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- Korbin Thibault Hopes To Make Baby Boy A Household Name
- Val Therese Man Wins
"Ticket To Ride" Contest And Takes Home $29,000
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
- 350 Couples Celebrate Over 15,000
Years of Marriage In North Bay
- Angele Jameus Declared 2006 Valley
East Idol As Twelve of Our Community's Finest
Vocalists Make It To The Finals
- Monique Laderoute
Narrowly Escapes From War-Ravaged Lebanon - Now It Is Time To Start
All Over Again From Scratch But She Needs Help....
- The Community Shows
Their Support For Monique Laderoute & Her Family On October
15
- Monique Laderoute Says Thank You To The Community For Their
Support
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Korbin
Thibault Hopes To Make Baby Boy A Household Name
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At only 16 years of age, Korbin Thibault, a resident of Val
Therese, hopes that the release of his first ever CD will launch him on
the road to a career in music.
Korbin’s
CD, entitled “The Come Up”, contains six songs that he wrote and sung
in the ‘Hip Hop Rap Style’ that he loves.
“I
find that Rap is all about communication and expression of feelings,”
explained Korbin who first became interested in Rap music about four years
ago while he was in Grade 6 or 7. “I listened to a lot of Rap when I was
young and since I really can’t sing very well, it was the easiest way to
get my messages out in the open.”
Korbin
hopes to bring the Rap music back to its basics when artists sung about
positive topics. “Everybody hears the word Rap and thinks thug, guns and
violence. I’m not rapping about violence or guns. That’s just not me.
I’m the exact opposite. My rap is positive and it’s my thoughts and
opinions.”
A
Grade 10 student at
Bishop
Alexander
Carter
Catholic
Secondary School
, Korbin is now working on the production of his second CD which should be
available for release some time in the fall. For now, he will simply
introduce “The Come Up” to local residents who are interested in
helping a young artist pursue his dream.
Korbin
will be in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on several occasions during
the coming months to promote the sale of his first CD. He will enjoy the
opportunity to meet with local residents and potential young muscians to
discuss their shared passion. Be watching in The Vision Paper for
information about the days when Korbin will be at the mall.
The CD is available at a cost of only
$10. If you cannot make it to the mall you can call Korbin at 969-6941 and
make other arrangements to pick one up.
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Val Therese Man Wins
"Ticket To Ride" Contest And Takes Home $29,000
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
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Don Dicks, shown second from the right in the above photo, had
no interest in ever taking up motorcycle riding at his age,
but right after he retired from a 35 1/2 year career with INCO,
he felt lucky. So, when he saw the Harley-Davidson in front of
the Hanmer Home Hardware store at the Hanmer Valley Shopping
Centre, he decided that he would purchase a $20 ticket to help
out the Walden Kinsmen Club in their fund-raising venture.
Imagine his surprise when he received a call on June 17, 2006
informing him that he was the new owner of a brand new 2006
Harley-Davidson FLSTCI Heritage Softail Classic bike worth
over $29,000?
Others in the photo include, from the left: Eric Kanerva from
The Shop; Les Mayer from the Walden Kinsmen; Don Dicks; and
Harry Sheppard from the Walden Kinsmen.
Hanmer Home Hardware has consistently been one of the most
popular spots for ticket sales for the Walden Kinsmen for the
past couple of years. Mike Lemieux, owner of the store was
pleased to see a local winner this year.
Dicks, who now lives in Val Therese, started working on August
28, 1970 at the Copper Refinery. He recalls that it was right
around the time of the famous "tornado" that hit the
Lively and Copper Cliff area. On April 1 he began a well
deserved retirement. "I only bought one ticket and never
imagined winning. I've never won anything in my life, so this
kind of thing just doesn't happen to me."
Don is looking forward to riding horses more than motorcycles,
so he is putting the bike up for sale in order to raise some
money that can be used to purchase land outside Sudbury to
raise his horses. He is asking $25,000 for the bike which is
now being stored at the Shop in Walden. If you are interested
in purchasing the bike, call Don at 969-6255.
