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Machin Messenger
Serving Minnitaki, Eagle River, Vermilion Bay
And surrounding area
Volume 20 issue 6 June 7, 2018
June has arrived and the peak of the busy seasonal business, if it has not arrived yet, will do so soon. People
will also be taking holidays, getting summer projects started and finished and traveling. We can enjoy the light
we lost in December and January now and hopefully reclaim some of our health after a particularly illness-
marked winter in many households. The ice is gone, the warm weather is here. It’s time to breathe and relax a
bit now.
So to news. Many in Eagle River have experienced the ruts, bumps and holes in the parking lot Eagle River
mail box area at the Eagle River Rec Centre parking lot. It’s the first winter having the mail boxes located at
the Rec Centre and the traffic of everyone picking up their mail took its toll on the lot. We are under the im-
pression that Canada Post has a responsibility to look after some of the upkeep of the area due to the increase
in traffic and we are talking with them about maintenance of the lot. One way or another it needs a fix and now
that we know what kind of traffic and resulting wear the area will get, a more permanent longer term solution
must be found.
Tender for the Town-line Rd. reconstruction has gone out. At the time I’m writing this we have not hired a con-
tractor for the job but we are looking to do so as soon as possible so work can be started and completed in a
timely manner.
Fort Vermilion has new owners and I’d like to wish them the best of luck with their new venture this tourist
season. And while I’m at it, good luck to all the owners of local businesses this season. I hope you make great
profits and have a great time doing it.
During recent Council and Public Works meetings, we have had a number of delegations regarding several dif-
ferent topics. A delegation is an official opportunity for the public to ask Council questions about a certain top-
ic, raise concerns or make a request to Council. Your words are put into the official minutes and we as Council
can answer you to the best of our knowledge. Delegations can be one person, or a group of people and there
are delegation request forms in the Municipal Office. If you have serious concerns or requests, it’s the best way
to go.
If you want the best result from a delegation, here are a few tips. Get to the point. Try to let Council know
what your issue is within the first minute. There is no point in beating around the bush. Along these lines, tell
us exactly what you want done about it. What are you asking us to do? Don’t be vague about your goal for
coming and talking to council. Also, have a one or more suggestions about how to solve a problem or issue.
Come with a problem, your goal or desire, and suggestion(s) for a solution. Finally, plan on talking for no
more than five minutes. You have officially fifteen minutes to talk, so try to save the last ten minutes for Coun-
cil and your delegation to discuss the issue.
Now, just because you have an official open meeting with Council does not mean that all your problems will be
solved. They won’t, at least not quickly. Council may not be legally able to follow your request, may choose not
to for a number of reasons, or may have to find out more about the issue on our side as far as budgets, legali-
ties, etc. But, a delegation at an official meeting makes your words have more weight. This is especially helpful
when we go up the chain and ask, say, a provincial government agency or Ministry to help solve the problem.
Well, that is all for now. I hope your lawn mowers, BBQs, garden tools, fishing reels and decks all get a great
workout this month. Have a great June in the best place in the world to live.
Sincerely,
Drew Myers
Machin Messenger—Page 2
MESSENGER DEADLINE Thumbs up Thumbs down
Submissions for the Machin Messenger must now be in by
the LAST WEDNESDAY of the month, by noon. Since the Thumbs up to the Lions Club and Cadets for the
Messenger is published on the first Thursday of the month, wonderful supper on May 6th and the Mother’s Day
the deadline will change if the 1st is on Thursday. We will Breakfast on May 13th.
put reminders in the month before. The deadline for the July
Messenger will be Wednesday June 27th. Drop sub-
missions off at the Municipal Office or email to pil- Thumbs up to Public Works for clean up at the
mar@sympatico.ca, subject line “Machin Messenger”. Ads cemetery.
will need to be pre-paid prior to insertion in the Messenger.
