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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.
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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... |
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A Year Filled With Memories For
Valley East's Ryan Benoit - Provincial Easter Seals Representative |
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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.
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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
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Ryan with
Mr.John Tory
Leader of the
Ontario
Progressive
Conservative Party
during another function.
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Ryan with
Jim Ralph
A Professional
Entertainer |
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EXCELLENT
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
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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
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Successful
applicant must have
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a vast knowledge of the grocery
industry;
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a minimum of 5 - 10 years
experience in grocery business;
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a minimum of $150,000 of
investment capital
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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
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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 |
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Combination
Locks Now Available At Sixteen Different Locations In The
Community Each Week.
You Could
Qualify For A Trip To Cuba! |
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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) |
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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. |
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Valley East Ladies' Slo-Pitch
League Plays Every Monday and Tuesday Evening At Centennial Fields
In Hanmer |
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PAULA'S CANINE LADIES GET SET TO
TAKE TO THE FIELD DURING ONE OF THEIR NIGHT GAMES
To View Some of the other teams
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Nicole Brunet of
Beswick Denture Clinic Provides Readers With Excellent Advice On Combating
Bad Breath |
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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>>>> |
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Great Selection of Cowboy Boots Now
Available At Sole Mates Family Footwear |
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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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INTERESTED IN WORKING DURING THE
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS?
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
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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?
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Long
Distance Calling???? Interested in Voice Over Internet Technology??? Need Your
Computer Repaired??? |
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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.
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PREPARING FOR THE 2006 MUNICIPAL
ELECTION |
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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.
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CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY
OFFICIAL
ELECTION SITE |
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