News:

Troop 239 is the proud new owner of a trailer.  No more worrying about how we are going to squeeze scouts and equipment into a couple of vehicles for our overnight camping trips.

The Planning Committee met to work on the schedule of events for '07.  Check the calendar for up-to-date information on meetings, day hikes, camping trips and other special events.

Klondike '07 is scheduled for January 19-21, 2007.  We will be leaving from the American Legion Hall at 4:00 p.m.

Brown Mountain Cake

1 c. butter, softened
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
3 TB. baking cocoa
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
½ c. warm water

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy at medium speed.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.  Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.  Beat in vanilla and water.  Pour batter into greased and floured 10" tube pan or 13x9x2 inch baking pan.

Bake in 350º oven for 45 minutes or until cake tests done.  Cool in pan on rack.  Frost.

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
½ c. butter, softened
2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
5 TB. milk
½ tsp. vanilla

Melt chocolate (in the microwave or over hot water).  Stir until smooth.  Set aside and cool 15 minutes.  Beat butter until creamy.  Gradually add confectioners' sugar alternately with milk.  Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.