The Manitoulin Husky Hardy Humorous Handsome Has-beens, also known as the Providence Bay Old Timer’s team, had their Horrendously Huge Heart Attack Hockey Feast of pulled pork and crocodile steaks at the Humble and Hospitable Hendricks Hillside Habitat Haven to end their Happy Hockey winter season on March 22. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Now that’s a tongue twister. It doesn’t sound like this a group that should disband. Maybe there will be a reunion next year? Let us know
Wow! “24 Hour Service” Marg Cranston unfortunately took a spell on the ice last Tuesday but was able to contact her daughter Sherri, who drove her to the hospital. The x-rays showed that she had broken her hip and would require surgery. A surgeon in Sudbury hospital explained that the operation could be performed that night, so they rushed Marg over. The surgery went well and she was released and back in the Mindemoya hospital on Wednesday. Now that’s what we in the north call 24 hour service. Glad that everything worked out so well for her and we wish her a speedy recovery.
Well wishes also go out to Eldie Smith, Maria McDermid, Eldridge McCulligh and Terry Hewton.
The maple trees have been running in an exceptional year by all reports.
We hope that last week’s reminder in this column about April Fool’s Day pranks helped stop anyone from being taken too much by surprise, because a few people were certainly caught. The story in the Manitoulin West Recorder about ‘Water over Bridal Veil Falls to be shut down indefinitely’ certainly got a lot of people around here going. Bravo to the prankster.
Welcome back home Laura (nee Oakes) and Miguel. The village is really happy to see lots of folks returning to the community.
Cheryl Sheppard has just returned from a trip to Negril, Jamaica. While there, she enjoyed the sun, sand and surf on 7 Mile Beach. She went to the world renowned Rick’s Café, which is known for it’s nightly local entertainment of divers at sundown. These men were true artists doing numerous flips before landing in the Caribbean Sea. She also went on a trip to the mountains to explore an historic cave with cold spring water pools for the daring.
Providence Bay Library now has free Internet for their patrons. They have new computers and black and white or colour printers available. They can also send and receive faxes for you as well. Stop in and see them. They also do photocopying. Their hours are Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Wednesdays from 1 to 3:30 pm and Fridays 1 to 4:30 pm
Don’t forget the Curling Club Breakfast Thursday, April 7 beginning at 7 to 9:30 am. Not only a good price but great food, wonderful people and don’t forget it’s all for the good cause of the upkeep of a valuable asset to our community.
With the early spring this year, many people are already starting to wonder about the upcoming smelt season. Some people say it’s after the frogs start singing. Some say it’s the first rain after the full moon. What are your predictions for the smelt run? Let us know if you get any.
Thank you so much for all of the positive support of our weekly column. It’s amazing what our little village is doing once we get it all laid down in print. We sure appreciate those who contribute. If there is something that you would like to add to The Providence Bay News and Notes please contact Cheryl at 705-377-7511 or email: prov_chick@hotmail.com. We’d love to hear from you. Please make any submissions’ by 3 pm each Sunday. Holidays may alter the submission deadline.
