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gffitier @irwenJedediah Strohg Smith Ch'6pter Su e.Ediiion 1994

iedediah Smith ri.ould.bg.happy r.r.ith the FCF chapter na-nedafter him. We are \eEpurg bo,,'s for Jesus tlrough ihe JedediahStrong Smith Chapler in Nerv ]',fexico!

Phase Ii in Mouniainair rtas vel,l encouragug to me. \\'e hadmore bo1's than men. We mustte trauung the Young Bi:cks TheWord command;'gs1o trqin thqse boys. It is the most impcrlanttask rve,have We'cannot keep thcry rfrl;e do not train &ern. FCFis an excellent rvav to do -iust ihai '

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as met:rteii'dtt lg.i"1i*\,shiplvq h'aye a responsibilifi, to rellbo,vs aboul r-'r*=C.t rid to g4itrqn sq1:ed.tluough the pou,er ofthe Holy Sprni.pu!'ve pu;lnoi leave them alone afler that. Wemust teach.dnd-trair.'&aq'so ihelibne God the rest of theirlives. : . .. i

The enemi'Ior,es il rrhen we Uinf rhat all u'e have to do is getthem saved. That is only the b.eginning We must ccr'.i:iue*'orl:ilg u-ith ih.en

-e.s lcng es GgC ailou:s rrs to ha';e ar rnflrrence

uPon thaiilvsf r-:-:- -'':. '- . .,

Please cr:ni.iaue to pray tt ut iCf-*itt make training bo1': our topnrinrit'

-Littie ]ulountain

ffi...FAIL'IILY TRACE

Seven bo),s and four men complete the Phase Ii FrontierAdveniure at the annual Sp.ing Trace. Here is the list of namesand their new FCF names;

Kerry"'M1lr*'eed " MackeyDennis "Honey Doo" Le,vba

Jeff "Tumbleweed" Rayh4ichael "Mouse" PurvisCarios "Snail" ChavezJerry rrP"66i.s" StoneDerek "Boney" R.ielveRay "L{oo:ibeam" StetvafiJoshua "Prairie Dog" Tafoi,aJared "Glow Worm" RussoTony "lnch Worm" Jaramillo

Trvo bol's u'ho compieted the Phase I test successfully didn'tccrrre to t"he Phase II Frontier Adventure. We hope thel rri1l beabie to come to the nexl Phase II Frontier Advenfure at the

Family Trace nexl spring and lgmplete the Frontier Adr:enhue.

Andrerv "Opossum" Lel.ba uas reinstated after taking the PhaseI test and completing it.successfully. Some of 1'ou u,ho haven'tpaid your drjes are in jebpardy of becoming inactive and havingto retake the Phase I test. There are som€ hert requirernents forbecoming , m"ri-,ba. of the FCF u'h:ch iaclude a 300 wcrdessay, different test questions, and feu'er questions missed topass. See the iietr Application mcluded urth this nen'sletter.Think about a'life-time memb.ership as seteral have alreadythis year. y7s:

l.ave rnstallrnent plans. Contact "Smiffy" fordetails. i

Over sixty pgople . attended tlre Famiiy trace held nearMountainair. The yeaihgr ivqs threatetir:.g and siormy on Fndaynight so serieral pedple.didn't come. We enjoied a great pot Iuckdinner under the shelter of Smitty's 20'x 20' dining fl1' and a

gcod er ening sen'ice and FCF call out even if u e couldn'r halea r rrnfire

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!\'e are serious\'rconsiderLng adding a.roiher dai' io &e Famil1'Trace nerl year. W9 r.vould have the Frontier Advenhire begrn onThursday night'arC the classes and Trail lYalk Friday. Thatrvould give everyone time to paiticipate in all of the competitionsand aciivities on Satrday. Because of ministq,cor:-rmitments onSundays many of us are unable to sta,v c-\rer on Sunday. P1ease

give "Isaac Henrv" lotr icieas and thoughts on this matter.

Some of the activities those s'ho attended part-icipated in rverearchery, BB gun shooting, skillet toss at Old Timer's hat, hau,kthrolr'ing, knife throrring, horseshoe pitching, and cralts (plasticlacng and beads).

