May 25, 2018

Being women of many words (some of which we don’t even invent), Team Fergmeijer was asked the other day to settle a heated dispute, by stating the difference between ignorance and apathy. To be honest, we neither knew nor cared.

Do a little dance… it’s Casey B’s 29th birthday this weekend! Happy birthday!

Don’t forget that municipal elections are on the horizon this fall. Consider putting your hat in the ring to help guide and shape the future of the township. Also, you can check the elections Ontario website for information about how to register, and where/when to vote in the upcoming provincial election. Check out https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html

What do a dog and a phone have in common? They both have collar ID. And they can both be found at the Kagawong Canine Society, which meets each Sunday at 1pm at the off-leash dog park on Carter Crescent. Though really, who needs phones when there are cute puppies to entertain you?

If at first you don’t succeed… try, try again. Hydro One has announced another planned power outage this Sunday (May 27th) from 9am to 3pm. Get your tubs filled with water, charge up your devices, and keep your fingers crossed for some nice weather so we can get outside.

For those of you who like to plan ahead, here are a couple of dates to mark on your calendar for the next few months:

June 1st is St. John’s homemade Lasagna dinner at the Park Centre.

June 9th an exciting music event is coming to Kagawong. Featuring many local musicians, you won’t want to miss it! Stay tuned for details.

July 11th is the library’s annual book and bake sale. (The library is always accepting donations of gently used books)

July 20th weekend is Kagawong Summerfest & the first annual Team Fergmeijer Try-athlon.

August 3rd sees the return of the fabulous Mimi O’Bonsawin.

We’ll have more details on all of these in future columns. If you have an event you would like to see here in our trusty column, drop us a line (kagawong@live.ca).

Phew. We’re exhausted just looking at that list. Kagawong doesn’t ever seem to stop, especially this time of year.

Like spring flowers, more new businesses are popping up in Kagawong! Take a walk through the village and welcome some of our newest entrepreneurs to town!

The results of the May 19th euchre tournament are in! As reported to us: in first place was the team of Brad Parkinson and Bill Traynor (also the team with the most loners) who generously donated their prizes back to the club. In second place was the powerhouse team of Mike and Susan Arbour, and in third Pat and Donna made a strong showing. Kal Merrilees and Lily Fourth took (conveniently enough) fourth place. Low score went to Bryan Barker and Bob Cacciotti, with Doris Tustian taking home the door prize.

You know we like to finish with a joke, but this week we couldn’t decide on which one. So, here’s your chance to vote for which joke worked best. Drop us a line or reach out to the Kagawong Facebook page to let us know your favourite, or give us some new material for next week!

What do you call a shoe made out of a banana? A slipper!

How does a squid go into battle? Well armed!

How did the barber win the race? He knew a short cut!

What's orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot!

Have a great week!

May 18, 2018

Here at Team Fergmeijer, we don’t take Victoria Day lightly, but has anyone else noticed that a short week is 4 days long, but a long weekend is only 3?

Betty Fisher celebrated her 90th birthday on May 10th! Tomorrow, on May 19th, everyone is welcome to a come-and-go tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Anglican Church in Kagawong to help Betty celebrate. Do stop in!

Don’t forget that municipal elections are on the horizon this fall. Consider putting your hat in the ring to help guide and shape the future of the township. Also, you can check the elections Ontario website for information about how to register, and where/when to vote in the upcoming provincial election. Check out https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html

Plucky from the Kagawong Fitness Club (KFC) invites you to shake off those winter blahs and get into shape this spring. High quality commercial workout equipment available 24/7! Contact Sharon Jackson or another member of the recreation committee for more details.

In anticipation of the long weekend, Team Fergmeijer has taken extra special care writing up our list of things we won’t get around to doing this weekend.

Love tennis? Hate blackflies? Join the Manitoulin Tennis Club for their annual, start-of-the-tennis-season, Blackfly Doubles Tournament tomorrow (May 19). No partner needed - come by the courts at Manitoulin Secondary School beginning at 9:30am to shake off the rust. $5 entry fee - all levels welcome for this fun tournament!

