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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