THE PROSPECT HILL & BACK BAY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. It was, it is, and it will be a great place to live ENGINE 6 FOUNDED IN 1985 Volume XIX – No.11 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2014 JOHN R. ROLLINS INCORPORATED 1996 EDITOR JIM ROSS WHAT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CAN DO! OCTOBER 22, 1999 IN THE PLAN FOR DEMOLATION LAWRENCE LARRY SAYS “Happy Thanksgiving, I am going to take a long nap after dinner!” We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2014 At the Rollins School, 7:00 PM! e-mail us at [email protected] OCTOBER 23 1999 AFTER PROSPECT HILL AND BACK BAY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION’S “MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY” PROJECT WHICH WON US A NATIONAL AWARD VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT http://home.comcast.net/~phbbna DID YOU NOTICE? THE LOCATION OF OUR MEETING HAS CHANGED! WE ARE NOW MEETING AT THE HISTORIC JOHN R. ROLLINS SCHOOL! PARK IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING OR ON PLATT STREET. USE THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING. DO NOT PARK ON HOWARD STREET IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING. THAT IS A NO PARKING AREA! OCTOBER 23 2014 HERE IT IS TODAY. YOU CAN HELP US DO IT AGAIN OR SOMETHING ELSE JUST AS REWARDING BY JOINING PHBBNA President Abraham Lincoln, 1863 November 27, 2014 He who thanks but with the lips Thanks but in part; The full, the true Thanksgiving Comes from the heart. ~John Augustus Shedd, American author and professor November 11, 2014 On Veterans Day we honor all, Who answered to a service call. Soldiers young, and soldiers old, Fought for freedom, brave, and bold . Some have lived, while others died, And all of them deserve our pride. We’re proud of all the soldiers who, Kept thinking of red, white, and blue. They fought for us and all our rights, They fought through many days and nights. And though we may not know each name, We thank ALL veterans just the same. A PRAYER FOR VETERANS Lord hold our troops in your loving hands Protect them as they protect us Bless them & their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. In Jesus name, AMEN Dining with one's friends and beloved family is certainly one of life's primal and most innocent delights, one that is both soul-satisfying and eternal. ~ Julia Child Give thanks, all ye people, give thanks to the Lord, Alleluias of freedom with joyful accord: Let the East and the West, North and South roll along, Sea, mountain and prairie, one thanksgiving song. The President’s Hymn ~~ William Augustus Muhlenburg for Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, is celebrated for a great many achievements. The savior of our union, Lincoln guided our nation through the resolution of the Civil War. His leadership helped bring an end to slavery and peace to our war-torn nation. In addition to these historical achievements, few know that Lincoln also helped to turn Thanksgiving into a nationally observed holiday. Though he was not the first president to recognize the holiday, Lincoln ensured that Thanksgiving would be celebrated as a national day of thanks for years to come. Lincoln himself shared Thanksgiving with his family on November 29, 1860, just after being elected president. The Lincoln Thanksgiving celebration featured a roasted turkey, one of his favorite meals, followed by a church service focused on giving thanks for health, good fortune, and family. In 1863, President Lincoln declared not one, but two separate Thanksgiving celebrations. The first was on Thursday, August 6, 1863 following the Union’s victory at Gettysburg. The second was Lincoln’s official declaration of Thanksgiving as a nationwide holiday, to be celebrated on the last Thursday of every November. Some historians also believe that Lincoln inspired the now annual tradition of the “Presidential Turkey Pardon,” when he spared the life of a turkey that had become a pet to his son Tad. The first “pardon” reportedly happened at Christmastime, but over the years the tradition became associated with Thanksgiving due to the turkey’s prominent role in the holiday feast. During Lincoln’s time, it was impossible to know that the Thanksgiving holiday would continue for years to come. The beloved tradition continues to this day. Each American President since Abraham Lincoln has declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, set aside to observe the many blessings our land and country have offered us. Mary Todd Lincoln owned a copy of Miss Leslie’s