ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
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The Valley
East Today Electronic Newsletter contains information about the
accomplishments, achievements and interests of people living in and
around the communities of
Valley East
and Capreol. It
is a weekly newsletter that will be delivered free of charge to this
email address every Tuesday. Many of the feature articles and
stories will also be of interest to people who happen to reside
outside of these two communities. We sincerely hope you enjoy this
edition of Valley East Today.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome
to The
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Valley East Today Community Web Site has been created for the use of
people who are interested in what is happening in and around Valley
East. We hope you enjoy the feature articles and stories that are
highlighted in this edition of the Electronic Newsletter.
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YOUR
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES FOR THE WEEK
Selection
of Heartwarming Christmas Stories
We
have put together a number of heartwarming, classic Christmas
stories for your reading pleasure. This will become a permanent
section of Valley East Today, so during the rest of the year,
whenever you feel like you need to be reminded about the good things
in life, feel free to come back to this section and allow your mind
to float into a different time and place.
Jokes
& Christmas Songs
We
have assembled a selection of jokes and Christmas songs that you may
be able to use during the holidays. Feel free to take a few moments
to share them with your family and friends, especially when you are
feeling the stress of the season.
This
Christmas Make Sure You Take Time To REALLY BE WITH The People You
Love
During
the next few days we are all going to be "stressed to the
limit" with last-minute preparations. Just keep in mind that no
matter how "stressed" or busy you happen to be, when a
loved one wants to spend time with you, everything else can wait.
Christmas is a festive time. It is a time when family and loved ones
gather in a spirit of happiness and good will. Let's not get so
wrapped up in "preparing for the moment" that we miss the
moment completely. This story will give you an idea of what I mean.
COMMUNITY
NEWS
With
Less Than Two Weeks To Go Before Christmas Children Get Last Chance
To See Santa Claus
Santa
Claus has been a big hit with boys and girls of all ages at the
Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre during the last few weeks. This year,
parents and grandparents welcome the opportunity to take their own
pictures instead of being required to purchase expensive packages.
During the final few days before Christmas, Santa will be available
every evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Christmas Eve from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. For
more information and photos>>>
Beswick
Denture Clinic Provides Two Local Residents With Special Gingerbread
Displays For the Holidays
As
a special way of wishing all of the residents of Valley East and
Capreol the very best of the season, Beswick Denture Clinic invited
visitors to the mall to drop in and fill out a free ballot on a
chance to win one of two Gingerbread Displays. The two winners were
announced today. For
More>>>
Still
Time To Buy A Christmas Gift For Food Bank Children
There
is still time for you to donate a gift for children who depend on
the Good Neighbours Food Bank for support. Check out the Food Bank
Depot at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre today. If your gift
is too late for Christmas day, we can make sure that it is delivered
next week. Your kindness will leave a lasting impression on a
young child in need. For
More>>>
The
Grotto of Lourdes Shrine Redevelopment Project Offers A Very Unique
Gift Option
Several
times this past year representatives of the Grotto of Lourdes Shrine
Redevelopment Project have been set up at the Hanmer Valley Shopping
Centre letting people know about their fund-raising ideas. The
Shrine is located in the heart of Sudbury, on the hill overlooking
Ramsey Lake and the downtown section. It is a beautiful and
remarkable historical site that is long overdue for a face-lift. If
anyone is interested in donating $100 to the project, you will
receive a permanent record of your donation in the form of a stone
which will be placed along the walkway. It is definitely a unique
gift idea that deserves some consideration. For
more>>>
Valley
Community Theatre Will Begin Casting For Next Production in January
The
Valley Community Theatre is ready to prepare for their next
production, "Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich
Story", which will play during the last week of April and the
first week of May, 2006. This is an "open casting' which means
that all positions are up for grabs. For
more>>>
Grade
8 Class From St. Anne School Spends Friday Night Helping Out The
Food Bank
The
school was in the middle of their Christmas food drive and
wanted to help ensure the achievement of their overall goal of 5000
items. They stood outside the Desjardins' Food Basics entrance
collecting food and cash donations which were to go to one of the
local food banks in the community. For
more>>>
Trip
To The Mall Creates Special Memories For Young Family Members
The
trip to the mall on a Friday evening turned out to be a memorable
evening for a couple of young families from Valley East. For
more>>>
Timely
Fire Safety Tips From Reliable Security
In
order to remind everyone about the need to remain cautious at all
times during this festive season, Barry & Monique Blais of
Reliable Security would like to provide you with the following
Holiday Fire Safety Tips. They would also like to point out that to
many adults, the following rules will seem pretty basic and common
sense approaches. However, many young children are not always aware
of these rules, nor do they fully realize the consequences of
carelessness. Finally, if you make sure that your children fully
understand how important it is to follow these simple rules, they
will make sure that you don't accidentally forget during this busy
holiday season. They will remind YOU if you happen to get careless. More>>>
Caroline
Has Fun With Her Weekly VoiceBio Newsletter
Did
you enjoy last week’s article on VoiceBio? I hope you found it
educational and that it made you see your life and health in a new
and, for some, unusual way. I
had planned to show you how sound affects the emotional aspects of
your body but that’s not what I REALLY want to do. What I REALLY
want to do is have some fun and help you do the same as well as
comment on the true reason for this holiday while attempting to
remain ‘politically correct.’ More>>>
Ron
Dupuis Will Begin Community Column In The New Year
Valley
East Today is pleased to announce that Ron Dupuis, Councillor for
Ward 3, will contribute a regular feature article every week or two
beginning on January 3, 2006. He will attempt to help residents of
Valley East become fully informed about the issues that concern them
in this community. For
More>>>>
FROM
THE WORLD OF HOCKEY
Are
Hockey Tournaments Doing More Harm Than Good?
