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KLONDIKE "Rock the vote, Dawson!" SUN Klondike Votes 2011

Jorn Meier, NDP, Sandy Silver, Liberal, and Steve Nordick, Yukon Party, face-off at the all-candidates election forum on September 28. See story on page 11. Photo by Alyssa Friesen in this Issue Come check out Thrift Store Gets a Hand 2 Dashing Through the Night 16 House Concert Sings 24 After a summer of renovations, the A runner's recap of the Klondike A new season of house concerts set all of the NEW new entry is complete. Trail of '98 Road Relay. feet tapping to Eastcoast tunes. toys at Max’s!

Chamber AGM Brief 3 Garden Suites a Housing Option 7 Arts Society Questions Candidates 10 NEW Fashion Column 25 Uffish Thoughts 4 Interfaith Symposium Highlights 8 TV Guide 18 Authors on Eighth 26 Parks Canada Turns 100 6 Results in on Food Security 9 History's Shady Underbelly 24 Stewed Prunes 29 P2 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN

Dawson City Recreation Department What to Gymnastics with terrie is back! : A six week session will run Wednesdays, October 19 to November 23. $45 for the session. Instruction for ages 5+. Register through the Rec Office beginning October 3. Contact 993- Pre-school Playgroup: SEE a n d DO 2353. Indoor playgroup for parents and tots at Trinkle women and weights: in d a w s o n now: Zho. Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Exercise program for women only in the weight Body blast: room. Mondays and Wednesdays from Noon to 1 p.m. This free public service helps our readers find their way through the many activities all over town. Any small happening may need Group fitness class combining cardio, full-body strength and core. RSS ancillary room. $2 drop in. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to preparation and planning, so let us know in good time! To join this Drop in Badminton: B listingKlondike contact Institute the office of Artat [email protected]. and Culture (KIAC) 6:30 p.m. starting October 18. In the odd gallery: Mitch Mitchell: adminton in the RSS gymnasium for all ages. Mondays, 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., starting October 17. BornCities out of of subconcious Prairies content For more information on these and other available programs, please contact and sensory memory resulting from time spent in and around the Tar Sands Oil Westminster Hotel Project in northern Alberta, Mitchell's print series, , possesses a the Recreation Department, 993-2353 Jazz concert: threatening and poetic quality. September 22 to October 21. An evening of live jazz with Brazilian singer Fernanda Cunha Live music in the Tavern, Thursday through Saturday nights. In the lounge this and band. Co-presented with Jazz Yukon. Friday, October 14 at 8 p.m. at KIAC month: Friday nights with the Greasy Band, Saturday nights featuring special Oddfellows Hall. $15 advanced / $17 at door, $12 for seniorsand youth, $5 for guests.Dawson Music City starts Chamber at 10 p.m. of Commerce children under 13. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 14 and are available at Youth Art Enrichment: KIAC and Maximillians. Community Library Regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. KIAC is now accepting applications. Join high school students from around the Yukon in a four-day intensive art workshop in Dawson City. Application deadline: Friday, October 14. To find out more OpenKlondike Mon - VisitorsFri, noon to Association 6:30 p.m. and fill out an application, see www.kiac.ca or call KIAC at 993-5005. Diamond Tooth Gerties Fall openings: VisitConservation www.kiac.ca Klondikefor current Societyexhibitions and programming information. Depot Hours We are open Fridays and Saturdays this October! 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. (October 7 to 8, October 14 to 15, : Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of October 21 to 22) refundables may be left on the deck during off hours. Info: 993-6666. Thrift Store Gets New Look Story and photos by Dan Davidson clothing for all seasons. Many in terms of freezing and leak- newcomers (both newborn and ing over the years and this year, new arrivals) to the town find the congregation decided it was The Thrift Store at the An- their winter duds there. The time to do something about it. glican Church started off the place is often raided for costume After much investigation it month of September with a new materials for special events, was determined the best solu- look, the results of months of plays and parties. The shop is tion was to tear down the dam- planning and fund raising and a run by Evelyn McDonald, Karen aged section and have it rebuilt summer of construction. Farr, Aldene Snider and a num- by Vogt Construction. The Thrift Store is on the east ber of other volunteers and the The demolition, carried out side of the two-building complex money earned there goes to sup- by members of the congregation that includes the Richard Mar- port the work of the church. during two days in July, revealed tin Memorial Chapel, where the The two buildings were moved that some of the wood was so congregation of St. Paul’s meets from Clinton Creek to their pres- rotten that you could put your during the months when it is too ent site in the late 1970s and hands right through it. The de- cold to heat the big church. were joined by an unheated molition was ably led by expe- Demolition of the old entry way took place in July. The Thrift Store is packed to corridor addition. This has pre- rienced dismantlers Terrance the brim with a wide variety of sented a number of problems Shäda and Henry Reineck. Funds for the reconstruction came from the territorial Com- munity Development Fund, the City of Dawson’s grant program and partly from yard sales, cloth- ing sales, sourdough pancake breakfasts and an ambitious recycling effort undertaken by members of the congregation. The new entry way/corridor was officially opened on Sep- tember 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Scissors were wield- ed by store manager Evelyn Mc- Donald, MLA Steve Nordick and contractor Jack Vogt. MLA Steve Nordick cuts the ribbon, opening the new entrance. THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P3 NEWS Chamber Holds Painless Elections

The Chamber's AGM took place in the Downtown Hotel conference room.

Story and photo by Dan Davidson “The forecast for Dawson’s what decisions are being made Seventeen members are part chamber’s website (www.daw- economy looks great for the next concerning potential develop- of the Chambers of Commerce soncitychamberofcommerce. few years,” she said. “Housing is ment in our region as this can Group Insurance Plan, which ca), as well as the summer time Moving the annual general one issue and the Chamber will have a huge impact on our econ- provides a full range of benefits Visitor of the Week program, meeting of the Dawson City continue to lobby for improve- omy.” to participants as well as giving which is a feature in the Klond- Chamber of Commerce to a lun- ments in that are. We have to Chamber manager Evelyn Pol- the chamber a small commis- ike Sun. cheon meeting turned out to be be prepared for a mine or two lock highlighted the chamber’s sion. Board elections were pain- a good idea. Instead of having to opening up in our area. If that activities during the year. A major item of business this less and quick this year. Helen scramble to get a quorum, the happens we have to ensure that The Gold Show is the organiza- year was the decision to raise Bowie, Celeste Michon, and Kel- chamber found itself with 22 Dawson is their supply and ser- tion’s big event and major fund- the annual membership fees ly Taylor were announced as re- members in attendance, the best vice center. Once again we have raiser and its twenty-fifth an- from $50 to $75. There was con- turning Board members, while turnout in years. to be outspoken in our belief niversary featured in increased siderable support in the discus- Joe Cooke, Joanne Rice and Carla Chamber president Helen that Dawson will be able to meet number of exhibitors as well as sion for moving to $100, but the Mather come on as new Board Bowie reported that the business the demand.” an enhanced program brochure $75 figure had been announced members. community had experienced an Bowie advised the member- and shows by the legendary Gil- as a coming change at last year’s Executive positions will be de- interesting year, with the surge ship to keep up to date on the lian Campbell. AGM and such changes have to termined at the first full meeting in hard rock mining exploration work of Dawson Regional Plan- The chamber entry in the Dis- be announced a year in advance. of the board, while a budget will keeping many merchants very ning Commission. covery Days parade won second Pollock mentioned the con- be drawn up by the new board. busy while at the same time cre- “It is vital that we are aware of prize this year. tinuing development of the ating new challenges.

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Story and photo by Dan Davidson pictures of them layered in less random, probably caused snow and hoarfrost. They even by some late night walker who inspired a poem, but the editor decides to get home a little would be annoyed if I used it quicker. They’re just “borrow- There’s a sad and lonely look- here (again). ing” it y’know, except that they ing bicycle fastened to the sign Last winter there was an- never seem to remember to marking the bus-loading zone other solo bike that spent a few ask, or to return it. outside the Robert Service months down next to the Mid- The owner of the Goldrush School. I realize I’m anthro- night Sun Hotel – but it eventu- Campground bikes around pomorphizing here, but it has ally vanished. town all summer, but could not been leaning there now for at It’s odd that people should for about a week when some- least a month, waiting for who take such care to lock up their one absconded with her bicy- ever abandoned it to pick it up. bikes and then just wander off cle. It wasn’t locked down, but In spite of the rain and the and never come back. Were they it was leaning right up against dust from the street it’s a nice taken with a sudden migratory the fifth-wheel in which they looking yellow and black num- urge? Did they lose their keys live during the summer months, ber and all its parts look to be or forget their combinations? so it was pretty clear that it be- in working order. If the latter, wouldn’t they just longed to someone. It turned I’m not the only one to take come back in the middle of the up near a building in the North pity on it. It’s actually parked night with a pair of heavy duty End of town a bit later on, and just off the boardwalk on the bolt cutters – so as to avoid the you can bet that it was locked Queen St. side of the post. Some- sympathetic stares of passers- up after that. But it spends the times it falls over so that its two by? (“Yes, we know. We’ve all winter inside, not out collecting wheels are in danger of being had that happen. But don’t you snow. run over by traffic. I’ve seen it feel so stupid?”) Joyce Caley, our cycling oc- that way a couple of times on Locking up bikes is rather a togenarian, had her distinctive This bicyle has been leaning on this sign post outside Robert Service my way downtown and have al- good idea here in Dawson. It is set of wheels (with two fold- School for over a month. ways vowed to stop and pick it well known that major social ing basket carriers above the up on the way back. event weekends seem to coin- rear wheel) liberated from in- I’ve never had to. Someone cide with organized bike-nap- side her yard one night. This Fortunately one of her grand- always beats me to it. pings, and that most of these reduced Joyce, who is a regular so its wheels are on the board- sons recognized the bike parked This is not the first time a bi- are never seen again. Those figure on the streets most of the walk the next time I see it, just under the deck at the CIBC, and cycle has been abandoned. Two in the know speak of an un- year, until it gets too too cold, so it stays safe. Joyce has been happily cycling were left chained to a stop sign marked van or cube truck that to walking. She doesn’t mind ever since. across the street from Klondike rounds them up and vanishes walking, but it really made her As for that poor bike on Kate’s a few years ago. Nose to down the highway. daily errands much more time Queen Street, I think I’ll move it nose they sat all winter. I have Other disappearances are consuming. We want to hear from you!

