Roberta Wilson bowled during an informal, “luck of the draw” jitney tournament held at the Aylmer Lawn Bowling Club on Thursday night, Aug. 5. Twenty bowlers participated, divided into “skips” and “vices.” Unusually, partners were switched between the first and second games of the event. (AE/Rob Perry)
Zander Friesen banged out a hit for the McTaggart Armstrong Mosquito Rep team of Aylmer Minor Baseball during a home game at Steen Park against Ingersoll on Thursday night, Aug. 5. The Aylmer squad won the game handily, 11-2. (AE/Rob Perry)
Bonnie Barons, left, watched as opposing team member John Hall bowled during a match at the Aylmer Lawn Bowling Club on Thursday night, July 22. Bonnie was paired with Rita Jansen and John with Andrew Vanroessel. About 20 bowlers came out that night. Anyone wanting to try the sport is welcome to come to the…
Gavin Curtis of Aylmer Minor Baseball Association’s Rookie Ball (9 and under) Rep team sprinted toward first base after a hit during a game against Tillsonburg at Steen Park in Aylmer on Wednesday night, July 14. Minor ball has returned to action, and AMBA President Mike Holmes said the association had 200 children enrolled…
By Veronica Reiner, Local Journalism Initiative reporter “We would be nowhere without these wonderful volunteers, and the community spirit, and it makes people feel good,” said Sandra Hoffer, a vaccine clinic volunteer coordinator. “It’s a great community effort.” Ms. Hoffer was referring to the over 120 volunteers that, since March, have been helping at one…
Lena Perry, 5, of St. Thomas likes to play dress up and don costumes as princesses and super heroes, but two weeks ago, while playing on monkey bars, she fell, causing a compound fracture to her left arm. Her aunt, Penny Powers of Aylmer, sometimes looks after her niece, and takes her along on shopping…
By: Veronica Reiner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A “sign war” has erupted in Aylmer. Dozens of local businesses, services clubs, schools and organizations are firing friendly, pun-filled shots at one another using their available signage, or in some cases, creating that signage, as of last week. East Elgin Community Complex issued the first challenge in…
Veronica Reiner | Local Journalism Initiative reporter Brownsville-based photographer Trevor Pottelberg braved extreme weather conditions to capture a 2020 Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) award-winning photograph. His photo, Pier Pressure, depicts a massive wave crashing into the breakwater in Port Stanley, with the main lighthouse standing strong in the background. It won the Best in Class…
Charlie Sumner is the newest member of the Aylmer Lawn Bowling Club, pictured here participating in game on Monday, Sept. 14. He said he wanted to join earlier, but chose not to due to COVID-19 restrictions. Club member Roberta Wilson described his lawn bowling skills as “very good for a novice.” (AE/Veronica Reiner)
Goalie Tim Kerkhoff of host Aylmer Spitfires snagged a low shot on net during a Provincial Junior Hockey League game against North Middlesex Stars at East Elgin Community Complex on Wednesday, Nov. 20. North Middlesex tallied first with a goal at 14:33 of the opening period, but Brayden Smith of the Spitfires evened the score at…
Playing on a snow-covered field at City Wide Sports Park in London on Friday, Nov. 8, East Elgin Secondary School rusher Alan Wall, bottom left, was brought down by a mob of London Beal defenders during the Thames Valley Central Junior “B” final. EESS won the game handily, 43-8. (AE/Rob Perry)