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TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2006 EDITION |
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| Junior Golf League Starts
Thursday At Whistling Winds Golf Course |
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Vic Whissell is shown in the back of the
group of junior golfers during one of his favourite lessons on
the most effective use of your golf clubs. An avid promoter of
Junior Golf development, Whissell will once again be running a
ten-week Junior Golf League at the Whistling Winds Golf Course
which is part of the Valley Family Golf Centre located on
Regional Road 15, just outside of Blezard Valley. This
year, he will be assisted by Carter McDavid, a 20-year old
athlete from Valley East who is being coached by Whissell in
preparation for his inaugural season with the golf team at
Oakland City University in Southern Indiania. McDavid is on a
double scholarship for golf and baseball.
The Junior League begins on Thursday, June 22 and
will run for ten weeks, every Thursday night beginning at 6:15
p.m. It will culminate in a year end tournament which will be
held on Saturday, August 26, 2006. Boys and girls from as
young as 4 years of age up to and including 16 are invited to
register with the league for a fee of $65. This fee includes
nine holes of golf every week; the year end tournament; prizes
and awards; plus helpful instruction on how to play the game.
Up to 72 participants will be accepted in the league.
If you have
a child who may be interested in registering for the Junior
Golf League, give Vic Whissell a call at 897-7400. The cost is
only $65 for ten weeks of play, plus a tournament on August
26, plus individual prizes and great instruction. You can’t
beat it for value and your son or daughter will also have a
chance to work with Carter McDavid and Vic Whissell.
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9th
Annual Dystonia Walk In Valley East Raises Valuable Funds For Research |
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Every
year, for the past nine (9) years, Mary Guy, shown on the far right in the
front row, has worked tirelessly with many other volunteers to put on the
Annual Dystonia Walk-And-Wheel to raise money for research and increase
public awareness of this disease. The event took place at the Howard
Armstrong Recreation Centre on
Sunday, June 11, 2006
and was attended by a couple of dozen participants.
Dystonia
is the third most common neurological movement disorder, after
Parkinson’s disease and tremors. It is characterized by involuntary
muscle contractions that force parts of the body into abnormal and
sometimes painful movements, according to The Dystonia Medical Research
Foundation. There is no cure, only drug therapy, Botox injections and
several types of surgery. Dystonia affects at least 20 people in the
Sudbury
area.
Dwayne Backer, shown in the center of the front row,
collected pledges totaling $1937.75. That, along with a donation by
Wal-Mart to match the amount given by fellow employees of Dwayne’s will
give him a grand total, and a new individual record of $2962.25. The whole
group was expected to raise close to $8000 or more when all pledges are
collected.
Others in the photo included, from the left: back row: Nancy
Kajdas, Shelley Martel, and Co-Co Lariviere. Len Shymkiw rounded out the
front row on the far left. Shelley Martel, MPP for the Nickel Belt Riding,
has supported and participated in some way in all nine of the annual
events. Local merchants have always come through in fine style with
donations of prizes and supplies for the barbeque and refreshments that
follow the walk & wheel. For Mary, herself a victim of Dystonia,
it is always heartwarming to see that so many people care enough to help
out with pledges and financial support.
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The photo on the left shows many of the participants in the walk who took
a few moments to gather on the steps of the Howard Armstrong Recreation
Centre before heading out. This group is not always large in size, but
they certainly make up for their lack of
numbers in the amount of money raised for this worthy cause. In the photo
to the right, we see two of the volunteers who are taking care of
registrations and tabulating the pledge totals. On the left is Lise
Despatie and on the right is Angele Forest.
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| Valley East Lions Club
Officially Opens Storage Building To Complete Re-Construction of
Lions' Den |
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On Saturday June 17, 2006, the Valley East Lions' Club held a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the storage building to
complete the re-construction of the new Lions' Den which replaced the
former structure which was destroyed by heavy snow several years ago.
