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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kourtney Gill, Zachary Campbell and Cindy Carbino. May each of you enjoy your special day. Celebrate Elgin Days Jul 9th – 12th. Elgin United will again be in full participation on July 11th with bake table, raffle table and pulled pork sandwiches. Drop by and pick up some scrumptious baking, win something you’ve always wanted and have a satisfying lunch. And there’s always time for a chat with friends. All in front of the church. See you there. —— It’s back for Elgin Days! The Kitchen Party at St Columbanus Church Hall, Sun July 12 from …

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS      O’ CANADA                                      Clinton Halladay The icy spray stung her face like a thousand wasps. A thirty-foot wall of water hovered over her, ready to crush down like a boot on a bug. She reefed the wheel hard to starboard and caught the uprising of a forming wave just in time to miss the downward crush of the previous swell. The sky and water formed a united front, black and ominous with a total absence of horizon. The Naabikwaanens shuddered as the bloated swell tossed her feverishly upward. Without warning the mounting plume split off, a tentacle …

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy Fathers Day to all fathers and father figures. Know you are special and loved. Happy Anniversary to Chloe and Adam Murray and Candace and Lee Whitley. May your marriage continue to be ever blessed. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Christina Halladay, may your special day surpass your wildest imagination. —— The Young @ Heart Breakfast Club meets this month on Thursday the 25th of June, note now the 4th Thursday, at the Junction Restaurant at 9 am. If you are coming and as usual all are welcome, let Clint or Ted know by noon Wednesday the 24th by any …

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS We wish Clinton Halladay a very happy birthday on June 13th. We hope your day is relaxing and filled with joy, and that you are blessed in the coming year. Happy Birthday to Krista Gill and Michelle Knapp. May you enjoy your special day more than you can imagine.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY. —— A shout out to the Rideau Players, whose cast includes our own Michelle Knapp and Graham Lowe, for selecting Elgin United as the venue for two performances of Sceptres & Speed Trains. The play, penned by Deltonian, Tao Carr, is a well written critique, with comedic …

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Dear Church Family and Mill Bay Friends, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, prayers, and support I have received since January. My medical journey took a scary turn during my first back surgery when a spinal fluid leak caused me to become critically ill within two hours. This required an emergency second surgery to flush out my system and patch the spinal sac, followed by a difficult eight-day hospital stay. While my recovery is slow and I am still unable to do much, your kindness has kept my spirits high. To …

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy Anniversary to Karen and Ron Pyne and Jess and Michael Gordanier.  May your day be remarkably special. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. A huge shout out of thanks to all the planners, participants, food providers, helpers and attendees of the Spirit of Pentecost Worship Service May 24th.  May the inspiration of collective gathering for worship strengthen our resolve and faith going forward. The Rideau Players present “Spectres & Speed Trains” an original comedy of chaos written by Tao-Lynn Carr, produced by Chris Witty and directed by Beth Hart. The cast includes Michelle Knapp and Graham Lowe. Performances are at 7:30pm …

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS     The Boathouse Cafe is not actually in Kemptville,  but it is  very close to Burritts Rapids on the River Road on the south side of River across from Burritts Rapids.  So you will miss it entirely if you take 43 from Merrickville to Kemptville.    The Rideau Players present “Spectres & Speed Trains” an original comedy of chaos written by Tao-Lynn Carr, produced by Chris Witty and directed by Beth Hart. The cast includes Michelle Knapp and Graham Lowe. Performances are at 7:30pm at the Delta Old Town Hall, May 29, 30 & 31, and Elgin …

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Elgin and Portland Announcements May everyone enjoy the unofficial start to summer, have a wonderful Victoria Day long weekend, and above all, be safe. ——- Please drop off donated items for the yard sale to Portland United Church (Friendship Room) from 1-4pm Friday May 15. Also still looking for volunteers to cover 3 hours shifts on Saturday May 16 8-11am or 11am-2pm please call Anita at 613-430-5372 “Portland Helping Portland” Neve Wells, a Realtor at Rideau Realty, is in the planning stages of hosting a community event on May 16th , the Saturday of the long weekend.  At this event …

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Elgin and Portland Announcements You give your heart, soul and energy to those you care about, and your impact  on others is invaluable. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ——- Happy Birthday to Mac Montgomery and Dave Alderdice.  May your special day be super enjoyable. ——- The Portland Council meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, is being postponed. Any congregants with immediate concerns can reach out to Katy Gibson or Will French. ——- UCW meeting Portland United Church -Tuesday 12 May at 1:30.  New members most welcome. Connie ——- John Brian Wright April 22, 1946  –  April 24, 2026 Suddenly on Friday April 24, …

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Elgin and Portland Announcements PETER JAMES DOIG June 13, 1952 to April 21,  2026 It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Peter, peacefully at home on April 21, 2026. Eldest son of the late Paul and Joyce. Beloved husband of Lorna and loving father of Karla (Darryl), Stephanie, and Sandra (Nathan). Very proud Grandpa of Madeleine, Dylan, Logan, and Evie. Dear brother of Rick (Wendy) and uncle of Josh (Nicole) and Ben. A private inurnment will be held. A celebration of Peter’s life will be announced at a later date. If desired, donations in Peter’s name …

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