709 Watershed

Recorded live at Ida’s Place in Greenspond, host Darren Sheppard reads a story provided by Linda White from her “The Greenspond Letters” writings, he interviews Margaret Burry, a longtime resident of Greenspond who currently runs the post office, Deputy Mayor June Duffett, who has over three decades of experience within the education system, and Gerald Wiseman from Gander, who’s Aunt and Uncle were one of the first Salvation Army officers to be posted to Greenspond.

709 Watershed thanks Ida's Place for hosting us and allowing us to recorded these wonderful stories of Greenspond live on location!

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
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Recorded live at Ida’s Place in Greenspond, host Darren Sheppard speaks with locals and visitors alike regarding their memories and stories of Greenspond. Part 1 includes a chat with Heather Gordon, owner of Ida’s Place, a song “That Old Stage” written by Carl Winter and performed by Slainte, regarding the fishing stage found on the property of Ida’s Place, a lovely chat with Mr. and Mrs. Button, who have been married 67 years and are longtime residents of Greenspond, and more! This is a three-part miniseries, so stay turn for the next episodes about Stories of Greenspond in the coming weeks!

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Lorne is a Town of New-Wes-Valley (NWV) Councillor, Public Relations Officer of the NWV Volunteer Fire Department, Rescue Specialist with the Canadian Coast Guard, and a self-proclaimed tree hugger. He is also the owner of a cabin in the Sheppard’s Point area (32 Branch) of the Indian Bay Watershed. Host Darren Sheppard speaks to him on his thoughts of the cabin lifestyle, the benefits/negatives of having a cabin in general, raising over $25,000 during a weekend at the cabin (Snowbulance), bats (the flying kind), and more!

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Derrick joins host Darren Sheppard for the tenth episode of 709 Watershed. In this episode, Derrick speaks about his life working in the public service, first as the Town Manager/Clerk of the beautiful Town of Greenspond, then onto being the Member of the House of Assembly for our district, and now a provincial Cabinet Minister. He also discusses his family's involvement with COVID-19 (both his wife and daughter are nurses), and how it affects his department and his life as a politician. He touches on the affect that COVID-19 has on tourism within our district and the province. He explains the provincial ALERT system (that message that comes across your cellphone, television, and radio in an emergency) and the process of enacting it. And he speaks about some of the regulations that fall under the Environment department and his respect for the work IBEC and other Environmental Non-Government Organizations do everyday. We hope you enjoy the chat with Derrick!

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

With COVID-19 gripping the world, host Darren Sheppard chats with local business owner Kirk White to discuss how the virus is affecting his plans to start his 8th season at Washed Ashore Antiques. They’ll also discuss Kirk’s business model of selling what some might call trash, but to the right buyer, it’s a treasure. Antiques, Newfoundland crafts, and other interesting items, all found in a little antique and coffee bar in Trinity, Bonavista Bay. And they’ll touch on what the Town of CWT is doing with its environmental planning and being one of the newest members of the Stewardship Association of Municipalities after signing its stewardship agreement in 2019.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

In-studio guest Laura King, who is the self-described #1 fan of IBEC, sits down with host Darren Sheppard to talk about what SAM does to assist municipalities with their environmental planning, her involvement with IBEC’s Species at Risk project in Cape Freels, her voluntary role as President of Nature NL, & other interesting facts about her environmentalist lifestyle. If you are an environmental & outdoor enthusiast, this is the episode you don't want to miss!

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Host Darren Sheppard sits down with local entertainer/storyteller/volunteer/tour guide & all around interesting guy, Steve Perry.  They discuss Steve’s love for “The Shore”, his twenty year theatre career, how he has become one of the “go to” folks for everything tourism in our area, & much more. If you're planning a trip to our area, or looking to see what the life of a semi-professional actor is like, then this episode is for you!

Host Darren Sheppard discusses the repercussions of the Fire of 1961 and how it destroyed the logging industry within Bonavista North. First-hand accounts of the fire will be reviewed with in-studio guest, author Gary Collins of Hare Bay, who was a teenager at the time of the fire, as he describes what it was like dealing with the fire and the aftermath.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

Nicola Saunders leads the discussion about Christmas traditions that continue to thrive in Newfoundland & Labrador. We also touch on the environmental aspect of the Christmas holidays. And we look at some of the major festivals and events that are occurring during the Holiday Season within the province.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c

The debate regarding shopping locally, hitting up the big box store, or shopping online is a daily decision that many of us face. Which is better for your money? Which is better for the overall benefit of the environment? Which gives you, the customer, the most control?

Darren sits down with local artist and businesswoman Janet Davis of Norton’s Cove Studio & Cafe, to discuss her thoughts on the subject. Janet opens up about how her own environmental beliefs are shown in the way she runs her business, the emotional impact of running a small business, and the importance of local support on the bottom line.

Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8sO7-kbRc

Music by Ricky Valadez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Ov1XLAg1c