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Old World Charm
by Jackie Muise
Pictou, Nova Scotia is where 86-yearold Fred LeBlanc was born, raised and
returned to after a long military career.
Sitting on the southern side of the
Northumberland Straight, the picturesque
little town offers all that he requires –
family, friends and a uniquely eclectic
optometrist service that exactly reflects
the old-world charm of the area.
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Prism Optical has been owned and operated by optician Terry Lockerbie, and his
wife, Marie, for the past 17 years. One of
a number of locally owned businesses
close to the downtown waterfront, the
shop doubles as a display room for oil
paintings and water colours created by
the artistically inclined Lockerbie family
themselves.
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Today, however, Terry is focused on
helping Fred chose a suitable new pair
of bifocal glasses and frames. A long and
loyal customer, Terry does realize that
Fred is fundamentally practical.
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Still, he tries to steer him towards a
somewhat updated design. “ $