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Bayham approves 7.7% tax levy increase
Bayham residents are facing a 7.667 percent tax levy increase in 2016, most of which can be directly attributed to the HMCS Ojibwa submarine and the over $6-million loan defaulted by the Elgin Military Museum the municipality is forced to pay back to a bank. Bayham councillors approved the 2016 operating budget during after an…
Read MoreNew Year’s at Community Complex
Skaters took to the ice as part of the annual Family New Year’s Eve celebration at East Elgin Community Complex on Thursday night, Dec. 31. The party, which also involves face painting, inflatable amusements, cotton candy and live entertainment, continues through 9 p.m.
Read MoreCelebrating sister’s kidney donation 40 years later
by Craig Bradford of The Aylmer Express Mary Ann Crossett, 65, of Aylmer, from the close-knit DeAngelis family of Belmont, carries her sister Margaret Reardon especially close to her heart – kidney actually. Margaret donated one of her kidneys to her sister and the two and their extended families have just celebrated the 40th anniversary…
Read MoreSenior assaulted in own home
A 68-year-old man was assaulted in his Alexander Drive home in Aylmer by an intruder he encountered when returning there at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28. Aylmer Police Sergeant Nick Novacich said the homeowner was “confronted” by the intruder and the two struggled before the homeowner was struck and pushed to the ground.…
Read MoreChristmas Care delivers holiday joy
Jordyn Vandendool, left, handed off a container of powdered hot chocolate to her Dad Ken while her sister Kennedy at right was waiting to hand a box of crackers to the next volunteer in line during the packing of the Christmas Care food hampers at Immanuel Christian School in Aylmer on Wednesday morning, Dec. 23. The…
Read MoreCerna’s cat chagrin
Just two weeks after demanding that cats should be municipally licensed just like dogs, Malahide Councillor Rick Cerna declared his abject surrender at a township meeting Thursday, Dec. 17. “I didn’t realize the cat tags would be so big an issue in Malahide,” he admitted. “The result has been a cat-astrophe, so to speak.” When…
Read MoreSanta visits Aylmer Old Town Hall Library
Santa Claus made his annual visit to Aylmer Old Town Hall Library on Tuesday morning, Dec. 22 to read stories to the children including Kaylee Rempel, 4, hear their Christmas wish lists and give out treats. Those attending the event could enjoy Christmas cookies and hot chocolate provided free of charge by the library.
Read MoreSurfin’ the Web at Springfield PS
Grade 5-6 pupils at Springfield Public School were “Surfin’ the Web” during an afternoon concert, “I Need a Little Christmas Vacation,” on Thursday, Dec. 17. Another performance is scheduled for that night at 6:30 p.m. Guests are asked to bring a canned food donation for admission.
Read MorePort Burwell Public School hosts Santa, serves turkey
Port Burwell Public School Junior Kindergarten pupil Starr Simmons, left, greeted Santa Claus with a hug during the school’s annual Christmas Lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Later in the afternoon, pupils at the school performed their annual Christmas concert for parents, grandparents as well as other family and friends. The VIP (Very Involved Parents) council,…
Read MoreIt’s a Coffee House Christmas
Sandi Vanderkooy played Angels We Have Heard On High on the harmonica during the Christmas Coffee House at East Elgin Secondary School on Wednesday evening, Dec. 16. Ms. Vanderkooy was among several performers that night who played different musical instruments or sang songs in a variety of genres, from rock and pop to traditional Christmas…
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