2013 | June 16-22 Father's Day Michael Connors

PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. 0040012044 REGISTRATION NO. 09027 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE ITEMS TO: THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD, P.O. BOX 2015, ST. JOHN’S, NL, A1C 5R7 CONTENTS Year 67 • No. 24 COVER STORY Page 20 Aamie Gillam Photo POLITICS AND PLAYTIME From political reporter to doting dad, how NTV’s Michael Connors makes the best of both worlds. HURRICANE WARNING OTTAWA DADS NICKEL FILM FESTIVAL Page 23 Page 16 Page 44 INSIDE THIS WEEK 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 44 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 25, 40 and 60 years in our past 3 A MATTER OF OPINION Nickel Film Festival Don’t downplay dad 4 LETTERS TO DAD 43 SOAP TALK Special Father’s Day Letters 8 PEOPLE Daytime’s hottest topics Local and Hollywood celebrities 13 INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE 47 MOMENTS IN TIME QUOTE OF THE WEEK Janeway Telethon A look at history 20 COVER STORY “I am truly blessed to be able to Michael Connors 47 STRANGE BUT TRUE spend this Father’s Day with my 30 NEWS IN BRIEF Is it really true? The Big Land’s full slate of candidates; Se- crecy surrounding core mandate reviews 48 PUZZLES AND BRAINTEASERS two wonderful children, Xavier & 31 NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE Train your brain with clever puzzles Ella Grace.” – Justin Trudeau, page 35 The piece of cheese 34 REGATTA RIPPLES 51 WHAT’S ON THE GO FEATURES OZFM made Regatta history as the first Upcoming events around the province crew to break five minutes for the female course at Quidi Vidi Lake. 53 TV WEEK 13 OFF THE CHARTS 38 TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND Your guide to the best on TV this week The 29th Annual Janeway Children’s Miracle Happy Father’s Day Network Telethon aired June 1-2 on NTV and the 39 WHILE THE KETTLE BOILS 54 TELEVISION WORLD province pulled together with record-breaking Remembering Poppy What’s hot this week? results for ‘All Our Kids.’ 39 HOROSCOPE Your life according to the stars 55 SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS 16 OTTAWA DADS 40 CRIME FLASHBACK Action-packed sports Separation anxiety 56 MOVIE MAGIC Our male MPs are fathers too, and three of them JANEWAY TELETHON Page 13 A sneak-peek at movies on TV sat down with ‘The Herald’and shared the secrets 77 HOT TICKETS behind being both a busy MP and, more What’s new in theatres and video stores importantly, a dad. 93 THE PUZZLE PAGE Get your pencils out 23 NL’S 2013 HURRICANE WARNING 94 HERALD BOOK BONUS An active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season The Master Key System predicted. 95 COMICS Captain Atlantis, Phantom, Archie, Spider- 26 SALUTING FATHERS man, Garfield, Amber Waves, Mister Breger, Dads are also often the ones who encourage their Cats & Dogs, Laff a Day, Popeye, In the children, no matter how old they become, to never Bleachers and Out on a Limb stop trying. ‘The Herald’salutes fathers who have 100 KIDS’ CORNER inspired generations of Newfoundlanders and Activities, art work, puzzles and more Labradorians. 104 LAST LAUGH Tickle your funnybone 32 TEDX STJOHNS TedXStJohns prepares for its second annual event. CONTESTS 35 PROUD DADDY 33 LUCKY NUMBER This country’s most talked about politician gets down to the basics. While he has become the celebrated new leader of the Liberal Party, the son of former political icon is first and foremost a father to two young children – Xavier and Ella Grace. 46 BABY OF THE YEAR 44 NICKEL FILM FESTIVAL 50 SUPER CASH PUZZLE It’s back for its 13th year and it promises to be 93 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE better than ever! June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 1

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A MATTER OF OPINION by Sarah Sheppard DON’T DOWNPLAY DADTHE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD The day I found out I was pregnant, looking toward the birth of a child if a mother is unable to take a full the future, I felt incredibly uncertain of so many year off. But bread-winning and statistics aside, most things. I actually had a recurring dream that I middle class households today depend on both parents couldn’t find our baby after he was born. But I was sure to pull their weight at home, and on the job, to run a about one thing. I knew, without a doubt, my husband, healthy, happy family. the man who I dreamed about having a family with since I was 16 years old, would be a wonderful father. I THE APPLE OF HIS EYE remember being slightly nervous to tell him that I was expecting, and then feeling those nerves disappear in Ok, so maybe I find it a little silly that my husband an instant, when he got so excited at the news, that he can’t change a dirty diaper without making a fuss, but jumped out of bed to make us breakfast at 6:00 a.m. I I know our son is the apple of his eye, and he will al- don’t know if I’ve ever told him this, but ways do right by him, in the best way that he can. to me, he became a father that morning, a full nine months before he would fi- nally see his son face to face. FULL OF LOVE & PRIDE It’s unfortunate that fathers still often get tagged as the less important parent in families. Hidden in the angelic shadow of moms, there are countless dads who kiss scraped knees, take tem- peratures and sing the ABCs too. I know dads who curled their little girl’s hair for picture day and dads who pretended it was just dust in their eyes, when their kid scored the winning goal at a soccer game. This just in: Fathers are full of love and pride and good intentions for their kids too. I suppose it’s easy to tar all fathers To all the fathers, caregivers and grandfathers with the same brush. After all, no mat- out there, rest assured, your love and support, ter how much the design of and roles within the family unit have changed, means a whole lot too. Happy Father’s day! many of us still see mom with the chil- dren hanging off her apron, and dad, slightly distanced Making our way through the trails at Three Ponds with a briefcase containing the bread-winning salary. Barren recently I watched my husband up ahead of me, It’s kind of like the way a million years of compressing Jack fastened in the hiking pack on his back. Jack was sand turns to rock; it’s a hard perspective to change swinging his little legs back and forth in excitement as once it’s set. Nevertheless, the ground is beginning to Matt talked to him and pointed things out on the trail. noticeably shift. Jack doesn’t even realize it yet, but he is so lucky. His fa- Recent studies show a steady increase in the number ther is such a good man, with an even greater heart, of households where mom brings home the winning who genuinely wants to be around and play a part in cheque, and dads with lower paying, often more flexible who he’ll become. He will be a constant figure, in a life jobs, are freed up to take on more of the responsibility that as Jack grows will learn is full of variables. Happy of raising their children. According to an article pub- Father’s Day to my husband (Matt), Jack’s Daddy, and lished in the National Post last year, the average total even though you struggle immensely with those poopy income for women in Canada is increasing at nearly diapers, you’re still one of the greatest guys we know. twice the pace of men’s. It’s also becoming less of an To all the fathers and grandfathers out there, rest as- anomaly to see fathers take some paternity leave after sured, your love and support, means a whole lot too. Sarah Sheppard, The Herald’s Staff Writer, can be reached by emailing [email protected] June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 3

SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY: LETTERS TO DAD! Happy Father’s Day to all fathers who pro- vide the same support for their children as my father did for his. — Judy Foote MP soldier from our home town of Grand Bank whose name was Lyman George Stoodley. There is a plaque bearing this young soldier’s name in the United Church in Grand Bank that makes me smile whenever I see it because it re- minds me of my father and my wonderful memories of him. My memories go from being a very young girl who needed her father to a very in- dependent woman who still needed her father, but for dif- ferent reasons. He provided the comfort SIMPLY THE BEST and security I needed as a child and became my biggest critic when I got involved in Why is it that 14 years after my father passed away, I elected politics. One of my miss him just as much today, if not more, than I did the memories from my childhood ! day he passed away on Nov. 12, 1998 and the day we laid is of my father bringing home him to rest, Nov. 16, 1998. The answer is a simple one, treats every Saturday night he was simply the best father. after work for Sunday. Our My mother passed away when I was three years old and home wasn’t one where there were many treats so I my father was 38. He was not only my father but was ex- looked forward to Sundays. As an adult, and a politician, pected to be so much more as I grew up. He tried hard to I knew that every decision the Liberal Party made was compensate for the fact that I didn’t have a mother figure being watched by my father who never hesitated to tell in my life for several years and he did his best to be both me what he thought. He kept me grounded because I father and mother. We had each other and a bond devel- knew whatever he said, he did so out of love and concern. oped between father and daughter that lasted during his Happy Father’s Day to all fathers who provide the same lifetime and that I will treasure during my lifetime. support for their children as my father did for his. Lyman George Stoodley Crowley was named after a — Judy Foote, MP ALWAYS FRONT ROW CENTER I have been blessed with a loving supportive I have been blessed with a loving, supportive father who nurtured the musical gypsy in me! father who nurtured the musical gypsy in me! Even though going another route in the pro- fession department would have been easier, he never once steered me away from music. He is there front row center smiling the biggest smile at every show. I know his laugh from back stage and when I hear him roaring with laughter it kills me every time! A favourite memory that sticks in my mind is when my dad arrived at one of my very first shows as a singer/songwriter. I was 16 and I was performing at The Fat Cat so he came fully pre- pared with cotton swabs placed in his ear canals! He sat there as close to the stage as pos- sible smiling, clapping the loudest and loving every minute. He is my hero, my support, my cherished, my father! — Dana Parsons, singer/songwriter 4 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY: LETTERS TO DAD! FATHER DID KNOW BEST! Damian Follet, who has opened for acts like Hootie and is so uncertain’ but he was concerned. And I thought he the Blowfish, Leann Rimes and now Travis Tritt, says mu- was an idiot.” sical talent runs in the family. His two boys, Taylor, eight, and Sean, six, will both be performing in their piano Follett says he was blessed to be able to resolve issues recital this year. Unfortunately, Follett has to miss the big with his dad before he died. “What’s cool is, unlike a lot of show because he will be on stage at people, I resolved a lot of issues that I had with my dad. Mile One. “I can’t do as much musically as I used Follett says he’s trying to not take it to heart. “I can’t do as much musi- to because the boys are getting cally as I used to because the boys are getting older, and my priorities are older, and my priorities are them. I them. I tell people ‘I’m a part time musician, full time dad’. But some tell people ‘I’m a part time musician, times something comes up, like this Travis Tritt thing, and you have to full time dad’. — Damian Follett jump at the chance,” he says. While disappointed, Follett knows his boys The last four or five years of his life we had a great understand, but to make up for it, he relationship and not everybody gets to do that. Some- has been given his own private per- times it really is too late. Not everything was re- formance of the pieces and he says his solved, but we got to talk about a lot of things and I son’s skills have him blown away. had the chance to tell him that I finally understood “Taylor is playing Coldplay’s The Sci- where he was coming from. That was a very cool entist. I’ve even tried to learn the thing. Sometimes people remain angry with each piece, and I’m pretty musical and I other and then it’s too late. The problems we had have near perfect pitch, but I can’t. weren’t just about him. They were about me, and it’s re- And he does an amazing job,” Follett ally a part of growing up. As children, we’re clueless. We says with fatherly pride. think we know everything. But we know crap,” he says. Being a parent really is the toughest job on the planet. For Father’s Day, Follett says he is But it’s also the most rewarding. “You’re trying to make just going to be with his boys, no mat- sure your kids grow up safe, and that they become a de- ter what. “I don’t care if I’m just sitting cent human being. I was a nightmare as a young fella. I there drinking a coffee while they’re was a rebel. I knew everything. I was saucy. But now I got eating french fries; doesn’t matter to pay back because I have two boys. Already dad’s not cool me. It’s important that they know I put sometimes. But then they say something really great, or them first.” One of his favorite pictures you have a great time together, and everyone’s laughing was taken this past Halloween. “Just and smiling. Well, that’s the best. That makes everything going along with them, and enjoying what they’re into worth doing.” and what they’re doing is the best part of being a dad,” he — Part-time musician/full-time dad, Damian Follett says emotionally. Follett’s own dad died in 2004, while he and his wife were expecting their first child. “It was sad, but pictures are a huge part of our family, and I tell stories about my dad.” Follett says that never forgetting “Poppy Jack” is very important. “When I was growing up, I thought my father was an idiot. He was just a cranky old man who knew nothing. Then all of a sudden, when you have kids of your own, you get it. You go, ‘Oh yeah! I was the idiot. He did know everything. And he worried because he had kids.’ I felt he was constantly on my case, ‘get a back up plan for music, you don’t know if it’s going to work. Music PUBLISH OR PERISH SEND YOUR LETTER OR PHOTO TO THE HERALD: P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s NL, A1C 5R7. Fax 726-6971 or e-mail: letters@nfldherald.com • www.nfldherald.com June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 5

SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY: LETTERS TO DAD! SPECIAL WORLD VIEW Thirty-eight years ago I Self portrait of father Bruce was fortunate to be wel- and son Mark looking upward comed into this world by at the Northern Lights in Bat- two loving parents; Bruce tle Harbour, Labrador in ‘04. and Barbara Lane of Grand Falls-Windsor in 1975. Sam. Through photography, my father has taught me to appreci- At the very young age of ate the beauty of nature and our five, I was given my first environment. He has shown me camera (a Canon, of a methodology of expressing my course) by my father; a view of the world that I can pos- prize he had won for a na- itively share with others. tional award-winning slide Mark composing a shot show “Through the Eyes of He has often told me that using his first camera a Child” of which I was fea- “You are the sum total of your given to him by his fa- tured. Since then he has experiences.” Thus, he has en- ther Bruce in 1981 (K. taught me many things, couraged me to make each and Bruce Lane Photo). one of which was how to see and appreciate every experience to be impactful, positive the world we live in through the art of pho- and life-lasting. tography. Over the years we have travelled One of my greatest ambitions in life is to most of the outports of Newfoundland and be half the dad that my father was and con- Labrador, from Holyrood to Signal Hill to tinues to be to me today. Port Aux Basques to Battle Harbour, Through the art of photography, my fa- Labrador and everything in between. To- ther has illustrated to me that beauty is gether, we have captured moments in time truly in the eye of the beholder. I hope to through the view finder of a camera across teach my son and daughter those same life our country Canada and beyond its na- skills. And for that I am eternally grateful. tional borders. I love you, Dad! Happy Father’s Day! My father recently purchased a camera — Mark Lane for his grandson, my three-year-old son, CEO/Executive Director, Easter Seals A recent photo of my son Sam taking a photo with his first camera given to him by my father, Bruce while hiking to Main Beach Pond, Holyrood (G. Mark Lane Photo) DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL Whether it’s advice, a pat on the back or a prom dress, dad is and always was there with encouragement and love. They say a woman days later, my dad called out and asked me to help him spends a lifetime look- with the groceries. I ran down over the stairs from my ing for a husband like bedroom only to find that particular prom dress hanging her father. I would in the doorway and my father dawning a huge ‘aren’t I have to agree. I the best’ kind of smile. wanted a husband who would spoil me, just He certainly is the best! Whether it’s advice, a pat on like my dad does. A man to marry who would take care the back or a prom dress, Dad is and always was there of me, like my dad always has, and someone to make me with the best encouragement and love. laugh, which my father has absolutely no trouble doing. When I was 15 years old and graduating from junior Ten years later and dad’s little girl is preparing for her high school I had my heart set on a particular prom wedding day to marry a man who hears all to often ‘you dress. Unfortunately the price of the dress was a little remind me of my father’. I’m looking forward to having high, and my parents informed me I would have to keep my dad walk me down the aisle, and with the help of an searching for a more budget-friendly dress; after all amazing father I’ll be wearing a particular wedding dress “money doesn’t grow on trees” they reminded me. A few — way out of my budget. Thanks dad, I love you! — NTV’s Aamie Gillam, talking about her father William Gillam 6 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY: LETTERS TO DAD! THE LESSON OF TIME The British historian, Simon Scharma, once described recounted the history of the Napoleonic wars, or the Al- the Royal Family as “the great national memory.” Legacy, lied resistance to Hitler in the way one might tell friends identity and narrative passed on to and by the people of about that time they went hunting or recall an Uncle who his nation from generation to generation. rescued the neighbour’s cat from a tree. It’s a tremendous description of essen- tially one idea: history. My father had a passion for history imbued in him from living history as a young boy during the Second World War. The war defined my dad, Steadman Bowers’, childhood from the age of 7 to 13, an era for which the golden age of everything happens, regardless of when you were born. Growing up in Wood- stock, White Bay, he was remote in geo- graphical terms but hardly in communication ones. A floor model tube radio, what his generation knew as “the wireless,” occupied the center of his fam- ily’s life and of everyone else in his part of the country. As a teenager, he watched his father Claude get a commission to Newfoundland and Labrador have storytellers every- carry ballots by boat to various areas of where and every story is about us then and now. But Newfoundland as the English colony hotly debated its political fate. as my father hoped to pass on to his students - in- So, when it came time for university deed, to me - our stories shape who we become. and a career, it’s little wonder he became a history teacher. First in King’s Point, then eventually If he did what he did even more publicly, rather than settling in 1955 into the town where he taught for 33 with 60 students a year for 30 years, Steadman Bowers years, and where he still lives today — Bell Island. would have been described as a “popular historian.” Tak- In the final year of those 33, four Grade 12 students ing the stodgy matter of facts and dates from chronolog- asked if they could sit in on one of his classes. Being my ical events and breathing life to have it become memory. father, he agreed but insisted they take notes. However For him, history wasn’t about the past. It was about the the notes they were interested in didn’t involve anything present and how we learn and use information every day. in the Grade 8 history syllabus. They took notes on how It’s like that old joke about the difference between knowl- he taught the class. edge and wisdom. Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is I was a student of his during my own high school years a fruit. Wisdom is being wise enough to not put one in a so, to be honest, how he taught in the classroom wasn’t fruit salad. that far afield from how he talked about it at home. If my The young boy who listened intently to Churchill’s brother and I were ever in the middle on a sibling rivalry, speeches on the radio and then discussed these very cur- he’d pipe in with some obscure reference to the Rosicru- rent events at school carried that idea that history was cians or something, and I’d have some memory of them ever present. Newfoundland and Labrador have story- being mentioned in a Burton Cummings song and re- tellers everywhere and every sume the dispute with my brother. story is about us then and It was only when other classmates of mine mentioned now. But as my father hoped it that I began to see the style with which he delivered the to pass on to his students — substance of our lessons. My father could have written out indeed, to me — our stories notes on a chalkboard - and he did - just by itself and we shape who we become. students all would have dutifully recited that back in tests — Russell Bowers, media and exams. However, he went further. He told stories. He personality and author The war defined my dad’s (Steadman Bowers) childhood from the age of 7 to 13, an era for which the golden age of everything happens, regardless of when you were born. — Russell Bowers June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 7

12 MOST INTERESTING TV DADS OF ALL TIME! In a recent Parents Television Council study, it was reported that 83 per cent of all prime-time family sitcoms involve some form of father-child relationship. That’s a whole lot of TV dads. With the history of television already spanning more than 50 years, there certainly are some fictional fathers that have struck a chord, for a variety of reasons, with audiences. — PG #10 #9 MIKE BRADY/THE BRADY BUNCH TIM TAYLOR/HOME IMPROVEMENT Architect Mike Brady, played by Robert Reed, headed The host of Tool Time on this show, Tim Taylor is up his blended family on The Brady Bunch. Famous for the consummate “man’s man.” He is accident prone, his morality talks with the kids and a sometimes exas- does not know everything about a home workshop, perated look at the antics of six busy kids, Mike Brady and often feels that a bigger tool will do the job when was beloved by a generation. a smaller tool will not, right or wrong. As a father, Tim was often unfocused, but always showed he loved his family. PETER GRIFFIN/NTV’S FAMILY GUY! #7 Peter is immature, obese, care-free, outspoken, dim- DANNY TANNER/FULL HOUSE witted and a heavy drinker. But he’s also a dad. While Danny Tanner was played by Bob Saget who Peter is known for his brash impulsiveness, which has later hosted shows such as America’s Funniest Home Videos and was an extraordinarily led to several awkward situations, Editors of Variety put funny stand-up comedian. In Full House, he was a young widower raising four daughters Family Guy in their contenders for the 2011 Primetime including the Olsen twins (Mary Kate and Ashely) as the baby of the house. Known as a Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, stating bit overprotective and as a neatness nut, Danny Tanner was lovable and the dad many that, depending on your sense of humor, Peter is either teenage girls wished they had. “a comedy ge- #8 nius or an ob- noxious idiot”. Entertain- ment Weekly placed Peter in their ‘18 Bad TV Dads’. Watch Family Guy, Sunday at 10:30 on NTV ################################## 8 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

JUNE 16, 2013 #6 CHARLES INGALLS/LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE Michael Landon was best known as Little Joe Cartright from Bonanza fame when he took on the role of Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie. Charles was a pioneer and farmer who helped raise his three daughters on the frontier. He was full of homespun wisdom and was the pillar of their small farming commu- nity. But to his girls, he was simply pa, and fans loved him in that role. 5# HOWARD CUNNINGHAM/HAPPY DAYS Played by well-recognized actor Tom Bosley, this TV father owned and oper- ated a hardware store. Howard Cunning- ham always seemed to have time to be a part of his kids’ lives and regularly of- fered solid fatherly wisdom to his chil- dren and their sometimes unique friends like Ralphie, Potsie, Fonzie and Chachie. Howard and Marion’s home was always open to any kid who happened to show up. While many wanted to hang with The Fonz, an equal number longed to have a dad like Mr. Cunningham. ANDY GRIFFITH/ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Andy Griffith played 4# Sheriff Andy Taylor, in the 1960’s. This was a ground breaking role as he played a totally committed single father who lived with and raised his son Opie with their Aunt Bea. He was a 2doting father, but still held HEATHCLIFF HUXTABLE /THE COSBY SHOW Opie to a high standard of # morality and proper behav- ior. As the patriarch of the Cosby clan, Cliff Huxtable FRED FLINTSTONE/THE FLINTSTONES was the consummate father of his generation. A busy obstetrician with an office downstairs in his home, 3 This animated sitcom, which aired between 1960 Cliff had time to wise crack and spout wisdom with the children we watched grow up over eight seasons in the # and 1966, was truly one of a kind, as it was set in the 1980’s. His colorful sweaters and his clever repartee inspired many fathers and families. Stone Age. At its core, the show was loosely based on the four main characters of The Honeymooners, with the #1relationship between Fred and Barney symbolizing that of HOMER/NTV’S THE SIMPSONS Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton. The show fea- On the air since 1989, this socially satirical tured one of the first pregnancies on prime- time television and animated series follows the everyday life of when Fred became the politically incorrect Simpson family. Homer is a a father after Pebbles lazy slob, though he is also a lovable goof who stum- was born, this caveman bles through his life with a sort of proved he only wanted cultivated indifference that only the best for his he can pull off. What’s so great family and about him is that, even though young daugh- his flaws are monumen- ter, though tal, it’s obvious that he his get-rich- really cares about his quick schemes kids, even though it never quite worked sometimes seems like out. he prefers beer and TV. June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 9

JUNE 16, 2013 HOLLYWOOD’S DAPPER DADS It’s not just the A-list moms that make parenting look good in Tinseltown, here’s our list of the top doting dads in show business! DAVID BECKHAM: Father of four to sons Brooklyn, WILL SMITH: Romeo and Cruz as well as daughter Harper Seven, Beck- Known for block- ham has it all. Married to a Spice Girl, successful soccer busters like Inde- career, model and businessman, Beckham says despite a pendence Day and hectic schedule, being available to pick his kids up from Men in Black, school is of the utmost importance and always will be. Smith has found great success beyond the camera as well. A father of three - son Trey from his first marriage and son Jaden and Daughter Willow with his current wife, Jada Pinkett - Smith has often mixed business and fam- ily. Whether it’s managing Willow’s budding music ca- reer, or most recently starring alongside Jaden in the feature film, After Earth, it’s all in the family for this Dad. BEN AFFLECK: Married to fellow actres, Jennifer Gar- ner, Affleck is a father of three to daughters Seraphina and Violet and son, Sam. Af- fleck is one of Hollywood’s most down-to-earth dads who is often photographed picking his daughters up from music and dance class, or smiling ear to ear while playing with his young son. This is a far cry from his ultra glamour days while dating Jennifer Lopez. MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY: They say he has the most stylish kids in Holly- wood, because McConuagh- ney’s brood is always the best dressed. His three little ones, Levi, Vida and Liv- ingston with Brazilian model Camila Alves, steal the show and are a favourite for paparazzi. He’s a proud poppa too, who often tweets about his kids’ funny stories and latest milestones. BRAD PITT: No list of dapper dads would be com- plete without Pitt, who is perhaps more famous now for eclectic family of six, than for his movie career. Pax, Knox, Maddox, Vivienne, Sahara and Shiloh certainly keep Pitt and Angelina Jolie busy, but the actor recently stated he loves the chaos and can hardly stand to be away from his kids for more than one night. – SJS 10 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

JUNE 16, 2013 INSPIRED BY DAD! SEXIEST DAD EVER? Hollywood heavy hitter Michael Douglas says his fa- Magic Mike star ther, Kirk Douglas, is inspiring him in the ‘third Channing Tatum act’ of his life. The 68-year-old actor said recently and his wife, fellow actress and dancer Jenna Dewan-Tatum, recently in an interview with Contactmusic that his 96-year-old welcomed daughter, Everly screen icon dad, who famously appeared in films like Tatum in London, and he’s Spartacus, Gunfight and Champion, has set an example already being touted as the in his later years that he wants to follow. When asked how sexiest dad his illness, a scare with cancer, had affected his life, alive. Tatum Michael said, “It gives you much more of a sense of count- and Dewan ing the years. I’m coming into, I would definitely say, met on the my third act. I have my father, who I admire so much in set of Step how he’s conducted his life and his third act. It makes Up and mar- you much more conscious of the days and years.” ried in 2009, Michael has since won his cancer battle and has also announcing their first pregnancy this past praised the support and love of his wife Cather- December. The adorable couple wel- ine Zeta-Jones, and their two children, comed their daughter in London, Carys and Dylan for helping him pull where they have been staying for through. But The Behind the Can- the past couple of months as delabra star, who also has a 34- Tatum films his upcoming flick, year-old son Cameron, who is Jupiter Ascending, with Mila serving a jail sentence for Kunis. Aside from being a sexy drug offenses, with his first dad, we’re thinking Tatum is wife Diandra Luker, isn’t be- going to be a hands on dad yond controversy. too. “I have never changed a Michael recently hinted that his near-death diaper before, so I may need bout with throat cancer was caused by some help learning,” he told an STD he picked up while giving oral People. “I don’t have friends sex. He dropped the bombshell who have kids so it’s going to in an interview with the be an interesting experience to Guardian UK, saying his learn how to change a diaper. I particular form of throat hope I don’t have any prob- cancer was caused by human lems where the diaper falls off papillomavirus (HPV). and the baby poops on the Michael was diagnosed ground.” Enjoy your first Fa- with stage four throat can- ther’s Day Channing, we’re sure cer back in 2010. He underwent weeks of ra- you’ll get the diaper thing down pat diation and chemo. — PG in no time. — SJS June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 11

JUNE 16, 2013 KIM KARDASHIAN’S KID: IT’S A GIRL! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have made it official; they are ex- pecting a girl. The baby’s gen- der was revealed on the season eight premiere of Keeping Up With the Kardashi- ans. The cameras fol- lowed Kim to her doctor’s appoint- ment, where she, sisters Kourtney stated that he has only met her rapper boyfriend, and Khloe, and mom Kris Jenner, West, once. “I’ve only met him once. Yeah, he’s discovered the baby’s sex. But there not around, he was in Paris the whole time writ- is more drama in the Kardashian house- ing, and he just hasn’t been around,” Bruce said. hold than wondering if the baby’s name is Let’s hope that changes before the baby comes in going to start with a K. July. Kim’s stepfather, Bruce Jenner, has publicly Kim’s father, Robert Kardashian, was actually a well-known member of OJ Simpson’s infamous legal ‘dream team.’ He died on September 30, 2003 and never got to see his girls shoot to stardom as reality stars. – PG ## 76 YEAR OLD MYSTERY ANSWERED? ## Some have hinted that search tor of the American Salvage Associa- crews are just a few hundred feet tion, a trade group, said that “almost from solving a mystery that has anything is possible” these days with riveted millions for 76 years: What hap- advanced technology. And that includes pened to famed aviator Amelia Earhart, locating a lost airplane. who vanished along with navi- gator Fred Noonan during a Amelia Earhart with her Electra plane. doomed attempt to fly around Could the image really the world, in 1937? Earhart has a Newfoundland con- be a piece of Earhart’s plane? “It’s the right size, Debate about the mystery nection as she was in Harbour Grace on it’s the right shape and gained attention after re- it’s in the right place.” searchers publicized images May 20th, 1932. That was where she recorded by search teams scan- ning the ocean floor nearly a took off on the world’s first transat- year ago near Nikumaroro Is- land in the South Pacific. lantic solo flight by a woman. She The International Group for landed in Northern Ireland about 13 Historic Aircraft Recovery raised the prospect of a big hours and 30 minutes later. – PG break in the case by publishing an image online. It showed something on the ocean floor. The group said, “It’s the right size, it’s the right shape and it’s in the right place.” Could it really be a piece of Earhart’s Lockheed Electra plane? Richard Fredricks, executive direc- 12 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

STORY: Sarah Jane Sheppard 2013 JANEWAY TELETHON PHOTOS: Courtesy of NTV.ca & The Janeway Foundation OFF THE CHARTS! The 29th Annual Janeway Children’s Miracle Network Telethon aired June 1-2 on NTV and the province pulled together with record-breaking results for ‘All Our Kids’ Take a moment, and you give yourself one big pat on drives to bake sales, and of course all of those who called the back Newfoundland and Labrador. The Janeway in and pledged money throughout the course of the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon asked you to telethon. For Lynn Sparkes, Executive Director of the open your hearts and your $2,973,875 Janeway Children’s Hos- wallets ‘For All Our Kids’, pital, the adrenaline was and you most certainly still running full steam did. the morning after the telethon. As the two-day event came to a close June 2, on “I think we’re all NTV, the board said it all, proudly proclaiming that a total amazed about how much the final tote board stated. We of $2,973,875 had been raised! This well surpassed expec- knew we were going to be on the air for another hour and tations, as it shot past last year’s record-breaking amount a half, so we were hoping it might get to $2.75, but when of $2.5 million. And, all the thanks goes to those who it went to $2.9 million it spoke volumes to us,” begins raised money all year long through anything from penny Sparkes. “It said that the NTV viewers were obviously June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 13