Sheldon
Craigen has a son who plays goal on a midget team in the Millwoods
SEERA Hockey association. He sent a comment to After The Whistle
which raised a very interesting point. While he takes issue with the
referee who handled all three games in which his son's team played
during a recent tournament, his comments should not be seen as a
criticism of the particular referee, but rather as an indication of
a much larger problem which is facing minor hockey today. For
the full story>>>
Is
It Time To Draw The Line When It Comes To Rink Rage?
A
few years ago, the editors of the After The Whistle hockey web site
published a couple of articles on Rink Rage. It seems that despite
all of the efforts locally and nationally, this problem just won't
go away. This seems like a good time to read the articles again and
reflect upon the comments. One of the writers is Marty Kirwan, who
developed his refereeing skills in Valley East and Sudbury. Today he
is a full-time referee in the Ontario Hockey League, doing games
that involve the likes of the Sudbury Wolves. However, there
were many times when he considered hanging up the skates because of
rink rage. He is also a police officer with the Peel Regional Police
Department, so perhaps that in itself says a lot about the kind of
character you need in order to overcome the challenges of
officiating hockey today. For
more>>>
BUSINESS
NEWS
Laurna
Lynn Mills of Sole Mates Family Footwear Explains How to Select
Comfort Shoes
Rob
& Vicki Cousins, owners of Sole Mates Family Footwear, have done
their homework when it comes to providing for the footcare needs of
the entire family. A brief tour of their store in the Hanmer Valley
Shopping Centre will show you just a sample of the wide variety of
products that they have assembled. For
More>>>
Online
Mall Flyer Is Gaining Popularity Among Local Shoppers
With
so many flyers coming into your home each week, either as inserts
inside newspapers or in your mailbox, it is often difficult to keep
track of where they end up after you read them. Several merchants at
the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre have begun to post some of their
best values online as part of the Valley East Today web site. Local
residents can then simply log on to the flyer whenever they are on
their computers to find out more about these businesses. This is a
service that is expected to grow in size during the New Year.
For More>>>
Corporate
Business Profiles Can Be Found Online
Local
residents can find out more about a number of individual businesses
which serve the Valley East region by visiting the Business Profile
Section. There you will discover a brief overview of the goods and
services of some of the businesses which are doing what they can to
meet the needs of the community. For
more>>>
Caroline
Introduces Valley East To VOICEBIO Technique
Caroline
McIntosh was at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on December 17
& 18 introducing local residents to VoiceBio, an alternative
health technique that uses one's voice print to reveal certain
information about the condition of the body. Caroline is Sudbury's
first Certified VoiceBio Therapist. For
the full story>>>
Dave
Bateman of CLOGBUSTERS Recommends Annual Home Inspection
Prevention
is always better than emergency repairs - especially when it comes
to plumbing around the home. For that reason, Dave Bateman
recommends that all homes be subject to a thorough inspection
at least every few years in order to provide homeowners with peace
of mind and to catch problems before they become serious. For
more>>>
Just
What Is Voice Over Internet Protocol Technology
Edgar
Lajambe, owner of VCCNet Internet Solutions, was on hand to answer
questions about the use of the internet as a viable communication
tool in today's fast-paced environment. This week he gives us details
about VoIP or Digital Phone Service. He will return to the
Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre in the New Year with more information
sessions designed to help you better understand how advances in
information technology will impact on your world in the future. For
more information>>>
Ron
& Lise Gladu Give Helpful Tips for Holiday Picture Taking
Ron Gladu will be
at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on December 17, 2005, from
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. providing visitors with some great tips on
how to make sure that their holiday photos turn out perfect this
Christmas. Ron will be sharing his professional tips free of charge.
If you have any questions about photography, or about cameras in
general, stop in and meet him this Saturday. For
More>>>
