February 23, 2022

Monday was Family Day and we hope you all enjoyed your family in whatever way is most meaningful to you. Our neighbour took his family on a tour of various nuclear facilities in their area for the weekend. His kids seemed to like it, but his wife thought he was just on one giant power trip. Team Fergmeijer had a plan to cook dinner for the family. It was going to be a surprise and it was all going well, right up until the fire trucks ruined it. Then there’s cousin Bill. Every morning for the last year, he has announced proudly to his family that he is going for a jog… and then he doesn’t. It’s the longest running joke ever.  

The days are getting longer, but we know summer must be just around the corner, because the 2022 summer student positions with the township have been announced! There are positions at the marina, public works, museum, and library. Applications will be accepted by email to kmcdonald@billingstwp.ca until 4pm on Friday February 25th, 2022. Check out the township’s website for more information: https://billingstwp.ca/employment-opportunities/

Happy birthday to Ruth F who is 29 years young this week. We were going to put some funny comments here, but we thought maybe the whole birthday thing is getting a bit old.

Thank you to the Township of Billings and community volunteers for organizing a Family Day Skate and Slide this past Monday! The rink is great!

The township office remains closed to the public with the staff working remotely. Agendas and minutes for the various township committee meetings can be found on the township website: http://billingstwp.ca . 

Short Poems for a Short Month challenge is nearly over! Be sure to send your short form poem to Kagawong@live.ca  or as a message on the Kagawong Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Kagawong1). Here are some great examples!

A bridge of moonbeams

On shimmering sea

Path to Eternity

Waves trimmed with lace

Seek the barren shore

Autumn takes charge

(You know these aren’t ours, because no matter how hard we try to write pieces that are thoughtful, introspective and deep, we always seem to end up with puns. It’s quite the verse curse!)

 

Friends of the Billings Library is looking for members! FOBL is a group that functions independently of the township and of the library itself. It raises money to supplement and enhance the library collections. If you are interested, contact the library (billingslibrary@vianet.ca   705-282-2944).

 

The Kagawong Fitness Centre is open again, and Plucky, the KFC mascot, is so excited! Please contact the town at tmills@billingstwp.ca for information on membership.

What do time and space have in common with family? It's all relative. Have a great week!