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In This Issue the Classical Beat 3 Sourtoe on TV 4 Queenie and the Bees 10 Infinitus Performs at the Odd Steven and Chris Sample Klondike Rocking at the Rectory The WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2014 • VOL. 25, NO. 11 $1.50 Nice weather for ducks? Nope - they KLONDIKE fly south. SUN Dawson Studied by Action Canada Group One sure sign of fall is the sight of the Klondike Spirit making one of its last cruises for the season. The boat is now resting in its winter berth until next spring. For a gorgeous colour version of this shot, check out our Facebook page. Photo by Dan Davidson in this Issue The Classical Beat 3 Sourtoe on TV 4 Queenie and the Bees 10 Infinitus performs at the Odd Steven and Chris sample Klondike Rocking at the Rectory. 2015 calendars Hall. cuisine. are now here! What to see and do in Dawson! 2 Authors on 8th winners 6 & 7 Teaching Farm established 11 YSOVA scholarships 20 Uffish Thoughts 4 Berton House reading 7 TV Guide 14-18 Classifieds 23 Letters 5 CNED builds connectons 8 Berton House Project published 12 City notices 24 P2 WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2014 THE KLONDIKE SUN What to SEE AND DO in DAWSON now: The Westminster Hotel fRidayS in The lOunge: This free public service helps our readers find their way through the many activities all over town. Any small happening may need preparation and geORge mCCOnkey 6-9 p.m. our Friday Happy Hour Music Series, fea- planning, so let us know in good time! To join this listing contact the office at tures a variety of local musicians, changing every week. 11 p.m. Pit House Band. [email protected]. HOOTENANY in the tavern on Tuesdays & Fridays from 6-9pm FAMILY COFFEE HOUSE NIGHT ThRee ChORdS & The TRuTh in the lounge on Wednesdays from 6-9pm Saturday October 11, 2014 7:00 pm at KIAC plays on Thursdays in the tavern from 6-9pm in the Ballroom Admission is by donation with all proceeds contributing to a Chamber of Commerce Meetingsdifferent community group. Everyone is welcome to perform in any medium. House Band takes the stage in the Lounge Fridays & Saturdays 11pm-2am TOPS (Take Off POundS SenSibly) ChambeR meeTingS: Regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each : Meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 Town Council p.m., 2nd floor of Hospital in Dawson City. Not for Profit Organization, one time month at the Downtown Hotel. COunCil meeTingS: iflatOde fee DA ofWSO $32.00.n C DropiTy: in and check us out, no obligation. Contact person June Mathers (867) 993-5475. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Council Meet first Tuesday each month at home of Joyce Caley Chambers. Public invited to ask Council questions during the question period, at 7:30 p.m. For info call Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353, Joyce Caley, 993-5424. ROyal Canadian legiOn bRanCh #1: CwhichOmmi takesTTee place Of T towardshe WhO thele endmee ofT ingeachS :meeting. Meetings are also aired on Recess for summer July-Oct. Channel 12. Meet first Thursday each month at Council will be holding Committee PiLegionOnee HallR W (3rdOmen and O fKing The St.) yuk atO 7:30n: p.m. Contacts Helen Bowie, 993-5526, Dawsonof the Whole City meetings Museum as posted at the posted office. Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. mOvie TimeS: Meet third Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at YOOP Hall. Contact Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Recess for summer Dänojà ZhoLook Cultural for posters Centre at thepost office June,Klondike July and Aug.Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in The Odd galleRy: danoja Zho make your own beaded earring workshop October 8 & 9 at 7pm. Call 993 6768 for more information Drop-in PainTing Dylan Miner's body of work investigates Métis medicine, part of the natural and manufactured series Miscellaneous 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, $5 drop-in in the KIAC Classroom (enter Zumba: through the back door)Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own Fun, Latin-inspired fitness program for all ages and abilities! All sum- TideasOddle andR painting PainT ing:surfaces. Paints, brushes & easels are supplied, no instruction offered. mer long at the TH Hall. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Drop in or purchase a 10-pass punch card. Thursday’s, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. $6/class or $25 for 5 kweeks.undalini A parented Yoga activityWiTh m foraR kidsielle: aged 2-4. Come get messy and enjoy some creative play-time in the KIAC ballroom. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Held in the KIAC Ballroom Drop In's $10 Try and introduction to Kundalini Yoga. Come enjoy a real yoga experience with a certified yoga teacher. Call Marielle for info. on pre- hregistrationaTha yO gaand W getiT oneh j OFREEanne Class! van Call nostr 867-993-6347and: or email: hiupnorth[at] gmail.com PianO WiTh baRnaCle bOb: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. E-mail [email protected] 24 hours in advance. September 8 - November 3 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm$138SOVA for 8 half hour sessions ADMin OffiCe hOurs libRaRy hOurs : Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Roache's ART SUPPLY STORE: Monday HOURS - Thursday 4-7 Sunday Noon - Corner Dawson City Community: Lunch hours Library Monday - Thursday. by Mike libRaRy hOurs Roache Conservation: Monday Klondike - Friday Society Noon – 6:30 p.m. closed weekends. depot hOurs : Sat, Sun, Mon: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of refundables Dawsonmay be left on City the deck Recreation during off hours. Department Info: 993-6666. Get the Rec & Leisure Newsletter & stay up to date. Website: www.cityofdawson. ca. Facebook: "City of Dawson Recreation". Contact us at 993-2353. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2014 P3 Classical Music meets beat box for a fine evening Story & Photo by dan davidson Classical music with a hip- hop backbeat is not what you might usually associate with a sedate sounding string trio, but John Littlejohn (violin), Anthony Cheung (viola) and Alex Cheung (cello) manage to make it seem entirely natural. The only warning of the evening was given by Alex, who suggested that the beat-box noises they made to go with their playing might mean it would be best not to sit directly in front of them; there might be a bit of spray. The Vancouver based trio performs as Infinitus, pleasing their audience with a mixture of classical standards and original jazz/hip-hop arrangements and compositions, as well as accepting the challenge of taking audience requests during the second half of their show. They are touring the Yukon in support of their first self- titled CD. They have been working since they formed n in 2008, and have had 700 infinitus are john littlejohn (violin) , and anthony Cheung (cello) and alex Cheung (viola). outreach performances in schools, nursing homes, juvenile detention centres, and hospitals. The twin Cheung brothers Concert Series. They are doing school and community They performed to a full met Littlejohn (his real name) currently on the faculty of the performances in Dawson and house at the Odd Fellows Hall while they were all studying Thrive City String Academy Haines Junction. They also did in Dawson on September 16, at the University of Michigan. and Boot Camp, the Saint educational outreach at the wowing the crowd with their They are currently based James Music Academy, and the Yukon Arts Centre on Sept. 19 eclectic approach to the music in Vancouver, and perform Vancouver Academy of Music. and a concert on Sept. 20. and the fun that they were regularly as part of the During the week of Sept. having performing together. Vancouver Chamber Players 15-20 toured the Yukon, Subscribe to the THE KLONDIKE SUN In-store Tel: Subscription & Renewal Form KLONDIKE Specials & 993-6567 Fresh Coffee Fax: every day! 993-5973 Name: Address: European cheeses and organic foods City: Province/ State: SUN! Our Specialties Postal/ Zip Code: Country: Email: Canada $44 See daily specials at Bonanza Market on Facebook! Annual (25 Issue) Subscription Costs: USA $75 Check out our deli Canada $44.00 Int'l $125n for ALL KINDS of great snacks! U.S.A $75.00 Camp Orders? 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I really, really Dawson was on TV again The viewing audience outside enjoyed it.” today and, while it was daytime of Dawson may not have He enjoyed it so much that television and a show I have realized that he was at two he managed to watch the show never watched and am not likely different operations, but that’s three times that day. to watch again, it was a rather less of an issue than some of the He put the hosts through all enjoyable peek at Klondike silly things that get said about the paces, reciting the screed agriculture, combined with that our area.
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