Thursday is St. Patrick’s Day and Team O’Fergmeijer are always ready to celebrate the Irish way, and are always sure to wear green on the big day. Did you know that leprechauns like to pinch people? (Apparently just because they can. Leprechauns are kind of jerks.) Traditionally, you wear green on St. Patrick’s Day because green makes you invisible to leprechauns, and saves you from their pinches!
It’s that time of year again! Get your binoculars and ear horns ready… who will be the first to spot or hear the migratory Sandhill O’Crane this year? Last year, surprise crane-spotter Rachel O’Ball narrowly beat out arch-nemeses Willa O’Wilson and Peter O’Gordon. If you see (or hear) a Sandhill crane, drop us a line at live@kagawong.ca or message us (Facebook.com/kagawong1) to let us know when and where you spotted them. Winner gets bragging rights!
The municipal office is officially open to the public again! Check your mail for your tax bill. The next Town O’Council meeting will be March 21 at 7:30pm. Agendas and minutes for the various township committee meetings can be found on the township website: http://billingstwp.ca
In related news, the town office has posted the Chief Administrative O’Officer (CAO’O)/Clerk position and is accepting cover letters and resumes by email to Tiana O’Mills at tmills@billingstwp.ca until April 4th, 2022 @ 4pm. The full job description is available on the Township website (https://billingstwp.ca/employment-opportunities/)
As spring slowly but surely makes its way to the O’Manitoulin, a friendly reminder that Billings passed a new trailer bylaw that addresses the use of recreational trailers within the township. The new trailer bylaw introduces a fee/permit structure process for those wanting to use recreational trailers on vacant properties, properties with seasonal residences and properties with permanent residences. This bylaw is posted on the Township of O’Billings website for you to review. Any questions can be sent into the town via email: bylaw@billingstwp.ca.
Today is the last day to apply for summer student positions with the township: one at the marina, and one with public works. Applications will be accepted by email to Kathy O’McDonald at kmcdonald@billingstwp.ca until 4pm today (March 16). Check out the township’s website for more information: https://billingstwp.ca/employment-opportunities/
The Island-wide photo challenge is on for just a few more days! Snap a photo with the theme “winter landscape” and send your submission to info@assiginack.ca. Don’t forget to state your name and age in the email. There are six different age categories and prizes to be won! All photos must be taken on Manitoulin O’Island between February 22 and March 20. Deadline for entry is noon on March 20th. This challenge is proudly sponsored by the Municipalities of Manitoulin O’Island.
The Kagawong Fitness Centre is open again, and O’Plucky, the KFC mascot, is so excited! Please contact the town at tmills@billingstwp.ca for information on membership.
This weekend, break out your fishing gear for the Manitoulin Kids Virtual Perch Derby 2022! The derby runs Saturday and Sunday (March 19 & 20), from 6 am to 6 pm. You can fish any in-land lake on Manitoulin (Lake O’Huron and rivers excluded; check with local authorities on ice conditions before proceeding on any frozen lake; abide by Ontario fishing regulations), and it is free to all children under 18 years old. There are prizes for longest perch as well as a mystery length prize (limit of two entries per child). No need to register ahead of time! Cash prizes donated by Manitoulin O’Transport and Lake O’Kagawong Family Cottages. For full submission requirements, check out the Kagawong Facebook page or contact manitoulinfishfinders@gmail.com
In honour of St. Patrick’s day, we leave you with a wish for good luck and this Irish blessing: May the wind at your back not be the result of the corned beef and cabbage you had at lunch. Have a great week!
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