September 8, 2021

The nice weather has continued into September and Team Fergmeijer is hoping for a beautiful fall season. We truly love the outdoors. We’ve got quite a collection at this point. They take up most of the garage and none of them match, but we love them anyways.  

A very happy birthday goes out to Kim B, who is turning 29 this weekend. On their birthdays, some people see the glass as half empty, and others see the glass as half full. We say, just drink as many glasses as you want on your big day!

The township is hiring! Billings Township is looking for a Full-Time Financial / Administrative Support Worker. Check out the township website (http://billingstwp.ca) for more information. The deadline to apply is September 8th at 12noon.

Last weekend was the amazing Younge Street Festival! At least, we are assuming it was amazing - we had to write our column  on Thursday because of the holiday. Given that it had artisans, musicians, contests and games for all ages, as well as the Carver Kings… well, how could it not be amazing!

If the Younge Street Festical whetted your appetite for fun, frolic and fantasy, then good news - Billings’ next big event is almost here! The 4elements Living Arts Elemental Festival is set for September 25-26 right here in Kagawong. Kagawong River stories, live music, and storytelling… oh my! It’s going to be a fabulous event. Follow 4elements on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/4elementslivingarts) for more details.

Our Manitoulin mom just found out that we replaced her bed with a trampoline. Man, did she ever hit the roof!

While we are all greatly enjoying our smooth new roads and sidewalks through the centre of Kagawong, construction’s not quite done yet! Hard surfacing will begin in the next few weeks on Range A Sideroad, Monument Road, and Old Mill Road (from the bridge to the bottom of Graham Hill). Stay tuned for more information on dates!

 

With an eye towards branching out into a more international audience, yours truly have been making an effort to stay up on current events around the world. Did you know that Sweden elected the CEO of IKEA as president?! Word is he’s still assembling his cabinet. 

 

Have you picked up your copy of “How It All Began”? The third edition of the beloved local history book is available for purchase ($30) at the library and the Heritage Centre. 

Don’t forget, the library has officially returned to regular hours: Tuesday & Thursday 4-7; Saturday 10-1. Come in and browse the stacks and check out our new book shelves. 

Last week, our mechanic was throwing free car parts to people, but we weren’t able to grab  what we needed. We just can’t seem to catch a brake. Have a great week!