Please note that there are price changes for ads. Call
Thumbs up to all for your generous donations to
the Municipal Office for details.
and enthusiastic shopping at the Vermilion Bay Unit-
ed Church “New 2 U” sale. Our sincere thanks!
MESSENGER ADS
If you wish to advertise in the Machin Messenger, please Thumbs up to Kevin Cahill and his helper Mel,
call the Municipal Offices at 227-2633 to find out the for once again donating the painting of the parking
charge for your ad. Ads will need to be pre-paid. lines at the Happy Go Lucky Seniors lot. Much ap-
preciated!
Thumbs up to everyone who participated in the
roadside clean up in May.
Thumbs down to the people who continue to
use the roadsides as their garbage dump.
The Machin Office will be
closed Monday July 2nd for
Canada Day! Happy Canada
Day from Machin Staff and
Council.
JUNE 17TH
Machin Messenger—Page 3
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MACHIN
FILING OF NOMINATIONS
2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
This notice is for anyone proposing to be a candidate in the Municipal Election on October 22, 2018.
Section 33(1) of the Municipal Elections Act provides that a person may be nominated for an office by
filing a nomination with the Returning Officer in the Municipal Office in person or by an agent. The
nomination form shall be in the prescribed Form 1 (Nomination Paper) available from the Clerk-
Treasurer the nomination fee is to be paid in cash or certified cheque or money order; the fee is
$100.00 for Councilors and $200.00 for Mayor. Facsimile signatures are not acceptable.
The nomination form may be filed at any time during normal office hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
beginning April 30, 2018 up to and including Nomination Day, July 27, 2018, with a 2 p.m. deadline, for
the following offices:
MAYOR (1 to be elected)
COUNCIL (4 to be elected)
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD (1 to be elected)
Tammy Rob
Clerk-Treasurer and Returning Officer
Municipality of Machin
75 Spruce Avenue
Vermilion Bay, ON
P0V 2V0
Phone (807) 227-2633
Please check the Voter’s List to make sure you are able to vote on October 22, 2018 at
www.voterlookup.ca.
Machin Messenger—Page 4
Machin Messenger—Page 5 THAT M achin Council proclaim the first Saturday in June National Health and Fitness Day, as follows: WHEREAS the P arliament of Canada w ishes to increase aw areness among Ca- nadians of the significant benefits of physical activity and to encourage Canadians to increase their level of physical activity and their participation in recreational sports and fitness activities; WHEREAS it is in Canada’s interest to improve the health of all Canadians and to re- duce the burden of illness on Canadian families and on the Canadian health care sys- tem; WHEREAS many local governments in Canada have public facilities to promote the health and fitness of their citizens; WHEREAS the Government of Canada w ishes to encourage the country ’s local governments, non-government organizations, the private sector and all Canadians to recognize the first Saturday in June as National Health and Fitness Day and to mark the day with local events and initiatives celebrating and promoting the importance and use of local health, recreational, sports and fitness facilities; WHEREAS Canada’s mountains, oceans, lakes, forest, parks and wilderness also offer recreational and fitness opportunities; WHEREAS Canadian Environment W eek is observed throughout the country in early June, and walking and cycling are great ways to reduce vehicle pollution and im- prove physical fitness; AND WHEREAS declaring the first Saturday in J une to be National Health and Fitness Day will further encourage Canadians to participate in physical activities and contribute to their own health and well-being; THEREFORE w e proclaim N ational Health & Fitness Day in the M unicipality of Machin as the first Saturday in June. Mayor Drew Myers
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Municipality of Machin 2018 Spring Road Cleaning
SUMMARY:
Dates - Saturday May 5 and Sunday May 6, 2018
Overall a fair percentage of the road network within the Municipality was cleaned.
Great effort by volunteers to clean roadways and to sort recycling material.
Very positive feedback from the general public regarding the cleanup of the roads.
MAJOR AREAS COVERED:
Highways: 647 (Blue Lake), 17 (TransCanada) and 594.
