ONLINE MAGAZINE

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

The Valley East Today Weekly Online News Magazine is published and distributed every Tuesday to thousands of people, most of whom reside in Valley East, Capreol, and the Greater Sudbury Area. While many of the articles focus on the accomplishments and achievements of residents of Valley East, there are many general features which will be of interest to people regardless of where they reside. Thank you for taking time to read Valley East Today.
Robert Kirwan
Publisher

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THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS

BULLETIN
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BASEBALL
Valley East Minor Baseball registrations at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre
April 22 from 12 to 4
April 23 from 12 to 4
April 29 from 12 to 4
April 30 from 12 to 4
VALLEY EAST WAVES HOLDING PENNY TABLE
The Valley East Waves Will hold a Penny Table Sale on Thursday, April 13 and Saturday, April 15. Check them out.
THE COIN GUY
John Brown, The Coin Guy, will be in the mall on Saturday, April 15. Be sure to check him out if you are looking for some different gifts this spring.
VALLEY GOSPEL SINGERS
The Valley Gospel Singers will be in the mall on Saturday, April 22, singing some good old-fashioned gospel songs.
CERCLE MISSIONNAIRE de la VALLEE
Annual Gigantic Spring Yard Sale will be held on their property on Desmarais Road on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, 29. 
VALLEY EAST RINGETTE ASSOCIATION
The Valley East Ringette Association will be at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on April 15.

Robert Kirwan Enters The Race To Represent Hanmer & Val Therese On City Council
In making the announcement, Kirwan stated that, “It will be a great honour to have an opportunity to serve the constituents of Hanmer and Val Therese for the next four years as Councillor of Ward 6 for the City of Greater Sudbury  
For More>>>>

Greater Sudbury Modelers Hold 3rd Annual Spring Airplane Show 
For the 3rd consecutive year, the Greater Sudbury Modelers have put on a spectacular display at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. For More>>>>

Monique Grenon Takes Part In Pioneer Manor's Shave For Hope Event
When Monique Grenon challenged a few of her co-workers to participate in the Shave For Hope event they couldn't resist. Make sure you see the before and after photos. For More>>>>

Christine Brosseau Is On Schedule To Hit Her Goal of Swimming 5000 Metres and Raising $500
Christine Brosseau has only one more Saturday to find sponsors for her Big Swim Event which will take place on April 21. For More>>>>

Golden Age Club Spring Tea Coming Soon
The Golden Age Club Spring Tea will be held on April 23. This group provides tremendous activities for older adults in our community. For More>>>>

Member of Team Diabetes Needs Support From The Community
Kimberly Roach is trying to raise $6000 for Diabetes in order to take part in a marathon in Dublin, Ireland in October. For more>>>>

Shooting Star Day Care Program Turns To Much Music Video Dance For Funds
The Shooting Star Day Care Centre is holding a Much Music Video Dance on Thursday, April 13, 2006. This is to generate funds to help provide supplies and equipment for their children. For more>>>>

Valley East Minor Baseball Registrations Are Going Well - Additional Dates Announced
There appears to be a healthy interest in baseball this summer among young boys and girls in Valley East. The registration period is now on and will continue on the weekends of April 22/23 and 29/30. For More>>>>

Valley East Soccer Club Taking Late Registrations
The Valley East Soccer Club has completed its formal registration schedule. Late registrations are still being taken at Lou's Shoe Repair Shop at the mall. For More>>>>

Bethel Baptist Church (near Whitefish) would like to hire a pianist for
occasional Sunday worship services. If interested, please contact
Pastor Rob Weatherby at 866-0847 or by e-mail at robw@onlink.net .

VALLEY EAST MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MAY 10, 2006

7:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.

