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Volume Seven, Issue One January 2017

Shuniah Public Works 2ND NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE - ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS HIGHWAY 527 WASTE DISPOSAL SITE by Craig Baumann, Manager of Operations

The Municipality has acquired an ciated with the change of use of Projects document. For further in- OR- existing wood waste disposal site, Highway 527 Waste Disposal Site. formation, to provide comments (via along Highway 527, approximately The Phase 1 Environmental Screen- formal letter or email), or to be McIntosh Perry Consulting 10 km north of Highway 17/11, for ing Process Report can be viewed on added to the project mailing list, Engineers Ltd. the purposes of future disposal of the Municipal website at www.shu- please contact either of the follow Lisa Marshall, P.Eng. domestic waste generated within niah.org and/or a hard copy of the ing Project Team members: Project Manager/Engineer the boundaries of Shuniah. Please report may be viewed at the Munic- 115 Walgreen Road, R.R.3 refer to Key Plan. Under the exist- ipal office. Municipality of Shuniah Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 ing Ministry of Environment and A Public Information Centre Craig Baumann Phone: 613-836-2184 ext. 2224 Climate Change (MOECC) Cerifi- (PIC#1) is being planned to present Manager of Operations Email: cate of Approval, the waste disposal the Environental Screening process 420 Leslie Avenue [email protected] site is currently only permitted to to date including the potential envi- , Ontario, P7A 1X8 This notice can also be viewed on receive woodwaste. The proposed ronmental effects, concerns and/or Phone: (807) 983-2550 the Municipal website at: change of use from a woodwaste issues associated with the change of Email: [email protected] www.shuniah.org disposal site to a domestic waste use of the waste disposal site. The site is considered a project listed PIC will allow time for interested under Part 3 of the Waste Manage- parties to review the display boards ment Projects Regulation. There- and ask questions pertaining to the fore, the Municipality of Shuniah project. The PIC will be held: has commenced an Environmental Wednesday, January 25th, 2017, Screening Process. MacGregor Recreation Centre, 800 The purpose of this 2nd manda- Lakeshore Drive, Shuniah, 4:30 p.m. tory notice is to advise governing – 6:30 p.m. (open house format). agencies, the intersted parties and Input and comments are invited Aboriginal communities that a for incorporation into the Environ- Phase 1 Environmental Screening mental Screening Processes for this Process Report has been prepared project and will be received until for the Highway 527 Waste Disposal February 3rd, 2017. Subject to com- Site. The report defines the Prob- ments received and the receipt of lem Statement, provides a project necessary approvals, the Municipal- description, documents the existing ity of Shuniah intends to proceed conditions (natural and socio-eco- with the Environmental Screening nomic environments) and identifies Process as defined in the Guide to the potential environmental ef- Environmental Assessment Re- fects, concerns and/or issues asso- quirements for Waste Management

