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A world without donuts, for many of us, would be dreadful. This classic go-to comfort food in all its flavors and styles is a delicious part of our lives that seems to have been around forever. Have you ever wondered, though, how it all started? Who invented the first donut, and why is there a hole in the middle? In truth, the origin of the donut is fiercely debated. The idea of fried dough is not exclusive to any single country or culture and variations of the donut exist around the world. While the precise place, time and person responsible for creating the first donut will always be a mystery, there are certain events in the history of the donut that deserve recognition. As early as the mid-19th century, records indicate that Dutch bakers were making olykoeks or “oil cakes.” Basically, these early donuts were simply balls of cake dough fried in pork fat until golden brown. As the center of the cake

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The Legacy of Oregon’s Moon Country

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Have you ever wondered how NASA astronauts of the 1960s and 1970s prepared for their historic Moon landings? Instead of training in high tech simulators, they headed to Central Oregon’s McKenzie Pass, where the rugged and unique terrain allowed them to practice walking on the Moon. Known as “Moon Country,” this region of Oregon played a vital role in the Apollo lunar missions.

The Terrain That Resembled the Moon In 1965, Oregon’s McKenzie Pass and its surrounding areas, particularly the volcanic landscape near the Cascade Mountains, were selected by NASA to replicate the Moon’s harsh surface and unique conditions. The volcanic rock, cinder fields and barren patches of ground became the perfect stand-in for the lunar environment, and it subsequently became a key site for the astronauts as they prepared for the Apollo missions.

How the Apollo Astronauts Trained in Oregon The astronauts’ time in the McKenzie Pass area was no vacation. From 1964 to 1971, astronauts such as Neil Armstrong, Buzz

Aldrin and their colleagues trained in this region of Oregon in full space suits — suits which at the time weighed approximately 300 pounds. Designed to simulate the challenges of walking on the Moon’s surface, these suits replicated the gravitational effects of the Moon, which were significantly less than terrestrial conditions on Earth The training regime focused on mobility exercises in the bulky suits, including walking, jumping and collecting rock samples. These activities enabled the astronauts to become adept at operating with the limited mobility inherent to the cumbersome suits. NASA purposely included various obstacles in the terrain such as craters, rough patches of volcanic rock, and uneven surfaces to simulate the unpredictable challenges the astronauts would likely face on the Moon. Some of the specific areas utilized by the NASA scientists and astronauts were Newberry Caldera and the mile-wide ancient crater at Hole in the Ground. While trekking through the black lava flows of McKenzie Pass, astronaut Walter Cunningham stumbled and landed on sharp rocks that punctured his space suit and tore open his glove, demonstrating the potential peril of mishaps on such dangerous terrain.

Developing Teamwork and Communication Skills Training in Oregon also helped the astronauts hone the teamwork and communication skills that would be essential on the Apollo missions. In Oregon’s Moon Country, astronauts worked in pairs and performed tasks in tandem, as they would on the lunar surface. Due to the unique constraints presented by the lunar environment, astronauts — encumbered by their space suits — frequently had to communicate via hand signals or radios. As there were often delays in the communication system between the astronauts and mission control, such measures were critical for operational efficiency.

A Successful Simulated Mission By Apollo 11’s historic launch in 1969, the astronauts who had trained in Oregon were well-prepared for the challenges they would face on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, two of the trainees from the McKenzie Pass area, used the skills they had developed in Oregon to successfully navigate the lunar surface. Armstrong’s famous first steps — “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” — were the culmination of

Today, the McKenzie Pass and the surrounding volcanic region remain largely unchanged, a reminder of the incredible history made here. The landscape still offers a glimpse into the rugged, challenging terrain that NASA astronauts faced during their training for the Apollo missions. Over the years this region has drawn both outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in the history of space exploration. For visitors today, hiking, stargazing and exploring the volcanic landscapes offer a unique window into the past. It’s not every day that one can walk in the footsteps of the astronauts, navigating the very terrain they did when training to traverse the lunar surface for the first time in human history.

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Great Events and Unlikely Places While Oregon’s McKenzie Pass may seem like an unlikely place for space training, it played a pivotal role in preparing NASA astronauts for their historic Moon landings. One of the scientists involved in the program summarized the goals of the training succinctly: “The main thing was to expose them to as many different geological experiences as we possibly could. Get them out in the field. Don’t let them sit in the classroom.” Looking back on it now, one would have to say that they got it right — Oregon’s Moon Country accomplished this task to a supreme degree. So, the next time you’re driving through the McKenzie Pass on your way through Central Oregon, reflect on the achievements of the Apollo program and how Oregon’s Moon Country played a critical role in helping America’s astronauts make history on the Moon.

