The Neebing News Volume Se ven, Number Ele ven Neebing Rural Municipal Police Costs - OPP In Ontario, municipalities are required by law to provide police services for their constituents. There are only two legal ways to do this. One is to create a municipal police department (as is the case in Thunder Bay). The other is to use the services of an existing police department (such as a neighbouring municipal police force or the Ontario Provincial Police). The minimum standards for creating municipal police departments make creating an in-house service costprohibitive for small municipalities. As a result, most of OntarioвЂ™s small and rural municipalities use the services of the Ontario Provincial Police, either by contracting with the OPP directly for a specified level of service, or through the вЂњdefaultвЂќ provisions of the Police Services Act. During 2013 and 2014, the Provincial Government has been undertaking a review of the formula under which Ontario municipalities pay for the OPP services that they receive. As a result of that review, the billing formula has been changed. There was an initial billing model proposed and pub- lished for consultation. Municipalities and municipal associations and organizations provided feedback to the Province regarding that model. In September, the Province finalized the new billing formula. On September 30th, Ontario municipalities who use OPP services received the information relating to what they will have to pay in 2015, along with detailed explanations of how the costs were calculated. During the funding formula review, the OPP cancelled any service contracts that had existed with Ontario municipalities, effective December 31, 2014. The impact on NeebingвЂ™s 2015 budget is not pretty. In the calendar year 2014, Neebing paid $111,961.00 for OPP policing. This was paid under a contract for services which was terminated during the review. Under the new funding model (ignoring any phase-in reductions), the annual price tag for police services in Neebing will increase to $304,000.00. This is an increase of 271%. Some of the feedback that had been provided to the Province during the consultation period was from municipalities like ours where the price Information from Your Council was proposed to jump by a very significant amount. The budget impact (which equates directly to an impact to the residentsвЂ™ pocket books) would be crippling. In response, the Province has decided to вЂњphase inвЂќ any increases (or decreases, in the few instances that they occur). The phase-in will occur over a time frame of 5 years. Because of this, the actual price that Neebing will pay for the OPP services in 2015 is $159,642.00. That represents an increase of 42.59% over 2014. Although that compares favourably to an increase of 271%, it is still an unmanageable increase for a small and primarily residential municipality. One must also keep in mind that the вЂњrealвЂќ increase of 271% will happen вЂ“ it will just happen over time. Your municipal council, together with many other local government councils across Ontario, provided input during the consultation phase at every opportunity, protesting the proposed increases and trying to explain to the Province the impact that would result if the increases were to be finalized at these levels. It does not appear that their voices were heard. Council continues to protest November 2014 the new billing model. It is working hard on a strategy to overcome this new challenge. The billing model is based, in part, on the number of calls that a municipalityвЂ™s constituents place to the OPP. While Council members would never advise those who really need police assistance for protection of people or property to avoid calling the police, Council also wishes to bring this issue to the attention of the public. While Neebing is grappling with this issue, please think twice before calling the OPP for neighbourhood disputes or minor infractions. In no case should anyone consider вЂњtaking the law into their own handsвЂќ вЂ“ this is not the point of this article. However, where a by-law may be of assistance to resolve an issue, you may wish to consider bringing the matter to the attention of the municipality rather than the police. Rest assured the battle over this price increase is ongoing вЂ“ but it is proving to be an uphill climb. 