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101 SIGNED UP FOR CAMPORAMA

La,:ry,Kirrg has al} the detaiis and schedule informa+.ion forCamporama. We riillbe leavlligAtrbuquerque on July 9.Forg men and boys ri'ill be traveling in a bus u-ith vans toha.ndle the gxtl4s. Others rviil be caravaning along uith the busas seleial families *-ill be gourg along for a time of riacation.Others rrill be maliing their u'ay to Camporama on their oun.i 01 attending Campor4ma frcim Neu'Mexico ttill more thandouble the number attended four years ago and tlus will be thefirst time we have been able to go'as a group. Thank you Larryfor ail of your excellent work to make this happenl

ROAD KILL COOK@oadside Preliminaries)

BOOK

If your purchased the animal with your own vehicle, moraloutrage is usually enough for you to tkow the beast in your

trunk and speed away to safer grounds. Some states requiredisposal permits, sorfle say you can't have it an]ntray, and some

don't care. Make an anonlmous call to the Fish & Game

Department before your. first shopping trip.

With a large purchas'e, jyou h4ye thre_9.-9h9jges, each with

First and fora4O$;bqt"ll r,"ant to take the meat that's good toeai - particllfirly that w-liich did not have direct-contact withyo-Ur-lumper or beconte tainted b, ry.gturqd

rumens (stomachs).

tf you are a good sport and the pureiiase,-is leu', talie it all,guided by the follou'ing dictums:

A. 'pt"ia

a.rssll ii'ioon ui posiili..B. -Skin ia; teking-iHeEideoFflike lori ivould an

overcoat.C. Save the camp meats.

If lt{y Frirad Fticka has just ctossed the frnal finish line, be

assuredrthal thoroughbreCs taste as good a. a Carni-Shetland.Their ouners are usually drinliing buddies f ith,circuit judges,

so caution is critical here.

If ,vou are-in a hurry"; at least tlke the meat that's good:

A. Crank up 1'our chainsar'-andquarter out the good

vinles.

If 1'61 6uu. i toi of ti*e andthe m,e9] !5.good:

A. Drag cariass to a hidden spot and gut.B. Butcher carcass, removing all large portions

u,ithout bones.

C. Bury the rest. Treat yourself to a Michelin meall

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I pledge Allegiancetc, the fiagof the United States

of Americaand to the republicfor rvhich it stands,

one nation,under God,indivisible,with; libeny, aad justicefor all

oIano

June

Bruce "White Elephant" ChihvoodMike "Tincy Fly" Ruane

Charles "Roadkill" DuttonDee "The Carpenter" OldhamDale "it{osquito" Roberts

Joel "\\/ood Tick" ParkerCharles "Darlin Dumplin" CisnerosBen Hubbard

06-04-6506-14-7006-15-5206-19-1',7

a6-23-6406-23-7306-24-7505-26-74

Ray "Big Tree" Ruane 06-21-46

Bill "Woodchuck" Coleman . A6-47

Jeryl"ScreaminFlea"KeithJr .....A6-72

July_/Rubin"Leach"\'Iack ...-8-z-43-35

Franlilii, "Rooster" Johlson 07-lA-67Leandro "Bone Head" Montoya 07-13-78

Don '*Ox Heart",-Beil 07-16-41

Isaiah "Ground Squirrel" Tafo,va A7-22-79

Jason Saxon a7-27-72

.Iustin "Weasei" i*farks 07-31-75

Eddie"\Vornr"Lee ......4"7-42

August

Duane "Black Hawk" Garrison 08-06-55

\,like "Mouse" Puryis 08-13-52

Jason "Ugly Snaii" Olguin A8-$-'14

Rayn-rond"Bat"Prophet.... 08-19-71

John "Porvder Bum" Miiler . 08-21-58

Walter lllQlte E.agl"e'i (atl!f!.,;,:,.. . . I . . . , . . . . A8'24'69

Linciell"Buzzard"Frazee ....08-33

"This Fellonship erists by divine appointment to manifest

the Chureh in her fullness, a Hol3' Ghcst filled BodS-throughrthich God is revealed tc the n'orld."-Thomas Tr{tsk

COMING EVENTS

Camporama . . .

Pow Wow

July I l-15

August 5-7

B/SADayCamp ... August 13

Contact Ben Trujillo for detailsHome 822-1235Work 255-1622

ffi...BEN TRUJILLO NEW WEST CENTRAL

SECTIONAL COMMANDER

Congratulations Ben !

