Posts by Craig Bradford
Music lovers taken on a Spring Fling
Stefanie Heide sang a brief solo during the gospel song Walking Down the Heavenly Road, one of the selections performed by the Aylmer Area Community Choir during the Spring Fling concert held at Aylmer Old Town Hall Theatre on Friday evening, April 29. The Aylmer Area Community Band also performed that evening, both as entire ensemble…
Read MoreWest African drummer spreads joy in New Sarum
Fana Soro brought his colourful combination of West African dress, traditional drumming, singing and dance to New Sarum Public School on Friday morning, April 29. His performance included playing various different hand drums, singing, dancing and storytelling, much of which called for interaction with the pupils in the audience. Originally from Cote d’Ivoire, Mr. Soro…
Read MoreTwo vehicle crash north of Aylmer slows morning rush
A two vehicle crash at the intersection of Imperial Road and Ron McNeil Line north of Aylmer at about 8 a.m. on Friday, April 29 interfered with the morning rush of traffic in the area. A blue Ford Fusion car was initially seen several feet in the ditch on the southwest corner of the intersection…
Read MoreKicking, throwing and going GaGa at EESS
Damian Loewen, 10, took a turn at the soccer penalty kick contest, one of three different activities that were offered at East Elgin Secondary School on Monday evening, April 25 during Unplug and Play Week. The other two activities held at EESS that night included a basketball free-throw contest and “GaGa Ball” for younger children.…
Read MoreSpringfield PS edges Davenport for B title
Springfield Public School Junior girls basketball player Taryn Sullivan, left, aimed before attempting a shot at the hoop while Davenport Public School’s Johannah Walker went for the block during the B Division Elgin County Elementary School season-ending tournament at East Elgin Secondary School on Friday, April 22. Springfield ended up winning that close game 15-14 and…
Read MorePaul Vanderwyst killed after being trapped under trailer
Former Malahide Councillor and Kingsmill Grain co-owner Paul Vanderwyst, 48, of Malahide was killed after the heavy canopy of a homemade trailer he was working on fell on him at his farm and home on Ron McNeil Line near Buis Line north of Orwell on Sunday afternoon, April 24. Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police Constable…
Read MoreBayham to show talent on April 30
Amanda Underhill of Tillsonburg will perform at least two songs she has written and recorded on her album entitled AM&A (which when spelled out is her first name) during the Bayham Has Talent show at Vienna Community Centre on Saturday, April 30. Here she is seen performing Girl in the Flower Dress during the dress…
Read MoreBiker hurt in Talbot Street crash
A 24-year-old Aylmer man was taken to St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) for treatment of a a broken knee and finger after the motorcycle he was riding struck the rear of a car while both vehicles were travelling east on Talbot Street East in Aylmer on Sunday evening, April 24. Aylmer Police Sergeant Nick…
Read MoreFree skate helps families unplug and play
Shelley Berg, left, made sure her two-year-old daughter Jillian’s helmet strap was attached correctly before heading out onto the ice for the free public skating at East Elgin Community Complex in Aylmer on Sunday afternoon, April 24. The free skate kicked off this year’s Unplug and Play week in Aylmer and East Elgin. Formerly known…
Read MoreThat’s a lot of pie!
Out There Creative Therapy volunteer Wendy D’Angelo, left, and Springfield Lioness volunteer Brenda Simons were in charge of handing out the various kinds of fresh made pie for dessert during the second annual Springfield Lioness Community Roast Beef Supper at Malahide Community Place on Saturday, April 23. The pie selection included apple, blueberry, cherry, lemon…
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