CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE
  • Toys For Kids and Food For Good Neighbours Being Collected At The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre This Christmas Season
  • Parents Allowed To Take Their Own Pictures With Santa At the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre
  • Popularity of "Welcome Home Gift Basket" Is Clear Indication Of Growth Of The Community - Over 240 New Residents Receive Gift Basket Since July
  • The Valley East Lions Club Is Once Again Selling Tickets On The Ultimate Dream Home
  • Snow Removal Crew Up By 5 A.M. Every Time It Snows
  • Toys For Kids and Food For Good Neighbours Being Collected At The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre This Christmas Season
  • Centre Court At the Mall Is The Place To Be Every Afternoon To Discuss Politics of The Day
  • Groceries For A Year Presented By Desjardins' Food Basics As Part of Valley East Minor Baseball Sponsorship
  • Keep The Spirit Alive Contest Is Being Well-Received By Local Residents 
  • BIGGEST GRAND OPENING IN THE HISTORY OF HART STORES DREW THOUSANDS OF CURIOUS SHOPPERS
  • Opening of Hart Department Store Is A Perfect Example Of The Tipping Point Philosophy
  • “To All Residents of Valley East & Capreol, We Truly Thank You For Making Our Dream Come True,” Val and Violet Mazzuca
  • Moving Into A New Home or Apartment In Valley East or Capreol? Don't Forget To Pick Up Your "Welcome Home Gift Basket" 
  • Big Daddy Radio 103.9 Comes To The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre For Special Sales Event
  • Valley East is the place to be!
  • Valley Plaza Barber Shop Gets Into The Christmas Spirit With Holiday Decorations
  • Taking Own Photos With Santa Claus Is An Idea That Is Much Appreciated By Local Parents
  • Grade 5 Students From Redwood Acres Sing Christmas Carols At The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre
  • Junior Grade Students From Immaculate Conception School Spend Their Saturday Morning Entertaining The Public
  • Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre Comes Out As One Of Most Courteous Areas Of The City In Sudbury Star Research
  • Chad Salemink of Desjardins' Food Basics Is One Of The Reasons Why People Are Impressed With Politeness Level Of The People of Valley East
  • Community Living Greater Sudbury Presents Appreciation Plaque To Val Mazzuca
  • Workplace Wellness Is A Top Priority Among Store Owners of The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre
Toys For Kids and Food For Good Neighbours Being Collected At The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre This Christmas Season

The familiar FOOD BANK DEPOT is in place at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre just outside Desjardins' Food Basics. Each year the mall assists the Good Neighbours Food Bank of Hanmer in making Christmas just a bit more special for needy families of the area. The Toys For Kids Gift Tree contains "tags" with ages of boys and girls from families who depend on the Food Bank. Shoppers are encouraged to purchase a suitable gift and then leave it "unwrapped" inside the Food Bank Depot so that a representative of the Good Neighbours Food Bank can pick it up and make sure that it is received by a child in time for Christmas. The depot is also encouraging shoppers to leave items of food which will help stock the shelves of the Food Bank during this important time of the year.

Parents Allowed To Take Their Own Pictures With Santa At the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre

The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre has once again adopted a very popular policy with parents when it comes to  photos with Santa. Last year parents were allowed to take their own photos of their children with Santa and it was extremely well received, especially among parents with more than one child. This year the mall is following the same policy and if the response on the first weekend is any indication, Santa will be seeing "spots in his eyes" as he makes his rounds on Christmas Eve.

"When my own children were young, my wife and I collected pictures of them every year with Santa. But it became more and more costly to pay for photos taken by professionals, and we were not always happy with the way the pictures turned out." explained Robert Kirwan, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. "Now, we just tell parents and grandparents to bring their own camera and take as many photos as they wish. Most of them have digital cameras, or they pick up a disposable camera from Hart Department Store for about five dollars and they get all of the pictures they need for their family and friends. Santa will even walk to other places in the mall to pose in different settings if that is the wish of the parents."

SANTA'S HOURS

Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sundays from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Children will also be able to drop off letters to Santa when they come to visit. Many of these letters will be put on display in the mall. All children will also be given a special treat from Santa when they visit.

Another popular initiative being offered this year is the "Toys For Kids" program whereby shoppers may purchase a gift for a child of a family using the services of the Good Neighbours Food Bank. Details of this program can be found outside of Desjardins' Food Basics.

Popularity of "Welcome Home Gift Basket" Is Clear Indication Of Growth Of The Community - Over 240 New Residents Receive Gift Basket Since July

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, on the left in the photo, who along with his brother, Mag Lemieux, own Hanmer Home Hardware, and Ken Desjardins, (on the right in the photo) 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.

For More Information on the Welcome Home Gift Basket
Call Mike Lemieux at (705) 969-7000
or email Robert Kirwan at robert@kirwan.ca 

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE
WHO HAVE MOVED INTO VALLEY EAST SINCE JULY 1, 2006
PLEASE NOTE:
If any of the following information is incorrect, please email us with the proper details as soon as possible. This includes any misspelled names. Thank you
EMAIL

