The Wednesday, JULY 25, 2012 • Vol. 23, No.6 $1.25
Dawson - where Yukoners come to find KLONDIKE summer. SUN Floating on the Breeze
A paragllider lifts off from the Midnight Dome to soar over the town. Photo by Dan Davidson in this Issue Heat of Gold 3 Happy 50th Anniversary 9 Remembering the Dalton Trail 18 Come check out our great Yukon history with a personal touch. The Museum celebrates five decades How they kept the Klondike from selection of sale books at the OTAB. starving during the Gold Rush. $9.99 or less!
Uffish Thoughts 4 TV Guide 10 -14 My Yukon Story, Part 2 19 Kids' Corner 22 KDO Works for Business 6 Bookends 15 The Road to Whitehorse 20 Classifieds 23 Moosehide Happenings 7 Still Blasting 18 School Lunches for Tanzania 21 City of Dawson 24 P2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN What to Dawson City Recreation Department
SEE a n d DO Get the Rec & Leisure Newsletter & stay up to date. Website: www. cityofdawson.ca. Facebook: "City of Dawson Recreation". Contact us at in d a w s o n now: 993-2353.The Midnight Sun Hotel Live Music
: The Avenues, a dynamic country four-piece from This free public service helps our readers find their way through Peterborough, Ontario, perform an eight-day run (July 19th to 21st, Nightly entertainment: the many activities all over town. Any small happening may July 24 to 28th), on thier "Dawson City or Bust" tour. need preparation and planning, so let us know in good time! To join this listing contact the office at klondikesun@northwestel. Sunday: Yukon Brewing Open Mic Night, 10 p.m. net.Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Tuesday: Toonie Tuesdays in the Tavern, 10 p.m. Family coffee house & open mic: Wednesday: Ladies Night Karaoke Contest, 10 p.m. Thursday: Yukon Brewing Open Mic Night, 10 p.m. At the Front St. Gazebo on August Electric Circus Dance party: - Friday: The Klondike Sons, live music in the Lounge 5 to 8 p.m. 4 at 7 p.m. Saturday: Karaoke Night in the Lounge, dj's and dancing in the pub An ODD Gallery fundraiser, Thurs Sunday:The Westminster Soul Sunday featuringHotel the Soul Sunday Band, 10 p.m. day, August 2 from 9 p.m. to midnight in the ODD Gallery. Admission by Live Music donation. Join is for dance-offs, glow sticks, guest DJs, a cash bar and In the Confluence Gallery: Tangled - much more. : Pigs on the Wing, Friday, August 3 in the Lounge. A by Karen Thomas. Ends Au Pink Floyd tribute. gust 12. A collection of illustrations piecing together glimpses of people Wednesdays in the Lounge: Amy Soloway IN the ODd Gallery: Scott ROgers - Meanders into none- in time and place. Saturdays in the Tavern: George and His Friends such place: Regular live entertainment in the lounge on Friday and Saturday, 10 Soundscape composition with Andrw O' Conner: Ends July 27. p.m. to close. More live entertainment in the Tavern on Fridays from 4:30The p.m.Downtown to 8:30 p.m. Hotel July 29 and August 5, 1-4 p.m. in the KIAC classroom. $16.25 +GST. A two-part Live Music Dance For Kids with Michelle Olsen: - workshop that will introduce participants to soundscape composition. : Barnacle Bob is in the Sourdough Saloon every Thursday, Kids' creative dance. Sat Dance for adults with Michelle Olsen: TheFriday Eldorado and Saturday Hotel from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. urdays 10-10:30 (Ages 3-4), 10:45-11:30 (Ages 4-7) until August 11. Tuesdays until July 31 Circus Camp: (no class July 24). 7-8:30 p.m. $10.50 drop in fee. Food Service Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Check out - our Daily Lunch Specials. In a rush at lunch? Call ahead and we'll have Last class Thursday, July 26, Ages 10-13, from 6-9 p.m. your order ready when you arrive, 993-5451. Breakfast is served until With visiting DCMF Kids performer and certified Lunatic Tomas Ku Open studio: 1:30Klondike p.m. on Kate's weekends. binek and Whitehorse clown Clare Ness. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. FREE. Inspire and be inspired by other artists. Bring your own projects and supplies. Enter through the Life drawing at sova: - Now open daily! Monday to Saturday, Lunch 11:30 to 3 p.m., and ODD Gallery. No instruction offered. Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Bruch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dinner 5 p.m. 7-9 p.m., Mondays (July 30, August 13, Au toDawson 10 p.m. DailyCity HappyChamber Hour of 5 to Commerce 6 p.m.! & Town Council gust 27). $5 drop in. Paper will be available for purchase and basic Zumba with Katie pearse: - Chamber Meetings: drawing tools are provided. Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m., and Wednes Regular meetings on the second Wednesday of Lunch hour Yoga with cara Clark: Council Meetings: days 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Ballroom. $10 drop in fee. each month at the Downtown Hotel. Fridays and Mondays, 12-1 Regular meetings on the second and fourth Confluence gallery call for submissions : - Wednesday of each month. Special Meeting times are posted at the p.m. $8 drop in. All levels welcome. St. Paul's Post Office three business days in advance. DCAS Member Ex Vacation Bible SChool: Operation Overboard hibit. Works of art in all mediums by all ages and abilities. Participating artists should be a member of the DCAS. Deadline: Friday, August 10 at : Planned for 8:30SOVA p.m. For info contact Ange at [email protected]. July 23-27. Music, Dance, Crafts, Drama, Sports, all for kids aged K-Gr. Office Hours Parks6. Call 993-5045 Canada for information. Library hours Dredge no.4: : Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. : Tues & Weds, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sun, 1 p.m. to 5 Hourly tours starting at 10 a.m., last tour at 3:30. French tour Art Supply Store Closed - Greatest Klondike Contest: p.m. at 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 2:30 : Art supplies may be purchased dur S.S. Keno: ingConservation office hours. Klondike Society p.m. at the Palace Grand - come vote for your favorite! Robert Service: Depot Hours Open daily, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Starting June 16th) daily at 1 p.m. and Tues, Thurs, Sat, : Sat, Sun, Mon: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of CSunommissioner's evenings at 7 p.m. Residence: refundablesCFYT 106.9 may FM be left on the deck during off hours. Info: 993-6666. Open daily in the afternoons (2-5pm on Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun, 4-5pm on Mon, Wed, Fri) Watch this year for Klondike VisionariesStrange Twhohin willgs beTown stopping Tour: in to tell you about their cause! Dawson's own volunteer redio station Daily at 9:30am, 7pm on Mon, Wed. Fri. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 P3 History of Commissioners Reveals a Heart of Pure Gold Story & Photo - by Dan Davidson Johnson and the present Speak er, David Laxton, discussed its - origins and purpose. Linda Johnson has been busy Laxton credited Van Bibber- chronicling the Yukon’s politi and Staffen with initiating the cal history for the last decade- project, which he inherited af or so,With longer the People if you Who consider Live ter the most recent territorial Herethat her ( first book on this sub election. ject, The Ball was he felt, a most 2009) was, according to appropriate place to introduce its preface, about 20 years in this particular book. the making. That book was a “Geraldine and Ted shared history of the Yukon legislatureAt an interest in Yukon history, thefrom Heart 1909 ofto 1961. Gold - particularly the history made Here most recent book, by Yukon people. They both are (2012) cov part of our history. Both believe ers a wider range of history, that those stories are uniquely but concentrates on the role of ours to celebrate, to learn from, the Commissioner, that office and toAt the preserve Heart of for Gold: future The which is unique to the three Yukongenerations. Commissioner’s The result is Office, this northern territories and which 1898-2010.book, has undergone such a complete Ted Staffen, Commissioner Doug Phillips, Speak David Laxton, “ - transformation over the last 30 Geraldine Van Bibber and Linda Johnson years. Although this book cov Both books were supported ers a long span of history, the by the office of the Speaker majority of it is about the last - of the Legislature, which was- 10 Commissioners and their Geraldine and Ted. It came to- sat with her subjects once again 110 years in the making. During occupied by former MLA Ted stories. They are, in fact, the life in the personal narratives to decide what extracts to in those decades there have been Staffen at the time when Com superheroes in this story and- as the ten living Commission clude in the book, sculpting the huge changes in the Yukon and missioner Geraldine Van Bibber- created the main text of the ers and Gordon Cameron’s sons, chapters from the text. in the Commissioner’s Office.- first proposed the book. It was- book. Our ten living Commis embraced the idea and made it “The result is a candid, first The position has often been a her notion to have it be a per sioners and their families have- their own. The book is based on- person window on our Yukon center of conflict and contro- sonal look at the office, struc shared their personal histories, oral histories, building on the world. Each chapter is as unique versy, as citizens struggled to tured as a series of interviews insights, memories and reflec long standing tradition of Yu as the individuals recording- move from colonial govern with the still living men and- tions of their times as Yukon’s kon’s story tellers.” their stories, and together their ments, with viceroys appointed- women who held the position. Commissioner. Sadly, Gordon Many years ago now, Angela narratives illuminate the fab from far away, to democratic, At the time that Johnson be- Cameron was too ill to record Sidney coined the phase, “my ric of a place we all love to call responsible government elect gan the process the last ten- his own narrative and passed stories are my wealth” and for home. ed by all of the Yukon people, Commissioners were still liv away during the early months Johnson this concept is at the “As you read through the with Yukon people serving as ing. The work of the incum of the project. Happily his four heart of her latest book. chapters of this book you will- our Commissioner. bents before that time occupies sons … were able to supply the Johnson provided each of her journey back and forth through “What the Commissioners- the first 65 pages of the book.