASTAWAY CONTEST 40 LUCKY NUMBER BINGO 71 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE 19 ZZ TOP CONTEST 69 PURRFECT PETS 74 SUPER CASH PUZZLE 30 SCENES OF NL 71 NTV LUCKY NUMBER WWW.NFLDHERALD.COM DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 1

From the Archives 40 YEARS AGO this week ... Volume 73 No. 50 In recognition of over 70 years of The Newfoundland Herald, we delight in giving THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD. readers a glimpse into our colourful past. Published by the SUNDAY HERALD LTD., 460 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland. 1979 I n this archived issue of The Newfoundland Herald, Dick Van Patten and Betty Buck- Tel.: (709) 726-7060, Fax: (709) 726-6971. DECEMBER 15 - 21 ley, the proud parents of a fictional family of Mail: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7. eight children in the ABC comedy Eight is Enough. The series ran from 1977 to 1981 for a total of 112 E-mail: [email protected]. episodes across five seasons, although the series was Entire contents copyright 2019 almost derailed before it caught steam. Diana Hyland © The Newfoundland Herald. All rights reserved. originally starred as the family matriarch opposite Van Patten, but tragically passed away following a SUBSCRIPTION RATES: In Newfoundland and battle with breast cancer. Van Patten’s character was Labrador – 26 issues for $43.94 + HST, 52 issues re-written as a widower in season two, which intro- (1 year) for $82.68 + HST. Digital only, 6 month, duced Betty Buckley’s character of Sandra. $27.60 + HST. Call 1-800-901-4901. PUBLISHING CREED “If you abuse POWER you lose it, But if you do not use POWER you also lose it.” Publisher: The Sunday Herald Ltd. G.W. Stirling Founder: G. Scott Stirling President: Managing Editor: Pam Pardy-Ghent THE REAL DOLLY PARTON FAVOURITE FALL PASTIME Staff Writer: Dillon Collins Shannon Cleary A Hollywood spotlight focused on mas- An article inside this weeks archived Art Director: sive country music star turned budding issue of The Newfoundland Herald delves Graphic Artists: Erin McCarthy, Robyn King actress Dolly Parton. Having spent years into the “favourite fall pastime in New- Contributing Photographers: Sara Rostotski, trying to have music executives and the foundland,” moose hunting. Paul Daly, Bud Gaulton public at large take her seriously, Parton Danette Dooley shared that her “gaudy” appearance and “Men still enjoy the role of mighty hunt- Contributing Writers: “crass” attitude were more a blessing than er and good provider in Newfoundland Jim Furlong, Jason Sheppard a curse. and will travel many miles and endure Wendy Rose, Nick Travis much hardship to prove that they still have Danny Bulanadi, “I feel it’s a blessing I was born like this,” what it takes,” writes author Ray Sim- Contributing Artist: said the mega-star. The article goes on to mons. “Hunters often have to hunt un- Brad Crocker discuss Parton’s shrouded home life, in- familiar ground which adds much to the Sales/Circulation Manager: cluding her marriage to Carl Dean. adventure and challenge.” Gary Oliver: 570-5246 Sales Representative: Lori Loveless: 570-5297 Matthew O’Rielly: 570-5248 Circulation Coordinator: Roberta Noseworthy Laura Waterman Subscriptions: Ron Sparkes Chief Financial Officer: Brenda Hussey Credit Manager: Operations: Adele Burton, Linda Grenning Mike Greenland Promotion: 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 Starting at just Print & Bonus Digital* Subscription DISTRIBUTORS: St. John’s, Mount Pearl, 570-5246; $14.38 3-month subscription (13 issues) $27.21 HST included Hollie Pittman, Burin Peninsula, 277-2843; 6-month subscription (26 issues) $50.53 HST included Wade Morgan, Trinity-Conception, 786-2539; 12-month subscription (52 issues) $95.08 HST included Diane Arnold, Clarenville/Bonavista, Experience The Digital* Only Subscription 677-2702; Newfoundland Herald’s Allan Miles, Grand Falls/Windsor, 535-0290; 3-month subscription (13 issues) $14.38 HST included John Morgan, Placentia, 227-2622; digital editions. 6-month subscription (26 issues) $27.60 HST included Jennie Nurse, Stephenville, 649-3475; 12-month subscription (52 issues) $53.48 HST included Ron Downey, Corner Brook/Deer Lake/ Anywhere, Anytime! *Digital versions Include: Desktop & Mobile Editions Pasadena, 632-5918; Call1-800-901-4901 Tina Foley, Gander, 256-3853 Order Online (nfldherald.com) or Mail: (Order Form on Page 72) ISDN 0824-3581 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l’appui financir du gouvernement du Canada. 2 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

WAIT TILL I TELLS YA EDITORIAL BY: PAM PARDY-GHENT I BELIEVE “Seeing isn’t believing, believing is seeing.” — The Santa Clause I still remember the joy of sitting on Santa’s knee tell- ing him what I wanted for Christmas. My siblings and I would be out shopping with mom at The Mall, and there before us would be the most magnificent theatrical throne wrapped in sparkling – though admit- tedly gaudy – garland. Wonderful stuff! But things were about to get a whole lot sweeter. Beyond the red bigger-than- all-get-out chair that sat perched in the middle of Da Mall was the oh-so-recog- nizable velvety suit, that fluffy beard and those twinkling, friendly eyes. Ladies and gentleman Santa Claus, in the flesh. MAGIC MEMORIES SUBMITTED PHOTO There’s magic in those memories. See- While there’s so much magic in awakening those ghosts ing a snapshot of your seven year-old self of Christmastimes past, growing older doesn’t mean we perched on Santa’s knee can bring up all ever need to lose that glow we felt as children. kinds of reflections. our life journey, things we can Then, if we’re blessed, grandchildren. The year my baby sister opened every add to our tree through each Someone to dress up and parade through gift that went unguarded for more than passing year. From Disney the church pews throughout Advent. An a millisecond sitting under the tinsel trips with siblings to craft excuse for making gingerbread cookies loaded tree – no care for the name on fair finds with friends, we un- or for rolling chocolaty snowballs in co- the gift tag. Or that Christmas morn- cover and gather little bits of conut. A reason to once again wander ing I opened my very first set of am/fm our present to add to our future. through the Barbie and Tonka isles at headphones. It didn’t matter that each the stores, reliving our own childhood. ear piece was like having a two-sliced GOOGLY-EYED REINDEER toaster on either side of my head, or From Santa’s knee to Santa’s help- that it took two ton of fry-your- Then, the next stage. Kids. A time er; our life’s journey told through the brain-cell batteries to run the when collecting handmade treasures like mystical changing tides of Christ- thing, it was way cool for the Popsicle stick googly-eyed reindeer and mases through the decades. Seeing 80s, and I had the very first tin-foil covered bells, all hung on the tree the beauty in all those little moments one in my peer group. with tiny hand-glued-with-love brightly makes sure we keep believing in, and coloured pipe-cleaners, becomes the passing on to others, the magic and Totally tubular! My first re- most important thing in our lives. wonder of Christmas. cord player. My first boom box. That special Mrs. Beasley doll. The year I got my Barbie camper. Oh! The memories! But while there’s so much magic in awakening those ghosts of Christmastimes past, growing older doesn’t mean we ever need to lose that glow we felt as children. As young adults set free in the world, we start creating our own holiday tradi- tions, gathering bulbs and trinkets along Pam Pardy Ghent, The Herald’s Managing Editor, can be reached by emailing [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 3

LETTERS TO SANTA ter: Karen’s Witch graphic novel (If your not familiar with those types of books, Dear Santa, I remember me and Alexis being on they’re basically like comic books, but My name is Avery Brake here once. I think it was in 2014 or 2015 more longer.), clothes (make them have memes on it!), the Mad Libs game, and and I am 12 years old. I have or something. For Christ- L.O.L. Surprise dolls. a little sister named Alexis, mas, I want CDs by the who is going to be 9 years old artist Rihanna, an L.O.L. Please don’t forget the children who in January. I live in Corner Surprise OMG doll (regular, are in the Janeway children’s hospital in Brook, Newfoundland. Winter Disco, the exclusives, St. Johns sick and dying. I think they’d I have been a very good any kind will do!), the books really appreciate it to have a visit from girl this year. Especially at Ramona Forever and Ramona’s Santa as well. school. I go to Corner Brook World by Beverly Cleary, Lego Intermediate. sets, the Baby-Sitters Little Sis- I also promise to leave you a real- ly tasty cookie and a glass of milk. But don’t eat too much or you might turn into Cookie Monster lol. I also promise to leave a carrot for the reindeer. Well that’s all I have to say for now. Don’t get exhausted on your big trip on Christmas Eve! Happy Holidays! - XOXO, Avery Brake ------------------- Dear Santa, My name is Keira Hogan. I am 13 months old and live in Portugal Cove- St. Philip’s. My mommy is writing my letter for me cause I’m too small. Mommy and Daddy says I’ve been a good girl all year! First of all I would like to thank you for all the special gifts you brought me last year. This year for Christmas I would like a Fisher Price Little Peoples set, a comfy flip sofa, bath toys, cleaning set and some clothes. Please remember all the sick chil- dren at the Janeway Children’s Hospi- tal. Also, my cousins, friends and my puppy dog Kovu. I will leave some milk and cookies for you next to the tree and also some carrots for your hard working rein- deer. - Love, Keira Hogan xoxo Disclaimer: Opinions and letters published in The Newfoundland Herald are not necessarily the views of the Editor, or Publisher. The Newfoundland Herald reserves the right to edit or omit copy, in accor- dance with our policies. Letters to the Editor must be attributed with a name, address and contact phone number – names and town of origin will be printed, or may be withheld at the editor’s discretion. Herald Contest Rules: Contest is open to all NL residents. Employees and immediate family members of Stirling Communications International are ineligible to play or win. If the winner is unable to receive the prize, or are unreachable within a set amount of time, another entry will be cho- sen from the collected submissions. Submissions accepted in person at The Newfoundland Herald, 460 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s or online (if applicable) at nfldherald.com on the contest page. Only the winner(s) of the contest will be notified. The Newfoundland Herald reserves the right to publish the name and photograph of the winner. Prize must be accepted as awarded, with no substitutions. 4 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, My name is Kendall Gillis. I My name is Liam and I am 3 My name is Lennox and I will be 9 am 4 years old and I live in Nor- years old. I would like to thank months old just before Christmas. This ris Arm. I hope you, Mrs Claus you for the gifts that you brought is my first Christmas so I am curious and all the elves are doing to see what it is all about. Mommy and good in the North Pole, and me last year, I loved them all. I Daddy say that I have been a good little thank you very much for my have tried to be a good boy all girl. gifts last Christmas - I had year but sometimes it is hard. a lot of fun with them. This year for Christmas I would For Christmas I would like a new baby like a Buzz Lightyear robot, some doll, some clothes, and anything else This year I would real- Avengers action figures, and any- that you would like to bring me. Please ly like a scooter and a lock thing else that you would like to and key house. I would also like bring me. This year I have a new baby bring my big brother some nice to remind you to bring presents to the sister. If you could bring her some nice presents too. Please be good boys and girls that will have to stay in gifts that would be great too. to all the other boys and girls. hospital for Christmas. I will be sure to Please be good to all the other boys Mommy, Daddy, and broth- leave some milk and cookies for you, and and girls. My mommy and daddy will some carrots and water for the reindeer. help me leave a lunch for you and your er will help me leave a lunch reindeer. Save travels! for you and your reindeer. Safe travels! Safe travels! - Your friend, Kendall Gillis - Your Friend, Liam Farrell - Your Friend, ------------------- Lennox Farrell Dear Santa, My name is Tyson Bishop from Up- per Gullies, NL. Thank you for the gifts you brought me last year. I’m 9 years old. This year I would like Lu- igi Riding Yoshi Plush, Stikbots and acrylic paint. Please don’t forget the sick kids in hospital. - Your friend, Tyson Bishop ------------------- Dear Santa, My name is Christopher Sheppard. I am 9 years old and I am in grade 4. I think I have been pretty good this year. I know you have a lot of things to do but I need to tell you what I want for Christ- mas. 1. Kinetic sand 2. Coloring book and crayons 3. Toy gun That’s what I want for Christmas. - Love, Christopher Sheppard DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 5