Patti & Sean Carroll
from Garson
Arik Theijsmeijer & Melanie Hunt
from Manitoulin Island
Devra Kneblewski
from Burlington
Michael & Paulette Gies
from the Flour Mill
Ruby & Richard Lively
from Sudbury
Greta Lane
from Manitoulin Island
Dave Patry
from Sudbury
Eileen Williams
from Sutton
Sharon Neelands
from Guelph
Daniella Stuewer
from Manitouwadge
Norm & Diane Lefebvre
from Sudbury
Steve Arsenault
From Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dan Rose
from Bonfield
Joan Dufour
from Chelmsford
Dan & Tina MacNeil
from Sudbury
Mary & Dennis Hull
from Kitchener
Tim Ranger & Amanda Labelle
from Sudbury
Linda & Emanual Brunet
from Wahnapitae
Verna Raciborski
from Thunder Bay
Natalie MacMillan
From Cornwall
Claude Corriveau & Denise Levac
from Sturgeon Falls
Steve & Danielle Daniel
from Pembrooke
Larry Mallette
from Garson
Jacynthe Proulx
from Wawa
Linda & Gerald Hache
from Longlac
Dan Blais
from Timmins
Isabelle & Moe Moncion
from Sudbury
Danny & Patricia Laporte
from Timmins
Emilienne Lalonde
from Capreol
Rhonda Gray
from Timmins
Daryl & Michelle Keir-Desrochers
from Alberta
Richard & Doris Groleau
from Timmins
Lucy Cayen
from Florida
Macel & Brigitte Lariviere
from Azilda
Richard & Dawn Schwar
from Sudbury
Jennifer Fournier
from Coniston
Jean Guy Perreault
from Sudbury
Suzie & Craig Allen
from Larder Lake
Mr. & Mrs Dryden
from Toronto
Natalie Brabant
from Ottawa
Mario Herault & Olive Guilbeault
from St. Charles
Nicole Gaudette
from Minnow Lake
Patricia Taschereau
from Sudbury
Cathy & Les Downes
from North Bay
Chantal Morin
from Azilda
Lorraine MacMillan
from Sudbury
Chris Vitiello & Chantal Cayen
from Sudbury
Hector Smith
from Stewart Crossing, Yukon
Steward & Mir Randall
from Mississauga
Norma Richmond
from Sudbury
Sandra Kaliczynski
from Oshawa
Renee Racine
from New Sudbury
Melissa Beaudette
from Chelmsford
Gill Powell
from Snow Lake, Manitoba
Troy & Christina Troscinski
from Sudbury
Ken Lynds
from Manitouadge
Lise & Luc Beaudet
from Sudbury
Stephan McCrady
from Edmonton
Lynne & Denis Robichaud
from Chelmsford
Rana & Dary Hughson
From Val Therese
Shaylene & Dan Dwyer
from Red Lake
Darryl & Stephanie Gilchrist
from Sudbury
Claude & Nicole Dugas
from Ottawa
Melissa Bertrand
from Sudbury
Nadine Sauter
from Azilda
Richard & Sharon Dobratz
from Lively
Dominique & Nicole Morin
from Chelmsford
Julie & Trevor Taylor
from Wawa
Paulette Harrison
from Sudbury
Sue Wilton
from Sudbury
Holly Daoust & Steve Sullivan
from Kirkland Lake
Louise Berthiaume
from Chelmsford
Monique Laderoute
from Lebanon
Melanie Leblanc & Pierre Levac
from Barrie
Rachelle Baril
from New Sudbury
Jody MacNeil
from Cape Breton, NS
Rebecca Stiller
from Little Current
Rachel Chevrier
from Little Current
Jim Sullivan
from Sudbury
Stephanie MacLean & Doug Zakamarko from Sudbury Paul & Tammy Rychlo
from Hanmer
Judy Desbiens
from Valley East
Dana Monzon
from Thunder Bay
Natasha Saradoc & Bryan Jacques from Barrie
Sherri Millen
from Timmins
Barbara Noel
from Sudbury
Lynn Mailloux
from Lavigne
Delores MacPherson
from Marathon
Robert Brunet
from Sudbury
Mike Digiglio
from Bowmanville
Gina Bouchard
from Radar Road
Ray Moore
from Sudbury
Connie & John Bisschops
from Parry Sound
Brian & Barb Savard
from Oakville
Lorraine Brunet
from Blezzard Valley
Tara Hamilton
from Kingston
D. Lanctot
from Elliot Lake
Jennifer Allison
from Sudbury
Richard Grondin
from Quebec
Natalie Pharand
from Capreol
Eric Ace
from Blezzard Valley
Carole-Claudette Pharand
from Capreol
Kim Baillargeon
from Manitouwadge
Aline Woods
from Sudbury
Merl Rochon & Teena Cucksey
from Kitchener
Melissa Haert
from Sudbury
Ginette Trottier
from Sudbury
James Poitras
from Timmins
Charlene Whitford
from Sudbury
John Bouzane
from Georgetown
Yvan Friscic
from Toronto
Virginia Jolivet
from Elliot Lake
Stephanie Train
from Sudbury
Lana Tomassini
from Sudbury
Keith Huges
from Elliot Lake
Daniel Trepanier
from Cambridge
Christine Kring
from Capreol
Noel & Eileen Dupuis
from Markstay
Cheryl Fecteau
from Elliot Lake
Troy Troscinski
from Minnor Lake
John Flowers
from Sudbury
May Sprague
from Garson
Denis Kichak
from Stoney Creek
Eugene & Nicole Duguay
from Timmins
Lisa Gaudette
from Capreol
Rene & Yvonne Carriere
from Sturgeon Falls
Denise & Marcel Bedard
from Timmins
Tracey & David LeGrand
from North Bay
William Ranelli
from Hanmer
Corinna & Rod Duggan
from Thunder Bay
Michelle Franche
from Thorne
Val & Ted Weirmeir
from Wanup
Marilyn & John Kosher
from Marquitte, Michigan
Jeannine Labelle
from Hanmer
Josee & Eric Roy
from Kitchener
Mary Beth Tkachuk
from Gander, Nfld.
Amie Maurice
from North Bay
Alain & Joanne Leclair
from Toronto
Glen Maurice
from Sudbury
Julie Labelle
from Blezzard Valley
Aaron Silmser
from Sudbury
Michelle Dagenais
from Timmins
Joe MacPhee
From Sudbury
Julie Pharand
from Capreol
Bonnie Darroch
from Sudbury
Rick Lacoste
from Sturgeon Falls
Allan Wasyliw
from Blind River
Richard Rivest
from Val Caron
Jason Rainville
from Hanmer
France Ogilvy
from Hanmer
Judy Demers
from Skead
Lorraine Jennings
from Sudbury
Chris Rahn
from Sudbury
Rick Sherson
from Sudbury
Tammy Philippe
from Angus
Blayne Byrne
from Toronto
Hind Malak
From Paris, Ontario
Lisa Maurice
from Brampton
John Guay
from New Castle
Cyril & Ann Landry
from Onaping
Stephanie Cousineau
from Kitchener
Bertha Wheeler
from Apartment to house
Samantha Nicolls
from apartment to house
Yvonne Johnston
from British Columbia
Phil Choquette
from Sudbury
Tina Hebert
from Kitchener
Luke Edmond
from apartment to house
Steve MacDonald
from Sudbury
Debbie Sonier & Mario Lamarre
from Goderich
Linda Moffat
from Toronto
Steve Rutchinski
from Toronto
Moira Moffat
from Toronto
Lesley Deschamps
from Hanmer
Angele Pinard
from Kitchener
Mathew Flewelling
from Sudbury
Richard & Jocelyn Jean
from Azilda
Michelle Gour
from Molly's Road
Richard Beck
from Sudbury
Tracy Nicolls
from Capreol
Jennifer Roy
from Sudbury
Angela Moncion
from Sudbury
Dave Hallet
from Garson
Orville Andrews
from Garson
Debbie Imbeau
from Hanmer
Rene & Joanne Audette
from Timmins
Jeannine Seguin
from Noelville
Jennifer Breault
from Massey
Patricia Buziuk
from Capreol
Dennis Gauthier
from Timmins
Natalie Philip
from Garson
Mike & Mima Hamelin
from North Bay
Amy Gauvreau
from Arizona
Bob Batchelor
from Ottawa
Joe & Denise Chamberland
from Sudbury
Helen Huard
from Wahnapitae
Beverly Kelly
from Chelmsford
Jeanne Beaulieu
from Chelmsford
Robert & Brenda Foisy
from Sudbury
Natalie Dunn
from Sudbury
Yolande Belisle
from Sudbury
Angela Phillips
from Chelmsford
Christine Gour
from Capreol
Michele Albert
from Minnow Lake
Daniele Albert
from Minnow Lake
Mike & Joanne Walter
from Georgetown
Wilma Rose
from Strathroy
Luc Lamothe
from Azilda
Marc Roy
from Garson
Dale McNabb
from Capreol
Jessica Pellow
from Sudbury
Caroline Charette
from Sudbury
   
