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Wasting Away in Geezerville with Ken Bolton

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ever, in any previous column, have I considered the need to provide a trigger warning. Regular visitors to Geezerville are generally mature, clear-minded and emotionally stable enough to put up with whatever nonsense I spill into this 450-word frame.

Nevertheless, I recognize that certain subjects are sensitive for some folks. Should toilet tissue hang front or back? Are innies innately superior to outies? Is pineapple ever permissible on pizza?

That’s why I feel compelled to issue the following advisory: this column touches on one of life’s three most painful inevitabilities. No, not Nickelback. Not even taxes.

It’s the Big One. Death. The big sleep. The undiscovered country from whose bourn, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

This line of thinking stemmed from a recent virulent man-cold that saw me poised to dial the local undertaker for pickup, but that’s beside the point. I willingly acknowledge that more decades lie in my rearview mirror than in the windscreen.

So, Gentle Reader, if this subject matter makes you squeamish, please put the paper down now, and go pour yourself a nice mug of Ovaltine.

Still here? OK, let’s move on.

After years of debating the merits of dust-to-dust versus ashes-to-ashes, I’m on the brink of revising my will in favour of

the mushroom suit option when it’s time to shuffle off this rusty coil. As the planet hurtles toward doomsday, the least I can do for those who survive me is to choose the most responsible corpse-disposal method available. Besides, I really, really love mushrooms.

Why should my mortal remains

Ken starts talking about pushing up... mushrooms be underemployed, pushing up simpleminded daisies, when they could spawn complex and mouthwatering chanterelles, truffles, shitakes, enokis, morels or Devil’s cigars?

Why waste my corpus delectus on common lawn grass or table decorations when it could grace

generations of unforgettable porcini risottos, portobello omelettes, or oyster mushroom soufflés worth dying for?

A younger, more romantic version of myself might have chosen to have his scurvy-ravished remains slid anonymously into a fog-shrouded North Atlantic from the starboard rail of a four-masted schooner.

Another version might prefer a space next to Chopin, Oscar Wilde, or Jim Morrison in the Cimetière Père-Lachaise in Paris. Or under a slab in Westminster Abbey within hollering distance of C h a u c e r, Browning and Dickens.

As mortality looms closer, I find myself (like Luke Perry) leaning toward Jae Rhim Lee’s toxiny ba gobbling infinity burixa P T O: ial suit, whose sewn-in P HO mushroom spores are designed to render human corpses into clean, life-giving compost.

With all those eager hyphae and mycelia working on my behalf, I could carry on tending my garden, while providing the basics of the occasional tagliatelle ai funghi cremini for my heirs and assigns to wash down with a decent tempranillo.

On second thought, maybe I won’t go at all. I’ll just stick around for the meal.

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A mask of grief

On the Cover Gurdeep Pandher hosts his annual Bhangra concert this November PHOTO: Graydon Keenan

Local artist transforms loss

by Myra Nicks

What’s Inside cancer, Struass’ relationship with grief deepened when her partner of 15 years was also diagnosed with cancer.

Pausing in sharing her experience, Strauss pointed back to the mask of “Grief” to share the words written beside the piece.

Each salty tear carried a message of love you sent until your heart held the ocean.

“The message that I got about grief is that there would be something linear,” Strauss said, describing her grieving process as something visceral and far from linear in nature. “It felt like it didn’t really have a limit. Someone might say, there will be a time when this ends but I don’t think grief actually has a limit, I think you carry it with you once your heart’s been opened to it and it surprisingly just invites itself into you.

“That element has taught me that I can overlap my feelings with grief and there’s room for joy and there’s still room for even being supportive when someone else is grief-stricken.”

Two years ago Strauss danced with grief by honouring her partner’s wishes to part ways with the world in a Viking funeral ceremony.

She wrote the words to the magician’s mask, “Winter Kiss” with her partner in mind read. It read, “... he awoke to a chill. It was a strange and wonderful beginning to an end.”

Strauss is quick to point out that not all of her pieces are about grief, pointing to the piece titled

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rief was the surprise visitor Claire Strauss welcomed into her world when she first started making masks. Her first mask emerged out of a monthlong art education intensive as she was finishing her undergrad in psychology. It was inspired by her father’s fatal cancer diagnoses .

“There were elements which I was instructed on how the mask could emerge and as reflective of what was current in my thoughts and feelings.”

Strauss turns to various artistic mediums such as dance and clay to express states of being and emotions she finds challenging to “sort out” using language. Although she may have had challenges in verbalizing some of the emotional states she has experienced, the creative process of each clay form has led to Strauss including short “poetic thought bursts” with each one.

“As a platform of expression, the medium of clay has afforded me the interest in what happens when we reach critical mass of our emotions.”

The piece that Strauss feels most intimately connected with at the moment is “Grief.”

Earlier in her life Strauss didn’t have much of a relationship with grief. Although she experienced the death of her grandmother, she didn’t develop an understanding of grief until losing two key men in her life to cancer.

“Grief is something you can’t be responsible for. You can’t hold onto the feelings of it.”

A year after losing her father to

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The masks help express states of being and emotions that can be difficult to share with language alone “Sunset Crush” with the cheeky words “... I love how you go down … on me,” written beside it.

Something Struass feels strongly about is her choice to not sign her work.

“It’s not my work once it’s someone else’s and I have this idea that if I put my signature on it somehow I sort of drag myself into it. I want to let go.”

Strauss views her work as having “community in the message” for the people who are drawn to

her work. She said those who connect with what she’s created can feel support in their own life process without her directly telling them something specific.

Strauss’s ceramic art pieces are on display at Baked until the end of November and are available for sale.

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My old man and I, running a small section of the Ten Mile Rapids of the Groundhog River in northern Ontario.

This is the 17-foot, six-inch kevlar canoe I designed and made with the high bow to crest the high waves

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here are many canoe paddles on the market today, made in many styles, of many materials. The key to buying one to fit you personally is appreciating the adventures you will be undertaking in your canoe. If I was to go kayaking, I certainly would only use the ultra light synthetic paddles, even though I have a rare wooden kayak paddle. When it comes to canoeing I will only use the wooden (not laminated) paddle, especially when white water running.

Even as a young kid, I had an attraction to the canoe and the white waters. Later in years my attraction to the canoe ended in some long research and white water challenges and soon I designed and built my own canoe to fit my life’s attraction to the challenge of the white caps. This led to one more challenge and that

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was to make my own paddle to fit me personally. Basically, I was right-handed. In sports I batted left and played hockey left-handed. So why not make a paddle for a left-handed person?

Some paddles can get personal and attractive. My wife Lisa is forever painting the blades of canoe paddles with pictures of wildlife, as illustrated by accompanying pictures. Of course, they got the attention of many canoeists and soon it was like a business on the water. We often returned from our trips minus one or two of Lisa’s signature paddles. You have a choice of different woods when buying your wood paddles. Paddles made of maple are heavier than most other woods, but they are also exceptionally strong with less chances of breaking. If its white water canoeing you’re doing, I would suggest sticking with

paddles made of maple. If it’s just occasional lake travel, then the lighter ash or spruce will do the job. I used them all until I discovered a wood from the tulip tree.

This is a rare tree in Canada and the only place I know of where is may be found is in southern Ontario, where I grew up. This wood, once dried, is as strong as maple, as light as spruce and has the flexibility of ash. Being a white water challenger, I needed one more thing and that was a strong blade bottom to take on the rocks. I carefully would cut a two-inch groove up into the bottom of the blade and use waterproof glue to fix a slice of elm into the slit.

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The perfect canoe paddle ... cont’d This is the type of paddles Lisa paints wildlife on with rapids. As mentioned I was a left-handed hockey player. Just about every canoe paddle grip is straight in line with the shaft. That means your wrist is always slightly bent, but not my home made paddles. In making my paddles I would adjust the grip a little to the left so my wrist was never bent, resulting in a more comfortable canoe trip and less stress.

A paddle blade with a three-inch cross slit in the bottom of the blade. A threeinch section of elm wood was inserted in the slit to give it extra strength in running rock-filled white water rapids

Two paddle blades. The one to the left is eight inches wide and the one on the right shows the wear and tear the paddle went through during years of challenge white water rivers in Ontario,Quebec and New York State. The paddles were designed and hand made of tulip wood

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Personally, I am not for laminated wood paddles, metal paddles, nor the paddles with a hook in them. There are many things to look for when buying a paddle to fit your personal self.

