2016 | March 6 - 12

10 TABLE OF CONTENTSPublications Mail Agreement No. 0040012044 Registration No. 09027 Return undeliverable items to: The Newfoundland Herald, P.O. Box 2015, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R7 16 13 MARK GRUCHY OZFM POWERTRIP QUOTE OF THE WEEK Well known defense lawyer Mark Gruchy, a life-long OZFM is giving one lucky winner the chance to mental health advocate, discusses his struggles with experience Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, in their “True friends know, if you’re mental health in a candid feature. biggest contest yet! going through something, you can’t go through it alone and 18 20 you can’t get out of that fog alone. Someone has to kind of PREMIER BALL ROCK OF AGES help you and lead you back to where it’s calm and sunny.” In this week’s Q&A premier Dwight Ball talks perfect TaDa! Events brings its most ambitious offering storms, Alberta factor, plus shares what keeps him ground- to the stage, with their adaption of cult classic — Tim Henneberry, Fog Off founder ed and focused during unprecedented financial hard times. showstopper Rock of Ages. 22 INSIDE THIS WEEK SMOKEY MOUNTAIN 2 FROM THE ARCHIVES 24 SPEAKERS CORNER 39 MIND & BODY Celebrating our past When I grow up... Living with psoriasis Smokey Mountain Ski Club announc- es a Come Home Year Reunion in its 3 WAIT TILL I TELLS YA 26 WHAT’S ON THE GO? 40 GET PUZZLED! 51st year. Seal of approval, not required Provincial listings Train your brain 43 SOAP TALK NOW AVAILABLE 4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 28 YOUNG ISLANDERS Publish or perish Questioning love doggy style Daytime’s hottest topics ONLINE! 44 SCENES OF NL 6 PEOPLE 30 CELEBRATING YOUTH Local and Hollywood celebs Athletes of the Year Reader submissions 46 WHILE THE KETTLE... 10 INSPIRATIONAL 31 A FINE OL’ SCOFF Mark Gruchy Bake without shaking... Point of view 47 TV WEEK 13 COVER STORY 32 CRIME FLASHBACK OZFM Powertrip Who killed Joe? The best on TV this week 48 MUST-SEE TV 16 BUSINESS SENSE 34 THIS WEEK WITH JIM Fog Off Clothing The hand of God A rundown of top TV picks 82 COMICS 18 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 35 HOWYAGETTINON? Premier Dwight Ball Some day on clothes The Herald’s funny pages 86 KIDS’ CORNER 20 LOCAL ARTS & MORE! 36 SPECIAL FEATURE Rock of Ages Captain Newfoundland... Activities, art work, puzzles 88 LAST LAUGH 22 NL LIFE OUTDOORS 38 SOAP TALK Smokey Mounain Daytime’s hottest topics Tickle your funnybone THIS WEEK’S HERALD CONTESTS! 4 RETWEET ROCK OF AGES 27 BABY OF THE YEAR 81 LUCKY NUMBER 9 CASTAWAY CONTEST 42 SUPER CASH PUZZLE 81 SNAPPY CASH PUZZLE 15 RETWEET TO WIN YOUR SEAT 45 SCENES OF NL WWW.NFLDHERALD.COM DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 1

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WAIT TILL I TELLS YA EDITORIAL BY: PAM PARDY-GHENT SEAL OF APPROVAL, NOT REQUIRED I don’t own anything made of seal, though I admit I yearn to be adorned from head to foot with the lux- urious looking fur. From earmuffs and cuffs to a darling pair of muk- luks (topped off with a sealskin purse draped ever so elegantly over my shoulder, natch!) I have a dream shopping list ready to go. Yes, I have seal-envy bad, real bad. It’s hard not to these days though. Is it just me or does it seem that seal- skin everything is everywhere? It’s hard step outside the door without being tortured. Even a walk to the postbox has me coveting someone’s sealskin something. And I’m not alone. SEALSKIN GOODIES (SEALSKINTREASURES.COM PHOTO) 90 NORTH POINT ROAD, HEART’S CONTENT, NL. Mom and I were out on the town From earmuffs and cuffs to a darling pair of (read Arts & Culture Centre) for mukluks (topped off with a sealskin purse) I have a show a few weeks back and as a dream shopping list ready to go. we stood above the crowd casual- ly sipping our wine, we pick out yer cart here, I suggested. I’ve never of the men out on the ice flows, and all the sealskin goodies we’d love been one for subtle hints. now all these decades later, seal- to have as those lucky enough to skin - judging by beautified heads, be so adorned sauntered into the Honestly, it seems that ever since feet and hands of Newfoundlanders venue. Mom lamented the sealskin actress Pamela Anderson and that and Labradorians everywhere - has coat she owned when us youngsters The Simpsons co-creator buddy (the never been more in demand. There’s were small. It was a beautiful par- late Sam Simon) offered up $1 mil- even dyed sealskin Christmas orna- ka. I remember it well. She tossed lion to the proverbial us to end the ments around now, sure. Something the twenty-odd year-old coat years seal hunt (remember Mark Critch else I must add to my ‘Must Have’ before seal was cool. “I wish I had of This Hour has 22 Minutes show- list. kept it and had it made into a vest,” ing up and offering Anderson $1 she said with regret. million to stop acting? It was funny) The more celebrities, even those sealskin everything has exploded. as popular as Ellen DeGeneres, Sir At least she’s had a sealskin coat. James Paul McCartney and Rod I’ve always been seal-less. But this is EMBRACING THE HUNT Stewart, rally against it, the more we the year for me! I can feel it! The first here at home embrace and flaunt the time hubby and I went out for a qui- It’s nice to see our own embracing sealskin we got. But then we’ve nev- et meal after making it through the the hunt and what’s produced from er been the kind to go out seeking insanity of this past year’s Christ- it. Of course, it’s difficult to mention approval from anyone on anything, mas shopping, we did some online anything seal related without think- have we? As for me, I can’t wait to browsing via our phones at sealskin- ing about The Herald’s own connec- do some flaunting (and, if I’m lucky, treasures.com, a company owned by tion to the hunt. We’ve been around some sealskin swing coat flouncing) his cousin. The next time you’re out for almost 70 years now thanks in of my own! visiting your mom, stop by, I prac- part to our beginnings in the hands tically begged. Or just click and fill Pam Pardy Ghent, The Herald’s Managing Editor, can be reached by emailing [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 3

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TOUGH ROAD FOR EDUCATION Dear Editor, NTV.ca PHOTO 2015) is $32 Million. Subsequent to im- With our province facing an unprec- plementation, the annual cost of the ini- “It’s time for govern- tiative will be $13.3 million for teaching edented financial crisis, the Minister of ment to stop undermin- and programming. As much as I have Education and Early Childhood Devel- ing the foundation of supported the introduction of FDK, it is opment has asked the Newfoundland our public schools.” hard to understand how government has and Labrador Federation of School money to spend on a new program when Councils not to come to the pre-budget — Dale Kirby, 2015 they can not seem to get the delivery of process with a wish list. He wants the inclusion right - for budgetary reasons. NLFSC to make suggestions about how to where it was a few years ago and more education can be delivered at lower costs. resources for the fledgling inclusion The minister has also confirmed that There is an expectation that we can find model. Simply put, there is no room for a school board elections will not take ways to reduce expenditures and elimi- 30 per cent cut to the front-line delivery place, at the earliest until this Fall, de- nate waste while identifying ways to de- of education. spite vociferous objections to further de- liver better, more efficient services. lays while in opposition. The government is committed to the Budget cuts over the last three years introduction of a Full-Day Kindergar- I am as sick of elections as the next have detrimentally impacted the front ten program for September 2016. The person, but having non-elected officials line delivery of education in our schools. cost of the implementation (as of Budget deciding the fate of schools, bus routes The delivery of education had been cut and the allocation of scare resources is to the bone. Teachers, administrators as wrong today as was when Dale Kirby and programs have been cut consis- told the CBC in September of 2015 that tently in past provincial budgets ... We he wanted to see new trustees chosen be- need teaching positions reinstated, more fore the Fall provincial election: resources for inclusive education, more mental health specialists in our schools, “They are basically violating the law smaller class sizes, more literacy and nu- as it pertains to public schooling in meracy supports, guidance councillors, Newfoundland and Labrador, and it’s the administration allocation increased antithetical to the notion of democrat- ic school government,” and “Three years 4 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

BUD GAULTON PHOTO “Three years without elected school board trustees — that’s absurd, that’s ludicrous.” — Dale Kirby, 2015 without elected school board trustees — ment had any interest in democratical- RYAN CLEARY PHOTO that’s absurd, that’s ludicrous.” ly-functioning school boards then they would have something done. But there’s WHERE’S What about the comments made in been no reasonable explanation provid- CLEARY? this ‘Letter to the Editor’ from April of ed only when they get around to it, it’s 2015: “The election of school trustees is going to happen.” Dear Editor, one of the core foundations of any public I was wondering what happened to school system. It’s time for government It is perplexing, to say the least. If the to stop undermining the foundation of election of a democratic board was a se- the end of Ryan Cleary’s series in the NL our public schools.” or “School board rious issue that needed to be dealt with Herald. I was really enjoying it and am trustees wield significant decision-mak- urgently, how do you square pushing waiting for the other parts. I even had ing power on matters such as where them off until the Fall of 2016? I have my wife subscribe online so I could read students will attend school ... That’s not heard a plausible rationale for not it on my computer. It was the best thing why they need to be elected by and ac- holding the elections earlier. With the I read in The Herald in a very long time. countable to the local communities they Budget Crisis and schools already on the When are the next articles coming out? serve.” chopping block, the urgency is greater than ever. — Andrew Miles, Portugal Cove NL We need elections this spring, so that democratically elected people are in Why can’t the minister just provide a EDITOR’ S NOTE: Thanks for writ- place to represent students and schools. time table with a fixed date? This “within ing Andrew! You will be happy to know that There is no accountability with the cur- a year” commitment that suddenly popped Mr. Cleary has a piece in this week’s Herald! rent handpicked board and that lack up at the tail end of the election campaign (Pages 36-38) Here at ‘The Herald’ we go of accountability is as obvious today as sounds a lot like the old governments out of our way to cover many topics and to when the minister was in opposition and “when we get around to it approach.” get points of view from as many as we can. calling for immediate elections when Although we are primarily an entertainment he was the education critic for both the My suggestion: take the Minister’s ad- magazine, we do occasionally touch on poli- NDP and the Liberals. A couple of more vice and ensure more pressure is brought tics as well, a topic close to the heart of many quotes from critic Kirby: to the issue of school board elections from this province. Keep reading and enjoy- occurring sooner rather than later or ing us online (visit nfldherald.com) and stay “It’s crucial that the governance of the they’ll do as they like and continue to in touch! We will keep reaching out to talent- school board be taken out of the hands delay the process. It is more important ed individuals as we continue the 70 year old of the education minister and given back than ever, as we head into this era of tradition of telling the stories of exceptional to the people, through their trustees.” multi-BILLION dollar deficits, that the Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. and “It’s really shocking that things have voice of school councils remain strong, been dragged on as long as they have. informed and united towards our com- And, unless more pressure is brought mon goal of ensuring that all of our chil- to this (issue), they’ll do as they like and dren receive a high quality of education. continue to delay the process,” We must ensure an accountable edu- I’ll close with this quote from the min- cation system for our children. ister: “You’d think that if the govern- — Peter Whittle Disclaimer: Opinions and letters published in The Herald are not necessarily the views of the Editor, or Publisher. The Herald reserves the right to edit or omit copy, in accordance with our policies. Letters to the Editor must be attributed with a name, address and contact phone number – names and town of origin will be printed, or may be withheld at the editor’s discretion. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 5

