June 2, 2017

With the nice weather recently, it seems Manitoulin Island has become the host for the annual Northern Ontario black fly and mosquito convention. Seriously, we know we’re delicious, but let us enjoy this warmer weather in peace! The worst part is when you aren’t sure if you’ve been bitten by a dozen mosquitoes, or if you’ve been bitten a dozen times by the same mosquito.

Nothing takes our minds off itchy bug bites like food, so Team Fergmeijer is excited about the homemade lasagna dinner tonight (really, it’s spaghetti flavoured cake!). Stop by the Park Centre from 5pm-7pm for a meal out with friends AND homemade pie! Put on by St. John’s Anglican Church, you can eat-in or take-out. $15 for adults and $7 for children under 10. Come on by!

Also happening tonight - all night long, in fact! - Manitoulin Secondary is hosting a Relay for Life event. Teams walk through the night to raise money that goes toward cancer research, prevention, and outreach. It’s not too late to make a donation - check out http://relayforlife.ca/manitoulinss

The Old Mill Heritage Centre continues to present a new exhibit on Lester B. Pearson - this is one you won’t want to miss! Opening to rave reviews, staff and volunteers have done a phenomenal job. Check out the Old Mill Heritage Centre Facebook page for more information.

Like their namesakes, our KGB (Kagawong Gobble Brigade) have been infiltrating all areas of the village as smaller groups have broken off from the main flock. We’ve had reports of sightings of the Rainbow Heights Horde, Serendipity Squawkers, and the Maple Point Posse. Exercise caution when crossing paths with the KGB this time of year as they are quite protective of their young’uns.

Happy birthday to Trish K, a kissing cousin to the better half of one half of Team Fergmeijer. She has had a big year so far, so we’re sure turning 29 is barely a blip on her radar. Being mentioned in this column probably ranks pretty high in lifetime achievements, though. Happy birthday, too, to a special pair of ladies also turning 29 this coming week. Their names are a closely kept secret, but Team Fergmeijer is kindly accepting gifts on their behalf.  

Set Saturday, June 10 aside to see Jay Aymar, “one of the hardest travelling singer-songwriters this country has to offer,” at the Main Street Café! Tickets are $20, and seating is limited. Contact the Café for more information.

The next Billings Library movie night will be June 10th where they will be showing CHiPs (R). Check out the library Facebook page for upcoming show dates, titles and trailers. And don’t forget that the library is also offering a variety of board games for all ages, available for playing in the library or checking out for a week of fun at home.

Euchre continues each week for the cardsharps in the area. Last week’s results: Women's High Score - Elva Llyod; Men's High Score - Jim Langtree; Women's Loners - Bev Pickard; Men's High Loners - Lil Boyd; Low Score - Mike Arbour; Door Prize - Fred Pickard.

We wanted to leave you with a (B) positive message this week: If you’ve ever felt too small to be effective, you’ve never been in bed with a mosquito. Happy swatting!