President Dave Jones and team If you were out and about last Saturday May 29th, you may have noticed a number of volunteers filling their blue bags around town. What were they up to, you ask? Well, this event was originally planned for last year — and was delayed multiple […]
Heather Crewe, Chris Childs, Carolyn Ganderton and Sara Getty preparing planters for the Town of Cottam As an avid walker, I have always admired how beautiful the gardens and planters of Kingsville and Cottam are from spring to fall. Volunteers make this possible. Heather Crewe, President of the Kingsville Horticultural […]
Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Competition held yearly at KDHS The Knights of Columbus (K of C) have been dedicated to giving back to the community they reside in for over a century. Paul Johnson, current Grand Knight of the Kingsville Chapter #8233, says that although many events the […]
Gary Glass has been a resident of Kingsville for his whole life, raising two children here. Gary’s father Oscar, was a barber in town many years ago, originally located near what is now Lakeside Animal Hospital. Gary’s talent is unique in many ways. How many of us have the knowledge, experience […]
Dan Levy Dan Levy speaks highly of his father Ross, giving him full credit for the sense of community he himself holds to so closely today. Dan describes his dad fondly and recalls the many contributions Ross made in the community, with Easter Seals and Rotary being at the forefront. […]
Linda and son Nathan “If I can bring hope to someone else, that’s all I want.” Linda Lyman’s heartache has guided her through a journey that is now profoundly touching the hearts of hundreds who often do not even have the basic necessities of life. No one knew where Linda […]
For over 50 years, the Kingsville Goodfellows have brought joy to our community. Alex McHardy, President for the past three years, credits the volunteerism of approximately 30 members. From providing Christmas baskets, Easter hams, Toys for Tots and more, the Goodfellows are known for helping families in need. President McHardy, […]
One in five of us in Canada and the United States will experience a mental illness in our lifetime. As an educator, friend, family member and parent, I’ve been personally affected, as have so many of us. Yet, we struggle to accept and understand mental illness, knowing when to seek […]
Marilyn in one of her Terry Fox T-shirts – Photo by Lynn McLaughlin Forty years ago, while Marilyn was a secondary school teacher, Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope and ran through Brampton where she lived. Terry’s run was cut short when he received the grim prognosis of metastatic […]
Our Miracle Food Drive on June 27th, 2020 was a day of giving, like no other. One day? Believe it or not, it’s still a work in progress! Our area captains divided the municipality of Kingsville into sections and coordinated volunteer pickup routes. Caroline Sitler, Janice Durocher, Andy Dowling, Mandy […]