PEOPLE! PAGE8 LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITY NEWS CARBONEAR LAWSUIT DISMISSED CONNECTION C harismatic pop-star Kesha rage in the music world and social me- P has drawn the attention of dia, prompting the #FreeKesha to trend. the music world following Taylor Swift reportedly donated enn Jillette of the wide- a failed ruling in the case $250,000 to the cause, as Kesha is un- ly popular comedy-magic able to record or work with another duo Penn and Teller, has against record executive Lukasz ‘Dr. company while under contract with Luke’ Gottwald. Luke, while others including Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, recently discovered that his Kesha requested a pre- Adam Lambert and Ar- iana Grande came lineage can be traced back all the way liminary injunction that to her defense. to Newfoundland and Labrador, and would release her from ‘THANK YOU’ not even in the very distant past. Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe The 28-year-old took to Instagram Following a Records, a subbranch of in the wake of the meeting with Bur- Sony Music Entertain- ruling to thank her fans for their lington native ment, after the singer support, stating ‘I am beyond words in Shaun Majumder sued the producer in gratitude. Thank you is not enough but it is all I have. following Jillette’s the fall of 2014 for a A million times over and for- ever thank you.” show in Las Ve- slew of chargers It is unclear as of press-time what the embattled artists gas a conversation including sexu- next move is, but sources say she plans on continuing with ensued on social MAJUMDER TWITTER al assault, bat- the lawsuit. DC media in which Jil- tery, sexual lette’s connection to Newfoundland harassment and Labrador was addressed. and emotional It was discovered that Jillette’s abuse. grandfather, Samuel Edgar lived in RULING Carbonear, Newfoundland, before The judge ruled that the prosecution lacked moving to Massachusetts, where Jil- proper documentation and evidence and filed in favour of lette’s father was born in 1912. Jillette the defense, which caused out- himself was born in Greenfield, Mass. in 1955. Small world! DC 6 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

KANYE CALLED OUT! PEOPLE! C he ever controversial Kanye OSHEAGA West has fired shots at Ca- nadian producer Bob Ezrin OZ FM’s devoted listen- ers may have found in the wake of comments their summer vaca- tion destination, as made by Ezrin in the music industry the fine folks at evenko have unveiled the lineup for the Osheaga Music Fes- email ‘Lefsetz Letter.’ tival, one of Canada’s leading music fes- tivals, taking place the weekend of July “I’m tired of old people that have no 29th in picturesque Montreal, Quebec. connection with anything trying to The three day lineup is headlined by alternative rockers Red Hot Chili Pep- comment on music!” West shared via sic if not elsewhere – is no longer abso- pers, British icons Radiohead, and the lutely necessary. You can be a star today chart topping stylings of Lana Del Ray. Twitter. “Do something relevant!!! Your just by creating a public life that people Rounding out the impressive roster is The Lumineers, M83, Haim, Bastille, kids are ashamed of their dad...” pay attention to. That’s it.” Passenger, Walk the Moon, Elle King, West’s latest album The and Cypress Hill. DC Ezrin, who has produced for the likes Life of Pablo, which is avail- able only via the streaming of Loud Reed, Kiss, Alice Cooper, service Tidal, has been streamed millions of times Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel and since its release, with the subscriber count jumping most recently Hollywood Vam- from an estimated 1 mil- lion to 2.5 million. DC pires, drew the ire of West by sug- gesting West’s music would not stand the test of time and that he did not ‘open up new avenues of discourse like NWA, or introduce the world to a new art form like Grandmaster Flash...” “I lament for a world where being truly, world-shakingly excellent at any- thing – at least in the field of popular mu- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 7

PEOPLE! A ‘MOVING’ CAMPAIGN FACEBOOK.COM/THE-HARRINGTON-BROTHERS D onald Trump’s presi- jest by Sydney radio host Rob Cal- dential bid may very abrese as a way to urge Americans DEREK well have an impact to move to one of Atlantic Cana- on us Canadians, da’s most desired destination of HARRINGTON win or lose. The town of Cape Breton, Nova Donald Trump does man- B eloved staple of Newfound- Scotia has seen its age to take the White land’s music scene, Derek profile largely raised House. Harrington has passed thanks largely to a new website ‘Cape Destination Cape away at the age of 66. Breton If Donald Breton has even Trump Wins’ (cbi- pitched in to aid the Born in Dublin, Ireland, Har- f t r u mpw i n s . c om). website, which has The website started in alleged to have drawn rington made St. John’s his adopted more than 30,000 visitors as of press time. DC home after years of travelling back and THE ROCK/PEYTON SEQUAL! forth from the 1970s onward. He was a talented musician and producer, hav- L ittle surprise given the eco- nomic impact and the bank- ing collaborated and worked with the able nature of its star, but 2015 likes of the Irish Descendants. Harrington was laid to rest at the disaster film San Andreas has Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Febru- officially been green-lit for a sequel and ary 25th. The Herald sends its best to is officially in development. Harrington’s family and friends at this The film which banked over $473 difficult time. DC million at the box office under lead- DWAYNE JOHNSON & BRAD PEYTON ing man Dwayne ‘The Rock Johnson’ the pacific ocean, taking the was green-lit for a sequel as of Feb. action to a global stage. Johnson is set 18th, with Gander native to re-team with Brad Peyton Brad Peyton officially again in the live-action ad- signed on to return aptation of the video game to the director’s chair. Rampage, tenta- tively scheduled Alexandra Dadd- for a 2017 release. ario, Carla Gugino DC and Paul Giamatti have all signed on to return. The sequel is set WWW.YOUTUBE.COM to center around the notorious ‘Ring of Fire’ of 8 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

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INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE ‘You don’t care,’ to punching a wall… I was having this really overcomplicated, DAVID HEBBARD PHOTO highly sensitive, emotional response to what was going on,” Gruchy said during TURNING IT ALL AROUND an interview at his office in St. John’s. For mental health advocate and well known defence lawyer Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder Mark Gruchy, the road to adulthood was one that only those that causes unusual shifts in mood, en- who have suffered from a mental illness can understand. ergy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. In addition G ruchy was diagnosed with STORY BY DANETTE DOOLEY to feelings of depression, someone with bipolar disorder at age 16. bipolar disorder also has episodes of He became trapped in world bedroom and turned the light on. I had mania which may include extreme op- this book with me that I wanted to read timism, euphoria and hyperactivity, a where reality was almost to them.” decreased need for sleep, increased irri- tability and impulsiveness. non-existent. DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE ‘FELT LIKE A FREAK’ “I can remember when I was about 17 Gruchy’s parents often expressed con- cern for his behaviour. It wasn’t unusual A popular teen who admittedly drank going for four or five days without sleep- for him to become angry and storm out too much and got into trouble, there of the house. His mother often called were times when Gruchy’s mental illness ing. I loved to read a lot. I can remember him Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. turned a trip to the mall into a horrible, surreal experience. reading extreme amounts of material. “I could go from doing my own thing to becoming emotional to becoming up- “I’d see all the people there shuffling I remember reading something that I set to yelling and screaming and saying, around, almost in a zombie like way … I just couldn’t feel connected to anything. thought was interesting and I thought I’d have this invasive feeling like some- thing from beyond is happening … And my parents would find interesting. It was I’d flee from the mall and go throw up in the garbage tin outside.” 3:30 in the morning. I walked into their Gruchy grew up in Paradise. Both sides of his family are from Pouch Cove. Gruchy’s mother is legally blind. His fa- ther suffered a brain hemorrhage when Gruchy was nine years old, leaving him unable to work. His mother left her job to care for her husband. Gruchy’s father, who he worshipped, also suffered from bipolar disorder. It was difficult on his mother, he said, when he was diagnosed with the same mental illness. Gruchy felt his only escape from a world where he “felt like a freak” was ending his own life. “I was very con- vinced that I was not going to make it very far into my twenties … I had a very elaborate suicide plan which I rehearsed continually as a youth.” The only thing that stopped him from going through with his plan was the thought of his mother’s grief on his death. “Mom had been through a lot of tough times. And, even in my darkest mo- ments, I knew if I went through with it, it would be the end of her. So, I became 10 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

“Leah sees me as having value I suppose ... I am, for want of a better way of putting it, emotionally inconsistent.” — Mark Gruchy bonded into living without wanting to.” basement apartment … I looked around ANNE DOWNTON PHOTO Gruchy dropped out of high school. at these people and I said, ‘I’m current- His life started to turn around when ly sleeping on an inflatable mattress pose ... as being worth putting up with. and that’s not the kind of environment I don’t experience anything particularly he enrolled in the adult basic education where you’re thinking about how you are major, but the reality is I still trend up program run by the College of the North going to attain distinction.’” and down notably over time. I am, for Atlantic at the Waterford Hospital. want of a better way of putting it, emo- The scholarship which he was granted tionally inconsistent.” THE RIGHT SUPPORTS was “a big deal,” he said. ‘IN MY OWN WORLD’ For the first time in many years he was “That scholarship meant a lot… be- finally understood. “I felt like a complete cause my parents were literally surviving Such emotional inconsistencies are freak of nature but when I got there, I on Canada Pension and Canada Pen- hard on a relationship, he said. didn’t feel like that anymore.” sion Disability,” he said. “For one stretch I might disengage and He excelled in the program earning the Gruchy has received many accolades sort of spend a lot of time quietly being College’s President’s Medal, then going over the years. A past president of the in my own world ... For another stretch I on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in History Canadian Mental Health Association – might be very engaged and social within and Sociology from Memorial Universi- Newfoundland and Labrador Division, the family. During those periods I can ty. He entered Law School at the Univer- in 2015 he was presented with the New- be very verbal. I also go through periods sity of New Brunswick on a prestigious foundland Liquor Corporation’s Presi- where I become particularly focused on Lord Beaverbrook Scholarship. dent’s Award for his work on behalf of a particular interest to the point I am a mental health consumers. little obsessive.” Gruchy recalls going to New Bruns- wick to be interviewed by a panel of liti- A lawyer with Gittens & Associates It’s difficult for someone living with gators and judges for the scholarship. in St. John’s, Gruchy’s wife Leah is also a person with bipolar disorder to know a lawyer with the same firm. The couple why these trends happen, he said. “Peo- “One of the first questions they asked married in 2015. She is his biggest sup- ple can end up thinking that something was, ‘Mr. Gruchy, what is your plan port, he said. is wrong. There isn’t anything wrong.” to attain distinction in the legal pro- fession?’ At this point I was living in a “Leah sees me as having value I sup- While he said “he’s nowhere near clin- ically unwell,” Gruchy said he is a moody “JUST BECAUSE and intense guy who has sustained a fair WE ARE LIVING bit of damage in life. LIFE AND LIVING IT WELL DOESN’T “Leah frequently complains I am in- MEAN WE STOP comprehensible and so on ... meaning BEING BIPOLAR she has difficulty understanding why I PEOPLE.” do the things I do when I do them. The ALICK TSUI PHOTO “I was very convinced that I was not going to make it very far into my twenties … I had a very elaborate suicide plan which I rehearsed continually as a youth.” — Mark Gruchy DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 11

paradox of all of this is I, suspect, some NTV.ca PHOTO people initially find this interesting... then realize it is not all that great to live with every day.” Gruchy’s voice is one of the loudest in advocating for a replacement for the Waterford Hospital. ‘BACKWARD INSTITUTION’ “A backward institution that is not fit for modern human beings, employing methods and tactics that are not fit for In an article published in The Indepen- modern human beings.” — Mark Gruchy on the Waterford Hospital dent on May 7, 2015, he described the Waterford as “a backward institution man likely saw potential in Gruchy that ent from others living with bipolar dis- that is not fit for modern human beings, he didn’t see in himself. order. employing methods and tactics that are not fit for modern human beings.” “He looked at me and said, ‘Mark, “Just because we are living life and liv- when you become somebody, don’t for- ing it well doesn’t mean we stop being bi- Gruchy feels the new mental health get that we are here.’” polar people. That’s how I see it anyway. and addictions facility should be based I am who I am.” on a recovery model and have a monu- Gruchy doesn’t see himself as differ- ment commemorating the lives of those who lived and died at the Waterford. When asked if he consciously made a decision to become an advocate for people with mental illnesses, Gruchy hesitates, stares at the floor and admits what he’s about to say still makes him emotional. His mind goes back to his studies at the Waterford Hospital and a few short words another man working towards his high school diploma said to him. The Do you know an inspirational person we should profile? Email: [email protected] 12 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

