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Machin Messenger
Serving Minnitaki, Eagle River, Vermilion Bay
And surrounding area
Volume 22 issue 10 October 1, 2020
to ensure the safety of Players, Coaches, Officials,
Municipal Notes Administrators and volunteers through a phased in
approach. Municipal staff will assess the Woodland
COUNCIL NEWS: Arena to ensure that Covid safety standards can
be met. At this time, we don’t have any additional
information to share in the Messenger, however
any additional updates will be posted on Machin’s
The hot weather of summer has left us once again. Facebook page.
Council hopes that you and your family had a safe
and enjoyable summer.
Hunting season for small game is here with large Mayor and Council
game hunting soon to start. The communities in our
Municipality have many areas of forested and cleared
land in which to hunt. Please ensure the area you’re
hunting is on Crown Land, or if private land you have
the owner’s permission to hunt there. Also be aware
of the Municipality’s designated No-Hunting areas.
The No-Hunting areas can be found on our website
www.visitmachin.com. Safe hunting everyone.
With the recent provincial Covid-19 restrictions on
gathering size, Council has decided to further extend
the closure of our Municipal Office to the public. Ac-
cess to Municipal Staff can be done by phone or by
utilizing the buzzer on the main door of the Municipal
building where a staff member will meet with you.
From Machin Mayor, Council and Staff
Council would like to send out a big thank you to
those members of the Revitalization Committee and
other volunteers who planted, watered and main-
tained the flower beds and planters in our communi-
ties this summer. Your hard work and commitment
through a very hot, dry summer was greatly appreci-
ated. Your efforts brightened our communities great-
ly and the day to day lives of its citizens. Thanks NOVEMBER 1, 2020
again.
A new reduced speed limit of 40 km/hr. has been
approved by Council and posted on Temple Bay West
Road. Residents on the road presented a deputation
to Council in the fall of 2019 bringing forth their
safety concerns. Many residents felt unsafe while
walking or driving on the road as many vehicles
travelled at excessive speeds.
In other council news, Council met with representa-
tives of the Vermilion Bay Minor Hockey League on
September 28th to discuss Hockey Northwest Ontar-
io’s (HNO) Covid-19, “Return to Hockey Framework”
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MESSENGER DEADLINE MESSENGER ADS
Submissions for the Machin Messenger must now be in by If you wish to advertise in the Machin Messenger, please
the LAST WEDNESDAY of the month, by noon. Since the call the Municipal Offices at 227-2633 to find out the
Messenger is published on the first Thursday of the month,
the deadline will change if the 1st is on Thursday. We will charge for your ad. Ads will need to be pre-paid.
put reminders in the month before. The deadline for the No-
vember Messenger will be Wednesday October 28th.
Send your submissions to pilmar@sympatico.ca, subject line Notice to all Water Users: Please note that your
“Machin Messenger”. Ads will need to be pre-paid prior to
insertion in the Messenger. monthly fee does not include filling tanks for
Please note that there are price changes for ads. Call
your family and friends, who do not pay monthly
the Municipal Office for details.
fee. If people want to fill tanks they should be
Please check out the Municipality of Machin making arrangements with Municipality of Machin
Facebook page and website for updates re- to fill their tanks and to pay the fee for the wa-
garding the Covid-19 situation in our area. ter. Please contact the Municipal Office if you re-
Please continue following the recommenda- quire your water tanks filled at (807) 227-2633
tions provided by the Northwestern Health extension 22.
Unit and Ontario Ministry of Health, or give us
a call at 227-2633 should you have any ques-
tions or need assistance. Please stay Safe. Thumbs up Thumbs down
Thumbs up to the Revitalization Committee
for planting and watering the flowers this year
Please Note: The Machin Office will remain in Machin. With such a hot dry summer, you
had a lot of watering to do. Thank you—we
closed to the Public for the month of October. appreciate the volunteer time you all put in
Please drop your payments in our mail box to and we are looking forward to seeing your fall
the left of the main door, or call 227-2633 for arrangements.
assistance.
Regarding any burnt out street lights you may
notice in Machin, please call 227-2633 ext.
