September 22, 2021

Team Fergmeijer has been brushing up on our culinary skills. Lately, we’ve been making so much food, we’ve had to share. We made a chicken salad yesterday. We don’t think it was very good though - she only ate the croutons.

At time of writing, local breast cancer survivor Mary Buie has raised just over $1200 so far for this year’s CIBC Run for the Cure, placing her second on the Sudbury fundraising leaderboard! On Sunday, October 3rd, Mary will be starting her walk for the event on Rainbow Heights, and welcomes everyone to join. Reach out to Mary to find out more! Donations can be made by searching “CIBC Run for the Cure” online, and then clicking on the DONATE button to search for Mary’s name. 

Our Manitoulin Mom told us we need to grow up. We were absolutely speechless. Of course, it’s hard to say anything when you have 45 gummy bears in your mouth. 

There is a special council meeting (public meeting) TODAY (Wednesday, Sept. 22) at 7:00pm at the Park Centre to discuss the current lease of the Kagawong Generating Station with the Oakville Energy Corporation (OEC). Two representatives from OEC will be present during the meeting. If you are interested in attending please register with Tiana Mills (tmills@billingstwp.ca) by 3pm on Wednesday September 22nd, 2021. Proof of vaccinations will be required for entry as per the Ministry of Health guidelines.

If you need proof of vaccination, visit http://covid19.ontariohealth.ca to print out your vaccination receipts. If you need help, stop in at the township office or library during their regular hours and someone will be happy to help you. 

Happy birthday to Barb E who is 29 this weekend! We spent a long time trying to list all the words of wisdom we wanted to pass along to you on your special day. It’s still blank. Happy birthday anyway!

The 4elements Living Arts Elemental Festival is this weekend! Enjoy Kagawong River stories, live music, and storytelling! It’s going to be a fabulous event. Musical artists Medusa, and Smith & Stam will be headlining, with more acts throughout the festival, Follow 4elements on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/4elementslivingarts) for more details.

Part of the the Living Arts Festival will be the Gaagigewang Ziibing Dibaajimowinan: Kagawong River Stories, a storytelling nature walk featuring short works, poetry, and song by youth storytellers. Check it out September 25th & 26th at 5pm at the Kagawong River Trail. Starts at the Riverbend Stage parking lot; free admission, with donations accepted. There is limited availability - to book email festival@4elementslivingarts.org

The Manitoulin Tennis Club members continue to meet at the Manitoulin Secondary School courts, Sundays at 9:30am and Wednesdays at 6pm. Whether you are a tennis ace, or just absolutely LOVE the sport (see what we did there?), all are welcome to come out and play.

 

The newly minted edition of “How It All Began” had an initial printing of 100 copies. Those have sold out, but if you missed getting your hands on a copy, good news! A second printing is in the works and will be available in the next few weeks.  

Fun fact to end on this week: Penguins produce an oil that helps their feathers to retain more body heat. It’s true what they say - the oily bird gets the warm. Have a great week!