As lockdown in the north stretches into yet another week, it can be a bit difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Even if we could, it would probably be a train anyway. Always keen to find the bright side of things, your favourite journalists (no offense, Tom), are looking to the future to overcome the stress of current COVID restrictions. To choose the first place we’re going to vacation in once the pandemic is over, we put a map of the world on the wall and threw a dart at it. Turns out we’ll be spending two weeks behind the refrigerator.
As per the COVID-19 Provincial Order, the Aus Hunt Marina boat launch, the small craft basin boat launch, the picnic pavillion, and the basketball/tennis court have been closed. However, landfill hours will remain the same throughout the lockdown: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2pm-6pm, and Sundays 10am-4pm. Please remember to use clear bags for household waste and to separate out your paper and co-mingle items (plastics, tetra pack juice/milk cartons, cans).
A very happy birthday goes out to three fantastic women this week: Marilyn P, Jean W, Kristy C all turn 29 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday respectively. Remember, more candles means a bigger wish!
We try to be as upbeat as possible, but spending so much time inside at home is difficult. We are starting to understand why dogs chew the furniture!
Being award-winning journalists (participation medals count, right?) has its perks. Team Fergmeijer recently had the opportunity to preview a new children’s book written by seasonal Kagawongian Mark Denomme. Priscilla Searches for a Friend (and Saves the Village of Kagawong!) “is a whimsical tale of individuality, fitting in, and friendship.” There are lots of familiar people and places included in the story, and the watercolour illustrations are absolutely beautiful! Mark very generously donated a copy to the library, and you can purchase your own copy at retailers in the village.
Throughout the roads construction project, there will be updates every two weeks on the township website (http://billinstwp.ca) and the township Facebook page. Check it out if you are curious!
A reminder that township committee meetings are being held electronically via Zoom. Anyone interested in attending a meeting should email Tiana Mills (billingsadmin@billingstwp.ca) by 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting to obtain connection details. A computer/tablet/mobile phone and internet connection, or a telephone, are required.
It’s just as well the weather is getting nicer these days. If we keep quarantine stress-eating, the buttons on our shirts will start socially distancing from each other! Have a great week!
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