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Buddies’ Restaurant Chosen To Host The First Annual Valley East Idol Competition

The Valley East Lions Club is inviting all male and female karaoke stars 19 years of age and over to register for The First Annual Valley East Idol competition which will be held in conjunction with the Valley East Lions Charity Days on September 9, 2006 .  Only 100 contestants will be accepted, so make sure you are one of the first to fill out a registration form which is available at Buddies’ Restaurant in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.

   Debbie Tranchemontagne, shown here on the right in the photo, is the owner of Buddies’ Restaurant, the sponsor of the competition which is being Co-Chaired by Sylvie Demore, shown here preparing the instrument panel for the singers. Jane Charette is the other Co-Chair.  Jane & Sylvie will be the hosts of the First Annual Valley East Idol Competition.

   The qualifying rounds will be held on September 7 and 8 at Buddies’ Restaurant from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The finals will be held on Saturday, September 9 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Centennial Arena as part of the Valley East Lions Charity Days celebration. Registration fee is only $5. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 gift certificate from the new Canadian Tire Store which is opening in Hanmer this fall.
  
   “This is an amateur competition with lots of prizes,” explained Sylvie. “We know there are a lot of talented individuals in this town who love to sing karaoke, so it should be a great contest.” You can also register by calling Jane or Sylvie at 969-3310.

THE VALLEY EAST LIONS CHARITY DAYS TREASURE CHEST CONTEST is in full swing and already one lucky person has qualified for the chance to win a trip for two to Cuba plus $500 spending cash. She opened up a lock that was on display at the Hanmer Medical Pharmacy.

   A total of 75 different businesses and organizations have been handing out special envelopes which contain secret combinations that may help you qualify for this fantastic trip. Each week sixteen of the local businesses and organizations will have a combination lock on display.  All you have to do is take your envelope to the sixteen selected locations each week and see if your combination will open a lock. If it does, you become one of the up to sixteen (16) finalists who will be given a chance to unlock one special treasure chest lock on September 9. The person who opens the treasure chest will be on their way to Cuba before you can say “Fun In The Sun”!
  
   Marcel Servais, Chair of the Valley East Lions Charity Days Committee, shown on the right in the photo with Robert Kirwan, publisher of Valley East Today, explained, “When we came up with the idea for the Treasure Chest Contest we had three main goals in mind. First, we wanted to help promote the local businesses and organizations which have been so generous in helping us out with donations and in providing us with support for our Charity Days event. Second, we wanted to generate interest in our new Charity Days format which we are introducing to the community on September 9, 2006 . We want the entire community to come out and celebrate with us. Finally, and most importantly, we wanted to raise some much needed money for the Sudbury Regional Palliative Care Association.”
  
   Once you get your hands on one of the special envelopes and have a secret combination, Marcel encourages you to take the time to try to open each of the sixteen locks. You can find out where the locks are located by going to the community web site at www.valleyeasttoday.ca or checking the community bulletin board at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. Be sure you check your Vision Paper this summer for more information on the Valley East Lions Charity Days. Feel free to contact Marcel if you need any information or if you wish to help out in any way. Marcel can be reached at 969-5898.

Northway Bus Lines Is Looking For New Drivers

Walter Wroblowsky has been driving school buses for nine years. Before that he was an OPP officer for 30 years, including 20 in the field. On Saturday, July 22, 2006, he and his colleague, 'Pete' Boucher, were set up at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre providing information to shoppers who may be interested in becoming school bus drivers with Northway Bus Lines.

"I just love what I am doing now," explained Walter. "It is a perfect opportunity, especially for someone like me who has retired from another career. I have my own school run every day during the school year; do some local and out of town charters every now and then and even do some trips during the summer. The scheduling is good and I can pretty much decide when and how much I want to work."

As for the safety aspect, Walter indicated that in his 20 years in the field as an OPP officer, he never once had to investigate an accident involving a school bus. Buses are inspected four times a year; drivers must pass a written test every five years and a get a medical every three years. When it comes to driving a school bus, it is clear that the "kids come first" when it comes to safety.

There are about 80 drivers currently part of the team with Northway, which is locally owned and operated by Daniel Joanis. Northway is responsible for school runs mostly in Valley East and Capreol, but also has several routes in Garson and other parts of Sudbury. Each year Northway Bus Lines provides training for new recruits who are interested in joining the team. 

