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The Frozen Mukluk

Local Monthly News from Faro, Yukon

Vol. 9 Issue 2 JANUARY 2017

IN THIS ISSUE;

Small Business Interest Groups Classifieds Announcements Faro Bible Chapel Wildlife Viewing New Years Light over Little Salmon Lake - Photo courtesy of HaRa Hopf

What’s goin’ on

& Lots More!!

Town of Faro

JANUARY 2016

Faro RCMP

HISTORICAL WEATHER WEATHER

Max Temp: +1.8 C Max Temp. Date: January 1st 2016 Min Temp: - 28.9 C Min Temp Date: January 7th 2016 Precipitation: 0.00 mm Maximum Wind: 46 kms/hr Mean Temp: -13.2 C

Real Estate LIstings

Latitude: 62°12'27.000" N Longitude: 133°22'33.000" W Elevation: 716.60 M

Quote of the Month;

TOP 10 NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS; -Spend more time with family & friends -Fit in Fitness -Tame the bulge -Quit smoking -Enjoy life more -Quit drinking -Get out of debt -Learn something new -Help others -Get organised

EDITORs NOTES “gettin’ your mukluk on” 1) Pick up in hardcopy from The Discovery Store in Faro during regular store hours

MANY THANKS TO ALL OF OUR 2016 SPONSORS; Mickey Fisher Glenda & Bill Power (in Memory) Ronnie Meers Dragonfly Financial Went North Fitness Studio Hotel Bears Den B&B Gord & Marie Frey We LOVE sponsors!!!!!! If you would like to sponsor an issue in 2017, just send us an email:

thefrozenmukluk@gmail.com

What are they? A made-in-Faro program where community members provide a meal for someone in need.

When are they provided? Generally 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!

How do you receive them? Nominate yourself or someone who you know needs meals and call Lorraine Wilcox who then coordinates the meals and meal makers!

2) Online on facebook, by “liking” the frozen mukluk” facebook page 3) The Frozen Mukluk is now also available online for everyone to read (in color!) courtesy of ……

“what’s up yukon” ! follow the link below and click on the “frozen mukluk” icon on the right hand side of the page – voila! http://whatsupyukon.com/communities/faromayo

HOW TO READ THE FROZEN MUKLUK ON YOUR SMARTPHONE! 1) Go to your app store and download “ISSUU” (it’s free!) 2) Set a user name and password 3) Search “The Frozen Mukluk” 4) ENJOY! * You can also change your settings to “read offline” and be able to read the latest issue (or back issues) anywhere…. even without access to wifi or data! The Frozen Mukluk LOVES sponsors! If you would like to sponsor an issue, the cost is $50. This cost helps cover buying paper, staples, & toner. Sponsors are needed for September – December 2016! It’s EASY! Just send an email to thefrozenmukluk@gmail.com To everyone who contributes to the donation can at The Discovery Store… THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Who makes the meals? A wonderful list of volunteers is called on to provide meals for the requested days. You may get called on once in 6 months. We are always looking for new folks who are able to provide a meal! If you are not on this list, but you would like to be, please call Lorraine Wilcox to sign yourself up!

Contact Lorraine Wilcox @ 994-3332

Thanks to the generosity of Faro Mayor & Council, the Mukluk will now be able to print DOUBLE the number of copies available at the Discovery store each month THANK YOU TOWN OF FARO!

LOCAL Services

RECYCLING CENTRE Faro Bottle Depot

Mon, Tues, Thur, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

WINTER HOURS:

(Closed between 1:00 – 2:00 pm)

Faro Bottle Depot will be on call during the winter. Please call Peter at 994-3022.

Wednesday 10:00am to 6:00pm (Closed between 1:00 – 2:00 pm)

CLOSED Sat, Sun, and Holidays

We can now accept clean non-refundable glass and Styrofoam.

Passport Applications Available

MICHEL DUPONT AVIATION SERVICES FARO AIRPORT (Community Aerodrome Radio Station, C.A.R.S.)

DECEMBER 2016

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 odour penetrates do not smoke 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.

Maximum average temp -17.7 C Minimum average temp -24.4 C Maximum recorded temp - 4.8 C Minimum recorded temp -40.9 C Rainfall 0.00 mm Snowfall 20.4 mm

Aircraft Movements

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, EXCEPT FOR WHAT ITEMS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR RESALE, EXCEPT FOR WHAT IS TAKEN TO SALVATION ARMY. IS TAKEN TO SALVATION ARMY.

Happy New Year from Kim and Michel! Summer Hours are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (June 1st – September 30th) Winter Hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (October 1st to May 31st ) Michel Dupont Contract Operator Faro Airport C.A.R.S faroairport@yahoo.ca 867-994-2791.

