December 15, 2021

Team Fergmeijer was out for a walk around town this weekend, and when we passed Fran and Dave’s they were standing out on their porch yelling, “EVERY GOOD BOY DESERVES FUDGE!” and “MY VERY EDUCATED MOTHER JUST SERVED US NINE PIZZAS!” It was very strange, but we didn’t think too much about it until we saw Willa on the corner, and she was yelling, “PLEASE EXCUSE MY DEAR AUNT SALLY!” and, “SUPERMAN HELPS EVERY ONE!” It was at that moment we realized the awful truth…they had caught the mnemonic plague!

This year’s digital Christmas concert is just around the corner and can always use more contributors. Break out your cell phone and film yourself telling a joke or singing a song. Do a short skit or show off your talent on the keyboard. Share the video with the organizers at kagawong@live.ca by Friday and you can be included in the concert that streams on December 18th at 7pm! You can view the concert via Zoom by visiting  tinyurl.com/KagChristmas2021 

The Lake Kagawong Resource Committee, and the Parks, Recreation, and Wellness Committee are looking for new members. If you are interested in joining one of these committees, or have any questions, visit the Billings Township website (http://billingstwp.ca). Applications are due to Tiana Mills by email at tmills@billingstwp.ca. 

We were thinking of buying Batman slippers this Christmas, but then remembered that he’s a billionaire and can afford to buy his own.

Best wishes to Hailey F who is celebrating her birthday this week. She’s not quite 29, but you wouldn’t know it based on her attitude. It’s one of our favourite things about her. Also celebrating this week is Christine L-M who turns 29 this weekend. As always, we wish you joy, peace, and cows that stay on the right side of the fencing.  

Take note! The township office will be closed from Friday, December 24th at noon until Tuesday, January 4th at 8:30am. The landfill will have regular hours with the exception of being closed on Sunday, December 26th. The library will be closed Saturday December 25th and Saturday January 1st. 

How much does Santa pay to park the sleigh? Nothing, it's on the house.

No amount of rain, thunder or lightning could put a damper on the Country Home and Business Tour this past weekend. It was so much fun to tour through the different locations and there are so many last-minute Christmas gifts right here in town!

Team Fergmeijer had a really good ice pun for you, but it slipped our mind. Regardless, the township is looking for volunteers to help maintain the rink! Volunteering would include maintenance checks of the rink and snow removal. For more information, please email tmills@billingstwp.ca, or call (705) 282-2611 x225.

Need a last minute Christmas gift for someone (or for yourself - no judgement). The Billings history book, “How It All Began” is back in stock and available. To get a copy, stop in at the library or contact billingslibrary@vianet.ca to pick one up today!  

 

Don’t let the holiday stress get to you. One way to reduce your overall anxiety is keeping tropical fish at home. It can have a calming effect on the brain due to all the indoor fins. Have a great week!