LOBBY AT CENTENNIAL ARENA – HANMER, ON

C.R. Judd Public School will be hosting their annual Fun Fair on April 20th, 5:30-8:00pm. Fun for the whole family Sponge throw, face painting, cake walk, straw pull, penny sale, bake and white elephant tables, jail cell, children's games, and great door prizes.  The proceeds from this Fun Fair to the Grade 8 trip to Ottawa and school activities. For ticket sales and info. please contact the C.R. Judd Public School @ 858-3861
Dear Mr. Kirwan: 
Re: Your article, "Every Decision You Make..."
I made a decision in January 2006 to put up a puppy barrier within our home and like your article stated, I did meet some great people as a result...an orthopedic surgeon; some wonderful nurses; three ambulance workers, and; a nice physiotherapist. And to top it all off, I now have a nice new stainless steel shoulder. 
Sandy Kelly
P.S. All puppy barriers should be at least waist-high!! Not trip-high!
High School Students Earn Community Service Hours Volunteering With Valley East Soccer Club
The Valley East Soccer Club was glad to have the help of three local secondary school students during registrations which were held at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. For more>>>>

Professional Studio Graduation Portraits Are In High Demand By Both Secondary School And College/University Graduates 
Ron Gladu, of Gladu Photos is always busy at this time of the year as graduates of all ages call on him to take studio graduation photos. The pleasant surprise is that studio photos don't cost any more than those taken on site at the school.  For more>>>>

Ringette Association Is Looking For Volunteers For Next Season
Even though the beginning of the 2006-2007 ringette season may seem far off in the distance, this is the time of year when it is critical to assemble people who will be instrumental in the development of plans and strategies during the summer months. For more>>>>

SOLE MATES FAMILY FOOTWEAR
TO OPEN UP IN THE
RAINBOW CENTRE

Rob Cousins, owner of Sole Mates Family Footwear has announced that he will be opening up at the Rainbow Centre in time for Easter. Watch for more news about this exciting expansion in the April 11 edition of Valley East Today

Volunteer Sudbury Fundraising Dinner Auction Being Held At Centennial Arena
Volunteer Sudbury/Bénévolat Sudbury is inviting the entire community to attend a fundraising dinner auction hosted by Ron Dupuis, Ward 3 Councillor of the City of Greater Sudbury and Francoise Roussel, Board Member. The event will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2006 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Centennial Arena in Hanmer. The cost is $50 per person or $400 per table. Guest speaker will be Reverend Jeremy Mahood. For more>>>>

Keep This Number Handy In Case You Need Formal Wear In A Hurry
Rudy Mazzuca, owner of Drago's Men's Wear in Capreol, has been in the clothing business since he began working out of his popular Young Street store at the age of 15 for his father. So, with over 54 years of experience, and with 40 of those years providing well fitted formal attire for all kinds of functions from graduations to weddings and everything else in between, when Rudy puts his trust in Freeman Formal Wear, you know it is a good, reliable, dependable product! For More>>>>

Sole Mates Family Footwear Has the Right Quality and the Right Prices For Soccer & Baseball Players This Summer
Rob Cousins, owner of Sole Mates Family Footwear, advises that parents should be cautious when choosing soccer or baseball shoes. The whole summer of enjoyment depends on the size and quality of your shoes. For More>>>>
 

Fantastic Floors Has Plenty To Offer For Your Home Renovation Projects This Spring 
Now that spring has arrived, it is time to think about home renovation projects. Before you begin working on your home or your camp, make sure you check out the options available at Fantastic Floors. Ron Pedneault has some interesting ideas for you to consider. For more>>>

 
Residential Security Systems Have Never Made More Sense Nor Been So Economical
Barry Blais, owner of Reliable Security in Sudbury, suggests that now is the time for all home owners to give serious consideration to the installation of a home security system. It won't be long before insurance companies begin demanding some form of electronic security system in homes, and once that happens, prices will skyrocket.   For more>>>>

Graduates Looking For Good Quality Vehicles Could Do Themselves A Favour By Stopping At Masciangelo Motors
Now that students are graduating from university and college, many of them will be looking at purchasing a good quality vehicle to help them get around to new jobs. One of the best things they could do for themselves is to stop in and talk to one of the reps at Masciangelo Motors. For more>>>>

Ron Gladu Photos

Ron Gladu

Ron Gladu's new web site provides local residents with a relaxing view of what a professional photographer is all about

 

FANTASTIC FLOORS

RON PEDNEAULT

The Arrival Of A New Era In Service Level For Home Owners of Valley East and Area

 

MASCIANGELO MOTORS

RON MASCIANGELO

Customer Relationship Building Is More Important Than Selling Cars To Masciangelo Motors

 

