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Work Bear Safety Tip of the Week Report all sightings of bears and mountain lions. Worth Some participants believe that bear reports can be a death sentence for an animal. This is not true. Negligence on bear reports can lead to Doing greater danger, especially for younger bears. We need all available information without exception. Mark Anderson Director of Program, Unit 2 What’s New at Philmont Thank you for your participation Continued on page 3 in the May 29th All Staff Training and Opening Day Activities. What a wonderful beginning for the summer: • Celebrating together with our staff photo was a fun start to the day. Samantha Waidler/Photography Manager 2011 • Laughing and learning from the “Uniform Fashion Show.” that are important to the summer millionth participant and receiving • Learning and sharing in small operation. the special patch. groups under the leadership of our • Enjoying the banquet prepared • Enjoying music and camp directors and ranger trainers by our Dining Hall Team was a fellowship with the “One Thousand help orientate us in many subjects chance to share in fellowship with Pound Black Bear” band as we new friends. capped off the evening. • Sharing in the recognition of Bob Training is now in full swing with “Truly our work Birkby for his contribution to one focus in mind to be prepared for Scouting and the inspiration that June 8th and the start to the Philmont as members of the he gave us as he discussed his life’s Training Center and Camping Philmont staff is work journey since working on staff programs. At the end of each day, I many years ago. hope you have felt better prepared Doyle Maurer/PhilNews Photographer worth doing.” Anthony D’Auria throws a bag of trail food over Kassidy O’Donnell and Continued on page 5 • Celebrating the coming of the one Abbey Miller to Steven Smith in Camping Outfitting Services.
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PhilNews Writers “You cannot escape the responsibility “In three words I can sum up everything Scott Allen of tomorrow by evading it today.” I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” Dallas Elmore Kyle Nutter --Abraham Lincoln --Robert Frost Emet Ramirez-Blood “Experience: that most brutal of teachers. “Think of all the beauty still Photography Manager But you learn, my God do you learn.” Erin Irwin left around you and be happy.” --C.S. Lewis --Anne Frank Photographers “I’ve learned that people will forget what Kaitlyn Chaballa Morgan Court “A man can fail many times but he you said, people will forget what you did, Christine Henri isn’t a failure until he begins to blame but people will never forget how you Cassidy Johnson Stephen Maurer someone else.” --Waite Philips made them feel.” -- Maya Angelou John Mitchell Bethany Nilson Visit the PTC Craft Philmont Training Center Photo Lab Lead Craft Center Imara Chew Center this Summer Photo Lab Techs This winter the PTC craft program underwent a huge transformation – from the name to the building to the projects Collin Anderson inside! One of the most historic buildings at PTC, the Craft Peter Friedlander Center building is now home to exciting new and fun craft projects including: woodworking, leather, ceramics, tie-dye, Marketing Manager Come visit the PTC Craft Center this summer where glass mosaics, welding, jewelry and much more! creativity abounds! Staff get 10% Off! Jessica Micheli New activities include awesome tie-dye, glass mosaics, sand The PTC Craft Center is open 8:30 am till 5:00 Monday art, wood working, and updated ceramic options. through Friday. You are welcome ANY time! The PTC Craft Center is open 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m. Monday Our special staff workshop and design hours are Marketing Staff Wednesdays from 1pm-5pm and 7pm to 9pm. through Friday and also Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Dominic Baima Anytime Projects: Make your own Philmont coffee nights from 7 to 9 p.m. You are welcome any time! mug in the ceramics room or design your own staff belt. Make your own Philmont coffee mug in the ceramics room, Make a map pendant necklace with your favorite camp! Lead Videographer Create a gift for someone special, or just enjoy a few or design your own staff belt. Make a map pendant necklace Gabe Marchetti hours creating with ceramics, jewelry, leather stamping, with your favorite backcountry camp on it! Create a gift for mosaic glass, or tie-dye. someone special or just enjoy a few hours creating something Sign Up: Take a welding or wood lathe class (Call ext. 1267 and look for flyers; space limited; fees apply). Videographer beautiful. In our Arrowleaf area you can enjoy a cup of coffee or Connor Black Our Craft Center staff is on hand to help you learn a new tea, or purchase some lemonade and relax while skill or help you take your talents to the next level. Beginners, reading a book or just enjoying the fun. experienced artists and all ages are welcome! Staff Workshop/Class Dates Call the Craft Center at ext.1267 to sign up for special craft 604, 611, 618, 625 716, 723, 730, 806, 813 classes or just drop by and create a beautiful project. And don’t forget – staff get ten percent off! PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 3 What’s New: Customer Services Scott Allen 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for food and 7:30 licenses. The adult and Staff Writer a.m. to 6:45 p.m. for equipment,” youth fishing licenses are Salisbury said. “Our hope is that already available through Piles of plastic meal bags fill up crews can come by pretty much the Trading Post, but a large crate, tents are sorted and anytime. There’s not a one o’clock starting this year, the youth incoming backpacks are organized rush like there has been in the past will be able to get their according to size. Camping ... The number one goal is customer fishing license at any of Outfitting Services is changing service and to be accommodating the Camping Outfitting to become more efficient during for all the crews and staff.” Services counters. the summer of Philmont’s one The “rush” that she discusses “We can sell them millionth Scout. refers to the post lunch bottleneck either at the food window, Christine Salisbury, camping that incoming crews experience the equipment window or outfitting services manager, said during their check-in process. By packs and gas,” Salisbury there have been many changes since having longer hours, Salisbury said said. “Pretty much last year. One important aspect is they hope to alleviate this problem anywhere my staff are.” that the hours of operations have and help late arriving crews. Each section will been extended. “I’m going to have one staff have its own change. The Doyle Maurer/Photographer “Our hours of operation are from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. specifically food pick-up area, where Workers at Camping Outfitting Services prepare for participants to arrive on June 8th. for filling up fuel bottles for day trail meals are picked one crews, renting packs and up, features a food wall where Multiple changes are occurring h av e .” “The number one goal is focusing on last day crews as they staff can pick up three snacks for the equipment section as well. Also, there will be a new food come off the trail late and are able per day. Salisbury said this year “This year we have 500 new strainer, the dining fly poles will customer service and to to get through their check-out the food wall will contain apples, 2014 MSR Thunder Ridge tents that come in three sections instead of be accommodating for procedures,” Salisbury said. oranges and possibly pears and the are very similar to the 2013 tents,” four and the equipment will be all the crews and staff.” Another change that they’re containers holding the food will be Salisbury said. “There’s also new displayed in the pavilion for crews implementing deals with fishing plastic instead of cardboard. dining flies that we will eventually Continued on page 5 Prepping for Scatter Dallas on Days Off Not sure of what you would like to do on your days off? The following are several Kyle Nutter “CDs [Camp Directors] “These jobs are a blast to ideas in case you feel yourself developing a bit of cabin fever in Base Camp. Staff Writer request what they need for work,” Vigil said. their camp,” said Julie Vigil, the The program gear and supplies Dallas Elmore highest point on the Santa Fe trail. The backcountry warehouse backcountry warehouse manager are stored at the backcountry Staff Writer Trinidad, in southeastern has been busy preparing for Scatter. at Philmont. warehouse and organized into large Colorado, is a hotbed of creative Packed, eight-foot tall shelving In the last 30 years, Vigil has wooden boxes in preparation to be The backcountry and the rest of activity as the host of a certified units, guitar cases and stacked worked in many different jobs scattered. the Sangre de Cristo Range offers a Colorado Creative District, along with boxes serve as evidence of these ranging from PTC, Logistics, After the backcountry staff playground of opportunities for staff camping and hiking around Trinidad preparations. All of the supplies are conservation, camp director, relocates to their camps, camp on days-off that no other camp in the Lake State Park. gathered there to be transported to backcountry manager, and directors can file a request form for world can match. Moving west from Cimarron the backcountry camps. backcountry warehouse. any item they need. When asked The mountains provide a dream- on State Highway 64 is Taos, N.M., what the strangest request was for like arena to discover the history and shadowed by Wheeler Peak and a backcountry camp, Vigil replied legacies of Native Americans, Spanish Taos Mountain. One of the oldest that once she received an order for conquistadors and American pioneers. continuously inhabited settlements in a melon baller. In addition to the rugged Philmont the Americas, Taos is a mix of Indian Along with the mail backcountry, opportunities for pueblos and Spanish conquest. The room, services, infirmary and adventure and exploration lie in every combination of the history and the commissary, backcountry direction. natural beauty of the Taos mountains warehouse is a necessary stop For a short trip, Cimarron hosts sparked the creation of an artist colony for anyone heading into the several art galleries, restaurants and that thrives to this day. Over 80 galleries backcountry. These departments shops as a link to the outside world. In and three museums are maintained in consolidate trips to save time and addition, the town delivers a glimpse the town. gas. into the Colfax County history and the Even at Philmont, days off can In a large hallway behind legacy of the Maxwell Land Grant. be spent in the backcountry, hiking the warehouse, Tim Crofton, an North on State Highway 64 lies a wilderness area that has drawn animated man working as an the old mining towns of Raton and adventurers and explorers for hundreds interpretive consultant to Philmont, Trinidad, gateways to national parks of years. The same mining, logging MORGAN COURT/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER fabricates interpretive clothing. He and wilderness areas. and ranching activities that brought Julie Vigil, backcountry warehouse manager, has worked at Philmont teaches the interpretive staff acting Raton boasts a historic settlers here are represented at staff for the past 30 years. Continued on page 4 downtown, a July balloon rally and the camps throughout the backcountry. 4 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Continued From Page Ask the Rangers Three: Prepping for BC Emet Ramirez-Blood Staff Writer
Every summer, participants come through and almost always have questions, many of which range in similarity. Here are a few frequently asked questions by participants and the appropriate answers given by our rangers.
