Victoria’s Read

1. What year did Anne and the others begin their two year-long ‘hide away’ from the Germans?
-1940
-1942
-1944
-1945

2. What religion were Anne and her family? ______

3. How many people were hidden away in the little hideout?
-11
-5
-8
-7

4. Which country was this hideout in?
-Holland
-France
-Germany
-Poland

5. What was the name of Anne’s sister?
-Sophia
-Sylvia
-Margot
-Marie

6. What name did Anne give the hideout that they were staying at?
-Anne’s Bungalow
-Mysterious Mansion
-Don’t Tell Motel
-Secret Annex

7. When Anne’s family decided to hide out, what did Anne bring with her?
-books and pens
-just her diary
-blankets and medicine
-clothes and her diary

8. What game did Anne and the others play while they were secretly being hidden?
-Sorry
-Monopoly
-Card game, 21
-Checkers

9. What thing in particular did Anne like to do after hours?
-Sing
-Cook
-Draw
-Ballet

10. Anne died of typhus in March of 1945. Which year was her diary found and published?
-1947
-1952
-1950
-1961

ANSWERS
1. 1942. Anne was just 13!
2. Jewish
3.Eight. The little area consisted of four small rooms in the back of an office building where Mr. Frank worked.
4.  Amsterdam, Holland.
5. Margot. Anne just had one sister.
6. Secret Annex
7. Clothes and her diary. She put on as many layers of clothes as she could.
8. Monopoly. They couldn’t move at all during the day, so as not to make any noise but once the office staff would leave at night, they would play Monopoly, listen to the radio, and read.
9. Ballet. Anne would practice her ballet steps at night when it was dark and the building was empty
10.1947. Only Mr. Frank survived the horrible war. The other’s died after being found and sent to concentration camps.

Professional, experienced, friendly and community oriented.  These are only a few of the many words that can be used to describe Liz Brazeau, the new Area Coordinator for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario North Bay area office.

After many years as an Administrator in the mining sector, Liz worked her way up through the ranks to become an HR Generalist. A mother of two – Melissa and Micheal, she will celebrate her 28th Wedding Anniversary with her husband Renald Brazeau in July. They have called North Bay home since 1985 and it is a decision that they have never regretted.

After learning she had high blood pressure, Liz decided to make some changes in her life to become a healthier person. When asked about her motivation for these changes she responded, “I looked at my health as a whole and decided that it was time to get serious and make some changes. I lost weight and became more physically active. The offshoot of this has been that I no longer have high blood pressure, I’m healthier and happier.”

Liz was a volunteer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of North Bay for a number of months prior to accepting the Area Coordinator position. She decided to volunteer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation because she wanted to volunteer somewhere her skills would be best utilized and felt Heart and Stroke was a good fit. As Area Coordinator, her personal mandate is to raise awareness about the importance of the prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke everywhere, but in particular here in North Bay. She plans on reaching the community by talking to everyone she meets, the written word, or by whatever forum is available to her to get the word out.

“The individuals within the Heart and Stroke Foundation are caring and supportive”, said Liz. “They do whatever they can to help individuals succeed in their role within the organization.  They are friendly and fun. This is “key” in any organization to get the most from the people you are working with. I look forward to being part of this wonderful group of people for some time to come.”

Written By
Marjorie Kelly
Volunteer Coordinator
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of North Bay

We look forward to outdoor activities in the summer, but protecting our skin from the sun is essential.

Sun Protection for Skin
A good water-resistant sunscreen, with an SPF of 15 or higher, should be applied to dry skin at least 15 minutes before going outdoors. It should be reapplied after swimming or spending any length of time in the sun. Lips should be protected with a medicated lip balm, with an SPF of 24% or higher, and topical medications used to treat cold sores that may occur from overexposure to the sun. It is a good idea to wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat to shade the face and neck. Hydrosols, or floral scented waters, can be used to cool and refresh the skin during the summer.

Summer Makeup & Facial Care
Makeup should be used sparingly and thoroughly removed at bedtime. Establish a good cleansing routine, morning and night, using a gentle facial cleanser. Avoid the drying effects of soap by using a body wash and add bath or shower oil to your bath. Pamper your skin in the summer with a liberal application of moisturizers to restore suppleness and prevent wrinkles from forming.

Eating Healthy
In addition, certain foods and beverages, such as herbal teas, avocados, and fruit, help in purifying and nourishing the skin in summer. Spicy or hot foods should be avoided if you plan on spending any length of time outdoors, as these may cause skin irritations or inflammations. Drinking lots of water is absolutely essential to replenish moisture lost to the drying effects of the sun. The importance of eliminating stress and getting adequate rest cannot be overemphasized for your skin to have a natural, healthy glow of summer.

La Leche League International and the world lost an amazing woman when Edwina Froehlich, of Inverness, Illinois, passed away in early June 2008. Edwina was co-founder of La Leche League International and co-author of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, which has over 2 million copies in print.

