ONLINE MAGAZINE

Tuesday, May 16, 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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FINAL TWO WEEKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL OFFER FOR
FREE LONG-DISTANCE
CALLING ANYWHERE IN
ONTARIO FOR A FULL MONTH

EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK
by Robert Kirwan

The Difference Between Heaven and Hell....
There are a lot of things I like about my life right now. I could spend the entire editorial discussing my family, my career and how I have enjoyed living in Val Therese for the past 32 years. But other than things to do with my family, the thing I like best about my life is the fact that through all of my work and personal interactions with the various parts of the community, I get to meet so many wonderful people who are devoted to improving the quality of life for others in need. For More>>>>

ROBERT KIRWAN'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Stories and editorials that will help you to reflect upon life's priorities, inspiring you to take on the daily challenges you face every day. 

READ ALL ABOUT IT!

THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS

BULLETIN
BOARD

FIREWORKS
The Kin Club of Valley East will once again be selling fireworks at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 & 21.
DONATIONS NEEDED
If you have any household goods, appliances, clothing, or food that you can spare, give Merv Linklater a call at 969-0804 or drop it off at 4541 Dennie St. in Hanmer.
Local Committee Formed To Push Forward De-amalgamation issue
 De-Amalgamation continues to be a hot topic of conversation in the outlying areas.  The next meeting is June 12. For More>>>>
Thank You For Your Support
Lizette Gascon, coordinator of the CENTRE CLUB AGE D'OR DE LA VALEE, annual Tea & Bazaar writes a letter thanking all who supported the event.
For More>>>>
Playgrounds of Hanmer & Val Therese
Take a virtual tour of the playgrounds which are located in Hanmer & Val Therese. The rest will come in a later edition.
For More>>>>
Free Long Distance For A Month
Register during the month of May and you can get a full month of long-distance calling to anywhere in Ontario as part of a special trial offer by Valley Computers & Consulting
For More>>>>
A Special Tribute To Mothers And Grandmothers
The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre invited all of the teachers of elementary schools located in Valley East and Capreol to take part in a special tribute to Mothers and Grandmothers of the area. For More>>>>
Valley East Waves
The Valley East Waves finished in 4th place overall and Justin Leclair won individual high points for boys 11 to 12 at the East Side Mario's Invitational held at Laurentian on May 13 & 14. For complete results>>>>

This Week At The Mall

New Technology Allows Residents and Business Owners To Drastically Cut Down On Their Long-Distance Expenses?
 “The cost of long distance calling has always been a detriment to people living in the north,” Edgar explained when asked why he feels so strongly about the communication services he now provides to the community. Now people can talk as long as they want anywhere in Ontario for one low rate. For More>>>>

Special Olympics Bowling League Celebrates With Annual Banquet At Lions' Den
For the past 22 years, a group of Physically and Emotionally Challenged individuals have enjoyed participating in a Tuesday Night bowling league. Their story touches the heart of every local resident. For More>>>>

City Council Approves Members and $75,000 Budget For Community Solutions Team
On May 10, 2006, City Council approved the six members of the Community Solutions Team which will travel throughout the region holding meetings with local residents to discuss suggestions on how to make the current system work.. For More>>>>

Next Valley Community Theatre Production Opens Up On May 27
It's called, 'Intimate & Interactive". The show will be held on Friday, May 26, 2006 and Saturday, May 27, 2006. Both shows will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre on Elmview Drive. Tickets are only $10 each and light refreshments will be served. For More>>>>

Chevaliers de Colomb / Knights of Columbus #5005 Have A Very Well-Used Facility
For an excellent tour of the facilities of the Chevaliers de Colomb / Knights of Columbus #5005, check out this link. The Knights do a tremendous amount of good for the community, but they also provide members with a great social life as well. For More>>>>

Bishop Alexander Carter Co-op Program Students Put On Exhibition For Students In The School
The thirteen Grade 11 & 12 boys and girls enrolled in the Co-op program at BAC put on a fantastic exhibition recently for the rest of the students in the school. For More>>>>

CLUB OPTIMISTE DE LA VALLEE Holds Annual Bike Rodeo
The CLUB OPTIMISTE DE LA VALLEE held its annual bike rodeo on Saturday, May 13 at Neil's Independent Grocers. This is not only a popular event for the children, it is something that may save their life. For More>>>>

M&M MEAT SHOPS Hosts 18th Annual Charity BBQ Day For Crohn's & Colitis
The largest crowd ever turned out for the 18th Annual M&M MEAT SHOPS Annual Charity BBQ Day in Val Caron. For More>>>>

IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE STORIES FROM LAST WEEK

  
Chico's Bowl Hosts Junior National Bowling Championships

Junior bowlers range in age from 11 to 13. The Nationals brought teams from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland, Southern Ontario and Northern Ontario to Chico's Bowl. For More>>>>

Rock Art Makes A Beautiful Addition to Any Home or Garden
Since 2002, Annette Lafontaine has been putting her paintings on a wide variety of shapes and sizes of rocks, collected from all reaches of the region. The stones contain beautiful flowers and inspirational sayings for all occasions. She also puts her paintings on just about any kind of object you can imagine. For More>>>>

First Annual Antique Outboard Motor Show Held In Valley East
Al Lockhart belongs to the Antique Outboard Motor Club Inc., which has more than 2600 members worldwide. He is also a member of the 250 strong Maple Leaf Chapter out of Toronto, which is a division of the AOMCI. He and the other six members who live in the Greater Sudbury Area all have a passion for collecting vintage outboards of all makes.  For More>>>>