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The Far Side is Nearer Than You Think

The Northwest’s own Gary Larson

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For those of us who remember the 1980s and 1990s, the Far Side cartoons embodied popular humor at its zany and ironic best. It seemed that everywhere one turned in this era, images from the comedic imagination of Gary Larson were tickling America’s funny bone. If you were a fan of the “Far Side” cartoon series, you may not realize that Gary Larson, the creator of this cultural gem, hailed from near by, not far away. In fact, Larson was born just up I-5 North in Tacoma, Washington.

The son of a car salesman and a secretary, Larson grew up in University Place, a suburb of Tacoma. Larson’s comics often depicted life and death subjects in a hilarious fashion, a perspective he credits to aspects of his childhood. According to Larson, his family had a “morbid sense of humor.” He also cites that his brother delighted in hiding then springing out to frighten him. “Dan scared the hell out of me whenever he could,” Larson recalls. When his brother wasn’t springing out from closets or pouncing on him in the darkness, the boys would often venture

down into the Puget Sound to collect animals for the terrariums in their basement. The cartoonist’s fascination with animals should come as no surprise to fans of the Far Side since many of the comics featured animals as the protagonists or subjects in his humor. After graduating from Curtis Senior High School in Tacoma, Larson attended college at Washington State University where he played jazz guitar and banjo on his way to earning a degree in Communications. As Larson describes in his anthology “The Prehistory of the Far

Side,” he was working at a music store and while taking some days off, realized how much he hated his job. Shortly thereafter he decided to try his hand at cartooning. In 1976, Gary completed six cartoons and submitted them to Pacific Search magazine (later Pacific Northwest Magazine), a Seattle-based publication. After being published in other local area newspapers, Larson approached the Seattle Times with his work. The Times agreed to publish Larson’s cartoons on a weekly basis, titling the strip “Nature’s Way.” Although he was now being published on a regular basis in the Seattle Times, Larson was still struggling to make ends meet. To supplement his income he worked for the Humane Society as a cruelty investigator. It was at this time that Larson began considering selling his “Nature’s Way” strip to another newspaper as a means of generating more income. While on a trip to San Francisco, Gary approached the San Francisco Chronicle to explore if they had any interest in his work. To his surprise and delight, the Chronicle not only purchased his strip, they also decided to promote it for national syndication, renaming it The Far Side. Unlike some cartoonists such as Charles Schultz who objected to the renaming of his comic to Peanuts, Larson had no problem with the new name. Larson recalled, “They could have called it Revenge of the Zucchini People for all I cared.” In 1987, Larson married Toni Carmichael, an anthropologist, who shortly thereafter became his business manager. As touched on previously, the themes of The Far Side often depicted animals

anthropomorphically. Frequently, the animals displayed more intelligence than the supposedly superior human beings around them. An example of this is the cartoon where a father explains to his son that birdsongs are the territorial behaviors of lower animals while the two of them stand amidst fences separating densely packed houses. Another famous comic by Larson shows a family of spiders traveling in a car with a bumper sticker featuring a smiley face with eight eyes. An interesting turn of events transpired from one of Larson’s famous Jane Goodall cartoons. The cartoon shows a chimpanzee couple grooming themselves. The female discovers a blonde human hair on the male and comments: “Conducting a little more research with that Jane Goodall tramp?” In response to the cartoon, a representative from the Jane Goodall Institute wrote Larson a critical letter stating that the cartoon was in bad taste. Never intending any disrespect, Larson contacted the Institute only to find that Jane Goodall — who had been overseas in Africa at the time of the cartoon’s publication — not only found the cartoon entertaining, but approved of it as well. In honor of Goodall and her work, Larson arranged for all proceeds from the sale of shirts featuring this cartoon to be donated to the Goodall Institute. In the book “Far Side Gallery 5,” Goodall actually wrote the preface and narrated the details of the “Goodall Tramp Controversy.” She praised Larson’s creative ability to compare and contrast the behavior of animals and humans.

The popularity of Larson’s work saw his comics syndicated worldwide. Far Side greeting cards were a top seller for special occasions. Animated versions of the Far Side were also created for television. “Tales from the Far Side” aired in 1994, and “Tales from the Far Side 2” was released in 1997. In 2007, a Far Side calendar was produced with all profits (approximately $2 million) donated to Conservation International to support its efforts in wildlife conservation and protection. By 2005, Larson felt that the Far Side was getting too repetitive and didn’t desire to enter what he termed as the “Graveyard of Mediocre Cartoons.” Larson retired the Far Side strip later that year when he was only 44 years old. Following his retirement of the Far Side, Larson has worked sporadically on a variety of projects including a book titled “There’s a Hair in my Dirt: A Worm’s Story” (1998) which went on to become a New York Times Best Seller. More recently, Larson announced that “a new online era of the Far Side is coming.” On December 17 of the same year, www.thefarside.com went live. When not cartooning, Larson is an avid Jazz guitarist and has taken lessons from Jazz greats such as Remo Palmier and Herb Ellis. In exchange for lessons, Larson contributed the cover art for Ellis’1988 album “Doggin’ Around.” Although Gary Larson and his Far Side creations are not at the forefront of popular culture these days, it’s comforting to know that the famous cartoonist is still alive and well, bringing levity to the digital space from here in the great Pacific Northwest.

