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Orono Weekly Times, 27 Feb 1991, p. 9

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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 27,.19914 Newcastle Village b as got to 1be century mansion, the inviting air of the opporwinity to meet somne of the listed in the dictionary somewhere a "Viceroy" or die hominess found wonderful people residing in these as being definition to authentic ini gardens and on the verandas and "picture dictionary" places of country chanin. porches 'of littie gingerbread charm. 1 arn pleased to be able to There are so many homes in cottages' share some of these with you from Newcastle that are unique ... whether And Newcastle bas them al. Uirne to Uirne. they be in the warmth of a 9th During my travels, 1 have had Kathleen Dawe~s grade 4 clas at Newcastle Public School were eager to corne in from recess and take on their latest experiment called "Camnera Obscura" or "Pinhole Camnera. Students assembled their supplies: two cardboard tubes, one slightly smaller than the other, tape, a square of aluminum foil and a square of waxed paper. With the smaller tube covered at one end with the wax paper, inserted into the larger tube, covered at one end with the foul, and'a pinhole through the ends, Have something to share, inform or boast about? Reach me were allowed to see the image inverted, as the students retina would perceive it. They saw this themselves, as they peered through their .1telescopes" at the lighted candie on the table. Sure enough, it appeared upside down. An excellent experiment indeed, giving these young people a clearer understanding as to the mechanics of the retina, and of sight. For me, it was an equally fascinating. Thank You! at 786-2964 or through the Timnes Office at 983-5301. Have a great week. The Friedlander home on Mill Street, has always been one of my favourites. Whatever the- season, this beautiful home, ail in white, an etemally tranquil, is surrounded by the grounds to the north and west. I hac! the distinct plea-sure-on the' weekend to meet Mrs. Raye Friedlander, and to tour this grand oic! 1800s home, accompanied by its equally enchanting hostess. Many years ago this bouse was the residence of a Doctor Farcun in the 180%s, then later, the Wilmiots and the Brittains. Wooden storm windows were reproduced in keeping with the originality of the home, as are the interior fine period mouldings and three qu ite regal woodburning fireplaces. The exterior of the home is painted every three years, as aluminum siding is out of the question. The large-rooms on the main level, as well as those upstairs, along with the staircase in between, are soft, airy and exquisitely decorated. Thank yo u Mrs. Friediander for sharing your home with us. Being in this home ... one seemns to be taken back to a romantic scene from "Gone With The Wind." Due east of Newcastle Village, on Brownsville Road, a unique home of a very different kind stands amid the trees, just south of a wooc!ed area there. Designed anc! built by Carmnen Aiello about three year ago, tiis octagonal home bas every comfort to offer Carmen and bis wife Debbie. Centered from the "steeple- like" top, a ceiling fan serves more dba its lovely decorative puipose, as the warm air is circulated and brought down from the heights of the ceiling. The living room is truly a "living room'" surrounded by perfectly designed additional rooms in the home. The Aiellos are proud of their creation andi pleased as punch to bave their home of their drems i arustic country setting. Tbank you Carmen and Debbie for allowing us to get a "little scoop" on your home-sweet-bome. I.lp for 1 Free Came of Pool Feb. 26~. rM BUSTERIS I ROADHOUSE & TAVERN i Newcastle Village proumnts I HOTEL CALIFORNIA I (ributs to Eagles) Y Friday, March lst $6.00 cover L987e42 -- ----- I1t's not far to drive to~ RESTAURANT, &DINING LOUNGE JOHN STREET PONTYPOOL Home of the 'HITCHING PO-%ST' i Friday - Saturday -- Sunday LIVE ENTERTAINMENT' FULL TAKE-OUT MENU adPIZZA

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