VALLEY
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Tuesday, February 21, 2006
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STORIES OF THE WEEK
Over
150 Have Graduated From Valley East School of Nail and Make-up
Artistry
The School of Nail and Make-up Artistry, which is owned by
Louise Frappier-Beaulieu of Glamorous You, has graduated over
150 students from its intense, hands-on training program since
it opened in 1993. This is becoming a very popular career
among young ladies today who see many advantages of
working in such a glamorous environment. It is definitely an
option worth considering if you are looking for a worthwhile
career. For
more>>>>
Are
You Paying Too Much For Your Long Distance Phone Calls?
The Long Distance industry is going through many rapid
changes as a result of the introduction of the internet. As a
result, most people are now paying far too much for their long
distance phone calls. If you are paying more than $16.00 a
month for long distance phone calls, or if you would like to
talk more often to family and friends who live quite a
distance away, then you really should look closely at how VoIP
can help you cut your bills in half. For
more>>>>
Some
Residents Of Outlying Communities Are Asking Why All The Focus On
Downtown Sudbury?
Before amalgamation, each of the six outlying communities
had their own municipal government which attempted to
develop their own "downtown sections". After
amalgamation it appears as if there is only "one
downtown" left. Some people are wondering why? For
more>>>>
Want
To Stay Married For Over 50 Years - Stan & Verna Martin
Share Their Secret
Many
people feel that the challenges faced by couples in today's
society will mean the end of marriages that stand the test of
time. However, there are others who are celebrating 50, 60 and
even 70 years of marriage. Here is one couple who will tell
you how to beat the odds. For
more>>>>
EDITORIAL
OF THE WEEK - by Robert Kirwan
What
Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Find out why this age-old question is so difficult for
young people to answer today. For
More>>>>
THIS WEEK'S FEATURE ARTICLES
Roger
Chevrier Will Attempt To Revive Interest In Guitar
Guitar enthusiasts will now have a chance to meet with
others in the area who share their passion for this kind of
music. Roger Chevrier will be at the Hanmer Valley Shopping
Centre on the first Saturday every month, beginning March 4,
2006. He will be playing for the public from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
and invites others to join with him in providing visitors to
the mall with some popular guitar music. For
More>>>>
Are
You Looking For A Worthy Cause For Your Volunteer Time? Ever
Consider Habitat For Humanity?
Habitat
For Humanity Sudbury District is part of a huge international
organization that is helping people around the world - one house
at a time. Find out more about this wonderful group and how you
can help out just by providing a few volunteer hours. For
more>>>>
Sudbury
Earth Day Festival Organizers Provide Opportunities For Local
Businesses
Organizers
for the Sudbury Earth Day Festival are now approaching local
businesses with information about their annual festival. For
more>>>>
What
Does It Take To Keep A Parking Lot Cleared For Shoppers?
Snowfall creates problems for more than just the City.
Whenever it snows the cleaning crew of the Hanmer Valley
Shopping Centre, lead by owner Val Mazzuca, is up by 5 a.m. in
order to make sure that visitors to the mall find the parking
lot clean and clear of snow. For
more>>>>
Proposed
New Elementary School A Sign of Growth In Valley East
There is no question that there is a need for a new school
to replace Valley View and Val Caron Public Schools. All other
school boards have built or expanded their school facilities.
This is clearly a sign of the tremensous growth that we are
experiencing in this community. 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>>>>
Mall
Walkers Growing In Numbers Because Of Winter Conditions
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 stormy
conditions and cold temperatures have made it difficult to walk
outdoors with any consistency. Therefore, 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>>>>
Caroline
Provides Plenty of Food For Thought With Her Weekly Columns
This week Caroline talks about kids online. See what she has to
say about keeping your children safe when using the internet. For
more>>>>
2nd
Annual Royal Valentine Photo Contest Winners Announced
Nicole
Lemay is pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual
Royal Valentine Photo Contest. For
more>>>>
EMPLOYMENT SECTION
Post
Secondary Students Looking For Summer Jobs Encouraged To
Register Online
The Valley East Today Employment Services section has
been created to provide students in search of summer jobs to
post their interests for local businesses. Business owners who
would like to hire summer students can look over the list of
young people who have taken the initiative to use this service
and can then make their own contacts instead of sifting through
hundreds of resumes. For
more>>>>
Home
Based Business Owners Have A Way of Promoting Their
Services At No Cost
It is hard for home-based business owners to let potential
customers know about their services. Now by listing on this
Valley East Today Employment Services section, people in search
of their services can find them more easily. For
more>>>>
MUNICIPAL
ELECTION 2006
Ron
Dupuis Provides Statistics On This Year's Snow Fall Record
Ron Dupuis has announced his intention to run for Councillor of
the new Ward 5, which consists of Val Caron, Blezard Valley,
McCrea Heights and Cambrian Heights. This week he provides us
with some statistics which help explain why we have been having
so much difficulty keeping our streets cleared of snow. For
more>>>>
Web Site
Provides Insight Into Issues Of Concern For Valley East
Residents
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. For
more>>>>
COMMUNITY NOTES
1.
