709 Watershed

The second part of this season's "Stories of Greenspond" recorded live at Ida's Place, features Co-Owner of Hub of the North, Wade Kean (Sylvia was busy cooking in the restaurant), who talks about his love for Greenspond, the suites and restaurant they operate, the tourism sector, and much more! We also welcome Historian Linda White, creator of the Greenspond Historical Society Facebook page, who talks about cemetery restoration on the island, tracing Greenspond family routes from Europe, ideas for the Orangemen's Lodge, and the planned visit of another famous Newfoundland historian and his curiosity about Bonfire Night and how it is still such a strong tradition in Greenspond. An intriguing episode awaits for your listening pleasure!
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

709 Watershed is back on Greenspond for its 3rd annual "Stories of Greenspond" episodes. Two shows were produced from this year's visit, with this show having the Owner/Operator of Ida's Place, Heather Gordon, speaking about what has happen to the business over the past year and about her cheesecake and cinnamon buns. Host Darren Sheppard also speaks to Colton Firmage and Jade Burton, two young entrepreneurs of "Berries and Beads", who call Greenspond home, and who share their thoughts on what it is like to be a kid from the island. And Mayor Herb Burry stops by to discuss his opinions of what Greenspond has to offer to visitors or potential new residents, the importance of tourism and the fishery to the community, and provides insight on how the causeway came about to replace the ferry.
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 Triffie Parsons, the multi-talented, multi-hat wearing, Town Manager/Clerk of Indian Bay, Chair of Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation, and Councillor of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity (CWT). She talks about the challenges and positives facing both Indian Bay and CWT. She shares some personal experiences from her past and her family. And she talks about her strong viewpoints regarding environmental topics facing the area and IBEC. An insightful episode awaits!
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 chats with Ashley Noseworthy, CEO/President of Edgewise Environmental. It is a St. John's based environmental consultancy focused on marine mammal, seabird, and marine noise mitigation solutions. Ashley has a background working with marine mammals and has worked in various positions offshore and throughout the world. She recently trained Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation personnel on various seabird protocols to be utilized in our Leach's Storm-Petrel study in Cape Freels, and she took the time after this training to appear on 709 Watershed.
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 Grade 8 class of Centreville Academy took on this BBC radio soap opera feel episode, providing insight of what it is like to be a shorebird in today's world, with professionalism and excitement! Written by Mrs. Perry with assistance from a couple of her students, the other students became shorebirds you would find in Cape Freels and Queen's Meade in Newtown. Every wonder what it was like to be chased by a dog? To be stuck in a bucket? To have your "home" taken away? Well, wonder no more! Listen to this unique and informative episode that will remind you of the era of radio soap operas, written and produced right here along "The Shore".
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

Indian Bay Municipal Park is situated alongside the Indian Bay River. With over 50 sites and access to one of the best Salmon angling rivers in the province, it is a popular destination for many. Brendalee discusses what amenities are available, the cost involved with staying at the Park, and its involvement in promoting tourism and good stewardship for the Indian Bay area.
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

Inuit elder Derrick Pottle chats with host Darren Sheppard about Polar Bear safety, his experiences with Polar Bears, conducting hunts, and guiding tourist in the North for "Nanuk". His knowledge and guidance regarding the sub-population of the Davis Strait Polar Bear is amazing, and his detailed storytelling comes through easily in this episode. Working with us via our project with the Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada, Derrick has been a tremendous source of guidance regarding the cultural aspect of how the Inuit of Labrador deal with Polar Bears.
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

Local environmentalist and youth advocate Florence Cross is our guest. She discusses her life as a former educator in Grand Falls-Winsor, plus how her will and desire to help others turned into two successful local non-profits, Karma Cafe in Newtown and Textile Exchange in Templeman.

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 chats with Kittiwake Snowmobile Association (KSA) President Wayne Bruce regarding what the KSA does within the area regarding trail development, grooming of over 100kms of snowmobile trails, fundraising for trail improvements, and more. Wayne also explains the partnerships that are vital for the success of the trail system, including that with the Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation, which plays a huge role in the grooming operations and provides access to funding for the Club.
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

Curious about the Avian Flu and its affect on seabirds around Newfoundland? Are Murres safe to eat in this year's hunt? What is causing Leach's Storm-Petrels to be eaten in Cape Freels? Well, you've picked the right episode! Host Darren Sheppard speaks with Environment and Climate Change Canada Seabird Biologist Sabina Wilhelm. She also has a summer home in Greenspond, which we discuss at the end of the show.
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