Condolences go out to George and Alison Strain and to George’s sisters and families on the recent passing of their father, Washington Strain, who was 82.
Matthew Garniss is busy with his new business plan for the old Home Hardware building. He is busy cleaning out the buildings over the next couple of weeks and then will begin the process of designing the building for a cafe, health food store, several galleries and booths that will be selling a variety of goods. There are still units and booths for rent and anyone interested can reach him at matthew.garniss@gmail.com. Isn’t it wonderful what he is doing to attract more business to our area? Keep up the great work, Matthew.
Gloria and Sandy Sandercott have returned home from their holiday in Florida and a Caribbean cruise. The cruise was great except for one unforgettable stop. On their way to the Grand Turks Island at 3 am their ship received an SOS call from a sinking boat four miles away. Their ship stopped and put three lifeboats out to go and rescue the men on the other boat. This took about six hours to do and bring the four men back to their ship safe and sound. They were then transferred to the coast guard ship that had arrived. Because of the delay they were not able to go to the Grand Turks Island but everyone on board was very happy that they saved four lives as their boat sank. The balance of their holiday was very pleasant.
Seniors of the Providence Bay Twilight Club enjoyed a sleigh ride at Lyle and Sharon Dewar’s farm on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. It was a beautiful sunny day for a sleigh ride over the fields and onto a trail through the bush. Lots of chatting and laughter was had, trying to hang on to each other when the horses would jerk to a halt. Later at the Hall they had a sing song with Lyle Dewar, Carol Gilmore and Mike Wilton with their unusual musical instruments They celebrated birthdays with cake, snacks and hot chocolate. Everyone enjoyed a fun time! Thanks to all who helped make this a wonderful event.
Ice is never 100 percent safe but given the start of warmer weather, it has caused the picket lines to be pulled and closed by the Manitoulin Snowdusters’ last week. It appears that spring is coming. Ice huts have all been removed from the ice. The half load signs have been posted on the Government Road and other back roads as well as the Mindemoya River Bridge. Canada geese have been spotted heading north and the rainbow trout have been spotted in the river. Just in time for the official start of spring coming this weekend.
The Providence Bay Men’s Spiel was held this weekend. As always good times were had by all with great curling and excellent food. Thank you to everyone for volunteering. Winners will be posted next week.
The Providence Bay Curling Club is hosting their windup Fish Fry and Funspiel this Sunday, March 20.
Welcome to Sally Miller, our newest resident of Providence Bay.
Don’t forget to register for the 4 on 4 hockey tournament being held in honour of Bradley McAllister on the Easter long weekend. Contact Rob Pearson or Maureen Pearce.
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 contribute to The Providence Bay News and Notes contact Cheryl at 705-377-7511 or email prov_chick@hotmail.com We’d love to hear from you. Please make any submissions’ by 3:00 pm each Sunday. Holidays may alter the submission deadline.
