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April 4, 2006 |
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 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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GREATER
SUDBURY MODELERS
If you like remote control airplanes, you don't
want to miss the display in the Hanmer Valley
Shopping Centre on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday
April 9. |
SOCCER
Soccer Registrations continue this weekend at the Hanmer Valley Shopping
Centre.
April 8 from 10 - 3
April 9 from 10 - 3 |
BASEBALL
Valley East Minor Baseball registrations will
begin on Saturday, April 8 from 10 noon to 2 p.m.
and again on Sunday, April 9 at the same time.
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. |
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John
Lancia Retires After 27 Years In Charge of Maintenance
Department
March 31, 2006, was a bittersweet day in the history of
the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. For
more>>>>
Simone
Chiasson Wins Over $1500
Simone Chiasson was the Grand Prize winner of over $1500
in gift certificates from mall merchants in the March
2006 Customer Appreciation Draw. Simone is a regular
shopper at the mall. For
more>>>>
Bran Kor
Midgets Enjoy A Dream Season
The North Eastern Hockey League has grown from humble
beginnings to become a significant part of the Greater
Sudbury Area hockey scene. As with most minor hockey
organizations, the ultimate championship at stake every
year is that of the most senior, in this case, the Major
Midget ‘A’ Division, which is seen as the
culmination of the development of players over the
years. For
more>>>>
April
Is Daffodil Month - Help In The Fight To Find A Cure For
Cancer
April marks the beginning of the Canadian Cancer
Society’s annual fundraising campaign, Daffodil
Month, where more than 40,000 volunteers across
Ontario join together to raise money to help fight
cancer. Claire Barbe Lillian Bergeron gave of their time
to help with the sale of daffodils to raise money and
awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society. For
more>>>>
Capreol
TOPS Hold Successful Bake & Penny Table Sale At the
Mall
The Capreol TOPS Spring Bake/Table Sale was held from
March 30 to April 1 at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.
Twice a year this group conducts a fund-raising event of
this kind at the mall. For
more>>>>
Grotto
Fund-Raising Project Going Strong
Suzanne Venne and Rejeanne Lapalme spent a few hours at
the mall selling tickets and talking to people about the
Grotto redevelopment project. The Grotto is one of the
nicest areas in the entire region, and it is so easy to
get to. If you would like to help out, please read the
article. For
more>>>>
Valley
East Soccer Club Is Looking
For Referees
With more than 1500 boys and girls playing soccer this
summer, there is going to be an even greater need for
referees. For
more>>>>
Valley
East Minor Baseball Registrations Begin on April 8
Anyone interested in playing baseball this summer will be able
to register beginning on Saturday, April 8 at the Hanmer
Valley Shopping Centre. The dates and times of registration
have now been announced. This year you can get a discount on
your registration by bringing a friend to join with
you. For
more>>>>
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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
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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
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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
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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>>>>
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>>>>
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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 |
Christine
Brosseau Raises Money and Public Awareness About
Arthritis
The Forester's 1st Annual National Big Swim for Arthritis will
take place across the Nation from April 21 to 24. Valley
East's Christine Brosseau is training at the Howard Armstrong
Centre in hopes of swimming 200 laps of the pool to earn a
gold medal for her efforts. For
more on this story>>>>
If
you work hard and have a great attitude you will
be rewarded!
Greetings! I am a level three CHA referee in the
branch of HNO (Hockey Northwestern Ontario) for 7
years now. Recently the OFSAA "AAA/AAAA"
Boys High School provincial championships were
held in Fort Frances Ontario. I was invited to do
lines at the games over the course of three days.
If we were "good enough" we were asked
to continue on into the quarter finals.
For
the full story>>>>
Will
You Stand Up to a Fellow Parent?
By: NW Ontario Hockey Coach
The league believes that putting these
parents through a "Speak Out" will help,
and I agree somewhat, but there are problems with
that approach. For one, our league requires
that anyone coaching needs to take the Speak
Out, but does not promote it at all for
parents who do not enter onto the ice surface.