Municipal Roads: Vermilion Bay community, Townline Road network, Cascade Road, Berglund
Road, Ojibway Drive, and South Minnitaki Road
We would like to send out a Big Thank You to the many hardworking enthusiastic volunteers and
the students and staff at Lillian Berg School who came out to clean. It was a great effort and ac-
complishment. We would like to also thank the Mayor, Council, Municipal Office and Public Works
Staff for their support and involvement in making it happen. Also thank you to the owners and Staff
at Eagle Junction Store for their support as a signup and bag pickup location. Thank you also goes
to Emcon Services Inc. for their supplies of highway bags, reflective vest, signs and their quick re-
moval of the full bags.
Everyone who worked on the cleaning of our roadways should be proud of their work. Over the last
few years some of our roads have looked a lot cleaner and we believe this is from the good effort of
local citizens who care about their community and are helping to keep our community looking great.
Thank you Ray Pilkey and Mike Durocher
Machin Messenger—Page 7
CAMPING/RV’ING TIPS
Arrive at campsite in daylight so that you are able to look over the campsite and check for
any glass/sharp objects, poison ivy, insect nests, dead branches that may fall, or any other
hazards.
Keep campsite tidy to avoid accidents.
Dispose of all trash in proper bins to help prevent wildlife from coming into
campsite.
Ensure that the extension cord used for connecting to a campground’s electricity
supply is in good condition and of a suitable gauge wire to handle the load placed upon it.
Cords that are frayed or damaged in any way must be replaced immediately.
Check with the MNR (www.ontario.ca/forestfire), local authorities and the campground’s owners whether
open fires are currently being permitted.
Be sure the fire is in a safe, open area, well away from flammables and other natural combustibles.
Use only paper or kindling, never flammable liquids, to start the fire.
Keep simple firefighting equipment, such as shovels, water or sand nearby.
Do not leave the fire unattended.
Children should always be under supervision around a fire.
Loose clothing can easily catch fire; don’t reach into an open fire to rearrange pieces of wood.
When it’s time to put out the flames, use water to drown the fire; be sure to stay on the site until there are
no glowing embers.
Without adequate venting and fresh air, propane appliances can rapidly produce dangerous levels of carbon
monoxide (CO), an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that causes serious injury and even death – never
use a portable propane heater inside your tent – or any other enclosed space.
Be sure to follow these tips to keep your mobile home-away-from-home CO free and safe:
Never block the combustion exhaust vent
Have a certified contractor inspect and maintain your propane equipment annually
Use only approved appliances and equipment, stamped with CGA/CSA/ULC seal, that have been installed by
a registered technician
Install smoke alarms and CO alarms near sleeping area(s) as well as a propane leak alarm
Ensure all propane stoves and heaters are properly connected, particularly after driving on bumpy roads,
which may loosen connections
Turn off all propane-powered appliances and the propane before driving
Use only designated spaces outside RV (not on roof or rear of RV) or specially designed compartments that
are sealed off from interior of RV for storage and transportation of gas cylinders, relief valves, regulating
equipment, all flammable liquids, etc.
When using stove, open overhead vent or turn on the exhaust fan and open a window
Do not use stove as a heat source
Store all combustibles well away from kitchen area
Before refilling shut off all interior burners, pilot lights, appliances and automatic ignition switches as well as
the RV motor and all passengers should exit the RV
Never block escape routes, so that everyone has a clear path to quickly evacuate in the case of an emergency
Come see us at Fort Vermilion on Father’s Day, June 17, and pick up your
Spring into Summer package!
Machin Fire is on Facebook - www.facebook.com/public/Machin-Fire
Machin Messenger—Page 8
WALDHOF LADIES GUILD
ANNUAL FISH FRY
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Waldhof Hall 4:00 p.m.
Adults $15.00
Children (ten and under) $5.00
Please join us! Money raised will go towards our new roof,
Insurance and for repairs that are
on-going.