Number one is to make sure that neither the shaft nor blade, have knots in them. The knots will weaken the paddle or shaft.

Make sure that the grain in the wood runs straight up and down in the shaft and blade. A slight twist in the grain could be a weakening point and add to the chance of a break in the paddle.

Another point is to make sure the paddle has some flexibility in it. Most metal and laminated paddles lack any flexibility.

The width and

JJ Designs & Fabrications Ltd actual design of the blade is important in buying your paddle.

If you have short arms I would suggest to stick with a maximum five-inch wide blade, especially on long trips. I was six feet tall at 16, with long arms. Anybody that fits close to those measurements should be looking for paddles with a seven-inch wide blade. Shorter arms, then look for paddles with five- inch wide blades. As to the total length of the paddle, when standing upright, chose a paddle that comes up to the bottom of your nose. I have always been the stern person and the seven-inch wide blade and total length as suggested is most ideal, especially if running rapids and controlling your canoe in windy waters.

There are many types of grips (top of shaft) on the market today and over the years I have given many a good honest try. Even if you are only going out for an hour in the canoe, the grip you use can make the difference in enjoying the canoe ride or not. There are bar type grips, like a short metal pipe, and of course those with round grips. My suggestion is to stay away from those, as they will place extra pressure on your hand and wrist. Secondly, with the round grip, your position can vary in the way you take a hold of the grip end of the paddle. In buying your paddle, make sure it fits you comfortably. Many paddles on the market have thick grips. Make sure you hand is comfortable when taking a hold of the grip.

This is important, especially on long canoe trips or running white water.

Now, word to the wise on taking care of the paddle. Make sure the wooden paddle has a good coat of waterproof varnish, Do not place the varnish on points where your hand will be on the paddle. On these parts use linseed oil only. A varnish hand grip (like metal hand grips) are tough on the hands. Lightly sand down you paddles each year and re-varnish and linseed the specific parts before putting into storage.

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What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place whatever you have traded for it. Let it be something good!

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Caves Your Backyard PHOTO: Hugh Copland

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Part Thirteen Just about every country in the world has caves. Every province and territory in Canada, including the Yukon, has sme. Caves have provided shelter to humans and animals. Culturally, they can represent dark pits of mystery or storeholds of treasure. They are always associated with an adventure.

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aves are defined as naturally made cavities that can be entered by a human. Some can be single chambers as large in area as six soccer fields, or gaps just big enough to enter. Experienced cavers commonly squeeze through passages as narrow as 25 centimetres wide.

Most of the world’s caves are formed in limestone, but there

are other forms of caves. Lava tubes can form extensive systems within basalt flows. The erosion of rocks from wave action on shorelines forms sea caves. We all heard about the recently collapsed ice cave near Kluane, which formed in old glacial ice.

The most complex and interesting cave systems are the solution caves that form in rocks that

can be dissolved by running water.

Rain, when it falls through the atmosphere, absorbs carbon dioxide, which forms carbonic acid.

When this rain hits the ground and percolates through decaying vegetation, it can pick up 10 to 100 times more carbon dioxide, making it even more acidic. If this water flows through rocks like limestone or gypsum, it dissolves them and leaves cavities.

Usually the process starts along zones of weakness in the rock such as fractures, joints or bedding planes. The shape of the passages developed depends on whether the process is occurring in the unsaturated or “vadose” zone above the water table, or in the “phreatic” saturated zone below the water table. Those developed in the

Chadburn Lake and Yukon River from FourTwenty Cave

Caves on Grey Ridge

phreatic zone are the most extensive, with passageways that are symmetrical, usually round, or elliptical cross-sections.

Vadose zone cross-sections are irregular and V-shaped. Quite often cave systems are a combination of early phreatic and later vadose development. Only in vadose caves do you find fantastic formations such as stalactites and stalagmites formed by calcium enriched water dripping into the cave. These are known as speleothems. Other formations go by the names: flowstone, soda straws, cave pearls and bacon rind.

Karst topography is the name given to landscapes affected by dissolution of rock. Not only are there caves, but sinkholes, towers, disappearing rivers, fissures, clints, grykes, dolines and poljes.

The southwest corner of the Northwest Territories has extensive areas of karst topography occurring in both limestone and gypsum. Wood Buffalo National

Park has over 20 known karst areas containing over 2,000 sinkholes.

The South Nahanni area is the best example of arctic/subarctic karst in the world.

Climate is a key factor in karst development. About 70 per cent of the world’s caves are found in the tropics, 20 per cent in temperate areas and 6 per cent in the arctic or alpine areas. It is all about lots of rain and the movement of water underground.

Our dry climate in the Yukon has not resulted in large cave system development. However, if you look at any limestone mountain, you can usually spot a cave. You can see them on White Mountain near Jakes Corner, Grey Ridge on the South Klondike Highway, and the informally named FourTwenty Cave on Grey Mountain in Whitehorse.

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FourTwenty Cave, Phreatic or Vadose Development? the caves, evidence of use by humans was found dating to 24,800 years ago. A Quebec archaeologist, Jacques Cinq-Mars, “discovered” the caves in 1975.

For many thousands of years, wind-blown silt, known as loess, regularly blew into the small caves and accumulated on the floor. The combination of the silt and the dry, frigid conditions in the cave preserved a record of bones, bugs, pollen and tools. Cinq-Mars carefully excavated in and around the caves. There are three caves, the largest less than the size of the inside of a typical garage. The silt has accumulated to depths of 30 to

200 centimetres.

Bones of fish, birds, wolves, sheep, caribou, muskoxen moose, and other animals were found. A number of microflake tools dated to 10,000 to 12,000 years ago.

The oldest evidence of human use are tools made from larger bones, such as a caribou tibia fashioned into a hide-flesher. Human-made cut marks and scrapes were found on other large bones, dating from 10,000 to 25,000 years ago.

That makes the site the oldest archaeological site in North America. At the time the research was published, there was much controversy over the findings. Some remains today. The date made Bluefish 11,000 years older than what had previously been the accepted time of arrival of people in North America.

The early theory was that

people did not arrive here until the glaciers had started to recede 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. The oldest-known use of Bluefish puts it around the time that the last ice age was at its maximum. Humans had arrived, but needed to wait for the ice blocking them to recede before they could move further inland. Since the findings at Bluefish, other sites have been found in both North and South America that confirm the earlier arrival of people to this continent.

The longest cave system in the world is Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. Ideal conditions have led to over 640 kilometres of passageways. There is a large water catchment area known as the land of 10,000 sinks. The cave area itself is protected from erosion and collapse by a hard sandstone cap. Calcium nitrate was mined from the bat guano in the caves and used to make gunpowder for the War of 1812.

Carlsbad Caverns is a famous cave in New Mexico near the Texas border. It is estimated the system has developed over the last four to six million years.

It became a national park in 1930 and quickly became commercialized. The first elevator down to the main passages was constructed in 1931 and the underground cafeteria followed in the 50’s. The 1957 movie of Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” was filmed at Carlsbad.

Caves can be very dangerous, especially those with water involved. Last year’s entrapment of a Thailand youth soccer team by rising waters lasted almost three weeks and cost the life of one rescuer. The worst cave disaster was at the Mossdale Caverns in Yorkshire, England.

In 1967, six cavers drowned when a sudden rainfall filled the passages they were in.

Speleothems in Cascade Cave, Vancouver Island

If you go caving in the Yukon, you probably do not need to worry about flooding, but if it looks like it could flood, do not go in. Other caving safety musts: never go alone, take three sources of light, and beware of slippery and loose rocks. Go with an experienced caver if you can.

In 1925 in Crystal Cave, Kentucky, Floyd Collins became trapped on his way out of a narrow passage by a rock that had fallen and pinned his left leg.

Rescuers had no way around him to get at the rock. They were able to feed him for four days before a major rock fall blocked the cave entrance. It took 14 days to get through that, but Floyd had already died of hypothermia and starvation. So be careful, no matter what cave you are in.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Until Fri Nov 22 Into the Kalevala By Lillian Loponen Yukon Arts Centre A multimedia exhibition that is an experiential interpretation of the Finland’s national epic of folklore, Kalevala.

Until Fri Nov 22 Ubiquitous - Technology and the Human Experience By Leslie Leong Yukon Arts Centre Leslie Leong is a Yukon visual artist focused on recycling and sustainability. Ponders the ubiquitous nature of technology. It has seeped into every aspect of our society/lives, even if we choose not to partake. It is omnipresent.