SPECIAL PHOTO FEATURE: THE 2013 JANEWAY TELETHON ON NTV “I think we’re all amazed about what the final tote board stated.” — Ruth Squires, Janeway Children’s Hospital tuned in and obviously think that the Janeway is a very worthy cause and they were touched by the stories.” Sparkes also says providing viewers with examples of what their donations purchase likely helped the spike in pledges. “We showed clips on what their donations have purchased in the past and then we also focused on the future needs of the hospital so they saw first hand what their dollars went towards and what their future dollars are going to bring in the doors,” Sparkes told The Herald. TIRELESS VOLUNTEERS It also appears that the many groups of tireless volunteers, who raise money for the Janeway in many different ways, went above and beyond this year. “All those groups that came on with their walk-a-thons and their ticket raffles and their community events that they have for the Janeway, we noticed these events raised even more money than they have in the past,” says Sparkes. The telethon is a large event, and Sparkes sees the production team working together into the future. “You had NTV, Wavelight Productions, M5 and Janeway Foundation staff. All of these people joined hands and pulled together, making it work, and we had great fun with it,” Sparkes says of the collaborative effort put forth behind the scenes. “Without a doubt, our future is bright with NTV, Wave- 14 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

SPECIAL PHOTO FEATURE: THE 2013 JANEWAY TELETHON ON NTV light and M5. We worked very well together and every- the final donation numbers. “After last year’s record body is excited, so I can only see things getting better as breaking telethon and everything running so smoothly we move forward,” she continued. from a production point of view, I wondered how we would top that. Well, we added a 3rd remote location, ex- “THE BIG THANK-YOU” tended the amount of live broadcasting by 1.5 hours, streamed the live broadcast to mobile devices and raised She is quick to point out, however, that the real thanks almost $500,000 more than the previous year,” he says. has to go to the thousands of donors who reached deep into their pockets to give back to their province. “The big “Everyone thoroughly enjoys working on the produc- thank you has to go to our donors. Newfoundlanders tion and I think it shows on air. There is an excitement from all over, Edmonton to the U.S., were phoning in. around the building as the telethon weekend approaches. That warms the heart, when we know all these people It really gives everyone, both in front of the camera and want to give to their provincial children's hospital. With- behind, an opportunity to help the community in such a out them, there would be no $2.9 on that tote board.” worthwhile event,” Andrews says of the NTV family. At NTV, everyone is feeling the excitement of another As for the future, Andrews agrees with Sparkes; the year well done too. “A huge thank you goes out to all of road ahead is bright with possibility. “We have built great my staff and crew, approximately 40 people, who worked relationships with so many people because of this very long hours to make all of this happen,” says Lindsey telethon. That alone makes it all worth- Andrews, NTV’s Production/Operations Manager. while. But to raise $3 million dol- lars for the children of this “All of their hard work paid off with another awesome, province is truly the icing on the entertaining telethon high definition production coming cake. We have already started from the Janeway Hospital on NTV – around the world,” talking about next year. It will be he added. here before we know it.” Like Sparkes, Andrews and his team were pumped at Check out NTV’s behind the scenes photos on... PAGE 102-103! June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 15

SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY FEATURE OTTAWA DADS Newfoundlanders and Labradorians see their federal politicians at events, on the news, or in a newspaper or a magazine. But there’s more to the men the people of this province have sent to Ottawa than a news clip or media savvy quote might hint at. Our male MP’s are father’s too, and three of them sat down with ‘The Herald’ and shared the secrets behind being both a busy MP and, more importantly, a dad. STORY BY PAM PARDY-GHENT Gerry Byrne, the MP for Humber-St. Barbe-Baie after I was elected, my dad died. And he was with me Verte, says he knew what he was getting into throughout the campaign and I was this brand new right from day one. Before entering elected life, MP,” he begins. Byrne spent time as an assistant to a senior cabinet minister. Byrne, who was first elected in 1996, and be- “COMMITMENTS AS A DAD” came a dad in 2002, says prepared or not, life has a way of making sure it has your complete attention. “We all Then, as joyous as it can be when a child is born, go through some real ups and downs. Three months there can also be some tense moments. Just because he was a busy MP with a big job in Ottawa, didn’t mean he would be spared. “When my son was born, he was born with a congenital kidney/bladder defect that required major surgery after the age of two, we had to wait for the organs to form. So he was suffering from massive kidney infec- tions all through his first years of life and so that was, to be honest, really difficult. Just dealing with that and trying to balance work load commitments as a Member of Parlia- ment plus my commitments as a dad, well, “My son is only 10 years old once and if you don’t do what you know you should be doing ... you are going to lose that forever.” — Gerry Byrne 16 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY: OTTAWA DADS “There’s been a few casualties in this business, people in political life get excited about who they are or who they think they are, and they kind of start feeling they’ll be able to make up for lost time with family down the road. You can’t. It will never happen.” — Gerry Byrne you know what has to come first- your role as a dad,” he “There are not only says. pressures on me as a dad, but I understand Ottawa life can be crazy. The work hours intense. there are pressures on While some MP’s think things would be easier if the fam- a son. My son wants ily packed up and moved, Byrne says he knew better. to spend time with “When you’re in Ottawa you don’t stop working until 8:30 me, wants to be part of my life, just as I desperately or 9:30 at night... And where are you during the summer wanted to be with my dad, especially in his last and final recess and weekends and the few weeks the House is not days. I realized in the very first weeks of my political ca- sitting? You’re attending events consultations, meetings, reer how important family was and you can not get time sessions in the Riding. So the assumption there that is a back. There’s been a few casualties in this business, peo- lot of time off that comes with this job is wrong. We work ple in political life get excited about who they are or who in both locations; Ottawa and at home.” they think they are, and they kind of start feeling they’ll be able to make up for lost time with family down the “... LIFE GOES ON ...” road. You can’t. It will never happen.” There’s the other all important factors too. “What? Being in the moment, and living in the now, is impor- Deny your children access to their grandparents and the tant, he says. “My son is only 10 years old once and if you grandparents access to their grandchildren and the whole don’t do what you know you should be doing and spend support system that comes with that? We use and abuse time and nurture them and guide them and watch them our son’s grandparents so much,” he says with a laugh. grow up, and help them grow up, you are going to lose that forever.” Byrne’s son, Gerry, will be 11 in August and he has his own very busy schedule, one dad has learned not to mess Byrne will be home for Father’s Day. It’s an occasion he with. “It’s better to have things tough on me than on the has never missed. Plans? He has none. “I have to remem- family. I’m a commuter. I’ve been at this 18 years now ber it is not about me. Trying to pretend that when I’m and one thing I had to learn was that I had to step back. home I’ll take control of the agenda and I’ll rev things up When I do get home I have an instinct or a compulsion to and take control of the family show may show that I’m want to make up for lost time. I forget sometimes that I active and engaged but, in fact, this family goes on quite am the one who is disrupting the household. Life goes on whether I’m there or not,” he says, matter of factly. well while I’m away and while they are always happy when I’m home, I have to follow the regular routine. His son has activities and commitments and just be- So my Father’s Day is more about treating the family to cause dad’s home doesn’t mean any of that changes, he what they normally would do on any given Sunday than says. “What I tended to do was say, ‘oh, ok, I’m here it is about what I’d like to do or want to do.” now!’ Because it’s so important for me to show my son and my wife that I want to do special things with “OFTEN CONSUMED BY WORK” them and for them, but I was disrupting the tone and the tempo of the house.” Ryan Cleary might be the Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, but he says his per- Byrne’s father, also Gerry, was involved with the sonal life is really not much different than when he NDP party in the 1950s and early ‘60s. His father- was editor-in-chief for The Independent. in-law was president of the PC Party of Newfound- land from 1984 to 1988. So politics is something “My boys knew then that their father was often he’s grown up with. So he isn’t immune to the fact consumed with work. They know that, for me, it has that having a political parent can be tough. always been Newfoundland and Labrador and I’m June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 17

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY: OTTAWA DADS home, he’s with his boys. And it doesn’t mat- ter what they do. “(There) is nothing better than sitting around the house making a big pot of spaghetti for me and the boys. Just like any family, we have our quiet good times in front of the TV... and sometimes there’s nothing I like better than just being home cooking for my kids and waiting on them hand and foot. Sometimes nothing feels better than that,” he says. Though sometimes they do mix things up. A few weekends ago the boys joined their dad in Ottawa, and sometimes there are polit- ical events to attend. Still, Cleary says as long as they are together, life is great. So, how does he manage being dad to two teenagers while he is away? “My sons are, which is a huge credit to my ex-wife, very grounded. They have their own things...and “My sons are, which is a huge credit to my ex wife, they’re good, solid, young Newfoundlan- ders,” he says. very grounded. They have their own things...and As for involving them in politics? Only they’re good, solid, young Newfoundlanders.” when and if they want to, he says. — Ryan Cleary “I’ll ask them sometimes to go to an event with me. The last event I asked them to go to pretty intense about what I do, be it with a newspaper or with me was The Battle of the Atlantic. There was a with politics,” he begins. church service and then a service down at the War Me- Plus, he’s always involved his boys, Ben, 17, and Chris, morial and I wanted them to come to that because I 14, in his life. “We talk about father and son things and we wanted them to understand (that). Sometimes, when we do father and son things, but we also talk about what I go to an event like that they may say before hand, ‘oh dad! do. We talk about my work and my life. What I do is not Do I have to’, but then I explain to them, it’s important for just my work, it’s my life, (and we talk about) why I’m so this reason, and when I explain it that way, it’s usually intense and so involved and why I delve so deep and get fine. I enjoy those times together so much because it’s so consumed about my work. They understand that my then that I sense that they are starting to understand our passion for life revolves around Newfoundland and history,” he says. Labrador. Yes, I still have time to do those father and son “IT’S WHO I AM” things, but be it at The Independent or be in now in Ot- tawa, I’ve always been consumed,” he says. But then, being passionate about this province and its TIME WITH THE BOYS history isn’t something new for Cleary. “Many of the things I do, I would have done anyway, even if I wasn’t a Cleary is usually home most weekends, though he ad- Member of Parliament. I do them as a Newfoundlander mits driving back and forth to Gander because of the and Labradorian. It’s who I am,” he says with passion. strike at the St. John’s airport has, at times, taken a toll. Cleary has low key plans for Father’s Day. His sons usu- Particularly when he struck a moose. Still, when he is ally give him homemade cards and he says he looks for- ward to them every year. “My younger guy, Chris, has an interesting sense of humour, so God only knows what’s going to be on the card this year. The boys joke around, find old crayons, make up a card, and like any Father, the cards that you keep in your sock drawer are the most spe- cial,” he says. “Sometimes there’s nothing I like better than just being home cooking for my kids and waiting on them hand and foot. Sometimes nothing feels better than that.” — Ryan Cleary 18 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY: OTTAWA DADS “So much changes in a week, especially for a little guy that’s under two years old. His vocabulary is changing, his mannerisms, and this week on the phone he was saying ‘bye-bye daddy’ for the first time.” — Scott Andrews Sock drawer? Cleary explains. “When I was a kid, my passed away, which father’s sock drawer would be the most fascinating was nice,” he says. cranny in the house because of the momentos he kept Andrews says there, and I guess I’m the same way in terms of cards that technology, particu- your kids give you or little things that mean something larly Facetime, is im- to you that would mean nothing maybe to any body else. portant. “That way I So hopefully after this Father’s Day I’ll have another spe- get the opportunity to see and talk with my son at least cial thing to put in my sock drawer.” once a day and I really try to do that because he likes it ‘BYE-BYE DADDY’ and I like it and it’s a chance for me to see him,” he says. Plus, he and his wife began a picture-a-day tradition Scott Andrews, MP for the Riding of Avalon, is dad to a young son, Malcolm. Plus, he and his wife are expecting another boy on or around Fa- ther’s Day. Andrews jokes that he hopes to “one up” his wife when it comes to special occasions. “This little fella missed Mother’s Day, so I’m hop- ing I get in Father’s Day. Though he might miss it by a few days. We’ll see,” he says with a laugh. Andrews says being in Ottawa so much can be tough. “So much changes in a week, especially for a little guy that’s under two years old. His vo- cabulary is changing, his mannerisms, and this week on the phone he was saying ‘bye-bye daddy’ for the first time,” he says, quietly. But then, there are good things as well. “When you come home and he comes running for the door and gives me that hug it makes everything better,” he says. Andrews says one way he has stayed hands on “My job is really important, but family is some- is by taking his son with him. Even before he was born. Andrews’ wife Susan attended events with thing to be treasured. I lost my dad, so I think I her husband right up until the day before Mal- understand that more than most.” — Scott Andrews colm was born. “I’ve started to take him along with me to political events for selfish reasons, so I can right from the start. “Susan sends me a new photo each spend more time with him. And people understand. It day that I can put on my (phone as a screen saver). So shows I’m human, like everybody else, I have a family. that helps,” he says. Part of being a politician is the reality that your family is Andrews says like any parent working away, staying in in this as well and that’s part of it,” he says. touch is important. “I may be physically away, but I’m STAYING IN TOUCH SO IMPORTANT there any way I can be. My job is really important, but family is something to be treasured. I lost my dad, so I Speaking of family, Andrews speaks for a moment think I understand about his own dad. “My dad passed around six years ago, that more than so he didn’t get to see my boys and he didn’t get to see his most.” boy get elected to Parliament. He was a big Liberal and he Happy Father’s was sort of the reason why I got involved in politics. But Day! Hope it’s a he did see me get elected to municipal council before he great one. “I’ve started to take him along with me to political events for selfish reasons, so I can spend more time with him. And people understand. It shows I’m human, like everybody else, I have a family.” — Scott Andrews June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 19

COVER STORY POLITICS & PLAYTIME From political reporter to doting dad, how NTV’s Michael Connors makes the best of both worlds! BY SARAH JANE SHEPPARD As NTV’s legislative reporter, Michael Connors has the family during a photoshoot recently, and as Andrew a serious job. Charged with keeping up to speed stood proud by his Dad and while Dianna practiced her on the tangled web of political happenings here in best princess poses, it seems Connors has the market cor- Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as across the county, nered on success in and outside of the home. it’s a position that requires long hours and a sharp mind. Lucky for viewers, Connors has a good handle on both. THE CONNORS BECOME A QUARTET But at 7:00 p.m., when the NTV Evening Newshour ends and the The last time The Herald profiled Connors studio lights are dimmed, there’s for our Father’s Day issue, there was a cer- another, even more important job tain someone missing from the photo- waiting for him. And that’s Dad to shoot, who since then has added her own his two adorable children, seven- special flare to the family. Clad in an year-old Andrew and two-year-old adorable pink-striped sun dress, Dianna is Dianna. The Herald caught up with the newest member of the Connors family, and Dad says she and Andrew already ap- The last time The Herald profiled Connors for pear to have quite different personalities. our Father’s Day “Andrew is probably a little bit more laid issue, there was a special someone back and shy,” he says. “I think she’s missing from the (Dianna) probably a little bit more photoshoot ... outgoing, and maybe a little bit more aggressive as a person- ality,” Connors says with a big laugh. It isn’t hard to see a likeness 20 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

