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Season’s last meet at Aylmer Pool
Tyler Smith of host Aylmer Pool backstroked through the water during boys 8 and Under race on Wednesday night, Aug. 17. Aylmer took on Strathroy, but no winner emerged because a thunderstorm brought the meet, the last here of the season, to a premature end.
Read MoreKeeping cool in Springfield
Helper Emmalee McClintock-Clutz, left, poured chocolate syrup on Abigail Friesen’s sundae during a Springfield library Summer Reading Club session on Thursday morning, Aug. 11. The frozen treats offered relief from hot, humid weather that day.
Read MoreAylmer Alligators win another meet
Aylmer Alligators swim team member Lilah Goodwin jumped into the water to start her girls six and under butterfly stroke heat during a swim meet at the Aylmer outdoor pool on Wednesday evening, Aug. 10. The Alligators, with 439 accumulated points, won the competition against a team from Woodstock that had 138 total points. The…
Read MoreBanger Race entry getting prettied up
Shalem Hernandez, left, Austin Cook, Jordan Steele, Gregory Killough, Joshua Hernandez, Mackenzie Steele, Ilse Kloosterman, Mark Kloosterman and Justin Kloosterman of Springfield library’s Summer Reading Club started painting an old Buick donated by Elgin Auto of Aylmer on Monday, August 8. They’re helping prepare it for a “Garage Challenge Banger Race” at Aylmer Fair Friday…
Read MoreBelmont Van Bommel falls to Curney Mechanical
Chantal Devries of host Belmont Van Bommel Farms Under 16 girls team used her knee to control the ball during a West London Soccer League game against East London’s Curney Mechanical on Thursday, Aug. 4. Curney took the win 2-1.
Read MoreBanging out a hit at MCP
Katie Behman of host Springfield Brewers Under 10 Girls team connected for a hit during a game against Kitchener Klassics at Malahide Community Place on Tuesday night, Aug. 2. Kitchener wound up on top of the scoreboard.
Read MoreVoros champion bass angler
Steve Voros, 49, of Aylmer took home the top prize of $12,000 after winning the Kingston Canadian Open of Fishing tournament over the Civic Holiday long weekend July 29-31. The total weight Mr. Voros recorded was 67.05 pounds. Mr. Voros, a teacher at East Elgin Secondary School, has been fishing for fun since age 3…
Read MoreProvincial Junior horseshoes at EECC
Kyle Luyt of the host East Elgin Community Complex horseshoes club made a toss as he and partner Stacy Pond competed in Ontario Junior Doubles Championships on Saturday, July 20. The event attracted about 20 competitors. EECC will also host the Junior Singles on Saturday, August 13.
Read MoreAylmer team wins swim meet
Rebecca Krahn of host Aylmer Pool team swam the girls 8 and Under backstroke during a meet against Woodstock Wednesday night, July 27. Aylmer took the overall victory on points. The town pool hosts two more meets, on Wednesday, Aug. 10, and Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Read MoreU18 soccer action at Columbus Park
Kyle Dunn of IDA Pharmacy headed the ball during an Under 18 game against Carrel Farms Inc. at Columbus Park in Malahide on Wednesday night, July 27. Carrel Farms took the victory 5-2.
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