The Frozen Mukluk .,
Local Monthly News from Faro, Yukon
Vol. 8 Issue 1
JANUARY 2016
IN THIS ISSUE;
Faro Library Small Business Interest Groups Classifieds Announcements Faro Bible Chapel Wildlife Viewing Freezing Pelly November 2015 (photo courtesy of HaRa Hopf)
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What’s goin’ on
Quote of the Month;
& Lots More!!
JANUARY 2015
HISTORICAL WEATHER
Max Temp: +3.3 C Max Temp. Date: January 16th 2015
Min Temp: -40.7 C Min Temp Date: January 5th 2015 Precipitation: 0.00 mm Maximum Wind: 43 kms/hr Mean Temp: -17.3 C
Latitude: 62°12'27.000" N Longitude: 133°22'33.000" W Elevation: 716.60 M
The sight filled the northern sky; the immensity of it was scarcely conceivable. As if from Heaven itself, great curtains of delicate light hung and trembled. Pale green and rose-pink, and as transparent as the most fragile fabric, and at the bottom edge a profound fiery crimson like the fires of Hell, they swung and shimmered loosely with more grace than the most skillful dancer. PHILIP PULLMAN, The Golden Compass
USELESS FACTS In Singapore, it is illegal to sell or own chewing gum * A strawberry isn’t actually a berry, but a banana is * Ten percent of the Russian government’s income is from Vodka sales * All polar bears are left handed * Coca Cola would be green if color wasn’t added to it * If too many pistachios are shipped in a single container they wills elf-heat and cause spontaneous combustion
Health Center News Only EMERGENCY needs will be seen after regular hours. Call 994-4444 OR 811
WALK-IN SICK CLINIC: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11:30 am 3:00 to 4:00 pm
PUBLIC HEALTH HOURS (Please make appointment) Monday to Friday 1:00 to 3:00 pm Call 994-4444 to book appointments.
DR. Flath – January 5th, 7th, 8th Dr. Breitkreutz – January 18th (AFT only), 19th, 22nd ***NOTE: People who have an appointment will be expected to bring ALL of their current medications with them when they see the doctor. If you arrive for your appointment with the doctor without your medications you will be sent home to get them. ***
WHITEHORSE PHARMACIES WHITEHORSE PHARMACIES
Pharmacies will send other items by mail, besides prescriptions. Medicine Chest Pharmacy 1-800-661-0404 Shoppers Drug Mart – Main St. 1-800-661-0506 Shoppers Drug Mart – Mall 1-800-661-0413 Wal-Mart Pharmacy 1-866-806-9056 Drugstore Pharmacy @ Superstore Non-Toll free 1-867-456-6635
Faro Chickens! (photo courtesy of Frank De jong)
Health Center News In addition to the doctors who will be here in January, we have another familiar face we’d like to welcome back – Jeanne George! Jeanne will be joining the health center team once again at the start of the month. It’s flu time again. The flu shot is available. Drop in to get yours! With the colder season coming people are spending more time indoors, and that means more chance of sharing cold & flu germs. Hand washing is the BEST way to prevent passing germs to those around you. Also use Kleenex to sneeze into or your elbow if you have nothing else. If you are unwell, please, please, for the sake of the people you work with, the people you go to school with or the people you party with: Stay Home. Rest, get plenty of fluids, take acetaminophen for aches, sore throats & fevers. Stock up on cold & flu supplies for yourself & family. If you have questions about cold/flu, there are places to consult for general advice: the Yukon Health Guide, the Do I Need to see the Nurse/Doctor guide pages 7-9 for Children & pages 31-33 for Adults , (available @ the Health Center), or 811. For more specific advice contact the nurses at the Health Center. From the Folks Who Help You to Be Healthy.
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COOL WEBSITE OF THE MONTH:
www.aurorazone.com a cool site to check out facts, maps, & calendars all about aurora borealis! f you have a favorite website that you would like to share send an email; thefrozenmukluk@gmail.com, or pm on facebook; The Frozen Mukluk
This issue’s was sponsored:
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Friendship Feasts is a made in Faro program, it is not affiliated with Social Services, the Faro Health Centre, or any government program. If you are able to make a meal for a family once in a while, please get yourself on the Friendship Feast list. You may get called once in 6 months. To receive meals, you just need to nominate yourself or someone who you know needs meals. Generally, Friendship Feasts provides meals when there has been a death or other hardship in the family, when someone is recovering from an operation or sickness, or when a family brings home a new baby. Getting involved in Friendship Feasts is a great way to get involved in our community and to meet people in town in a meaningful way.Please remember- someone must call on your behalf or
you can call to ask for meals.Our volunteers do not make meals unless we have been asked. If you are not on the list, please call KARA WENT at 994-3114 to sign yourself up! We are always looking for new folks who are able to provide a meal.
