If you are a student or a parent of a student, then you are likely very much aware that March break is just around the corner. It’s a great time to relax and de-stress, but also to get some of those jobs around the house taken care of. Though that is easier said than done. On TV, people can flip a whole house in a month. Meanwhile, Team Fergmeijer can spend an entire week just getting ready to vacuum.
Big news out of the township office! Be sure to offer your congratulations to Kathy on her upcoming retirement. After 18 years of helping and advising multiple councils, she will be leaving some very big shoes to be filled. However, dear readers do not have to be concerned, for Kathy is not officially retiring until November and will be on hand to train up the next generation of town clerk.
Fun fact: there are more planes underwater than there are submarines in the sky.
The community rink has seen regular use and we want to thank all the volunteers who have made it possible. A gentle reminder of basic rink etiquette - remove hockey nets from ice after use. They melt into the ice and once concrete is showing, the skating season is basically over. When using the rink lights, turn them off when you leave. Pack out your garbage. Respecting the facilities allows everyone to enjoy the rink and for the skating season to last as long as possible!
Happiest of happy birthdays go out to Shirley F and Arthur H this week. Both hit a landmark 29 last week and word on the street has it that they both celebrated in style with family and friends and food galore!
The township office remains closed to the public with the staff working remotely. The next Town 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 .
There are still two summer student positions available with the township: one at the marina, and one with public works. Applications will be accepted by email to kmcdonald@billingstwp.ca until 4pm on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Check out the township’s website for more information: https://billingstwp.ca/employment-opportunities/
It occurs to us that anyone who was sentenced to house arrest last year really lucked out timing-wise.
Are you up for a new challenge? The Island-wide photo challenge is now on! 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 Island between February 22 and March 20. Deadline for entry is March 20th at noon. This challenge is proudly sponsored by the Municipalities of Manitoulin Island.
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.
Just a reminder that small steps can make a big difference. Remember, taking 2 seconds to pick up a quarter off the ground basically works out to $450 per hour
Have a great week!
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