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Lexi Bertelsen, 17, of Belmont has determinedly pursued a career in professional women’s hockey for much of her life, including moving away from home and friends, but she’s also glad to be coming back starting next week so she can graduate from East Elgin Secondary School. Lexi, who went to South Dorchester and Davenport public…

Emily Wilkins, front, of host East Elgin Secondary School’s Junior volleyball squad bumped the ball back over the net, backed by teammates Selena Woodford and Megan Campbell, during a game against Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute on Tuesday, Jan. 14. IDCI won the match in three straight games. (AE/Rob Perry)

Joseph Valencia of Belmont  Minor Hockey’s Under 18 team swung around Aylmer U18 Red players as he rushed the puck up the ice during a game at East Elgin Community Complex on Sunday, Jan. 12. Aylmer took the win, 4-1. (AE/Rob Perry  

Xavier Cousineau of East Elgin Minor Hockey’s Under 13 Rep team flipped the puck to his left, past a Delhi player, during the opening game of playoffs at East Elgin Community Complex on Sunday, Jan. 5. East Elgin trailed 0-2 at the end of the second period, but came back in the third to score twice, ending…

Brody Geerts, left, Jedd Parry, Johnny Knelson, Landon Ruth and Alex Samayoa-Soria of Summers Corners Public School’s boys team celebrated after their teammate Connor VanHarn scored a three-pointer, with a last-second half-court shot, during an Elementary Basketball Festival at East Elgin Secondary School on Wednesday, Dec. 11. They won that game 11-9 and tied for…

Kelly Temoin, Curtis Rozendaal and Travis Rozendaal. were shepherds on Springfield Baptist Church’s entry in the annual Springfield Santa Claus parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. The parade was marked by wet snow, but also a great turnout. More pictures in the Dec. 11 edition of The Aylmer Express. (AE/Rob Perry)

East Elgin Secondary School goalie Reese Tyssen made a stick save after being on the receiving end of an Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute shot during a game at East Elgin Community Complex on Thursday, Nov. 26. Despite his efforts, IDCI won the game 3-2. (AE/Rob Perry)

Cameron Richardson of host East Elgin Secondary School’s boys hockey team rushed the puck toward the Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute end during a season-opening game for both teams at East Elgin Community Complex on Thursday, Nov. 28. EESS lost the hardfought match 3-2. Look for another picture in the Dec. 4 Aylmer Express. (AE/Rob Perry)

Yvonne Gavey, left, and Tricia Van Gorp, right, members of a decorating team, helped owner Mary Giesbrecht prepare the interior of the home she shares with husband Frank as one of the stops in the Aylmer and Malahide Museum’s 20th annual Christmas Tour of Homes this coming weekend. The show will run Friday from 4…