Doing the honours of cutting the ribbon were both Ward 3 Councillors,
Andre Rivest and Ron Dupuis, who were instrumental in helping secure
funding from the City of Greater Sudbury for this project. Others in the
group included, from the left: Past District Governor, Roger Brideau;
Incoming President, Doug Christink; Andre Rivest; Ron Dupuis; Past
District Governor, Rolly Albert; Outgoing President, Roger Lariviere; and
Past District Governor, Barry Brett.
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Incoming President, Doug Cristink, shown on the left in front of the Past
Presidents Plaque, takes up the leadership of the 41-member group for a
one year term beginning on July 1, 2006. He will replace Roger Lariviere,
who officiated at the Annual President's Appreciation Award Night held on
June 17, 2006 at the Lion's Den. The Valley East Lions' Club has a proud
tradition dating back to 1967 when Stan Boivin became the founding
President.  With
a focus on Health & Welfare, the club has provided financial
assistance and other support to countless groups, organizations and
individuals over the years. The new storage facility that was opened
in the photo above will hold a large number of wheelchairs, walkers,
crutches, and other medical equipment, including hospital beds which may
be needed from time to time by local residents. The Lions loan out this
equipment free of charge to anyone for as long as they need it. All you
have to do is call the Lions Den at 969-4076 and leave a message.
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"If you have time to relax for a
while, make sure you visit the following web site. It is one of the
most amazing web sites you will ever come across."
www.azildalions.ca |
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| Madam Charette's Grade 3/4 Class
Enjoys Sub Party For Participating In Mothers' Day Card Contest |
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The smiling faces above belong to the Grade 3/4 Class at Hanmer's Ecole
Notre Dame. Madam Lisa Charette, shown in the background, and the rest of
the students were treated to a submarine lunch courtesy of the owners of
the Hanmner Valley Shopping Centre, Val and Violet Mazzuca. This was their
way of saying thanks to the school for participating in a special Mothers'
Day Card display at the mall. The class was selected at random by the
school principal. You can see the entire mall display by clicking
here>>>>.
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VALLEY EAST MENS' SLO PITCH
Each week during the 2006 season, Brian Beaupre will be providing us
with up-to-date standings from the Valley East Mens' Slo Pitch
League. You will be able to open up the standings in a WORD DOCUMENT
and save them to your own computer if you wish. We appreciate
Brian's efforts in providing us with this important service.
CLICK
HERE FOR THE STANDINGS AS OF JUNE 18, 2006 |
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GOLF TOURNAMENT - JUNE 25
SHOOTING STAR DAY CARE IS SPONSORING GOLF
TOURNAMENT
AT COLONIAL GOLF CLUB IN CHELMSFORD
Entry Fee is $60 per person - Register before June 15 and save $40
per team
Includes 18 holes, brunch and more. Call 969-8685 for more
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Tuesday
June 27 2006, 7 pm
Bilingual Rosary and a Christian music concert organized by
the Emmaüs Disciples from the Emmaüs Centre, at the
Grotto
Mountain
site
271 Van Horne Street
. Everyone is welcome! For more information: Sister Claudette
Marchand 671-0984 |
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VALLEY EAST YOUTH CENTRE OPENS
JULY 5
The Valley East Youth Centre, located beside the Centennial Arena in
Hanmer, will be re-opening with a new look and new equipment on
Friday, July 5 at 6:00 p.m. Keep checking here for additional
details on this exciting new chapter in the Valley East Youth Centre! |
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Community Groups & Organizations;
Churches; Schools - Are All Are Invited To Use Mall Facilities Free Of
Charge To Raise Money and Promote Their Activities
The Marymount Academy Travelling Group is just
one of the many groups and organizations that
take advantage of an open invitation by the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre
to use its facilities to promote their activities and raise money through
fund raisers such as car washes, penny tables, raffle sales and bake
tables. There is absolutely no charge for the use of the facilities and
the mall even provides tables, chairs and other material to help the
groups. The owners of the mall, Val and Violet Mazzuca, have been strong
supporters of Valley East and Capreol and will bend over backwards to help
out in any way they can. If you or your group would like more information
about using the mall, simply contact the Director of Marketing
& Public Relations, Robert Kirwan at 524-7006. |
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 CAROLINE PROVIDES
INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES THAT UNITE AND EMPOWER ALL
TO BETTER LOVE THEMSELVES SO THAT THEY IN TURN CAN
BETTER LOVE AND SERVE THE REST OF HUMANITY
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what Caroline has to say this week>>>> |
Centennial Year
Book...