Q: How much water should I carry? A: We recommend three to four liters per person and extra collapsible water containers for dry camps. John Mitchell/Photographer John Nagib, ranger service academy coordinator, helps rangers get ready for training. Q: Do we need hats and gloves? A: We recommend, based on your troops itinerary, that you bring a sun hat, a warm cap and as a pair of lightweight warm gloves.
Morgan Court/Photographer Q: What are smellables? The Living History Closet stores all the attire and supplies the A: Smellables are anything with an odor that may attract bears. Smellables are not necessarily all food interpretive camps will need in the backcountry. related. Smellables can also include items such as ChapStick, film and batteries. Before the crew’s first night in the backcountry, the Ranger will read through a comprehensive list of smellables fro the Ranger skills. Having done interpretive The backcountry staff can be Field Book. work for 30 years throughout observed preparing for Scatter, too. Canada and the United States, Mountain bikes are peddled and Q: How many days will our Ranger be with us? Crofton has brought expertise to greased. Musical instruments are A: Rangers spend one day in Base Camp with their crews helping them prepare for the trek, then two the interpretive programs for the tuned and exercised, anticipating full days and a third morning in the backcountry before heading back to CHQ. last nine years. campfire programs. “Philmont is one of the biggest The backcountry warehouse interpretive operations in North distributes equipment to the Q: What kind of footwear should I wear on the trek? A: We recommend a sturdy pair of broken-in boots. Most importantly, you should have already trained America,” said Crofton. There backcountry camps and acts as a in your footwear and be comfortable carrying a heavy pack with it. is over 100 interpretive staff at tether, the vital link between the Philmont. camps and Base Camp. Q: Why can’t I bathe in the streams? A: A number of reasons, but mainly it goes against Leave No Trace. Health and safety becomes an issue and some streams in the backcountry are resources for drinking water.
Q: Are Jet Boils™ recommended for the backcountry? A: We recommend using a white gas stove such as the MSR WhisperLite that will allow the crew to cook for the entire group in one pot. If a white gas stove is unavailable, Jet Boils may be used to heat water. However, crews must continue to use the Patrol Method while cooking, with two cooks preparing the meal for the entire group each night rather than individuals or pairs preparing their own meal separately.
Q: Why can’t we use our own ropes? A: The bear lines require a thicker static cordage as opposed to what a lot of participants bring (which is paracord or more elastic cordage). If you show your Ranger what rope you’ve brought and it meets all the requirements for the policies and safety measures, exceptions can sometimes be made.
Q: Can we use the Turkey Bag cooking method so that we don’t have to wash the pot every time we use it? A: No. Philmont prohibits the use of turkey bags for two reasons. First, it eliminates the role of dishwasher, one of the important daily duties which rotates between crew members and gives participants a chance to take leadership over an important backcountry skill. Second, each used turkey bag has to be disposed of somewhere -- 23,000 participants over the summer would create over 50,000 bags that have to be hauled from the backcountry by vehicle before eventually ending up in a landfill.
Q: Can we use clotheslines in the backcountry? A: Yes! Beginning this year, Philmont is allowing the use of clotheslines in an effort to encourage crews to wash dirty hiking clothes during their trek. Clotheslines must be taken down before sunset, however, and sticks must be used under the rope when securing clotheslines to trees, just as with bear bags. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 5 Continued from Page The Ranger Mile: One: Work Worth Doing and more confident. E.L. Matthews learning adventures that last a lifetime. Exploring Philmont’s Southwest Country wrote, “Unless a person has prepared As you receive your arrowhead themselves for their chance, the chance patch you will also be given information will only make a person look ridiculous. about three special awards that each Welcome to The Ranger Mile, a weekly column in which members of the ranger staff will profile various hiking A great occasion is worth to a person staff member has the opportunity to opportunities for staff on days off. We will begin in a corner of Philmont where some of its most beautiful terrain exactly what their preparation enables earn this summer by participating in can be found: the southwest. Because of its distance from Base Camp, the southwest may seem a daunting outing. that person to make of it.” Our summer the Duty to God, Wilderness Pledge In reality, it’s more accessible than you think and worth the trip. will truly be a great occasion. Achievement and Trail of Courage Q: How much water should I carry? As your team concludes their programs. Please take time to study the A: We recommend three to four liters per person and extra training you will receive the Philmont requirements and make plans to earn collapsible water containers for dry camps. John Mitchell/PhotographerMatt Hart John Nagib, ranger service academy coordinator, Things to Remember Arrowhead Staff Patch. This will be a the awards. helps rangers get ready for training. Associate Chief Ranger lasting reminder of the special time we I look forward to working with Q: Do we need hats and gloves? have had together this summer. When you this summer. As my good friend • Always carry the ten hiking essentials and follow Philmont A: We recommend, based on your troops itinerary, that you bring a sun hat, a warm cap and as a pair you look, it will remind you of the Theodore Roosevelt said, “Far and away backcountry procedures. of lightweight warm gloves. role we each must play to ensure that the best prize that life offers is the chance • Complete a staff backcountry access permit and check the water all parts of the brand of Philmont are to work hard at work worth doing.” conditions of any trail camps you plan to visit in Logistics. accomplished. This way, we may achieve Truly our work as members of the Q: What are smellables? • Arrange a ride back to Base before beginning your trip. Finish A: Smellables are anything with an odor that may attract bears. Smellables are not necessarily all food our goal and deliver wilderness and Philmont staff is work worth doing. your hiking well in advance of your planned departure time. related. Smellables can also include items such as ChapStick, film and batteries. Before the crew’s first • When visiting staff camps, represent your department well by night in the backcountry, the Ranger will read through a comprehensive list of smellables fro the Ranger treating backcountry staff and crews respectfully. Always allow Field Book. John Mitchell/Photographer participants to engage in program before you do. Continued from Page Q: How many days will our Ranger be with us? Rangers hang out at the Welcome Center while they wait southwest if you only have a where you can try your hand A: Rangers spend one day in Base Camp with their crews helping them prepare for the trek, then twoto continue their training. Three: What’s New full days and a third morning in the backcountry before heading back to CHQ. single day off. Your visit will be at black powder rifle shooting too rushed and you don’t want while paying the mountain Q: What kind of footwear should I wear on the trek? Getting There to get stranded without a ride man staff a much-needed visit. The easiest access to the back. If you’re up for an ambitious A: We recommend a sturdy pair of broken-in boots. Most importantly, you should have already trained southwest country usually trip, get an early start and in your footwear and be comfortable carrying a heavy pack with it. comes via Phillips’ Junction Suggested Routes climb Mount Phillips the next (PJ) or Beaubien, with vehicles If you have a night or two morning before heading down Q: Why can’t I bathe in the streams? traveling to these camps on a to spend in the southwest, the to Red Hills Camp. From there, A: A number of reasons, but mainly it goes against Leave No Trace. Health and safety becomes an issuedaily basis. opportunities for exploration follow the Comanche Creek and some streams in the backcountry are resources for drinking water. Arrive at the Backcountry are numerous. back to the Rayado River trail Warehouse (next to the Mail From PJ, head north to or stay in the high country and Q: Are Jet Boils™ recommended for the backcountry? Room) ready to roll at 7:30 Crooked Creek for an evening tag the summits of Big Red and A: We recommend using a white gas stove such as the MSR WhisperLite that will allow the crew toa.m. and politely inquire about of milking cows and admiring Bonito Peak before dropping cook for the entire group in one pot. If a white gas stove is unavailable, Jet Boils may be used to heatthe availability of rides to PJ one of the Ranch’s most down to Beaubien. water. However, crews must continue to use the Patrol Method while cooking, with two cooks preparingor Beaubien. Better yet, scout picturesque meadows, or take Another option is to head the meal for the entire group each night rather than individuals or pairs preparing their own mealout a ride the afternoon before. the lush creek-side trail further southwest from PJ, climbing separately. Don’t plan on heading to the up the Rayado to Clear Creek, through expansive meadows near Buck Creek and Bear Doyle Maurer/Photographer Q: Why can’t we use our own ropes? Canyon trail camps before Camping Outfitting Services provides tents and other backcountry needs for participants. A: The bear lines require a thicker static cordage as opposed to what a lot of participants bring (which arriving at Apache Springs. is paracord or more elastic cordage). If you show your Ranger what rope you’ve brought and it meets all Spend the night there, sampling to observe beforehand. right weight range.” the requirements for the policies and safety measures, exceptions can sometimes be made. the archery program and side- At the packs and gas area Currently, Salisbury is training hiking Apache Peak for one of there will be two new different her staff to be as knowledgeable Q: Can we use the Turkey Bag cooking method so that we don’t have to wash the pot the Ranch’s best sunsets. backpacks: the Kelty Coyote 70 about their products as possible. liter and 75 liter which is a womens She emphasizes having fun and every time we use it? Or if you prefer solitude, head to nearby Lost Cabin trail pack, and the Jansport Klamath 65 believes her group will have a good A: No. Philmont prohibits the use of turkey bags for two reasons. First, it eliminates the role of dishwasher, camp, a