You Remember Marvin!

A Marvin Wasserman Story

So on the original version of this site I used a short phrase to describe Marvin.

Well, Marvin and his Lawyer took great offence to this leading me to remove the line.

Or at least for the most part.

Because of that I have to tell you the long story instead.

On the day my friend took ownership of her trailer at Knights Beach Resort, Marvin stopped by to offer his best wishes.

He sat down with me on the deck and told me a bit of his life story.

I BET SOME LAWYER IS GOING TO TELL ME I CAN’T REPEAT THE STORY HERE.

BUT I’M GOING TO ASSUME MARVIN HAS TOLD THIS STORY TO A LOT OF PEOPLE OVER THE YEARS.

So he tells of how 50 odd years ago he was working away hard in Hamilton and left home early in the morning and not getting back until late

at night. This would go on seven days a week never allowing time for his family.

He goes on that Gloria put her foot down and told him it was time to find a better way, a way to spend more time with family.

Marvin found this piece of waterfront land for sale that was already somewhat of a park on the shores of Lake Erie.

He soon realized people loved the place and they were more than willing to give him money to use the park.

Quoted from a news article “get a beach pail and start charging”.

Marvin tells this story with that huge grin of his, “that big ole smile”.

He tells of how people give him money to be happy.

If you look on the contract you soon realize that after you pay for the rental of your lot at Knights Beach it doesn’t stop there.

You pay for a gate pass, your adult children to visit, and so on.

That’s on top of your $12,000. rent and $20,000. “IMPACT FEE”.

It’s a lot of money that you will be giving to Marvin. And the smile is always there.

“You pay a lot of money but get a ole big smile”.

Not quite as catchy but I’ll use it!

Marvin Wasserman wasn’t looking to start a new business 50 years ago.

“It found me,” the founder of Knight’s Beach Resort said with a smile.

“I was running several companies, and my wife (Gloria) indicated that she’d like to see more of me,” he said. So, he went in search of a property where the family could have a cottage.

He found Knight’s Beach on the shore of Lake Erie.

“I sighed the contract (to buy the land) the same hour I saw it.”

Marvin’s son, Dave, was eight when his dad bought the property. He and his two sisters were there one summer morning when people started coming through the gate in droves.

“I didn’t know what to do, so I called my father on the telephone. He said to get a beach pail and start charging … per car,” Dave said. “That’s when we realized that it was a very popular spot for people to come for the day to use the sandy beach.”

Soon, Knight’s Beach Resort was established, welcoming day trippers, campers and seasonal residents.

Beyond the beach, the facility’s amenities include a playground, basketball court, the Surf Shack restaurant, a general store and arcade. They host regular events, like dances and bingo.

Dave noted that Knight’s Beach Resort has had a big impact on Dunnville over the years, not only serving as a community hot spot, but also as an economic driver.

COMING UP ON THE END OF 2019 THIS SITE IS UNDER RENOVATION.

LOT’S MORE TO BE ADDED OVER THE COMING WEEKS AND MONTHS. PLEASE VISIT OFTEN

Welcome to my site all about Knights Beach Resort in Dunnville, Ontario.

IF… You own a trailer at the park YOU HAVE TO READ ON! You will be amazed and maybe dissappointed.

IF… You are thinking about becoming a new tenant at the park YOU HAVE TO READ ON!

IF… Well I can’t say that anymore now can I… BUT DO ENJOY!

PLEASE CLICK THE ABOVE LINK TO GO TO KNIGHTS BEACH ON YOUTUBE

Hello to everyone!

Tonight, December 7, 2019 I have removed the content of this site from public view…

AS A SHOW OF GOOD FAITH.

I have been contacted, (to put it politely) by Barry L Yellin of the law firm Ross&McBride

of Hamilton, Ontario on behalf of Knights Beach Resort Limited

that they will

commence proceedings against me for defamatory, libel, and slander and seek

damages and costs on the highest allowable scale!

Let me take this opportunity to thank all of you who have visited this site.

The response has been overwhelming and I just can’t thank you enough!!!!!

If you have anything you would like to add or tell me about…

Or if you have any suggestions for the site…

Please contact me at my personal email.

That mail is private and I will not discuss your comments unless you ask me to.

peterwsparrow@gmail.com

Please copy and paste the address. I won’t get the mail without that ornery little “w” in the middle.

I am the owner of knightsbeachresort.com / nightsbeach.com / knightsrv.com / knightsbeachpark.com / knightsbeachrv.com

the YouTube channel Knights Beach and the Instagram page Knights Beach Dunnville

(Stay tuned!)