The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes wants to prepare an
historical document for centennial year. We are inviting
anyone with pictures and stories to tell to contact Josée
Lapalme at 675-1151 ext. 5100.
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Moonlight Bowl
For The Grotto...
Come one and all! A fundraiser is being held by the
youth group at The Grotto of Lourdes Shrine.
Friday, August 11th, there will be a moonlight bowl at
9 p.m.
at Plaza Bowl in
Sudbury
. Tickets are 10$ a person
and prizes will be given throughout the evening. The
youth are also challenging the adults to come out in great
numbers. For more information or to purchase tickets,
please call Christiane at 673-3961. It is sure to be a
great time!
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Easter
Seals Kids Golf...
The Michelle Tonner Ladies Golf Tournament
in support of Easter Seals Kids will be held at the Clearview
Golf Course on Thursday, July 20. Registration is from 11:00
a.m. to 12 noon. The tournament is a four ball scramble.
Several interesting event sponsors have been arranged. There
will be wine and chocolate tasting on some holes as well as
mini-manicures on another. Each participant will be eligible
to enter the draw for the door prize which is a golf getaway
to Stonegate Inn in Orillia. There are two hole-in-one
contests sponsored by Richard Tasse and Sears Travel. If you
are interested in the tournament, contact Nicky at 566-8828
Ext. 4.
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Witnesses
thrilled with response to convention
[
Sudbury
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of hearing Scriptural presentations at the 2006 “Deliverance
at Hand!” District Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses,
those leaving the Sudbury Community Arena in
Sudbury
,
Ontario
were filled with joy.
Local
Witnesses were thrilled with what they consider outstanding
results from their efforts to invite their neighbours and the
general public to hear uplifting Bible promises of
deliverance. A peak attendance of 3,001 had listened
attentively to encouraging Bible-based talks. “It was a
pleasure to see the turnout this year,” remarked Lionel
Anyan, one of the convention’s organizers. “The need
people in our communities have for changes, that bring
benefits for all mankind, can only be brought about by Jehovah
God. The
presentations during our program highlighted how Jehovah will
do so.”
The
public discourse “Deliverance by God’s Kingdom Is at
Hand!” was presented on Sunday, emphasizing scriptures used
by the Witnesses to prove that deliverance for mankind will
not come from technology, political rulers, advanced
education, or even the world’s religions. Witnesses feel
that only Jehovah God can deliver mankind, using his Son,
Christ Jesus, to destroy the wicked. They also feel that
Christ Jesus is now ruling as the King of God’s Kingdom, a
real government that millions pray for when they pray the
Lord’s Prayer.
Three
weeks ago, local Witnesses embarked on a campaign to invite
everyone in the area to attend the convention by leaving with
them a colourful invitation. This was part of a worldwide
campaign by the Witnesses to advertise the program and we
looked forward to providing answers to questions everyone
has,” Anyan added. “Very
soon God is going to end all wickedness and suffering; we
strive to help as many as possible to know what to do.”
The
Witnesses were particularly delighted to welcome 19 who joined
their ranks by getting baptized in an ordination ceremony on
Saturday. Witnesses view baptism as one of God’s
requirements for salvation.
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three-day event ended Sunday at
4:15 p.m.
with prolonged applause, a show of appreciation for the
convention. Anyan summarized the event in this way: “The
convention was a success as the facility was comfortable, the
public support was very warm, and the program was very
powerful. It was
a beautiful conclusion to our three week invitation
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My
Mind Works In Mysterious Ways, So I Was Not Surprised…
Editorial by Robert Kirwan
This
is the time of year when I usually think about students
graduating from school with plenty of hope for a great
career and a lifetime of success. As we get older we
continue to hold on to the hope that our journey of life
will be filled with personal satisfaction and fulfilment.