COVER STORY OZFM’S ULTIMATE POWERTRIP! OZFM has had their share of big ticket contests and giveaways over the course of their run as the province’s hit music destination, but it is with their most recent Powertrip that the OZ crew have seemingly outdone themselves. BY HERALD STAFF I n the granddaddy of con- The Herald. “The OZFM Powertrip the music scene by storm, shattering tests, the OZFM team is fix- to Justin Bieber in New York City and chart records and sales with his 2015 ing to send one lucky winner Selena Gomez in Las Vegas will give to New York City to see Ca- one lucky OZFM listener the op- studio album Purpose. Bieber has nadian pop star Justin Bieber. But that’s portunity of a lifetime, not only sold over 44 million in album only the start. The winner will not only to visit two of North America’s and single sales in the United bask in the glory of ‘The Biebs’ in the Big greatest cities or to see two of the States and was named one of Apple, but hightail it across the country most popular artists in the world the most powerful celebrities in to see chart topper Selena Gomez in Las today, but to also meet them!” the world by Forbes magazine on Vegas. Two superstars! Two of the great- three separate occasions. est cities on earth! One amazing contest! From Internet sensation to Selana Gomez is no second one of the most con- fiddle in this whop- ‘BEST POWERTRIP YET’ troversial and com- ping contest. Break- pelling artists in the ing out as the lead in “I feel like a broken record every time world, London, On- the Disney channels we announce a Powertrip because I al- tario’s Justin Bieber Wizards of Waverly ways say that “this is our best Powertrip has reemerged from Place, Gomez has yet” but it’s true again!,” OZFM’s Rush scandal and nega- emerged as one the host Stephen Lethbridge shared with tive trends to retake most popular and unstoppable forces “I think we’re probably going to make in pop music. Her someone’s life. If only I could win it myself!” debut studio album Stars Dance reached — OZFM’s Rush host Stephen Lethbridge DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 13

“... I hope the Rush will be able to get some dirt from the winner after they get back,” — Stephen Lethbridge number one on the Billboard 200, with the leadoff single Come and Get It domi- nating pop charts worldwide. Her num- ber one sophomore followup Revival spawned the top five hits Good For You, Same Old Love and Hands to Myself. ROMANTIC EXPLOITS Separately the pair have achieved pop music dominance, but it is their unified romantic exploits that make this contest even more compelling. “Given the histo- ry between Selena and the Biebs, I feel like this will be an especially unique op- portunity and I hope the Rush will be able to get some dirt from the winner after they get back,” Lethbridge shared. Bieber and Gomez began dating in 2010, beginning what would be a tabloid sensation with their on-again off again love story. ‘The Biebs’ even got himself a tattoo of his fling, which he would later cover up when the relationship turned south.Alas, the romantic pairing was not to be, though things seem to still be somewhat amicable between the two 20-something hit makers. “I’m very happy for him,” Gomez shared in response to Bieber’s recent Grammy win. “Honestly, so cool.” Naturally the two would say close. In a 2012 interview with MTV, Gomez said that despite their budding relation- 14 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

OZFM has your Ultimate Powertrip tickets and you get ship, she at times felt that Justin was to go backstage with Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez! more like family. ‘I LOVE JUSTIN’ the pair trending solo instead of as pop OZFM CONTEST DETAILS: music’s power-couple, which shouldn’t “I love Justin,” she said. “When he first be too big of an issue considering that Two mega cities, Two mega stars! started to come over from Canada, his these two stars are showing no signs of OZFM has your tickets and you get to go manager contacted me and he just said slowing down. all the way from New York to Las Vegas that he would like to meet me and he to backstage with Justin Bieber and Selena was just such a good kid ... I feel like a big For now, the OZFM Powertrip will Gomez! The OZFM Ultimate Power Trip sister now, ‘cause I want to protect him.” give the opportunity to one lucky win- Grand prize includes airfare for two to ner to see two of the biggest artists in the New York City and Las Vegas, hotel, one A big-brother big-sister relationship world in their prime. thousand dollars cash AND, concert tick- may have to do, even if it’s on Gomez’ ets and meet and greet packages for each end, as Bieber recently shared that “I got “Giving this Powertrip away in a few concert! my heart broken, so I’m just going to let weeks will be especially cool, I think that heal up.” we’re probably going to make someone’s Listen for your cue to call or go online life,” Lethbridge said. “If only I could at ozfm.com ... The OZFM Ultimate Fans and media will have to get used to win it myself!” Power Trip to Justin Bieber in N.Y.C., OZFM’s Ultimate Power Trip is proudly brought to you by Jungle Jim’s Envelope May fourth ... and Selena Gomez in Ve- gas, May sixth. of Fortune, First Choice Haircutters, Smith’s Furniture and Tol’s Time Out Lounge. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 15

BUSINESS SENSE FOG OFF CLOTHING The future looks bright for one creative and altruistic clothing line. BY DILLON COLLINS F og Off Clothing opened its on the boat. You’d be hauling your gear “The city has been fantastic. The peo- third store in Atlantic Can- and it’s beautiful and sunny and you’d ple here are just wonderful,” he said. “The ada in downtown St. John’s look up and there’s this black bank of business owners on the street, the wel- fog. The way I put it is that your radar coming from them was unlike anything this past fall. Its Water and your compass are out. You’re stuck I’ve ever experienced before ... We’re in in that fog and it’s cold and wet and a the city here, but it’s all small town wel- Street location, which admittedly will really scary place to be in. As a fisher- come. The hospitality here, I was floored. men you got your voice and in that sit- It was really a positive experience before serve as the central hub of the Fog Off uation you call your buddy and he will I even got opened ... The people in town come get you. That’s the thing, to use were the ones that really spread the mes- brand, has attracted much fan fare. But your voice. True friends know, if you’re sage, when they find out what the brand going through something, you can’t go is all about and the play on words ... It’s as the slogan goes Fog Off Clothing is through it alone and you can’t get out of really starting to kind of take off and be- that fog alone. Someone has to kind of come the new brand for Newfoundland much more than just a brand. help you and lead you back to where it’s and the Atlantic provinces. calm and sunny.” ERASE STIGMAS ‘NEWFOUNDLAND BRAND’ Henneberry opened the St. John’s lo- Fog Off Clothing was created a year cation in November of 2015, the third in “When I came to Newfoundland I and a half ago by life-long entrepre- a trio that began in Nova Scotia a year wanted to make this my flagship store, neur and musician Tim Henneberry, a and a half ago, and was followed up by a because downtown Water Street, St. Nova Scotia native who wanted to make location in Prince Edward Island. To say John’s is a prime location,” he added. strides in the efforts to erase stigmas on he and the Fog Off crew felt a warm wel- “East Coast Lifestyle brand came from mental health. The brand is his way of come from Newfoundlanders and Lab- Nova Scotia and I want this brand to getting the conversation going, a clever radorians would be an understatement. come from Newfoundland. I want this play on words that also stands as a mis- sion statement. “I came up with the brand because I grew up a fisherman,” Henneberry shared during a sitdown at his Water Street location. “Many times I was out 16 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

to be the Newfoundland brand and go “True friends know, if you’re going through something, west.” you can’t go through it alone and you can’t get out of that fog alone. Someone has to kind of help you and lead Henneberry, whose grandfather was you back to where it’s calm and sunny.” —Tim Henneberry born and raised on Bell Island, has con- sistently taken a hands on approach to “What our goal is is to get across the sell it on campus and 50 per cent of his business. He has made a conscious country, and we give 10 per cent back to the profit would go to on-campus men- effort to play the part of the face of Fog each province ... Down the road, when it tal health initiatives. If there’s not any Off, and he has the time punched to jus- starts to really kick off I’d like to go out there, we’d get some started, because tify it. to Stella’s Circle or Choice’s For Youth, funding in universities is very limited for more on the ground, hands on and cut mental health and in university it’s one “For me, being an entrepreneur since them a cheque, to keep it within New- of the biggest areas where there are such I was 18, I do everything myself,” he foundland and Labrador and also St. a demand for mental health support. It’s shared. “I don’t hire anyone to do any- John’s. We’re in the midst of co-branding university, people are trying to figure out thing. I came in and sanded down the with universities. We’re starting with what they want to be when they grow floors and stained them and I paint Prince Edward Island because they’re all up. Just the diversity and the pressure and do all of the setup because it’s my over it. We’ve approached MUN to co- and stress that they’re all under, you can brand, concept and idea ... I’m the face brand with Fog Off Clothing. The slo- find yourself in a foggy place daily. of the brand and I like that to be what gan is ‘Not just a brand, a voice.’ We’d people see when they come into the store MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE and I deliver my message, because it is “I’m 100 per cent a my message. Being a songwriter, it’s the mental health advocate “It’s that kind of security blanket with same as writing a song. I’ll sing it better and passionate about the brand, that almost daily I’m having than anyone else because it’s mine, with normalizing the stigma people writing to me and thanking me the passion and heart and everything. attached to it.” for what I’m doing,” he adds. “It’s what I’m all about. I’m 100 per cent a mental A LABOUR OF LOVE —Tim Henneberry health advocate and passionate about normalizing the stigma attached to it. “It’s been a ton of hard work, but it’s It’s a security blanket for some people. so positive,” he added. “Especially with If they get that out of it, if they feel the mental health being so front and center message and they get that support, that’s in the media and our lives. The stigma amazing. That’s the thing, my goal, if I being normalized and making people could achieve anything, would be to do feel they can talk about it more over the whatever I can to normalize that stig- past couple of years, it has been huge. ma for that person who’s in the mental This brand does that with the play on fog. You’re normal, you’re just in a really words. You get people talking. If you scary place to be in.” didn’t know what Fog Off was and I had on a Fog Off shirt and you walked To be part of the conversation, visit Fog by you’d think oh cool, and they person Off Clothing at its Water Street location wearing it would deliver the message. and visit: fogofflclothing.com Why I used clothing was because it’s a necessity, we all need it, and it’s the best vessel to use to spread the message, I thought, a clothing and clothing brand. It’s like little billboards everywhere.” The mobile advertising that is Fog Off is just part of a larger effort to keep the conversation flowing surrounding men- tal health awareness. If his brand could do one thing, Henneberry hopes to help alleviate some of the dated stigmas sur- rounding mental health and to make positive strides in a field of which has been so passionately dedicated. “This is something that gives every day. It’s not a weekend, a day, it’s ev- eryday, all year,” Henneberry shared. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 17

