"There's A Place In Every Kid's Heart Where
Thoughts And Wishes Become Dreams. It's People Like You, Eva, That Make Kids Dreams
Come True"
The Vision Newspaper
Cover Story
October 25, 2000
By: Robert Kirwan
“That is one plaque that really touched my heart,” explained Eva
Lanctot, of the message which was
inscribed by the 1998-99 Minor Atoms. Visitors to the office always take a few moments to look at
the dozens of plaques that adorn the entrance to Eva Lanctot Realty on Hwy 69N in Val Therese.
For Eva, giving back to the community has become a way of life. After all, for the past 37
years she and her husband of seven years, Ome Landry, have watched the City of Valley
East go through numerous changes as they raised their own children and now enjoy the
company of 17 grandchildren.
“I can even remember driving along Gravel Drive with grass growing in the middle of the
road,” Eva recalled. “The road was named after Albert Gravel who was the Reeve.”
Eva Lanctot Realty was inducted this year into the Valley East Sports Hall of Fame in the
Sponsors Category in honour of their years of support for sports and recreation activities.
When asked how she felt about the recognition, Eva quickly responded, “It’s me that
should thank the community instead of the other way around. Valley East has been excellent
to me. It’s been a place to raise my children and I have had a lot of success in the real
estate business here.”
With the amalgamation of Valley East into the City of Greater Sudbury, Eva is concerned
about maintaining our distinct identity. “When I talk to people who are looking for a house they tell me that
our City of Valley East is recognized as the best and safest place to raise a family. They point out that
there are lots of activities for kids and many dedicated volunteers to help them get on the right road.”
“Kids are our future,” Eva continued. “I think it is up to the businesses to give a bit back to the
community by sponsoring sports teams and other recreation events. By doing this we can help build
character into the City and keep our identity even after amalgamation.”
Residents of Valley East are well aware of the tremendous support Eva Lanctot Realty has provided
over the years. It is because of people like Eva that our children have so many options when it comes
to recreation and sports.
“What you give is what you get,” is Eva’s motto. And with it comes to supporting kids activities,
Eva’s “giving” means all the difference in the world.
Congratulations to Eva Lanctot Realty on being inducted into the Valley East Sports Hall of Fame. It
is an honour which is truly deserved.