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Let Us All Do Our
Part
To Return To The Basics Of Life:
People, Tolerance and Love
Editorial by Robert Kirwan
As the years go by we are all reminded of the harsh reality
that our life is unfolding and that we can never change our past. This
reality becomes clearer as you get older.
I have spent a great deal of time thinking about life in general as we
celebrated 100 years of existence as a community during the year 2004. I
know many of you will be reading this editorial after the final candle is
blown out on the birthday cake, but nevertheless, now that we are in our
2nd Century, the points still apply.
Now that the Valley East Today Web Site and Weekly
Online News Magazine are firmly established, I have
entertained many thoughts on how I should approach this living history of our community? What is it
that we want to remember? Moreover, what is it that we want Valley East to
stand for?
And then, the answer seemed to jump out at me as I was reading a little
passage recently.
It was a selection from "The Hymnbook", written by Arthur
Bowler. Every parent will understand why I was greatly moved by the story
and I’m sure every parent could also recount a similar experience. It
was then that I realized that each and every resident of Valley East is a
parent of our future.
Our values today will shape the future for our
children.
That is what this web site is all about. Recording details of
our past which will shape our future.
Suddenly, everything became clear to me as I read the following
passage. I now know how to approach this web site. We will record our
history, and we will focus on the things that really mean the world to us:
people, tolerance and love.
The author wrote:
I watched intently as my little brother was caught in the act. He
sat in the corner of the living room, a pen in one hand and my father’s
hymnbook in the other. As father walked into the room, my brother cowered
slightly. He sensed that he had done something wrong. From a distance, I
saw that he had opened Dad/s brand-new book and scribbled across the
length and breadth of the entire first page with a pen. Now, staring at my
father fearfully, he and I both waited for his punishment.
My father picked up his prized hymnal, looked at it carefully,
and then sat down without saying a word. Books were precious to him. He
was a pastor and the holder of several degrees. For him, books were
knowledge, and yet, he loved his children. What he did in the next few
minutes was remarkable.
Instead of punishing my brother; instead of scolding or yelling
or reprimanding, he sat down, took the pen from my brother’s hand and
then wrote in the book himself, alongside the scribbles John had made.
"John’s words in 1959, age two. How many times have I
looked into your beautiful face and into your warm, alert eyes looking up
at me and thanked God for the one who has now scribbled in my new hymnal?
You have made the book sacred, as have your brothers and sister too so
much of my life"
Wow, I thought. This is punishment?
From time to time I take a book down—not just a cheezy
paperback, but a real book that I know I will have for many years to
come—and I give it to one of my children to ‘write’ their names in.
As I look at their artwork, I think of my father, and how he taught me
about what really matters in life: people, not objects; tolerance, not
judgement; and love, which is at the heart of a family.
I think about these things, smile, and I whisper, "Thank
you, Dad."
People, tolerance and love—the things that really matter in
life.
As I meet people in the years to come I will be asking for them to
share the things that really matter in life. Provide the stories for us so
that we can post them on this internet history book for others to read and
become inspired as they in turn create history.
Perhaps all we need to be truly happy in this world is a return to the
basics of life: people, tolerance and love.
My long range plans for this web site are going to reflect the really
important things.
If I do that, I am sure all the rest will fall into place.
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VALLEY
EAST
A
PLACE
TO GROW
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It’s Time To Give
Valley East
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There is absolutely no question that the community of
Valley East
is in the middle of a tremendous growth period. We see new subdivisions
and homes being developed all over the place, but the real indicators are
that new schools and new businesses are being built in the community –
true signs that we are on the verge of a population explosion like
we’ve never experienced before.
It is now time to give
Valley East
an identity that will clearly demonstrate what our true nature is all
about! When someone asks you to describe the community of
Valley East
, you want to be able to give them a short, quick answer that says it all
and you need a simple but effective and identifiable logo that will be
recognized as
Valley East
’s own.
The City of
Toronto
recently unveiled its new branding campaign – Toronto Unlimited! The
goal was to create a single
Toronto
brand and to develop a fresh new way of communicating the city’s strong
and dynamic identity to the rest of the world. The signature line Toronto
Unlimited, is meant to celebrate the unlimited potential of the people and
the endless opportunities they offer in the city.
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VALLEY
EAST
A
PLACE
TO GROW
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We need a starting point! So I am offering the suggestion above
as the brand we should adopt for
Valley East
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VALLEY EAST –
A PLACE
TO GROW says it all.