Until Fri Nov 29 A Collection of Ceramic Masks Baked Cafe A collection of the remaining masks and a few new ideas since the shows following the passing of my Father Arthur Penner and partner James Kirby. Call Claire Strauss at 456-3411 for more info.

Until Fri Nov 29 Sandra Storey: Connections New Works in Clay Yukon Artists at Work Gallery A new collection of her engaging, delightful and thought provoking sculptures in clay, inspired by the mountains surrounding the Carcross Tagish Learning Center where she works as curator.

Until Sat Nov 30 Dwellings by Dan Brown Hozjan Arts Underground The series Dwellings grew out of an affinity for old, rough-hewn, backwoods cabins, artwork features many depictions of bush cabins.

Until Sat Nov 30 Yukon Road Trip by Erin Dixon Northern Front Studio Captures Erin’s many trips on various Yukon roads, colourful collection of paintings encompasses Erin’s interpretation of the roads and highways around the Yukon.

Until Sat Nov 30 Cutting Edge by the Northern Cultural Expressions Society Arts Underground A network of artists living healthy lives, who have strong self-esteem and are contributing positively to their family and communities. Dedicated to a vibrant First Nation culture and to a diverse Yukon cultural industry, through sharing traditional arts and customs.

Until Sun Dec 1 Chu Niikwän Artist Residency Exhibition: Ripple Effect Yukon Arts Centre Feature works created during the residency, August 26th to September 15th by artists Meshell Melvin, Shirley Adamson and Talia “Taliawo” Woodland with emerging curator, Karly Leonard.

Until Sat Jan 11 Somewhere Here Arts Underground Takes audiences on a journey through Yukon’s history. Describing how place names are rooted in the physical landscape as well as in past events and people. 667-5321

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Nov 20 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan Thu Nov 21 Open Stage & Jam 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Express yourself! Perform solo or with back up. Some instruments provided.

Fri Nov 22 Steve Slade 6:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Steve Slade entertainment, for reservations call 668-7800 Fri Nov 22 Blues Cargo 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Fri Nov 22 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Fri Nov 22 Ben Mahony 10:00 PM The Local Bar Sat Nov 23 Blues Cargo 7:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Smokin’ hot live blues music and great home made food in a relaxed neighbourhood pub atmosphere.

Sat Nov 23 Fall Ceilidh 7:00 PM Selkirk Elementary School Ceilidh dancing to the live music of Katie Avery and Graeme Poile all dances will be called.

For more info email scdwhitehorse @gmail.com or call 334-1547.

Sat Nov 23 Stockstill and Rose 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn High energy “Northern Gypsy bluegrass” fiddle and banjo music, featuring Mike Stockstill playing banjo and Amelia Rose on fiddle and vocals Sat Nov 23 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat Nov 23 The Velvet Steamrollers 10:00 PM The Local Bar Crips, Clint, Willy & Travis bring us an Upbeat, Unpredictable & Feel Good night of Rock N’ Roll. Cover charge applicable.

Sun Nov 24 Jam Session 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Bring your instrument and have fun!

Sun Nov 24 Jazz on the Wing - Jennifer Scott Quintet 7:30 PM Yukon Arts Centre From B.C. vocalist/pianist Jennifer Scott Quintet featuring Seattle trumpeter Tom Marriott. Tickets online or at the door. 334-2789 Mon Nov 25 Paris & Zach Unplugged 6:30 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill No microphones, No amps. No Cover - Performing some originals, as well as some covers.

Tue Nov 26 Tuesday Jazz Night with Anne Turner 5:30 PM Earls Restaurant On the Restaurant side local Jazz musicians to join Anne weekly. No TVs just great times with family and friends! Tasty menu and tasty tunes!

Wed Nov 27 Tuesday Jazz Night with Anne Turner 5:30 PM Earls Restaurant On the Restaurant side local Jazz musicians to join Anne weekly. No TVs just great times with family and friends! Tasty menu and tasty tunes!

Wed Nov 27 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed Nov 20 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed Nov 20 National Child Day Open House 2:00 PM Yukon Child & Youth Advocate Office Snacks, coffee and door prizes while learning about the office and what we have been up to. Everyone welcome.

Wed Nov 20 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Nov 20 Drinking with Scissors Craft Party 7:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Make some adorable coffee cozies, bear rug coasters and some other fun crafts, craft kits are available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Email for more info.

Wed Nov 20 Ebola: Working with Communities to Stop an Outbreak 7:00 PM Baked Cafe Yukoner Trish Newport about her experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo with Doctors Without Borders Wed Nov 20 Sticker Making with the Vinyl Cutter 7:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Learn how to design vector graphics using Inkscape and send them to one of our vinyl cutters to make it your own!

Register online.

Wed Nov 20 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Nov 20 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu Nov 21 Free Yukoner Day MacBride Museum Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Valid Yukon ID must be presented at time of admission.

Thu Nov 21 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Thu Nov 21 Introduction to SAR 6:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon An overview of Yukon SAR’s work supporting ground searches. Email info@yukonsar. org to register.

Thu Nov 21 Kombucha 101 6:30 PM Summit Kombucha Learn about the basic 2L method, as well as troubleshooting tips. to register email summitbuch. yt@gmail.com Thu Nov 21 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu Nov 21 Motherload 6:30 PM Baked Cafe A documentary about a new mother’s quest to understand the increasing isolation and disconnection of the digital age, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote.

Thu Nov 21 Adult Group Fiddle Classes 7:00 PM Hamilton and Son Guitar Shop Classes will be taught

by Amelia Rose, fiddle-maniac and player of many styles. To register call 336-3119 Thu Nov 21 Free Film Night: Jumbo Wild and Beaver River Watershed Mini-Docs 7:00 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre A free screening of Jumbo Wild and the premiere of two mini-docs on our recent 10-day, 379 km paddling trip through the threatened Beaver River Watershed.

Thu Nov 21 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Nov 21 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri Nov 22 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Fri Nov 22 Cocktails for a Crowd & Small Bites 5:30 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Festive cocktails and batched cocktails to make ahead and serve when the party starts. Register online, call or email for more info. 633-2665 Fri Nov 22 Legion TGIF Dinner 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Open to Members and signed in guests Meals are $12 unless a steak dinner which is more.

Sat Nov 23 YÚK’E Arts Market Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Showcasing and selling Yukon Indigenous art, craft and gift products in a beautiful gallery setting throughout the Christmas shopping season.

Sat Nov 23 Old Fashioned Christmas Sale 10:00 AM Old Log Church Warm up with a hot drink, munch on delicious homemade cookies, make a craft, and pick up a unique gift or heritage-inspired ornament for the holidays! 668-2555

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Sat Nov 23 Christmas Craft Fair & Open House 10:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Craft Fair featuring local craft vendors, free cookies and hot chocolate all day long, visit with Santa from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Sat Nov 23 Re:Design 5 11:00 AM The Old Fire Hall Artisans embracing creative reuse by working with discarded and salvaged materials to make new products.

Sat Nov 23 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items. Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store. Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Sat Nov 23 Legion Crib Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! Register by 6:25 PM, Games Start at 6:30 PM. 667-2802 Sat Nov 23 Bhangra - Dance of Punjab 2019 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Gurdeep Pandher and group dance with bhangra students.

Sun Nov 24 ArtisaNord 2019 10:00 AM Centre de la francophonie French-speaking artists and artisans.

Be tempted by the variety and quality of the works and products perfect for year-end gifts.

Sun Nov 24 2019 Cranberry Fair 10:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Exceptional classic arts event delivering on its promise of quality and originality in Yukon arts and crafts. Email cranberryfair@live.com for more information.

Sun Nov 24 The Handmade Holiday Showcase 11:00 AM Yukon Inn Browse the selection our creative vendors have to offer for everyone on your gift-giving list.

Sun Nov 24 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Sun Nov 24 Music Trivia with Jona Barr and Adrian Burrill 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Mon Nov 25 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-6686280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon Nov 25 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Mon Nov 25 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon Nov 25 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Mon Nov 25 Astronomy Presentation 7:00 PM Yukon College Entry by donation only.

Tue Nov 26 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 633-3463.

Tue Nov 26 Christmas Stockings Sewing 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Participants will select fabric, pin the pattern, cut it out and sew it up in one evening. We will also cut and sew up a quick gift bag or 2, time permitting. Register online.

Tue Nov 26 Underachievers 6:30 PM Arts Underground A club for painters of all skill levels.

