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We’re reviewing how we provide customer service to ensure we are meeting your needs. Let us know how we can serve you better by taking part in an upcoming focus group. • July 12, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, Coldstream Fire Hall Building Permits & the Planning Process • July 12, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Komoka Wellness Centre Booking Parks & Recreation Facilities • July 13, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Virtual/Online Building Permits & the Planning Process • July 13, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Virtual/Online General Customer Service To register, visit middlesexcentre.ca/cs-review or call 519-666-0190. Water Testing Volunteers Needed We’re looking for residents to volunteer their homes to test for lead in the municipality’s drinking water system. Tests take five minutes plus a little preparation time and use less than 50 litres of water. If you can help, please contact the municipal office to arrange an appointment at publicworks@middlesexcentre.ca or 519-666-0190 ext. 5263. Returning volunteers are welcomed! “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” Did you know that having working smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half? As we head into Fire Prevention Week, October 6 to 12, 2024, Middlesex Centre firefighters want to make sure smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are working for you: • Install alarms outside each separate sleeping area and on each level of your home. • Make sure alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. • Test your alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button. • Replace your alarms when they are 10 years old. Learn more at middlesexcentre.ca/firesafety.
HAVE YOUR SAY In addition to our fitness programs, the Municipality of Middlesex Centre is excited to offer new programs for seniors this fall. Join us in Ilderton or Komoka for fraud prevention workshops led by the OPP and short courses to help you learn the ins-and-outs of new technology guided by experts from Fanshawe College. We also have partnered with Independent Living London & Area to offer social events for individuals with disabilities and seniors. These socials take place twice a month on Thursday afternoons at the Komoka Wellness Centre and feature an engaging activity to enjoy. Middlesex Centre – Municipal Minute New Program for Seniors Coming this Fall These programs are offered at no cost, but we ask you to register as space is limited. Visit the website at middlesexcentre.ca/ rec-programs or call the Komoka Wellness Centre at 519-601- 8022 ext. 5110 for program dates and to register. Fall Yard Waste Drop-Off Busy with your outdoor clean-up and wondering what to do with your yard waste? Middlesex Centre accepts residential yard waste free of charge at our EnviroDepots, located at 23053 Denfield Rd. and 10191 Longwoods Rd. The depots are open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, until November 23. Plant materials, brush, grass clippings, leaves and pumpkins can be brought to the depots. Brush must be less than one metre in length and less than 10 centimetres in diameter. All yard waste must be loose or in paper bags – no plastic bags are accepted. Learn more at middlesexcentre.ca/waste.
Thanks to generous local businesses and community organizations, Middlesex Centre is offering free public skating at Ilderton Arena and the Komoka Wellness Centre throughout the fall and winter! For skating times and dates, check the schedule on the municipal website or contact the Komoka Wellness Centre. PUBLIC SKATING Free
Weekly updates will be posted to social media. All skaters must wear a CSA-approved helmet. Youth under 12 require adult supervision.
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Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca Following the success of the Ilderton facility, the doors of the Komoka Youth Centre opened on September 13th at the Komoka Community Centre. This event provided parents and their children a chance to visit the new facility and participate in a number of activities, including various games and crafts. MXC is partnering with the YMCA to offer both drop-in sessions and specialized programs for youth aged 9 to 17. The doors opened for drop-in sessions on September 23rd, which runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings between 6 to 9 pm. (Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 10.) Full details are available at middlesexcentre.ca/kyc. Aina 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 displayhaverotated between the three communities and this year,it was Delaware’sturn 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 twoevents 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.voterlookup.ca. The Delaware Legion #598 celebrated its 60th anniversary and recognized several members with Lifetime Memberships on May28th. 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! At the Middlesex Centre (MXC) office, work on the 2025 budget continues. This month, staff will present the budget survey results, finalize budget estimates and prepare draft operational and capital budgets. These draft documents are then reviewed “line-by-line” by the budget working group, which includes senior management and two members of Council. You can access documents and review information as it becomes available on the MXC website at middlesexcentre.ca/budget-2025. Hello everyone, I hope you’re all settling into your post-summer routines and are looking forward to the changing seasons! As you prepare for long weekend get-togethers, note that both the Komoka and Ilderton markets are open until Thanksgiving weekend. This will be your last opportunity to experience our local markets, chat with the vendors and shop for the freshest foods available in our own communities until next spring! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone – enjoy the colours and events of this season! Aina Announcing the KKD Villager Holiday Season Cookbook! Area residents are invited to share their favourite recipes in our new community cookbook. They will be available for FREE at select local businesses this December, while quantities last.