Growth implies progress and development, not only in
a personal sense, but also with respect to business, community spirit,
empowerment of our youth, etc. People are always saying that Valley East
is a great place to raise a family; a great place to start a business; a
great place for finding satisfaction in recreational, cultural or sports
fields; in other words, it is a great place to grow and develop,
regardless of your personal preferences or goals. Growth also means
progress. If you are looking to improve yourself spiritually,
intellectually, psychologically, socially, culturally, physically – or
in any other way you can think of, Valley East will offer you that
opportunity to achieve your goals and dreams.
If you have an idea you would like to put forward, send it be email
through
the link below. If you like what I have suggested, send in your
comments.
We need something that says it all, and as a resident of
this community since 1974,
I would certainly feel comfortable telling
everyone that I live in
Valley East - A Place To Grow!
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Hanmer's Joey Niceforo Continues To
Shine As An International Star In The World of Opera |
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Joey Niceforo is quickly becoming
recognized as one of the brightest young stars on the International Opera
Stage. Just recently the group he sings with, The Canadian Tenors, changed
their name to DESTINO TENORS.
Also, Joey was chosen out of approximately 100 from all over the world
for the Don Giovani Opera in Toronto which will play August 17 to 19,
2006. He will perform the part of Don Attivio in the play.
Joey and the DESTINO TENORS -- as per popular demand--plan a return
performance in Sudbury Soon
Emerging
young talent JOEY NICEFORO has been commanding attention in North America
and Europe with his thrilling tenor voice. He made his professional
singing debut in the Toronto Opera in Concert's Canadian Gala Concert and
has since performed several roles with them. He recently travelled to the
Czech Republic where he performed two operas with Hradek Karlove
Philharmonic Orchestra. In January of 2004 Joey made his film debut in an
ABC family movie produced by Britney Spears and has also appeared singing
on NBC.
In
Mozart's DON GIOVANNI Opera Canada reviewed that "Joey Niceforo
charmed as Don Ottavio .... a breathtaking 'Dalla Sua Pace' and 'Il mio
tesoro intanto.'" The Times Colonist states that, "Joey Niceforo
has the finest natural instrument" while Insight Magazine declared
that, "Joey Niceforo has one of the most robust and exciting voices
I've heard in a long time. He's riveting on stage, his voice pins you to
the song and does not let you go until the last stirring note."
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EXCELLENT
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
THE CAPREOL FRESHMART
(Enter here for
more photos)
Store Has Been Established Since 1929
Serving a population of over 4000
people
Future growth from nearby mining
venture
The only supermarket in town
Potential sales of over $100,000
per week
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Successful
applicant must have
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a vast knowledge of the grocery
industry;
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a minimum of 5 - 10 years
experience in grocery business;
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a minimum of $150,000 of
investment capital
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If you are interested in this opportunity
to own and operate your own grocery franchise contact
Mr. Val Mazzuca
by phone: (705) 858-1116
by pager: (705) 671-7715
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Ice
Time
Monday,
Aug. 14,
9:00pm –
10:30pm
Cambrian Arena
Wednesday,
Aug. 16
8:00pm –
9:30pm
Cambrian Arena
Friday,
Aug. 18
8:00pm
- 9:30pm
Cambrian Arena
Monday,
Aug. 21,
8:00pm -
9:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Tuesday,
Aug. 22,
8:00pm -
9:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Thursday,
Aug. 24
8:00pm –
9:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Friday,
Aug. 25,
8:00pm –
9:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Monday,
Aug. 28
8:00pm –
9:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Tuesday,
Aug. 29
8:00pm –
9:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Wednesday,
Aug. 30
8:00pm –
9:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Thursday,
Aug. 31
8:00pm –
9:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Friday,
Sept.
1
8:00pm – 10:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Possible
game
Sunday,
Sept.
3
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Raymond plourde Arena
Possible game
Tuesday,
Sept.
5
9:00pm – 10:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Regular
season
Thursday,
Sept.
7
9:00pm – 10:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Tuesday,
Sept.
12
9:00pm – 10:30pm
Raymond Plourde Arena
Wednesday,
Sept. 13
9:00pm –
10:30pm
Capreol 1 (old side)
All
try-outs are $15.00 for 1 1/2 hours
Players
from outside
Valley East
must have proper releases.
