Message from the Mayor Hello everyone,
I want to begin by thanking The Villager for the significant role it plays in helping inform residents of all the ‘goings on’ in Middlesex Centre (MXC). I believe the number of residents who have expressed appreciation for updates and news about our communities has increased. I’m grateful for the work The Villager team does in keeping us all informed! This has been another busy year in our municipality and staff have again tackled a wide range of projects. I’m going to share just a few highlights with you here. Keeping our residents active and engaged is an important way we contribute to their quality of life. In 2024, Community Services staff opened the Komoka Youth Centre, updated parks and playgrounds in Ilderton, Komoka and Kilworth, and expanded the recreation programs offered across MXC.
Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca
Christmas at Lace Boutique Ilderton and Area Villager Issue #41 December 2024 Your local community connector The 100% locally owned and produced Ilderton and Area Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Managing Editor & Advertising: Tami Martin Tami@villagerpublications.com 519-851-0961 All articles written by Tami Martin unless otherwise noted. Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Continuous improvement is a key focus for the municipality. This past year, staff have implemented new AI technologies to detect small leaks in underground water pipes and to measure and track ice depths at our arenas; both initiatives are improving efficiencies and saving money. Leveraging relationships with various partners is another way MXC staff work to complete projects effectively and efficiently. For example, staff at the Wellness Centre worked with the Alzheimer Society to have the municipality recognized as a Dementia Friendly Community Supporter, which means improved accessibility to recreational activities for residents living with dementia. Two other examples include the Fanshawe and Western co-op students who learn on the job while assisting staff in the Engineering and Building Departments and the Fire Services initiative to offer training sessions in concert with other municipalities. MXC has also been fortunate to receive funding support for a number of projects. Some of you will recall reading about the funding we received from the Province for our Seniors Active Living Centres in the spring. We were recently excited to learn that we successfully secured $492,715 for the upcoming water main twinning on Glendon Drive from the Ontario Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. In addition to these grants and others, we are fortunate to have local businesses and organizations that step up to sponsor skating, park improvements and much more. Council and staff keep an eye on the future and ensure we manage budgets, execute our Master Plans, and meet Provincial expectations while keeping our focus on our residents, communities and local businesses – and communication is foundational to all we do. The information on our MXC webpage, social media, and other channels continues to expand to ensure everyone is up-to-date and informed. As the holiday season gets underway, I wish you and your loved ones the very best of life and I hope the New Year brings you peace, joy and contentment. Until next year! Please contact Tami@villagerpublications.com for more information regarding any of our local community magazines. Visit our website at villagerpublications.com to read them all. YOUR November 2024 VILLAGER PUBLICATIONS LINEUP
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