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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006

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Valley East is the place to be!

Miryâm Lapierre-Gigučre, shown in the photo with her husband, Eric, grew up in Azilda, and moved down south for 6 years due to employment.

"When the opportunity to move back to came knocking, my husband and I jumped on it," she explained. " I never envisioned myself living anywhere else but Azilda. As we started house shopping we couldn’t find what we were looking for in Rayside Balfour. We decided to expand our search for houses. Little did we know how amazing the Valley was."

What impressed both Miryam and Eric was the fact that there were so many beautiful houses from which to choose and so many quiet neighbourhoods. 

"Even though the neighbourhoods are so quiet, everything is at your finger tips," she stated. " Sudbury all the time is so wonderful."

She continued, "We decided to buy our first home in Val Thérčse. The people here are just amazing. They are welcoming and ready to lend a hand if needed. I love the way every neighbour looks out for each other. I feel safe in my home in the valley. My boys always enjoy going to the park or the recreation centre. There are always things to do. My family and I are francophone. I find it very pleasant to go do my groceries and daily errands and always have someone around that speaks French.  Now with the new Canadian Tire being built, there is honestly no reason  to  ever leave the Valley. We never envisioned living here, but now  that we are here we can’t see ourselves living any place else but  Valley East."

Miryâm suggested that even though there is so much good to be said about the Valley, she hopes that something is done to keep the parks a bit cleaner. In fact, Miryâm echoed the comments of many other parents with young children who have also expressed concerns about the condition of the parks. She stated, " There is often lots of garbage and broken glass, and most of the time it takes a few phone calls to the city to finally get it cleaned up."

Besides the park issue, when asked for other suggestions on how to improve the community to make it even more pleasant for people like the Gigučre Family, all she could think of were the following, " My three year old son would like for me ask Mr. Desjardins of Desjardins' Food Basics to get small grocery baskets or baskets with three holes to fit both my boys so they can shop along with their mom. That would also make my shopping experience more enjoyable. I also think all signs in the mall and  everywhere in the Valley should be bilingual. Besides that there isn’t much else I would change about the Valley. I think everyone in Valley East is doing their part and doing a fine job of it, to make this the best place to live in the City of  Greater Sudbury."

 
Summer Students Enjoy Experience With Community Living Greater Sudbury This Summer

Melissa Cormier (18), on the left, and Chrystelle Girard (21), spent some time at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre recently, but the two young ladies weren't shopping. They were redoing the Community Living Greater Sudbury bulletin board. Melissa and Chrystelle were in the final weeks of their summer employment with CLGS and couldn't say anything but nice things about their experiences. They have enjoyed all of their assignments and activities since beginning their jobs with CLGS in the spring.

Melissa will be entering the 1st year of the five-year Concurrent Education Program at Laurentian University and hopes to be able to begin a career as a teacher upon graduation. She felt that here work with CLGS has helped her gain a better understanding of the skills necessary to become a good teacher.

Chrystelle, a mother of a young two-year old, will be heading back to class this fall in Year One of the Environmental Earth Sciences program at Laurentian University. She explained that her husband is very supportive of her goal to get into a career in the environmental field and she is looking forward to the challenges.

Both Melissa and Chrystelle are hoping to return to Community Living Greater Sudbury next summer.

3rd Annual Model Airshow & Yard Sale Hosted by Greater Sudbury Modelers 
The 3rd Annual Greater Sudbury Modelers Airshow & Yard Sale was held on August 18 - 20, 2006, and from all accounts it turned out to be a fantastic success. Hundreds of model aircraft enthusiasts visited the site which is located just off Dominion Drive in Val Therese.

The club has come a long way from a day in Mid-March 2002 when a dedicated group of modelers met at a local restaurant for breakfast. The History of the Club, which can be found on the web site best explains how the Greater Sudbury Modelers came to be.

Gaston Boissonneault, shown as he scurried around helping make sure that everything ran smoothly during the Air Show, was instrumental in securing the land for the club and helping bring the dream to life on July 3, 2004 during the grand opening celebrations.

During the first year of operations a permanent shelter was built and club members laid the biggest R/C airstrip in Northern Ontario. The airstrip is 800 feet long and 80 feet wide.

Flying is done most weeknights and weekends and the general public is always welcome to drop in and watch the pilots fly their crafts.