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Liquor Corporation P6 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN NEWS Imagining a Nation in Story and Song

Story and photos by large photograph (with moving Dan Davidson mouth) of which was the first of them. park and each other. An old lady final skit featured a man roaming basedThe World show Heritage was conceived Interpretive and James Bernard Harkin, who lives in a lighthouse talks the length and breadth of Qut- Theatrestaged by(or membersWIT). of the Banff who founded Banff. about the old days, while two tinirpaaq Park, the most north- A scattering of late season tour- From its beginnings, with a sailors in trouble at sea look to ern site in the parks service. Laurie Schwartz and Tyler Mc- , ”Parks Can- ists and a good crowd of Dawson Clure were the performers for this mere seven parks, the service the lighthouse to find their way The last act in the show was has grown to encompass forty- Can-Canada,” which fitted all 42 locals spent part of the evening production, during which the big home. David Thompson takes us a musical number of September 16 being treated two sites, 167 National Historic on a cross-Canada tour of all the parks names into an energetic can- screen behind them encouraged the can performance. to Parks Canada’s “IMAGINaNA- audience to IMAGINE a number of Site and four national marine places he visited during his. years TION”, a stage show with pup- things displayed on the backdrop. conservation areas. with both the Hudson’s Bay and petsth created to held celebrate the There was a tree, an ocean and a There were several skits pre- the Northwest Company 100 anniversary of the Nationalth lighthouse for sure, along with a sented to go with a series of The importance of the night Parks Service and the 125 an- “Imagine a” prompts. A boy pup- sky was underlined in the retell- niversary of Banff National Park, pet and a girl puppet discover the ing of a First Nations legend. The

Two young puppets discover each other amidst the splendor of the national park. These sea salts lament the passing of lighthouses. Butterworth Receives Parks Award

Story and photo by . Dan Davidson unteers across the country. He read briefly from a letter particular friendly smile while she was David Rohatensky, Superin- by the chief executive officer for “Myrna Butterworth is always serving meals made all the par- tendent of the Klondike National Parks Canada, Alan Latourelle. ready to help the community. ticipants feel welcome and at As part of Parks Canada’s Cen- Historic Sites, presented a special “During this year of celebra- Myrna has been a very special home. tennial celebrations this year, the certificate of recognition. to Myr- tion of our centennial, on behalf supporter of Parks Canada. She “Her contributions and sup- agency is also celebrating the na Butterworth at a ceremony on of Parks Canada, I would like to has a detailed knowledge of port were instrumental in mak- contributions of 100 special vol- September 16 thank you personally for your Dawson, its history, its land and ing the Bear Creek Gathering a support in the accomplishment its people. Whether it’s in her success.” of our mandate. For 32 years, role as president of the IODE, He presented her with a Certif- people like you have helped us her involvement with the Pio- icate of Appreciation and a back- ensure that Canada’s treasured neer Women or with the Legion, pack full of goodies. natural and historic places are a or just as a long time resident of “Thank you very much David,” living legacy, connecting Canadi- Bear Creek, Myrna brings an en- Myrna replied. “I’d just like to say ans’ hearts and minds.” ergy and a passion to every com- that volunteering for the Bear During the last two years, Ro- mitment and to every project.” Creek program was sort of dear hatensky noted, over 5500 vol- In particular, Rohatensky high- to my heart. I spent three sum- unteers across the country have lighted the Open House and Oral mers there doing guided tours given time and energy to help History Gathering that Parks held in the 1990s and I’ve lived there organize special events,, protect at the Bear Creek compound. (in the subdivision next to the and present Canada’s national. “People who lived or worked compound) for 38 years. It was and historic treasures and greet at Bear Creek are now in their a pleasure to work with Parks and guide visitors to Parks senior years and we invited them Canada staff on this project and “Dawson is famous for being back to share their stories with I met a few people at that project a volunteer town,” Rohatensky us. Myra personally knew many that I hadn’t seen for 40 years. said. “Local residents lend them- of the participants, and she used It was sort of special to me and selves freely to many worthwhile that relationship to help welcome any time I can help, I’ll donate my and valuable causes. In a town people back and make them feel Myrna Butterworth and David Rohatensky services.” famous for its volunteerism, it’s at ease. She spent many hours my pleasure to highlight the con- volunteering in the kitchen, and tributions of one individual in at home preparing meals. Her THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P7 Council Pushes for Garden Suites as a Solution to the Housing Crunch Story by Alyssa Friesen

jurisdictions have other and how the water and sewer functioning are potentially puzzle. The big puzzle pieces descriptions for garden suites. lines should be connected to unsafe, as they are not up to that have to fall in place is A community discussion on In the Dawson’s case, to permit the suite. the building code. If legalized, the availability of serviced legalizing garden suites was the garden suite as a rental One push for gardens suites all suites would undergo the lots, country residential lots, held on September 27 at 7 p.m. property has obvious benefits, stressed by Mayor Peter protocol of building inspectors and lots for other purposes,” at City Hall. including additional revenue to Jenkins is garden suites may and must pass the standards of said Jenkins. “That dictates The evening saw a the landlord. increase the resale value of the Historic Advisory Council. how a community grows and turnout of three members Whether the property owner the property, or “could have That would go for planned expands.” of the Dawson public to should live in the primary the ultimate effect,” the mayor and existing garden suite With public info taken from tackle massive platters of residence on the property of underlined. structures. the discussion, more formal refreshments arrayed at the the suite faced some debate, as A point brought up the “Garden suites are not meetings of garden suites are side of the room with baked did the maximum size of the public was that many of the be all and end all, they being planned for the future. goods and fruit (clearly secondary residence on the lot, the garden suites currently are just a little piece of the ordered for at least two dozen.) Well fed and in good humour, the public and city councillors carried out a productive conversation pace—the quainter setting made the atmosphere more casual and the three public RESPECT FOR FIRST NATIONS members, all who had ideas about building garden suites, were able to call out their questions from their seats. PROTECTION FOR THE PEEL A garden suite was defined as a detached secondary dwelling on the same lot as another primary residence, to standard with National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) requirements. Garden suites, though they already dot the Dawson residential area, are not currently permitted. (It was pointed out that at least five illegal gardens suites are within view of the meeting room’s south-facing window.) Councillor Wayne Potoroka noted that such structures have been a part of the Dawson landscape since the Gold Rush and still exist behind the old farmer's market and the General Store. As a solution to Dawson’s housing crunch, they may be one of the most viable options for a starter home or temporary residence. According to NBCC, garden suites are intended as accommodation for people PHOTO: FRITZ MUELLER with a disability or aged over 65. It was pointed out by council that some First Nations have endorsed the Final Recommended Peel Watershed Plan, which would protect 80% of the Peel. To live up to the spirit and intent of our land claims agreements we must respect the outcome of land use planning processes. Our “It ain’t gold mining industry is thriving without access to the Peel. Ask your candidates whether they support the Recommended Peel but it’s close!” Watershed Plan.

CPAWS: 506 Steel St., Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 2C9 cpawsyukon.org To find out how you can VOTE ON IT OCT 11 YCS: 302 Hawkins St., Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 1X6 yukonconservation.org contribute , just email www.protectpeel.ca klondikesun@ northwestel.net! P8 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN Religious Leaders Discuss the Role of Women Story and photos by Alyssa Friesen Mississauga, Ontario, spoke progressively less popular since and working-woman. Both Islamic minister, from for Islam; and Gian Singh it’s debut in Dawson in 2009. perspectives were qualified, Vancouver, and one of the co- Kotli, from Vancouver, spoke (About 80 people came the first according to Vogt, rather, “the hosts of the event, was excited The third annual interfaith for Sikhism. The moderator year, last year was half that relationship with Christ as a the event was back in Dawson. symposium took place at the of the event was Dawson City number, according those who servant is most important.” “It’s very important,” said Danoja Zho Cultureal Centre on councillor Wayne Potoroka. have attended all three of the Conversely, Mirza, who followed Mobashier, “All (religions) September 19 at 6:30 p.m. Absent from the forum events.) Vogt, took a hard lead that have more commonalities than During the evening, was Dawsonite Percy Henry, Nevertheless, the speakers Muslims believe “woman differences.” sponsored by the Ahmadiyya to share from the Tr’ondek were enthusiastic about the should be mothers because men The symposium was created Muslim Community, a Hwech’in perspective. topic and eagerly shared their cannot do that roll.” in Vancouver 22 years ago, movement to spread Fifteen people came out for the views with the public (10 of He furthered his point by and travels across the country, word about Islam and three-hour evening. A recitation which were women.) stressing the differences in the hosting similar events in promote conversations from the Quran opened the Lama Lodro went first, giving physical anatomy of men and various cities. between different religions, floor, and the next hour and a brief history and outline women. Each year, the aim is to add a speakers from four different a half was divided among the of Buddism, and pointing The final presenter, Kotli, new city to the schedule, said religions met to talk about a four speakers, each having a out the progressive interest broke the intense atmosphere Mobashier. predetermined topic: the role 20-some time allotment (or women have taken the religion, with a light joke. This year, new stops included of women in building a healthy however long the speaker felt especially in Southeast Asia “My fellow scholars have said Tukoyaktuk, Northwest society. was necessary to accentuate where the ratio of women to so many things, there is nothing Territories, Smithers and Dawsonite Jack Vogt their points.) After a break for men practicing Buddism is left for me!” he exclaimed. Kitimat, British Columbia. represented the Christian refreshments, the symposium seven to one. However, Kotli did share his “Wherever we are we perspective; Lama Karma continued with a question Vogt went next, distinguishing Sikh views, agreeing with Mirza promote peace and love J. Lodro, from Whitehorse, period. the two perspectives Christians that dedicated mothers and between cities,” said Mobashier. shared the Buddist views; This was the smallest turnout established as roles for good motherhood is crucial. Muhammad Alzal Mirza, from for the event, which has become women: stay-at-home-mother Khalil Ahmad Mobashir,

To an audience of mostly women, each religious leader expressed the role they believed women should take in society. From left to right: Lama Karma J. Lodro, Jack Vogt, Muhammad Alzal Mirza and Gian Singh Kotli.