#26. We are compiling a list and will work on
having them fixed in October.
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MACHIN VOLUNTEER FIRE & FIRST RESPONSE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 249
VERMILION BAY, ON P0V 2V0
FAX: 866-505-3447
machinfire@bellnet.ca and on Facebook @machinfire
“Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
Fire Prevention Week: October 4 – 10
This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”. This theme fo-
cuses on the prevention of cooking fires and staying fire safe in the kitchen. Fire safety in the kitchen is a
very timely theme as cooking fires continue to be the leading cause of home fires in Ontario. “Serve Up
Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” is to remind everyone to stay safe in the kitchen and to take the simple
steps listed below to prevent kitchen fires in their home.
Simple steps to “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” include:
Stand by your pan. Always stay in the kitchen when cooking and turn off the stove if you must leave
the kitchen. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires.
Keep a proper fitting lid near the stove. If a pot of oil catches fire, slide the lid over the pot and turn
off the stove. Do not move the pot. Never throw water on a burning pot.
Clear the clutter. Keep anything that burns - plastic utensils, dishcloths, paper towels - a safe dis-
tance from the stove.
Cook responsibly. To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert. You will not be alert if you have con-
sumed alcohol or drugs.
Wear tight-fitting or rolled up sleeves when using the stove. Loose, dangling clothing can easily
catch fire.
Keep young kids one metre away from the stove. Turn pot handles away from the stove’s edge so
that they cannot be easily knocked off.
If you burn yourself while cooking, run cool water over the wound for three to five minutes. If the burn is
severe, seek medical attention.
Cooking happens in homes every day, and it needs to be done responsibly to ensure it is done safely. It is
your responsibility to protect yourself and your family from fire. Always remain alert and stay in the kitch-
en while cooking. It only takes a few minutes for a dangerous fire to start.
If your smoke alarm frequently activates when you are cooking or using the shower, DO NOT REMOVE
THE BATTERY. Try moving the smoke alarm, purchasing a smoke alarm with a hush feature, or replacing
ionization alarms with photoelectric alarms.
The law requires smoke alarms to be installed on every storey of your home and outside sleeping areas.
Carbon Monoxide alarms must be installed adjacent to all sleeping areas if home has a fuel-burning appli-
ance, a fireplace or an attached garage. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms can only help save your life
if they are working – test alarms every month.
Machin Messenger—Page 4 Debbie Landry (centre)
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Fall has arrived and both Thanksgiving and Halloween are fast approaching.
The Municipality of Machin is inviting everyone to decorate their homes outside with a
Fall/Halloween theme and enter our contest. Please fill out the ballot below and drop it
off at our office 75 Spruce Avenue in the outside mailbox, or email us at
accounting@visitmachin.com. The deadline to enter is October 28th, 2020. Judging will
take place on the 29th and 30th and the winners will be announced on October 31st at the
tailgate Halloween party at Woodland Arena, where a map will be handed out for you and
your family to drive around and see not only the winners but all the places that entered
the contest.
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Points North Family Health Team/ Machin Medical Clinic
Points North FHT would like to advise
everyone that Flu Shots are expected to be
available the week of
October 5th . We will be advertising in the
community as soon as we are ready to start
booking.
When you arrive at the clinic for any
appointments, please call our new screening
number. 1-807-323-3245
(This number is not for booking appointments or inquires)
Thank you for your patience.
With Heartfelt Gratitude
The family of George Wiebe would like to thank
everyone very much for the cards, flowers, food and
kind expressions of sympathy shown
following his passing.
Your support at this difficult time is much
appreciated and of great comfort to all of
his family.
In this area, batteries may be dropped off
at Timbermax in Dryden.
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October 2020
Many people have been inquiring about opening up the Seniors’
for coffee. Is there someone who would like to write up a pro-
posal to present to the executive and co-ordinate the coffees?
Duties would include a cleaning schedule, set up the Centre with 2
metre distancing tables, setting a limit of members who can be in
the Centre at any given time, scheduling who will prepare the
coffee plus any other Health Unit requirements.