For
the full story>>>>>
Jennifer
Higgs Joins Valley East Today As A Regular
Columnist
We are pleased to introduce Jennifer Higgs, an
Associate with Valley East Today specializing in
Customer Relationship Management services to
corporations, as a regular columnist with the
Valley East Today Weekly Online News Magazine. Her
first column is a heartwarming story about
an interaction she had with a stranger on a chat
line. For
more>>>>
Board
Committee Recommends New School To Open In September
2007
The Rainbow
District School Board held three meetings with the
public to seek input into the possibility of
constructing a new elementary French Immersion school in
Val Caron. After hearing all of the presentations and
discussing all of the questions and concerns, the
committee made a recommendation to the Board. For
more>>>>
Just
a Reminder that Speed Limit Fines For Construction Zones
Are Now In Effect
With road construction season soon upon us, local
residents are reminded that the fines for being
caught speeding in construction zones are doubling
as of March 31, 2006. For
more>>>> 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>>>> |
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EMPLOYMENT
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CAREER
NEWS |
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| 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>>>>
| OTHER STORIES OF INTEREST |
Know
Your Options When It Comes To Selecting Your
Post-Secondary Education Path
Making
career and education choices has never been easy,
especially in today’s marketplace where well over 75
percent of all job openings require some form of
post-secondary education.
Not only will you have to invest in
education and training immediately after high school,
but as adults you will be required to upgrade your
skills and education over the entire course of your
working life to take advantage of opportunities in the
ever-changing job market.
Whether you are in secondary school,
or already well established in a chosen career, the
accelerating pace of technological development will
demand that you be prepared to learn and acquire new
skills readily and continually in order to adapt to the
changing workplace.
For
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PEOPLE LOOKING
FOR WORK
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JOB VACANCY
POSTINGS
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How Will
Raising The Minimum Wage Rate Affect People Looking For Work?
The minimum wage increase is expected to have some impact on
local businesses, but in reality, many retailers already pay their
employees a slightly higher rate. Nevertheless, recent statistics indicate
that about 60% of all workers in the City of Greater Sudbury earn less
than $10.00 per hour. For
more>>>> |
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ROBERT KIRWAN
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR
WARD 6 - HANMER & VAL THERESE |
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Robert
Kirwan Announces That He Will Enter The Race To Become
Councillor for Ward 6
Robert Kirwan has decided that the best way for him to
make a difference in the community of Valley East is by
being at the Council table.
For
more>>>> |
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RON DUPUIS
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILLOR
WARD 5 - VAL CARON, BLEZARD VALLEY & CAMBRIAN
HEIGHTS |
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Water,
Intersections and Volunteer Appreciation
Ron Dupuis covers a lot of ground in his weekly report.
For
More>>>> |
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2006 ELECTION ISSUES |
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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.
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FEATURE
ELECTION ISSUE OF THE WEEK |
It
is time that the Corporation of the City of Greater
Sudbury was run like a business.
City
Council made a decision at the end of March 2006 that on
the surface appeared to be a good public relations move,
but it is not a decision you would have seen in the
business world. For
more>>>> |
WARD 5
CANDIDATES
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WARD 6
CANDIDATES
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RON DUPUIS
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ROBERT KIRWAN
ANDRE RIVEST |
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Calendar of Events
This Week At The Mall
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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>>>>
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>>>>
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BUSINESS
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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>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>>
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>>>>>
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. |
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FROM THE HANMER VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE
Beswick
Denture Clinic
Hart
Department Store
VCCNet.ca
Internet Solutions
Sole
Mates Family Footwear
The
Dollar Klub
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
The Hanmer
Valley Shopping Centre
FROM VAL CARON
Hanson
Family Dentistry
Heatwave Tanning
Salon
Fantastic Floors
Glamorous You
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
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