Beswick 
Denture Clinic

Nicole Brunet

Nicole Brunet Provides Excellent Articles For Denture Wearers

 

SOLE MATES FAMILY FOOTWEAR

LAURNA MILLS

Customer Education Is One Of The Goals of Sole Mates Family Footwear Through Laurna's Special Series of Information Articles

 

RELIABLE SECURITY SYSTEMS

BARRY BLAIS

Barry Blais Demonstrates Why Residential Security Systems Have Never Made More Sense Nor Been So Economical

         

EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK
by Robert Kirwan
  
Thank You For Showing Us How To Build Our ‘House” John Lancia
 I’ve met a lot of people over the course of my lifetime. Some I remember with fondness and some I would rather forget. A little over two years ago, when I began working as the Marketing Manager for the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, I met a quiet, unassuming gentleman who has taught me a lot more about life than he can ever imagine. For More>>>>
  

EMPLOYMENT
&
CAREER

NEWS

job opportunities, support staff, administrative assistant, clerk
FEATURE STORY OF THE WEEK

When Selecting A Career Goal, It Is Always A Good Idea To Stick To What You Do Best...
This week's feature story is intended to help students at the Grade 10 level to come up with a realistic career goal to aim for. The message - discover your talents and interests and then find a career that is suited to those interests. For more>>>>

PEOPLE  LOOKING 
FOR  WORK

JOB  VACANCY
POSTINGS

     ELECTION 2006

ROBERT KIRWAN
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR
WARD 6 - HANMER & VAL THERESE

Robert Kirwan Enters The Race To Represent Hanmer & Val Therese On City Council
In making the announcement, Kirwan stated that, “It will be a great honour to have an opportunity to serve the constituents of Hanmer and Val Therese for the next four years as Councillor of Ward 6 for the City of Greater Sudbury Everyone who knows me is well aware of my commitment to Valley East, and in particular to Ward 6 - Hanmer and Val Therese, where I have lived and worked most of my life.”   
For More>>>>

RON DUPUIS
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR
WARD 5 - VAL CARON, BLEZARD VALLEY, McCREA HEIGHTS & CAMBRIAN HEIGHTS

Senior Discount Rates and Road Construction
This week Ron gives us information about the new designation of age 55 as the point of senior discounts and also gives us a list of road repairs that will be done in Valley East this summer.
For More>>>>

2006 ELECTION ISSUES

A special section of Valley East Today has been developed to highlight the major issues which are of concern to local residents as we head into the 2006 Municipal Elections. A new issue or two will be added every week until the election is upon us. This will help residents search for answers and determine who to vote for on November 13, 2006. 

FEATURE ELECTION ISSUE OF THE WEEK

Neighbourhood playgrounds should be funded, maintained, and fully-staffed by the City in order for them to play a more important role in the image and character of our community. 
We will find the necessary funding to staff and maintain our neighbourhood playgrounds and improve the quality of life of our young families and their children
. This should not be left in the hands of volunteers. It is too important a service and must be under proper supervision. Neighbourhood playgrounds are a 'right' of citizens - not a 'privilege'.
For More>>>>
WARD 5 
CANDIDATES
  
WARD 6 
CANDIDATES
  
RON DUPUIS
ROBERT KIRWAN
ANDRE RIVEST
  
REGULAR SECTIONS

ROBERT KIRWAN
FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The stories and editorials help you to reflect upon life's priorities, inspiring you to take on the daily challenges you face every day. 

JENNIFER HIGGS
WORDS OF COMFORT

Jennifer Higgs shares an experience she had on a chat line with a person who was in need of some words of comfort.

CAROLINE
  
Caroline Provides Plenty of Food For Thought With Her Weekly Columns About Love and Relationships

EDGAR LAJAMBE
VALLEY COMPUTERS & CONSULTING

Your Long Distance Phone Bills Can Be Significantly Reduced By Using Internet Technology

AFTER THE WHISTLE
HOCKEY WEB SITE
 

An informative web site designed to help parents and players better understand the main issues facing the sport of hockey today.  
STUDENT PAGE
  
Student Page provides readers of all ages with important guidance in the area of career and educational planning. This is a section that "must" be read by all parents and secondary school students. 