(-t ,oorES

THE WAY OF THE TRAPPER

The inventor ofthe steel leg-hold trap is unknown buthistorians believe the device may date back to the 1400,s.European immigants brought the first traps fo North America.

The typical beaver trap weiglred three and one-halfpounds, enough_to hold. a..beaver,untdrwater..lv-hile,it drowned.It had two porverzut springs to keep the rrap jaws closed so astruggling bcaver. oould not pull its leg frec. The trap wasattached to a chain which was fastened,to an immovable objectlike a tree root or a shaft driven inl.o.rhc mud. .

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A mountain man paid'aboiit,five dollars,for each trapand used betwecn six and u dor"o on a trap line. The beaver hLcaught weie skirured on the spot and the trapper took not bnly thefur but the castor gland to use for preparing funre trapping bait,and,the broad, flat tail. this delicacy was cooked over the campfre lvhile the trappei tended to the chore of scraping and fleshingthe skrns and stretching them over the frames made lrom supplewillow sticks bent'into circles. The skins were set out to dry,flesh side up, in the sun.

When dried, the plews (beaver skins) weighed aboutone and one-half'pounds. They were branded with a mark ofpersonal identification, tied together into bales and transportedto a rendezvous where they were sold or traCed. A trapper mighttake a couple hundred beaver in a good season and would receivebetween four and six dollars for each quality plew.

After selling their furs, replenishing their supplies andenjoying some revelry at the rendezvous the trappers, siingly andin pairs, returned to the mountains and their solitary ways..orH

.,ISAAC HENRY" WINS THEOPHILUS AWAHD

Ed "Isaac Henry" Pierce wins the contest at the annual Men'sMinistry Retreat at Mountainair. With the able help of hiscampaign manager Billy "Blade" Weddle "Isaac Flenry" wins the"Theophilus Award" (The auflilest lookrng man), formerlycalled the Ugly Man contest. This is the second year in a rowthat a mcmber of the illustrious FCF have taken this honor. Lastyear our own Dan "Two Bears" Urquhart took the award.

Isaac Flenry had some tough competition. Pastor James Brankelof Grace Temple il Rio Rancho gave otr illuskious FCF'president a run for his money. But persistence and hardcampaigning took the "honor."

"orHor.FCF T.SHIRT SALE A SUCCESS

As was promised in the Spring edition of the FRONTIER TIMESFCF rshirts were ready for the Men's Ministries retreat ancl theysold quickly. Eighty t-shirts were made available in either blackor natural colors. There are only 5 black large, I black medium,9 natural large, and 5 natural medium t-shirts left. They will besold first come first sold at $12 each including postage andhandling. There will be no more of this design and color unlessthere is request for several more. These t-shirts are the highcstquality (100% cotlon) and will be a collector ilem. So get yoursnow in time for Camporama because I'm sure they will sell atC,'arnporama if u,e have arry left by &en-

We are already plaruring a new t-shirt for the future. The colorswe are considering fcr the t-shirts are turquoise and burguncly.The design will be different possibly that of a mountain manpraying. If you are gifted artistically we would like to have yousend us a pichre to Lre used on the back of the t-shirt. A free t-shirt will be given to the one who submits the design selectecl bythe FCF chapter staff "Blade's" better half received a free t-shirtfor designing this year's t-shirt.

These t-shirts malie an excellent grft for an FCF friend or evena member of ttre family. Contact "Smitty" foryour t-shirl.

H...PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCED

The Jedediah Strong Smith Chapter is sponsoring a photoContest. A form is inclosed wittr this newsletter giving thedetails. We will be awarding some nice prizes to the winner(s).If you have something really nioe to donate as a prize pleasecontact our FCF Chairman "Little Mountain.,,

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Buckskin Frontiersman Sponsor's Checklist,.: : Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship'r. Jedediah Strong imrti, Cf,upr..

The Buckskin candidate must find a sponsor to assist him in becoming a BuckskinFrontiersman. The sponsor must be a BuckskinFrontiersman or Wilderness Frontiersman. Thesponsor will use this checklist and turn it in along with the candidate's "Buckskin prerequisite StudyCourse," and the "Personal Totem Registration Form." At the Buckskin ceremony, the sponsor wiilstate the candidate's accomplishment's, completion of requirements, his frontier'skifi"i.r.fl .rJhis selected name.

