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, Message from the Mayor You know winter is on its way when Daylight Savings Time ends and the days are really getting short! For many of us, the darker days and colder weather signal that we should start thinking about getting ready for seasonal celebrations, and I believe this is a great time to shop local. Plan a family day trip to investigate all that is available at our local on-farm stores and the shops located in our villages and settlement areas. Visit Middlesex, Middlesex County’s tourism website, identifies not only our local Middlesex Centre (MXC) businesses but also those located across our region (www.visitmiddlesex.ca). Your festive menus can feature fresh produce and fruits, meat, eggs, cheese, gelato, various kinds of flour, baked goods, sweets and syrup that are all grown or produced locally. You’ll also find a variety of unique clothing, craft and gift stores. If you need a Christmas tree, finding a fresh tree under which to place your presents won’t be a problem either! 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, 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
Chuck Marazzo’s medals in a local field of poppies. Compliments of Komoka resident, Chuck Marazzo.
Aina on the various craft sales, parades, musical gatherings and even the times when Santa will be visiting! Also, this month, please plan to attend one of our local Remembrance Day ceremonies. The services will take place in Ilderton, Poplar Hill and Delaware as follows: November 10th at Ilderton Cenotaph at 3:00 pm November 11th at the Delaware Cenotaph at 10:30 am November 11th at the Poplar Hill Cenotaph at 1:30 pm. Take good care and enjoy the changing seasons, With holiday season events starting in November, keep an eye on both the Visit Middlesex and MXC events web pages so you don’t miss information Aina Aina
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Issue #76 November 2024 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
Delaware Lions and Lioness – Events Delaware Lions – Lioness Club Craft Show All are welcome on Sunday, November 17th from 10 am to 3 pm Delaware Lions Seniors Social Open to all Senior residents 55+ and former residents 55+ of Delaware. Sunday, December 8th from 2 pm to 5 pm Delaware Lions Trivia Night and Silent Auction January 25th, 2025 at 6:30 pm Don’t miss these events at the Delaware Community Centre on Gideon Drive. Both the Lions and Lioness can be contacted via the Delaware website. Delaware Lions Club – Lions e-Clubhouse
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