February 10, 2017

One half of Team Fergmeijer received an English paper from a student the other day. It was graded a B minus. The next day, perhaps in an attempt to get a better mark, and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the student handed the paper back in with a heart-shaped box of chocolates that said BE MINE. What could be done? The paper was returned to the student the next day with a new note: “Thank you, but it’s still BE MINE-US.”

Brace yourselves…. WINTERFEST IS COMING! Today and tomorrow (February 10 and 11) will be chock-full of activities for snow-lovers of all ages! Come out at 7pm tonight to Games Night for Grown Ups. Board games, card games, even some poker (for-fun bets only, no cash). Saturday from 10am - 2pm head outside for some snowy fun with tobogganing, a bonfire, skating (weather permitting), dog sled demonstrations, maple taffy, vintage snowmobiles and more! When your nose gets too cold, move into the Park Centre to watch a jaws of life demonstration with the Manitoulin Fire Fund, and get some winter safety tips for your fur babies. Stick around for the delicious hot lunch, too.  

Calling all Potter-heads! The library is showing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on Saturday, February 18th. Show starts at 7pm, admission is free. Check out the Facebook page for more information and trailers.

Do you love songs about love? Reserve your tickets now for a musical fundraiser for the Angel Bus on Saturday, February 11th at the Main Street Cafe. Featuring Paul Best, along with some Kagawong favourites, this delightful evening will be one you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $10 each, and are available at the Cafe.

Happy birthday to Heather S. who turns 29 on Wednesday. We hope you have a lovely day! David H. celebrated his 29th in grand style with a 7-layer cake. Team Fergmeijer appreciates that a slice was saved for us!

There’s been a lot of grey weather lately, but if you follow rodent-based weather predictions, Canada is in for an early spring, so there is hope.

Don’t forget about the Kagawong Canine Society meetings every Sunday at 1pm at the dog park! Come for the play time, stay for the slobbery kisses.

We have the Euchre results for the last two weeks. The last game of January saw Linda taking ladies’ high, Ted taking men’s high, Doris was ladies’ loner, and Deanna was men’s loner. Candy took the low prize, and Graham went home with the special prize that shall not be named.

On February 1st, the results were: Ladies’ high - Sheila; men’s high - Graham; ladies’ lone - Sally; men’s lone - Graham/Ken; low prize - Ria; special prize - Theresa. Come out Wednesday nights to the Park Centre to take part in the fun.

Our final thought: Even skunks celebrate Valentine’s Day. In fact, they are some of the most scent-imental animals. Have a great week!