Kagawong
Team O’Fergmeijer
Saint Patrick’s Day is one of Team O’Fergmeijer’s favourite times of the year. We are always ready to shamrock and roll, but we do our best to celebrate it without being O’ffensive. Each year at this time, we try to fit a little Irish into the column, and this year is no different. After all, if it ain’t brogue, don’t fix it! Happy Birthday to local leprechauns Mike O’M, Doug O’H, and Sharon O’J who are all celebrating their 29th birthdays. Miss O’Poppy is also celebrating soon, though hers isn’t quite 29 yet. May you all live to be 100, with one extra year to repent – let the shenanigans commence! Island Time Dancing is bringing beginner line dancing classes to the Park Centre! Join Joe and Beth O’Arnold, Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 pm, starting March 22nd and running for six weeks. Space is limited! Email joebeth.arnold@gmail.com or call 519-490-5586 to pre-register. Cost of the full six-week session is $50. Crocheting for beginners! Stop by the Kagawong O’Park Centre Sundays at 7pm through the month of March and learn to crochet. All are welcome. The next regular Council meeting of O’Billings Township is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21st at 7 pm at the Park Centre. The agenda will be posted on the township website, www.billingstwp.ca, the Friday prior to the meeting. It’s that time of year again! Get your binoculars and ear horns ready, who will be the first to spot or hear the migratory Sandhill O’Crane this year? Last year, Peter O’Gordon once again took the trophy, but this spring it’s anyone’s game! Willa O’Wilson and Rachel O’Ball are both former champs keen to steal back the glory. If you see (or hear) a Sandhill crane, drop us a line at fergmeijer@gmail.com or message us (Facebook.com/kagawong1) to let us know when and where you spotted them. Winner gets bragging rights! The fire hall is no more, and a reminder that until the new structure is built, bulk water users can access the new quick-fill station at the water treatment plant (75 O’Beach Street). It has options for 2” and 3/4″ fill spigots. Remember to bring your clean Cam-lock female fitting to connect to the 2” option. Contact Tiana O’Mills at the town office for more information (tmills@billingstwp.ca) Mark your calendars! Western O’Manitoulin Volunteer Fairs are 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. Billings’ is April 26th at the Park Centre from 2 to 8 pm and includes refreshments as well as prizes to be won. Wayne and Anna O’Aelick, a pair of fundraising Kagawongian superstars, are already raising funds for this year’s Stroll for Liver! Mark Sunday, June 11 on your calendar for a stroll through the village at 11 am to raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Liver Foundation. More details to be announced as we get closer to the date. If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough. Have a great week!
Silver Water
Karen Noble
Craig Duncanson spent a few days last week with his parents, Murray and Gladys. Clarke Duncanson spent the weekend with Murray and Gladys. Ed and Lee Alexander were at their cottage for a few days last week. I took some neighbours and went to euchre at the Burpee Complex on Monday night. There were five tables of players. Wednesday night there was line dancing taught at the Silver Water Community Hall. I went to euchre on Thursday night in Silver Water and won the juice. Friday night there were four tables of us playing euchre in Meldrum Bay. Thursday night, Ken Duncanson and some family went for dinner at the Water’s Edge. Saturday there was a bigger 80th birthday lunch at Stop 540. His son, Keith and daughter, Melody, arrived last Wednesday to start the festivities. Saturday night, there was a birthday party for Sara O’Connor held at the restaurant after it closed. The Silver Water Recreation Centre is having a chili supper on March 17 at 5 pm at the Silver Water Community Hall. There will be homemade rolls and pies. There is a soup and sandwich luncheon and euchre tournament being planned for March 26 at the Silver Water Community Hall. A few prizes for the euchre tournament are needed if anyone has anything to donate. Happy 18th birthday to Colton Chevrette on March 12th. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone on Friday!