hidden gem amidst liter and 75 liter. time while being a viable resource one of the important daily duties which rotates between crew members and gives participants a chance enchanting aspen groves and Next to packs and gas is for all who need help. to take leadership over an important backcountry skill. Second, each used turkey bag has to be disposed meadows. the backpack scales which will “The people I work with are of somewhere -- 23,000 participants over the summer would create over 50,000 bags that have to be In the morning, take now feature a chart showing the great,” said Sam Spalding who hauled from the backcountry by vehicle before eventually ending up in a landfill. the switchbacks down to the recommended pack weight for is a first year staffer at Camping Rayado River and stop by Fish participants. Outfitting Services. “We’re lucky to Q: Can we use clotheslines in the backcountry? Camp for a lodge tour and a “We’re going to have a chart have such a good group.” A: Yes! Beginning this year, Philmont is allowing the use of clotheslines in an effort to encourage crews fly-tying or casting session out there that shows average body Throughout training, Camping to wash dirty hiking clothes during their trek. Clotheslines must be taken down before sunset, however, Cassidy Johnson/Photographer before heading upstream back weight and recommended pack Outfitting Services will be open and sticks must be used under the rope when securing clotheslines to trees, just as with bear bags. Participants talk to 2013 Trading Post Manager Adam Kratt on to PJ. weight,” Salisbury said. “It’s so periodically until June 8th when Saturday, July 27 at Phillips Junction. crews can check if they’re in the everything opens for the summer. 6 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Chaplain’s Corner Meet the Chaplains John Lampley, Todd Zinn, Protestant Chaplain Jewish Chaplain
It’s good to be home! was a conservationist and work crew I spent two years living in Israel, It is a great privilege to I’m excited to be serving foreman. where I spent a large amount of time return to Philmont as one of the as the Jewish Chaplain for all of I live in Los Angeles where I am hiking and biking my way across the protestant chaplains this summer. this summer. It has been seven currently studying to be ordained Holy Land. In August I will return I have been happy to see many long summers since I was last at as a Rabbi. I am originally from to Los Angeles, where in addition to friends from last year and to begin Philmont. When I spent three Massachusetts and I maintain my my studies, I will be working at the meeting new ones. straight summers on staff as part of strong allegiances to Boston’s sports University of Southern California’s I have been married to my wife the conservation department where I teams. Before moving to Los Angeles, Jewish Student Association. Claudia for 30 years and have three grown children. Both my sons are Eagle Scouts and participated in OATC in 2012. They are both on staff at Philmont this summer. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking and skiing. I have a real passion for motor sports and have raced numerous classes in the Sports Car Club of America competition. I hope Bethany Nilson/Photographer to complete the restoration of Certainly one of the most a vintage Formula Vee and get rewarding things to me is the time it on the track by the end of the I spend here at Philmont, either year. I have also been privileged on the trail or as a chaplain. I look to work as a professional, high forward to a busy and exciting performance and off-road driving summer of 2014. instructor. Ever upward. Morgan Court/Photographer Fr. Dennis O’Rourke, V.F., Catholic Chaplain
I’m Fr. Dennis and I’m happy the majority of staff arrives. It is a Scout pack. It is truly a Scouting issues we need to handle. to return to Philmont for the 24th great trip. I usually spend about six “At no time is it uneasy parish. There is another priest there I am consistently impressed with time! hours at the Ranch, then head back to hold intelligent full time. I also have been able to the quality of the seasonal staff. At I started off in 1986 at the to Arizona. For the past few years, find a priest from India to come to no time is it uneasy to hold intelligent Training Center, working as my 89-year-old uncle has joined me conversations with replace me during my Philmont conversations with any staff member, conference faculty for seven for the road trip. He loves it as well. any staff member, and stint. and I am made to feel welcome any summers. The first time I was a You may have noticed the I am made to feel My time this summer is only place I go while at Philmont. You Base Camp chaplain was in 1995. initials “V.F.” after my name. My three weeks, but I’m happy to be people are amazing! You have so I’ve missed two summers since then. bishop in Phoenix has appointed welcome any place I back. My experiences at Philmont much to give, and in giving you are This is a wonderful place, as you all me a Vicar Forane. That means that go while at Philmont.” have allowed me to be with some blessed by God, and so bless others. know. I am his official representative in amazing people over the years. I am also impressed with those I have been a priest for 34 a geographical area of the diocese children and everything in between. Many have become good friends. It who come to hike this wonderful years and am currently pastor at called a Deanery or Vicariate. We always have something going is a wonderful opportunity to work place. The vast majority are prime St. Gabriel’s Church in Cave Creek, Mostly it means more work! on there for all age groups. Since with great chaplains from other examples of the goodness of the Ariz. about an 11 hour drive from St. Gabriel’s is a fairly good size I started there in January of 2006, faith groups as we are a chaplaincy youth of our country and of the here. I’ve been coming up every Catholic Parish with about 1,600 we have started a Boy Scout troop team here. Other than our evening B.S.A. summer since 1999 to open the households. They range from senior (already produced four Eagle religious services, only occasionally I’m happy to be back, even for Catholic chapel, about a week before citizens to young families with Scouts), a Venture Crew and a Cub are there denominationally specific such a short time. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 7 Chaplain’s Corner
Bishop Gerald A. Will Frei, Gettelfinger, Catholic Chaplain Catholic Chaplain My name is Will Frei. Although I have Swiss citizenship “I was not always strong My name is very need not stand on ceremony (due to my father being born in my faith. It was not long: Bishop Gerald or protocol. I “squished my there), I don’t believe I meet the A. Gettelfinger, name and title” to: +Padre. The qualifications needed to join the until my high school however it describes “+” simply indicates that I am a Swiss Guard. So, I decided to do experience, when I was very briefly who I Roman Catholic Bishop. Feel free the second best thing: namely, to challenged to learn more am and what I have to call me +Padre. join the Philmont chaplaincy. been doing for a In short, I have been a Roman Actually, Bishop Robert about the teachings of long time. Due to the Catholic Priest for 53 years. The Guglielmone, bishop of the the Catholic Church length of my name first 28 years I served as a priest Catholic Diocese of Charleston, and its contents, in Indianapolis. For 22 years I who is very involved with the that I grew to love some folks shy away! was the Roman Catholic Bishop Boy Scouts of America and being Catholic.” “What do you say to of the Diocese of Evansville. Philmont, graciously invited a “bishop?” Or “what As a bishop, I was appointed as me to spend the summer as a is about 35 minutes east of the do you call him?” Liaison to the National Catholic Catholic chaplain. Augusta National Golf Course, For all engaged Committee on Scouting and the I am a native South where the Masters is held. I have with the Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of America in 1998. Carolinian, having grown up in two loving parents and three Kaitlyn Chaballa/Photographer of America you Continued on page 11 the small town of Aiken which Continued on page 11
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For 49 percent of the staff, it’s their first year at Philmont. For the next few months, a lot of them will not get a chance to be around their families and friends from home. Don’t despair though, because Philmont is an amazing resource for meeting and befriending new people. There is no reason to be afraid to introduce yourself this summer with a welcoming smile. You never know who you may meet in this beautiful place. It can be nerve-racking to talk with someone that you might not know, but it’s an amazing part of the human experience. If you get an impulse to reach your hand out and introduce yourself to a stranger at camp, do it. If you keep to yourself, you may regret not making friends with the incredible people that are drawn to the magic of Philmont. To get started on a summer full of new faces, here are a few first year staffers you should meet.
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James Gallegos, 49, Activities Manager Erin Irwin, 21, NPS Photo Assistant Manager “This department will be that extra degree. At 211 degrees Fahrenheit water is hot. At 212 “I’d like to gain some leadership experience and I want to help my staff accomplish all their degrees Fahrenheit water boils and creates steam. Steam can move locomotives.” “My goal summer goals.” “I’d like to practice night photography out at Ring Place and I’d love to hike is to make this the best year for activities staff. We are going [to move] from good to great!” Baldy as well as explore north country”
Christine Henri/Photographer John Mitchell/Photographer Jamie Dzierzak 27, Front of the House Dining Hall Staff Eric Spoerl, 19, Infirmary Secretary “I’m here for the days off and hiking as much as possible.” “I want to do all the challenges I “I want to provide helpful services to the participants and staff and save lives through can. I plan on meeting up with my dad and his crew while they are here.” indirect means.” “I want to complete the Ranger challenge.” PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 9 Philmont Staff Features
John Mitchell/Photographer John Mitchell/Photographer Mack Follingstad, 21, Clerk at Tooth of Time Traders Angie Smith 52, Seasonal Camp Registrar “I’m expecting to take a lot from my time with retail this summer. I’ve been “I’m looking forward to enjoying the workings of Philmont, getting to meet a lot of new people coming to Philmont every summer since age 14 and this summer I will finally and a chance to experience the beauty of this place. I’ve never hiked here before so I hope to get hike Mount Baldy.” out there with my husband and see the backcountry.”