The quickest way to reach our field is to take Highway 69 North (Regional Road 80) to Valley East from the intersection of Lasalle Blvd. and Notre Dame Avenue, in Sudbury. From that intersection follow the highway North until you hit Dominion Drive. King Sportswear is at the intersection you will need to turn at. At the lights, turn right and head down Dominion. The drive is roughly 2 minutes until you hit the road entrance to our field. The entrance is the driveway to our Presidents house, Gaston Boissonneault. The sign is posted at the road and you can't miss our beautiful shelter which shall endure the elements for years to come.

Greater Sudbury Modelers flying field can be found at 1157 Dominion Drive, Hanmer, Ontario. Click Here for Map / Driving Directions.

The photos included in this article were all taken at the 3rd Annual Model Airshow & Yardsale. On the left you can see one of the participants with his model helicopter hovering above the landing strip. Below, you can see one of the members carrying his model aircraft to the pilots' area for preparation to fly.

All who attended the event were impressed with the facilities as well as the skill level of the flyers. Some of the aircraft were valued at up $10,000, so as you watch a plane coming in for a possible crash landing, it is a bit nerve-racking. We congratulate all of the members of the Greater Sudbury Modelers on three fine seasons and wish them the best of luck in the future. 

For more information be sure to visit their web site at www.greatersudburymodelers.com

Applications Now Being Taken For Positions At
CANADIAN TIRE VALLEY EAST

Residents of Valley East and Capreol are advised that applications are now being accepted for positions at the new Canadian Tire Valley East store. Currently the company needs people for set-up and merchandising. Staff and supervisory positions are also available in all retail departments, logistics, cash and the service centre. Auto technicians and installers are also required.

Applications can be dropped off or mailed to:

JOB CONNECT/CONNECTION EMPLOI
62 Frood Rd., Suite 114
Sudbury, Ontario P3C 4Z3
Fax Number: (705) 673-9341

Or you can email your resume to one of the following email addresses:

maperry@cambrianc.on.ca or emdaoust@borealc.on.ca 

  
Choosing The Right Back To School Footwear Can Mean All The Difference In The World For Your Children
You can never be too careful when selecting footwear for growing children who have developing feet. Choosing proper fitted shoes that will provide the kind of support necessary for active children will help reduce the risk of serious foot problems in adulthood.

Laurna-Lynn Mills, Manager of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre location of Sole Mates Family Footwear, is especially proud of the selection of footwear that they have been able to arrange for children of all ages this summer.

"The Ripzone and Powderroom skateboard shoes will be a big hit with everyone," Laurna commented. "Both brands are excellent quality and both put arch supports in their footwear. In fact, the manufacturer of these brands is one of the only companies that puts in arch supports. In addition, they are very trendy for back-to-school fashion demands and the children will simply love the new colour combinations this year."

Parents will love the price of these shoes as much as their children will love wearing them. Adult size Ripzone and Powderroom shoes are now on sale for only $59.99 (Reg. $69.99) and children sizes are only $49.99 (Reg. $59.99).

You can also get an additional 10% off when you purchase two or more of any combination of athletic wear products. These can be of any combination. For example, if you purchase one adult pair and one children pair, you get 10% off of the already low sale price. You can't beat this for back-to-school savings.

Celine Henry, a Sales Associate at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre site, is shown in the photo to the left arranging the new fall line of shoes by L.A. Gear, Ryka, and Avia. Both Laurna and Celine invite everyone in the area to take time to look over these new shoes as well.

If you want to learn more about Sole Mates Family Footwear, check out their web site at:

www.solematesfamilyfootwear.ca 

 
Popularity of "Welcome Home Gift Basket" Is Clear Indication Of Growth Of The Community

When it comes to people who are new to the community, there are two business owners who tend to meet them all. Of course we are referring to Mike Lemieux, who along with his brother, Mag Lemieux, own Hanmer Home Hardware, and Ken Desjardins, owner of Desjardins' Food Basics.

"Everyone moving in to a new home or apartment has a need for cleaning and repair supplies as well as start-up groceries," explained Mike Lemieux. "So Ken and I decided that we would put together a basket of 'goodies' to give as a gift to all newcomers to Valley East as our way of saying 'Thank You for choosing our town' and to give them a hand with settling in."

