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Fourth Week of April is Administrative Professionals Week

World Health Day is April 6

April 22 is Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day

The TV Dinner was introduced by Swanson on April 6, 1954

Teflon was invented April 6, 1938

No Housework Day is April 6th

I hope people will finally come to realize that there is only one
“race” – the human race – and that we are all members of it.

Margaret Atwood - Canadian author

1. In 1928, Eileen Vollick was the first woman to receive her _in Canada.
-pilot’s license
-chauffeur’s license
-driver’s license
-boating license

2. In 1734, Marie-Joseph Angelique was sentenced to death. What crime did this woman commit that warranted her execution in Montreal?
-Adultery
-Robbery
-Arson
-Murder

3.  In 1906, when Laure Gaudreault was a young teacher her work conditions would have been less than ideal. How did she improve these conditions?
-Her policy was to teach only girls.
-She created a teacher’s union in Quebec.
- During her summer break, she visited the homes of young children to deliver school supplies.
-She insisted that in the schools there only be one class per teacher.

4.  What accomplishment(s) is Adelaide Hunter Hoodless famous for?
-She set up and distributed women’s undergarments from her home.
-She became the first woman priest.
-She promoted nutrition and good sanitation in the home.
-She was one of the first women to become a traveling judge.

5. James Miranda Barry posed as a male for her entire adult life so that she could work in her chosen profession. What was it?
-Fur Trader
-Banker
-Physician
-Lawyer

ANSWERS

1. Pilot’s license. Eileen Vollick received her training at Jack V. Elliot’s Flying School, located in Hamilton, Ontario.

2. Arson. Marie-Joseph Angelique was a black slave who attempted to gain her freedom. In her bid for freedom she burnt her owner’s home hoping to provide a distraction so that she could escape. Marie never gained her freedom, instead she was hung until dead and then her body was burnt.

3. Laure Gaudreault created a teacher’s union in Quebec.  In 1936 she created her first union for teachers which continues to work for improved conditions.

4. She promoted nutrition and good sanitation in the home.

5. Physician. Dr. James Mirand Barry is believed to have been born Margaret Bulkley in 1795.  Upon her death in London in 1865, Dr. James Miranda Barry’s secret became known.

No one should take their vision for granted, but women need to be especially careful when it comes to eye health. Blindness and other conditions which cause visual impairment take a much more serious toll on women than men. In fact, two-thirds of all blind or visually-impaired people in the world are women.

Cataracts, which result when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Certain types of cataracts, specifically the kind that affects the outside of the lens, are seen more often in women.
Trachoma can cause corneal scarring and if left untreated may lead to blindness. 75 to 85 % of people with trachoma are women. This disease is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness and also the most preventable cause of blindness.

Dry eye syndrome can lead to corneal scarring and vision loss. It is often linked to autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren’s syndrome. This is a chronic disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. The hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth. It is one of the most prevalent autoimmune disorders.

Since most autoimmune diseases are seen in women, female hormones probably play a role, but it is not yet clear how this works.

Because women tend to live longer, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that blurs central vision and can lead to vision loss in both eyes, and diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the retina and can cause blindness, become issues for woman to contend with.

Lifestyle choices may also play a role. It is now known that the same risk factors that cause premature death, such as smoking and obesity cause eye disease as well.

A yearly eye exam is recommended, especially for women over the age of 50. Women in their forties should have their eyes checked every two to four years. Women between the ages of 18 and 39 should have their eyes checked at least once a year and follow the doctor’s advice on the need for additional exams, if any.

www.womenshealthmatters.ca

 Born Montreal, Quebec. April 16, 1904. Died December 2, 1983.

Could you guess that this is a stage name? Her real name was Marie-Rose Angelina Yvonne Lussier. 
As a young woman, Marie-Rose  was attracted to the bright lights of the stage in New York City. She was in the chorus line of the Greenwich Follies where she sang the song “Yes, We Have No Bananas”. The director of the Follies Bérgère liked what he saw on stage and liked it even more when she told him she was from Paris, France. He billed her as Mademoiselle Fifi! 

