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THE HISTORY OF PUMPKIN PIE

In Pumpkin Pie We Crust Some 400 years in the ‘baking’

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

umpkin pie, is arguably more American than apple pie. But where did this spiced, crusted, orange squash custard come from? Pumpkins were first grown in Central America in 5500 B.C. and were one of the first foods brought back from the New World by European explorers. The first mention of pumpkins dates back to 1536, and they were regularly grown in England within a few years and called “pumpions,” based on the French word “pompon,” the derivation of “pompom,” which refers to a chrysanthemum or dahlia’s rounded flowers. Current data suggests pumpkin pie dates back almost 400 years. A French cookbook from 1653 has a recipe that instructs chefs to boil a pumpkin in milk, strain and place in a crust. In the 1670 edition of “Gentlewoman’s Companion,” English writer Hannah Woolley suggests a pie be filled with varied layers of apple and pumpkin, sweet marjoram, thyme and spiced rosemary. A crust, however, sounds like it was optional. One New England recipe detailed using a hollowed-out pumpkin, filling it with sweet spiced milk and cooking it right in a fire. And an English variant recipe included sliced apples. England’s pie culture is legendary, known for making complex pastries for centuries. It’s likely that the Pilgrims who sailed for America on the Mayflower in 1620 were familiar with pumpkins, both as fruit and dessert, as well as the indigenous tribe of the Wampanoag, who helped these Pilgrims survive their first year

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in the Plymouth Colony. A year after their arrival, on what has become known as the first Thanksgiving, 50 colonists and 90 Wampanoag celebrated the harvest for three whole days, and pumpkins were likely part of that meal. By the 18th century, pumpkin pie was a common dish for Thanksgiving, as the holiday had become important in New England. The Connecticut town of Colchester famously postponed Thanksgiving a whole week because they lacked the molasses to make pumpkin pies. Later in 1796, Amelia Simmons’ cookbook “American Cookery” included two pumpkin pie recipes, one which is very similar to the custard version we know today. Interestingly, pumpkin pie gained political significance when abolitionists, for whom pumpkin pie was a common dish in New England, featured it in their novels and poems. Abolitionist Lydia Maria Child ended her 1842 poem about a New England Thanksgiving with the line: “Hurra for the pumpkin pie!” Abolitionist Sarah Josepha Hale rallied for decades for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday, featuring pumpkin pie in her 1827 anti-slavery novel “Northwood:” “yet the pumpkin pie occupied the most distinguished niche” ...among a table full of desserts. When Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, many Confederates saw it as a further imposition of Yankee traditions. Following the Civil War, Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie spread across the country and were written about in many women’s magazines. Libby’s, a Chicago meat-canning company, began producing canned pumpkin in 1929, a product that became essential to every household on Thanksgiving and replaced the labor-intensive task of roasting and straining fresh pumpkin. And the rest was history. Grown for 7,500 years and baked for nearly 400 years, pumpkin pie has come a long way to arrive in cans on pantry shelves and in grocery store bakeries. When enjoying a delicious slice of pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, consider its long and winding history and the countless individuals who had a hand in its creation: French and English pastry chefs, early colonists, the Indigenous, magazine editors, housewives, abolitionists and even Abraham Lincoln.

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WILSONVILLE CHIEF OF POLICE ROB WURPES

Making Things Better Chief of police advocates for community By Olive Gallagher, Contributing Writer

hen most of us lock the door at the end of the day and turn out the light, we trust we’re safe for the night and if there’s a problem, help is as close as 9-1-1. We assume there’s someone watching over our town, managing problems, deploying resources, ready to advise and help us when we need protection. Rob Wurpes, Wilsonville Chief of Police, is just that person for the city. He keeps, as they say, “the trains running on time” while inspiring others to do their best. An advocate of “community policing,” Rob was himself encouraged from an early age to value and emulate public service and devotion to duty. Rob is the son of immigrant parents who came here in search of the American dream from Munich, Germany, and settled in Vancouver, Washington. While his mom stayed home and raised Rob and his younger sister, his dad, an electrician by trade, repaired machinery. His mom died when Rob was 12 and that traumatic experience taught him, among other things, resilience in the face of loss and grief. Some of his happiest childhood memories were the summers he’d spent in Germany with his uncle and cousin who were policemen. An average student, Rob particularly enjoyed school for its social component. He discovered he could make friends easily and honed his extroverted skills in building relationships, something essential in his chosen career. At 19, after finishing high school, keenly aware he wasn’t yet ready for college, he joined the Army and was deployed to the Middle East, where he experienced battle during the Gulf War. That experience, in which he was tested amid the devastation of human warfare, formed many of the qualities he relies upon today. Returning home and continuing to serve in the National Guard and keenly aware that law enforcement still intrigued