If a person is interested in becoming a bus driver with Northway, the first step is to contact Lynne at the office at (705) 858-1320 and book an appointment. If you are selected for one of the open positions, Northway will pay for all training costs provided you commit to remaining with the company for a full calendar year. The total training program consists of 23 hours of in classroom instruction; 22 hours of on road training; and 5 hours on the road observing with a bus driver.

If you want to earn between $7000 and $8000 a year working three hours a day, Monday to Friday with July and August off; all Statutory Holidays off; two weeks off at Christmas; and one week off at March Break; with no evenings or weekends, then perhaps you should contact Lynne.

"This is an ideal job for a retiree or a homemaker," declared 'Pete' when asked who would be the best kind of person for the job. "We have some young mothers who bring along their young children so that they don't have to get a babysitter. They just put the car seat on the seat behind them and take them along. The company really accommodates the drivers. You may even be able to get a route which allows you to drop off your own children at a school along the way. That way, you can drop them off and pick them up from school to make sure that they are never home alone."

Once a person becomes a driver for Northway Bus Lines, he/she is able to qualify for both in and out of town charters as they come up. Most of those charters happen in between your daily school runs, so it allows drivers to pick up even more earnings during the year. The rate for a driver is $12.33 per hour with flat rates usually paid for Charter runs.

If you are interested in picking up an application, you can stop by the Valley East Today office which is located in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, or call Lynne at (705) 858-1320.

 

1st   ANNUAL
NORTHERN
ONTARIO FAST PITCH ALL-STAR EXTRAVAGANZA

FRIDAY JULY THE 28th

TERRY FOX SPORTS COMPLEX 

8 P.M. on Field # 3

RICK McDONALD MEMORIAL FASTBALL LEAGUE ALL STARS    

  VS

  NORTH SHORE FASTBALL LEAGUE ALL-STARS

 

HALF WAY THROUGH THE GAME THERE WILL BE 

A] HOME RUN DERBY

     B] FASTEST PLAYER ON THE BASE PATHS

     C] MOST ACCURATE ARM FROM THE OUTFIELD

AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED AFTERWARDS

      THE GAME ITSELF WILL BE A 9 INNING AFFAIR TO PERMIT ALL THE STARS TO GET INTO THE GAME

      “NORTHERN ALL-STAR CLASSIC”  BANNER PRESENTED TO THE WINNING ALL-STAR TEAM AFTERWORDS

          PLAY BY PLAY OF THE GAME BY ROGER LEGENDRE THE RICK McDonald MEMORIAL FASTBALL LEAGUE COMMISSIONER.

       LEBATT’S LEAGUE CO-OPERATE SPONSOR WILL BE ON HAND

      SCHLUZY THE CLOWN AND COMPANY FOR THE CHILDREN (FREE BALLOONS & FACE PAINTING)

      TWO ALL-STAR MVP’S

      SALE OF COMMEMORATIVE NORTHERN ALL-STAR CLASSIC T-SHIRTS AND HOODIES

     TWO VERY VERY SPECIAL GUESTS TO THROW AND CATCH THE OFFICIAL OPENING PITCH

     MANY MANY  MANY MORE SURPRISES

BRING THE CHILDREN, THE FAMILY, THE FRIENDS . THERE'LL BE SOME GIVEAWAYS!!!

SEE YOU THERE!” FASTBALL HAS RETURNED TO THE GREATER SUDBURY REGION !!!

   
Moving Into A New Home or Apartment In Valley East or Capreol? Don't Forget To Pick Up Your "Welcome Home Gift Basket" 

When it comes to people who are new to the community, there are two business owners who tend to meet them all. Of course we are referring to Mike Lemieux, who along with his brother, Mag Lemieux, own Hanmer Home Hardware, and Ken Desjardins, owner of Desjardins' Food Basics.

"Everyone moving in to a new home or apartment has a need for cleaning and repair supplies as well as start-up groceries," explained Mike Lemieux. "So Ken and I decided that we would put together a basket of 'goodies' to give as a gift to all newcomers to Valley East as our way of saying 'Thank You for choosing our town' and to give them a hand with settling in."