She had several successful vaudeville acts before she was once again attracted to bright lights, this time in Hollywood. In 1929, it was in vogue to choose a new name for the movies. Fifi choose the last name of “D’Orsay” after her favorite perfume.

She obtained her first role, a French flirt, in the film “They had to see Paris”. The die was cast! She would become the quintessential saucy Parisienne known for the phrase “Ooh  La-La!”

Although she would never become an outstanding actress in main roles, she did appear with some to the top male stars of the 1930’s such as Bing Crosby, Buster Crabbe and Will Rogers.

The 1930’s and 1940’s was an era when female movie stars where attempting to pull their weight and gain full recognition for their work in Hollywood. When Fifi walked out on her contract with Fox Studios she was blacklisted! Film work was hard to come by for these strong objectors. Fortunately Fifi had maintained her love and interest in stage work even in California.

She made her New York stage comeback in the 1950’s at the Palace Theatre and also obtained small rolls in films including Wild And Wonderful in 1963. She also was able to find work in television with appearances on such great shows as Bewitched, Bonanza, Pete & Gladys and Thriller.

A popular guest on TV talk shows, Fifi D’Orsay made appearances on the Johnny Carson, Jack Parr and the Mike Douglas Shows. 

In all she would appear in 23 films. Her last film was Assignment to Kill, in 1968. In 1971, well into her 60”s, Fifi appeared in the Tony winning Broadway production, Follies. Although she was billed as the French bombshell from Paris she never actually visited the City. She had made a couple of attempts but somehow war or life situations prevented her planned trips, and she never traveled outside of North America.

Written by Dawn Monroe. www.famouscanadianwomen.com

PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE

INGREDIENTS
2 cups  flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1  can crushed pineapple, drained
1 package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
Pour into 9×13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Don’t panic, the center will sink a little. Allow to cool.
To make the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.

CITRUS CARROT CAKE

INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups grated carrots
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS
Stir together the flours, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugars. Beat in the eggs, and then the citrus peels and juices. Stir in the carrots. Beat the flour mixture into the carrot mixture. Stir in the walnuts and raisins. Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 90 minutes or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.
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Since it’s been three years this month that we’ve been introducing you to the fine women of your community, I thought that I would tell you a little about myself.

My older brother, James and I were born and raised in North Bay. My parents owned and ran their own automotive garage.

In grade school, I was the pudgy kid with glasses and a lisp. I had trouble saying certain words but it didn’t seem to stop me from making a lot of friends though.

By the time I reached high school, I had learned how to express myself through words and I was hungry to learn all there was to know about the subject.

My brother was terrible at English but a wiz at math which worked out great for me because I sucked at math.

My first job was decorating donuts at a donut shop. It was a good job and it taught how to communicate with the public. From there, I worked at a day care where I discovered that I loved children and wanted to have some of my own some day.

When I was just 17, my knight in shining armour came riding in to my life on the wheels of his shiny black Chevy truck. I guess I was his princess because he asked me to marry him just one month later.

Our son, Randy was born one year later and our daughter, Laurie followed her devoted brother, two years later. 
By this time, my writing had taken a back seat for many years. I was committed to giving my husband and children all of my love and attention but I eventually discovered that your talents never leave you.

I was working evenings and weekends at Wal-Mart to help pay the bills. I hated it because I never saw my family. My mom called me one day, informing me the Near North Senior was looking for a writer. I hadn’t written anything in years but the excitement of writing again kept building inside me. The owner, Claude told me that I could set my own hours. This meant that I could help with the household bills through my work as a writer and spend more time with my family again. How’s that for fate.

I met and interviewed many wonderful seniors over the next year.

I then heard that The Nipissing Reader was looking for a writer/graphic artist.  I didn’t know anything about the Graphic Arts but was anxious to learn that end of producing a newspaper. John taught me everything I know but things didn’t work out as expected there.

While talking to my father about my job situation one day, he asked why I don’t start up your own paper. I stared at him, dumbfounded. It made perfect sense! Why Not!

With a lot of help from Canadore student, Sarah, Victoria’s Read was conceived just two short months later.

Looking back on the last three years, I can’t help but be so grateful to my readers and advertisers. Because of your continuous support, I am where I was always meant to be. 

Victoria say…..Thank you.