Wednesday, November 19, 2008

March On Springfield

Today was the march and rally on the Capital in hopes of rescinding the budget cuts that our dear governor instituted against our historic sites. It's been a lot of years since we've done the 8th Grade field trip to Springfield, so you'll have to forgive our lack of remembering the statue of Pierre Menard which is displayed prominently in FRONT of the state capital. Imagine my surprise when I get out of my car and there is Mr. Menard...do you think the governor ever saw that statue or realizes that you see Mr. Menard BEFORE you see Lincoln's statue or doesn't he use the front door these days?

Our rally certainly drew a lot of attention from the media. There were news stations from all over the state covering our protest as well as a LOT of newspapers. We even spoke to a reporter from the Southern Illinoisan! We know this rally/protest is a small step, but it drew a lot of attention from more than one news camera and as long as we stay in the public eye we will be remembered and hopefully the powers that be, will find that we will not soon go away, so PLEASE keep writing those letters and making those phone calls because all French Colonial Sites are still slated to close the doors and lock the gates on November 30th, 2008 as well as a lot of other sites around Illinois and many state parks too.
at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Photos of Chimney Repairs in Progress

Contracting is being done by Lake Contracting and subcontracting by Diecker-Terry, Masonry, Inc. out of Marissa, IL. You be the judge

The Current Condition & Maintenance Issues of the Menard Home

If you don't like the photos, please call and write our Legislatures. Addresses can be found in the right hand column of this blog.

Maintainance Issues at the Menard Home

Houston We Have a PROBLEM!!!!!

This is what the southeast dormer looks like from the attic. The light you're seeing is daylight...guess what happens when it rains!?!!???!!!


Houston We Have Another Problem!!!

Houston We Have Another Problem!!!
This is what is happening in the nursery with all the heavy rain.

Baked Whole Pumpkin

1 (5-7 lb) pumpkin
6 Whole eggs
2 Cup Whipping cream
½ cup Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Molasses
½ teaspoon Fresh grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ginger
2 tablespoon Butter

This dish was a favorite of George Washington. While it was called a pie in the old days, it's certainly not what we call a pie now. Here the custard pie is found inside the pumpkin and the whole thing is to be served up with a bit of anticipation for a very different pumpkin dessert. Cut the lid off the pumpkin just as you would for a jack-o'-lantern. Remove the seeds and save for toasting later. Mix the remaining ingredients together with the exception of the butter. Fill the pumpkin with this mixture and top with the butter. Cover with the pumpkin lid and place in a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the mixture has set like a custard. Serve from the pumpkin at your table, scraping some of the meat from the pumpkin with each serving. This is an interesting substitution for the usual pumpkin pie.

Herb Garden

The Menard Home Herb Garden has an extensive collection of herbs which were used during the 19th Century. These herbs were not used just for cooking but were also used for medicinal purposes as well.

The Menard Home Herb Garden in Early Spring 2008

Closed is Closed!!!!!!! 12/01/2008-04/22/2009

Closed is Closed!!!!!!! 12/01/2008-04/22/2009
Please remember this, least we forget and history repeats itself. Be ever vigilant and protect our beloved home.