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October 1996
Volume 84, No. 5
A family magazine published by the Boy Scouts of America
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Making a Difference
Local Scout councils say the
BSA Youth Protection program is
resulting in a dramatic drop in the
number of incidents of abuse.
New Treads
On the Trail
For many Scouts, all-terrain
mountain bikes are replacing
hiking boots as the preferred way
to chalk up miles on a backcountry
trek.
22 Impacting Lives on
Scouting's Front Lines
Every day in rural, urban, and
suburban settings, unit-serving
professionals are putting our
values-based program within the
reach of all youth.
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Memories of '37
Texas Scouts recall the first
national jamboree as an occasion
for selling horned toads to Yankees,
performing in a cowboy band, and
meeting FDR.
All Aboard!
Kansas and Missouri Scouts build
models, ride the rails, and eat hobo
stew at a camporee devoted to their
region's rich railroad heritage.
31 Remembering the
'Toughest Man Alive'
When a businessman set about
thanking all the adults who had
helped him grow up, it took 20
years to locate his Scoutmaster.
About our cover: Scout
Michael Payne of Troop
15, Gainesville, Ga.,
shows how to avoid
obstacles on the trail
while riding a mountain
(or all-terrrain) bike.
Photographer Franklin J.
Viola took the cover
picture and the other
photographs of this
increasingly popular
outdoor activity for our
story, which begins on
pagel8.
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32 Merry Meals,
Delicious Memories
A dash of fun, a pinch of surprise,
and a handful of creativity turns
family, den, or patrol eating times
into unforgettable occasions.
34 Day Hiking With
Webelos Scouts
A nature outing provides challenge
and excitement for the high spirits
and inquisitiveness of 10-year-olds.
36 Violence and Youth:
An Epidemic
Assault and murder among young
people are increasing at alarming
rates; often the causes are found at
home and on neighborhood streets.
38 A Message of Hope
In Tulsa, Explorers known as the
SAIL team help fellow teens
bolster self-esteem in dealing with
the stress, challenges, and crises
of adolescence.
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8 Front Line Stuff
10 Worth Retelling
11 News Briefs
14 The Way It Was
16 Boys' Life Helper
17 Family Talk
52 Program Hints
58 Family Fun Page
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