Gary and Doug McFarlane were home for a visit from Sault Ste Marie on the long weekend. They were joined by Gary’s brother Reg from Tobermory. They had many visitors drop by while they were here. Gary and family are missed by many.
The Lake Huron Fish and Chips opened their doors on the long weekend as did the Schoolhouse Restaurant. It’s sure nice having some options for eating out on the weekends. Once summer begins in earnest, they’ll be open six and seven days a week again.
Dorret Brown of Toronto has been a visitor with Miguel and Laura Kernohan (nee Oakes).
The municipality of Central Manitoulin began beach and boardwalk maintenance last week. The activities that they are undertaking this year are removal of some shrubs, including the roots, along the water’s edge on the east side of the Mindemoya River for the length of the boardwalk, clearing a path from the boardwalk staircases to the water and removal of some vegetation on the east side of the Mindemoya River. These actions will enhance the area for enjoyment by visitors while enhancing the habitat for species at risk. They will be conducting specific activities each year to enhance the beach. They received a 25-year permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to conduct specific activities and is not intended for members of the general public. If you have any questions about this, please contact the township office directly.
We now have stop lights in Providence Bay! At the time of news submission, they’re still not operational but things are really moving along and there’s lots of activity at the bridge.
The Mutchmor Gallery and Lofts has received a new paintjob on the north side of the building this time. So something new for everyone to come out and see. We hope to find out more about the mural for next weeks news.
Everyone seems to be taking such pride in the looks of their yards and lawns. Our little village is looking so pretty. The flowering trees are all in bloom and everything looks so fresh and revitalized. The community gardens are being done including the welcome to Providence Bay signs, the cemetery and down at the Interpretive Centre.
The village square is also looking beautiful. We’re so proud of our community and all of our residents. Keep up all the wonderful work and thank you to all for helping.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Jamie McDermid who is celebrating on May 31. Be sure to give him good wishes when you see him out and about.
Mark your calendar for the monthly Curling Club Breakfast. It’s always held the first Thursday of the month, this month falling on June 1. This hearty buffet breakfast raises money to help offset the cost of the curling clubs operations. Come on out and enjoy breakfast between 7 to 9:30 am and help support this great organization.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Marley Neill who celebrates June 3. She’s returned from her trip out to visit her Mom Anna. While there, they visited the West Edmonton Mall, Banff, Lake Louise, the Kananskis Country National Park and Crazy Creek Waterfall.
The family of the late Lisa and Gerry Langridge are holding a service for interment of their ashes in the Providence Bay cemetery on Saturday, June 3 at 12:30 pm. There will be a light lunch and refreshments along with a sharing of memories at the curling club following the service.
The Community of Christ Church is holding their old-fashioned picnic on Saturday, June 3 beginning at 1 pm with races and games planned to start the afternoon off. They will have a barbecue at 4 pm. Please join them for lots of fun. They ask that you bring your own lawn chair and potluck salad or dessert.
Keep your eyes out for cyclists with the Manitoulin Passage Ride. One of their scenic routes will take them right past the beach and through our little village. Make sure to give them lots of room when you see them on the highways. Share the road.
Mark your calendars for the annual Bluegrass in the Country festival being held June 8-11 at the Providence Bay Fairgrounds. All proceeds go towards Manitoulin Special Olympics.
If you would like to make a submission to the Providence Bay News and Notes, please ensure that you do so by each Sunday at 3 pm. This will be for the column published the following Wednesday. You can email prov_chick@hotmail.com or you can call Cheryl at 705-377-7511. We appreciate any and all information received. There is so much going on in our village that we’d love to let everyone know.