PEOPLE! LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITY NEWS PAGE10 RUMRAGGED NICKEARLE JENINAMacGILLIVRAY NOMINEES T he short-listed nominees have Earle will both vie for Album Blooms, Rozalind MacPhail and been unveiled for the 2019 of the Year and Rising Star Dion Todd. The Newfoundland Her- MusicNL Awards, the bulk of the Year amongst their nominations, while Adam ald is also honoured to be the re- of which will be handed out Baxter earned three nomina- cipient of two nominations in this tions including Male Artist years awards. at an awards ceremony on January 28th of the Year. Other multi-nom- For a full list of nominees or more inated artists include Eastern information on MusicNL and at the LSPU Hall in St. John’s. Owl, Carolina East, Galaa, Youngtree & The the MusicNL Awards Heading up the nominees is Rum Rag- this January visit ged, who earned four nominations in- ADAMBAXTER musicnl.ca. DC cluding Album of the Year and Group of the Year. Jenina MacGillivray and Nick 6 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

(L-R) RORY GRAHAM, MADELINE SALTER & KELSIE SCOTT PEOPLE! ZACH WERNER PHOTO LEONARD COHEN FINALISTS FEAST OF COHEN N TV, The Herald and moved on to the next round. In The 20th annual Feast of Cohen OZFM are proud the adult category, Rory Gra- takes place at the hallowed Sing NL sponsors ham took the coveted spot with LSPU Hall from January 3-5. Spe- and, in the competi- his feisty rendition of The Ea- cial guests include Matthew Hornell, tion’s second week, there was no gles hit Take it to the Limit. Mu- Amelia Curran, Dave Picco, Mallory shortage of talent. In the youth sic lovers can tune in to the show, Johnson, The Dandelion Few and category, both Kelsie Scott or get caught up with clips on- Kira Sheppard. Tickets available by phone or lspuhall.ca DC and Madeline Salter ZACHWERNER line at NTV.ca. PG HOCKEY NIGHT/DAY IN NL N o fan of hockey would seeing the top players from Canada, miss a chance to see the U.S, Russia and Czech Repub- world-class ath- lic showcase their skills. NL’s own letes compete on the Liam Hickey told the media he nev- ice. The Canadian Tire Para Ice er thought an international tourna- Hockey cup took place ment would come to his hometown in Paradise from and shared fans of the sport December 1-7 LIAMHICKEY were in for a treat. PG DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 7

PEOPLE! FROSTY FESTIVAL FACEBOOK PHOTO FROSTY FESTIVAL FUN! PRIMALINFORMATION.COM PHOTO N othing screams win- but the concert at the Glacier ter quite like the an- is arguably the cherry on top of SHELLEY MORRISON nual Mount Pearl the sundae! This year the event will fea- 1936 - 2019 Frosty Festival. ture a triple bill of amazing Actress of stage and screen, Taking place from February local talent, with the Master- Shelley Morrison has passed less Men, The Fables and Celtic away at the age of 83. The long-time 5-16, the annual winter festi- Connection all performing. veteran of the profession died in Los Tickets cost $40 and go on Angeles following heart failure. val, nearing its 40th anniversa- Morrison is perhaps best known sale beginning Saturday as televisions favourite maid, earning ry, is one of the biggest in East- January 11th. Stay tuned considerable praise for her role of Ro- to The Herald for more sario Salazar on Will & Grace, a role ern Canada. From sports and on the festival! DC she occupied for over 68 episodes. She was also known for her tv games for all ages, there is credits in the Flying Nun and General Hospital. DC plenty to celebrate and get excited for when it comes to the Frosty Festival, 8 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

BRYAN BEDDER PHOTO TAYLOR & RAITT HEAD TO NL A pair of Rock and Roll Hall for a tour that hits Newfoundland of Famers are coming to and Labrador on May 5th. The tour Mile One Centre in St. kicks off in April and stretches across Canada, ending here in St. John’s. John’s this May. Tickets are available now and range James Taylor, who wowed audienc- from $89.50-$135.50 (taxes included plus service charge) and are available at the es with two performances in the city Mile One Centre box office, by phone and online at mileonecentre.com DC in 2016, and the iconic Bonnie Raitt, regarded as one of the greatest gui- tarists of all time, will be teaming up CITY ON A HILL MARK’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT N L’s own Mark loved horror film Ready or Not, 2020 O’Brien has had, is shaping up to be just as huge for arguably, the big- the Paradise native. O’Brien has been tapped for his gest year of his ca- feature lengthy directorial debut, The Righteous, which films here in reer in 2019. Following a mas- Newfoundland and is also written sive role in the Showtime drama by O’Brien and stars Hen- ry Czerny. DC City on a Hill that has earned him awards praise and an appear- ance in the critically DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 9

PEOPLE! SYNCHRO.CA PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTOS BUD GAULTON PHOTOS LAURENEDDY SYNCHRO.CA PHOTO MAKING A SPLASH IN NL N ewfoundland and Labrador Team. The Calgary native says it’s been letes to interact with the Olympic team in Artistic Swimming proudly an honour inspiring the next generation. a less structured practice. hosted Canada’s Olympic ENERGETIC & FRIENDLY “What we do looks easy. But it takes Training Team –including a lot of work and dedication to make it Newfoundland’s own Catherine Barrett “It’s encouraging to see how many look that way. And there’s challenges, – from November 24-30. fans of the sport there are here like with any sport, so that’ why events The event was a fantastic opportuni- and how energetic and friendly like this means so much,” Winkelaar ty for inspiring young athletes to meet everyone is,” she says. shared. heroes. Ten year-old Lauren Eddy is The schedule was a busy Eddy couldn’t agree more, saying part of Artistic Swimming Team at the one, with in- pool and on-land she’s already learned so much from Summit Centre in Mount Pearl. Eddy training for the Olympic team, her time with the Canadian team. was inspired to join four years ago while along with opportunities for “If you try hard enough and if watching the performances while at the local Artistic Swimming clubs you stay with it, you can probably try pool for a birthday party. “I would look to train with the team and their out and get on the (Olym- and think how cool it was and I wanted coaches. pic) team, and if you to try,” she shares. Being part of a team But there was also don’t, you can still sport is something she really enjoys. ‘‘We celebration time for have a lot of fun, were cats ones year. I really loved that.” both athletes and because Artistic Cassandra Winkelaar is part of the coaches, and opportu- Swimming, it’s visiting Canadian Olympic Training nities for younger ath- CASSANDRAWINKELAAR really fun.” PG 10 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

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INSPIRATIONAL JASON SHEPPARD PHOTO IN SEARCH OF ST. NICHOLAS With empathy, compassion and a twinkle in his eye, Bruce Templeton takes readers on two remarkable holiday journeys in his newest book BY JASON SHEPPARD M any of us have worked as leased a fourth. assistants during our lives In Search of St. Nicholas is told in two and careers whether it parts; the first section is a story about a lit- was for business owners, tle boy, a fictitious child named Nicholas who partakes on a wonderful time-travel- physicians or college educators. Bruce ing adventure with his friend, Santa. Templeton however, has been assisting Together, they journey back in time to witness the origins of mummering, someone very special for many years. He how the teddy bear came to be, Charles Dickens penning A Christmas Carol, has been assisting none other than Santa how the beloved Christmas song Silent Night came about, an encounter with Claus since the late 1970’s. “I’ve always wanted to SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER write about the history of Christmas and I Templeton, who considers Santa a very wanted to do it through good “friend,” has been assisting the jol- the eyes of a child.” ly man every season in the red and white suit and spreading holiday cheer to chil- — Bruce Templeton dren and seniors in hospitals across the province. He’s also been spotted riding along the streets of downtown during the annual St. John’s Christmas Parade. Templeton has previously written three books about his experiences help- ing out his friend Santa and has just re- 12 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

Rudolph and a trip way back to a special FILE PHOTO night when a miraculous child was born in Bethlehem. “The intent of the book is that we are all different and if we have tolerance and appreciation for others, we see THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS the world differently.” — Bruce Templeton “The book has been in my head for is to embrace tolerance. who he is. The intent of the book is that quite a number of years,” Templeton “In this book we meet Rudolph – a we are all different and if we have toler- tells The Herald. “I’ve always wanted to ance and appreciation for others, we see write about the history of Christmas little reindeer with a red nose. He was the world differently. That is the mes- and I wanted to do it through the eyes neither handicapped or disabled, he was sage of the book.” of a child.” just different and all he wanted was for someone to love and appreciate him for The second section of Templeton’s Their adventure is one of a child who wishes to go back in time and give away his teddy bear to someone in need of kindness. “I decided my little hero was going to have Autism or Asperger’s syn- drome because I was intrigued by the idea that we are all different,” says Tem- pleton. “I decided he was going to be ha- rassed in school. That led him wanting to go back in time and give away his ted- dy bear to someone who would love and appreciate the teddy for who he is.” Templeton uses this section to re- mind us we must love and appreciate our differences. If there’s one message the author would like to see parents and grand-parents impart to young readers it DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 13