2015 may be a significant belt-tightening year in many ways. Sounds of Superior Chorus, Regional Competition 2014 Come Join the Chorus submitted by Sharron Kershaw Hard work really does pay off! Earlier this year Sounds of Superior Chorus attended our Regional Competition in Rochester, MN and we are very proud to have placed 3rd in our division! We have had a very busy exciting year celebrating our 40th Anniversary and are now gearing up for a busy fall. Regular practices started up again in early September and we are brushing up on our future competition pieces as well as our full repertoire. We are looking forward to a coaching session in October working on techniques to produce that full resonant sound and choreography to tell the story of the song. Preparations are also underway for our annual fall fashion show. This year вЂњHarmony in StyleвЂќ will be held Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at Superior High School with entertainment by Sounds of Superior Chorus, fashions by Kitty Cucumber ChildrenвЂ™s Boutique, Vanderwees Home and Garden Fashion Boutique and Jockey Person to Person Fashions. Tickets are available from any chorus member or contact Carole at 768-9700, Adult tickets - $20, Children 10 and under - $10. New this fall is a Recruitment Incentive Program. Beginning on Monday, October 20, 2014 ladies are invited to give the chorus a try. Join us on the risers each Monday at our regular practice held at Superior High School on High Street at 7 pm. Get the feel of the harmony and experience being a part of this award winning chorus. Learn two songs and perform with the chorus at our Christmas Concert to be held at Superior High School on Wed, Dec 17, 2014. Musical training is not necessary, with four part harmony there is a part to fit every womanвЂ™s voice range. For more information contact Carol Morgan at 345-8078 or email [email protected]. Visit our web page at www.soundsofsuperiorchorus.com. THANKS TO ELECTION VOLUNTEERS! October 25th and October 27th were busy voting poll days in Neebing. The Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officer for the 2014 election would like to extend a huge вЂњthank youвЂќ to the volunteers who so ably provided their assistance at this busy time. Thank you, sincerely, for serving your community in this capacity. What does вЂњOff-RoadвЂќ Mean when it comes to ATVs? Laws can be confusing вЂ“ and the rules surrounding just where you are allowed to drive your All-Terrain-Vehicle are no exception! Roads in Ontario can be subject to rules from a variety of sources. The Federal government enacts laws that regulate criminal behavior вЂ“ which can include вЂњcriminal negligenceвЂќ in the operation of a vehicle on any highway, regardless of what level of government would otherwise regulate that particular highway. The Province enacts laws (called вЂњlegislationвЂќ or вЂњstatutesвЂќ), including laws that regulate highways. Some provincial laws regulate only the Provincial highways, while others also apply to municipally owned roads. Two statutes have a direct effect on ATV operation on roadways. One is the вЂњHighway Traffic ActвЂќ and the other is the вЂњOff Road Vehicles ActвЂќ. Provincial legislation often grants authority to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council to pass вЂњregulationsвЂќ on topics that fall under a particular statute. There is a regulation under the Highway Traffic Act which governs off-road vehicles, and there is a regulation under the Off Road Vehicles Act as well. Keeping in mind that many roads are not officially opened as government roads, whether they are on private property or government property, there are a number of other provincial statutes that apply to those tracts of land. These include the Trespass to Property Act and the OccupiersвЂ™ Liability Act, among others. Once youвЂ™ve managed to drill down to an understanding of all of the Federal and Provincial rules that apply вЂ“ you then turn to the Municipality. This level of government passes by-laws to regulate the roads that are under municipal jurisdiction. There are several Provincial highways (Numbers 61, 595, 597, and 608) in Neebing. All of the other roads in our municipality are either private roads (on private property or on Crown land) or Municipal roads (whether opened and maintained, or unopened). Disobedience of the rules that are found in Provincial statutes or regulations, or in Municipal by-laws can lead to the issuance of an offence notice and prosecution for a вЂњprovincial offenceвЂќ. These are not criminal offences and a conviction does not lead to a criminal record, although the penalties that are applicable can include jail time and/or significant monetary fines. Examples of provincial offences under Ontario law include: charges for speeding, driving without a licence, hunting out of season, etc. Examples of provincial offences under Municipal by-laws include: parking tickets, contravening zoning bylaw requirements relating to property use, disobeying noise by-laws, etc. The Highway Traffic Act provides (Section 191.3) that no one can drive an вЂњoff-road vehicleвЂќ on any highway except in accordance with