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=This is the group of Raena, Judy, Kelly, and Brett. = =Raena: Tableau, Newspaper= =Judy: Tableau, Tableau story, Recipe= =Kelly: Tableau, Brochure= =﻿Brett: Tableau, Newspaper, Vendiagram= =Recipes: =

1. Ozark Mountain Raw Apple Cake Ozark Mountain Raw Apple Cake

Ingredients

1/2 c oil 2 c sugar 2 eggs 2 ts cinnamon 1 ts salt 2 ts baking soda 2 c flour 4 c fresh apples; pared and -diced 2 ts vanilla 1 nuts; optional

Instructions

Cream oil, sugar and eggs. Sift dry ingredients. Combine the two mixtures and odd apples and vanilla. Bake in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan 40 to 50 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

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2. Apple Cider

Ingredients: Servings: 8 8 ===Servings Size===

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 * 8 cups apple juice
 * 1/4 cup orange juice
 * 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
 * 3 inches cinnamon sticks
 * 1 tablespoon whole alspice
 * 1 teaspoon whole cloves
 * 1 teaspoon whole cardamom pod
 * 1 large orange rind

Directions:

 * Prep Time:** 5 mins
 * Total Time:** 10 mins


 * 1) //1// In large pan, combine apple juice or cider, orange juice, sugar.
 * 2) //2// Wrap whole spices in 100% cheesecloth, add to saucepan.bring to boiling --
 * 3) //3// Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes.
 * 4) //4// Discard spice bag, serve cider in mugs with grated nutmeg, if desired.

3. Ozark Mountain Stew

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 pounds beef steaks, diced 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening 2 onions, sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes 3 tablespoons red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots
 * 1) In a bowl combine flour, paprika, salt and chili powder. Dredge diced beef steak in the flour mixture.
 * 2) In a large kettle over medium heat, and brown the meat in shortening. Add sliced onions and crushed garlic clove and cook until soft. Stir in whole tomatoes, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne pepper. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
 * 3) Add diced potatoes and chopped carrots and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.

Brochure  =Our Legend: = The Simpleton's Wisdom:

There once was an old woman and her daughter who lived happily together, each very fond of the other. But when the old woman's daughter died, she cried in grief every day. Carefully, she wrapped her daughter in rich robes and bound her with ropes, sitting by her side every moment, with a knife raised to anyone who came near. "I do not care to live and if you come near me, I shall stab myself and join my daughter with the spirits!" Her husband tried and failed to get the knife away (by force), but a simpleton walking by noticed and took charge. A moment later, he came back with the knife and the smiling old woman following. The husband was shocked. How had he done it? The simpleton merely said, "You could not take it by force. I danced and sung all around her and when she smiled, she gave me the knife."

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OZARKS WEEKLY NEWS A Young Boy’s Dedication (Editorial) Young 10-year-old, Billy Colman is trying to raise some money for two red-bone coon hounds. Because of what his father earns, and the cost of two coon hounds these days, it seems almost impossible for him to achieve this goal. He repeatedly asked and begged his parents if there was any way that they could help him, that they would. As his puppy fever, grew stronger, he became more anxious. Soon, he’d have to have those pups. Billy decided to work for the money to buy the dogs. He would do anything and everything. But what he did especially was selling the hides of small animals he caught, such as opossum, and skunk. After a hard two year’s worth of work, Billy finally managed to earn enough money for two red-bone coon hounds at twenty-five dollars each at a total of fifty dollars. I think that Billy deserved the two hounds. He was, what one would consider, a good kid. He followed the rules and did what he was told. He also worked very hard for the money. I can only imagine the frustration of working for two whole years and only receiving fifty dollars! The commitment and dedication he had to have to accomplish this must have been mind-blowing.

By Raena Blas What Did It All Mean? (Feature Article) The theme of the story is about love, loyalty, trustworthiness, and perseverance. Billy had always wanted the hounds and appreciated them deeply, showing them affection. But this story was mostly about the dogs and their loyalty to him and each other. For example, Old Dan would never dare go hunting without Little Ann when she injured her paw. Instead, he lay by her side and waited for it to heal. And they both wouldn’t go hunting without Billy. You could say, he was their inspiration to do their best. The story was truly heart-warming. Both Billy and the dogs trusted each other. Their bond was unbreakable. I think that their story will teach people to be more appreciative of the family and friends that they have. Billy had hounds for family and felt proud of them. He had overcome all the challenges of training them and getting to know them. Some might wonder where he learned to tolerate the slow process of working, training, and finishing something he started. The question still remains. Today, most kids enjoy receiving everything quickly. But what they don’t realize is, they never learn to become a better person by doing these things for themselves. Sure, it’d be nice to have everything handed to you on a silver platter, but the rule of life is, you have to work in order to make a living.