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him, he enrolled at Clark College on the GI bill and studied liberal arts. While completing this two-year program, Rob worked part time at night loading trucks to earn his way while researching a path to policing, having discovered that it was very challenging to get into any force in the area. Finally, he earned his Class-A license to drive a truck while applying everywhere in the Metro area, doing ride-alongs with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office as well as attending the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Reserve Program at night. In 1999, he was hired by Clackamas County and sent to the State Academy in 2000. He met his wife, Jeanette, in 2001, and they now have two teenage youngsters. “Policing is a lot more complex than ticketing speeding folks or handling the fallout from robberies or violence,” he explains. “There are numerous procedures and constitutional rights that form a foundation for everything we do. We’re asked to solve a wide range of issues, from helping neighbors with conflict resolution to handling a plane crash, and each situation requires a specific range of knowledge that must be followed.” When asked from where his courage and confidence emanates, Rob answers thoughtfully, “ I think we’re all afraid of things — that’s a natural, biological response. It’s how you manage the fear. You must recognize it, respect it, even if it takes a minute — breathing helps — and then you move forward.” He continues, “Along with the predictable flight or fight response, there’s also the value of ‘freezing.’ Predators are often motionsensitive. Some species survive close encounters by remaining seemingly frozen in place.” Rob sums up his philosophy about effective leadership: “You’re never going to know everything, but you’ll have a long list of people to ask for help.” That simple statement reflects the invaluable, magical power of respectful and strong relationships. Wilsonville is, indeed, so fortunate to have someone with Rob’s perspective, intelligence, sensitivity and skill watching over all of us.

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It Really Does Take a Village! Providing Charitable Care to Kids in Every Corner of the State, Wilsonville-based Dental Foundation of Oregon Celebrates Success

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eadquartered at SW Sun Place across from the Ferrari dealership, The Dental Foundation of Oregon (DFO) is the charitable arm of the Oregon Dental Association. Their mission is to advance oral health education, provide charitable care and coordinate resources for vulnerable children and communities. Since its launch in 2008, the DFO’s marquee dental program – the Tooth Taxi – has provided critical dental care for children onsite at schools across Oregon using a (formerly) state-ofthe-art 38’ mobile dental clinic on wheels. The Tooth Taxi is Oregon’s ONLY mobile dental unit singularly devoted to delivering FREE pediatric dental care and oral health education. On the road year-round, the success of the Tooth Taxi is rooted in a variety of partnerships with schools and nonprofit organizations, experts in outreach and engagement, and service to vulnerable children and families. Success is also possible due to the passionate and licensed provider team aboard the mobile unit, including a dentist and two technicians who spend up to five days at each school or nonprofit site, delivering a range of comprehensive dental care from screenings and cleanings to fillings and extractions.

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The Tooth Taxi serves schools for one week at a time and the dental services provided allow children to become better students by eliminating pain and enhancing their self-image. Teachers work even harder to manage classrooms when they have students who are suffering with dental pain. With the absence of oral health issues, students can focus during instructional time, absenteeism improves, and teachers encounter less teaching disruption. The overall stress level in the classroom improves significantly. But perhaps a more important measure of the positive impact of the Tooth Taxi is the display of bravery and grateful smiles of the children, who are also resilient, funny, and determined to smile on!

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Together, they strive to build a stronger and brighter future for Oregon’s children – one tooth and one child at a time.