Our records do not show from where the following new residents have moved. 
We will update the postings as we are made aware of the information. If you have knowledge of where the following have moved from, please email the information to us at rkirwan@infocomcanada.com 
Pascal & Lynn Lapointe Michel & Nicole Lavallee Juliet Wice
Dan Beatty Julie & Steve Smeltzer Jackie & Eddy Dutrisac
Luc Jennings Lise Arsenault Marc & Judy Paquette
Carolyn Treitz & Torben Rostgaard Brigitte Filion & Denis Rainville Melissa Nevins
Jason Mergaert Lorraine Jameus Teresa Azthelm
Andree & Jess Leblanc Jennifer Del Papa Shawn Martin
Jason Ingram Jessica Murphy Cassie MacKinnon
Diane Vallieres Amber Campbell Tammy & Darrin Gifferd
Therese Campeau Shi-Lynn & Mathieu St. Germain Sherry & Archie Anderson
Tina Charbonneau    
The Valley East Lions Club Is Once Again Selling Tickets On The Ultimate Dream Home
Roger Larivierre, on the left, and Gerry Pope, are Co-Chairs of the Valley East Lions Club Distribution Committee for the selling of the Ultimate Dream Home tickets in Valley East. Helping them out during the "kick-off" was Vickie Pope who supervised the ticket table while her husband, Gerry visited other sites to make sure that they all had their supply of tickets for the day.
Lion Debbra Christianson, was on hand to look after the Saturday morning shift. The $20 tickets always sell extremely well in Valley East. Many people look forward to the contest every year and often purchase tickets to be given out as Christmas gifts or "stocking stuffers".

Besides buying your tickets at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre or Loeb's IGA in Val Caron whenever the Lions are manning their tables, you can also find them available at any time at Neil's Independent Grocers in the Kiost; Mr. Gas in Val Caron; both Caisse Populaire's, and; the McCrea Heights Confectionary.

Snow Removal Crew Up By 5 A.M. Every Time It Snows

Val Mazzuca, owner of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre has always been proud of the condition of his parking lot, especially during the winter months. However, it doesn't take care of itself. Whenever the weather forecast is for snow, Val will be up at 4 a.m. to the conditions outside. 

If there is even a trace of snow on the ground, he and his cleaning crew will find themselves behind the wheel of plowing equipment by 5 a.m. in order to have the lot clean and ready for customers who begin to arrive anytime after 8 a.m.