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ROADAHEADNL.CA PHOTO PREMIER DWIGHT BALL In this week’s special Q & A the province’s 13th premier, Dwight Ball, talks perfect storms, the Alberta factor, plus shares what keeps him grounded and focused during unprecedented financial hard times. PAUL DALY PHOTO Q Not only is the NL economy The fact remains we need to tackle a hurting but so is Alberta. Does $2 billion dollar deficit and we will need this put extra strain on our province’s to take short, medium and long-term ac- economy and change how finance deci- tion to correct the course. At the same sions are approached? time, we’ll need to recognize that we will also see increased unemployment A In some communities in our prov- amongst those who had been working in ince, the biggest employer for a Alberta. long time was Alberta. So yes, absolute- ly there is an impact that comes along Q What has been the response to the not only with the difficult situation our Government Renewal Initiative? province is facing but also an impact from the struggling economy in Alberta. A We have had an unprecedented re- Those working away would earn mon- sponse to our Government Re- ey and return back to our province to newal Initiative. We’ve had 17 public spend it on goods and services, and so sessions, drawing close to 1,000 people that impact is transferred across local who came out to share ideas around op- businesses with less consumer activity. portunities for revenue, savings and 18 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

more efficient delivery of services. ing on will be reviewed and may not be Through our dialogue app we’ve seen filled once vacant. more than 1,600 unique ideas submit- This deficit didn’t happen overnight ted and we are in the process of review- and there’s no quick fix either. The peo- ing them now as we prepare for Budget ple of the province have been supportive 2016. throughout the course of these consul- tations and recognize the difficult task Newfoundlanders and Labradorians ahead as we approach Budget 2016. understand the magnitude of the issue we’re facing. They understand there are HIBERNIA.CA PHOTO Q You’ve had a rough introduction as decisive actions required to get our prov- Premier. How do you stay calm? ince back on track and they want to be a “It’s the perfect storm, part of the solution. really. On top of the A I didn’t want the job because I deficit we have inherited, thought it was going to be easy. This is a difficult time for our prov- we are dealing with an And while I didn’t at the time know just ince, but we will overcome these chal- eroding situation where how difficult our fiscal reality had be- lenges together. Because the long-term oil prices continue to come, we have a good handle on the state is full of potential. Our balance sheet is drop ...” — Premier Ball of affairs in the province today, and we’re strong and we have so many assets and determined to tackle it head on. resources as a province to offer. It’s our I still don’t like the HST but we need I’m at a point in my life where I want job now to make sure we’re well posi- to consider taxes as a whole, while en- to give back and I think as Premier, to- tioned to leverage every single one of suring we are still competitive. gether with my Cabinet and entire cau- those future opportunities for the peo- cus, we have tremendous experience to ple of our province. When it comes to jobs, our preferred draw on to help build the foundation option is attrition where the positions of today for a sustainable future. Q Cuts, taxes. Things your party public sector employees retiring or mov- I’ve got a great team around me, and I said wouldn’t happen are now on can’t say enough about just how dedicat- the table. Why the change in approach? ed and hardworking the public service has been throughout the Government A On September 28 I asked Renewal Initiative and as we prepare for then-Premier Paul Davis for an Budget 2016. I also have a lot of support update on the province’s fiscal situation. from friends and family. I was denied that information at that time, and it wasn’t until after winning GOV.NL.CA PHOTO the election did I first come to learn of the massive increase in our provincial “I think as Premier, together with my Cabinet and entire deficit since Budget 2015. A $2 billion caucus, we have tremendous experience to draw on to dollar deficit is unprecedented. No other help build the foundation today for a sustainable future.” new government has ever had to deal with such a difficult fiscal reality. It’s the perfect storm, really. On top of the deficit we have inherited, we are dealing with an eroding situation where oil prices continue to drop, and oil pro- duction levels have decreased. Since November, the price of oil has dropped about 35 per cent. This has a significant impact on our province. It is our responsibility as a government through our Government Renewal Ini- tiative to consider all the ideas the peo- ple of the province put forward. These will include short term actions that will be a part of Budget 2016, medium term actions that will come through this year’s mid-year update and longer-term actions that will be a part of Budget 2017 and beyond. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 19

LOCAL ARTS & MORE BY DILLON COLLINS TYLER LEEDS PHOTOS St. John’s theatre is set to rock this spring, as TaDa! Events brings its adaptation of the cult classic Rock of Ages to the stage. T he spirit, sizzle and sound of fun,” shared director Terri An- Ages production. “Originally I was a fan the rock era of 70s-80s mu- drews amidst rehearsals. “We of the music, because I’m a child of that sic will be felt across New- spent January basically learn- era,” Andrews shared. “All the songs were familiar, and they’re really feel-good foundland and Labrador’s ing the music and doing some of the songs anyhow. I first saw the musical in large group choreography. The whole New York maybe eight or nine years ago. theatre scene as TaDa! Events brings show is written around 28 iconic rock I go down there fairly frequently and go songs, so they really needed to know the see all types of shows. one of its most ambitious productions to songs before we could start at the text and now we’ve started adding the scenes. “It was one of those where we went life with its rendition of the internation- It really doesn’t take itself seriously, so in and you’re totally relaxed, because it the rehearsals we get a lot accomplished didn’t require a lot of you. Sometimes al classic, Rock of Ages. but we’re laughing from start to finish. you’re doing pieces for their theatrical In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small- It’s great.” value or a really good story or message. This is one of those where after a week town girl named Sherrie meets a big- A PASSION-PROJECT of looking at it all it requires you to do is have a good time. That was fun, and that city dreamer named Drew and in L.A.’s Andrews and TaDa! have anchored meant I would go see the show again some of this province’s most successful and again. You’ve got to come see this. If most legendary rock club, they fall in productions in recent years. This recent you’re just looking for a night to unwind project serves as a passion-project of and have a ball then this is the night. I love despite some hilarious missteps sorts for Andrews, who as an admitted don’t get tired of it, because I don’t get rock and roll child, fell in love with the tired of the music. Yeah, I’m a fan.” along the way. glitz and charm of the original Rock of Premiering in 2005 in Los Angeles, California, TaDa! Events adapts the cult classic with an all-star cast, anchored by Canadian Idol alum Craig Sharpe. “It’s going great. We’re having a lot of 20 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

TYLER LEEDS PHOTOS The cast is as stacked as you can find in local theater. Courtney Fowler, Kel- ly-Ann Evans, Keith Power, Sabrina Roberts, Chris Adams, Wayne Par- dy Paul E. Wilson and John Andrews round out the main cast. ‘A REAL COUP’ “This is a new experience for me, and it is such a hyper charged cast. They’re all just having a ball.” — Terri Andrews The acquisition of Sharpe, who achieved national notoriety through his them, and normally within the theatrical time on Idol and subsequent music ca- community here we know one another. reer, was a ‘huge get’ for TaDa! “If you’re just looking ‘JUST HAVING A BALL’ “I consider that to be a real coup for for a night to unwind us, and it’s funny that he considered it to and have a ball then “I didn’t know who these people were be a real coup for him,” Andrews said of this is the night.” and it turned out a lot of the people who the casting of Sharpe, who takes on the auditioned were working musicians who lead role of Drew. — Terri Andrews are in rock bands and tribute bands and metal bands and they came to audition “He said ‘oh my God I get to work for per and radio and so on, and I just said because it was Rock of Ages, not because TaDa!’, and we said ‘yeah, hello! you just that I’ll put one Facebook message up it was theater. Consequentially, our cast came from working with David Foster! before I send out all of this stuff. Within now are made up of people who have a Shall we all get down on our knees and five hours we had 140 people scheduled musical theatre background, but a t least bow.’ It was really funny, because he’s for auditions, which was nuts. When I 45 per cent of the cast are gigging mu- sung to stadiums full of people and got looked at the names I didn’t know half of sicians who are not necessarily actors standing ovations, and he walked into They went through the singing portion his first audition and said ‘I’m nervous.’ of the audition with flying colours, and He was reading with these two girls went through the text and the cast. (Courtney Fowler & Sabrina Roberts) and he said ‘they’re so good! They’re real “I walked into the room for the au- actresses!’ And they were saying they ditions and said ‘Holy God there are were so nervous having to sing with more ECMA awards sitting in this Craig Sharpe! They were just sweet. The waiting room than I’d been exposed to three of them were sweet.” in my whole career,’” she added. “It was awesome. This is a new experience for Andrews enters new territory in me, and it is such a hyper charged cast. preparation for Rock of Ages, with a They’re all just having a ball.” mixed bag of a cast that includes a fair share of local musicians alongside a host ‘Rock of Ages’ runs from March 31-April of musical theatre vets. It’s a challenge, 3rd in St. John’s at the Arts and Culture but one that is undoubtedly a pleasure Centre. Tickets are available at the box of- for all involved. fice and at: artsandculturecentre.com “This show is actually a new ballgame for me. I was going to put out advertise- ments for the auditions, put it in the pa- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 21

NL LIFE OUTDOORS BY PAM PARDY GHENT SKISMOKEY.CA PHOTOS Smokey Mountain has RELIVE THE THRILL AT always been a strong SMOKEY MOUNTAIN part of the community. Smokey Mountain ski Club is proud to announce that we will be of age and continue to do so now at 32,” having a Come Home Year Reunion, April 7 - 10, 2016! Come said Button. join us as we celebrate the past 50 plus years here at Smokey! So much has changed in Labrador lately, and like elsewhere in the province, times have been tough, Button added. “The last couple of years, there’s been changes in our community. There’s been a collapse economically. But Smoky is the last nostalgic thing left in Lab City. Peo- ple want to see what we’ve accomplished, whether the price of ore was low or high, Smokey remained constant. Our motto is, relive the thrill, come back to the hill. And we have people confirmed, coming from England, Colorado, New York, and throughout western Canada.” Smokey has always been a strong part of the community, providing locals with many memories and friendships. Stacie S mokey Mountain ski club celebrators coming from all over Can- is in its 51st year, and those ada, the US and England. Why is this who spent winters at Smokey event gaining so much traction? Because Smokey Mountain is the last true nos- plan on celebrating in a big talgic memory of Labrador City, says Button. way beginning April 7 with the kick off “I joined with my friends ‘RELIVE THE THRILL’ and it took over my life. It of Come Home Year celebrations. From became what I did as a “Our town and the faces of the peo- teen. From November to a meet and greet gala to sledding fun, big ple who live there have changed drasti- April, my weekends were cally over the years. We’ve been a tran- at Smokey.” —Stacie Pardy air competitions and a retro dance party sient town. But, every weekend Smokey Mountain was there for everyone. I have to make any 70s fan proud, this is one been ‘strapping in’ since I was 16 years weekend that offers something for ev- eryone. Wayne Button, Chairman Of Smokey Come Home Year, says the event is gaining momentum, with confirmed 22 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

“We tried to make sure all the events have something for everybody or any age, and we’ve done that. It looks like this will be a celebration to remember.” —Wayne Button Pardy has been a Smokey Mountain Ski the club had as many as 1,500 active to the lodge and using that grill, that club member since 1997. “I joined with members. The attraction is the same to- hasn’t changed.” my friends and it took over my life. It day as it always was, says Pardy. became what I did as a teen. From No- It sounds like April 7th - 10th will be vember to April, my weekends were at “Friday night is steak night. There’s a whole lot of fun. Button says that’s a Smokey,” she says. the inside grill with coals on, so it’s a guarantee. “We tried to make sure all really big night that everyone gets to- the events have something for every- A WHOLE LOT OF FUN gether. Kids are there with family. That body or any age, and we’ve done that. hasn’t changed in 51 years. Looking back It looks like this will be a celebration to Membership at Smokey is approach- through the pictures and hearing peo- remember.” ing 700 this year, though in its heyday ple’s memories of packing up and going For more visit www.skismokey.ca DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 23

SPEAKERS’ CORNER BUD GAULTON PHOTOS WHEN I GROW UP ... During Education Week The Herald visited St. Edward’s School in CBS to find out what some ambitious and creative grade two students wanted to be when they grew up. From heading into space, to hitting the stage, these kids are reaching for the stars! COMPILED BY PAM PARDY GHENT MAGGIE: My name is Maggie and I’m going to be a babysitter when I grow up because I like babies. MADDIE: When I grow up I want to be the police because my dad is one. ELIA: I want to be a dog groomer when I grow up. I love dogs, and that 24 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016 way I can do our dogs for free so mom doesn’t have to pay.