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Survey Finds Demand for Local Food Exceeds Supply The main barrier grocers face food distribution would be sup- is availability of a guaranteed ported. Story by supply to meet their demand. In interviews with local com- Conservation Klondike Society Local meat is a particularly mercial producers, it was found is necessary. The potential to least 15% more for food farmed interesting issue. Approximately that there is a lack of interest in expand food production in the locally. 25% of the meat consumed in expanding current production or Klondike region exists and utiliz- There is a value in knowing the the Klondike area is locally pro- changing existing business mod- ing this potential can help us bet- The results are in. Earlier this farmer that has produced your duced. What is interesting is els and distribution. Over the ter ensure sustainable access to year, Conservation Klondike food. Because of the close con- how much of the local meat we next 5-10 years, these farmers safe, nutritious foods. In order to Society surveyed the Dawson nections within the community consume is harvested wild meat. anticipate a reduction of produc- achieve a robust, sustainable lo- community on their food buying between producers and consum- There is still a hardy hunting tion and eventual retirement. cal food system, an understand- preferences. Consumers, restau- ers, formal quality verifications, culture across First Nations and New commercial farmers ing of current attitudes, barriers, rants, grocers, and farmers were such as organic certification, other households. These wild are needed in the Klondike to and buying practices regarding all included. were not found to be a barrier. meats are consumed by over achieve food sustainability. The local agriculture is needed. Food security, or perhaps bet- In a comparison of current 50% of households. current farming business mod- CKS has been researching the ter referred to as food sustain- preferences to desired prefer- What are the next steps to els are successful but they have food security issues faced in ability, is an important issue for ences in local food access, it was achieving food security for the substantial barriers for new Dawson City and how to address Dawson to address. Our north- found that the majority of people Klondike? Export of produce to producers. A CSA model could them through the food survey ern locale is relatively isolated currently purchase local foods in the Fireweed Market in White- identify these barriers and help project. and vulnerable when it comes to grocery stores but would prefer horse is not commercially fea- new farmers overcome them. As What are the issues ensuring that all residents have to self-produce. sible. The costs associated with well, the success of the Dawson faced in achieving food sustain- access to an adequate supply of There is some self-production transport place a Dawson farmer Community Garden, paired with ability in the Klondike? The sur- safe, nutritious food to maintain among the restaurants in Daw- at a disadvantage to competition the strong desire for residents to vey found that demand, price, our health. This access defines son surveyed. Local food demand local to Whitehorse. Domestic self-produce could be expanded and quality are not the problem. food security. is high and has been increasing consumers, restaurants, and gro- to increase local production. Currently in the Klondike, The demand for locally produced over the past two years, typically cers all expressed that there is Please join us at an Open House farmers are producing just a foods, such as eggs, fruits, and obtained by restaurants directly a greater demand for local food for the Dawson Community Foodth vegetables, significantly exceeds small percentage of the commu- from the producers. The main than there is supply, so the best Survey on Thursday, October 6 supply. The supply of local pro- nity’s food needs. A considerable barrier identified was availabil- option is expanding local mar- from 7:00-9:00pm at the Yukon duce is also not consistent, which percentage of food is trucked in. ity. Comments from restaurants kets. College Dawson Campus. If you creates a barrier to access. Ac- The issue of distance traveled were a resounding, “Grow more!” Outside of these existing mar- cannot make it, the full report cess to affordable and nutritious is not unique to the area. With to local producers. kets, local production could will be available for download food long term was a concern for global markets, even densely Restaurants were also willing expand to include hunting out- from the Conservation Klondike 82% of households. populated areas with fertile ag- to pay increased prices for local fitters, mining companies, and website [http://www.conserva- Surprisingly, price is not an ricultural lands nearby can have produce, though at a rate smaller food programs like those pro- tionklondike.org/]. issue either. Perhaps, as we al- food items that have traveled than consumers were, at 11% vided by McDonald Lodge and ready pay increased food costs, thousands of kilometers avail- more. In the survey of grocers, the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. Results we are better prepared to pay a able for sale when they are easily price premiums were higher than showed a Community Support- premium for foods that are from produced locally. However, the both consumers and restaurants, ed Agriculture (CSA) model for sustainability of such food sys- nearby producers. The current ranging from 20 – 30%, though tems is questionable. prices of local produce were per- grocers preferred specific high- A concerted effort to develop ceived to be reasonable. In fact, profit niche food products that resiliency in our food system residents are willing to pay at were guaranteed to sell out. Yukon Employers: All assessment rates are DECREASED for 2012.

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Get more savings on assessment premiums by participating in the CHOICES program. It provides credit rebates to employers who provide work-related safety and/or return to work training in their workplaces. Contact the CHOICES coordinator: 867-667-5659 or 1-800-661-0443 P10 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN ELECTION SPECIAL REPORT All Candidates Discussion of Arts and Culture

Story by the Dawson City Arts 3. If elected, what would you do member that arts funding ben- Society Board of Directors to ensure the growth of the Yukon whole. Working with the munici- efits citizens of all ages, abilities like KIAC, YSOVA and DCMF need School of Visual Arts in Dawson pality, I would like to encourage Nordick: and interests year round." on-going public support. It also City? (Do you have any sugges- in-filling instead of expansion. means identifying new supports tions for solving the housing is- Derelict lots are an eye sore and "Past Yukon govern- The Board of the Dawson City so that the cluster can grow. The sue?) a potential to stimulate the local ments have promised but only Arts Society sent the candidates NDP will create a 10-year cultural Meier: economy. Un- or underused town a Yukon Party government has - Jorn Meier (NDP), Steve Nor- initiative to help the sector grow lots are centralized, and also al- promised and delivered. Our track dick (Yukon Party), Sandy Silver in a sustainable way. The cultural "YSOVA has developed ready connected to the water record speaks for itself. No other (Liberal) - in the upcoming ter- sector is an essential part of Daw- an impressive, national reputa- and sewage system. I would like party in Yukon has ever funded ritorial elections six questions son equal to all other public and to see incentives developed for the arts like The Yukon Party has Nordick: tion in a very short period of Silver: about arts and culture. Here are private sectors." over the last nine years." . Are you personally involved in time. I believe YSOVA’s unique local contractors to build afford- their responses: the arts sector, if so, in what ca- "Before The Yukon governance model is critical to able homes for ownership or "I feel the most important pacity?1 Party was elected in 2003, the long-term success as it is rooted rental. We need to increase the role the government can play in government of the day budget- in Dawson City. Long-term fund- number of rental suites available, supporting the arts programming Meier: ed $250,000 for the arts in the ing agreements will help ensure and improve existing rental units and activities of established or- Klondike. Since then The Yukon longevity. A 10-year cultural ini- by allowing landlords to apply to "I am an active, long-term ganizations such as KIAC is to en- Party has steadily increased tiative will include YSOVA. Stu- Yukon Housing Corporation for volunteer with the Dawson City sure that they have stable, multi- funding every year. This year dent housing will be solved along rental renovation grants, and pro- Music Festival, CFYT-FM and the year core funding in addition to alone The Yukon Party invested with all the major issues facing viding funding to landlords to en- KVA. I also enjoy volunteering project-specific funding. Reliable $1.5 million dollars in arts O&M the Klondike. One suggestion is sure all buildings are up to stan- for KIAC and First Nations events funding allows organizations to funding in our community. My to collaborate with agencies that dard. The Liberals have made a such as Moosehide Gathering. plan into the future and encour- vision is unwavering; continued require summer housing so that commitment to renters, offering ages innovation and the initia- My own creative endeavors are in 5. What is your stance on the im- Nordick: tion of new ideas or projects." photography and digital media." portance of art education in the "My wife Tracy has public schools? been an artist her whole life. Meier: And since I am her husband, I am completely immersed in the arts. "Arts education is impo- I would add that my daughter’s tant to a well rounded school future is already written by the experience. We know that a stu- Silver: fact she’ll be raised in the arts." dent with a foundation in dance, "I am, firstly, as a musi- music and drawing achieve cian who performs at a variety greater academic results. Robert of venues in town including Service School uses all the avail- Diamond Tooth Gertie’s, the able programs such as ArtsEd Westminister Hotel, and coffee and Artists in the School. How- houses. I am also an instructor ever, teacher cuts (three teachers for the local high school’s music in three years) make it almost impossible for the school to have program, and have given our Nordick: countless volunteer lessons in a dedicated arts teacher." and out of the school. Secondly, I "We need to create op- have volunteered many years for portunities for our students in the the Dawson City Music Festival, art education field. As a parent of as a member of the bull gang and a future student of this school I tech crews, and also as a member believe art education is extreme- and president of their board of A KIAC residence program, the McCauley House attracts artists to Dawson. In September, Micah Adams, from ly important. Local stakeholders directors. I have worked and vol- Toronto, worked on projects including cutting out the centre of pure copper pennies. Photo by Alyssa Friesen such as school council, the First unteered as a sound technician Nation, the community at large, for events at Dänojà Zho Cultural and the professional school staff Centre, KIAC, and Diamond Tooth should work together to direct a $600 refundable Yukon Renter Gertie’s. I have taken courses at strong funding for the cultural students have winter homes. A the path of educational opportu- Silver: " feasibility study can be done on a Tax Credit. I would also like to Silver: KIAC in sound recording, and sector in Dawson City." Nordick: nities." student residence." spend the 17 or so million dollars I participate in the arts festi- I would like to see the ear-marked for affordable hous- "I believe art education is val, and attend concerts and art cultural sector in Dawson grow "Our track record ing that the current government really important- in the literary, shows periodically. Lastly, I run and continue to flourish through speaks for itself. No other politic- is holding on to in an attempt to visual and performing arts- from a small home recording studio. creative placemaking strategies, al party in Yukon has ever funded 4. We have seen a steady increase balance their budget." Kindergarten through to gradua- Through contracts with Parks thereby enhancing the commun- the arts like The Yukon Party has in the number of visitors attending tion. Education is the foundation Canada and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in ity experience and cultural econ- over the last nine years. the Arts Festival, the Film Festival, of talent. In the same way that it I have restored oral history cas- omy. In terms of specifics, I feel We need to think of the big pic- and other KIAC attractions such is important to provide the tools settes by cleaning up the audio the people best situated to de- ture here. The housing needs of as the ODD and Confluence Galler- and support necessary to nur- and digitalizing them to CDs. I velop a vision for Dawson’s cul- SOVA go hand in hand with the ies and special presentations. Can ture talent in science, carpentry have also assisted filmmakers tural sector would be the organ- housing needs of the community. you see a role for the government or math, it is equally import- and musicians in the community izations and businesses already We need to look at ideas like com- in supporting the growth of these ant to provide the educational with their artistic projects by do- doing valuable work in it. If I am pressed school schedules so the attractions? framework and opportunity for nating music, doing sound post- tourism industry workers aren’t in a position to do so, I would like Meier: young artists. As a math teacher, production and recording. I have to engage a visioning/planning competing with SOVA students I see the vast connections be- also volunteered as a bad actor for the same rental units, billet- 2. What is your vision for the cul- process with key arts organiza- "Yes. Public funds have tween math, art, and music. One for several local films!" ing in people’s homes, or even tural sector in Dawson City? tions and businesses in town, and already been invested and this is is cross-training for the other. At partnering with hotels which are Meier: include feedback from stakehold- Silver: a good use of tax dollars. Cultur- RSS I have witnessed direct evi- ers representing other sectors empty during winter months. al spending provides both direct dence of the capacity of art to en- "My vision is to contin- such as tourism and education "Solving the housing economic and social benefits as gageContinued students on next who page... have difficulty ue building the cultural cluster to investigate possible partner- issue is certainly key to enabling well as in-direct, additional ben- created over the past 15 years. ships and mutual interests and growth for the Yukon SOVA as efits outlined in the Economic This means existing operations benefit." well as our community as a Impact Study. We need to re- THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P11