In Loving Memory of Janet Couture Dearly Loved & Missed By All Your Family
Bill & Glenda Power
LOCAL Services
RECYCLING CENTRE Faro Bottle Depot The recycle centre is now on call for the winter Please call Pet Please call Peter at call Peter at 994994-3022 if you have any questions. questions
We can now accept clean non-refundable glass and styrofoam.
HOURS:
Mon, Tues, Thur, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00am to 6:00pm CLOSED Sat, Sun, and Holidays
Passport Applications Available
There were $74.8 million in real estate transactions in Yukon in the second quarter of 2015, consisting of $64.7 million in Whitehorse and $10.0 million for the rest of Yukon. The average Whitehorse single detached house sale price was $428,000, an increase of $43,500 from the previous quarter. Country Residential homes had the highest average sale price at $529,600. http://www.eco.gov.yk.ca/stats/pdf/
MICHEL DUPONT AVIATION SERVICES FARO AIRPORT (Community Aerodrome Radio Station, C.A.R.S.)
NOVEMBER 2015
DECEMBER 2015
Maximum average temp -8.4C Minimum average temp -15.8C Maximum recorded temp -1.7C Minimum recorded temp -34.6C
Maximum average temp -13.3C Minimum average temp -20.3C Maximum recorded temp -1.5C Minimum recorded temp -31.7C
Snowfall 21.4mm
Snowfall 4.8mm
Aircraft Movements 31
Aircraft Movements 14
Winter Hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Michel Dupont Contract Operator Faro Airport C.A.R.S faroairport@yahoo.ca 867-994-2791.
THE SHED - FOLD AND CODE The Shed is available 24/7 for anyone who wants to leave and/or take good used clothing. Please do not smoke do not smoke in the shed; the do not smoke odour penetrates the clothes and smoking can be a fire hazard. Thanks to those who have taken time to fold and code clothes from the box. It’s a great help.
A big thank you to whoever has been helping to keep The Shed neat and tidy. It is greatly appreciated. If anyone is willing to take some items to the Salvation Army on a trip to Whitehorse, please contact the Bakers at 994-2442. About once a month we remove some of the items that have been there for a while. Thanks.
A REMINDER: THE SHED DOES NOT ACCEPT ELECTRONIC DEVICES (TVS, PRINTERS) ITEMS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR RESALE, ITEMS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR RESALE, EXCEPT FOR WHAT IS TAKEN TO SALVATION ARMY.
What’s goin’ on?
FARO BIBLE CHAPEL
10:30 am Sunday Services All are welcome. Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442
ART GROUP: Now that the gallery is closed, the "art group" will be meeting at the Yukon College every Saturday from 1-4 throughout the winter. Bring your own art to work on and enjoy the encouragement of others.
THE STUDIO RESTAURANT JANUARY SPECIALS Homemade Fish & Chip Night! FARO CAMPUS presents:
Sunday, January 10th @ The Faro Studio Hotel *Phone# 1-867-994-3133 *Served from: 4:00pm to 8:00pm or Until It Run's Out! *This Dinner will be a FirstCome, First Serve Basis Only. *Servings will either be a Small Plate for $13 or a Large Plate for $18. We will start this Dinner off with either the House Salad or the Daily Soup du Jour. The Homemade Fish & Chips consists of: My Own Homemade Tempura, Beer Batter with Pacific Blue Cod, Fried to Order. It will be Accompanied with British HomeStyle Fries, Seasoned with Cracked Sea Salt & Black Pepper. Fresh Apple Cider Coleslaw, Lemon Wedge and Joe's Own Lemon/Caper Aioli.
Thank You for Your Time & We All look Forward to Seeing you at Your Local Restaurant. Cheers, Joe.
