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! You might recall hearing about the Middlesex Centre (MXC) Asset Management Plan (AMP), the guiding document for planning infrastructure projects including bridges, roads and other structures, during the municipal budget process. This summer you’ll see work underway on projects identified in that plan including not only roads and bridges, but at Community Centres, parks and sports fields as well. Check the MXC website for up-to- date information on repair and maintenance projects, to learn about road closures, and for other updates. Thank you for your patience as we work on these important projects that will ensure continued service and safety for residents. 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, The longest day of the year – the summer solstice on June 20th – is almost here. As you know, in Canada this means we’re officially ending the “snow” season and starting the “construction” season!
Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca
Tracks in Komoka. Photo courtesy of Sun Up Sun Down Photography.
Aina MXC is the annual Poplar Hill Picnic on June 6th, so pencil it in for a great day of games, food and fun. Check out the Visit Middlesex website (visitmiddlesex.ca) and discover places to dine, shop and play. And don’t forget about our local conservation areas, which offer opportunities to get outside to explore nature while getting some exercise. Five different watersheds comprise MXC, which means everyone in our geography is not too far from a park, walking trail or kayaking/ canoeing opportunity. As the end of the school year approaches, you may also be thinking about recreational and family activities for the months ahead. There’s lots to do and see in MXC and across Middlesex County. One upcoming event in When you think about all the opportunities we have to connect with our communities, to enjoy nature and experience or learn about new things, it is easy to understand how Middlesex Centre really is in the “centre of it all”! I’ll look forward to seeing you out and about! Until next time, Aina
Komoka-Kilworth Delaware Villager Issue #72 June 2024
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