COVER STORY: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! “Andrew is probably a little bit more laid back and shy. I think she’s (Dianna) probably a little bit more outgoing, and maybe a little bit more aggressive as a personality.” – Michael Connors between Connors and his son, who both stood tall and as- The Telethon is just one of the events that can keep a tute while the camera snapped away. While Dianna is a journalist and public figure like Connors busy. Aside from little too young to understand exactly what Dad does, rest his duties as legislative reporter he is also Assistant News assured, Andrew knows all about it. “He’s always been fas- Director and big stories, particularly election related, can cinated, I think Dianna, she’s seen me on TV, but is still very young, and doesn’t quite get that yet. An- mean many hours logged on the job. In saying drew has visited the station a couple of times,” he that, Connors says he’s thankful to have a says. And there are some fun perks for the children workplace that also understands the impor- of reporters too. tance of family and the restraints it can put on one’s time. “It hasn’t been bad,” he says FUN WITH ANDREW of the balance between the newsroom and fatherhood. Just recently as NTV prepared for the 29th annual Janeway Children’s Miracle “ACCOMMODATING FAMILY” Network Telethon, Andrew got to help out with the “The thing with TV, unlike preparations. “With the print where it’s sort of Janeway Telethon, we did a easier to push things rehearsal Saturday after- noon. I happened to have him into the evening, is with me, we were out and about you’re on the air 5:30 together,” says Connors. and 6:00 p.m. regard- “The first thing I did on less. I mean, there’s al- the telethon was a ways overtime that tribute to Grace Hart (2013 cham- goes with the job. pion child). There’s travel, I went When we were to Labrador recently doing the re- for the byelection hearsal, she there. During elec- wasn’t there, so he kind of tions especially, got to stand in that’s when you re- for her. He had a blast.” June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 21

COVER STORY: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! “I think the fun is just sort of watching their personal- ities develop, when they start out as infants and then getting to know who they are.” – Michael Connors ally put in a lot the average seven- of hours. But year-old.” NTV has al- ways been re- Whatever Andrew ally good at and Dianna choose accommodat- to do when they ing family, grow up, Connors they’ve sort of says he only wants allowed me to them to be happy, have a shift and hopes they’ll schedule that value education. works for me “Whatever it is that makes them happy,” he reiterates. and for them, “Obviously education is important, and we’ll do whatever so it hasn’t we can to make sure they get whatever kind of education been too bad at it is they need for what they decide to do eventually. You all.” can’t really get anywhere without post-secondary these days, so that’s something we’ll have to think about in the Before join- future, when they’re in their teens.” ing the NTV news team in 2003, Connors started as a general assignment reporter and desk editor at The SIMPLE THINGS Telegram. He’s been a great fit to the NTV opera- tion, and has become a trusted voice of politics in When he’s at home with no cameras or political the province. But having children has most defi- scandals, as a Dad, Connors nitely affected his attention toward certain stories. enjoys the simple things. “I’m more aware of things going on in the school sys- “Once I get off work, I’m tem, education stories involving the K-12 system. Be- home and I’m just Dad,” fore Andrew was in school, I would of had no says Connors, who trades firsthand concept of what was really going on. his suit and tie for hockey But now that he’s in the system and going gear to play some floor through it, I’m probably more immediately hockey with Andrew in their aware of what’s happening; things with cur- rec. room at home. “That’s riculum and so on,” Connors says. one of his favourite things to do.” As for Dianna, as any- CHANGES BY THE DAY one with a two-year-old knows, there’s never a When asked if Andrew wants to lack of entertainment. be on TV like his dad, Connors “Right now it’s just laughs. “Once in a while,” he says. watching her grow. I “I think he’s at that age now where think the fun is just he wants to be all sorts of things. sort of watching their He’s talked about being any- personalities develop, when thing from a paramedic to a they start out as infants hockey player. It changes by and then getting to know the day. But yeah, having a who they are.” Dad that’s a broadcast jour- So what does Con- nalist, I think he thinks that’s kind of cool. Just be- nors’ ideal Father’s Day look cause I have the news on all like? It’s simple really, with the time, he’s probably no real traditions started yet, more aware of politics than this double duty Dad is just looking forward to time “Once I get off away from the camera, spent work, I’m home in close company with his and I’m just Dad.” adorable little ones. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! 22 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

SPECIAL REPORT (Aftermath of Hurricane Igor) Sunnyside 2010, Terry Smith Photo An active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season predicted BY PAM PARDY-GHENT In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane “With the devastation of season outlook, The National Sandy fresh in our minds, and Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- another active season predicted, ministration (NOAA), has fore- everyone at NOAA is committed casted an active or extremely active to providing life-saving forecasts season this year. in the face of these storms and For the six-month hurricane sea- ensuring that Americans are pre- son, which begins June 1, NOAA’s pared and ready ahead of time,” Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook says Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., says there is a 70 per cent likelihood HURRICANE SANDY NOAA acting administrator. “As of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of we saw first-hand with Sandy, it’s 39 mph or higher), of which seven to 11 could become important to remember that tropical storm and hurri- hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including three cane impacts are not limited to the coastline. Strong to six major hurricanes (Category three, four or five; winds winds, torrential rain, flooding, and tornadoes often of 111 mph or higher). threaten inland areas far from where the storm first These ranges are well makes landfall.” above the seasonal average 1775 NEWFOUNDLAND HURRICANE of 12 named storms, six hur- ricanes and three major While Sandy was kind to this province, other hurri- hurricanes. canes, like Igor, were not. But there were others as well. “As we saw first-hand with Sandy, it’s important to remember that tropical storm and hurricane impacts are not limited to the coastline. Strong winds, torrential rain, flooding, and tor- nadoes often threaten inland areas far from where the storm first makes landfall.” – Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., NOAA June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 23

SPECIAL REPORT: 2013 HURRICANE SEASON Low Point CBN, Melissa Oliver Photo HURRICANE IGOR Meteorologists had warned 2010 could be a huge The so-called Newfoundland Hurricane year for hurricanes. Mother Nature delivered of 1775, also known as the Independence and on Sept. 20, Hurricane Igor paid this Hurricane, was a hurricane that hit the province a very unwelcomed visit. Hurricane-force winds Colony of Newfoundland in September ripped across eastern Newfoundland with a savagery that 1775. It is believed to have killed at least forced 22 flooded and wind-battered towns to declare 4,000 people, making it one of the states of emergency. Over 150 communities became iso- deadliest Atlantic hurricanes of all time. lated when swollen rivers washed away the only roads into town and all connecting bridges. According to Wikipedia, the so-called Newfoundland Hurricane of 1775, also known as the Independence Hur- It was indeed a bad one. Peak wind speed of 172 km/h ricane, was a hurricane that hit the Colony of Newfound- land in September 1775. It is believed to have killed at was recorded at Cape Pine and rainfall records were set least 4,000 people, making it one of the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes of all time. Newfoundland’s fisheries “received in several places. The highest was at St. Lawrence, on a very severe stroke from the violence of a storm of wind, which almost swept everything before it,” Commodore the Burin Peninsula, where an unprecedented 239 mm Governor Robert Duff wrote shortly after it struck. “A considerable number of boats, with their crews, have drenched the community in about 20 hours. 70,000 been totally lost, several vessels wrecked on the shores,” he said. Ocean levels rose to heights “scarcely ever known hydro customers were left without power and washouts before” and caused great devastation, Duff reported. closed the Trans-Canada Highway and the main access roads to the Bonavista and Burin Peninsulas for several days where towns and outports were the hardest hit. Tragicly, there was also one-storm related death. Jacques Fontaine, George Sheppard Photo … DEADLIEST NATURAL DISASTER A total of 4,000 sailors, mostly from England and Ire- land, were reported to have drowned. A localized storm surge is reported to have reached heights of between 20 and 30 feet. Losses from the hurricane include two armed schooners of the Royal Navy, which were on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland to enforce Britain’s fishing rights. This hurricane is Atlantic Canada’s first recorded hur- ricane and Canada’s deadliest natural disaster, and by far the deadliest hurricane to ever hit Canada. It is also the eighth-deadliest Atlantic hurricane in history. 24 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

SPECIAL REPORT: 2013 HURRICANE SEASON “This year, oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic basin are expected to produce more and stronger hurricanes. These conditions include weaker wind shear, warmer Atlantic waters and conducive winds patterns coming from Africa.” – Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA Three climate factors that percomputer that will run an upgraded Hurricane strongly control Atlantic Weather Research and Forecasting (HWRF) model that hurricane activity are ex- provides significantly enhanced depiction of storm struc- pected to come together to produce an active or ex- ture and improved storm intensity forecast guidance. tremely active 2013 hurricane season. Which are: Also this year, Doppler radar data will be transmitted in A continuation of the atmospheric climate pattern, real time from NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft. This which includes a strong west African monsoon, that is re- will help forecasters better analyze rapidly evolving storm sponsible for the ongoing era of high activity for Atlantic conditions, and this data could further improve the hurricanes that began in 1995; HWRF model forecasts by 10 to 15 per cent. And warmer-than-average water The National Weather Serv- temperatures in the tropical Atlantic ice has also made changes to Ocean and Caribbean Sea; plus El allow for hurricane warnings Niño is not expected to develop and to remain in effect, or to be suppress hurricane formation. “This newly issued, for storms like year, oceanic and atmospheric con- Sandy that have become post- ditions in the Atlantic basin are ex- tropical. This flexibility allows pected to produce more and stronger forecasters to provide a contin- hurricanes,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., uous flow of forecast and warn- lead seasonal hurricane forecaster This year, Doppler radar data ing information for evolving or with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Cen- will be transmitted in real time continuing threats. ter. “These conditions include While there will be many weaker wind shear, warmer Atlantic from NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter storms we will never feel the waters and conducive winds patterns aircraft, which could improve impact of, according to The coming from Africa.” forecasts by 10 to 15 per cent. Farmer’s Almanac, toward the end of August, a hurricane is FORECAST MODELS forecast to be off the Atlantic seaboard, but is expected to NOAA’s seasonal hurricane outlook is not a hurricane stay just offshore. Another hurricane threat is expected landfall forecast; it does not predict how many storms will along the East Coast during the first week of September. hit land or where a storm will strike. Forecasts for indi- Planning a trip down south? A very late-season tropical vidual storms and their impacts will be provided through- cyclone may adversely influence the weather around out the season by NOAA’s National Hurricane Center. Florida and the Bahamas during mid-November. New for this hurricane season are improvements to This year’s hurricane names are Andrea, Barry, Chan- forecast models, data gathering, and the National Hurri- tal, Dorian, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Ingrid, cane Center communication procedure for post-tropical Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Nestor, Olga, Pablo, Re- cyclones. In July, NOAA plans to bring online a new su- bekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy. June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 25

SALNUEWFTOUINNDLAGNDF&ALATBRAHDOER RS! Dads are also often the ones who encourage their children, no matter how old they become, to never stop trying. ‘The Herald’ salutes fathers who have inspired generations of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. PRETTY SPECIAL GUY My dad Tony Silver (aka With 11 children, it was remarkable how Dad could make you feel as though your school work, your singing “Tony the Tailor”) was a special group, your dance group, your ideas, and YOU - were the only person that mattered. My parents never missed a guy. He came from a big family play, recital, function or event where we kids were strut- ting our stuff. As I was walking to the fridge for a glass of in Argentina and met my milk, he would say, “Shawn, drop into the (tailor) shop tomorrow after school and we’ll fix the shoulders on your mother, Mercedes Lake, and jacket.” I always felt an intrinsic connection to my Dad, reminded by photos and comments that Dad and I share they had 11 children. a lot of similarities. I’m darker in Everything about my father complexion to most of my siblings. Sometimes I see my father looking was a bit larger than life - yet back at me in the mirror and it’s delightful. I share his humorous he was only 5’5” and 103 lbs. outlook. I remember he sat me down as a young teen and we had a He overcame incredible chal- talk. He told me the types to be wary of in life, to understand and lenges which could value your own worth, and to have good friends. I am very lucky to have easily broken have had such a great guy in my life. My Dad would give his kids and grandkids gifts for Fa- Tony Silver someone not as ther’s Day! My father left this world a few years ago, but (aka “Tony the Tailor”) strong. He was still lives on through the family and friends he loved so well. This is all to say: Celebrate your Dad now. Happy Fa- stricken with rheu- ther’s Day, Tony! — Shawn Silver, Irish dancer and founder of iDance matic fever as a boy and suffered most of his childhood and into his adult life. As a teen in St. John’s he was temporarily blinded by a chemical burn. Despite this, he had a relentless energy which he shared with us, my family and every- one he met. He had a gift to make you feel as though you were his only audience. His first language was humour. He also instilled in us a good work ethic. He was a self-educated and self-made individual. The first entre- preneur I met was my father. Nothing was too much work, not even building pretty well every house and summer house we had — and there were many. Every weekend we would travel to a cabin or cottage. INSIGHTFUL MAN COURAGEOUS MAN When my father passed My father, Bill Edmunds, at the early age of 53, I was lost. He was my rock and was a very innovative and without him I drifted before eventually becoming the courageous man. He was one Experience Genie and granting wishes to people in of the founding fathers of the need. He was my inspiration and continues to influence Labrador Inuit Association, my actions every day. William Paul Dawson may which eventually became the have passed, but his fun lov- ing spirit will live forever in me, my brothers and sis- Nunatsiavut Government. He ter and all that he has touched. Dad, you taught me how to love and for that I will be eternally grateful. was also instrumental in initi- Happy Father’s Day! We love you! — Joshua Dawson ating the land claims process. There is an award in his name that is presented to those who show dedication and commitment to Aboriginal rights, something he taught me a lot about. I have fond memo- ries of hunting trips with my Father and it was on these trips that he taught me a lot about dedication, persistence and commitment. — Randy Edmunds, MHA 26 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! SALUTES MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION What does being a father mean to me? This is one of I AM LIKE MY DAD the hardest questions I’ve ever had to answer, but I can only hope that my children will be able to contribute in positive ways to society. My parents are clergy people with the Salvation Army, I hope they won’t be afraid and growing up when I used to get into little squabbles of instituting change. One of with my friends on the street over which colour power my daughters is actually ranger each of us would be, my favourite retort was, doing a degree in Social Jus- “yeah, well, my Dad owns the church.” He didn’t, of tice and Peace Studies, and course, but that’s where he and mom spent many of their the rest certainly aren’t afraid days, nights and weekends for my entire childhood. to be themselves. The older I get, the more I realize I am like my dad. He The twins in the photo has a quiet, serious side, that sometimes gets mistaken start Kindergarten in Septem- for sternness, but trust me, his heart is soft, and he was, ber. I hope by the time they without a doubt, the live-in comedian in our home grow- leave the educational system ing up. Our favourite bit was when he would dress up as they’ll be ready to make a pos- a character he called Waiter Roy, pronounced the French itive contribution and change the world, and I hope I have way, like Patrick Roy, as he is a tried and true Canadians given them all the support and encouragement they need fan. He would come into the kitchen in a frenzy, wearing to do that. — NDP MHA George Murphy an apron, taking our orders for a snack before bed, in his (Above) Lewis is the one trying to rip Dad’s nose off. best French accent. And, every single time, we laughed Aaron is the boy in blue. until we could hardly catch our breath. He was also, and still is, the family financial advisor, SPECIAL TIME who has the market cornered on budgeting, a practice that allowed for some pretty cool family vacations. Nashville was my favourite, and I remember my Dad Patience and perseverance wearing a fanny pack, where he housed spending money, are two outstanding attributes of Roger Maunder, Dad to my receipts, and a little notebook where he recorded expen- two girls, Clare and Ida. They are definitely Daddy’s girls, es- ditures. Sorry Dad, I just had to mention the fanny pack! pecially when Mommy says NO! Having some cuddle time I am very proud of my Dad, for the work he does, and with Daddy is their favorite thing! Though Roger is a very for his presence and love in our family. He, along with busy filmmaker and producer, he always finds special time for his little ones. They love mom, has lived a life of service, to their many congrega- to go bike-riding and swimming. Roger LOVES to take lots of photos of Clare and Ida. We would love to send a tions, where they share their faith and beliefs and uplift HUGE I love you and Happy Father’s Day to my husband, also known as ‘two’ to our girls. We have a very special those who need it the most. Happy Father’s Day to my day planned for you! — Colleen Power, singer/songwriter Dad, the king of comedy and receipts, and my very first example of a good man. — Sarah Jane Sheppard I am very proud of my Dad, for the work he does, and for his presence and love in our family. June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 27