SUBMITTED PHOTO FILE PHOTO “There’s not a day that goes by where somebody doesn’t phases over the years. tell me about the impact a Santa visit has had on a “The first phase is someone in a red child.” — Bruce Templeton suit playing something. The second phase book is more personal. It begins with a as Bruce arranges Santa visits with the comes when you truthfully believe you phone call from his aunt Anna in 1978 people of the province of all ages. are Santa. You lie down on the floor and with a request to play Santa at the local kids climb over you and you just become church that year. That one call changed Templeton, who in 2014 was inducted immersed. The third phase is when the his life forever. It created a lifelong friend- into the International Santa Claus Hall visits become more challenging.” ship with Santa that continues to this day of Fame, explains that his friendship with Santa has gone through several These visits, such as when Santa vis- its children in the hospital or seniors in nursing homes, may be challenging but once Santa arrives, smiles often wid- en and eyes light up as warmth is felt throughout. “There’s not a day that goes by where somebody doesn’t tell me about the impact a Santa visit has had on a child,” shares Templeton. ‘A PRIVILEGE’ Among the 50 or more visits Santa makes every year, one is especially mean- ingful to him: on Christmas Eve, Santa (along with Templeton’s daughter Chris- tina, a Pediatric Cardiologist) visits all the children in the Janeway Children’s Hospital. After 40 years, he remains committed to theses Christmas Eve visits but reveals his involvement with the capi- tal city’s parade has come to a close. “The torch should be turned over to someone to carry that in the future.” Since that fateful call from Aunt Anna many years ago, Templeton, along with his wife Paula maintain that. “It is your presence, not your presents which truly counts and it is a continu- ing privilege to be part of this journey assisting Santa. Sharing his ministry of St. Nicholas, will continue in hospitals, schools and seniors homes for many years to come. I started out playing something, then I became something. The place that I am today is very different from the place that I started.” 14 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

FILE/STOCK PHOTOS MERRY CHRISTMAS! Writers’ Alliance of HOW IT ALL BEGAN Newfoundland & Labrador Christmas Story Contest BY GRACE KENNEDY, RIVER OF PONDS (HONOURABLE MENTION) The Newfoundland Herald, in “G ather around,’’ I Ginger, my two most favorite elves. connection with the Writers’ called my elves They raised me as if I were their Alliance of Newfoundland & Lab- over to the fire- own, which is kind of funny con- rador, challenged readers from grade place. sidering they are about three feet 7-12 to send us their original ideas Every Christmas Eve I told shorter than me. for our Christmas Story Contest! the story of how I became the Anyway, apparently they ar- This year’s theme? Tell us Santa’s Santa that delivers gifts to en’t the brightest when it comes to back story. We received dozens of boys and girls in my jolly red picking names because well, they inventive and original pieces, but sleigh. It was our tradition. named me Santa. No, it couldn’t only five could be selected for publi- Everyone sat around with be John or George, but Santa. cation. Find them here over the next their hot cocoa and listened two issues and get into the spirit! as I went on for the – never ELF POWER! mind, I lost count. Growing up I realized that I have no clue if I came the elves were magic, every elf from a bird in the sky had their own power. I hat- or if I sprouted out of the ground like a ed that I didn’t have mag- flower – which I ic like them but the highly doubt, con- elves always told me sidering I was found I was special and I had here in the North Pole where the snow banks no clue why. I thought I are as high up as skyscrapers. was just an ordinary boy. They always told me that one I was found by Jingle and day I would have a very import- ant purpose. I spent many days DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 15

Jack Frost had threatened to freeze the world if it had FILE/STOCK PHOTOS gotten any more darker. The elves insisted that they’d change the world and make it a better place. I had two days to get ready, two days to build learning how to build things, how to The elves told him that a sleigh and make gifts. bake, and weirdly enough, how to ride a I would go around ... reindeer. Usually, you’d have a cat or a giving gifts to everyone world and make it a better place. They dog as a pet but the elves, well they had in the world. told Jack Frost that I could be the solu- reindeer. I never knew exactly why I had tion, that I could be the second chance. to learn these things, but I never asked any questions. Frost was confused, he asked how? The elves told him that I would go JACK FROST around and show people the joy of giving to others and being kind by giving gifts One December the elves took me to to everyone in the world. see a man. That man was Jack Frost. Frost was the most magic man in the BEING SELFLESS world but also the most dangerous. Frost laughed, assuming the elves The elves were always about giving were joking. I thought they were as well and bringing joy to others. The world but they were serious. The elves ex- was getting darker everyday. People plained that I could show them that be- were turning against each other, grow- ing selfless was so much better. The elves ing more selfish by the minute. begged him to give me a chance. Jack Frost had threatened to freeze the ‘’I will give you until December 25th,’’ world if it had gotten any more darker. Frost said. The elves insisted that they’d change the The elves gasped and looked at each other, ‘’but that’s in two days,” they ex- claimed. “Figure it out!’’ he said. Right after the visit with Frost the elves started making toys and lots of gifts. I realized then that the elves had this planned all along. I learned to build things and everything else because this right here was my purpose, to bring joy to the world and show the good of being selfless. I had two days to get ready, two days to build a sleigh and make many gifts. I would deliver the gifts the night of December 24th. The reindeer would fly me in my sleigh across the world and I 16 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

FILE/STOCK PHOTO DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 17 I was scared ... but the elves believed in me so I trusted them. would give everyone a gift while they were asleep. Finally, the night came. I was scared, I didn’t know how I would make it around and give every single person in the world a gift but the elves believed in me so I trusted them. I left early that night and did what I was told to do. I had gotten the job done and gave everyone a gift. FIRST CHRISTMAS DAY I made it home late that night. We had a celebration, we drank hot cocoa and gave each other gifts. After that night the whole world had changed completely. Jack Frost didn’t have to freeze the world after all. December 25th become Christmas day, people realized how beautiful it was to give. Christmas was about celebrating the family and friends of our lives. It tru- ly shows how amazing life can be when you aren’t selfish. “And that’s how it all began,’’ I finished as I took a sip of my hot cocoa. Story By: Grace Kennedy My name is Grace Kennedy. I live in River Of Ponds, Newfoundland and Labrador. I have two younger siblings. I go to school at French Shore Acad- emy in Port Saunders. I am in grade eleven. Some of my hobbies include singing, listening to music, writing, and hanging out with friends. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com

FILE/STOCK PHOTOS BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS IN THE BIG LAND BY ZOEY RUSSELL, PORT HOPE SIMPSON (HONOURABLE MENTION) T his year I was reading all quite well and Noel had stayed for so cember 25th, his name was Santa Claus. the letters I’ve gotten from long, the weather started to get worse. As Santa grew older and older, ev- kids all over the world. I got “Well Noel, you can’t go back out to ery birthday became a tradition. San- a letter from one kid asking William’s Harbour like this. It’s just as ta’s family didn’t have a lot of money so well to stay the night,” Joy’s Nan said, Santa would take the very little birth- how I became Santa, the most import- invitingly. day gifts he had and give them away as Christmas presents. ant man in the world. Since many of you “Oh wow, I hope it’s alright with you, Joy?” he asked. “I can sleep here on the A VERY GIVING PERSON may not know, I’m writing this to tell floor.” One Christmas, Santa was 10 years you all about it. “Oh, I don’t mind, but you can’t sleep old and decided that he was going to down here, if the fire goes out, you’ll be give every kid in Port Hope Simpson an A LONG TIME AGO... froze to death. Come on up here my apple or an orange, so that’s what he did. room is big enough for the both of us.” He was known as a very giving person.  A long time ago in 1902, it was March When Santa was almost 11, the sum- 25th, a cold winter’s day. There was So, fast forward, 9 months later. It mer of 1913, he got a job fishing on the a man and a woman who met in Port was Christmas Day, Joy and Noel had Hope Simpson. One day the lady, Joy, been opening their presents boat with his uncle, Jingle. He went was at her home in Port Hope Simpson together as they are now in all over the coast of Labrador that when she saw a skidoo coming in the bay a relationship, and Joy’s year and by late fall they be- from William’s Harbour. water broke. They gan going further up north. had been expecting “Oh, my goodness, what a cool snow- a baby. They had “So where are we now, mobile. I better go see who it is.” the baby on De- Joy put her boots on and went out by the door. The snowmobile was head- ed for the old bakery so that is where she went. Once she arrived, she met the young man, Noel. They instantly clicked and she invited him over to her nan’s for a cup of tea. They got along 18 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

FILE/STOCK PHOTO Uncle Jingle and the rest of the crew were sitting around ... when they saw Santa and his caribou up in the sky. Uncle Jingle?” Santa asked. “I’m not quite sure where we’re at now,” he replied. STUCK UP NORTH through the trees. Now here’s where the with presents from Santa. He went back story gets slightly unbelievable, but when up to the North Pole and told every- That’s how it happened. Little Santa you take the idea of Christmas magic into one what had happened. “Wow, Santa. got stuck up north on the boat. Him and consideration, it all makes sense. That’s crazy! We should do this every the other boys on the boat decided that Christmas!” Uncle Jingle said it was smarter to make a fort and stay ‘THAT’S CRAZY!’ until the weather cleared enough to get “You mean that we’ll stay here?” Santa back home. Days had passed until even- Uncle Jingle and the rest of the crew asked tually months had passed. Before the were sitting around the fire when they boys knew it, it was Christmas Eve. saw Santa and his caribou up in the sky. “Yeah! We can start building a better He managed to get them to fly. Santa fort and we can build some gifts to pass “Oh man, I’m going to miss giving all made his way all around the world that some time” the kids gifts this year,” Santa said to his night! Every kid woke up that morning Uncle Jingle. And that’s how Santa and his Elves came to be. “Well why don’t you try and get out of here another way?” “I could try, but I’ll never find anoth- er way. There’s no skidoos, no dogs, the bay is froze over. If only those caribou we saw this morning could fly me all over the world,” Santa said pessimistically and as soon as the words left his mouth the caribou came back. “Let’s make a sleigh and see if they’ll tow ya,” Uncle Jingle said as he was defi- nitely bored at this point. They got the axe off of the boat and started at the trees. Within the hour, San- ta’s sleigh was made. He took a bag full of food and things off of the boat for pres- ents and got on as the caribou took him Story By: Zoey Russell My name is Zoey Russell and I am from Port Hope Simpson, NL. I am 17 and in grade 12. I’ve always been interested in helping out around the school so I’m currently the student council president. Next year I plan to study something along the lines of cosmetology. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 19