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J Schneider is a writer who embraces the challenge of pushing beyond all expectations when it comes to storytelling. He is an award-winning author whose young adult stories and characters are unforgettable. He has been recognized for his talent and hard work and has won the Five-Star Readers’ Favorite Award. DJ Schneider’s writing career took off after he finished the first draft of “The Roswell Quest” and decided to get serious. He went to the Log Cabin Literary Center and joined a writing group that helped him hone his skills. He became an active member of the Magnificent Seven writing group, where he stayed for almost five years. Most of the writers there had been writing for a long time and were very serious about their craft. Writers such as Frank Costin and Kelly Jones were among the group. For beginning writers, DJ emphasizes the importance of reading, studying the writing style you love and seeing what the author of that book does. He stresses that aspiring writers should write what they like and not try to write for the market, because what is popular will have changed by the time they finish. For DJ Schneider, it is all about writing outside the “quadrilateral parallelogram” (a box to the rest of us), for that is where he shines as a writer. The Melanie Simpson Mystery series is a treasure trove of historical events and scenic locations set in Lake Oswego, Portland and Seattle in 1966 and 1967. This series follows the story of a young girl who becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding UFOs and the cover-up by government agencies.

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Schneider’s research was extensive. He also drew upon old newsletters produced by the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP) and delved deep into the Roswell incident. Recurrent themes in the series include government conspiracies, military cover-ups and the UFO phenomenon. Schneider skillfully blends factual events with his fiction, producing a unique historical tale that appeals to readers of all ages. The author’s passion for this subject matter is evident in the wealth of detail and authenticity, bringing together a rich narrative that is entertaining and thought-provoking. DJ Schneider had initially planned to write from the perspective of Frankie, the protagonist of his first novel. However, fate had other ideas. One day, he was writing a scene where a car pulled up at the house next to Frankie’s. A beautiful girl named Melanie Simpson stepped out of the passenger seat and took over the novel. Schneider found himself immersed in this character, and she eventually became the series’ protagonist. Schneider states that the feisty heroine, Melanie, almost wrote the book for him. If you are a young adult mystery fan, you will undoubtedly appreciate DJ Schneider’s Melanie Simpson Mystery series. Melanie Simpson is a spunky and intelligent heroine unlike any other in the genre. Schneider’s writing is engaging, informative and entertaining, making this series an ideal read for young adults and adults alike. The incorporation of reallife events and locations makes this series historically accurate and an educational tool that will pique readers’ interest in UFO mysteries and cover-up operations. For more information about the series and where to purchase a book, please visit DJ’s website at www.schneiderwriter.com. Happy reading!

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pring forward, fall back is a saying many of us are familiar with as a reminder to move the clocks forward one hour in the springtime, and back one hour in the fall. Despite your feelings about the subject — for or against the mandated biannual time change — have you ever wondered how daylight saving came about in the first place? Benjamin Franklin is frequently cited as the original proponent of the daylight saving concept when, as the American envoy to France, he satirically proposed in a letter to the “Journal of Paris” that Parisians could save money on candles by waking up earlier, thereby more effectively utilizing natural light. While Franklin’s letter may be the earliest recorded evidence of the concept, others proposed the same idea, but for different reasons. New Zealander George Hudson, an entomologist, proposed in 1895 that the clock be forwarded by two hours in order to provide additional daylight to pursue his study of insects during the summer. In 1902, an Englishman by the name of William Willett — who incidentally was the great-great-grandfather of Chris Martin of the band Coldplay — was struck with the daylight saving notion while out riding his horse. Willett went so far as to propose the concept to Parliament as a way for Great Britain to more efficiently utilize daylight. Despite the support of such luminaries as Winston Churchill and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the idea never gained sufficient traction in Parliament for passage into law. It wasn’t until World War I that a nation actually passed the concept of daylight saving into law. Germany, desperate to

