Machin Messenger

Serving Minnitaki, Eagle River, Vermilion Bay

And surrounding area

Volume 20 issue 2 February 8, 2018

Mayor’s Message

We are well into the first part of the year and now is a good time to make some changes and get ready for

the year ahead. I hope the year started off well for you and you are looking forward to a great February and

March. I know that I am.

In early January, the members of Machin’s Emergency Response Unit met and did some training regarding

how we as a municipality would respond to an emergency such as a forest fire approaching our community

or a major flu or sickness outbreak that would render a large proportion of our community members deathly

ill. By going through the different scenarios and considering possible, problems, solutions, resources and

responsibilities, Machin will be more ready to deal with any problem that were to rise from some adverse

event.

These events are not out of the question. As we have seen on the news in recent years, bad things happen

to good communities. Fort MacMurry is a great example. We don’t need to live in fear over these possible

events, but we do need to be ready for the possibility of one coming here. I look at it this way. When I go

fishing, I don’t expect any problems other than bugs and possibly a sunburn- but I still pack life jackets and

a first-aid kit.

During our meetings and training sessions on this issue, it was clear that in order to keep everyone safe and

sound during major event, each household should do a bit of planning before and if a major event were to

hit us.

First, you should have about 72 hours of food, water and supplies for you and your family stored at home

somewhere you can access it all quickly and in a container that you can move if necessary. Some cash,

change, extra keys, important family documents, a can opener are all recommended. There are lots of lists

out there to help you get started on your kit. The Canadian Red Cross is a great place to find advice for

emergency kits. And you don’t need to build your emergency kit in one day. Start by putting one together

from what you already have. A few cans here and there, a flashlight that is on sale next month, bandages

the month after. Once you have put a good kit together, then you can simply replace and use the food or

items that are getting older and need replacing.

It’s also a good idea to have a plan for an emergency. Where will you go if you have to evacuate the area?

What will you do with your pets? Planning in advance will help you act wisely if you are ever are in an emer-

gency situation and gives you some piece of mind now.

You should also think about your daily and weekly habits. Do you keep your vehicle in good shape? Do you

keep it basically filled up? Having at least a half tank of gas is a great way to be ready to move if necessary.

Gas stations generally run out of fuel quickly when you most need gas.

Do you have a copy of your important prescriptions ready at hand? And do you have a few days’ supply

should you be housebound for a while?

There are other things you can do to be ready for a situation that calls for serious community and individual

action and each household and individual will need to have a customized plan and supplies. The important

thing is that you think about what you need to do, and then do it. The time to get ready for and emergency

is right now, before the problem lands on our doorstep.

Being ready is not only good for you and your family, it is good for your neighbours and most importantly,

the most vulnerable around us. By being able to look after yourself for at Continued on page 2

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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 March Messenger will be Wednesday February 21st. Drop submissions off at the Municipal Office or email to pilmar@sympatico.ca, subject line “Machin Messenger”. 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.

Municipal Notes

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Thumbs up to The Kinsmen who have once again funded the Forest of Reading at Lillian Berg School. We’re all enjoying the books!

least a short time, you free up emergency per-

sonnel to help those in real need and to deal with

solving the primary problem. By not being a

problem yourself, you directly help others.

Well, that’s about it for now. Let’s all hope the

greatest place on earth to live stays out of

harm’s way in 2018, but be ready to act if it

doesn’t.

Stay safe and take care,

Sincerely, Drew Myers Mayor of Machin

Public Notice The Dryden Local Citizen Advisory Committee invites you to attend an Information Session for the Review of Proposed Operations for the 2019-2029 Wabigoon Forest Management Plan. This ses-sion will be held on Tuesday February 20th, 2018 at the Best Western Plus Dryden Hotel and Conference Centre from 3pm to 7pm, and on Wednesday Febru-ary 21st, 2018 at the Northwoods Motor Inn in Ig-nace from 3pm to 7pm.

This is your chance to get involved with the develop-ment of the Wabigoon Forest Management Plan which includes reviewing maps of the proposed har-vest and renewal areas, road corridors and opera-tional road boundaries for the next ten years. Your comments and interests are encouraged and appreci-ated. For more details please call LCAC member Ron Kujansuu at 807-227-2607.

Mayor’s Message, continued from page 1

Attention Machin Tax payers. 2018 Interim Tax Bills were mailed out January 24, 2018. The In-terim Tax Bills are due February 28, 2018. If you have not received your tax bill please contact the Municipal Office at (807)227-2633. Failure to re-ceive tax notice does not relieve the taxpayer from payment of taxes nor from liability or penal-ty for late payment.

Dog Tags are due March 31, 2018 at the cost of $10.00 a tag. We have been receiving several complaints of dogs wandering the streets and using people’s yards as their personal washroom, as well as causing other problems running around loose. We would like to remind the dog owners that un-der by-law #38-2011 dogs must be on a leash when out of their yards, as well as in the care and control of their owner.