Ken Desjardins owns and operates one of the busiest grocery stores in the entire City of Greater Sudbury, so he has definitely noticed the impact of new home owners in the community. "When it comes to stocking up the shelves after moving into a new home, we know it is expensive. We also know that those first few days are days when you are constantly discovering additional items for your shopping list. The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre is a great place to come to pick up just about everything you need to make your move complete, so we wanted to say thank you for your support."

Anyone who has moved into a new home; purchased an older home; or moved into an apartment in the Towns of Valley East or Capreol since July 1, 2006, is encouraged to drop in to see Mike Lemieux at Hanmer Home Hardware in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. He will answer any questions you may have about the community and make sure you receive your gift basket. Several other mall merchants will be adding to the gift basket with items of their own, including Dixie Lee Restaurant which will be providing you with a $25 gift certificate so that you can eat out after your move in.

 

Northern Ontario

FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS

AUGUST 18, 19, 20 2006

$4,500.00

IN CASH AND PRIZES

BASED ON 36 TEAMS ENTERED

3 GAMES GUARANTEE

ENTRY FEE:  $400.00

$380.00 EARLY REGISTRATION

BEFORE AUGUST 1ST

MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO:

NORTHERN ONTARIO  FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS

                                        ROGER  705-969-7268

                                                        705-691-7268

                                        LARRY   705-897-1444

The tournament is filling quickly with already teams committed to come from the Ottawa, Barrie, Huntsville, North Bay, Mississauga, Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie, Manitoulin Island, the North Shore as well as local teams. Tournament organizers are expecting 14 ladies and 20 mens teams when action gets under way. At the present time all games are being scheduled for play at the Rick McDonald Memorial Sports Complex in Azilda and Cote Park in Chelmsford. A fifth field, if necessary will be used at Blezard Valley. A dance will be held on Saturday evening featuring "Retroactive", with band leader none other than the present league leading hitter Moe Coutu from the Dog House North Stars. There will be a minimum charge at the door for the dance.

There will be individual MVP awards for the first round robin game to both teams. A food vendor will be on the site and there will also be commemorative t-shirts, sweat tops and hoodies. Anyone interested in entering the tournament should contact Roger Legendre, Convenor

er_legendre@sympatico.ca

   
Keep The Spirit Alive Contest Is Being Well-Received By Local Residents 

   The "Keep The Spirit Alive Contest" was only introduced to the community a week ago, but already it is picking up momentum as residents not only like the idea of winning valuable prizes, but they also are thrilled about the fact that they can do their small part to help improve the overall community spirit in Valley East and Capreol.

   Three community-minded local businessmen have teamed up to begin a “Keep The Spirit Alive Campaign” and they are inviting all residents to help them spread the message that Valley East is a great place in which to live!

   From left to right in the photo: Mike Lemieux, owner of Hanmer Home Hardware, Robert Kirwan, Publisher of the Valley East Today Community Web Site, and Ken Desjardins of Desjardins’ Food Basics announced the launch of the campaign during a press conference which was held at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre last week.

   In explaining the purpose of the initiative, Kirwan explained, “We want to let everyone know that Valley East is a town where you can still find that “old style community spirit” mixed with a modern lifestyle that fits right in with the 21st Century. There are a lot of good things happening in Valley East and it is about time that the rest of the people in the City of Greater Sudbury knew about it. Furthermore, it is also time to let the rest of the province know that if anyone is looking for a place to live and raise a family, or a place to retire within the City of Greater Sudbury , they need look no further than Valley East .”
  
   In order to help get this message out to the rest of the “world” the people of Valley East are being asked to take part in a massive communication strategy using the power of the internet. 

   Everyone participating in this campaign will have a chance to win a “Grand Prize” consisting of 100 Lotto 649 tickets for the New Year’s Eve Draw on December 31, 2006 . What a way to celebrate the New Year by winning the big prize with one of those tickets!

   Runners up will receive other valuable prizes, including “two” mountain bikes donated by Hanmer Home Hardware, $300 in groceries from Desjardins’ Food Basics, More prizes from other local merchants which will be announced in the coming weeks, including a $150 gift certificate on any flooring purchase from Fantastic Floors in Val Caron.

   In order to qualify for these prizes, all you have to do is register to receive the Valley East Today Weekly Online News Magazine. Every month from July until the end of December, ten names will be drawn at random from all of the people registered to receive the publication. Those ten people will qualify for our final draw which will be held on Christmas Eve. The winners will be announced in the December 26 issue of Valley East Today!

