May 3, 2023

The nicer spring weather has allowed Team Fergmeijer to get out and about over the last week or two, getting together with friends. Said friends offered us some questions and observations that we just had to share. For example, can lasagna be considered spaghetti-flavoured cake and do scorpions consider lobsters to be mermaids? One friend pondered that it’s odd that we bake cookies but cook bacon, and then suggested that cookie dough is the sushi of desserts (and a lot of discussion broke out over that one). Another pondered that our stomachs must think all potatoes are mashed  potatoes. The ultimate, though, was when it was decided, after much debate, that the most dangerous kinds of canoes are definitely volcanoes. 

The robotics team at Manitoulin Secondary School - Manitoulin Metal - arrived home safe and sound last week, after an incredibly strong performance at the First Robotics world championships in Houston. Out of over 600 teams from all over the globe, Manitoulin Metal was one of 6 finalists for the First Impact Award. The award is the most prestigious in the competition. It honours the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate with a focus on transforming the culture in ways that encourage more of today’s youth to become science and technology leaders. Being named one of the finalists guarantees Manitoulin Metal a spot in the 2024 world championships. Well done, team 6865!

The Billings Climate Action Committee’s website offers lots of information for those looking to learn more about how our township is working to become greener. Check it out! https://billingscac.blogspot.com/

Did you know the township will accept your old batteries for recycling? Drop them off at the town office battery recycling box. 

The village is buzzing with construction activity these days! The fire hall rebuild is moving ahead in leaps and bounds. The foundation is in and the walls are going up. The Waterline work on Old Mill Road has started as well. That road will be closed as the work requires excavation of the roadway to install a new watermain and service connections. Residents will have access to their property, but may have to use Newburn road via Graham’s hill at times. 

One time, Team Fergmeijer got kicked out of the coffee club we belonged to. They didn’t appreciate us always wearing tea shirts. 

There is still time to nominate a deserving volunteer for Billings Volunteer of the Year award. Contact Tiana (tmills@billingstwp.ca) with your nominations by May 5th. 

Calling all business owners within the municipality of Billings Township! Come out to the Billings Business Group meeting on 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. 

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Not sure how to celebrate Mother’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Treat Mom this Mother’s Day and 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!

Summer hours have officially kicked in at the landfill, and it is now open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2pm-6pm, and Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-4pm.

Remember back when ‘a new hip joint’ meant someplace we wanted to go on Friday night? Have a great week!