In order to accomplish the task in as short a time as possible, the crew requires a great deal of team work. Jim Curry, Dan Souliere, John Lancia, Larry Pharand and Val have been working together long enough that they seem to know exactly what each other is doing all of the time.

Once the snow is removed from the main parking lot area to the spare lot, it is then piled up to make room for the next snowfall.

When winter storms hit the area, it is not unusual to see the equipment in use for as many as 15 to 20 hours at a time as the men take shifts and do what has to be done to get the task completed.

Toys For Kids and Food For Good Neighbours Being Collected At The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre This Christmas Season

The familiar FOOD BANK DEPOT is in place at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre just outside Desjardins' Food Basics. Each year the mall assists the Good Neighbours Food Bank of Hanmer in making Christmas just a bit more special for needy families of the area. The Toys For Kids Gift Tree contains "tags" with ages of boys and girls from families who depend on the Food Bank. Shoppers are encouraged to purchase a suitable gift and then leave it "unwrapped" inside the Food Bank Depot so that a representative of the Good Neighbours Food Bank can pick it up and make sure that it is received by a child in time for Christmas. The depot is also encouraging shoppers to leave items of food which will help stock the shelves of the Food Bank during this important time of the year.
Centre Court At the Mall Is The Place To Be Every Afternoon To Discuss Politics of The Day
The first Mayor of Valley East, Mr. Raymond Plourde, second from the right, is shown having a conversation with several of his friends during one of the "Afternoon Council Sessions" that are held daily in the Centre Court Sitting Area at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. The gentlemen enjoy their afternoon conversations with friends and acquaintances as they discuss everything under the sun. The mall has developed a very community-friendly image over the past couple of years, making this a true community centre for young and old alike.

Groceries For A Year Presented By Desjardins' Food Basics As Part of Valley East Minor Baseball Sponsorship

Garry Shyminsky, on the left, and Ken Desjardins, owner of Desjardins' Food Basics in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, congratulate Patty Crites, the winner of the Valley East Minor Baseball "Win Groceries for a Year" contest which was drawn on September 16, 2006. The Valley East Vipers Baseball teams would like to thank Ken Desjardins and Desjardins' Food Basics for all the help and support this past baseball season.
Keep The Spirit Alive Contest Is Being Well-Received By Local Residents 

   The "Keep The Spirit Alive Contest" was only introduced to the community during the month of June, and 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.

   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 Online Weekly News Magazine, 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.

   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 too! 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 may be announced in the coming weeks before the contest ends. 

   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.

  
BIGGEST GRAND OPENING IN THE HISTORY OF HART STORES DREW THOUSANDS OF CURIOUS SHOPPERS

It was a very spectacular Grand Opening with plenty of dignitaries on hand for the Opening of the Hart Department Store at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre on March 30, 2005. The Official Ribbon Cutting Party is shown above. From the far left we have: Andre Rivest, Councillor of Valley East; Former Mayor Ray Plourde; Former Mayor Howard Armstrong; Current Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury, Dave Courtemanche; Owner of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, Val Mazzuca; Manager of the Hart Store, Rod Groulx; President and CEO of Hart Stores Inc., Michael Hart; Director of Store Operations for Hart Stores Inc., Michel Lussier; Co-owner of the mall, Violet Mazzuca; Former Mayor of Capreol and Regional Chairman, Frank Mazzuca; Former Mayor of Valley East, John Robert; and MPP for Nickel Belt, Shelley Martel. 
     

ARTICLES ON HART DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

     
Opening of Hart Department Store Is A Perfect Example Of The Tipping Point Philosophy

Years ago a social scientist by the name of Malcolm Gladwell, identified "The Tipping Point" philosophy to explain a number of major trends which had profound effects on society. Gladwell explained that the Tipping Point philosophy is based on the belief that changes in behaviour or perception can reach a critical mass and then suddenly create a whole new reality. The most important thing in trying to analyse whether something is at the verge of a tipping point is whether it (an event) causes people to reframe an issue.

At this time I would like to submit that the opening of the Hart Department Store on March 30, 2005 in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, will in fact be identified as a "tipping point" in the history of Valley East. To understand why I make this suggestion, you only have to examine what has happened in this community as it has grown over the past thirty years.

Since 1971, the total population of the Sudbury Region has declined by about 10%. During that period of time, however, the population of Valley East has increased by 25%. By comparison, the population of the old City of Sudbury has dropped by 15%.

Also, since 1971, the number of households in the entire Sudbury Region increased by 48%. Valley East, however, experienced an increase of 106% in the number of households - more than double that of the region. The old City of Sudbury grew by only 37%.

Today Valley East has the largest average household size in the entire region with 2.9 people per household. This is directly related to the fact that a large number of young families have chosen Valley East as the ideal community in which to raise their children.

There are a number of social science explanations for the growth of Valley East in terms of population and households while the economic expansion in terms of retail centres seems to have been focussed in the old City of Sudbury. In fact, the more big box retail expansion the City of Sudbury experiences, the faster its population declines as people, especially young people, move outside to the "satellite" communities like Valley East to get away from the congestion.

The reasons are obvious. People want space. They are tired of feeling crowded. They are tired of constantly being tied up in traffic jams; bumping shoulder to shoulder with thousands of shoppers in the large retail outlets; and getting the sense that they are merely a number in the scheme of things.

People also want to be recognized! They want others to accept them as a real person with real needs and feelings. You don’t get that in larger cities or in mega shopping centres.