   Once you register, the Valley East Today Online Weekly News Magazine, which is currently being received by over 2000 people, will be sent directly to your email address every Tuesday.  Not only will you qualify to win the 100 Lotto 649 tickets or other runner up prizes, but more importantly, you can help us  “Keep the Spirit Alive” by forwarding Valley East Today to everyone on your own personal mailing list. By using the power of the internet, we can let tens of thousands of people know about Valley East every week.

QUALIFIERS 

FOR THE 

MONTH OF 

JUNE 2006

#0065        Chantal Proulx

#0133        Marilyn Liske

#0384        Bernadette Mrochek

#0411        Cathy Bellefeuille

#0446        Gaston Boisvoneault

#0690        Carol Mailloux

#1057        Glynis Cappadocia

#1228        Shelly Pelland

#1318        Nicky Blais

#1827        Michelle Wiebes

The names of the above people who are already subscribed to the Valley East Today Online Weekly News Magazine will be entered as finalists in the contest. The sooner you register, the more chances you have of being selected as one of the ten monthly finalists. On December 24, 2006, one person will win 100 Lotto 649 tickets, while runners up will win other valuable prizes. Make sure your friends all enter the contest and help us "Keep the Spirit Alive".

ARE YOU RECEIVING VALLEY EAST TODAY EVERY WEEK?
THEN CONGRATULATIONS - YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED
YOU QUALIFY FOR THE CONTEST!

NOT REGISTERED YET?????

TO QUALIFY FOR THE CONTEST
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SEND US AN EMAIL BELOW
ALONG WITH YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER

  
Are You Available For Work In Valley East or Capreol? Looking For Full- or Part-Time Employees? Check Out The Valley East Today Employment Section
It is quite likely that one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do in your life is find employment. And if you are a business owner or manager, one of the most challenging aspects of your life will be finding good, dependable employees.

Valley East Today is pleased to provide a special section on the community web site which may help both people looking for work, and people looking for employees. Our employment section has been created so that businesses can post job vacancies, but more importantly, it has a special section for people to post "themselves". In other words, if you are looking for full- or part-time work, you can post the information online for the benefit of employees who may be seeking help.

We are providing this FREE service to our readers because we are well aware of the fact that over 80% of all job vacancies are never posted! Therefore, it is a very difficult task for someone who is interested in working to find the vacancies. By creating a "pool of talent" available in the Valley, we are encouraging employers to check out our list first if they are in need of workers.

For example, our latest posting is from a mature, reliable woman named Louise who lives in Hanmer. She has a Grade 12 education and has had experience in the grocery store and retail sector. Her goal is to find part-time employment, preferably in the Valley doing grocery store or other retail duties; light house or office cleaning, or house- or pet-sitting. While she would rather work in the Valley, she is willing to travel to Sudbury if necessary. Louise is also available to work pretty much any day and evening of the week. If you are interested in talking to Louise about possible employment you can contact her by email.

If you follow the link below, it will take you to the main Employment Site where you can find out more about this service. Once postings are put on the site, whether from an employer or a resident, we will leave it on the site until we are advised to take it off. The publisher of Valley East Today wishes everyone looking for employment the best of luck in finding the type of job that they are looking for.

Check out the section by going to the following link: Employment

Applications Now Being Taken For Positions At
CANADIAN TIRE VALLEY EAST

Residents of Valley East and Capreol are advised that applications are now being accepted for positions at the new Canadian Tire Valley East store. Currently the company needs people for set-up and merchandising. Staff and supervisory positions are also available in all retail departments, logistics, cash and the service centre. Auto technicians and installers are also required.

Applications can be dropped off or mailed to:

JOB CONNECT/CONNECTION EMPLOI
62 Frood Rd., Suite 114
Sudbury, Ontario P3C 4Z3
Fax Number: (705) 673-9341

Or you can email your resume to one of the following email addresses:

maperry@cambrianc.on.ca or emdaoust@borealc.on.ca 

  
Keep Memories Alive By Simple Process of Transferring 8mm Film to DVD Is a Specialty of Ron Gladu Photos
 

Many people were swept up with the fad of taking 8mm movie films during the 50's and 60's. Today, most no longer have any way of showing those films. That is why transferring films from Super 8 and Regular 8 to DVD or video tape cassettes has become so popular.