ATVs in Shuniah

Mayor and Council will be bringing forward a by-law to allow ATV’s on Shuniah roads to Council's January 24, 2017 meeting. If passed, the By- law will be in effective March 1, 2017. A copy of the draft By-law can be ob- A Huge THANK YOU to Tbaytel! tained at the Municipal Office or re- The Shuniah Youth Centre was awarded $500 from “Tbaytel for Good” which viewed online at: supports projects that build strong and healthy communities across North- www.shuniah.org/upcoming-council-matters.html ern Ontario. These generous funds will go to provide kids in our community The Municipality is looking to include all Municipal roads for the use and en- free boxing fitness classes and Adventures in cooking classes. Check out the joyment of ATV's/ORV's. The by-law is proposing to regulate the speed lim- Shuniah Recreation page for more information on registering your child in its for ATV's on roads with a posted speed greater than 50 km/h to be reduced these fantastic programs. to 40 km/h and posted speed of less than 50 km/h the speed for ATV's will be reduced to 20 km/h. Council is further looking at allowing the use of ATV's anytime between 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. You can find NEW! TO THE official sunrise/sunset times at the National Research Council of 's MACGREGOR RECREATION CENTRE website. AGE FRIENDLY EXERCISE CLASSES- The Highway Traffic Act sets out requirements and standards for the opera- tion of ATV's/ORV's within Ontario. MOBILITY, FLEXIBILILTY AND STRENGTH Please familiarize yourself with the regulations by reviewing the Highway First class on Monday January 16th is FREE of charge! Traffic Act and its Regulations at: Get rid of ankle and knee pain! Gain range of motion in your shoulders and www.ontario.ca/laws/statute hips! Increase your mobility and strengthen your muscles! or visit the MTO website at: www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/drive-ATV LET’S USE IT – SO YOU DON’T LOSE IT! Driving responsibly and adhering to the rules of the road will ensure that the FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE THE Municipality will be able to continue providing this privilege to our citizens “MACGREGOR RECREATION CENTRE” PAGE 10 now and in the future. Public Input into Caribou Island – 2016 Update TransCanada Pipeline Route by Gary Davies Meeting: MacGregor Rec Centre Tues Jan 17, 2017 5-7pm The Common Voice Northwest En- Tanice Marcella, the Chair of the The Nature Conservancy of ergy East Task Force is looking for Energy East Task Force announced Canada (NCC) has had a very suc- public input into what a significant that public meetings will be held in cessful year on , water crossing looks like along Tran- 12 different communities along or marked by the purchase of the 2,500 sCanada Pipeline’s route for their near the line from January 16 to 27. acre (1,011 ha) Big Trout Bay Nature Energy East conversion project. “We will need to rely on the public Reserve property in Neebing. The Common Voice Northwest has re- and officials, particularly those who ongoing management of NCC’s ceived intervenor funding from the use the land and understand its true other properties on Lake Superior, National Energy Board to develop a nature, to inform us as to the ele- including our portion of Caribou Is- Northwestern Ontario definition of a ments in their area that will need to land, also produced positive results. ‘significant water crossing.” Tran- be protected in the event of a This past summer, NCC’s Caribou sCanada Pipelines has promised to pipeline spill, should the NEB ap- Island property was monitored with provide enhanced protection to prove the conversion” she said. the assistance of local camp owner those areas where it crosses a signif- Bill Covello. We at NCC are very icant water crossing and the Task Further information can be found thankful for Bill’s help providing Force wants the public to help define at: transport to and from the island, what those crossings as well as sen- www.kbmrg.com/energyeast.html and for his continuing enthusiastic sitive areas look like. support for the work we do. What were NCC’s observations on Caribou Island for 2016? On a Shuniah Police Services Board positive note, several bald eagles by Don Smith , Chair - Shuniah Police Services Board were spotted, with at least one ac- In an attempt to control policing tive nest. On the downside, how- problems. At no time do we suggest ever, some garbage was found left costs in Shuniah the Shuniah Police you Do Not Call if personal safety or Services Board and the OPP would behind on the shore of the inland property is at issue. lake. like to remind and encourage citi- At this time, I would also like to zens to be cognizant of unwarranted In addition to our site monitor- take the opportunity to welcome ing, NCC has posted a sign to mark calls for service to the OPP. Karen Cameron Powell as the new The OPP have a non-emergency the start of a hiking trail that runs Provincially Appointed Member of from the south shore of the island phone number (1-800-310-1222) our Board. Bill Covello with new NCC sign on plus complaints can be made on Hoping all our residents enjoyed a to the small inland lake on the top Caribou Island (NCC photo) line. Issues such as - lot line dis- safe Holiday season and I would re- of the island. This is a short but putes - neighbour disputes - barking mind you that the Board meets the wonderful hike with spectacular dogs etc are not core police func- 3rd Monday of each month and all views of Lake Superior. NCC wel- tions and unless violence or threats meetings are open to the public. comes public use of this trail with are involved we would ask you to the expectation that all who make use the non-emergency and online use of it will “Take only photo- complaints system to resolve these graphs and leave only footprints.” NCC will continue to monitor the Caribou Island property and to work to secure other critical habitat on Lake Superior. If you have any ques- tions or concerns regarding the use or management of Caribou Island, or would like to support NCC’s con- servation efforts, please contact Gary Davies, Northwestern Ontario Program Director at [email protected] or go to natureconservancy.ca to donate and learn more.