Michael Hart, President and CEO of Hart Department Stores saw this. Val Mazzuca, owner of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre saw this. And after I read Malcolm Gladwell’s book, I could see it plain as day. The critical mass had been reached in Valley East. The community is filled with people who are fed up with the hustle and bustle of big cities and big stores where you lose your identity and become a number. Today’s generation wants to experience the "good old days" of their parents where store owners knew your name and would spend time talking to you about just about everything. The "good old days" where you felt like the store owner truly "cared about you as a person", not just for your money.

But today’s generation also wants the benefits of the "big stores". They want to have plenty of selection, low prices and high quality. In other words, they want "good old days" treatment with "modern day" mega-store pricing and selection. This was the illusive dream.

Up until March 30, 2005, residents of Valley East had been lukewarm when it came to supporting retail outlets in the community. The predominant trend was to shop locally when all other options were exhausted, or when time simply didn’t permit anything else. The bulk of shopping dollars still flowed to the big retail centres in the City of Sudbury, much to the dismay of small business owners in Valley East.

It only took a single day in the hundred year history of Valley East to change everything. On March 30, 2005, the people of Valley East suddenly "reframed the issue of local retail shopping". Suddenly, their behaviour has been changed to create a whole new reality. That reality is that the retail choices in Valley East are indeed excellent. The selection is tremendous; the quality is great; and the prices are the best around. Furthermore, many residents are shocked to discover that the excellent selection, quality and prices are not limited to this one new store, but that all stores in Valley East do the same.

Therefore, what Hart Department Store has done for Valley East is force people to take a good, hard look at the entire retail business community. What people have found is that Valley East is not only the best place to raise a family, it is also the best place for them to do the majority of their shopping. The slogan, "If you can’t find it in Valley East, you don’t need it!" will soon become a rallying cry. People will shop locally if they can get what they need. Valley East has always offered people what they needed, but residents couldn’t see this. The opening of a major chain like Hart was all that was needed to "draw the attention" of residents. Now that they have seen the whole picture, the flow of money outside Valley East will be greatly reduced. The support of local businesses will lead to more expansion in the near future and Valley East will thrive.

The timing for introducing the Hart Department Store couldn’t have been better. The population in Valley East is growing. The growth is being driven by young people who are searching for a better quality of life and who want to feel as if they are valued as individuals when they shop. The rapid, almost out of control growth of the big retail centers in the central core of the "City" will actually drive consumers away to outlying communities like Valley East when they discover there is an alternative option.

The opening of the Hart Department Store is the "tipping point". Valley East will no longer be perceived as a community where you can live comfortably, but where you can’t buy the things you need to survive. The new reality is that Valley East has everything you need, and, moreover, you feel like your business is valued.

Now that we have pushed past the "tipping point" the economic expansion will explode. Within the next several months, we will be hearing about a number of other major retail outlets which will be setting up in Valley East. The future looks good.

The Tipping Point, by Malcolm Gladwell.

Read it if you can. It makes sense.

Until the next time...

 

“To All Residents of Valley East & Capreol, We Truly Thank You For Making Our Dream Come True,” Val and Violet Mazzuca

By Robert Kirwan

When Val and Violet Mazzuca became owners of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, a small strip mall in Hanmer on Highway 69N, on March 29, 1971 , they had a dream that it would one day become a major shopping center for the surrounding communities. On March 30, 2005 , they celebrated the 34th Anniversary of their ownership by seeing their dream fulfilled.

On that memorable day, Valentino Mazzuca, shown on the far left in the photo, and Violet Mazzuca, shown on the far right, cut the ribbon to officially open the Hart Department Store at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. Officials from the store holding the ribbon were Rod Groulx, Store Manager; Michael Hart, President and CEO of Hart Stores Inc., and; Michel Lussier, Director of Store Operations. The photo was provided by Ron Gladu Photos.

We all know that ribbon cutting ceremonies are common. But this one was different. And anyone who experienced the moment will tell you that they could “feel” something special was about to take place. You could sense that this was not just the opening of another store. It was the beginning of a new era in the history of Valley East , and it was about to launch the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre to a whole new level as a major retail establishment.

“I’ve always dreamed of having a large department store as an anchor for the mall,” explained Val Mazzuca. “It was something that was missing from Valley East . Local residents wanted a good department store where they could buy everything they needed for their family without having to go to Sudbury and without having to pay more for their products. When we discovered the Hart Department Store chain, I knew we had found what I was looking for.”

Over 2000 shoppers anxiously awaited the cutting of the ribbon at 9:30 a.m. on March 30. It was the biggest, most remarkable grand opening in the history of the 68-store company, blowing away all previous records for attendance and sales. Thousands of shoppers have continued to pour through the doors of the store which is quickly becoming recognized as the “missing link” for which Valley East and Capreol shoppers have been searching.

As people of all ages come from all corners of the Sudbury region on a mission to see the new store that everyone is raving about, they are also discovering why the Mazzuca’s are so very proud of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. They are finding that this is the cleanest mall they have ever seen. They are finding that this is a family-friendly mall with plenty of children’s rides to entertain youngsters; a community bulletin board section where they can find out what is happening in their town; a place where they can register for minor sports, and; a place which actually encourages people to drop in just to walk a few laps around the mall to keep fit. They are finding sitting areas with furniture you would expect to see in a living room and groups of friends socializing as if they were in a community center instead of a shopping centre. They are finding that from the moment they walk through the entrance to the mall they become immersed in an atmosphere where everything from the oldies music, the colours of the hallways, the decorations on the walls and the smiles from the store owners and employees blend together to lift their spirits and make them feel welcome and appreciated.