- bulk of the information about subjects with a basic outline Yukon history, gathering un and their families have shared After that, the text is based on their father and mother.” to follow and gave them time derstandings of events from with us in recording their sto interview transcripts support- Linda Johnson reflected on to think before the interviews- many different points of view. ries for this book is pure gold, ed by research. - the genesis and significance of began. Once completed these Collectively these men and a tremendously valuable legacy The book was launched of the book. were transcribed at Yukon Col women have served us now for or us in the present and for all ficially at this year’s Commis “It started as a wonderful lege (the full tapes are in the more than half a century, and future generations.” sioner’s Ball in June, at which idea in the minds and hearts of Yukon Archives) and Johnson the office itself is more than THE KLONDIKE SUN In-Store Tel: Specials & 993-6567 Subscription & Renewal Form Fresh Coffee Fax: every day! 993-5973 Name: Address: European cheeses and Organic foods City: Province/ State: “It ain’t gold Our Specialties Postal/ Zip Code: Country: IN A HURRY? Email: but it’s close!” Check out our Deli with ALL KINDS of great snacks! Pizza by the slice, gourmet sandwiches and dessert goodies. 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There are I was not surprised to learn The response of the Dept.- and beyond this summer, and still a lot of tight corners where that Dawson's council had Of Highways, which was es routes that can still be travelled There was a predictable ex creeks run down into gullies. drafted a letter complaining sentially "we're working con might just need to wait in the change of opinions between My 51 feet of truck and travel- about the state of the road. This- stantly and as fast as we can" queue for a bit while the urgent two levels of government last trailer didn't have any problem is the artery for our rubber tire was also what could have been needs were met. week regarding the state of with it, but I can see where lon solo traveler and bus traffic af anticipated. In a summer that We're reminded at times like the Top of the World Highway. ger, wider vehicles might. - ter all, and the fate of Eagle this has included major washouts these, to borrow a phrase from The opinion of our local council - The Top of the World on the year is a solemn reminder of on every road south of Teslin- Sting, just how fragile we are. was pretty much like the one -I Canadian side was more dis what can happen if companies and another at Kluane Lake, overheard coming from an Aus appointing than bad. The BST and families decide that your the highway crews have cer tralian couple at one of our res treated surface, which I have- taurants a couple of night ago. been told didn't set well due to They'd ridden the Tetlin wet weather after the last ap Junction to Dawson route on a plication, has had a rough time. rainy day and didn't have much It is full of potholes, damaged nice to say about it. hardtop and lots of stretches Mind you, there's been some- where the surface is simply a rain and some wear and tear patch of gravel on one side of over there since I drove it dur the road or the other. I wouldn't ing the first week in June, so it say it was dangerous, but you may not be as good as it was have to keep adjusting your that day. In addition we had driving to the road surface, and a sunny day and that tends to- it certainly slows you down. give you the sort of view that We had a nice day and it was makes up for a lot of other de pleasant to watch the play of Shadows dapple the hills as Inuksuks welcome travellers to Canada just above the border ficiencies. - shadows across the forested station. Fifteen years ago you could hills and view the more jagged say without fear of contradic- peaks off in the distance. They 2. Photo credit: Janice Cliff tion that the Top of the World had fresh snow on them then, 3. The poem at the beginning of the tour was in part of the route was in bet while there were lots of places Oops! fact written by Sue Taylor herself and not Robert ter shape than the American along the highway where the It has been brought to our attention there are Boundary Spur and Taylor Service. hard pack left on the sides of a few corrections that need to be made to the 4. The "Greatest Klondiker" contest was Highway portion. Four years the hills by the ploughs just a story "Through the Eyes of a Tourist, No.1" ago I learned that this was no called the "Greatest Klondike Canadian" contest few weeks earlier still clung to which appeared in the June 27th issue. We last year but the name was changed this year longer the case. the shadier sides of the road. regret the errors. As far as Chicken the Taylor since many of the contestants are not actually That was similar to what I Canadian! was in pretty good shape in had seen in the high Country- 1. Year of the arrival of the first tourists: early June, and quite a bit of on the South Klondike Highway 1898 (not 1889) it has a paved surface. From going to Skagway the week be Chicken to the border the dirt fore, though that road was in andWe gravel want road toisn't hearreally bad, from you!
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THE KLONDIKE SUN Published by the Literary Editor/Head Writer: Dan Davidson Bookeeping: Karen McIntyre Society of the Klondike: Office Manager: Alyssa Friesen Contributors: Ba g 6040 • Da w s o n Ci t y , Yu k o n • Y0B 1G0 President: Peter Marinacci, Mike Roache, Al Sider, Aubyn O'Grady Staff Reporter: Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 1-5 PM Lisa McKenna Humane Society Dawson, Florian Boul- Vice-President: Dan Davidson Tel: (867)-993-6318 Student Intern: Carly Lovett ais, Dawson City RCMP, Kath Selkirk, Board of Directors: Florian Boulais, Torey Ellis, Howard Sterns, Fax: (867)-993-6625 Aubyn O’Grady, Helen Bowie Subscriptions/Distribution: and others as noted. Email: [email protected] Diverse hands (See volunteer list) Director Emeritus: Palma Berger Webmaster: John Steins PRINTED BY THE YUKON NEWS IN WHITEHORSE, YT Societies Registration # 34600-20 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) GST # 12531 0581 RT for our publishing activities. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 P5 Letters to the Editor Dawson City Police Blotter A Thank You From Willie's Sister Music Festival Weekend, July 19 to 23 Dear Dawson City, - Dawson City Music Festival proved to busy for the members of the Dawson RCMP, Traffic services, Relief Team, Polic Dog Services and Auxiliary Con I miss your kindness and generosity but most of all I miss stables. No major incidences occurred. the comfort of your support in our shared grieving of my brother We commend the Festival goers for maintaining a positive atmosphere in Willie. and around town. - On both my visits a bit of my heart was left behind and Several check stops were conducted both by the members of "M" Division Traffic Services, Dawson Detachment, and Auxiliary Constables. because I know it’s a safe place and will be taken care of I will Police Dog services were also in attendance and were utilitzed both in detetion of drugs and ap - leave it there until I visit again because you have all become a part prehending a suspect in a break and enter to a business. of me and my Willie Story. Members/Auxiliary Constables attended 58 calls for service. Members issued 43 Liquor Act tick - It heals some of the hurt of losing him knowing that he was ets and poured out over 700 can/bottles of liqour during the weekend. living in a community, which showed him such support and love. 31 prisioners were held during the weekend. 5 persons were remanded in custody and transport I miss him everyday. I miss the loving arms of Dawson City edA to sampling Whitehorse of the for otherfurther incidences cour appearances. that occurred include: that held me up and gave me the strength to carry on when I didn’t believe I could. To each and every one of you who provided support in 2 impaired driving offences organizing the funeral and celebration of life, to each and every 1 assult causing bodily harm one of you who provided food, time, money, hugs, support, kind 2 assults 5 mischiefs words and love, THANK YOU. Thank you for taking care of him, 1 break and enter - business thank you for taking care of Nancy, thank you for taking care of me. 1 break and enter - residence As much as my heart hurts everyday when I think of him, knowing 2 roadside suspensions that he has been well loved and cared for by all of you comforts me 4 breach of undertaking recognizance andFrom calms My H myeart soul. to Yours. Thank You, 1 possession of dangerous weapons Melinda Gordon-Dingwall 6 possession of controlled substances 1 trafficking of controlled substances 8 lost and found Get Your Uke on in the Yukon! 1R espectfullyrequest to locate submitted by Sgt Dave Wallace, N.C.O. In Charge, Dawson City Detachment