the regulations under that legislation, the Off-Road Vehicles Act and all municipal by-laws. Regulation 316/03 passed under the Highway Traffic Act distinguishes between вЂњall terrain vehiclesвЂќ and вЂњoff road vehiclesвЂќ. An вЂњOff-Road VehicleвЂќ is defined as a vehicle which is motorized, and either has three wheels or less, or is a specifically-mentioned type of vehicle with more than 3 wheels. An вЂњAll Terrain VehicleвЂќ is one of those specifically-mentioned. It is defined as a type of вЂњoff road vehicleвЂќ that has 4 wheels, steering handlebars, a seat that is straddled and is designed to carry only one person (no passengers). There is a long list of highways in Schedule вЂњAвЂќ to Regulation 316/03 where all types of вЂњoff road vehiclesвЂќ are expressly prohibited. There is another long list in Schedule вЂњBвЂќ to that regulation where вЂњall terrain vehiclesвЂќ (but not other types of вЂњoff road vehiclesвЂќ) are expressly allowed. The Municipality of Neebing does not have any by-laws allowing off-road vehicle operation on the municipal roads or any other municipal property. None of these vehicles, regardless of the number of wheels they have or whether or not they are licensed and/or safety-checked, are permitted on the municipal roadways. Driving one of these vehicles where you are not permitted to drive it will expose you to risk of prosecution. It also exposes you to liability for property damage (caused, for example, by the vehicleвЂ™s wheels on soft ground) or personal damage (resulting from a collision). If you are considering driving an ATV on one of the provincial highways where you are permitted to drive it, the Off-Road Vehicles Act and its regulations, as well as the regulation under the Highway Traffic Act, contain many other applicable rules. There are requirements for licenses (including a valid Ontario DriverвЂ™s License), speed limits, the wearing of helmets, rules about liability, equipment such as reflectors and lamps, etc. One cannot just assume that because CALL FOR COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT BOARD MEMBERS one of the regulations lists a highway as one on which an ATV may be driven, Written applications will be received from persons interested in serving as a that you are вЂњhome freeвЂќ to simply drive out there. There are obvious dangers, member on the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Neebing for and anyone owning or using one of these machines should be completely faa four year term. miliar with all of the rules. This will not only help to keep you on the вЂњright side of the lawвЂќ, but will also help to keep you safe. Applications will be received at the Municipal Office until 4:30 p.m. on Dend cember 2 , 2014, with a view to having the appointments made at the regular council meeting of December 3rd, 2014. Applications can also be submitted by facsimile to 474-5332 or by electronic mail to [email protected]. The Municipality of Neebing is in the process of dismantling the outdoor skating rink located in Pearson Township. Lack of interest in using it for the past The Committee of Adjustment is established under the authority of the Planseveral years has led to its falling into a state of disrepair. Vandalism to the ning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. Its meetings are technically judihydro lines servicing the site, together with the boardsвЂ™ disrepair caused safety cial-style hearings at which various types of applications for planning concerns. The baseball diamond will remain and will be maintained in the approvals are considered. The CommitteeвЂ™s jurisdiction includes applications spring and summer, as usual. for: Residents of Pearson are more than welcome to approach Council to re-estaba) consents to sever (divide) property; lish recreation facilities at the site should a need arise in future. For the presb) вЂ�minorвЂ™ relief from the provisions of the MunicipalityвЂ™s zoning by-law; ent, it was necessary to return the site to a safe condition. c) interpretation of the terms of the MunicipalityвЂ™s zoning by-law; d) extending or enlarging legal non-conforming uses; and COUNCIL CONTACT LIST e) validation orders. MAYOR Ziggy Polkowski 964-2083 Councillor at Large Dawne Kilgour 964-2750 In Neebing, the most common applications are the first two вЂ“ the other three Councillor for Blake Roger Shott 964-2270 are quite rare. Councillor for Crooks Bev Dale 964-2920 Councillor for Pardee Curtis Coulson 577-2475 NeebingвЂ™s Committee of Adjustment is composed of 7 members. Meetings Councillor for Pearson Bill Lankinen 577-2429 (hearings) occur as required to respond to applications received. Each comCouncillor for Scoble Mike McCooeye 475-5665 mittee member is asked to view the property