STANDARD FIRST AID with LEVEL ‘C’ CPR
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January19th-20th Tuesday 9-5 pm Wednesday – 9-5 pm
Deadline to register with Yukon College is Jan 18th Call 994-8800 You must attend all classes to receive certification
**Check to be sure your certificate is current** **Get your recertification before it expires**
FARO YOUTH HOCKEY AND LEARN TO SKATE NEWS! Hockey and Learn to Skate is back on starting the week of January 4th. Remember to have your kids there early so you have time to get them geared up! Bottle Drive will be happening (hopefully) the weekend of January 16/17. Notices will be posted. Kids will be going door to door asking for donations of bottles and cans. Feel free to leave bags or boxes of them out on your step or at the end of your driveway. The kids are using these fundraising monies to go towards the purchase of new hoodies! Need an early pick up of your cans and bottles because you will be away? Not a problem! Call Kara or Matt at 994-3114 and we will swing by and get them.
The Pelly River Hockey Challenge is coming soon! The dates are February 19th-21st. Once again, we are looking for donations of baked goods to feed the swarm of hungry kids who come to Faro for the weekend hockey camp. We also need donations of soup/stew/chili for the Sunday luncheon and volunteers to help prep/serve/clean up after a meal. Please contact Kara if you are able to help us out! A huge thank you to Mel at the Discovery Store and Keith Carreau at Pilgrim's Landscaping for their donation towards this year's Challenge! Please contact Matt or Kara at 994-3114 if you have any questions!
Beginner Aerobics Classes! Start the new year out on the right foot! Then the left foot. Now the right foot again! Classes will be in the weight room and you must have a weight room membership and a key. Sign up for all classes and guarantee yourself a spot ($32). Drop ins are welcome, but you are not guaranteed a spot ($4). Dates and Times: th January 4 , 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th from 6:30 to 7:30pm January 9th and 16th from 10-11am *Must sign a waiver and complete a physical activity readiness questionnaire before starting the class. You may need physician approval before starting. Contact Kara at 994-3114 for more information.
FREE CARVING CLASSES: Every Monday & Wednesday at the Yukon College 12:35 to 3:05 taught by Peter Kazda. Do you have an event or class happening soon in Faro? If so, send the info along to be published in the next issue! thefrozenmukluk@gmail.com or send a message on Facebook â˜ş
Business COMMUNITY
Barb McMahon, CTC 994-3016 Pilgrim's Landscaping & Snow Removal BOBCAT RENTAL AVAILABLE FOR: SNOW REMOVAL $ 30.00 TO $ 50.00 PER DRIVEWAY (depending on size of driveway) LANDSCAPING, POST HOLE AUGER CALL FOR MORE INFO
KEITH OR DEB 994-3101
FARO STUDIO RESTAURANT OPEN 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM DAILY FARO STUDIO STUDIO LOUNGE HOURS: Monday – Saturday 4 – 8 pm (Based on demand after 8 pm) (Closed Sunday)
* Phone Cards * Bank Machine AVON
Helen Wagantall
HELEN WAGANTALL
994-3277
994-3277
BONNIE BOWNESS
994-2429
DISCOVERY STORE/ FARO HARDWARE
Monday-Saturday 10am – 6pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS DURING WINTER (See poster for December Holiday hours!)
Truck Arrivals: Wednesday Order Day: Friday by 4:00 Pick up Day: Thursday Please!
*Phone Cards *Building Products * Lotto *Fresh Produce *Dairy
We also carry local crafts for gift ideas!
TD Canada Trust Faro Agency CALL US FOR SPECIAL ORDERS AND CASELOTS @
Monday to Friday - 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm
994-2470
REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE RECENTLY RENOVATED HOME AT 268 DAWSON DRIVE SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF THE PELLY RIVER, SEMI FURNISHED, DETACHED GARAGE, PRICED TO SELL AT $80,000.00. TO HAVE A LOOK AT THE HOUSE PLEASE CALL KEITH OR DEB AT 9943101.
HOUSE FOR SALE: 515 Douglass Drive 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new laminate on main floor, Comes with fridge, stove, washer and dryer, Garage has been converted into extra living area that would make a great work out room or extra bedroom. Brand new oil furnace and chimney. Very motivated to sell, Make us an offer!
Ph. 867 994 2293 or email bsbielert@yahoo.com.
$198,500 994-3322 MOTIVATED TO SELL
FOR SALE – 515 Ladue
4 bedroom, 1 ½ Bath, 2800 SQ FT open concept home had a NEW roof added in 2010. The Home has just had a complete Make Over with both Baths & Kitchen having NEW flooring, NEW counter tops, & NEW Sinks & Faucets, & NEW flooring in entry way as well. The Home has been completely repainted upstairs & down. The lower level has a 13ft X 34ft HUGE Workout Room, Game Room area or you decide. This home offers Great Views, a Quiet street, & a HUGE Private Fenced back yard.
