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Is There Anyone You Want To Thank Today?

Editorial by Robert Kirwan  

Now that we have passed the half-way point of the summer vacation period, this may be just the time to do something you quite possibly have been putting off for a long time. 

Can you think of someone who has done something for you, either recently or over a long period of time, that you haven’t really and truly thanked? 

What about the person who helped you push your car out of the ditch? What about the person who coached your child this summer or last winter? What about the grocery store clerk who always has time to give you a smile? What about the receptionist who always manages to squeeze in your appointment at the last minute?

We live in such a fast-paced world that special moments often speed by without giving us time to express our real gratitude and appreciation to caring people who have touched our life. The moment passes and we move on to the next thing right away. The act of kindness meant a lot to us at the time, and of course we always express our gratefulness at the time as we are rushing off to the next appointment, but as time moves on the kindness seems less and less significant, especially to the person who showed us the kindness.

How wrong we are! 

Just think of the last time that someone really and truly thanked you for doing them a SMALL favour. 

Think about how it made you feel to have someone send you a little handwritten note, or phone you, or email you, or give you a special hug and a smile to show their appreciation. 

Think about how it made you feel when this expression of gratitude came some time after the event - completely unexpected. It often means a lot more to receive a thank you "after the fact" because it shows that the person still thinks about what you did even after the passing of time. Everyone wants to think that they have a lasting impact on others, and to be acknowledged well after the incident occurred is truly special. 

Now that you know how good it made you feel to receive a belated "thank you", keep in mind  that everyone else feels the same way too.

This fact was driven home to me recently when I came across the following story:

A man by the name of William Stidger taught at Boston University. He once reflected upon the great number of un-thanked people in his life. These were people who had helped nurture him, inspire him or who cared enough about him to leave a lasting impression. One of these people was a school teacher he’d not heard of in many years. But he remembered that she had gone out of her way to put a love of verse in him, and Will had loved poetry all his life. He wrote a letter of thanks to her. 

The reply he received, written in the feeble scrawl of the aged, began "My Dear Willie:" He was delighted. Now over 50, bald and a professor, he didn’t think there was a person left in the world who would call him "Willie". 

Here is that letter:

"My Dear Willie,

I cannot tell you how much your note meant to me. I am in my eighties, living alone in a small room, cooking my own meals, lonely, and, like the rest of autumn, lingering behind. You will be interested to know that I taught school for 50 years and yours is the first note of appreciation I ever received. It came on a blue-cold morning and it cheered me as nothing has in many years."

Not prone to cry easily, William Stidger wept over that note. She was one of the great un-thanked people from Will’s past.

We all have people like Will’s school teacher in our life. 

The teacher who made a difference. The coach we will never forget. The nurse who cared for us after the accident. The best friend we haven’t seen for years. We all remember people who shaped our lives in various ways - some small and some big - but each had an impact on who we are today. After Will Stidger received the reply from his school teacher, he realized that he could no longer leave people un-thanked. He also realized that by thanking these people and showing them that he really did care about what they had done, he in turn may be doing something very significant for them.

So as you are sitting around relaxing for the rest of the summer, spend some time thinking about some of the un-thanked people from your past. It may not be too late to say thank you. 

Go to the phone book, or to the internet, and find their address. Write them just a small note. It doesn't have to be your whole life story. Just remind them of what it was that you remember and thank them for making a difference in your life. 

You have no idea how much your words will mean to them. And, you have no idea just how good you will feel when you reach out and say thank you to people who cared about you in the past.

ROBERT KIRWAN'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
For a complete selection of stories and editorials that will help you to reflect upon life's priorities, inspiring you to take on the daily challenges you face very day...
   

