Machin Messenger

Serving Minnitaki, Eagle River, Vermilion Bay

And surrounding area

Volume 20 issue 11 November 1, 2018

This will be my last Mayors message. As such, I will do my best to make it a good one.

First, I would like to thank you for the last four years. It has been an honour to serve as your Mayor. I have met

great people, tried to solve some problems and only grew to appreciate this area and the people more. If time

was turned back, I would do it again.

I would also like to thank my family. Shannon, Spencer, and many of my extended family that had to deal with

my absence and lengthy phone calls that I was often dealing with. They supported me the whole time, gave me

perspectives that I would not have had otherwise and provided a welcoming place to come home to after some

hard days. Thank you- and thank you again.

Looking back, despite my many missteps, I’m proud to say I got many of the things I wanted to accomplish

done. I’m proud of the Strategic Plan we have in place that will help guide the next council for the next couple of

years. It’s a good plan, mostly generated by the people who live and work in Machin. I’m proud that we have a

better internet presence with our website and Facebook page. And I’m proud of the fact that I was, at least in

part, able to get some of the road work we needed done on Townline Rd. through hard work and lobbying the

provincial government. There are more roads and bridges to fix, but you need to start somewhere.

I also hope that I have encouraged some new faces to be interested in our local political decisions. Based on the

number of candidates vying for a seat on council, I’m going to at least flirt with the idea that I might have had a

small part in that. Being on council is stressful, hard work, and worth fighting for.

I’m also happy that the Credit Union Building will become the Municipal Office. While Councillor Anderson and I

were in Ottawa meeting with Ministers and officials of the new provincial government last August, Councillor

(and your in-coming Mayor) Gord Griffiths, Councillor Joe Ruete and Councillor Ron Kujansuu were able to meet,

vote for, and finalize the purchase the Credit Union Building for Machin’s new Municipal Office. It was a good

decision, in my view, and one that will pay off for Machin in the long run.

I’d also like to say thank you to Councillors Anderson, Kujansuu, Ruete and Griffiths. They all helped me navi-

gate my role on council and have been great role models for the past four years. I will miss working with them

and wish them all well as we move forward.

I would also like to thank the municipal staff for all the help they sent my way. It is appreciated and helped me

tremendously. Thank you.

So, what did I learn over the past four years? First, if you get a chance to sleep, then sleep! Try to listen more

than you talk. The Mayor’s job is to make sure council runs properly and you are the chief cheerleader of the

community - I only got to vote on resolutions twice in four years. When elected you represent everyone in

Machin - from the oldest to the youngest, the richest to the struggling. It’s the Mayor’s job to give voice and

consideration to all. I also learned that few municipal politicians from small towns all over the province of

Ontario are in it for ego or themselves. Most are good people who care about their communities – which is

encouraging for the province’s future.

Which brings me to the end. The other night I was holding my daughter up while she learns how to skate at the

Woodland Arena. There were lots of young families, grandparents and kids having fun. Spencer and I got to

drive home afterward without having any stoplights, congested traffic, or strip malls to hide the view of the

stars and pine trees or pollute the clean air we were breathing. I’m looking forward to having a bit more time to

fish and hunt, spend time with family and next summer, swim in a clean lake. We don’t have everything here,

but I think what we have is what counts. After all, we live in the best place in the world to live.

Stay warm,

Drew

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Municipality of Machin Vermilion Bay, Vermilion Bay North, Eagle River & Minnitaki Cemeteries

The Municipality of Machin has submitted by-laws (#37-2018) to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Any interested parties may contact Tammy Rob at (807)227-2633 ext. 22 for information, or to make copies. By-laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at 75 Spruce Avenue, Vermilion Bay.

These by-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Telephone: Bereavement Authority of Ontario (647)483-2645 or 1-844-493-6356.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4!

MESSENGER DEADLINE

Submissions for the Machin Messenger must now be in by the LAST WEDNESDAY of the month, by noon. Since the Messenger is published on the first Thursday of the month, the deadline will change if the 1st is on Thursday. We will put reminders in the month before. The deadline for the December Messenger will be Wednesday November 28th. Drop submissions off at the Municipal Office or email to pilmar@sympatico.ca, subject line “Machin Messen-ger”. Ads will need to be pre-paid prior to insertion in the Messenger. Please note that there are price changes for ads. Call

the Municipal Office for details.

MESSENGER ADS

If you wish to advertise in the Machin Messenger,

please call the Municipal Offices at 227-2633 to find out

the charge for your ad. Ads will need to be pre-paid.

The Public Works Department would like to re-mind people that it is illegal to push snow onto and across Municipal Roads as stated in the High-way Traffic Act. The Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, C. H.8, S.

