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Orono Weekly Times, 28 Mar 1990, p. 8

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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 28, 11»0, Feature Home of the Week Located in the Village of Bethany, this charming two storey century home is filled with unique features. Original refinished pine floors set the tone for the heritage blue wainscoting and hand stenciled borders. The spacious kitchen bas many period details including cop- per faced cupboards an island for extr a workspace. The unusual anti- que staircase leads tc three bedrooms and bath. A two piece bath and laundry room are located Bihl Bramah and his Ontario The other day 1 watched 96-year- old Dick Pearson and some of bis buddies building an aerobatic plane. Dick had a pilot's licence un- tiI he turned 96, when the govern- ment cracked down and wouldn't let him renew it, although bis health was excellent. But Dick still does bis bit building sports planes along with members of the Brantford chapter of the Ex- perimnental Aircraft Association. I've donc several stories about Dick, but the Association was new to me. The Brantford chapter bas a rambl- ing workshop near the Brantford Flying Club, and the members have turned out some magnificent light planes. Gus Gilbert and is 42-year-old son Darryl, both members, had just completed building a 'Shock Wave 200", an aerobatic-type plane, and Dîck's triend Andy Hamilton bad called and wondered if we'd like to do ani item about it. It was a beauty - ail freshly painted and sitting in the hanger along with some of the other planes the members had buit. What really impressed me, however, was hearing about the E.A.A. itself. There are about haîf a million members in various countries of the world. They're representative of many aspects of sport aviation, in- cluding vintage aircraft, rotary wing, "warbirds", aerobatic and home-buiît aircraft. They alsobuild experimental planes, and many of their ideas go into commercial pro- duction. "We've pioneered a lot of hi-tech things," Gus told me, "and many new developments in light planes. But we're also involved in curring bureaucratie red tape so that anyone can build an airplane. We also control the quality of the air- craft so that young builders don't compromise on safety." Later we watched Darryl Gilbert take off in a speedy "Super Sky Bot" he and is dad had built. It had taken them over two years to put it together. As 1 gazed up and saw Darryl looping and diving, 1 was thinking of the long hours of work spent in building the graceful plane and of Man's persistent determination over the years to get a bird's eye view of the world. on the main floor. This excellently restored and maintained home is located on a large complletely fenced lot. The list price is $149,900. For more information on this property please contact Sally Staples, Re/Max Cornerstone, 623-6000. 1~ ~~ûiusqvrnaâ AUTHORIZED Sales & Service Congratulations te KPE on their Grand Opening NORTH AMERICAN TRAILERS Welcomes KPE as their dealer (Congratulations on your --GRAND OPENING" HOU RS: Moný-Thurs. 9-6, Fni. 9-9, Sat. 9-5 MERVYN B. KELLY Barrister and Solicitor LAW OFFICE PROFESSIONAIL SERVICE - REASONABLE RATES Free Initial Consultation 9 a.rM. - 5 P. M. 623,4444 Evening and Week-end Appointments Availabie Corner Church and Temperance Sts. Bowmanville A f f ojrdable Dream .Vcati Uon " Free Vacation Planning Services * Discount Cruises 0 Charter Vacations * Airline.Tickets 0 Honeymoon Packages 0 Hotel and Car Reservations PERSONAL & CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES Travl Agents Intemnation W're with you ail thte way 68 KING ST. E., BOWMANVILLE Over 300 Agericies in North America 623-6600 Welcomes ... KPE as their sales & service dealer in the area CHAINSAWS CONGRATULATIONS KPE.. on their GRAND OPENING AUTHORIZED SALES & SERVICE TdoB WELCOMES KPE As Their New Dealer KIRBY POWER EQUIPMENT LTD.- R. R. 1, ORONO (46) 983-9158 WeL-o cation: KIRBY POWER EQUIPMEN-t4e 7 (Hwy. 115 ai Kirby Across from Kirby Burgers) Date: Saturday, March 3lst, 1990 Time 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ribbon Cuttîng Ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. by Her Worship Marie Hubbard 1and other Dgnitarîes OPENING DAY SPECIALS EnterKIRIBY POWER EQUIPMENT LTD. FREE DRAWS on Generator, Chainsaw, Lawnmower, and String Trimmer. Free Coffee and Hot Dogs Welcomes KPE as their Authorized -dealer ffl ý m. Rom a 1% mmum

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