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Shelly O’Brien is headed to Dawson City where she will facilitate a workshop teaching the entire process of Do- It-Yourself recording, from finding inspiration to write a song, to recording it, to anyone interested- no experience necessary!Dawson City, YT Workshop dates: July 28: Dawson City, YT – Dhanoja Zho Cultural Centre, 1-5 PM Aug 8-9:Dawson City, YT - – City of Dawson Youth Outdoor Adventure Program Aug 11: Dawson City, YT Klondike Institute of Art & Culture, 1-5 PM Aug 16: - Yukon Riverside Arts Festival P6 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN KDO Continues to Advance Services for Businesses Story & Photo Plan on which the KDO has been by Dan Davidson collaborating with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in is in its final stages and At the July 11 Dawson Cham- is now awaiting responses from ber of Commerce meeting Mark the federal and territorial govern- Wickham of Across the River ments, who were also partners in Consulting presented an update the process. on the most recent activities of “There were 31 different proj- the Klondike Development Orga- ects identified in the plan and they nization. are themed around investments in The KDO is a partnership of people, the place and businesses,” the City of Dawson, the Dawson he said. It is too soon to actually City Chamber of Commerce, make the plan available to the the Klondike Visitors Associa- community at large, but that will The Trondek Hwëch’in Community Hall was the location of the Business Support Services tion, the Dawson City Arts Soci- happen some way down the road. Information Fair hosted by the Klondike Development Organization and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in. ety and Chief Isaac Incorporated The KDO itself has been devel- (the development corporation of oping an online property search the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in) and was engine that will enable people formed to pursue the building of to identify the different types of to the territorial government. the Business Development Bank without the bulk of the communi- an increasingly sustainable econ- property available in Dawson On July 4 the KDO held the of Canada, KDO Enterprise Fa- ty that might need to consult with omy in the Klondike. just now. The good news from latest in its series of partnership cilitation, Yukon College, the E- them actually knowing they are Its broad mandate includes: the display is that there are quite forums, this one focussed on the Commerce Yukon Advisor, and available. Having them all in one • devising pro-active strategies a few commercial properties and availability of business support Yukon Government advisors from place for a big event raised their and services aimed at retaining and the bad news is that there are services, mostly from outside the the branches of Regional Eco- profile. and growing a healthy business almost no vacant residential ones. community. nomic Development, Business There were 15 to 20 people at base A check at the Post Office will, “It’s amazing who’s coming in and Industry Development and the four-hour discussion forum • increasing access to equity in- however, reveal a healthy number and out of this town,” he said. Tourism Product Development, and 25 to 30 came to the evening vestment capital of residential properties for sale What was different about this as well as a representative from fair. • strengthening economic and in both the downtown core and two-part event – a daytime dis- the Canadian Northern Economic Wickham reported that both social sectors critical to the future the Dome subdivisions. cussion followed by an evening Development Agency. sets of meetings were very posi- of the Klondike Wickham reported that the service fair – was that it brought It seemed clear to Wickham that tive and would certainly be fol- • addressing strategic gaps in KDO is looking to update the lo- a lot of these agencies into one many of these people were not lowed up with more such events services cal business directory and to as- place. Participants included the necessarily aware of what the oth- in the future. Wickham indicated that the Re- sist businesses in selling goods North Yukon Business Advisory er agencies had to offer, and they gional Economic Development both to the local market as well as Outreach, Dana Naye Ventures, often make the rounds in Dawson Yukon Government Implements Staking Prohibition Covering most of Whitehorse Press Release - lowed. The prohibition on new staking is intended to support the City of White WHITEHORSE (July 19, 2012) horse’s Official Community Plan, and to —Minister of Energy, Mines and protect existing rights and interests from- Resources Brad Cathers announced potential future conflicts. Areas that are today that the Yukon government no longer open for staking include resi has issued a prohibition order on dential subdivisions, downtown, and quartz mineral staking covering 74 the Whitehorse Cross-Country Ski Club- per cent of all land within the City of trails. Whitehorse. - The two areas not covered by the pro- “This prohibition on new mineral hibition order retain mineral potential staking is aimed at reducing the po for future opportunities and include ar- tential for future conflicts between eas identified in the City of Whitehorse- mining claims and other interests Official Community Plan for future in such as surface rights, recreational dustrial development and resource ex uses, and areas designated as parks- traction. or greenbelts,” said Cathers. “This The prohibition order is in effect for withdrawal order preserves all ex a five year period, and can be extended isting rights, while providing more or adjusted at that time. The order does protection for owners of private not affect existing mineral claims that property.” - remain in good standing. - The Yukon government worked For more information about mineral with the City of Whitehorse to deter- staking in Yukon or this prohibition, vis mine boundaries of the areas where it www.emr.gov.yk.ca. new mineral staking will not be al klondikesun.com
Dawson News • Past Issues • Photo Galleries and more! THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 P7 Local Government Ministers to Moosehide! What's Happenin’? by Carley Lovett Meet in Whitehorse Next Year Student Intern Press Release - eral infrastructure plan that to Yukon for a range of projects - best meets local needs and pri from major highway and bridge- WHITEHORSE (July 12, 2012)- orities through a strong base of improvements, to solid waste, - Provincial and territorial min flexible funds." - drinking water, and waste wa isters responsible for local gov At this year’s meetings in ter system enhancements in ernment today renewed their- Kananaskis, Alberta, minis Yukon communities. - commitment to support strong ters from across Canada met The meetings of provincial and viable communities, plac- with federal Minister of State- and territorial ministers re ing particular emphasis on the (Transport) Steven Fletcher, to sponsible for local government design of a new federal infra- relay the importance of collab provides an opportunity for The Moosehide Gathering opening ceremony in 2010. structure plan, incoming chair- oration in the design of a new- ministers and officials from all Photo by Michael Edwards with permission of TH and Yukon Community Servic infrastructure plan for Canada 13 provinces and territories to es Minister Elaine Taylor an that enables provinces and ter- share information, hear from- nounced. ritories, with the input of local- working groups and conduct The biennial Moosehide Gathering is almost ready to start up “Across Canada, we recognize First Nations and municipali- business geared toward sup again! Here is a list of highlights and hints to help you make the that stable, flexible, predictable ties, to determine local priori porting the long-term viability most of this long-awaited celebration: and long-term infrastructure- ties and needs in order to sup of communities. - The celebration is four days long, beginning at 1pm, Thursday funding is essential for vibrant, port local governments, enable The 2013 annual meeting of August 2 and finishing Sunday August 5. healthy and sustainable com broad economic growth and ministers responsible for local - People from all over Canada and the world will attend. munities, not only in the North, build foundations for future government will be hosted by - A sacred fire that will burn throughout the whole festival. but in all of Canada," Taylor prosperity. Yukon and held in Whitehorse - Honoring of all elders who have past since the last Moosehide said. "We appreciate the recent A new federal infrastructure from July 9 to 11, 2013, where - Gathering. years of federal support and plan is expected to roll out in ministers from across Canada - - Workshops will include: carving by Vern Swan, willow basket investment in infrastructure,- 2014 and will replace the Build will have the opportunity to see weaving, dream catcher making, fish net making and sweat lodges. from coast to coast to coast, ing Canada Fund, which has the benefit of joint infrastruc - Performers will include: the Hän Singers, the Tanacross Singers, and look forward to a new fed brought more than $244 million ture investment firsthand. - the Kaska Drummers, Retrospect, Gramma Suzie, Bill Stevens, Boyd What is an Omudsman? Benjamin & Allan Benjamin, Michelle Olson, Ecka Janus, James Rob erts and Tomas Kubinek. By Lisa McKenna - On request of the elders, dancing and jigging will continue long
into the night. financial assistance program. to driver license suspensions, He was refunded for his well to elder care and employment - Moosehide merchandise will be for sale. Keep in mind that it According to the dictionary but not for his water treatment issues. They look into financial usually sells out in the first two days. an ombudsman is a person, male system, which he needed to assistance for education and - A huge feast is prepared every night; it will be free of charge for or female, who is appointed to purify his well water. heath care insurance; just about all those who attend. investigate people’s complaints Apparently this water anything that is between the - Bring your own potlatch bags, (bags containing plates, bowls, against public organizations. treatment system was individual and an organization. cups and cutlery for the feast) Now what does this mean considered an “enhancement” Their highest expenditure, - Camping is free and encouraged on site. you may ask, it means that but some of his neighbors had from April 2011 to March - Free boat shuttles will be available between Dawson and there is someone, somewhere, received financial aid for similar 2012, ($401,000) was for Moosehide throughout the event. out there you will help you to situations. He is awaiting the ‘personnel’, next comes the - The Moosehide Gathering is a dry and drug free event. Visitors maintain your rights. Their decision of the YHC (Yukon office ($153,000). It’s nice to will be screened by security before being allowed in. job is to find solutions and Housing Corporation). know that they are so comfy. “not point fingers” (a quote Another case pertained to After these expenses $7,000 - Volunteers are needed! Fill out a volunteer form ato http://www. from Tracey-Anne McPhee, our a person who was expecting was spent on supplies and trondek.ca/forms.php. current Ombudsperson). retroactive pay due to a services and $5,000 was spent Some of the recent cases promotion; everyone else got on capital items (what ever they have attended to include it but him. The Ombudsman they are). a man who’s well had been stepped in but he still didn’t get I guess the point I am trying contaminated by the flooding it. to make is are they worth it? of the river. He applied to Yukon The office deals with every Housing under the disaster thing from day care services,