Last week, Kagawong lost another stalwart member of the community. Jim had a great sense of humour, and was willing to help whenever needed. He was a big proponent of working smarter, not harder (evident on the days he used his Segway to walk Hannah). We will miss him.

If at first you don’t succeed… try, try again. Hydro One has announced another planned power outage on Sunday May 27th from 9am to 3pm.

No matter what you get up to this weekend, on Tuesday, when someone asks you what you did over the long weekend, just squint at them and ask “Why? What have your heard?” Have a great week!

May 11, 2018

There’s a bit of a lull in the news this week… likely the calm before the arrival of a busy summer in Manitoulin’s prettiest village! Remember that if you want something added to the column - real news, fake news, birthdays, announcements, or really bad puns - contact us at kagawong@live.ca.

Fergmeijer Fun Fact (FFF): Power outages are so much easier to get through when the power doesn’t actually go off.

Betty Fisher is celebrating her 90th birthday on May 10th! On May 19th, everyone is welcome to a come-and-go tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Anglican Church in Kagawong to help Betty celebrate. Happy birthday, Betty!

Storyopolis held their grand opening on Saturday and Team Fergmeijer is happy to see this new addition to the neighbourhood.

FFF: It actually takes 142.18 licks to reach the center of a Tootsie pop.

Tai Chi is finished for the spring. Thank you to everyone who came out!

The Spring Wing Ding was a smashing success! Party goers kicked up their heels, danced until they dropped, and raised some much-needed funds for the Angel Bus.

FFF: Most toilets flush in E flat, and approximately 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year. It’s not clear whether these two facts are related, though.

Don’t forget that municipal elections are on the horizon. Consider putting your hat in the ring to help guide and shape the future of the township.

Plucky from the Kagawong Fitness Club (KFC) invites you to shake off those winter blahs and get into shape this spring. High quality commercial workout equipment available 24/7 will help you work off all those Tootsie pop licks.

FFF: Banging your head against the wall burns up to 150 calories an hour. Personally, we recommend KFC instead. Have a great week!

May 4, 2018

Happy Friday - May the Fourth be with you! If you are reading this week’s paper hoping for a pun-free column, you are looking in Alderaan places this week. Speaking of Star Wars, we don’t understand how Darth Vader could be Leia’s father. They don’t even Luke alike.

TONIGHT! The Manitoulin Community Choir has rescheduled their spring concert from last weekend for tonight, Friday, May 4: 7:30pm at the Kagawong Park Centre. Admission is $10, or $20 per family. Don’t miss it!

A quick heads up about the planned power outage on May 6th. Power will be out in the morning for several hours, so plan accordingly.

We don’t seem to have any birthdays to announce this week, but if you have a friend or family member you would like to embarrass… uh… honour, with a mention in this column, send us a name and date via email.

Why did the Star Wars movies 4, 5, 6 come before episodes 1, 2, 3? Because in charge of directing, Yoda was.

Spotted in downtown Kagawong! Like a rare bird returning to its ancestral nesting grounds, local chocolate consumers have swooped in and settled down for a long, sweet season.

Another business is opening its doors in our favourite village: Storyopolis Books and Blooms is holding its grand opening on Saturday. Stop in for snacks and prizes and the chance to meet local authors.

Hey Daddy-o! The wait is over for all you hep cats. Word from the bird, the annual Angel Bus fundraiser is finally here! Kick up your heels at the Spring Wing Ding on Saturday at the Park Centre. Come as you are or, for the more adventurous, dress up in your favourite decade. Ginchiest gal or guy gets a prize! Don’t forget to check out the fabulous silent auction featuring 15 amazing items, including a Richard Edwards original! Tickets are $15 at the door. Fun for all the jive turkeys out there - though we’re not sure the KGB will make it through the door.

Catch the Classic School of Dance’s performance of Aladdin on Saturday at the high school in M’Chigeeng. Tickets are $10 at the door and children under 10 are free! Curtains open at 2:30pm.  

We could make more Star Wars puns, but we wouldn’t want to force it. We’ll leave it at this for today: May the fourth be with you because tomorrow is the revenge of the fifth. Have a great week!