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"That's
Not My Problem"...Four Words That Will Surely Lead
To Disaster!
Editorial by Robert Kirwan
Have you ever found yourself
listening to the concerns of other people and breathed a
sigh of relief that it was their problem and not yours?
How many times have you yourself approached someone with
a problem of your own only to be told, “I can’t help
you. That’s not my job! You will have to go somewhere
else to get help.”
We live in a very strange world today. It is
entirely possible for one to to live for years without
ever speaking to your neighbour, or without ever getting
involved in any part of your community. It is also
entirely possible to enjoy your own problem-free life
without ever considering the problems being faced by
others around you. But you can never escape the fact
that we are all “connected” in some way and we are
all “interdependent” upon each other for our
survival and well-being. Furthermore, we all share each
other’s problems in one way or another. The most
dangerous thing we can do is adopt the attitude that
when someone or some group in our community is facing a
serious challenge, we can simply turn away and state
that “it is not my problem”.
In fact we are so connected to each other that it
is wise to actually go out of our way to help solve the
problems of others as a means of protecting our own
interests. For example, it is better to volunteer to do
some work to fix up the neighbourhood playground in
order to give local youth some place to work off their
energies in a positive way rather than have them roam
the streets raiding your garden or causing disturbances
that ruin your own peace and quiet.
I came across a little story about a mouse trap
that will help explain what I mean.
A
mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the
farmer and his wife open a package. "What food
might this contain?" The mouse wondered. He was
devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to
the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning.
"There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a
mousetrap in the house!"
The
chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said,
"Mr. Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to
you but it is of no consequence to me. I cannot be
bothered by it."
The mouse turned to the pig and told him,
"There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a
mousetrap in the house!"
The pig sympathized, but said, “I am so very
sorry, Mr. Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it
but pray. Be assured you are in my prayers."
The
mouse turned to the cow and said, "There is a
mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the
house!"
The cow said, "Wow, Mr. Mouse, I'm sorry for
you, but it's no skin off my nose."
So, the mouse returned to the house, head down
and dejected, to face the farmer's mousetrap-- alone.
That very night a sound was heard throughout the house
-- like the sound of a mousetrap catching its prey. The
farmer's wife rushed to see what was caught. In the
darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose
tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer's
wife.
The farmer rushed her to the hospital and she
returned home with a fever. Everyone knows you treat a
fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his
hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient.
But his wife's sickness continued, so friends and
neighbors came to sit with her around the clock. To feed
them, the farmer butchered the pig. The farmer's wife
did not get well; she died.
So many people came for her funeral that the
farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat
for all of them.
The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in
the wall with great sadness.
So, the next time you hear someone is facing a
problem and think it doesn't concern you, remember --
when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk. We are
all involved in this journey called life. We must keep
an eye out for one another and make an extra effort to
encourage one another.
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A Very Successful 2006 Valley East
Minor Soccer Season Comes To An End |
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Over 1500 players from as young as 3 to adult took part in the season-finale
playoff weekend to bring an end to a marvelous summer of soccer. All
available fields were utilized on the weekend of August 11 to 13 and the
games were played in the best weather in recent memory.
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Thousands of parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters were seated along
the sidelines taking in the action in what can only be called one of the
most remarkable community celebrations of the year in Valley East.
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The competition was tremendous, with many games being decided by a single
goal. And in the end, there was only one winner in each age category, but
that didn't seem to matter as much as the pizza and pop that everyone
enjoyed; nor did it seem to matter what colour of medal was placed around
the necks of the participants. What did matter is that this was another
great summer of soccer for an organization that is setting new standards of
excellence every year. With several new fields expected to be ready for
2007, many are already looking forward to next May when it starts all over
again.
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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 |
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 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.
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EXCELLENT
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
THE CAPREOL FRESHMART
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more photos)
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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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VALLEY EAST COBRAS AAA MIDGETS
2006-2007 TEAM TRYOUT SCHEDULE |
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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
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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!!!!
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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 |
| Locations
of Combination Locks from August 17 to 23 |
| Town
& Country Clips |
Depanneur
Plourde Mini Mart |
| Pam's
Deli |
Chenier
Marche Richelieu |
| Caza
Auto Parts |
Cortina
Pizza |
| Jamie's
NAPA Auto Pro |
Caisse
Populaire St. Jacques |
| Western
Valley Auto |
Sudbury
Online Services |
| Valley
East Today |
Pizza
Gallery - Val Caron |
| Sole
Mates Family Footwear |
Hanmer
Medical Pharmacy |
| Remax
Crown Realty |
Shelley
Martel |
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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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 Doug
& Linda Beswick Featured On The Cover of International Magazine
For Oxyfresh |
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Doug and Linda Beswick have risen to success
as Master Directors with Oxyfresh. They are responsible for the rapid
growth of this organization in Ontario and indeed right across Canada.
They were featured on the cover of the company's international magazine. Long-time
residents of Hanmer, Doug and Linda Beswick, were featured on the cover of
a recent issue of the company's international magazine, Oxyfresh Visions. The
magazine is sent out around the world to representatives of this
Multi-Level Marketing company. The Beswicks were recognized for their
accomplishments with the company. In particular, they
have helped Oxyfresh establish a strong presence throughout
Ontario
and the rest of
Canada
. Doug is also the owner of Beswick Denture Clinic at
the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre and on
Barrydowne Road
in
Sudbury
. Linda is a Registered Nurse who also runs a
Footcare Clinic at both sites. 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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INTERESTED IN WORKING DURING THE
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS?
GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE FOR
DETAILS
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KOREA WAR VETERANS
The Korea Veterans Unit 19 Sudbury is always looking for
New Members and if there is anyone out there who served in the
Korean War we would be glad to welcome them into the Unit. Anyone
interested can call Harold Payne at 969-4367 or George Haskin at geeoh@sympatico.ca
522-0562.
The next meeting of the Korea Veterans is on 27 Sep 06 at
Branch 76 Royal Canadian Legion 1553 Weller St Sudbury
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WISDOM FROM GRANDPA
To all you OWLS (Older Wiser Laughin Souls)
Whether a man winds up with a nest egg, or a goose egg,
depends a lot on the kind of chick he marries.
Trouble in marriage often starts when a man gets so busy
earnin' his salt, that he forgets his sugar.
Too many couples marry for better, or for worse, but not
for good.
When a man marries a woman, they become one; but the
trouble starts when they try to decide which one.
If a man has enough horse sense to treat his wife like a
thoroughbred, she will never turn into an old nag.
On anniversaries, the wise husband always forgets the past
- but never the present.
A foolish husband says to his wife, "Honey, you stick
to the washin', ironin', cookin', and scrubbin'. No
wife of mine is gonna work."
The bonds of matrimony are a good investment, only when the
interest is kept up.
Many girls like to marry a military man - he can cook, sew,
and make beds, and is in good health, and he's
already used to taking orders.
Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about
your age, and start bragging about it.
The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in
line for.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not
me, I want people to know "why" I look
this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads
weren't paved.
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to your
youth.... Remember about Algebra.
You know you are getting old, when everything either dries
up, or leaks.
I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the
top.
One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that
it is such a nice change from being young.
Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
Old age is when former classmates are so gray and wrinkled
and bald, they don't recognize you.
If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have
anything to laugh at when you are old.
Have a GREAT day.......and keep Laughing.
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Distance Calling???? Interested in Voice Over Internet Technology??? Need Your
Computer Repaired??? |
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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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HANMER VALLEY SHOPPING CENTRE
PHONE: (705) 524-7006
www.kirwan.ca
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KIRWAN Responds To Questions Submitted By Constituents During Election
Campaign
If you have a question for Robert, just drop it off
at his office or give him a call.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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for a City of Greater Sudbury Bus pass that they won't use?
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All three of my sons attended Laurentian University. I even attended
Laurentian University in the early 1970's. We all travelled by car or in
car pools with other students. The current policy of charging every
full-time student enrolled at Laurentian University for their own
Universal Bus Pass is totally UNFAIR and as far as I am concerned is
nothing more than a tax-grab.
Let me explain.
First of all, there are approximately 6000 students who will be charged
$135 for a transit pass this year. This pass will give them unlimited use
of the City buses during the school year. That is a good deal if you use
the buses. However, using the transit system is not practical for many
students, especially those students who are pressed for time due to a
variety of commitments from part-time jobs, family responsibilities,
school assignments, recreational associations, etc. For example, a student
living in one of the suburbs of Valley East must often walk quite a way to
a bus stop along the highway. On good days, when there is no need to carry
a lot of books and supplies, this is not so bad. However, on inclement
days it is not recommended. Then, you have to take a transfer at the bus
depot downtown in order to get out to the university. The whole process
must be reversed when coming home. The trip home will often be after dark
in the winter which means a long walk back to your home in unpredictable
weather.
For students who do absolutely nothing else (no part-time jobs; no
research projects with classmates; no recreational activities, etc.) using
the bus system may be fine. Nevertheless, on the days when you have a
single one-hour class scheduled at 10:00 a.m. for example, you will have
to take the bus from Valley East no later than 8:00 a.m. (if one happens
to be going by at that time). If you can catch a bus right after your
class, you should be getting off the bus back at your original stop at
around 1:00 p.m. (if one is coming back to the Valley around the time you
arrive downtown). This means that you will have to leave your house as
early as 7:30 a.m. and get back home some time around 1:30 p.m. for a one
hour class that runs from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
If you drive a car to school, you will leave your home at about 9:15
a.m. and be back home again by 12:45 a.m. Taking the bus means an extra
three hours or more of your time - time that is precious in the life of a
busy university student trying to juggle responsibilities.
This says nothing about the fact that when you drive your car you must
pay for gasoline plus a parking pass of $160 a year on top of the $135
Universal Bus Pass that is now charged on top of your tuition.
This is just one example of how the City Councillors are out of touch
with their constituents. And let us not forget that on the current City
Council there are SEVEN - that's right SEVEN - Councillors who live in
outlying municipalities and should have known better than to endorse a
policy which would penalize students living in their Wards. Councillors
cannot simply advise that taking public transit is better for the
environment. Most students just cannot afford to take a bus to school
because of their other time commitments. It is not a matter of money. It
is a matter of time and the scheduling of buses.
The one question that should have been asked is, "What happens if
all of the students decide to take the bus?"
The answer is simple. DISASTER!!!
With 6000 students holding bus passes, if all of the students decided
that for a whole week they would all take the bus to school, the City
Transit system would collapse. It would be impossible to handle the load
and there would be utter chaos in the city, especially at the downtown
terminal. Classes would be missed; vehicle traffic would be interrupted
because of the overflow of students on the city streets; regular adult
passengers would have their travel interrupted and the City would lose
thousands of dollars in regular fares. It would be a disaster!
If I am elected to City Council in November, there is no way that I
will approve of this policy for the 2007-2008 school year. I don't mind
selling passes at a reduced rate for students who need to use the bus to
get to school, but I am absolutely against forcing all students to pay. I
know I would have been very upset if my own children were forced to pay
for bus passes that they could not use.
Thank you for your question.
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