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How the World Celebrates New Year’s Eve

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By Robert Matsumura, Active Media

Bubbly. Auld Lang Syne. A kiss at midnight. While our New Year’s Eve traditions, such as counting down to midnight, toasting with champagne, and making resolutions for the year ahead, are familiar in our culture, the ways in which people around the world bring in the new year are diverse. From eating grapes in Spain to smashing plates in Denmark, these customs provide a fascinating glimpse into the various ways we celebrate transitioning from one year to the next. No matter your locale, the desire to usher in a fresh start is universal, and every culture has its own unique way of doing so. Here is a look at some of the most intriguing New Year’s Eve traditions from around the globe.

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A Grape for Good Luck In Spain, counting down to the new year is accompanied by the unique tradition of eating twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight. Each grape represents a month of the year, and eating all twelve is believed to bring good luck in the coming year. The key is to eat all twelve grapes prior to the clock’s final chiming. Each grape symbolizes a different hope for the coming year.

Denmark: Smashing Plates for Prosperity

The arrival of the new year in Denmark is greeted with the sound of crashing

plates! Instead of clinking glasses, Danes believe that smashing old plates or dishes on the doorstep of friends and neighbors brings good fortune, removing any bad spirits. The more broken shards the better the luck for the new year. This quirky custom reflects the Danish concept of hygge, which centers around fostering warmth, coziness and togetherness, despite a few broken dishes along the way.

Japan:

Welcoming the New Year with a Clean Slate In Japan, New Year’s Eve centers around deep spiritual reflection, with many traditions rooted in a sense of cleansing and renewal. The Japanese practice of osoji involves cleaning the house thoroughly before New Year’s Day to wash away bad luck and usher in a fresh start. At midnight, many families visit shrines for prayer and meditation, reflecting on the year past and wishing for a prosperous year ahead. In the days leading up to New Year’s Eve, people also send nengajo (New Year’s cards) to friends and family, acknowledging the connections that bind them. These traditions encompass a serene, peaceful celebration filled with reverence for both past and future.

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Wearing Red for Love and Luck In Italy, New Year’s Eve is a passionate affair — quite

literally. The wearing of red underwear on New Year’s Eve is believed to bring good luck and love in the upcoming year. The color red is traditionally associated with happiness, passion and vitality in Italian culture, so why not bring in the year with a little extra luck? Afterward, at midnight, lentils are often served symbolizing wealth, abundance, and the hope that money will be as plentiful as the small legumes. If you’re in Italy, don’t forget to give a kiss at midnight — just as red symbolizes luck, kissing loved ones is thought to ensure strong relationships in the year to come.

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A Night of “Hogmanay” and “First Footing” In Scotland, New Year’s Eve is called Hogmanay and is celebrated with much vigor and merriment. One of the most cherished traditions is first footing, which involves the first person to enter a household after midnight bringing gifts to ensure good luck for the coming year. The night is filled with dancing, toasts, fireworks, and, of course, the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” to bid the old year good-bye.

renewal to Brazilians, it’s believed that wearing this attire will attract good luck in the new year. Brazilians also pay homage to the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea, Yemanjá, by offering flowers and floating them in the ocean at midnight in small boats. The ritual is believed to ensure blessings for the coming year. Fireworks illuminate the sky and the festive energy on the beaches is expressed through music, dancing, and revelry throughout the night. Ecuador: Burning the “Año Viejo” In Ecuador, the New Year’s Eve celebration takes on a fiery twist. At midnight, many Ecuadorians burn effigies called Años Viejos (Old Years), which are composed of old clothing, straw, and fireworks. The effigies symbolize the old year, with all things negative associated with it. Burning the Año Viejo is a way of letting go of the past and embracing the new year. It’s a dra-

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The Sea, White Clothes, and New Year’s Wishes In Brazil, New Year’s Eve celebrations are particularly vibrant, with people gathering at the beach to celebrate the Réveillon. Garbed in white clothes, symbolizing peace and

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matic yet cathartic ritual in which families, friends, and even neighborhoods often compete to create the most impressive Año Viejo effigy transforming the streets into a spectacle of fire and celebration.

Mexico: Grapes and Fire Similar to Spain, many people in Mexico eat twelve grapes at midnight — one for each chime of the clock. Each grape symbolizes a wish for each month of the coming year. In addition to grape consumption at midnight, there is also the tradition of dropping a gold ring into one’s glass of champagne. As long as one does not remove the ring before hugging everyone in the room, and finishes their champagne, they will supposedly enjoy good luck in love and financial affairs.