A Year Filled With Memories For Valley East's Ryan Benoit - Provincial Easter Seals Representative

Back in our July 18, 2006 issue of Valley East Today, we introduced you to Ryan Benoit, the 13 year old Grade 8 student from Ecole Notre Dame de l'Esperance who is spending the 2006 calendar year as one of the two Provincial Ambassadors for the Easter Seal Society. The other ambassador is Kaitlyn Lenchak of Aurora. Ryan was introduced to the province during the prestigious Con Smythe Fundraising Dinner & Auction on February 9, 2006. In the photo above, he is shown giving his speech to the audience while seated at the head table between legendary hockey players, Darryl Sittler on the left and Wendel Clark on the right. The event raised over $400,000 for Easter Seals and both Ryan and Kaitlyn will spend the rest of the year attending a variety of fundraising events as Ambassadors of the organization. We are pleased to bring you some more photos of Ryan with some of the celebrities who attended the Con Smythe Dinner.
   

   

   

Ryan with

Adrion Smith

of the

Toronto Argos

   

   

 

Ryan with

Russ Adams

of the

Toronto Blue Jays

   

Ryan with

Billy Smith

of the

New York Islanders

   

   

Ryan with

Daniel Negreanu  

Canadian Poker Champion

  

Ryan with

Mr.John Tory

Leader of the

Ontario Progressive 

Conservative Party

during another function.

   

  

Ryan with

Jim Ralph

A Professional

Entertainer

 

EXCELLENT

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

FORMERLY KNOWN AS
THE CAPREOL FRESHMART
(Enter here for more photos)

Store Has Been Established Since 1929

Serving a population of over 4000 people

Future growth from nearby mining venture

The only supermarket in town

Potential sales of over $100,000 per week

Successful applicant must have

  • a vast knowledge of the grocery industry;

  • a minimum of 5 - 10 years experience in grocery business;

  • a minimum of $150,000 of investment capital

If you are interested in this opportunity to own and operate your own grocery franchise contact

Mr. Val Mazzuca

by phone: (705) 858-1116
by pager: (705) 671-7715
or by

 

VALLEY EAST COBRAS AAA MIDGETS
2006-2007 TEAM TRYOUT SCHEDULE

Ice Time

Monday, Aug. 14,           9:00pm – 10:30pm            Cambrian Arena

Wednesday, Aug. 16       8:00pm –   9:30pm           Cambrian Arena

Friday, Aug. 18                8:00pm  -  9:30pm            Cambrian Arena

 

Monday, Aug. 21,           8:00pm - 9:30pm              Raymond Plourde Arena

Tuesday, Aug. 22,           8:00pm - 9:30pm              Raymond Plourde Arena

Thursday, Aug. 24          8:00pm – 9:30pm             Raymond Plourde Arena

Friday, Aug. 25,              8:00pm – 9:30pm             Raymond Plourde Arena

 

Monday, Aug. 28            8:00pm – 9:30pm             Raymond Plourde Arena

Tuesday, Aug. 29            8:00pm – 9:30pm             Raymond Plourde Arena

Wednesday, Aug. 30       8:00pm – 9:30pm             Raymond Plourde Arena

Thursday, Aug. 31          8:00pm – 9:30pm             Raymond Plourde Arena

Friday, Sept. 1                8:00pm – 10:30pm            Raymond Plourde Arena

                                         Possible game

Sunday, Sept. 3               2:00pm – 4:30pm             Raymond plourde Arena

                                         Possible game

Tuesday, Sept. 5             9:00pm – 10:30pm            Raymond Plourde Arena

                                         Regular season

Thursday, Sept. 7            9:00pm – 10:30pm            Raymond Plourde Arena

Tuesday, Sept. 12           9:00pm – 10:30pm            Raymond Plourde Arena

Wednesday, Sept. 13      9:00pm – 10:30pm            Capreol 1 (old side)

 

All try-outs are $15.00 for 1 1/2 hours

Players from outside Valley East must have proper releases.

For more info call: Dave Stone 897-6641 General Manager

  

Combination Locks Now Available At Sixteen Different Locations In The Community Each Week.

You Could Qualify For A Trip To Cuba!

Valley East Lions' Charity Days
Want to send you and a guest on an all inclusive
Trip for 2 to CUBA!!!!
(+$500 in spending cash)

As was announced in The Vision Paper on July 5, from now until September 9th, 2006, a number of Valley East businesses, merchants and organizations will be giving random combination codes to their valued customers.  There are 5000 codes available.