"All Candidates" from previ- ous page... Klondike Election Forum Gets Heated in other areas of school and/or of their lives generally. It is particu- larly important for the students who have trouble communicat- ing, or who are marginal in other ways. I have seen many students find an outlet in art, and it has be- come a positive and driving influ- 6. Arts organizations in British Co- ence in their lives." lumbia recently suffered deep cuts to their funding. If elected, can you guarantee that you will op- pose cuts to territorial arts fund- ing, and work towards incremen- tal growth as the sector grows? Meier:

"Yes. The NDP policy is to continue supporting the cultural sector at the present level. Once in government, we will start a ten year cultural initiative which will address sustainable funding. I am aware of KIAC’s existing fund- ing agreements and its request for a cost of living increase. As MLA, I would support DCAS’s bid NDP Jorn Meier, Liberal Sandy Silver and Yukon Party Steve Nordick face public the public at the election forum on September 28. for increased funding based on on-going program success and Story and photos by the results of the Economic Im- Alyssa Friesen Nordick: pact Study." Nordick faced an impassioned Meier. of Dawson faced in 2002: “This "The Yukon Party’s verbal attack from an audience Meier also gave his home town was bankrupt shortly after strong fiscal management has member on the position of Nor- phone number: “If I do get elect- that. Are we better today then relieved us of concerns that have At Dawson City’s 2011 all- dick and his party on the Peel ed—write this number down, we were in 2002? Yes we are,” led to cuts in other jurisdictions candidates election forum on River watershed (a question don’t throw it out—if I get elect- said Nordick. in Canada. The Yukon Party has September 28 at 7 p.m. at the which at first generated audi- ed I will be your employee.” “I base all my decisions on consistently invested in this Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Community ence applause, and later laugh- Silver thanked the Tr’ondëk consultation and the fact I want sector of the economy and will Hall, a full-house packed the ter as the questioner continued Hwëch’in in Hän “for allow- to be proud of this community,” continue to keep pace with the building to question and hear to bombard Nordick with out- ing us to take this forum in continued Nordick, “I want my growth of the arts community. the three candidates vie for bursts from his seat, unsatisfied your traditional lands and also daughter, and my wife, and my As the saying goes, actions speak Klondike MLA. with Nordick’s response.) in your community hall” and Silver: family and friends to be proud louder than words." Steve Nordick, Yukon Party, “Like a judge saying you’re asked the audience to “vote with of this community for years to "Yes, absolutely. White- was on the defence throughout guilty before he even listens your heads not just with your come.” horse, Haines Junction and Daw- the evening, while Sandy Silver, to the court case, there is a hearts.” The Yukon Provincial election son seem to get the most funding, Liberal, took command of the process,” Nordick said. “What “Ideally all of us can agree on takes place on October 11, and but we need to increase access to discussion with applause-draw- we need to do is sign the MOU a Yukon that is prosperous and Klondike voters, the majority programming and opportunities ing promises, and Jorn Meier, signed by the four First Nations pollution free with jobs and which live in Dawson and sur- in all rural communities, and NDP, though struggling with governments and the territorial healthcare and education for rounding area, will cast their decrease moneys trapped in the articulation, also emphasized government.” all. But don’t be fooled by prom- ballots. In 2006, the voter turn bureaucracy and administration change. “I think it is time that we have ises... You are not voting for par- out was approximately 80 per- of the industry. We need to get For the three-minute open- a government in place that is ties and you are not voting for cent, with 898 of 1, 122 regis- the funding into the hands of the ing statements, Meier went first, willing to work with the First policies. You are voting for a tered voters at the polls. Nordick artists, and encourage the shar- followed by Silver and Nordick. Nations,” said Meier, given his person,” said Silver. was elected with 45 percent of ing of resources. Dawson’s arts Meier declined the 30-second chance to respond. Finally, Nordick reinstated the the vote. sector has demonstrated signifi- statement opportunity that fol- “It’s an insult to the process economic loss the community cant economic impact, and now lowed. and the good people who are be- with solid research we can justify David Rohatensky, Parks Can- hind these five years of planning multi-year funding. ada supervisor, was the modera- for the government not to sign "It is no secret that Dawson tor, leading a lively questioning on, and ask them to come back City is a special place. How often period between the public and with another number,” added do you hear the story, “I came up the candidates. Silver. for a summer and never left”? It A continuous stream of public Cutting off the public at 8:40 is my opinion that the artistic na- lined up behind the two mikes p.m., Rohatensky gave the candi- ture of the community is a large positioned on either side of the dates a 10-minute break before part of what shapes our collective hall. Questions included the ag- two-minute closing remarks conscience. It’s part of our herit- ing population, the hospital, the took place at 8:50 p.m. The or- age and our history, and there is housing crunch, placer mining der followed the reverse of the no history without a future." on Dome Road, childcare, a bus opening comments. The Dawson City Arts Society service, energy policies, addic- “If elected I am looking for- Board of Directors would like to tions and mental heal care solu- ward to meet with daycare, with thank the candidates for thier tions, and ambulance services. the arts community, with the careful and considered replies to Rohatensky also voiced ques- emergency measures commu- our questions, and for their ex- tions collected from a public nity, with the Klondike visitors pressed support for the arts and drop box at the post office. association, with any group that culture in our community. At the climax of the debate, would like to meet with me that Glenda Bolt quizzes the candidates about placer mining on Dome Road. an hour and 20 minutes into I can help to assist in their need the hour and 40-minute forum, to deliver better services,” said P12 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN Serving the Masses

Story by Lisa McKenna

apparently responsible for “mak- The highest turnout was in 1963 ing sure that the policies laid out when a whopping 79.2 percent On Sunday, September 18, the by the party are implemented voted. In 2004, only 60.9 percent Steve Nordick campaign held a by our excellent governmental of Canadians voted in the gen- barbecue and there was quite a staff.” (What this means I really eral election. That means 39.1 large turnout. Kids were bounc- don’t know. But, I do know he percent of the country didn’t go ing around and playing, and gets to travel around to visit all to the polls/ get enumerated/ people were laughing. Nordick’s the communities.) tell Canada that they exist/ etc. parents, Ron and Karen, from Another person I met at the It is nice to know this riding has Saskatchewan, were up for the barbecue wanted to vote, but be- an average voter turnout of 80 event as well. ing at work most of the time, they percent, one of the highest in the There were “Beef-on-a-Bun”, had yet to be enumerated. country! horseradish, red onions, cook- The most shocking thing was At the barbecue I came to real- ies, coffee, tea and juice. (All the that most of the people I met ize we need more education on costs were covered by the sup- were not planning to vote and the Canadian Political System. porters of the party - wouldn't claimed to be “politically igno- As I stated earlier, the last time you be smiling if you could eat rant”. Some went as far to bluntly I learned anything about politics for free?) state that they were “only there was in grade school! (Well, may- As Nordick, Klondike MLA for the food.” be a little in junior high.) Living and electoral candidate for the I will admit that I am not too in Canada for 46 years, educated Yukon Party, is responsible for savvy in politics. I don’t know the here, having an honours degree communicating the needs of the difference between a Liberal and from university, I don’t think that community to the Premier of the a Conservative, and have been I could pass a citizenship test. territory, I asked people attend- unable to get a straight answer What’s up with that? ing this event if they supported to help me. (I guess it’s back to The Canadian government Nordick. I got some surprising Grade 5 social studies!) However, needs to supply its citizens with answers, which led me to think I ask this: what is to become of a more knowledge to vote and it is The Klondike draws one of the highest voter turnouts in the country. While about what the election is really country when its citizens won’t a fallacy to believe that your vote the crowd at the Nordick barbaque may have seeemed ignorant, the pas- about. vote? won’t make a difference. If a few sionate gathering at the election forum proved the opposite. One couple stated that “anyone As far back as 1867 there has 100,000 of these people who do Photo by Alyssa Friesen running with Darrel [Pasloski] never been a large turnout for not vote, did vote, it would make has got our vote”. voting. In fact, in 1898, the voting a difference. Pasloski, our Yukon Premier, is populace was only 44.6 percent! THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P13 Yukon Party Pro First University of the North Silver Averts Dental Debacle PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE

also provide more housing Climate Innovation Fund. response by the Yukon Party opportunities for students by “These programs already incumbent Steve Nordick and (September 28, Whitehorse) providing land and assistance assist innovators with (September 26, Dawson by the Minister responsible, - A re-elected Yukon Party to Yukon College for the research and development, City) - When Klondike Liberal the dentist started a petition, candidate Sandy Silver learned and made phone calls. One of government will help create a development of a new student but programming will be from a constituent that the gov- those calls was to local Liberal Yukon University, said Leader residence. expanded to improve their ernment planned to close the cadidate Sandy Silver. and Mountainview candidate “The growth of our economy ability to commercialize their dental office operating out of After dicussing the situation Darrell Pasloski. has put increased pressure innovations,” said Copperbelt the Dawson Plaza, and move it with the dentist, Silver then “By taking a leading role, we on affordable housing that North candidate Currie Dixon. to a closet-sized room at Robert made a few phone calls and by will work towards developing is necessary for prospective “Research and innovation are Service School, he took the time the end of the weekend, a solu- Yukon College into a northern students,” added Takhini- pivotal in finding new ways to find out why. tion was hatched. university,” Pasloski stated. Kopper King candidate to adapt to our changing Nearly $80, 000 has already Silver brought this issue to the “We will work to explore Samson Hartland. “By northern climate. Business, beens spent by the Yukon attention of the Whitehorse university models, identify working with Yukon College marketing, and development Government on retro-fitting the offices of Community Services, which model is best suited for to develop a new student training are necessary to help electrical system and plumbing Dental Services and Social Yukoners and Northerners residence, we will improve innovators.” transition their for the exisiting office, and so Services. After informing them alike, and commit to achieving access to affordable housing discoveries into marketable it would be a waste to abandon of the landloard;s revised rate that goal. for students.” products this facility for something tem- for the rental space, it was one porary and inadequate at the day later that Mr. Silver heard “We will begin immediately The Yukon Party also aims “The technology developed school. Dental services in Daw- back that the service would be by identifying Crown land and collected at these facilities to immediately increase son have already been reduced exteneded and the detal office that we can build additional opportunities available could also provide the tools to benefit northerners and over the last few years, to the would be staying put. university facilities on, such to Yukon entrepreneurs, point where one retired local If Sandy Silver was able to get northern communities as as the proposed Centre for including expanding dentist has reponded to over 80 these kind of results without Northern Innovation in programming delivered they adapt to climate change,” dental emergencies in the past holding a position in govern- Mining,” added Pasloski. through the Technology Dixon added. summer alone. ment imagaine what he could The Yukon Party will Innovation Fund and the Cold Dismayed by the lack of accomplish if he were elected. On October 11, 2011 please exercise your right to vote

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A HUGE thank you to our sponsor and gold supplier MID-ARCTIC GOLD YUKON Ltd. (Terry Sweetman) Dawson City, Yukon (867) 993-6990 NOTICE The following tickets were not part of the draws: #2041 to #2050; #2561 to 2570; and #5921 to 5930 inclusively If you hold any of these tickets, please report to us at your earliest convenience for a full refund. Campaign O ce: (Y.O.O.P. Box 131, Dawson City, YT Y0B 1G0; or Sylvie Gammie at 867-993-5392 993-5038 Home: 993- 5318 P14 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN

Steve NORDICK Klondike

While serving as your MLA

The Klondike Active Transport & Trails Society received over $234,000 for Steve unveils the new search & rescue boat for the Klondike Search & Rescue. Over $3.6 Million invested for Front street and upgrading and construction of recreational waterfront improvements including a new trails, including the 9th Ave Trail that Steve anchor system for the community dock. and family are enjoying.

The Yukon government contributed $75,000 to the Dawson City Firefighters Association for the construction of its museum. Steve thanks each and every Fire Fighter and all other first responders for their dedication to our Community. New Hospital Healthcare Services closer to home ✓Out-patient Services (such as out patient clinics, IV antibiotics, etc.) ✓In-Patient Beds (6 Beds) providing essential services ✓Therapy Programs and counseling ✓Emergency Services 24/7 THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P15

Steve Nordick is seekin5 re6elec8on 9or a Steve second term as MLA in the Klondike NORDICK Klondike Government to over $1.5 million this year. A re-­‐elected Yukon party government Our Yukon Party Team also has plans to establish a palaeontology research facility in Dawson city which can poten@ally transform Dawson into the next ‘dinosaur town’ like Drumheller, Alberta.

I will con@nue working in partnership with the City of Dawson on land development like the proposed 48 lot During the last five years I have garnered residen@al development on the Dome. significant experience serving as Minister Another high priority of mine is of Economic Development, Yukon partnering with the private sector to Housing Corpora@on, and Minister build market rental apartment buildings responsible for Yukon LiCuor Corpora@on, in town. We need more housing op@ons and Yukon LoDery Commission. available to our families and friends who While serving as MLA I have worked to want to live and work in our community. bring over $80 million of capital I will con@nue to make decisions based infrastructure investment to Dawson City on the belief that this community and and the Klondike. Yukon needs to be in beDer shape for my I believe that for a community to be daughter and her friends in the future. strong, healthy and successful it needs Before you vote, ask yourself if the Yukon health care, educa@on, recrea@on Party’s track record has lived up to facili@es and a strong arts and cultural expecta@ons. Don’t be swayed by other community. candidates who state that they can The Yukon Party has lived up to its deliver anything regardless of the policies promises for the Klondike and is currently and pla`orm of their Party or who pit construc@ng a new 24QR Acute care Yukon ci@aens against Yukon industry. Facility and new Medical Clinic. This I have truly enjoyed working with the investment will provide a much needed ci@aens of Dawson City. I will con@nue to improved health care facility as well extensively consult with you to help form provide beDer services for people living my opinions and decisions. I humbly ask in Dawson. Families and friends deserve for your support to be re-­‐elected so healthcare closer to home and I have together we can make our community fought @relessly to bring about these the best place in the north to live. services for the Klondike. Steve Nordick Once the new Hospital facility is opera@onal the exis@ng nursing sta@on Yukon Party Candidate will be removed and a new replacement McDonald lodge will be built in that loca@on.

A key piece of infrastructure that is missing in our community is a new recrea@on facility. With this in mind, I have worked to ensure this community will have a recrea@on centre. Last summer I was able to lead the Yukon Government commiVng resources to the construc@on of a new centre.

The Yukon Party Government also built two new schools -­‐ SOVA and the New Yukon College. I was able to spearhead core funding for DCAS and increased arts heritage and cultural funding from $250,000 in 2002 under the Liberal P16 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN SPORTS Runners Defeat the Night

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1984, including being a Yukon 1,000 International Sled Dog Board member, Race Marshal, Race starts February 4, 2012 in September 27 - (Whitehorse, Race Judge, musher and volun- Fairbanks, Alaska. For up-to-date YT & Fairbanks, AK) teer. Dr. McGill fulfilled the role information and news about the Alaskan Josh Horst has been of head veterinarian in 2004, race, visit www.yukonquest. hired as Race Manager for the 2005, 2006, 2009, and 2010. com. Eager racers in the 2010 Yukon Quest. Photo by Michael Edwards 2012 Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile In- The 29th annual Yukon Quest ternational Sled Dog Race. A long-time Yukon Quest sup- porter, Horst is also the owner of Horst Expediting & Remote Op- erations, a company founded in 2008 that supports remote proj- ects in Northern Alaska. He was a handler for musher Brent Sass during the 2011 race. Horst also acted as a media guide for Japa- nese TV in 2009-10, was on the logistics team in 2007-08, and was a Checkpoint Manager for the 2005-06 races. “After years of being a Quest fan, volunteer, media guide and handler, as well as a recreational musher, I couldn’t be more ex- cited to take on the logistical challenges presented by this in- credible race,” said Horst. “I look forward to working with this exceptional team to facilitate a race that will showcase the capa- bilities of the mushers and their teams, with as few man-made obstacles as possible.” Returning as the Assistant Race Manager for the second straight year is Dawson City resi- dent Alex Brook. “Josh brings more than nine years experience on the Yukon Quest trail, as well as a unique passion and enthusiasm for the event”, said Marti Steury, Yu- kon Quest Executive Director in Alaska. “With Josh now in place as Race Manager and Alex as As- sistant Race Manager, the 2012 race team is complete and we are so excited to have such a great group of skilled individuals.” Horst and Brook join expe- rienced team members Hans Oettli, who was named as Race Marshal last month, and Head Veterinarian Dr. Kathleen McGill. Oettli brings a long-term, behind-the-scenes perspective of the Yukon Quest having been involved in various roles since

Illustration by Aubyn O'Grady THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P23 TWENTY YEARS AGO IN THE SUN

