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Cathy Macpherson, public health dietitian, told Elgin St. Thomas Public Health board at its January meeting that three-quarters of local children 3 to 5 years old ate meals in front of the television most of the time, and were already spending more than two hours a day watching a TV or computer screen. One in…

Kariesha Blackwood, left, Melissa VanBommel, Kalila Ens and other Grade 9 students tap-danced to “Step in Time” from “Mary Poppins” during a rehearsal for “A Night at the Movies” at East Elgin Secondary School. Grade 9 through 12 dance students will put on public recitals on Wednesday, Jan. 14, and Thursday, Jan. 15. starting at…

Zachary Robinson, left, Victoria Grunsell and other East Elgin Secondary School Environmental Leadership Program students drew a bead during an archery training session recently at East Elgin Sportsmen’s Club. They spent part of their term learning to shoot in an effort by the National Archery in the Schools Program to re-introduce the sport as part of high…

Skaters took to the ice in one rink at East Elgin Community Complex during a family-style celebration of New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Over 100 families had already arrived at the Complex by 6:30 p.m. for the party, which continued until 9 p.m.

Special Constable Scott Jones, left, and Sergeant Michael Knight were two of four members of Aylmer Police Association who volunteered their time to conduct RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checks in town, in this case on John Street South, Friday night, Dec. 19. They distributed candy canes to those who passed through the check.

Gavin Fisher as Charlie Brown, left, watched while Zoe Collins as Sally flirted with the long-suffering Linus, played by MacGregor Row, during a rehearsal for “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at Davenport Public School in Aylmer, Monday, Dec. 15. The show, with a cast and crew of 30 pupils, will be performed for the school and public…

A Canada Post official confirmed on Wednesday, Dec. 10 that Aylmer’s door-to-door mail delivery would be “converting” to community mailboxes in the second half of 2015. Aylmer post office employees were told about the development that morning. “The postal codes affected will be N5H,” the Canada Post spokesman said via an email message. “Within the…

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.

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.

Sparta Scouts waved to spectators along the route of the annual Port Stanley Santa Claus Parade, organized by the village’s Lions and Lioness clubs, Friday night, Nov. 28. Weather was cold but clear until near the end of the parade, when snow began to fall.