The candidate,

l. has filled out an application form for advancement to Buckskin Frontiersman andhad paid the fifteen dollar ($15) application fee.has participated in at least on (1) FCF Phase II Frontier Adventure and has beenactive in the chapter for at least one (1) year.has a complete FCF outfit and can explain the purpose and authenticity of each itemworn as part of his outfit.has successfully completed the "Buckskin prerequisite Study course.,,can quote the FCF pledge.can explain the meaning of the FCF symbol.can stare the lour purposes of FCF'.has his identifi cation staff completed.has his stalking stick made into an FCF necklace.has selected a frontier craft or skill which he_plans to develop such as: gun making,knife making, tomahawk making, leather craft, scrimshaw, beadwork, woodcarving,hide tanning, etc.has selected an FCF name and can give the reason for selecting it. The name cannotbe a duplicate of any other name in the chapter.has developed a personal totem and has filled out the "Personal Totem RegistrationForm." Attach it to this form.

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When you sign this form, you are aszuring the chapter that the candidate has completed allthe requirements to advance to Buckskin FrorJiersman. It is your responsibility to keep thestandards of the Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship high.

* This form must be sent to the FCF Scribe at least 30 days before the Buckskin ceremonyalong with the "Personal Totem Registration I'orm."

Sponsor's Signature: T)qre.F-irst name

Application for MembershipFrontiersmen Camping Fellowship

Jedediah Strong Smith Chapter

Please Print

Name:

Address;

Birthday:

Phone: Present rank:

Church Narne Outpost Number:

Is your Outpost charter up-to-date?

Basic Requirements for Membership

L Be active in a local outpost.2. Leaders - Completed all llve (5) Leadership Training Courses.3. Boys - Earned lst Class lrailblazer Itatrng and Camprng Merit4. Have a genuine interest in the carnping aspect of Royal il*g"r..5. Agree to uphoid the standards anci policies of the FCF

NoTE: You will be required to quali$r for admission intg the fellowship by demonstrating your ability in camping skillsand techniques in the FCF Phase I test. All testing will be based on the Advo-ntures in camping l-Iarutbook, LTCCamping Course, and all other aspects of the Iloyal Rangerprogram. This application along *ittr-u:60 word essaystating why you wish to be a member of the FCF and what yo, irop" to contribuie to t5e lrCF,"must be submittecl to thcDistrict Scribe not lcss than 30 days prior to the clate of the phase i testing.

STATEMENT oF PURPoSE: "Realizing the goal of the Royal Ranger program is to reuch, teach, ancl ro keep boysfor our Lord Jesus Christ, and that the Frontiersnten Cimping Fellowsh"ip iplriat this area in it, fullrrrrr, anrt airrriigto live by the ideals setforth in the above requirertrents,T hireby sub*it rny application., '

APPLICANT'S S I GNATIIRE

PASTOR'S SIGNATURE:

DATE:

DATE:

DATE:SPONSOR'S SIGNATURE:

MAIL APPLICATION AND ESSAY TO:

Kenneth "Smitt5l" Smith1806 Valley Rd. SWAlbuquerque, NM 8710S

FCF Sponsor/TutorFrontiersmen Camping Fellowship

Jedediah Strong Smith Chapter

Phase I - Test

Determine that the candidate has completed all prerequisites.

Fill out application and send to Scribe. (Include sponsor's name)

Cover the following topics with the candidate so he can study and prepare himself:

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Tool craftLashingBibleMiscellaneous

Map and compassRope craftFirst Aid

UniformFire craft/CookingOutpost Organization

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Pretest or quiz candidate by asking questions and have him demonstrate his abilities in preparationfor Phase I. (DO NOT USE PIIASE I TEST SHEET)

Pretest or quiz areas that candidate had problems with.

Make sure candidate is completely prepareC for phase I.

Provide transportation to Phase I.

Be present at Phase I to support candidate.

II - Frontier Adventure

Assist candidate in the prerequisites for the Frontier Adventure. Encourage the candidate to sendin the Frontier Adventure fees and copy of his passing letter immediately to the Scribe.