The Klondike Sun, October 17, 1991 Vol. 3, No. 6

The Sun obtained funding in late 2009 from the City of Dawson, YTG’s Heritage Branch and the Community Development Fund to conserve and archive early issues and make them available once again in the public domain. This is a great resource for students, writers and historians, and also for prospective tourists with an interest in Dawson City’s life. Each month, we are re-printing our front pages from 20 years ago (seen above) as a souvenir of our lively history. Past issues are available for download on our website, http://klondikesun.com. More will be added periodically throughout the year! P24 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN ARTS AND CULTURE House Concert Series Opens with HISTORY'S SHADY UNDERBELLY With Phil Wolters, Dawson City Museum Program Manager Rousing East Coast Tunes Story and photo by Dan Davidson a tour that had taken them to tossed out the idea that maybe Alaska and Whitehorse. In Fair- Dawson could support two sep- brabanks McGillivray, and Charron arate concerts from each visit- Towards the end of the eve- had been joined by his sister, Sa- ing act, two different audiences ning of the first in the 2011-12 McGillivray and had put on of about 25 each. This, he said, season of Dawson House Con- a couple of public performances would help strengthen the pack- certs, host Peter Menzies was and several fiddle and dance age. dragooned into picking up his workshops during their time Generally, there are 13 con- own fiddle and joining the per- there. As a trio they featured certs in the tour for each group, formers for a couple of tunes. fiddles, guitar, step-dance and with several concerts in the The S.S. Islander Pete’s really more of a guitar/ Bodhran. Whitehorse area and others singer kind of guy, but he’s been In Dawson it was just the duo, as they move up the highway, promoting fiddle playing all up but a keyboard borrowed from with most acts also visiting Old Unsinkable Ships and down the North Klondike the Dawson City Music Festival Crow. Highway for a number of years gave them some options. Both The Suzuki Strings group in now, and has picked up a few men play fiddle and piano, and Whitehorse helped to sponsor skills. Nevertheless, he took out switched off instruments as they this trip, so McGillivray was also In the early years of the the ship while many of the his fiddle with a mixture of an- worked their way through two able to give some lessons, and twentieth century, a massive doors onboard jammed, pre- steamship, advertised as un- venting escape. There was a ticipation and sheer terror to evening sets. In addition Char- mini-concerts at both of the day- sinkable, loaded with paying rush to the lifeboats - several play with master fiddler Troy ron took the lead on acoustic cares. Air North’s schedule to passengers and precious cargo, of which were deployed at McGillivray, accompanied by guitar on several numbers while Old Crow often means a day or departed with great optimism, less than half their capacity - Jake Charron on keyboards. also providing accompaniment two extra in Dawson for the per- only to collide with an iceberg while the rest on board were This was a big thing for Men- for McGillivray. formers and a number of them and sinkIslander to the bottom of the left behind. As the ship began zies, and a slow, somewhat They are not part of the stan- have been willing to stage work- ocean. It’s as though the crew to sink, cold sea water hit the dazed smile spread across his dard Home Routes series that shops for interested local musi- of the were writing boilers, and the engine ex- face as they continued into a provides most of these house cians while they are in town. the script for one of the major ploded, dramatically punctu- second tune and he fully ac- concerts, six of which are sched- Visiting artists in this series naval disasters of its era. ating this nautical disaster.Klond- cepted where he was and what uled between September and will include Romi Mayes & Jay On August 15,Islander, 1901, thede ikeThe Nugget whole thing took less he was doing. next May. Menzies, one of three Nowicki, Chris MacLean, Ed Pee- Canadian Pacific Navigation than half an hour. The McGillivray and Charron are a locals who anchors the series, keekoot, Colleen Eccleston, Ian Company ship, - reports that 42 talented duo all by themselves let it be known that there will Tamblyn and Any Cohen with parted from Skagway, Alaska, people were killed, includ- and their September 17 arrival be a few other events filling in Kathy McGregor. on its way south with 188 peo- ing the wife and daughter of in Dawson was the tag end of the musical calendar, and also ple on board. The majority of Yukon Commissioner James the passengers were making Ross. Captain Foote’s final the journey Outside from the actions were an attempt Klondike gold fields, and there to rescue his own wife and was a hefty supply of gold on daughters, who had failed to board. The ship was equipped secure a place in the lifeboats. with water-tight compart- Upon discovering that that ments built into the hull which they were still in the water, were supposed to make her Foote dove in after them in a unsinkable. Of course, there’s doomed bit of heroism. no such thing as an unsinkable There was widespread con- ship. fusion aboutNugget which passen- Things started to go wrong gers had died and which sur- when the ship’s pilot Islander became vived, as the reported noticeably drunk during a inconsistancies, updating the brief stopover the lists of survivors with every made in Juneau, Alaska. The issue, offering retractions and pilot was replaced at 2 a.m. apologies for names as they by a tired Captain H.R. Foote. were added and dropped. Foote was a veteran captain The human tragedy even- and, in theory, exactly the sort tually gave way to efforts to of man that you wanted at the salvage the supply of gold, helm while traveling through silver and paper money that fog masking the AlaskaIslander coast. was on board, which has been However, Foote managed to estimated to have a value of successfully steer the up to $6 million. Several at- into a passing iceberg. tempts haveIslander been made to When the ship first hit the recover the gold reported lost ice, stewards went about re- when the sank, most Jake Charron and Troy McGillivray share a few tunes at the season’s first house concert. assuring the panicking pas- recently in 1996. Amazingly, sengers they were in no dan- only a tiny fraction of the gold ger. The reassurances failed that should have been on to impress the passengers, board was ever found. What who were faced with freez- happened to the rest remains ing cold water pouring into a mystery. THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P25 Hidden Talents of Dawson Story by Lisa McKenna

Guilty Heartless and the HeartlessOne Friday Bastard night Boys at the Midnight Sun, played. Unfortunately, I was in the middle of moving and missed the first two sets. But, it didn’t matter; the last two sets were mind-blowing! After every song, I couldn't begin guess what they would play next, because they didn’t know! It might be country, rock, blues or jazz! The guys who make up the band are “Guilty” (Gil Benoit), Willy G., Barnacle Bob, and Halin de Repentigny (who was mysteriously absent that night). Barnacle, as always, tickled the ivories with feeling. Considering the size of his paws, his piano prowess is incredible. We even enjoyed “Peanut’s Theme” for an introduction. Willy G. tuned his fiddle and played a really awesome reel to the strains of “Chicken in the Straw”. Guilty sat on a stool in the corner, offering his skill on guitar and rhetoric. They played a Pointer Brother’s tune, “Long Gone in the Yukon”, sung by Barnacle, accompanied by a light, haunting fiddle, and Guilty’s guitar played a fantastic solo. her eyes theyThis shone was like followed diamonds, by ashe lonely, was thelovely fairest "Newfie in the Waltz",land. And (" her hair hung down to her shoulders, tied up in a black velvet band.")

After a wee sip of libations, the Boys played “Sonny”. (Do you remember when our friend Sonny Jonas died? Do you know how many times we had to bribe the band to play that song "just one more time!") The “Devil’s Right Hand" was also played, (noted, all the players are right-handed - there was no Jimi Hendrix here!) I love exploring Dawson's talent, and I think these guys have got it!

Barnacle Bob on piano at the Midnight Sun. Photo by Michael Edwards. P26 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN

And the biting silt stuck ‘neath my nails. I could think of only one thing to say. Poem I can hear the wolves’ howls at night as “That there light is the true beauty of this Second Place they bray, Earth, And see Aurora dance in lights as she And this land that surrounds me, the sails. same. This place has embedded its spirit in my The trickling stream was music to my heart, ears, The Klondike, my soul laid claim.” And a Skookum told me legends of his tribe. “If I should walk this terra firma ‘nother Of how Aurora got her name, though it eighty year, changed o’er the years, If riches a plenty I do find, Aurora’s Gold His spoken word to me was his scribe. Nothing will ever remain as clear, As this experience here that I’ve mined.” Poem by His tooth-gapped grin opened wide, Jennifer Word, “She shines in the Heaven’s, your waiting “For no light could ever shine as bright as Oak park, CA bride, Aurora, And blesses those who see her true beau- Nor mystical wonders behold. I was just a young lad when I first heard ty inside. None shall set my heart on fire, his tale. She punishes men who survive on pride.” As bright as Aurora’s gold.” Grand-daddy was born ’78, of the eigh- teen-hundreds. Everything was beauty to my Skookum In the dim light of a starry night, Nineteen, I was, that summer home from guide. While Aurora danced silent above, Yale, Arrivers came by dozens, as the weeks I saw Skookum’s smile flash quick and Summer of ’54, of the nineteen-hundreds. and months passed by. white, Shot, frozen, robbed, beaten, and yes, “Aurora got her name from your love.” He was seventy-six, but his memory was many died. a lad. Those Argonaut miners still had to try, as Very next day, She heeded my words, He had a legend to relate to his blood. did I. For spoken in truth they were, “Ever heard of the Skookum?”- I never Troy ounces; it equaled ten pounds and a had. By day, I sought gold, by night, Her radi- third, “That’s too bad, ‘cause you should.” ant glow. That nugget rewarded by Her. I watched Aurora dance in her iridescent ‘Twas a Skookum Indian, first found that gown, I never forgot Her, nor left Her behind, gold, A Queen in the Heavens, and me, far be- I carry Her in my heart to this day. Up in Rabbit Creek, though claim was laid low; That land and that place, are fixed in my by Carmack. A King, without my golden crown. mind, Result was the same, whether truth been And Heaven shall hold me at bay. told, And to this day, Her memory is strong. And they came in droves to take a whack. Light-dance colors, like the trickling That afterlife will be on that river, stream in music. Gazing up at those Heavenly lights, I was among them, a lad your age, foolish The perfume of birch and pine played a The night before she became my giver, and full of grit. song, When never richer were my sights. Tilling land and washing dishes, ‘til fate And Her nightly appearance was my salt bade me heed it. lick. He died that winter, after telling his tale. Dreams were coming true up there, so it And I remember his story, still. seemed, “She was placed as sentry, over the seek- I finally knew how he’d paid for Yale, I left Ojai Valley when destiny called me to ers,” And I cried at the reading of his Will. greet it. My guide repeated many times the tale. “Centuries before came, the stronger and I took that trek, many years later on, Another world awaited me, there on the the meeker, Though it took me ‘til now, and I’m sixty. Yukon River. She rode a frozen tidal-gale.” I spread his ashes on the banks of the Landed in Skagway, I herded the Chilkoot Yukon, Pass. “Those who seek her, will not fail. While the scent of the pines made me Through white, to Lake Lindeman, all a- She seeks out a want that is fair. tipsy. shiver, She gives to those that acknowledge her I landed at those waters a few toes less. there, I do not understand my late grandfather’s And bestows the beholder with riches be- love, ‘Twas end O’ winter, but cold as Hell. yond compare.” Nor the true rendering of his heart and I took to dredging those channels. soul. I recall an occasional whoop or yell, And son, I’ll tell you now, that in that mo- But tonight I will watch the night skies And men dancing ‘round in their flan- ment, above, nels. All false notions fell away. And I’ll hope for the sight of Aurora’s gold. I can feel the wet cold in my fingers to this Surrounded by stars, my thoughts were day, cogent. THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P27

