Spring is sprung, the grass is riz… I wonder where them birdies is! Oh wait - they’re everywhere! We hope you’re enjoying the longer days and warmer temperatures.
After a review by the Ministry of the Environment, our beloved Kagawong turkeys have recently been classified as a stage 8 at-risk species. Under new legislation, the township is required to provide habitat for them, as well as a feeding program. Members of council will be launching a door-knocking campaign in the Main Street area to sign people up for rotating turkey care.
Billings library is jumping into the 21st century and going digital! In an effort to stay up-to-date with the needs and wants of its technology-loving patrons, the library is moving away from paper books and going completely digital. When questioned about this move, e-reader enthusiast Jamie Ward had this to say: “By this time next year, we’ll be completely out of the paper book business and jumping into the digital future, yo.”
Last Thursday, Julie visited Tom and Bobbie from Toronto, after stopping in to see Melinda along the way. They went for a walk by the falls with Natalie and Richard before dropping in on Charlie for supper, and then getting together for a nightcap with Andrew and Diana. A good time was had by all!
Happy birthday to Brick Chestwell who turned 32 on Tuesday.
In response to the rumours regarding a Tim Hortons outlet coming to Manitoulin, the Esso is starting up their own coffee cup contest! Each evening at 7pm, join the regulars around the coffee counter as they transform their used coffee cups into indomitable water crafts using just popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners and sparkles. The glitter-laden crafts will be dropped into the river next door and launched over the falls. Surviving ships will be displayed throughout the summer months in a special display case adjacent to the new parking lot.
Due to several inquiries by community members, a new equity bill was recently passed in town council, ensuring that not just dogs have access to the Kagawong Canine Social Club grounds on Rainbow Heights. Effective immediately, Saturdays from 3-4pm will be Cat Hour. Cats of all species are welcome to come and frolic in safety and camaraderie.
Billings township is looking for volunteers to be members of a new committee of council. The pothole protection committee is being created to work towards preserving the historical potholes in the roads of Billings township. Please contact the town office by Wednesday, April 13 to have your name included in those interested.
After several complaints about having to use the passe term ‘mayor’ to address our august leader, Aus, Team Fergmeijer has been approached to solicit a new title for the head of our town council. So far we have had the following suggestions: His highness, Lord Mayor; Emperor Aus; Lord Ausome; High Mucky-Muck; and Grand Poohbah. Log your vote on the Facebook page and stay tuned to this column for the results.
Looking for something different to try? New mime club starting up on Mondays at the Park Centre. Bring your own face paint and gloves and spend an evening silently trapped in an invisible box with fellow enthusiasts.
As always, it’s been a busy week in our little village. Until next week, happy April Fool’s day!
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