June 5, 2020

If you walked outside this week and heard people clapping, you’re not being applauded… the mosquitos are back! It serves as a good reminder that any time you are feeling a bit insecure about yourself, just remember that the mosquitoes find you very attractive!

Thanks to Noojmowin Teg for co-ordinating the distribution of FREE fresh fruits and veggies in our community over the past few weeks! The next pick-up will be Friday, June 5 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm (or until supplies last) at the Billings Fire Hall (95 Main Street). This week: fresh bell peppers and clementines! 

There’s a very special birthday coming up... Happy birthday to honourary Kagawongian Mr. Steve Paikin! We hear it’s a big one (the big 2-9, of course), and we’re sorry he can’t be here on the island to celebrate. Happy birthday also to a pair of lovely young (29, to be exact) Kagawongians who shall remain nameless. We hear there will be lots of cake!

A reminder that the falls and river trail, and the playground at the main beach continue to be closed until further notice. On the upside, the dog park is OPEN. The township asks that users practice responsible social distancing from other humans in the park, but feel free to get up close and personal with the puppers!

Word on the street has it that Kagawong will soon be getting our first drive-thru dining experience! Team Fergmeijer spoke with local drive-thru enthusiast Jamie Ward, who said “The traffic light has been gone for some time now; we clearly needed a dash of big-city flair, yo.” 

Remember that the landfill will be open for garbage and recycling deposit Thursdays AND Sundays from 2-6pm. Yard and construction waste will now be accepted. Please ensure your waste is well-organized prior to attending the landfill in order to keep wait times to a minimum.

What has antlers and sucks blood? A moose-quito!

The Billings Public Library has launched their new pickup service that we at Team Fergmeijer have officially dubbed “BOOK A BOOK!”  Simply call or email the library with your ‘wish list’ items by Saturday of each week. Your order is pulled from the shelves, and can be picked up on the library porch the following Tuesday and Saturday. Precautions are being taken, including contactless pick up and quarantining returned books for at least 72 hours before reshelving. Full details, including book lists, can be found at www.billings-library.com

Got broken electronics? Old cans of paint or liquid chemicals? Batteries or fluorescent light bulbs? Save the date! The next Hazardous Waste Collection day will be July 4 in Mindemoya. More details will be shared closer to the date.

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). 

We have been browsing online, looking into the science of mosquito bites. Turns out, when a mosquito bites you, it mixes in the blood of its previous victims. The sheep DNA makes our blood especially wooly, causing the bite to itch. It was on the internet, so it must be true. Have a great week!