ne oetesonans | CELESTIAL TURTLE by Negwenta-la-ay-ha Many, many years ago, more years than man can accurately count, this that we know as mother earth was just a vast . expanse of water. The only life that there was, was in ~ ‘the form of fish and other small animals and birds. We know that there was another realm, and this realm sustained life. Not life as we know it but on a plain, that we could never imagine. This is the home of the mighty Chief who is all over. Could you picture a beautiful Island that is invisible in the sky? No you couldn't*nor could you explain it. It is something that we as humans or Ongwa-hoo- ee are not supposed to question. On this plain of life a be- autiful tree was growing, not an ordinary tree, but a tree of exquisite beauty. This tree bore all manner of good things in its foliage and gave off the most pleasant fragrances. No this. Chief had a. daugh--: . ter, whom, he loved very much, and for some reason she became ill with some strange sickness. Only the roots from the tree would be suitable to make -maiden drown. ‘very deep into the watee and | is one of the oldest symbols When the good Lord was creating Fathers he started with a tall frame. her whole again. Remember that this all happened not on this earth but in a higher world). She took the beautiful tree and pulled it up from the place it was growing, making a great cavity in the floor of the upper world. Just as she uprooted the tree she stumbled and fell headlong toward the earth and faced certain death by drowning. Then, winging from the clear sky, a water foul suddenly appeared and flew straight to the maiden, took her on his back and gently sat her down on the back of a turtle that was swimming in the-water. Suddenly, all the small animals in the water My es ' got very excited and some strange instinct told them that they must not let the In desperation they dived each in turn brought up small © pieces of earth. The beaver, — the other, the marten, muskrat and many, many tiny animals working together eventually had enough to sustein life. My people have this picture de- picting this event. We call it the Celestial Turtle. This indigenous to the Iroquois. Dear Editor: 5:00 pa - 9:30 p.m. “Sat.: 1:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 778-7442 THE VARIETY STORE OF CASSIAR nie mrs as ose AIRPORT. LODGE _ BOARDING HOUSE Daily Weekly and Monthly Rates Available Home Cooked Meals : Box 143 536-2235 3 AIBPOR? SNACK BAR __ Watson Lake, Y.T. Mrs. Shirley Knight Watson Lake, neal be etkitenennmnnntcenied 3 The editorial of May issue was a splendid one. I would like to add that this world would be a much better place if man covld respect and com- mune with each other with proper humaneness. LOADER, TRUCK. Shsekstonstek Ae AA He oh ae eh He And a female angel nearby said, "What kind of Father is that? If you're going to make children so close to the ground, why have you put Fathers up so high? He :«- won'nt be able to shoot marbles %. without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending, or even kiss .a child without a lot of stopping." And God smiled and said,''Yes, but if I make him childsize, would children have to look up to?" And when God made a Father's . hands, they were large and sinewy. DAD: YURON INDUSTRIES BOX 69, WATSON LAKE, Y.T. & HYDRAULIC BACKHOES GUNTER AMANN 536-2223 GERRY-AMANN 536-7314 THERS DAY And the angel shook her head sadly and said, "Do you know ; what you're doing? Large hands ' are clumsy. They can't manage diaper pins, small buttons, rub- ber band on pony tails or even remove splinters caused by base- ball bats." And God smiled and said, "I ‘know, but they're large enough to. hold everything a small boy em- _pties from his pockets at the end of a day...yet small enough to cup a child's face in his hands." And then God molded long, slim legs and broad shoulders. And the angel nearly had a heart attack. ''Boy, this is the end of the week, all right,'' she Clucked. ''Do you realize you just made a Father without a lap? How is he going to pull a child close to him without the kid falling between his legs?" And God smiled and said, ‘A Mother needs a lap. A Father needs strong shoulders to puli a Sled, balance a boy on a bicycle, or hold a sleepy head on the way home from the circus." God was in the middle of creating two of the largest feet anyone had ever seen when the angel could contain herself no longer. ''That's not fair. Do you honestly think those large boats are going to dig out of bed early in the morning * = when the baby cries? O walk thro- ugh a small birthday party without crushing at least three of the © guests?" And God smiled and said, "They'11 work. You'll see. They'll Support a small child who wants to "ride a horse to Banbury Cross, or~ scare off mice at the summer cabin, or display shoes that will be a «°° challenge to fill." God worked throughout the night, giving the Father few words, but a firm, authoritative voice; eyes that saw everything, but remained calm and tolerant. Finally, almost as an after- thought, he added - tears. Then he turned to the angel and said, "Now, are you satisfied that he can love as much as a Mother?" The angel shuteth up. How true is the saying thes that a man's greateness depend on how he respect others! ' Sincerely, Grace Kurian MURDOCH'S eergh WATSON LAKE MAKERS OF FINE GOLD NUGGET - JEWELLERY Specializing in Custom Design Nugget Jewelry..... _FINE CHINA, CRYSTAL, BULOVA WATCHES, FURS, DIAMONDS, NORTHERN SOUVENIRS s IRISH BELLEEK. _ GIFT WARES Manageress: Joyce Stubenberg. with Cindy Neave K ‘ Next to the Bank of Comthiérce ope ty PPO RPE TEESE EOE EES RE OHS EHH Oe OT Ee ES Peek OTe ORE HS O MEOH OEE ELAS 6H Ap Eh e Bek 4h oe 536-7407 - Geos aT Lake \WY/ y BY George Holman loader operator for the past | 4 years. iN \ ~ DID_YOU NOTICE- Good