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conserve energy during wartime, was familiar with Willett’s efforts in Britain regarding the subject. Unlike the British who rejected the concept, the Germans wasted no time implementing the policy of daylight saving into law. Sadly, Willett, who had championed the daylight saving concept till his death in 1915, never lived to see it put into effect. He likely would have felt vindicated when almost every country that fought in World War I — including England — implemented daylight saving as national policy in the years that followed. In step with its European counterparts, the United States, in 1916, also enacted legislation to conserve energy via daylight savings. Along with daylight savings, Congress also enacted the Standard Time Act which split the nation up into different time

during the Bush Administration during 2005. These changes, in effect today, extended daylight saving time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Even though daylight saving time was a federal mandate, it did still permit individual states to opt out by passage of state laws. Two states that have opted out are Hawaii and Arizona. The state of Hawaii chose to disregard daylight saving time altogether due to an abundance of

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zones. During an era when U.S. energy consumption was highly dependent on coal, the policy was indeed an effective measure to conserve the precious resource during wartime. At the end of the war, however, the daylight saving time part of the act was repealed. In February 1942, with the advent of World War II, Congress again reinstated daylight saving time in an effort to conserve fuel and aid with national security and defense. In fact, daylight saving time was commonly referred to as “War Time,” with the time zones referred to as Eastern War Time, Pacific War Time and such. Once again, at the war’s end the law was repealed, but this time it was left up to the individual states to determine their own standard time. No rules were stipulated regarding daylight saving time, however, which for the next two decades was problematic for both the broadcast media and transportation industries, as one might imagine. It wasn’t until 1966 that Congress passed the Uniform Time Act which established both a national standard time and set daylight saving time to be in effect from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. A few changes to the law were enacted

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daylight. In Arizona, where summers are blazing hot with temperatures frequently in the 100s, residents value the cool nighttime hours over daylight as it affords them more time outdoors. Complicating things further in Arizona, the Navajo nation, unlike the rest of the state, has chosen to abide by daylight saving time. The Hopi nation, on the other hand, which happens to be completely surrounded by the Navajo nation, has chosen, like the rest of the state, to ignore it. So, should you be traveling through northeastern Arizona, where the Navajo and Hopi nations reside, you might find it a bit perplexing trying to establish the time of day. On the other side of the spectrum, politicians from Florida have proposed the Sunshine Protection Act which effectively would make daylight saving time the

official time for the state, thereby doing away with standard time altogether. However, in order for this act to be formally enacted as a law, congressional approval is required on a federal level. As of 2022, the Senate has voted to support the new legislation, but the House of Representatives has yet to sign off on it. Should the legislation be approved by both the Senate and the House, it will then proceed to President Biden for his signature. As to whether the president would support the act is still undetermined. Some critics of daylight saving time cite studies that suggest the transition back from daylight saving time is connected with a higher risk of heart attack and an uptick in automobile accident fatalities. David Prerau, the author of “Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time,” explains that these cited effects are likely the result of sleep deprivation and interruptions in circadian rhythms. However, such conditions are of a short term nature and in his opinion, don’t outweigh the benefits of extra daylight. As to the future of both standard and daylight saving time, the outcome is yet to be determined. One thing is certain, though, the next time you go to change your clock, remember that daylight saving time wasn’t just Ben Franklin’s idea, but also that of a New Zealand entomologist, Chris Martin’s great grandpa, and wartime energy conservation policies. Whether you’re for or against this biannual event, know that you’re not alone — no matter which side of the equation you fall on. READ MORE AT CITYHANDSHAKE.COM 25

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they know may be recognized. “Our club celebrates people of action through the First Citizen award,” she said. “We want to recognize unknown heroes who bring joy to those that they serve with a smile. Who do you know that serves others with passion? Who do you know that deserves recognition?” Besides honoring Wilsonville’s First Citizen, the Heart of Gold event serves as the main fundraiser for the Wilsonville Rotary

Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Money is raised through sponsorships, auction purchases, donations, raffle and game tickets, dinner tickets and other contributions that night. At the last Heart of Gold Celebration in April 2023, Tammy Sue Bradley accepted the 2022 Wilsonville First Citizen award. She is a longtime Wilsonville resident who has served our community in many ways, particularly youth sports, as a coach, announcer, and volunteer. Prior winners include: Lisa Krecklow, Elaine Swyt, Jake and Dianne McMichael, John Budiao, Jordan Scoggins, Tim Knapp, Sherine and Jaimy Beltran, Donna Bane, Kathryn Whittaker, Jay Puppo, Dick Spence, Debi Laue, Lonnie and Julie Gieber, Theonie Gilmore, Anne Easterly, Ron Anderson, Bob and Judy Woodle, Alan Kirk, Doris Wehler, Sue Ludlow, John Ludlow, Charlotte Lehan and Dr. Laura LaJoie Bishop. To nominate a community member (or couple) who is an exceptional volunteer, go to www. WilsonvilleRotary.com/Nominate. Questions? Send an email to president@wilsonvillerotary.com.