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olykoek and creating the classic hole-in-the-middle shape. Another subject of debate is the origin of the donut’s name. Many believe the name refers to the nuts that the Dutch inserted inside of the dough to prevent the uncooked center, while others argue that it refers to “dough knots” which were another common shape for the olykoeks. It is in Washington Irving’s 1809 publication, “A History of New York,” that the word “doughnut” first appears. By the early 1900s, though, people had shortened the word to “donut.” As it stands today, both “doughnut” and “donut” are used interchangeably in the English language. As industrialization came to dominate the American landscape in the 20th century, even the donut was swept up in the tide of change. In 1920, Russian-born immigrant Adolph Levitt invented the first automated donut machine. Levitt’s automated donut-making process was introduced at the 1934 World’s Fair in Chicago. At the Fair, donuts were heralded as “the food hit of the Century Of Progress” and their popularity spread across the country. While large chains like

Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme have today captured a significant share of the donut market, in recent decades donuts have evolved as the demand for artisanal and boutique foods has burgeoned. Across the country, specialty shops producing homemade donuts incorporating imaginative ingredients, flavors and toppings are providing donut-lovers with new and exciting choices. Here in Oregon, artisanal donut shops have made a big splash on the local food scene, pushing the donut experience to a whole new level. Most people will agree (even their competitors) that Voodoo Donuts was the pioneer in elevating Portland from simply a respectable donut town to our nation’s capital of donuts. While it is certainly true that bakeries such as Helen Bernhard Bakery, Annie’s Donut Shop and Tonnalli’s were pumping out excellent, traditional donuts prior to the arrival of Voodoo, it is hard to dispute that Voodoo took donuts to a place they hadn’t been before. Established in 2003 by Tres Shannon and Kenneth “Cat Daddy” Pogson, Voodoo Donuts reinvented the donut by using it as a palette on which to spin their creativity. What emerged were

favorites such as the Bacon Maple Bar (a raised bar with maple frosting and bacon), the Grape Ape (a raised ring with vanilla frosting, grape dust and purple sprinkles), and Oh Captain My Captain (a raised ring with vanilla frosting and Cap’n Crunch cereal) among others. Originally part of the music scene as the owner of the X-Ray Cafe, Shannon credits “just the right amount of Tequila and a cocktail napkin” as the genesis for Voodoo Donuts. He insists it wasn’t a well thought-out plan, but rather the desire to run a successful donut business that initially drove their efforts.

Their “wackadoodle idea” as Shannon put it, simply took off. The other superstar on the Portland donut scene is Blue Star Donuts. Co-founder, Katie Poppe, describes their mission as the desire to create a truly gourmet donut. Inspired by the patisseries of France, the owners of Blue Star viewed the donut as a “culinary platform” for them to push the limits by using different mixes, glazes and fillings. While the media has sometimes hyped-up the competition between the artisanal donut shops as a “Donut War,” Katie doesn’t really see it that way.

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She says: “I’m not competing with them. We’re very different. There’s pants, and there’s skirts. At the end of the day I feel there’s room for everyone.” Both Voodoo and Blue Star have branched out of Oregon and are spreading the donut gospel across the country and even abroad. Voodoo now has additional locations in California, Colorado, Florida, Washington, and Texas, with Blue Star also branching south with a store in the Venice Januaryof2025 neighborhood Los Angeles. Even in the little city of McMinnville there’s Mac Daddy Donuts, a quaint but incredibly creative shop in

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historic downtown. And let us not forget Pip’s Original in Beaverton, who have offered spiced batter donuts and housemade chai since 2012. As you can see, donuts have come a long way from the original 19th century Dutch Olykoeks. Fortunately for those of us in Oregon, the Willamette Valley, and Portland — residents of the nation’s donut capital —we have donut choices galore. So, whatever your preference, whether it be a classic raised glazed donut, or a bacon maple bar, Oregon has got you covered!

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Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

“Yeah, you’re gonna die. It’s a matter of time. That ain’t the question. Question’s whether they’re gonna have a good story to tell about you when you’re gone.” The movie follows Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome who lives in a North Carolina nursing home and dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. With the help of his roommate, he escapes and starts hitchhiking to a wrestling school

run by his idol, the Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church). On his way Zak meets Tyler (Shia LaBeouf), a fisherman on the run. They quickly become friends, with Tyler mentoring Zak as they travel south by foot and boat, eluding authorities. Eleanor (Dakota Johnson), Zak’s caregiver, eventually finds and joins them on their journey when Tyler convinces her to help Zak achieve his dreams. A heartwarming, thoughtful, and funny adventure with a Mark Twain kind of vibe, this is an inspiring watch for New Year’s. Rated R

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