181 states: “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or road authority responsible for maintenance of the road”. The penalty on conviction is a fine.

Thumbs up Thumbs down

Thumbs down to the Unorganized Grader Opera-

tor for filling in the senior citizens driveways with

heavy snow.

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2018 Municipality of Machin

The First Council Meeting When: Monday December 3rd, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm Where: Council Chambers, Municipal Office Everyone is Welcome to come out and see the new Council Sworn In.

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MACHIN’S 2018 SANTA CLAUS PARADE

It’s that time again to round up your staff, family, pets, friends, neighbours, and place a float in this year’s Santa Claus Parade on December 8, 2018 in the Village of Vermilion Bay. The Parade will start at the Fire Hall at 3:00pm. The theme this year is “Christmas Past and Present” To enter your float or answer any questions you may have call Sandra at 227-2633 ext. 26. There is no charge for entering a float. Following the parade there will be a skate with Santa at the Woodland Arena from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Free hot chocolate and hot dogs compliments of The Municipality of Machin. Come out and enjoy the fun!

SEE YOU THERE.

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KEEP FIRE SAFETY IN MIND AS TEMPERATURES DROP!

Vehicles: Replace worn or damaged electrical wires and connections on vehicles and extension cords and use the proper gauge extension cord for vehicle block heaters. Consider using approved timers for vehicle block heaters rather than leaving heaters on all night. Ensure that vehicles are not left running inside any garage or building, even if the doors are open. Always remove vehi-cle from the garage immediately after starting it.

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms: Only working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. In order for alarms to do their job, they need to have work-ing batteries. Check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors monthly to make sure they are operational, change the batteries yearly and replace alarms when expired, according to manufacturers’ instructions. It is against the law to remove the batteries or tamper with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in any way. It is the law to have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, it is recommended to also install smoke alarms inside all bedrooms. It is the law to have a working carbon monoxide alarm outside sleeping areas of all residences that have fuel burning ap-pliances and/or an attached garage. In multi-unit buildings it is the law for carbon monoxide alarms to also be installed outside sleeping areas in apartments that are above, below or beside a service room with a fuel burning appliance and/or a garage. Service rooms containing a fuel burning appliance must also have a carbon monoxide alarm. For best protec-tion, install carbon monoxide alarms on every storey of the home.

Furnaces: Have heating system cleaned, inspected and serviced by a certified HVAC (heating, venting and air conditioning) contrac-tor every year before using it. If you have a fuel burning heating system, make sure that functioning carbon monoxide alarms are installed according to the law. Keep all flammable materials away from your furnace. Keep all intake/exhaust vents free of debris, ice and snow to reduce risk of carbon monoxide build-up.

Wood Stoves/Fireplaces: Have wood burning stoves, fireplaces, damper, flue and chimney examined and checked for creosote build-up. Creosote is a deposit from smoke that can build up in a chimney and start a fire. Fireplaces should be equipped with an appropriate screen or glass enclosure to prevent sparks from flying out. Burn only dry, well-seasoned woods, and avoid soft woods, to reduce the risk of creosote build-up in chimney. Never use a flammable liquid to start a fireplace. Never overload the hearth with wood or artificial logs, the resulting fire may be too large for the unit. Allow ashes to cool before emptying them into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid stored outdoors and away from the house.

Space Heaters: Make sure that space heaters are surrounded by at least one metre (three feet) of empty space, away from furniture and drapery. Never place clothing or any other objects on a space heater to dry. Turn space heaters off when you leave the house or go to bed. Avoid storing any combustible items near heaters.

PREVENTION is the best way to fight a fire!

Follow Machin Fire & First Response on Facebook

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The Sew-and-Sew Quilters would like to invite anyone who wants to do some quilting

or any other type of craft to join them at the

Happy-Go-Lucky Seniors’ Building on the following dates

Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec .4, 11

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the constituents who showed their support by voting for me in the past Municipal elections held Oct. 22,2018. I will do my best to live up to your expectations. Ron Kujansuu

Kin Korner

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Top picture Kinsmen president Scott McEwan, Deputy Governor Debbie Landry, Kinette President Lori Miles. Bottom Picture Governor Tim Babcock, Vermilion Bay Kinette Marie Miles, Governor Colette Doerr

FLU SHOTS HAVE ARRRIVED

AT THE POINTS NORTH FAMILY HEALTH TEAM

PLEASE CALL THE CLINIC AT 227-2675

TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

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Please attend Remembrance Day Service on Sunday November 11th at the cenotaph across from the Machin Office in Vermilion Bay. Please arrive by about 10:50, and services will commence at 11:00 a.m.

Lillian Berg School Remembrance

Day services will be held on Friday

November 9th, at 10:30 a.m. Coffee

and refreshments will be available.

