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The Arjeplog TimesFRee every Friday Friday december 6, 2013no. 1

Your weekly paper with news, views & interviews. since 90/91. season 23.

On behalf of the Kommun and the local people in Arjeplog,

we welcome you all to a new winter testing season.

We hope your work will be successful and your visit enjoyable.

Eyes of Reindeer Change Colour to Cope with Winter Darkness

Here you can see the difference in colour in winter eyes (blue-ish) and summer eyes (yellow-gold) of reindeer.

A newly published scientific study reported that reindeer have yellowish-gold eyes during the summer in their habitat. However, during the cold and very dark winter season, their eyes turn a noticeable hue of blue.

The reason for the colour shift is because of changes in a light-reflecting tissue layer behind the retina. This structure gives the eye’s light-sensitive neurons a second chance to detect scarce photons in low-light conditions. In other words, it makes the eyes extremely sensitive to light.

This is the first time a colour change of this kind in the eye has been shown in mammals, according to scientists.

To study the phenomenon, the research team looked at disembodied reindeer eyeballs from reindeer anywhere from 1.5 to 3 years old. By weighing down the eyes, researchers recreated what happens to reindeer in the winter; because of the darkness, their eyes stay dilated, and this builds up pressure, making them up to 1,000 times more sensitive to light.

Not only does it allow the animals to adjust better to the different light extremes of the seasons, but it “gives them an advantage when it comes to spotting predators,” lead researcher Glen Jeffery, of the University College London said, “which could save their lives.”

We spoke to a number of local Saami people and they say this is news to them, but they all agree that the reindeer is a most amazing creature in many aspects.

One example is that their fur is able to keep the animals comfortable in a wide range of temperatures, from about plus 30°C to minus 40°C.

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This & That...• Many new things this season which we will write about in the coming issues of The Arjeplog Times. The first issue in the new year will come out on Friday, January 10th, 2014.

• Arjeplogs Vilt/Viltbutik is the new owner of the former Nelly’s Cafe! Nellys Café on the market square went bankcrupt at the end of last year’s season and now Jonny and Helena from Viltbutiken have bought it. They are planning to have their shop there, as well as a small café & lunch place.

• For the seventh year the village of Jutis or Moose village have published a calendar with semi-naked people. Some of the revenue is donated to cancer research. We have donated more than 150,000 SEK, says Madelaine Ahainen Westerlund, Jutis.

Partners of The Arjeplog TimesWe thank our partners for their support

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CAr teSt COMPANIeS

Anna-Lisas SouvenirbutikArctic FoodArvidsjaur AirportFiskimport i Arvidsjaurhealth Care Centrehotell Laponia

ArvIDSJAurArJePLOGArJePLOG’S KOMMuN

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Arjeplogs eltjänst

Arjeplog test Management

Arjeplog vilt AB/ viltbutiken

Cartest

Cold Spot Facilities

Colmis Proving Ground

Coop supermarket

experience Arjeplog

Fixar’n

Flinkfeldts Buss

Galtis Ski resort

harry’s & Frasses

health Care Centre

hornavan hotell

hotell Lyktan

hotell Silverhatten

ICA supermarket

Icemakers

Järnia-Granns hardware & sports

Jutis Moose village

Kalles Kiosk

Kraja

Lena’s Fish Shop

Leon’s Steakhouse & Sports bar

Nina’s Boutique

Pizzeria verona

restaurang vuogga

Silver Museum & tourist Info

Swedish Church in Arjeplog

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If you or your company would like to be a partner of the Arjeplog times, please contact Illona or Johan,

tel 0961-616 88 or lilab@telia.com. We thank our partners for their solidarity, their belief in the

need of the paper and their financial contribution.

Friday december 6

Sunrise: 9.53 Sunset: 13.25Length of day: 3 hours 31 minutes

Health Care CentreAmbulance: tel 112Arjeplog: Emergency: Tel 0961-148 0224 hours a day, 7 days a week. Always phone this number first and explain your problem, the medical staff on duty will help you.Doctor on duty: Mon-Fri 7.30-21, Sat & Sun 12-18. Other times, there is always a doctor on duty in Arvids jaur.Arvidsjaur health centre tel 0960-57501.

Arjeplog - Kommun of the Year 2013This award for the “Kommun of the year 2013” is in recogni-tion of the work done in the small villages of the kommun. In Arjeplog we also have the fastest growing companies in the north and to top it off, the municipality has been voted as one of the best places to live, especially for senior citizens. Sweden is considered one of the best countries in the world to live in.

In spite of this, the municipality is struggling to make ends meet. With a population of just 3000 people it is difficult to get enough tax revenue to keep schools, old age care and health care on desirable levels.

Icemakers, the 40 year-old test company in Arjeplog is the fastest growing company in the north of Sweden. They have increased their turnover more than 400% . Two other local companies, Widmans Gräv (construction) and A-Trä (building) are number 3 and 4.

Mayor, Britta F Jansson and representatives of the villages celebrate this award.