John Mitchell/Photographer John Mitchell/Photographer Tity Kpandeyenge, Philmont Infirmary Medic Will Pike 21, Temporary Logistics “I hoping that I can experience the backcountry and the outdoors. I am excited to move “I want to get out in the woods and I really want to make an invaluable impact on the kids that outside my comfort zone through caring for patients. I feel it will be a challenging but come out this summer. I’ve got to prove that Philmont is as fantastic as people say.” “I want to visit rewarding experience.” as many staff camps as possible and I want to learn how to knock ’em dead with a proper two step.” 10 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Weekly Advice Column Ask the Mail Room Staff Ask Registration Scott Allen Scott Allen Staff Writer Staff Writer A Philmont truck pulls up to the back of the mail room with its bed full of boxes. The shipment is processed before being sorted into When crews arrive at Philmont, the first place they go is the Welcome Center. the respective departments. Little cardboard squares of all sizes clutter the back of the loading dock for almost an hour as everything is Staff members help guide them as they enter and leave the Ranch, but who guides organized. The mail room staff works diligently in a timely manner. the staff? Linda Anderson, camping mail room manager, oversees her five staff members as they coordinate where each package should go. The smiling faces of registration are the ones responsible for this. When staff first get to Philmont, this is where they go. It’s also the last place they stop before What types of mail do you guys handle? leaving the Ranch. It’s an important step in making sure the paperwork and We handle US Postal, FedEx and documentation is collected. UPS deliveries for seasonal staff and Jo Duran, camping registration safekeeping clerk, and Amanda Martinez, participants. We also ship out US Postal seasonal payroll, are some of the faces that greet staff when they come to registration. and UPS. The mail room is a UPS depot and we can ship UPS because Philmont When is registration open? How many staff does you have? has a corporate account, but FedEx They are open seven days a week from Registration has four full time staff packages can only be shipped if the 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 that work year round as well as six person sending the package goes online p.m. until the summer season ends on additional season staff. and prints the label. August 22nd. What is a good resource for when What is an I-camp? When is payday? staff have questions? An I-camp is any mail that needs to be Payday is on the 7th and 22nd of every A lot of the things staff should know delivered within Philmont property. We month. Pay periods go from the 1st- can be reviewed in the packet that process I-camps to anywhere on the 15th and then the 16th until the end they received when getting hired. We Ranch, which can be anything from a DOYLE MAURER/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER of the month. It’s confusing, but that’s are happy to help anyone who has any small note to a watermelon. We’ve had a Alex Brehmer, logistics, has a package sent out with Linda Anderson, done to make sure everyone’s pay is additional questions. few hula hoops and other strange things camping mail room manager. correct. in the past. What do you guys do at registration? arrive at various times. What’s my return address? What is different about payroll this We take care of all of the personnel issues What are some things staff should keep People always ask us ‘what’s my return year? such as payroll, when you’re leaving in mind when mailing things? What kinds of things do you ship out address?’ It’s on the back of your name Payroll has gone paperless. All staff must and coming and we’re responsible for Please don’t use any duct tape. We have for crews? tag. It would help out a lot if people register with the ADP system in order sending out all of your staff packets. plenty of clear plastic tape that is free for The mail room can ship out fuel bottles put down their return address with the to see their paycheck. New staff that Once you’re hired, we send out your anyone who needs it. Also please don’t back to crews. The requirement for department where they work. did not have direct deposit last year will emails. When we get all that back, we ship any hazardous materials such as shipping fuel containers is that the probably get one live check before they get you guys into payroll and make sure matches, lighters, hairspray, iso propane bottles must be washed with hot, soapy When does the mail usually arrive? go into the paperless system. Another that all of your files are together. We’re containers or anything that has fuel in it. water and air-dried for 12 hours before We usually get US Postal Services change is that Owen McCullough, who here to help staff find their way around shipping. What we do is take all of that between 10:30 a.m. to noon. UPS was the Associate Director of Program, camp, answer questions that might not Where are you located and what are stuff in an open box and do the air drying usually comes in right before lunch has been promoted to BSA Customer have been included in the staff packet your hours? for them and package them up and send or within an hour after lunch. FedEx Marketing and Sales. Chris Sawyer has and just try to help everybody have a The mail room is located next to the it out the next day. Another thing they is kind of random, in the afternoon, taken over his role. great experience. backcountry warehouse and is open do to help the crews is ship out gear. sometimes as late as 4:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. everyday from 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 1 Anderson said since airlines are charging p.m. to 5 p.m. They offer all the materials $100 to $150 to send backpacks, crews What should I do if I come to pick up needed to send a package and shipments are much more likely to just ship their my mail and people are going through gear for about $40. boxes on the loading deck? Another thing that staff members What can the should know is that if they go to the mail room ship mail room and see the loading deck internationally? full of boxes, they should come back at Since the mail a later time in order to expedite their room is not a real request. Duct tape shouldn’t be used post office, they because it jams shippers machinery and don’t ship packages conveyor belts. internationally, but are able to Do you ever recycle cardboard or send letters, other packaging materials? Doyle Maurer/Photographer postcards and flat We do a lot of recycling here. Any box Bethany Nilson/Photographer Camping mail room workers unload mail from the large envelopes all or packaging material that people give Jo Duran and Amanda Martinez collaborate to answer Bryan Delaney’s mail truck on Friday morning. around the world. us we re-use to ship something. inquiry at the Personnel desk in the Registration office. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 11 Continued From Page Continued From Page Seven, Frei
Seven, Bishop Gettelfinger younger siblings. I attended a being Catholic. “Please know that I am Catholic grade school and middle I was a very competitive I served in that capacity until Indianapolis. school, followed by a public high soccer player growing up, here for each of you Ask Registration2011. I came to Philmont every The Scouts introduced school, Aiken High. intending to play college ball and for anyone who year thereafter to participate me to canoing the Boundary I was not always strong in one day. However, after growing in the PTC week of Scouting in Waters of Canada. In addition my faith. It was not until my stronger in my faith in high will be spending any the Catholic Church. That very I have paddled the Albany, the high school experience, when school, and after having the time at Philmont this first year I did the first of five St. Alanwater, Ogoki and Caribou I was challenged to learn more opportunity to take a pilgrimage summmer.” George Treks. I was sixty-three Rivers further north in Canada. I about the teachings of the to Europe (with the destination for the first one and seventy-one did 41 treks in 39 years, the first Catholic Church, due to being being the cell of St. Maximilian for the last one! 35 of them consecutively. around students of so many Kolbe at Auschwitz), I decided I retired on June 29, My chosen winter sport is different faiths, ethnicities, and to enter college seminary after years of philosophy, followed by 2011, now a bishop 25 years. I downhill Alpine skiing. With the backgrounds, that I grew to love graduating from high school. four years of theology before, immediately jumped in my car Scouts of Troop #174 I learned I went on to spend two years God-willing, ordination to the and drove directly to Philmont to ski at Boyne Highlands in living at Holy Trinity Seminary Catholic priesthood. to serve as a Philmont chaplain northern Michigan. For the last “However, after growing in Irving, Texas, and studying I am very excited to be for July and August that year. I 31 winters, I have been skiing stronger in my faith in philosophy at the University of here at Philmont until July 29! I How many staff does you have? was a Catholic chaplain here all Taos Ski Valley with a priest Dallas. I then transferred to the believe this will be an incredible Registration has four full time stafflast summer. This summer I will friend from Indianapolis. high school, and after Catholic University of America summer, full of many pastoral that work year round as well as sixserve until July 4, 2014. Lastly, the Scouts kept having the opportunity in Washington, D.C., in order to experiences. additional season staff. My avocation is that I am talking about a “magic place” to take a pilgrimage to enter a philosophy program in Please know that I am here a trained high school teacher, called Philmont. You see, I was which I would receive a bachelors for each of you and for anyone What is a good resource for whenguidance counselor and never a Scout; as a boy we did Europe, I decided to in philosophy after graduation, who will be spending any time staff have questions? principal. My favorite high not have Scouting, so I belonged enter college seminary followed by a masters the at Philmont this summer. I look A lot of the things staff should knowschool class was sophomores0 to the 4-H Club in our farming following year. After finishing forward to meeting as many can be reviewed in the packet that I am also an avid outdoors- community. I could never quite after graduating from my first year in this new program people as I am able, and learning they received when getting hired. We man. It’s all the fault of the understand what the big deal high school.” (thus, completing three years about and from you. Be assured of are happy to help anyone who has anyScouts of BSA Troop 174 in was about Philmont! in seminary), I have two more my prayers through this summer! additional questions.
What do you guys do at registration? We take care of all of the personnel issues such as payroll, when you’re leaving and coming and we’re responsible for sending out all of your staff packets. Once you’re hired, we send out your emails. When we get all that back, we get you guys into payroll and make sure that all of your files are together. We’re here to help staff find their way around camp, answer questions that might not have been included in the staff packet and just try to help everybody have a great experience.
Bethany Nilson/Photographer Jo Duran and Amanda Martinez collaborate to answer Bryan Delaney’s inquiry at the Personnel desk in the Registration office. 12 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org History Blurbs of the Week Chase RanchWrangles Cimarron History Railroad History Steams
Dallas Elmore granddaughter, into Metcalf Station Staff Writer Gretchen Sammis, who The 11,000 acre addition of was a nationally the Chase Ranch to Philmont renowned cowgirl. has the potential to tie all parts With a large of the Ranch’s history together expanse of land for both staff and participants. and a four room The Chase Ranch was house that stands founded by Theresa and Manly to this day, Manly Chase in Ponil Canyon in the set about turning Doyle Maurer/Photographer The original engine for the Cimarron and North Western Railroad ran late 1860’s. it into a forward- The Chase family house was first built in 1870. Manly, who was ahead looking ranch. through Ponil Canyon. Photo contributed by Seton Memorial Library. of his time, incorporated He built irrigation ditches Chase Ranch transitioned Dallas Elmore camps along the route. Here, wood Spanish era sheep herding throughout the property to from free grazing to fencing Staff Writer cutters logged stands of good timber and enclosure based ranching water his crops. Fruit trees the entire property. and either rough cut them at a small that now defines Western were brought in from the East In addition to agricultural The long-awaited arrival of Metcalf Station as Philmont’s newest sawmill or loaded them on the train agriculture. in order to begin growing exploits, the Chase Ranch for cutting at the mill in Cimarron. staff camp pays tribute to the brief but The couple moved West apples. saw many changes not only in Logs were cut as mine props for important history of the Cimarron following the tragic deaths of The Ranch expanded, and Colfax County but to the whole use in the coal mines located in the and Northwestern Railway Company their two children. The couple Manly began to sell and herd West. Lucien Maxwell’s million north of the Maxwell Land Grant. was looking for a way to take both sheep and cattle. and a half acre land grant was in northeastern New Mexico. Railroading in the Philmont Others were logged for lumber the virgin lands of the frontier The sheep were regarded finally surveyed and rendered products and more were cut for use and make them their own. for their fine Merino wool and legitimate by the Supreme area is linked the logging business of the Continental Tie and Lumber as rail ties to be finished in Trinidad, After leasing property in tender meats, while the cattle Court, ending the violent and Colo. or Des Moines, N.M. Company in Ponil Canyon. Vermejo from Lucien Maxwell were taken North to Colorado sprawling Colfax County Wars. The railroad line operated for Recognizing that a railroad could in 1867, he established the meat markets and eventually The railroad passed through from 1908 to 1930. directly transport needed timber from Chase Ranch on the Ponil East to the railheads at Kansas Springer, linking northeastern Once the timber stands in its source in the mountains to the Creek in 1869. It remained City. New Mexico with the rest of Ponil Canyon, and later the South coal mines farther east, Theodore A. in their family until 2012 at Along with other ranches the world. Native Americans, Ponil, were finished, it was no longer Schomburg incorporated the logging the passing of their great- in the Cimarron area, the Continued on page 14 economically viable to maintain the company and the Cimarron and line. Without the necessary demand Northwestern Railway. With himself as owner, Schomburg ordered the construction of a telephone line to run directly along the route of the railroad, facilitating easy communication between construction crews, engineers and management. The workers were often miles of broken terrain apart. The revolutionary addition of the telephone line cut costs to the point that it made feasible a railroad project that in 1907 the Cimarron News called “one of the neatest achievements in railroad building in the southwest.” After the completion of the This photo of the caboose of the Cimarron and North Western Railway was found in a drawer Doyle Maurer/Photographer railroad, the lumber at Chase Ranch. Photo contributed by Seton An old trailer displays the famous heart brand of the Chase Ranch. foreman would establish Memorial Library. Kaitlyn Chaballa/Photographer PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 13 PhilStars: Week of June 6th-12th History Blurbs of the Week Scott Allen Staff Writer
Here at Philmont, there’s plenty of opportunities to observe the night sky. The solitude of the backcountry and absence of light pollution create perfect conditions for star watchers. This summer, we’re going to be posting weekly predictions and charts that discuss what to look for and when to see it.
