This illustration was created by Arthur Rackham for the 1940 edition of Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" (1908). It depicts Rat and Mole, two characters from the book, meeting in a burrow.
Reading Enables Adult Development (or READ), is a program based in Ottawa county that strives to strengthen adult literacy. The non-profit organization pairs tutors with learners and utilizes adult literacy-oriented collections stored at four libraries within Ottawa county. This library was selected for the archive due to its focus on assisting both ESL learners and native speakers alike, allowing users access to more economic opportunities and spreading the joy of reading. Though specific appointments can be set up using the organization's website or phone line, collections are also free to use within each library housing them, though they are not able to be checked out. The host libraries within Ottawa county are the Spring Lake District Library, located at 123 E Exchange St, Spring Lake, MI 49456; Loutit District Library, located at 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417; Herrick District Library's Main Branch, located at 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423; and the Howard Miller Public Library, located at 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464.
Written report by Karl Laubenstein, Hispanic Missioner, about the development of the emerging Hispanic congregation at Church of the Ascension in Detroit, MI, (Episcopalian church) during the 1980's. Laubenstein shares the unique situations of some parishioners, by first name.
With this resolution, the Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs urged Congress to defeat the Raker Bill, a bill to grant San Francisco the right to dam the Hetch Hetchy Valley. In 1913, women's clubs from across the country voiced their desire to protect nature and build a stronger National Park system for the sake of both moral and physical health. The Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs here argued that both women and men found health and inspiration in the beauty of the Valley. Although not using strict preservationist arguments, the Federation stressed that with more hotels and better transportation, the Valley could be enjoyed by more citizens. According to their resolution, San Francisco had no need to dam the Hetch Hetchy Valley and its damming would be an irrevocable sacrifice by the whole nation.
When Congress first began debating whether to grant San Francisco the Hetch Hetchy Valley in December 1908, women’s clubs provided some of the strongest opposition. Tied to women’s larger effort to extend their traditional “housekeeping” role into the public sector, resolutions like this one from the Graffort Women’s Club of Portsmouth argued that the Hetch Hetchy Valley belonged to all people as a public playground. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs drafted the language for this petition, and dozens of affiliated clubs submitted their own versions.
Rhubarb Cream Pie
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. diced rhubarb
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. sugar
2 egg yolks (save whites)
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. light cream
Melt butter and add diced rhubarb and cup of sugar. Cool slowly until rhubarb is tender. Combine 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk (well-beaten), cornstart, saltm light cream. Add to rhubarb and cook until thick. Cool and pour into baked 8 inch pie shell. Top with meringue made with the left over egg whites. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 mintues.
This illustration shows an aged Rip Van Winkle talking with townspeople. It is part of Aurthur Rackham's illustrated version of the Washington Irving tale, "Rip Van Winkle."
Romaine Salad with Spiced Pecans
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, mashed
1 cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
3 heads romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Spiced Pecans (below)
For the dressing, combine the vinegar and garlic in a bowl and mix well. Add the olive oil gradually, whisking constantly. Season with cumin, thyme, salt and pepper.
Toss the lettuce with the cheese and dressing in a large bowl. Divide among 6 plates. Top with Spiced Pecans.
Yield: 6 Servings
Spiced Pecans
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon water
⅔ cup pecan halves
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and water. Cook until the mixture bubbles. Add the pecans. Cook for 5 minutes or until the sugar begins to caramelize, stirring until the pecans are coated.
These pecans can be prepared 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
Yield: ⅔ cup