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◗ Arjeplogs eltjänst All electrical work as well as networks for telephones & computers. Tel 0961-10240.

◗ Arjeplog Vilt/ ViltBUtiKen in centre of Arjeplog. Moose & reindeer meat. Shellfish. Swedish salmon (gravlax). Handicraft. Souvenirs. Gifts. Open: Mon-Fri 10-17. Sat 10-14. Drottninggatan 6 .Tel 0961-100 01 www.viltbutiken.com. Find us on facebook.

◗ CAmp gAUto-snow-moBile toUrs - Snow-mobile tours and ice fishing in the mountains, from 2 hours to full day tours. Tel. 0961-280 30. info@campgauto.se. www.campgauto.se

◗ ChUrCh of sweden Parish of Arjeplog. Church services on Sundays at 11.00. Visit the church every day 8-16.

◗ Cold spot fACilities Testing facilities for rent, short and long-term. Workshops, offices, tracks. Magnus Holmgren tel 070-641 9998, Rickard Larsson tel 070-635 8110.

◗ Colmis proVing groUnd One of the leading facilities for winter testing, providing total service: tracks, workshops and offices within a fenced area. We also arrange accommodation. Tel 0961-720 100. www.colmis.com.

◗ Coop KonsUm sUpermArKet Open: Mon-Sat 9-21, Sun 10-21. Fresh bread, grilled chicken, fruit and vegetables, organic produce, rental of DVD-films and lots more.

◗ experienCe Arjeplog From Jan 7. To book events and activities: Joakim, tel 0961- 10102 or 070-5511779. joakim.armgren@experiencearjeplog.se

◗ fixAr’n Tyres and repairs, wheel alignments. Everything for your cars. Tow-truck 24-hour service: Tel 070-510 5525. We can fix anything! Industrivägen 6. Tel 0961-615 09.

◗ flinKfeldts BUss Transfer to/from Arvidsjaur Airport, to book, tel 0771-100110. Direct tel to Airport bus: 0706-40 44 25. Bus tours. Email: office@flinkfeldtsbuss.se.

◗ gAltis sKi resort Opens for season on December 28. Rental of equipment, restaurant. 11 km from Arjeplog. Tel lift: 0961-440 26, office 0961-109 08. www.galtis.se

◗ hotell lYKtAn Hotel and conference in centre of town. Tel 0961-612 10, Fax 101 50.

◗ iCA sUpermArKet Newly renovated shop with fresh fruit and vegetable section. Salad bar, freshly baked bread every day, grilled meat, mineral water and lots more. Post office services. On facebook: Ica Nära Arjeplog. Mon-Fri 9-20, Sat & Sun 9-18.

◗ iCemAKers Test tracks on lake ice and land. Cold chambers for cars & heavy vehicles. Info: 0961-329 00, Gunilla or Katarina.www.icemakers.se

◗ KAlles KiosK & spel Sweets, soft drinks, office material, postcards, stamps, newspapers and books. Swedish Sim cards. Lotto. Mon-Fri 9-20, Sat 9-18, Sun 12-18. Drottninggatan, tel 0961-103 44.

◗ moose sAfAri i jUtis Moose safari on snow-mobiles. Start Jutis, 25 minutes by car from Arjeplog along the Silver Road. 875 kr/person including coffee, tea, sandwich. Money-back guarantee. To book, phone Tony, tel 076-778 0240. www.jutis.se

◗ järniA, grAnns Hardware shop, kitchenware, tools, shavers. Sports department with large selection of equipment and clothes, Storgatan 9. Tel 0961-101 70.

◗ lenA’s fish shop Fish & meat. Mon 9-11, 16-18. Tues & Wed 16-18, Thurs 16-19. Fri 8-11, 16-18. Other times, phone Lena tel 070-216 9065, Dan tel 070-588 4290.

◗ ninA’s BoUtiqUe Christmas presents. Woollen caps, warm gloves, padded (ski)pants. Outdoor clothes, warm underwear. Fashion clothes. Torggatan. Tel 0961-103 04.

◗ AnnA-lisAs soUVenirBUtiK Handicraft, reindeer hides, dried meat, souvenirs and lots more. Stationsgatan 3. NOW also on Storgatan 17. And at Arvids jaur Airport on charter flight days. Tel 0960-10633, 070-591 8939. www.presentbutiken.se

◗ ArCtiC food At ArVidsjAUr Airport - Fish and meat from Lapland. Inside the gate in the cafeteria, where they also sell food and drinks. Mondays and Fridays. Eva Wallin tel 070-644 4941. eva@arcticfood.se

◗ ArVidsjAUr Airport Flights to & from Arlanda, Stockholm. Charter flights to/from Munich, Hahn, Hannover, Stuttgart. Cafeteria/lunch restaurant. Info: tel 0960-17380.

◗ fisKimport i ArVidsjAUr Smoked & marinated salmon. Specialities from the sea. Stationsgatan nr 12. Mon-Thurs 9-17, Fri 9-15. Also at Arvidsjaur Airport on charter days. Tel 0960-12828. Fax 0960-12822. fiskimport@hotmail.com. Peter 070-322 5801.