Ken Desjardins owns and operates one of the busiest grocery stores in the entire City of Greater Sudbury, so he has definitely noticed the impact of new home owners in the community. "When it comes to stocking up the shelves after moving into a new home, we know it is expensive. We also know that those first few days are days when you are constantly discovering additional items for your shopping list. The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre is a great place to come to pick up just about everything you need to make your move complete, so we wanted to say thank you for your support."

Anyone who has moved into a new home; purchased an older home; or moved into an apartment in the Towns of Valley East or Capreol since July 1, 2006, is encouraged to drop in to see Mike Lemieux at Hanmer Home Hardware in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. He will answer any questions you may have about the community and make sure you receive your gift basket. Several other mall merchants will be adding to the gift basket with items of their own, including Dixie Lee Restaurant which will be providing you with a $25 gift certificate so that you can eat out after your move in.

For More Information on the Welcome Home Gift Basket
Call Mike Lemieux at (705) 969-7000
or email Robert Kirwan at robert@kirwan.ca 

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE
WHO HAVE RECENTLY MOVED INTO VALLEY EAST
PLEASE NOTE:
If any of the following information is incorrect, please email us with the proper details as soon as possible. This includes any misspelled names. Thank you
EMAIL

Patti & Sean Carroll
from Garson
Arik Theijsmeijer & Melanie Hunt
from Manitoulin Island
Devra Kneblewski
from Burlington
Michael & Paulette Gies
from the Flour Mill
Ruby & Richard Lively
from Sudbury
Greta Lane
from Manitoulin Island
Dave Patry
from Sudbury
Eileen Williams
from Sutton
Sharon Neelands
from Guelph
Daniella Stuewer
from Manitouwadge
Norm & Diane Lefebvre
from Sudbury
Steve Arsenault
From Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dan Rose
from Bonfield
Joan Dufour
from Chelmsford
Dan & Tina MacNeil
from Sudbury
Mary & Dennis Hull
from Kitchener
Tim Ranger & Amanda Labelle
from Sudbury
Linda & Emanual Brunet
from Wahnapitae
Verna Raciborski
from Thunder Bay
Natalie MacMillan
From Cornwall
Claude Corriveau & Denise Levac
from Sturgeon Falls
Steve & Danielle Daniel
from Pembrooke
Larry Mallette
from Garson
Jacynthe Proulx
from Wawa
Linda & Gerald Hache
from Longlac
Dan Blais
from Timmins
Isabelle & Moe Moncion
from Sudbury
Danny & Patricia Laporte
from Timmins
Emilienne Lalonde
from Capreol
Rhonda Gray
from Timmins
Daryl & Michelle Keir-Desrochers
from Alberta
Richard & Doris Groleau
from Timmins
Lucy Cayen
from Florida
Macel & Brigitte Lariviere
from Azilda
Richard & Dawn Schwar
from Sudbury
Jennifer Fournier
from Coniston
Jean Guy Perreault
from Sudbury
Suzie & Craig Allen
from Larder Lake
Mr. & Mrs Dryden
from Toronto
Natalie Brabant
from Ottawa
Mario Herault & Olive Guilbeault
from St. Charles
Nicole Gaudette
from Minnow Lake
Patricia Taschereau
from Sudbury
Cathy & Les Downes
from North Bay
Chantal Morin
from Azilda
Lorraine MacMillan
from Sudbury
Chris Vitiello & Chantal Cayen
from Sudbury
Hector Smith
from Stewart Crossing, Yukon
Steward & Mir Randall
from Mississauga
Norma Richmond
from Sudbury
Sandra Kaliczynski
from Oshawa
Renee Racine
from New Sudbury
Melissa Beaudette
from Chelmsford
Gill Powell
from Snow Lake, Manitoba
Troy & Christina Troscinski
from Sudbury
Ken Lynds
from Manitouadge
Lise & Luc Beaudet
from Sudbury
Stephan McCrady
from Edmonton
   
Our records do not show from where the following new residents have moved. 
We will update the postings as we are made aware of the information.
We nonetheless extend a warm welcome to the following newcomers!
Pascal & Lynn Lapointe Michel & Nicole Lavallee Juliet Wice
Dan Beatty Julie & Steve Smeltzer Jackie & Eddy Dutrisac
Luc Jennings Lise Arsenault Marc & Judy Paquette
Carolyn Treitz & Torben Rostgaard Brigitte Filion & Denis Rainville Melissa Nevins
Jason Mergaert Lorraine Jameus Teresa Azthelm
Andree & Jess Leblanc Jennifer Del Papa  
 

You Could Win Millions of Dollars or Valuable Prizes in our

Keep The Spirit Alive
Contest

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN OUR KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE CONTEST

   The "Keep The Spirit Alive Contest" was only introduced to the community during the month of June, and already it is picking up momentum as residents not only like the idea of winning valuable prizes, but they also are thrilled about the fact that they can do their small part to help improve the overall community spirit in Valley East and Capreol.