At the start of the Lunar a help with binoculars or on and will remain month (Oak Moon) on May a telescope. The brightest visible for six hours 29th, Mercury wasn’t that magnitude regularly seen is -13 after sunset. bright, but it quickly brightened which is a full moon. and moved into the sunset. June 8th: Although According to The American June 6th: Asteroids 1 Ceres Saturn reached its Boy’s Book of Signs, Signals and and 4 Vesta continue to track peak nearly a month Symbols written by Dan Beard next to each other across the ago, it remains a in 1918, there were “Indian” starry backdrop of north- stunning sight. It is names for each month. For central Virgo. Vesta shines at on display among Erin Irwin/Photographer camps along the route. Here, woodJune, Native Americans called magnitude 6.6 and Ceres at the background News and Photo Services photographers practice shooting stars, light the full moon the “Strawberry magnitude 7.9. stars of central Libra paintings, and star trails near the base of the Tooth of Time with Michael cutters logged stands of good timber Roytek, a BSA photographer. and either rough cut them at a smallMoon” because it signaled the from nightfall until sawmill or loaded them on the traintime to harvest the ripening June 7th: The moon will the start of morning for cutting at the mill in Cimarron. fruit. pass within two degrees of twilight. You can find the planet hovers in the vicinity of 10:11 pm, MDT. Logs were cut as mine props for There is a lot to do this Mars in the evening sky. The in the southeast as darkness Saturn and should be a great use in the coal mines located in thetime of the year and here’s some waxing gibbous moon will be falls and high in the south opportunity to capture the two Coming Up June 25th-29th: north of the Maxwell Land Grant.things you should look for at magnitude -12.2 and Mars around 11 p.m. local daylight together. Rocky Mountain Star Stare in Others were logged for lumberwhen spending those peaceful will shine at magnitude –0.4, time. Saturn shines brightly, Westcliffe, CO (3 hours from products and more were cut for usenights in the backcountry. four times brighter than the at magnitude 0.2. The moon June 11th: The moon resides Philmont). To reserve a spot go as rail ties to be finished in Trinidad, Note: The faintest 1st-magnitude star. Look for resides near Spica (brightest near Antares, a red supergiant to http://www.rmss.org/ Colo. or Des Moines, N.M. magnitude, or level brightness, both objects high in the eastern star in Virgo). in the Milky Way Galaxy. The railroad line operated forthe naked eye can see is 6 and sky just after sunset. The pair Information used was taken from 1908 to 1930. any number above requires will be visible in the west later June 9th & 10th: The moon June 12th: Full Moon will be at from Astronomy.com Once the timber stands in Ponil Canyon, and later the South Ponil, were finished, it was no longer economically viable to maintain the line. Without the necessary demand PhilFlashback: Doctor Schley Emet Ramirez-Blood as a participant on a wagon train “It was grand,” said Schley. “I foxy ain’t you Schley?” “The main reason being, I Staff Writer trek. It featured a combination couldn’t believe the beauty of the The nickname stuck and wanted to come back to where I of standard and cavalcade trek country.” quickly spread around camp. served on the staff,” Schley said. Phillip “Foxy” Schley activities and lasted 21 days. The The story of how Schley gets Philip has gone by “Foxy” Phillip One would expect that with (pronounced “sly”) is a surgeon crew traveled from camp to camp his nickname “Foxy” illustrates Schley ever since. the amount of traffic Philmont at the Health Lodge Infirmary. with several horse-drawn wagons his memorable presence here at His rich history with the brings in, that the land would He first came to Philmont in 1948 filled with supplies. camp. Ranch brings a certain level of become degraded over time. In 1951, he came back to be awareness to the progression of However, Schley believes well- on staff. In those days, staff would Philmont. maintained lands helps preserve hike from staff-camp to staff- Philmont was officiallynature’s beauty. camp to share dinner and play a opened in 1938, but didn’t attract a “When I’m here at the health game of cards. One staff member, lot of attention until 1948 because lodge, I’ll go back up into the Shorty, ran the mule train from of the World War II. There were backcountry and it’s the same as Crater Lake to Fish Camp, which about a thousand participants that it was in 1951,” Schley said. “No was then called Rayado. Shorty year and when Schley returned trace left behind really works.” hosted a regularly scheduled card to be on staff in 1951, there were His enthusiasm for Philmont game that well attended by staff. about 7,000 participants. staff and their positive impact on One night while playing “It was just a remarkable the participants and the Ranch poker, Schley noticed Shorty was thing to be able to come to goes further than the words he pulling cards from the discard Philmont from time to time and has spoken. It is a permanent pile. He asked if he was cheating say the Philmont grace and sing feeling. to which Shorty replied, “why ‘Silver on the Sage,’” said Schley. “You don’t get over being This photo of the caboose of the Cimarron and s u re .” In the last thirty years, he has a Philmont staffer it’s just North Western Railway was found in a drawer at Chase Ranch. Photo contributed by Seton After a few more hands, brought three different groups of something that sticks with you Memorial Library. Kaitlyn Chaballa/Photographer Shorty spoke up. “You’re pretty Scouts to Philmont. from now on,” Schley said. 14 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Wanted: Whiskers Is it Really Raining? Kyle Nutter Staff Writer “This year, there has been a drastic change Driving over changing elevation is like swimming in a lake. in the amount of Temperature changes depending precipitation that has fall on height or depth. Shifting on northeastern New elevations expose drastic changes in temperature, making opposites Mexico versus last year.” easily comparable. This year, there has been a drastic change in the amount of precipitation that has packet and PhilNews Banquet fallen on northeastern New Mexico Issue. versus last year. Thunderstorms, which often According to The Weather accompany rainfall, can also be a Channel, Cimarron, N.M. received problem for the area. If there is a 0.76 inches of rain in May 2014. lightning strike, a wildfire could Lately, dark clouds have hovered ignite. around the Cimarron Range. Rain In June 2013, a lightning has pelted Cimarron and Philmont strike started the Whites Peak Fire. Scout Ranch sporadically, Philmont’s south country staff and occasionally freezing into hail. participants were evacuated and re- Last year, during the month of located to other camps. Therefore, May, 0.14 inches of precipitation though rare, the threat of fire is ever fell according to the National present and Philmont staff should Erin Irwin/Photography Manager Weather Service. adhere to the fire restrictions and “I’ve always had a beard but I’ve been growing the mustache for six months now.” -- Alan Brock The recent rain has eased the be on the lookout for smoke. Emet Ramirez-Blood with an always alluring curled immediate worry of wildfires. The first week of June will Staff Writer mustache that brings it all home “This week’s style is However, because Philmont bring a change to the weather. The to the original gentlemen. experienced a below average snow Weather Channel forecasts clear, This week at Philmont, Mutton chops were known as the friendly and rainfall, the Ranch has placed sunny skies with a zero chance of we’ve chosen the first of ten originally called sideburns, mutton chops.” fire restrictions on the property. rain. The temperature is predicted facial hair styles that will be sideboards or side whiskers. These restrictions can be found in to be in 80s during the day and the covered each week as homage They are patches of facial hair moustache, but left the chin the 2014 Philmont staff schedule 40s at night. to the respectable ability of grown on the sides of the face, clean-shaven. growing a beard. extending from the hairline to Burnsides became sideburns This week’s style is known below the ears and worn with a because of their location on Continued From Page as the friendly mutton chops. unbearded chin. the face and for the somewhat It is a full beard with a few The term sideburns is a incompetent Burnside’s 12, Chase Ranch modifications: hair is cut from 19th century corruption of the tendency to “get things the each corner of the mouth original burnsides. It is named wrong way round.” vertically, clearing to the chin after the American Civil War For next week’s feature, stop who had been living in the and neck with a definitive line General Ambrose Burnside, by the News and Photo office to Cimarron area, were moved “However, while other below the jaw. a man known for his unusual show how crazy or historically to reservations and the Indian This style allows a glorious facial hairstyle that connected correct can you shape your Affairs agency disbanded. This ranches came and went, display of beardage followed up thick sideburns by way of facial hair manliness. marked the end of an era in the Chase remained.” Native American relations in the Cimarron area. Attention: If you are interested However, while other still stand as well. ranches came and went, the The legacy the Chase’s Chase remained. left behind will be augmented in being featured in the next “The ranch is the consistent by Philmont’s leasing factor of our local history” said arrangement with the Chase David Werhane, the museum Ranch Foundation. “Wanted: Whiskers” please stop by director of Philmont Museum In exchange for rights to and Seton Memorial Library. use the property, Philmont will Even the two story adobe maintain structures and use the PhilNews office in the News house that Theresa and Manly the original house on the ranch installed on the property as a historic home museum remains. Cattle still graze that Scouts can visit after being and Photo Services Building those lands as often as they did dropped off at the new Chase a century ago. The apple trees Turnaround. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 15 Archbishop Celebrates 75th Birthday Stop Smoking: Risks and Rewards Is it Really Raining? Reprinted with permission from Mayo Clinic Health Letter. All rights reserved.
