September 27, 2019

This time of year dusk is coming earlier and earlier. For those out walking or biking, don’t forget to wear brighter colours or reflective gear to make sure you are seen. 

The Elemental Festival is finally here! So many musical events to take part in all weekend. The party has already kicked off with last night’s concert; tonight Sean Ashby performs, and tomorrow it’s local favourites Fagroongala. Sunday be sure to come out for a free (by donation) showcase of musical talent including local favourite Ethan Theijsmeijer, and the very accomplished Voices North, among others. Don’t forget about all the workshops going on for adults and kids: writing, turtle art, ‘Play, Learn, Think’ art and science activities, all ages drum art workshop, and all ages vocal workshop. Check out www.4elementslivingarts.org for more info on times and locations of these exciting events. 

Team Fergmeijer had a lovely visit with a pair of venerable residents last weekend. One let slip that we had missed his birthday way back in August. We were horrified that we had allowed such an august personage go unrecognized, but he quickly assured us he did not really want his name in the birthday section of the column. We good naturedly argued for some time before reaching the compromise of using a suden…. a psewden… a pseudeny…. a false name so that only he and we would know who we were referring to. So it is with respect and affection that we wish Ed Bur…. err…. Red Bird, a very happy, very belated birthday. 

Looking for something to do on a Wednesday evening? Weekly Euchre Tournaments are back up and running Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm at the Kagawong Park Centre. Cards, refreshments, and prizes - oh my! The last tournament had 20 players! The results are as follows: High score 86 Karen & Myra; Second place 81 Bill & Brad; Third place tie 64 Judy & Rita and Jim & Sally; Most lone hands (tie) 7 Karen & Myra and Bill & Brad; Low score 40 Alex & Karen; Special prize Bonnie. 

13 years ago when only one half of Team Fergmeijer was writing this column, one of our favourite characters to mention was Sir George - founding member of SPOK, sloberry frenemy of Sydney, King of the Goldens - who we are saddened to say passed away last week. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

It’s time to show the rest of the island that yes! Yes! Yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout YOU?! Harvest Glory Days celebrations are back - help Kagawong out by decorating our community in the spirit of the harvest! Homes, businesses, halls, churches, parks, town office, farm gates, and mailboxes can all be decorated to put us in the running for a fabulous community spirit sign. See details in The Expositor - winning communities will be announced in the October 9 edition of the Expositor.

The Billings Rebranding Committee is looking for a creative, exciting logo to go with our new slogan: Come Experience Billings… Exceptional Think you have a design that will showcase our amazing township and complement our new slogan? Submit your design for consideration - you might win $500! Deadline for submissions is October 31, 2019. Submit your design to Todd Gordon at the town office, or by email: tgordon@billingstwp.ca 

With just one week to go, Kagawong is once again well-represented in the upcoming CIBC Run for the Cure, October 6 in Sudbury! Local ladies Mary Buie and Heather Theijsmeijer will be taking part and raising money for breast cancer research, treatment, and outreach. Search for “CIBC Run for the Cure” in your favourite browser, and search for either of their names to sponsor them. At time of writing, both Mary and Heather are in the top five of all fundraisers for Sudbury!

Diane L has been laid up recently but with the help and prayers from the church ladies, we hear she is on the mend. We hope you are on your feet again soon. Of course, if we had all those church ladies cooking for us, we might fake it for another few weeks, but that’s just us...

Speaking of church-goers, did you hear that the KGB (Kagawong Gobble Brigade) were kicked out of church? The congregation was willing to overlook all the feathers they kept leaving behind, but couldn’t tolerate the fowl language. Have a great week!