Sturgeon Woods RVs supplies shelter to front-line workers

By Mark Ribble

LEAMINGTON — As the COVID-19 pandemic gripped this area with fear and uncertainty, many community members came forward to help out their neighbours.

From donations of food to making masks and gowns to monetary donations, many local families have helped.

The outpouring of love by the community prompted members of the Mazzella family to ask a simple question: ‘What can we do?’

The owners of Sturgeon Woods RV and Sturgeon Woods Campground wanted to give back and soon they were in touch with several long term care homes in the area.

“We wanted to give frontline workers a place to stay away from their families”, said Teresa Mazzella.

So they managed to secure four campsites within their park and moved four RVs into place to house workers who may need to isolate.

For the past several weeks, they’ve hosted 10 frontline workers from area long term care faciltiies.

The Mazzella family is just happy to be able to help out.

The campground is closed right now and they are awaiting word from the provincial government on when they can start to open things up.

Teresa Mazzella says that’s the least they can do for all of those people who are doing so much for so many.

“They inspire us”, she said.