Victoria’s Read

September is:

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Apple Month
Women of Achievement Month
Marriage Health Month
Mushroom Month
Rice Month
Self Awareness Month
Self-Improvement Month
Sewing Month
Honey Month
Fall Hat Month

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Emma M. Nutt Day, the first woman telephone operator, Sept 1st 1878
Lead in paint is declared illegal, Sept 1st 1977
First roll-film camera was patented, Sept 4th 1888
International Angel Day - September 7
Grandparent’s Day Sept 4th
“Blondie” cartoon strip first appears, Sept 8th 1930
Sewing machine is patented by Elias Howe, Sept 10th 1846
Chocolate Day- Sept 13th
Marriage Fidelity Day- Sept 15th
“Bewitched” TV Show debuts on September 16, 1964.
Ladies Auxiliary VFW organized, Sept 17th 1914
Women’s Friendship Day - Recognized on the third Sunday in September
The Planet Neptune was discovered, Sept 23rd 1846
Women’s Health & Fitness Day. Held the last Wednesday in September.
World’s longest kiss recorded - 17 days, 10.5 hours, September 24, 1984
“Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison hits No. 1, Sept 26th 1964
September 27, 1950- Answering machine patented
Good Neighbor Day (National) - Always the fourth Sunday in September
“The Flintstones” premiered on ABC, Sept 30th 1960
The last episode of “The Howdy Doody Show” airs on NBC, Sept 30th 1960. (Clarabell finally spoke and said “Goodbye kids.”)

September : Septem (latin), meaning ‘seven’ originally the 7th month in the Roman calendar

Women in Israel have always been guaranteed gender equality since the establishment of the state in 1948. This guarantee has enabled women’s empowerment and active participation in Israeli life.

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome to attend.

The Nipissing Women In Business Club

promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Supporting each other by providing a venue where female professionals can meet to build relationships, inform and educate each other.
Next meeting is 12pm, Tuesday Sept 6th at the Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay.

North Bay Farmers Market

Sept. 24th Harvest Festival

Habitat for Humanity

Corn Festival 2nd Annual Amazing Race - Sept. 10. There are still openings for 4-person teams and we also need volunteers for the committee and for the actual Race Day. For additional information please contact amazingrace@habitatnorthbay.com or visit our website, www.habitatnorthbay.com.

Leon’s 2X4 signing September 16 & 17. This fundraiser will be running from 10 - 4 each day. For a donation you can sign your name on a 2X4 and that wood will be used in our new house which is being built at John and Third Streets. We need to have lots of volunteers for this event and any time that you can give would be greatly appreciated. If you can help us out, please contact funddevelopment@habitatnorthbay.com, volunteer@habitatnorthbay.com, info@habitatnorthbay.com or leave a message at our office at 705-495-6244.

Willow Workshops and Seminars

Location:  34 Commerce Court (Modern College)
Entrance at rear of building.

To register call 705-744-4729. Each Seminar is $10, Must pre-register to secure a seat. These seminars are intended to inspire curiosity, questioning and discussion.

Wed Sept 14th 7-8pm, Attitudes

Wed Sept 21st, 7-8pm, Take a Deep Breath

Wed Sept 28th  7pm, Movie Night

Wed Oct 5th, Heartmath Demonstration (Bio-feedback)

Wed Oct 12, 7-8pm, 12 Color Meditation

Wed Oct 19, 7pm, Movie Night

Wed Oct 26th 7pm, What is Energy Healing?

Ovarian cancer is cancer that develops in the ovaries. The ovaries are part of a woman’s reproductive system. They are located in the pelvis on either side of the uterus. Each ovary is about the size of an almond. The ovaries make the female hormones progesterone and estrogen and also release eggs into the fallopian tubes.

Cancer begins at a cellular level. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells. These new cells take the place of old cells as they die. Cancer cells continue to grow and divide. These abnormal cells continue to create new cells forming a tumor.

Ovarian cancer symptoms are often subtle and difficult to diagnose. Research suggests there are four symptoms that may be associated with ovarian cancer: Bloating, Pelvic or Abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly and urinary urgency or frequency.

Other symptoms may include: nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea, extreme fatigue, shortness of breath and backaches.

Talk to your doctor if symptoms last more than 2-3 weeks. You are your best advocate. Your doctor may order the following tests:

Physical examination - Your doctor will palpate your abdomen to look for discomfort and tenderness or abnormal fluid, pelvic examination, blood Test - Your doctor may order a CA-125 blood test. This test measures CA-125 in the blood. CA-125 is found on the surface on ovarian cancer cells and also normal tissue. A high CA-125 level may indicate ovarian cancer or other conditions, ultrasound and biopsy

There are four stages of ovarian cancer. Your doctor will determine your stage of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is treated differently depending on which stage you are diagnosed with. The four primary stages are: Stage I: The cancer is completely contained within the ovary or ovaries. Stage II: The cancer is in one or both of the ovaries and has spread to additional organs located in the pelvis such as the bladder, colon, rectum or uterus. Stage III: The cancer is in one or both ovaries and has spread to one or both of the following: the lining of the abdomen or the lymph nodes. Stage IV: The most advanced stage of cancer. The cancer has spread from one or both ovaries to additional organs such as the liver or lungs, or there may be cancer cells in the fluid surrounding the lungs and Recurrent: The cancer has returned after successful treatment.

