A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers by Deputy Mayor Todd Noble
As we step into the beautiful spring season in Central Elgin, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on the spirit that truly makes our community shine. Just a few short weeks ago, from April 19 to 25, we celebrated National Volunteer Week. This special time honours the countless individuals who give their time, energy, and talent to strengthen the places we call home. Here in Central Elgin, our volunteers truly make a difference every single day. Volunteers are the quiet backbone of our municipality. They coach our children’s sports teams, organize food drives, maintain our parks and trails, support local events, and step up whenever a neighbour needs a helping hand. Their contributions touch every corner of daily life, from delivering meals to seniors to preserving our local history. Without them, many of the programs and services we cherish simply would not exist. What moves me most is how volunteering in Central Elgin is a year-round commitment rooted in care and connection. Our volunteers don’t seek recognition — they simply show up, roll up their sleeves, and get the job done with kindness and dedication. They embody the best of what it means to live in a caring, tight-knit rural community like ours. As Deputy Mayor, I have the privilege of seeing this dedication up close, and nowhere is it more evident than right here in Union. For the past 26 years, I have lived right next to the Union Fire Hall, and every Thursday evening I witness firsthand the
remarkable commitment of our Union volunteer firefighters. On those evenings, no matter the weather — pouring rain, bitterly cold, or a perfect summer night — the bay doors open and the trucks roll out. I hear the familiar sounds of equipment
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