which is the subject matter of the meeting, if possible, prior to the hearing. An honorarium is paid to each STAFF вЂ“ 474-5331 member per hearing attendance. website: www.neebing.org general email: [email protected] Solicitor/Clerk Rosalie Evans [email protected] The new Committee would commence its duties on December 4th, 2014 and Treasurer Nadia LaRussa [email protected] serve for a term commensurate with that of the Municipal Council, expiring Deputy-Clerk Erika Kromm [email protected] November 30th, 2018 or as soon after that time as replacements are apFire Chief Dale Ashbee [email protected] pointed. CBO Gordon Cuthbertson [email protected] Outdoor Skating Rink in Pearson Township page 2, The Neebing News, November 2014 RURAL CUPBOARD FOOD BANK REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS, P. 0. BOX 327 KAKABEKA FALLS, ON POT 1WO By Gladys Grant Winter is fast approaching and the ber which is 285В·0836. Calls will be refood bank is getting much busier. We ceived between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. had 71 hampers in October and No- daily. Please leave a message on the vember is expected to increase in answering machine and someone will numbers because of job losses, gas get back to you as soon as possible if prices, heating costs and utility prices you have any questions or concerns. going up. A TAX RECEIPT will be issued tor A BIG THANK YOU to everyone donations of $20.00 or more, as we are who contributed to the Harvest Food a non-profit registered charity. Drive in October at the Odena with ATTENTION: In our efforts to seek the groceries going to us and the out a new building for our operation money collected going to The Re- in the last few years, the Rural Cupgional Food Distribution Association board Food Bank has been given an (RFDA). Our food bank receives food opportunity to acquire a building that items every food bank and many meets all accessibility and operation times during the year from RFDA as standards. In order to acquire a suitwe are a member of the organization. able building, supply water and A BIG THANK YOU also to all the sewage and meet the ever growing volunteers who looked after the sta- need of our clients and volunteers we tion and the Odena tor allowing us to will be required to raise the capital to be collecting there and our many vol- do so. We would like to call upon the unteers for the food bank and clients residents of Thunder Bay and surrounding municipalities for their fiwho help out also. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone nancial support. Donations can be who made donations to the food bank mailed to the address listed above. in memory of Jack Johnson of O'Connor Please make cheques payable to the Rural Cupboard Food Bank. Your conTownship. It was greatly appreciated. Food can be dropped off at the sideration for support is greatly apProvincial Alliance Credit Union in preciated and desperately needed to Kakabeka Falls and the Oliver continue with this worthwhile comPaipoonge Library in Rosslyn Village munity service. Next meeting is Tuesday, Novemduring business hours and also the Neebing Municipal Office. Reusable ber 18th at 6 P.M. at Redeemer in the shopping bags are always needed and Church Hall. can be dropped off at the above loca- ATTENTION: Please mark the date of tions or at the food bank at times listed Sunday, November 30th on your calbelow. endar to attend the Christmas Concert You can bring them on Tuesday af- for the Food Bank put on by Emternoon November 18th from 1 P.M. to manuel Country Gospel of Redeemer 2 P.M. or in the evening from 7 P.M. to Lutheran Church at the Kakabeka Le8 P.M. when people are at the food gion who match all monitory donations. The Kam Valley Fiddlers and bank preparing for food bank day. The next food bank is Wednesday another group along with Emmanuel November 19th from 11 A.M. to 1:30 Country Gospel will preform from 2 P.M. tor distribution of hampers. If P.M. to 4 P.M. Admission is a tree will you have some tree time available and offering at the door. Come out for a are willing to help out at the food time of music, fun and fellowship. A bank, please call our food bank num- time to start getting into the Christmas Spirit! CALL FOR BOARD MEMBER VOLUNTEERS: Written applications will be received from persons interested in serving as volunteer members of various boards and committees for the Municipality of Neebing for the year 2015. Applications will be received at the Municipal Office until 4:30 p.m. on December 2nd, 2014, with a view to having the appointments made at the regular council meeting of December 3rd, 2014. Applications can also be submitted by facsimile to 474-5332 or by electronic mail to [email protected]. Cloud Bay (Crooks) Cemetery