Bring your own supplies, we have easels and plenty of space. There is no instruction. Cost is free with a membership.

Tue Nov 26 Basic and Beginners Ukulele Group 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Tue Nov 26 JCAY Taiko Practice 7:15 PM Christ the King Elementary To register by jcaytaiko@gmail.com, please mark “Taiko registration” in the subject line.

Tue Nov 26 A Mountaineering Social Night: A Tale Of Mountain Romance 7:30 PM Winterlong Brewing Co. A social night of tales of adventure, local stories, food and fun.

Wed Nov 27 Yukon’s Reverse Trade Show 8:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A great opportunity for vendors and contractors to network with government project managers and buyers. 667-3059 Wed Nov 27 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle Wed Nov 27 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Nov 27 Pottery on Tap 6:30 PM Winterlong Brewing Co. Hand build & decorate your very own pottery beer stein or large mug for your favorite Winterlong Brewing pint. Buy tickets online.

Wed Nov 27 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Nov 27 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES Wed Nov 20 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Thomson Centre Discover the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool. Ages newborn - 5 yrs old. Call 322-5990 to register.

Wed Nov 20 Yukon Imagination Library Story Time 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Enjoy a classic pick from the Imagination Library, followed by an activity or craft. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Wed Nov 20 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Thu Nov 21 Future City Program 4:00 PM Northlight Innovation Students will imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future. To register call 6688819 or email camps@yukoncollege.yk.ca.

Thu Nov 21 Movie Night 5:30 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Come and join us Open to all Ages 12-24.

Fri Nov 22 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri Nov 22 Animal Antics 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Stories, songs, exploration and discovery or all things animal. Featuring a different animal each week. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Fri Nov 22 After School Youth Recreation 3:15 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) A variety of games and activities both indoor and outdoor. Call 334-8728 for more info.

Fri Nov 22 Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon Fri Nov 22 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat Nov 23 Flip for the Kids - Drop in Extravaganza 9:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club 3 hr super special family drop in for all ages for the price of a regular drop in and all funds are going to the Kids Rec Fund! Everyone Welcome Sat Nov 23 Child Development Centre’s 40th Birthday Party 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Lots of fun activities for young kids including an obstacle course, face painting and table top activities.

Sat Nov 23 Choose Your Own Adventure 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Choose from a variety of fun, interactive and family friendly play stations. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Sat Nov 23 Funky Fest! 12:00 PM Marble Slab Creamery Fun games and crafts to help get ready for the Christmas season!

Sat Nov 23 Family Drop In 3:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Drop in for families and caregivers, call 668-4794 for more info.

Sat Nov 23 Love for Syleff 5:00 PM Heart Of Riverdale A fundraising event for our treasured Syleff who has just been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A kid dance party hosted

by DJ Dash. Working on folding 1000 paper cranes to make a wish for Syleff’s recovery, Admission by donation.

Sun Nov 24 Christmas card & Ornament class 1:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum 668-4792 4 Christmas-themed cards and one ornament. All materials and instructions provided. Experience stamping and card-making not required! Come craft with friends! Suitable for ages 12 and up. Call or email for more info.

Sun Nov 24 Kids Kreate! 1:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A free art making class for kids average age 4-11! All kids must be accompanied by an adult, dress for a mess.

Mon Nov 25 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Mon Nov 25 Construction Zone 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Children Build and create together learning to problem solve and be inquisitive. Great for all ages! For more information call 668-8698 Mon Nov 25 After School Youth Recreation 3:15 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) A variety of games and activities both indoor and outdoor. Call 334-8728 for more info.

Tue Nov 26 Baby Senses 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre A world of sensory delights, songs and rhymes for baby while caregivers have an opportunity to meet, chat and share parenting advice. Birth to 18 months. For more information call 668-8698 Tue Nov 26 Youth Beading Circle 3:30 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) Learn to bead, try a new style or pattern, free, snacks provided Call 334-8728 for more info.

Tue Nov 26 Äsųą K’e - Grandmother’s Ways 5:00 PM Dusk’a Learning Centre Parent/ child language lessons, taught in Southern Tutchone Ta’an Dialect.

The program is facilitated by Nicole Smith. A healthy meal will be provided at each session.

Wed Nov 27 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Thomson Centre Discover the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool. Ages newborn - 5 yrs old. Call 322-5990 to register.

Wed Nov 27 Yukon Imagination Library Story Time 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Enjoy a classic pick from the Imagination Library, followed by an activity or craft. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Wed Nov 27 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

Wed Nov 20 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Wed Nov 20 Yukon Land Use Planning Council‎ Whitehorse Open House 12:00 PM Yukon Inn Drop-in to learn about the regional land use planning process, the Commission’s vision statement, and background planning work on issues and resources in the Dawson Region.

Wed Nov 20 Beaver River Land Use Planning Dinner Meeting 5:30 PM Westmark Whitehorse For FNNND Citizens regarding the Beaver River Land Use Planning update to share your interests and ideas for the planning area.

Wed Nov 20 The Business of Film & TV 6:00 PM Northlight Innovation Help acquaint filmmakers with the business side of the screen industry. Register online.

Wed Nov 20 All-City Band Society AGM 8:30 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Held outside the band room.

Thu Nov 21 How to Prepare for the Future of Work in an AI-Driven World 8:30 AM Coast High Country Inn Discuss how individuals can continue to be competitive, resilient, and responsive as the jobs today evolve and our economy continues to grow.

Register online.

Thu Nov 21 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Nov 21 Music, Art, Movement “Find Your Voice” Workshops 2:30 PM Second Opinions Society Free event. Call Cheryl at 667-2037 for more info.

Thu Nov 21 Monthly Coalition Meeting 5:00 PM CYO Hall Monthly Coalition (Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition) meetings are held every third Thursday.

Everyone is welcome!

Thu Nov 21 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Nov 21 KDFN Lands Act Consultation - Consultation Session for Kwanlin Dün Beneficiaries 6:00 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) Discussion in regards to the 90-day consultation period on the new Lands Act. For more info call 633-7800 ext 128 email Lands@kdfn.net.

Sat Nov 23 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Sat Nov 23 Yukon First Nations Hockey Association AGM 12:00 PM Teslin Tlingit Council - Whitehorse Office All Welcome, call 456-7294 for more info.

Sat Nov 23 Incubating Infrastructure: A National Dialogue 3:30 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub A panel at the Banff Digital Summit will be screened and discussion to follow afterwards. Email for more info, register online.

Tue Nov 26 Living with ADHD and Learning Disabilties 6:00 PM Yukon College Turning Perceived Disadvantages into Advantages with Aaron Bailey. Learn what it’s like living with multiple disabilities: the struggles, the triumphs, and the important lessons, tools, and strategies.

Wed Nov 27 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Wed Nov 27 Communication Skills after Separation or Divorce 5:30 PM Yukon Inn Understand the impact of conflict on children, To register call 667-3066 or email FLIC@gov.yk.ca Wed Nov 27 Winter Wonderland Social & CPHR Recognition 5:30 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Relax and kick off the holiday season with your fellow HR professionals, mini silent auction.

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All in the family The Jennifer Scott Quintet will bring an electric jazz program to the Yukon this weekend

by Ken Bolton

I

n one sense, Jennifer Scott’s newest CD, due to be released sometime in the next few months, is a fitting tribute to the Vancouver singer/pianist’s own musical upbringing. Titled Music for Bigs & Smalls, the album consists of what Scott calls “familyfriendly jazz” with a lot of integrity.

“I don’t want to ‘sing down’ to anybody, especially a child. It’s music that has been sourced and written with that in mind,” Scott said.

Flashback to her own childhood, when her opera-singing mother, who also played piano and conducted choirs, allowed Scott to enroll in piano lessons earlier than normal, because she was “terribly jealous” of her older sister.

“Music was a huge thing in our family. You had to do a sport and you had to do a music,” Scott recalled.

Fortunately, her early musical experience transcended the straitjacket of the traditional Royal Conservatory model.

“It’s so bizarre to think that every Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m., I would go to somebody else’s house and have this halfhour lesson, where my hands were placed on the piano and I had to learn to do that,” she said.

That formal training is all that many children receive, Scott noted, often with only grudging support from their families.

“They don’t take music in school, and they don’t have times at home, like I had, where the family just sang together, or we all went to a choir practice, or we were encouraged to just sit and play at will,” she said.

“I’ve actually seen households where children were told to shut up and, ‘Get off that damned

piano.’”