For most of us, life will in fact result in the
achievement of all of our dreams, but these dreams may
develop in ways that are hard to recognize.
I thought about that when I met the beautiful
lady shown in the photo below, named Therese Campeau.
Therese and her daughter, Julie, had come to the Hanmer
Valley Shopping Centre to pick up her prize package for
winning the Customer Appreciation Contest for the month
of May. During my conversation with her I discovered
that she had lived her entire life in Hanmer. She and
her husband, Rheal, enjoyed a marriage of over 51 years
when he passed away in October of 2003. They raised five
children, who all, amazingly, still live in Hanmer and
are extremely close to their mother. She has 8
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
My mind often works in mysterious ways, so I
wasn’t the least bit surprised when I found my
thoughts drifting to a story that I usually relate to
graduates who are starting out on their journey through
life. This time, however, the story really seemed to
tell me a lot about Therese, the life she has enjoyed
and the dreams that have come true for her.
“Once there were three trees on a
hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and
dreams when the first tree said. “Some day I hope to
be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver
and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate
carving and everyone would see the beauty.”
Then the second tree said, “Someday I will be a
mighty ship. I will take kings and queens across the
waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone
will feel safe in me because of the strength of my
hull.”
Finally the third tree said, “I want to grow to
be the tallest and straightest tree in the forest.
People will see me on top of the hill and look up to my
branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close
to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of
all time and people will always remember me.”
After a few years of praying that their dreams
would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the
trees. When one came to the first tree he said, “This
looks like a strong tree. I think I should be able to
sell the wood to a carpenter.” As he began cutting it
down, the tree was happy because he knew that the
carpenter would make him into a treasure chest like he
always wanted.
At the second tree a woodsman said, “This looks
like a strong tree. I should be able to sell it to the
shipyard.” The second tree was happy because he knew
he was on his way to becoming a mighty ship.
When the woodsmen came upon the third tree, the
tree was frightened because he knew that if they cut him
down his dreams would not come true. It would not be
able to continue to grow tall and strong, One of the
woodsmen said, “I don’t need anything at all from my
tree so I’ll take this one.” And he cut it down into
large pieces and left it alone in the dark. The years
went by, and third tree forgot about its dreams.
Finally, someone came and got the third tree. It
was carried through the streets as the people mocked the
man who was carrying it. When they came to a stop, the
man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die
at the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to
realize that it was strong enough to stand at the top of
the hill and be as close to God as was possible, because
Jesus had been crucified on it.
As I shook hands with Therese that Saturday
morning, I realized that I was in the presence of
someone who has truly accomplished dreams few of us can
ever imagine. When she told me that this was the first
thing she had ever won in her life, I silently thought
to myself, “No, Therese. This isn’t the first thing
you’ve won in your life. Being so close to your
children at this time of your life, and enjoying such a
remarkable marriage with Rheal has lifted you to a level
which few could ever achieve. You are at the top of the
hill providing everyone you meet with inspiration.”
That morning, I felt as if I was the one
receiving the prize. Thank you Therese, and may you
continue to enjoy your “prize” for many years to
come.
