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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-01-03, Page 1ESTABLISHED 16.72 A WHITE CHRISTMAS — The Grade 3 class of Walton Public School posed as'snowflakes for their part in Walton Public School's Christmas concert which was held just before Christmas. (Brussels Post Photo) Brussels Post BRUSSELS 108th Year --Issue No. 1 ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1979 Building permits in '78 double '77 The total value of building permits issued in Brussels in 1978 is double that of last year. This year, the town clerk's office has issued $361,155 in permits, compared to $180,625 in permits issued in 1977. Nearly all the permits have been issued to build private homes - a total of $328,180. In 1977, the value of residential permits came to only $66,175. 1977 was a bigger year for commercial construction though with per- mits of $114,450 while in 1978 it was $32,975. Clerk Bill King speculated the reason the total dollar figures had doubled in 1978 was the fact more houses were built in the village. He said the largest commercial building permit issued in Brussels this year was a $14,000 permit to CIL Ltd. In 1977. 54 building permits were issued in Brussels while 51 j)CrIllits were issued in 1978: "Overall we had a pretty good year for building permits," the clerk commented. Brussels Maple Villa Club gets Federal grant of $3,933 for activities A New Horizons grant of $3,933 has been awarded to the Maple Villa Club in Brussels for their Health and Fitness Club use. The Christmas Eve in Mississauga, when we retired late, had not a flake of snow to herald a White Christmas. We were resigned to experiencing our first green one. At 4:00 a.m. I wakened and parted the drapes at my window. There before .me was a perfect picture card scene of a beautiful white Christmas. The street vas wrapped in a robe of unmated white that reflected the lights of Christmas displays. Every home, tree and shrub wore a veil of white unmarked by man. Silent Night Holy Night. All was calm, All was bright. ***.tc** We are on the threshold of a new year. What awaits us, and the world, in this year of 1979? Now the joys, sorrows, achieve- ments, and failures of the old year are behind us. We' must venture into the new year with hope far better things and the courage to face whatever comes. Will this year bring peace to the trouble spots of the world? Will our own country find a satisfactory solution to the problem that threatens to divide Canada? We must all work toward better understanding and friendly relations with all people. Each of us award was one of 68 awarded to groups of retired people in Ontario. The Maple Villa Club will use the grant must look to our affairs and strive, by our efforts to improve, not only our own lot, but that of others. We must not forever seek help elsewhere but depend on our own strength and energy to provide for our- selves. ****** The holiday season is over. Thanks to the kindness and consideration of my tamfly, and their friends, it was a happier one for me than it otherwise would have been. Christmas is a joyous time but for the lonely ones, who have no one to share it with, it can be a time of despair and depression. there are many such people. How lucky we are who have family and friends around us. * * * The .Lombardo Orchestra was On the air, as usual, with their music to see the old year out and usher in the new. It was not, however, the same: The Old maestro, Guy Lombardo, was not there. The music was not quite the sate. This easy grace, that endeared him to his audiences, was Missing. . The Sweetest Music this side of Heaven" will never be as sweet again now that Guy has gone. to establish activities including movies, shuffleboard, golf putting, exercise program social get-togethers and a crafts program with leatherwork, carpet tooling, rug- hooking and needlework. The Club was formed about two years ago and its membership includes all the tenants in the senior citizens apartment building. Executive members of the club are Pre- sident-Alfred Knight; Exectitive Vice-Pre- sident-Mrs. Florence Cardiff, Secretary - Ila McLarty, Assistant Secretary - Inez Cameron, The 10 directors include Clifford Riley, Letta Smith, Mary Snell, Stella Winn, Bessie MCCUtcheon, Edna McDonald, Verna Tunney, Marie Jackson, Jean McDonald and The Ronnenberg Insurance Agency in Brussels has a new owner. Murray Siddall has bought the business frdm Glenn and Clarence Ronneriberg. But that doesn't Mean local people won't still be able to see Glenn or Clarence. They are both going to stay on indefinitely with Glenn's business of 27 years, The agency will continue to offer the same services and will also offer life insurance through Canada Life. Mr, Siddall has Moved to Brussels froM Mississauga where he was a manager with a Charlie Nicholson. The federal government offers these grants to groups of retired people so they can create projects and activities for their own benefit and the benefit of others in the community. Secretary Ila McLarty said that a fieldman had suggested to them that when they get a movie projector, they could invite the general public in to view the movies, charge admission, the use the extra money to purchase more movies but no decisions have been made yet. 0, Mrs. McLarty said the Club had been formed Mostly for the exercise and re- creation. life insurance company, He is a native of Wheatly who worked for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for 13 years in Various banks across the province. /He also , had 13 years with London Life as a sales representative and manager and holds a C,L.U, degree. He and his Wife Shirley have three sons, Kevin, Cory and Jay, Kevin is a printer in Toronto, Cory is a third year student at Conestoga College and Jay is a grade 16 student, The SiddallS will living in the house beside the Legion. Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy Insurance agency has new owner