Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Kingsville Military Museum holds grand reopening By Mark Ribble KINGSVILLE — The Kingsville Military Museum had humble begin-
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nings 45 years ago when a number of Legionnaires from Branch 188 had a meeting on the memorabilia that the branch possessed. From that a semi-trailer was brought in as a mobile museum and the Kingsville Military Museum was born. In 1992, an old warehouse on the Legion property was refurbished to make space for the mu-
seum, which remained there for the next several years. In 2000, a new building was constructed to house the museum. Fast forward another 21 years and the Kingsville Military Museum has undergone another transformation with building renovations and reorganization of the displays through the hard work of a team of volunteers.
Director Bob Lynch spoke to those in attendance at the grand reopening held Saturday, Oct. 16, telling the story of how the museum came about and thanking the volunteers who made this happen. Throughout the halls of the building are displays of hundreds of area soldiers and their military memorabilia, from pay books, to uniforms, weap-
ons, medals and pins. The ode to these soldiers is something to behold as you walk through the museum. The stories told by their displays leave you with a sense of being there. Veteran Maurice Snook’s daughter, Mary Maureen, got up to speak on behalf of her late father, who was a founding member of the museum. “This was a safe place
for him to share his stories and memories,” she said. Her father was never much for sharing his stories of the war, but Mary Maureen said the museum brought out those memories and she was grateful for that. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, guests were invited inside to view the newly renovated museum.
Leamington Arts Pass now available
LEAMINGTON – The Bank Theatre and the Leamington Arts Centre (LAC) are partnering to offer the Leamington Arts Pass. This first of its kind pass will grant access to four theatrical productions at The Bank Theatre and free visitor admission to the Leamington Arts Centre. The pass further gives the bearer membership status in both organizations and entitles the bearer to 10% off art supplies sold at the Leamington Arts Centre as well as other programming discounts. Advance sales of the Leamington Arts Pass
begin on October 22 and remain valid from time of purchase through the 2022 calendar year. The Bank Theatre President Corey Robertson says the area has been in need of an all-in-one pass. “The strength of the Arts Community in Leamington, Kingsville and Essex County is incredibly strong and vibrant. Teaming up with the LAC was such a natural fit,” he said. The Arts Pass is available for purchase on both organization’s websites, w w w. t h e b a n k t h e a t re . com and www.leamingtonartscentre.com
“The Leamington Arts Pass is a unique opportunity for patrons to simultaneously support and experience both the visual arts and performing arts programs that both organizations offer,” said LAC Director/Curator Chad Riley. “This program also opens up opportunities for further partnerships to celebrate the arts and talents in our region.” Both organizations have been recognized by the Municipality of Leamington as Community Partners, making this partnership all the more natural.
Young Jaxson Santos gets his hands on a cannonball from the Kingsville Military Museum as volunteer Bonnie Monminie looks on. SUN photo
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