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BOOKENDS { with Dan Davidson } Randy Bachman and Talking Vinal Tap Stories - - and not enough rock and played the songs that were fa began his career in Winnipeg) ters, and Johnny Paycheck, just roll. An afterword to this- mous at the time, and some and naturally talks a lot about to name a few of them. book says that Einarson times backed up the groups growing up, musical influences, I suppose this could be seen assisted in its produc (especially the girl groups) and and early band days. It ends, as name-dropping in a big way. tion, though his name individuals who made them. as does every chapter, with a If so, other than his band mates isn’t on the cover, but this Later, when he became a “My Picks” list of songs that he Burton Cummings and Fred book sounds a lot more member of rock’s royalty, his referred to in the chapter and Turner, no name is dropped like the voice we’ve been bands played with other bands, which he felt were important to more than that of Neil Young,- hearing on CBC Radio’s sometimes opening for them, his development as a musician. who is two years his junior. Vinyl Tap show since sometimes having them open Some of them are his own, but Young began his career in Win 2005. for him and his current band. he is quite clear that not all of nipeg with the Squires, before The story goes that There were tales to be told, his songs are good. moving on to Toronto as a solo Randy used to enjoy and Randy, assisted by his wife “What’s in a Name” discusses,- artist and then to the US, where Finkleman’s Forty-Fives Denise McCann Bachman, who- of course, how the Silvertones he had a tremendous influence on Saturdays and when also had a varied career in the became Chad Allen and Expres as a member of both Buffalo Danny finally hung up industry, developed into some sions and eventually the Guess Springfield and Crosby, Stills, his turntable and shelved- one who was able to tell them. In Who, but it also reveals some Nash and Young, as well as on his collection of early the course of a two-hour show the stories behind how other his own and when backed by Rock and Roll 45 rpm re Randy spins about two dozen- groups were named and how a Crazy Horse. cords, Bachman thought tunes and talks a bit about each group called Brave Belt became One of the better ideas that Randy Bachman’s Vinyl Tap - - it would be a great idea of them, sometimes from per BTO. this show has come up with is Stories to take over that concept sonal experience, sometimes The rest of the chapters fol- that of theme shows. I’m lis- By Randy Bachman and carry it on into the decades from research. - low this pattern: some personal tening to the first hour of four Viking Canada beyond those that Finkleman It’s a good mix, found on both reflections are mixed in with in on the theme of “one hit won 224 pages frequented. Radio 1 and Radio 2 (on differ formation about other groups ders” as I type this column. But $32.00 Thus was Vinyl Tap (a play on ent nights), as well as the Sirius and individuals. Two chapters- there are many other possible the spoof rock and roll movie satellite system and online, called “Close Encounters of the themes: times, seasons, girls’ title Spinal Tap) born. after the fact. I’m a fan, listen- Six String Kind” deal with Ran names, death, food, driving, - The idea was quite simple.- when I can, and have exchanged dy’s personal encounters with or favorite songs by particular When Randy Bachman sat Randy, a founding member of some correspondence (with an Chet Atkins, Van Morrison, the- groups or performers. down to write an autobiogra both the Guess Who and Bach swers from Denise) though the- Who, Dion and the Belmonts, The book concludes with phy some years ago, he had the man-Turner Overdrive, has had show’s website. Jefferson Airplane, Frank Zap about a dozen of these lists, a assistance of John Einarson. a long career, and met a lot of This book captures the fla pa, Les Paul, Bobby Curtola major addition to the “My Picks” They produced Takin’ Care of people, including a lot of the vour of those shows very nicely (Canada’s contribution to the list at the end of each chapter. Business in 2000, a book which starsth of the latter half of the in nine chapters. The first one is Bobbies craze of the early 60s),- some reviewers criticized for 20 century. As a cover band in “Portage and Main” (what else the Beach Boys, Cat Stevens, Thebeing a little Extinct too much business Ground their early days, Sloth the Guess Who from a guy who grew up and Lawrence Welk, the Pointer Sis By Lisa McKenna s of e There are basically ew th dik three different genera of- N e Klon ground sloths. There is the Megalonyx, charac- terized by its enlarged canine teeth, the Jeffer nternet son, and the Old Crow now he i ! Harrington. A ground on t sloth could reach heights- of 6 meters (20 ft.) and- weigh up to 6 tons, mak ke Sun on: ing it the largest mam londi he K mal known. It reached t t beyond even the African isi facebook klondike Elephant! V twitter sun.com Out of all the Giant & Sloth’s remains that have been found, over 20 have e been found in, or around, to be partly carnivorous. the Old Crow Basin. Was their extinction due- Though they normally walk to human hunters or climatic- on all fours, tracks have been changes? They, being the big found that show signs of sloths gest mammal, had no preda being bipedal (walking on their tors. So how did they become hind feet). extinct? Giant ground sloths lived The jury is still out on that in groups although they would one. often live alone in caves. Mostly vegetarian in diet, they appear P16 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN Mason Seeks to Expand His Range Story & Photos by Dan Davidson - and one could, in theory set up- like to have a larger market for his everything that he’s ever done work, which is drawn from his life ex in a display that would be a con periences and the stories on his Hän Michael Mason is happy with tinuous line from the beginning and Athapascan people, both here in the way his art has developed of the exhibition to the end. Dawson and in Alaska. over the 16 or so years that he’s Mason says the images are “I’m at the level now where I can been working on his one-line coming thick and fast these days, create this stuff, all the images, but if style. Using this technique, each faster then ever. He always has I could find someone, a partner, to just painting and each carving begins close to a dozen or more works grab it and run with it, it’s marketable,” with a single line that moves on the go, working as he does he says. through to the end of the work, in painting, carving and jewelry To that end he has begun a Facebook forming images as it grows. making. page (MichaelMasonArt), just to get He says that all his work is He’d like to be larger in two his work out into the larger world. really an extension of that line, senses of the word. First, he’d In the other sense of the word, he like to have the freedom to do larger pieces of art, the size that you find on display in public buildings, created to be seen from a distance. - He feels that art rendered at that size- would create the kind of public aware ness that he feels the native perspec tive on the world deserves to have for the wider population. - Mason had a show in the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Community Hall on the sec ond weekend in July. (Left) Starkly outlined creatures This canvas is so dense with imagery that it distorts your stand out against colour washed vision. backgrounds. The “True” Tale of Diamond Lil By Dan Davidson - This column appeared original- colleges were reluctant even I can see, though someone even related events that never ly, in slightly different form, in to train women as nurses. - named Eddie is referred to a happened. Colourful descrip About three months into number of times during one of tions and improbable events ********************** her residency here she mar- the attempts on her life. He is abound.” What's Up Yukon. ried Ed McConnell and they not mentioned as part of her operated the Melbourne Ho harrowing escape down the There are, as Robert Service After the original appearance tel, while she continued her Yukon River, during which noted, strange things done - of this column my former co- medical practice. she is pursued by people who ’neath the Midnight Sun. There - editorI read here, your Kathy article Jones-Gates, about Lu- She left here in 1901 or were not satisfied with hav have also been some strange ellasent Day me thisMcConnell note. in - 1904 (sources vary), trav ing driven her from town, and things written, not the least of and had to laugh. I think elled to Alaska and California harassed by NCC officials. which would be some of the po you summed up that womanWhat's very Up and arrived in St. Augustine Day died in St. Augustine et’s own verses and a few of the well.Yukon Luella Day was certainly “with cash and a diamond in 1927 but her legend lived saltier tales of Jack London. "weird"...perhaps she should be The Trag- in her front tooth” (from a on. Mae West embellished The story told by “Diamond part of the 'Colourful 5%'???? edy of the Klondike: This Book marker honouring her legacy her as “Diamond Lil” in a Lil” in her memoir, However, because of my George of Travels Gives the True Facts in St. Augustine). play and one source indicates - Black research, I had to dig up of What Took Place in the Gold- Other sources indicate that that she has a whole list of - more about the woman as she fields Under British Rule the acquired the diamond things named after her, in - scampered out of Dawson leav- during a side trip to Harare, Aattempts blue plaque made honouring by officialdom Luella cluding a large commemora , is one ing a trail of debts behind her. Zimbabwe, in between Cali Day McConnell is located at the tive Air Force B-24 plane, a of the strangest things I have - George's law company was owed fornia and Florida. Fountain of Youth Archaeologi- well-known wrestler, a red- read in some time. over $2,500 ... we are talking Her memoir, published in cal Park in St. Augustine, Florida. headed female Marvel Com While she would later be The blue plaque was created as 1903 amounts. She left Dawson 1906 and available through ics cartoon character, a 3.5 known as Diamond Lil to the part of The Great Floridians 2000 at night, allegedly dressed in our Public Library system star hotel in Montana, a rock residents