where a small creek flowed into the Klondike glance. It wasn't the missionaries that Prose Second River. When he held it up to the light, a pin concerned him anyhow; it was the Koyukon Place hole marked an exact location; and next to Indians beyond the upper Kobuk River -- the it, a strange word he couldn't cipher (da'na'). people his wife told him about. Centuries of Being of an opportunistic nature, he'd seen animosity between these warring groups enough. He shoved the map back under his of Inupiaq and Indians resulted in the belt. destruction of entire villages on both sides, their inhabitants murdered in their sleep. In When the shaken and exhausted whaling 1895, a stranger entering into such country men finally began to recover from their ordeal, without an invitation was like signing his own Captain Clarke asked for a volunteer to take death warrant. Jack's luck held, however; for the only pistol to be found among the twenty- when the Bellingham anchored near the The Legend three stranded seamen and begin looking for village and he disembarked into a crowd of game to feed his crew. Big Jack immediately gathering Natives, he spotted an old man who volunteered. It was the last time any of his of "Big Jack" was obviously employing the same tactic as shipmates saw him. With pistol in hand and a he; moving through the growing crowd in the pirated map in his belt, he made his way south opposite direction of the on-coming resident along the windy coastline of Alaska, headed Merrill missionary. A kindred spirit, perhaps. for the Kobuk River. His Inupiaq wife was born Prose by Tony and Sally Urvina, in Kobuk River country, and she often told The old man was a shaman, named Ketuk. Tok, Alaska him about her village and her people from Old Ketuk had been a very influential person the upper Kobuk. From the upper river, she Over a century has passed since he entered in the Kotzebue Sound. But, his status told of a well established trail to the Koyukuk this Yukon territory. In the far north, he was diminished as the influence of the local River. And from the Koyukuk, there was an already a legend among the Native people. missionary increased. When Jack approached easy overland trail to the Yukon. Easy, that is, It's said that he started out as a whaling man, the old man, the two men spoke together in if the Koyukon Indians were willing to let you taking work on whichever ship paid well "ship talk", a crude mixture of Inupiaq and pass through their territory. enough to match his skill with a harpoon. But, English. Big Jack discovered a man who's opinions and talents were no longer sought his most noticeable traits were his physical It took Jack only five days to walk from the among the Christianized Natives of Kotzebue size and strength, and, his pure cussedness. Lisburne Peninsula, south to Corwin Lagoon Sound. With a mutual dislike for Christians, Rumor is that he had a wife and four children where it was his good fortune to find a small it didn't take long for both men to come to an who lived in a small village somewhere along Steam Bark, the Bellingham, anchored and understanding. Old Ketuk wanted to travel the coast of Alaska. The village was a mix of taking on fresh water and cargo. The ship was far upriver to the headwaters of the Kobuk, transient whaling men of various and dark owned by a rather nefarious fur trader named where the missionaries had no influence. Big ethnicities who had taken up semi-permanent "Kotzebue Charlie". Charlie specialized in Jack's size and strength could be invaluable in residence with Inupiat women. In those days, "buying" furs from Inupiat trappers along the making such an arduous journey. Of course, and at that place, "marriage" was not what it coast near Kotzebue Sound, then re-selling Jack was looking for a traveling companion is today. In fact, nothing about that time and them in Seattle -- selling for $6, the same fur as well -- one who could improve his chances place is like it is today. The legend of "Big Jack" he bought for a 10¢ plug of tobacco. For the of making it beyond the Koyukuk River in Merrill, as I have heard it told -- and now tell price of a few hour's labor, Big Jack earned one piece. The two men were a perfect match, you -- is a story from history. Only man's lust passage on the Bellingham when it returned and by the next day were seated in an umiak for wealth remains today what it was then. to the Native village of Kotzebue, just across (skin boat) paddling toward the Native village the lake from the mouth of the Kobuk River. On an early summer evening in 1895, Big of Kiana about 50 miles up the Kobuk River. Jack and the crew of Chukchi Sea clung to There was always something going on at At Kiana, Old Ketuk had friends who would the remnants of their three-masted whaler, Kotzebue, even before the arrival of whaling supply them with the food they desperately utterly destroyed by gale-force winds and ships, traders, and the Revenue Cutters. Each needed for the next leg of their trip. When they huge grinding blocks of ice. By sunrise, summer, tents sprang up along the beach as pulled their boat out at Kiana, the remarkable Captain Zachary Clarke's whaling season Inupiat from all across the region gathered to absence of greeters and onlookers was ended on the rocky shores at Cape Lisburne, trade and socialize. In the old days, the Native quickly understood. The Natives were all Alaska. As each man slowly stumbled or people danced and staged athletic events. worked up over a deadly skirmish that took crawled from their makeshift rafts, the That was before the missionaries moved in place only minutes earlier. A U.S. Marshal shreds of the Captain's overcoat gently rolled and convinced the people that dancing was had made his way to Kiana to take custody with the wash of the tide, exposing a folded, a sin, and their athletic events were mere of a notorious criminal named Billy Smart sodden map. With large but quick hands, Jack idleness. Big Jack didn't care much for who had murdered several people from plucked the map, un-noticed, and slipped missionaries. By 1895, he had had a few run- Nome to Kotzebue, and was now holed up in it under his belt as he stumbled to higher ins with such men (and women); and, being a small cabin at Kiana. Billy was armed with ground. It may be that he intended to return dark of complexion, he could expect scrutiny a shotgun. He'd already killed two Natives it to the Captain, but, as the story goes, he kept and critical observations as soon as he was during his barricade, and was threatening to it long enough to judge its worth. Big Jack encountered. was not an educated man, but he could read a shoot anyone else who came near the cabin. In map. There was a circle drawn around a spot But, Big Jack could hold his own with anyone, and usually with just a menacing Story continued on Page 28. P28 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN

"The Legend..." continued from Page 27. he heard a third voice coming from under the He also knew how dangerous this last leg of blanket. The hairs on the back of Big Jack's his journey would be. Before Jack turned to 1895, a Marshal's salary was about $165 per neck began to raise as he listened to the voice leave, Old Ketuk placed the shaman's amulet month; a good wage, but not worth dying for. of a small child coming from under the old around Big Jack's neck. No words were The marshal's hesitancy to rout the criminal man's blanket. What's more, he understood spoken; both men knew that this ancient from his temporary fort, gave Big Jack an idea. the words -- he heard the same words spoken amulet guaranteed Big Jack's safe passage If he could successfully rush the cabin and by his own children. The spirit-child was through Koyukon territory. Big Jack travelled capture Smart, Smart's entire outfit, shotgun hungry, and pleading for milk. under the protection of a powerful amulet -- and all, would become his in payment. The a symbol of power that even the Koyukons The séance ended as quickly as it began. marshal agreed. Without hesitation, Jack would show respect, under penalty of death. The hunters heard their instructions given ran for the door and threw himself into it. by the shaman's familiar spirit and knew It was December of 1895 when Jack Merrill The door cracked, burst open, and slammed exactly where to find the caribou herd. As reached the trading post at Fort Yukon on Smart backwards as the shotgun discharged, the two groups parted company, the hunters the Yukon River, his clothes tattered and his shattering a spruce beam. Jack quickly told Old Ketuk to stop at the next village on visage, sickly. For over 400 miles, he had seen grabbed the man to subdue him. A brief the river and pick up his promised payment, Indians at different locations along his trip, but skirmish ensued, but a powerful right hand a cherished possession of the deceased they never bothered him. They maintained a dropped the criminal Billy Smart cold to the shaman. Big Jack and Old Ketuk continued respectful distance, and neither harassed nor floor. Big Jack Merrill now had a grubstake. upriver, with Jack a little more confident helped him in his journey. At Fort Yukon, Big With food, traps, blankets, pots & pans, and about his own success in reaching the Yukon, Jack rested and regained his strength, then a brand new 12 gauge Steven's Hammer then on to the Klondike. After all, he was in took work at the trading post. His plan was to Gun, Big Jack and Old Ketuk resumed their the company of a powerful shaman. hole up at Fort Yukon for the duration of the journey upriver. It was early August, and winter, and with the spring thaw, canoe the It was the first week in September before there was still about 200 miles of winding several hundred miles up the Yukon River to they reached the last village on the Kobuk river between them and the upper Kobuk. the Klondike and the place on the map. River, and not a day too soon; in the early Near the Kobuk Dunes, about halfway to their morning, a thin layer of ice formed near the This is where the Legend of John "Big Jack" destination, they encountered a group of river's edge. It wouldn't be long before boat Merrill gets a little vague. In June of 1896, Inupiaq hunters who were on their way to the travel would be impossible. The two men Big Jack is known to have left Fort Yukon headwaters of the Hunt River and beyond, to stepped ashore at a low, sandy bank where for the Klondike River, his strength having the broad Colville River valley. hundreds of salmon hung drying on racks. returned to him. Some say he made it to the When the Native hunters saw Old Ketuk, Kalla was a traditional Inupiaq village and the Klondike River, where he discovered that the they recognized him straight away as a last stronghold of the Kobuk River people. In mark on the map was only the reference to a shaman of great status. Their own shaman the pass beyond the village was a well-worn favorite fishing hole used by the local Natives; had died the previous winter, murdered by a trail that led to no man's land -- the stretch of disappointed, he soon faded into the sea of evil spirit sent from an enemy shaman. Now, territory that separated the Inupiat from the anonymous men that swarmed the Klondike to start a caribou hunt without a shaman's Koyukon Indians. country in search of gold. guidance had left these hunters despondent For Old Ketuk, this was his final destination. wFor my money, I believe that he was killed and anxious. A shaman's ability to locate The traditional Natives of Kalla needed a new for the map. A map that marked a gold strike the herds through his familiar spirit was a shaman, and Old Ketuk needed a new home that ignited the famous Klondike Gold Rush guarantee of success. Being unsuccessful where his time-honored skills would be in -- a map stolen from Captain Zachary Clarke, meant that families would go hungry through demand. Most of the men of the village were who eventually made it back to his home in the long winter, and starvation was a very still out hunting, so Ketuk and Big Jack were Southeast Alaska. The Captain's wife, Sara, real possibility. After intense pleading and greeted by women and a few old men and small was an Athabaskan woman from among promises of payment to come, the hunters children. After some words were exchanged, the First Nations people, who had ties to the convinced Old Ketuk to confer with his the women offered the travelers food. When Tlingit of Southeast Alaska. Sara Clarke had familiar spirit and identify the exact location the meal was finished, an old woman brought several siblings, including a favorite sister of the caribou herd. forth an amulet once worn by the deceased named Shaaw Tláa, otherwise known as Kate The old man sat down on the ground. Then, shaman -- Ketuk's promised payment. It was Carmack. When "Big Jack" Merrill entered the pulling a blanket over his head, he began to a round, brightly colored patch of beaded mouth of the Klondike River to search for a sing in a soft, methodic tone. Several minutes moose hide about three inches wide, with an site near Rabbit Creek that his map labeled, past, and he began to speak. Two distinct voices attached leather thong so it could be worn Da'na' -- the Tlingit word for "gold" -- there could be heard from under the blanket, as around the neck. The beading was mostly a were five people waiting for him ... including Old Ketuk summoned his familiar spirit. The red color, with a row of blue beads that formed the Captain's sister-in-law, Kate Carmack. hunters' eyes grew large and their attention an inner circle of small triangles. The outer was fixed on the old man and his two-way edge was bordered in porcupine quills and conversation in Inupiaq. Big Jack was much three small, white bones hung from its base. less impressed. He heard what sounded like The next day, Big Jack Merrill was up early, two voices, but he only understood a few of Congratulations to Authors on Eighth anxious to continue his trek to a place on the the words. Besides, Jack had always scoffed at second place winners! Captain's map where Jack's fortune awaited. such supernatural nonsense -- that is, until Old Ketuk knew where Jack was headed. THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P29 STEWED PRUNES Blast From With Rebecca Williams the Past