Complete Cookery 1863. Some historians believe she taught herself to cook with it. As the most popular American cookbook of its time period, Miss Leslie’s is a fun way to explore what food and recipes were like during the mid1800s. For Thanksgiving, Miss Leslie’s Pumpkin Pudding, is a dish that stands the test of time. There is no way to know if Abraham Lincoln enjoyed this particular recipe, but he very well may have. At the very least, it is likely to have been served at many Thanksgiving meals in America during this time period. It’s a fun glimpse at the way food was prepared during Abraham Lincoln’s lifetime. Consider adding this dish to your Thanksgiving dinner as a nod to Abraham Lincoln’s role in establishing a national Thanksgiving holiday. PUDDING INGREDIENTS ●1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream ●1 cup sugar ●1 pint (2 cups) pumpkin puree- cooked or canned ●8 eggs, beaten till frothy ●2 tbsp. rosewater ●2 tbsp. white wine ●1/2 tsp. nutmeg ●1/2 tsp. cinnamon ●1/2 tsp. mace ●Butter for greasing the dish CREAM SAUCE INGREDIENTS ●1 1/2 pints heavy whipping cream ●1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch ●1/2 cup powdered sugar ●2 tsp. nutmeg ●1 1/2 tsp almond extract You will also need: 2 quart baking dish Servings: 10 Note: Rosewater is water infused with the flavor and scent of roses. Bottled rosewater can be found in Middle Eastern markets. To Make Pudding ●Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream and sugar. ●Gradually add the pumpkin puree and beaten eggs alternately by the cupful, beating after each addition. ●Whisk in the rosewater, wine, nutmeg, cinnamon and mace till well blended and smooth. ●Grease a 2 qt. dish with butter. Pour the pumpkin batter into the dish. ●Bake the pudding for 85-95 minutes till the center no longer wobbles. Remove from heat and allow to cool. The surface may crack a bit as it cools…don't worry, it’s part of the charm. ●Serve pudding at room temperature or cold, topped with sweetened fresh whipping cream or a sweet cream sauce. ●Note: you may substitute 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of melted cooled butter for the cream, if desired. The original recipe calls for ¾ cup of sugar; you can add an additional ¼ cup of sugar and cut down the nutmeg a bit to suit modern tastes. To Make Sauce Pour the heavy whipping cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 ½ tbsp. cold water. Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the cream as it heats. Whisk in the sugar, nutmeg, and almond extract till well mixed. Stir the sauce constantly as it comes to a boil. Once it boils, remove the sauce from heat. Pour it through a wire mesh strainer and allow to cool to room temperature. Serve over Pumpkin Pudding. Note: As written in the original text, this sauce is quite thin and somewhat bland. You can thicken it with a bit of cornstarch and double the sugar to better suit modern tastes. BOOKS ~ Mrs. Blayney What counts, in the long run, is not what you read; it is what you sift through your own mind; it is the ideas and impressions that are aroused in you by reading. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt November is a special time for family and friends, as Thanksgiving brings us together and inspires us to be grateful for our blessings and to share them with others. We all love the image of a perfect family Thanksgiving, which may not always happen the way we hope. But whether with family or friends, or on our own far from home, it is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to old friends and new ones, and people who may be in need of a helping hand. There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday and be grateful. I hope your Thanksgiving is warm and very special! ►THE GOOD GIRL – Mary Kubica This novel will keep you entranced from the first page to the last…where nothing is, as it appears. A world of four desperate, and complex characters, with more in common than they may think. Set in the vibrant city of Chicago, to a remote rustic cabin in the forest during the cold winter of Minnesota…where two people learn to trust one another. An intense and thought-provoking novel, ideal for book clubs and discussions. You will find yourself sympathizing with the two main characters, as their deepest feelings, struggles, and their dark pasts are uncovered… making for an intense page-turner mystery, you cannot put down. If you liked Gone Girl, you will like this one. ►COP TOWN- A Novel – Karen Slaughter is author of the bestselling Will Trent novels, and this is her first standalone