Posts by Rob Perry
Rocking out at EESS
East Elgin Secondary School student Trent Brunelle’s wig flew in all directions as he went through the motions of drumming along to “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi during a lunchtime lip synch competition, Wednesday, April 16. He was joined by classmates Dylan Burch and Dylan Baughman. Ten acts were participating, concluding Thursday.
Read MoreNo break on huge sewer bills
Central Elgin councillors on Monday night, April 14, voted 5-2 to reject a request from four Port Stanley cottagers for a break on their sewer bills, after water pipes burst in their properties, largely unoccupied during the winter, running up thousands of dollars in water and sewer costs. One cottage was damaged beyond repair by water…
Read MoreDavenport wrestles at Locke’s
Logan Brinn of Davenport Public School wrestled a host Locke’s Public School pupil during a meet, Thursday, April 10. Davenport, as it prepares for Thames Valley District School Board championships in London April 24, came away with 14 wins and seven losses.
Read MoreBayham Has Talent
Singer Lauren Lee went into the audience to sing during the seventh annual Bayham Has Talent showcase at the Bayham Community Centre in Straffordville, Sunday, April 13. The event, organized by the Straffordville Community Committee, featured almost 20 acts.
Read MoreVQA for Quai du Vin
Quai du Vin Estate Winery of Sparta has received VQA appellation and, as a result, will be able to sell its products at nine farm markets this summer under a new provincial program. The province, in an effort to boost sales of Ontario wines, will for the first time permit wineries to sell at those…
Read MoreJunior Girls hoops
Audrey Froese of host Straffordville Public School aimed for the Davenport Public School hoop during Junior Girls basketball action, Wednesday, April 9. Straffordville also played South Dorchester Public School the same day.
Read MoreJunior boys basketball at Straffordville
Zachary Copeland of South Dorchester Public School got tangled up with a Davenport Public School defender during a Junior Boys basketball game, Tuesday, April 8. SDPS also took on host Straffordville in a game. The elementary school league is aimed at developing skills and encouraging youths to have fun playing sports.
Read MoreTammy’s Dance recital
Amanda Helka joined fellow 15 to 18 year old students dancing to “You Got Me Good” in a jazz number at the annual Tammy’s Dance Studio recital at Immanuel Christian School, Saturday, April 5. The event showcased the work of 92 students from 2 to 25 years old.
Read MoreSpeed skating wraps up season
Nato Dube sped around a turn as the “On the Edge” speed skating program at East Elgin Community Complex wrapped up its season with races and awards, Thursday, April 3. This year 22 skaters signed up for the 12 weeks of lessons and races. This was the eighth year speed skating has been offered at…
Read MoreMalahide seeks delay on Aylmer library tender award
Malahide councillors Thursday, April 3, voted unanimously to ask their Aylmer counterparts to delay awarding a tender for construction of a new downtown library until the possibility of putting it in East Elgin Community Complex could be explored. Councillor Mark Widner introduced a surprise motion to that affect at the end of the Malahide meeting.…
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