YORK (York Co.) - The Oneida Indians called the Seneca the "people of the stapd ing rocks:, a description of the western New York mountains where the Seneca, the "gate keepers" of the western door to the five-nation Iroquois Confederacy, lived. East autumn after the leaves started falling, Seneca story tellers would gather with their people around campfires and begin teaching about the crea tures of the world... how the chipmunk got its stripes, for example. Most of the stories weave a moral tale into the telling; behavior, values, follow ing a natural path are celebrat ed. But the stories also educated the people about the nature of the animal. The sharing of these stories perpetuated Seneca cul ture and its values. Wouldn't eavesdropping in on a Seneca campfire be an inter esting experience? Those interested in doing just that don't need to time travel. They only need to come to Nixon County Park on Sunday, November 15, at 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to hear storyteller Jerry Dietz. Dietz, who is Seneca, will wear traditional attire. "1 tell animal stories that have been passed down for thou sands of years...how the chip munk go its stripes, a story about a rabbit and pussywillow as signs of spring, a story about a hungry raccoon...," Dietz said. Dietz said telling the stories during the autumn and winter follows an ancient tradition that honors the creatures who might NEED YbUR FARM BUILDINGS PAINTED? Let us give you a price! Write: Daniel’s Painting 637-A Georgetown Rd. Ronks, PA 17572 (or leave message) (717) 687-8262 Spray on and Brush in Painting Mahoning Outdoor Fdbnaces WORKS FOR ALL EXISTING IOTICE: CARRY 10 FURTHER THAN HEREI How The Chipmunk Got His Stripes listen to the stories; The Seneca to the storyteller Dietz said, believed that when the stories bees might sting his mouth and were told, creatures would stop tongue, what they were doing to listen to Dietz also sings traditional the stories. If a story teller told Seneca songs at his story telling about the creature during the sessions, summer months, a time when One interesting sideline most creatures are busy eating, about the Iroquois and the growing fat for winter, the ani- Seneca; The Iroquois mal might stop feeding and not Confederacy, formed in the late be ready for winter. Interfering 1500 s, joined the Seneacas with with the way could bring trouble the Oneidas, Mohawks, Here’s another gift recipe from Alverna Martin, Wellsboro. Cookies In A Jar Layer in a one-quart jar in order given: 1 cup flour Vi teaspoon salt 'k teaspoon baking soda Vi cup granulated sugar Vi cup granulated brown sugar 1 cup quick oats 'A cup chocolate-covered raisins Vi cup walnut pieces Put two-piece lid on top, with a circle of fabric between the two pieces. Instructions to recipient of gift; In a bowl, mix: Vi cup melted butter 1 beaten egg 1 teapoon vanilla Contents of jar Shape into 1-inch balls. 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It was also Parks and Recreation, 400 the basis for our own form of Mundis Race Road, York, PA government. 17402-9721 or call (717) 840- For more information on 7440. ANSWER A reader from Ephrata wrote that the liquid on her canned beans often looks cloudy and she wanted to know wheat to do to eliminate that problem. Thanks to a reader who sent in the following recipe. Wash, string, trim, and cut or break beans into 1-inch pieces. Raw pack beans into glass Jars to within Vi -inch of jar top. Add Vz teaspoon salt to each pint. Fill to within % -inch of top of jar with boiling water. Put on cap, screw band firmly tight. Process pint jars in pressure canner with 10 pounds pres sure. For pints, 20 minutes or quarts, 25 minutes. ANSWER A reader from Annville would like recipes for food that can be given as gifts such as oil, vinegar, and herb mixtures to seal in bottles, candies, cake in ajar, cookies, etc. Thanks to Lynda Bell, Lincoln Universary, for sending this recipe. A Special Rice Gift 1 cup long-grained rice, uncooked ’/«cup finely chopped dried apricots V* cup yellow raisins 2-ounce package almonds (toasted if desired) 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules 2 teaspoons dried parsley V/i teaspoon dried orange rind '/a teaspoon onion powder Combine ingredients. Store in airtight container. Directions for gift card: Combine rice mix, 2/a cups water & 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. 4 to 6 servings. ANSWER Debra Allgyer had requested a recipe for Ele phant Ears. Thanks to Alverna Martin, Wellsoboro, and others who sent in recipes and wrote that Elephant Ears are not the same as funnel cakes. By the way, Alverna writes that Debra is her cousin. VA cups milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons shortening 2 packages dry yeast 4 cups flour Oil for frying Sugar mixture: 'A cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Combine milk, sugar, salt, and shortening; heatthrough until shortening is melted. Do not boil. Let cool to lukewarm. Add yeast; stir until dissolved. Stir in flour, 2 cups at a time, beating until smooth. Place in greased bowl; coverwith damp cloth. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Dust hands with flour. Pinch off pieces of dough the size of a golf ball. Roll out very thin, 6-8-inch circle. Fry, one at a time, in hot oil until it rises to the surface; turn and fry other side until lightly browned. Drain on paper towel. Prepare sugar misture; sprinkle all over while still warm. Here is a different version from Pat Chance, Clayton, Del. She writes that her family published a cookbook a few years ago and included this recipe. E is For Elephant Ears % cup butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar Vi teaspoon, baking powder % teaspoon salt '/a cup milk 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Sugar Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease cookie sheet with shor tening. Heat butter until melted; set aside. Stir flour, 2 tables poons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in milk and 3 tablespoons melted butter until dough forms. Sprinkle a surface lightly with flour; turn dough onto surface. Knead 10 times. Roll dough with a rolling pin or pat with hands into a rectangle, 9x5-inches. Brush with remaining melted but ter, using a pastry brush; sprinkle with mixture of 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Roll dough up tightly, beginning at nar row end. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Cut into 4 equal pieces with sharp knife, Place cut sides upon cookie sheet; pat each into 6-inch circle. Sprinkle with more sugar. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet with a spatula. Let cool on wire rack. Makes 4 elephant ears. Canned Green Beans ihant Ears Elei
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