Pam’s Deli is open from 7:30 in the morning to 9:00 p.m. each weekday so that you can always find a place to sit and relax with a light snack and a drink. Buddies Restaurant, one of the most popular eating establishments in the region, is open from 9:00 a.m. to serve all of your daily meals and refreshments. Stores open at 9:30 a.m. six days of the week, at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. They stay open until 9 p.m. weekdays; 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 5 p.m. Sundays.

Besides offering all of the goods and services that anyone could ever need under one climate-controlled roof, the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre is going out of its way to provide only the very best for its customers. The first Monday of every month has been designated as “Senior’s Day” at the mall where shoppers over the age of 55 will be treated to 15% off retail products found in a wide variety of participating stores. In addition, merchants throughout the mall are proud to declare that they stand by their prices and are willing to match competitor prices on most products in their stores. They want local residents to know that if they see something they want at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, it is going to be the best price around. Now they can shop in the Valley first to save money on gasoline and time that would be wasted stuck in traffic in Sudbury .

This is truly an exciting time for Valley East and Capreol. Val and Violet Mazzuca are proud to be able to do their part through the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre to make a difference in the quality of life of these two great communities, and they both want to say, “Thank you for making our dream come true!”  

   
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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.

For More Information on the Welcome Home Gift Basket
Call Mike Lemieux at (705) 969-7000
or email Robert Kirwan at robert@kirwan.ca 

WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE
WHO HAVE RECENTLY MOVED INTO VALLEY EAST

Patti & Sean Carroll Juliet Wice Devra Kneblewski
Pascal & Lynn Lapointe Michel & Nicole Lavallee Arik Theijsmeijer & Melanie Hunt
Michael & Paulette Gies Julie & Steve Smeltzer Jackie & Eddy Dutrisac
Dan Beatty Jennifer Del Papa Greta Lane
Dave Patry Eileen Williams Sharon Neelands
Daniella Stuewer Norm & Diane Lefebvre Steve Arsenault
Dan Rose Joan Dufour Dan & Tina MacNeil
Mary & Dennis Hull Verna Raciborski Marc & Judy Paquette
Luc Jennings Tim Ranger & Amanda Labelle Linda & Emanual Brunet
  

  

  

Big Daddy Radio 103.9 Comes To The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre For Special Sales Event

Remote Broadcast Can Be A Lot of Fun For Shoppers

Tina Bouffard, owner of Billie Jeans and Del Nellyn's Ladies Wear in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, spends a few minutes chatting with Ross Anthony during her three-day Annual Half-Price Sale which was held from August 11 to 13. 

Ross is better known as the host of the Big Breakfast on Big Daddy with his co-host, Carrie-Ann.

During the four-hour remote promotion, special reports were aired on the radio station providing listeners with information about the big sale being held at Billie Jeans and Del Nellyn's Ladies Wear.

 

Valley East is the place to be!

Miryâm Lapierre-Giguère, shown in the photo with her husband, Eric, grew up in Azilda, and moved down south for 6 years due to employment.

"When the opportunity to move back to came knocking, my husband and I jumped on it," she explained. " I never envisioned myself living anywhere else but Azilda. As we started house shopping we couldn’t find what we were looking for in Rayside Balfour. We decided to expand our search for houses. Little did we know how amazing the Valley was."

What impressed both Miryam and Eric was the fact that there were so many beautiful houses from which to choose and so many quiet neighbourhoods. 

"Even though the neighbourhoods are so quiet, everything is at your finger tips," she stated. " Sudbury all the time is so wonderful."

She continued, "We decided to buy our first home in Val Thérèse. The people here are just amazing. They are welcoming and ready to lend a hand if needed. I love the way every neighbour looks out for each other. I feel safe in my home in the valley. My boys always enjoy going to the park or the recreation centre. There are always things to do. My family and I are francophone. I find it very pleasant to go do my groceries and daily errands and always have someone around that speaks French.  Now with the new Canadian Tire being built, there is honestly no reason  to  ever leave the Valley. We never envisioned living here, but now  that we are here we can’t see ourselves living any place else but  Valley East."

Miryâm suggested that even though there is so much good to be said about the Valley, she hopes that something is done to keep the parks a bit cleaner. In fact, Miryâm echoed the comments of many other parents with young children who have also expressed concerns about the condition of the parks. She stated, " There is often lots of garbage and broken glass, and most of the time it takes a few phone calls to the city to finally get it cleaned up."

Besides the park issue, when asked for other suggestions on how to improve the community to make it even more pleasant for people like the Giguère Family, all she could think of were the following, " My three year old son would like for me ask Mr. Desjardins of Desjardins' Food Basics to get small grocery baskets or baskets with three holes to fit both my boys so they can shop along with their mom. That would also make my shopping experience more enjoyable. I also think all signs in the mall and  everywhere in the Valley should be bilingual. Besides that there isn’t much else I would change about the Valley. I think everyone in Valley East is doing their part and doing a fine job of it, to make this the best place to live in the City of  Greater Sudbury."

Valley Plaza Barber Shop Gets Into The Christmas Spirit With Holiday Decorations

Claude Chenier, owner of the Valley Plaza Barber Shop, is shown taking care of one of his clients while all other chairs in the establishment are filled. The Valley Plaza Barber Shop is one of the most popular hair care centres in Valley East, due in large part to the attention Claude, his wife Linda and their entire staff pay to customer service.

