Kagawong
Team Fergmeijer
Team Fergmeijer is always up for learning new things (which is why the fact that some people can’t distinguish between etymology and entomology bugs us in ways we can’t put into words), and we thought we would share one of our newfound bits of knowledge with you! Did you know that William Durant co-founded General Motors and Chevrolet. Most importantly, he also founded Frigidaire which made him the very first refrigerator magnate.
At time of writing, the community rink is open again due to the cold weather but follow the township Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
The Park Centre in Kagawong was a-buzzin’ for the Winter Market on Saturday,February 10. Thanks to all the vendors and visitors for making the day so successful!
Thanks also to everyone involved in the Kagawong Winterfest, especially the volunteers with the Parks, Recreation and Wellness committee who organized it all! It was nice to see everyone out and about, enjoying themselves.
Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Valentine’s babies Neil L and Chase C and Valentine’s-adjacent baby Heather S. Celebrating this week are Ruth F, Suedy H and Maddy M. Remember, age is just a number. A big, really annoying number that keeps getting bigger every year, but still.
This week’s submission for short poems for a short month is an ode to one of our favourite majestic birds.
In fields where the tall grasses sway,
Sandhill cranes greet the break of day.
With coos loud and clear,
They migrate each year,
In formations that dance and sway.
Given the unseasonably warm winter, it is possible we might see the iconic Sandhill Cranes arriving early this year. Will you be the first to hear the majestic coo of the cranes? Email any sightings to fergmeijer@gmail.com to participate in our annual Sandhill Crane challenge!
Did you miss Beauty and the Beast last week at the high school? There are still two more chances for you to be our guest! Performances run 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 at the door, online at bit.ly/MSSmusical or at participating pharmacies across Manitoulin.
Baha’i children’s programming is throwing a party this Sunday! Children 8 to 10 years old, as well as their friends and family, are invited to join in on the fun from 1 to 3 pm at the Park Centre. There will be skits, games, music and crafts. Organizers also provide a healthy snack! Contact Ina Swain (705-282-3498) for more information.
We decided that if we ever built our own house, we would add a waterway around it with a bridge that we can raise and lower with the push of a button. We will insist on having a remoat control! Have a great week!
Meldrum Bay
Elaine Bradley
Cards on Friday night was very successful for two people who won and shared the money jar with 83 points each as high lady and high man; they were Lois Wismer and Lisa Townsend. Congratulations to both of them. Ladies’ lone hands went to Donna K with four; men’s lone hands went to Bob Benedict with four; most euchres went to Brenda Carter with 11; the juice was taken home by Lois Wismer; the 50/50 draw was won by Donna K McDonald.
Condolences to the Clark and Van Every families on the death of Mary Lou Clark, the wife of Johnny Clark.
Jamie and Norma Nelder, my brother and sister-in-law, are proud grandparents of a new grandson, Orion Meyer Nsengiumva Ntwari, who was born the morning of February 15, 2024 at 9 pounds. His parents are Jessica and Fred Ntwari.
We celebrated Valentine’s Day with Jamie and Norma and it was really nice.
This Sunday is the Fun Day here in Meldrum. Everyone is working on stew or chili and preparing desserts. It should be a really nice get-together. Rick and I are looking forward to it.
Rick is snowblowing the driveway. We sure got a lot of snow. But the bay has frozen over again and everything looks beautiful blanketed in white snow. Have a great week, everyone.
Barrie Island
Lillian Greenman
Best Wishes to George and Carolyn Calback on their birthdays, Carolyn on February 19 and George will be 90 on February 23.
Silver Water
Karen Noble
On Friday, February 9 we went to Meldrum Bay to play euchre.
Saturday, Albert Meijer and I went to M’Chigeeng to Manitoulin Secondary School. The robotics team was having an open house. There were a lot of students and their teachers and mentors working on various parts of the robot they are building. They start their competitions in March and go to Houston in April.
Saturday night, there was a dinner and dance at the Silver Water Community Hall.
Sunday, we had a partridge walking around in the backyard. Gladys Duncanson and I had a walk in the afternoon.
Monday morning, we had Mitch Strain in to fix a plumbing issue. In the afternoon, the recycle bins were open. After the recycling was done, I went for a walk with Gladys. It was our first walk this year while snow was falling. Monday evening, I took four others to Burpee for euchre. There were 34 people out to play. We had a fox cross the road in Elizabeth Bay.
Tuesday, there was an exercise class at the Silver Water Community Hall.
Paul and Dianne McCallum are at their cottage.
Tuesday, Albert and I went to the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at the Anglican Church in Gore Bay. It was well attended and the food was wonderful.
Congratulations to Mya Clarke and Duncan Porter on the birth of their daughter, Iris, on February 12.
Hope everyone had a happy Family Day weekend.