•There were $89.0 million in real estate transactions in Yukon in the third quarter of 2016 consisting of $71.3 million in Whitehorse and $17.7 million for the rest of Yukon. •The average Whitehorse house sale price was $425,200, an increase of $5,500 from the third quarter of 2015. •The average Whitehorse condo sale price was $305,800. http://www.eco.gov.yk.ca/stats/pdf/

FARO RCMP DETACHMENT Hello everyone from the Faro RCMP, hope everyone had a Happy Holiday Season. The Faro RCMP would like to thank everyone that attended the Open House earlier in December, 2016. We had a huge turn out and I can’t help but to refer it to a good ole east coast kitchen party. Thanks to everyone that attended. As you are all aware the RCMP have conducted a couple of traffic check stops within the Town of Faro. The primary focus of these check stops was to ensure proper vehicle safety was being followed which included checking for the consumption of alcohol by drivers and to ensure everyone had proper documentation on hand in accordance with Yukon Territorial Legislation. The Faro RCMP is pleased to report that even though we were very cold everything checked out great. So on behalf of the Faro RCMP we like to thank the people of Faro for keeping everything in check and thanks to those that opened the door so we could warm our face. Cst DRAPEAU and Cst MACLEAN would love to thank everyone for making the Learn To Skate Program a hit. Every week we have seen an increase in children coming out to the Learn To Skate Program. So much so we had to solicit the help of some of our youth to help facilitate the program. The Faro RCMP would like to thank everyone that volunteered to make this a success. The Faro RCMP would like to take this opportunity to emphasize on snowmobile safety. Everyone is required to wear a helmet while within the town boundaries so please do so. The helmets DO SAVE LIVES and given my line of work I have seen what happens to people who don’t wear helmets. If you are going to be operating your snowmobile in around the roadways of Faro you MUST have valid registration, insurance and drivers license. So please have them on hand in case the Faro RCMP requests it. If you don’t have the documentation on hand you could possibly receive a fine. This also brings up another point. The Faro RCMP will not tolerate anyone operating a snowmobile while impaired by alcohol/drugs. Even if you are not on the road it is offence to operate a snowmobile while impaired. The Faro RCMP have 2 brand new sleds to break in so we will be out patrolling the trails and actively looking for those that choose to operate their snowmobile while impaired by alcohol/drugs. I will say charges will be pursued if caught. It has been brought to the Faro RCMP attention that the waterways are particularly unpredictable this year. Please exercise extra caution if you are venturing out on the ice whether that is on foot or on your snow machine. Plan in advance and we recommend leaving a trip plan at our office of the day you leave, return and the area in which you will be exploring. All in all it has been a great year and Faro and the RCMP look forward to serving the Town of Faro in 2017.

Cst Byron MACLEAN Faro RCMP *****************************************************************************

To contact Faro RCMP in an emergency, call 911. These calls will be answered by Whitehorse OCC who will have officers respond to the call. For general inquiries in the community, call 994-2677. If there is no answer, please phone 994-5555 and an officer will be contacted. ***************************************************************************** Faro Detachment would like to remind members of the community about our Emergency Phone located at the front entrance to the Detachment. This phone line is connected directly to Whitehorse RCMP dispatch. The caller only has to hold the phone to their ear and someone from Whitehorse Dispatch will answer. This will ensure a quicker response from Faro RCMP members.

TOWN OF FARO

Whatâ€™s goinâ€™ on? Campbell Region Training Fund (CRTF)

FARO BIBLE CHAPEL

10:30 am Sunday Services All are welcome. Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442

Between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2019, the Campbell Region Training Fund Society will assist a minimum of 450 eligible Recipients in providing support for individuals seeking employment training that will enhance individual skills required to obtain, maintain or advance employment , or for third party organizations to develop training opportunities that address labour market issues within the Campbell Region as defined by the Recipient's Training Fund Policy. Email 994crtf@gmail.com to receive an application form. Fill it out and return to 994crtf@gmail.com or to Ross River's or Faro's Yukon College Campus.

TINTINA GUN CLUB NEWSLETTER Greetings, For all you shooting enthusiasts the access road to the range has been plowed courtesy of Bernie Grant. You still have a few days to make use of the range and club house this year. Remember to bring some firewood if you plan to use the wood stove. Bernie has offered to keep the road plowed through the winter as a favor to the club. Pass on your appreciation to Bernie next time you see him! Your key for the gate will still work for another week or so until a new lock has been purchased. The executive had decided to purchase programmable combination locks rather than keep purchasing new locks for the gate and clubhouse. The combination can be changed year to year which is an improvement over keyed locks. A membership renewal/application form must be filled out, signed and turned in when you renew your membership. As Ray is away for a few months please see either Tina Henderson or myself for membership renewals. Also, the club has had to increase our annual membership fees to $50/single or $75/family (of up to four). This was necessary to cover the cost of club insurance plus ensure sufficient funds are left for club and range maintenance.

