Kagawong
Team Fergmeijer
Our Manitoulin Mom asked us this week why we were suddenly learning a foreign language. We told her we weren’t expecting the Spanish Inquisition. Our interest in learning a new language comes from our elderly neighbour. When we were growing up he would always say, “If it weren’t for me, you’d be speaking German!” He was such a lovely man. Terrible foreign language teacher, though. No idea why the school board hired him.
Things are heating up in the village! This Saturday, February 10 come on out to the Kagawong winter market from 10 am to 3 pm at the Park Centre. Candles, teas, cute clothing, baked goodies, a chili lunch and more! Just in time to get a Valentine’s gift for the someone special in your life!
Help brighten up the short winter days of Kagawongians near and far by submitting your short form poetry as part of our third annual Short Poems for a Short Month challenge. Your effort should be short (think haikus, rhyming couplets, limericks, etc). Email it to fergmeijer@gmail.com to participate. Sadly, this challenge does not have a cash prize, because everyone knows that rhyme doesn’t pay. Here’s a very timely submission that arrived just recently:
This week’s warm weather we’ve felt,
All the snow is starting to melt.
One step closer to spring,
There’ll be birds on the wing,
And next, we’ll be catching some smelt!
At time of writing the community rink is closed again due to the warm weather. Please stay off the surface as long as the rink is closed so we don’t undo all the hard work the volunteers put into making and maintaining the ice surface. Follow the township Facebook page for regular updates on the rink.
We were sad to hear that the town clerk, Emily Dance, will be leaving us come the spring. We are so grateful for her work here and wish her all the best in her next endeavours.
Attention all youth! Want to come work in the best village on the Island? Kagawong summer student position applications are now open for two marina assistants, one public works assistant, one museum assistant and one library assistant. Check out the township website for more details (http://billingstwp.ca) but don’t dilly-dally… applications will only be accepted until Friday, February 16. For more information, contact Tiana at the township office, at tmills@billingstwp.ca.
Be our guest! The Manitoulin Secondary School Musical Theatre Program cordially invites you to their 2024 production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. With singing and dancing galore, all accompanied by a live band, it is an upbeat show perfect for the entire family. Performances run Friday, February 16 at 7 pm and Saturday, February 17 at 2 pm, as well as the following weekend – Friday, February 23 at 7 pm and Saturday, February 24 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 ($15 for youth under 12) and can be purchased online at bit.ly/MSSmusical or at participating pharmacies across Manitoulin.
It’s back! Don’t miss Kagawong Winterfest on the Family Day weekend, February 17 to 19. Lots of details still to come, but if we know there will be Family Pick-up Hockey on the Saturday and Sunday. If you want more information to put in a team, contact Andrew at 705-968-0375.
Baha’i children’s classes each Sunday from 1 to 3 pm at the Park Centre. Youth ages 8 to 10 are welcome to participate in prayer and meditation, art and music activities. Organizers also provide a healthy snack! Contact Ina Swain (705-282-3498) for more information.
It’s a sad fact that a lot of us do NOT know the meaning of the French word “pourquoi.” Translate that into English and you’ll see why. Have a great week!
Silver Water
Karen Noble
Friday, January 26, several vehicles from Silver Water travelled to Meldrum Bay for euchre.
Monday, January 29, Albert Meijer and I went to Little Current and Gore Bay to do errands. We had lunch at Elliot’s and it was really good.
Chair yoga was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Silver Water hall.
Wednesday morning, Paul Sorbara and I attended an online meeting about the proposed changes to the Northern Services Board Act, which governs the Local Services Board. It was very interesting to hear the issues that other boards are having and what might get updated.
On Wednesday night line dancing was held at the hall.
Thursday there was a UCW meeting at St Andrew’s United Church in Silver Water at 1:30 pm. There were 15 ladies. There are a lot of plans being made for events.
Gladys Duncanson and I went for a walk after the meeting. It was nice to be able to wear running shoes and walk on bare roads on February 1.
Thursday evening there were seven full tables of euchre players at the Silver Water Community Hall. Congratulations to Ken Duncanson who won the money jar.
GFL Environmental emptied both recycling bins this week.
We have been watching all the blue jays, cardinals, chickadees and other birds eating in our backyard and out of the feeders. There is one squirrel enjoying the seeds, too. The deer continue to come to the yard where we can see all the trails they are making.
Happy birthday to Gertrude Nicks.
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone on February 14!