Property Owners in Vermilion Bay with Aqua Flow

units are reminded to turn them on to prevent

your water from freezing. Please ensure that

they remain on until the middle of April. Should

you have any questions please call Tammy Rob,

Clerk Treasurer at 227-2633 ext. 22.

Kin Korner

NEED STUDENT HOURS?

If you are interested in helping for the KARNIVAL, you could finish most of your hours in one weekend!

If you are interested in joining one of our clubs it's also a great way to dive into volunteering! Must be 19 to join.

Call Scott 221 7666

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Shoveling Safety Tips While snow shoveling is good exercise, it can cause heart attacks and injuries when done without proper precautions. Shoveling combined with cold weather places a sudden demand on an individual’s heart and body. To help prevent this, like any other exercise, before beginning it is recommended to warm-up for five-to-ten minutes to get the joints moving and increase blood circulation. After warm-up, perform gentle stretches for the back, arms, shoulders and legs. To prevent injuries, dress properly for the weather and

remember that the extremities will get cold easier and faster. Cover nose/mouth to avoid breathing cold air and dress in several layers; remove a layer as/if needed and wear boots with slip-resistant soles or anti-slip cleat attachments. Also remember to drink plenty of water; dehydration is an issue in winter just as it is in summer.

Blanket Drive In our constant response to various kinds of emergencies, the Machin Fire Department uses blankets in providing care for patients. We are in need of more blankets and are reaching out to the community for do-nations. If you have blankets that are clean and in good condition, which you wish to donate, they can be dropped off at the municipal office during their business hours, Monday – Friday 8-4. Thank you for sup-porting your fire department and helping others in our community.

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The Waldhof Wranglers had their annual gen-eral meeting on January 15th. Elections were held and voted in for President: Joanne Gra-ham, Vice President: Correna Tetreault-Evans,

Secreterry/ Treasurer: Brigitte Musyj, Advertising: Hailey Or-chard, Concession Coordinator: open.

If any students are looking for hours we will have plenty of out-side hours available. For more information please contact Jo-Anne at 807-220-3497.

The executive would once again like to thank Hailey Orchard for running in the 2017 Kin Karnival, you did a fantastic job!

This season we will be bringing back some of our favorite events. To kick off the year we will be having our annual garage/bake sale (hint hint) there are a few other events in the works that just have to be finalized. Watch for more info in upcoming mes-sengers and please check out our face book page.

If anyone has any new ideas for fund raisers or events please contact Joanne at 807-220-3497, Correna at 807220-4579 or Brigitte at 807-216-7728.

We are always looking for volunteers, so if you are interested give us a call, we would love to hear from you or come to our meeting on February 19th 7:00 p.m. at the Bayview Hotel.

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Lions Lines

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This past weekend the Vermilion Bay Lions together with the Dryden and Dryden Trillium Lions hosted the 2018 5M10 Mid Winter Convention in Dryden at the Best Western Conference Centre. Lions members from all over North Western Ontario and North- Eastern Minnesota came together “Under the northern lights” for fun and learning. Guest speakers were Eugene Chong from CNIB Lake Joseph Centre and Thomas A. Spizzo from Spring Point Project. 11 of the Vermilion Bay members participated in the 3- day conference. Friday the International Director Nicolin Carol Moore from Trinidad and Tobago joined many other Lions at Burton Pen-ners home for a trail ride. Thank you to Burton and Sarah for your generous donation of the trail rides. It was the high light of the convention for many Lions. Lion Shirley Koroniak a member of the Vermilion Bay Lions was elected and 2nd Vice District Governor Elect. She will be the District Governor in 2020/21. Congratulations Lion Shirley! Shirley will be-come the third District Governor coming from the Vermilion Bay Lions Club. Lion Forrest Mann received the Presidential Medal for his work with Lions and Cadets. Congratulations Forrest in receiving this distinguished honour. Pictures taken at the conference will be posted on our website or Facebook page. Several members attended the dinner put on by the Kinettes Club to hear the Lions Princess Paige Ponton’s speech. Con-gratulations Page on a job well done. We are all very proud of you and our Cadet Program. February 24 will be the Annual Family Snow Machine Derby please come out and support the Lions Club. Proceeds this year are going to a new sign for the hall. Tickets for the Win-ter Raffle are on sale at local businesses and members. The Vermilion Bay Lions Club has their own website

www.vermilionbaylions.org. Also like us on our Facebook

page. Please visit the site as there are links to all the Lions

Charities as well as Lions Clubs International.

www.lionsclubs.org

If you are interested in becoming a Lion’s member contact

any Vermilion Bay Lions member. Meeting first and third

Wednesday of the month.

Hall rentals contact Al Koroniak 220-1107 Use of medical equipment- hospital beds, walkers, wheel chairs for information contact Gary Hutchison 227-2449

Shirley Koroniak 2nd VDGE

Forrest Mann received Presidential Medal

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Points North Family Health Team is pleased to offer- Coming in March 2018

The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, PHD. – How to thrive when the world overwhelms you.