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350 Couples Celebrate Over 15,000
Years of Marriage In North Bay |
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The
four people in the photo on the right grew up in Capreol and all attended
elementary and secondary school in that town. After that they all went their
separate ways and didn't meet again until they were drawn to a very special
celebration which was held at the North Bay Memorial Gardens on May 6,
2006.
They were among the 350 couples who had gathered to
celebrate 50 or more years of marriage. It was one of the largest gatherings
of people to honour the sacrament of marriage every held in Canada. There
were people from all religious denominations and from all locations.
The happy people in the photo were, from the left: Terrance
O'Connor and his wife Delores (nee Lamont), and Stan Martin & his wife,
Verna (nee Sawyer).
Terrance and Delores were married in 1952. They lived in
Oshawa for 44 years and then have lived in North Bay for the past 10 years
where Terrance is a Deacon at St. Rita's Parish. Terrance has just
celebrated 30 years as a Deacon on June 5. They have ten (10) children, all
married, 22 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.
Stan and Verna have been married 51 years and are currently
residing in Capreol. They have 5 children, all married, and 13
grandchildren.
A total of eight (8) couples from Capreol travelled to North
Bay to attend the event, along with several others from Valley East and
area. According to Verna, "Everyone who attended agreed it was very
worthwhile and perhaps many more will attend if another event takes place
next year. It was very emotional, especially when we all renewed our wedding
vows in unison. It was a special event that we will always remember."
Bob Rittenhouse, the pastor of the First Baptist Church
spoke about the importance of marriage and what the lifelong commitment
means.
"Nothing is easier than saying words, like I love you.
The hard thing is asking yourself do you meant them?"
Bob Eubanks, host of the popular game show, the Newlywed
Game, provided many moments of humour during his presentation.
Organizer Tom Salidas, who sold the truck and trailer he won
last year in the Big Brother's Dream Draw to help finance the event, is
hoping to attract over 500 couples next summer.
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Angele Jameus Declared 2006 Valley
East Idol As Twelve of Our Community's Finest
Vocalists Make It To The Finals |
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One
of the highlights of the Valley East Lions Charity Days was the Finals of
the Valley Eat Idol Competition. A number of contestants took part in the
elimination stages at Buddies' Restaurant and twelve were selected to
compete in the finals which were held during the afternoon at Centennial
Arena on September 9, 2006.
As the final notes resonated through the arena, the judges declared
Angele Jameus, 2nd from the right in the front row with the black bag over
her right shoulder, as the 2006 Valley East Idol.
The Publisher apologizes for not being able to
identify the individuals in the photo above, however, we were given the
names of the finalists. IF ANY OF OUR READERS CAN SEND US AN EMAIL with
the identity of one or more of the people in the photo above, we will
revise this list accordingly. Please email us to the following link: VALLEY
EAST IDOL IDENTIFICATION
The names of the twelve finalists are: Asim Mainville; Natalie Jolivet;
Steve Liddard; Keith Mantysaari; Angele Jameus; Christine Cousineau; Sue
Lefebvre; Jean St. Pierre; Louise Alexakis; Julie Crispin Taylor;
Stephanie Dominelli; and Yves Charbonneau, shown in the photo at the side.
If any of the names are misspelled, we again apologize, but these are the
spellings that were given to us at the event. Hopefully, we will be able
to identify the names of all of the contestants in the photo and we will
also identify the winner of the contest.
The very capable judges, shown below, certainly had their hands full
during the competition. From left to right, the judges were: Moe Leblanc,
Norm McIntosh and Mike Lehay. |
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Monique Laderoute
Narrowly Escapes From War-Ravaged Lebanon - Now It Is Time To Start
All Over Again From Scratch But She Needs Help.... |
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After spending the past 14 years living in Lebanon with
her husband, Sam Zoghbi, Monique Laderoute, second from the right in the
above photo, seemed to have it made. She and Sam had a great life. He was
doing very well in the restaurant business and she was developing a solid
reputation as a professional interior designer. And then around the middle
of July 2006, their world was turned upside down when Israel invaded Lebanon
and Monique was forced to flee from her home near Beirut and seek evacuation
back to Canada.
