Kagawong
Team Fergmeijer
No context for this week’s starter, other than that you know we a-peach-iate a good food-related pun: We could have sworn we heard about a country making money out of soft, pear-shaped fruit with sweet dark flesh and many tiny seeds… Though it may have been a fig mint of our imagination. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Kagawong Remembrance Day service last weekend. We are very excited to see the results of the Ethel Mulvany documentary. A special thank you to the Old Mill Heritage Centre for hosting the event.We’re so excited we’ve got our tinsel in a twist! This weekend, November 17 to 18, is the annual Christmas in Kagawong Market. The many vendors will fill the Park Centre chock full of amazing, creative and unique things. While you are out, stop into the Anglican church for goodies and gifts. They are also selling homemade tourtiere, turkey pot pies and spaghetti sauce. We know what we’re having for dinner on Saturday! Christmas in Kagawong is the spot to pick up interesting and unique items for everyone on your list (including yourself).
Rumour has it that Santa himself will be stopping by! Visit with Saint Nick at the Kagawong Outdoor Rink on Saturday, November 18 between 10 am to 1 pm. You can hand-deliver your letter to him and be sure to smile for a photo. Emails will be collected if you wish to have a free electronic copy of the photo shared with you. Thank you to the Parks, Recreation and Wellness Committee for coordinating with Santa’s elves to free him up for the day to join us!Have you seen some of the amazing items up for bid at this year’s Billings Library Silent Auction? Be sure to join the auction Facebook group (FB.com/groups/libraryauction) to be ready to bid when the auction starts. Bidding begins at 9 am on Thursday, November 23 and final bids must be in by 6 pm on Sunday the 26th. All proceeds go toward funding our town library.
Turns out some people believe those who make bad birthday jokes should be pun-ished, so we will simply wish Dave T many happy returns as he celebrates his 29th birthday. Warm up those vocal cords and gather some friends for a skit the annual Kagawong Community Christmas Concert is just around the corner! This (in)famous community event will be held on Saturday, December 2 at the Park Centre. We are looking for acts to fill the ranks and have a very flexible definition of talent: skits, songs, recitations, jokes, juggling, sword swallowing… we are keen to see it all! Contact fergmeijer@gmail.com if you would like to take part.
Every now and then, Team Fergmeijer has to talk trash. Don’t forget that the Billings landfill is now on winter hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 to 6 pm, Saturdays 1 to 4 pm and Sundays 10 am to 4 pm.
The township’s strategic plan resident survey is live! You have until November 26 to have your say. Access the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RGBNWBP.
We hear deer hunters are always game for a good pun. That makes sense, since joke-wise, puns are the most bang for your buck. So then is it true that antlers make the heart grow fawn-der? Have a great week!
Meldrum Bay
Elaine Bradley
On Friday, November 3 at cards we had four tables. High lady was Myra Duncanson with 80 points; high man was Bob Benedict with 73 points; ladies’ lone hands were won by Karen Noble with five lone hands; men’s lone hands was won by Rick Bradley with five; Harold Rogers had most euchres with 13; Murray Duncanson brought home the juice. In Meldrum you need 82 points to win the money jar and Myra was close but once again the money jar is safe. We always serve a light lunch and thanks to the store for stocking the specific items that I wanted.
On Saturday, Rose and I drove over to M’Chigeeng for the Christmas Market. It was really enjoyable to see all the beautiful things on display and we both bought a few things. It was delightful to have a visit with Karen and Diane and Brenda at their table. They said sales had been very good. We saw other friends at the market, but they were busy with customers. We were glad we went; it was a good day. I love the bazaars at this time of year.
While Rose and I were away the Dawson Citizens Improvement Association held their annual general meeting in Meldrum Bay, which included an election of directors for the coming year. Thanks to everyone who works so hard for our community.
Sunday morning was church. After a good service we had coffee and muffins. Of course, we all stood around and munched and talked.
Tuesday was the last day for this year for the people working on Kits and Quilts. They had 11 people out, five from Silver Water and six from Meldrum Bay. This is not only a lady’s endeavor, but we also had a man out who industriously and capably cut fabric. He was greatly appreciated. This project sends aid to people in need. Over the year the group has made and filled 1,200 hygiene kits. They have created 31 quilts and 300 infant nightgowns, knitted caps for babies and baby blankets. Congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard and have been so faithful.
Barrie Island
Lillian Greenman
Scott and Enid Runnalls went to Ottawa last week and visited with Sandy and Jim Miller and their families. On the weekend Scott and Enid, Sandy and Jim went to Montreal and celebrated Sandy and Jim’s 40th wedding anniversary and while there Scott and Jim went to the Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets hockey game.
Natalie and Roger Hayden from Lively and granddaughter LilyAnn Hayden and friend Scott Morrier from Ottawa visited Lance and Lillian Greenman last Tuesday afternoon.
Silver Water
Karen Noble
Friday, November 3 Albert Meijer and I went to the 30th anniversary sale at My Ol’ Blues in Gore Bay. We picked out a few items and ended up winning four gift certificates from all the draws that Kathy did during the day.
On Friday evening we went to euchre in Meldrum Bay. We had no deer on the roads for a change.
Saturday morning, Brenda Carter, Diane Jones and I packed up our car with baking and went to participate in the Christmas Market in M’Chigeeng. There were a lot of vendors, a huge number of shoppers and we sold out of our baking. Irene Duncanson and Ardith Cull were also vendors, they had a very good day.
Sunday, after the United Church service was finished in Silver Water, I picked up Myra Duncanson. In Evansville, we picked up Erwin Thompson, DonnaKay McDonald and Marie Leeney. We went to Tehkummah to play in their monthly euchre tournament. Harold Rogers took Shawn Noble to be his partner. Ken Duncanson won the 50/50 draw. The community hall had their poster up for their turkey dinner on November 18 starting at 4:30 pm.
Monday, I took Murray Duncanson and DonnaKay McDonald to play euchre at the Burpee Mills Complex. There were eight tables.
Tuesday, Albert Meijer and I went to Meldrum Bay for the kits and quilts project. It was the last day for the season. We got a lot done in preparation for the start up in the spring. There are a number of ladies who work at the sewing in their homes over the winter. Janet Joyce quoted some of the totals of quilts that have been completed and hygiene kits that have been delivered. They are huge quantities for a small community. Thank you to everyone who has donated material, soap, time and more.
Wednesday, I went to Mindemoya to do some bookkeeping. I did a number of errands in Mindemoya and Gore Bay.
There were 28 euchre players out on Thursday night at the Silver Water Hall.
Andy Cull was here to visit his mother, Ardith, for a week.
The next UCW meeting is the Christmas meeting which starts at 12 noon on December 7 with a potluck lunch. All Western Manitoulin ladies are welcome. Collection boxes for non-perishable food will be out.
We are starting to plan for the Hunters’ Pancake Breakfast on November 19 at the Silver Water Community Hall from 8 to 10 am.
Happy 83rd birthday to Lois Wismer on November 9.
Get well to Elaine McDonald.