No matter what your age, your 784-8669). “This year, there has health will benefit almost immediately • Medications - These can help if you stop smoking. with withdrawal symptoms. been a drastic change Just 20 minutes after your last Due to recent reports about the in the amount of cigarette, your heart rate goes down. side effects of drugs to help you stop Twelve hours later, levels of carbon smoking - including depression, precipitation that has fall monoxide in your blood return to agitation, unusual behavior and even on northeastern New normal. Lung function improves and suicidal thoughts - some people may your circulation starts to get better be reluctant to use medications to help Mexico versus last year.” within three months. After a year, your stop smoking. However, side effects risk of having a heart attack because of these medications are usually you smoked drops by half. And after infrequent, minor and manageable, either by reducing doses or switching packet and PhilNews Banquet five to 15 years, your stroke risk will be the same as that of a nonsmoker. to another medication. If you think Issue. If you’ve tried to stop smoking but you’re experiencing side effects, Thunderstorms, which often failed, don’t give up. Most smokers contact your doctor right away. accompany rainfall, can also be a make many attempts to stop before In contrast, the toll that problem for the area. If there is a they have long-term success. You’re continued smoking takes is severe. lightning strike, a wildfire could more likely to succeed by using: Smoking increases heart disease ignite. • Behavioral counseling - This and stroke risk by two to four times, In June 2013, a lightning can help you develop the skills lunch cancer risk by 13-23 times, risk strike started the Whites Peak Fire. to stay away from tobacco of dying from other lung diseases by 12 to 13 times and increases the risk Philmont’s south country staff and over the long run. Your doctor may recommend local support of bone loss and fractures. Risk of participants were evacuated and re- groups or a counseling program. infection, slow wound healing, gum Cassidy Johnson/Photographer located to other camps. Therefore, In addition, every state has at disease and other health problems though rare, the threat of fire is everThe Catholic Chapel waits for Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Michael Sheehan to visit in Au- least one telephone quite line, are higher. Secondhand smoke raises present and Philmont staff shouldgust with the National Conference on Catholic Scouting on Sunday, June 1. which you can now access by the risk of heath problems of those adhere to the fire restrictions andDallas Elmore promotes good citizenship both in offers a tremendous opportunity for calling 800-QUIT-NOW (800- around you. be on the lookout for smoke. Staff Writer the community and the church. Scouts to experience the outdoors The first week of June will The collection of Scouting’s while developing wholesome and bring a change to the weather. The This summer, God’s country best at Philmont gives the effective leadership talents that do Continued From Page 12, Metcalf Weather Channel forecasts clear, will celebrate the 75th birthday and archbishop a flock that few others justice to the Scout oath and law. for commuter service, the railroad was Ponil, were finished, it was no longer sunny skies with a zero chance of career of one of the most highest can boast of. While performing the mass at allowed to pass into history. economically viable to maintain the rain. The temperature is predictedofficials in the Catholic community. “The Ranch takes youth from Philmont, Sheehan also appreciates However, the relatively brief line. Without the necessary demand to be in 80s during the day and the Archbishop Michael Sheehan all over the country and puts the deep reverence and attention to life of the railroad does not lessen for commuter service, the railroad was 40s at night. of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, them in [Sheehan’s] archdiocese” prayer that Scouts show attending its importance. Its close work with allowed to pass into history. will tender his letter of resignation said Father Gerald Gettelfinger, the daily mass. Even in Santa Fe, the Continental Tie and Lumber However, the relatively brief to Pope Francis after his 75th otherwise known as Padre. the archbishop celebrates Boy Company and the relationship life of the railroad does not lessen Continued From Page birthday. In addition to conducting Scout achievements by conducting Schomburg’s two companies enjoyed its importance. Its close work with His birthday and resignation mass for the Catholic Scouting a special presentation at the with the coal mines represent the kind the Continental Tie and Lumber will be marked by a celebration 12, Chase Ranch conference in his August visit, the cathedral in June. of railroading that was typical of the Company and the relationship of his years of service not only to archbishop has also spent time Once Sheehan has sent his American West. Schomberg’s two companies enjoyed his diocese but to his committed in the backcountry fly-fishing letter of resignation to Pope Even Schomburg’s financial work with the coal mines represent the kind relationship to the Boy Scouts of and hiking around the property, Francis, a new archbishop will be with the companies was ahead of his of railroading that was typical of the America and Philmont. Not only “However, while other enjoying the same trails and appointed. Once his successor is time. Using dual management, he was American West. does his district cover Philmont, he ranches came and went, streams the Scouts do. chosen, hopefully by summer 2015, able to play the books of the companies Even Schomberg’s financial work “The spiritual dimension of the archbishop will be released the Chase remained.” against each other, funneling funds with the companies was ahead of his “The spiritual dimension each trek gives Scouts a chance to from his duties and allowed to from the railroad to the logging time. Using dual management, he was of each trek gives see God’s creation in all its glory” retire. company and vice versa. able to play the books of the companies said Sheehan. “I see [Philmont] After a lifetime of serving still stand as well. Scouts a chance to see This summer, Scouts will make against each other, funneling funds as a wonderful opportunity for his church and community, he the land ready for a railroad near from the railroad to the logging The legacy the Chase’s men and women to experience a will make the short trip from left behind will be augmented God’s creation in all the hundred-year-old tracks of the company and vice versa. wholesome lifestyle as opposed to his administrative base in Santa Cimarron and Northwestern Railway. This summer, Scouts will make by Philmont’s leasing its glory.” sinful and selfish living.” Fe to Albuquerque, where he arrangement with the Chase “We’ll be working as section crew the land ready for a railroad near The archbishop’s favorite part will take up residence. After 50 that maintained a piece of the track” the hundred-year-old tracks of the Ranch Foundation. has an active involvement with the of the Ranch is the welcome center. years in the priesthood, it would said Kyle Soyer, a program counselor Cimarron and Northwestern Railway. In exchange for rights to Ranch. Seeing the bustle surrounding seem Archbishop Sheehan would for Metcalf. “We’ll be working as a section use the property, Philmont will For the past 21 years, Sheehan every visitor’s first stop at Philmont consider a break. However, like For Scouts, the Metcalf Station crew that maintains a piece of the maintain structures and use has attended the August National reminds him that youth from many who experience Philmont, will present an opportunity to touch track” said Kyle Soyer, a program the original house on the ranch Conference of Catholic Scouters at around the country are willing to the archbishop has other ideas for history where it was made from 1908 counselor for Metcalf. as a historic home museum the Philmont Training Center. The have an incredible experience in retirement than golfing. to 1930. For Scouts, Metcalf Station will that Scouts can visit after being conference gathers the laity and the outdoors. “I plan to stay active in the Once the timber stands in present an opportunity to touch dropped off at the new Chase clergy alike to discuss how Scouting He believes that Philmont Ranch” said Sheehan. Turnaround. Ponil Canyon, and later the South history where it was made. 16 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Philmont Museum: Friendly BordersHow Camps get Their Name: The South Edition
Scott Allen Staff Writer
Erin Irwin/Photographer The “Partners On The Ponil: Crossing the Fence with High Adventure” exhibit details Philmont’s partnerships with neighboring lands.
Kyle Nutter Philmont is not new to these landowners.” Staff Writer agreements. In 1964, Philmont The exhibit helps to remove confusion partnered with the state of New Mexico, and demonstrates the importance of Philmont thrives on partnerships gaining access to the Elliot-Barker these partnerships. Erin Irwin/Photographer with neighboring lands. The “Partners Wildlife Area. This was Philmont’s first The agreement with each The Philmont Museum recently installed the “Partners On The Ponil: on the Ponil: Crossing the Fence with “Ponil Partner.” Since then, five more landholder is not without restrictions. Crossing The Fence With High Adventure” exhibit, which details the High Adventure” exhibit at the Philmont partnerships have evolved, including Camping is not allowed on Ponil past and present uses of each property. Museum features the history and Chase Ranch in 2013. Ranch and Elliott Barker Wildlife Area. current uses of bordering ranches and “Although, we’ve been using these Hikers are only allowed on Ponil Ranch started the Chase Ranch Foundation. The Philmont Museum features properties. These neighbors have worked properties, we realized it’s confusing,” property between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. “It [the Chase Ranch Foundation] two other exhibits. The first is the with Philmont to ensure environmental said Dave Werhane, Director of There are many other restrictions for kept the land from being split up into “Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout stewardship, while offering thousands of Museums at Philmont. “Some don’t each property, but these rules do not smaller ranches,” said Alan Kelso, Camp” exhibit that focuses on the acres for exploration and conservation understand the value of the land, the hinder both parties from benefiting by program counselor at the Chase Ranch early history of Philmont. This exhibit work by the Boy Scouts of America. rules and the benefits given back to sharing the land. Museum. reveals the differences between hiking In return for environmental Philmont carries out the foundation’s on the Ranch during its first year of stewardship, Philmont gains access to goal to preserve the history, culture, and operation verses now. Black and white neighboring lands for treks. tradition of the southwest. photos chronicle the first trek, and a “We abide by their rules and give In the Valle Vidal, Philmont’s fun comparison of dated and modern back,” said Werhane. staffed camps offer services to the backpacking equipment makes this Philmont crews build trails with Carson National Forest. exhibit interactive. techniques that minimize environmental “We act as eyes and ears for the The attached Seton Memorial damage. They conduct research and forest service,” said Werhane. Library holds the artworks and writings conserve the land by completing land The staffed camps double as fire of Ernest Thompson Seton. Seton co- management projects including fire lookouts and quickly inform the forest founded the Boy Scouts of America. rehab after the Ponil Complex Fire service and Philmont of any wildfires. Currently, there is a new selection of his in 2002, watershed management and The permitted use of neighboring work displayed. installation of wells. Philmont works lands allows Philmont to accommodate “There is a little bit of everything to with local landowners to improve the all the Scouts that wish to enjoy New get an idea of his talents,” said Werhane. community and environment. Mexico. The lands connect existing Seton studied animal behavior and Chase Ranch is the newest Philmont property and neighboring cataloged his findings through drawings “Ponil Partner.” Manly and Theresa lands that were previously difficult to and paintings. Erin Irwin/Photographer The “Partners On The Ponil: Crossing the Fence with High Adventure” Chase founded the ranch in 1869. access. Twenty percent of Philmont The Philmont Museum-Seton exhibit features artifacts of the “Ponil Partners,” including guns, In 2012, Gretchen Sammis, a great- programs take place on neighboring Memorial Library is a must-see for photographs, and china. granddaughter of Manly and Theresa, properties, and 22 itineraries cross them. anyone heading into the backcountry. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 17 Philmont Museum: Friendly BordersHow Camps get Their Name: The South Edition Philmont has a total of 35 backcountry camps. Like Philmont, each camp has a rich history and story behind it. The following is a summary of how each south backcountry camp got its name.