Board (5 positions) District Veterinary Services Committee (2 positions) Neebing Recreation Committee (5 positions)Livestock Evaluators (up to 3 positions) Economic (Development) Advisory Committee (5 positions) Fence Viewers (3 positions) Further details regarding the duties for members of any of these Committees is available at the Municipal Office. At present, all appointments are for a one year term, for calendar 2015. The committees have been asked to review their terms of reference to see whether alternate term lengths would be preferable, so the appointment terms may change in future. Please note that if you are a sitting member of any of these committees, you do need to re-apply for the upcoming calendar year term. THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CAN NOT GUARANTEE THE PLACEMENT OF ALL APPLICANTS ON THE VARIOUS BOARDS AND/OR COMMITTEES. THE COUNCIL WILL DO ITS BEST TO PLACE APPLICANTS ON THE BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE OF THEIR CHOICE. Dear Agricultural Partner, I am forwarding the link below regarding the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) funding support for Agricultural Projects. NOHFC is accepting applications through the following project funding programs: 1. Regional Land Clearing and Tile Drainage Projects, through the Strategic Economic Infrastructure Program 2. Individual Agricultural Projects, through the Northern Business Opportunity Program For further details regarding these project funding programs, please visit the website: http://nohfc.ca/sites/default/files/program_files/nohfc_funding_support_for _agricultural_projects_en.pdf Please donвЂ™t hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions regarding these programs. Sincerely, Bill Mauro MPP Thunder Bay-Atikokan 240 S. Syndicate Avenue Thunder Bay,ON P7E 1C8 t: 807-623-9237 f: 807-623-4983 e: [email protected] website: t www.billmauro.onmpp.ca Murillo Book Club All adult readers welcome! 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BRING THIS GIFT CARD into the Depot for your $15 off deal! See store for details. Valid until Christmas! 807 628-0652 Save $25.00 On All Adult Ariat Boots Till Christmas! 4777 Hwy 11/17 Kakabeka Falls page 4, The Neebing News, November 2014 HOURS MON-FRI: 10-6 SAT:10-5 628-0652 www.kakabekadepot.com Neebing Emergency Services by Dale Ashbee, Fire Chief - Neebing CO Alarm Regulations in time for the Heating Season For some months now I have been indicating that the new Ontario regulations requiring Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms in Ontario homes was coming. And you will see that much of the fire safety messaging in this monthвЂ™s Neebing News is focussed on CO alarms and CO safety. A few points to remember with this new requirement for CO alarms include: В· More than 50 people die each year carbon from monoxide poisoning in Canada, including 11 on average in Ontario. В· The Ontario Building Code has required the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in homes and other r e s i d e n t i a l buildings built after 2001. В· Carbon monoxide detectors will now (as of October 15, 2014) be required near all sleeping areas in residential homes where there is a fuel burning device. В· Carbon monoxide alarms can be hardwired, battery-operated or plugged into the wall. В· CO mixes with air in the home and CO alarms do not need to be placed near the ceiling. В· If a combined CO / Smoke Alarm is used it must be placed near the ceiling to provide for early smoke detection. В· Home owners will have six (6) months (deadline -April 15, 2015) to install CO alarms in their residences. To focus awareness on the of Carbon dangers Monoxide and introduce the new requirement for CO alarms in existing residences the province has designated Nov. 1-8, 2014 as the first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in Ontario. As you put your Christmas list together you may want to include a few CO alarms for those you love. Briefly on other fronts it appears we will depart the burning season with a relatively quiet year. In addition to the rain this year the response by residents in obtaining permits and following the safety requirements for open fires has been exceptionally good. Even though you are not required to obtain a burn permit after October 31st remember to burn safely as open fires can still get away and cause property damage regardless of the calendar date. A big Thank You to the interest from residents to become fire fighters and first responders in the community. It is important in providing the best possible service to have volunteers from all areas of the community. If you are interested in joining drop by or call the Municipal Office 474-5331 to obtain an application. Stay