August 28, 2020

This past week, the Ministry of Transportation published a list of vanity licence plates that the province did not approve for use on vehicles. Team Fergmeijer was not surprised to see plates such as COVID19, MOISTLY, OKBOOMER, and HAAAAAAA get rejected, however we’re keeping our fingers crossed that our recent requests of BRDLVEIL, SNDY BECH, TM FRGMJR, GRMS HILL, and KAG TRKYS vanity plates all get approved.

The Old Mill Heritage Centre’s annual History Day in Kagawong is online this year in deference to Covid-19 precautions. You can still browse the best moments from a decade’s worth of History Day presentations at the museum’s website, www.kagawongmuseum.ca.

We are sad to report that this past week was the final township market at the Old Church on the Hill. Thank you to all the vendors who helped turn the new location into a bustling (socially distant) gathering place each Wednesday throughout the summer. 

The end of the weekly markets can mean only one thing - the start of the school year is almost upon us. A gentle reminder that this year is quite different from past years and to check with your school and with the school board for start up procedures. There will be 3 PA days the first week of September (Sept 1, 2, 3) before students start returning to classes on the 8th.  

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Billings icon Ed B who turned 29 last week. We thought it would be a funny joke if we reversed the numbers of his age, but who would believe that Ed is in his 90s?! Belated birthday wishes also go out to the venerable MZ of Gore Bay, who celebrated his 29th birthday this past week. Hats off to you, good sir! Amy H, who also lives in Gore Bay, (but desperately wants to be a Kagawongian, in her heart of hearts) is another one who has hit the big 29 - on the 29th no less! Many happy returns and we hope the hooligans treat you right on your big day. 

The library and the museum have launched an ambitious project this summer - revamping and republishing the ever popular book, “How It All Began: A History of the Kagawong Area circa 1872-1910” and they have secured funding for a 6 month internship! The position is open to those enrolled in or recently graduated from post secondary, and would involve work to research, reproduce, publish and promote the finished product. Application deadline is September 11th. More details are available at: https://billingstwp.ca/employment-opportunities/ 

Don’t forget about the Fergmeijer fundraiser for the library! Visit the library’s new website, www.billings-library.com to check out the punderful collection of punny shirts, totes, onesies and face masks.

Our words of wisdom for the week: surround yourself with tacos, not negativity. Have a great week!