Squirrel gathering nuts in Kilworth. Photo courtesy of James Edward Nolan.
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4th round pick and last year played with the Hamilton Steel AAA U16. Staying in Komoka is Shane Neusteter from Aylmer and last year with Elgin-Middlesex Canucks, who Sarnia Stings selected in the 4th round. Others include Ryan Daze from Tara, Ontario, picked by North Bay, and goalie Nate Gillis from Pickering and a Sarnia pick in 2023. Also joining the team is Sam Pollock from Scarborough, who played the last two years with the Hill Academy, and Nash Coffin from Sherwood, PEI and last year was at the Rothesay (NB) Netherwood School. Behind the bench, the Kings have added Rodney Hynes
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The 2024-2025 GOJHL season is underway and the Komoka Kings are ready. This is the 7th season that the Kings call The Komoka Wellness Centre their home. Six Kings 2023-2024 team players are back including Captain Justin Skirten, the Alexander brothers Ethan and Riley, Jagan Chanderdat, Seth Huygen and Trent Walker. Gavin McGahey- Smith is also back after playing last year in the OJHL. Joining these returnees are sixteen new players for a good mix of veterans
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Aunts, Uncles and Cousins by John Caverhill Uncle Harold and Aunt Georgina (Georgie) and cousins Connor, Bruce and Barbara from Toronto visited us each summer. Uncle Harold was a pleasant, quiet-spoken man who took great interest in the farm where he grew up. Aunt Georgie was bubbly and loquacious. A city girl all her life, her ideal environment would have contained only those elements that could be cleaned, polished or pruned. We always enjoyed each other’s company but while Uncle Harold and my cousins ranged over the whole farm, Aunt Georgie stayed close to the house. The barns obviously hadn’t been dusted for years and the pigs behaved like – pigs! A few days’ visit to the farm was sufficient for her for the whole year. There is an old adage, “Blood is thicker than water”. Meaning fam- ily ties are stronger than the stresses of daily life. A revised version expresses the opposite sentiment, “Blood is thicker than water – and relatives are always punching each other in the nose to prove it!”. Thankfully the original version applied to our relatives because family get-togethers were a large and enjoyable part of our life. Uncle Harold and Aunt Georgina (Georgie) and cousins Connor, Bruce and Barbara from Toronto visited us each summer. Uncle Harold was a pleasant, quiet-spoken man who took great interest in the farm where he grew up. Aunt Georgie was bubbly and lo- quacious. A city girl all her life, her ideal environment would have contained only those elements that could be cleaned, polished or pruned. We always enjoyed each other’s company but while Uncle Harold and my cousins ranged over the whole farm, Aunt Georgie stayed close to the house. The barns obviously hadn’t been dusted for years and the pigs behaved like – pigs! A few days’ visit to the farm was sufficient for her for the whole year. One particular event involving my brother Ron and cousin Bruce solidified Aunt Georgie’s opinion about the farm. At that time, we had horses; two, Pat and Nell made up our working team and our third horse was semi-retired, Old Maude as she was always called, was gentle and patient and we used to ride her bareback. It was a hot summer morning. Ron and Bruce decided to ride Old Maude back through our bush and out to a pond just outside the bush on our cousin Campbell’s farm next to ours. At five years old, and the youngest of all the family cousins, I was considered too young to take part in most activities. As usual, I trailed along behind Old Maude and her riders, arriving eventually at the pond. The pond which sat in one corner of a cow pasture was at its usual midsummer low level with the water surrounded by a wide ring of mud flats. To get a drink, the cattle had to cross the flats to reach the water, and their hooves kept the mud, a heavy, sticky grey clay churned to the consistency of wet cement. Just as pigs are pigs, so cows are and their excretions both liquid and solid combined to give the mud a little extra “bouquet”. The boys rode Old Maude across the flats to the water so she could have a drink. She finished her drink, and they were turning to head back to dry land when a bullfrog exploded from the mud behind them. Startled, both boys whirled to see the cause of the eruption, and losing their balance toppled sideways, sprawling full length in the mud with (to me) a most satisfying splash. They had just sucked themselves upright dripping with mud when Old Maude swung a heavy hind foot up to dislodge a horsefly from her belly; then let it drop again. The big, flat-bottomed Perche- ron hoof hit the mud with a wallop and the resulting eruption of sludge engulfed the boys covering any spots that might have been missed the first time. What might have seemed a disaster to adults was a lark to the boys and the laughing and joking never stopped as they rode back home. I followed behind, not wanting to miss what I hoped would be an interesting reaction, especially from Aunt Georgie. The trek home gave their coating time to dry to a blotchy light grey, somewhat reptilian in appearance. Their hair had dried in spiky tufts which heightened the resemblance to some sort of weird reptile. The boys’ impact was not only visual but olfac- tory because the mud and cow effluent combined to create a Page 8 Ilderton and Area Villager • October 2024 It was a great weekend of events! to our relatives because family get-togethers were a large and enjoyable part of our life. 