ONLINE MAGAZINE

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

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. While many of the articles focus on the accomplishments and achievements of residents of Valley East, there are many general features which will be of interest to people regardless of where they reside. Thank you for taking time to read Valley East Today.
Robert Kirwan
Publisher

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THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS

 

Capreol Legion Starts Petition To Urge City To Deal Riviera Hotel Property
The Capreol Legion has experienced increasing membership for a number of years now. With a membership total of approximately 200, the group has outgrown its club facilities.  For more>>>>

Northern Sliders Will Take On St. Charles College Boys Team In Exhibition Sledge Hockey Game During Renegades Tournament This Weekend
Hockey fans in the area are in for a treat when they watch the Northern Sliders, a group of 9 to 19 year olds take on the mighty St. Charles College Boys Hockey Team in a game of Sledge Hockey on March 25. For more>>>>

Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School Will Host A Spaghetti Dinner For The Public To Raise Funds For School Activities
On Wednesday, March 29, the Leadership class at Bishop Alexander Carter will be sponsoring their 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the school. Carissa Henry created quite a commotion at Desjardins' Food Basics while getting supplies for the event. For more>>>> 

Christine Brosseau Raises Money and Public Awareness About Arthritis 
The Forester's 1st Annual National Big Swim for Arthritis will take place across the Nation from April 21 to 24. Valley East's Christine Brosseau is training at the Howard Armstrong Centre in hopes of swimming 200 laps of the pool to earn a gold medal for her efforts. For more on this story>>>>

Grand Opening of New Weight Room At Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre Will Take Place on March 28
Fitness buffs in Valley East are thrilled with the improvements that have been made to the weight room at the Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre. The room will be open to the public on Tuesday, March 28. For more>>>>

Sudbury Wolves Scholastic Award Winners Were At The Mall on March 14 to Sign Autographs And Talk To Fans
Chris Abby, Ryan Crouch, and Gerome Guidice, all current members of the Sudbury Wolves, were at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on March 14 being honoured as the Campbell's Chunky Soup Scholastic Players of the Year. For more>>>>

Customer Appreciation Contest Will See One Person Win Over $1500 in Prizes And Certificates From Mall Merchants
The very popular Customer Appreciation Contest is not on at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. Each month, one lucky winner will take home over $1500 in prizes and gift certificates. The first draw will be held on March 31, 2006.  For more>>>>

Professional Studio Graduation Portraits Do Not Cost Any More Than Those Taken At The School
Ron Gladu, of Gladu Photos is the professional photographer for three of Valley East's secondary schools. While he will always go to the school to take the graduation photos as a convenience for students, he recommends that they come to the studio for more personalized attention. And the cost is the same. For more>>>> 

Valley East Soccer Club Registrations Begin On March 31
The Registration Date is getting closer for parents interested in registering their children with the Valley East Soccer Club for the 2006 season. Registrations will begin at The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on March 31. For a complete listing of the dates and times, go to the link at the end of this paragraph. It is expected that over 1500 people will be signing up to play this summer.  For more>>>>   

Valley East Golden Age Club / Club Ag D'Or de la Vallee Provides Excellent Activities For Seniors of The Community
Members of the Valley East Golden Age Club will be holding their Annual Spring Tea on Sunday, April 23. This will be a great opportunity for the public to see what this club has to offer to the senior citizens of the community. For more>>>>

Valley East Minor Baseball Registrations Begin on April 8
Anyone interested in playing baseball this summer will be able to register beginning on Saturday, April 8 at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. The dates and times of registration have now been announced. For more>>>>

Jeff Masciangelo Plans On Building His Career In The Greater Sudbury Area
Jeff Masciangelo was born in 1974 and was raised in Valley East where he attended elementary school at St. Anne and then went to St. Charles College in Sudbury. His youth included playing hockey for the NOHA in the Valley from Novice to Midget. He and his wife, Sarah (Antonioni) now live in Val Caron. Jeff's goal is to further the development of Masciangelo Motors by keeping pace with the trends in the industry with respect to long-term customer relationship building. For more>>>>

Mall Marketing Office Now Located At Valley East Today
The Mall Marketing Office has moved to the other side of the mall and is now located in the offices of Valley East Today, which can be found beside Shelley Martel's office in the West Wing. Robert Kirwan, Marketing and Public Relations Director for the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre also owns and operates Valley East Today. The new location will make it much easier for people to contact Robert. His phone number is 524-7006. For more>>>>>

Growing Use of The Internet By Consumers Means Businesses Will Need A Web Site As Part of Their Marketing Program
The internet is here to stay. It is being used by more and more people as a source of information and is no longer just a form of recreation. When you look at the advertising on television and in newspapers today, most reputable companies also promote their web site. This means that it is time for all businesses, large and small, to consider developing their own web site to keep up with the times. For more>>>>

 

RENEGADES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
March 23 to 25
All Arenas in Valley East & Capreol

GROTTO SUDBURY
Friday, March 24: 3 - 5 p.m.
A Prayer Service will be held at the Water Gate on Pioneer Road

    

EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK
by Robert Kirwan

 

“Where There’s This Much Manure, There’s Gotta Be A Pony”
The latest data we have available shows that the jobless rate in Sudbury is anywhere from 7 to 10%. This is a serious situation which has been getting worse over the years as the rest of the country shows employment and economic growth.

