The WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 • VOL. 24, NO.12 $1.25 West Dawsonites - are you ready to lose the ferry? KLONDIKEThe Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Singers SUN Rangers travel border to border The Jerry Cans Warrant Officer Mark St. Pierre waves from the lead boat as the patrol approaches the shore in Dawson City. See our story on page 7. Photo by Dan Davidson in this Issue Self-government celebration 6 Hospital to open 8 Gertie's swan song 10 TH marks 15 years with feast The Hospital Corp. says it will Tracy Nordick hangs up her 25% off all toys! and speeches. happen in December. dress. Sale ends October 31st. What to see and do in Dawson! 2 Letters 5 Two house concerts 12-13 Authors on Eighth entries 20 KDO gets funding from City 3 The Dog Park is coming 9 TV Guide 14-18 Business Directory & Job Board 23 Uffish Thoughts 4 A world record moose? 11 Remembering Dick North 19 City Notices 24 P2 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 THE KLONDIKE SUN What to SEE AND DO in DAWSON now: SOVA ADMIN OFFICE Hours This free public service helps our readers find their way through the many activities all over town. Any small happening may need Library Hours : Mon-Thurs, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. preparation and planning, so let us know in good time! To join this Art Supply Store Hours Eventslisting contact the office at [email protected]. : Mon-Thurs, 4-7 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. A TRIBUTE TO DICK NORTH: : Mon-Thurs, noon-1 p.m.; Thurs 4-5 p.m., Sun 1-3Dawson p.m. City Community Library Bring your memories, anecdotes and pictures library hours SKIto the & YOOPSPORTS Hall SWAP: on Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. for a celebration of his life and work. : Monday to Friday, noon to 6:30 p.m. Closed Saturday Saturday, October 19, 1 to 4 p.m. @ the Recreation andConservation Sunday. Klondike Society Centre. Call 933-2773 for more information. Sellers - drop off items at the Rec Depot Hours FAMILYCentre Monday COFFEE thru HOUSE Friday, & Oct.14-18.OPEN MIC Buyers NIGHT: - here is your chance to purchase some great ski and sports equipment at a fraction of the cost! : Sat, Sun, Mon: 1-5 p.m., Tues: 3-7 p.m. Donations of refundables Saturday, October 19, 7 p.m. in mayDawson be left on City the deck Recreation during off hours. Department Info: 993-6666. the Odd Fellows Hall. Admission is by donation with all proceeds contributing OKTOBEERFEST:to a different community group. Everyone is welcome to perform in any medium. Get the Rec & Leisure Newsletter & stay up to date. Website: www.cityofdawson. Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m. at the YOOP Hall. A celebration Theca. Facebook: Westminster "City of Dawson Hotel Recreation". Contact us at 993-2353. of beer as only Dawson can do it! Beer olympics including beer stein racing, HALLOWEEN PARTY 3-on-3beer pong, BASKETBALL pumpkin toonie TOURNAMENT: toss and sauerkraut-eating competition. Tickets $40 contact Paul or Justine to secure your spot. BEN MAHONY & UNCLE TOUCHY: : Saturday, October 26 in the lounge. Sunday, October 20 at RSS at 12 p.m. Play or cheer! BBQ and prizes! $30 per team, all proceeds going towards the OLD CABIN: Thursday, October 31 in the lounge Humane Society Dawson. Sign your team up by calling the Humane Society at starting at 11 p.m. MARTHA WAINRIGHT: ONSIE Wednesdays: 993-6900. Come Home to Saturday, November 2 in the lounge starting at 11 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays: LIVE music IN THE lounge Mama. November 5 at the Odd Fellows Hall. Canadian born Is back with all day happy hour! singer Wainright performs from her critically acclaimed record SMALLIE SUNDAYS : The Pit House Band. Meetings Chamber of Commerce: All day happy & hour Town on small Council draft! IODE DAWSON CITY: CHAMBER MEETINGS: Meet first Tuesday each month at home of Joyce Caley Regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each Ratoyal 7:30 p.m.Canadian For info L callegion Myrna BRANCH Butterworth, #1: 993-5353, Joyce Caley, 993-5424. COUNCIL MEETINGS: Recess for summer July-Oct. month at the Downtown Hotel. Meet second Thursday each month 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Council Chambers. Public invited to ask Council questions during the question period, PatIONEER Legion Hall WOMEN (3rd andOF THEKing YSt.)ukon at 7:30: p.m. Contacts Helen Bowie, 993-5526, Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. CwhichOMMITTEE takes place OF THE towards WHOLE the endMEETINGS of each :meeting. Meetings are also aired on Channel 12. Meet third Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at YOOP Hall. Contact Myrna Butterworth, 993-5353. Recess for summer Council will be holding Committee KlondikeJune, July and Aug.Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) Tr'ondekof the Whole meetingsHwech'in on the Government 1st Monday and 3rd Tuesday of each month. IN THE ODD: Unearthly, UPRISING: MARIGOLD santos: first HUNT: Features 4 metic- Thursday, Oct.17 to Sunday, Oct.20. Cache Creek km 130, Dempster ulously rendered large-scale mixed media drawings on canvas, whose imagery Highway. Orientation Tuesday, Oct.15 at 4 p.m. at TH Hall. Contact Georgette for artist talk: Justin APPERLEY: CHIEF & COUNCIL MEETING: speak of Filipino folktales and Canadian pop culture. October 3 to November 1. info, 993-7153. Thursday, October 17, Odd Fellows Hall. Klondike Visitor's AssociationOct.24 7:30 p.m. Artist-in residence, Apperley, is a visual designer, photographer and DIAMOND tooth gerties: LIFEprintmaker drawing whose: work is a whimsical, behind-the-scenes look at everyday life on the road and off the beaten track. Dawson City MuseumOpen select Fri/Sat: October 18 & 19. Hatha yoga WITHMondays, Joanne October VAN 21 nostrand & 28, 7-9 p.m.: in the KIAC Ballroom. $8. Interested in modelling for life drawing? Contact Ange at [email protected] Dawson CITY MUSEUM Presents: FILIM SCREENINGS: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Yukon 48!: Watch for posters of 5:30-7 p.m. E-mail [email protected] 24 hours in advance. Hours: matenee and evening screenings on Saturdays and Sundays for what's coming up! Create a film in 48 hours! In partnership with the Yukon Film Soci- Dawson CITY international film festiVAL SUBMISSIONS OPEN: October to Mid-May by appointment. ety. November 15-17. Screening on November 20. Stay Tuned for details. Miscellaneous Film Zumba: in the can? Submit! Don't wait until the last minute. Check out dawsonfilmfest. com for info. Fun, Latin-inspired fitness program for all ages and abilities! All sum- mer long at the TH Hall. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Drop in or purchase a 10-pass punch card. THE KLONDIKE SUN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013 P3 Klondike Development Organization secures City of Dawson funding for another year Story & photo by Dan Davidson The City of Dawson has committed another $20,000 to supporting the efforts of the Klondike Development Or- ganization to investigate and stimulate economic growth and social development in the Klondike region. The Klondike Development Organization (KDO) is a part- nership of the City of Dawson, the Dawson City Chamber of Commerce, the Klondike Visi- tors Association, the Dawson City Arts Society and Chief Isaac Incorporated (the de- velopment corporation of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in). The KDO vision is to help create “A resilient Klondike where highly engaged citi- zens, networks and organi- zations collaborate to build a sustainable economy.” As such it has embarked on a number of studies and proj- ects growing out of a five-year plan first announced in 2011. There are seven main strands of this plan, including: Enter- prise Retention and Develop- Mayor Wayne Potoroka and KDO co-president Brian Stethem sign the contribution agreement on September 24. ment, Research (in a variety of areas), Key Sector Develop- ment, Investment Capital Pool, through CanNor and CMHC is Partnership Forums (quar- tion with the Yukon Housing Corporation and CMHC. KDO providing 38 percent, the Yu terly), Community Marketing, - “Like” the has done substantial research Social Enterprise. kon government 36 percent into the housing market in the and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in 7 So far the KDO has man- Klondike Sun on Klondike and is aiming the percent. Most of the member aged to encourage the estab- new complex of compact rent groups also donate in-kind lishment of a private sector - services. seasonal bus service to and al units at the target audience from Whitehorse, based on of single individuals, couples, its research, and is currently or seniors. working on plans for an entry The City of Dawson’s contri- level apartment building of bution amounts to 19 percent of the KDO’s $103,992 budget. 12 to 20 units, in collabora- The Government of Canada, 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: Email: but it’s close!” See daily specials at Bonanza Market on Facebook! 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