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! SALUTES MY FISHERMAN FATHER I’ve always found it in- fully exciting for a wee thing like I was back then. My fa- teresting how differently ther was the bravest, strongest man on the planet! my four siblings and I view our upbringing. My father Those fishing days are over, but my father is still king has had many businesses of the ocean in my eyes. He is the most skilled boatsman over the years and been I’ve ever been in with and he takes so much pleasure in many things, including heading out on the ocean as often as he can, visiting those shopkeeper and taxi driver, same fishing grounds. As often possible, I join him. But but for me, his second old- these days, it’s for pleasure. Sometimes we visit a resettled est, he will always be a fish- community or two. Sometimes (when it’s legal, of erman. course!) we jig for cod or drag for a few scallops. But Dad fished with his father and brother out of Fortune Bay, and, mostly sometimes we just float, having a because I wouldn’t have it any other look around. I remember where way, I often accompanied them out in some of those nets were placed and dory. Those fishing excursions are some those lobster pots were set. And we of my earliest memories. And I recall chat about “the good old days.” Last being out in some pretty bad weather, year, my four year-old joined us out curled up in the bow with everything for a day on the ocean, and she from rain gear to an old dog keeping jigged her first cod. But being out in me warm and in place. While most of me was covered, my boat isn’t the only thing that old eyes were bright and alert and I can still see Dad, gloves fisherman is good at. He has one off, hauling nets and lobster pots in over the side of a boat crazy sense of humour, and is game for anything. When tilted level to the sea. I’m not sure what were my favorite my daughter wants to paint someone’s nails or have a lit- times, as fishing for cod and lobster were so different. I tle scuff, poppy is up for it. It doesn’t matter that the cus- remember the sound of a fat cod fish, some bigger than I tomers in the shop will see him with pink nail polish on was, slapping around the bottom of the wooden dory. And as he slices their bologna the next day. He’s thrilled to the lobster? Seeing a scatter one hanging on to my fa- show off the fine ‘man’icure he received from his four- ther’s finger before the wooden peg was in place was aw- year-old granddaughter. That’s my fisherman father! Still strong and proud. Pink nail polish and all! — Pam Pardy-Ghent INSIGHTFUL MAN A GREAT MAN I have always admired my fa- My Father, William (Bill) Ball was a man that left be- ther, Trevor Bennett, who is a hind an amazing legacy of hard work, persistence and wonderful father, grandfather, generosity. He dedicated his life to making working con- and great-grandfather. ditions better for people, and just helping to make better He is a hardworking business lives for people in man and was involved in munic- general. He was an ipal and provincial politics for advocate for change many years. His determination in the forestry in- and wealth of knowledge helped dustry and firmly introduce outboard motors to believed in creating fishermen and chainsaws to log- good, strong net- gers. He has always been able to works between see things through the perspec- workers, employers tive of others, and I think that and communities. has been a very helpful skill in Dad held positions his life and I am inspired by that. as a forestry contractor and a union organizer, and he was also very involved in the community. It was not uncom- At 86 years old, he is still very mon to have people stay with us who needed a place to active, enjoys writing poetry and stay, or for Dad to lend a hand with a family who needed is an avid stock market trader. I help. People still tell me what a great man my Father was feel very fortunate to have such a and it brings me a great deal of pride to know that people caring and insightful man as my thought of him as witty, hardworking, and caring. father. — Dwight Ball, Liberal leader — Jim Bennett, MHA 28 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! SALUTES MY FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS Not many children have the opportunity to have one try to piece together of their parents teach them outside the confines of the incoherent angry ram- home, in a school setting. Having your father charged blings. I don’t see my- with passing on knowledge of math, English and social self as an overly ‘handy studies may seem like an unenviable or even unwanted man’, but whatever lit- scenario; but for me it was just another opportunity to tle craftsmanship I learn from the man who had taught me more lessons of may possess, I surely life than I dare try to remember. From the earliest mo- owe to him. His dili- ments of my life, whether it was riding a bike, learning to gence in the classroom carried over to every aspect of his swim or that long-thought impossible algebra homework, life; his woodworking, and meticulous care of the home my father was always there to lend his wealth of knowl- and his role as a father were all performed with a love and edge; his expertise that to me as a child was seemingly care that is more often found in books and film than in limitless. So, naturally, having a father who I saw as some real life. Someday, when I’m older and have children of sort of superman of learning was just another example of my own, I hope that I can pass on all the knowledge and the things I take away from my childhood, of what my fa- lessons that my father gave to me. ther has taught me. If I can be half the man, half the father that he was, My father was, and is, a kind man. Shouting, for him, then I feel I can someday achieve some portion of what was a more rare occurrence than a central Newfoundland he did for me. Walking in your father’s footsteps isn’t al- summer without blackflies. A lesson was better served ways easy, but it never hurts to have a father who makes when I pondered my wrongdoings through silence than sure you never walk alone. — Dillon Collins, writer DEDICATED DAD With life so busy and so many ‘formal activities,’ the personal times are truly special. My sons are Markus (7) and Jordan (5). Every ONE SWEET MAN now and then we have My dad was Freddie Michael, entertainer, singer, entre- a wrestling match, a preneur, pub owner, husband of Ann and father of Lor- raine, Sandra, Janet and Fred Jr. The one word that I friendly father-son always hear people use for my father is “sweet.” And that’s what he was – a sweet man – and one who died way too tumble: the Spingle young. Daddy always had a smile, a song and a story for everyone whether he was at home, singing with his broth- boys vs. The Giant. I do ers in the Leo Michael’s Orchestra, or behind the bar at the Royalton, better known as Freddie’s. If he had some- the play-by-play and thing tormenting on his mind when he came home at the end of the day, his way of dealing with it was to go to they go wild. They’re the piano and play it out of his system before coming to the dinner table. He sang with us, he taught us to dance, undefeated too! he wanted us to be happy. His goal as a father was always to protect us from anything bad. He’s been gone for 32 My own dad, Gor- years and I still miss his smile and his vibrant, yet gentle, presence. He was a beautiful person. don, is the best. His — Lorraine Michael, leader, NL NDP support was always Accompanying photo of Leo Michael’s Orchestra: (l-r) 100 per cent uncondi- Wils Lewis (guitar), Mickey Michael (double bass), Fred- die Michael (frontman/singer), Frank Cromwell (drums), tional. He always brought us places or came to get us Leo Michael (saxophone), and Ralph Walker (piano). wherever and whenever, with NEVER a question or a comment! A few years he and I picked bakeapples for four or five days in a real friendly competition. The days were long but the cold beer and supper tasted that much better! He wasn’t going to get beaten by a young guy, but I still say my berries were cleaner! We com- bined our money to buy Mom a retirement gift. I hope I can be as dedicated a father and teach my boys the value of hard work while we enjoy time to- gether at the same time, and that they, too, will grow up thinking their Dad is the best – as I would hope every child should! — Jason Spingle, NDP candidate in Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 29

NEWS IN BRIEF FROM AROUND OUR PROVINCE THE BIG LAND’S FULL SLATE OF CANDIDATES Dennis Normore, a lifelong resident of Southern hard to hang on to opposition status and party leader, Labrador, is in as the PC candidate for the Dwight Ball, has been campaigning door to door with Cartwright – L’Anse au Clair seat left vacant when Dempster. “A fantastic meeting in L’Anse au Loup, and a Yvonne Jones headed to Ottawa. Normore, who has been full day meeting residents in the Labrador Straits with a vice-principal and principal in the Newfoundland and Liberal Leader, Dwight Ball. Looking forward to the next Labrador school system, has also served as the mayor of 21 days,” Dempster posted on Facebook. But the NDP L’Anse au Loup from 1994-1997. Normore, a graduate of want in, as a win in Labrador would mean they become the province’s Official Op- Memorial University, position. L’Anse au has spent his entire ca- Clair native Jason Sp- reer working in this re- ingle will represent gion of Labrador as an the NDP party in the educator, entrepreneur upcoming by-election. and volunteer. This isn’t Spingle has worked Normore’s first time on for the Fish, Food and a ballot. In 2003 and Allied Workers Union 2007 he ran against since 1998. He started Jones, both times as a as Science Co-ordina- candidate for the PCs. Running for the Lib- DENNIS NORMORE LISA DEMPSTER JASON SPINGLE tor, and in June 2006, he became a staff rep- erals this time around is THE ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE JUNE 25TH! resentative, working Lisa Dempster. For 23 years Dempster has worked with unemployed residents for members on numerous issues related to their employ- of her region, helping them further their education, and ment. He says he is looking forward to the by-election, hav- gain employment. She has an extensive volunteer port- ing received a very positive response from residents of the folio that spans more than two decades, and includes district since he announced that he was looking for the Deputy Mayor of Charlottetown, and Labrador Director nomination. “We’re in a unique position at this point in on the Provincial Municipalities Board. For eight years history,” he said at the time. “The decisions we make in the Dempster has served the district of Cartwright – L’Anse au next few years will have a major impact on rural New- Clair as a trustee on the Labrador Grenfell Health Board, foundland and Labrador, and I want my upbringing in a and she is also a member of the district Waste Manage- rural, semi-isolated community, my educational back- ment Committee. Dempster has Co-Chaired the Provin- ground, and my experience working with people all cial Career Practitioners Board, and sits on the Provincial through Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair to be part of the deci- Wellness Advisory Council. The Liberal party is working sions that are made,” he has said. SECRECY SURROUNDING CORE MANDATE REVIEWS? NDPHealth Critic Gerry formation from the people it most affects,” Rogers (MHA, St. John’s Rogers said. Centre) says if govern- On April 15, Rogers, who is also the NDP ment insists on keeping its core mandate re- Justice Critic, asked in the House of Assembly views secret, the people of the province will for the core mandate review for that depart- never know how and why thousands of jobs ment, and was turned down. After a massive are being lost. Rogers initially requested the public outcry, that department was forced to core mandate review for the Department of reverse many of its cuts. Health and Community Services a month “The Justice cuts were obviously made in ago, and has since filed an access to informa- haste, resulting in chaos with a significant tion request. Department officials have told GERRY ROGERS negative impact on how the department ful- her that she is unlikely to get a copy of the fills its mandate, and that prompted a quick review because it is classified as a cabinet document. reversal,” said Rogers. “ … This government surely can- “It is absolutely outrageous that government chooses not believe that the people of this province trust them to to hide behind the provisions of Bill 29 and keep this in- do what is best.” 30 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD by jim furlong THE PIECE OF CHEESE Ihave a story about the news business that might other Jell-Os. I mean mama didn’t raise no fools. The shed some light on the odd situation involving the Jell-Os were there and we were poor. I say “we” because money dealings of Senators Mike Duffy and Pamela I can name names but I won’t but I wasn’t the only cul- Wallin. One of the more interesting questions for the prit in the “wolf down the Jell-O and grab the cheese public is why journalists, who spent their working lives and buns” affair. lined up with the forces of good, now find themselves under attack for having their hand in the till. It doesn’t Being in the media also got you to a lot of receptions make sense. in the evening where there would be sandwiches or, at the higher end events like formal dinners, some shrimp Now I can’t prove linkage on this but I have shared and scallops. I know of a well known starving journal- this story or theory I have with another journalist who entered the news business the same time as ist who carried a plastic supermarket bag in her I did in the mid-1970s and he agrees with me handbag for the sole purpose of making off with or at least says the point may be valid. a couple of sandwiches for breakfast the next When I walked or stumbled into the world morning. It wasn’t a criminal act but fell re- of news it was a very different trade than it is ally under the heading of ‘dirt poor.’ now. There were no standards in terms of hiring or qualifications and as often as not it was sheer “THE GOOD GUYS” luck rather than post-graduate work at Western University or King’s College that got you in Now that takes me to Mike Duffy and through the news door. Wages were awful at Pamela Wallin. They are both the time and the hours were long. I made veteran reporters with im- $90 a week but I was ON THE RADIO! peccable records in the world of news and were CHEQUE TO CHEQUE thought of as being on- side with “the good guys” I would have paid them $90 a in the battle against evil. week. Money didn’t matter be- They knew right from cause we had none. We went from wrong. All of a sudden paycheque to paycheque and paid they have lost their way a only the most pressing bills and little bit and the moral loved every minute of it. You compass has gone askew. could make more at pick and So what happened? I shovel than at news but we were think it has something to do with in out of the rain mostly and got to meet and mingle with the rich the mindset of reporters from that gen- and famous. We dressed up in a eration, which by the way is pretty well my own. shirt and tie just like them although The mindset has to do with the concept of entitlement. it might be our only shirt and tie. We were in the com- It is the belief that if you can get something and it isn’t pany of newsmakers and it was great. We thought we actually taking from another person then you can grab had it made. it and it isn’t really wrong. It is sort of like the cheese at Rotary or the Jell-O. Expense claims would certainly fall Now because we were poor “taking” little things was into that category. quite acceptable. Now this wasn’t a wholesale theft Now I know you aren’t going to agree with me and it thing but, as an example, if we went to a Rotary meet- is a long ways from a half pound of cheddar off the table ing at the press table for dinner would be crackers and at a service club dinner to a full investigation into Sen- buns and a block of cheddar cheese. The table was set ator’s spending habits and expense claims that involve for eight. Sometimes only four or five press were there. tax payer’s money. I think that somehow they are re- If there was cheese left over, I grabbed it before anybody lated and are cut from the same bolt of cloth. I don’t else did. I mean they weren’t going to take it back into approve of what apparently went on but I sort of un- the kitchen were they? The same was true with dessert derstand it in a vague kind of way. which, as often as not, was Jell-O with custard. If there They are reporters and they grabbed the cheese off were eight Jell-Os and only five media, well, we ate the the table. They didn’t understand it was too big a block and now the Mounties are involved. NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 31