Scott never had to deal with that kind of message, even when she was “probably making some pretty awful” sounds.

“I was never discouraged. Neither were my sister or brother. I was making up songs on the piano when I was four or five years old and singing them to myself.”

Unlike most of her family, Scott’s father didn’t play music, although he loved the symphony and was a big fan of country music, as well as jazz stylists such as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Nat King Cole.

“He was forced into every choir my mother led, but I think he actually liked it.”

When Scott was in high school, a wrist injury obliged her to take a lengthy hiatus from piano-playing.

“I physically couldn’t play for a good year, so that was a big deal.

It had always been a fairly direct path, to the point that my mother called me the only child that she never had to beg to go and practice the piano.”

But an injured wrist didn’t keep her away from music altogether.

“I always sang and primarily considered myself to be a singer, but definitely there was a stronger focus (on singing) during that

ity to focus on improving her musicianship in general, including studying musical theory.

“That was really formative and I think it became important for me. I wanted to do the full circle, playing piano again and being a singer and understanding music.

So, a bit of a nerd, really,” she added with a long, hearty laugh.

When Scott resumed playing piano, her primary focus had shifted from classical music to jazz, largely due to the influence of Chick Correa.

“I loved the rhythmic stuff and I still do. He was really the first jazz pianist that kind of made me want to take it a little more seriously,” Scott said.

“Then I started looking at his PHOTO: Tonehenge influences: Bud Powell, Red Garland, people that he loved. So, those are the other piano players Vancouver jazz singer/pianist I started listening to. My first husJennifer Scott will bring her band was a huge fan of Bill Evans, quintet to Haines Junction and so he became one of my all-time heroes.”

Whitehorse this weekend One of Scott’s “absolute favourite piano players” is Keith Jarrett.

“I wouldn’t want to be as tembe singers. At the same time, I was singing in a jazz choir in school, peramental as him, but I would so I was focusing very strongly on love to be able to play like that.”

On the vocal side, Scott credits that.”

Scott also took the opportun- one of her father’s favourites. time,” she said.

“I actually studied fairly seriously with a local Russian lady who taught a lot of the more serious young people who wanted to

“When I was learning tunes, I always listened to Sinatra, because he sang them pretty straight up. I always wanted to know what the actual song sounded like, so he was a very early influence, along with Ella Fitzgerald, for sure.”

Among others, Scott also pays tribute to the “absolutely brilliant” Billie Holiday, the “bluesy groove” of Dinah Washington, the “R and B edge” of Etta Jones, and the “ethereal, different approach” of Norma Winston.

This week, Scott will give two concerts in the Yukon with a quintet that includes her husband, Rene Worst, on bass, as well as David Sikula on guitar, Bernie Arai on drums, and Seattle-based trumpeter, Thomas Marriott.

Besides several American Songbook standards and some of her signature Brazilian tunes, Scott plans to debut an original tune she is currently writing to honour her earliest and strongest musical influence: her late mother, who died last year.

“The last conversations I ever had with her were us singing together. She didn’t really know who I was, but she could sing with me. Right up to the end, that was the only way we could communicate.”

The Jennifer Scott Quintet will perform Saturday, Nov. 23 in the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction, and Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Yukon Arts Centre.

Showtime for both concerts is 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to JazzYukon.ca.

Ken Bolton is a freelance writer and former co-editor of What’s Up Yukon.

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Keddy

Long beans with dry sausage and soy T

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hink of long beans as a more robust green bean. They do really well cooked into stir-fries or stews and tend to be a bit starchy and woody when not cooked long enough. That makes them a great winter vegetable and a perfect addition to braised meals. This version could be a light dinner on its own paired with some simple steamed rice. There are shelf-stable Asian dry sausages available in a couple of grocery stores in Whitehorse, but you could use any sort of dry salami, or even some nice fatty fresh pork sausage if you have that on hand. Serves 4

Long beans

Chopped sausage and onions

INGREDIENTS

❑ 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

❑ 2 small sausages,

chopped (about 1/2 cup)

❑ 1 small onion,

chopped (about 1/2 cup)

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beans, tips removed and quartered (about 4 cups)

❑ 1 1/2 cups water ❑ 2 Tbsp soy sauce ❑ Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

1 bunch of long

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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and, when shimmering, add the chopped sausage. When the chopped sausage begins to brown, add the onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. When the onions are translucent add the long beans, water and soy sauce, and then bring to a simmer and cover. Cook covered for 15 minutes.

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From My Mother’s Kitchen with Murray Martin

Homemade salads YUMMY SAUERKRAUT SALAD Ingredients: 1 28-ounce can of sauerkraut, well drained 1 chopped green pepper well chopped ½ cup sugar ½ cup oil ½ cup vinegar ½ tsp celery seed Directions: Mix sugar, oil,vinegar and celery seed. Pour over sauerkraut and peppers. Mix well. Most important is to keep this in a refrigerator for several days.

SURPRISE CRANBERRY SALAD Ingredients: 1 cup ground cranberries 1 cup white sugar 1 cup drained pineapple 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup drained pineapple 1 cup hot water ½ cup walnuts 1pkg. cherry Jell-O 1 cup celery Directions: Grind the cranberries. Cover with white sugar. Mix the Jell-O, water, pineapple juice and cranberries. Stir in pineapple, walnuts, celery and place in refrigerator to set, about an hour.

SURPRISE SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD Ingredients: 1 pound spinach 1/4 cup poppy seed 1 pint strawberries 1 tsp. salt

Dressing: 1/2 tbsp. grated onion 1 cup salad oil 1/3 cup sugar Pinch dry mustard Blend all dressing ingredients, but oil. Add oil gradually RENDEZ-VOUS SALAD Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice ½ green pepper ½ cup spinach ½ cup cashew pieces 1 cup bean sprouts Sprinkle parsley 3 stalks finely chopped celery Dressing: ½ cup raisins ¼ cup soya sauce ½ cup sliced brown ½ cup vegetable oil fresh mushrooms 2 crushed garlic buds Directions: Make the dressing the night before and refrigerate. Mix ingredients and dressing, adding the cashew pierces before serving.

ROMAINE SALAD Ingredients: 1 large head romaine lettuce 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 can bean sprouts 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped ¼ cup salad oil 1 tbsp grated white onion ¼ cup grated sugar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp vinegar

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Directions: Blend final six ingredients together, Make early and allow to set. Tear lettuce into bowl.

Sprinkle sprouts, bacon and eggs over top. Pour dressing over, toss together and serve immediately.

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Sauce: 1/2 cup oil 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup ketchup.

French dressing. Before serving, moisten the mixture with mayonnaise to which a little whipped cream has been added. Arrange on a nest of lettuce leaves.

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Directions: Combine salad ingredients. Mix the sauce ingredients together in a shaker jar.

CUCUMBER AND SALMON SALAD Remove the skin and bones from the canned salmon or cold boiled salmon, and separate into flakes. mix with cubed cucumber which has first been marinated in

Ingredients: 1 garlic clove 3 hard-boiled eggs sliced 2 tbsp cider or red wine vinegar 8 slices cooked bacon crumbled 1 tsp sugar 2 to 3 onions 1 tsp salt Fresh mushrooms and cauliflower, to taste 1 tsp dry mustard ½ tsp pepper 8 cups spinach t tbsp salad oil

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Murray shares a variety of salads and dressings to make at home

Directions: Combine and beat first 7 ingredients to make dressing. Refrigerate until chilled. Mix remaining ingredients in large salad bowl. Add dressing just before serving. Remove garlic clove.

So I leave you with this: Don’t be afraid to try something on your own. Remember, an amateur built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

Murray Martin shares recipes from the 1940s and ‘50s with us. Questions or comments about his stories can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon.com.

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Thu Nov 28 Jerry Granelli Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas 7:00 pm Yukon Arts Centre 90 minutes drawing from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special soundtrack, and sharing the stage with a local children’s choir. There are some stories, lots of music and a wave of Christmas spirit, and even tears of joy.

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Come prepared to dance

The 2019 Bhangra Concert will celebrate cross-cultural fusions and give the audience a chance to take part on Nov. 23

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enerally, when you decide to attend a dance performance, you can anticipate being treated to a single style of dance–ballet, highland, tap, contemporary, etc. The 2019 Bhangra Concert taking place at the Yukon Arts Centre on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m., will break that mold.

Gurdeep Pandher, along with his dance students, will lead the evening’s performances.