   Three community-minded local businessmen have teamed up to begin a “Keep The Spirit Alive Campaign” and they are inviting all residents to help them spread the message that Valley East is a great place in which to live!

   From left to right in the photo: Mike Lemieux, owner of Hanmer Home Hardware, Robert Kirwan, Publisher of the Valley East Today Community Web Site, and Ken Desjardins of Desjardins’ Food Basics announced the launch of the campaign during a press conference which was held at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.

   In explaining the purpose of the initiative, Kirwan explained, “We want to let everyone know that Valley East is a town where you can still find that “old style community spirit” mixed with a modern lifestyle that fits right in with the 21st Century. There are a lot of good things happening in Valley East and it is about time that the rest of the people in the City of Greater Sudbury knew about it. Furthermore, it is also time to let the rest of the province know that if anyone is looking for a place to live and raise a family, or a place to retire within the City of Greater Sudbury , they need look no further than Valley East .”
  
   In order to help get this message out to the rest of the “world” the people of Valley East are being asked to take part in a massive communication strategy using the power of the internet. 

   Everyone participating in this campaign will have a chance to win a “Grand Prize” consisting of 100 Lotto 649 tickets for the New Year’s Eve Draw on December 31, 2006 . What a way to celebrate the New Year by winning the big prize with one of those tickets!

   Runners up will receive other valuable prizes, including “two” mountain bikes donated by Hanmer Home Hardware, $300 in groceries from Desjardins’ Food Basics, More prizes from other local merchants may be announced in the coming weeks before the contest ends. 

   In order to qualify for these prizes, all you have to do is register to receive the Valley East Today Weekly Online News Magazine. Every month from July until the end of December, ten names will be drawn at random from all of the people registered to receive the publication. Those ten people will qualify for our final draw which will be held on Christmas Eve. The winners will be announced in the December 26 issue of Valley East Today!

   Once you register, the Valley East Today Online Weekly News Magazine, which is currently being received by over 2000 people, will be sent directly to your email address every Tuesday.  Not only will you qualify to win the 100 Lotto 649 tickets or other runner up prizes, but more importantly, you can help us  “Keep the Spirit Alive” by forwarding Valley East Today to everyone on your own personal mailing list. By using the power of the internet, we can let tens of thousands of people know about Valley East every week.

CONTEST QUALIFIERS
People who have already qualified for the Grand Prizes in the 
Keep The Spirit Alive Contest. These names will be placed in a drum along with ten additional qualifiers chosen each month until December 2006.

QUALIFIERS 

FOR THE 

MONTH OF 

JUNE 2006

#0065        Chantal Proulx

#0133        Marilyn Liske

#0384        Bernadette Mrochek

#0411        Cathy Bellefeuille

#0446        Gaston Boisvoneault

#0690        Carol Mailloux

#1057        Glynis Cappadocia

#1228        Shelly Pelland

#1318        Nicky Blais

#1827        Michelle Wiebes

QUALIFIERS 

FOR THE 

MONTH OF 

JULY 2006

#80            Kim Dwyer

#154          Lana Ranger

#255          Karen Lische

#288          Rebecca Ogilvy

#886          Chris Coulombe

#1086        Brian Koivu

#1194        Jessica Rienguette

#1979        Corina Gavin

#1993      Lynn Poulin

#2006        Linda Dubois

The names of the above people who are already subscribed to the Valley East Today Online Weekly News Magazine will be entered as finalists in the contest. The sooner you register, the more chances you have of being selected as one of the ten monthly finalists. On December 24, 2006, one person will win 100 Lotto 649 tickets, while runners up will win other valuable prizes. Make sure your friends all enter the contest and help us "Keep the Spirit Alive".

ARE YOU RECEIVING VALLEY EAST TODAY EVERY WEEK?
THEN CONGRATULATIONS - YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED
YOU QUALIFY FOR THE CONTEST!

NOT REGISTERED YET?????

