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: Grapevine; Articles; 03 October 2021

252 Main Street, Picton. The Bristol Building comes into its own

It has taken more work and aggravation than was expected, but now, finally, Bocado, Stuart Cameron’s latest restaurant has opened its doors. That opening, welcome as it is, is more than just the opening of another restaurant, it represents the last act in a chain of events, bringing the historic Bristol Building into sharp focus as the home of the five local businesses, County CoWorking...

: Aviva Jacob; Articles; 03 October 2021

Victor Oriecuia: A life set in Stone

A life set in stone: in conversation with Victor Oriecuia. Aviva Jacob How many people truly know, at just thirteen, what they’re meant to do in life? Perhaps at that age you wanted to be a doctor, a dancer, a fireman — something bold; useful; exciting. Preteens go through dreams like Kleenex: use once and toss aside. Whims are fleeting and superficial. At thirteen we’re just starting to...

: Charles Byers; Articles; 03 October 2021

To Own a Vineyard - "Perchance to Dream!"

It seems a universal trait to dream of strolling through one’s vineyard on that special clear, cloudless day as the sun radiates upon rows of vines stretching to the horizon. A gentle breeze brushes the face whilst yellow finches hover among the undergrowth chirping melodically. Floral scents envelope one’s senses and an earthy aroma recalls last night’s rain. One feels peace and contentment....

: Jeff Keary; Articles; 03 October 2021

Graham Metson...Musical Movement

Many years ago I encountered Graham Metson, at an exhibition of his works at Oeno Galley. As was common at the time, when public gatherings could be held with confidence, he was delivering the artist’s talk. Whilst I do not remember everything he said, one particularly striking statement stuck in my memory. I believe it was something like this, “So I got divorced, bought a Rolls Royce and booked...

: Katherine Burrows; Articles; 03 October 2021

Lennox & Addington Mutual Insurance Company puts Napanee on the map!

Located at 76 East St. in Napanee, the new Lennox & Addington Mutual Insurance Company head office is a testament to community spirit. Honouring the company’s agricultural roots, the renovated former Co-op Building is designed to pay homage to the past, to lavish care and service on the customers of the present, and to look toward the future with continued neighbourhood growth. President...

: Caroline Williams; Articles; 14 July 2021

Having your Cake and Eating it at the Wellings of Picton

For many years, we have been conditioned to consider home ownership as an ideal and an absolute prerequisite of self- realization. Who does not remember buying their first house and the challenges overcome to achieve that lofty goal? Those who merely rented were always considered in some way suspect and regarded as second-class citizens. However, more recent and more enlightened economic...