novel. Set in Atlanta, 1974. An epic story of a city in the midst of a colossal upheaval, a serial killer targeting cops, and a divided police force tasked with bringing a madman to justice. Kate Murphy wonders if her first day on the job will also be her last. She’s determined to defy her privileged background by making her own way….wearing a badge and carrying a gun. Relentlessly paced, often heartbreaking, but some humorous passages. Karen Slaughter is an international bestselling author of fourteen thrillers and this is one of her most powerful. This racially charged thriller...is gritty and at times pulse pounding. A very good mystery. ►THE DROP – Dennis Lehane Dennis Lehane returns to the streets of Mystic River with this love story wrapped in a crime story wrapped in a journey of faith…the basis for the major motion picture The Drop. It's a fast read, but an electrifying story of a pair of Boston bar managers using the bar as a money drop for the Chechen mob owners illegal operations in the city. Money, desperation, religion, intimidation, coercion, illegal gambling, violence, love and a pit bull puppy named Rocco are weaved together brilliantly by a master storyteller. I am a Dennis Lehane fan and have read all of his books. I had the opportunity to meet him when he was an unknown writer and have since followed his writing career. ►PERSONAL: A JACK REACHER NOVEL – Lee Child, (the 19th book in the Jack Reacher Series) Jack Reacher walks alone. Once a go-to hard man in the US military police, now he's a drifter of no fixed abode. However, the army tracks him down, because someone has taken a long-range shot at the French president. Only one man could have done it. And Jack Reacher is the one man who can find him. This new heart stopping, action packed book in Lee Child's number-one bestselling series takes Reacher across the Atlantic to Paris… and then to London. The stakes have never been higher… because this time, it's personal. ►MADAME PICASSO, A NOVEL – Anne Girard Early 20th century Paris. Eva Gouel moves to Paris from the countryside full of ambition and dreams of stardom. Though young and inexperienced, she manages to find work as a costumer at the famous Moulin Rouge, and it is here that she first catches the attention of Pablo Picasso, a rising star in the art world. If you enjoy art and history, I recommend this read. ►SOME LUCK – JANE SMILEY ~ A Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The Langdons are such a regular family, raising their children and farming their land in Iowa. The story starts in 1920 and everything we learn of a historical context we learn from the effect it had on the family and their community, such as the great depression, droughts when they had to fight to keep their farm going. We hear from each family member, even the young children. We follow their sorrows, their joys, their hardships and their successes. As the children get older, finding lives of their own we are shown more history, the war, the threat of communism and eventually the fears of Russian spies. The book is divided into yearly chapters, ending in 1953. This is the first part of a trilogy and I am looking forward to catching up with their lives once again. ►LILA – A Novel – Marilynne Robinson, Pulitzer Prize winning author The third of Robinson’s three novels set in the plains town of Giliad, Iowa. This was a beautifully told story about a young child growing to adulthood, shackled with her background of living hand to mouth and eventually coming to the realization that there is joy in living. Lila was a wonderful character who lacked everything a child so desperately needs until Doll a hard scrapple woman rescues her and does the best she can raising Lila. A gripping and touching story. LISETTE’S LIST – Susan Vreeland Just before the start of WWII, Andre moves with his bride Lisette from Paris to Roussillon in the south of France. Andre’s grandfather, Pascal, is ill, possibly dying, and Andre wants to care for him. Lisette understands, but she fears that her dream of working in a Paris art gallery is gone forever. In Roussillon, Lisette gets a surprise. Pascal has collected impressionist paintings from Pissaro and Cezanne. He tells her the history of the pictures and stories of the artists. After Pascal dies, France is drawn into WWII. The paintings, particularly those of the impressionists, are being destroyed, so Andre hides the paintings before enlisting and going to the front. This book is both a love story and a look at art history before and during WWII. The stories about the painters are fascinating as is the