The Valley Plaza Barber Shop is always decorated according to the season, making this a welcome place to simply stop by and share some conversation with friends.

Check out the decorations next time you are in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre or call 969-4020 for an appointment.

Taking Own Photos With Santa Claus Is An Idea That Is Much Appreciated By Local Parents
An unidentified young boy enjoying his candy cane sits patiently with Santa Claus while his parents take several photos in an effort to get the perfect picture to save forever. This is the second year that the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre has instituted a policy which allows parents and grandparents to take their own photos with Santa. It was done in an effort to save money for parents who normally must purchase expensive packages from professional photographers in most malls. Judging by the positive feedback, this is a policy which is likely to remain in place at the mall for some time to come.
  

Grade 5 Students From Redwood Acres Sing Christmas Carols At The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre

Visitors to the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre were treated to some wonderful singing by close to 70 Grade 5 students from Redwood Acres Public School on Thursday, December 14, 2006.
The students stopped by the mall after first entertaining the residents at the Elizabeth Centre in Val Caron. Before arriving at the mall, however, they did make one very enjoyable stop at Harvey's in Val Caron.
Grade 5 Teacher, Mrs. Kaitlin Lemega watched as her students as well as those from Ms. Nadene Houston's and Carole Burke's classes sang for almost 30 minutes in the centre court area of the mall.
The very well-behaved and polite students were great ambassadors for Redwood Acres. Everyone in the mall who heard them commented on their tremendous self-discipline and on the way they handled themselves while in this public venue. After the show was finished, many of the students took time to say hello to one of the most attentive listeners in the audience. Below, several of the students are shown with Klondike, a seeing-eye dog who accompanied one of the visitors.
  
Living Well Chiropractic Conducts 11th Annual Food & Toy Drive For Good Neighbours Food Bank

Wayne Nepssy, 2nd from the left, gratefully accepts the donations of cash, food and toys from Dr. David Welsh and Dr. Ghislaine Landry of the Living Well Chiropractic Office in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. Sandra Paquette, one of the two office assistants (Nadine Dussault was absent when the photo was taken) is shown on the far left.

The donations were accepted from patients during the week of December 11 to 14. 

"Our food bank depends on annual drives such as this in order to stock up our shelves so that we can provide for the needy during the winter months," explained Nepssy. "Some of these donations will be given out during the holidays. The help and cooperation we receive from Living Well Chiropractic is very much appreciated."

Junior Grade Students From Immaculate Conception School Spend Their Saturday Morning Entertaining The Public
Mr. Luciano Ingriselli, Core French Teacher at Immaculate Conception School in Val Caron, is shown below playing his guitar to accompany the Grade 4 to 6 students who turned out on the morning of Saturday, December 16, 2006, to sing Christmas carols at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre.
The guitar and the drums were perfect accompaniments to the beautiful voices of the children as they entertained dozens of parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, and shoppers who took time from their busy routines to enjoy the music.
The students form the School Choir. It was obvious to everyone that they came well-prepared. Their voices projected down the busy corridors as shoppers and merchants alike welcomed their wonderful contribution to the "Spirit of Christmas" on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre Comes Out As One Of Most Courteous Areas Of The City In Sudbury Star Research

Two reporters from the Sudbury Star set out on a special project to find out where we would rank against other major cities of the world in the area of courtesy and politeness. Their motivation was a study released by the Readers' Digest in July  which compared 36 cities around the globe. Toronto came third behind New York City and Zurich, Switzerland.

The Star Reporters used the same scoring criteria that was used by Readers' Digest. They went into five of the busiest locations around the City of Greater Sudbury, including: Downtown Sudbury; the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre; the New Sudbury Centre; Place Bonaventure Mall in Chelmsford; and the Rio Can's Power Centre. At each site the following situations were enacted and the reporters observed the actions of nearby shoppers:

1. They walked into the building behind people to see if they would hold the door open for them.

2. The bought small items from different stores and recorded whether the sales assistants said thank you.

3. They dropped a folder full of papers in different locations to see if anyone would help pick them up.

At each location, each of the above was performed four times. Each act of politeness was given a score of 1 with a 0 recorded if there was no act of courtesy shown. A perfect score was 12.

THE RESULTS

Downtown Sudbury came out in first place with a score of 11 out of 12.  The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre was a close second.

Overall, the City of Greater Sudbury came in with a combined rate of 75% which would have placed us ahead of Toronto in 3rd place when ranked with the 36 other cities in the world.

Chad Salemink of Desjardins' Food Basics Is One Of The Reasons Why People Are Impressed With Politeness Level Of The People of Valley East

Chad Salemink, 24, is an employee of Desjardins' Food Basics. Chad's job is to collect and return shopping carts from the large parking lot outside and bring them back into the store for use by the close to 20,000 customers who come through the doors of the popular grocery store every week.

In his role, Chad comes into contact with hundreds of visitors to the mall every shift. If you follow Chad around you will see that he never hesitates to hold open doors, say excuse me, or demonstrate courtesy to people of all ages. In addition, Chad is quick to acknowledge others with a smile and a wave. Doing these "little things" comes naturally for Chad, as it does with so many of the store clerks and merchants of the mall. And in the hectic world in which we now live, it is definitely the little things that count.

Chad was recently featured in a special article in The Sudbury Star on July 10, 2006 for his success in the Building Bridges Program which is offered by Cambrian College to help students with developmental disabilities learn to find their way on their own. 

When he was young, doctors told his mother Colette that his developmental disabilities would prevent him from ever learning to read, write or ride a bike. Chad's determination proved the doctors wrong and he can now read at the Grade 5 level in French, the Grade 6 level in English and can definitely ride a bike. He also used the internet and communicates via email just like the rest of us.