LACY: I want to be an ISAAC: I want to be a scientist when I KEIRA: I am going to be rock star astronaut because it’s cool. grow up because I like science. when I grow up. I like to sing. RAYCHEL: I am going to be a LOGAN: I want to be a spy when I grow swimming teacher. I love swimming. up. My spy kit is here and I am ready. DECLAN: When I grow up I’m going ETHAN: I want to be a hockey player SADIE: I want to be a chef because to be Russell Martin. He plays for the when I grow up. I want to be a goalie. chefs cook good. Dad is the best cook Toronto Blue Jays. I seen them play! My favourite team is Chicago. in our house because he makes the best spaghetti. Jeremy: When I grow up I want to be ISABELLE: I’m a teacher. I want to be MIA: I am going to be a teacher an ice hockey goalie. Ice hockey is a teacher when I grow up because I because I love French and I really love really fun and Montreal is my favourite like my teacher. And I want to be just learning new things. team. like her when I grow up. TUNE IN NEXT WEEK AS MORE STUDENTS TELL US ABOUT THEIR HUGE PLANS FOR A BRIGHT, FUN FUTURE! DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 25

WHAT’S ON THE GO? DATES: WINTER 2016 COMPILED BY: DILLON COLLINS HOT TICKETS ISLAND ROUNDUP MAR. 12TH JASON BENOIT SHANNEYGANOCK ARTS & CULTURE CENTRE TOUR Mar. 4 Grand Falls-Windsor AT SUNDANCE, ST. JOHN’S Mar. 5 Gander F or the first time in over a decade, Shanneyganock RAE SPOON will be celebrating St. Paddy’s Day on George Street in St. Mar. 3 The Ship, St. John’s JOHN CURRAN Mar. 5 Holy Cross Church, Holyrood YUKON BLONDE Mar. 5-6 The Rockhouse, St. John’s John’s. The iconic trad group will take the stage at Sundance on March 12th along- side opening act Rum Ragged. Tick- ets are $25 and can be purchased at the Sundance or by phone at 709-753-7822. Don’t miss the biggest party for Paddy’s! BEAUTIFUL WRECKS THE BEAUTIFUL WRECKS Mar. 4 House Show, Gambo Mar. 5 Citadel House, Lewisporte HEATHER NOLAN, ALLIE DUFF & EMMA PECKFORD Mar. 13 Swirsky’s, Corner Brook HARD TICKET Mar. 5 Distortion, St. John’s SHANNEYGANOCK Mar. 12 Sundance, St. John’s THE DAVE MCHUGH BAND, DAVE WHITTY & MARK MANNING Mar. 5 The Palace on Broadway, Corner Brook 26 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 -12, 2016

BABY OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM THIS WEEK’S WINNERS OH GIRL! OH BOY! BABY’S NAME PARENTS’ NAME(S) RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS CHILD’S BIRTHDATE LM LF TELEPHONE NUMBER MADELINE NOSEWORTHY RYLAND BOYDE Please note: If family members other than par- ents send photo of child, you must include a Daughter of Alicia and Anthony Son of Amanda and Jamie Boyde, written permission slip from parents or the Noseworthy, St. John’s Lumsden child’s guardian. Send your completed entry form and photograph to: HONOURABLE MENTIONS BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST Ireland Whiffen-Hookey Finn Knee Maya Carew St. John’s Pools Island Shores Cove 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 FIELD OF DREAMS! Enter your baby’s picture in the annual New- foundland Herald Baby of the Year Contest. Fill Mason, son of Brandon Wicks and Suzanne out the entry form above and send us a recent Guiney, Mount Pearl has us dreaming of spring photograph of your baby. Or you can email information and a high-resolution photo to and thinking green! Great smile, Mason! [email protected]. Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2016. Two babies – a boy and a girl – will qualify 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 2017. CONTEST RULES: • Babies must be under the age of two by Dec. 31, 2016 (born in 2015 or 2016). • Photos must be larger than wallet size, be clear and unobstructed (the less accessories the better). • No photos will be returned. • Photos must be received on or before Oct. 31, 2016. • Employees and immediate family members of The Newfoundland Herald and its affili- ated companies are not eligible to enter. • Winning babies must reside in Newfound- land and Labrador. • You may enter as often as you wish, though once your child is chosen as our weekly win- ner, they aren’t eligible to win again. • The judges’ decision is final. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 27

YOUNG ISLANDERS BY SARAH WALSH QUESTIONING LOVE: Obviously, I have a number of qualms with DOGGIE-STYLE people who identify their dog as their children ... I magine you are in a restau- conquest. The mother of the child starts rant, and there is a family at ruffling the child’s head while chanting, I know how much love you can hold the table next to you. Sat at “Who’s a good boy? Who’s a GOOD! in your heart for them. I highly support the end of the table is a three BOY!” in a loud Muppet voice. She then animals. Owning a pet has been scien- year old boy who is desperately trying wrestles the object from the child’s hand tifically proven to be an active stress-re- to reach something in the middle of the and tosses it away from him, all the while liever. Pets have had a positive correla- table. Sadly, his chubby little baby arms clapping her stupid hands and singing, tion to mental health in their owners! just can’t seem to reach it. “Go get your toy! Bring us your toy!” They’re loving and loyal. They’re usually The child looks around the table, cute as hell! Unless you have one of those smiling, trying to be cheerful while com- A BABY LIKE A TERRIER hairless cats. Then we’ll just agree to dis- posedly alerting the by-standing adults agree, because they are nightmare-in- to aid him in his plight. Someone to his It would be confusing to see some- ducing creatures. I digress. immediate left absentmindedly pats his one treat a baby like a terrier. Every head in order to pacify him, but doesn’t time someone refers to themselves as PROVERBIAL DOGHOUSE retrieve the item. “Mommy” to their pets, I can’t help but The child begins to get fussy, becom- consider the possibilities of confusing On Mother’s Day, I spoke to a friend ing progressively more audible, making child-appropriate treatment with that who was in the proverbial doghouse. His loud non-articulate sounds in sharp of pets. Imagine trying to swaddle your girlfriend was horrified that he didn’t bursts. The family ignores him and talks friend’s boa constrictor, or putting that think to purchase her a gift on behalf louder over the temper tantrum. The plastic cone around a Kindergarten stu- of their eight month old ... Dachshund. child strains and exerts themselves to fi- dent in order to stop them from picking No matter how much I love my pets, I’ve nally reach and acquire the item of their at a boo-boo. witnessed some folks take it too far. desire. The child is happy! The child smacks each person within reach at the I should clarify that I LOVE my pets. Obviously, I have a number of qualms table with the toy, grunting and gurgling I probably love your pets, too! They’re with people who identify their dog as and obviously very pleased with this usually happy little dudes with fluffy their children, or “fur babies,” while heads. I would give them treats if you consistently referring to themselves as, said it was alright! “mommies” and, “daddies” for said ani- mals. They are as thus: 1. Did you physically give birth to your dog/cat/ferret/hairless otter (acquired through Kijiji)? Did you grow round and fat and take prenatal vitamins to contribute to their health and well-being 28 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

during gestation? Or did you contribute JILLY BENNETT PHOTOGRAPHY the sperm that turned an egg into an embryo and eventually turned that em- Every time someone refers to themselves as “Mommy” bryo into a greyhound? If you answered, to their pets, I can’t help but consider the possibilities of “No”, you are not a dog-parent. If you confusing child-appropriate treatment with that of pets. answered, “Yes”, I have questions. Many MANY questions. scoops about his Twitter account. Your cat can catch his own food if you 4. Babies are tiny adults. They are lit- let him out. But either would eat out of 2. Your cat must have worked all sum- the garbage and destroy rolls of toilet mer at their demeaning fast food job to tle humans who alternately delight and paper with no discernible goal well into afford your mother’s day card and pres- torment their parents but ultimately full maturity, no matter how often you ent. Your online photo album featuring they mature into real people. They for- spray them with a water bottle. twenty photos of your cat next to said mulate free thought, personality, and gift was riveting, especially as you’ve independence as time goes on. And you will continue to pick up their used a different artistic filter for every poop. Forever. different one. The black and white in- Your dog has his own personality. stallments were especially moving, even though your unperturbed cat chose to pose by licking his butt. 3. So you’ve made a Facebook/Ins- tagram/Twitter account for your dog. Have you considered the mental and emotional ramifications that this will have on Mittens? How do you think he’ll feel when he loses followers? Or what if someone comments that his photos used to mean something, but now they’re clearly passionless drivel? An Internet base opens them to a world of trolls and professional feeling-hurters. Oh, right ... Your labradoodle doesn’t give two Are you a ‘YOUNG ISLANDER’ with something to say? Email [email protected] DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 29

CELEBRATING YOUTH TWITTER.COM/CITYOFSTJOHNS PHOTOS THE GALWAY HITMEN MALORIE HARRIS SEAN CLEARY ATHLETES OF THE YEAR T he City of St. John’s and goals, being named season MVP and Molson-Coors have un- leading Kirby United in goals during the veiled the 2015 Athletes of 2015 national championships. the Year, and a pair of famil- She was named NL Soccer Associa- tion’s Female Athlete of the Year for the iar faces brought up the hardware. sixth straight time. Soccer star Malorie Harris banked Cleary went undefeated with 33 in- nings pitched for Canada in the World her third straight Athlete of the Year Championships and again at the Pan American Games in Toronto. He was Award, while softball ace Sean Cleary named MVP at the nationals and as well at a provincial level. took home the male Athlete of the Year. Congratulations to Harris, Cleary The Galway Hitmen themselves and The Galway Hitmen on yet another fantastic year. walked away with the Team of the Year Award. Harris, who completed her trilogy of award wins, had a fantastic year for C.B.S. Kirby United SC, scoring 31 30 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