VALERIE KIRWAN
PONDS & GARDENS OF VALLEY EAST

Take a virtual tour of some beautiful gardens located in Valley East. You will feel like going outside to work on your own property once you see what can be done with a bit of creativity.

  

Calendar of Events
This Week At The Mall

Glamorous You School of Nail & Make-Up Artistry Now Located In The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre
Louise Frappier-Beaulieu, owner and founder of the Glamorous You School of Nail & Make Up Artistry, is not located at will the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. This central location with its high profile is expected to encourage many more people to consider getting qualified in this exciting career.  For more>>>>
  

Customer Appreciation Contest Will See One Person Win Over $1500 in Prizes And Certificates From Mall Merchants
The very popular Customer Appreciation Contest is not on at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. Each month, one lucky winner will take home over $1500 in prizes and gift certificates. The first draw will be held on March 31, 2006.  For more>>>>
  
Mall Walkers Appreciate Opportunity to Use Indoor Facilities
More and more people have been taking advantage of the invitation to use the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre as part of their personal fitness program this winter. The coming of Spring is a great time to get back into shape by spending 30 to 60 minutes walking around the hallways (five times around is close to a mile), people can drop in at their convenience several times a week and keep in shape. For more>>>>

Mall Marketing Office Now Located At Valley East Today
The Mall Marketing Office has moved to the other side of the mall and is now located in the offices of Valley East Today, which can be found beside Shelley Martel's office in the West Wing. Robert Kirwan, Marketing and Public Relations Director for the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre also owns and operates Valley East Today. The new location will make it much easier for people to contact Robert. His phone number is 524-7006. For more>>>>>

Community Groups, Organizations, Schools and Churches Given Access To Mall Facilities
The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre has opened up its facilities to local groups, organizations, schools and churches. Whether it is for fund-raising or simply public awareness, the mall ownership has been very cooperative in providing space, tables, chairs and even promotional services when approached. A special calendar of events has been posted on Valley East Today to keep the public informed. For more>>>>

BUSINESS 

SECTION

Hiring A Marketing Agent Is Sure Way For Businesses To Save Money
While some have difficulty understanding how spending money can actually save you money, this is definitely true when it comes to hiring a professional marketing agent to take care of the marketing and public relations for your company. For more>>>>

Online Business Directory Provides Residents With Quick Access To Phone Numbers and Addresses
The Valley East Today Business Directory is taking shape. At this time you will be able to find a pretty comprehensive listing of businesses in Valley East on the site. Eventually, links will be made to business web sites and email addresses to make it even more convenient to find out about their goods and services. For more>>>>

Growing Use of The Internet By Consumers Means Businesses Will Need A Web Site As Part of Their Marketing Program
The internet is here to stay. It is being used by more and more people as a source of information and is no longer just a form of recreation. When you look at the advertising on television and in newspapers today, most reputable companies also promote their web site. This means that it is time for all businesses, large and small, to consider developing their own web site to keep up with the times. For more>>>>

RECOMMENDED BUSINESS WEB SITES
 
The Valley East Today Electronic Newsletter and Community Web Site are being made available free of charge to local residents through the support provided by the following businesses and organizations. You are encouraged to take time to visit their web sites, which can be linked by clicking on each of the individual names listed below. On behalf of all who are enjoying the feature articles on this newsletter, we express our deepest gratitude to our sponsors.

FROM THE HANMER VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE
Beswick Denture Clinic
Hart Department Store
VCCNet.ca Internet Solutions
Sole Mates Family Footwear
Desjardins' Food Basics
Pet Palace
The Source by Circuit City
Hanmer Home Hardware
Stan Thomas Solicitor
Drs. Dunlop & Labrecque Optometrists
Lou's Shoe Repair
The Cutting Boutique
Glamorous You
The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre


FROM VAL CARON
Hanson Family Dentistry
Heatwave Tanning Salon
Fantastic Floors

FROM VAL THERESE
Ron Gladu Photos
 
FROM HANMER
Masciangelo Motors
 
FROM CAPREOL
Drago Men's Wear
Clogbusters
 
FROM SUDBURY
Reliable Security
Masciangelo Motors
Sudbury Rent-A-Home
O'Malley's Rent-A-Pub

ONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

If you are looking for a business in Hanmer or Val Caron, you should be able to find it on the Online Business Directory.  

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