of St. Augustine, Program. Photo by http://www. male attire. Whatever her illness in a facsimile edition, ends band, a American Quarter Florida, where she founded and waymarking.com - was purported to be, she did not - with a plea to the American Horse Association (AQHA) operated the Fountain of Youth recover with all her marbles, if - government to intervene champion cutting horse, a ca tourist attraction and “fabri the news articles are even close to and rescue the hard-done-by sino in Seattle, and numerous cated stories to amuse and ap the truth about her ... convenient- citizens of the U.S. who were bar/grills in South Dakota, pall the city’s residents”, Lil ly she did not comment about her being trampled under corrupt to take her hotel away from Utah, Idaho and other states. arrived in the Klondike as Dr. - huge debts once she was back in British rule in the Klondike. her. Of the book, I feel that one of Luella Day. - the Lower 48. Day’s book is a litany of com Worse still, she claims that the online antique booksellers (I should note here that there Luella Day McConnell certainly - plaints and exposes of corrup agents of the government or the has the best description of its were a number of "Diamond - left many questions behind her, tion and malfeasance on the Nothern Commercial Company contents. While it was fun to Lils" scattered about the Yu - and her book was totally off the part of criminal minded and (NCC) attempted to murder her read, it cannot be taken seri kon and Alaska during the Gold - wall. I have listed a fair num- - bigoted colonial officials who at least twice, once by introduc ously as history. rush period and later.) - ber of clippings from an early were, in her opinion, taking the ing arsenic into quinine cap “Known in the Klondike as She was a practising physi Dawson newspaper called The - territory for everything they sules she was taking for anoth Mrs. Luella Day McConnell, the cian in Chicago when she caught - , and you can could get in collaboration with er ailment and the second time author had this book privately Gold Fever in 1898 and trav see that most of the town did not agents of the American North by direct injection of Fowler’s printed. Apparently the book elled here with her St. Bernard, - wantDawson her Recordaround but wanted to ern Commercial Company. solution of arsenic while she was never circulated in the Prince Napoleon. That she had - - - get their bills paid. She claims to have been pre was semi-conscious. Klondike and there is doubt guts and gumption is certainly vented from practising medi Oddly, the book never men that it gives a true account indicated by the fact that she cine and chronicles a variety of tions her marriage, as far as ing of matters and may have was a doctor at a time when THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 P17 Scott Rogers in Pepetual Motion THIS IS JUST MY OPINION with Al Sider By Lisa McKenna & Dan Davidson Photos by Dan Davidson Live and Let Live: Pt. 3 of 4
'Twas an odd night at the Odd Western involvement in International Politics only serves Gallery… to worsen situations that are already bad. Consider Russia, The theme seemed to be the former Soviet Union. Prior to Western involvement, none perpetual motion, and it never of the Russian people really went hungry. It was unnecessary stopped! Perpetual motion is a- to have 'Soup Kitchens' or 'Food Banks' and there really was basis of power (or motion) that no real division of Classes, with the exception of the political never stops running. He is a Ca leaders, as every citizen shared in the resources of the Nation. nadian Visual Artist, but he is Since the involvement of the USA in the affairs of the Soviet based in Glasgow, Scotland. Union, Capitalism has been on the rise. Many in the West We took a meander through would say this is a good thing, but not an average Russian “Meanders Into Nonesuch- citizen, now separated in Classes. So many of the citizens Place” with Scott Rodgers. As A "Machine" ... are so poor now they have need of Soup Kitchens and Food Sarah Rose wrote in her ex- Banks. Greed has spread like a virus among the populace. Yes, hibit brochure he “conveys Walk the West has made the Soviet Union a Democratic Society, a sense of melancholy some and therefore made Russia a better place. NOT! , a story about people- Now we cannot forget that the former Soviet Union was in walking out of Russia to British an “Arms Race” with the USA, and was a “Super Power” with India. They left in 1941 and af- almost equal strength as the USA. But this balance of power ter WALKING through the Gobi had a way of keeping the USA in check. While the Soviet Desert, the Himalayas, and Ti Union was a Super Power the USA did not so rapidly get bet they arrived in British India involved in the Politics of other Nations. The USA took great in 1942 This was a walk of over- pains to deeply consider all effects and consequences of their 6,500 km (4,000 miles)! possible involvement in another Nations affairs. Since the fall Now that is perpetual mo- of the Soviet Union, the USA speedily, almost insanely rapidly, tion. and an ever increasing haste gets involved where they have Rodgers homage to Welzl in no place in being. cluded a wooden model of a sort- The Fate of these Nations being influenced by Western of machine, a copy of Welzl's philosophy and Democracy will be the same as that of the most famous book and a scatter former Soviet Union: extreme division of Classes, extreme ing of drawings of of little Rube- poverty, extreme spread of disease, extreme rise in deaths. The artist ... Goldberg type machines. Was it Yes, we help these Nations – help them destroy themselves. significant that they were all lo Historically, Europeans (of which most North Americans cated next to electrical outlets? are Descendants) attempt to occupy, destroy or control Countries or Continents and their inhabitants assuming that their way is best for all. Of these the British, French, and times bordering on despair”. Germany were among the worst. All of these instilled deeply He walks, and talks, with Jan- rooted prejudices towards the inhabitants of the Nations they Welzl. occupied, ruled, invaded, or controlled. Jan Welzl was a miner, a trad The British occupied Australia, India, North America, er, and a locksmith, an explorer,- New Zealand, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, and a sailor, but he too was in Malawi, Rhodesia, Botswana, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Solomon love with the thought of per Islands, British New Guinea, Sarawak, Sabah, Malaya, Guyana, petual motion. Jamaica, Lebanon, the Falkland Islands, and British Honduras. In 1868 Jan was born in what All of these Nations were and still are inhabited by the native today is the Czech Republic, but peoples. In each of these Nations the British treated the then was a part of the Austro- Natives as non-people. Why could they not simply Live and Hungarian Empire. After many let Live? To be concluded . . . travels that took him to Alaska, This is just my opinion. back to his home and then to Canada, he lived in Dawson City in the 30’s until his death in 1948. An asteroid was named after him (No. 15425) in 1998. - Roache's Corner In the countries that were by Mike Roache formerly known as Czechoslo Thirtyvakia, Years Welzl in is the a literaryGolden North hero. His first book of Alaskan tales, , was even a Book of the Month Club bestseller, though he made very little money from it. Scott believed in Welzl and so he believed in the power of walking. Sarah Rose states that “Walking can be an experience The Inspiration... where one is in the world but- also apart.” Scott says ‘um’ a lot but per haps he was just nervous! He began his lecture with “It ain’t gold but it’s close!” the strains of Neil Young, from- To find out how you can contribute , just email “After the Gold Rush”. This is [email protected]! where he "looked at MotherThe Long Na ture on the run". He also read from P18 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN Forty Years on the Dalton Trail By Dan Davidson - the winter. - Dalton had already estab But for a chance invitation to lished his trail, which he basi leave a boring summer job in- cally stole out from under the Alberta and come to the Yukon resident First Nations people, to spend a summer doing arche and while he could not charge ology in the wilds here, Gates- a toll once anyone crossed the might have followed his first ill-defined boundary between plan and spent his career look the USA and Canada, he made a ing for ruins in Mesoamerica. fortune on his side of the border, He might never have visited the even charging the Natives whose- Yukon at all, and he certainly trails he had commandeered. would not have written Dalton’s Gates’ enthusiasm for his sub- Gold Rush Trail (Lost Moose), ject bubbles through whenever his latest book. he talks about it, and this partic- It is dedicated to Allan Innes-- ular evening was no exception. Taylor, a fascinating fellow in his It is a pleasure to listen to some own right, who was Gates’ men one who is really caught up in tor on his earliest forays into the his work and knows it well. Michael Gates autographs a copy of Dalton’s Gold Rush Trail for Marc Johnson. Yukon wilderness, beginning in- Those who think they may Photo by Dan Davidson. 