ONLINE MAGAZINE

Tuesday, May 9, 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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EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK
by Robert Kirwan

The Most Beautiful Word In Any Language...Mother

Norman Vincent Peale once wrote, “In her the creative genius of God attains His highest skill. What a charming blend she is of the most lovable and moving qualities of human nature. From the moment in youth when she holds her first baby in her arms until in life’s evening time she looks tenderly upon her grandchild, her life is one of dedicated service and love. Loving us; believing in us; fighting for us; praying for us; to her we are always her dear child – life of her life.” 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. 

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THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS

BULLETIN
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FIREWORKS
The Kin Club of Valley East will once again be selling fireworks at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre during the three days prior to the Victoria Day holiday.
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.
DE-AMALGAMATION MEETING
Roger Trottier has announced that a special public meeting will be held on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Arena to discuss de-amalgamation.
Residents Can Drop Off De-Amalgamation Petition At Robert Kirwan's Office
Robert Kirwan is inviting local residents to drop off their completed De-Amalgamation petitions to his office where he will forward them to the organizing committee. For More>>>>
St. Alban The Martyr Anglican Church Serves Both Capreol and Valley East
Anglicans from Valley East and Capreol have been well served by St. Alban the Martyr Church which was established in 1923. For More>>>>
Cercle Missionnaire De La Vallee Is Making A Huge Difference In Haiti
Georgette Bergeron and her 160 volunteers ship out about 120 tons of food and supplies every year to Haiti. Their entire operation depends on donations and support from local residents. They operate out of the old Public Works Building on Desmarais Road. 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>>>>
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>>>>

Sole Mates Opens New Store In The Rainbow Centre
Rob Cousins, owner of Sole Mates Family Footwear is pleased to announce that he has opened up a new 3600 square foot store at the Rainbow Centre in Downtown Sudbury. 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>>>>

St. Mary Separate School of Capreol Raffles Off Huge Gift Basket 
School Council members spend time at the mall selling tickets to raise money for school activities at St. Mary School. 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>>>>

Natalie Langlois is the Winner of the April Customer Appreciation Draw At the HVSC
Natalie Langlois, a regular shopper at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre who now lives in Sudbury, was the big winner of the Customer Appreciation Draw for April. 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>>>>

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>>>>

IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE STORIES FROM LAST WEEK

Lions Club of Valley East Announce First Annual Charity Days For September
Marcel Servais, Chair of the First Annual Lions Club of Valley East Charity Days Committee announced preliminary details of the special community celebration that will take place on September 8 & 9. For More>>>> 

City Council Announces The Appointment of Floyd Laughren To Head Up Community Solutions Committee
In an effort to recognize the uniqueness of outlying communities, City Council has appointed a special committee to conduct public meetings for the balance of the year. For More>>>>

Share Your Heart! Share Your Home! Become A Family Home Provider With CLGS
There are many individuals with a developmental challenge capable of thriving in a home setting. There are also many sensitive and caring families, couples and individuals within our community who would happily welcome the opportunity to share their hearts and their homes. For More>>>>

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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 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.”   
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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

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS TICKETS
MAKE EXCELLENT MOTHERS' DAY GIFT

Community Living Greater Sudbury needs your support by purchasing tickets to their Grand Performance at the Sudbury Theatre Centre on May 12, 2006. 
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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

Valley East Progressive HockeY ASSOCIATION 
Annual General Meeting

Thursday May 11th 2006  at the Centennial Arena at 7:30 pm. 
Proposed amendments to the constitution must be submitted in writing, postmarked no later than April 20, 2006 and mailed to:
Valley East Progressive Hockey, P.O. Box 591, Hanmer Ontario, P3P 1T3.

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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
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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 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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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.  

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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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