WELCOME TO PAGE THREE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006
  
The United Church Women of St. James In The Valley Are Very Pleased With The Support They Received At Their Annual Fall Bake Sale & Penny Table Sale
It was all smiles for Gail Levert on the left and Gwen McLean as they recorded names and phone numbers of people who took part in the 2006 United Church Women of St. James In The Valley Annual Fall Bake Sale & Penny Table Sale which was held at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on September 8 and 9.
The table was filled with dozens of wonderful gifts and prizes from which to choose. 
Sandy George, left, and Ena Boulay are shown above arranging the delicious baking goods that were donated by the ladies of the church. The women were constantly re-stocking the table and some even had to go home on Friday evening to bake some more for Saturday.
Sharon Miron, above, was one of the many volunteers who gave of their time during the weekend. Below, Gladyse Trites takes time to drop Penny Table tickets into the containers before beginning her "shift" behind the table on Friday morning.
  

Glamorous You Nail Salon Not Only Provides Service To Clients, But Also Gives People A Chance To Get Certified In A Great Career
People who are interested in getting started in a fantastic career should stop  by and talk to Louise Frappier-Beaulieu of Glamorous You Nail Salon, located at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.

Besides providing nail and make up services, Louise also owns and operates Glamorous You School of Nail & Make Up Artistry.  "We are very happy to be able to set up our facilities at one of the nicest shopping centers in the Greater Sudbury Area," Louise declared. "The mall is clean, friendly, and has a very attractive, classy atmosphere. Those are all qualities that are important to the industry I am in and we feel that Glamorous You will be an excellent addition to the mix of stores in the mall."

It is expected that many more young people will take an interest in a career in Nails and Make Up Artistry now that Glamorous You will have a much higher profile in the community. The School of Nail and Make-Up Artistry has graduated 150 students since opening in 1993, and this is a career that is definitely becoming more and more popular.

When you can work on a girl to prepare her for a wedding or a graduation or a very special occasion, and when you see the transformation that takes place right before your eyes, you come to understand why this career is gaining in popularity among people who want to find an outlet for their creativity.

One of the main advantages of earning a certificate from the School of Nail and Make Up Artistry is that this gives you a skill that can be used anywhere in the world. Many hairdressing shops, health spas, and personal improvement centres are in need of well trained, creative artists who can provide this added service to their clients. Your potential for success as a specialist in nails and make up is only as limited as your imagination. Many graduates work for other salons or companies, but others work for themselves and contract out their services to individuals and groups. This self-employment has many benefits, not the least of which means that you can balance your career and family much easier when you are working for yourself.

When you visit the new location of Glamorous You in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, you will be able to speak directly with Louise to find out more about the school and the elements of the course.

Selecting a career that you will enjoy is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is something that requires careful thought and consideration. It is also something that you must have a passion for and want to do for the rest of your life.

Stop by and see if the School of Nail and Make Up Artistry by Glamorous You is what you have been looking for to get into one of the most rewarding careers today. Call Louise for more information at (705) 969-0000.
    
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, on the left in the photo, who along with his brother, Mag Lemieux, own Hanmer Home Hardware, and Ken Desjardins, (on the right in the photo) 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		 Lynne & Denis Robichaud
from Chelmsford		 Rana & Dary Hughson
From Val Therese
Shaylene & Dan Dwyer
from Red Lake		 Darryl & Stephanie Gilchrist
from Sudbury		 Claude & Nicole Dugas
from Ottawa
Melissa Bertrand
from Sudbury		 Nadine Sauter
from Azilda		 Richard & Sharon Dobratz
from Lively
Dominique & Nicole Morin
from Chelmsford		 Julie & Trevor Taylor
from Wawa		 Paulette Harrison
from Sudbury
Sue Wilton
from Sudbury		 Holly Daoust & Steve Sullivan
from Kirkland Lake		 Louise Berthiaume
from Chelmsford
Monique Laderoute
from Lebanon		 Melanie Leblanc & Pierre Levac
from Barrie		 Rachelle Baril
from New Sudbury
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. If you have knowledge of where the following have moved from, please email the information to us at rkirwan@infocomcanada.com 
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 Shawn Martin
Jason Ingram Jessica Murphy Cassie MacKinnon
Diane Vallieres Amber Campbell Tammy & Darrin Gifferd
   

The Sole Mates Family Footwear Experience

Rob and Vicki Cousins, owners of Sole Mates Family Footwear in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre and the Rainbow Centre in Sudbury are proof positive that there is still a place in today’s era of the big box store for the small family-owned business which is willing to pay close attention to the personal needs of the family. 
Customers soon find that Rob, Vicki and their entire staff are never too busy to help them find just the right footwear to suit their individual requirements.

The Cousins have gone out of their way to provide an extremely wide selection of top quality athletic, recreation, and dress shoes for all ages at prices that are among the lowest you will find anywhere in the city.  Rob and Vicki will continue to provide all of their customers with a full product selection on top of a proper fitting service because they know how important it is for everyone to have proper support in their shoes. You can also find excellent value on a wide variety of other products including purses, bags, casual boots and accessories.

"If you don't have proper footwear your entire life can be affected," explained Rob when asked how he considers his store different from other shoe stores in the region. "I've discovered that customers are looking for guidance in selecting their shoes. There are so many options to choose from today. Some shoes focus on appearance and some shoes focus on function. People realize that shoes are important to their overall quality of life, but they just can't keep up with the overwhelming abundance of information about the special features of different brands and kinds of shoes."

The secret of success for Sole Mates Family Footwear has been in their ability to provide customers with expert advice and great personal service. "We appreciate the support of all of our customers. So when you visit Sole Mates Family Footwear I guaranteed that you will feel like you are someone special. We will take whatever time is necessary in order to answer all of your questions and provide you with the right kind of information necessary for you to select the proper footwear for your needs. You will be wearing your shoes for a long time, so we want to get what is right for you."

This personal customer attention has helped Sole Mates Family Footwear become recognized as one of the leading shoe stores in the entire Greater Sudbury Area. Now, with the opening of his new store at the Rainbow Centre in Sudbury, coupled with his store at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, Rob Cousins will be able to provide people from all over the City of Greater Sudbury with the kind of service and attention they deserve.

Make sure you drop in and experience the difference at Sole Mates Family Footwear.

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

www.solematesfamilyfootwear.ca 

     
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.

 

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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
  

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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

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.  
   

WELCOME TO PAGE THREE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006
 

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