Arjeplog Useful Information

◗ deUtsCh-sChwedisChe hAndelsKAmmer, Ihr Partner im Schwedengeschäft, tel 08-6651800. www.handelskammer.se.

◗ flYCAr Direct flights to and from Arvidsjaur and Stuttgart, Frankfurt-Hahn, Munich, Hannover, www.fly-car.de.

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Arvidsjaur

General Info

◗ silVer mUseUm & toUrist offiCe. Mon-Fri: 10-12; 13-16. Sat 10-14. Exhibitions, slide show, souvenir shop, tourist info. Entrance to museum: 60 kronor. Tel 0961-145 00. NEW! Small café with organic products, eg handmade chocolates.

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The Arjeplog Times

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Where to Eat & DrinkArjeplog

Friday, december 6

hotell lAponiA Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-14. 85 kr (11 lunches 850 kr). Sat & Sun: special offers. Wed: Pub evening, Fri: lounge evening, Sat: disco. Tel 0960-555 00. www.hotell-laponia.se.

• Pub evening with entertainment at Harrys.

• Christmas buffet & show at Hotell Laponia 595 kr /pers. Book. 22-02. Dance/disco. Free entrance.

saturday, december 7

• Christmas buffet at Hotell Silverhatten Fully booked. 22-02. Dance/disco. Free entrance.

• Christmas buffet & show at Hotell Laponia 595 kr /pers. Opening of new night club ‘Laponiaclub’. 22-02. 120 kr. Happy hour 22-23. Free snacks.

• Pub evening with entertainment at Harrys.

Thursday, december 12

• ‘Planka’ Planked steak at Hornavan Hotell. Moose or salmon. 19-22. 225 kr. Book 24 hrs in advance for dessert & coffee on the house.

Friday, december 13

• Lucia celebrations with Maria choir and children’s choir at the church in Arjeplog at 18.00. Open from 17.30.

• Lucia celebrations and coffee at Slagnäs Church at 18.00.

• Kvällsöppet = Open in the Evening. The shops are open from 19.00 until 22.00. There is a Christ-mas atmosphere with many special offers and free coffee or glögg (sweet hot wine, with or without alcohol), sweets and ginger biscuits.

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The shopping evening ends with a fireworks display in Skeppsviken, at the entrance to Lake Hornavan at 22.00. The fireworks is sponsored by Järnia - Granns. ICA serves Christmas delicacies 18-19. Sweets 39 kr/kg (regular price 79 kr/kg). Between 20-22.

• Christmas buffet at Hotell Hornavan 18-21. 465 kr. Also Sat 14, Sun 15. Book in advance.

• Pub evening at Harrys. Music: ‘Riff, Raff, Ruff ’ 22.30-02. Free entrance.

saturday, december 14

• Christmas buffet at Hotell Silverhatten Fully booked. 22-02. Dance/disco. Free entrance.

• Christmas buffet & dance to live band ‘Swänzons’ at Hotell Laponia 595 kr /pers. 22-02. 120 kr.

• Pub evening at Harrys.

Tuesday, december 17

• Christmas Concert at the church in Arje plog at 19.30. Book tickets at library or the Silver Museum. 250 kr.

saturday, december 21

• Catholic Mass at the church in Arjeplog at 15.00 in English with Pater Gene Dyer.

frAsses Fast food every day 11-20. Pizza also take away. Drottninggatan 2. Tel 0961-101 01.

hArrYs Varied menu, pizza, à la carte. Open from 17.00. Sat & Sun fr 13. Cosy pub, live entertainment Wed, Fri and Sat. Drottninggatan. 2. Tel 0961-101 06.

hornAVAn hotell Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-14. Sat 12-14. 90 kr. Discount: 5 lunches 430 kr, 10 for 855 kr. À la carte: Mon-Sun 19-22, except Thurs: ‘Planka’ evening. Catering and dinner in Saami hut. www.hornavanhotell.se Tel 0961-777 100.

hotell silVerhAtten Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-14. 80 kr till Dec 20. Sunday brunch 11-14 80 kr till Dec 20. Pub menu Mon-Sun 17-22. Restaurant opens again Jan 6. Tel 0961-107 70.

KrAjA restAUrAnt Tel 31500. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-14. 80 kr . From Jan 7. Restaurant open from Jan 6.

leon’s steAKhoUse & sport BAr (former Mathörnan) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-14. 85 kr. (10 lunches =1 free) main dishes, salad, pizza buffet. All day: À la carte, pizza. Open until 23.00

pizzeriA VeronA Lunch: 11-14. 89 kr. Turkish Mezes buffet and main dish. Also: Pizza, pasta, à la carte. Take away. Fully licensed! Sports channels on big screen TVs. Football matches & other sporting events. Drottninggatan 6. Tel 0961-108 00.

Where to Eat & DrinkArvidsjaur

Christmas shopping!During the month of December before Christmas most of the shops are open later than usual.

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!