Last week, Team Fergmeijer (your unofficial Billings tourism ambassadors) did NOT welcome you to our lovely village, due to the main street being inaccessible because of construction. But we need detour no longer! While construction continues, you are cordially invited to Kagawong as local shops and businesses begin opening again under the province’s reopening plan. Tell them Team Fergmeijer sent you!
Congratulations go out to Billings Senior of the Year Jim Chambers! Jim has served, and continues to serve, in a variety of roles within the township over the years. From church events, to the Recreation Committee, to the Fire Department, Jim has his hand in most volunteer activities happening around here. Thank you, Jim, for all your hard work, dedication, humour and caring that you share with us every day!
In related news, we’ve heard that Team Fergmeijer has been shortlisted for a new award for Billings’ most secretive person. We can’t tell you how excited we are to be nominated!
With summer on our doorstep, Billings is slowly but surely waking up. With construction moving forward at a blistering pace (oh wait, that’s just the recent heat wave), the future of the Kagawong Market looks bright. Rumour has it the popular outdoor market will be returning to its regular Wednesday time slot and to its regular location at the pavilion by the tennis courts. We will strive to confirm this with the proper authorities, as our extremely high journalistic standards would never permit us to print something that was not entirely accurate and fact-checked.
In addition to the town market, Kagawong is also welcoming a new venture that will be located in the Austin Hunt Marina. Artisans by the Bay will host local artists and craftspeople, their various arts and crafts items, as well as products carried and/or created by various entrepreneurs. The opening is dependent on the provincial reopening plan, so stay tuned for more information!
Side note, when the COVID restrictions are finally lifted and the landfill is allowed to return to its traditional functions, may we suggest a name change from the “Kagawong Mall” to the “Billings Emporium?” It adds a sophisticated edge to the whole experience. Don’t worry Denis, you won’t be expected to wear a tie. Not right away, anyway.
There will be a planned power outage this coming Sunday, June 13, from 8am until 12noon. Plan to rise a little early to get the coffee going, and then enjoy a quiet morning!
At the time of writing, Billings Township is in a full fire ban until further notice. Check the township website (http://billingstwp.ca) for the latest details.
A very happy 29th birthday goes out to Maria M-L! Once a Kagawongian, always a Kagawongian (and hence, always fair game for mention in this column!). We hope you have a fantastic day. We would be remiss if we missed Karlene’s 29th birthday as well - she keeps us in line, on our toes, and always smiling. Happy birthday, Karlene! If you know of anyone you would like to have us embar… umm… celebrate here in the community column, drop us a line at kagawong@live.ca or message us on the Kagawong Facebook page (facebook.com/Kagawong1).
The government has approved vaccines for youth ages 12 years and up, and they are available on the Island. Book your child’s appointment by calling 705-674-2299 or visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/
The Late Bloomers are hard at work sprucing up the village - flowers are popping up everywhere! The flower boxes and gardens around town are looking beautiful thanks to those green-thumbed volunteers.
One half of Team Fergmeijer saw a doctor about their hearing problems last week. The doctor asked her to describe the symptoms. She replied, “They’re yellow, Homer likes doughnuts, and Marge has blue hair.” Have a great week!
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