Holiday Special 2021

Twas the night before Christmas

and Team Fergmeijer's equipped

to share Christmas greetings

with a wide readership!

There’s one major event

that can’t be o’rstated - 

Manitoulin’s two papers

are now amalgamated.

Our new audience is huge,

in print and online;

And now ALL of the Island

is age twenty-nine!       

But despite all the fame(!)

we haven’t forgotten our roots;

Here’s a recap of news

from close to Bridal Veil chutes:  

The town’s roads were refurbished

with sidewalks and curbs; 

It looks so darn sharp

that we don’t have the words!

All year long there were businesses

and homes changing hands;

We welcomed many new neighbours

to these fair lands.

The rink got spruced up

with new boards and more light,

Allowing Kagawongians

to go skating day and night!!

The market was double

what we’d come to expect;

50+ summer vendors

with tables bedecked.

With artwork and crafts

and goodies innumerable, 

The crowds were so big,

it was barely maneuverable!

Not everything this year

was rosy and bright; 

We lost a good man,

who always tried to do right. 

We all have an Aus story

to reminisce. 

His is a presence

that’ll forever be missed. 

And of course COVID continued,

so our year comprised

Of many more masks

and hands sanitized. 

But as 2021

comes to a close

With all of its highs

and all of its lows, 

Rest assured, we remain,

your faithful scrivener.

Merry Christmas to all,

from Team Fergmeijer!