HERALD SPOTLIGHT TED St JohnsX INFLUENCERS GAME-CHANGERS TEDxStJohns prepares for its second annual event LEADERS TEDxStJohns 2013. Questioning what it means to Have. Have. It’s a basic verb with complex implications. We have possessions. We have obligations. We have needs. We have secrets. As a generation we have expectations. As a nation we have a plan. As Newfoundlanders we’ve risen from ‘Have-Not’ to ‘Have’. But, at the end of the day, what is it that we have? Money? Power? Friends? Enemies? Pride? Happiness? Have we gone too far? Have we gone far enough? Chris Gardner is the executive director of time going around talking about these ideas that they TEDxSTJohns and he says this year is going to be have. One person that’s going up onstage is an engineer the best year ever. who’s never given a presentation before,” he says. “This is our second annual event and last year we at- tracted around 200 people and we sold out almost in- BIG THINKERS ... BIG IDEAS stantly, so there wasn’t much need to spread the word. But we wanted to attract others who might be interested, TED has been around for a long time. Similar to a con- so this year we doubled the size to open it up to a lot more ference, these usually week-long events attract people like people and we’re trying to engage as many people as we Bill Gates and Al Gore. TED, explains Gardner, is all about can who are interested,” he begins. attracting big thinkers to present their ideas. “What they started doing was recording these videos and making Gardner says he and his TEDx team have been plan- them available for free online so you can go to a TED web- ning this event for six months. So, what is it? “What’s dif- site and watch hundreds, many even thousands, of these videos from these world class thinkers,” he says. ferent about TED is you provide a platform for people The videos became so popular that TED organizers felt who might otherwise not be it was time to branch out. “They basically said, this is hap- speakers, but they’re great pening once a year and only so many people can make thinkers. These people are this conference, so why not open it up to a global commu- not necessarily professional nity for people to create TED-like experiences in their speakers who spend their home town. So, we got a license from TED to create “What’s different about TED is you provide a platform for peo- ple who might otherwise not be speakers, but they’re great thinkers. These people are not necessarily professional speak- ers who spend their time going around talking about these ideas that they have.” — Chris Gardner, executive director of TEDxSTJohns 32 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013 About TEDx, x = independently organized event

HERALD SPOTLIGHT “This is all about uniting progressive, for- ward thinking individuals who believe in the power of sharing ideas ... This will be amazing.” — Chris Gardner TEDxSTJohns, which means we’re independently organ- Each evening, during The NTV ized, and we can host this event locally to showcase some Evening Newshour and The thought leaders here in our own province and make it a NTV Sunday Evening New- local experience.” shour, join Danielle Butt to see if the number on the The event has attracted some great local thinkers, every- cover of your Newfoundland one from Dr. Andrew Furey, an orthopedic surgeon and as- Herald matches one of the sistant professor of surgery, co-founder and president of three LUCKY NUMBERS on Team Broken Earth, to Kevin Blackmore of Buddy Wasis- screen. If so, the first person name and the Other Fellers. There are also some individu- to call NTV at (709) 722- als coming from outside the province like Leih Eichler, an award-winning editor and celebrated columnist. 5015 within 30 minutes will... GUARANTEED TO INSPIRE * Every eligible qualifier must provide NTV with the winning Herald Cover. TED, which stands for Technology. Entertianment. De- sign., will showcase ideas from people as diverse as sur- June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 33 geons to entrepreneurs like Cathy Bennett to Executive Vice Presidents like NTV’s own Jesse Stirling, to students like Ryan Murphy who has been involved in leadership or executive roles in many of Memorial’s clubs and societies, including the MUN Students’ Union, Engineers Without Borders, and RADHOC Youth Leadership. “This is really an all inclusive platform. Not only do we share these ideas live at a big event every year but we invest heavily in pro- duction capabilities so these ideas can be recorded in HD and then shared on the internet to the global TED fan base,” Gardner says. No questions, this will be one unique event guaranteed to inspire those in attendance. Gardner says he’s excited for this year’s event. “This is all about uniting progressive, forward thinking individu- als who believe in the power of sharing ideas. And we have so many creative and innovative people willing to bring their talents, expertise and enthusiasm and powerful ideas to this event. This will be amazing.” TEDx takes place on June 14th in the Sheraton Ballroom and tickets available only online at tedxstjohns.com

Royal St. John’s Regatta STORY BY NUMBER FIVE REGATTA RIPPLES OZFM made Regatta history as the first crew to break five min- utes for the female course at Quidi Vidi Lake. Members of the OZFM crew included, left to right, first row: Carolyn Burry, coxswain Les Hynes with the championship Kim Stirling Memorial Trophy, Sherry Whelan; second row: Rich Bailey, coach Jackie Handrigan, Siobhan Duff, Patti Pittman, Tracey Hogan, Kim Miller and Jesse Stirling of the sponsoring OZFM radio station. What is likely the most intense rivalry of the while the third occurred in the Olympic Basin of Mon- Royal St. John’s Regatta came to a head in treal. There are still people associated with the Keyin 1994 when OZFM edged Keyin Tech three Tech crew who feel their crew won the first race Re- times with a combined margin of winning time less gatta morning. OZFM was the first crew to break five than one second. Two wins came on Quidi Vidi Lake minutes for the female course at Quidi Vidi. With defending male champions knowledgeable Paul Power as dog or ice cream cart and $450 Roger Bussey Lawyers not re- coach. Power has played a major for rides and the like, taxes turning, look for Toyota Plaza to role in St. John’s rowing, espe- added. be the crew to beat for the men’s cially in sliding-seat rowing. About 75 crews are practicing title and Gerry Angel/Molson There is no fee increase for the for the 2013 Regatta but only Trophy in this year’s Royal St. 2013 Royal St. John’s Regatta. about ten are male. Definite John’s Regatta. Jeremy Ka- Both rowers and concessionaires need for more male crews. vanagh, who rowed with crew in will pay the same as in 2012. Sliding-seat Canada Games 2011, is back and joined by Guil- Master, senior intermediate crew crews were great at the recent laume Dauphin, who has a fine fees are $940 with midget and Atlantic competition for Canada rowing background in France. juvenile crews at $510 and Games crews. Locals won four Robert Roach is the coxswain squirt crews at $240. Crews gold, seven silver and one while other members include from outside St. John’s pay bronze medal. Good show. stroke Mark Perry, Chris Quin- $290, all with taxes included. Sliding-seat rowers are quickly ton, Paul Hussey, Brent Payne Concessionaires pay $20, $22 becoming very important to the and spare Zach Meaney. The and $24 per foot depending fixed-seat Royal St. John’s Re- crew is very fortunate to have upon location. Its $85 for a hot gatta. 34 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

SPECIAL FEATURE PROUD DADDY This country’s most talked about politician gets down to the basics. While he has become the celebrated new leader of the Liberal Party, the son of a former political icon is first and foremost a father to two young children – Xavier and Ella Grace BY PAM PARDY-GHENT Thousands gathered in Montreal to mourn the loss of To an audience that included then Prime Minister Jean former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the Chrétien and his wife Aline as well as Cuban President Fidel fall of 2000. Crowds started streaming in to the Notre-Dame Castro, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, and Prince Basilica before dawn, filling the Andrew, Justin’s eulogy for his father began: church to capacity while leaving hundreds to pay their respects well “Friends, Romans, countrymen. I was about six years beyond the church’s doors. old when I went on my first official trip. I was going with my father and my grandpa Sinclair up to the North Pole. WISDOM & GRACE It was a very glamorous destination. But the best thing about it is that I was One individual stood out even going to be spend- then. Justin, then 28, was his well- ing lots of time with known father’s eldest son, and he my dad because in gave a eulogy that not only cap- Ottawa he just tured his father’s inextricable wis- worked so hard. dom and grace, but shifted the One day, we were in attention of the country as well. Alert, Canada’s northernmost Statesman, intellectual, professor, adversary, outdoors- man, lawyer, journalist, author, prime minister. But more than anything, to Justin, Pierre Elliott Trudeau was dad. June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 35

SPECIAL FEATURE: JUSTIN TRUDEAU “He loved us with the passion and the devotion that encompassed his life. He taught us to believe in ourselves, to stand up for ourselves, to know our- selves and to accept responsibility for ourselves.” – Justin Trudeau point, a scientific military instal- provided many tools lation that seemed to consist en- and advice. He also tirely of low shed-like buildings taught his children and warehouses. Let’s be honest. I was six. There were no to never take any- brothers around to play with and I was getting a little bored thing for granted. “He doted on us but didn’t indulge,” because Dad still somehow had a lot of work to do. I remem- Justin said, adding, “Many people say he didn’t suffer fools ber a frozen, windswept Arctic afternoon when I was bun- gladly, but I’ll have you know he had infinite patience with dled up into a Jeep and hustled out on a special top-secret us. He encouraged us to push ourselves, to test limits, to mission. I figured I was finally going to be let in on the rea- challenge anyone and anything.” son of this high-security Arctic base,” he began. But there were expectations as well. POWERFUL AND WONDERFUL “POLITICALLY AWARE” Justin spoke of being driven “slowly through and past the buildings, all of them very grey and windy”. “As I guess it is for most kids, in Grade 3, it was always a real treat to visit my dad at work. As on previous visits this “We rounded a corner and came upon a red one. We particular occasion included a lunch at the parliamentary stopped. I got out of the Jeep and started to crunch across restaurant which always seemed to be terribly important and towards the front door. I was told, no, to the window. So I full of serious people that I didn’t recognize. But at eight, I clambered over the snowbank, was boosted up to the win- was becoming politically aware. And I recognized one whom dow, rubbed my sleeve against the frosty glass to see inside I knew to be one of my father’s chief rivals. Thinking of and as my eyes adjusted to the gloom, I saw a figure, pleasing my father, I told a joke about him – a generic, silly hunched over one of many worktables that seemed very little grade school thing. My father looked at me sternly with cluttered. He was wearing a red suit with that furry that look I would learn to know so well, and said: ‘Justin, white trim. And that’s when I understood just how powerful and wonderful my father was.” never attack the individual. One can be in total dis- agreement with someone without denigrating him as Pierre Elliott Trudeau, he continued, the a consequence.’ Saying that, he stood up and took me very words conveyed so many things to so by the hand and brought me over to introduce me to many people. Statesman, intellectual, profes- this man. He was a nice man who was eating with his sor, adversary, outdoorsman, lawyer, journal- daughter, a nice-looking blond girl a little younger ist, author, prime minister. But more than than I was. My father’s adversary spoke to me in a anything, to Justin, he was Dad. And what a friendly manner and it was then that I understood dad, he said. “He loved us with the passion and that having different opinions from those of an- the devotion that encompassed his life. He other person in no way precluded holding this taught us to believe in ourselves, to person in the highest respect.” stand up for ourselves, to know our- Justin provided more clues about his selves and to accept responsibility upbringing when he said that mere for ourselves. We knew we were tolerance was not enough. His fa- the luckiest kids in the world. ther expected “ … true and deep And we had done nothing to ac- respect for every human being, re- tually deserve it. It was instead gardless of his beliefs, his origins something that we would have and his values. That is what my to spend the rest of our lives to father demanded of his sons and work very hard to live up to.” that is what he demanded of our country. He demanded it out of Justin said that his father love – love of his sons, love of his country. That is why we love “He encouraged us him so. These letters, these to push ourselves, flowers, the dignity of the to test limits, to crowds who came to say challenge anyone farewell – all of that is a way of and anything.” thanking him for having loved us so much.” – Justin Trudeau Justin also talked about some 36 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

SPECIAL FEATURE: JUSTIN TRUDEAU “Father’s Day is an opportunity to re- flect on the vital role our fathers have played in our lives, and the way that they have contributed to the fathers we’ve become.” – Justin Trudeau of his father’s most well-known moments; the roses, Jones throughout Labrador, getting attention wherever he waves, bannister-sliding and famous pirouette. He also went. reminded the country, and the world, that politics was what drove his father. He also, perhaps, hinted at what No doubt much of that attention is left over from the would come 13 years later. country’s memories of a man who was as much a celebrity as he was a prime minister. Justin’s parents separated in “He left politics in ’84. But he came back for Meech. He 1977, when he was six years old, and while his father retired came back for Charlottetown. He came back to remind us of as prime minister in 1984, there was still much attention given to the former leader, and his ex-wife. Of his mother who we are and what and father’s marriage, Justin said in 2009 interview, “They we’re all capable of. But he loved each other incredibly, passionately, completely. But won’t be coming back there was 30 years between them and my mom never was an anymore. It’s all up to us, equal partner in what encompassed my father’s life, his duty, all of us, now.” his country.” His concluding words HIS FATHER’S SON touched a nation. “The woods are lovely, dark But while Justin, who married his wife, Sophie Grégoire and deep. He has kept his in 2005, seems to be very much his fa- promises and earned his sleep. Je t’aime Papa,” he said be- ther’s son – the man everybody wants fore later breaking down on his father’s casket. a piece of, and a picture taken with- when The Herald reached out to him MOST WELL KNOWN MOMENTS he was quick to remind us that he is a father to Xavier and Ella Grace first. While Justin had been living his life in obscurity up to And he truly values his family’s pri- that point, the light was again shined on the man who had vate life. While there were many ques- grown up in front of the media. tions posed to him, he preferred to stick to a simple Father’s Day greet- When Prime Minister Trudeau and ing, saying; his wife Margaret left the Notre Dame “Father’s Day is an opportunity to Basilica after the christening of a then reflect on the vital role our fathers 22-day old Justin on Jan. 16, 1972, the have played in our lives, and the way flash bulbs went off. A tasseled shawl that they have contributed to the fa- kept him hidden from photographers thers we’ve become. Moreover, it’s a and the 10-degree-below-zero weather, moment to consider the role we play but the public’s interest was piqued. as fathers and the relationships we have with our own children. It’s when And now Justin, a young, married fa- a man becomes a father that he first ther of two who many felt seemed des- realizes the enormity of what it means tined for a career in politics by virtue of to be a parent. Each child is unique his pedigree alone, is back in the spot- with his or her own unique needs. It’s light 45 years and seven days after his an incredible challenge to impart father was ushered in as Liberal leader. A teacher by trade, Justin spent several upon them the values and tools they’ll require as adults of years working for non-profits and had tomorrow; tools to help them reach their full potential and been a backbench Liberal MP with low- actively participate in society, but especially to love and to profile critic roles since 2008. Now give. I am truly blessed to be able to spend this Father’s Day Justin, as Liberal leader, is out to prove with my two wonderful children, Xavier and Ella Grace, and he is about way more than good hair to be able to enjoy this cherished moment with my family.” and an engaging smile. Here’s hoping his, and yours, is a great one. One thing Justin has already proven is that the public is somehow drawn to him, filling his campaign events and donating money at lev- els the Liberals haven’t seen in nearly a decade. Justin raised more than $1 million in just four months, almost twice the total amount raised by all his leadership opponents com- bined. More than half his donations are $50 or less, suggest- ing he has touched a large number of ordinary people, and he proved that was the case when he accompanied Yvonne June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 37