For
more info call: Dave Stone 897-6641 General Manager |
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NEXT BUS RUN FROM CAPREOL TO
DESJARDINS' FOOD BASICS ON AUGUST 8
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Free Bus Transportation
From Capreol to Desjardins' Food Basics On The Second and Last
Tuesdays of the Month
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Ken
Desjardins, owner of Desjardins' Food Basics began his twice
monthly free bus transportation program from Capreol to his grocery
store on Tuesday, July 11, 2006. A total of eight people took
advantage of the service on the first day. Ken expects that the
numbers will eventually peak at about 15 to 20 people over the next
couple of months.
For
an indefinite period, on the SECOND and LAST
Tuesdays of each month, a bus will bring shoppers to Desjardins'
Food Basics, absolutely free of charge. Now that the Capreol
Freshmart Store has closed, there are many people who will have difficulty finding
transportation to do their shopping, so Ken has decided to extend
this free bus service for as long as there is a demand.
The bus will pick up at the
Capreol Curling Club at
10
a.m.
From there it will proceed to the C.N. Yard,
Dennie
Street
,
Coulson
Street
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and then make one stop at
Christa
Court
in Hanmer, before arriving at Desjardins’ Food Basics at
approximately
10:30
.
The bus will depart from the mall at
12
noon
,
returning to the same stops. This will give people 90 minutes to do
their shopping. Once again, this service will continue on the SECOND and LAST Tuesdays of every
month. The next scheduled run is Tuesday, August 8, 2006.
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Combination
Locks Now Available At Sixteen Different Locations In The
Community Each Week.
You Could
Qualify For A Trip To Cuba! |
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Valley East Lions' Charity
Days
Want to send you and a guest on an all inclusive
Trip for 2 to CUBA!!!!
(+$500 in spending cash) |
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As was announced in The Vision Paper on July 5, from now until September 9th, 2006,
a number of Valley East
businesses, merchants and organizations will be giving random
combination codes to their valued customers. There are 5000 codes available.
There are 16 combination locks located in various
stores/businesses. If you receive an envelope containing a
random combination, please bring it to those locations where
locks are located. If your combination opens one of the locks,
CONGRATULATIONS! You've made it one step closer...
On September 9th, 2006, all lucky winning combination
holders (remember there's only a maximum of 16 people who will
make it this far!) will be invited to the Centennial Arena as
part of our Valley East Lions' Charity Days festivities. (In
the event that nobody opens any of the 16 locks, non-winning
combinations, which will be retained by the vendors, will be
put into a drum, and a winner will be drawn from there.
At the Valley East Lions' Charity Days, each person will be
given another random combination code, one of which will open
the treasure chest containing a TRIP FOR TWO TO CUBA!!!
Please support your local businesses and come out to try
the combinations. If you have any questions, contact Marcel
Servais at 969-5898.
Proceeds from this draw will benefit Palliative Care. |
Locations
of Combination Locks from July 27 to August 9 |
Curves |
Valley
Pro Sports |
Valley
Shrubs & Trees |
Larry's
Snowmobile |
Family
Discount Flooring |
Be-You-Tiful-You |
Lou's
Shoe Repair |
Valley
East Auto Parts |
Leather
Works Plus |
Valley
Plaza Pharmacy |
Glamorous
You |
J.B.
Jewellers |
Dixie
Lee |
It's
All About You Hair Salon |
Kin
Club of Valley East |
Eva
Lanctot |
Locations
of Combination Locks from August 10 to 16 |
Chico's
Bowl |
Eco
Water North |
Speedy
Glass |
Answers
Computer Centre |
Fantastic
Floors |
Tasse
Automobiles |
Shop
Smart |
Bran-Kor
Trophies & Engraving |
Richer's
Auto Centre |
Desjardins'
Food Basics |
New
Hanmer Car Wash |
Valley
Vintner |
Neil's
Independent |
Pet
Palace |
Shear
Magic |
Bright
Spot Cleaners |
Try
out your combinations on the locks located at the above sites.
If your combination opens the lock, you are one of the
finalists in the Trip To Cuba Contest. |
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Natalie Raymond-Marois Of The Valley East Ladies'
Slo-Pitch
League Is Nominated As One of Greater Sudbury's Best Slo-Pitch
Players |
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The
Sudbury Star is conducting a search this summer for the best
slo-pitch players in the Greater Sudbury Area. Valley East's,
Natalie Raymond-Marois has received one of the nominations.