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It’s no coincidence that homes being shown are pretty sparse — this is to show off the space and make it appear bigger. It’s important that your home allows buyers to walk through each room without being impeded by cluttered furniture. So if you’ve got too many end tables or accent pieces, put them away for the showings. Make sure each room’s best features are accessible such as a fireplace, bookshelves or windows especially, which buyers will want to look through to check out the views. Minimize items on tables (apart from a well-considered coffee table book or a candle) and pillows on couches so they’re usable. Similarly, “float” your furniture (move away from the walls) to make the space feel larger, and move the furniture to encourage conversation so it feels cozy.

4. Add an Office

Many people work from home or homeschool their kids these days, so a usable workplace might be important for buyers. Even if you don’t have a standalone room for an office space, using a nook, corner or closet is a great way to use an overlooked space — add a smaller desk, chair, lamp and a small potted plant. If you do have an office space, spruce it up — minimize the furniture and clutter.

5. Blank Canvas

This might sound weird, but potential buyers don’t want to see your personality in their possible future home. By presenting a blank canvas of a space, they can envision themselves living there and expressing their own personality in the decor. So put away family photos, artwork and any other personal items. Make sure to leave some kind of generic artwork up so the walls aren’t completely blank.

6. Highlight Storage

Storage is a high priority for buyers. Some houses have great storage, others are limited. Either way, the best way to highlight storage is to declutter your closets, cabinets and shelves. Utilize matching baskets and bins, shoe-racks and under-shelf storage to show versatility. Tidy up the linen closet, and as bonus you can add some potpourri or dryer sheets to give it that ‘just-washed’ scent of freshness.

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This may seem obvious, but a dirty bathroom is a major put-off. Deep clean all faucets, fixtures and mirrors for water stains and water spots. Declutter the cabinets and put away your products and cosmetics. If you have a shower curtain, replace it, along with rugs and bath mats — this is a cheap improvement and you can take

these when you move. If your tile is looking faded, consider painting it. If your grout is discolored, buy a bottle of grout stain. If your caulk is moldy, you can razor it off and recaulk. After the cleaning and revamping, add fluffy white towels, candles, soaps and any accessories that fit your home’s style.

floor, under-cabinet), and accent (table, wall).

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8. Aroma

Using candles and aromas is a stereotype in real estate for a reason — they affect how buyers think and feel. A lived-in home has a particular odor which can be off-putting to buyers — pet dander, old food, dust and mustiness. A diffuser near the entryway can make an immediate positive impact. Place a candle in the kitchen — something “edible” like vanilla, cookies, or strawberry. In the living room you can place a vase of flowers such as roses, lilac or jasmine. And plug-in air fresheners are great for bedrooms and bathrooms. Test and see if the aromas are overpowering, though, and dial back as needed.

9. Lights

Lighting is essential to staging a home: a well-lit home feels warm and welcoming. Try for a total of 100 watts per 50 square feet, and don’t depend on too few fixtures. You should have a balance of three types of lighting — ambient (daylight, overhead), task (hanging,

The right accessories can make all the difference to your home’s presentation. Odd numbers of accessories are eye-pleasing and balanced, especially groups of three. But don’t just line them up — triangulate them. Think of scale, too, and vary height and width, with smaller items in front. Try to group accessories by unifying elements such as texture, color and shape. Similarly, window treatments can help make a room look larger. Use curtains the same color as your wall so the color is contiguous and the space looks wider. Hanging curtains above the window creates the illusion of height — this is especially important for shorter ceilings — but don’t let them touch the floor.