TASTES OF NEWFOUNDLAND BY JANICE KEELS [email protected] HAPPY FATHER’S DAY: Fire up the grill to pre- pare a feast for dad Over the last month or so a couple of long-time head high above clouds just to include him in the cele- friends have had to say goodbye to their dads. And bration. My advice to those who still have their dads; while it is never easy to lose a loved one, it is even treasure your time as you never know when it might harder as we approach special occasions. This will be the come to an end. And for those friends who mourn the loss third Father’s Day without my dad and while he wasn’t of their dads, do something you always enjoyed doing to- one for lots of bother and fuss this occasion is now dif- gether. Memories are forever. ferent since he is no longer with us. We will have a bar- becue, my husband will enjoy a cold one and we will Here are a couple of delicious barbecue recipes taken release some helium-filled balloons and watch as they from Company’s Coming The Beef Book that you can grill up this Father’s Day. Enjoy. BEER BURGERS 2 lbs. lean ground beef 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. margarine, 1/2 cup beer 1 Tbsp. dry onion soup or butter 1 egg, fork-beaten 1/4 cup bread crumbs mix, stir 8 hamburger buns, 1/2 tsp. salt before measuring split 2 medium onions, sliced Combine first seven ingredients in large bowl. Shape into eight equal patties. Barbecue over medium-high heat for five minutes per side until no longer pink in centre. Sauté onion in margarine in small non-stick fry- ing pan until soft. Add second amount of beer. Stir. Heat through. Serve burgers, topped with onion mixture. BARBECUE RIBS 4 pounds ribs 2 tsp. chili powder 1/4 cup Worcestershire 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 tsp. ground cumin sauce 1 Tbsp. white sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 Tbsp. paprika 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup ketchup 2 Tbsp. onion, chopped 2 tsp. ground pepper 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1 clove crushed garlic Preheat oven to 300°F. Place ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Scatter four cloves of sliced garlic over ribs. Cover, and bake for two and half hours. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, mix together white sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and ground cumin. Rub spices over cooled ribs. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. In a small saucepan, mix together brown sugar, cider vinegar, ketchup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, onion, dry mustard, and 1 clove garlic. Simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 1 hour. Reserve a small amount for basting; the remainder is a dipping sauce. Preheat grill for medium heat. Place ribs on grill. Grill, covered, for about 12 minutes, basting with the reserved sauce, until nicely browned and glazed. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping. HANDY HOUSEHOLD HINTS BY JOANNE DERSON You can use a turkey baster to fill your flowers first into a paper bag. Add a cup iron’s steam reservoir. It’s easier than of salt and gather the opening of the trying to pour water into that tiny hole bag around the stems of the flowers. – at least it is for me. Twist closed and hold tightly at the To keep ice cream from dripping out of stems. Shake the arrangement vigor- the bottom of a cone, just place a small ously. The salt beats the dust off the marshmallow or a piece of marshmal- flowers. Hold the bag upside down for a low in the bottom of the cone before second and shake lightly to make sure you fill it. all the salt granules fall off into the bag, To clean artificial flowers, place the and then remove the arrangement. PUT A MARSHMALLOW IN THE BOTTOM OF CONE TO PREVENT DRIPPING 38 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

WHILE THE KETTLE BOILS REMEMBERING POPPY BY GUY S. DAVIS Poppy was my grandfather, and up to the time he died n’t like to talk about his wartime at the ripe old age of 93 I was never sure what his experiences, sometimes he given name was. Dad would call him Ed at times, would take me up to the attic mom Ted, and Cyril his friend, Ned. As a youngster I’d sit where we would open his large with Poppy in front of the steamer trunk, and look at home he and Nan shared for the various war mementos 64 years, and he’d tell me of he had. As we sorted his many travels, and the through them he’d tell me days he was a Buchan’s what each item represented miner. He said he’d sit in and how he came to have it. the galvanized wash tub “In my day,” he’d say, each time he came off shift, “the generals would run the and Carole his wife, would war, now the politicians do.” scrub him clean, or as clean He missed ‘the good old as she could. Poppy was well days’ when he could hunt into his ’80s before he had a and fish without having to stroke and had to go into a deal with today’s rules and home. I’d visit as often as I regulations. When CJON-TV could as would dad and As a youngster, I’d sit with Poppy in front of came in 1955 he was mom. When we were alone amazed by it, and couldn’t I’d ask poppy his age, he’d the home he and Nan shared for 64 years, figure out how all those lit- smile and say he was “as old and he’d tell me of his many travels … tle people moved around in- as the hills.” side a square box. Rest in Poppy was a soldier in World War 1, and while he did- peace poppy, until we meet again. ARIES: YOUR CREATIVE H HSIDE IS ENHANCED ERALD OROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your cre- spect. Losing your Leonine cool might SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Job pres- ative side is enhanced by indulging be just what the goader hopes to see. sures begin to ease by the week’s end, yourself in as much artistic inspiration VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Someone leaving you time to relax and restore (music, art, dance, etc.) as you can fit very special in your life finally sends that your energy levels before you face next into your schedule. Take someone spe- reassuring message you’ve been hoping week’s emerging challenges. cial with you. for. You can now devote more time to SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS! spiritual strength helps calm a a little restorative time out of friend who might be facing an your busy life. Go somewhere unsettling change in his or her quiet this weekend. Or just close # the door, turn on the answering # life. An offer to help comes from a surprising source. machine and pretend you’re CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) away. By midweek you could learn GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your some surprising facts about an advice might be much in demand # associate that might cause you by family and friends this week. to reconsider a long-held view But reserve time for yourself to PRINCE WILLIAM KESHIA CHANTÉ BLAKE SHELTON about someone in your past. investigate a project that could JUNE 21, 1982 # JUNE 16, 1988 # JUNE 18, 1972 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) One of those rare-for-you darker BORNhave some unexpected potential. Although you prefer the status quo, you moods sets in in the early part easily can adapt to change when necessary. of the week. But by Thursday, CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Work-related issues demand your THIS WEEK: attention in the early part of the the clouds lift and you’re back week. Family matters dominate Thurs- the tasks you had put aside. doing nice things for people in need. day and Friday. But the weekend is yours LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A heated con- PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Use that to spend as you please. frontation needs some cool-off time be- sharp Piscean perceptiveness to reel in LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Try to keep your fore it boils over. Better to step away more information about a promising temper in check as you deal with some- than to try to win an argument where offer so that you have the facts to back one who seems to enjoy showing disre- emotions overrule the facts. up whatever decision you make. June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 39

SEPARATION ANXIETY Howard, his wife Brenda and their two sons lived in a trailer home. In August 1987, Brenda couldn’t stand living with him any longer... Everyone who knew Howard Stewart in the Texas gets. He loved to be called “Rambo.” You get the idea. town of Corsicana thought he was a bit odd. He Howard, his wife Brenda and their two sons lived in a liked to wear camouflage combat fatigues and was seldom without his .22-calibre pistol. trailer home. In August 1987, Brenda, who realized her Howard hunted rabbits and spent hours shooting at tar- husband was having mental difficulties, couldn’t stand living with him any longer. She felt Howard was a bad in- fluence on the boys and that a trip to Missouri, where he had relatives, would be the best thing for both of them. In short, the couple agreed to a separation. Brenda drove Howard to the bus station and saw him aboard a bus bound for Phillipsburg, Mo. A VERY SICK MAN Out of sight, out of mind – but not quite. Howard Stewart was a very sick man, far sicker than anyone imag- ined. On Sept. 16, 1987, Steven Vestal, 38, a family man with three children, jumped into his 21-year-old Chevy pickup for the drive to the Phillipsburg Christian Church Out of sight, out of mind – but not quite. Howard Stewart was a very sick man, far sicker than anyone imagined. 40 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

MAX HAINES CRIME FLASHBACK for choir practice. When he failed to return home later hunt for the Brewers was soon rewarded. George Brewer’s that night, his wife called the sheriff’s office. Steve had body was found on a gravel bed in a dry creek. He too had never missed coming home after choir practice. The local been shot directly in the face and in the back of the head sheriff contacted the church and learned that Steve had with a .22- calibre weapon. not been there that evening. MANHUNT The search was on. Steve had been seen in his pickup with a male passenger shortly after leaving his home. It was felt that he had picked up a hitchhiker. The next day, police came across an abandoned 1980 Ford van. The interior was drenched with blood. This was a startling dis- covery. Was it possible investiga- tors were on the trail of two tragedies? Their worst fears were soon realized. A licence check of the van re- vealed it was registered to George Brewer of the small town of Niangue. A check of the Brewer residence was disap- pointing, as George and Carol Inside the pickup was the body of Steve Vestal. He had been Brewer were not at home. Their two daughters were located at shot directly in the face and in the back of his head. He had their school. When questioned, the teenagers said they were been dead for several hours. A .22-calibre shell casing was mildly concerned as their par- found on the floor of the cab. ents had not come home the pre- vious night. Two days after the Brewers went missing, Carol’s body THE FIRST BREAK IN THE CASES was found down a ravine in the general area where her husband’s body had been recovered. The killer had again The search for the Brewers and Steve Vestal intensi- used his .22-calibre pistol, shooting Carol in the face and fied. The first break in the cases occurred when a woman the back of the head. Ballistics test proved the same called police saying she had come across an old Chevy weapon had been used in all three murders. Investigators pickup on a country road. The woman had been too now had to face the fact a hitchhiker was loose in the frightened to look inside because blood was dripping from Ozarks, killing as he went. Despite their best efforts in the vehicle onto the ground. Police rushed to the scene. the following week, police failed to come up with a clue Inside the pickup was the body of Steve Vestal. He had as to his identity. been shot directly in the face and in the back of his head. He had been dead for several hours. A .22-calibre shell casing was found on the floor of the cab. Investigators immediately recognized there was a con- nection between the blood-drenched van and the murder of Steve Vestal. From the locations of the two vehicles, it appeared that Vestal had picked up the killer of the Brew- ers. If this was so, the killer would have had to walk sev- eral miles after abandoning the Brewers’ vehicle. The Two days after the Brewers went missing, Carol’s body was found down a ravine in the general area where her husband’s body had been recovered. June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 41

CRIME FLASHBACK MAX HAINES Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away in Corsicana, Howard fired off a couple of shots into the ceil- Texas, around noon on Tuesday, Sept. 22, a man wearing ing. Most patrons screamed and ducked for cover. An eld- combat fatigues walked into Hulcher Services Inc. waving erly lady fainted, but one courageous soul got up enough two pistols. The foreman, Dennis Wade, was working with nerve to ask Howard what he wanted. Howard responded a colleague. He recognized the gun-toting madman. that he was looking for his wife. He was told she would- Howard Stewart was back in town. n’t be in until 3:00 p.m. Howard fired off a few more shots into the ceiling and then rushed out to the pickup. Once again, tires screamed as Howard Stewart raced to the trailer park where his wife still lived. In a frenzy, Howard dashed into the trailer. Brenda was there with an acquaintance, Ed- ward Persons. Howard remained silent, but let his weapons do the talking. He fired point blank at Persons, pouring slugs into his legs, chest and head. Brenda ran into the bath- room, slamming and locking the door behind her. Howard fired several shots through the door, then knocked it down and fired a fusil- lade of bullets into his wife’s dead body. Howard stepped out of the trailer. Hearing police sirens approaching the park, he lifted his arm, placed his pistol to his head and fired. The massacre was over. In a frenzy, Howard dashed into the trailer. Brenda was there with an acquaintance, Edward Persons. PICKING UP THE PIECES It was left to the Corsicana police to piece Howard remained silent, but let his weapons do the together the events in their community that talking. had left three citizens dead. Neighbours of the Stewarts were interrogated. One told officers Howard didn’t say a word. He calmly pointed his pistols that on the morning of the shootings, Howard had told and started shooting. Wade fell to the floor, severely him that if he couldn’t have his wife, no one could. An- wounded. He died moments after arriving at the hospi- other neighbour who lived in the trailer park said Howard tal. Later it was learned that Howard had worked for had told him he had already killed three people in Mis- Hulcher Services and had been fired by Wade. He had re- souri, where he had been visiting relatives. Both these turned, seeking vengeance for real or imagined ills. people believed it was just weird Howard making up false ON A MISSION stories. They were wrong. Texas police checked with Mis- souri authorities and were startled to learn that three in- Howard ran outside, jumped into a company pickup dividuals, Steve Vestal, Carol and George Brewer, had and drove away. He roared up to the Western Sizzlin’ been murdered in the Lebanon area. They also learned Restaurant looking for his estranged wife, who was assis- Howard Stewart had been visiting relatives in Missouri at tant manager of the eatery. When told she wasn’t on duty, the time of the murders. Officers travelled to Missouri and interrogated Howard’s relatives. The family told police Howard was lonesome for his wife and they had helped him arrange travel back to Corsicana by bus. When ballistics test proved the weapon used in the Texas murders was the same one used in the Missouri murders, authorities were positive that one man, and one man only, had been responsible for the taking of all six lives. That man was Howard Stewart. Howard stepped out of the trailer. Hear- ing police sirens approaching the park, he lifted his arm, placed his pistol to his head and fired. The massacre was over. 42 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