Marc Staal and Benoit Pouliot will be at the Hanmer Valley
Shopping Centre on Saturday, February 25 from 2 - 3 p.m. The first
100 kids will receive Junior Wolves Vouchers and all will be given
autographed posters. All minor hockey players are encouraged
to drop in to meet these two Gold Medal Team Canada Members
for one last time before they move on to the N.H.L.
2. The Confederation Chargers Boys Hockey
team is in the City Finals again this year and will play the
Lasalle Lancers. Game 1 will be played on Tuesday, February
21 at 7:30 p.m. at Countryside Arena. Game 2 will be played on
Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capreol Arena. Everyone
is encouraged to get out and cheer on their local boys.
3. The Stepping Stone program offers
business skills training and loan opportunities for entrepreneurs
in Greater Sudbury. They will be holding an information session at
the Capreol Library on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m.
4. The monthly Cholesterol and Blood
Pressure Clinic will be held on Friday, February 24 from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. This is a
free service provided on the last Friday of every month.
FROM
THE WORLD OF HOCKEY
Every
Good Referee Has A "Defining Moment" In His Career
If you talk to a hockey official who has stayed on the ice for any
length of time, he will usually be able to tell you about one
incident that happened which proved to be a "turning
point" in his career. This is a "defining moment".
It is the precise moment when you know for sure that you were made
to referee. For
more>>>>
"For
The Sake Of The Game" - An Online Hockey Book Worth Reading
This is the time of year when some parents have their doubts about
keeping their children in hockey next year. It is a very intense
period of the season as you head into playoffs and provincial
championship tournaments. It may be a good time to read some of
the chapters in this book. For
more>>>>
BUSINESS
SECTION
Fantastic
Floors Is Not Interested In A One Time Sale
When Ron Pedneault decided to open Fantastic Floors in Val Caron,
he made a decision that his flooring business would be different.
That difference is in the way he treats every person who walks in
the store as a customer for life. It is more important to him to
earn your respect for life than to make a one-time sale that is
not right for your lifestyle. For
more>>>>
Freeman
Formal Wear Is The Choice That Makes Sense For Any Occasion
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. So, with over
54 years of experience, and with 40 of those years providing well
fitted formal attire for all kinds of functions from graduations
to weddings and everything else in between, when Rudy puts his
trust in Freeman Formal Wear, you know it is a good, reliable,
dependable product! 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>>>>
Ron
Gladu Photos Has Built His Reputation By Reaching For The Highest
Standards
Ron Gladu has been in the photography business for a long time. So
he knows how important it is for him to give his customers superb
value-added service, regardless of the size or nature of the
order. Take a look at his web site and go on a tour of
his magnificent facilities to see for your self why so many people
return to him year after year for their photography needs. For
more>>>>
Customer Relationship
Building Is More Important Than Selling Cars To Masciangelo Motors
The future in automobile buying is here today, as far as
Ron and Jeff Masciangelo are concerned. Find out why Masciangelo
Motors is one of the fastest growing Pre-Owned Vehicle dealers in
the north by taking a virtual tour of their web site. For
More>>>>
Online
Business Directory Provides Residents With Quick Access To Phone
Numbers and Addresses
The Valley East Today Business Directory is taking shape. At this
time you will be able to find a pretty comprehensive listing of
businesses in Valley East on the site. Eventually, links will be
made to business web sites and email addresses to make it even
more convenient to find out about their goods and services. For
more>>>>
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FROM THE HANMER VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE
Beswick
Denture Clinic
Hart
Department Store
VCCNet.ca
Internet Solutions
Sole
Mates Family Footwear
Dixie
Lee Chicken
The
Dollar Klub
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
The Hanmer
Valley Shopping Centre
FROM VAL CARON
Hanson
Family Dentistry
Heatwave Tanning
Salon
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
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