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EMPLOYMENT
&
CAREER

NEWS

job opportunities, support staff, administrative assistant, clerk
FEATURE STORY OF THE WEEK

Selecting A Career Goal Is The Biggest Step In Career Planning
While it may seem like an obvious statement, many young people are confused about their future because they have not put enough thought into establishing a proper career goal. For more>>>>

OTHER STORIES OF INTEREST

The Future Employment Picture For Greater Sudbury Looks Grim
Recent reports on employment in the Greater Sudbury Area do not paint a picture of optimism for young people seeking a career. Several facts indicate that we are in the middle of a long-term trend that will be hard to overcome. For more>>>>

Shortage of Skilled Workers Hitting Sales Rep Positions More Than Trades
When it comes to a lack of skilled workers, a new study among employers shows that the positions of sales representative are becoming the hardest for them to fill. For more>>>>

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>>>>

    

Spring Time Brings Its Share Of Problems For The Region
This week Ron Dupuis talks about some of the problems that we can expect during the Spring thaw. Many of these are inevitable and require extreme patience.  For more>>>>

2006 ELECTION ISSUES

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. 

FEATURE ELECTION ISSUE OF THE WEEK

 
Many People Want To Know Why There Are So Many High Salaried Employees At City Hall

The number of employees earning over $100,000 per year has grown to over 50 people as of 2005, and many ratepayers are asking why. For more on this issue>>>>
  

ADDITIONAL ELECTION ISSUES FACING 
VALLEY EAST & CAPREOL

  
Local Public Transit Route Within Valley East May Soon Become A Reality At Long Last

Local Economic Development Has Been Inadequate - Report

New Tombstone Policy Has Some People Perplexed

South End Funding Problem Raising Questions About The Issue of Double Taxation For Outlying Residents

AND.....

WARD BOUNDARIES

 
JOB CREATION 

 
AMALGAMATION

 
APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS

 
SNOW REMOVAL POLICY

   
ELECTRONIC VOTING 

   
PAYING FOR THE SOUTH END

   
OFFICIAL CITY PLAN

   
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT

   
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAYGROUND FUNDING

   
VOTE FOR MAYOR MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR MANDATE

    
LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ROUTES

   
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MUST BECOME A PRIORITY

   
WAS A NEW TOMBSTONE BYLAW REALLY NECESSARY?

   
DOUBLE TAXATION FEARS RAISED BY SOUTH END?

    
HIGH SALARIES AT CITY HALL

REGULAR FEATURES

ROBERT KIRWAN
FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The stories and editorials help you to reflect upon life's priorities, inspiring you to take on the daily challenges you face every day. 

CAROLINE
  
Caroline Provides Plenty of Food For Thought With Her Weekly Columns About Love and Relationships

RON GLADU 
RON GLADU PHOTOS

 

Ron Gladu's new web site provides local residents with a relaxing view of what a professional photographer is all about

RON PEDNEAULT
FANTASTIC FLOORS

The Arrival Of A New Era In Service Level For Home Owners of Valley East and Area

RON MASCIANGELO
MASCIANGELO MOTORS

Customer Relationship Building Is More Important Than Selling Cars To Masciangelo Motors

EDGAR LAJAMBE
VALLEY COMPUTERS & CONSULTING

Your Long Distance Phone Bills Can Be Significantly Reduced By Using Internet Technology

NICOLE BRUNET
BESWICK DENTURE CLINIC

Nicole Brunet Provides Excellent Articles For Denture Wearers

BARRY BLAIS
RELIABLE SECURITY SYSTEMS

Barry Blais Demonstrates Why Residential Security Systems Have Never Made More Sense Nor Been So Economical

LAURNA MILLS
SOLE MATES FAMILY FOOTWEAR

Customer Education Is One Of The Goals of Sole Mates Family Footwear Through Laurna's Special Series of Information Articles

AFTER THE WHISTLE
HOCKEY WEB SITE
 

An informative web site designed to help parents and players better understand the main issues facing the sport of hockey today.  
STUDENT PAGE
  
Student Page provides readers of all ages with important guidance in the area of career and educational planning. This is a section that "must" be read by all parents and secondary school students. 

VALERIE KIRWAN
PONDS & GARDENS OF VALLEY EAST

Take a virtual tour of some beautiful gardens located in Valley East. You will feel like going outside to work on your own property once you see what can be done with a bit of creativity.

  

Calendar of Events
This Week At The Mall

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>>>>
  
Glamorous You School of Nail & Make-Up Artistry Will be Moving To The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on April 1
Louise Frappier-Beaulieu, owner and founder of the Glamorous You School of Nail & Make Up Artistry, will be moving to the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre as of April 1, 2006. This central location with its high profile is expected to encourage many more people to consider getting qualified in this exciting career.  For more>>>>
  
  
Mall Walkers Appreciate Opportunity to Use Indoor Facilities
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 coming of Spring is a great time to get back into shape 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>>>>

BUSINESS 

SECTION

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>>>>

Keep This Number Handy In Case You Need Formal Wear In A Hurry
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>>>>

Hiring A Marketing Agent Is Sure Way For Businesses To Save Money
While some have difficulty understanding how spending money can actually save you money, this is definitely true when it comes to hiring a professional marketing agent to take care of the marketing and public relations for your company. For more>>>>

RECOMMENDED BUSINESS WEB SITES
 
The Valley East Today Electronic Newsletter 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
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
Fantastic Floors
Glamorous You
 
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

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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