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Feature Article Table of Contents... |
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June
13, 2006 |
- Valley
East Ladies' Slo-Pitch League Has Bright Future
- The
Campeau Family Is A True Example Of What Community Is All About In
Valley East
- Club Optimiste de Vallee Holds
Another Successful Golf Tournament In Valley East With 73
Participants
- Grade 4/5 Class From Redwood Acres
Enjoys Pizza Party For Participating in Mothers' Day Card Display
- Young Student
Creates Historical Display Honouring The Mazzuca Family
- Marymount Academy
Travelling Group Hosts Penny Table & Bake Sale At
the Mall
- St. Kevin's Parish
Holds Its Annual Family Fun Day
- Housing Market Is Strong In Greater Sudbury
Area
- Not All Full-Time Laurentian
University Students Happy About Having To Pay $135 For Transit System Pass This
Fall
- City Council Urged To Ban Cosmetic Use of
Pesticides
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June
6, 2006 |
- Vic Whissell To
Coach Carter McDavid During Summer Months
- Korbin Thibault Hopes To Make
Baby Boy A Household Name
- Valley East Waves Excel In The Pool This Past Season
- Mosquitoes: Don't let them ruin your outdoor activities
- Therese Campeau is winner of May Customer Appreciation
Contest
- Local Residents Looking For Assistance In Finding
Meaningful Employment Now Have Easier Access To Job Connect /
Connexion Emploi
- Valley East Waves Host First Car Wash At The Hanmer Valley
Shopping Centre on Saturday, June 3, 2006
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May
30, 2006 |
- It’s
Time To Bring Out The Bats & Gloves And “Play Ball”
- Kin Club of
Valley East Still Optimistic About Their Mission Despite Break In
During Victoria Weekend Holiday
- Ontario Metis
Aboriginal Association Conducts Free Blood Glucose
Screening Clinic
- Healthy Babies -
Health Children By Helping Young Mothers Before & After Birth
- Young
Friends Take Part In Relay For Life Project To Stay Together
During Post-Secondary Years
- Windows In Time
Section Of Valley East Today Community Web Site Brings Back
Fond Memories
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May
23, 2006 |
- Announcement of First Annual
Lions Club of Valley East Charity Days Receiving Great
Response From Local Residents
- ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING OF
SHOOTING STAR DAY CARE
GARDENIA ETOILE FILANTE Will Be Held
May 29, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at The
Valley East Public Library
- A Special Thank You
To The General Public From Lizette Gascon
- Chevaliers du Columb / Knights of Columbus Council
#5005
- Co-op Education Program At Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic
Secondary School Provides Valuable Real-Life Experience for
Students
- Kin Club of
Valley East
Holds Annual Fireworks
Sale
To Raise Funds For Community
Projects
- Grotto
Association Announces Winners of Mothers' Day Raffle Draw
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SPECIAL ARTICLES WORTH READING.... |
Special
Olympics Bowling League Celebrates With Annual Banquet
At Lions' Den
For the past 22 years, a group of Physically and Emotionally
Challenged individuals have enjoyed participating in a Tuesday Night
bowling league. Their story touches the heart of every local
resident. For
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M&M
MEAT SHOPS Hosts 18th Annual Charity BBQ Day For Crohn's & Colitis
The largest crowd ever turned out for the 18th Annual M&M MEAT
SHOPS Annual Charity BBQ Day in Val Caron. For
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Chico's
Bowl Hosts Junior National Bowling Championships
Junior bowlers range in age from 11 to 13. The Nationals brought
teams from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,
Quebec, Newfoundland, Southern Ontario and Northern Ontario to
Chico's Bowl. For
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First
Annual Antique Outboard Motor Show Held In Valley East
Al Lockhart belongs to the Antique Outboard Motor Club Inc., which
has more than 2600 members worldwide. He is also a member of the 250
strong Maple Leaf Chapter out of Toronto, which is a division of the
AOMCI. He and the other six members who live in the Greater Sudbury
Area all have a passion for collecting vintage outboards of all
makes. For
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Cercle
Missionnaire De La Vallee Is Making A Huge Difference In Haiti
Georgette Bergeron and her 160 volunteers ship out about 120 tons of
food and supplies every year to Haiti. Their entire operation
depends on donations and support from local residents. They operate
out of the old Public Works Building on Desmarais Road. For
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MAKE SURE YOU TAKE TIME TO VISIT THE VALLEY
EAST TODAY COMMUNITY WEB SITE AT www.valleyeasttoday.ca |
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A Full-Size Online Living
History Book About The Community of Valley East
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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
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VALLEY EAST TODAY
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