Illinois HiLiter for 10/24/2018

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Pumpkins – soup, pie or Jack-o-Lanterns By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT

Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins. At this time of year, it seems that pumpkins are everywhere. There is hardly a home that does not display one on its porch or in its window. They are piled high outside grocery stores, nurseries and farm stands. But what exactly is a pumpkin? Is it a fruit or is it a vegetable? That is a question that has been asked many times. According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition, a pumpkin is “a large round orangeyellow edible fruit with many seeds.” Yet it is in the same family with tomato, green peppers, cucumbers and other squash, items that many speak of as vegetables. Pumpkins are considered one of America’s oldest crops. They are believed to have originated in both North and South America. Seeds from pumpkins have been found in ruins at archaeological sites dating back 5,000 to 7,000 years. These sites were located throughout Central and South America, Mexico, the American southwest and some along our eastern coast. Originally, only the seeds were eaten as these early pumpkins were said to be tough and too bitter to be enjoyed as a food. After years of cultivation, the pumpkins became more palatable and the Native Americans began to use them as a food item. They first began by eating the pumpkin blossoms, the seeds and the leaves of the plant while continuing to eat the seeds. Later, they began to roast the whole pumpkins in the campfires, or would cut them up into little pieces to be boiled and eaten or added to their soups. The seeds remained important, especially after the pumpkin had been roasted in the fire. A special treat that is still enjoyed today; although instead of cooking them in a campfire, they are removed from the pumpkin and placed on a baking sheet and roasted in the oven. Then they are salted and enjoyed, especially at this time of year when pumpkins have reached maturity and are ready to harvest. The pumpkins grew well with two other vegetables, corn and beans. They had a symbiotic relationship. The corn stalk would serve as a support for the beans to climb while the pumpkin or squash would grow their vines out from the base of the corn, protecting the area from being overcome by weeds and keeping moisture in the soil. Pumpkin was unknown in Europe and was introduced

Tips on how to safely celebrate this Halloween season

Halloween is an exciting time of year for children and parents. The opportunity to choose a costume and join friends for trick or treating is loads of fun. Keeping kids safe during Halloween and ensuring everyone’s property and pets are safe is important. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has provided safety tips to ensure Halloween is a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Tips for motorists • Be extra careful driving through neighborhoods. Children become excited and may suddenly appear without warning and without flashlights. Drive slowly. • Teenage drivers should be extremely cautious driving since they are not experienced with the sudden appearance of obstacles in the street. • Remember, costumes can limit a child’s visibility and they may not see cars. • Do not drive impaired or intoxicated. PHOTOS BY SANDRA LANDEN MACHAJ Illinois Hi-Liter

Tips for parents • Purchase costumes that are flame retardant and be sure they fit children well to reduce falls. • Consider light colored costumes or if costumes are dark, place reflector tape on the costume for increased visibility. Face paint instead of masks increases a child’s visibility. • Always carry a flashlight

Top: Pumpkins displayed outside a grocery store waiting to be taken home and carved into a scary face. Above: This home is decorated for the fall season with a large collection of both real and artificial pumpkins to bring the spirit of fall into the home. Right: Pumpkins are combined with other fruits of the season, gourds, corn stalks, hay and fall flowers to produce a display that reflects the season.

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