Encourage the candidate in the days or weeks prior to the Frontier Adventure. He should lookforward to participating in the Frontier Adventure.

Make sure the candidate has all the items for the Frontier Advenhre listedin the Frontier Aclventureinvitation letter.

Provide or arrange transportation for the candidate to the Frontier Adventure.

Be present at the Frontier Adventure to support the candidate.

Make or trade for a love gift to share with the new Frontiersman at the friendship fire ceremony.

Be prepared with food items to share at the friendship breakfast.

Name:

Young Buck of the YearFrontiersmen Camping Fellowship

Jedediah Strong Smith Chapter

Plcusc l'rfurt

Phone:

Address

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Outpost Ranger of the YearSectional Ranger of the YetrDistrict Ranger of the Year

District and Sectional activities (pow Wow, Trercc, Secrional oven! etr.:.) (List)10 Points each or 1 5 Points each if you wore your outfit

Trappers Brigade events (List on back)

Outfit 1t Point lbr each unilbrm item you own or 2 points if you made it (See List on back)

weanng FCF outlit to special events(Recognition Services, par:rdes, carnpouts, etc.)

Church Attendance (Sunday moming Sunday evening miclweek, and special meetings)90-lO0%:20 Points, 80-89%=15 points, 50-79%=10 points

Boys or men won to Christ il-ist;

Active FCF member fDues paid, Altendance at 500,i, or rnore ofr.he District and Sectional Aclivities.)

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Buckskin WildernessDate

Current Cut and Chop card

Current First Aid Card(s) (List on back)

Territorial or National Rendezvous (List on back)

Curent Black Powder Shooter's Card

Gold Medal of Achievement _Date

Advanced Awards (Not part of Gold ]vledar or BuffIroes received) (List on back)

Gold Buftalo Silver Buffalo

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Total

Pastor,sSignature Date

be submitted 30 days before District pow Wow.xApplication must

Commander's Signature Date

Applicntion \\ urksheet

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District rurd Scctional Aotivitics:'I-ype of Aclivity

Dato Type ol'Activity

Trapper's Brigade:Location Type ofProjecl

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Outtit: Check the items below.

Frontier Style I-{at

Leather BeltNecklace or ChokerPosssibles PouohPowder I-lornOther:

Frontier ShirtMoccasins or BootsHLmting Knil'er-CF ID StallBlowing Horn

Frontier PantsJacket or CapoteStalking StickBlack Powder RifleSalt Hom

Location lype ofProjcot

Give yourself one (1) Point for each item you own or Twb (2) Points if you made it.

Wearing ouflit to special cventsDate 'fype of Activity

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Boys or men won to Chrisl

Frst aid card(s)

National or'l'erritorial Events

Expiralion Dale Expiratiou Date

Advanced Awards:

FCF Advancement FormFrontiersmen Camping Fellowship

Jedediah Strong Smith Chapter

Please Print

E Advancement to Buckskin f] Advancement to Wilclerness E Leadership Position:

Name: Birthday:

Address:

Phone:

Church: Outpost Number:

Year entered Royal Rangers:

Year entered FCF: Trapper's Brigade Points:

check (/) the items that are part of your FCF outfit. Two checks (/ /)ttyoumade it.

f] E Frontier style hat

E E Frontier style pants

I f] Leather belt

D f] HuntingknifeI E m statt

D ! ntactpowderrifleE D Blowinghom

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Royal Rangers and/or FCF leadership positions held

f] E Frontier style shirl

D E Moccasins or boots

n E Necklace or choker

fl fl Stalking stick

E E Possibles pouch

n n Powderhorn

E E Capote orjacketfl fl ottrer

List Training Eyents anrUor Advanced Merits Completed

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FCF OUTFIT

Current Royal Rangers and/or FCF leadership position:

Church ministry other than Royal Rangers:

Current church ministry:

Other training, recognitions, etc:

How many Frontier Adventures have you parlicipated in as a

Frontiersman? Buckskin frontiersman?

Names of boys sponsored into FCF:

Wilderness frontiersman?

Selected FCF name

Commander's or another leader's corrunents

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Pastor's Comments:

Petols Sigruture ud Phone Nunber

Applicant's Signature: Date :

* tr'or those applying lbr Buckskin Frontiersman there is a Buclakin Prerequisite Study Course that must bccomplcted and a $15 Fee must be scnt with the request lbr the course. This fee covers the cost of the course, postage, antll-l uckski n Front iersnran pin.

