Don’t throw a hissy fit, but Team Fergmeijer has it on good authority that there has been an uptick in the number of snakes in the village lately. What kind of snakes, you asp? On a scale of harmless to venomous, all the local snakes are harmless, so no need to be rattled.
At time of writing, the fire ban has been completely re-instated for Billings Township. No burning whatsoever is permitted, including fireworks. Check the township website at billingstwp.ca for up-to-date information.
Happy birthday wishes to Bonnie F and Meg M who both turn 29 this week. We recommend that you treat your birthday like you would a game of golf. If you don’t keep count, it’s way more fun.
Congratulations and thank you to the Old Mill Heritage Centre on hosting another successful History Night in Kagawong last week, featuring the history of trains on Manitoulin, and a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination. Don’t forget - for the rest of the summer you can check out the vintage camera exhibit at the museum. Snap to it!
Huge thanks to 4elements Living Arts and Kagawong Concert Series for bringing Georgia Hathaway and friends to Kagawong last week for an Mindful Music afternoon workshop, followed by an evening concert.
We have been seeing lots of familiar faces visiting in the last week or so. There was a bevy of Buies, a legion of Lawrences, a troop of Theijsmeijers, a pack of Parks, and a rally of Rhubys just to name a few.
In related news, members of the Mudge Bay Floating-Boating Club (MBFC) gathered from far and wide for their quinquennial meeting and general shenanigans. Legend has it the organization was initially formed in the 1950s when some local and summer resident luminaries/rascals were looking for a way to raise money and support the local community (while still affording members the opportunity to get together for drinks and the aforementioned shenanigans). And so, the MBFC was born, a mascot was chosen (a skunk), and members gather in Kagawong every five years to reconnect, celebrate, and continue the long and proud tradition of hijinks. Does anyone else remember Aussie’s cheating snakes?
Team Fergmeijer is tickled pink (and all colours of the rainbow, actually!) that Pride Manitoulin is back, August 17-20! There’s a whole host of events happening all over the island, beginning with raising of the Pride flag at the Little Current waterfront on Thursday (6pm) culminating in a parade and BBQ in Little Current on Sunday, August 20th. There are way too many events and activities for us to list here, so be sure to check out Pride Manitoulin on Facebook for a full schedule and listing of events.
The Manitoulin Tennis Club is hosting their annual summer tournament on Sunday, August 20th, at the Manitoulin Secondary School courts. All players of all abilities are welcome! Contact Chris at 705 618-7155 for more information or to register, or check out the Manitoulin Tennis Club on Facebook.
Put your thinking caps on… the Township of Billings is requesting proposals for a five-year comprehensive strategic plan, as well as a corporate website. Interested? For more information on the request for proposals, check out the township website at billingstwp.ca, or contact Emily Dance, CAO/Clerk at edance@billinstwp.ca.
The new pedestrian bridge across the lower Kagawong River is finally being built! The trails remain open, however be on the lookout for minor trail detours. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of September. For more information, contact Todd Gordon at (705) 282-2611 extension 224.
Save the date! The next Island-Wide Waste Management meeting in Kagawong is coming up on September 14th at 7pm. And be sure to check out the recent update on the Billings Climate Action Committee blog at https://billingscac.blogspot.com/
Did you know? A snake that’s 3.14 feet long is a pi-thon. Have a great week!
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