With their assets frozen in Lebanon, Monique and her
two teenaged boys were only able to bring one suitcase each out of the
country. The Laderoute's were able to secure space with 200 others on a
luxury casino yacht and eventually made it back to Valley East. "I
didn't even have enough money to make a phone call from the bus
station," recalls Monique. "But even though I have nothing and I
have to start out all over again on welfare with an empty apartment, I am so
grateful to have escaped with my sons. I'm back home now, and I will never
leave again."
Monique, who was born and raised in Valley East, is
the daughter of Ron and Susan Laderoute. Ron is on the far left in the photo
and Susan is on the far right. Her aunt Jean Somers, second from the left,
was described by Monique as "my lifeline".
Monique's husband remained back in Lebanon to protect
their property. If all goes well, he should be joining his family in Valley
East within a couple of months. In the meantime, the Laderoute's are in dire
straights and are turning to the kind people of Valley East for help.
Monique is looking for a job as an administrative
assistant, executive secretary, human resources officer, or other similar
positions. Thanks to Val and Violet Mazzuca, they now have a rental home in
Hanmer, close to family and friends, but they have absolutely nothing to put
in the house and are looking for a helping hand. This is where the true
Valley Spirit is expected to come forward and help put them back on their
feet.
An open house is planned for Sunday, October 15, 2006
from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the St. Jacques Parish Hall. If you have
donations of new household items such as bedding, utensils, kitchen and
bathroom items, etc. they would be greatly appreciated.
All are welcome to the open house, including family,
friends and caring individuals. Please join the Laderoute's for coffee and a
bite to eat as Monique shares her experiences with you. There will be a door prize. Any support would be greatly appreciated. If
you require more information please contact Jean Somers at 969-2304.
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The Community Shows
Their Support For Monique Laderoute & Her Family On October
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A steady flow of traffic was the order of the day on
Sunday, October 15, 2006 at the St. Jacques Parish Hall in Hanmer as
hundreds of family, friends and acquaintances showed their love and support
for Monique Laderoute and her sons. The Laderoutes are hoping to get
themselves back on their feet and start life all over again now that they
are back home in Canada.
Joanne Kinney, on the far left, Jean Somers, sitting
beside Joanne, and Sabrina Kinney, standing with the red top, spent most of
the afternoon greeting guests at the entrance. Joanne and Sabrina are
cousins, while "Aunt Jean" has been referred to as Monique's
"lifeline" as she was attempting to escape from the ravages of
war-torn Lebanon just a couple of months ago.
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After spending the past 14 years living in Lebanon with
her husband, Sam Zoghbi, Monique Laderoute, second from the right in the
above photo, seemed to have it made. She and Sam had a great life. He was
doing very well in the restaurant business and she was developing a solid
reputation as a professional interior designer. And then around the middle
of July 2006, their world was turned upside down when Israel invaded Lebanon
and Monique was forced to flee from her home near Beirut and seek evacuation
back to Canada.
With their assets frozen in Lebanon, Monique and her
two teenaged boys were only able to bring one suitcase each out of the
country. The Laderoute's were able to secure space with 200 others on a
luxury casino yacht and eventually made it back to Valley East. "I
didn't even have enough money to make a phone call from the bus
station," recalls Monique. "But even though I have nothing and I
have to start out all over again on welfare with an empty apartment, I am so
grateful to have escaped with my sons. I'm back home now, and I will never
leave again."
Monique, who was born and raised in Valley East, is
the daughter of Ron and Susan Laderoute. Ron is on the far left in the photo
and Susan is on the far right. Her aunt Jean Somers, second from the left,
was described by Monique as "my lifeline".
Monique's husband remained back in Lebanon to protect
their property. If all goes well, he should be joining his family in Valley
East within a couple of months. In the meantime, the Laderoute's are in dire
straights and are turning to the kind people of Valley East for help.