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Lions Lines Our yearly budget was passed. Winners of the High school and Lillian Berg school bursaries in June were announced. The Cadet program is under way. We are hosting our Charter night District Governor Joanne Ogden from Emo Lions Club as guest of honour on October 30 with the Dryden and Dryden Trillium Lions in our hall. Dinner and social hour at the Vermilion Bay Lions Hall. Tickets for the Winter Raffle are on sale at local businesses and members. Our projects for the year include: Project Pride, School pizza lunch, Food Safety Course at our hall, Zone meetings at our hall, Christmas Cheer, Christmas Carol night, Winter Raffle sales, family snow mobile derby, supporting a hockey tourna-ment and skating club, sending members to the Mid Winter convention, CNIB, Diabetes, Cancer and LCIF project to be determined, Kids sight program for two schools, highway cleanup in the spring and Walk for Dog Guides One member of our club attended the USA/Canada Forum in Grand Rapids in Sept. We hope to send a member to the Northern Pride Forum in Mahnomen MN. And one member to the Leadership Institute in the spring. Lions Shirley and Al Koroniak have gone to Mahnomen for 1st VDG

MACHIN AREA HELPING HANDS

Do you or someone you know need a little extra help this Christmas?

We provide food hampers for singles, couples and families who are struggling in our area.

All information is strictly confidential. We will also be working with the Dryden Christmas Cheer Board to ensure each household

only receives one hamper.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 1ST, 2018 Application forms are available at the Machin Municipal Office and Lillian Berg School. You can fill out an application form or call 216-4853 if you require any assistance with completing the application and we will take

your information over the phone.

If you would like to adopt a single, couple or family, please contact us. We will give you a check list of basic items to purchase and you can add items to make it extra special for those who will receive it. Please return the completed application form to: Machin Area Helping Hands, Box 11, Vermilion Bay, Ontario P0V 2V0

training. Our club will be endorsing Lion Shirley at the Mid Winter convention in January. Shirley will be the Clubs 3rd District Governor. Many members helped this past summer to replace the flooring and side walls of our hall. The bar is finished. We are having an “Adopt a chair project” each chair is $60 donation. We have received dona-tions for 57 chairs. This is our way of replacing the chairs in the hall next will be the tables. We have applied for a lighting grant and will know if we re-ceived it in January. The renovations to the hall are ongoing. The Vermilion Bay Lions Club has their own website

www.vermilionbaylions.org. Also like us on our Fa-

cebook page.

Our hall is rented out at reasonable rates. Hall rent-

als contact Al Koroniak 220-1107

Our club purchased a container for our medical equipment. Use of medical equipment at no charge (donations accepted)- stair climber, hospital beds, walkers, broda chair wheel chairs for information contact Gary Hutchison 227-2449

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Points North Family Health Team is pleased to offer

Taking Care of YOU

Taking Care of You is an important first step toward building a strong foundation for emotional heal-ing. With a straightforward approach from someone with vast experience in self-help, this short book can help you with self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness. As you read, you will

begin to understand yourself more fully, know that you are not alone, and realize that healing is pos-sible. Direct and to the point, the advice offered is blunt and honest. For anyone who wants to learn more about self-care, self-acceptance, or even to understand survivors of trauma, this is the hope you have been looking for. Taking care of yourself has never been more important than it is right

now. Become a happier, more balanced person as you start Taking Care of YOU. Meetings will be one and a half hours approximately,

once a week for 4 weeks. Books will be provided and are yours to keep. Meetings will be relaxed, interactive and confidential; we will discuss the book and share our

thoughts on what we’ve discovered and what has helped us as individuals.

Sessions are scheduled to run Thursdays from November 22nd

though December 13th

at 1:30 pm in the downstairs boardroom of the clinic.

You do not need to be a patient of the clinic to enroll.

There are only 5 seats

available for this program. Once you have registered please come in to get

your book at least a week prior to the start date. Program will repeat if required.

To register or for more information, please call the clinic or Brenda at 227-2675.

Individual counseling is also available.

Points North Family Health Team is pleased to offer

Women Who Think Too Much

Do you stay awake at night worrying about your children’s needs, or strategizing on how to care for your ag-ing parents?

Do you go over and over the career choices you’ve made, and ones you suspect you’ll be faced with in the future?

Do you have trouble getting over losses and setbacks? If you answered YES to one or more of these questions you might be an over thinker.

Book Club meetings will be one and a half hours approximately, once a week for 4 weeks. Books will be provided and are yours to keep.

Meetings will be relaxed, interactive and confidential; we will discuss the book and share our thoughts on what we’ve discovered and what has helped us as individuals.