Ovarian cancer does not discriminate. It can strike a woman of any race or at any age. We do know that women with certain risk factors may have a greater chance of developing ovarian cancer. These risk factors include: Family history of breast or ovarian cancer, personal history of cancer, women over the age of 55, women who were never pregnant and women on menopausal hormone replacement therapy.

www.ovariancancerawareness.org

Gladys Marie Margerite Arnold was born in Macoun, Saskatchewan on Oct 2, 1905. She died Sept 29, 2002. After high school Gladys began teaching but by 1930 she found herself working at the Regina Leader-Post newspaper. She started as a secretary, a respectable position for women of that era and  soon began writing articles that eventually were accepted.

Gladys was on tour in France when World War ll broke out. Her happenstance allowed her, as the only Canadian journalist on site, to post freelance articles for the Canadian Press. In 1936 she became officially named Paris Correspondent, reporting first hand on the European conflict. In 1941 she was forced to become a refugee and fled from Germany to England.

She then dedicated herself to the plight of France. Co-founding the Free the French Association in Canada, she traveled throughout North America with her compassionate plea. In 1941, France asked her to return to report on war life. Her work in France garnered her the order of Chevalier de a Légion d’Honeur, the highest distinction given to non French citizens. Returning to Canada after the War, she was head of the Information Service of the French Embassy in Ottawa until retirement in 1971.

A member of the prestigious Canadian Women’s Press Club she was an active member of the organization. In 1948 and 1949 she was elected as president of the Canadian Women’s Press Club. She would become the subject of a History Television documentary called Eyewitness to War. In her 80’s, her reports from France became the base for her book: One Woman’s War.

With her adventuresome spirit she never stopped looking for a good story. During her lifetime she visited and reported to Canadians from 60 difference countries.

Submitted by Dawn Monroe. famouscanadianwomen.com

Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded zucchini
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
In another bowl, combine the egg, oil, milk, lemon juice and vanilla.
Mix well.
Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips and walnuts.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done.

Too Much Chocolate Cake

Ingredients:
1 (18.25 ounce) package devil’s food cake mix
1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
½ cup warm water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water.
Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting onto a plate If desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar.

As a forty-something woman, I found myself needing to obtain employment. How hard could it be? I’m a mature woman with all types of experience. I’ll find a job in no time. Ha! Was I in for a surprise? Let me start by saying that looking for a job is a job in itself!!

The first problem I encountered was finding a place of business that was actually accepting resumes. “Sorry but we are not accepting resumes at this time. Come back in a few months.” Is what I usually heard. “We may be hiring for the Christmas rush.” Then what? I’m back beating the sidewalks looking for another job! It seems as though everyone is feeling the economical pinch. Starting with the students and all the way up to the bosses.

Speaking of bosses, that brings me to my second obstacle. Bosses are working so many more hours now at their own businesses to save money, they can’t seem to make time to meet with you anyways and if you do wind up catching them, your time is so short that you don’t get a chance to make a good first impression and we all know how important that first impression can be!

It reminds me of the old saying. “It’s who you know” Your best chance of getting a job is through someone that you know who already works there because at least they can talk to the boss on your behalf. Sometimes, all you need is a friend!

My availability is my third issue. I live out of the city and commute with my husband who has an 8am to 5pm job. We can’t afford to run two vehicles (especially now with the price of fuel) so I would only be able to work weekdays and weekends but to find a job within those hours is next to impossible. Most jobs are part-time evenings and weekends with only a guarantee of 5 hours a week. Most bosses don’t even feel comfortable with guaranteeing that!

Part-time employment offers nothing in the way of security that full time employment does and part-timers do not quality for any of the companies benefits that full-timers do. Not to mention that accepting a part-time job means juggling the work schedule with another or even two other part-time jobs. I really don’t know how the students can do it and manage their school work load!

So unless I want to work evenings and weekends on a very part-time basis, I suppose that I won’t get a job.  But, on the bright side. As long as I’m looking for a job, I’ll have a job, looking …unpaid of course!

-During the 19th century, factory workers were primarily young, single women

-In 2004, one in six girls enter puberty at age 8. A hundred years ago, only one in a hundred entered puberty that early.

-The thong accounts for 25% of the women’s underwear market

-A kiss stimulates 29 muscles and chemicals causing relaxation. Women seem to like it light and frequent, men like it more strenuous