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New York is in the headlines even up here. As Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc on the east coast of America, a family from Alta was caught up in the chaos as their new home in New York state was crushed by a falling tree as a result of the storm. The freak weather patterns in the U.S have sparked conversations throughout the staff lunch rooms in the village. The consensus was that in the good old days, winters were snowy and cold and summers were warm and dry. As we look out the window today and see piles of crisp snow on the sides of the road, it looks as though it is here to stay, yet if previous years are any measure, Christmas Eve may well be a snowless affair. The ever accurate weather guessing service has anticipated milder temperatures, bringing a heap of rain. Who knows, even a broken clock is right twice a day.

James Bond fever is also sweeping the northern parts of the globe. The newest installment 'Skyfall' has hit the screens in Alta and will make its Øksfjord premiere next Tuesday evening. Coincidentally, local politicians are discussing the possibility of opening a new daily fast boat route between Alta and Hammerfest. The name of the new route is of course......route 007. The most sensible argument for the implementation of the new service is the safe transportation of patients from the Alta health centre to the hospital in Hammerfest. The road between Alta and Hammerfest is long and unpredictable, especially in winter.

Tuesday is swimming day for the 0-5 year olds, and today there were two young boys who were lucky enough to have the entire pool to themselves. The beach in Øksfjord may not be enticing, but the warm pool will be appreciated throughout the darker, colder months.

 

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