FINE OL’ SCOFF PAM PARDY GHENT [email protected] BAKE WITHOUT SHAKING IN YOUR SHOES! A s I’ve said before, I’m a big fan next evening. Spaghetti sauce makes a of using a crockpot, especial- great base for a baked pasta covered in ly when it comes to making cheese, but sometimes, drying out is the issue. Here’s some tips from Chatelaine sauces. Sometimes, we end to make sure your baked pasta is the best it can be. up with a massive amount of leftovers, so I mix things up by using the oven the BAKED PASTA TIPS 1. Boil your pasta properly. It will add flavour, and won’t dry out minutes to prevent moisture loss. Cook your pasta in well-salted water during cooking. 8. Broil (if needed). for about 2 minutes less than you usually Missing that golden crispy top? Slip it would. When you test it, it should be on 4. Toss hot with hot, or cold with cold. the tender side, but have a firmer bite than As I mentioned above, if you are bak- under the broiler, watching carefully for 2 al dente. This prevents the pasta from be- ing the pasta right away, go ahead and to 3 minutes before serving. Enjoy! coming over-cooked when it bakes in the add the hot ingredients to the hot pasta oven. and stir to coat. If you’re baking it later, 2. Drain well…but rinse? Yes and no. wait until all the components have cooled If you plan to bake your pasta immedi- to toss them together. ately, drain — but do not rinse – the pas- 5. Evaluate the amount of liquid in ta. If you are going to assemble it and bake your mixture. it later, rinse it with cold water. Why? If The liquid will finish cooking the pas- you aren’t going to bake it right away you ta’s cooking process and act as sauce for want to stop the cooking process. the pasta. 3. Choose a slightly naughty meat. 7. Hold the cheese and cover If you are adding meat to your baked If your recipe calls to top with cheese, pasta, choose one with a little bit of fat. hold off. Why? Because baked pastas should be baked covered for the first 20 DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 31

CRIME FLASHBACK BY MAX HAYNES WHO KILLED JOE? GANGI CERO T he locale was Boston, Mas- tectives began checking out the victim’s and left. Her sister Josephine couldn’t sachusetts; the year, 1927. history. They learned that Joe Fanta- shed any light on Philomena’s where- Joe Fantasia, a middle ech- sia lived with his wife, Josephine, and abouts. Meanwhile, Cero stood trial for her older sister, Philomena, a tall, dark, murder, was found guilty and sentenced elon crook, who some say beautiful woman who had broken many to death. Up to this point in the murder a heart. The sisters told police that they of Joe Fantasia, nothing had happened was connected to the Mafia, stepped out didn’t know Cero from a hole in the to distinguish it from hundreds of other ground. They were questioned but not murders committed by shady members of a barbershop on Prince St. and was held, as there was nothing to connect of Boston’s underworld. All that was to them with the crime. Based on eyewit- abruptly change. promptly ventilated with a fusillade of ness testimony, Cero was charged with murdering Fantasia. Despite their ef- TESTIFIED FALSELY .32-calibre slugs. He died hours later. forts, police couldn’t find any connection between the alleged perpetrator and vic- On Sept. 17, 1928, Lewis Smith re- As soon as police arrived at the scene, tim. They believed that Cero had been ported to the district attorney that he hired as a hitman to rub out Joe. had been asked to sign a statement that Lewis Smith intercepted them with the he had testified falsely at the trial when ASSISTANT & ENFORCER he had identified Cero as running from startling news that he knew the exact lo- the scene of the shooting and dropping Police learned that Cero worked for the murder weapon. He had been offered cation of the killer. He led detectives to Samuel Gallo, who made a living in sto- $2,500 by Sam Gallo and Genaro Cero, len clothing. Cero was his assistant and a brother of the convicted man, to do so. a pastry shop around the corner on Ha- enforcer if anyone forgot to pay for hot goods. Detectives kept digging. They Police enlisted Smith to lay a trap. At nover St. Smith pointed out Gangi Cero, learned that when Joe was in the barber- a prearranged meeting with Smith, both shop, another customer, Patsy Vallerelli, men were taken into custody as they at- claiming that he had seen Cero running was also in the shop. He revealed that tempted to bribe the State’s star witness. Joe had been with a companion that day, Both were charged with obstructing from the scene and had observed him Philomena Romano. Joe and Philomena justice. They were found guilty and sen- had left the shop together. Philomena tenced to two years each in the Charles tossing away a gun near a hydrant. Cero had been with Joe when he had been St. Jail. Ironically, Gangi Cero was now shot. lodged in the same jail. Because he had said that he had not had anything to do been sentenced to death, Cero was con- Police scurried to question Philo- fined to his cell, except on holidays, when with the shooting. The proprietor of the mena but their quarry had picked up he was allowed out under heavy guard to watch sporting events. shop told police that Cero had rushed On October 12, Columbus Day, a into his shop and demanded he call a taxi sports program involving the inmates was taking place on the jail grounds. because there had been a shooting and he Cero was allowed to watch the activities didn’t want to become involved. TAKEN FOR QUESTIONING A passerby picked up a revolver and turned it over to police. The killer’s fin- gerprints were obliterated. Citizens came forward. One Vincenzo Musto swore that he had seen Gangi Cero running from the shooting. Cero was taken to a police station for questioning. That’s where matters stood when de- 32 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016 *Crime Flashback Images are used for reenactment purposes only and might not be historically accurate.

with guards at his side. Suddenly, he SAM GALLO broke away from his guards and rushed toward his old boss and benefactor, Sam This time Sam Gallo was found guilty and Gangi Cero Gallo. In an instant, Cero was slashing was acquitted. Sam was scheduled to die in the at Gallo with a pocket knife. Gallo had electric chair, while Gangi departed for Italy. to undergo an emergency operation to save his life. As the date of his execution received a stay of execution, this time for Gangi Cero. Sam claimed innocence but, approached, Cero changed his story of 30 days. Philomena reverted to her orig- after deliberating seven hours, the Mas- what took place on the day Joe Fantasia inal statement, explaining that she had sachusetts jury found him guilty. was murdered. feared reprisals, and that is why she had repudiated her earlier statement. Now We now have the unusual circum- That Saturday, he had been walk- she was willing to tell the truth. Sam stance of two men convicted of the mur- ing with Sam Gallo when Sam pulled Gallo was the killer. der of Joe Fantasia, when everyone knew out a revolver and shot a man, who he later learned was Joe Fantasia. Cero ran Once the Grand only one of the two could be around the corner and into the pastry Jury heard her story, the killer. This had never shop. When he was arrested, it was Sam Sam Gallo was in- happened before. The Su- Gallo who hired a lawyer to defend him. dicted for the mur- preme Court of Massachu- Sam assured him that if he didn’t say a der of Joe Fantasia. setts made their decision after word he would be acquitted. Sam Gallo Sam’s trial, which weeks of deliberation. Both denied the allegations. started on Feb. 18, verdicts were set aside and 1930, was a sensa- Cero and Gallo were ordered to ANONYMOUS INFORMANT tion. Philomena be tried together. testified; so did An anonymous informant came for- A NEW TRIAL ward with the revelation that, shortly be- fore the murder, he had witnessed Sam This time Sam Gallo was Gallo arguing with Philomena and Joe found guilty and Gangi Cero Fantasia on the street. At the conclusion was acquitted. Sam was sched- of the argument he had heard Sam say to uled to die in the electric chair, Joe, “You’ll be riding in a hearse soon.” while Gangi departed for Italy. Hold it, it’s not over. Sam was suc- Detectives working on the case were cessful in obtaining a new trial. Be- beginning to doubt Cero’s guilt. They lieve it or not, he was acquitted and still couldn’t locate Philomena Romano, walked out of court a free man. who might be able to shed some light. We conclude the case of poor Joe Fantasia, who was left sprawled Then it happened, a phone call from in the gutter with bullet holes in Philomena Romano, who said to police, his back, officially placed there by “I want to see you. I’ll tell you who killed a ghost whose name was neither Joe Fantasia.” True to her word, Phi- Gallo nor Cero. lomena showed up at a police station. She told detectives that she had been with Joe when he had been shot by Sam Gallo. She thought Sam had given the bogus name, Gangi Cero, to the police to throw them off his trail. She had left town because she didn’t want to become involved. Only two days earlier had she learned that Gangi Cero was a real per- son. The governor of Massachusetts was made aware of this startling develop- ment in the case. He promptly issued a stay of execution. A Grand Jury was con- vened to hear Philomena’s statement. She shocked the courtroom when she repudiated her original statement to the police. Cero faced death and once again DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 33

THIS WEEK WITH NTV’S JIM FURLONG THE HAND OF GOD There is an upside to it. I know about Byron, Keats and Shelley. I understand I t seems there has always been one level it actually works! I don’t have some philosophy, some classical music, a “sword” aspect to the way to wrestle with the great philosophical some history, some Latin and I seem to religion has moved forward questions. know how to write clear sentences. A in the world. In my intro- lot of it has stood me in good stead and duction to Catholic schooling it was the Q. Who is God? some of the knowledge or at least the fear of the leather ‘strap’ that was a moti- A. God is our Father in Heaven facts come from pure fear. vating factor in learning. I was smacked Q. Why did God make me? across the face in school by a A. God made me to know Him, to Am I better for it all? Now THAT is Christian Brother and I love Him and to serve Him so that I a good question. I often ask my former only remember being ac- classmates (we meet regularly) about the tually ‘strapped’ three or might be happy with Him in this Christian Brothers “experience.” Most four times. I never cried. world and with Him forever respond positively, but none support in Heaven. corporal punishment as a teaching tool or as an instrument of behaviour mod- CORPORAL PUNISHMENT Pretty easy ification. For my part, it is all a jumble isn’t it? You either learned Corporal punishment was adminis- that or risked a beating. All Christian now. Bits and pieces of learn- tered in school for either sins of omis- Brothers weren’t like that or even a ma- ing and structure sion or commission. I received my smack jority of them but some were. And even and religion and in the face for making a joke in response some of the good ones could ‘Snap.’ friends met. No to a serious question. I was sent out- side the classroom and eventually the Some of us in my school were sexually memory is stronger Christian Brother, who was an Ameri- molested. Some were smacked around or though than that of being unexpectedly can, came out and just smacked me hard given the strap. I suggest ALL of us were smacked across the face by a Christian across the face and nearly knocked me psychologically terrorized. If you weren’t Brother so troubled that hitting a nine off my feet. I was nine years old. beaten you MIGHT be beaten and that year old boy seemed like a good idea. He keeps you alert and keeps you studying. might even have thought it was some- Here is the great irony in the use of how part of God’s work. corporal punishment in learning. On NTV’s Jim Furlong can be reached by emailing: [email protected] 34 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