Hope Lake Highway Camp is getting a face lifting. Residents of this camp are busy with rake, spade, hammer., nails and saw, as they scurry about levelling top soil for garden and lawn, digging post holes and putting up neat lit- ‘tile picket: fences. Good Hope Lake - You're looking good! Good Hope Lake's newest resident was welcomed by a baby shower, held on Wednesday, UP the contest rules. May 25, 1977 at Mrs. June Holman" s residence. Adel Jeanette Letourneau, daughter of Gerald and Jean Letourneau was born on Sunday May 8, 1977 at 1:39 p.m. and weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. Welcome Adel1!! Gerald, her father, hails from Ft. St. John and-has been employed at Good Hope Lake b With the coming of summer and fresh fruits, these des- sert recipes should be tried. RHUBARB CRISP FLOUR TOPPING 1 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar +, cup butter 4 cup chopped rhubard. ROLLED OAT TOPPING 4; cup flour 1 cup rolled oats +, cup brown sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 cup melted butter 1 tsp cinnamon or grated orange rind. For flour topping, mix - flour and sugar; cut in butter until coarse crumbs are formed. Mix about %of the crumbs with the rhubarb. Spread in well greased baking ‘dish. Cover with remaining crumbs. Sprinkle with grated orange rind, if desired. ; Bake at 350°-for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned. Serve with cream or ice cream. For rolled oat topping, com- bine ingredients and use as for flour topping. Baking time remains the same. STRAWBERRY PIE 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 cup water “4 Cup Strawberry jello powder ae or 2 drops red oe color aner. - Good Hope Lake received 88 y43. 19!" baked pie shell PS 441 cup whipping cream, whipped. “Ethnic Cookery | ‘add dry ingredients, egg, ‘milk, and vanilla. Stir ‘plate and let stand 1 minute This group are making YOUNG CANADA WORKS PROGRAM ‘a tour of B.C., Yukon, and Ala- ska, their destination.is the Good Hope Lake Community Jean, who hails from Workin, Rena Penninsula in Alaska af- Resource Society reported today _ Alberta, dutifully mans the fter which they return through that they have received a grant ~ Good Hope Lake weather station Canada to their homes in Mossy- through Manpower and Immigra- and reports that there was a rock. tion for a Young Canada Works _ total of 71.3 inches of show Program in this community. fall on Good Hope lake this past winter. February, 1976 the Ministry of Highways as a Highlight of their trip so far was a side trip down the Grand Canyon of the Stikine River to Telegraph Creek. The main objective of the program is to create an outdoor recreation area. The project will employ nine full time stu- The visit to Good Hope Lake dents for a period of ten weeks — ended with a send off B.B.Q. this summer. Total grant is at which several of the neigh- . $13,860. bours attended. inches of snow. Congradulations, Gerald§ Jean! ! Good Hope Lake camp employees are reminded that the annual big fish contest EUNGaeihadepvacl shaper Hope Lake does not have any fi ; : Sarah edie) ieee ae he ea trails and a safe return trip outdoor recreation facilities. , to you all. ways. maintenance office and pic At the present time Good — MOVIES Eugene & Lola Etgerza, and Good Hope Lake residents. Sherry Woods of Telegraph Greek ee aarans naadethat Wednesday let guests of Jim and Evelyn evenings will be film night PSO. : in the community. There is no Steve and Babe Woodbridge = Charge for these movies, there- Good luck and tight fines. ‘VISITORS TO GOOD HOPE LAKE Leonard and Wanda Woods, Bud Of. Terrace were guests of Dave £576" your cooperation is re- quested in cleaning up the hall after the movies. and Norma Warren and Marcia and Bonnie Greer. Bartley, all of Mossyrock, Was- hington, were guests for the past few days of Jim and Evelyn Jenson. 1 qt. sliced strawberries MANAGEMENT SEMINAR acrash ay session ® Mix sugar and cornstarch in heavy pan. Add water and cook, stirring constantly until thick and clear. Stir in jello powder and food coloring. Chill until | partly set. Place strawberries in pie shell. Cover with jello mixture. Chill for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream. _ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE Atleast 1 cup sliced fresh peaches % cup butter 4; cup brown sugar in bookkeeping An introduction to bookkeeping techniques. How to set up Jour- nals, record transactions, post the General Ledger and perform the preliminary steps for preparation of the Financial Statements. Melt butter in 8 inch square pan, add brown sugar | blend well. Remove from head Arrange peaches on sugar mixture. It’s a must for every small business operator! Mix batter: Be ek (If possible, provide a calculator) 1 1/3 cup cake flour % Cup margerine 2 tsp baking powder 1 egg, unbeaten 1/3 tsp salt 4, cup milk 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp vanilia Small Business Management Seminar co-sponsored by Yukon Visitors Association At Watson Lake, Hotel, Watson Lake, Y.T. On Wed. July 27,1977 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Registration fee of $15. per person, luncheon included. Sift together dry in- gredients. Cream shortening, For further information, please contact Yukon Visitors Association __ ~ tel.: 667-7232 until flour is dampened, then beat rigorously for 1 minute. Pour batter over fruit in pan. Bake in 350° for about 50 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes, invert on serving Complete this coupon, and mail it cane with your cheque to the - following address: Management Seminar, Federal Business Development Bank, P.O. Box 10 before removing pan. Serve Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 3Al warm with whipped cream : or ice cream. Name(s) Address Postal Code