For;Cha-pter Use:OnIy

Drtr Recciverl !'(o l,rid $rudy Courlc Srnt Conrpl+tcd !C!'pln Giyrtr

Approvcd;llyi ,, Tiile:

JUDGE'S FORMPHOTOGRAPHY

Name:

Address:

City:

Outpost Numbcr:

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AREAS OF EVALUATION

I. OriginalityA. Definite purpose or themeB. Creativity and/or onginality

II. ContentA. Meet Royal Rangers standards (See back)B. Handling of subject matter

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FocusA. Sharpness of essential detailsB. Use of depth of field or dillusion for special

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Contrast-Lights and dark used to display content tobest advantage

Density-Accuracy of exposure exhibited by overalltonal quality and/or grain

Lighting-Placement of lighting

MountingA. Size 5" x7" (3Yr" x 5", 4" x 6" no points)

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TOTALPOINTS 100

(Judge's Signature)

Check List for Photography:

1. For District Competition

a. Each entry must be labeled rvith at 3" x 5" card securely attached to the back of the mat with:Entry Category, Contestant's Name, Outpost Number. and Address.

b. Photography Report securely attached to the back of the entry.(Camera used, settings, lens, etc.)

CRITERIA

Originality-The way the medium expresses the photographer's own idea rather than following the pattern of others.

Content-The subject matter or topic treated must conform to Royal Rangers standard of what is acceptable in behavior, dress, etc.

Focus-Sharpness of essential details in the photograph. Cood use of depth of field or diffusion for special effect.

Contrast-The difTerence between light and dark used to display the content to the best advantage.

Density-The accuracy of exposure exhibited by overall tonal quality.

Lighting-The placement of lighting to best exhibit the subject.

Mounting-The color, texture, and permanence of the material on which the photograph is exhibited.

HINTS FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY JUDGES

Judges will pay close attention to the technical qualities of your work. Next to content comes composition. This includes the number ofsubjects, their arrangement, and the background of the picture. When composing, keep your photography simple. Too much symbolismor clutter is distracting to the viewer. Avoid placing the main subject "dead center." This procluees a 6ull, static effect which ii not verypleasing to the eye' After composing the photo, carefully check the background for distracting, objectionable elements. Mzury fine shoishave been ruined by ugly telephone wires or distracting blotches of color that detract from the main subject. Nothing in the photo, eventhough in the background and out of focus, should violate Christian standards. Finally, pay close attention to the finishing touches. yourphoto should be clean imd lree of scratches, dust specks, or wrinkles, and should be matted attractively. Often these are the factors thatare used to break ties.

Nice FCF type prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Contest ends a week before Men's Retreat next year and prizes will be awarded at Men's Retreat.

Send all entries along with $1.00 per entry to:(No limit on number of entries)

TRACY STAMBAUGH24s2 WILLOW RD.

LOS LUNAS, NM 87031

SOURDOUGH

Sourdough, another name for Alaskan old-timer, also

means a ]:easty starter for leavening hot-ca}<es, t'afiles, muffrns,

bread, and even cake. to those u-ho lived alone or in a smallgroup of three of four, mining, trapping, or hornesteading,

sourdough became the basis of ther "staff of life." Bread could

not be made rr,'ithout it, so the "starter" became a precious

pcssession.

Sorirdough u'as used in the very early days before

baking porvder or yeast u'ere available. The sourdough starter

u'as made by combining flour, salt, and rvater in a crock that rvas

placed in the rvarm earth near enough to a fire to keep warm.

Once it had begun to ferment and bubble, it rvas set aside to sour

sufficientl.v to use in bread, pancakes, or biscuits. Each time the

Basic Batter rn,as used, one cup g'as held back in the crock, more

flour and r,vater u'eie added, and again it rras left ia a warrn place

to become sufficient$ sour for the next meal.

