Fear naut! The SS Chi-Cheemaun is once again setting sail for the mighty Manitoulin, and you guessed it: we’ve decided it’s aboat time that we cruise into the deep waters of boat puns to kick off this week’s column. We figured that with the nice weather, we might as well do it schooner rather than later. So, break out your anchor-chiefs to wipe away your tears - they will be tears of laughter of course, it’s not like our column is ever an oar-deal. We’d hate to be considered keeljoys.
The waterline work on Old Mill Road has started. That road will be closed as the work requires excavation of the roadway to install a new water main and service connections. Residents will have access to their property, but may have to use Newburn road via Graham’s hill at times.
Not only is the fire hall rebuild making good progress, the Billings Fire Department is also updating its tools and equipment to help keep the community safe. The department has received The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada Lifesaving Equipment Grant which will allow the department to purchase ten sets of Innotex Energy bunker gear which will help keep firefighters safe from heat and hazards they face while carrying out their all-important duties.
Did you know the township will accept your old batteries for recycling? Drop them off at the town office battery recycling box.
What does Jack Sparrow use to store his dinner leftovers? Pyrex of the Caribbean.
Calling all business owners within the municipality of Billings Township! Come out to the Billings Business Group meeting tonight (Wednesday May 10th). Starting at 7pm at the Park Centre in Kagawong, take the opportunity to meet other business owners and discuss issues of concern and opportunity! Contact westman@lambac.org or 705-282-3215 for more information.
Want to treat Mom AND yourself this Mother’s Day? Bring her out to the Anglican Church Mother’s Day Lunch, Saturday May 13th. The church is offering delicate sandwiches and delectable desserts from 11-2pm. The cost is $20 per person. Don’t limit yourself just to Mom. Bring dads, and uncles and siblings and cousins and neighbours two-doors-down. All are welcome!
As the spring insects begin to emerge, instead of swatting at the blackflies grab a racquet and come out a-swingin’ at the annual Blackfly Tennis Tournament hosted by the Manitoulin Tennis Club. Mark Saturday, May 20 on your calendars (rain date Sunday, May 21), and contact ctheijsmeijer@gmail.com for more information.
A catamaran in the frostbite series race lost its mast and was nearly overturned by a large wave. The headline in the club newsletter the next day was “Cata-frostic Dismaster.”
Go fly a kite! No, really. On Sunday June 4th in Gore Bay you can go fly a kite in the Kite Festival! From 1-4 pm you can enjoy kite flying at the Western Manitoulin Community Garden.It's a free event and fun can be had for all ages. Enjoy the BBQ lunch, get craft at the Make a Scarecrow station, and a Pop-up Play area for the littles. There will also be community service people and their vehicles for viewing and questions. Bring your own kite or use one the festival provides.
First it was the geese and the sandhill cranes, and now the colourful cabanas have begun their near-annual migration up the hill from the picnic pavilion to the Park Centre. That means the summer market season is just around the corner! Stay tuned for more details.
We wanted to make sure this week’s column had a ferry-tale ending. Have a great week!
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