Posts by Rob Perry
Ens new Elgin warden
Bayham Mayor Paul Ens was named Elgin warden for 2015 at a special county council session on Tuesday night, Dec. 9. In his inaugural speech, he cited options for the redevelopment of Terrace Lodge first among challenges facing council in the coming year, but also called for “security upgrades” for Elgin’s Provincial Offences court and noted the county’s…
Read MoreKaren Vecchio to be Conservative candidate
Elgin-Middlesex-London Conservative Riding Association members on Saturday, Dec. 6, selected Karen Vecchio out of a field of six potential nominees to be their candidate in the federal election next year. She is the longtime riding assistant for current MP Joe Preston.
Read MoreSanta comes to Port Burwell
A Bayham volunteer firefighter handed out candy to young spectators along the route of the annual Port Burwell Santa Claus Parade, Saturday, Dec. 6. The procession was nearly cancelled this year, but was revived to ensure area children got a chance to welcome Santa for the holiday season.
Read MoreStraffordville holiday tree lighting
The parkette on the southwest corner of Plank Road and Heritage Line in Straffordville was lit up with holiday decorations on Friday night, Dec. 5. A volunteer committee organizes the decorations and lighting, while neighbouring Klassen Auto Parts provides the power for the display.
Read MoreJunior elementary volleyball championships
Bowen Thiessen of Summers Corners Public School bumped the ball during local Junior elementary volleyball championships at Arthur Voaden Secondary School in St. Thomas, Thursday, Dec. 4. SCPS and Davenport Public School in Aylmer both sent girls and boys teams to the meet.
Read MoreHoliday concert at EESS
Abi Reid joined fellow members of the East Elgin Secondary School guitar ensemble playing a tango during a holiday concert on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The EESS band also performed holiday classics such as White Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Read MoreExhibition volleyball for EESS Seniors
Jazmin Tillotson of East Elgin Secondary School spiked the ball over the net during a Thames Valley Southeast exhibition game against host Central Elgin Collegiate Institute in St. Thomas, Tuesday, Dec. 2. EESS Seniors and Juniors will play their first homes game of the regular season against West Elgin Secondary School on Tuesday, Dec. 9,…
Read MoreAnnie Jr. opens Dec. 3 at Sparta PS
Orphans Allie Pinylo, left, Kaitlyn Lale and Charlie Rader-Williams sang about their “Hard Knock Life” as they rehearsed Monday, Dec. 1, for the Wednesday opening of Annie Jr. at Sparta Public School. Tickets for that opening are already sold out, but are still available through the school (none will be sold at the door) for…
Read MoreEESS Seniors best Voaden 54-35
Tanner Kyle of East Elgin Secondary School passes to a teammate during a Thames Valley Southeast game against host Arthur Voaden Secondary School in St. Thomas on Monday, Dec. 1. EESS won 54-35.
Read MoreEESS Juniors batter AVSS in basketball exhibition
Jordan Kuhn of East Elgin Secondary School pounced on a pass from a host Arthur Voaden Secondary School player near the EESS net during a Thames Valley Southeast Junior boys exhibition game, Monday, Dec. 1. East Elgin won handily, 58-22.
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