1971. It was then that he first- never encounter the Dalton Trial ran across the name of Jack Dal - probably already have. Portions ton and the existence of the Dal - of both the Haines Road and the ton Trail. To a greater or lesser ways, a less demanding route, of work by the man himself, an beef to the Klondike was the re North Klondike Highway run extent, it’s been on his mind one where it was possible to- invaluable source for anyone at sult of a near panic that arose along, or parallel to, the route ever since. guide a herd through and have tempting to chronicle this route. between 1896 and 1899, as- that Jack Dalton pioneered, and As he told the dozen or so them, in the right season, actu Gates had a limited personal thousands of stampeders, many others used, to bring cattle to folks who attended his reading ally gain weight along the way. - experience with rounding up of whom were on their way be the Klondike. and slide show at the Dawson Attempts to do the same thing cattle when he was a young man fore the Northwest Mounted- Gate’s estimates that 1500 Community Library late in June, over the Chilkoot or White Pass and has an appreciation of the Police imposed its rules about to 2000 people used this route “When I write of the Dalton es were failures, and it was only difficulties. For him once was bringing a year’s worth of provi- during the peak Gold Rush years, Trail, I have been there. “ the construction of the White enough sions with them, descended on but the more significant number He has, too. Whether on foot, - Pass and Yukon Route Railway The slides came from pictures- the place that was just becom is the estimated 10,000 head of on horseback, on the rivers or that finally caused the decline of taken by others who had used ing Dawson City. There was a cattle and other livestock that in the air, Gates has been track Dalton’s toll route. the route, and Gates has estab serious concern that starvation came to the Klondike via the ing down the vanished trail for Because the story is a big one, lished a collection of present would be their fate, as the land trail. Without them the history years; a search that intensified covering a great deal of territory day photographs that match did not have the resources to of the Klondike Gold Rush could after he retired from years spent both in time and space, Gates- these sites. support tens of thousands over have been tragic indeed. focusing on the Klondike Gold chose to focus his hour long talk The call for merchants to bring Rush on behalf of Parks Canada on the book’s subtitle: “Explor while stationed in both Dawson ing the Route of the Klondike- Still Blasting After 50 Years! City and Whitehorse. Cattle Drives.” By Lisa McKenna It’s a mystery to him why- In fact, he focussed on one par the trail has been the forgotten ticular cattle drive out of the 65 - story of the Gold Rush era. In- (at last count) that essayed the deed his original choice of title route with varying degrees of It all started with three broth- for this book was The Forgot success. George Tuxford’s drive ers, Brian, Carl, and Dennis. They ten Klondike Trail. Part of it, was documented in 250 pages called themselves the “Pendle he says, is that it was, in many tones” (from Pendleton woolen- shirts which were very popular ‘back in the day’). Later on it be came a band of Brian, Mike, Al, Bruce, and David. - Although being known for their incredible vocal harmo nies, they also brought a level of respect to surfing, hot cars, and romance. Glen Campbell played with - them for a while and their first paying gig was with Ike and they have sold 100 MILLION re- hits. Tina Turner. cords Worldwide. In June ofth this They are presently touring- They had over 30 top hits in year they put out their 29 stu Spain and Italy. It has been over the U.S.A. and over 50 hot hits, dio album and it is expected to two decades since the remain including 4 #1 singles. All in all produce even more top, or hot, ing original band members have been together. They have “been laying on [their] back[s] / Like a freight train off a track. / Trying to find a job to fit [their] trade[s]”. Rhonda gave them a hand once in awhile when they were dreamin' of California Girls in their Little Deuce Coupe. Guess them yet? Think sand, surfing, and sunshine. You got it! They may be long in the tooth these days, but they're still the Beach Boys! THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 P19 This Will Be My Yukon Story: Pt. 2 of 3 By Howard Stearns
Editor's note: At the end of part who screamed that we had down the road. the early 1900s. The job was boast to all my friends that I one, Howard Stern and his buddy entered United States illegally I really don't know what I not hard work and started in didn't have to go back to the decided they had had enough of and then preceded to try to would have done because I the morning with laying out company. That the fateful Sunday camp life and decided to escape take my gun from me, I of had no money and there were the tables, carrying the food I decided to go down and look at down the river. course resisted and he took us absolutely no jobs in Dawson from the kitchen, cleaning up, the paddle wheelers and I ran at gunpoint to a woodshed and City. I recall sitting on a wooden doing laundry, and sometimes into my friend Ralph. He had locked us up. In retrospect, he sidewalk my head in my hands cleaning the men up when they been fired from the boat he was probably saved our lives because nearly in tears, when an old had an accident. working on. He was accused of We had no cooking equipment, ahead of us were hundreds of man came up behind me and The first few days I was quite theft, which was untrue, so we some canned tomatoes and dried miles of river with unknown said what is the matter sonny? intolerant of the old peoples’ greeted each other like long-lost spaghetti, some bread and a bit dangers. The man who ran the As I turned around to respond I problems and shortcomings brothers. of fruit. The river was running United States Post Office was noticed a large red building up but as I got to know them and His plan was to fly back to quite fast and at nightfall we very nice and convinced the in the foothills above Dawson listened to their stories I actually Whitehorse and get a job. I managed to get ashore and customs officer to let us out. city, and I asked him what it was. started to enjoy the job. I then immediately decided to do the got a fire going. I never even I have no idea how he figured His response was that it was started to cut their hair and trim same thing. I went back to the considered bringing water, we could go anywhere. He St. Mary's Hospital. I suddenly their toenails. hospital and told the head nun thinking that we would drink actually tried to force us pole remembered that I was a good Some of the men had left their what I was going to do and she the river water, unfortunately the boat back up river, saying Catholic and an ex-altar boy. families, their jobs, and traveled freaked out. How could you it's somewhat like the Fraser that the Indians did. Again the I was filthy dirty with the from all over the entire world do that after we helped you so and is full of silt so we drank post office man intervened. So gunnysack of dirty clothes and to find gold in the Yukon. It is much? muddy water and got sick. The for the next several days, I can't when I knocked on the door an addiction similar to drugs I did feel badly and some of Yukon River water is sometimes recall how many, we cut wood of the hospital, a sharp-nosed or alcoholism and many of the men came up and hugged described as too thick to drink every day for our food. The mail older Nun greeted me with what them still had the optimism of me. I could elaborate much and to thin to plow. boat made its first trip down you want? I said I was looking getting better soon and finding more on this but, in short, it was I forget how long it took us the river and we were forced to for work and would do anything the bonanza or the mother lode. a wonderful experience and I'm but about noon one day there ride back to Dawson city. The for a job. She immediately told Several of them swore they sure I became a better person was a settlement on the left side company was used to people me to me to get on my way. Then knew exactly where it was. because of it. of the river with some people quitting and was quite forgiving I laid the Catholic altar boy trip Four or five weeks passed and I had been paid $60 for a yelling at us. Unfortunately the when they showed up asking on her and she very reluctantly I started to realize that I wasn't month's work and hadn't spent boards we used to paddle were for their job back. Sure enough, said all right, the job is 10 hours going to spend the rest of my any of it because there was no not very effective and we landed the word had got out that we a day 7a.m. to 7 p.m., 6 1/2 days life looking after old men. One need. The airfare from Dawson quite a bit downstream from the were back in town and the truck a week, one half-day off Sunday. of the engineers that worked at to Whitehorse was $52 so settlement, which of course we was there to pick us up. My two The good news was I had the hospital had an old Indian between the two of us we were know now is Eagle, Alaska. We friends decided to go back as all my clothes clean and I was motorcycle and offered it to me on our way. When we arrived in were the first people they had there wasn't really any choice eating good food. There were to ride on Sunday afternoon. I Whitehorse I think we had 10 or seen since last fall. To be continued... but I steadfastly refused and 18 old men; most of them were thought it would be a wonderful $15 between us. There was a fat miserable watched the truck disappear leftovers from the Gold Rush in event to go out to the tent and AroundUnited States customs officerthe World in Three Years for $10 a Day By Florian Boulais
A couple of weeks ago, five young people from France – Christopher, Morgan, Siphay, Brian and Bertrand - rolled into town. I got to spend a little time with them and I have been thinking about their endeavor enough that I decided to write a little blurb about it. Those five young lads have undertaken a rather unique journey: they are going around the world by bicycle. It turns out that a lot of the times they don’t- even get to spend the $10 a day per person they have as a bud- get. “People want to hear our sto ry and greet us in their homes” says Christopher. - They were done with the school (three have engineer (Above) Photo by solidream.ent (Right) Photo by Dan Davidson ing degrees and the other has a Business Admin. degree) and had already been working for a few years when the idea to go around the world was born. “We are not athletes. Anybody could do it.” says Siphay. - They have put together a quite of all the families that greeted world with a trusting heart and nice web site that presents a lit them in their homes. little means, people will open tle movie about their journey as The world feels like a quite their hearts to you. well as some very nice pictures. hostile place many times. I Check out their web site: The pinnacle of the web site was found it quite soothing to hear http://solidream.net. undoubtedly a picture gallery that if you venture forth into the P20 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN
instructions: You will need one die. THE Youngest player rolls first. At each turn, roll the die and move the number of spaces indicated by the die. When you land on a shaded space, follow the corresponding instructions. Oops! Stuck behind ROAD roadwork TO Miss a turn.