“I wanted the show not only to celebrate the growth of Sikh cultural dance in the Yukon, but to also use the stage as a platform to bring other cultures and art forms together in one space. It was an opportunity to promote and celebrate unity-in-diversity and crosscultural fusions.

“I believe that dance unites people, so that inspired me to bring as many Yukoners from as many different cross-cultural backgrounds as possible together to create this show.”

The breadth of those cross-cultural fusions will not disappoint.

Along with traditional bhangra performances, the audience will be treated to bhangra performed to Irish-Celtic music from Crooked Fork; to live music from The Hibernation; to bagpipes and drumming from the Midnight Sun Pipe Band; and to taiko drumming from the Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon.

A wide range of other performers will grace the stage throughout the evening as well. Thirty youth from the Heart of Riverdale’s Rise, Focus, and Fly pre-professional

dance programs will perform with Pandher and his students. The evening will also showcase the talents of highland dancers, Indigenous dancers and Yukon College students.

“I believe that being inclusive and open, and bringing the community together to do things is very important,” said Pandher.

“This gives our community its strength and I wanted this show to celebrate that.”

The audience is also going to get an opportunity to get in on the action. Immediately after the concert, the Arts Centre lobby will become a dance floor for free-style bhangra dance fueled by the talents of a DJ. The fun will keep going until 11 p.m. and Pandher hopes that the audience members will all stay to participate in the fun.

“Now that we’re back into the cold and dark part of the year, it’s important to find ways to kindle the Christmas spirit,” he said.

“What better way to do this then with high-energy bhangra moves that will put a smile on all our faces.”

Tickets can be purchased directly from the website Gurdeep. ca. If you are inspired by what you see, you can also find information on this website about Pandher’s bhangra classes, the next session of which is slated to start in January.

Amber Church is generally enthusiastic about everything but she spends most of her time creating in an art studio and chasing a child and dog through the wilderness.

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Idiomatic Origins with Josephine Holmes

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end in the … elephants. I can’t help it; as a little girl I disliked clowns. And I didn’t trust them. What child doesn’t love a clown? I think it had something to do with their makeup and that I really couldn’t “read” them. And while the monkeys were mildly amusing, the elephants were the true stars of the show. I marvelled at their enormity and their grace, though now I appreciate their true place of belonging.

Does anyone really remember the monkeys?

All of this “circus memorabilia” was sparked one day by a conversation I was having with our daughter, as we drove from “here” to “there.” I was benignly complaining about a task I thought I should take on, one I was considering. The thought had been causing me more than a little angst. After bemoaning this briefly, these words popped out of my mouth: “Not my circus, not my monkeys.”

Our daughter, Naali, burst out laughing and, after I gave her my explanation for the phrase, began

Josephine explores where people started giving up their circus PHOTO: Pixabay adding her own versions, the last of which was “Not my ocean, not my mermaids!” At that, I nearly had to pull over because we were laughing so hard.

But setting amusement aside, “Not my circus, not my monkeys”

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The idiom originated in Poland.

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Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Wed Nov 20 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Fri Nov 22 Thrift Shop 2:00 PM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Fri Nov 22 Atlin Arts and Music Festival AGM 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre All welcome, call or email for more info. 206-201-2526 aamfboardofdirectors@gmail.com Sun Nov 24 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Sun Nov 24 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martin’s Anglican Church

BEAVER CREEK

Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

BURWASH LANDING

Wed Nov 20 Art Afternoons 1:00 PM Kluane First Nation Each event is free and all materials will be provided. Light snacks and refreshments will be available for participants. Call 841-4274 ext. 250 for more information.

CARCROSS

Fri Nov 22 Boat Operator Accredited Program 9:00 AM Carcross Community Campus, Yukon College Learn more about boat safety. Write the Transport Canada Exam to get your Pleasure Craft Operator (PCO) Card, call 821-8800 to register.

Mon Nov 25 Wilderness First Aid 8:30 AM Carcross Community Campus, Yukon College Wilderness and Remote First Aid/CPR-C certification, 3-day course.

Call to register 821-8800 Tue Nov 26 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

CHAMPAGNE

Sat Nov 23 Southern Tutchone Tribal Council AGM 8:00 AM Champagne Hall AGM will be followed by various Workshops and Door Draws, including one Air North Certificate. For more info call 335-1320.

DAWSON CITY

Wed Nov 20 Active Aging 55+ 10:00 AM Minto Park Improve movement patterns for everyday activities.

Register at the Rec Centre Office.

Wed Nov 20 Learn to Skate - Grades 2-5 2:00 PM Dawson City Arena Learn and improve on figure skating. Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more information.

Wed Nov 20 Zumba 5:15 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Wed Nov 20 Fitness Fusion 6:30 PM Minto Park Dance and fitness. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Thu Nov 21 Ear Worms by Patrick Lundeen KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Improvisation-based, sound-making sculptures are simultaneously humorous and abrasive. The works will create feelings that transcends the cheap materials that are used in their construction.

Thu Nov 21 Zumba Light 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness but lower intensity. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Thu Nov 21 Introduction to Sewing 6:00 PM Yukon College Dawson Campus For students with little to no sewing experience. Learn how to choose fabric and operate a sewing machine. Call 993-8800 for more info or to register.

Thu Nov 21 Artist Talk & Reception - Ear Worms

by Patrick Lundeen 7:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Improvisation-based, sound-making sculptures are simultaneously humorous and abrasive.

The works will create feelings that transcends the cheap materials that are used in their construction.

Thu Nov 21 Adult Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Thu Nov 21 Karaoke in the Lounge 10:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Nov 22 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Nov 22 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Nov 22 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri Nov 22 Fred Osson in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Nov 22 Youth Centre Open Gym 7:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Fri Nov 22 Matthew Cardinal 8:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Listen to Matthew Cardinal create melodic and delicate music that shifts from drones to sparkling dance floor beats. Call 993-5005 for tickets or at the door.

Sat Nov 23 KIAC’s Annual Christmas Art & Craft Fair 12:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Shop local for one-of-a-kind, hand-made gifts by local artists and makers. Call 993-5005 for more info. kiac@ kiac.ca Sat Nov 23 Open Studio/Saturday Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A communal afternoon time to work on personal projects. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered. All ages welcome,

Sat Nov 23 Medieval Knights 2:00 PM Minto Park For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sat Nov 23 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat Nov 23 Womens Volleyball 4:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sat Nov 23 Youth Centre Open Gym 6:15 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sun Nov 24 Beginner - Mixed Yoga 10:00 AM Soulstice Yoga Studio Learn about what yoga is, how to determine whether yoga is for you. Call 993-3518 for more info.

Sun Nov 24 Under 5 Open Gym 10:30 AM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sun Nov 24 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun Nov 24 Cricket 4:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sun Nov 24 Table Tennis 6:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Mon Nov 25 Family Play Group 10:00 AM Trinke Zho Introduce your child to active learning through play. For more info call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Nov 25 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Nov 25 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Nov 25 Zumba Fitness 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Nov 25 Fitness Fusion 6:30 PM Minto Park Dance and fitness. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Nov 25 Family Badminton 6:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Mon Nov 25 Adult Basketball 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Tue Nov 26 Learn to Skate - Ages 3-5 10:45 AM Dawson City Arena 20 minutes of instructions, 10 minutes of free skate. Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more information.

Tue Nov 26 Hatha Yoga with Sandy 5:45 PM Soulstice Yoga Studio Call 993-3518 for more info.

Tue Nov 26 Hand Building Pottery Drop In 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Basic Tools and materials supplied - no instruction provided. Enter through the back door.

Tue Nov 26 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at) me.com 867-993-2520 Tue Nov 26 Adult Volleyball 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Tue Nov 26 Adult Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299

FARO

Wed Nov 20 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu Nov 21 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Fri Nov 22 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sun Nov 24 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun Nov 24 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue Nov 26 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided

HAINES

Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Nov 20 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Nov 20 Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Nov 20 Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Nov 20 Learn How to Make Salves and Cleaners 6:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Nov 20 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Nov 20 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu Nov 21 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu Nov 21 Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library

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Thu Nov 21 Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Nov 22 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri Nov 22 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Nov 22 Nature Hike/ Foraging 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Nov 22 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri Nov 22 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Nov 22 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat Nov 23 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun Nov 24 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun Nov 24 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Mon Nov 25 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon Nov 25 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Mon Nov 25 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon Nov 25 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Nov 26 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Nov 26 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center

Sat Nov 23 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Tue Nov 26 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Nov 26 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

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Wed Nov 20 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed Nov 20 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu Nov 21 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu Nov 21 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Nov 21 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Nov 21 Yukon Renewable Electricity Panel 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre A Renewable Electricity Panel will be sharing views and to hear your ideas and concerns. Your input will be included as part of the panel’s report and used to inform the Government of Yukon’s future climate change, energy and electricity plans.

