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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-06-11, Page 1THE NEW FAMILYThe new Loatian family, the Larproms haVe moved into Brussels and consist of (in back), Suvit and his wife Osoth and in front the children, Stivany, RatSalty,, Phailop, Marivan and Somekhame. (Photo by Ranney) SPORTING CADETS The BrusselS Cadets dernOnstrated some of the exercises they do as part of a sports program when an 'Inspection was held at the Brussels Community park on Tuesday night. More photos,: (Photo by Langlois) ' „inside. ShOrt : Shott' by Evelyn- Kinttiody strength for some more interesting‘activity. Take a look ritthe -act for-more-particulars. The cold winds do blow--and blow. Frost nips at the gardeners' newly peeped up plants--and this the second week in June! Where did the sun-kissed warm breezes go? What has become of the long hot summers we used to enjoy? We should just be grateful that the wind driven flames of the Northern Ontario forest fires, . and the volcanic eruptions of the U:S. did not drive,„„ris from our 'homes. No matter what we complain about there is, indeed,• much we should be thankful for: ****** . - The past -weekend was a happy one for me, at least•inost and his'two lively ypung'briya were with me. It ithiVaYaitialie Grariditia'feei great.'' to halie some of her family around`' stirring things up in a usually quiet home. It also means that some much appreciated odd jobs around the house get done. Oh yesl There is always , (Continued on Page 2) russets peo If you 'have never visited the Callander Nursing Home in Brussels now is the time to do it. The week of June 16th is "Nursing Home Week" and they; will observe it by holding "Open. House" this Saturday, June 14th. Take this opportunity to meet the staff and visit with the residents. See how attractive the Home is, the efficient service arid how active and interested in what is , going on in the community many of the residents are. You may be ' 'pleasantly surprised and enjoy your visit as will the staff and residents. * 5*** If you want some tasty homemade•baking and do not want to bother with that chore this weekend the place to get it is the Brussels Legion Hall. You 'will also find some interesting ,craft work for sale at the same.place for the Legion-Ladieaare holding, a baking.and craft sale there this Saturday, June 14th. ****** Have you ever grown a huge 2 lb. tomato? Bob Black, the Morris Township Hydroponic farmer, brought just such a specimen to the office of the Brussels Pcist one day last week. It, was luscious looking. It was , hard to restrain the impulse to lean over the connter and take a bite out of it. •***** Are you remembering, to save some of those useful articles you are thinking of getting rid of? There will be free pickup for any donations you are generous enough to make to- the St. John's Anglican Church ' Garage Sale to be held June 21st. Why waste energy in washing your car? You can have that done at that garage sale and save your A -Laotian fainily has arrived in Brussels and is now living in the home once occupied by Mrs. Elsie Shaw. The Larprom family consists of Suvit and Osoth his wife and children Somekhamc, Ratsamy, IStivany I Marivan and Phailop. Mr. Larprom told some members of the orientation committee that he lived in a two storey home in Laos but that the Communists had taken it over. He worked in an office. five days a week and on the weekend he had to cut down trees for the Communists: The family escaped on a boat and crossed the river into Thailand where they spent six months in a refugee camp Thirteen years ago George Michie became Morris Township treasurer when Stewart Procter was reeve. But as of June 16 this year his resignation from the job will become effective and his daughter-in- law Nancy Michie will' be adding his duties to her present job as clerk of the township. The one thing that Mr. Michic notices has changed in the job from 1967 until now is the amount of extra red tape involved. For one thing, he wasn't figuring pension and unemployment amounts in payroll then. "It's getting more complicated every No bids on store There was a notable silence when the auctioneer called for bids on the Cranbrook General Store on Saturday and so far now, the future of the store remains uncertain. The sign proclaiming what has existed there since 1895 no longer adorns the building and inside the store the shelving was taken out after the bidding ceased on Saturday. The owners Mr. and Mrs. Doug Chubb and. Mr, and Mrs Siegfried Schwark hadn't made any plans for the building after the auction sale was over on. Saturday, because as Mrs. Chubb said, it was too soon to make a decision. before coming to Edmonton. When asked about life in the Thailand camp, Mr. Larprom said it was hard for them and described their life as "full of darkness and p overty." He added that they had to have money from outside in order to get out of the camp. In an interview, Mr. Larprom said the people in Brussels had been very nice and very good and given them a lot of food. "They give to us, but I have nothing to give to them," he said. Mr. Larprom is also very interested in finding a job here. year." he said. When he first started there wasn't very much connection between the treasurer's and clerk's job, but now he says, things arc (Continued on Page 20) Grey gives $4000 Grey Township council decided to give a grant of $4000 to the Walton Area Sports Club for the new recreational facility in Walton, when it met in regular council session Monday. Council gave authorizaiton to' the road superintendent to buy a weed sprayer, passed a by-la‘V under the tile drainage act for $8,000 and passed another by-law to rezone part of Lot 35, Concession 10 to agricultural commercial as a condition of severance. Building permits Were issued to Leona Snyder for a liquid manure tank, Barry Hoegy for a back entrance to a woodshed and Gary Bennett for siding and new roof and minor repairs; W. Jim Armstrong; an airplane hangar; Bill Mann, a house trailer; Oakshade Farms Ltd. addition to, barn; Gary and Sharon Evans, a demolition to woodshed and storage area to build a utility' room and storage Area; Rudy Arsenov, addition to existing' barn; Gerhard Albrecht, machine storage shed and Mark Gropp, a new house. Post a Canadian winner The Brussels Post has won an awardin the Canadian Community Newspaper competition for a picture taken by Pat Langlois. The picture which received third prize across Canada in the paper's circulation class 'was one of 16 month old Bradley Ramsey. of Blyth who was helping to water some cattle at the Belgrave, Blyth and Brussels School Fair.' 109th Year-Issue No. 24 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1980. L.0.600 prais es Retiring treasurer says More red tape now