Here today, WHITE - Stop for Gone to Mayo! a snack at You made it to Stewart Grandmas HORSE Crossing but the siren by Carly Lovett song of a bad pun over- Kitchen whelms you and you pass Miss a turn. the bridge and head to Roadwork Mayo. Congratulations! This Miss a turn and move time you arrive when all back three spaces to give the cars on your side are it another try. going through. Jump ahead two spaces.
Braeburn Lodge Here is the home of the enour- mous cinnamon bun! Stop for a bun or a burger that’s bigger than your head!
Carmacks You forgot to fill up on your way out of town. Stop here for expensive gas. Oops! Stuck behind Miss a turn. roadwork Miss a turn. Bean North Miss a turn taking the neces- sary detour to this ethical, fair trade and local coffee roaster. Take a break at the cafe. On your next turn you skip ahead two spaces fuled by caf- feine and good karma.
WHITEHORSE
Congratulations, you have arrived!
Now quickly pick up some groceries, see a show, go to the dentist, eat some ethnic food and get yourself back to the good life in Dawson as soon as you can! THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 P21
School Lunches are Needed in Tanzania CYFT 106.9 FM: By Kath Selkirk Dawson City Community Radio
the shared commitment to on the list. High on the list is- conservation and community education. This spring three Dawsonites development made it logical to The elementary school in El exchanged the gravel roads work together. erai attracts students from up of Dawson City, pooled with Emmanuel’s band of Maasai to 6 km away. Small figures, snow-melt, for the rutted, red is now permanently based in a dressed carefully in their green silt tracks of central Tanzania, settlement area called Elerai, and blue uniforms can be seen “The Spirit of Dawson” slick from rains. Apart from the an hour's walk from the village wending their way along bush unpaved state of the roads, the - - of Kibirashi. Traditionally, the trails from as early as 6:30 am. places have little in common. - THURSDAY July 26th - Maasai were pastoralists, mov Most carry a small re-used con Here, young Maasai warriors - 12 to 1 p.m. Golden Frequencies - Diego ing with their herds of cattle tainer of water...their daily con rip down the tracks on motor 1 to 2 p.m. Ventures into the Dischordinary - Sam - over the savannah lands of Ke tribution to the school’s lunch. bikes, usually three to a bike, nya and Tanzania. However, the Eager, but shy at the same time, 2 to 3 p.m. Follow Your Heart - Marissa livestock and people scatter need for farmland meant that they blurt out a greeting when 3 to 3:30 p.m. Kid’s Art Camp Broadcast ing out of their way. Their long when the Maasai moved on to they see us, then, surprised by 3:30 to 5 p.m. Reggaeton - Justin and Hayden braids and red robes fly out new pastures, by the time they their own boldness, they hide 5 to 6 p.m. Young and Modern - Aubyn behind them. They hold their - returned they found their land their faces and giggle. staffs in one hand and brandish 6 to 7 p.m. Stockholm Syndrome - Molly settled by farmers, fields sur Having to set off so early their heavy wooden clubs in a 7 to 8 p.m. Louise’s Dedication means that friendly wave of 8 to 9 p.m. The Zalston Hour - Nylan and David many will the other. They not have had 9 to 10 p.m. Andrew O’Connor smile broadly - breakfast. That 10 to 11 p.m. Rap Traxx 2 - Jen as they skim - - is why, last year, past us, call FRIDAY July 27th EMAYO start ing out greet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spriggs’ Diggs ed the school ings until they 1 to 3 p.m. No Man’s Land - Jason lunch program, round the next which provides 3 to 5 p.m. On the John - John corner. Slower a nutritious 5 to 6 p.m. Shark Sandwich - Sacha commuters on- meal for all the 6 to 7 p.m. Rock of Ages - Spruce foot, like us, or - students each leading don - 7 to 8 p.m. FILL school day. The keys, or push 8 to 9 p.m. Rockin’ Blues Show - Sonny Boy Williams principal, John ing over-laden - 9 to 10 p.m. Psychedelic - Jim - son Mwilimela, bikes up the says that at SATURDAY July 28th hill, are expect - tendance is up ed to scramble 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Story Hour - Simon Tanzanian children pose for a photo in their school uniforms. 10%. Not sur out of the way 12 to 3 p.m. FILL - Photo supplied by Kath Selkirk prisingly, the when we hear - 3 to 4 p.m. Andrew students who the roar of en 4 to 5 p.m. This is Nowhere - Neal are not distract gines. That ed by hunger 5 to 6 p.m. Alex Brownell doesn’t seem - perform better 6 to 8 p.m. Dan Degroot unreasonable, though. The road rounded by thorn bushes to re in class. All the teachers report is so rutted there is usually only - SUNDAY July 29th pel the cattle. And so they now an improvement in grades. one narrow track that they can 4 to 5 p.m. Kerry’s Movie Show find themselves tied to one lo To support the program, the safely follow, so we allow them cation, having to bring in water community contributes maize, 5 to 6 p.m. The AJ Champagne Hour safe passage rather than assert - - and food instead of migrating water and wood for cooking. 6 to 8 p.m. Meat and Potatoes - Kit our right to share the road. to find it. The culture and tra The mamas take turns to vol 8 to 9:30 p.m. FILL Maureen Abbott, Jim Taggart- ditions which have supported unteer their time preparing 9:30 to 10 p.m. Hard Core Troubadour Radio - Josh and I came here as a result of - them for centuries must now the lunch. However, they are meeting a Maasai man, Emman adapt to new circumstances. It dependent upon money dona uel Ole Kileli, at the short film - is a hard process for the Maasai tions to make the meal more festival three years ago. He told who have a strong culture that nutritious with the addition of Tune your dial to 106.9 FM or us about the not-for-profit orga - still directs most of their daily beans and vegetables. The cost Cable Channel 11 (Rolling Ads) in Dawson City, nization he and group of young lives. of providing such food? $20 per Maasai had formed, called Ere - or listen live over the internet at www.cfyt.ca! It is a unique experience to day. That’s right, $20 can buy to Maasai Youth (EMAYO). We see this community in transi lunch for 300 children! were impressed by their desire tion. The motorbikes are the By now, you’ve probably seen to become actively involved in most obvious new addition. this coming... The funds are due the development of their own - The small solar panels propped to run out at the end of July, just community, and volunteered to - outside the mud huts are need after the students return from help. ed to power the cell phones that their (two week!) summer va THE KLONDIKE SUN Yukon links with EMAYO - most warriors wear clipped cation. If you would like to treat are already well established. - to their belts next to their ma 300 children to lunch one day, thanks our volunteers! We volunteered through The - - chetes. But apart from these please visit http://www.thek chief writer & editor - Dan Davidson Kesho Trust, a conservation notable exceptions, the chang eshotrust.org and follow the webmaster/online assistance - John Steins and development organiza es so far to the Maasai lifesyle links for donating via PayPal tion founded and directed by proofreading - Betty Davidson, Lisa McKenna are few. They are well aware and note that the payment is Canadians from the Yukon and - - that they need to start planning to go to “EMAYO School Lunch Alyssa Friesen, Tara Borin BC. It works through creating for change to happen in a con Program ”. layout - Dan & Alyssa partnerships with communi - trolled way, to be able to hold For more information on The ty-based organizations, like - on to the essential parts of their Kesho Trust, EMAYO, and their subscription mailing/retailer deliveries - EMAYO, to facilitate and en culture at the same time as join projects, please visit the Kesho Karen MacKay, Palma Berger, Colleen Smith, hance their capacity to achieve - ing the modern world. We have Trust website, above. Power Judith Blackburn-Johnson, and Jan Couture long-term sustainability. This - - set up a community advisory and internet connection per supportive relationship started group to work with EMAYO in mitting, we will keep you up in 2005, when both organiza setting goals for development, dated on the progress of our tions were newly formed and and there are quite a few items programs. P22 WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 THE KLONDIKE SUN KIDS' CORNER Stories and illustrations by Lisa Michelle 3 All triangles have three sides. The Trinity, from the Christian belief, is composed of the Father (God), the Son The band Earth, Wind, and Fire has three (Jesus), and the Holy Ghost. of the four basic classical elements on Earth (the fourth being Water). They were an American band that crossed the borders between Soul, Disco, Funk, Jazz, and Rock and Roll.