THE SILVER SCREEN HOLIDAY MOVIE MAGIC From Santa and Rudolph, to family holiday hijinx & touching tales of kindness for kids of all ages, here are some of the finest holiday flicks to watch this season! BY DILLON COLLINS I t’s beginning to look a lot like ery town across the province, what better foolishness around the Christmas tree, Christmas! So with the chill time to pair the holiday hustle and bustle touching tales of love and charity, and in the air, the red tag blow- with a classic Christmas flick! even some dark holiday humour, here outs at the big box stores, are some of the most timeless Christmas and string lights adorning houses in ev- From the iconic tales of Scrooge, San- flicks that add up to holiday movie magic! tas and red nosed reindeer, to family There have been several versions of It is the definitive Christmas clas- Love him or hate him, Chevy this Dr. Seuss classic, but none can sic in the eyes of many. Nominated Chase was a massive comedic star top the original. Dr. Seuss’ How The for five Academy Awards and recognized in his day and he’s been part of some Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic tale of by the American Film Institute as one of classic movie moments. Chase was never discovering the love in your heart, that the best films ever made, It’s A Wonder- finer than in National Lampoon’s Christ- just happens to contain the cutest char- ful Life is the gift that keeps on giving to mas Vacation, the ultimate holiday fami- acters ever; the Whos. families for 70 years and counting. ly implosion. A hilarious watch. 20 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

There are some films that just Who is your favourite Ebeneezer Do you ever just wish Halloween stand the test of time. Rudolph The Scrooge? There have been dozens and Christmas could blend togeth- Red-Nosed Reindeer may be lacking in of fine actors to lend their talents to er for one big fun, spooky holiday? Tim graphics or animation by 2019 stan- bringing to life the miser at the centre of Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas dards, but it is still a must watch for both Charles Dickens epic Christmas classic. could be for you. This stop-motion clas- children and adults decades after its re- There are no real right or wrong answers sic is a fan favourite both in October and lease. The film perfectly combines ador- as to who is the best Scrooge, though December. Not your conventional holi- able characters with a ton of heart. Alastair Sim may be the most beloved. day tale, but an always entertaining one! Do you believe in Santa Claus? We The Great Taste Of Adventure feel like a few boys and girls did af- ter watching Miracle on 34th Street. This heartwarming tale of belief and the im- portance of giving has been remade sev- eral times, but the 1947 original starring Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle is re- garded as the cream of the crop. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 21

He’s not your grandma’s Santa Claus. Bad Santa is a holiday guilty pleasure for many. A ridiculous, foul, and hard-R rated comedic romp that should stay far away from the tiny kid- dos who love Christmas classics. That said, Billy Bob Thorton is comedic gold in a film that has become a cult favourite. Start a healthier lifestyle today at The Works. A variety of classes, Perhaps the most beloved, and cer- equipment and programs keep you energized and motivated. Fitness tainly the most quotable, holiday centre, indoor track, fitness classes, swimming pool, hot tub and more! film of the 21st century, Will Ferrell’s turn as Buddy the Elf in the 2003 fami- VISIT www.theworksnl.ca FOR A FREE 7-DAY TRIAL ly-comedy Elf is timeless. The film, which No contracts. No enrollment fees. No pressure. has become a must watch for the season, has spawned an animated series, and Aquarena (709)864-3798 stage play of the same name! Field House (709)864-4422 22 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

This winter classic has us dream- Is there a more beloved holiday The film that shell-shocked par- ing of a white Christmas! Irving cartoon classic than A Charlie ents the world-over on the pros- Berlin’s White Christmas, starring the Brown Christmas? We don’t think so. pect of leaving their child home alone for legendary Bing Crosby, was the biggest The Peanuts characters have always had the holidays, this key 90s holiday come- moneymaker of 1954. Factor in Crosby’s a soft-spot in the hearts of generations. dy made Macaulay Culkin a household release of the now famed White Christ- From the Great Pumpkin to the ‘Charlie name and is definitively watchable all mas song, and this little film with heart Brown Christmas Tree,’ this is an end- times of the year. Home Alone continues keeps finding its way into our homes. lessly watchable classic holiday must! to age like fine wine. Funnier with time! Has there been a holiday film that DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 23 has generated quite as many gag gifts? Pink bunny pjs, the obnoxious leg lamp, A Christmas Story is the definition of a timeless family holiday comedy. It’s one of the most re-watched and broad- casted holiday flicks ever, and was select- ed as culturally significant in 2012. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com

ARTS & CRAFTS BR CLAYWORKS FACEBOOK PHOTOS BR CLAYWORKS Barbara Roberts of BR ClayWorks shares her passion for creating fantastic clay sculptures, the perfect pairing for your holiday season decor BY DILLON COLLINS I t’s beginning to look, and When she returned to the artform solitary work and brings me peace and feel, a lot like Christmas here in 2014 post-retirement, she went at it satisfaction. at The Newfoundland Herald. hard, as they say. We’re in the spirit, as we say. “In 2014, I retired so I had a lot more Time to deck out your hall with holiday “My love for creating has time to pursue my personal interests,” everything. grown over the years,” Few do local art as well as Barbara Roberts shared. “I she adds. “I created a pleasant, Roberts of BR ClayWorks based out of have dabbled in cheerful workspace, started Corner Brook, who has been pumping many kinds of sculpting, and BR ClayWorks out hand crafted clay sculptures that artwork, paint- came to fruition.” perfectly pair with any holiday for years ing, doll-mak- now. ing and craft A WORLDWIDE HIT projects. But RETURNING TO SCULPTING in the end, I Roberts’ clay figures have been sold always came through the NL Emporium in Corner Born in St. Lawrence and a longtime back to cre- resident of Corner Brook, Roberts be- ating through Brook, displayed by the Gros Morne gan sculpting to sell in the 1990s, put- sculpting as I Association at the trout River In- ting the practice on pause to concentrate found this to terpretation Center and shipped on her growing family and other life and speak to me and sold worldwide. career endeavours. the most. It is The holiday season is natural- ly a busy period for Roberts. Her old world Santas and mummers, among others, are a massive hit 24 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

with both collectors and shoppers alike. “Christmas is when I sell most of my work. Collectors buy my Santas and a lot of mummers are sold at this time, going all over Canada and the US,” Roberts admits, adding that the advent of her social media and Etsy pages have helped with sales, exposure and the welcomed repeat customers. a way of releasing stress and bringing and satisfaction.” calm,” Roberts shares. “Working the For more on BR ClayWorks visit the clay and seeing a face emerge is so excit- ing, and in the end, the finished product official Etsy page, Facebook or Instagram brings such a sense of accomplishment pages or visit Roberts’ studio at 8 Brakes Road in Corner Brook. “It is solitary work and brings me peace and satisfaction.” — Barbara Roberts “In earlier years I didn’t have an Etsy DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 25 shop or the social media that we have to- day. This technology has helped me get BR ClayWorks out to the public.” HAND CRAFTED TREASURES With a calm and comfortable work- place fit with wood ceilings, apple green walls and large windows attached to her home, sculpting and created hand craft- ed works offers a special kind of release for Roberts. Pieces take upwards of three hours or longer, dependent on detail, taking sev- en to ten days to dry before the exten- sive painting process and application of a protective coating. The entire process requires patience and a keen eye for detail, though the end result, when done just right, is magic. “Creating and working with clay is DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com

WRITING WORLD SUBMITTED PHOTO SIGN OF THE TIMES It’s a time in NL’s past that marked a significant change; Confederation. Author Tom Moore approaches the topic through a unique lens in his latest release BY NICK TRAVIS N ewfoundland-based author focuses on the changes happening in Thomas Moore, author of Newfoundland around this transitional such books as Canadian time in Newfoundland history. Felix’s father is a very political person, and feels bestseller Good-bye Mom- strongly about resettlement of New- ma, Angels Crying and Plains of Mad- foundlanders from outports to more ac- ness, is back with a tale of finding one’s cessible communities. own identity - The Sign on My Father’s House. “The crux of the story is when the The book is a follow up to Good-bye father puts a sign up on his house con- Momma, which follows a young boy demning Joe Smallwood, and the com- named Felix Ryan’s struggle of accepting munity rebels,” said Moore. “It’s about a time of exodus from rural to urban in the death of his mother, and the idea of Newfoundland for many of us.” his father moving on and finding some- “Throughout my book, one new. there are 15 signs... A END OF AN ERA sign is about you, who His new book follows a grown-up Fe- are you?” — Tom Moore lix Ryan, from Curlew, Conception Bay during the end of the Joey Smallwood era in the late 1960’s. This new novel 26 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

SUBMITTED PHOTO HERALD ARCHIVE PHOTO Felix is described as a man who isn’t “The crux of the story is when the father puts a sign up on passionate about much in life. He’s the his house condemning Joe Smallwood, and the community type to go wherever the wind takes him, rebels. It’s about a time of exodus from rural to urban in and to default to the opinions of others, Newfoundland for many of us.” — Tom Moore which is a polar opposite to his own fa- ther. own family dealt with. growing up in Newfoundland, but it’s “A lot of people were sad to give that about Newfoundland growing up.” Throughout the novel, from his time at Memorial University and beyond, Fe- up, to take Newfoundland coins out of Anyone looking to read Moore’s new- lix is taken on a journey of finding his the till - My father had a store. Sud- est story can find it anywhere where you own identity, and putting up his own denly we were part of Canada, and a lot can find books. The novel is also available “sign on his house.” us embraced that and really came to love through his publisher Flanker Press at it, and some didn’t. The book is about www.flankerpress.com. “Throughout my book, there are 15 signs,” said Moore. “A sign is more than just a casual remark. A sign is what you hang around your neck – be it a crucifix or a star. A sign is what you wear on your baseball cap, a sign is the flag you hang over your door… A sign is about you, who are you?” Moore uses the symbolism of the sign as an allegory for carving out one’s own place in their life. “A sign is the cave in Lascaux in France 45,000 years ago, the hand on the cave,” said Moore. “That’s a sign – I am, I exist. This me, a human being.” FORCED TO CHOOSE One of the central themes of the book is the identity of Newfoundland- ers post-confederation in 1949. Many struggled with the idea of not just being Newfoundlanders anymore, but also Canadians. This struggle follows Felix in his jour- ney later in the book as he is forced to choose whether to move to mainland Canada to continue his studies, or stay in Newfoundland. Moore can personally relate to this split in identity, as it was something his DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 27

