Picton Gazette Express Vol. 1 No. 27

October 10, 2024


The combination on display in Edward Shubert’s shadowbox of an accomplished work of art, here inspired by the artist Mark Rothko, hard practical work, and a shared vision requiring many hands reminded us of the County. This week’s editorial, Ensemble, considers our new film festival, a study released by County Arts, the rich arts, music and theatre culture already here, developments at Base31, and a cross-County culture of collaboration.

It’s been a marvellous 45 years for Marvin Chapman.

Picton’s mainstay florist marks nearly a half century of Flowers by Marvin, making him the longest- tenured merchant on Main Street. After a half dozen different locations throughout Picton, Mr. Chapman settled into his shop at 80 Main Street, where he has provided “womb to tomb” floral services for 11 years.

The County is about to add four more beautiful properties to its Designated list. Above, the beautiful Simpson/Mallory house in Bloomfield, which dates to the 1860s.

Editorial: Ensemble

The Post screens Monday 21 October at 7pm at The Pilot’s Lounge. Based on Katharine Graham’s Personal History — probably the memoir of the century. Look for a feature on film and book in next week’s paper.

The Gazette is pleased to present a series of films and books that explore the newspaper life. The series starts Monday evening 21 October at The Pilot’s Lounge with a screening of Steven Spielberg’s The Post, about the Washington Post decision to publish the Pentagon Papers. The film is based on Post publisher Katharine Graham’s memoir, Personal History, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1998. Catered discussions of the book and the film are Wednesday evenings at the Gazette office. Please join us! We are always looking for new members. No experience required.

Hospital Celebration, sports, film fest. We have it all. On video!

The Weekend Ticket

The big event of the weekend is CountyFM’s 10-year Homegrown anniversary party, which is already sold out. Rush tickets are available starting 6:30pm. At The Regent, Friday 11 October at 7pm. Features Miss Emily, KOJAK, Lenni Stewart, Astrid Young and Rita di Ghent, Instant Rivalry, Bill Wood, Tony Forbes with Jake DeVries & Ben Vandergaast, Bill McBurney,  Fred Hall, Greg Hinde, Mark Despault, The Reasons, Jim JJ Johnson, Gabriel Guadagnin, Pat Larkin, Mike Farrell, Renay Weissmann-Stanners + Surprise Special Guests and a cast of on air hosts.

This event is open to all, pay what you can at the door. All funds to support your community radio station.

Macaulay Heritage Park is hosting a Family Drop In on the PA day Friday 11 October, 9:30-11:30am.

All weekend, Terror at Macaulay’s Scarecrow Festival is on at Macaulay Museum. Northfire Circus is offering scarecrow kits.

The main event though, is Thanksgiving! From our homes to yours, we wish you an abundant weekend with family, friends and neighbours, celebrating the bounty of the County during this best of all seasons, harvest!