Posts by Rob Perry
Motorcyclists raise $5,000 to go to child with special medical needs
Lauren Green, left, mother-in-law Kim Green and Lauren’s daughter Ruthie, 9, stood beside motorcycles owned by the late Kenny Schlimm and Ian Daniel at the conclusion of an annual DG Custom Cycle ride in memory of the two men at Branch 254, Royal Canadian Legion in Port Burwell on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 24. A total…
Read MoreTurkey vultures nesting in Aylmer trees
David Chalk of Aylmer took this picture of turkey vultures, who nest on St. Andrew Street, drying themselves out after early-morning thunderstorms on Saturday, Aug. 31. He noted that he had about 44 millimetres (or 1.75 inches) of precipitation in a rain gauge at his home as a result of the storms, and added, “Turkey…
Read MoreCar show at Canadian Tire continues until end of September
Rose Birdsell, left, and Paul Weir of Malahide brought their 1929 Ford Model A, as they do almost every week, to the Monday night car show at Canadian Tire on John Street North in Aylmer on Aug. 26. Mr. Weir said he bought the car three years ago at an estate sale after a long…
Read MorePerfect weather for Watermelon Fest
Mike, left, and Jenn Collins cut free slices for everyone coming into the annual Straffordville Watermelon Fest on Saturday, Aug. 24. They went through about 180 melons as crowds thronged the event. Rose Gardner, one of the organizers, said the festival was another overwhelming success. For more pictures, see the Aug. 24 edition of The…
Read MoreAylmer dips toe into possible indoor pool
While the town couldn’t afford to build a new indoor pool for at least eight to 10 years, Aylmer council members on Wednesday, Aug. 14, moved up the first step, pre-engineering designs for such a facility, to next year from 2026. They were meeting as finance committee and were considering a proposed capital budget for…
Read MoreDespite threatening weather, 3 Port Tour a success
Sonia Colautti of St. Thomas, left, Ian Cunningham of London and Rhys Bateman of London cycled east on College Line during the early stages of the 100-kilometre route of the 3 Port Tour on Saturday, Aug. 17. This was Ms. Colautti’s fourth time at the tour. “It was frigging fantastic,” she said, lauding the volunteers…
Read MoreEECAP, food bank giving out more than getting in donations
The need among local families for food and financial assistance is outpacing what East Elgin Community Assistance Program is receiving in donations, Chairman Peter Ungar told Aylmer councillors on Wednesday, Aug. 14. “I’m not here for money,” he assured council members, but did seek their support in a push for a “living wage” in Ontario.…
Read MoreOwner of lost bull found
Elgin OPP reported on Monday, Aug. 26, that the owner of a lost bull in Central Elgin had been found. Police investigated a report of a bull running at large on Belmont Road near Ferguson Line on Saturday, Aug. 17, at about 7 p.m. Assisted by members of the public, officers corralled the bull and…
Read MoreAliens take on Astronauts at Springfield library
Aliens were pitted against Astronauts in a variety of games as Springfield library’s Summer Reading Club wrapped up its season with “Space Family Fun Days” on Thursday, Aug. 8. Here, volunteer, and Alien, Maria Bisante, 14, tried to catch up to Astronaut Tony Peters, 9, in the “Ladder Challenge.” Look for more pictures in the…
Read MoreBig crowd at Aylmer Fair
The 176th Aylmer Fair last weekend, enjoying mild weather and no rain, recorded an attendance of more than 11,000 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That’s up – way up – from 7,000 last year. “Amazing,” Fair President Randy Laur said on Monday, “It was better than I ever expected. “I haven’t seen crowds here that…
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