We have big news here at Team Fergmeijer… we joined a band! We’re called the Introverted Pessimists. You’ve probably never heard of us, but that’s okay.
Happy birthday wishes go out to Meg M. who is turning 29 soon. It’s important to keep in mind that birthdays are really just Mother Nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake. It’d be a shame to disappoint her.
The Angel Bus fundraising committee is raffling off a gorgeous quilt (courtesy of Pat Best). You can get your tickets from multiple sources, including the Wednesday market here in Kagawong as well as the street market in Gore Bay on Friday. All proceeds go to support the Angel Bus - a wheelchair accessible bus, providing free transportation for Manitoulin Lodge Residents and other medically vulnerable citizens of Western Manitoulin Island. The Angel Bus allows for access to medical appointments, as well as seasonal activities (picnics, fall colour outings) and community activities (school performances, theatre and music events, farmers' markets and shopping excursions). You can find out more about the Angel Bus here: www.manitoulinauxiliary.org/angel-bus
If you haven’t made it down to the market in Kagawong on Wednesdays, you are really missing out! With over 50 vendors showcasing amazing, creative, delicious, and practical things, it’s the largest on the Island and always worth a wander through. The market is every Wednesday from 10am-3pm all through August. There’s lots of parking available at the Park Centre.
History Day in Kagawong is back! Join historian David Saint-Pierre, army historian Ron Millar, and the 2022 Salvation Army band tomorrow (Thursday, August 11th) to learn more about The Sinking of the Empress of Ireland - Canada’s Titanic. There is a matinée event at 3:30pm, or one at 7:30pm, both at the Park Centre. Admission is by donation and supports museum projects. Contact the Old Mill Heritage Centre at 705-282-1442 or oldmillheritage@billingstwp.ca for more information.
Team Aelick is Strolling for Liver again this year. Support the Canadian Liver Foundation by donating online or by joining Team Aelick Sunday, August 28th for the 5km stroll through the village. Last year, Wayne dyed his hair when Team Aelick’s fundraising goal was met. This year, rumour has it he’s put his eyebrows on the line!
A large crowd came out for the beach movie on Saturday night. Mamma Mia! involved singing, dancing, clapping, cheers and tears. And that was just from the audience! Several hundred dollars were donated by attendees and the Library would like to thank everyone who came out for the fun! If you have suggestions for the next beach movie night, drop us a line (fergmeijer@gmail.com). We were thinking a Sharknado triple feature might be fun, or maybe Ghost Shark. Possibly Ice Sharks or Planet of the Sharks? Though Dinoshark and Sharktopus are strong contenders, also. Shark Exorcist didn’t have very good reviews, but we were intrigued nonetheless. (A significant amount of what we write in this column is made up, but we swear those are all real movies; Google them!)
The deadline to register as a candidate for councillor or mayor in the upcoming municipal election is quickly approaching. Citizens of Billings can register at the township office between now and August 19th. If you would like more information on what is involved in being on council or some helpful information on running a campaign, check out the Vote Billings blog (https://votebillings.blogspot.com/). Whether you are thinking of running for council or not, don’t forget to register to vote!
While out on a road trip last week, Team Fergmeijer passed a sign that read “falling rocks.” So, we gave it a try, and no, it doesn’t. Have a good week!
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