COMMUNITY MATTERS CHRISTINA O’KEEFE ARTWORK REMEBER THOSE LESS FORTUNATE The Gathering Place, a community health centre that focuses on helping vulnerable people in St. John’s, has been a local mainstay since 1994 BY NICK TRAVIS O riginally started by the Sis- They work with those less-fortunate, behaviour, respect everyone who comes ters of Mercy and the Pre- many of whom have complex issues, in here, and you respect the place – be- sentation Sisters as a way order to work on their personal growth. cause if we start to beat this up, what do They currently have over 2,000 guests at we have left?” to help people who were in this current time. To Thompson, a big reward is the hap- need of food, the organization has ex- Joanne Thompson, the executive di- piness and belonging that the organiza- rector, has been volunteering there for tion brings people. ponentially grown into a charity pro- over a decade and has been in her cur- rent position for four years. She believes “People say hello, and they’ll smile and viding food, shelter, medical services, very strongly in the community that is it’s really quite wonderful,” said Thomp- The Gathering Place, and the inclusion son. “I think it really demonstrates that counselling, clothing and much more to that people feel when they have a place if you can bring services to a place where people feel comfortable, that they feel its guests (Which is what they choose to to go that accepts them. connected.” “You are not being served, you call the people in their community) – all are part of a community,” THE LIFEBLOOD said Thompson. “You can for a three dollar annual fee. access any of the services The Gathering Place would not be here. You belong, you where it is today without the help of all PART OF A COMMUNITY have a right to be here the volunteers that selflessly spend their in the sense that this days making it a place people can call Much of the services provided is your space. All that home. They serve over 600 meals a day come from the generosity of was ever asked is when at three meals every day. the community. you enter this space you respect yourself, and “It’s just absolutely amazing. That The Gathering Place that’s around language and number of volunteers really shaped and is designed for people changed the whole landscape here. In over the age of 26 who the day, we have 100 to 150 volunteers. have fallen through the cracks of most commu- nity support systems, whether that be their own family and friends or government provided services. 28 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

FACEBOOK.COM/GATHERINGSTJOHNS PHOTOS Despite all the incredible services ... they’re always look- ing for help from the community to keep things moving. It isn’t just staff and volunteer and guests – it’s the community.” ways looking for spare clothes, bedding Thompson. “These are still relatives. and household items. This is still someone’s friend. This is At the core of The Gathering Place’s still the person from your hometown. program is its empowerment pro- DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS No child sits in school and says, ‘Oh I gram, which started about four years want to grow up and be at The Gather- ago. Whether it be through gardening, On top of that, they’re always looking ing Place.’ A lot of things go wrong to get writing groups, art, computer literacy, for more volunteers to help with their here and it takes the strong circle of sup- or so much more – guests are afforded day-to-day operations. port to start the right steps to put some the ability to achieve a higher version of pieces back together.” themselves, whatever that may be, ac- When thinking about those at The cording to Thompson. Gathering Place, Thompson wants peo- Anyone looking to help out The Gath- ple to keep in mind that their guests are ering Place can find more information at GUEST EMPOWERMENT people with feelings as well, and they kindnesswanted.ca or can stop by their lo- shouldn’t be forgotten by society. cation on Military Road. Something she’s really excited about is the bike repair program currently taking “They started somewhere,” said shape within their walls, where guests who are able are trained to repair bicycles for The Gathering Place community. “That started because somebody do- nated bike repair equipment to us and some bikes, and we thought ‘let’s just do this,’” said Thompson. “We put a call out, and people started to bring bikes in. We have a staff member who was very good with bikes, and he started the pro- gram and realized the guests were in- credibly talented and it was a huge gift for someone to be given a bike that they could be made street worthy.” The Gathering Place is currently working on a place where guests who are interested can perform bike repairs year-round. They intend to open their services to the community at large. Despite all the incredible services of- fered at The Gathering Place, they’re al- ways looking for help from the commu- nity to keep things moving. The number one thing they can always use more of is funding. Other than money, they’re al- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 29

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THIS WEEK WITH NTV’S JIM FURLONG THE QUIET OF THE SEASON S ometimes it gets surprisingly quiet at Christmas. That is an odd thing, but in the ex- citement and even within the “madding crowds” and the malls and this “world of purchase” in which we strug- gle there is a quiet time of the soul that creeps in. It is a place of reflection that SUBMITTED PHOTO can be argued to come from somewhere It is all there in a quiet moment in the Christmas rush of a shopping centre when all the noise seems to fade away. spiritual if not outright holy. DOG EAT DOG SHOPPING you when I asked the mall Santa last year relaxed in the noise and watched and how long he had been doing the gig he continued the contemplation of things I was at a local shopping centre this smiled kindly and said; “Forever.” important. Here I was in time and space week. It was mid- afternoon and the place sitting in a mall, watching the world go by was packed and going mad. It was dog eat With children’s Santa pictures you can with my head filled with the dancing im- dog with everyone in a frenzied hurry try- watch kids grow over the years. They are ages of Christmas past. ing to buy whatever it is that is this year’s nice keepsakes. Of course, I am headed “hot item’’. in a different direction on the time con- We all have them. They are the little tinuum and the goal is to look the same things that are filed deeply but sometimes In the middle of all of that the annual which is an impossibility; so, no picture trickle out during the Christmas season ‘get your picture with Santa’ thingy was this year. This time I just sat around the or maybe because of it. They are images in full swing. Dollars changing hands in mall on various benches by myself with a rather than full thoughts. what is still a lovely thing. French vanilla coffee and watched, what I call “the passing parade.” THOUGHTS OF CHRISTMAS Now in recent years I myself have had my photo taken with Santa as kind of a Everyone was in a hurry but me. I just What was my best Christmas? What Christmas smile for my family but this was the worst? There are thoughts of first year I passed. You might remember I told Christmas away from home and thoughts of the first Christmas with our new baby. In it too are memories of midnight Mass in the 50s with the notes from the giant church organ now long faded into the night of a long-ago Christmas Eve. There are the remembered celebrations of Christmas dinner and mom’s cooking and the visits at Christmas of relatives now gone and there are also the tastes of Purity syrup and Ganong’s chocolates and Christmas puddings topped with a hot rum sauce. It is all there in a quiet moment in the Christmas rush of a shopping centre when all the noise seems to fade away. When I got home my wife asked me if I had spent much money. I said no but I had a good day. She asked me what I did, and I said; “nothing”. NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] 32 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

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CRIME FLASHBACK BY MAX HAINES A week after Carrie’s visit, Dr. MacGregor travelled to the Sparling farm, where he met big, husky John Wesley. A PRESCRIPTION FOR four strappings sons, she had the ap- BRUTAL MURDER pearance of a girl of 25. Dr. MacGregor took one look at the bad eye, coughed, C anada’s most infamous and said, “Kindly disrobe.” The doctor medical murderer was Dr. started by staring at Carrie’s toes and Neil Cream, who took tre- after several pauses on his way northward finally concentrated on the sore eye. mendous delight in poison- Dr. MacGregor extracted the dust and ing unsuspecting ladies before the turn of told his patient that he would drop in on her the next time he was near her farm the century. Less well known but every in Sanilac County, about an hour’s buggy drive from Ubly. bit as wicked was London, Ontario’s Dr. A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Robert MacGregor. Dr. MacGregor was a tall, attractive ‘KINDLY DISROBE’ Dr. MacGregor took man. Carrie didn’t exactly repulse his one look at the bad advances. The doctor did have a meek, By the time he was 30, Dr. MacGregor eye, coughed, and said, rather ugly wife of his own, who was for- had left London and set up practice in the “Kindly disrobe.” gotten from the very day Carrie showed village of Ubly in Huron County, Mich- up with that bad eye. igan. One January afternoon in 1909, Carrie Sparling, the 45-year-old wife A week after Carrie’s visit, Dr. Mac- of dairy farmer John Wesley Sparling, Gregor travelled to the Sparling farm, walked into the doctor’s office with a where he met big, husky John Wesley distressing bit of dust in her left eye. and his fur sons, Ray, 20, Scyrel, 21, Al- bert, 23 and Pete, 24. Although Carrie was the mother of The doctor thought it best to give Car- rie a physical examination. One never knew what damage dust in the eye could inflict. Dr. MacGregor and Carrie were directed to the bedroom by trusting John Wesley. An hour later they emerged and advised Mr. Sparling, “Everything was just fine.” 34 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019 *Crime Flashback Images are used for reenactment purposes only and might not be historically accurate.

From then on Carrie suffered from DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 35 a series of minor ailments. The doctor came every second week or so and never failed to cure what ailed her. After several months had passed, Dr. MacGregor confided to his best friend Xenophon A. Boomhower, who lived in the neighbouring village of Bad Axe, that he suspected John Wesley Sparling had Bright’s disease. A few months later John Wesley was confined to his bed. Despite Dr. Macgregor’s care, the poor man was called to the great dairy farm in the sky. A DEAR FAMILY FRIEND The doctor, who was now considered a dear family friend by the four boys and something altogether different by Carrie, met with the Sparling family. He advised the boys to take out life insurance. Con- sidering the untimely demise of their father, the four lads thought it good ad- vice. By coincidence, the doctor’s father was an insurance agent back in London. He sold them Sun Life Assoc. of Canada policies. A year later Dr. MacGregor informed his friend Boomhower that Pete Sparling had acute pancreatitis. Everyone was shocked. Poor Pete. He was laid to rest beside his dad less than a year after the elder Sparling had departed this mortal coil. Distraught, Carrie decided to sell the farm and purchase a smaller one in Huron County, a stone’s throw from Dr. MacGregor’s office in Ubly. Coinciden- tal with the Sparlings’ move, good friend Xenophon Boomhower was appointed County Prosecutor. NEXT WEEK/PART 2: Dr. MacGregor continues his torrid love affair with Carrie Wesley. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com

