Posts by Rob Perry
Soccer night games scrubbed by thunderstorm
Victoria Grunsell celebrated after scoring host East Elgin Secondary School’s second goal in a rare night game against Parkside Collegiate Institute Tuesday, May 20. The goal gave EESS a 2-1 lead early in the second half of the hardfought game, but shortly after a thunderstorm rumbled through the area. After a half-hour delay, the game…
Read MoreCarrying the frog for heart and stroke research
Grade 8 pupil Paige Blondeel carried Kindergartner Olivia Hoff down a “leapfrog” line during “Jump Rope for Heart” at Sparta Public School, Friday, May 16. The whole school participated, raising $4,500 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Read MoreSurprise! It’s a whole new county building
Elgin councillors voted unanimously Tuesday, May 13, to commission detailed plans for a new building to house the county museum, archives, Provincial Offences court…and now the entire administration. In 2012, councillors started looking at larger quarters for the museum and archives, as well as Elgin’s Provincial Offences court. Then they tagged on a new council…
Read MoreTri-County track and field
Charlotte Rollins of East Elgin Secondary School came in for a landing in the Midget girls triple jump at Tri-County track and field championships in Woodstock, Wednesday, May 14. Top competitors advance to WOSSAA at TD Waterhouse Stadium at Western University in London Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23.
Read MoreRugby kicks off at EESS
Rickey Heide of host East Elgin Secondary School sought a way around a Tillsonburg Glendale tackler during the EESS boys rugby home-opener, Monday, May 12. Glendale ended up on top of the match, 15-0.
Read MoreA win for EESS girls
Morgan Blair of host East Elgin Secondary School kept the ball away from a Central Elgin Secondary School player during EESS’s home-opener, Friday, May 9. East Elgin took a 3-2 win with two goals from Alyssa Blair and one from Katharine Barrie.
Read MoreEESS boys win soccer home opener
Austin Loewen of East Elgin Secondary School slid the ball past the Central Elgin Secondary School keeper to score in EESS’s home-opener, Friday, May 9. East Elgin went on to a 4-2 victory.
Read MoreTrack and field at New Sarum PS
Jaden Templeton flew through the air during Senior girls long jump at New Sarum Public School’s track and field meet Thursday, May 8. A total of 150 Grade 4 through 8 pupils participated.
Read MoreTalent showcased at South Dorchester PS
Tyler Reimer played “Blessed Be Your Name” on guitar during the first annual South Dorchester Public School Talent Show, Friday, May 9. A total of 27 pupils submitted acts, along with two hosts and four pupils who made up the stage crew.
Read MoreRecommendation to suspend 2015 summer ice, hall rentals at EECC
Aylmer-Malahide liaison committee members Friday, May 9, unanimously recommended their respective councils put a hold on signing further contracts for any more 2015 banquet hall bookings and summer ice rentals at East Elgin Community Complex, while the future of the facility is decided. They also unanimously suggested that the councils approve seeking a consultant to prepare a…
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