TO QUALIFY FOR THE CONTEST
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SEND US AN EMAIL BELOW
ALONG WITH YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER

  
Ron & Lise Gladu Welcome All Visitors To Take A Tour Of Their Home Based Professional Studio

Lise and Ron Gladu would like to invite you to take a brief  virtual tour of their photo studio. As is the case with many professional photographers, they have found it much more convenient to design a  studio within their place of residence. This allows them to be more flexible with respect to times that are convenient for clients to come over 
and visit to discuss their needs. Unfortunately, there are many people 
who have never seen the inside of this magnificent facility. We know you will be impressed with what you see.

 

Web Site

 

 

Comments From Our Readers Are Always Welcome And Will Help Us Make Valley East Today Even More Useful

Comments from our readers are always appreciated. In fact, many of the changes and additions we make are a direct result of suggestions and questions that have come from local residents through this forum. Our goal is to create a Community Web Site that is a comprehensive reference source for everyone, and to provide a Weekly Online News Magazine that captures the living history of Valley East and Capreol.

We want to thank all of the people who take the time to send in comments. In order to protect the privacy of our readers, it is our policy to omit the names of our readers, unless you give us specific permission to print your name. We hope you enjoy some of the comments sent in this week.

Dear Editor:

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy receiving your weekly News Magazine. The stories and articles are just fantastic and really help me keep up with what is happening in Valley East. I really enjoy the pictures. They are absolutely amazing. It is so nice to see a web site that is filled with photos instead of just writing. Keep up the good work!

Reader from Hanmer

 
Dear Editor:

We just moved into Val Therese and love it here. I want to thank you for sending us the Valley East Today Newsletter during the last few months. It gave us a lot of information that we could use to help us feel more comfortable with our decision to come to the Sudbury area.

Reader from Southern Ontario

 
Dear Editor:

I really enjoy your website Robert. I can't wait to read all about Valley East and its people. I have been living here a long time since coming here from Gaspe Quebec as a young girl. I hope to continue living here for a long time. Thank you for bringing my town into my home. Keep up the good work.                    

From a local resident

 
Hello Mr. Kirwan:
  
You should warn people BEFORE they begin reading your ezine. "Get yourself a nice cool lemonade and set yourself down comfortably because you are going to be here a long while." I read VALLEY EAST TODAY (VET) each week BUT I don't always take the time to read all the side bars. I made the mistake of doing that today. 
WOW! VET IS LOADED!
If you intend to do the same thorough job as a councillor in the Nov. Elections we can't go wrong.
Many thanks for all you do.
I am also impressed with all the contributors and their generosity. Can I go away for a holiday and come back as a new member of the community? I want one of those 'Welcoming" baskets. I have also entered the contest and plan on visiting a few of the businesses. We do have s-o-o-o-o much in our community. Your support and encouragement have made us the envy of many cities.
Thank you Mr. Kirwan and all who make the VALLEY EAST TODAY the wonderful instrument that connects and informs us all.

From a local resident of Hanmer

 
Mr. Kirwan:

The article on Andrea Martin (July 17) was truly amazing. You captured her personality and made all of us want to go out and meet this wonderful lady. It is nice to have a publication like Valley East Today that used modern technology to let us know about the great people living in this community. The beauty of the internet is that we can continue to go back to these articles months from now. I look forward to future editions so that I can read about all of the people in Valley East who are like Andrea.

Resident of Val Caron

 
Dear Editor:

This is one of the best newsletters I have ever seen. It contains such a variety of information, and since you can go back and see previous issues, it is just like having your own storage centre. Thank you for creating a "living history" of Valley East. This is something that we can turn to for many years to come.

Resident of Val Therese

  

MEET

OUR

SPONSORS

The Valley East Today Weekly Online News 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
Valley Plaza Barber Shop
Glamorous You
The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre


FROM VAL CARON
Hanson Family Dentistry
Heatwave Tanning Salon
Fantastic Floors

Independent Energy Services

FROM VAL THERESE
Ron Gladu Photos
 
FROM HANMER
Masciangelo Motors
 
FROM CAPREOL
Drago Men's Wear
 
FROM SUDBURY
Reliable Security

Sole Mates Family Footwear
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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Published by
INFOCOM CANADA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS INC.
Robert Kirwan, President & C.E.O.
4456 Noel Crescent, Val Therese ON P3P 1S8
Phone: (705) 969-7215    
EMAIL   rkirwan@infocomcanada.com