Everyone is welcome.
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1 Swimming Instructor
For lessons in Vermilion Bay
at the Vermilion Bay dock area
RATE:
Time + Mileage (if you need to travel)
$18/hour
Dates and times can be flexible to work
around your other commitments.
Drop off a résumé at the Machin Office
75 Spruce Avenue, Vermilion Bay,
Or fax to 227-5443
For more information,
call Linda at 227-5559 after 8:00 p.m.Machin Messenger—Page 11
YOU CAN’T PREDICT AN EMERGENCY, BUT YOU CAN PREPARE FOR
ONE. TAKE ACTION TODAY!
STEP ONE: Make a Plan, STEP TWO: Make an Emergency Kit, STEP THREE: Be informed.
To develop your own Emergency Preparedness Action Plan visit www.ontario.ca/bepreparded.
Check the website for refreshed Emergency Preparedness Guide, the information below is just an ex-
ample of how to get and stay informed in an emergency situation.Machin Messenger—Page 12
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PLEASE JOIN THE FAMILY OF MARY LOEWEN FOR A COME AND GO TEA
IN CELEBRATING HER
TH
80 BIRTHDAY
ON SATURDAY JUNE 23RD
AT THE WALDHOF HALL
BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 4:00 PM
YOUR GOOD WISHES ARE THE ONLY GIFTS SHE WISHES TO RECEIVE
Points North Family Health Team is pleased to offer
POSITIVE THINKING
Do you want to take back control over your life? Are you tired of all the negativity that surrounds you,
and that fills your life? Whether you want to wrap yourself in positivity and light or you just want to ban-
ish those blues and regain your optimistic outlook on life, “Positive Thinking: 30 Days to Motivations and
Affirmations” is the little book that will help you fill your life with happiness success and optimism.
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 June 7th though June 28th 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.Machin Messenger—Page 14
Lions Lines
Thanks to everyone who came, donated and par-
ticipated in the Mother’s Day Breakfast and the
Senior’s Dinner and Walk for Dog Guide’s.
June 17 Father’s Day Breakfast 9-12:00 at the
Lions Hall $10.00 children 6 and under $5.00. All
proceeds to the Hall renovation fund.
July 1st Canada Day Fish Fry Doors open at 4:00
dinner at 5:00 bring the whole family and enjoy
the fun. All proceeds to the Hall renovation fund.
The Vermilion Bay Lions are collecting eye
glasses and hearing aids, boxes in the Co-op,
Post office, Municipal Office, Seniors Center and
Lions Hall.
The Vermilion Bay Lions Club has their own
website www.vermilionbaylions.org. Please visit
the site as there are links to all the Lions Chari-
ties as well as Lions Clubs International.
www.lionsclubs.org
Hall rentals contact Al Koroniak 220-1107
Kin Korner Use of medical equipment- hospital beds, stair
climber, walkers, wheel chairs for information
The Vermilion Bay Kinsmen are proud to
contact Gary Hutchison 227-2449
announce the addition of 4 new members
to our club, Jon Matthews, Gord Canan,
Connor McEwan, Garrett Wise.
They are also pleased to say we are start-
ing to get Kinsmen beach cleaned up so it
will be clean for everyone to enjoy.
We also thank everyone for their yearly support of our
lobster sales.
PULPIT SUPPLY 2018
VERMILION BAY UNITED CHURCH
WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M.
June 6 Brian Eschbach
June 13 Judy McEwan
June 20 Julie Dzeoba
June 27 Alice Bloomfield
Ken Canan, Gord Canan, Jon Matthews, Ken Kushner, Shan-
non Babcock, Connor McEwan, Garrett Wise, Scott McEwanMachin Messenger—Page 15
Spend the afternoon in the Bay on Father’s Day
Sunday June 17
11 a.m.—3 p.m.