$50,000 OBO Call For More Details.
1-712-483-2401
Welcome to our home! This house has been much more to our family than just 4 walls, and it holds many sweet sweet memories. We will mourn the loss of it, but if we know there is a family filling it up with more love it will make it so much easier. This house was built in 1981, and has never been unoccupied. Here are some highlights: Located in desirable upper bench, on a street with many families and almost no empty houses. Great long term neighbours. 4 bedrooms (3 up, 1 down), 3 bathrooms (2 full, one ensuite) New back deck in 2003 New Coyote Arctic Spa Hot Tub in 2005 - new pump, spa pack and jets in 2014 New washer and dryer 2008 Raised garden beds, greenhouse, outdoor fireplace and dog kennel installed in 2006 New swing set/slide in 2008 New shingle roof in 2010 Stripped and Refinished Cedar Siding in 2007 (another coat of SIKKENS stain in 2011) New above ground oil tank in 2010 New Oil monitor installed in 2007 Complete electrical upgrade including new panel 2012 Some plumbing upgrades including new water heater in 2009 Complete kitchen replacement, including cabinetry, countertops, granite sink, plumbing and stainless steel French door fridge, oven, microwave/rangehood and dishwasher 2012 3 Bathroom upgrades including new linoleum flooring, new cabinetry, new sinks and toilets, new extra deep bathtub and surround, new fixtures. 2012 New flooring throughout, including 3/4 inch Maple hardwood, laminate and linoleum. 2012 All new triple pane Argon filled Northerm windows 2012 New paint throughout 2013 New 2013 Jotul Propane gas fireplace/stove New Pacific Energy Woodstove installed in 2013 New light fixtures/fans throughout New 8 X 12 Shed built in 2013 Garage renovation to increase living space, 2013 Lots of indoor storage, large closets in bedrooms, storage room and laundry/furnace room, under-stairs storage, large walk-in pantry off kitchen The best rhubarb patch in Faro and an established raspberry patch Backs onto green belt and extensive trail system Low heating costs!
New Asking Price of $185,000.00
HOUSE FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR SALE - PRIVATE SALE
20 OGILVIE 3 BEDROOM 1 ½ BATH Comes with: - Fridge -Stove -Washer -Dryer Lot 11 Tintina Subdivision, Faro $350,000 5 acres of paradise surrounded by wilderness just outside of the beautiful community of Faro. This well-kept & updated log home has a newer tin roof, new appliances in 2008, recently installed oil/wood RSF 85 heating system & 1000 gal water holding tank with updated plumbing. The open concept features hardwood floors, double Jacuzzi tub & separate shower & double sinks in a bathroom lined with cedar, wood/coal cook stove in kitchen, spiral staircase leading to master bedroom and a covered porch for those warm summer nights. This property comes with many out buildings, internet & satellite system. With too many features to list, this property needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. CONTACT: (serious enquiries only please)
Keith and Debbie Carreau Box 610, Faro, Yukon Y0B 1K0 Telephone 867-994-3101
New in 2011: Roof Windows Doors Plumbing Furnace Laminate flooring Also features a ½ finished basement with laundry room, woodstove, fridge, & 1 freezer
DO YOU WANT TO HAVE SOMEONE ELSE PAY YOUR MORTGAGE? Spacious, newly renovated Triplex for sale in Faro, Yukon with GREAT rental income! Get away from it all and have your own unit! Unit 1 – Fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 1 bath townhouse style vacation rental Unit 2 – Fully furnished – 3 bedroom, 1 bath vacation rental Unit 3 – 3 bedroom, 1 bath unit good for long-term renter or owner unit
For more info call 1-867-668-2318 or
Check out our website for more information: http://www.farovacation rentals.com/#!for-sale
1-867-633-3254
Call 406-640-0299 or e-mail farovacation@gmail.com
$110,000
HOUSE FOR SALE: 603 YATES CRESCENT $165,000.00
Very private and bright open concept home: 2 story 2200 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Attached garage Home built in 1981 never unoccupied Renovated since 2008/09 Crawlspace vapour-barrier New Roof (2012) New Eavestroves (2013) Metal Storage Shed 8’x10’ Garden tool shed, greenhouse Excellent unimpeded view of mountains and Tintina Trench Lot fully fenced with gate Back of property greenbelt Spacious back yard with Greenhouse & Garden, & potting bench, Located on upper bench next to golf course – excellent location
FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR VIEWING PLEASE CALL 1-867-390-2607 OR 1-867-334-1968
RENTALS
FULLY FURNISHED 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH VACATION RENTAL (2 UNITS)! Newly furnished 3 bedroom, 1 bath townhouse style condo. Includes full kitchen, washer & dryer and so much more! Daily, weekly and monthly rates. Call 406-640-0299 or e-mail farovacation@gmail.com Check out our website for more info and pictures: www.farovacationrentals.com
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Miscellaneous LOOK UP January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. The Quadrantids is an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. It is thought to be produced by dust grains left behind by an extinct comet known as 2003 EH1, which was discovered in 2003. The shower runs annually from January 1-5. It peaks this year on the night of the 3rd and morning of the 4th. The second quarter moon will block out all but the brightest meteors this year, but it could still be a good show if you are patient. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Bootes, but can appear anywhere in the sky. January 10 - New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 01:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. January 24 - Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 01:46 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements Please submit your announcements by the 28th of each Month to;
Pat McCracken (January 5th )
Bonnie Bowness (Jan. 26th)
TheFrozenMukluk@gmail.com
If possible, limit your announcements to 20 words or less.
