Posts by Rob Perry
Aylmer Pirates shoot down Ingersoll 18-8
Shane Neusteter of host Aylmer Minor Ball’s Pirates Rookie Rep team rounded third on his way home during a game against Ingersoll in Steen Park on Wednesday night, July 19. Aylmer won handily, 18-8.
Read MoreRotten Ride in Sparta this year
Hundreds of motorcycles waited to be judged in a “show and shine” that was part of the 12th annual Rotten Road Ride organized by DG Custom Cycles of Malahide, this year for the first time held at the St. Thomas Raceway Park in Sparta, Saturday, July 15. The event involved 375 participants, this year including…
Read MoreSaluting 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.
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