SOAP TALK A SNEAK PEEK AT THE LATEST NEWS RECAPS BY FROM NEWFOUNDLAND ’S TOP SOAPS DANA BLOCK The exit of All of My Children from the Days, now we know why. “I’m so excited that Chrishell Stause airwaves a couple of years ago is still All My Children is getting a second chance. leaving little ripple affects with other I am not doing it right now – like I said, who soaps. Most recently in the way of former knows, if there’s something in the future, I AMC star, Chrishell Stause, being cast as a don’t know. But I can say the reason I’m not still unnamed new character on Days of Our doing it is because I am already under con- Lives. Stause made her daytime début in tract with another daytime show, which I 2005 as AMC’s Amanda Dillon. Fans ex- cannot tell you guys, but I’m really excited pressed some disappointment recently when for you guys to find out,” Stause said several it was announced Strause wouldn’t being months ago. “Obviously, I can’t let the cat signing on to the online reboot of AMC out of the bag, but as soon as they announce through the company, Prospect Park. it, I’ll be really excited for everybody to know, because I’m really excited.” In light of the news that she is heading to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS stood up to Bill. Caroline was happy being Rick’s second choice. A secretly pregnant Brooke sparked the media’s Traci apologized to Phyllis for being so hard on her. curiosity after she didn’t pose for her lingerie line this Lauren asked Michael for another chance before drawing year. Katie was a friend to Steffy during her time of sor- up the divorce papers. Tyler drove a drunk Lily home, row. Hope tried to convince Liam to put off having a fam- where she was greeted by her husband and family throw- ily with Steffy. Eric urged Brooke to be honest with Bill ing her a surprise party. Adam rushed Chelsea to the hos- about the pregnancy. Katie and Bill bonded while shar- pital after she almost fainted. Phyllis asked Nick why Avery ing a fun outing with their son. Wait to see: Steffy views wasn’t wearing her engagement ring. Lauren told a per- her marriage in a new light. sistent Carmine that her heart belonged to Michael. Kevin found the location of the person hacking into Neil’s blog. GENERAL HOSPITAL Wait to see: Nick receives the results of the paternity test. Diane represented Silas Clay in Rafe’s custody hearing. DAYS OF OUR LIVES Britt wasted no time in becoming a thorn in Sabrina’s side after she moved in. Sam was worried after Silas stated that Sami demanded answers about Jensen’s release. A des- her son was sick. Kiki caught Felix up to speed on her plan perate Kristen tried to win back Brady. Chad asked Abigail to expose Britt’s true character. Ellie found a hidden med- why she wasn’t forthcoming with Cameron. Daniel sus- pected that JJ vandalized his car. Stefano planned to exact ical file in Brad’s desk. Sam was overcome revenge on Rafe while he was in a coma. with grief after receiving her son’s di- Gabi gave serious thought to ending agnosis. Sonny and Carly took away her marriage. JJ’s irresponsibility Morgan’s credit cards. Ava tried to put Parker in danger. A jealous EJ reconcile with her daughter. Luke suspected that Sami might still goes out for a drink instead of going have feelings for Rafe. Gabi and to the hospital for his test results. Wait Nick had a heart-to-heart talk to see: Alexis catches Shawn in a lie. about their future. Adrienne warned Sonny that it might ALL MY CHILDREN not be smooth sailing for him and Will. Wait to see: Sami Online: David was given a attempts to save Rafe’s life. chance to tell his side of the story about the night his THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL daughter was murdered. Zach and Lea interrogated After watching Liam’s inter- Billy Clyde. Colby Chan- actions with Will, Steffy was de- dler returns to Pine Valley. termined to get pregnant again. Tired of being blackmailed, Maya LOINVEE LIFE TO LAUREN asked MICHAEL Online: Todd clashed with Dorian. Matthew was for another chance, on greeted by a surprise guest at his apartment. Dorian came The Young and the up with an idea for David’s re- ality show. Vimal took control of Restless. his open marriage. June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 43

A &ERTSNTERTAINMENT STORY BY PAM PARDY-GHENT One Last Song – Ian Foster (NL) Geek Assassin – Kenneth J. Harvey (NL) NICKEL FILM FESTIVAL J It’s back for its 13th year and it promises to be better than ever! anelle Hickey, the executive director of the Nickel was blown away. There is, she boasts, indeed something Independent Film Festival, says the number 13 for everyone. “There is a really great documentary open- couldn’t be luckier! “There’s more local films, we ing night that talks about substance abuse, and on clos- have 47 per cent local content this year, so there is ing night, Newfoundlander Terry Stone was the first something local on every single night of the festi- assistant director on Buzkashi Boys, and that was nomi- val. There’s lots of first time films, and films by merging nated for an Oscar, and we’ll have that film.” and established filmmakers. ANNUAL LATE NIGHT HORROR SHOW Singer/songwriter Ian Foster has made his first time film, While the films are new, some things are so much in and author Kenneth Harvey demand that they must remain the same, like the annual has a film, and Mark O’Brien late night horror show. That will be on Thursday night from Republic of Doyle has and this year’s horror film features Newfoundland-born something. So it’s a great, actor Robert Joy. great line up of films this The 13th Annual Nickel Independent Film Festival year,” she says. runs from June 18-22 and this year’s program celebrates Hickey has already seen independent creation with 47 films featuring Canadian all the films, and she says she films from Vancouver, Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Co- “There’s more local films … There is something local on every single night of the festival. There’s lots of first time films, and films by merging and established filmmakers. ” – Janelle Hickey 44 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: NICKEL FILM FESTIVAL Two Square Feet – Ruth Lawrence (NL) The Needle and The Damage Undone – Mark Hoffe (NL) lumbia, New Brunswick and 21 shorts from filmmakers Toronto-based producer, will lead a masterclass Produc- in Newfoundland and Labrador. Films from the United ing Bootcamp for 20 local aspiring producers. Writer/Di- States, China, Sweden, Spain, Ireland, France, Afghan- rector Mark Hoffe leads Three Acts in Three Minutes and istan, and the UK show a strong international selection. the Nickel Screenplay Series returns for its ninth year led From their continuing partnership exchange between the by Lois Brown. The Super 8 Series will be facilitated by Nickel and Samhloacht Kerry Film Festival, movie goers Brad Gover. Along with a Filmmakers Panel & Luncheon, will see two films from their 2012 festival. With a reputa- Elsa Morena presents Digital Non-Linear Storytelling, tion for presenting quality films from established and and Justin Simms and Michael Crummey will host a Q&A emerging artists, this young and energetic festival is post screening on Wednesday night. building partnerships to increase the lifespan of local THE BIG BANNERMAN BLOWUP films both here and abroad. NEWFOUNDLAND TALENT Following festival week, the outdoor screening series, The Big Bannerman Blowup, in partnership with Movies Local filmmakers, including Stephen Dunn, Emily In Motion, will begin. This series has already drawn over Bridger, Ruth Lawrence, Ian Foster, 1,400 viewers to see local shorts and Mark O’Brien, Eva Madden, Justin features on a huge blowup screen in Simms, Mark Hoffe, Kenneth J Harvey, Bannerman Park. Due to construction Michael Fisher, Morgan T. Lee, Elsa at Bannerman they are looking at Morena, Ross Moore, Paul Butt, Frank moving the series to Victoria Park for Barry, Mike Fardy, Stephen Bernard 2013. In August, the Nickel Roadshow Gosse, Blair Downey, Elling Lien, visits summer festivals around the is- Melanie Oates, Roger Maunder, and land including the South Coast Arts Martine Blue will all be showcasing Festival and The Feller from Fortune their art. The College of the North At- as well as the Woody Point Writers Fes- lantic Stephenville returns with a short tival. Based on last year’s sold out suc- by James Grace and David Martingale cess, they will again be presenting from the Digital Animation students present Bust A Gut, an evening of com- and the 2012 Super 8 filmmakers were Better People – Mark O’Brien (NL) edy films, in August. In November they Emily Bridger and Michael Fisher who will again present a screening at Festi- teamed with Ian Foster and Bill Brennan. val du Vent, a francophone arts festival, which is a spot- The five evening screenings start at 8:00 p.m. and light on Quebec filmmakers. throughout the week there will be special event parties, The most important thing? Get out and see a film. Says workshops, and lots of opportunities to mix with local an obviously proud Hickey: “We’ve worked hard to cater and visiting filmmakers. to our audience and we think we have a nice round line Many excellent workshops will also be offered through- up of films. There are dramas and comedies and animated out the week. This year, the Nickel has seven offerings for films and music videos. Yes, there is something for every- local filmmakers and film lovers. Avi Federgreen, a one of all ages at this year’s festival.” Tickets cost $15 (taxes in) for regular screenings, $12 (taxes in) for the Late Night Horror Show. For all six screenings, a pass costs $50. As well, Early Bird Registration for the workshops means big savings for interested participants. Full schedule and workshop details on their website www.nickelfestival.com June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 45

BABY OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM THIS WEEK’S WINNERS Baby’s Name OH GIRL! OH BOY! Parents’ Name(s) Residential Address Child’s birthdate MF Telephone number LILY PLATER-KENNY NOAH SOOLEY Please note: If family members other than par- Daughter of Allyson Plater and Son of Lisa and Darren Sooley, ents send photo of child, you must include a written permission slip from parents or the Charles Kenny, Fermeuse Grand Falls-Windsor child’s guardian. Send your completed entry form and photograph to: HONOURABLE MENTIONS BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST Sarah Vatcher Kyle Henebury Ella Coffin Stephenville St. John’s Botwood c/o The Newfoundland Herald P.O. Box 2015 A THOUSAND SMILES St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 Send in your child’s candid or email [email protected] moments and share your family’s happiest moments with our readers. RULES & REGULATIONS A GREAT FUR-FRIEND It’s time to enter your baby’s picture into the an- nual Newfoundland Herald Baby of the Year Daniel, son of Leah Olsen and Matthew Contest. All you have to do is fill out the entry Wakely, Grand Falls-Windsor, form above and send us a recent photograph of your baby. Or you can email information and a poses purrr-fectly with the family cat. high-res photo to [email protected]. Ba- bies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2013. Two babies – a boy and a girl – will qual- ify every week. Our Baby of the Year will be chosen from all weekly qualifiers. The overall winner will appear on the cover of the first issue of The Newfoundland Herald in 2014. CONTEST RULES: • Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2013 (born in 2012 or 2013). • Photos must be larger than wallet size, a clear, unobstructed closeup preferred. • No photos will be returned. • Photos must be received on or before Oct. 31, 2013. • Employees and immediate family members of The Newfoundland Herald and its affili- ated companies are not eligible to enter. • Winning babies must reside in Newfoundland and Labrador. • You may enter as often as you wish, though once your child is chosen they aren’t eligible to win again. • The judges’ decision is final. 46 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

HJOilLlLJYaWcksOonO’sD BY SAMANTHA WEAVER BY TONY RIZZO STRANGE… BUT TRUE Producers seem to be taking the expression “Every- thing old is new again” a little too far. Here’s an It was architect Frank Lloyd Wright who made the following sage observation: “A original idea … let’s remake Hercules! It’s so orig- doctor can bury his mistakes, but an ar- inal that two companies are remaking films about the chitect can only advise his clients to plant vines.” son of Zeus. Brett Ratner, who produced Rush Hour 1- If you take the free toiletries 3 and X-Men: The Last Stand is producing Hercules: when you stay in a hotel, you’re The Thracian Wars, based on a not alone; fully 92 per cent of trav- ellers do so. comic book, with Dwayne John- In a traditional son, Ian McShane, Joseph Fi- wedding in Fiji, the groom is expected to pres- ennes and John Hurt for July 25, ent the bride’s father with a tooth from a whale, and the bride gets tattooed be- 2014, release. fore the ceremony. But before its release we’ll get You might be surprised to learn that lightning isn’t confined to Hercules: 3D, directed by Die thunderstorms; the phenomenon can also occur in hurricanes, forest Hard 2 and Cliffhanger’s Renny fires, volcanic eruptions and even serious snowstorms. Harlin and featuring Twilight Before the Saga star Kellan Lutz as Her- DWAYNE JOHNSON 1976 film Star Wars was released, the studio, Twentieth Century Fox, cules. conducted some marketing research on the movie. The results? It was con- Even before that, we’ll see cluded that robots would turn off most viewers, and that under no circum- Lutz in Java Heat with Mickey Rourke, Syrup with stances should the word “war” be used in the title. Obviously, filmmaker Amber Heard, and this summer he’ll be Tarzan. The George Lucas ignored the advice. ‘Rock’ vs. Tarzan and Hercules … should be an inter- What’s in a name? A great deal, it esting match! Sorry to have to break the news to you, turns out, if you’re talking about housing prices. Those who study but Sylvester Stallone has sold the remake rights for such things say that a house on a “boulevard” is val- Rambo and The Expendables to a Bollywood film com- ued at over one- third more than the same house that pany. Both films will start shooting by the end of this has “street” in its address. The literal translation year. How will they ever make them into musicals? of “karate” from the Japanese is “empty June 22, 1937, Joe Louis wins the world hand.” heavyweight boxing title when he defeats Idi Amin may American Jim Braddock in an eighth-round be best re- knockout. Louis was the first black heavy- weight champ since Jack Johnson, who lost membered as Uganda’s corrupt and the title in 1915. violent dictator during most of the 1970s, but from 1951 to 1960, he Joe Louis June 17, 1958, a bridge being built to connect eastern and Northern Vancouver in Western was that country’s heavyweight boxing champion. Canada collapses, killing 59 workers. The Second Narrows THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Bridge was 175 feet above the water at its highest point.. “There are two ways of constructing a software June 20, 1947, Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, the man who brought design; one way is to make it so simple that organized crime to the West Coast, is shot and killed. In 1945, there are obviously no deficiences, and the Siegel had built the Flamingo Hotel in the middle of the desert, other way is to make it so complicated that in what would become Las Vegas, with $6 million of the mob’s there are no obvious deficiences. The first money. method is far more difficult.” – C.A.R. Horse June 23, 1992, Mafia boss John Gotti, nick- John Gotti June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 47 named the “Teflon Don,” is sentenced to life in prison. Moments after sentencing, hun- dreds of Gotti’s supporters stormed federal courthouse in Brooklyn and overturned and smashed cars before being forced back by po-

THE NEWFOUNDLAND PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERSHERALD’S WEEKLY EACH WEEK TRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH CLEVER PUZZLES! Jeff, Carl, Tom, Ben and Alan are five loving dads. Their children, in no specific order, are Jenna, Harry, David, Patrick, and Mary. On five dif- ferent days of the week, these dads decided to get their children different breeds of dogs. Your job is to figure out which child received which dog, on which day, from which dad, and what each dog was named. 1. The five dads are Carl, David’s father, the owner of the beagle, the owner of Lassie, and Ben. 2. All the dogs’ names have a relationship to the dog … For example, David named his dalmatian Spot, although it obviously has many more. Also, Harry named his poodle Curly. 3. Ben gave a poodle to his son right after Sunday Mass. 4. None of the dad’s names start with the same letter as the name of their child, dog, or dog breed. 5. Lassie was bought by Jeff on Friday. The beagle was bought for Patrick. 6. Tom bought a dog for his son David on Thursday, but Carl went shopping on Monday. — braingle.com Answer — Jeff-Mary-Collie-Lassie-Friday; Carl-Jenna-Golden Retriever-Goldie-Monday; Tom-David-Dalmatian-Spot-Thursday; Ben-Harry-Poodle-Curly- Sunday; Alan-Patrick-Beagle-Snoopy-Wednesday. SNOWFLAKES There are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. Place the numbers 1-6 around each of them. No number can be repeated in any partial hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle. © 2013 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. CryptoQuote © 2013 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS To check your answers, flip this © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. page upside down. STICKELERS ANSWER: CRYPTOQUOTE The missing number is ANSWER: 5. Multiply the two bot- tom boxes, then sub- One man’s way may be as good as another, but tract the box to the we all like our own best. right to find the number — Jane Austen in the large box. i 48 The Newfoundland Herald June 16, 2013

PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERS By TERRY STICKELS © 2013 King Features Syndicate, Inc. by Donna Pettman June 16, 2013 The Newfoundland Herald 49