Sessions are scheduled to run Thursdays from January 10th though January 31st at 1:30 pm in the downstairs boardroom of the clinic.

You do not need to be a patient of the clinic to enroll. There are only 5 seats available for this program. Once you have registered please come in to get your book

at least a week prior to the start date. Program will repeat if required.

To register or for more information, please call the clinic or Brenda at 227-2675 Individual counseling is also available

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G & G SPORTS

Box 309 Vermilion Bay

Phone 227-2895

Repairs to most sports equipment

Zipper replacement or repair

Snaps & buckles

Recover ski-do seats and bike seats

Chairs—boat seats

Re-lacing baseball gloves

Skate repair/sharpening

In this area, batteries may be dropped

off at Timbermax in Dryden.

We would like to welcome new individuals to our

Machin area. If you know of anyone who has re-

cently moved to our area please contact Susan

Pelland at 529-4388 or Lori Miles at 221-7667 to

receive your welcome basket.

If your organization or business would like to in-

clude a gift, donation or brochure about your club

or business please contact Susan or Lori so we

can insert your information in our basket.

The Vermilion Bay Co-op would like to let the shoppers know

the following dates for Senior & Shareholder Days as well as

Flyer Days:

Shareholder Senior Flyer Discount Days Days November 9

th November 21

st November 9

th – 15

th

November 23rd

– 29th

Just a reminder that you can view the Co-op flyer online at www.coopconnection.ca Thank you for your patronage.

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Winter again?

A new season is the best time

for new starts! Want to lose some weight?

Join us Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.

in the Reading Room (basement of the

Municipal Office Building)

We’ll give you the support you need to lose those extra pounds!

Building Permit Applications and general inquiries are available at the Machin Office. Any questions on building, please call our Building Inspector Charles Tarrant direct at 1-709-884-9302

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Copies of the water systems monthly summary, annual reports and the financial plan

are available for viewing at the Municipal Office if any of the general public would like to

review them. Also available at the Municipal Office the public may access the Water Qual-

ity System Policy for the Vermilion Bay water treatment plant and distribution system

which forms part of the Operational Plan. Should anyone have any questions or concerns

please do not hesitate to contact Shawna Alberts at 227-2064.

Machin Council: Tuesday November 13th and Mon-day November 26th, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Machin Municipal Office. Meeting minutes are now avail-able online— www. visitmachin.com Public Works Meeting: Tuesday November 13th, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Machin Municipal Office. Recreation Meeting—TBA Lot Development Committee: Meeting TBA Lions Club—First and third Wednesdays of every month, 7:00 p.m., Lion’s Hall. Happy-Go-Lucky Seniors: Dinner meeting, Monday November 12th. Pine Tree Pathways: No meetings until the spring TOPS—Weigh-in at 5:00 p.m.. every Thursday. Short meeting follows in the Reading Room, Municipal Build-ing. Please note that beginning November 1st, TOPS will meet at 2:00 p.m.—same place. AA - Every Tuesday at 8pm. New meeting: Every Sunday at 7pm - Open meeting for anyone affect-ed by Alcoholism. All meetings held in the Reading Room at the Machin Municipal Offices. AL-Anon Family Group: Every Thursday 7:00 p.m., at St. Mark Lutheran Church. For more info call Darlene @938-7061. Sew’n’Sew Quilters— See ad on page 6. Kinettes—The first WEDNESDAY of each month, 7:00 p.m. in the Bayview meeting room. Community Gardens Committee— TBA Seniors Friendship Club of Eagle River—Second Wednesday of each Month. Community Policing Meeting—TBA Waldhof Wranglers—TBA

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Area Church Services

Our Lady of Fatima

Roman Catholic Church Hwy 17 Vermilion Bay

Mass: Fridays at 5:30 p.m.

United Church 97 Spruce Street

Vermilion Bay Services will begin in the spring

Eagle River (Ebenezer) Baptist Church

Services at First Baptist Church

58 King Street, Dryden, Ontario

Morning Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

St. Mark Lutheran Church

Hwy 17 Vermilion Bay

Services: Sundays 11:30 a.m.

Evangelical Mission Church

55 Willow Street, Vermilion Bay

Services: Sundays 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School—10:00 a.m.

Upper Falls Baptist Church

Hwy 105 North

Worship: Sundays 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible Study:

10:00 a.m. (all ages)

WINTER HOURS—WASTE DISPOSAL SITES Effective OCT. 2, 2018

TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY

VERMILION BAY 2 p.m.— 6 p.m. Closed 9 a.m.—1 p.m.

EAGLE RIVER 9 a.m.— 1 p.m. Closed 2 p.m.—6 p.m.

Please note time change.

Beginning November 8, we will meet at 2:00 p.m.