After high school, Chad qualified for the Bridges Program at Cambrian and with a lot of hard work and continued determination finished with a 4.0 grade point average. The one-year program brought out a sense of confidence and independence in Chad that is shown in everything he does.

"I really want to thank Ken and Sandra Desjardins' for giving me a chance to work at their store," Chad stated. "I love what I do and enjoy meeting so many nice shoppers. They have been really good to me and everyone is so nice around here."

Well, Chad, on behalf of everyone in the community of Valley East, thank you for being one of the reasons why we are now known as one of the most courtesy areas of the region.

Community Living Greater Sudbury Presents Appreciation Plaque To Val Mazzuca
Dorice Dusty, Public Relations Director with Community Living Greater Sudbury is shown presenting Val Mazzuca with a special plaque of appreciation for the support the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre has provided to the organization during the past several years.

"We have always been so grateful for the way we have been treated by the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre," explained Dorice. "Val Mazzuca simply cannot do enough for us. Every time we want to set up a display, or put something on the bulletin board, all we have to do is ask. It makes it so much easier to help our clients when we have the support of such a leader in the community like Val Mazzuca."

The Community Living Greater Sudbury offices are now located at 303 York Street in Sudbury in the CNIB building. If you would like to speak to Dorice or if you have any questions you would like to ask, just call (705) 671-7181 Ext. 321. You can also visit their web site.

Workplace Wellness Is A Top Priority Among Store Owners of The Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre

The workplace wellness team from the Sudbury & District Health Unit was out in full force during January visiting the tenants of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. Above, Lisa Froemmel, on the right, owner of Pet Palace, is shown putting up the special Workplace Wellness Calendar that was provided by one of the Team Members who is responsible for visiting the mall every month.

According to the Wellness Team, "The place where you work and the work you do can affect your health. How you feel can affect how well you do your job."

The Workplace Wellness team provides opportunities for skill building, education and support or consultation. They also help employers create and implement workplace policies that reduce the risk of injury and promote the health of workers.

For more information, contact (705) 522-9200 Ext. 290 or email workplaceteam@sdhu.com 

  
 

Valley East Ladies' Slo Pitch League
Photo Album - 2006

Valley East Today would like to thank Monique Grenon, a long-time Executive member and one of the driving forces behind the success of the Valley East Ladies' Slo Pitch League for providing us with photos for this First Annual Album.

Some of the photos were taken during the evening games, so they may be a bit dark, but nonetheless, you should be able to make out some of the "Girls of Summer" who are working hard to make the Valley East Ladies' Slo Pitch League a place where women can enjoy competition and comraderie twice a week during the summer playing a sport that they love and enjoy.

Once again, we thank Monique, and congratulate all players and sponsors for helping to create a strong league for ladies in the Valley.

Valley East Ladies' Slo-Pitch League Features Skill & Fun For The Girls of Summer

The Valley East Ladies' Slo-Pitch League features a total of ten (10) teams for the 2006 season, thanks in large part to the efforts of the young ladies on the Executive who are committed to seeing the League continue and thrive into the future.   

Three of the Executive members met at the beginning of June with Robert Kirwan, Publisher of Valley East Today to discuss plans for marketing and promotion of the league. Shown with Robert are, from the left, Robin Trottier, Secretary; Mandy Hnatiuk, President, and Natalie Raymond-Marois, Vice-President. Two other executive members were unable to attend the meeting. They are Nicki Trottier, Treasurer, and Paula Martel-Lavallee, Statistician.

A year ago the Valley East Ladies' Slo-Pitch League was facing a serious enrolment problem. With only six teams registered just prior to the start of the season, the women who enjoyed playing this sport were worried. The season began with seven teams, but it was obvious that changes had to be made. 

One of the biggest changes was the decision to allow teams and players from other municipalities to join the league, and it appears as if that made all the difference in the world. Two teams have joined with players who live in Rayside Balfour or Sudbury. Another positive change was the decision to allow girls who are 16 years of age and over. There are only a few younger players in the league, but at least they now have a place where they can enjoy this sport while in their late teens.

As a result, there are over 200 women of all ages playing slo-pitch two nights a week during the 15 week season. They play at Centennial Ball Park every Monday and Wednesday evening, with games at 6:30, 8:00, and 9:30 p.m. Valley East Today is pleased to introduce the First Annual Valley East Ladies' Slo-Pitch Photo Album with this issue. Below is one of the teams, sponsored by Rocky's and Beautiful Balance. We will be posting the rest of the team pictures as they are provided to us by long-time Slo-Pitch member, Monique Grenon.

   

2006 PHOTO ALBUM

CHICO'S LADIES DISCUSSING STRATEGY AFTER THE GAME

  

PAULA'S CANINE LADIES PREPARE TO TAKE THE FIELD

  

ROCKY'S & BEAUTIFUL BALANCE LADIES

  

T.B.A. & HANMER CORTINA LADIES

 

THE CHEMY GIRLS

  

BUDDIES' RESTAURANT

  

NORTHSTAR BEDDING

  
UMPIRES DON'T ALWAYS AGREE, BUT THEY CERTAINLY HAVE A LOT OF FUN CALLING THE GAMES FOR THE VALLEY EAST LADIES SLO-PITCH LEAGUE

 

Umpire-in-Chief

Moe Martel

calls them

safe!

 

Aurele

Larose

Calls Them

Out!

 

Published by
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