HOWYAGETTINON? SOME DAY ON CLOTHESTHE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD BY NTV’s SNOOK W hat’s winter been like for water level, temperature, and remember Now, once ya? Good so far? Yeah, not to close the top so it all doesn’t just sit you got a load been too-too rough, eh boy? there, soaking until you come down next all done, then Nah. time, expecting it to be done. comes the really fun part – folding. Be It’s the indoor jobs that kinda get ya still my heart – the joy! There was a during this glum time of year anyway, Then you come back to do the next time when some ironing actually hap- really. The daily routine of the house- load, after moving the first batch into pened too, but that all came to a halt the work. And my pet peeve, no matter what the dryer. Of course, some things can’t year the iron got lost in the garbage can. month, is … washing clothes. Oh man, go in the dryer, like exercise gear, and 1983, it was, I think. how I hate the laundry. whatnot, so that got to be sorted out before the Bounce sheet goes in and the LOST ‘SOLES’ Don’t mind the vacuum, or doing tumble begins. a few dishes. I can get all the garbage Folding sucks. I mean, who really around the house together in my sleep. Who invented static-cling, I wonder? cares? But some things just got to be But that damn laundry keeps me awake The same guys who come up with the folded, or they look slept-in. Every sec- some nights. I swear I’ve thrown clothes Bounce sheets? Man, what a rip. But you ond wash eats a sock, so you have a new out rather than wash them. got to have them or else your hairdo is useless single for the box of lost ‘soles’ shagged. under the bed. T-shirts are painful too. It builds up so fast! You only get it I saw a video online once of a Chinese done and half put away when the pile The stuff that can’t be hove in the dryer method that got it done in one second, starts climbing all over again. It’s never got to be hung up someplace, and that’s a but I can never remember it, so… Ah-so. ending! And every part of the whole, pain too. I usually put it on the slippery long, complicated deal is as bad as any handrail upstairs so there’s always some There’s also a plastic rectangle one other. It almost mocks you with its clean clothes on the stairs below. could buy on TV for folding t-shirts, time-demanding routine-ness. but clearly anyone who even thought about buying one of those needs a STINKY DUDS smack in the face. Towels, underwear, dish-towels - none of that needs fold- First of all, you have to get it ing. Just store in a cupboard or drawer all down to the washer, and I’ve that closes and hence hides the whole never had a laundry set-up that tangled mess. wasn’t in the basement. Narrow, steep stairs hard enough to man- Finally, everything got to be put age at the best of times, let alone away, or else you’ll have piles of clean with a basket or an armload of stuff on every surface until you use or dirty clothes. Then, if you make wear it all and it ends up a pile again, it safely, then comes the chal- just on the floor in the corner. Which lenge, buddy. Sort-out a whole happens as often as it gets put away. bunch of stinky duds. And, worst of all, there’s no relief There was a time I’d just jam from this endless cycle – it’s relent- everything straight into the ma- less! Wear, wash, dry, store – and chine – no concern for colours repeat. As fast as you can get to it, or nudding. But a few pink shirts it needs doing again. It’s madness, I smartened me up, and now I sep- tell ya. arate. Light, dark, colours. Takes forever, and so gross. Laundry is the bane, sir. Imagine the days before washing and drying Don’t forget the detergent - if machines? I would not have sur- you have some. Running out of vived, no way. Having trouble as it is. it is another pet peeve. Set the Right on. Snook can be reached by emailing: [email protected] ... Right On! DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 35

SPECIAL FEATURE First Edition: BY RYAN CLEARY 1946 FILE PHOTO I cannot think of the seal hunt without imagining sealers on the icy Front dodging Newfoundland Heralds falling from the sky, or batting them away with their gaffs. CHALLENGECAPTAIN NEWFOUNDLAND’S the publication you’re reading. Geoff Stirling implored NLers not to give up on efforts To draw attention to The St. John’s to overturn infamous Upper Churchill contract Sunday Herald (as The Newfoundland T he late Geoff Stirling has stood on guard, with mystical flare. Herald was first known), Stirling had been described as the “true I cannot think of the seal hunt with- copies air-dropped onto the ice flows. Captain Newfoundland,” No matter that the sealers likely out imagining sealers on the icy Front weren’t prolific readers, the stunt was and he was. He may not dodging Newfoundland Heralds falling the mother of all Newfoundland pub- from the sky, or batting them away with licity stunts, as told by Geoff in a 2004 have worn a cape, but the blood that ran their gaffs. interview with Report on Business mag- azine (Smallwood, Lennon, the gods and through his veins had shades of pink, EPIC PUBLICITY STUNT me, by Susan Bourette). white and green. His exploits were as That particular story, a Geoff Stirling Here’s where the story achieves legend exclusive, began soon after the birth of status. Stirling got the idea for the Her- endless as his curiosity (Stonehenge, ald in 1946 when stacks of tightly bound newspapers reportedly fell from the sky the pyramids); his patriotism (pre ’49 one day while he was hunting alligators in the Honduran jungle. “Stirling won- anti-Confederate) fierce. Stirling always dered: ‘If The Miami Herald can get all the way to readers in the Central Ameri- can jungle, why can’t I get a newspaper to the outports of Newfoundland?” 36 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

CHURCHILL FALLS/ FILE PHOTO The Upper Churchill CRWFLAGS.COM HYDRO QUEBEC PHOTO contract (1972-2016) expires on Aug. 31st, “To give up on the Upper Churchill is absolute nonsense. at that point an I don’t care if there are 10 Supreme Courts. This is a automatic 25-year question of intellectual honesty ... nobody wants to be renewal clause will see part of a country that has no honesty.” — Geoff Stirling NL make even less. ic of the interview was the automatic re- ing price of electricity. The 2003 Royal As a legend-fuelling aside, the Herald newal of the infamous Upper Churchill Commission that explored this prov- was initially printed on 60 tons of news- contract, which sees Quebec makes un- ince’s place in Canada predicted that the print that Stirling purchased from none told billions more than us. contract will result in “tens of billions of other than Joey Smallwood himself, the dollars in cumulative benefits to others last Father of Confederation, who had While the Upper Churchill contract in Canada.” tried his hand at a newspaper, and failed. (1972-2016) is set to expire on Aug. 31st of this year, at that point an automatic “ECONOMIC TERRORISM” ONLY ‘OFFICAL’ INTERVIEW 25-year renewal clause will kick in. In my 2004 interview with Stirling, Stirling went on to become a media Worse, over the next 25 years New- he called for a U.S. investigation of the mogul, an independent broadcaster who foundland and Labrador will make even Upper Churchill contract, which he de- pioneered privately owned television in less from the contract than it did in the scribed as “economic terrorism.” Canada. He was a maverick by nature, first 44 years. According to a 2009 Nalcor and Newfoundlander to the core. report, the purchase price under the pow- “There’s nothing intellectually honest er contract is one-quarter of one cent per about this deal on the Upper Churchill,” I was hired as a senior writer with kilowatt hour and the automatic renewal Stirling said at the time. “If you’re living The Newfoundland Herald in 2003 by clause fixes the purchase price at one-fifth in a Confederation that says ‘No, we will then-editor Craig Westcott. of one cent until the contract expires.  not renegotiate anything. It’s frozen, it’s frozen, we have no sympathy … if you’re In the one year that I worked at the The Upper Churchill contract — seen thinking that is the kind of country Herald I had many conversations with by many as the biggest giveaway in our we want to be part of you’re thinking Geoff, in person and over the telephone history — did not include an escala- wrong.” from his second home in Arizona. tor clause to take into account the ris- But I had only one official interview, in April 2004 after I had left his maga- zine to become managing editor of The Independent newspaper. The central top- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 37

FILE PHOTO nation’s richest hydro resources produc- es huge returns for Quebec, while New- “Who could imagine a situation where Alberta was forced foundland, as the owner of that resource, to sell its oil to British Columbia, which in turn gained receives virtually no benefit? hundreds of millions of dollars in annual benefits from the subsequent resale of Alberta’s oil to the United States?” “Who could imagine a situation where Alberta was forced to sell its oil to — Vic Young (Stirling Communications — Fifty Golden Years) British Columbia, which in turn gained hundreds of millions of dollars in annu- The province made repeated attempts Canada— corresponded with then-Lib- al benefits from the subsequent resale of to reopen the contract, but with no luck. eral Prime Minister Jean Chretien in Alberta’s oil to the United States?” Profits from the project would go a long 1996-97, calling for a tripartite resolu- ways towards pulling the provincial gov- tion to the Churchill Falls situation in- Chretien ultimately turned thumbs ernment out of its dire financial straits volving Quebec, NL and Ottawa. down on Young’s request. — facing a deficit this year alone of almost $2 billion as the result of a free-fall in the Wrote Young: “How can a collective Some critics argue it’s time get on with price of oil. Some economists have even vision for Canada exist when one of our the future and not dwell on the Upper said the province could face bankruptcy. Churchill past, but Young wrote that the contract is very much our future consid- “To give up on the Upper Churchill is ering the “unconscionable inequities of absolute nonsense. I don’t care if there the contract will continue to unfold un- are 10 Supreme Courts. This is a ques- til the year 2041, unless a resolution is tion of intellectual honesty,” Stirling reached.” said. “It not only should happen, it must happen if there’s any honesty in Canada AUTOMATIC RENEWAL and nobody wants to be part of a coun- try that has no honesty.” The validity of the automatic Upper Churchill renewal clause has also been FIFTY GOLDEN YEARS SARA ROSTOTSKI PHOTO questioned. A 2005 Memorial Univer- sity paper — The Origins of a Coming A 1999 book published by Stirling Geoff Stirling may have Crisis: Renewal of the Churchill Falls Con- Communications — Fifty Golden Years: been the original Captain tract, by James Feehan and Melvin Bak- The illustrated story of Newfoundland and Newfoundland, but it’s er — raised questions of business ethics Labrador’s Union with Canada —  in- time more NLers step and law, conflict of interest, and eco- cluded an extensive article by Vic Young, forward and be counted. nomic duress associated with the inking former chair and CEO of Newfound- of the renewal clause.  land Hydro and Churchill Falls Labra- dor Corporation (1978-84). The paper concluded: “It is incon- ceivable that any party to a transaction Young — who also led the 2003 Royal would knowingly and willingly agree to Commission into the province’s place in sell its services some 50 to 75 years into the future at a price fixed below the cur- rent price, except if either forced to do so or offered commensurate benefits. In this case, the latter did not happen.” The paper predicted that as 2016 ap- proaches, the renewal clause is “certain to become a flash point.” But that’s not the case. Newfoundland and Labrador has yet to launch a direct challenge of the Upper Churchill renewal clause, and political leaders have yet to explain why. Geoff Stirling may have been the orig- inal Captain Newfoundland, but it’s time more NLers step forward and be counted. God guards those who guard themselves. Ryan Cleary is a long-time journalist and former Member of Parliament. 38 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

