June 26, 2020

Have you ever noticed that although each month usually has 30-31 days, the last month of school seems to have 1741 days? It’s officially here, though - the last day of school!! Not that we have to tell students or teachers, as they have had it marked on their calendars in red pen and circled since Christmas. 

Did you hear about the math teacher who only taught subtraction? She just wanted to make a difference! Speaking of making a difference in math, congratulations to local nerd and Team Fergmeijer superfan Heather Theijsmeijer on being awarded the 2020 Award for Excellence and Innovation in Mathematics Education, by the Ontario Mathematics Co-ordinators Association (OMCA) earlier this month.

Post Secondary students can make some extra money this summer (up to $5000!) even if they are already collecting CESB. Contact the library to take part in the program (705-282-2944    billingslibrary@vianet.ca) and you can beef up your savings for school and have new skills and experiences to add to your resume. 

Team Fergmeijer applied to the library for a job a few years back, but the interview didn’t go so well. They were asked to describe themselves in three words, and answered, “Lazy.”

 

And don’t forget that the library’s new “BOOK A BOOK” pickup service is up and running!  Simply call or email the library with your ‘wish list’ items by Saturday of each week and pick up the following Tuesday. For details and book lists visit www.billings-library.com 

A lot of the usual fun activities have been cancelled this year, but one long-standing tradition continues: market day in Kagawong! The regular market will be held at the Old Church On The Hill as the downtown location will be off-limits due to construction. Contact the township office for more information. Sugar Bush Coffee House and Bridal Veil Variety are also both offering possible locations for a market through the summer! Contact the businesses directly for more information about taking part.  

 

FREE fresh fruits and veggies continue to be available each week courtesy of Noojmowin Teg. Pickups are Fridays from 1:30pm to 3:30pm (or until supplies last) at the Billings Fire Hall (95 Main Street). This week: strawberries and tomatoes!

Got broken electronics? Old cans of paint or liquid chemicals? Batteries or fluorescent light bulbs? Start gathering it up - the next Hazardous Waste Collection day is next weekend (July 4) in Mindemoya.

Don’t forget that the township has a volunteer network in place. If you are in need of help (grocery delivery, pharmacy pickup, etc) or if you know of anyone who may need this type of assistance, contact the town office. (705-282-2611; mbonenfant@billingstwp.ca). 

Greatest scientists of all time were invited to a reunion. Newton said he'd drop in, Ohm resisted the idea, and Boyle said he was under too much pressure. Darwin said he'd wait to see what evolved, Pierre and Marie Curie radiated enthusiasm, and Pavlov positively drooled at the thought of a fun night. Ampere was worried he wasn't current; Audobon said he'd have to wing it; Edison thought it would be illuminating, Einstein said it would be relatively easy to attend and Archimedes was buoyant at the thought.Unfortunately, Dr Jekyll declined - he said he hadn't been feeling himself lately, but Morse RSVP’d saying, "I'll be there on the dot. Can't stop now, must dash." As always, Hertz said he planned to attend with greater frequency in the future and Wilbur Wright accepted, provided he and Orville could get a flight. Have a great week!