Safe. OWNLINE RD D. 5167 TOWNLINE 935-2921 www.thunderbayfeeds.com www.thunderbayfeeds.com Annual Christmas Sale! Friday, November 21 9am - 9pm 25% OFF ALL IN-STOCK-IN-STORE ITEMS (excluding all feeds, seeds, petfoods and warehouse items) Thousands of items on Sale! All Western Boots, Biker Boots, Riding Boots and Muck Boots! All Western Shirts, Outback Jackets, Western Hats, Riding Apparel, Gloves, Helmets, Belts and Buckles! All Horse Tack, Stable Supplies, Gift items, Breyer Toys, Jewelry and much more! Mark your Calendars! Come on out and find those PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS! Black Friday Sale! - Friday, November 28, 9am - 9pm 25% OFF ALL CANADA WEST & SMOKY MOUNTAIN BOOTS The Neebing News, November 2014 page 5 Neebing Emergency Services References OAFC and OFM-EM November 1 вЂ“ 7, 2014 marks the first ever National Carbon Monoxide awareness week in Ontario.. Most people know the benefits of Fire Alarms (ITвЂ™S THE LAW) and smoke detectors. What some do not realize is that Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors too can help save your life. Neebing Emergency Services wishes to ensure the safety of all Neebing residents and offers the following information on the dangers of CO to assist residents understand the dangers and take the necessary steps to ensure their safety: Why Should I Care About Carbon Monoxide? It Kills. Many Canadians die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning in their own homes, most of them while sleeping. It Injures. Hundreds of Canadians are hospitalized every year from carbon monoxide poisoning, many of whom are permanently disabled. Everyone is at Risk - 88% of all homes have something that poses a carbon monoxide threat. Carbon Monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, toxic gas that enters the body through the lungs during the normal breathing process. It replaces oxygen in the blood and prevents the flow of oxygen to the heart, brain and other vital organs Where does Carbon Monoxide Come From? CO is produced when carbon-based fuels are incompletely burned such as: Wood; Propane; Natural Gas; Heating Oil; Coal; Kerosene; Charcoal; Gasoline What Are the Main Sources of Carbon Monoxide in my Home? Leaking exhaust systems in wood burners, gas and oil furnaces, gas stoves, gas refrigerators, gasoline Located on Mission Island We purchase Scrap Steel, Copper, Aluminum, etc. $$$ Recycle Metals Make some money & save our environment 623-4559 www.lakeheadscrap.com Some restrictions may apply AUTO REPAIR Fast Forward Auto Full Service Auto Repair; 4 Wheel Alignments 1024 Boundary Dr. W., Neebing Shop 628-8551 CATERING, HALL RENTALS & MEETINGS Blake Hall - For Rental call 474-5331 Founder's Museum Hwy. 61 & Gillespie Road, Phone: 475-5114 Fax: 473-4663, Email: [email protected] CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CrupiвЂ™s Concrete Forming, finishing, repair, parging, all types 628-3693, 939-4164 Peter CHURCHES St. BenedictвЂ™s Chapel Sunday Mass is always the 3rd Sunday of the Month at 1:30pm. Priest: Fr. Thomas Mullamangalam, 473-97222 Thunder Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church 1770 Oliver Road, Phone: 807 346 4583 www.seventhdayadventistchurchthunderbay.com Services on Sat.: Sabbath School 9:30 a.m Worship Service-11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Wed. 7:00 -8:15 p.m. page 6, The Neebing News, November 2014 by Wendy Scott-Ligate engines, kerosene heaters. During power failures BBQs and generators should never be operated inside the home as they produce CO. How Can I Tell if There is a Carbon Monoxide Leak in my Home? В· Headache, nausea, burning eyes, fainting, confusion, drowsiness. В· Often mistaken for common ailments like the flu В· Symptoms improve when away from the home for a period of time В· Symptoms experienced by more than one member of the household. В· Continued exposure to higher levels may result in unconscious, brain damage and death. В· The elderly, children and people with heart or respiratory conditions may be particularly sensitive to carbon monoxide. Environment В· Air feels stale/stuffy В· Excessive moisture on windows or walls В· Sharp penetrating odour or smell of gas when furnace or other fuel burning appliance turns on. В· Burning and pilot light flames are yellow/orange, not blue В· Pilot light on the furnace or water heater goes out В· Chalky white powder or soot build up occurs around exhaust vent or chimney. How Can I protect Myself and my Family? В· Regularly maintained appliances that are properly ventilated should not produce hazardous levels of carbon monoxide В· Have a qualified service professional inspect your fuel burning appliance(s) at least once per year. В· Have you chimney inspected