Despite all their efforts to fly below the radar, the Kagawong Gobble Brigade (KGB) are in the news again this week. According to the highlights notes posted to the township’s Facebook page (FB.com/billingstownshipkagawong), council will be sending a request to the MNRF for action on concerns around having the KGB in the area. The notes were not specific about what the council’s concerns were but given the recent ‘weather’ balloon incursion near Manitoulin Island, it seems clear to us where their concerns SHOULD be. Perhaps the Gobble Brigade thought if they can’t stay below the radar, a balloon would let them fly above it.
The Parks, Recreation and Wellness Committee is hosting a Family Day Skate and Slide event this Monday (February 20th) at the Kagawong Outdoor Rink from 11am until 3pm. If you haven’t tried out the new rink yet, now is your chance! Rumour has it there will be coffee and hot chocolate and maybe some pizza to enjoy as well. We hope to see you there!
Are you looking for ways to get involved in your local community? Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! And be ‘we,’ we mean the Western Manitoulin Volunteer Fairs that will be happening in April. Stop in to meet the many organizations that work to make our communities so special. Learn about their efforts and events, and you are sure to find a comfortable fit for you. Gordon/Barrie Island & Burpee-Mills is April 12th at the Gordon Community Centre. Gore Bay will hold theirs April 19th at the community hall, and Billings’ is April 26th at the Park Centre. All Volunteer fair days run from 2-8pm and include refreshments as well as prizes to be won. If you are a volunteer organization interested in taking part in the fairs, contact Annett (westman@lambac.org) by February 20th to reserve your spot.
Did you know? MSS has ‘late’ buses running every Tuesday and Wednesday after school to allow students to participate in extracurricular clubs and sports. Buses run to both the west end and east end, leaving the school at 5pm and stopping at multiple central drop-off locations along the way. Students are encouraged to sign up before lunch time each late bus day, but the buses run regardless of numbers. (You would have known if you read last week’s column… just saying.)
Happy birthday wishes go out to Neil L and Heather S; two people who are a whole lot of fun, and only a little bit old. They are both celebrating a 29th trip around the sun. We hope your birthdays are as cool as you think you are. Also celebrating this week is Chase C, though he’s not quite 29 yet, he’s definitely cooler than the rest of us.
Reminder that the fire hall is still off-limits for safety reasons. Please utilize the water at the public works garage at 34 Carter Crescent. Please be mindful of the bay doors, and do not leave your vehicle unattended. NOTE: Please bring your own hose. Thankfully, a new bulk water system will be installed at the Water Treatment Plant by the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) in the next few weeks.
Now that township committees are up and running, be sure to check the township website for meetings dates and times if you would like to attend as a member of the public.
It’s the second annual Short Poems for a Short Month! Submit your haiku, rhyming couplet, limerick, or sonnet to fergmeijer@gmail.com and we will add them to the column! This week’s was created by a friend who works in IT who wishes to remain anonymous.
In Northern Ontario, it's a blast,
The winters are long, but they pass,
With a sled and some whiskey,
You'll laugh and be frisky,
It's a place where the fun’s not surpassed!
Have a good week!
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