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pungent aroma of Eau de Barnyard. You could almost see the odoriferous waves emanating from the boys when they moved. Now Mother was not accustomed to having her men folks present themselves covered from head to foot with mud at the door, but she was used to coping with muddy overalls and coats, especially in late fall and early spring. She would do whatever was necessary to clean the clothes, leaving the wearers to clean themselves. Her offspring however would have to pass rigorous inspection before being allowed to mingle once again in public. This was done with minimum fuss, being an accepted part of life on the farm. When she saw the boys, she was surprised enough to exclaim and ask whatever happened, but at this point, Aunt Georgie took over and her performance was even better than I had hoped for. Calling loudly on the Saints to preserve as she grabbed a broom and herded the giggling twosome out to the pump in the yard. There, as instructed, the boys doused each other with pails of cold well water until they were relatively mud-free. At this point, Dad and Uncle Harold intervened and took to the boys back to the barn where they each had a hands-on lesson in using curry comb and brush to restore Old Maude to her former mud-free condition. The whole episode concluded in the woodshed. Here a laundry tub of water, perfumed soap (Aunt Georgie’s), a tow- el and clean clothes awaited each boy. When they presented themselves post-bath, pink and glowing, a rigorous sniff test was applied, (Aunt Georgie was the sniffer; the boys the sniffees), and a passing grade was given, but not without additional mean- ingful sniffs by Aunt Georgie, who implied that only because it was lunchtime was a passing grade given. As for me, I had found the morning’s adventures immensely entertaining. It was tiresome being constantly told, “You're too young!” when wanting to join the gang in their fun. While I would have happily taken part in the initial mud bath, the follow-up was much more enjoyable as a spectator than a participant. I espe- cially enjoyed the boys’ reaction when they were confronted with the perfumed soap. To me, it was a sort of just retribution for being considered, “Too young”. Aty McNair operated a daily route delivering milk from local farms to Silverwoods Dairy in London. On picnic day, he would pick up the ice cream which came in two and a half gallon pails. These pails were put in cylindrical, insulated containers that could hold up to three stacked on top of each other. The ice cream would still be firm when opened that evening. The perfect dessert was a large piece of dark chocolate cake nestling beside two large scoops of icy-cold, silky-smooth vanilla ice cream. Finishing off the picnic supper with this queen of desserts – and tomorrow was the beginning of the Summer Holidays! Things couldn’t get any better than that! Some games and races for the kids while the adults visited together concluded the event by nine o’clock. Families made their way to their cars, the kids calling good-byes to each other. In many cases, we wouldn’t see each other until September and for grade eight graduates, it was off to high school and a whole new adventure. Graduation ceremonies for public school students were still in the future when consolidated schools came into being. Nobody thought of any special treatment because you were simply doing what was expected of you. Summer Holidays started tomorrow and that was enough. frozen treats in addition to ice cream, it’s hard to comprehend what a rare treat ice cream used to be. Not until well after the war ended in 1945 did home appliances start to become available at affordable prices. The ice cream had to be bought and eaten on the spot or wrapped in a blanket, rushed home and consumed quickly before it melted. As a result, it was a treat enjoyed only a few times a year. Manicures • Pedicures • Waxing • Nail Art Design The boys rode Old Maude across the flats to the water so she could have a drink. She finished her drink, and they were turning to head back to dry land when a bullfrog exploded from the To advertise here, please contact Tami@villagerpublications.com 13196 Ilderton Road 519-666-1888 h2beautynails.salon@gmail.com Monday – Friday 9:30-6:30 Saturday 10-6 • Sunday 11-5 • Farm-raised beef • Chicken • Pork products • Fresh eggs • Local honey • Maple syrup • Baked goods • Dips • Seasonings • Cheeses • Lasagnas • Cottage, Beef & Chicken Pot Pies • Soups • Pizzas • Fresh Bread • Black Sombrero Chirozo • Speciality meat boxes • Gift Baskets • and more!