Scott Allen in term of campsites and crew loads and Camp acquire its status. Staff Writer in the 1940s it was known as Rincon Bonito. Miners Park: Once served as a meadow Abreu: Named for Petra (daughter of that was used as a Sunday gathering Carlos Beaubien) and Jesus Abreu who Carson Meadows: The newest staff spot for miners and their families in this established a pioneer settlement in the camp at Philmont, it has been a staffed area, this camp has been run by staff Rayado area. After Lucien Maxwell camp since 2005. Carson Meadows is a since 1966. moved to Cimarron in 1857, the Abreu search and rescue camp and is located family took over the Rayado area where near Abreu and Zastrow. Phillips Junction Commissary: Was they operated a prosperous ranch, store referred to as Porkado in the late 1960’s and stagecoach stop. New Abreu was Crater Lake: Waite Phillips used Crater and has been a commissary since 1974. started in the mid-1960s partially due Lake as a pack station for his trips to It changed names to Phillips Junction to the 1965 flood and Old Abreu is still Rayado Lodge (Fish Camp). It has been in 1975 and is commonly referred to as used as a trail camp. a staff camp since 1947. PJ. For many years, burros were used to haul food from PJ to Apache Springs, Apache Springs: Titled after the Apache Crooked Creek: Located just west Clear Creek and Fish Camp. In 1989, an Indians who were a La Jicarilla (Hic-a- of Porcupine Camp, it is one of two experiment using llamas to make food ree-ya) Indian tribe that dominated this staff camps that cannot be reached by runs was conducted, but was switched The old Abreu lodge in 1952. area in the early 1700s. First opened as vehicle. It is named Crooked Creek back to burros the following year. a staff camp to relieve the camper load because it lies next to an area of the camp in 1947 and at the time was called before becoming a challenge course at Fish Camp, following the 1965 flood. Rayado Creek that bends. Rayado: Located on the first permanent Carson-Maxwell or Car-Max. camp. settlement of the Beaubien-Miranda Beaubien: Called “Beaubien” after Fish Camp: Was the site of Waite Phillips Land Grant. It was the site picked by Urraca: Spanish for “magpie”, a large Zastrow: Chosen for Paul Zastrow, a Charles Beaubien who was a French fishing lodge-- called the Rayado lodge. Lucien Maxwell the late 1840’s and black and white bird that is frequently Russian immigrant who settled on 600 Canadian trapper who deeded a tract In 1908, a cabin was built by George Kit Carson lived here from 1849-1851. seen around the area. It became a acres west of the Abreu home (Rayado of land with Guadalupe Miranda that H. Webster (for which Webster Pass is Rayado currently means “striped” in staff camp in 1969 and has featured Camp) in the 1910’s, it was one of the ended up being over 1,000,000 acres. named after) for his Urraca Ranch, but Spanish, but formerly meant “line”-- as astronomy, rock climbing, bow first places where Wood Badge courses Beaubien camp is the largest staff camp it wasn’t until Phillips arrived that Fish in boundary line. It was used as a base hunting, survival and search and rescue were offered.
Erin Irwin/Photographer The Philmont Museum recently installed the “Partners On The Ponil: Chicken Fajita Pizza Backcountry Apple Pie Crossing The Fence With High Adventure” exhibit, which details the past and present uses of each property. Ingredients Ingredients The Philmont Museum features 1 packet of Taco seasoning or Fajita seasoning 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced two other exhibits. The first is the 1 lb. (2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ½ c. firmly packed brown sugar “Philturn Rocky Mountain Scout 1 packet of pizza crust dough ½ c. sugar Camp” exhibit that focuses on the 1 can of tomato paste 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour early history of Philmont. This exhibit 1 diced tomato ¼ tsp. salt reveals the differences between hiking 2 cups Cheddar and/or Mozzarella Cheese ½ tsp. cinnamon on the Ranch during its first year of 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper Juice of ½ lemon operation verses now. Black and white 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained 1 pie crust photos chronicle the first trek, and a 1/2 onion, cut into thin slices 6 tbsp. butter fun comparison of dated and modern Sour cream, optional 1 c. graham cracker crumbs backpacking equipment makes this exhibit interactive. Directions The attached Seton Memorial 1. Prepare pizza dough according to directions on package. While the dough is rising, Directions Library holds the artworks and writings follow directions on seasoning packet to prepare chicken. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. of Ernest Thompson Seton. Seton co- 2. Place crust on baking sheet or pizza pan. Spread tomato paste over crust; top with 2. In large bowl, stir together the apples, brown sugar, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and lemon founded the Boy Scouts of America. chicken, cheese, tomato, bell pepper, black beans and red onion. juice. Set aside. Currently, there is a new selection of his 3. Bake in preheated 400°F oven 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour 3. With a rolling pin, roll out the pie crust in a large circle. Be sure to roll the dough from the work displayed. cream, if desired. center outward. Place the dough into a pie plate. “There is a little bit of everything to 4. Place the apple mixture on crust. Cut 2 tbsp. of butter into smaller pieces and distribute get an idea of his talents,” said Werhane. throughout the pie. Seton studied animal behavior and 5. Melt the remaining 4 tbsp. of butter. Pour over graham crack crumbs and mix until crumbs cataloged his findings through drawings are slightly moistened. Sprinkle crumbs over the top of the pie. and paintings. Recipe adapted from thecomfortofcooking.com 6. Bake until the filling is golden and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. If the graham cracker crumbs The Philmont Museum-Seton appear to brown to quickly, cover the top with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time. Memorial Library is a must-see for 7. Allow pie to cool. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving. anyone heading into the backcountry. 18 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org US News Wisconsin girls charged with US army chief Dempsey: Bowe US to consider drone licences for Hope fades for climbers missing US alarm at growing number of ‘Slenderman’ stabbing Bergdahl could be prosecuted film and TV on US Mount Rainier illegal child migrants
Two 12-year-old girls in the The top-ranking US military US authorities have said they Hopes are fading for six President Barack Obama US state of Wisconsin have been officer has raised the possibility are considering allowing the film climbers who have gone missing has described the growing influx accused of stabbing a classmate in Sgt Bowe Bergdahl could be and television industries to use on Mount Rainier in the north- of unaccompanied children order to please an online fictional prosecuted if he abandoned his drones. western US state of Washington. migrating to the United States as character. post before his capture. The Federal Aviation A Mount Rainier National an “urgent humanitarian situation”. Morgan Geyser and Anissa Gen Martin Dempsey said Administration (FAA) said there Park spokeswoman said camping Latest estimates say as many Weier have been charged with the Army would not ignore could be “tangible economic gear had been found and distress as 60,000 children, mostly from attempted murder and face up to misconduct but the 28-year-old benefits”, but cautioned safety signals heard from the group’s Central America and Mexico, will 65 years in prison. was “innocent until proven guilty”. hazards must be “mitigated”. avalanche beacons. enter the US illegally this year. The unnamed victim was Sgt Bergdahl was released on Seven aerial video and She said there was little chance The White House has asked stabbed 19 times on Saturday and Saturday after five years in Taliban photography firms have petitioned for survival. Congress for an extra $1.4bn left in the woods. captivity. the FAA for exemptions to The group, from Seattle’s Alpine (£836m) to cope with the situation. The girls reportedly planned US President Barack Obama the agency’s current ban on Ascents International, was last It said the US would the crime to demonstrate has defended the decision to free commercial drone use. heard from on Wednesday. temporarily house the children at dedication to Slenderman, a five senior Taliban leaders as part The FAA did not set a timeline There were two guides and two military bases. character who appears in stories of the deal, amid criticism it puts for determining the exemptions. four clients in the party, which More than 90% of children on the website Creepypasta. lives at risk. Businesses have been pushing began a five-day expedition last caught trying to cross the Mexico- The victim, 12, was reportedly Addressing the accusation hard for permission to use drones, Monday. US border without parents come found by a cyclist on Saturday after from Sgt Bergdahl’s fellow soldiers which are much less expensive to The park spokeswoman, Fawn from Honduras, Guatemala and El crawling from the woods with stab that he deserted his post before run than manned aircraft. Bauer, told Reuters the camping Salvador. wounds to her arms, legs and torso. capture, Mr Obama said the US But the FAA has been gear was found more than 3,000ft Many are escaping domestic She was said to be in stable had a “pretty sacred rule” not to cautious, arguing that the US has (900m) below the group’s last abuse or the violent gangs that condition as of Monday evening, leave soldiers behind. some of the busiest airspace in the known position and the group may prey on them. local media reported. “We don’t leave our men or world. have been caught in an avalanche. Others are driven by poverty Both suspects were later found women in uniform behind and that It wants to be sure that “We don’t believe there was a in their home countries. walking near a local highway, and a dates back to the earliest days,” Mr drones can be integrated with viable chance for survival,” she said. In the US, many of the knife was found in one of the girls’ Obama said at a news conference existing commercial and military The search effort has been children hope to reunite with a backpacks, police said. in Warsaw. traffic. suspended. parent or other relatives. World News ‘Dozens killed’ in Boko Haram Pakistan MQM leader Altaf ‘Dozens killed’ in Boko Haram Syria election: Assad win Beijing tense on Tiananmen attack on Nigeria villages Hussain arrested in London attack on Nigeria villages expected amid civil war massacre anniversary
