Victoria’s Read

A gynecologist had a burning desire to change careers and become a mechanic. So she found out from her local tech college what was involved, signed up for evening classes and attended diligently, learning all she could. When time for the practical exam approached, she prepared carefully for weeks, and completed the exam with tremendous skill.

When the results came back, she was surprised to find that she had obtained a mark of 150%. Fearing an error, she called the instructor, saying “I don’t want to appear ungrateful for such an outstanding result, but I wondered if there had been an error which needed adjusting.”

The instructor said, “During the exam, you took the engine apart perfectly, which was worth 50% of the total mark. You put the engine back together again perfectly, which is also worth 50% of the mark. I gave you an extra 50% because you did all of it THROUGH the muffler…”

Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national, non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. The mission of the organization is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Ellen Faulkner has been volunteering for the North Bay Habitat for Humanity since the very beginning. “She attended the first meeting Oct 3, 2005. Since the beginning, Ellen has played an important roll in our success.

Ellen is involved with many of our committees from secretary, office administration, public relations, to her current major role on the fund raising side. She founded our Alcan Canada Pop Can drive and still manages it to date.

Many of her fund raising events started with a focus and drive to build our first home for Habitat for Humanity Blue Sky Region. If Ellen starts something it is always a great success. We plan to break ground in April. Our first build it will be a bungalow style home built by many volunteers on First Avenue. This home will soon be ready for the Erny family and will be fondly remembered as the “Ellen House”. We are proud to recognize Ellen’s efforts over the years.

If you are interested in giving back to your community, call the Habitat for Humanity North Bay office at 495-6244. You will be working along side the Erny family, Ellen and many other dedicated volunteers.

Habitatforhumanity1500@Bellnet.ca

705-495-6244

Lord Stanley of Preston’s daughter, Lady Isobel Stanley, was a pioneer in the women’s game and is one of the first females to be photographed using puck and stick (around 1890) on the natural ice rink at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

By the early 1900s, women’s teams were common throughout most of the Canadian provinces, the long skirts they were still required to wear, giving them a goal-tending advantage.

On March 8, 1899, the first account appeared in the Ottawa Evening Journal newspaper of a game played between two women’s teams of four per side at the Rideau Skating Rink in Ottawa. On February 11, 1891, one of the earliest newspaper accounts of a seven-a-side game between women appeared in the Ottawa Citizen. McGill University’s women’s hockey team debuted in 1894.

Ice hockey is one of the fastest growing women’s sports in the world, with the number of participants increasing 400 percent in the last 10 years. While there are not as many organized leagues for women as there are for men, there exist leagues of all levels, including the National Women’s Hockey League, Western Women’s Hockey League and various European leagues; as well as university teams, national and Olympic teams, and recreational teams. There have been nine IIHF World Women Championships.

Women’s ice hockey was added as a medal sport at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. The United States won gold, Canada won silver and Finland won the bronze medal.

The chief difference between women’s and men’s ice hockey is that bodychecking is not allowed in women’s ice hockey. After the 1990 Women’s World Championship, bodychecking was eliminated because female players in many countries do not have the size and mass seen in North American players. In current IIHF women’s competition, bodychecking is either a minor or major penalty, decided at the referee’s professional discretion.

In addition, players in women’s competition are required to wear protective full-face masks.

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International Women’s Day (IWD) originated as part of a protest against the abysmal wages and working conditions which women faced in textile factories.

On March 8, 1857 women workers in the garment industry in New York City stopped working to draw attention to their conditions; 12-hour days, lack of benefits, sexual harassment, sexual assault on the job and unfair wages. Three years later, women garment and textile workers formed their first union but conditions did not improve significantly. Fifty years later on March 8, 1908, women once again mobilized to ask for change. This time they were also demanding an end to child labor and lobbying for votes for women.

Protests about working conditions did not move the government to change the labor laws until a fire on March 25, 1911 at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory killed 145 women in New York City. They were locked in the building to ensure that they would not take breaks away from their stations even to use the one washroom, which did not work adequately.

The factory conditions which led to the deaths of these women were common in the 1,463 sweatshops existing in the garment industry of the time. The women worked in a sea of flammable materials with no sprinkler systems. The fire escapes, which did exist, were accessed by inward opening doors, many of which were locked. Eighty thousand workers marched through a pouring rain to the funeral held for the women who perished.

The Government was Silent. No laws were immediately changed. The following January 11, 1912, fifteen thousand women garment workers went on strike, demanding shorter working hours, an end to child labor, safe working conditions and equal pay. Their claim was, “Better to starve fighting than starve working.” The women stayed out on strike for nearly three months.

Each year on March 8, women around the world take time to reflect on the current status of women and demand equity under the law, safe and equitable working conditions and freedom from violence in society at large. International Women’s Day commemorates the achievements and accomplishments of women, especially in the workplace. It is a time to feel pride in being a woman and to support other women in their endeavors.

www.etfo.ca/AdvocacyandAction/WomensIssues/InternationalWomensDay

FRAUD
RECOGNIZE IT.
REPORT IT.
STOP IT.
1-888-495-8501
www.phonebusters.com

Protecting yourself from fraud begins with learning to recognize it. Call PhoneBusters to report fraud and to learn more ways to protect yourself.

Recognize The Big Prize Scam
Legitimate lottery, prize and sweepstakes administrators never charge up-front fees to deliver your prize. This is one of the most common scams. If you send money, you will never get it back.