There are 16 combination locks located in various stores/businesses. If you receive an envelope containing a random combination, please bring it to those locations where locks are located. If your combination opens one of the locks, CONGRATULATIONS! You've made it one step closer...

On September 9th, 2006, all lucky winning combination holders (remember there's only a maximum of 16 people who will make it this far!) will be invited to the Centennial Arena as part of our Valley East Lions' Charity Days festivities. (In the event that nobody opens any of the 16 locks, non-winning combinations, which will be retained by the vendors, will be put into a drum, and a winner will be drawn from there.

At the Valley East Lions' Charity Days, each person will be given another random combination code, one of which will open the treasure chest containing a TRIP FOR TWO TO CUBA!!!

Please support your local businesses and come out to try the combinations. If you have any questions, contact Marcel Servais at 969-5898.

Proceeds from this draw will benefit Palliative Care.

Locations of Combination Locks from July 27 to August 9
Curves Valley Pro Sports
Valley Shrubs & Trees Larry's Snowmobile
Family Discount Flooring Be-You-Tiful-You
Lou's Shoe Repair Valley East Auto Parts
Leather Works Plus Valley Plaza Pharmacy
Glamorous You J.B. Jewellers
Dixie Lee  It's All About You Hair Salon
Kin Club of Valley East Eva Lanctot
Locations of Combination Locks from August 10 to 16
Chico's Bowl Eco Water North
Speedy Glass Answers Computer Centre
Fantastic Floors Tasse Automobiles
Shop Smart Bran-Kor Trophies & Engraving
Richer's Auto Centre Desjardins' Food Basics
New Hanmer Car Wash Valley Vintner
Neil's Independent Pet Palace
Shear Magic Bright Spot Cleaners
Try out your combinations on the locks located at the above sites. If your combination opens the lock, you are one of the finalists in the Trip To Cuba Contest.
  
Valley East Ladies' Slo-Pitch League Plays Every Monday and Tuesday Evening At Centennial Fields In Hanmer

PAULA'S CANINE LADIES GET SET TO TAKE TO THE FIELD DURING ONE OF THEIR NIGHT GAMES

To View Some of the other teams

  
Nicole Brunet of Beswick Denture Clinic Provides Readers With Excellent Advice On Combating Bad Breath
Bad breath or halitosis is a common problem among individuals and can range from moderate to sever, acute (short term) or chronic (long term). There are many contributing factors when it comes to bad breath.  This article is about the different causes, from the connection between dentures and halitosis, to medical disorders that can cause bad breath.

  With all the different contributing factors of bad breath one thing is certain, good oral hygiene is imperative in helping to control your breath.  If you think you have bad breath seek treatment, once you can pin point the cause or source of your bad breath the success is more attainable

Part One: Bacteria and Oral malodor

There are numerous bacteria present in the mouth.  

The different species of bacteria are essential in keeping the oral flora balanced in the oral cavity.  It is important to have some bacteria in the mouth although not all bacteria are good.  Once the bacteria break down and die they produce gases called Volatile sulfur compounds (VSC).  If not removed,  these compounds continue to accumulate and combined with the air from the mouth will cause a malodor.  

VSC’s are toxic to oral tissues and can cause periodontal disease, irritation to oral tissue, and bad breath.  Bacteria can accumulate anywhere in the mouth.  The teeth, inside of the checks, and gums are some places bacteria can accumulate therefore it is necessary to keep these areas clean by brushing and flossing. Due to its rough surface and crevices, the tongue is the most common place for bacteria to be deposited.  Thus creating large amounts of sulfur compounds causing bad breath.  Simply brushing the tongue with a tooth brush will not dispose of the bacteria imbedded deep into the crevices of the tongue but will only move the bacteria around.  As Dr. Mel Babot DDS. States: the key is mechanical removal by using a “rake like” tongue scraper to reach in and remove the debris from the tongue.

The absence of saliva can also cause bad breath by promoting more anaerobic bacteria to accumulate in the mouth.  Read more about this topic in the following section entitled, “Oral dryness and bad breath".