Our annual meeting has been set for Monday January 16th at 7:30pm in the Rec Center Youth Lounge This would be a good time to renew your membership and get the combination for the gate and clubhouse locks. Your attendance is important as there are several important issues we need to decide upon. LONG RANGE PRECISION SHOOTING WORKSHOP Percy Andrews has agreed to put on a precision long range shooting workshop. Early May works best for Percy, probably a Saturday. That way we can hold the workshop at the range and have some range time too. For those who donâ€™t know Percy, he is an accomplished precision shooter with competitive experience. This would be great time to learn more about the equipment, reloading tips and shooting techniques. Watching Percy shoot golf balls out at a distance of several hundred meters is a treat! Jack Bowers, President

THANK YOU!

The Faro Childrenâ€™s Christmas Party Committee would like to thank the following sponsors for their generosity: Yukon Energy Corporation North 60 Petro Ltd. Parsons Corporation Additional Funding was made possible through the Town of Faro and with the support of the Community Lottery Program and Lotteries Yukon. A huge THANK YOU to all who helped to make this yearâ€™s event such a success You know who you are! 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!

FARO YOUTH HOCKEY AND LEARN TO SKATE Will soon be having our annual bottle drive Watch for posters! Please leave out refundables such as cans, bottles, and juice containers (please no milk cartons). The money we raise goes towards paying for our ice time rental so that we can keep the fees charged to the youth at a very minimum. Thank you for your support!

Business COMMUNITY WENT NORTH FITNESS Certified Personal Trainer (BCRPA) Certified Weight Room Attendant (BCRPA) Fitness Instructor Specialist (CanFitPro) in progress- Holistic Nutrition Coach Offering the following services: One on one personal training (in your home, outside, or at the weight room) Group fitness classes Overall health & wellness sessions Exercises/stretches for those with mobility issues Walking/running programs

Barb McMahon, CTC 994-3016

Contact Kara for a brochure and more information 994-3114 kara_went@hotmail.com

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

AVON

OPEN 7:00 AM â€“ 8:00 PM DAILY FARO STUDIO LOUNGE

Open 7 days a week! * Phone Cards * Bank Machine

Helen Wagantall

HELEN WAGANTALL

994-3277

BONNIE BOWNESS

994-2429

DISCOVERY STORE FARO HARDWARE

Monday-Saturday 10am â€“ 6pm CLOSED Sundays & Holidays

Truck Arrivals: Wednesday Order Day: Friday by 4:00 Pick up Day: Thursday Afternoon Please! *Building Products * Lotto *Fresh Produce *Dairy *We also carry local crafts for gift ideas! CALL US FOR SPECIAL ORDERS AND CASELOTS @

TD Canada Trust Faro Agency

994-2470

Monday to Friday - 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm

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 994-3101.

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 Check out our website for more information: http://www.farovacationrentals.com/#!for-sale

$198,500 994-3322 MOTIVATED TO SELL

Call 406-640-0299 or e-mail farovacation@gmail.com

HOUSE HOUSEFOR FOR SALE: 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 LotLot 11 fully Tintina Subdivision, fenced with gateFaro Back of property greenbelt This beautiful 3500 square foot log home situated in the heart of pristine Yukon Territory is zoned country residential and sits on 3.5 acres. The home is Spacious back Greenhouse & Garden, &furnishings pottingin bench, extremely well kept, fully landscaped with 4 largeyard raised with garden beds and a large greenhouse. All the the home are included in the sale, new stainless steele appliances, living room furniture, wood/oil combination stove, new washer and dryer, a working antique ElVira wood cook stove, Located on upper bench next to golf course – excellent location pool table, Ranger ATV, riding lawn mower, internet satellite system and TV satellite system and many more items, call for more information. The house has hardwood floors in the living room, tile in the sun room and Kitchen and laminate in the entry porch area. The house is open concept with a large 1000 foot loft area. There are two bedrooms and one large bathroom with a separate shower and Jacuzzi tub. The views are panoramic views of the beautiful Pelly River Valley. There are two garages on the property, a large green house and raised garden beds. An extremely quiet area so one can enjoy the pristine wilderness at your pleasure. Currently there is a 1000 gallon holding tank for drinking water, however we had a potable fresh water well drilled in 2015. There is fishing and hunting for those that enjoy that. Canoeing, hiking, snow mobiling, snowshoeing to name just a few wonderful outdoor activities that one can enjoy in this beautiful part of the world. The town of Faro is full service community including a kindergarten to Grade 12 School, a Health Centre, RCMP Detachment, Municipal Buildings, Recreation Centre c/w gymnasium and swimming pool (summer use only), an Ice Arena, Hotel and Restaurant, Bed and Breakfast facilities, Liquor Store, FOR FURTHER DETAILS ORstore. VIEWING PLEASE CALL Government services office, Conservation office, Grocery Store and Hardware