Held at Fort Vermilion
Organized by
The Machin Recreation Committee
Mini Golf
Fathers and Father Figures
Golf Free Vermilion Bay
Everyone else Lions Club
Pancake Breakfast
$2.00 per game
9 a.m.—12 p.m.
Cost: Adults $10
Children 6
Fire Truck Display
and under $5
See all the equipment
Location:
inside a fire truck
Vermilion Bay
Fire safety
Information
Gift Bags
Antique Cars
Fill out a form for Music
People’s Choice Open Mic
Award
WATCH FOR FURTHER DETAILS!!!!Machin Messenger—Page 16
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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
June 8th June 20th June 8th – 14th
June 22nd – 28th
Just a reminder that you can view the Co-op flyer online at
www.coopconnection.ca Thank you for your patronage.
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
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.Machin Messenger—Page 20
Summer is here!
If you need help to look great
in your summer finery,
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!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Machin Council: M onday June 11th, 7:00 p.m., and
Monday June 25th, Council Chambers, Machin Municipal
Office. Meeting minutes are now available online— www.
visitmachin.com Building Permit Applications and general inquiries are
Public Works Meeting: M onday June 11th, 6:00 available at the Machin Office. Any questions on building,
p.m., Council Chambers, Machin Municipal Office. please call our Building Inspector Charles Tarrant direct at
Recreation Meeting—TBA 1-709-884-9302
Lot Development Committee: M eeting TBA
Lions Club—First and third Wednesdays of every
month, 7:00 p.m., Lion’s Hall. Area Church Services
Happy-Go-Lucky Seniors: Dinner meeting and
elections at noon Monday June 11th.
Pine Tree Pathways: Tuesday J une 12th, 4:00
p.m., at Machin Council Chambers.
HOLY
TOPS—Weigh-in at 5:00 p.m.. every Thursday. Short
TRINITY
meeting follows in the Reading Room, Municipal Build-
CHURCH
ing. Our Lady of Fatima
MINNITAKI Roman Catholic Church
AA - Every Tuesday at 8pm. New meeting: Every Hwy 17 Vermilion Bay
Sunday at 7pm - Open meeting for anyone affect- Summer Mass: Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
ed by Alcoholism. All meetings held in the Reading Services
Room at the Machin Municipal Offices. 2:30 p.m. United Church
AL-Anon Family Group: Every Thursday 7:00 p.m., 97 Spruce Street
at St. Mark Lutheran Church. For more info call Darlene Vermilion Bay
@938-7061. Services begin on April 4, 2018
Sew’n’Sew Quilters— Quilting resumes in September. June 24
Kinettes—The first WEDNESDAY of each month, 7:00 July 22 Eagle River (Ebenezer) Baptist Church
p.m. in the Bayview meeting room. Services at First Baptist Church
Community Gardens Committee— TBA August 26 58 King Street, Dryden, Ontario
Seniors Friendship Club of Eagle River—Second Morning Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday of each Month. September
Community Policing Meeting—TBA 23
Waldhof Wranglers—Regular Meeting Monday June St. Mark Lutheran Church
4th, 7 p.m. Wrangler Arena, Waldhof Hwy 17 Vermilion Bay
Services: Sundays 11:30 a.m.
Evangelical Mission Church
SUMMER HOURS—WASTE DISPOSAL SITES Effective MAY 1, 2018 55 Willow Street, Vermilion Bay
Services: Sundays 11:00 a.m.
TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY Sunday School—10:00 a.m.
Upper Falls Baptist Church
VERMILION BAY 2 p.m.— 6 p.m. 9 a.m.—1 p.m. 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Hwy 105 North
Worship: Sundays 11:00 a.m.
EAGLE RIVER 9 a.m.— 1 p.m. 2 p.m.—6 p.m. 2 p.m.—6 p.m. Sunday School/Bible Study:
10:00 a.m. (all ages)
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.You can also read
