In 1973, Michael and Sue acquired a remarkable 40-acre property, passed down to Michael by his father Francis (Frank) Valentine and Mollie Schmich. This land was originally part of the expansive 120-acre “Fairview” situated between Radnedges and Underwood Lanes, now famously known as Hillside Orchard. During the 1930s, Michael’s father Frank and his uncles Bill and Don Schmich, who were all veterans, established a thriving orchard that employed numerous local young men during their university summer breaks. The orchard flourished with a diverse range of fruits, including spring cherries, various