FINE OL’ SCOFF BY PAM PARDY-GHENT SANTA LOVES HIS SWEETS BAKEAPPLE SQUARES Sweet treats made special for the jolly ol’ elf himself • 13/4 cups flour • 13/4 cups rolled oats • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp baking soda • dash of salt • 1 cup butter • 2 cups sweetened bakeapples Combine the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Chop in the butter. Put half the mix- ture in the bottom of a 9-inch pan. Press down. Add the bakeapples and top with the remaining rolled oats mixture. Bake at 350°F until golden brown. Serve with cream. — Northern Light Inn, L’Anse au Clair, Herald Cookbook 1988 A t Christmas, part of the joy of twice, and the man in red must works es- in getting down those chimneys, because the season is treating friends pecially hard in the weeks leading up to if there wasn’t, by the time he finished his and family. We bring wine to December 25th, the jolly ol’ elf does get work he’d be too plump to plop down any his sweet reward in the end. fireplace flue. a dinner, give gifts of home SPREADING CHEER Cookies, cake, chocolate; it’s all spread baked treats to those we treasure, and out for the man who spreads cheer each At each and every home he visits and every year. show up with pretty packages galore for around the globe, children leave a treat or two out for the man in the red suit. Here’s some suggestions for keeping our loved ones. Someone else who gets Santa happy at your home this year. Thank goodness there’s magic involved gifts this time of year? Santa! Enjoy! While the kiddies make their lists, the one that Santa must check not once, but FRUIT COCKTAIL BARS • 1 (8 oz) can fruit cocktail • 1/4 tsp baking powder • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, soft- • 1/4 tsp baking soda • 1/4 tsp salt ened • 1 Tbsp red Maraschino cherry syrup • 1/3 cup sugar • 1/2 cup flaked coconut • 1 egg • 1/4 cup chopped red Maraschino • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract • 11/4 cups all-purpose flour cherries Drain fruit; reserve 1/3 cup syr- served fruit cocktail syrup with cherry Spread into greased 9x9-inch baking pan. up. Chop cherries, set aside. syrup. Add flour mixture alternately Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg with syrups to creamed mixture and Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Cool. If and vanilla. Sift flour with baking mix well. powder, baking soda and salt. Mix re- desired sift icing sugar over top. Makes 24 Stir in fruit, coconut and cherries. bars. — C.P. Ward, St. John’s, Herald Cookbook 1987 36 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

• 11/2 cups flour JAMAICAN CHRISTMAS CAKE • 1 cup unsalted butter • 1 cup sugar SARA ROSTOTSKI PHOTO • 4 large eggs • 1 lb raisins • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1/2 tsp mixed spice • 1/2 tsp salt • 4 oz mixed peel • 4 oz mixed glazed cherries • 1/2 lb prunes • 1 cup Newman’s port • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp vanilla extract (Jamaican) • zest of 1 lemon • 2 Tbsp browning Cream butter, sugar and browning. In a separate bowl, sieve all dry ingre- dients; set aside. Combine eggs and wine together and add to creamed mixture. Puree mixed peel, cherries and lemon zest. Add dry ingredients and fold in carefully (don’t overbeat). Spray and line with parchment a 9-inch round pan (make parchment collar). Bake at 350°F for 11/2 hours until done. — Billiejo Picco, Mount Pearl DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 37

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SOAP TALK BY DANA JACKSON JULIAN made a devastating discovery. THEO asked to Summer to live together. GABI & CHAD went head-to-head. GENERAL HOSPITAL THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS DAYS OF OUR LIVES Julian made a devastating discov- Chelsea explained to Nick that she Ben tried to stop Clyde from hurt- ery. Carly's plans were suddenly needed to move in with Connor ing Will. Ciara broke into Xander's cut short. Sonny gave Kristina some (and Adam) because of his recurrent metal box to uncover his secret. Nicole reassurance. Jordan finally felt con- nightmares and trouble at school. Nick urged Eric to forgive her. Gabi sent Eli tent. Willow was eager to know the didn't blame Connor but was certain that off to Rome to thwart Chad. Abigail told truth. Bobbie had some terrible news Adam had a secret plan. Amanda quick- \"Hope\" she didn't believe Eve pushed her to share. ly covered when Nate arrived while she mother. Lani revealed to Abe she made a Michael pressed for more informa- was tracking someone through a GPS. commitment to someone. JJ was desper- tion. Jax confronted Valentin. Finn Over at Crimson Lights, Theo shared ate to uncover Kristen's location. worried about what to tell Violet. with Summer that he wanted to move Rafe questioned \"Hope's\" odd behav- Jordan's findings were inconclusive. to a permanent residence and suggest- ior. Eric introduced Mickey to Roman Nelle was given a new cellmate. Maxie ed that they live together. Meanwhile, and Marlena. Sarah told Xander that and Lulu got caught up on each oth- Devon distracted himself with hunting Eric was willing to share custody, but er's lives. Jason surprised Ned. Franco down Colin. Abby received word that with one condition. Gabi and Chad went completed an important project. there had been another jewel theft at the head-to-head for control over DiMera. JJ Grand Phoenix. She later accused Phyl- trailed Eli, hoping he would lead him to lis of being a security threat. Nate told Kristen. Marlena told Eric that Mickey Amanda that he wanted to move beyond had a fever. JJ confronts Kristen about the \"friend zone\" with her. Haley's death. QUINN invited Shauna to dinner. DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 39 BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Quinn invited Shauna to Thanksgiving dinner. Douglas told Liam that he was homesick for Hope. Steffy confronted Hope about her terrible lie. Liam gave Thomas the 411 on how Hope was retiring for a while to spend time with Beth, which prompted Thomas to come up with another idea on how to win Hope's heart. Liam and Steffy continued to dis- agree on Thomas' level of trustwor- thiness. Shauna confided in Quinn that Ridge was divorcing his soul- mate, Brooke. Ridge ended up pre- senting Brooke with an idea on how to salvage their relationship instead. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com

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BEST OF ON DEMAND! BEST OF NETFLIX PET SEMATARY (2019) THE CROWN SEASON 3 SHAMELESS NETFLIX & CHILL WITH BINGE-WORTHY PROGRAMS STREAMING IN DECEMBER ON NETFLIX 7.7/10 RATED PG-13 THE CONFESSION KILLER AVAILABLE NOW! NA/10 ~ Doc. ~ MA STREAM-WORTHY! ------------------------------------- T8H.0E/1B0L~ACTKVLI~STM: SAEASON 6 THE IRISHMAN ------------------------------------- THE TWO POPES 8.7/10 ~ Movie ~ R ------------------------------------- V-WARS Anthony Hopkins and Jon- 6 UNDERGROUND NA/10 ~ TV ~ MA athan Pryce star as Pope Ben- NA/10 ~ Movie ~ R ------------------------------------- edict and Pope Francis in this ------------------------------------- RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE drama that looks behind the TNHAE/1W0IT~CTHVER~ MA 8.6/10 ~ TV ~ 14+ walls of the Vatican. ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- GREEN EGGS & HAM T7.H7/E10TW~OMPoOvPieES~ PG-13 8.6/10 ~ TV ~ PG ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- THE LAUNDROMAT FINAL SPACE 6.3/10 ~ Movie ~ 14A 8.4/10 ~ Movie ~ 14A ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- SHAMELESS: SEASON 9 DOLEMITE IS MY NAME 8.6/10 ~ TV ~ MA 7.4/10 ~ Movie ~ 14A ------------------------------------- P5.E8T/1S0E~MMAToAvRieY~(21081A9) ------------------------------------- THE SHAPE OF WATER 7.3/10 ~ Movie ~ 14A ------------------------------------- END OF THE F’N WORLD 8.1/10 ~ TV ~ R ------------------------------------- S6.E8T/1H0M~ESYtEaRnSd:ULpOB~BRY BABY ------------------------------------- THE CROWN 8.7/10 ~ TV ~ MA ------------------------------------- MARRIAGE STORY 8.3/10 ~ Movie ~ PG STREAMING ON NETFLIX DECEMBER 2019 42 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019 Ratings and Reviews courtesy of IMDb.

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‘FREE TV’ SCHEDULE DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019 Reality Children Sports News Local Movies TIME: SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 06:00 AM NTV Entertainment News Issues & Answers NTV News: First Edition NTV Early Morning News 06:30 AM NTV Eyewitness News NTV Early Morning News 07:00 AM NTV.ca 07:30 AM Jesse Stirling’s… 08:00 AM Issues & Answers 08:30 AM Places to Go NTV Holiday 09:00 AM Curse of the Movie: 09:30 AM Frozen Gold 10:00 AM Heart Matters The Greatest Story Ever Told 10:30 AM NTV.ca The Morning Show 11:00 AM Church of the Rock 11:30 AM Jesse Stirling’s… 100 Huntley Street NTV Eyewitness News NOON Issues & Answers NTV Newsday 12:30 PM Week in Review The Young and the Restless NTV Entertainment News 01:00 PM Question Days of Our Lives NTV Holiday 01:30 PM Period Movie: The Rachael Ray Show 02:00 PM The West Block Judge Judy Becoming Santa 02:30 PM The Tamron Hall Show DOUBLE BILL HOLIDAY MOVIES 03:00 PM NTV Holiday NTV Holiday Movie: Movie: 03:30 PM A Christmas Hero A Gift Wrapped 04:00 PM Christmas 04:30 PM NL Jackpot Bingo 05:00 PM Jeopardy Wheel of Fortune Home to Win 05:30 PM Wheel of Fortune NTV News: First Edition NTV Week in Review NTV Eyewitness News 06:00 PM NTV Sunday NTV Evening Newshour 06:30 PM Evening Newshour Global National 07:00 PM 07:30 PM Entertainment Tonight NTV Holiday Jeopardy Movie: 08:00 PM The Polar Express 08:30 PM Border Security DOUBLE BILL HOLIDAY MOVIES 09:00 PM Border Security NTV Movie Presentation: NTV Holiday 09:30 PM The Neighborhood NTV Holiday Movie: Kong: Movie: 10:00 PM NTV Sunday Superstore Survivor Skull Island Forever Son of God 10:30 PM Movie: 2019 Greatest 2 Hour Finale Border Security 11:00 PM Holiday Commercial Christmas CTV National News The Legend Countdown Saturday Night of Tarzan Live 11:30 PM CTV National News Survivor CTV National News Reunion 12:00 AM Border Security NTV Latenight News NTV Latenight News CTV National News 12:30 AM CTV National News The Late Show With NTV The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert 01:00 AM NTV Latenight 01:30 AM Latenight News News ATLANTIC/LABRADOR - .5hr. earlier H EASTERN - 1.5hr. earlier H CENTRAL - 2.5hr. earlier H MOUNTAIN - 3.5hr. earlier H PACIFIC - 4.5hr. earlier 44 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019