Natalie is a 30-year old life-long resident of
Hanmer who plays in three slo-pitch leagues this summer. She
also plays for JAFT, a travelling team with whom she went to
the Nationals last summer.
She has played slo-pitch for over ten years
and according to one observer, "is very athletic, drives
for balls, leaps like a frog, runs like a deer and hits a ball
so far that when you look at her small size you wonder where
she gets all this power. She can play any position on the
field and truly enjoys the game."
According to her mother, Monique Grenon, who
has played on the same team as her daughter for the past eight
years, the ability to play ball is something that has been
handed down to Natalie through the generations. "When I
watch her play I am so proud of her, She is truly a star in my
eyes. She has baseball in her blood. Her grandmother and
grandfather were very good fastball players in Hanmer many
years ago. I played fastball first and now have moved to
slo-pitch. She also had an aunt who played slo-pitch."
Natalie is Vice-President of the Valley East
Ladies' Slo-Pitch League which features a total of ten
(10) teams for the 2006 season, thanks in large part to the
efforts of the Natalie and her good friend, Mandy Hnatiuk, who
is president.
The Ladies 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 Chico's. We will be posting the rest of the team pictures as
they are provided to us by long-time Slo-Pitch member, Monique
Grenon.
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CHICO'S
LADIES HOLD TEAM MEETING TO DISCUSS STRATEGY
To View Some of the other teams
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Nicole Brunet of
Beswick Denture Clinic Provides Readers With Excellent Advice On Combating
Bad Breath |
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Bad
breath or halitosis is a common problem among individuals and can range
from moderate to sever, acute (short term) or chronic (long term). There
are many contributing factors when it comes to bad breath.
This article is about the different
causes, from the connection between dentures and halitosis, to medical
disorders that can cause bad breath.
With all the different contributing factors of bad breath one thing is
certain, good oral hygiene is imperative in helping to control your
breath. If you think you have
bad breath seek treatment, once you can pin point the cause or source of
your bad breath the success is more attainable
Part One: Bacteria and Oral malodor
There are numerous bacteria present in the mouth.
The different species of bacteria are essential in
keeping the oral flora balanced in the oral cavity.
It is important to have some bacteria in the mouth although not all
bacteria are good. Once the
bacteria break down and die they produce gases called Volatile sulfur
compounds (VSC). If not
removed, these compounds
continue to accumulate and combined with the air from the mouth will cause
a malodor.
VSC’s are toxic to oral tissues and can cause
periodontal disease, irritation to oral tissue, and bad breath.
Bacteria can accumulate anywhere in the mouth.
The teeth, inside of the checks, and gums are some places bacteria
can accumulate therefore it is necessary to keep these areas clean by
brushing and flossing. Due to its rough surface and crevices, the tongue
is the most common place for bacteria to be deposited.
Thus creating large amounts of sulfur compounds causing bad breath.
Simply brushing the tongue with a tooth brush will not dispose of
the bacteria imbedded deep into the crevices of the tongue but will only
move the bacteria around. As
Dr. Mel Babot DDS. States: the key is mechanical removal by using a
“rake like” tongue scraper to reach in and remove the debris from the
tongue.
The absence of saliva can also cause bad breath by
promoting more anaerobic bacteria to accumulate in the mouth.
Read more about this topic in the following section entitled, “Oral dryness
and bad breath".
Part Two: Oral Dryness And Bad
Breath
One of the leading causes of oral malodor can come
from xerostomia. Xerostomia
better known as dry mouth is a common occurrence in many people.
One of the contributing factors to dry mouth is medication such as
certain heart medication, antidepressants. Some of the most common types
of drugs that can cause dry mouth are-Decongestants, Diuretics,
Antidepressants, Antihistamines, Antispasmatics, and Puffers.
Stress, smoking, and age are also things that can cause xerostomia.
Saliva is a very important bodily function.
Saliva washes out the mouth of food debris, sugars, and bacteria.
Without saliva food cannot be easily washed away therefore staying
on your teeth longer causing possible plaque build up, thus leading to
tooth decay and possibly gum disease and ultimately causing a foul odor
from your mouth. Bacteria need
to be constantly washed away. Without
saliva, bacteria will stay in the gums, between teeth, and on the dorsal
surface of the tongue. These
bacteria will then break down and produce volatile sulfur compounds
resulting in irritation of the tissues and bad breath.
