Posts by Rob Perry
Saluting the Northern Lights at Springfield libary
Gavin Fentie, 6, waved a replica standing in for Canada’s Northern Lights during a patriotic-themed obstacle course at Malahide Community Place on Thursday, July 13. He was one of the children participating in a weekly meeting of the Springfield library’s Summer Reading Club.
Read MoreAylmer takes on Dorchester in pool
Paisley Vachon of host Aylmer Pool’s team swam the girls 8 and under butterfly race during a meet against Dorchester on Wednesday night, July 12. Threatening weather cleared in time for the competition.
Read MoreWinning streak ends for Belmont Under 12 boys
Ryan Adam of host Belmont Soccer’s Matt Price Memorial Under 12 boys team fired the ball toward the Southeast Roy Inch net during a West London league game on Tuesday night, July 11. Both teams were undefeated going into the game. Roy Inch came out on top 6-3, leaving Belmont with a record of eight…
Read MoreBrewers gulp down Gators
Syd Ebel of host Springfield Brewers Softball Association’s Under 14 girls Minors team belted out a hit during a game against the Guelph Gators at Malahide Community Place on Tuesday night, July 11. Springfield blanked Guelph 10-0.
Read MorePainting paddles at Springfield reading club
Alexa Shackelton, 10, left, Christopher Blakely, 11, Mark Kloosterman, 11, Chris Damen, 10, and Lucas Underhill, 7, painted canoe paddles to their individual tastes during the first meeting of this year’s summer reading club at Springfield library, Thursday, July 6. The theme for 2017 is Canada 150. The club meets Thursday mornings starting at 10:30…
Read MoreFirst swim meet of season at pool
Lauren Collard, 8, of the host Aylmer Pool team swam the girls 8 and under butterfly race during a meet against Delhi on Wednesday, July 5. This was the first of four meets being hosted by Aylmer this year. The next is Wednesday, July 12, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Read MoreFireworks cap Canada Day
Thousands of spectators watched as fireworks lit up the sky over the flats behind East Elgin Community Complex during a joint Aylmer-Malahide celebration of Canada Day, on Saturday, July 1. This year’s pyrotechnic display, organized by Aylmer Kinsmen Club, was bigger than usual this year in honour of Canada 150.
Read MoreCelebrating Canada 150 at EECC
Local residents attending the annual Aylmer-Malahide celebration of Canada Day at East Elgin Community Complex Saturday night, July 1, about 6:30 p.m., had their pick of three inflatable amusements, along with facepainting, an animal display, cotton candy, food booths and live music.
Read MoreSmoking up the sky
A competitor sent diesel smoke billowing into the air during the second annual Aylmer Truck and Tractor Pull at the town fairgrounds, early Saturday afternoon, July 1. Flags were flying high for Canada Day. Organizers were reporting good attendance, and the show continues through Saturday night.
Read MoreDecorated bicycles welcome Canada Day
Scores of youngsters on decorated bicycles paraded through Belmont in an annual Canada Day procession on Saturday, July 1. They made their way to Don Yeck Park for a barbecue, Canada Day cake, facepainting and games.
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