Hello everyone, L et’s start with a Public Service reminder! To ensure your name appears on the voter’s list in order to be registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, please visit the Municipal website or go to www.vo terlookup.ca. The Delaware Legion #598 celebrated its 60th anniversary and recognized several members with Lifetime Memberships on May 28th. The Legion supports veterans with funds raised from Friday lunches, meat draws, and other events. They regularly host musicians, so if you enjoy live music check the Legion’s Facebook page to get information on upcoming performances! On June 11th, the 132nd Poplar Hill Picnic – a fun-filled day including games, races, baseball games, lipsync contest and much more kicked off at noon. Let’s not forget the food – the Women’s Institute pies as well as the Poplar Hill & District Lions Chicken BBQ dinner never fail to satisfy! The Komoka Kilworth Optimists marked their 50th anniversary, on June 25th with a program including games, face painting, as well as live music and food. The Optimists focus on community activities and fund raisers that benefit kids and their list of accomplishments over the past half century is extensive! It’s been 40 years since the first Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day event was held! Since 1982, the parade, festivities and fireworks display have rotated between the three communities and this year, it was Delaware’s turn to host all the fun. In the other corner of Middlesex Centre, the Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club started Canada Day celebrations with the Firemen’s Breakfast and hosted a family-focused day including fireworks at dark. Looking forward now, mark your calendars for two events celebrating our “rural roots”! The Tri-County Heritage Club hosts their 44th annual tractor show July 8th – 10th at the Ilderton Fair Grounds, and the Ilderton Fair, which has been a great family event since 1851 runs September 30th – October 2nd . I’ll hope to see you there! Congratulations to all the groups who’ve supported the “community” of MXC and who’ve been making it special for decades and more. All of these long standing events have “someone” in common – YOU – and you know who YOU are! Thank-you to each of you who has worked and contributed to the success of the groups; your dedication and efforts are appreciated and do not go unnoticed! Enjoy the summer, make memories and stay safe, Hello everyone With two years left in our municipal election cycle, the recent provincial and federal elections have given us clarity on who we will be working with as we continue to implement our strategic plan. Having said this, as you well know, there is a great deal of uncertainty around the globe, and the future is likely to be challenging! The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), which supports municipal governments across the province, has researched the potential impacts of tariffs on Ontario’s economy and identified areas of cost increases we are likely to face in our municipalities. Typically, the largest category of municipal spending relates to capital projects – including, for example, infrastructure like roads, bridges, and municipal buildings – which require construction equipment and materials. “AMO estimates that tariffs will lead to a 2.1% increase in Ontario municipalities’ planned capital expenditure program, translating to an estimated $1.04 billion in increased costs over the next two years” (AMO website). This work to understand how tariffs will impact municipalities is happening at the same time as AMO advocates for the financial resources needed to help municipalities manage these new challenges. The Komoka Kilworth Optimists marked their 50th anniversary, on June 25th with a program including games, face painting, as well as live music and food. The Optimists focus on community activities and fund raisers that benefit kids and their list of accomplishments over the past half century is extensive! It’s been 40 years since the first Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day event was held! Since 1982, the parade, festivities and fireworks display have rotated between the three communities and this year, it was Delaware’s turn to host all the fun. In the other corner of Middlesex Centre, the Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club started Canada Day celebrations with the Firemen’s Breakfast and hosted a family-focused day including fireworks at dark. Looking forward now, mark your calendars for two events celebrating our “rural roots”! The Tri-County Heritage Club hosts their 44th annual tractor show July 8th – 10th at the Ilderton Fair Grounds, and the Ilderton Fair, which has been a great family event since 1851 runs September 30th – October 2nd . I’ll hope to see you there! Hello everyone, L et’s start with a Public Service reminder! To ensure your name appears on the voter’s list in order to be registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, please visit the Municipal website or go to www.vo terlookup.ca. The Delaware Legion #598 celebrated its 60th anniversary and recognized several members with Lifetime Memberships on May 28th. The Legion supports veterans with funds raised from Friday lunches, meat draws, and other events. They regularly host musicians, so if you enjoy live music check the Legion’s Facebook page to get information on upcoming performances! On June 11th, the 132nd Poplar Hill Picnic – a fun-filled day including games, races, baseball games, lipsync contest and much more kicked off at noon. Let’s not forget the food – the Women’s Institute pies as well as the Poplar Hill & District Lions Chicken BBQ dinner never fail to satisfy!
Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca
Eleanor enjoying her Face Painting by Kassidy at the opening day of the Komoka Community Market on May 17
To advertise here, please contact Tami@villagerpublications.com 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 MAY 2025 VILLAGER PUBLICATIONS LINEUP Happy Canada Day! Ilderton and Area Villager Aina This year, Middlesex Centre’s budget for capital projects is $29.6 million. This includes everything from completing upgrades to the Ilderton Arena ($3.5 million) to connecting the community of Melrose to the Lake Huron Primary Water Supply System ($3.1 million) to preparing for improvements to stormwater management in Komoka ($2.7 million). The municipality prepares for these projects through multi-year budget forecasts and its long-range financial plan. Staff are already reviewing the possible effects of tariffs on our budget and what it might mean for future infrastructure projects. We also need to keep in mind the importance of maintaining our infrastructure. As outlined in our budget document, the positive relationship between improving municipal infrastructure and attracting businesses and residents, boosting the local economy, and bringing residents together is clear. On a lighter note, the days are noticeably warmer and longer, and our local and seasonal activities are getting underway! The Ilderton Market opens on June 7th, the annual Poplar Hill Picnic will take place on June 14th, Father’s Day on June 15th and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. Take time to engage in learning, meet with your neighbours and friends, and celebrate with your family! Until next time, Aina Aina Congratulations to all the groups who’ve supported the “community” of MXC and who’ve been making it special for decades and more. All of these long standing events have “someone” in common – YOU – and you know who YOU are! Thank-you to each of you who has worked and contributed to the success of the groups; your dedication and efforts are appreciated and do not go unnoticed! Enjoy the summer, make memories and stay safe, To advertise here, please contact Tami@villagerpublications.com Ilderton and Area Villager July-August 2022 • Page 5
Komoka-Kilworth Delaware Villager Issue #82 June 2025
Your local community connector. The 100% locally owned and produced 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 by Tami Martin unless noted otherwise. Graphic Artist: Jon Botten 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. We’d love to hear from you. Cover photo and article suggestions welcome. Contact Tami at Tami@villagerpublications.com
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