MUST SEE TV: CANADA’S SUPER STATION SUN/9:30P.M. LEGEND OF TARZAN MON/9:30P.M. THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAT/9:30P.M. SON OF GOD Starring Alexander Sarsgard, Mar- Calvin and Dave must recover a Starring Diogo Morgado, Amber got Robbie, Christoph Waltz. stolen gift in time for Christmas. Rose Revah and Greg Hicks. Tarzan, having acclimated to life in When the Johnsons’ Christmas pres- The life story of Jesus Christ is told London, is called back to his former ent for Grover is stolen, Calvin and Dave from his humble birth through his home in the jungle to investigate the ac- team up to recover the gift in time for teachings, crucifixion and ultimate res- tivities at a mining encampment. the holiday. urrection. SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY TUESDAY SAT/6:30PM SWIMMING U.S. OPEN 1:30 p.m. 1:50 p.m. Swimming U.S. Open Championships. Georgia Tech [30] [RSE] Curling National. Grand [23] [TSN] FIFA Soccer Club World Campus Recreation Centre. Atlanta, Georgia. Slam Final. Conception Bay South Arena Cup. Semifinal. Khalifa International -- Conception Bay South, Nfld. Live Stadium -- Doha, Qatar. Live FRIDAY 3:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 19:00 p.m. [23] [TSN] NHL Hockey Ottawa at [30] [RSE] NHL Hockey Winnipeg at [NBC-D] [11] [NBC-B] PGA Tampa Bay. Amalie Arena -- Tampa, Fla. [23] [TSN] NBA Basketball Minnesota. Xcel Energy Center -- St. Paul, Golf Presidents Cup. Final Round. Live Washington at Toronto. Scotiabank Arena Minn. Live Royal Melbourne Golf Club -- Melbourne, [30] [RSE] [31] [SN360] NHL -- Toronto, Ont. Live 5:00 p.m. Australia. Hockey Los Angeles at Boston. TD 10:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Garden -- Boston, Mass. Live [7] [ABC] NCAA Football Boca [30] [RSE] NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Raton Bowl. FAU Stadium -- Boca Raton, [30] [RSE] Curling National. Grand WEDNESDAY at Edmonton. Rogers Place -- Edmonton, Fla. Live Slam Women’s Final. Conception Bay 1:50 p.m. Alta. Live 6:30 p.m. South Arena -- Conception Bay South, Nfld. 11:30 p.m. Live [23] [TSN] FIFA Soccer Club World [NBC-D] [11] [NBC-B] [54] [FOX] NFL Football L.A. Rams Cup. Semifinal To Be Announced vs. [28] [PRMT] Mixed Martial Arts at Dallas. AT&T Stadium -- Arlington, Texas. Liverpool. Education City Stadium -- Doha, Bellator 235. Josh Barnett vs. Ronny Swimming U.S. Open Championships. Live Qatar. Live Markes. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena -- Honolulu, Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center 9:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Hawaii. Live -- Atlanta, Ga. [23] [TSN] NCAA Basketball 12:00 a.m. [30] [RSE] NHL Hockey Vancouver at Tennessee at Cincinnati. Fifth Third Arena 8:30 p.m. Vegas. T-Mobile Arena -- Las Vegas, Nev. -- Cincinnati, Ohio. Live [23] [TSN] NBA Basketball New Live 10:00 p.m. Orleans at Golden State. Chase Center -- [3] [CBC] [31] [SN360] NHL 9:45 p.m. [30] [RSE] NHL Hockey Edmonton San Francisco, Calif. Live Hockey Detroit at Toronto. Scotiabank at St. Louis. Enterprise Center -- St. Louis, Arena -- Toronto, Ont. Live [23] [TSN] NFL Football Minnesota Mo. Live SATURDAY [30] [RSE] [133] [CITY] NHL at L.A. Chargers. Dignity Health Sports Park 10:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Hockey Montreal at Edmonton. Rogers -- Carson, Calif. Live [23] [TSN] NCAA Basketball North Place -- Edmonton, Alta. Live 9:50 p.m. Carolina at Gonzaga. McCarthey Athletic [NBC-D] [11] [NBC-B] EPL 9:30 p.m. Center -- Spokane, Wash. Live [NBC-D] [10] [A] [11] [NBC-B] Soccer Leicester City at Man. City. Etihad [54] [FOX] Boxing Premier NFL Football Minnesota at L.A. THURSDAY Stadium -- Manchester, England. Live Champions. Tony Harrison vs. Jermell Chargers. Dignity Health Sports Park -- 8:30 p.m. Charlo II. Toyota Arena (Ontario) -- Ontario Carson, Calif. Live [30] [RSE] NHL Hockey N.Y. MONDAY Islanders at Boston. TD Garden -- Boston, 8:30 p.m. Mass. Live 9:00 p.m. [23] [TSN] NHL Hockey Ottawa at [23] [TSN] NHL Hockey Nashville Florida. BB&T Center -- Sunrise, Fla. Live at Ottawa. Canadian Tire Centre -- Ottawa, 9:30 p.m. Ont. Live [30] [RSE] NHL Hockey Colorado at St. Louis. Enterprise Center -- St. Louis, Mo. Live DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: NFLDHERALD.com DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 45

MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS THE BEST MOVIES ON TELEVISION SUN/2:30PM SUNDAY 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. A CHRISTMAS HERO 11:30 a.m. [35] [CTVDrama] Ghost +++ (1990) [58] [APTN] Colombiana +++ Firefighter Jenny has fallen in love [50] [TCM] Criss Cross +++ (1949) Patrick Swayze. (2h30) (2011) Zoe Saldana. (2h31) with Tom. However his ex-wife Mary Burt Lancaster. (2h) 8:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. (a bestselling author) demands a [3] [CBC] Home Alone +++ (1990) [47] [CTVComedy] Wayne’s World reconciliation if he wants to see his [28] [PRMT] The Bourne Identity Macaulay Culkin. (2h) +++ (1992) Mike Myers. (2h) +++ (2002) Matt Damon. (3h) [7] [ABC] The Sound of Music +++ 7:30 p.m. daughter at Christmas, on NTV. [44] [CTVSci-Fi] Walking Tall +++ (1965) Julie Andrews. (4h) (2004) Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. [53] [AMC] National Lampoon’s [50] [TCM] The Adventures of THURS/8:30PM (1h45) Christmas Vacation +++ (1989) Huckleberry Finn +++ (1960) Tony KONG: SKULL ISLAND 2:00 p.m. Chevy Chase. (2h15) Randall. (2h) 9:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. A team of scientists explores an uncharted [40] [E!] Gone Girl ++++ (2014) island in the Pacific, venturing into the Ben Affleck. (3h) [5] [NTV] The Legend of Tarzan [21] [VIS] Recipe for a Perfect domain of the mighty Kong, and must 2:30 p.m. (2016) Alexander Skarsgård. (2h30) Christmas +++ (2005) Christine fight to escape a primal Eden, on NTV. [50] [TCM] Holiday Affair +++ Baranski. (2h) [5] [NTV] A Christmas Hero (2016) (1949) Robert Mitchum. (2h) [50] [TCM] Little Women ++++ NSTVU/1N2:D30APY.M. NTV/9:30 P.M. Anna Hutchsison. (2h) [55] [CHCH] Die Hard II: Die Harder (1933) Katharine Hepburn. (2h15) [36] [SLICE] The Notebook +++ +++ (1990) Bruce Willis. (2h30) 10:30 p.m. (2004) Ryan Gosling. (2h30) 10:30 p.m. [55] [CHCH] Salt of the Earth +++ [44] [CTVSci-Fi] I Am Legend +++ (1953) Will Geer. (2h) [44] [CTVSci-Fi] Ghostbusters +++ (2007) Will Smith. (2h) 3:15 p.m. (1984) Bill Murray. (2h) 11:45 p.m. [58] [APTN] Colombiana +++ [50] [TCM] It Happened on Fifth (2011) Zoe Saldana. (2h30) [50] [TCM] Little Women ++++ Avenue +++ (1947) Don DeFore. (2h15) 10:45 p.m. (1949) June Allyson. (2h15) 3:30 p.m. [53] [AMC] National Lampoon’s TUESDAY [28] [PRMT] The Bourne Supremacy Christmas Vacation +++ (1989) 1:45 p.m. +++ (2004) Matt Damon. (2h30) Chevy Chase. (2h15) [53] [AMC] Nanny McPhee +++ 11:30 p.m. [50] [TCM] This Woman is (2005) Emma Thompson. (2h) Dangerous +++ (1952) Joan 5:00 p.m. [36] [SLICE] The Theory of Crawford. (1h45) Everything +++ (2014) Eddie 6:30 p.m. [40] [E!] Working Girl +++ (1988) Redmayne. (3h) Melanie Griffith. (2h30) 11:45 p.m. [50] [TCM] Crime by Night +++ 5:30 p.m. (1944) Jerome Cowan. (1h15) [35] [CTVDrama] Ghost +++ (1990) 7:30 p.m. [24] [YTV] Despicable Me +++ Patrick Swayze. (2h30) (2010) Voices of Steve Carell. (2h) 12:30 a.m. [53] [AMC] Elf +++ (2003) Will [53] [AMC] Mrs. Doubtfire +++ Ferrell. (2h) (1993) Robin Williams. (3h) [44] [CTVSci-Fi] Ghostbusters II 7:45 p.m. [35] [CTVDrama] Little Women +++ +++ (1989) Bill Murray. (2h15) (1994) Winona Ryder. (2h30) [50] [TCM] Out of the Past ++++ [50] [TCM] Bell, Book and Candle MONDAY (1947) Robert Mitchum. (1h45) +++ (1958) Kim Novak. (2h) 8:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. [34] [SHOW] Home for the Holidays [53] [AMC] National Lampoon’s [28] [PRMT] The Bourne Ultimatum +++ (2005) Sean Young. (2h) Christmas Vacation +++ (1989) +++ (2007) Matt Damon. (2h30) 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase. (2h15) [3] [CBC] Home Alone 2: Lost in [34] [SHOW] The Matrix +++ New York +++ (1992) Macaulay [50] [TCM] The Three Musketeers (1999) Keanu Reeves. (3h) Culkin. (2h30) +++ (1948) Lana Turner. (2h15) 11:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. [53] [AMC] Miracle on 34th Street [27] [A&E] Hacksaw Ridge ++++ [53] [AMC] Annie +++ (1982) Carol +++ (1994) Lord Richard Attenborough. (2016) Andrew Garfield. (3h) Burnett. (3h) (2h30) [47] [CTVComedy] Wayne’s World 12:30 p.m. +++ (1992) Mike Myers. (2h) WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m. [34] [SHOW] Home for the Holidays 9:00 a.m. +++ (2005) Sean Young. (2h) [36] [SLICE] The Theory of 1:45 p.m. [50] [TCM] Wild Strawberries Everything +++ (2014) Eddie ++++ (1957) Victor Seastrom. (2h) Redmayne. (3h) [53] [AMC] White Christmas +++ 11:00 a.m. [50] [TCM] In the Good Old (1954) Bing Crosby. (2h45) Summertime ++++ (1949) Judy Garland. 3:15 p.m. [50] [TCM] The Taming of the Shrew +++ (1967) Elizabeth Taylor. [50] [TCM] The Age of Innocence (2h30) +++ (1993) Michelle Pfeiffer. (2h30) THE LEGEND OF TARZAN “QUOTE”NOTABLE MOVIE “Because his spirit came from them. He understood them. And learned to be as one with them.” WWW.NTV.CA — THE LEGEND OF TARZAN 46 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/December 15 - 21, 2019