Monique is looking for a job as an administrative
assistant, executive secretary, human resources officer, or other similar
positions. Thanks to Val and Violet Mazzuca, they now have a rental home in
Hanmer, close to family and friends, but they have absolutely nothing to put
in the house and are looking for a helping hand. This is where the true
Valley Spirit is expected to come forward and help put them back on their
feet.
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Many guests left donations at the door to help Monique
build up her supply of general household goods. |
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There was plenty of sandwiches, veggies, and coffee on
hand, courtesy of Ken Desjardins of Desjardins Food Basics. Many of the
guests brought in dessert trays to add to the selection. |
Several merchants donated items that were given out as door prizes as a
show of appreciation by the Laderoute family. |
Monique Laderoute, on the left, showed her appreciation to Bea Menard
who helped Monique paint the house she is renting from Val Mazzuca beside
the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. |
Another close friend, Carol Hughes, dropping to wish Monique well.
Carol is the Northeastern Ontario Representative for the Canadian Labour
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It was a wonderful afternoon of socializing and good food.
All in attendance wished Monique Laderoute and her family the very best of
luck in getting re-established in her new life. For Monique and her sons,
it was very reassuring to know that there is a whole "community of
support" behind her, ready to do what they can do to help out.
Any additional support would be greatly appreciated. If
you require more information, or if you would like to donate any household
items to Monique, please contact Jean Somers at 969-2304. |
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Monique Laderoute Says Thank You To
The Community For Their Support |
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After spending the past 14 years living in Lebanon with
her husband, Sam Zoghbi, Monique Laderoute seemed to have it made. She and
Sam had a great life. He was doing very well in the restaurant business and
she was developing a solid reputation as a professional interior designer.
And then around the middle of July 2006, their world was turned upside down
when Israel invaded Lebanon and Monique was forced to flee from her home
near Beirut and seek evacuation back to Canada.
With their assets frozen in Lebanon, Monique and her
two teenaged boys were only able to bring one suitcase each out of the
country. "I didn't even have enough money to make a phone call from the
bus station," recalls Monique. "But even though I have nothing and
I have to start out all over again on welfare with an empty apartment, I am
so grateful to have escaped with my sons. I'm back home now, and I will
never leave again."
On October 1, 2006, Monique, 3rd from the left in the photo above, stood
with her parents, Ron and Susan Laderoute, and her aunt Jean Somers, in the
kitchen of the home that was rented from Val Mazzuca.
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Today, Monique, stands in her newly
refurbished kitchen, and expressed her extreme gratitude to the community
of Valley East for coming to her assistance in her time of need.
"At the beginning of October, I had
nothing," Monique explained. "Then I discovered that this whole
community is my family and it has been non-stop. People have been so kind
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As she sat at her new table in the dining area, Monique
reflected on the past. "I had it all before; diamonds, furs, a villa,
a BMW and plenty of money, but I forgot what it was like to belong to a
community and to have that feeling of family. I can truly say that I've
never been happier than I am right now. I think the whole war in Lebanon
started to force me to return home to this. I needed something drastic to
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Monique contends that "possessions are nice for making
life comfortable" but she wouldn't change a thing in her life as it
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"Having seen the worst of people in Lebanon during the
war, and then seeing the very best of people back home as they have come
to the assistance of my sons and I, it is truly an experience that has
made me a better person," she continued while sitting in her living
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Monique and her sons moved into their home on Thanksgiving
Day. "I wanted to move in on Thanksgiving Day for obvious reasons.
And that night, a stranger knocked on the door and left us two wall
hangings plus two gift certificates for Tim Horton's. Just out of the
blue, he came knocking at the door."
As Monique goes through the house, she points out many of the items
that were donated and has a story to go with them. "What is really
touching is that so many of the donated items meant something special to
the people who donated them. These are not just furnishings and wall
hangings, they tell a story about how wonderful it is to be back home
again in Valley East." |
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