Recognize Credit Offer Fraud
Students, new Canadians and people who have experienced credit problems are often approached by fraud artists who offer low-interest loans and credit cards for a fee. People who pay the fee don’t receive their loan or card and they never get their money back.

Recognize Identity Theft
Don’t give out driver’s licence, bank account or social insurance numbers on the phone or Internet. Legitimate businesses contacting you by those means won’t ask for that information.

Did you know:

Identity theft has hit one out of every six adult Canadians, more than 4.2 million people. Even more people have been hit by marketing fraud, about one in three.

-A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate.

-Amelia Earhart designed the first lightweight luggage for air travel.

-A female mantis may eat her mate while he is still linked with her in the amorous act

-Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers were all invented by women.

-A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.

“Homeownership helps stabilize neighbourhoods and strengthen communities.”
Since returning to Northern Ontario, I realized how much that statement rings true. This is evident and is regularly shown by residents of North Bay and its surrounding towns and areas, in their sense and strength of community.

Homeownership reinforces family stability, responsibility and asset building. It gives families a “stake” in the community.

Growing up, I lived in the Ferris area on Lakeshore Drive and truly enjoyed my childhood. After graduating from Algonquin Secondary High School, I attended Humber College where I studied at the School of Business. With a college diploma and French as a second language, I happily accepted a position as Executive Assistant for the President of Technicolor Films Inc. After a few years of life in the corporate world, it became time to return home to focus on my professional career in real estate.

My father, Marc Noel has been in the construction industry for over 35 years. He taught me the importance of taking pride in your work and to always be fair and honest in any business or personal relationship.

Cheryl Noel, my Mother, started her Real Estate career 15 years ago. I have witnessed her everyday challenges and triumphs and decided that this is the career I want to pursue. We are now partners at Century 21 Blue Sky Region Realty Inc. Brokerage where we are surrounded by the successes of a devoted sales team.

Though I learn something new every day, my surrounding ensure I never forget the most important lessons; to go above and beyond and to always protect my client’s best interests.

My name is Leeann Noel and back in North Bay as a full time Leeanne Noel. I believe in hard work, keeping a positive attitude and to never give up on attaining my dreams. I am ready to commit to you and/or your family and friends, partnering fresh new ideas with your needs and goals.

I would like to thank Victoria’s Read for the opportunity of Business Woman of the Month. I also want to thank the Readers. I look forward to hearing from you soon to answer any questions you may have.

Leeann Noel
Sales Representative
474.4500 / 492.0687

Rosacea (rose-AY-sha) is a chronic (long-term) skin disease that causes redness and swelling, primarily on the face. Other areas that can be affected are the scalp, neck, ears, chest and back. Sometimes, rosacea affects the eyes.

Those afflicted with rosacea may first notice a tendency to flush or blush easily. The condition can occur over a long period of time and often progresses to a persistent redness, pimples and visible blood vessels in the center of the face that can eventually involve the cheeks, forehead, chin and nose.

Since rosacea causes facial swelling and redness, it is easily confused with other skin conditions, such as acne and sunburn. For this reason, rosacea is known as the “great pretender,” and often incorrectly referred to as “adult acne.”
Rosacea affects an estimated 14 million people. Adults, especially those between 30 and 50 years of age who have lighter skin, blonde hair and blue eyes, are most likely to suffer from rosacea. However, rosacea can affect children and people of any skin type.

Rosacea is often passed on in families, with women being afflicted more often than their male counterparts. Men, however, often get more severe forms of rosacea. For women with rosacea, increased flushing and blushing may occur around and during menopause.s

Some believe the social and emotional effects of rosacea are worse than the physical symptoms. In one survey, nearly 70 % of rosacea patients said it lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem. 41% said the condition caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements.

While the precise cause of rosacea remains a mystery, researchers believe that heredity and environmental factors are to blame. One explanation is that something causes the blood vessels to swell. The result, these scientists believe, is the flushing and redness characteristic of rosacea.

Another theory is that a mite called Demodex folliculorum, which lives in hair follicles, could be a cause of rosacea. The belief is that the mites clog oil glands, which leads to the inflammation seen in rosacea. Others believe that a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, which causes intestinal infection, might be a cause. The immune system also has been implicated as playing a role in rosacea’s development.

www.rosacea.org

15 Minute Stir Fried Chicken & Asparagus

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
-1 medium onion cut in half and sliced medium thick
-1 bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch lengths (about 2 cups when cut) Discard bottom fourth
-1 Tbsp chicken broth
-1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
-3 medium cloves garlic
-1 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
-2 Tbsp soy sauce
-1 Tbsp rice vinegar
-Pinch red chili flakes
-Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1-Cut onion and press garlic. Let both sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
2-Heat 1 Tbsp broth in a stainless steel wok or 12-inch skillet. Stir Fry onion and asparagus in broth for about 3 minutes over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
3-Add ginger, garlic, chicken and continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes stirring constantly.
4-Add soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili flakes. Stir together and cover. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. (A little longer if the asparagus is thick.) Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 2

Perfect Oatmeal

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
-2¼ cups water
-Dash salt
-1 cup regular rolled oats
-½ tsp cinnamon
-½ cup raisins
-¼ cup chopped walnuts
-Soy or skim milk
-Sweetener such as molasses or honey

Directions:
1-Combine the water and salt in a small saucepan. Turn the heat to high.
2-When the water boils, turn the heat to low, add oatmeal and cook, stirring, until the water is just absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3-Add cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts. Stir, cover the pan and turn off heat. Let set for 5 minutes.
4-Serve with milk and sweetener.
Serves 2

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