Thu Nov 21 Open Mic 7:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre Thu Nov 21 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu Nov 21 Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Fri Nov 22 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Sat Nov 23 Beginner Public Skate 10:00 AM Bill Brewster Arena No sticks, no pucks, bring your little ones or just come practice your skills.

Sat Nov 23 Public Skate 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Sat Nov 23 Jazz on the Wing - Jennifer Scott Quintet 7:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre From B.C. vocalist/pianist Jennifer Scott Quintet featuring Seattle trumpeter Tom Marriott. Tickets online. 334-2789 Sun Nov 24 Drop In Curling 1:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Contact Tralee MacDonald (Healthy living Coordinator) for more information.

Sun Nov 24 Public Skate 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Mon Nov 25 Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Tue Nov 26 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Nov 26 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall

LORNE MOUNTAIN

Fri Nov 22 Lorne Mountain Ski Club 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Each session will include group activities, games and trail skiing, Call 667-7083 for more information.

Sun Nov 24 TEDx Talks Whitehorse - Discover Hidden Gems 1:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Watch and discuss a selection of pre-recorded Ted Talks. Drop in, bring a plate of food to share. Free event.

Mon Nov 25 Creative Dance Classes 5:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For ages 4-7, Drop in - Free Mon Nov 25 Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 6677083 or Email lmca@northwestel.net Tue Nov 26 Seniors Winter Wellness Cafe 1:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre With Bianka Walcher, free event, just drop in!

MARSH LAKE

Wed Nov 20 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Nov 20 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu Nov 21 Pickleball 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All welcome, carpooling available from Tagish, call 399-3671 for more information.

Thu Nov 21 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Nov 23 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Wed Nov 20 Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents.

Fri Nov 22 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun Nov 24 Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents.

Sun Nov 24 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon Nov 25 Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Dropins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 Mon Nov 25 Adult and Teen Weekly Singing Group 7:00 PM J.V. Clark School Join us in the room with the piano in the secondary end. For more info contact Barb at 996-2508 or by email bbarchen@gmail.com Tue Nov 26 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus Thu Nov 21 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun Nov 24 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue Nov 26 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

SKAGWAY

Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907983-2679 for more info.

Wed Nov 20 SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance trainingmust be able to lunge & squat Skagway Wed Nov 20 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Nov 20 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat.

Wed Nov 20 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Nov 21 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Thu Nov 21 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu Nov 21 Celebrate Recovery Meal & Fellowship Time 5:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our lives.

Thu Nov 21 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Nov 23 Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Nov 23 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sun Nov 24 Come Write In 1:00 PM Skagway Public Library A pleasant, quiet writing space with refreshments for the budding author.

Sun Nov 24 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun Nov 24 Houseplants Exchange 3:00 PM Skagway Public Library Bring in some good sized cuttings from those overgrown plants around your house and exchange for new ones to add to your collection!

Mon Nov 25 SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance trainingmust be able to lunge & squat Mon Nov 25 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Nov 25 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat.

Mon Nov 25 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Nov 25 Acro Jam 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Tue Nov 26 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tue Nov 26 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue Nov 26 Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tue Nov 26 Hatha Yoga with Foam Rollers & Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Nov 26 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

TAGISH

Wed Nov 20 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418

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Wed Nov 20 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre A lunch program which will include such things as soup/stew/ chili and homemade rolls/bread plus some tasty treats! every Wednesday.

Wed Nov 20 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed Nov 20 Flu Shot Clinic 2:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Worried about getting sick this winter, drop in for an annual flu shot. Stay one step a head of the flu.

Wed Nov 20 Youth After School Program 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 9+, call 399-3407 for more info. recreation@ tagishyukon.org Wed Nov 20 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca Thu Nov 21 OsteoFit 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Exercise and education, gentle strength training, for more info call 399-3671.

Thu Nov 21 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Fri Nov 22 YogaFit 8:30 AM Tagish Community Centre User friendly style for everybody and every body developed by Beth Shaw, for more info call 399-3671.

Fri Nov 22 Friday Games Nite 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Play all sorts of games from the classics to new games. For all ages, call 399-3407 or email recreation@tagishyukon.org for more info.

Sat Nov 23 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sat Nov 23 Youth Night 5:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 10+, call 3993407 for more info. recreation@tagishyukon.org Mon Nov 25 Nordic Walking 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Everyone welcome, for more info call 399-3671.

Tue Nov 26 Get and Stay Fit Class 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Everyone welcome, for more info call 399-3671.

TESLIN

Wed Nov 20 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 3354250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wed Nov 20 Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@ teslin.ca Fri Nov 22 Girls Club 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsy 335-4250 for more information.

Fri Nov 22 Youth Club 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Sat Nov 23 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

Tue Nov 26 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue Nov 26 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com Tue Nov 26 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

WATSON LAKE

Daily, Mondays to Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call the Rec Centre 536-8023 for more information. Wed Nov 20 Drop in Beading 12:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Open to all skill levels.

Wed Nov 20 Acts Review Public Open House 4:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Discuss proposed changes to the Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Wed Nov 20 Modernization of the Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act 4:30 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Provide input on how to improve the workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety systems now and for the future. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Wed Nov 20 Wellbeing Wednesdays! 6:45 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre T’ai Chi, Qi gong, Yoga, Mediation. Drop-in rates apply.

Wed Nov 20 Yukon Renewable Electricity Panel 7:00 PM Northern Lights Center A Renewable Electricity Panel will be sharing views and to hear your ideas and concerns. Your input will be included as part of the panel’s report and used to inform the Government of Yukon’s future climate change, energy and electricity plans.

Thu Nov 21 Parents and Tots 10:00 AM Watson Lake Family Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun.

Thu Nov 21 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu Nov 21 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 5368023 Sun Nov 24 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon Nov 25 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue Nov 26 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 5368023.

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Storytelling, first Thursday of every month

WELL READ BOOKS - 4137 4th Ave, Whitehorse

Doors open at 6:30 pm, starts at 7 pm

$5 donation

Myths, Legends and Storytelling Seeking tellers to come and share their stories.

If interested, please email: walkBworlds@gmail.com

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Arts Fund and Touring Artist Fund December 16, 2019

Arts Fund supports group projects in

literary, visual and performing arts that foster creative development and engage public participation.

Touring Artist Fund supports

professional artists, ensembles and companies to present their work outside Yukon.

There are four deadlines per year: 15th March, June, September and December.

The application form and guidelines are available on our website. Applicants are encouraged to consult an Arts Advisor before applying. phone: 867-667-3535 toll free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3535 artsfund@gov.yk.ca yukon.ca

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Active Interest LISTINGS

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, COBRA Self Defense Age 5 - 12 5:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, Kickboxing Age 13+ 7:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays & Wednesdays, Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays & Wednesdays Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Grappling 6:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Muay Thai 7:00 PM Peak Fitness Fridays & Sundays COBRA FS 8:00 PM N60 Peak Fitness Fridays & Sundays Ladies Grappling 6:00 PM Peak Fitness Sundays to Fridays, Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 pm Peak Fitness Wed Nov 20 Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 PM Peak Fitness Wed Nov 20 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Wed Nov 20 Velocity Squad 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Thu Nov 21 Kettlebell and Conditioning 12:15 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre 35 minutes long and will keep your heart rate up while building overall strength. Call 633-5245 or stop by the front desk to register. 633-5245 Thu Nov 21 Cadet-Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Fri Nov 22 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation.

Call 633-5245 for more info.

Fri Nov 22 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Sat Nov 23 Tetra Tech Mixed Bonspiel Mount MacIntyre Recreation Centre Call or email to register your team, banquet on Saturday night and Awards ceremony after last game on Sunday afternoon. 667-2875 info@ whitehorsecurlingclub.ca

Sat Nov 23 Arctic Sports Official Clinic 9:00 AM Whitehorse Elementary Open to anyone who wants to join, learn the rules of the games and how to score keep. Call 668-2840 or email info@yasc.ca for more info.

Sat Nov 23 zFit with Jennifer 10:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Call 633-5245 for more info.

Sat Nov 23 Christmas Blitz Workout 11:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Full body Workout - Call 633-5245 or stop by the front desk to register, attend those Christmas parties with confidence!