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Shuniah Council Meeting Changes

The Municipal Council has recently passed a new Procedural By-law changing Council meeting days from the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. We know Monday's can be busy days and in the past many of our Council meetings were changed to Tuesdays due to holiday Mondays. Also many of our neighbouring Municipalities currently hold Monday Coun- cil meetings so we hope by holding our meetings on Tuesdays it will be more consistent and possibly provide more opportunities for peo- ple wanting to attend our meetings. You can subscribe to Agenda and Minutes notifications and to our Newsletter by visiting our Agenda Web Portal at www.shuniah.org and click on the

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The Shuniah News, January 2017, page 3 Mount Baldy News Happy New Year 2017 from the Shuniah Soil Mates Community Gardens by Peter Tracz, Chairperson Mount Baldy Ski Area in Shuniah has seen some changes lately - own- ership, for one. The Kardas brothers - Kristof, Daniel and Jason, along On behalf of the Committee, I wish anticipated a larger membership. with their families - purchased Mount Baldy Ski Area in November of every Shuniah and Soil Mate family As it turned out, at the end of July 2016. a happy, healthy and peaceful New we were three gardeners short, and The Spiess family had owned and operated Mount Baldy since the Year 2017. to fill this void, three members had 1960s and did a fabulous job with the family-oriented hill. Craig Spiess, Late in December 2016, I received double gardens. We do however, former owner will be staying on at Mount Baldy and it seems a perfect fit. the Official Certificate of our par- envision a time at our Community He will guide the Kardas family and he will stay to continue the work he ticipation in Canada's 150th Cele- Gardens enjoys. bration Garden Program. when there will be more Shuniah Ski hills are the Kardas family’s natural habitat. Beginning with father We are duly recognized as being residents applying for a garden than Slavomir, the Kardas family has a long history with ski jumping. Slavomir one of the 150 Community Tulip there are gardens available. This started the Ski and Board Exchange, a staple in the Arthur Street area Gardens across Canada (and two year we are adding an 'application over 25 years ago, with the brothers running it for the last 20 years. A more in Thunder Bay). form' to great place to go for new and used equipment as well as a welcome area It will be quite a sight driving by our membership outline. This form, for ski enthusiasts to connect, it has now moved to the corner of Syndi- 800 Lakeshore Drive sometme in along with a new set of modest cate and Arthur Street. April. The recent weather gave me rules, is being developed and will be The Municipality of Shuniah has been great for the Kardas venture into some comfort in my concern presented at our forthcoming Janu- business ownership in the area. Wendy Landry and Don Smith, along with for the lack of snow coverage over ary meeting. council have been extremely helpful as well as good advocates for the the 5 gardens containing our 1000 This form will ensure that gardens process. Kristof is enthusiastic about the municipality and feels very sup- sleeping beauties and a lot more are applied for by existing and new ported by residents. “Shuniah has a lot to offer in the tourism side of would help, but Winter is not over. members with the date and time as things. Our community is growing, it’s an active lifestyle, and its recre- Last Spring we expanded our gar- received. ational lifestyle is what is bringing people out. If we can offer more for dens from 24 to 32 boxes having our community, that’s fantastic.” New to the grounds also is a Freestyle Park. Sponsored by Coca Cola and Monster Energy Drink, the park will have an X Game vibe. In con- junction with the Thunder Bay Freestyle club, a satellite club has been forged at Mount Baldy. There will be coaches/mentors at the hill, and great competition should spring up between the freestyle athletes. New for 2017: the Conquer the Fort Mud Run previously held at Fort William Historical Park has been relocated to Mount Baldy. The event has been rechristened the Mud & Sudz Run, and will take place on the weekend of June 25 and 26, with the adult run being held on Saturday and the children’s event taking place on Sunday. Two busses will run from Lakehead University to Mount Baldy on Fri- day nights to transport students. With a staff of approximately 25, Mount Baldy has entered the 2016/2017 season with many familiar faces to greet longtime members and new riders to the hill. Cathy Woods is Head Coach for the Nancy Greene School, which has 3 great instructors/mentors - all of whom skiied at Baldy as kids. New to the hill are Snowboard Learn to Ride sessions, run by instructor Vicki. Les- sons run in 10 week segments. These types of package sessions are suc- cessful because parents can feel like their children are learning to ride in a safe and competent manner. Of course, ski hill staples are in place such as three lifts, ski rental shop, and gift shop for Mount Baldy swag. In the Snack Shop the menu has many of the usual items, with a few new additions. Expanding on the already terrific things that Mount Baldy has tradi- tionally had with some new ideas, the hope is to make the ski hill a des- tination for the community to flock to for a number of reasons. “We are not changing what Craig had, just adding to it.” The Kardas family is ap- preciative of people spending their weekend at Baldy and look very for- ward to their first winter at a place they have always thought was wonderful. Ski Hill Schedule: Wednesdays: Race Groups Thursdays 12-9 Fridays 9-9 Saturdays 9-9 Sunday 9-4:30 Nancy Greene Sessions and Snowboard Learn to Ride Sessions: Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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The Shuniah News NOW delivers to Shuniah plus 1150 addresses in the city of Thunder Bay! The Shuniah News is now bimonthly! Starting July 2016, the