historical background on how artists were treated. This is a well written story. I will admit at points slow and I had a hard time right at first getting interested, but about page 50 I couldn't put it down. There is romance, history, suspense, intrigue, mystery… so full and interesting. ►We are always interested in what are readers are reading. Please share with us by sending an e-mail [email protected] LAUGHTER IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. ~~ Charles Dickens MAXINE’S THOUGHTS on THANKSGIVING…. ●This year we are having a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner. I stuffed the turkey with Prozac. ●If my relatives wanted me to be truly thankful, they’d do all the cooking. ●My secret to great stuffing is to let someone else make it. ●For the holidays I bring out all of my traditional family recipes…that really keeps the guest list down. ●As the Thanksgiving season approaches, remember: all it takes is one undercooked turkey, and you’ll be the “dinner rolls and soda” person for life. ●I have been trying a few “Cowboy Cook” recipes…and I’ve got the saddle bags to prove it. ●When making Thanksgiving dinner do you giblets end up in the gravy? Or do you wear a bra when you cook? ●The only difference between a plague of locusts and my relatives is that the locusts don’t hang around watching TV after the food is gone. ●If you get up early to go Christmas shopping today, you can save a ton of money. Of course, if you roll over and say, “Screw shopping this year, you can save even more.” ●As far as I’m concerned any day the relatives visit is “Turkey Day!” ●I always get a big cream pie for Thanksgiving. One of the relatives is bound to annoy me. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! GIVE A PIECE OF LAWRENCE HISTORY & HELP SUPPORT THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Christmas Shopping ??? Don’t put it off to the last minute. Save yourself some stress and start early while the sun shines and the roads are clear. I would suggest you visit the Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street. There are many, very interesting local historical books to purchase, library tote bags, and much more. Check out the Friends of the Library Rosebud case in the lobby. The price is right and they make a perfect gift to send to a Lawrence friend that has moved away. And….while you are there, reserve a Museum Pass. A fun way to spend a weekend with your children. You can do all this in one stop at…the Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street. Open Monday-Thursday 9:00AM – 9:00 PM. And Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00PM, Closed Saturday & Sunday, or call 978-620-3600. You can visit the web site at….www.lawrencefreelibrary.org THE LAWRENCE HERITAGE STATE PARK, One Jackson Street, Lawrence, also has many local gift giving ideas… local historical books, t-shirts, cards, and much more. Check out their display case. Open 7 days a week 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Or call 978-794-1655. You won’t be disappointed. THINGS – by Jim Ross Things that I grew up with: Lead paint, kit to make lead toy soldiers, 22 rifle, mercury to make my pennies shine, watch that glowed in the dark, chemistry set, out house, long johns with a flap, spam, ration stamps, air raids, aircraft spotters guide, black metal lunch box with thermos, a Mackintosh, and an ice box. Things that I didn’t grow up with: Television, refrigerator, electronic computer, food in a plastic bag, telephone without wires, EARTH QUAKES – by Jim Ross Do you know how many earth quakes occurred in New England so far this year? You might be surprised to learn that there were 81. One occurred near Portland on November 14, 2014. Massachusetts has had seven to date this year. The last one occurred in August near Gloucester. What do you think would happen if a relative strong quake happened near Lawrence? If there were considerable destruction what would you and your family do? Do you have a plan? How would you get medical attention? How would contact relatives or friends? Would your phone work? How are you going to stay warm in the winter? Would you have enough food? GREETINGS YOU "NORTHERNERS" OR WOULD YOU PREFER TO BE CALLED "YANKEES"? by our British Correspondent Brian Cullum I hope you have all had a happy relaxing summer; I keep an eye on your weather (Boston's) because I know that if you have any rainstorms we will get them 8-10 days later, in the main we have had similar weather but not the higher temperatures (the European Union wouldn't allow it ! ). What's been