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INTRODUCTION

The Valley East Today Electronic Newsletter is published and distributed every Tuesday to thousands of people, most of whom reside in Valley East, Capreol, and the Greater Sudbury Area. However, we know that through the power of the internet, it is forwarded to individuals who are as far away as Florida, Vancouver and even Germany.  I hope you enjoy the feature articles and stories that are highlighted in this edition and I encourage you to forward this newsletter to as many of your friends and acquaintances in your "address book" as possible. With your help we expect the Valley East Today Electronic Newsletter to reach over 20,000 people each week. For More about the Valley East Today Community Web Site >>>>>

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HEADLINE STORIES OF THE WEEK
 
Fantastic Floors Launches New Web Site As Part of Grand Opening Celebration
Ron and Bernie Pedneault are very pleased with the first five months of their new business venture and will be holding their Grand Opening Celebration from March 4 to 11. To find out more about how Fantastic Floors will stand out from the rest of the flooring dealers in the region, go here >>>>

Marc Staal & Benoit Pouliot Thrill Fans At the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre
On February 25, close to 300 fans of all ages turned out for the best attended autograph session ever held in this area. The attraction - Marc Staal and Benoit Pouliot - The stars of the Sudbury Wolves. For more>>>>
 
School of Nail & Make-Up Artistry Making Glamorous A Famous Valley East Business
With over 150 graduates since its founding in 1993, Glamorous You's School of Nail & Make-Up Artistry is preparing for a major increase in enrolment as more and more young people search for meaningful careers that can be done out of their home or on a contract basis. The launch of a new web site is the first step in taking this impressive institution to a whole new level. 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>>>>  
 
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>>>>
  

EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK - by Robert Kirwan
 
If We Don't Act Soon We Won't Have To Worry About Worker Shortages
With all of the focus being on how we are running out of people trained in the trades to replace retirees, employers are telling us that the hardest position they have filling is that of sales representative. The second hardest is that of customer service representatives. We may not need trades people unless we have employees with the tools that will help them sell the products that companies will be making. For more>>>>

Now You Can Read All of the Previous Editorials
Just in case you've missed some of Robert Kirwan's previous editorials, go here for past issues>>>>>
   
THIS WEEK'S FEATURE ARTICLES
  
Roger Chevrier Will Be In The Mall On Saturday Playing The Guitar
This Saturday, music enthusiasts will be able to listen to Roger Chevrier playing on his guitar as he attempts to stimulate interest among residents. He will return every month on the first Saturday to perform and hopefully be with several others who may join him for an afternoon of guitar playing.  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>>>>

Valley East Waves Win Honours at Timmins Meet
The Valley East Waves won the Small Team High Point Award during the 2006 Dave Kensit Regional 'A' Championships held recently in Timmins. For a photo of the team, go here>>>>

Swimmers Attend Provincial Championships In London
Three swimmers from the Valley East Waves Swim Club attended the Provincial Championships in London from Feb. 24 - 26. Find out how they did. For more>>>>

  
Knights of Columbus Council #7368 Take Part In 30 Year Old Fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus Council #7368 were selling tickets in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on February 24-25 as part of a 30 year old tradition of the Ontario Knights of Council. For more>>>>
 
Carissa Henry Takes Part In Coop Program At The Vision Paper
Grade 12 Bishop Alexander Carter student, Carissa Henry is going to be spending every afternnoon this semester at The Vision Paper, as she participates in the Cooperative Education Program. For more>>>>
 
Girls Hockey Program Has A Good Start At Bishop Alexander Carter Secondary School

This was the first year for the Girls' hockey program at Bishop Alexander Carter Secondary School. According to coach Kristy MacKenzie, the girls didn't let a losing season dampen their spirits. 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>>>>
 
Kalmo Automotive Novice Club Raises Funds Through Ticket Sales At The Mall
Several members of the Kalmo Automotive Novice Tier II Minor Hockey Club were in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on February 25, raising money to help defray the cost of tournaments and other practice expenses. 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 how to get rid of bad feelings. For more>>>>
 
Valley East Soccer Club Registrations Begin On March 31
The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre is gearing up for a busy couple of weekends when the Valley East Soccer Club begins taking registrations on March 31. 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>>>>