Helpful Hints and Enlightening Memorabilia

For best results, use glass or pottery containers. Neveruse a metal container or learje a metal spoon in the starter. a good

starler has a clean sour milk odor. The liquid u'ill separate fromthe baiter when it stands several days but this does not matter. Ifreplenished every fert' days with flour and u'ater, the starter

keeps fresh. If starter is not to be used for several u'eeks. &eeze

or Ja' tc }:eep it ic=r spoillng. To dry it (g:eat fcr gorng

;.-;i;,;), aii sic',,dr io'i; ic shape j: i:rie a ball ani place it irra saikof flour.'Inthe driedforrntheitast goes into a spore stage

rvhich u'ill keep inert for a long tirne like old fashioned yeast

foam. R'ater ald u'armth bring the -veast back to tle active stage.

Commercjal sourdough starters now on the market are

dried and povdered. AdCing u'ater brings it to life. In grou'ing,

the 1'east gives off a carbon dioxide gas'il'hich forms bubbles inthe dough. The lactic acid bacteria changes starch and sugar tolactic acid, gir,iag tbe dough a sour odor. Soda is added to reactivith the acid tc form more gas u'hich malies the batter lighter. Ifto rnuch soda is added the product is brovirrish u'hen baked Iftoo little soda is used, the product tastes sour. Add the sodajustbefore baking. Never add soda to the starter, as it kills the,veast.

Tradition says that on a long coldjourney the owner ofthe good "start" lvould wear it in a bag arounci his neck inside hisshirt An old sourdough u'aming..."If the starter turns orange, itis noi spoiied; but rf it tums green, it must be discarded."

The other stories'of sourdough's'sun'ivel rn spite ofhardships and rigors ofpioneering explain lhat the pot of starter

sometimes needed putting "to bed" in the coldest of u'eather.

LTnder the covers, sharing the oriner's u,armlh, the "starter"

survived to leaven the nerl dalrs supply of hotcakes. Behreencamps, it rl,as the last iiem placed on the pack sack and the firstitern to be removed upon arrival at the new camp site. some

Alaskans are sti1l using a starter traced back to an original starter

bought u'it-h the gold rush. Hov"s i.hat for genealogyl

"Catching" your own wild yeast

2 cups flour2 cups warm water2 teaspoons honey

Mix well and place in bottle or crock, uncovered. Allow mixrureto ferment 5 days in a \r arm room. stir it several times per day,

thus aerating the batter and permiuing the air to activate themixture. It rn'iil smell yeasg and small bubblesu,ill come to thetop.

Wild yeast is used in varS'ing amousts in recipes forbread, roils, hot cakes, etc. The 5th day after using, "feed" the

starter (to replace the amount used in baking) using equal parts

of flour and water or potato water. ln another 24 hours, the yeast

u'i1l foa.rr and work and be readl for use again.

Store unused porlion of the -veast in a refrigerator il a

glass or crockery container with at tight-fittiag lid. Sbake itoften. To activate it before using it again, add 2 - 3 tablespoi:::.of flour and the same amount of rrater and store.

SOURDOUGH BISCUITS

% cup starter I cup milk 1 cup flor;r

Ir4ix together in a large bowl. Let stand ail night at rr,rntemperafure.

Tu,-n out on one cr:p fiour c,n brc'ad bc'a:d. Comitablespoon sugar, t/z teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking por;..% teaspoon soda, tA cup flour. Sift over soft dough. Mix inri:soft dough. Knead. Roll to % inch thick. Cut and dip in bacongrease or u,arm melted buffer or other shorteping. Set to raise

V, hour. Bake at 375" for 30 - 35 minutes. Males about 14

biscuits.

GOLDEN HONEY SOURDOUGH BHEAD

2 cups milk% cup honey% cup u,heat germ

4 cups white flour2 teaspocns salt

1 square butter or raargarine2 tablespoons sugar

2 cups rvhole wheat flourI pkg. ,veast in t/t tup ra'arm rvater

Heat milk to quite rvarm, add butter and honey. Add sugar, salt

ard soda. Stir until dissolved and add to basic batter that tvas

set the night before. Stir in yeast. Sift in flour and rvheat germ.

Beat u'ell, let stand 30 minutes in a-warm'plaii*:rAdd"dotn::artdknead well. lvlay need more flour but do nat make too stiff.l\{old into loaves and let rise. Ba}ie at 400" for 20 minutes, thei,

reduce heat to 325'for 15 minutes. Makes 4 srnall or 3 large

loaves.

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President:

2452 \[illow Rd.Los Lunas, NM 87031(505) 865-5748

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