Shuniah News will publish in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Do you have articles or photos of community interest? Send them to [email protected] or call Chris Vaclav at 628-7271 Targeted advertising at very reasonable cost is also available page 4, The Shuniah News, January 2017 Call for Historical Photographs With the upcoming 150th An- ward. Prince Arthur's Landing What are we looking for? niversary of Canada there are spe- being two wards had two repre- We would like to invite cial celebrations being planned sentatives on Council. anyone who has pictures, for our Municipality as well as The first election was held on June newspaper clippings, other areas in the Thunder Bay 20th, 1873, with John McKellar as maps, or anything that District. As part of these celebra- the first Reeve. would show or contribute tions we are hoping to gather In 1874 Thunder Cape and Silver to a collection of Shu- photographs depicting or having Islet were removed from the Mu- niah's historical past. We some historical relevance show- nicipality of Shuniah. In 1891 a will photocopy any un- ing Shuniah's significant place in multi-township was created in- copyrighted materials and Canada's historical past. cluding Blake, Crooks, Pardee, return the originals to So what is our Historical Past? Paipoonge and Neebing along you. We would like to Our area had considerable mining with the adjoining islands. Each have your items by the potential in silver and gold, how- Township constituted a ward. In end of January but will ever in the early to mid 1800's was 1892 Neebing withdrew and a por- continue taking any sub- still reserved for the crown. In tion was added to form the Town mission until July 2017. 1866 this reserve was lifted and of Fort William. Please submit your items the extraction of silver became a The Municipality of Shuniah was to our office at 420 Leslie viable venture in Shuniah with now reduced to the Township of Ave, Thunder Bay, ON, the discovery of a rich ore vein on McIntyre, MacGregor, McTavish P7A 1X8 please include in 1866. and Prince Arthur's Landing and a your return address or Neebing and Paipoonge Town- portion of the Island Wards. you can email them to ships and the Town Plot, now Prince Arthur's Landing was in- [email protected]. Westfort, were surveyed as early corporated into a town in 1884 as 1860; McTavish in 1870 and and called Port Arthur. The Town Prince Arthur's Landing in 1871. of Port Arthur expanded in April John McKellar, Shuniah Reeve -1873. At that time Fort William was part 1892 and May 1906 with the addi- Picture from: City of Thunder Bay Archives of Neebing Township. tion of land from MacGregor An Act of the legislature was Township. passed in 1873 to organize the When the City of Thunder Bay was Municipality of Shuniah, consist- incorporated in 1970, McIntyre ing of the Townships of Pardee, was annexed from Shuniah and Message from the Mayor Crooks, Blake, Paipoonge, Nee- this took all industry and most of bing, McIntyre, MacGregor, Mc- the commercial properties out of Happy New Year and Seasons Greetings. Tavish, the Village of Prince Shuniah. In 1976, legislation was Arthur's Landing, Thunder Cape enacted to change the Municipal- It seems that we are regularly reminded of just and the islands north of the ity of Shuniah into the Township how fast time goes by. As we enter into our third American Border. of Shuniah, consisting of MacGre- year of this council term, I reflect on how much The Corporation of Shuniah cre- gor and McTavish Wards. In 2006, ated an organized ward system for Council enacted a by-law to our community has come together and how much political purposes, with each change the name from the Town- we as a council have accomplished. I am proud to Township electing one council ship back to the Municipality of be a part of this council. We have a council that is member and one from the island Shuniah. engaged, positive, solution-based, professional, passionate and committed. We work together to PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF AN connect and support our community, keeping in AGGREGATE LICENCE mind our strategic plan. The Ministry of Natural Resources, is invit- We look forward to more investment into our ing for comment on an Aggregate License for Carol Fayle and community programming and development, cre- Brandon Leroux hereby give notice that a public information ses- ating pride and connectivity to such an amazing sion will be held on Monday February 6 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm at the Pass Lake Travel Center 3200 Hwy 11-17 Comp. 2-14, Shuniah community. Our budget meetings have begun - Ontario. The Purpose of the information Session is to present, to look for our continued work and commitment to the public, the details of the application for Class B <20000 tonnes the strategic plan. As we go through these next Category 8 Aggregate License. The Location Proposed is E1/2 of the N.W.1/4 section 4 concession 4 McTavish Township in the Mu- few months of cold weather, we encourage every- nicipality of Shuniah, District of Thunder Bay. Any persons or one to be neighborly and check on each other, Agencies objecting to the application must serve upon the appli- watch over our homes and be safe, and stay cant and the District Manager of the Ministry of Natural Re- sources, a written notice of objection to the issuance of the warm. Your council is always accessible to you if license applied for and the reasons therefore, within the 45 day you need to call. notification period, after which it will be deemed there are no ob- From our families to yours, On behalf of Council jections. Contact for Carol and Brandon at 1096 HWY 587 PASS LAKE ON. P0T2M0, 807 627 5515 or diamondwil- we wish you a Happy Safe and Prosperous New [email protected] Contact for the District manager of Year. the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Thunder Bay Dis- Wendy Landry ~ Mayor trict will be conducted thru Cally Manning at the Ministry of Nat- ural Resources and Forestry, Suite B001 435 South James st, Thunder Bay Ontario P7E 6S7, ph 807-475-1167 or fax 807 475 1527.

