August 16, 2019

Summer is a great time to get through that pile of books you’ve been meaning to read all year. If you need some suggestions, don’t forget to pop in to see Emily at the library. She’ll get you set up. Team Fergmeijer just read the entire book of Genesis. To be honest, it was a bit of a disappointment. Not a single mention of Phil Collins. 

As of the writing of this column, the main beach at Kagawong is closed for swimming due to exceeding acceptable bacteriological water quality standards. Please obey the posted signs at the beach - they will be removed when it is safe for swimming again.

Happy 29th birthday to Bonnie F. Does anyone know if this is the point at which you are told to slow down by your doctor instead of by the police? 

We were given a beehive as a gift last week. We went to the store and asked for a dozen bees to put in it. The shopkeeper counted out thirteen bees and gave them to us. We told him that he’d given us one too many. He said, “One’s a freebie.”

One of Kagawong’s favourite authors, Bonnie Kogos, has published a new book: “The Boat that Brings You Home.” She will host a book party at the Kagawong Park Centre on Sunday, August 18 - be sure to stop in and pick up a copy!

Mark it on your calendar - the Elemental Festival is back with a fabulous lineup of entertainers for the fall of 2019! Musicians Sean Ashby, Ansley Simpson and local favourite, Fagroongala will be performing over the weekend of September 26th-30th. Rumour has it some local musicians will be performing as well! For more information and ticket information go online to www.4elementslivingarts.org

According to Greek mythology, Chiron was half horse, half human doctor. He was the centaur for disease control. We assume he was a strong supporter of herd immunization for keeping the population in stable condition. 

Only a few more weeks to get your farm veggies, fresh baking, local goods, and beautiful crafts at the Kagawong market this summer! Be sure to stop by the Market Pavillion Wednesdays from 10am - 3pm to check out the wares, and even pick up a BBQ lunch! You never know what you are going to find at the market. This past Wednesday, lucky shoppers got the chance to enjoy wild blueberry sundaes AND support the Angel Bus initiative at the same time!

Lord Mayor Ian Anderson met and surpassed all possible expectations of the lively crowd that gathered to celebrate the ‘crowning’ of Mary Buie as Billings Township’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. There were laughs, shared stories and cake galore! Congratulations Mary - it’s a well-earned award!

The next Euchre tournament is Wednesday, August 21, 7:30pm at the Kagawong Park Centre. Everyone welcome!

Don’t forget about baseball every Sunday at 7pm in Ice Lake. Bring a glove and a competitive nature!

A friend of Team Fergmeijer was telling us that her significant other bought her flowers, but they were a little rough looking. When she mentioned it to him, he said they were Dahlias. She showed us a picture of them. We’re not surprised Dahlia didn’t want them either. Have a great week!