Sun Nov 24 Velocity/Pursuit Practice 10:30 AM Biathlon Range Sun Nov 24 Mental Performance & Injury Prevention Workshop 1:00 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Blends performance-enhancing sports psychology with proven injuryprevention techniques. Email coordinator@sportyukon.com for more information or to register.

Mon Nov 25 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Tue Nov 26 Kettlebell and Conditioning 12:15 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre 35 minutes long and will keep your heart rate up while building overall strength. Call 633-5245 or stop by the front desk to register. 633-5245 Tue Nov 26 Adult Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed Nov 27 Canada Cup 2019 Mount Sima Athletes from across Canada can develop their competitive skills in all of our disciplines; Moguls, Aerials Slopestyle and Halfpipe. Email Freestyleyukon@gmail.com for more info.

Wed Nov 27 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Wed Nov 27 Velocity Squad 4:30 PM Biathlon Range

Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 6th ave.

Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance.

Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 205 Black St suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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WELLNESS EVENT LISTINGS Wed Nov 20 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Nov 20 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed Nov 20 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed Nov 20 Weight Watchers Informal Meeting 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre All current and former members of Weight Watchers (WW) who want to continue supporting each other while following the WW program. Meet on the 2nd floor between the bleachers.

8673348033 Wed Nov 20 Beginner + Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome.

393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed Nov 20 Winter Wellness with Essential Oils 5:45 PM Evergreen Wellness A workshop using essential oils to combat winter blues, dry skin, better sleep, find balance. Call 689-1429 or email evergreenwellnessyukon@gmail. com for more info.

Wed Nov 20 Living Life to the Full 6:00 PM Mental Health Association Yukon Learn how to stop the cycle! Sleep better, feel happier, have more energy, gain confidence, get out more, enjoy better relationships, help others. Register online.

Wed Nov 20 Better Backs Hips & Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it. To register call or email, drop ins welcome! 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac. com Thu Nov 21 Supporting Your Staff Through Loss and Grief 8:30 AM Association franco-yukonnaise Grief affects all workplaces. The effects of grief are felt by those who experienced the loss, and by those who work with them. Register online.

Thu Nov 21 Evening Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Grace Space Learn principles that will guide your asana practice and your daily mental health, email info@ gracespaceyukon.com Thu Nov 21 COPD Wellness Workshop Series 6:00 PM Canada Games Centre A free three-night workshop series, learn about living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Register by calling 667-8733 or emailing CCSP@ gov.yk.ca.

Thu Nov 21 Mental Health Caregivers Support Group 7:00 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services A support group for family members and friends of individuals with mental illness.

Call for more information. 456-3838

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Thu Nov 21 A New Level of SelfAwareness: Integral Polarity Practice 7:30 PM Grace Space A helpful and nuanced practice aiding our individual and collective development. Email jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca to register or for more info.

Thu Nov 21 Hip Pain Workshop 7:30 PM Whitehorse Physiotherapy Discover simple strategies to reduce pain, admission by donation, call 6672138 for more info.

Fri Nov 22 Hakomi - Body-Centred Psychotherapy Grace Space 3 days of learning skills and 1 day of a Hakomi Circle. Call 335-6216 or email info@ gracespaceyukon.com Fri Nov 22 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri Nov 22 Slow Flow Resto - All Levels 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery All Levels – Stretch, gentle flow + restore. Preregistration appreciated, Drop-ins welcome.

Sat Nov 23 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Sat Nov 23 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun Nov 24 Restorative Yoga 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery Slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. Drop in any time Sun Nov 24 Gentle Yoga 12:30 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Get moving and breathing easy with special consideration for those who are stiff, inflexible, and new to yoga. Open to all levels. Call or email to register or drop in.

334-8599 rootedtreemassage@gmail. com Sun Nov 24 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:00 PM 509 Hansen Street Contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information Sun Nov 24 Emotional Healing Hypnosis 7:00 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga All suggestions during hypnosis are based around strengthening self-esteem, selfconcept, and regaining personal power.

Register online.

Mon Nov 25 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon Nov 25 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon Nov 25 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon Nov 25 Absolute Beginners – Intro to Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Mon Nov 25 Hips Ham Core 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com

Tue Nov 26 Rise + Shine 7:00 AM Alpine Bakery To register call 393-4440 or email wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Nov 26 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Tue Nov 26 10 Weeks of Self-Discovery Workshops 2:30 PM Second Opinions Society Free event. Call Cheryl at 667-2037 for more info.

Tue Nov 26 Intermediate Yoga - Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Explore Alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses. Pre-registration appreciated and drop-ins welcome. 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Nov 26 Introduction to Meditation 7:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary A 4-session introduction to meditation with video teachings by Yongey Mingur Rinpoche.

Wed Nov 27 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Nov 27 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old. Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed Nov 27 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed Nov 27 Weight Watchers Informal Meeting 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre All current and former members of Weight Watchers (WW) who want to continue supporting each other while following the WW program. Meet on the 2nd floor between the bleachers.

8673348033 Wed Nov 27 Beginner + Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome.

393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed Nov 27 Living Life to the Full 6:00 PM Mental Health Association Yukon Learn how to stop the cycle! Sleep better, feel happier, have more energy, gain confidence, get out more, enjoy better relationships, help others. Register online.

Wed Nov 27 YogaNidra for Seasonal Stress & Wellbeing 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute Candlelight Yoga Nidra class to help ease stress, anxiety and depression this time of year.

Admission by donation.

Wed Nov 27 Better Backs Hips & Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it. To register call or email, drop ins welcome! 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com

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Blue Collar North with Carey Marshall

When counting sheep doesn’t help to sleep - but this method might not either …

I

was watching a World War Two documentary the other day and it showed an apartment building in France that had been damaged by German bombs early in the morning. The building was still intact, except that the entire front wall was missing. On the eighth floor, rescuers found a man who had drank a bottle of wine the night before and was still sound asleep in his bed.

I remember when I could sleep like that and I didn’t need any assistance from wobbly pop. In the spring of 1972, I was sharing a mobile home with three other people in Hay River, Northwest Territories. I worked really long hours, so I rarely saw the other three tenants. I usually only saw them on Saturday nights. I would come home from work after 2 a.m. and there was usually a party going on. I could never figure out where they found some of the characters that came to the parties. I believe it was the third Saturday in a row when I came through the porch door around 2:15 a.m. to find a party that sounded like the wildest one yet.

I hardly recognized anyone.

There was one fella sitting in the corner alone, so I went over his way and started talking to him.

He told me he worked on the NTCL tug boats that pushed barges to Inuvik and he had a few

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Carey recalls sleeping through some big explosions days off. He seemed to be nervous and a little paranoid. He said he was leery of some of the party animals at the other end of the room and if they tried anything, he would take care of them. While he was expressing the problem with the party animals, his right hand was moving slightly in and

out of his jacket pocket. Then he pulled his hand out of his pocket a little further and showed me a small pistol.

Yeah, looks like he’s got everything under control, I thought as I went to bed.

I got up Sunday morning after 11 a.m., wondering if everyone

was still alive. The living room was a mess, but there were no dead bodies. With the house in the same shape as it had been the previous two Sundays, I went to go wash up. I entered the washroom.

There were four shelves above the bathtub that normally held all kinds of bathroom items, but

every single item had fallen in the bathtub. This was definitely the wildest party ever. I was already anticipating the story that would explain how this happened, but I would have to wait for the answer from my roommates, since everyone was in dreamland. Would they even remember?

I headed off to the coffee shop for breakfast and sat with a couple to catch up on the latest gossip.

“That was a hell of an explosion this morning,” a fella said, from a table across from us.

“Was it ever,” said one of my table mates.

“What explosion?” I asked.

“A Kapps fuel barge blew up this morning,” he said.

“Did anybody get hurt?” I asked.

“I think there were casualties,” he replied. Now the bathroom mayhem was starting to make sense to me.

“Well I guess the partiers in dreamland are off the hook on this one,” I thought to myself.

The fuel barge explosion killed two workers who were working nearby, and I was sleeping less than two blocks away. I really miss not being able to sleep like that any more so pass the wobbly pop!

Carey Marshall Is from Whitehorse and has lived on both sides of the mountain north of 60 for almost 50 years.

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Yukonʻs Best Friend: DOG & CAT CULTURE Crazy pets Submitted by

Kerri Scholz Elli the dog and Pocus the cat were keen to help load the camper

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