The most un-wobbly chair, or stool, has only three legs!
Because if you have one leg out of four that is shorter you will always be tippy BUT if one leg out of three is shorter it is not tippy at all, weird.
There are three wheels on a tricycle. Most birds lay clutches of three.
Lots of theories
of history and psychology have JUST FOR FUN three parts. Freud divided the mind into the ID, Ego and Super-Ego.
Threes go on and on BUT wait till we get to four!
+ HEY KIDS! It is Ice cream season at the Midnight Sun! Send in your pictures or poems to win a FREE ice cream or other prizes! E-mail Lisa at [email protected] THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012 P23 CLASSIFIEDS Kl o n d i k e Churches Support Mining For Sale Ou t r e a c h
ST. MARY’S Many Rivers: Counselling WATER LICENCE/LAND USE HOME FOR SALE: Fully scribed CATHOLIC CHURCH and support services for PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR 3 bedroom log home on 7 hec. Jo b Bo a r d Corner of 5th and King individuals, couples, families PLACER MINERS: Call Josée on Pierre Berton Cr. Many ex- Services: or group counselling. A highly (5 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at 867-993- tras. Must been seen to be ap- Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Sat. confidential service located in 5917. or email [email protected] preciated. Serious house hunt- Open Positions: 5 p.m., Tues. 7 p.m., Wed. the Waterfront Building. We are ers. Phone 993-5277 for more Carpenters, Journeyman & Apprentice MINING EQUIPMENT: Diesel to Fri. 9:30 a. m. a non-profit organization with a information and/or appoint- (anticipatory) pumps, aluminum pipes, All are welcome. sliding fee scale. To make an ment. ($400,000 firm.) Cashiers Contact Father Ernest Emeka hoses and fittings. Highlands appointment call 993-6455 or Childcare Instructor Emeodi for assistance: email dawson@manyrivers. Irrigation has been supplying CAMPER ON TRAILER FOR SALE: Cleaner/Organizer 993-5361 yk.ca. See our website at www. miners since 1974. Call 1-800- 11 foot with fridge, stove 665-5909 or visit our website: and furnace on new one tonne Construction Workers (anticipatory) manyrivers.yk.ca/. Cooks DAWSON COMMUNITY www.thewaterpeople.com. pickup box trailer with tail lights. Ready to move. NEW Custodial CHAPEL Alcoholics Anonymous: PLACER EXPLORATION PRICE $1,400 O.B.O. Call Deli Person Located on 5th Ave Meetings Thursdays, 8 p.m. SERVICES: Placer exploration 867-332-9975. Dishwasher across from Gold Rush at Richard Martin Chapel 104 Church St.; Fridays at 1:30 p.m. services. Drilling. Geophysics. Driver/Swamper Campground. DAWSON CITY PROPERTY at Telehealth Dawson Health YESAB applications. Call Sunday worship at 11 am. FOR SALE: 4.9 acre secluded Employment Support Worker Centre; Saturdays at 7 p.m. at 867-456-2158 or email info@ Equipment Operator Everyone is welcome. kryotek.ca. wooded lot with 3 room cabin the TH Community Support Feed & Care Assistant Pastor Ian Nyland Centre 1233 2nd Ave; info 993- and shed overlooking Dawson 993-5507 3734 or 5095. City and river from the West Heavy Duty Mechanics HousE sitter Dawson side. NEW PRICE Housekeepers/Room Attendants $155,000. Call 867-332-9975. House Sitter available: Housekeeping Assistant ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN 1998 FORD EXPLORER SUV Interviewers CHURCH Lost Dependable, reliable, and very handy (plumbing, electrical, FOR SALE: In good condition. Labourers Corner of Front & Church CPR STEP: First week in July etc...) mature male. Currently 260,000 km. $2,400 O.B.O. Labourers (anticipatory) Streets on 40 Mile Rd a CPR step, alu- working as a tour driver/guide 867-332-9975. Nanny Sunday Services: at 10:30 minum with rubber top. This in Dawson. Looking to “House Produce Person 1st and 3rd Sundays: came from the Kettle Valley Sit” this coming winter. Looking Servers Morning Prayer Railroad and is about 100 years for a quiet place to further my Stock Person 2nd and 4th Sundays: Looking to Buy old. Finder please contact Phil- studies and research, as well as Tutors Holy Eucharist LISA IS LOOKING FOR A lipe Lamarche at Klondike experience Dawson City under 5th Sunday: Informal MID-SIZED ATV: And maybe Kate’s or Mike McDougall at the lights. Available sometime Positions with Closing Dates: Contact Rev. Laurie Munro, 60 Mile. Or Dave Broswick, a trailer for it as well. Contact in September until sometime the Klondike Sun at 993-6318. Finance Officer: July 31 (ph. 993-5381 ) at the 429 Haywood Rd., Clearwater April/May, flexible. Doesn't have to be new, just has Elders Support Worker: July 31 @ 4 Richard Martin Chapel, B.C., VOE 1H1. 250-647-2502, Contact me so we can to run! Kid’s Time Childcare Program Tues - Thurs. 8:30 - noon [email protected]. get together and chat at Coordinator: Aug 15 [email protected] Student/Youth: Program Assistant/Interpreter
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AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BYLAW
BYLAW #12-21 ZONING AND HERTIAGE MANAGEMENT BYLAW AMENDMENT NO. 6
Bylaw #12-21 received a first reading to amend the Zoning and Heritage Management Bylaw #09-03 as follows to allow for more residential accommodation within Downtown Dawson City’s Commercial Core:
1) Part IV – Zoning Districts, CC – Core Commercial (5) is hereby amended from: “Residential Residential uses shall only be permitted above the first story of a mixed-use building.”
to:
“Residential Residential uses are permitted, but a commercial front must be maintained where commercial fronts currently exist and where residential entrances are located in alleys, heritage streetscape regulations will apply to the alley ‘frontage’ .”
Any person who wishes to be heard in favour of, or against, the bylaw may be heard in person, or by agent, as a delegate to a public hearing at the Council meeting on the 8th of August, 2012. All written submissions must be submitted to the Development Officer, 1336 Front St, (City Hall), or by email to [email protected], no later than 12:00 p.m., the 3rd of August, 2012.
Full copies of bylaw #09-03, the present Zoning bylaw, amendments, maps and other documentation are available for review at www.cityofdawson.ca, and at the City Office. For further information please contact Micah Olesh, Development Officer at 993-7400.
PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1336 FRONT ST DAWSON CITY
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