and cleaned every year by a W.E.T.T. certified professional. В· Be sure your carbon monoxide detector has been certified to the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) CAN/CGA 6.19 standard or the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2034 standard. В· Install a carbon monoxide detector in or near the sleeping area(s) of the home. В· Install the carbon monoxide detector(s) in accordance with the manufacturerвЂ™s instructions. What Should I Do if my Carbon Monoxide Detector Starts Beeping? ALWAYS REACT TO A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR THAT HAS ALARMED! If you feel ill exit the home and dial 911 If you feel fine check alarm to test battery before dialing 911 To Keep Safe Please Remember: A carbon monoxide detector is a good second line of defense. It is not a substitute for the proper care and maintenance of your fuel burning appliance(s). Take the time to learn about the use of carbon monoxide detectors in your home to ensure you are using the equipment properly and effectively. Where To Install A Carbon Monoxide Detector Since carbon monoxide moves freely in the air, the suggested location is in or as near as possible to sleeping areas of the home. The human body is most vulnerable to the effects of carbon monoxide during sleeping hours. To work properly the unit must not be blocked by furniture or draperies. Carbon Monoxide is virtually the same weight as air and therefore the alarm protects you in a high or low location. For maximum protection, a carbon monoxide detector should be located outside primary sleeping areas, in sleeping areas and in each level of your home. Where NOT to Install a CO Detector Some locations may interfere with the proper operation of the alarm and may cause false alarms or trouble signals. CO detectors should not be installed in the following locations: В· Where the temperature may drop below 4.4o C (40oF) or exceed 37.8oC (100oF). В· Near paint thinner fumes or household cleaning products. Ensure proper ventilation when using these types of chemicals. В· Within 1.5m (5 feet) of any cooking or open flame appliances such as furnaces, stoves and fireplaces. В· In exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or chimneys. В· Do not place in close proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe; this will damage the detector. Sold and Serviced by Daniel Vanlenthe Mechanical Authorized HeatMaster Dealer вЂў 939-1013 Maintenance Test your carbon monoxide detector regularly to make sure it is operating properly. The ownerвЂ™s manual should tell you how to test your alarm. Remember to check the manual for information on when to buy a new carbon monoxide detector. 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ECRA/ESA #7009955 New Construction, Upgrades, Renovations Phone Jeff - 707-1769 FEED & FERTILIZER Thunder Bay Co-op Farm Supplies Highway 61 & Boundary Drive Phone 475-5190 Fax 475-7420 www.tbcoop.com Fertilizers, chemicals, building supplies, hardware, feed, poultry chicks, garden products GEOTHERMAL Northern Geo-Thermal Systems Ground source heat pumps, HVAC Contractor, Sheet Metal Work 807-935-3131 [email protected] METAL ROOFING Thunder Bay Co-op Farm Supplies Highway 61 & Boundary Drive, Phone 475-5190 Fax 475-7420 www.tbcoop.com MUSIC Largest Stock of Ideal Metal Roofing & Siding in N. Ont. Musical Discovery with Suzanne Gilmore Piano, Voice, Theory, Intro Guitar Exam Prep for Royal Conservatory Lessons held in Rural Schools 964-2223 [email protected] PAINTING Professional Interior/ Exterior, Residential/ Commercial Painting Services Contact Dave Ariganello at [email protected] or 631-3579. View our website at www.toprungservices.com REAL ESTATE SALES Avista Realty Group Ltd. 640 Beverly St. Thunder Bay Barb McEwen, Sales Rep. Cell 807-626-3860 Ph. 344-3232 Fax 344-5400 Juliette Collier Sales Rep. Team 100 Realty Inc. 291 S. Court St. 629-2788 345-2226 SNOW PLOWING Executive Cleaning & Snow Plowing Snow Plowing, Snow Blowing, Shovelling Phone Trevor - 628-6706 STORAGE Railside Properties 202 Hwy 130 Rosslyn, On. P7K 0B8 We meet all your storage needs:cubicle, warehouse, outdoor fenced lot. 807-939-2464. WATER TREATMENT Authorized Purifiner dealer for N.W.O., Water treatment specialists BradвЂ™s Water Treatment 577-0462 WELL SERVICES/PUMPS Kershaw Well Services 350 Blindline Road, Rosslyn, ON P7K 0R7 Phone 939-2166 Fax 939-2167 On The Roads by Dawne Kilgour Last Monday, Mayor Ziggy and the majority of Council embarked on our annual Fall Tour of Neebing roads. We had agreed earlier to visit all of the projects worked on this summer. Falls Rd, Farm Rd, Boundary, Cloud Lake, Cloud Bay, Memory Rd, took up most of the morning. The weather was overcast and damp but as noon approached, sunlight