For last week's complete publication >>>>

THIS IS VALLEY EAST

A Full-Size Online Living History Book About The Community of Valley East

     ELECTION 2006

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

Robert Kirwan's Election Web Site Is Comprehensive Collection Of His Position On All Major Issues Facing Voters In November
Robert Kirwan
feels that voters have had enough with politicians who say one thing while campaigning and then do the complete opposite once elected. He has created a web site that contains a detailed overview of his positions on all of the major issues. By placing everything in writing, he is demonstrating that he is sincere and is not afraid of being held accountable once elected to office. "The person you see every day, every week, and every year, is the person you are going to be putting into office as Councillor for Ward 6. If I am the kind of person you want to represent you on Council, then you can vote for me on November 13, 2006. What you see is what you will get. I put that promise in writing because I intend to follow through with my mission."  For More>>>>

FEATURE ELECTION ISSUES OF THE WEEK

The November 2006 Municipal Election Will Be All About Electing People With Strong Leadership Skills
When it comes to casting your vote in the November 2006 Municipal Election, your choice will pretty much depend on one thing and one thing only.  Who do you feel among the possible candidates possesses the strongest leadership skills? For example, anyone can make promises, but not everyone is capable of delivering on those promises. Sometimes it requires a great deal of strategic thinking and positioning in order to accomplish specific goals. For More>>>>

Municipal Government 101 or How To Run A City
Sitting on City Council should not be that difficult a job. 
When you follow a "Baseline Philosophy", you are concerned about three main outcomes of every decision.
 
bulletYour decision must "increase" the Total Money Available within the City of Greater Sudbury, and/or;
bulletYour decision must "increase" the Total Population of the community, and/or;
bulletYour decision must "increase" the Total Constituent Satisfaction Level within the City of Greater Sudbury. For More>>>>
   

ROBERT KIRWAN'S OFFICIAL ELECTION WEB SITE

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. 

WARD 5 
CANDIDATES
  
WARD 6 
CANDIDATES
  
RON DUPUIS
ROBERT KIRWAN
ANDRE RIVEST

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SHOOTING STAR DAY CARE
GARDERIE ETOILE FILANTE
May 29, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
Valley East Public Library

9th ANNUAL WALK-AND-WHEEL
FOR DYSTONIA SUPPORT GROUP
Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 9:30 a.m.
Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre
For Information Call Mary Guy at 524-0606

VALLEY EAST MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MAY 24, 2006

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

LOBBY AT CENTENNIAL ARENA – HANMER, ON

PEOPLE  LOOKING 
FOR  WORK

JOB  VACANCY
POSTINGS

BUSINESS 

SECTION

How Many Minutes Would You Like To Spend Calling Long Distance In A Month?
 “The cost of long distance calling has always been a detriment to people living in the north,” Edgar explained when asked why he feels so strongly about the communication services he now provides to the community. Now people can talk as long as they want anywhere in Ontario for one low rate. For More>>>>

It's Not Too Late To Book Professional Studio Graduation Portraits 
Ron Gladu, of Gladu Photos continues to be one of the most popular photographers with both parents and students at this time of year. When you want to capture a once-in-a-lifetime memory, it is always wise to go to a professional. And what is more surprising is that the cost is the same as when you get your photos done in a mass setting at school.  For more>>>>

Fantastic Floors Has A Great Selection of Vinyl For Your Camp or Camper 
Ron Pedneault has four different 'Builder's Choice' vinyl patterns available right now in his shop that are perfect for use in  camps, trailers and anywhere else where all you want to do is cover up a floor to make it look nice for seasonal use. Besides being inexpensive, the flooring can be 'loose laid' so you do not need any adhesive and it is extremely easy to install. This 'cash 'n carry' product sells for only 79 cents a square foot, so it can fit every budget.. For more>>>

Check Out Ron Masciangelo's 1987 Buick Grand National
Ron Masciangelo loves to collect classic cars. One of his favourites is the 1987 Buick Grand National that can go from 0 to 60 in under 7 seconds. For more>>>>

Sole Mates Family Footwear Expands To The Rainbow Centre in Downtown Sudbury
Rob Cousins has been so pleased with the response from the public to his Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre that he has decided to open up at the Rainbow Centre as well. 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.  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>>>>

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>>>>
  

Doug & Linda Beswick Are The Cover Story Of International Magazine for Oxyfresh
Doug Beswick, owner of Beswick Denture Clinic, and his wife, Linda, were recently honoured as Master Directors of Oxyfresh and appear on the cover of the company's international magazine. 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. For more>>>>>

Ron Gladu Photos

Ron Gladu

 

FANTASTIC FLOORS

RON PEDNEAULT

 

MASCIANGELO MOTORS

RON MASCIANGELO

 

Beswick 
Denture Clinic

Nicole Brunet

   

SOLE MATES FAMILY FOOTWEAR

LAURNA MILLS
  

RELIABLE SECURITY SYSTEMS

BARRY BLAIS

 

VALLEY COMPUTERS & CONSULTING

EDGAR LAJAMBE

DE-AMALGAMATION
REFERENDUM

VOTE HERE

CAROLINE
  
Caroline gives us a new look with her weekly newsletter

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

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 next draw will be held on May 31, 2006.  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>>>>

MEET

OUR

SPONSORS

The Valley East Today Online Magazine 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
Valley Plaza Barber Shop
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.  

COMMENTS 
FROM READERS

We want to thank all of our readers who have taken time to send us feedback about the articles that have appeared in previous editions of the Electronic Newsletter. The Valley East Today Community Web Site has been created as a communication tool to help people from local communities keep in touch and connected. Please feel free to send us your comments after you have read this issue of the newsletter. 

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