In 1956, Edwina Froehlich and six other women met in Franklin Park, Illinois to share information on how to successfully breastfeed their babies. The group quickly attracted the attention of other women and became an organization called, “La Leche League.” “In those days you didn’t mention ‘breast’ in print,” Froehlich said. “We knew that if we were ever going to get anything in the paper we would have to find a name that wouldn’t actually tell people what our organization was about.” The breastfeeding support group had been fascinated by the importance placed on breastfeeding by early Spanish settlers in America who, in 1598 dedicated a shrine to “Nuestra Senora de la Leche y Buen Parto” (”Our Lady of Happy Delivery and Plentiful Milk.”) They captured the Spanish word for milk, “leche,” and from these roots grew La Leche League International, a breastfeeding support not-for-profit organization. LLLI has groups in every U.S. state and in 64 different countries. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding has been translated into eight languages and Braille.

Edwina was a member of the Board of Directors of La Leche League. Edwina, according to her co-founders, had an indomitable spirit. When difficulties stood in the way of La Leche League she said, “We are not going to let this kind of thing get in the way. This is a problem that we are going to have to live through, work through and resolve, so that we can continue to do what we originally set out to do—help mothers successfully breastfeed their babies.”

Born Edwina Hearn on January 5, 1915 in Bronx, New York, she attended Mundelein College in Chicago, Illinois, later married John Francis Froehlich and had three children. Preceeded in death by her husband in 1997, she is survived by her three sons, three daughters-in-law and nine grandchildren.

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OVEN-FRIED CATFISH

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup skim milk
cooking spray

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. In a shallow dish, stir together the cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Dip the catfish fillets in milk, then place them into the cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on the greased baking sheet. Coat the tops of the fillets with cooking spray until wet. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

LEMON PEPPER CATFISH

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
4 eggs
6 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
1/4 cup margarine

DIRECTIONS
Combine flour, cornmeal and lemon pepper spice; set aside. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs. In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Working one at a time, dip filets in egg and dredge in flour until well coated. Cook in hot margarine, turning once, until brown on both sides. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve.

ONION DIJON CRUSTED CATFISH

INGREDIENTS
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup honey Dijon mustard
4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish fillets
garlic, salt and pepper to taste
dried parsley flakes

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the onion and mustard. Season the catfish fillets with garlic salt and pepper. Place on a baking tray and coat with the onion and honey. Sprinkle parsley flakes over the top. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn the oven to broil. Broil until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.

In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. In The Measure of a man, Sidney Poitier explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure-as a man, as a husband and father and as an actor.
He explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness and paying the price for artistic integrity. What emerges is a picture of a man seeking truth, passion and balance of limits-his own and the world’s. A triumph of spirit, The Measure of a Man captures the essential Poitier. 

The Cabbage Picker’s Book Club review 

Donna: Sidney Poitier’s outlook on growing up in a different culture and forced to assimilate into a world that was hostile and unwelcoming. A memoir of his thoughts on spirituality in the face of racism and early poverty.

Chris: A powerful story of a man who kept his principles and values even when they sometimes collided with his desire to be an accomplished actor.  It is clear that his freedom to make his own choices at a young age made him the self-directed and respected man that he is today.  His beliefs regarding racism and how he dealt with the impact of it were especially insightful!  Great reading!

Merilyn: Since both parents and older sibling were working, he seemed to have almost total freedom even as a small child - to explore his world and survive and thrive.  This stamina and independence was invaluable when his goals of acting in plays and movies were realized. Recommended reading.

Ingrid: Sidney Poitier explains in this thoughtful book how he kept his integrity in spite of the many challenges he faced in life.  Impressive how he managed to immigrate to a completely different environment and make it his new home.  The belief of his father that “the measure of a man” is how he cares for his family was maintained throughout his life.

OLD IS WHEN….

1. Going bra-less pulls all the wrinkles out of your face.

2. Getting a little action means I don’t need fiber today.

3. Getting lucky means you find your car in the parking lot.

4. An all-nighter means not getting up to pee!

-Grapefruit scent will make middle aged women appear six  years younger to men. The perception is not reciprocal and the grapefruit scent on men has no effect on women’s perception

-The women of Iceland earn two-thirds of their nation’s university degrees.

-The average woman in New Zealand doesn’t give birth until she is nearly 30 years old.

-Mexican women spend 15.3% of their life in ill health.

Owned and operated by Marie Culhane and Tracey Latham, Finishing Touch opened its doors in the strip mall on Main Street in Callander, February of this year. The two women have known each other for many years as their husbands are cousins.

Tracey emigrated with her husband Simon and their two children Ashley and Curtis from just outside of Birmingham, England, 1 year ago to picturesque Callander. Marie and her husband Nick and three of their four children, Jules, Liam and Simon moved to North Bay 2 years ago from Haileybury, before eventually settling in Callander almost 1.5 years ago.

Marie was a social worker for many years, doing framing on the side. She wanted to do something that she truly enjoyed and is  currently taking Fine Arts at Nipissing University part-time.

Tracey knew that when she moved here that she and Marie were going to do something different together. Hence Finishing Touch was born.

Their store also take commissions’ work from local artists. A variety of interesting items in many different art mediums can be found throughout their store; something for every taste.

The framing and plaque mounting service they offer is excellent and you can be sure that Marie and Tracey will take the time needed so that you get exactly what you are looking for.

For Tracey, the best part of her job is seeing the final product when it comes to framing.

For Marie, she thoroughly enjoys being her own boss and the freedom and control that comes along with it. Both women think its great fun to be doing something they love. Drop by or call them at 752-5055 for more info.

By Michelle Lashbrook