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Happenings at Wawa First United Church – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Kaireen, Lorna & Maria are taking a break during July & August and have distributed outlines for Morning Worship. If you would like to be included, please call 705 856 1518. Although we cannot meet for Worship you may like to read the Scriptures for August 15th, 2021 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 2: 10-12;  3:2-14      David’s death; ...

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From the Branch – August 11

It was nice to see so many members and the Ladies Auxiliary present at the graveside service for our late veteran Albert Nicolas and his wife, Audrey. Now we send our sincere sympathy to the family of our late Comrade Rene Bolduc. RIP For the information of anyone who served in the military { WWII, Korea ,SDA, Militia/ Reserve, still ...

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Between the Covers – August 11

Come on in!  Masks must be worn covering mouth, nose and chin. Everyone must sanitize their hands before entering the library.  Patrons are free to browse the collections without time limits and computer use is available. Social distancing must be respected. Be smart, stay six feet apart!! All returned materials must be placed in the Drop Box for quarantine. We ...

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LIARD, Marc

March 22, 1968 – August 7, 2021 Passed away suddenly at the Lady Dunn Health Centre. Loving husband of Shelley (nee Knee). Welcoming Marc into heaven is his late father, Lionel. Marc is survived by his mother Isabelle (Raymond) and his brother Luc (Manon). Marc is also survived by his mother-in-law Judy (late Rodger White), sisters-in-law Tracey (Robert) and Tammy ...

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Septembre sûr

Les lecteurs d’un certain âge se souviendront facilement d’un film intitulé Rocky. On aurait du mal à trouver le film, car avec huit suites à suivre, il est assez difficile d’ignorer. Pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas la série, le succès du boxeur Américain, de renommée mondiale Rocky Balboa, dans le «ring» envoie sa popularité vers les étoiles. Ensuite, la ...

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Safe September

Those readers of a particular age will readily remember a movie called Rocky.  One would be hard-pressed to find many who don’t know the movie because, with eight sequels to follow the first, it is pretty hard to ignore.  For those unfamiliar with the series, in a nutshell, the world-famous boxer Rocky Balboa’s success in the ring sends his popularity ...

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Heading to the Soo? – OPP say, “Don’t pick up any hitchhikers”

On August 6, 2021, shortly after 4:30 a.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Mile 67 Road east of Lake Superior (Mica Bay area) north of Batchawana Bay.   The male driver left the scene was observed on a logging road in the area ...

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MARKOWSKI, Benjamin “Ben”

April 19, 2021 Beloved husband of Candice Roberta, Loving Dad to Steven (Caroline), Randy (Debbie), and Robbie (Vickie). Caring step-dad to Curtiss (Lisa) Moore. Lovingly remembered as “Grampa Wawa” by his six grandchildren and step-grandchildren, and “great-grandpa dinosaur” by his four step-great-grandchildren.

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Le Sentier Transcanadien reçoit un financement

La députée Carol Hughes est heureuse d’annoncer que des collectivités d’Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing recevront un financement de 301 903 $ du gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise du Sentier transcanadien (STC) pour 11 projets afin d’améliorer des sentiers locaux. Cette somme fait partie d’une annonce pancanadienne de 4 millions de dollars pour 119 projets, dans le cadre du programme annuel du Plan d’amélioration ...

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Trans Canada Trail Receives Funding

MP, Carol Hughes is pleased to announce that communities in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing have been approved for $301,903 in funding from the Government of Canada through Trans Canada Trail (TCT) for 11 local trail enhancement projects. This is part of a pan-Canadian announcement of $4M in 119 projects, as part of TCT’s annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) program, which is funded by ...

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LDHCF Catch the Ace – Week 6 Winner is…

Congratulations to Nicole Imbeault, winner of Week 6 of the Foundation’s Catch the Ace Lottery! The envelope (#9) he selected contained the King of Spades. Nicole won $144! Previous Winners: Week 5 – John Gagnon, Envelope #39, Ten of Diamonds, $189 Week 4 – Patricia Reeves, Envelope #22, Queen of Diamonds, $247 Week 3 – Marc Liard, Envelope #14, Two ...

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Between the Covers – August 4

Come on in!  We have missed you!   Masks must be worn covering the mouth, nose and chin. Everyone must sanitize their hands before entering the library.  All returned materials must be placed in the DropBox for quarantine.  We ask that if you are not feeling well, to NOT come into the library. For those who can’t wear masks or for ...

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From the Branch – August 4

  On Friday, August 6, 2021 1 p.m. there will be a legion memorial service for our late Comrade Albert Nicholas and Mrs. Audrey Nicholas. The service will take place at the Woodland Cemetary. Legion Dress please. There will be a Come & Go reception at the Branch following. If anyone is in need of a ride please Let President ...

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Happenings at Wawa First United – August 4

Kaireen, Lorna & Maria are taking a break during July and August, and have distributed outlines for Morning Worship. If you would like to be included please call 705 856 1518. Although we cannot meet for Worship you may like to read the Scriptures for: August 8th , 2021 – Eleventh  after Pentecost 2 Samuel 18: 5 – 9, 15, ...

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