1-867-390-2607 OR 1-867-334-1968 If you are interested in a peaceful lifestyle living in the most beautiful part of the world this house needs to be seen to be appreciated. Contact: (serious enquiries only please) Keith and Debbie Carreau-867-994-3101, more pictures available upon request and/or tours.

HOUSE FOR SALE: 603 YATES CRESCENT $165,000.00

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

Classifieds LOST AND FOUND

HOW TO PLACE AN AD

EMPLOYMENT

A few weeks ago someone was at the health center and left behind a helmet.

PLACE YOUR AD ANYTIME ITâ€™S FREE!

CAREERS

THEFROZENMUKLUK@GMAIL.COM OR SEND A MESSAGE ON FACEBOOK OR CALL 994-2599 (MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM-4PM)

Employers post your jobs with us.

If this is yours or you know whos this is, please call the health center with a discription of the helmet and it will be returned to you.

Job Seekers post resumes for FREE. Recruiting & Staffing firm needs you.

For sale, rent, give away, free, babysitting, Yard Sales, etc etc!

www.jobsgalore.org

FOR SALE

Check out the Faro Buy & Sell on Facebook! Over

500 members and lots of new items added! Search: Faro Buy & Sell

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.

CHARLIES FISHING CALENDAR

I don’t need A “previously on” I’ve been watching this show for 9 hours straight

Will be back next Spring – Hope it was useful ☺ Meanwhile, if you’re inclined to go out ice fishing, you can find best times by inputting your postal code on this page; I DON’T I

http://www.solunarforecast. com/solunarcalendar.aspx

ANNOUNCEMENTS Thanks to everyone who submitted this month!

Announcements Please submit your announcements by the 28th of each Month to;

Pat McCracken (January 5th )

TheFrozenMukluk@gmail.com

If possible, limit your announcements to 20 words or less.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Capricorn December 22 - January 19

Bonnie Bowness (Jan. 26th)

Joe Mayo (Jan 27th)

Happy Birthday Aquarius January 20 -February 18

Jackie Irvine (Jan. 3rd) IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS IN IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS IN JANUARY: JANUARY:

ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHS BABY SHOWERS MEMORIALS GET WELL THANK YOU

WELCOME HOME

GRADUATION TheFrozenMukluk@gmail.com

Pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-toEarth. Stubborn.

January 19 Happy National Popcorn Day!

january activities

Sunday 1

Monday 2

Tuesday 3

Wednesday Thursday 4 5 Faro Market 4-6 pm @ rec Faro Fire Dept. meets 7pm

Friday

Saturday

Senior Fitness @ Youth Lounge 1-2pm

Pizza Night@ Studio Restaurant

11 12 13 Senior Fitness @ Youth Lounge 1-2pm 1:00-2:30 pm Faro Market Carpet Bowling 4-6 pm @ rec Pizza Night@ Studio Restaurant @ gym Council meets Faro Fire Dept. 7pm meets 7pm 16 17 18 19 20 Senior Fitness @ 1:00-2:30 pm STANDARD FIRST AID & STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR C @ TINTINA GUN CPR C @ YUKON Youth Lounge 1-2pm Carpet Bowling YUKON COLLEGE COLLEGE CLUB AGM@ @ gym 7:30 Faro Market 1:00-2:30 pm Pizza Night@ Studio YOUTH 4-6 pm @ rec Carpet Bowling Restaurant LOUNGE @ gym Faro Fire Dept. meets 7pm

1:00-2:30 pm Carpet Bowling @ gym

KETTLE CAFÉ IS OPEN AT THE ARENA 1-5PM

Faro Market 4-6 pm @ rec

Council meets 7pm

Faro Fire Dept. meets 7pm

31 1:00-2:30 pm Carpet Bowling @ gym

1:00-2:30 pm Carpet Bowling @ gym

21 KETTLE CAFÉ IS OPEN AT THE ARENA 1-5PM

Senior Fitness @ Youth Lounge 1-2pm Pizza Night@ Studio Restaurant

KETTLE CAFÉ IS OPEN AT THE ARENA 1-5PM