The first step to try and teat bad breath is to
eliminate the source. Although sometimes the answer is not that easy if
the cause of xerostomia is age or medication.
Therefore keeping your mouth clean and using mechanical techniques
for getting rid of debris with a tongue scraper and toothbrush are of the
utmost importance. Using
alcoholic based mouthwashes like scope or Listerine are detrimental with
someone with dry mouth; it can cause further xerostomia and even further
irritation. Ask your Denturist
for what is best for you to use. Some
examples are Biotene and Oxyfresh.
Part Three: Are My Dentures The
Source of My Bad Breath?
As we know, bacteria that accumulates on the tongue
or in other places in the mouth produce sulfur compounds which leads to
bad breath. Bacteria can also
accumulate on the surface or even within the denture.
Microscopically, dentures have a porous surface allowing bacteria
to enter and therefore, dentures must be cleaned everyday and rinsed
between every meal to minimize the accumulation of bacteria.
Scratches in the denture are an ideal place for bacteria to
accumulate.
Toothpastes like Crest or Colgate are made for use on
natural teeth, and they are
much too abrasive for dentures, thus producing scratches.
To try to avoid scratches in your denture, use non-abrasive
cleaning products such as liquid soap, polident denture paste, Oxyfresh
non-fluoride toothpaste, soaking tablets or liquid denture cleaners such
as Dentanet. With time odors can stay
strapped in the denture
causing it to smell and giving the denture wearer bad breath.
Here is a little test to see if it is your denture
that is causing your bad breath.
Remove your denture, rinse them under water, and
place it into a zip lock baggie. Let
it sit for five minutes and then open the bag a little and smell.
The odor you smell is what other people can smell. Sometimes
the odor is impossible to remove and a new denture is needed.
The average life of a denture is between 5 to 7 years.
Call your denturist for an appointment if you think your denture is
causing your bad breath.
If you would like to find out more about Beswick Denture Clinic or the
Beswick Footcare Clinic, simply go to their comprehensive web site at the following
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Great Selection of Cowboy Boots Now
Available At Sole Mates Family Footwear |
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Laurna Lynn Mills, Manager
of the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre location of Sole Mates Family
Footwear, took time from one of her busy days to explain a few interesting
things about cowboy boots.
“Cowboy boots are very
much in fashion this year,” explained Laurna. “Canada West is our
primary supplier of western-inspired footwear, and this year their
catalogue is filled with some exciting styles and colours.”
Laurna explained that many
people are discovering that cowboy boots are the best footwear for
dancing. “The sole is slippery, but the heel is made of rubber. So when
you dance, you slide on the ball of your foot and use your heel to stop.
They are absolutely the best type of boot for dancing.”
Indeed, to the naked eye,
cowboy boots may at first appear to be rather slippery and hard to walk
in, but the construction makes them one of the most comfortable and
versatile types of footwear around.
“We still get a lot of
riders buying our boots for durability they get from the top quality
leather. The leather is good for use in stirrups and also for everyday
chores around the farm,” Laurna commented.
“There are so many
different styles to choose from, and each of them are for specific uses.
When a customer comes into the store, we take some time to find out what
they want to use it for so that we can recommend the right kind of
boot,” explained Laurna. “For example, if a person intends to use the
boot for riding a lot and working around the farm, we recommend one that
has good leather on the sole as well as all around so that it stands up to
the hard use. If a person just wants it for style, then we can recommend
different colours and material that is more fashionable. You wouldn’t
wear a bright coloured cowboy boot to work around the ranch.”
Cowboy boots also come CSA
approved for safety and can range in price from $139 to $299. Most of the
boots fall in the $169 range. The nice thing about cowboy boots is that
they can last for years because of their high quality construction.
“Shania Twain is given a
lot of credit for making cowboy boots so much more popular today,”
Laurna went on. “She wears them all the time and with so many fans
adoring her, they are picking up on the boot as a fashion accessory.”
Sole Mates Family Footwear
also sells a wide range of accessories for the boots, such as metal
toe-caps and chains.
Visit the web site at www.solematesfamilyfootwear.ca |
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How old is Papa?
Stay with this -- the answer is at the end. It will blow you
away.
One
evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current
events.
The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the
shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in
general.
The Papa replied, "Well, let me think a minute, I was born
before:
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television
'
penicillin
' polio
shots
'
frozen
foods
'
Xerox
'
contact
lenses
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Frisbees
and
'
the
pill
There was no:
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radar
' credit
cards
'
laser
beams or
' ball-point
pens
Man
had not invented:
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pantyhose
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air
conditioners
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dishwashers
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clothes
dryers!