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3. Sharing Resources: Small businesses often have limited resources. By sharing knowledge, best practices, or even pooling marketing efforts, businesses can grow together. For example, a group of local businesses could collaborate on a joint social media campaign or a community-wide event. 4. Mentorship and Networking: Established businesses can provide guidance to newer ones. Sharing insights about common challenges, local customer preferences, or effective business strategies can help everyone grow. Being part of the Komoka- Kilworth Business Association is a great way to connect with fellow business owners and find mentorship opportunities. How the Community Can Help Our local economy relies on both the success of small businesses and the support of the community. Shopping local, attending community events, and spreading the word about your favourite businesses are simple ways to make a big impact. By choosing to support local, we all play a part in keeping Komoka-Kilworth and Delaware a vibrant and prosperous place to live and work. For more information about the Komoka-Kilworth Business Association please visit kkba.ca
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Happy October Komoka Kilworth Ward 4 As we take extra time this month to think of all we have to be thankful for, it’s also a great time for a brief update on some exciting things happening in our area. The grand opening of our Youth Centre in Komoka was held in September and I can’t wait to watch all the new programs that are planned to unfold. Operated in partnership with the Middlesex Centre YMCA, the Youth Centre is designed for youth aged 9 to 17 and is located at the Komoka Community Centre at 133 Queen St. Whether it’s making new friends, exploring hobbies, or simply having fun, the Komoka Youth Centre is the place to be! Say So long to Scars! Synergy Centre is excited to wel- come Registered Massage Thera- pist Maria Beletskaya to the team! Maria brings a wealth of expertise and is now offering a specialized service for scars from accidents, burns, or surgeries: Sharon Wheel- er’s ScarWork ® therapy.
Update on Foxfield District Park As reported by the City of London in early September, the Foxfield District Park at 2384 Buroakr Drive is in the final stages of completion. To allow time for grass growth, it it not ready for public use, with the exception of the tennis courts. The hard surfaces – the courts, parking lot and playgrounds will be open this fall. The soccer fields and the spray pad will open in 2025. The park will be upgraded with a new spray pad and washrooms, a full-size soccer field with lights, two additional pickleball courts, and rubber surfacing for the playground.
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Despite construction woes, it is exciting to see the first stage of the new roundabout at Jefferies and Glendon underway. Please remember that all local businesses will be open during construction. Middlesex County expects work on this first stage of the project to run until mid-November, at which time the roundabout will be open to traffic. Work will recommence in early spring of 2025 and will include the realignment of Coldstream Road, construction of sidewalks and pathways, landscaping, and final paving. All work should be completed by August 2025. Fall also marks the time of year for the 2025 Middlesex Centre Budget Process. Again, this year I will be part of the Middlesex Centre Budget Committee, and I look forward to the process. For more information about these projects, be sure to check out all the details and watch for updates on social media and the Middlesex Centre and Middlesex County websites. Finally, as we head into the harvest season, I want to send a huge “hats off” to Amy Watt, her team, and the vendors at the Komoka Community Market. I love our local market, and I always look forward to seeing so many of you there. Cheers to the Komoka Kings for a great season ahead, and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Thank you for supporting local! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me. Sue Cates Councillor Ward 4 Komoka Kilworth cates@middlesexcentre.on.ca www.middlesexcentre.on.ca “ScarWork ® therapy is a manual treatment that helps to reduce swelling, tightness and numbness, improve overall tissue function, and restore the natural appearance of the affected area,” says Maria. “It is gentle and effective method renowned for its ability to soften, flatten, and realign scar tissue without causing pain or trauma.” Maria has a long-standing interest in the impact of scars on the human body. In 2019, she received her certification as a ScarWork ® practitioner in London, UK. She believes in a holistic approach to healing, understanding that every scar tells a story and requires personalized care. To learn more or book an appointment, call Synergy Centre at 519-266-3600. Synergy Centre is located at 1635 Hyde Park Road.
