Kagawong
Team Fergmeijer
After the amazing success of our as-yet unpublished cookbook, Team Fergmeijer is already working on a spin-off work that takes a deep dive into the history and science of food (one of our favourite topics). It’s amazing the things we have learned in the process of researching for this new book. For instance, Cilantro, a lively citrusy (to some, slightly soapy) flavour, stops being Cilantro once it matures and goes to seed (or ‘bolts’). At that point it is used for the seeds, otherwise known as Cumin, and has a toastier flavour. Our big takeaway from this section of our research is that Cilantro is the veal of the herbs and spices world. Stay tuned for more information on our gourmandise journey.
Thanks to everyone who made last weekend’s inaugural evening market a success. It was wonderful to see everyone out for one last market of the season! Don’t let the fact that it is the last market get you down, though, the annual Christmas in Kagawong market is just around the corner (November 17 and 18)!
Yeehaw! This fall, head on over to the Kagawong Park Centre for line dancing Wednesday evenings beginning tonight (September 20). The cost for 10 weeks of hoedown is $90. Contact joebeth.arnold@gmail.com for more information.
This weekend: The 4elements Living Arts annual Elemental Festival is September 23 and 24 in Kagawong. Come out and celebrate the beauty, bounty and history of Mnidoo Mnising through workshops and performances on singing and dancing, an artisan and food vendor market, artistic workshops, a children’s pop-up play area and a special dinner and performance event. Visit the festival Facebook page (https://fb.me/e/UqD3Bj6e) for more information.
Manitoulin Streams is hosting another Youth Rangers event at the Kagawong Park Centre, on Thursday, September 28 from 5:30 to 7 pm. All youth in Grades 1-8 are welcome to come and explore signs of fall and why leaves change. Cost is $5 per child. Contact getinvolved.manitoulinstreams@gmail.com to register by Friday, September 22.
A very happy birthday goes out to Barb E this week. It’s the one day a year when you absolutely must splurge and treat yourself to something you wouldn’t normally. So, put away the box wine and see what’s available in a screw top!
Friends, family, and neighbours of Ice Lake are invited to join the Ice Lake Fall Harvest Gathering this Saturday (the 23rd) at the Ice Lake picnic grounds (274 Pleasant Valley Road). The fun starts at 3 pm! Enjoy fall Harvest games, delicious food; pig roast is provided, just bring a side dish or dessert as part of the potluck (please bring your own plate, water bottle and utensils). There’s also a pickup ball game! And this year… do you think you have what it takes to win the Ice Lake butter tart contest? Bring your best six plain butter tarts for a chance to win. A $5 donation is suggested. See you there!
Body Stories Dance Instruction is offering dance classes at the Park Centre in Kagawong this fall, for ages five through adult. Check out their fall schedule for more information, or to register: https://www.bodystoriesdance.com/schedule#schedule
Kagawong’s own (that’s right, we’re claiming him) Mike McCormick of the Arrogant Worms is hosting a house concert near Mindemoya on Friday, September 29. The concert will feature some classical work, mixed with pop, hymns, originals and some other surprises. Visit https://ticketsplease.ca/ and search for “Mike McCormick” for more information.
You know what they say about finicky herbs… here today, tarragon tomorrow. Have a great week!
Silver Water
Karen Noble
On Friday, September 8 six of us travelled to Meldrum Bay for euchre. Murray Duncanson and I split the money jar, both with scores over 82 points.
Saturday morning, there was a market in our yard.
Saturday afternoon, at the Silver Water Community Hall, there were 51 ladies that attended a fashion show and tea. There were a lot of sales made after the three models displayed some of the outfits. Twenty percent of the sales will be donated back to the UCW. The day was a very successful fundraiser.
After the fashion show was over, I took the car home full of the teacups and saucers that were used at the event. Albert Meijer and I picked up Doug and Brenda Carter as well as Gladys Duncanson. We went to Rockville for the Snowdusters fish dinner. There were lots of people eating in the hall, so we took our meals outside to eat at one of the picnic tables set up. We drove the scenic route home through Mindemoya and Union Road to avoid the construction in Gordon Township.
On Sunday afternoon, I took Myra Duncanson, Doug and Brenda Carter, DonnaKay McDonald and Erwin Thompson to Tehkummah for the euchre tournament. Myra and I won first prize. Guy Bigras and Harold Rogers had the second highest score. Mildred Kelly and Bob Benedict also attended from Meldrum Bay.
On Monday, Brenda Carter and I took Anne Boyd to Sudbury for an appointment. We had a very successful trip.
Albert looked after the recycling bins on Monday afternoon. He said he had quite a few people and they arrived spaced out over the hour. Thanks to everyone who brought their cans and bottles to be used to fundraise for the community hall.
Tuesday evening, I felt the first sign of a cold coming on. So far it is just a head cold, but it is hanging on quite well. I skipped euchre on Thursday night and will stay home on Friday night. I figure I came into contact with some germs in Sudbury. Luckily Anne and Brenda are fine.
The bicycle tour to Meldrum Bay for the Mindemoya Hospital is next weekend. This is a big fundraiser for them if anyone wants to sponsor any of the riders.
The Local Services Board of Robinson Township has its election meeting on Sunday, September 24 at 4 pm at the Silver Water Community Hall.
There will be a Christmas-themed market at our house on October 28 from 9 am to 12 noon.
Happy 50th birthday to Shawn Noble on September 22.
Happy belated 65th anniversary to Lloyd and Jean Steeves