Book Club meetings w ill be one and a half hours approximately, once a week for 4 weeks. Books w ill be provided and are yours to keep. Meetings will be relaxed, interactive and confidential; we will discuss the book and our thoughts on what we’ve dis-covered.

Are you a highly sensitive person? Do you have a keen imagination and vivid dreams? Is time alone each day as essential to you as food and wa-ter? Are you "too shy" or "too sensitive" according to others? Do noise and confusion quickly overwhelm you? If

your answers are yes, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Most of us feel overstimulated every once in a while, but for the Highly Sensitive Person, it's a way of life. In this

groundbreaking book, Dr. Elaine Aron, a psychotherapist, workshop leader and highly sensitive person herself, shows you how to identify this trait in yourself and make the most of it in everyday situations. Drawing on her many years of research and hundreds of interviews, she shows how you can better understand yourself and

your trait to create a fuller, richer life. In The Highly Sensitive Person, you will discover: * Self-assessment tests to help you identify your particular sensitivities * Ways to reframe your past experiences in a positive light and gain greater self-esteem in the process * Insight into how high sensitivity affects both work and personal relationships * Tips on how to deal with over arousal * Information’s on medications and when to seek help * Techniques to enrich the soul and spirit Sessions are scheduled to run Thursdays from March 8th, 2018 through March 29th, 2018 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. 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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Lions District 5M10 Mid-Winter Convention 2018

COME TOGETHER UNDER THE NORTHERN

LIGHTS - January 19, 20 & 21, 2018

The Lions District 5M10 Mid-Winter Convention 2018 was held in Dryden at the Best Western Plus Hotel and Conference Centre on January 19, 20 & 21. The con-vention hosted by the Dryden, Dryden Trillium and Ver-milion Bay Lions Clubs, saw 165 Lions and their guests from across Northwestern Ontario and Northeastern Minnesota come together “under the northern lights” for a weekend of fun and learning. Guest speakers Eu-gene Chong from the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre and Thomas A. Spizzo from Spring Point Project along with several workshops, highlighted the five pillars of Lion-ism: Vision, Diabetes, Environment, Hunger and Child-hood Cancer.

Special guests included Lions International Director Nic-olin Moore, from Trinidad Tobago, and District Governor Mark Eyre, from Cook, Minnesota, who celebrated the accomplishments of Lions and emphasized the need for Lions to continue their work in supporting Lion’s initia-tives, locally, nationally and internationally. Lions were very pleased to have Lion Shirley Koroniak from the Vermilion Bay Lions elected as 2nd Vice District Gover-nor. Congratulations Shirley!

Local Lions were happy to show off our beautiful area and 25 Lions including ID Nicolin Moore and her hus-band Rudy, took part in dog sledding on Friday morning at the Borealis Dog Sledding Adventures with Burton Penner. Dog sledding was a huge hit and an experience of a lifetime for the Moore’s.

The Dryden, Dryden Trillium and Vermilion Bay Lions extend a huge thank you to local businesses and indi-viduals who supported our convention and to the Best Western for being an exceptional venue. The conven-tion was a huge success and visitors to our community were very impressed with all our area has to offer.

Committee

with District

Governor

Mark Eyre

International

Director Nicolin

and Rudy

Moore at dog

sled rides

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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

Do you need a ride to an appointment or just want to go into Dryden

for shopping and lunch? This is a reminder that the Machin Bus goes

to Dryden every Tuesday and Thursday. The Bus leaves the Machin

Office at 9:00 a.m. and returns around 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10.00

for the round trip. For more information call Charlene @ 529-4485.

We would like to welcome new individuals to our

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

ly 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 include

a gift, donation or brochure about your club or busi-

ness 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 February 9

th February 21

st February 2

nd – 8

th

February 16th – 22

nd

March 2nd

– 8th

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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Happy New Year! Happy New You!

If your resolution is to lose weight and get healthier, join us Thursdays

at 5:00 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

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.

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 Tammy Rob at 227-2633, ext. 22.

Machin Council: Monday February 12th, 7:00 p.m., and Monday February 26th, Council Chambers, Machin Municipal Office. Meeting minutes are now available online— www. vis-itmachin.com Public Works Meeting: Monday February 12, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Machin Municipal Office. Recreation Meeting—Monday February 6th, 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers. 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 at noon Mon-day February 12th. Pine Tree Pathways: Tuesday April 10th, 2018 4:00 p.m., at Machin Council Chambers. TOPS—Weigh-in at 5:00 p.m.. every Thursday. Short meeting follows in the Reading Room, Municipal Building. AA - Every Tuesday at 8pm. New meeting: Every Sunday at 7pm - Open meeting for anyone affected 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— Quilting resumes in September. 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—Meeting February 19th, 7:00 p.m., Bayview Hotel. For more info, contact Joanne at 807-220-3947 or Correna at 807-220-4579.

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 Closed until Christmas

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 October 3, 2017