By Lisa McKenna

His real name was Arnold George Dorsey. He was born from British Army officer Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Mervyn Dorsey and his wife Ol- ive on May 2, 1936, in India. At the age of 10, his family moved to England, and at 11, he This recipe originally came from one of my older brother’s fell in love with music and be- elementary school friends, Owen. He was invited over for din- gan to learn the saxophone. He ner one night and came armed with his own recipe – just to be started singing when he was 17. sure my mom made something he would like. My mom is a very His career as a musician was good humoured lady, luckily, and made the macaroni and cheese temporarily halted when he casserole he requested (and then made it about once a week for joined the British Army Royal dinner until I was well into high school.) Owen’s mom was a little Corps of Signals in the mid 50s embarrassed, but she shouldn’t have been; this is one of the best . In 1958, after his discharge, he comfort foods ever. Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? It’s not released his first single (which, the most gourmet dish, most of it is done using the microwave unfortunately, did not go over – but trust me it’s the gooiest, cheesiest, most delicious mac and well). cheese dish you’ll ever try. Of course, you can experiment with it In 1965, he changed his name and make it feel more sophisticated by adding things like chorizo to from Dorsey to a more catchy sausage or sautéed vegetables for instance. I, however, still love one that he adopted from a nine- it best plain, with a side of green peas. teenth century composer (One of the scores he composed was You will need: for Hansel and Gretel.) He had a TV show, but it only ¼ cup butter or margarine ran for six months. ¼ cup flour Bands like the Carpenters 1 tsp salt and Jimi Hendrix started out as 1/8 tsp pepper opening acts for him. 1 tsp prepared mustard One of his songs has been the 1 tsp worcestershire sauce unofficial Kiwi Anthem for 44 2 cups macaroni noodles years. 2 cups milk Today, he has sold over 150 1/2lb (or 3 cups) grated cheddar cheese million records, including 63 gold and 24 platinum! He has To make: a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, alongwith four Grammy Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. nominations and a Golden Globe Cook the macaroni noodles according to the package instruc- for “entertainer of the year”. tions. While the noodles are boiling, melt the butter in the mi- He made sideburns famous crowave. before Elvis! Combine the flour, salt, and pepper, and add it to the melted He is still playing; his next butter. Stir until smooth, then add the Worcestershire sauce and concert in California, and then mustard. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. he's off the UK with stops iBris- Microwave the mixture on high, stirring occasionally, until the tol, Dorset and Cardiff. mixture has thickened. Add grated cheese and stir until the mix- Tagged as the “King of Ro- ture is smooth again. mance,” say hello to Engelbert Combine the sauce with the noodles in a casserole dish and Humperdinck !!!!!!! bake for 30 – 45 minutes, or until the casserole bubbles on top. Art in the Alley

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Graffiti on a shack behind the Post Office on Third and King. Photo by Alyssa Friesen P30 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN KIDS' CORNER Stories and drawings by Lisa Michelle I Iguanas live in warm The Arabs, in the tenth temperatures, 27 to 32 degrees Celsius. century BC, were likely the first people to use milk in They are arboreal - in their ice cream. the wild they spend most of their time in trees. Iguanas love to During the Persian climb. They can fall from a hight of 16 Empire (550 to meters without hurting themselves. 330 BC) people filled thier bowls An adult Green Iguana can grow up with snow and to two-meters-long. Their tails break-off if poured grape juice caught by a predator, concentrate on it. but their tails also GROW BACK! in fifth century BC, the Greeks mixed honey and fruit into their Iguanas make neat pets, but they take a lot of care. Iguanas are more curious than a cat. This can bowls of snow. Alexander the Great, be a problem because if you allow your iguana to roam free you will have to "iguana-proof" your in forth century BC, poured honey house! Your iguana might get tangled in things like speaker wires, or burn itself on light bulbs, or and nectar on his snow - it was his stick its claws into electrical outlets. And they are very hard to potty-train! favorite treat.

Recipes for ice cream didn’t appear in English and Western cookbooks until the 1700s, and the traditional ice cream sundae arrived in the late 1800s.

The most popular ice cream is vanilla (probably because it’s used in milkshakes and served on pies). Chocolate is second.

Icebergs can be found in most of five oceans of the world. In Canadian waters, 90 percent of all icebergs are calved, or become detached, from a parent glacier in Western Greenland. That makes 10,000 to 40,000 icebergs each year! JUST FOR FUN: When someone is just beginning to tell you about something, they Play an ice cream computer game! might say, "that’s the tip of the iceberg!" That’s because we only see ONE TENTH of the iceberg (about 5 metres or more) above the water. On "Tutti cuti" at www.santorographics.com/tutticuti/icecreamgame/, you get to make all kinds of ice cream treats, scoop by scoop. There is even cookies and whipping cream for The rest is below. creating toppings! Icebergs come in a variety of sizes. The smallest, growlers, are about the height and length of a person, making them hard to see and bad for boats. Bergy bits, the next size up, are about the size of a treehouse. Icebergs larger than five meters are classified as small, medium, large and very large bergs. Satellites track the larger icebergs, starting with ones over 500 square meters - the size of an office building! HEY KIDS! Wh a t is y o u r f a v o r i t e Icebergs are important because they add nutrients into the water as they melt. They feed f l a v o u r o f i c e c r e a m o y o u h a v e plankton, fish and other marine animals. ? D

A melting iceberg, (which, though it floats in salt water, is made of cold fresh water,) can change a n u n u s u a l p e t ? the currents of the oceans! We w a n t t o he a r a b o u t i t! ICEBERGS ARE COOL!!! (Hee, hee!) Email your pictures, stories and poems to Lisa at klondikesun@ northwestel.net before Friday, October 14 at Noon! THE KLONDIKE SUN Wednesday, October 5, 2011 P31 CLASSIFIEDS Kl o n d i k e Churches Support Mining Ou t r e a c h Hey Dawson,

ST. MARY’S Jo b Bo a r d Many Rivers: Water license and land use CATHOLIC CHURCH services for permit applications for placer Classified ads Counselling and support miners. Call Josée (5 a.m. to Corner of 5th and King individuals, 6 p.m.) at 819-663-6754. or Services: couples, families or group email [email protected] only cost $6! Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Open Positions: counselling. A highly MISSING Administrative Assistant Sat. 5 p.m., Tues. 7 p.m., confidential service Wed. to Fri. 9:30 a. m. located in the Waterfront Cashiers/Clerks All are welcome. Relative Building. We are a non- Chef/Kitchen Supervisor Contact Father Ernest Cook-Line Emeka Emeodi for profit organization with a sliding fee scale. To make Door Staff assistance: George Poulin, I am a blood an appointment call 993- Early Childhood Educators 993-5361 relative, a 2nd cousin to 6455 or email dawson@ Housekeepers you through your mom's manyrivers.yk.ca. See our HVAC Technician (heating, ventilation, DAWSON COMMUNITY mom. I searched for you website at www.manyrivers. Labourersair conditioning) CHAPEL in Whitehorse, Dawson, yk.ca/. Janitorial Services Moosehide. Please email me Located on 5th Ave Joyce Derenas, jderenas@ Alcoholics Anonymous: Oil Burner Technician across from Gold Rush gmail.com Campground. Recycling Attendants Videoconference meeting at Sunday worship at 11 Sample Prep Technician the Dawson Health Centre Sewing Operator am. on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. North Subsitute Teachers Everyone is welcome. Star Group meets at the Pastor Ian Nyland Comm. Support Centre at Tutors 993-5507 1233 2nd Ave. on Saturdays at 7 p.m. Call 993-3734 or ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN 993-5095. Positions w/ Closing Dates: CHURCH Collections Assistant: October 5 @ 4 p.m. Sunday Services: 1st and Education Manager: October 6 @ 4 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m. p.m. Morning Prayer: 2nd and Traditional Knowledge Specialist: 4th Sundays at 10:30 a.m. October 7 @ 4 p.m. Holy Eucharist: 5th Youth Enhancement Coordinator: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. October 12 @ 4 p.m. Special service.

Positions Out of Town: BUSINESS DIRECTORY Various Mining Positions For more information on these and Advertise your business and services with The Klondike Sun! Submit your business card at a other positions, come into the Klondike normal size of 2” x 3.5” -- $25.00 per issue and yearly billings can be arranged. Outreach office next to the Territorial Agent/Liquor Store. (853-Third Street).

SEEWOLF ENTERPRISeS Stop by our location on 2nd Avenue, next to the Hard- HoursMonday to Friday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 ware Store: This could be your p.m. to 5 p.m. Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. Closed weekends and Stat Holidays Any other time, contact Martin at 993-3502 or 6644 Email: [email protected] business card! SEEWOLF Enterprises & Klondyke Winemakers “From spill kits Stop by our location on 2nd Avenue, next to the Hardware Store: ContactPhone: 993-5176 Info to wine kits!” Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from Noon to 5 PM. Fax: 993-6947 Any other time, contact Martin at 993 3502 or 6644 / [email protected]. Only $25 per placement! Website: www.klondikeoutreach.com E-mail: [email protected]

Illustration by Aubyn O'Grady P32 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 THE KLONDIKE SUN

P.O. Box 308 (1336 Front Street), Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0 Tel: (867) 993-7400 ~ Fax: (867) 993-7434 NEW WEBSITE: www.cityofdawson.ca (updated regularly)

BYLAW NOTICE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 294(1) of the Municipal Act, The Town of the City of Dawson hereby gives notice that City Council is considering an amendment to the Zoning and Heritage Management Bylaw, which if passed, would result in a rezoning of approximately two hectares of ‘Hinterland’ zoned land on the Dome, northeast of Mary McLeod Road (comprising a portion of Lot 1035, Quad 116B/03 Plan 72577 CLSR) turning it into ‘Country Residential’ zoned land.

This change in zoning will assist the City of Dawson in creating six additional residential lots on the Dome.

All interested persons may inspect the proposed Zoning amendment between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at City Hall, 1336 Front Street, Dawson City.

Any person wishing to make a submission respecting the proposed zoning amendment may do so. Written submissions should be submitted in writing to City Hall or P.O. Box 308, Dawson City, Y0B 1G0, no later than 12:00 noon on the 17th of October, 2011.

A Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for 12:00 noon on Tuesday, the 18th of October, 2011, in the Town of the City of Dawson Council Chambers.

For further information, please contact Micah Olesh, Community Development Officer at 993-7400 or at [email protected]

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