LIVING WITH PSORIASIS MIND & BODY A skin condition that is treatable but not necessarily curable, psoriasis leaves its patients with an itch to find a cure – literally. BY WENDY ROSE I t’s a common long-lasting HEALTHY SKIN PSORIASIS autoimmune disease that can be described as exasper- SUBMITTED PHOTO in, they’d ask if I wanted to try it, to ating, volatile and tenacious. experiment with it. This one, Stelara, Though psoriasis isn’t a life threatening “Stelara brought my body happened to be an experimental drug a disease, it certainly hampers the lives of from 70-80 per cent of couple years ago and I was asked if I’d those affected with it. my body being covered like to try it,” he said. “It’s so good. I’ve Nick MacIsaac has been dealing with to maybe 15-20 per cent, been on it for a couple of years now,” Ma- psoriasis since the age of two. At first, maybe even less.” cIsaac explained. his mother thought he had a simple pet allergy, but this was not the case. Even- — Nick MacIsaac ‘IN REMISSION’ tually it was discovered that MacIsaac had psoriasis, which affects nearly one trol this chronic autoimmune disease “The disease is in remission now. It’s million Canadians. Psoriasis makes skin and he’s more than willing to share the basically all gone away. I still have a few cells multiply faster than normal, result- good news with anyone else who may be spots, but they’re hard to see … Stelara ing in red, raised and scaly patches of affected by psoriasis. MacIsaac recently brought my body from 70-80 per cent of skin. It is estimated that one third of the discovered Stelara, a new injectable drug my body being covered to maybe 15-20 people living with the disease develop it marketed towards 12-19 years olds af- per cent, maybe even less,” he shared. before their 20th birthday. fected by psoriasis. He now only sees a couple of small spots on his legs and arms, but his face, back, INNUMERABLE TREATMENTS REAL CHANGE FOR NL scalp, feet and hands are psoriasis free. Once diagnosed, MacIsaac tried innu- With Newfoundland and Labrador “They say psoriasis is going to be with merable treatments to combat the skin having one of the highest prevalence me for life, but me personally, in the sun condition, but it took years to find the of psoriasis in the world, according to and during the summer, it complete- right drug. The harsh Newfoundland Doctor Wayne Gulliver, a professor of ly goes away. In the summertime, you winters didn’t help, leaving MacIsaac medicine and dermatology at Memorial wouldn’t even be able to tell that I have inside his home while friends played University, it’s exciting news that there’s psoriasis,” he shared, joking about maybe sports and enjoyed outdoor activities. a new drug on the market that is helping moving to a warmer climate than what real Newfoundlanders and Labrador- Newfoundland and Labrador has to of- “I’ve been guinea pigging different ians see real change. fer. “I’d recommend it,” MacIssac said treatments for years,” MacIsaac said. of the drug. “I don’t think they have any- “I’d try it out, it wouldn’t work and I’d “I’ve been on a bunch of different thing to lose by trying it. If anything, you move on to the next thing,” he recalled treatments over the years and my der- have more to gain than to lose. Without exasperatedly. With new advances in matologist, every new thing that came trying this drug, you’ll be in the situation the medical field, psoriasis no longer that I was in. If it works for someone else controls some his life the way it used to. the way it worked for me, that person is going to be a hell of a lot happier.” “I was kind of self conscious about it, so I would always wear long sleeve shirts, For more information on psoriasis and hoodies, to try and hide it. I’d never wear Stelara, visit www.livingwellwithpsoriasis. shorts,” he said. “In elementary school, com or www.janssen.com I’d always try to hide it, because kids would be asking what was on my arms,” he shared. MacIsaac also refrained from going out as much as possible in the win- ter and he only showered at night time, to avoid having to venture out in the cold with freshly washed skin. Now in his late teens, MacIsaac has finally found the right product to con- DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 39

PUZZLES & BRAIN TEASERS EACH WEEK TRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH CLEVER PUZZLES! The Newfoundland Herald challenges readers to a collection of brain building activities. ANSWER US THIS... Read the sentence below and determine what the four uppercase words have in common. As you put down your bowl of STEW and take your SEAT, you let out a SHOUT and leap back up; you sat on a THORN! Answers – They are anagrams of the four directions: WEST, EAST, SOUTH and NORTH. GO FIGURE! BY LINDA THISTLE SNOWFLAKES There are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. Place the numbers The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at 1-6 around each of them. No number can be repeated in any partial the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle. by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once. © 2016 King Features Syndicate. All rights reserved. CRYPTO-QUOTE BY TERRY STICKELS What number comes next in AXYDLBAAXR is LONGFELLOW the following number sequence? One letter stands for another. In this sample, A is used for the three L’s, X 1691 1961 6009 6119 for the two O’s, etc. Single letters, apos- trophes, the length and formation of the words are all hints. Each week the code letters are different. 6699 6969 9006 ? © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. 40 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016

— SUDOKU —MAGIC MAZE: MOVIE TITLES Alamo Blob Godfather Lion King Rose Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that Babe Exorcist Graduate Natural each row across, each column down and each small Big Easy Full Monty Jerk Piano 9-box square contains all of the numbers from 1-9. by Donna Pettman Each numbered row contains two clues and two 6-letter answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you change the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters. TO CHECK ANSWERS, FLIP PAGE UPSIDE DOWN. ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS GO FIGURE: CRYPTOQUOTE: STICKELERS: FEAR NOT: SNOWFLAKE: EVEN EXCHANGE: SUDOKU: MAGIC MAZE: I enjoy convalescence. The answer is 9116. These It is the part that makes illness worth- are consecutive numbers while. —George that are ambigrams, using 1, Bernard Shaw 6, 9 and 0. Ambigrams are the same upside down. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com MARCH 6 - 12, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 41

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SOAP TALK BY DANA BLOCK DAYS OF OUR LIVES YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Ashley feared tat Devon Brady was stunned by Sum- Phyllis figured out that Victor mer’s connection to Daniel. must have something over Adam. was giving Hilary an un- Brady was stunned by Summer’s Adam reminded Marisa that she fair advantage on Young connection to Daniel. Ava found a new would be charged as an accessory if the and the Restless. way to cause trouble for Kayla. The police found out that Noah ran over Salem police made an arrest in Stefa- Billy. Kevin demanded to know who no’s murder case. Andre helped Chase Natalie was partnering up with to de- disappear. Brady urged Summer to re- stroy Victor. Adam promised Chelsea turn with him to Salem to uncover the that he would never let his focus on Vic- truth. Nicole got reacquainted with tor jeopardize their happiness. Nikki Dario. Ava accused Kayla of trying to threatened to expose Elise’s affair with kill her. Joey made an intriguing new Victor. Phyllis figured out that Victor friend. Belle’s gift to Claire backfired. must have something over Adam. Hila- Ciara tried to forget her problems by ry tried to convince Devon that she was attending a rave, unaware that she was ready to take on a bigger role at the foun- being watched. Philip delivered im- dation. Ashley feared that Devon was portant information to Deimos. Sa- giving Hilary an unfair advantage. Vic- lem was hit with a shocking murder. tor warned Luca to stop causing trouble Hope’s world was turned upside down for Noah. Victor was unhappy with Na- by an anonymous call. talie’s progress with Pass Key. DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.NFLDHERALD.com FEBRUARY 21 - 27, 2016/THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD 43

SCENES OF NL ENTER YOUR PHOTOS: [email protected] BOTWOOD, NL In The Herald (Feb 28 - March 5), we neglected to credit the great photography of Don Wells in the piece titled Botwood Mural Arts Society. We heard from Mike Shainline a few days after the article came out thanking writer Wendy Rose for her “impactful piece.” Mr. Shainline also indicted that, since the article’s printing, the murals had received a few new visitors who heard about the display thanks to our feature article. — Don Wells Photos NEWFOUNDLANDIA PHOTO QUIZ Grand Falls-Windsor, NL — Edith Mercer Q. Do you know where this picture was taken? NOTE: To ensure the best possible image A: H are Bay B. Corner Brook quality please send the highest resolution (Megapixel) image your camera will allow. C: Carbonear D. Gander — Delores Collins Photo Answer: (A) Hare Bay 44 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016 * The Herald reserves the right to crop, colour correct or republish submitted images.

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WHILE ... BY: GUY S. DAVIS YOUR HOROSCOPE THE KETTLE BOILS POINT OF VIEW ARIES (March. 21 to April 19) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) I met a friend recently who spent You might feel more encouraged You should be seeing more prog- the entire time complaining about changes in your personal ress in the development of your about his age. I politely remind- and/or professional life. However, plans and more supporters join- ed him that growing old is a priv- it might be best not to rush things ing in. News from the past could ilege not many get to enjoy, and if he didn’t but rather work with them as they help change someone’s long-held think so, check the daily obits in the news- evolve. position. paper. As Abraham Lincoln once said, ‘in the TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) LEO (July 23 to Aug 22) With end it’s not the years in your life that counts, but the life in your years.’ Comedian So- The Bovine’s business sense is es- personal aspects strong this week, phie Tucker replied when asked about her pecially keen this week. But re- Leos and Leonas might want to long life; ‘ just keep breathing.’ A sure sign member that it’s always best to in- spend more time with family and you are getting on in years is waking up the vestigate before investing. Make others who are especially close to morning after the night before, and realiz- sure there are no hidden factors them. Also expect news of a possi- ing you didn’t go anywhere the night before. that can rise up later on. ble career change. LIVE YOUR LIFE GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) My dietitian once told me, “you are at the Working on a family project Taking a strong stand can be age now where you should know if some- could create tension between and helpful this week. But be careful thing tastes good it’s bad for you.” Norman among those concerned. Your you don’t cross the line into ob- Vincent Peale put aging in the proper con- good sense and your patience can stinacy. Best to take a position on text when he said; “live your life to the full- help reduce bad attitudes and facts as they are, not as you want est and forget age is only a number,” I won- raise positive feelings. them to be. der why if old age brings wisdom, there are so many old fools? H HCELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS! It’s a funny thing somehow, but I don’t MOIRA KELLY H ROBIN THICKE H LAURA PREPON remember becoming so absent minded, and MARCH 6, 1968 MARCH 10, 1977 MARCH 7, 1980 the only things I regret are missed oppor- tunities. I guess you could say middle age is BORN Your honesty about people and issues is when your age begins to show around your expressed in a positive, not painful way. middle. THIS WEEK: Finally, there was little respect for youth LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) when I was young and now that I’m old there is little respect for age. I missed it coming have a strong sense of the needs Goats enjoy a varied diet, but eat- and going. of others. This week, turn some ing crow isn’t on the menu at least of that sensitivity into an honest not this week. An embarrassing 46 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016 self-appraisal, and let it find places situation might have gone wrong where you can help yourself. before you got into it. Check it out. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Creating an emotional comfort Your sense of honesty might im- zone to handle a personal prob- pel you to speak up about a situa- lem helps at first. But by mid- tion. That’s fine. But do so without week, you’ll realize you need to sounding accusatory. You might deal with it directly or it could not know all the facts behind it. linger for too long. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar 20) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. Being asked to create a reassur- 21) Turning the page on a mis- ing attitude in the middle of cha- take to start fresh might not be the os isn’t easy, but you can do it. thing to do. Go over each step that Support for your efforts comes led up to the decision you made slowly, but it does come. Enjoy an and see which one misled you. arts-filled weekend.

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MUST SEE TV THE BEST SHOWS ON TELEVISION MON./ NCIS: Los Angeles: ‘Revenge Deferred’ - After extensive surveillance footage of Sam’s family is 8:30P.M. found in Africa, Sam and Callen fly there to determine who is responsible, and for what purpose. SAT./7:30 P.M. MOVIE: DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY When a group of friends tics of ‘Globo Gym’ threatening the learn that their beloved gym is fate of ‘Average Joes’, things may take getting absorbed by a major cor- a strange turn in this non-stop com- poration, they join together to form edy. a rag-tag dodgeball team. The group of wacky misfits challenges the ma- Starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, jor corporation to a big dodgeball Christine Taylor, Rip Torn, Stephen competition to determine the fate Root and Justin Long. Written and of their gym. directed by Rawson Marshall Thurb- But with the underhanded tac- er, who makes his feature film direc- torial debut in the feature. 48 THE NEWFOUNDLAND HERALD/MARCH 6 - 12, 2016