Part Two: Oral Dryness And Bad Breath

One of the leading causes of oral malodor can come from xerostomia.  Xerostomia better known as dry mouth is a common occurrence in many people.  One of the contributing factors to dry mouth is medication such as certain heart medication, antidepressants. Some of the most common types of drugs that can cause dry mouth are-Decongestants, Diuretics, Antidepressants, Antihistamines, Antispasmatics, and Puffers.  Stress, smoking, and age are also things that can cause xerostomia. 

Saliva is a very important bodily function.  Saliva washes out the mouth of food debris, sugars, and bacteria.  Without saliva food cannot be easily washed away therefore staying on your teeth longer causing possible plaque build up, thus leading to tooth decay and possibly gum disease and ultimately causing a foul odor from your mouth.  Bacteria need to be constantly washed away.  Without saliva, bacteria will stay in the gums, between teeth, and on the dorsal surface of the tongue.  These bacteria will then break down and produce volatile sulfur compounds resulting in irritation of the tissues and bad breath.

The first step to try and teat bad breath is to eliminate the source. Although sometimes the answer is not that easy if the cause of xerostomia is age or medication.  Therefore keeping your mouth clean and using mechanical techniques for getting rid of debris with a tongue scraper and toothbrush are of the utmost importance.  Using alcoholic based mouthwashes like scope or Listerine are detrimental with someone with dry mouth; it can cause further xerostomia and even further irritation.  Ask your Denturist for what is best for you to use.  Some examples are Biotene and Oxyfresh.

Part Three: Are My Dentures The Source of My Bad Breath?

As we know, bacteria that accumulates on the tongue or in other places in the mouth produce sulfur compounds which leads to bad breath.  Bacteria can also accumulate on the surface or even within the denture.  Microscopically, dentures have a porous surface allowing bacteria to enter and therefore, dentures must be cleaned everyday and rinsed between every meal to minimize the accumulation of bacteria.  Scratches in the denture are an ideal place for bacteria to accumulate.

Toothpastes like Crest or Colgate are made for use on natural teeth, and they are much too abrasive for dentures, thus producing scratches. To try to avoid scratches in your denture, use non-abrasive cleaning products such as liquid soap, polident denture paste, Oxyfresh non-fluoride toothpaste, soaking tablets or liquid denture cleaners such as Dentanet. With time odors can  stay strapped  in the denture causing it to smell and giving the denture wearer bad breath.

Here is a little test to see if it is your denture that is causing your bad breath.

Remove your denture, rinse them under water, and place it into a zip lock baggie.  Let it sit for five minutes and then open the bag a little and smell.  The odor you smell is what other people can smell.  Sometimes the odor is impossible to remove and a new denture is needed.  The average life of a denture is between 5 to 7 years.  Call your denturist for an appointment if you think your denture is causing your bad breath.

If you would like to find out more about Beswick Denture Clinic or the Beswick Footcare Clinic, simply go to their comprehensive web site at the following link>>>>

Great Selection of Cowboy Boots Now Available At Sole Mates Family Footwear 

Laurna Lynn Mills, Manager of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre location of Sole Mates Family Footwear, took time from one of her busy days to explain a few interesting things about cowboy boots.

“Cowboy boots are very much in fashion this year,” explained Laurna. “Canada West is our primary supplier of western-inspired footwear, and this year their catalogue is filled with some exciting styles and colours.”

Laurna explained that many people are discovering that cowboy boots are the best footwear for dancing. “The sole is slippery, but the heel is made of rubber. So when you dance, you slide on the ball of your foot and use your heel to stop. They are absolutely the best type of boot for dancing.”

Indeed, to the naked eye, cowboy boots may at first appear to be rather slippery and hard to walk in, but the construction makes them one of the most comfortable and versatile types of footwear around.

“We still get a lot of riders buying our boots for durability they get from the top quality leather. The leather is good for use in stirrups and also for everyday chores around the farm,” Laurna commented.

“There are so many different styles to choose from, and each of them are for specific uses. When a customer comes into the store, we take some time to find out what they want to use it for so that we can recommend the right kind of boot,” explained Laurna. “For example, if a person intends to use the boot for riding a lot and working around the farm, we recommend one that has good leather on the sole as well as all around so that it stands up to the hard use. If a person just wants it for style, then we can recommend different colours and material that is more fashionable. You wouldn’t wear a bright coloured cowboy boot to work around the ranch.”

