LITTLE CURRENT—Another successful Marc Hovingh Memorial Spiel was held December 15 and 16 at the Little Current Curling Club.
The event was able to raise over $12,000 for local Manitoulin Food Banks. Sponsors included the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, Manitoulin Transport, Anmar, Bob’s Service Centre, Remax The Island Brokerage, Technical Mining, Sudbury Police Association and Ontario Provincial Police Association.
Marc Hovingh gave his life serving his community honourably as a police officer with the Ontario Provincial Police. Everyone who attended and supported the event collectively continue to serve the community in Marc’s name. Lianne Hovingh and her three daughters were able to participate in the event.
Team Wall was able to take top spot winning the A event final. Team Wall included Skip Mike Wall, vice Raymond Beaudry, Second Don Robinson and lead Dawn Wall.
Prizes were donated by many local businesses: Turners, Loco Beanz, Guardian Pharmacy, Island Grass Roots, Jeffrey’s Honey, Faith Rosborough, Breakaway Sports, Rona Little Current, Dreamers Cove, Napa Manitoulin, OTR Fitness, Pat Noble Lumber, Remax Manitoulin and Boarderline Boardshop.
The Marc Hovingh Memorial Spiel was organized by Kyle Chandler, Jordan Chandler and Margot Bickell.