Landfill Permits Now Available at Crystal Beach Variety

The Municipal office has paired up with Crystal Beach Vari- ety on a pilot basis to offer Landfill Permits for Shuniah resi- dents. This will provide residents an opportunity to pick up a landfill permit on the weekend and evenings when the Mu- nicipal office is closed. To get a landfill permit at the store you must have photo identification such as a driver’s licence with a Shuniah address or have a copy of your tax bill with matching photo identification. The permit fee remains at $25.00.

The Shuniah News, January 2017, page 5 Little Lions Waldorf Daycare and Kinder- garten (McKenzie School) by Gail Goyan RECE Supervisor Little Lions Waldorf Daycare and Kindergarten We have had a very exciting fall Lantern Walk. Over 50 people at- at the daycare. This year the chil- tended this event. After a great dren were able to enjoy the out- meal, we had the story of “Good door space right into November. Martin” outside. The children The ground didn’t freeze and the along with their parents walked weather was beautiful. We spent around the school with home a great deal of time outside. Once made paper lanterns singing the the snow arrived the sliding fun songs the children practiced. and fort building began. Unfor- Little Lions offers child care for tunately for the rain we haven’t children 18 months to 12 years had snow for a bit, but I’m sure it old (PA days and before and after will be coming soon. school). If you require child care On November 11th we had our please give us a call. 683-5624 annual spaghetti supper and

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page 6, The Shuniah News, January 2017 News from McKenzie Public School by Julie Gayoski-Luke, Vice Principal Kindergarten Registration for school. Welcome to McKenzie! unteer helpers this year. We had 2017-2018 Christmas Cheer parents, aunts, cousins and even We are now inviting registra- With Mrs. Poling, our Grade 1/2/3 grandparents helping. It was tions for our Junior Kindergarten teacher organizing our students amazing!1 There was a little cri- for next school year. If you have and cheering us on, we managed sis with the jello freezing in the a child born in 2013, he/she is el- to donate 220 items for Christ- fridge but Mrs. Wintermute and igible to register for Junior mas Cheer. We are a small school Mrs. Collie managed to re-make Kindergarten at McKenzie Public but we care about our commu- the jello in time for the dinner. School. You may register your nity. On Friday, December 9, We also had a visit from Santa. child at any time and we offer 2016, some JK/SK Christmas Thank you to everyone who two Open Houses for families Elves boarded the bus to Claude made the dinner possible. The that have a child entering Garton School and delivered the Festive Dinner is a wonderful Kindergarten. On Monday, Feb- Christmas Cheer to Claude Gar- way to get into the Holiday spirit. ruary 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Val- ton so it could be picked up by It would not have been possible test for the theme “Don’t Wait, halla Inn there will be an volunteers. That was a busy day without our many volunteers. Check the Date.” Students informative and fun evening for for the JK/SK and some of them We would also like to thank all worked hard drawing posters and families to attend to find out slept on the way home. Thanks to the families that donated food learning about fire safety. Every- about the programs at Lakehead all our families that support us for the dinner. one got some great prizes. Thank Public Schools. Also on Wednes- every year in helping out with you from McKenzie School stu- day, February 8, 2016, families this worthwhile charity. Shuniah Fire Department dents and staff. may attend a Kindergarten Open This year the Shuniah House at McKenzie Public Festive Dinner Fire Department visited School from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Our Festive Dinner was another our JK/SK class and took There will be activities and success this year. We had a won- some great pictures of snacks for the children and lots derful turnout with 21 people at our students wearing of helpful information for the our head table this year from our fire uniforms. The stu- parents/guardians. Families are community. Mrs. Wintermute dents loved them! The also invited to contact Mrs. Luke, and Mrs. Collie who organized Fire Department also Vice Principal at McKenzie any- our Festive Dinner were over- conducted a poster con- time for a tour/visit at the whelmed with the amount of vol-