I will be willing to assist ONLY (Ruth 216-8893)
The Club has been contacted regarding Halloween. At this time different community groups are considering
having a joint candy distribution at the Arena. Members will be contacted by phone when the final arrange-
ment has been made as to donations.
“Sometimes the thoughts in my head get bored and go for a stroll out
through my mouth. This is never a good thing.”
(www.facebook.com/ShutUpImStillTalking)Machin Messenger—Page 11
The Vermilion Bay Co-op would like to let the shoppers know the
following monthly dates for 2020
STORE HOURS: 9 A.M.– 6 P. M.
MONDAY—SATURDAY CLOSED SUNDAYS
Shareholder Senior Days Flyer Days
Days
G & G SPORTS October 9th October 21st Sept. 25th—Oct. 1st
Box 309 Vermilion Bay Oct. 9th—Oct. 15th
Phone 227-2895 Oct. 23rd—Oct. 29th
Repairs to most sports equipment
Zipper replacement or repair Just a reminder that you can view the Co-op Flyers online at
Snaps & buckles www.coopconnection.ca
Recover ski-do seats and bike seats
Chairs—boat seats
Re-lacing baseball gloves
Skate repair/sharpeningMachin Messenger—Page 12
Please check with your group
or organization
Due to Covid 19, regarding meeting dates.
The Reading Room
Is temporarily closed until further notice.
Stay tuned to the Machin Messenger for a reopening date.
Due to covid-19
most or all meetings
UPCOMING MEETINGS and gatherings
Machin Council Meeting: Tuesday October 13th, immediate-
ly following the Public Works meeting. and Monday October 26th, have been cancelled.
2:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Machin Municipal Office.
Public Works Meeting: Tuesday October 13th, 2:00 p.m.,
Machin Council Chambers.
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the public is pro- Building Permit Applications and general inquiries are
hibited from physically attending these meetings. However, available at the Machin Office. Any questions on building,
recordings of these meetings will be made to the public up- please call the Chief Building Office, Noel Dumontier at (807)-
on request.
Revitalization Committee: TBA 727-7276 or the Municipal Office at 227-2633.
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 cancelled for Oc-
tober.
Pine Tree Pathways: TBA
TOPS—Now meeting Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the basement of
the Evangelical Church.
AA - Due to Covid-19 meetings have been cancelled in the
Machin Office. Please contact a sponsor for details.
AL-Anon Family Group: Every Thursday 7:00 p.m., at St.
Mark Lutheran Church. For more info call Darlene @938-7061. Our Lady of Fatima
Roman Catholic Church
Stitch and Sew— Cancelled Hwy 17 Vermilion Bay
Kinettes—The first WEDNESDAY of each month, 7:00 p.m. in the Mass: Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
Bayview meeting room.
Community Gardens Committee— TBA
Seniors Friendship Club of Eagle River—Second Wednesday of Vermilion Bay United Church
each Month. 97 Spruce Street
Police Services Board—TBA Vermilion Bay
Waldhof Wranglers—Contact Joanne Graham at 807-220-3497 Worship Services:
Easter to the end of September
or check out the Waldhof Wranglers Facebook page. Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.
Eagle River (Ebenezer) Baptist Church
Services at First Baptist Church
58 King Street, Dryden, Ontario
Morning Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
**Due to Covid-19 we are continuing with winter hours at
both landfill sites. Please note the sites are not open on St. Mark Lutheran Church
THURSDAYS, till further notice.** Hwy 17 Vermilion Bay
Waste Disposal Hours Services: Sundays 11:30 a.m.
TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY
Evangelical Mission Church
55 Willow Street, Vermilion Bay
VERMILION BAY 2 p.m.— 6 p.m. Closed 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Services: Sundays 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School—10:00 a.m.
EAGLE RIVER 9 a.m.— 1 p.m. Closed 2 p.m.—6 p.m.
Upper Falls Baptist Church
Hwy 105 North
Worship: Sundays 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School/Bible Study:
Copies of the water systems monthly summary, annual reports and the financial plan
10:00 a.m. (all ages)
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
Quality 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