Joe Mayo (Jan 27th) Jackie Irvine (Jan. 3rd)
BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHS
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS IN IN JANUARY: JANUARY: Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-toEarth. Stubborn.
The Faro Children’s Christmas Party Committee would like to thank the following sponsors for their generosity: Yukon Energy Corporation
Happy Birthday Capricorn December 22 - January 19
Happy Birthday Aquarius January 20 -February 18
North 60 Petro Ltd. Tlicho Engineering & Environmental Services Ltd.
GET WELL
Additional Funding was made possible through the Town of Faro and with the support of the Community Lottery Program and Lotteries Yukon.
THANK YOU
A huge THANK YOU to all who helped to make this year’s event
BABY SHOWERS MEMORIALS
WELCOME HOME
GRADUATION TheFrozenMukluk@gmail.com
Thanks to everyone who submitted this month!
The Faro Christmas Hamper Committee is sincerely grateful to all who contributed to the success of our 2015 Campaign.
such a success - You know who you are! Rest assured Santa will have you on his ‘nice’ list this year. On behalf of all of the children we also send a heartfelt thank you to Santa for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit us in Faro!
JANUARY activities
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 2 NEW YEARS DAY Art Group @ Yukon College
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6 Dr. Flath @ FHC
Beginner Aerobics 6:30-7:30 @ Rec
Carpet Bowling 1:00-2:30pm
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Carpet Bowling 1:00-2:30pm
Beginner Aerobics 6:30-7:30 @ Rec
4-8pm
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Dr. Breitkruetz (aft only) @ FHC
Dr. Breitkruetz @ FHC
Beginner Aerobics 6:30-7:30 @ Rec
Standard 1St Aid & CPR @ Yukon College Carpet Bowling 1:00-2:30pm
Council meets 7pm
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Faro Library Open House 6-8pm
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Carpet Bowling 1:00-2:30pm
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Beginner Aerobics 6:30-7:30 @ Rec
Carpet Bowling 1:00-2:30pm
Faro Fire Dept. meets 7pm
20 Faro Fire Dept. meets 7pm Standard 1St Aid & CPR @ Yukon College
21 Carpet Bowling 1:00-2:30pm
Pizza Night@ Studio Restaurant
15 Senior Fitness 1:00-2:00pm Pizza Night@ Studio Restaurant
Faro Fire Dept. meets 7pm
Beginner Aerobics 10-11 am@ Rec
Art Group @ Yukon College
16 Beginner Aerobics 10-11am @ Rec Art Group @ Yukon College
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Dr. Breitkruetz (aft only) @ FHC
Art Group @ Yukon College
Senior Fitness 1:00-2:00pm
Pizza Night@ Studio Restaurant
Beginner Aerobics 6:30-7:30 @ Rec
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Dr. Flath @ FHC
Senior Fitness 1:00-2:00pm
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Faro Fire Dept. meets 7pm
Fish & Chip Night @ Studio Restaurant
Council meets 7pm
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Dr. Flath @ FHC Beginner Carpet Bowling Aerobics 1:00-2:30pm 6:30-7:30 @ Rec
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29 Senior Fitness 1:00-2:00pm
Carpet Bowling 1:00-2:30pm
Pizza Night@ Studio Restaurant
30 Art Group @ Yukon College