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The Shuniah News, January 2017, page 7 The Weather Guy NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO AREA Marv Lassi is a retired weather technician residing in Shuniah WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Well, winter is upon us. Except for one month(April), Shuniah had 96th AREA CONVENTION above normal temperatures each month in 2016. by Jean Wilson, Thunder Bay

November had significant rain at monthend. Shuniah got 46-60mm The Northwestern Ontario Area Women’s Institute while the city got 80-100mm. Rain is not unusual during the winter, held their 96th area Convention on October 14th&15th 2016 at Knox but significant rain is not expected. United Church in Rainy River, Ontario. This year’s theme was “Gather by the River”. Area President Nancy Miller welcomed 33 ladies to the meet- For those in the heating business, and can grasp the "heating de- ing, coming from Thunder Bay, Emo, Dryden, Morson as well as the grees" concept, Shuniah had 4567 heating degree days in 2016. Nor- ladies from Rainy River. mally, this area would get 5000 to 6000 heating degree days in a colder The President of the Federated Women’s Institute on Ontario, Margaret year. An oil or propane delivery company uses that data for their de- Byl was in attendance to bring greetings and news from Southern Ontario. livery schedule. Friday evening started with a delicious meal prepared by the Rainy River ladies and then were treated to a presentation by Michael Sawber. Have a good winter! Michael talked about the numerous butterflies found in the area. A slide show of twenty different butterflies from the Rainy River Area was shown. Next came the TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE AUCTION. The items were wrapped and the auctioneer made the member guess what was inside each package. Fun was had by all. On Saturday morning we were back to business with minutes from the secretary, the treasurer’s report, reports from all the Branches, the Area voting delegate, Tweedsmuir Curator as well as the Provincial Board Di- rector, Elizabeth Sutton. Elizabeth gave a presentation on the trip to ACWW Convention in England. Elections of Officers was overseen by Margaret Byl. President: Susan McRury, Thunder Bay 1st Vice: Nancy Miller, Morson 2nd Vice: Michelle Barrie, Thunder Bay Sec/Treasurer: Jolene Laselle, Thunder Bay Tweesdmuir Curator: Jean Wilson Area voting Delegate: Joyce Cockle Alt. A.V.D.: Leila Pettigrew Provincial Board Director: Elizabeth Sutton A memorial service was held honouring members who have passed away in the last year. An invitation was extended to all member to attend the next area conven- tion to be held in Thunder Bay on October 13th and 14th,2017. A special Thank You to the W.I. Ladies of Rainy River for hosting the meeting. A great time was had by all.