happening over here? Buckingham Palace announced that the Duchess of Cambridge had been "knocked up", "up the duff" or with child, she is now over the morning sickness and is out and about carrying on with her official duties. The new series of Downton Abbey has stared but I won't give away any of the plots because I don't watch it, and so do a lot of other people because the viewing figures first programme were down by 10% ! Nearly 900,000 red ceramic poppies have been installed in the former moat at the Tower of London in memory of our war dead. With this being half term holiday time for the schools, families took the opportunity to come into London to see this one off display before it is dismantled after the November 11th Armistice Day parade; The volume of visitors closed the nearby subway station and when they got to the Tower there was a queue for several hours to get in and a further queue of over an hour if people wanted to see the Crown Jewels. One of only 4 copies of the Magna Carta has been installed in Salisbury (pronounced Saulsbury) Cathedral ready for its 800th anniversary next year ( In this historic charter there is even a mention of a James Ross, just shows how old he is !) Of course the prime event of this summer has been the marriage of my younger son Neil and Jane Hinchey (any Hincheys or Cullums in Lawrence, let us know). (Editor’s note: According to the white pages there is one Cullum and two Hincheys in Lawrence) The wedding was the culmination of 18 months’ work by Jane and everything worked like clockwork. The marriage ceremony at 2pm was held at the Tollgate Hotel in Bramber in West Sussex, a dreamy little country town nestling at the foot of a rocky outcrop on which stands a ruined castle and a chapel, the chapel incidentally wanted £1,500 ($2,250) just to hold the ceremony there, no catering ! Following the photo session in the grounds which was conducted by Neil's older brother and his friend Janine we gorged ourselves starting with a cold buffet to die for and culminating with puddings that have probably shortened the lives of quite a few of us. The bride’s father made a long speech and was in tears by the end of it, followed by the bride’s mother, the bridesmaid and a lot of the guests, I had a quiet tear when I thought how my Wendy would have loved it and I pray she was with us. At the beginning of the next week the newly-weds flew to Guernsey, which is one of the British Channel Islands just off the coast of France. Petrol is down in price due to a glut and not as our government would have believe their economic planning and expertise. Yesterday I paid £1.22 per litre, the cheapest it has been for years. Tomorrow is dentist day (crown replacement) so wish me luck! I got in a stock of "munchies" for the kids at Halloween and nobody turned up, so they will do for the carol singers. Well that is about it for now, I hope I have beaten Ray Benedix to the draw. Regards to all, nice to be back. Brian P.S Jim has the wedding photos if you haven't seen them and there will be more coming through shortly FOR ALL HAPPENINGS IN DETAIL TUNE IN TO A WINDOW TO LAWRENCE LAWRENCE ACCESS CABLE TELEVISION COMCAST CHANNEL 8, VERIZON 40 FOR MORE SCHEDULING AND LIVE STREAMING ON YOUR COMPUTER PHBBNA SEARCH-A-CITY IN PENNSYLVANIA PUZZLE By Ray Benedix When the puzzle is finished, the remaining 39 letters form a phrase. NOTE: Apostrophes and words in parentheses in the list below are not included in the puzzle. A I R V I L L E L L I V S M A D A L R E N T N A K N U N I U Q E A R D K R A P N O S I L L A U V L E E E N V A L B A L L R A V A N C D R V D N N I D A S A Y O E H N S E A R I E R S B M I A L O L D I N D T I L L E U R T I I S O N I L O B A K E I I L H L L G O S O C A S I T T N T H W M G O A L T N L A V W M P O G M U N O R N H G I C S V I L L S A S A H V U R E N S B T K T L L S N K L I N E B S O S O E R N E I V N N A T O D H A R N E D K A L E G S L T A R Y I C E R N K W R W A O E O A E F T R L G N O A R A N D U L A N B L D A S P R L E O I S V N A A A J O C R Y I T B A N O N October Solution: “Do something for someone less fortunate today.” LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION AARONSBURG ACKERMANVILLE ADAMSVILLE ADDISON ADRIAN AIRVILLE AKRON ALBRIGHTSVILLE ALBURTIS ALDENVILLE ALLISON ALLISON PARK ALLPORT ALSACE ANNVILLE AQUASHICOLA ARENDTSVILLE ARNOT ASHLAND BELLWOOD BOLIVAR BOWERS BRAVE BUSHKILL DINGMANS FERRY EQUINUNK EVERETT HOME ICKESBURG ISABELLA KANTNER LEBANON PANCAKE REAMSTOWN THOMPSONTOWN VINTON DALE UNITED 23 Pleasant Street, Lawrence, MA
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