If you’ve ever visited local farm stands in search of the perfect peach you would likely have met Paul Bent at the colourfulEpp farm stand on theNiagara River Parkway. Some locals like to come early to the T&R Jones family stand at Concession 4 and Niagara Stone Road to exchange a friendly greeting with Donovan Gordon, who would be hustling to set up the market for the … [Read more...] about Tale of two generations on Niagara farms
‘Clarendon connection’ includes long-time farm worker
The parish of Clarendon lies in the heart of Jamaica’s mountainous countryside. Few Niagara locals have even heard of this area, yet many of us have been influenced by or benefitted from the “Clarendon connection.” Most of us are familiar with Dr. Gervan Fearon, former president and vice-chancellor of Brock University (2017 – 2021), who spent his formative childhood years in … [Read more...] about ‘Clarendon connection’ includes long-time farm worker
Making connections enriches a community
It’s a Tuesday night and I’m pulling up to the Serlucca farm on Concession 2, the car loaded with groceries. Dan, the farm owner, greets me with a big smile and waves me in towards the bunkhouse. A young man is sitting on the steps, engrossed in his phone messages. I greet him in Jamaican patois from my car and he looks up, startled. I don’t recognize him and assume … [Read more...] about Making connections enriches a community
NOTL Rotary strengthens family ties with library partnership
It was almost 10 years ago, but the memory of the visit remains clear. I remember sitting at a table with Peter, whose daughter had passed away hours earlier in Jamaica, the day before her 21st birthday. He had missed her call when she tried to phone him earlier that day to say goodbye, knowing she only had a few hours to live. Paying for her medication and hospital … [Read more...] about NOTL Rotary strengthens family ties with library partnership
Long-time offshore worker planned to return this season
Gladstone Pusey August 30, 1963 –March 18, 2021 Broken Bank, Rock River, Clarendon A gentleman. Hard worker. Dependable. A man of his word. An honourable man. He liked to joke, to add a little levity when the going got tough at work on the farm. These are a few of the words his coworkers used when describing Gussy. The name on his passport was Gladstone … [Read more...] about Long-time offshore worker planned to return this season
