August 9, 2019

It’s August! Which means the dog days of summer are upon us. Speaking of, a friend told us that he threw a ball from the top of Graham’s hill all the way to the Old Mill and his dog chased it down and brought it back to him. He swore it was the truth, but it sounds a bit far fetched to us.

Happy 29th birthdays go out to Lisa H and Meg M. Both are incredible women and we wanted to send something awesome to you on your birthday. Unfortunately, Mike at the post office said that it didn’t matter how many stamps we stuck on our faces, he still couldn’t send us through regular mail. (And who has the money for express post?!) Since we are talking birthdays, it just so happens that this is Team Fergmeijer’s FOURTH COLUMN-VERSARY! Thanks to all our readers (and newspaper editorial staff) who have put up with our nonsense week after week for four long years!

The Heritage Centre hosted their annual History Day in Kagawong on Thursday and it was another huge success! Many of the attendees also made their way down to the Blueberry social in support of the Angel Bus. Thank you to all the supporters of both organizations. 

Have you seen that new movie with the Dachshund in it? Apparently it’s an Oscar weiner. 

An annual gathering of a different sort occurred two weeks ago when the annual migration of Buies took place. Jen, Neil and Rob, along with their assorted spouses and children descended on the Island for a week of visiting, fun and frolic with family and friends.  Buies, Lawrences, Cichons, Fergusons, Coomes, Dekuypers, Kings, and Wards, oh my!

What do you call a magician dog? A labracadabrador.

If you’ve been wandering around downtown, you may have noticed the newest addition to the game pad area. New (regular sized) chessboards were installed with seating for the competitors. Super geeky fun for all!

We want to extend our sympathies to the family of Evie Bailey, who passed away this week. She was a pretty constant figure in the lives of a lot of people over the years in Billings and left an impression on everyone she met. 

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!

Some of these dog puns are pretty bad, we know, but we’re trying not to terrier selves up about it. We’ve decided that a life without puns is ruff. 

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

On Sunday, August 11th, join in the celebrations at the Kagawong Park Centre to acknowledge Mary Buie as Billings Township’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. From 2:00pm to 5:00pm, cake and refreshments will be served; guests are asked to bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank. Congratulations, Mary!

If a dog gives birth on the side of the road, could she be charged with littering?

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

We’re running out of ideas for dog puns; contact us at www.kagawong@live.ca if you have any pointers. Have a great week!