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How should you prepare yourself for winter driving? • Plan your driving in advance. • Avoid driving when fatigued. • Check weather conditions for your travel route (and time) before you begin driving. • Plan your arrival time at a destination by taking into account any delays due to slower traffic, reduced visibility, roadblocks, aban- doned automobiles, etc. • Inform someone of your route and planned arrival time. •Choose warm and comfortable clothing. • Warm up your vehicle BEFORE driving off. It reduces moisture condensing on the inside of the windows. • NEVER warm up your vehicle in a closed garage. • Remove snow and ice from your vehicle. It helps to see and, equally important, to be seen. • Bring a cell phone if you have one but do not leave it in the car as the battery will freeze. How should you drive in winter weather? • Buckle up before you start driving. Keep your seat belt buckled at all times. • SLOW DOWN! - posted speed limits are for ideal travel conditions. Driving at reduced speeds is the best precautionary measure against any misfortune while driving on slippery roads. "Black ice" is invisible. • Be alert. Black ice will make a road look like shiny new asphalt. Pavement should look grey-white in winter. • Do not use cruise control; winter driving requires you to be in con- trol at all times. • Reduce your speed while approaching intersections covered with ice or snow. • Allow for extra travelling time or even consider delaying a trip if the weather is inclement. • Drive with low-beam headlights on. Not only are they brighter than daytime running lights but turning them on also activates COUNCIL the tail lights. This makes your vehicle more visible. • Lengthen your following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you. CONTACT Stopping distance on an icy road is double that of stopping on a dry one. For example, from around 45 meters (140 ft) at the speed INFORMATION of 60 km/h, to 80 meters (over 260 ft) on an icy road surface. • Stay in the right-hand lane except when passing and use turn sig- nals when changing lanes. • Steer with smooth and precise movements. Changing lanes too quickly and jerky steering while braking or accelerating can cause Mayor Wendy Landry Councillor Don Smith skidding. 807 346-9330 807 621-1904 807 626-6686 [email protected] • Be aware and slow down when you see a sign warning that you are [email protected] approaching a bridge. Steel and concrete bridges are likely to be Councillor Duff Stewart icy even when there is no ice on the asphalt surface, (because Councillor Donna Blunt 807 627-0230 bridges over open air cool down faster than roads which tend to be 807 983-2129 [email protected] insulated somewhat by solid ground.) [email protected] • Consider getting off the road before getting stranded if the weather is worsening. Councillor Ron Giardetti 807 983-2051 • Be patient and pass other cars only when it is safe to do so. 807 627-7115 [email protected] As always, the Public Works Department welcomes your input re- garding transportation and environmental service items that you feel require our attention. Please feel free to e-mail your comments, ques- The Shuniah News tions or concerns to [email protected] . next publication: MARCH 2017! Deadline for submissions Friday, February 17! TEMPELMAN WATER HAULAGE Submissions & photos are welcome! Do you have stories or photos about Providing Reliable Service Since 1987 Shuniah, or Community Events to publicize? Send them in! Submissions can be emailed to: [email protected] Please make note that you wish your submission to be published in The Shuniah News.Questions about submissions or extremely reasonable advertising rates? Call Design House: Chris Vaclav - 628 7271 or Email de- 767 9173 [email protected] EPaymEnts nOW aVailaBlE! The Shuniah News is produced by Design House Publications, For all your bulk water needs • Residential or Commercial printed by Web Press and distributed by Thunder Bay Letter Shop. • City water delivered in stainless steel tanks • Design House Publications - producer of many fine publications, including: The Shuniah News, Wells • Holding Tanks • Swimming Pools • Skating Rinks The News,The Neebing News Closed COminG sOOn - tHE sHUniaH nEWs, tO a COmPUtER nEaR yO ! Check out our website at Sundays www.shuniah.org - sign up to receive The Shuniah News!

The Shuniah News, January 2017, page 9 What is Happening at the MacGregor Recreation Centre? 800 Lakeshore Drive – More information call 344-1908 Or visit us for a monthly calendar www.shuniah.org(youthcentre)