For just $8.50 a box (about 3 minutes and 10 seconds), you can have the transfer complete and be watching those old movies on your television.

Some clients have the film spliced together in multiple films, so Ron simply charges them 15 cents a foot to do the transfer.

What makes the service provided by Ron Gladu Photos so special is that Ron not only transfers the film, he actually enhances the final product by editing each one individually. "We watch each film in its entirety. That way we can make adjustments for poor quality

and even delete black sections. The finished product is a smooth movie that is much more enjoyable to watch."

You can even have up to an hour of your favourite music dubbed over the movie for only $15.

"We do all of our own work right here in the studio," explained Ron. "By not sending it out of town, we can do your transfers in a hurry if necessary."

If you have a lot of film to transfer, just think...a single VHS tape can hold up to 36 Super 8 films. Copies can even be made for only $15 a copy. These make excellent, unique gifts.

Most people come in with about ten films. This means that they can get a single DVD for a fee of $25 for the DVD and $8.50 per film for a grand total of $110 plus tax. Extra copies will cost $20 per DVD and $15 for the transfer for a grand total of $35.

To people who have so many fond memories trapped on a Super 8 film, bringing those memories to life is priceless, and certainly worth every penny that they pay to Ron Gladu for the key to unlocking those memories.

  For more information visit Ron Gladu's Web Site>>>>>

  

Comments From Our Readers Are Always Welcome And Will Help Us Make Valley East Today Even More Useful

Comments from our readers are always appreciated. In fact, many of the changes and additions we make are a direct result of suggestions and questions that have come from local residents through this forum. Our goal is to create a Community Web Site that is a comprehensive reference source for everyone, and to provide a Weekly Online News Magazine that captures the living history of Valley East and Capreol.

We want to thank all of the people who take the time to send in comments. In order to protect the privacy of our readers, it is our policy to omit the names of our readers, unless you give us specific permission to print your name. We hope you enjoy some of the comments sent in this week.

Dear Editor:

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy receiving your weekly News Magazine. The stories and articles are just fantastic and really help me keep up with what is happening in Valley East. I really enjoy the pictures. They are absolutely amazing. It is so nice to see a web site that is filled with photos instead of just writing. Keep up the good work!

Reader from Hanmer

 
Dear Editor:

We just moved into Val Therese and love it here. I want to thank you for sending us the Valley East Today Newsletter during the last few months. It gave us a lot of information that we could use to help us feel more comfortable with our decision to come to the Sudbury area.

Reader from Southern Ontario

 
Dear Editor:

I really enjoy your website Robert. I can't wait to read all about Valley East and its people. I have been living here a long time since coming here from Gaspe Quebec as a young girl. I hope to continue living here for a long time. Thank you for bringing my town into my home. Keep up the good work.                    

From a local resident

 
Hello Mr. Kirwan:
  
You should warn people BEFORE they begin reading your ezine. "Get yourself a nice cool lemonade and set yourself down comfortably because you are going to be here a long while." I read VALLEY EAST TODAY (VET) each week BUT I don't always take the time to read all the side bars. I made the mistake of doing that today. 
WOW! VET IS LOADED!
If you intend to do the same thorough job as a councillor in the Nov. Elections we can't go wrong.
Many thanks for all you do.
I am also impressed with all the contributors and their generosity. Can I go away for a holiday and come back as a new member of the community? I want one of those 'Welcoming" baskets. I have also entered the contest and plan on visiting a few of the businesses. We do have s-o-o-o-o much in our community. Your support and encouragement have made us the envy of many cities.
Thank you Mr. Kirwan and all who make the VALLEY EAST TODAY the wonderful instrument that connects and informs us all.

From a local resident of Hanmer

 
Mr. Kirwan:

The article on Andrea Martin (July 17) was truly amazing. You captured her personality and made all of us want to go out and meet this wonderful lady. It is nice to have a publication like Valley East Today that used modern technology to let us know about the great people living in this community. The beauty of the internet is that we can continue to go back to these articles months from now. I look forward to future editions so that I can read about all of the people in Valley East who are like Andrea.

Resident of Val Caron

  

MEET

OUR

SPONSORS

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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INFOCOM CANADA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS INC.
Robert Kirwan, President & C.E.O.
4456 Noel Crescent, Val Therese ON P3P 1S8
Phone: (705) 969-7215    
EMAIL   rkirwan@infocomcanada.com