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Page 10 KKD Villager October 2024 Page 10 Ilderton and Area Villager • October 2024 Cemeteries may often answer questions like maiden name, birth date and place of origin. Do not be discouraged if the tombstone also lists her solely as ‘wife of” or “relic of” her husband. Official registrations are a good source for civil registrations (birth, deaths and marriages), but may prove to be problematic depending on the era you are searching. Each province and country started documenting at different times, and questions were inconsistent. In Ontario, registration did not begin until 1869, Scotland began in 1855, and it was 1864 before Ireland started keeping records. When civil registrations are not available, religious records may be a source of information. If the family was Christian, it is helpful to know if the family was Catholic or Protestant. In Upper Canada, it was common for Methodist saddlebag preachers to perform marriages for all Protestant denominations, simply for convenience’s sake. This is an example of why thinking outside the box is important. Obituaries in the Victorian era and early twentieth century were wonderfully written. They may be a source for a maiden name, for either the mother or wife, mentioned in passing as the deceased is memorialized in words. If newspaper issues are missing, check all community and denomination papers, the death notice may have been reprinted as news. Tracing the Motherline by Krista Taylor, Archivist, Middlesex Centre Archives Genealogies are commonly researched from the male ancestors. Recording the male lineage predates the modern surname, in the form of tribes, clans and patronymic styling, going back centuries. The male line tends to be the simplest route in the genealogical journey, when the same surname (or a variation of) may be traced for several generations. By contrast, it is not uncommon to come up against the proverbial brick wall when researching female lines. How do female ancestors get lost? While the first few generations of your family tree may not be difficult to name, wading into the era before official records will quickly show researchers how difficult the search may become. Societal expectations insisted that women take on the name of their husbands. If the family wasn’t literate, documents, entries in the family bible and so forth would not exist. In some cases, like those of Hudson Bay Company traders in the north who were married to First Nations women, some genealogies simply refer to the mother as “Indian Woman.” Keeping in mind that men had the right to vote, serve in the military, own land, belong to fraternity organizations and hold public office, this allowed them to be documented more frequently. Women, on the other hand, were primarily documented by the church at the time of their baptism, marriage and death. Generally, women were daughters, wives and mothers without much identity of their own. If someone were to visit the archives and ask for help, here are some suggestions: First, start with what you know. Review the names you already have and pay attention to any name patterns from one generation to the next. It was common for children to receive the maiden name of their mother, along with given names. Check the census records which contain a wealth of information about the family, from literacy, to type of dwelling. It also lists the relationship to the Head of Household. When recording the inhabitants, note if a mother-in-law is listed. If so, you may have found the wife’s maiden name.
Historical records may not exist for any number of reasons, including flood, fire and war, or the record never existed. Records may be transcribed or digitized, as originals are fragile and irreplaceable. Enjoy the search, consider the context, and be certain to document your journey as you search for your female ancestors. The Middlesex Centre Archives is available to help you with your search. Now open Wednesday from 10 am to noon and 1 to 3 pm, and Thursday from 10 am to noon, and by appointment. (2013.0002.6.R12) Elizabeth Smith Robb (1822 – 1906) of London Township, pictured here with her eight daughters, ca. 1895. Standing (left to right): Mary, Elizabeth, Jessie, Ann, Caroline; and (seated) Isabella, Elizabeth (mother), Frances and Violet. Isabella was named after her paternal grandmother, Isabella Jamieson and her brother, Alexander Smith Robb after his mother’s maiden name. Violet, Elizabeth and John are also family names.
The Akister tombstone at St. George’s Anglican Cemetery in Denfield is typical of the era, listing Nancy as the wife of John Akister, without her maiden name.
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