THE SHUNIAH YOUTH CENTRE-Wednesdays 6-9pm and SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CERTIFICATION - Fridays 6-10pm Saturday January 14, 2017 9am-4PM Drop in activities for youth grade four and up (Kids must sign in and Get your child prepared and certified to drive a out of centre) snowmobile safely this winter. Students will learn Younger children welcome to participate in activities with parental su- basic snowmobile safety, rules of the trails, pervision. where to ride, how to watch the weather and The Rec Centre is an excellent place to come with friends or meet what to do in an emergency. The cost for this new ones in the community! All kids are invited to participate in the worthwhile course is $40 and students must be 12 years or older to fun organized events that are highlighted in the monthly calendar participate. (Birth certificate is required) Space is limited! Email www.shuniah.org(youthcentre) The Youth Program offers basketball [email protected] (subject – Re: snowmobile safety) to register nets, skating rink, sports nights, dances, bingo, ping-pong, pool table, ADULT BOXING FITNESS-Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm air hockey, and a great place to hang out and meet friends! Sundays 3:00-4:00pm Are you ready to have fun getting stronger? Are you ready to safely THE SKATING RINK IS READY AT THE MACGREGOR REC AND improve your fitness level, cardio-endurance and co-ordination? Be WILL BE READY SOON AT MCTAVISH REC CENTRE (AS LONG trained by Dayna, our knowledgeable personal trainer and certified AS MOTHER NATURE CO-OPERATES! ;) boxing coach in this non-combative class. She teaches the same drills used to train competitive fighters for your full body workout. Save the Date! Special Youth Nights coming up…. All levels of fitness are welcome! Gloves and equipment provided. Family Movie Night- Friday January 20th 6:30pm – Secret Life of $100/month for 8 classes OR $15 drop in rate (Mondays and Pets Wednesdays 2x a week for 4 weeks). Sundays drop in rate $10. Not Kids sew your own Pajama Pants- February date TBA sure? Just stop in one night to try out a class! Space is limited to 16 Family Movie Night – Friday February 10th 6:30pm –Finding Dory participants. Email [email protected] for more information. Fondue cooking was fun! Next class is “Everything Pizza” Kids Want to create your own private exercise class of 5-8 friends or Cooking night Wednesday January 18th – must pre-register at kath- family? Contact Dayna at 632-2254. [email protected] FREE! SELF-DEFENSE CLASS – Sunday February 5th 1pm- FREE! KIDS BOXING FITNESS -Wednesdays Jan. 11th & 25th Instructor Dayna Bernier and Feb. 8th & 22nd @6:30pm Adults, Grandparents and kids! All ages are encouraged to come out Join a lifestyle of staying active and strong! Improve fitness, cardio and learn a few good defensive moves! Feel more confident in know- endurance and co-ordination. Students will be trained by personal ing how to escape from a choke hold or a mounted position. Come out trainer and certified boxing instructor in these fun NON-COMBAT- on your own or with a partner to practise on. Don’t miss this great IVE classes that teach the same drills used by competitive fighters. opportunity to learn some defensive skills that would protect you in a Get a full body workout while learning skills to safely strengthen, frightening situation. This one time class is being offered free of stretch and exercise. Gloves and equipment are provided. charge thanks to The Shuniah Policing Committee. These 4 classes are being offered free thanks to “TBaytel for Good” funding but space is limited to the first 16 registered participants. SHUFFLEBOARD LEAGUE – Starting Tuesday January 10th at Please contact Kathie at [email protected] to register. 1:00pm The disks, cues and teams are ready! Come out and meet your neigh- bours by joining us for a weekly fun tournament. If you had signed up but have not received your phone call about your time slot- please call the office 683-4545. If you are curious about how shuffleboard works… come out on a Tuesday and have a cup of coffee and watch a game! Bet you will want to try it! Everyone is welcome!

AGE-FRIENDLY EXERCISE CLASSES- MOBILITY, FLEXI- BILILTY AND STRENGTH Mondays 2:30-3:30pm First class on Monday January 16th is FREE of charge! Get rid of ankle and knee pain! Gain range of motion in your shoul- ders and hips! Increase your mobility and strengthen your muscles! In this weekly class, we will do a flexibility routine to increase reac- tion time, work muscles to support your body and work on mobility to increase range of motion. This class is open to everyone and even great for first time exercisers in our older community. LET’S USE IT – SO YOU DON’T LOSE IT!

YOGA CLASSES-Tuesdays 6-7:15 pm Everyone is welcome. This is a Hatha yoga class where the focus is on bringing the asanas (postures) into your unique body, developing a balance of strength and flexi- bility. Classes include pranayama ( breath work) ,asanas ( postures), meditation and conclude with savasana (final relaxation). Please bring your own mat and a blanket. Drop in rate is $5 with a portion of class fees donated to the Shuniah recreation centre programs. Instruc- tor- Lynn Kallies Email at [email protected]

THE SHUNIAH LITTLE FREE LIBRARY- Take a Book, Return a Book …Anytime! Over the holidays, Santa dropped off a delivery of new books to the library! Come and check out what he brought us! The books are al- ways free. Bring us your favourites and find new ones! WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AT YOUR COMMUNITY CENTRE? We are looking for your suggestions for recreational classes or community events to be brought to our commu- nity centre. Do you have a skill you can teach? Do you want to learn something new? Is there a community building event you would like to help run? Please contact us with your ideas at kathmaun@tbay- tel.net AND…. WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON A NEW COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER... 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