By Raena Blas

Young Boy Stuns An Entire Town ! (News Article) An unbelievable outcome of the coon hunt! Who would’ve thought?! Billy Colman and his hounds, Old Dan and Little Ann won the trophy and the prize money. This was their first, ever, participation in a competition. The entire story told here! The hype and excitement won’t go away! This win really was a miracle! The team knew it was going to be rough. Considering that they were up against some pretty intense hunters. All of them, much older and far more practiced than Billy and the hounds. Some of them dedicated their entire lives to coon hunting so you could imagine the surprised look on their face when they found that a young teen amateur had outdone them. The competition was held locally and everyone arrived early in the morning. But it wasn’t until sundown that they would take action because the coons are nocturnal. The hunters took off with their dogs and began tracking. It wasn’t just the experience of the other competitors that got Billy all worried and anxious. It was also because before they set off, Billy had heard two screech owls, which was an omen for bad luck. He was a little edgy about what was going to happen that night. It turns out, he was right. See the full interview on // Weekly // // Interviews by Brett Goldsmith. //   They all managed to survive the night. Old Dan and Little Ann even used their brains and ran around in circles in order to keep from freezing. Now it was time to do some more hunting. Then the team went back to work to try to catch up to the others. Hard work eventually pays off. Unexpectedly, it did. They were presented with the prize in the morning. The event mystified the audience. But Billy and his family knew, they belonged in that competition, no matter what anybody thought. The happenings of this occasion will definitely go down in history in the Ozarks. By Raena Blas In Their Own Words: Weekly interviews By Brett Goldsmith Featuring the main character of __Where The Read Fern Grows__ Q: Hello, Billy. How do you feel about your dogs now that they’ve passed away? Billy: The same way I would feel if they were alive. Their still the best coon dogs these mountains have ever seen. I know the Good Lord is taking care of them. But I miss them greatly. Q: What were your first thoughts when you won the coon hunt competition against the more experienced and, for that matter, much older hunters? Billy: I knew that my dogs and I were good enough to be in the competition all along. I just had to prove it. Q: Do you feel upset that your coon hunting financed your move to town? Billy: Not really. Now that Old Dan and Little Ann are gone, there is no real reason to stay on the farm. And I do enjoy a bottle of pop. Q: You told me earlier that you heard two screech owls the night before you started the big competition. Were you afraid that it meant bad luck for you in the contest? Billy: Yes, I thought so, but papa told me there was nothing to worry about and I took his advice. Q: You don’t think it had anything to do with your dogs’ death? Billy: No. Q: Little Ann did not want to live without Old Dan. What were like when they were not hunting? Billy: They never did anything without each other. They were just inseparable. Q: Thanks a lot for taking time to talk with me, Billy. I appreciate it. Billy: Of course. No problem. Old Dan and Little Ann will never be forgotten. A Local Legend The famous town legend of the red fern was remembered when one grew between two dearly loved family hounds. If you do not remember, let me refresh your memory. One day, a Cherokee Indian boy and girl were trapped in a blizzard. The boy and girl eventually froze to death. By the time someone had discovered their bodies, it was found that a red fern grew between them. The Cherokees knew believed that only an angel was capable of planting those seeds, and that the fern never died. Where one grew, that spot is considered to be blessed. Only a bond as strong as Old Dan and Little Ann’s would be worthy of this remarkable sign. Obituary Young ** Rubin Pritchard ** sadly passed away when he was out with his brother, Rainie Pritchard, and another young boy, Billy Colman. They were out together attempting to catch the rather famous raccoon known as the “ghost coon” because of the way he seemed to disappear every time hounds were able to tree it. It was until after Billy Colman let the raccoon live that the Pritchards’ dog, Old Blue, went frantic. Rubin tried to calm the dog down when he accidentally fell on an ax. His funeral was taken place a few days ago where even Billy’s family attended to pay their respects. Our hearts go out to Rubin and his family. Two beloved coon hounds have unfortunately departed from The Colman family. ** Old Dan ** died trying to protect his sister, ** Little Ann ** and owner, Billy from a ferocious mountain lion. He left the battle with serious and a deadly count of wounds. After his death, his sister couldn’t bear the loss of her brother. If she had not starved herself, it’s guaranteed she would’ve died of a broken heart. Before their death, the hounds were awarded at a local coon hunting competition with a trophy and a money prize. Billy decided not to have the trophy engraved because he knew that the prize was not rightfully his, but his dogs’. Also, since Billy no longer needed money because he already had his dogs, he gave the money to his mother and father. They buried the two dogs in their yard where a red fern grew between them. We all know the legend. From now on, that spot will remain, forever, sacred. By Raena Blas