Cowboy boots also come CSA approved for safety and can range in price from $139 to $299. Most of the boots fall in the $169 range. The nice thing about cowboy boots is that they can last for years because of their high quality construction.

“Shania Twain is given a lot of credit for making cowboy boots so much more popular today,” Laurna went on. “She wears them all the time and with so many fans adoring her, they are picking up on the boot as a fashion accessory.”

Sole Mates Family Footwear also sells a wide range of accessories for the boots, such as metal toe-caps and chains.

Visit the web site at www.solematesfamilyfootwear.ca 

  

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GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE FOR DETAILS

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KOREA WAR VETERANS

The Korea Veterans Unit 19 Sudbury is always looking for New Members and if there is anyone out there who served in the Korean War we would be glad to welcome them into the Unit. Anyone interested can call Harold Payne at 969-4367 or George Haskin at geeoh@sympatico.ca 522-0562.

The next meeting of the Korea Veterans is on 27 Sep 06 at Branch 76 Royal Canadian Legion 1553 Weller St Sudbury
 

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

The Bathtub Test
 
It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.
 
"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."
 
"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
 
"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"
 
DID YOU PASS, OR DO YOU WANT THE BED NEXT TO MINE?
  
Long Distance Calling????  Interested in Voice Over Internet Technology??? Need Your Computer Repaired???
Edgar Lajambe, is a 30-year old life-long resident of Hanmer. His passion for computers and information technology goes back to a high school co-op placement he had in 1994 with a company called the AMS Group. When he graduated from St. Charles College he discovered that there were a lot of people who kept coming to him for computer repairs and consulting, so he formed his own company, Valley Computers & Consulting.

   When VoIP (Voice over Internet Technology) was first introduced to Sudbury , Edgar saw this as the future of communication and immediately jumped on board; studying everything there is to know about the technology. As a result, he formed another division of his company, called VCCNet.ca Internet Solutions, which deals with long-distance discount calling and the use of the internet for communication purposes.

   Edgar has joined forces with another locally owned firm, Infocom Canada Business Consultants Inc. which operates Valley East Today, a marketing & public relations company which publishes a community web site and weekly online news magazine.

    “The cost of long distance calling has always been a detriment to people living in the north,” Edgar explained when asked why he feels so strongly about the communication services he now provides to the community. “I know so many of my friends and acquaintances who have children or parents living in other parts of Ontario . They would love the chance to talk to them more often by phone, but long distance charges really cut into the budget; especially for seniors who would love to talk to grandchildren, or parents who have children away at university or college.”

   “Once people find out how easy it is to switch over to my plan, and they realize that there is absolutely no risk or long-term commitment – that all they get is the freedom to talk on the phone to anyone in Ontario for as long as they want for one low price of $15.95 a month, they are sold,” Edgar went on.

   Edgar also repairs and programs individual computers for both commercial and residential use. You can drop in and see him at his office in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, or he will come directly to your home or office.

   Whatever you are looking for, give Edgar a call at 670-4039 or you can go to his web site at www.vccnet.ca and see how he can meet your needs.  

  
ELECTION 2006

PREPARING FOR THE 2006 MUNICIPAL ELECTION

The next municipal election for the City of Greater Sudbury will take place on Tuesday, November 13, 2006. 

A lot of things happen during a four-year term. Some are good and some are bad. However, every decision that is made by our municipal council has a direct impact on the lives of people living in Valley East and Capreol.

Please note that Candidates have until 5:00 p.m. on September 29, 2006 to file their completed nomination form. 

It hoped that anyone who is serious about standing for election will declare his/her intention as soon as possible so that we have enough time to fully understand their individual platforms.

CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY 
OFFICIAL ELECTION SITE

READERS MAY SUBMIT THEIR OWN COMMENTS ON THE UPCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION BY CLICKING ON THE EMAIL BUTTON BELOW

  

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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
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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