THE BEST MOVIES MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS ON TELEVISION 4:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. SATURDAY FRI/9:30PM 7:00 a.m. FOREVER CHRISTMAS [50] [TCM] The Naked City +++ [53] [AMC] All I Want for Christmas (1948) Barry Fitzgerald. (1h45) +++ (1991) Jamey Sheridan. (2h) [5] [NTV] The Greatest Story Ever When Sophie starts working on a 4:45 p.m. [50] [TCM] Topper Returns +++ Told ++ (1965) Max Von Sydow. (5h) holiday-season show about Will, she finds (1941) Joan Blondell. (1h45) 10:30 a.m. [53] [AMC] Miracle on 34th Street 11:15 p.m. herself falling for him, renewing her +++ (1994) Lord Richard Attenborough. [44] [CTVSci-Fi] John Wick ++++ long-lost faith in Christmas, on NTV. (2h30) [50] [TCM] Cry Havoc +++ (1944) (2014) Keanu Reeves. (2h15) 5:05 p.m. Margaret Sullavan. (1h45) 11:00 a.m. SAT/3:00PM 11:30 p.m. A GIFT WRAPPED CHRISTMAS [306] [STARZ1] Moulin Rouge! [18] [W] Home Alone 2: Lost in +++ (2001) Nicole Kidman. (2h15) [26] [GLOBAL] Kong: Skull Island New York +++ (1992) Macaulay Gwen’s newest client, Charlie, is a 7:15 p.m. +++ (2017) Tom Hiddleston. (2h30) Culkin. (2h30) high-rolling, workaholic, single father. [53] [AMC] Miracle on 34th Street 12:30 p.m. When Gwen meets his 8-year-old son, [53] [AMC] National Lampoon’s +++ (1994) Lord Richard Attenborough. Owen, she is saddened to see just how lit- Christmas Vacation +++ (1989) (2h30) [49] [HIST] Robin Hood: Prince of tle time Charlie spends with him, on NTV. Chevy Chase. (2h15) Thieves +++ (1991) Kevin Costner. 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY (3h) NTV/7:30 P.M. SATURDAY 10:15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. THE POLAR EXPRESS [44] [CTVSci-Fi] Star Trek +++ (2009) Chris Pine. (2h45) [50] [TCM] Once a Thief +++ [44] [CTVSci-Fi] John Wick: Chapter WWW.NTV.CA 7:45 p.m. (1965) Ann-Margret. (2h) 2 ++++ (2017) Keanu Reeves. (2h30) 10:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. [50] [TCM] Brute Force +++ (1947) Burt Lancaster. (1h45) [53] [AMC] The Life and Adventures [5] [NTV] Becoming Santa (2015) 9:30 p.m. of Santa Claus +++ (1985) Voices of Michael Gross. (2h) Earl Hammond. (1h15) [36] [SLICE] Blended +++ (2014) [50] [TCM] The Yearling ++++ 12:15 p.m. Adam Sandler. (2h30) (1946) Gregory Peck. (2h30) 1:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. [50] [TCM] Viva Las Vegas +++ (1964) Elvis Presley. (1h45) [50] [TCM] The Front Page ++++ [53] [AMC] Mrs. Doubtfire +++ 2:00 p.m. (1931) Adolphe Menjou. (2h) (1993) Robin Williams. (3h) 2:00 p.m. [50] [TCM] Bus Riley’s Back in THURSDAY Town +++ (1965) Ann Margaret. [34] [SHOW] Star Trek Into 9:30 a.m. (1h45) Darkness ++++ (2013) Chris Pine. 2:30 p.m. (3h) [50] [TCM] Victim +++ (1961) Dirk 3:00 p.m. Bogarde. (1h45) [53] [AMC] Miracle on 34th Street +++ 11:15 a.m. (1994) Lord Richard Attenborough. (2h30) [5] [NTV] A Gift Wrapped Christmas 2:45 p.m. (2015) Meredith Hagner. (2h) [50] [TCM] Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 3:30 p.m. ++++ (1958) Elizabeth Taylor. (2h) [33] [MM] The Karate Kid +++ 12:00 p.m. (1984) Ralph Macchio. (2h45) [18] [W] Home Alone +++ (1990) 3:45 p.m. Macaulay Culkin. (2h30) [53] [AMC] Nanny McPhee +++ [36] [SLICE] We’re the Millers +++ (2005) Emma Thompson. (2h) [50] [TCM] Wild Seed +++ (1965) (2013) Jason Sudeikis. (2h30) 1:15 p.m. Celia Kaye. (1h45) [50] [TCM] His Girl Friday ++++ 5:30 p.m. (1940) Cary Grant. (2h) [50] [TCM] Rebel Without a Cause 4:30 p.m. +++ (1955) James Dean. (2h) [50] [TCM] The Happening +++ 2:00 p.m. (1967) Anthony Quinn. (2h) [58] [APTN] Men in Black +++ 7:30 p.m. (1997) Will Smith. (2h) [53] [AMC] Willy Wonka and the 5:30 p.m. Chocolate Factory +++ (1971) [53] [AMC] Kung Fu Panda +++ Gene Wilder. (2h30) (2008) Voices of Jack Black. (2h) [24] [YTV] [46] [FAM] Elf +++ 3:15 p.m. 9:30 p.m. (2003) Will Ferrell. (2h) [53] [AMC] Kung Fu Panda +++ [50] [TCM] Saturday Night and [5] [NTV] Forever Christmas (2018) (2008) Voices of Jack Black. (2h) Sunday Morning +++ (1960) Albert Chelsea Hobbs. (2h) [50] [TCM] Father of the Bride Finney. (1h45) [53] [AMC] Ice Age +++ (2002) ++++ (1950) Spencer Tracy. (2h) 4:30 p.m. Voices of Ray Romano. (2h) 7:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. [53] [AMC] Mrs. Doubtfire +++ [5] [NTV] The Polar Express +++ (1993) Robin Williams. (3h) [24] [YTV] Elf +++ (2003) Will (2004) Voices of Tom Hanks. (2h) 8:30 p.m. Ferrell. (2h) 9:30 p.m. [33] [MM] The Karate Kid +++ [5] [NTV] [115] [CIHF] Kong: Skull (1984) Ralph Macchio. (2h40) [5] [NTV] Son of God ++ (2014) Island +++ (2017) Tom Hiddleston. [58] [APTN] Men in Black +++ Diogo Morgado. (3h) (2h30) (1997) Will Smith. (2h) “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real NOTABLE MOVIE things in the world are the things we can’t see.” “QUOTE”— THE PLOAR EXPRESS DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com December 15 - 21, 2019/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 47

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MaoMao ScbyDoo  \"Penguins of Madagascar\" (‘14) Steven HIST (49) 506 522 287 _ Cola Wars Canadian Pickers Pawn Stars Rust Valley American Pickers American Pickers Curse Oak Island Kings TCM (50) 539 292 204 _  \"Stakeout on Dope S...  \"Andy Hardy's Double Life\" (‘42)  \"Sleepless in Seattle\" (‘93)  \"Criss Cross\" (‘49) Burt Lancaster. Movie PEACH (51) 650 294 200 Paid Paid Paid Career Think Paid Business Paid Paid Paid Gmetime Paid Atlanta Eats People RawTrav. FX (53) 251 _ Listen The Listener Murdoch Mystery The Listener Murdoch Mystery The Listener Murdoch Mystery The Listener O.J. FOX (54) 363 283 10 BigBang Paid Press Dentures Paid Mass VanImpe Wild Am. Paid Fox News Sunday Measure Press NFL Kickoff Live NFLSund. CHCH (55) 345 218 17 Story Night Night Story Dr. Ho TinyTal. Dr. Ho Story Dr. Ho Dr. Ho Dr. Ho Paid Paid Dr. Ho Key David Dr. Ho OWN (56) 507 526 285 _ Iyanla Where Are They? Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes My Baby's Having My Baby's Having Stalker Files Soul Sunday Iyanla APTN (58) 350 239 23 HardRock Mohawk Mohawk Anaana's Tshaka Tshaka Tshaka Teepee Canot Anaana's Teepee Hit Ice AWSM! Buy It! Buy It! Native NGEO (85) 551 524 289 _ Dr. Pol Incredible Dr. Pol Puppy Puppy Puppy Puppy Puppy Paid Bandit Patrol Bandit Patrol Bandit Patrol Bandit CIHF (115) 204 4 Paid News Ent. Tonight Holmes Inspection Income Fishful Cottage J.Osteen Paid Airport Block Donut CarnEats CITY (133)344 214 19 _ CityLine Paid Jokers CityLine Hudson and Rex Canadian Canada Jokers Church Jokers Investor Correio Da Manha Lombardi PRMT (279) 584 628 211 _ InkMstr Ink Master Bar Rescue Bar Rescue  \"S.W.A.T.\" (‘03) Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson.  \"The Bourne Identity\" (... STARZ1 (306)612 304 570  \"How to Build a Time ...  \"After the Ball\" (‘15)  \"Red Riding Hood\" (‘11)  \"The Descendants\" (‘11)  \"Salt\" (‘10) 48 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/December 15 - 21, 2019