brightened our travels and gave us much more colour, along the long stretches of wilderness, tamaracks, creeks, rivers and mountains, particularly as we headed through Pardee and Pearson to end in Scoble, that wonderful hill that reveals the silos and farmland as you drop down towards Highway #61. Our bridges were all given special attention as they must be inspected every two years. The new bridge at Lankinen Rd is a template for future bridges, steel, modular, in place in 2 days, and less expensive than our older bridges. Bill Lankinen, our Roads advisor, stated that this bridge is guaranteed for 90 to 100 years. New culverts, more grading and gravelling and crush, new signage to be added, was discussed as each road was evaluated and future maintenance listed. Erica, our Deputy Clerk, was notetaker and was kept very busy enumerating the recommendations. What a change from my first road trip seven years ago....all gravel roads, beaver-damage overtaking and flooding many of our major routes, potholes and dust everywhere. Chip seal and milled asphalt are now becoming evident on Neebing roads and they work their magic. No flats, chipped windshield or wheels unbalanced by mud for some time, and that is a decided asset for our residents. Sturgeon Bay is now paved to Margaret St, and the only drawback is that some now feel free to speed. Once the whole municipality has the 60 k signs in place, the speeding will be discouraged by whatever Police presence we have hired. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported Council and myself, over the last few years, and especially those who put up with some of my вЂњcity girlвЂќ ideas. I could never have guessed what a wonderful RIDE, it would be. Thanks for the memories...... Dawne NFRA Lottery Winners by Clara Butikofer The Neebing Fire/Rescue Association is pleased to announce the recent winners of their raffle (lottery licence 690515 ) . 1st Prize 14.5 ft kayak, paddle, skirt and a life vest. Value $1274.19- Ray Koenig ticket # 1525, 2nd Prize- 32вЂќ television donated by Canadian Tire, Arthur St- Bob Vangel # 0122 and 3rd Prize- a $300 Gift Card from K & A Variety, Winner- Lesly Kapush#486 . Thanks to all tickets sellers and to you the ticket buyer for supporting this fundraiser so much needed equipment can be purchased for Neebing Emergency Services. Our next raffle has begun with a $200 Money tree to be won on December 13th at our annual Cookie Sale . Tickets ( valued at $2.00) are available at the municipal office and from NFRA members. ( lottery licence # 690517) SANDHILL AND SCOBLE LANDFILL HOURS The Sandhill and Scoble Landfill sites will commence winter hours as of October 2, 2014 to April 1, 2015. The hours will be: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 noon to 4 p.m. The Rural Family Resource Centre/ Best Start Programs MURILLO SITE PROGRAM (4509 Oliver Road) Morning sessions run from Monday to Friday 9:30 - 12:00 Afternoon sessions are on Wednesday from 1:30 - 4:00 VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL SITE PROGRAM Runs weekly from 10:00 to 12:00 No pre-registration is necessary, however, we ask that you provide a nut-free snack for your child Call 935-3009 for further information. The Neebing News, November 2014 page 7 CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD HOUSE CLASS Saturday November 29, 2014 1 вЂ“ 4 p.m. вЂ“ Blake Hall The gingerbread house will be made of chocolate and decorated with various cereals and candies. All materials will be supplied. The instructor will be Edith Tivendale. Cost of this class is $25. payable in cash in advance. For more information and to register, please call Edith Tivendale at 964-2088 ? Computer Repairs ? Computer/Laptop Sales ? Software/Hardware Installations ? Wireless/Network Router Install ? Hardware/Memory Upgrades ? Virus/Windows Reload ? Data Transfer 995 Golf Links Rd.? Thunder Bay ? Ph. 344-0200 www.dunrite.com Deadline for the DECEMBERissue of The Neebing News NOV. 20. Submissions and photos of community events and articles of interest are welcome, and can be sent to Chris Vaclav at [email protected]. Items, articles, and announcements that are of community interest and non-profit always run FREE OF CHARGE in The Neebing News.Please indicate that youвЂ™d like your submission to appear in The Neebing News. The Neebing News is an excellent monthly rural publication and a fantastically cost-effective way for businesses to directly reach the rural market. For rates, please contact Chris Vaclav at Design House Publications, designhouse @tbaytel.net, 628-7271. Neebing Fire/Rescue Association Metal and Aluminum Can Collections at Landfills and Neebing Municipal office Thank you for your donations! page 8, The Neebing News, November 2014