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and
the clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air and !
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man hadn't yet walked on the
moon
Your MAMA
and I got married first, . and then lived together.
Every family had a father and a mother.
Until I was 25, I called every man older than me, "Sir".
And after I turned 25, I still called policemen and every man with
a title, "Sir."
We
were before gay-rights, computer- dating, dual careers, daycare
centers, and group therapy.
Our lives were governed by the Ten Commandments, good judgment,
and common sense.
We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong and
to stand up and take responsibility for our actions.
Serving your country was a privilege; living in this country was a
bigger privilege.
We thought fast food was what people ate during Lent.
Having a meaningful relationship meant getting along with your
cousins.
Draft dodgers were people who closed their front doors when the
evening breeze started.
Time-sharing meant time the family spent together in the evenings
and weekends-not purchasing condominiums.
We
never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters,
yogurt, or guys wearing earrings.
We listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, and the President's
speeches on our radios.
And I don't ever remember any kid blowing his brains out
listening to Tommy Dorsey.
If you saw anything with 'Made in
Japan
' on it, it was junk.
The term 'making out' referred to how you did on your school
exam.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and instant coffee were unheard of.
We had 5 &10-cent stores where you could actually buy things
for 5 and 10 cents.
ice Cream cones, phone calls, a ride on a bus and a coke were
all anickel.
And if you didn't want to splurge, you could spend your nickel
on enough stamps to mail 1 letter and 2 postcards.
You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600, . . but who
could afford one?
Too
bad, because gas was 11 cents a gallon.
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"grass"
was mowed,
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"coke"
was a cold drink and
"pot"
was something your mother cooked in.
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"rock
music" was your grandmother's lullaby.
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"Aids"
were helpers in the Principal's office,
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"
chip" meant a piece of wood,
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"hardware"
was found in a hardware store and
!
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"software"
wasn't even a word.
And
we were the last generation to actually believe that a lady
needed a husband to have a baby. No wonder people call us
"old and confused" and say there is a generation gap..
and how old do you think I am?
I
bet you have this old man in mind...you are in for a shock!
Read
on to see -- pretty scary if you think about it and pretty sad
at the same time.
*This Papa
would be only 58 years old !!!!!!!!!
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Long
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Edgar
Lajambe, is a 30-year old life-long resident of Hanmer. His passion for
computers and information technology goes back to a high school co-op
placement he had in 1994 with a company called the AMS Group. When he
graduated from
St. Charles
College
he discovered that there were a lot of people who kept coming to him for
computer repairs and consulting, so he formed his own company, Valley
Computers & Consulting.
When
VoIP (Voice over Internet Technology) was first introduced to
Sudbury
, Edgar saw this as the future of communication and immediately jumped on
board; studying everything there is to know about the technology. As a
result, he formed another division of his company, called VCCNet.ca
Internet Solutions, which deals with long-distance discount calling and
the use of the internet for communication purposes.
Edgar
has joined forces with another locally owned firm, Infocom Canada Business
Consultants Inc. which operates Valley East Today, a marketing &
public relations company which publishes a community web site and weekly
online news magazine.
“The
cost of long distance calling has always been a detriment to people living
in the north,” Edgar explained when asked why he feels so strongly about
the communication services he now provides to the community. “I know so
many of my friends and acquaintances who have children or parents living
in other parts of
Ontario
. They would love the chance to talk to them more often by phone, but long
distance charges really cut into the budget; especially for seniors who
would love to talk to grandchildren, or parents who have children away at
university or college.”
“Once
people find out how easy it is to switch over to my plan, and they realize
that there is absolutely no risk or long-term commitment – that all they
get is the freedom to talk on the phone to anyone in Ontario for as long
as they want for one low price of $15.95 a month, they are sold,” Edgar
went on.
Edgar also repairs and programs
individual computers for both commercial and residential use. You can drop
in and see him at his office in the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre, or he
will come directly to your home or office.
Whatever
you are looking for, give Edgar a call at 670-4039 or you can go to his web site at www.vccnet.ca
and see how he can meet your needs.
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PREPARING FOR THE 2006 MUNICIPAL
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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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READERS MAY SUBMIT THEIR OWN
COMMENTS ON THE UPCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION BY CLICKING ON THE EMAIL
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