Boko Haram militants have Police in London have arrested Boko Haram militants have Syria has held a presidential Chinese security personnel killed dozens of people in fresh the leader of Pakistan’s powerful killed dozens of people in fresh election in government-held areas, have swamped Beijing’s Tiananmen attacks on villages in Borno state MQM party, Altaf Hussain, on attacks on villages in Borno state amid heightened security. Square on the 25th anniversary of in northern Nigeria, the BBC has suspicion of money-laundering. in northern Nigeria, the BBC has President Bashar al-Assad the Beijing massacre. learnt. Officers are searching learnt.a is widely expected to win a third Foreign journalists were A local member of parliament residential address in north-west A local member of parliament seven-year term in office. ushered away from the square and confirmed the attacks and said that London where they say a 60-year- confirmed the attacks and said that However, critics of the Syrian passers-by were searched and had at least five other villages had been old man was detained. at least five other villages had been government have denounced the their papers checked. targeted. Mr Hussain has lived in the UK targeted. election as a farce. In recent weeks, the authorities The Nigerian military has also since 1991, saying his life would be The Nigerian military has also Syria is three years into a civil have detained dozens of activists denied reports that some of its men at risk if he returned to Pakistan. denied reports that some of its men war in which tens of thousands of to ensure their silence on the had been charged with helping the His party, which controls had been charged with helping the people have died and millions more anniversary. militants. Karachi, has urged supporters to militants. have been displaced. The 1989 protesters wanted Boko Haram has waged an stay calm amid outbreaks of violence Boko Haram has waged an Polls closed at midnight (21:00 political reform, but the crackdown increasingly bloody insurgency there. increasingly bloody insurgency GMT) after state media said voting was ordered after hardliners won since 2009 to create an Islamic state The British and Pakistani since 2009 to create an Islamic state had been extended for several hours a power struggle within the ruling in Nigeria. authorities have in the past in Nigeria. because of a high turnout. Communist Party. Residents in the village of expressed concerns that any arrest of Residents in the village of Analysts say Syrian officials The authorities classify Attagara, close to the Cameroonian Altaf Hussain could lead to violent Attagara, close to the Cameroonian have gone to great lengths to present the 1989 protests as counter- border, said that armed men ordered protests in Karachi. border, said that armed men ordered the vote as a way to resolve the crisis. revolutionary riots and hold no them into a church compound. Shootings have been reported them into a church compound. This is the first time in decades memorial. They said they were lead to from some parts of Pakistan’s largest They said they were lead to that more than one name - just a In Hong Kong, however, believe the men were from the city, which BBC correspondents say believe the men were from the member of the Assad family - has thousands are expected to take part Nigerian military. is tense. Nigerian military. appeared on the ballot paper. in a Tiananmen remembrance rally. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 19 Entertainment US alarm at growing number of Casey Kasem hospitalized as feud Brad Pitt speaks out on attacker Copyright infringement suit ‘Homeland’ recruits two actors Miranda Lambert’s ‘Platinum’ shines illegal child migrants between wife, daughter continues filed against Led Zeppelin for for season 4, including ‘House of Brad Pitt has a warning ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Cards’ alum The world of country is President Barack Obama The bitter family dispute for his accused attacker, Vitalii Miranda Lambert’s oyster - for has described the growing influxover the care of renowned radio Sediuk: “If he tries to look up a A lawsuit has been filed Showtime is sharing a few this week, anyway. of unaccompanied childrenannouncer Casey Kasem got more woman’s dress again, he’s going to claiming that the iconic Led pieces of intel about “Homeland:” The country superstar migrating to the United States as bizarre Sunday. get stomped.” Zeppelin song “Stairway to Heaven” Two new roles have been cast for released her new album an “urgent humanitarian situation”. Before paramedics wheeled Brad Pitt’s Red Carpet was far from original. the upcoming fourth season. “Platinum” on Tuesday to glowing Latest estimates say as manyKasem to an ambulance, his wife, Crasher’s history The suit, filed on May 31 in Corey Stoll — who earned reviews, and is poised to have a as 60,000 children, mostly from Jean, threw a hunk of meat at one That’s what the actor said on the United States District Court a Golden Globe nomination for very big night at the CMT Music Central America and Mexico, will of his daughters who had come to Monday in a statement released to Eastern District of Pennsylvania, his role on “House of Cards” Awards on Wednesday, where enter the US illegally this year. accompany her father to the hospital, People magazine, referring to the was brought by the estate of the and whose credits include “The she holds the most nominations. The White House has askedofficials said Monday. former Ukrainian TV reporter late musician Randy California Normal Heart” and “Midnight in But in case anyone thinks Congress for an extra $1.4bn It is the latest incident in the who has had two recent run-ins against the surviving members Paris” — will guest-star as Sandy that Lambert’s success has (£836m) to cope with the situation.feud between Kerri Kasem and Jean with actors at red carpet events. of Led Zeppelin and their record Bachman, the CIA chief of station gone to her head, the 30-year- It said the US would Kasem, who has been married to On May 28, Sediuk jumped the label. The copyright infringement in Pakistan who’s a rising star old singer-songwriter is quick temporarily house the children atthe former host of “American Top rope on the red carpet at the case alleges that the Zeppelin song within the agency. The number to clarify that “Platinum” isn’t two military bases. 40” and “Casey’s Top 40” since 1980, “Maleficent” movie premiere and was taken from the single “Taurus” of episodes Stoll will appear in is about her chart dominance - it’s More than 90% of childrenover who should decide his medical attacked Pitt. Earlier that month, by the 1960s band Spirit, for whom being kept under wraps. a lifestyle. caught trying to cross the Mexico-care. Sediuk went after actress America California served as lead guitarist. In addition, Laila Robins will “When you’re in the US border without parents come ‘Missing’ Casey Kasem spotted Ferrera, jumping under her dress “Late in 1968, a then new band join the cast as a series regular industry and you hear ‘platinum’ from Honduras, Guatemala and El in Seattle ‘Missing’ Casey Kasem on the Cannes Film Festival red named Led Zeppelin began touring in the role of Martha Boyd, U.S. you think platinum album. But Salvador. spotted in Seattle Kasem’s daughter: carpet. in the United States, opening for ambassador to Pakistan. Martha is platinum is a lot of things: it’s Many are escaping domestic We want our dad back That incident resulted in his Spirit,” the suit states. “It was during described as “professional and put hair, it’s diamonds and platinum, abuse or the violent gangs that Casey Kasem has Lewy body being fired from his position with this time that Jimmy Page, Led together, with a ship-to-ship voice it’s Bud Light Platinum, it’s the prey on them. disease, the most common type Ukrainian television channel 1+1, Zeppelin’s guitarist, grew familiar and the personality to match.” color of an Airstream,” Lambert Others are driven by povertyof progressive dementia after and Sediuk was later charged with with ‘Taurus’ and the rest of Spirit’s Robins, who appeared in multiple explained to Billboard. “So I in their home countries. Alzheimer’s. He is in stable condition one count of battery, one count catalog. Page stated in interviews episodes of “Bored to Death,” “Law hope that other people don’t look In the US, many of theat a medical facility in Washington, of assault and two violations of that he found Spirit to be ‘very good’ & Order,” and “The Sopranos,” also at that title and think, ‘oh my children hope to reunite with aaccording to a representative for the Los Angeles municipal code and that the band’s performances starred in the big-screen comedy God, she’s thinking her album’s parent or other relatives. Kerri Kasem. following his altercation with Pitt. struck him ‘on an emotional level.’” “Planes, Trains, & Automobiles.” gonna be platinum.’” Sports Beijing tense on TiananmenSpurs’ Parker plans to play in New York vs. LA can be as big as Abreu homers again in Chisox Brewers lost to Twins, game Florida beats Alabama 6-3 to win massacre anniversary NBA finals game 1 it gets win over Dodgers delayed after fan fall national title Florida coach Tim Walton Chinese security personnel Tony Parker plans to play in The last time New York and After 19 consecutive starts Trying to rally past the took a chance, and it paid off and have swamped Beijing’s TiananmenGame 1 of the NBA Finals. Los Angeles teams met in a big without a victory, Hector Noesi Minnesota Twins became of helped Florida win its first NCAA Square on the 25th anniversary of The San Antonio Spurs open championship final, the Dodgers finally got one against the little concern to the Milwaukee softball championship. the Beijing massacre. their rematch with the Miami found themselves up against a struggling Los Angeles Dodgers. Brewers after a fan fell into their Walton chose not to start Foreign journalists were Heat on Thursday, and their star pitcher who had undergone Tommy And his teammates were just bullpen Tuesday night. ace pitcher Hannah Rogers, ushered away from the square and point guard is nursing a balky John surgery. as happy as he was to see the The man was motionless but she entered the game in the passers-by were searched and had left ankle. How long has it been? Well, drought end. for some nervous moments, sixth inning after Lauren Haeger their papers checked. “He’s getting better every here’s a clue: The lefty on the mound Jose Abreu homered for and reliever Brandon Kintzler and freshman Delanie Gourley In recent weeks, the authoritiesday, and I expect him to play,” was Tommy John himself. the second straight game after thought the fan had died. handed her a lead. Rogers gave have detained dozens of activistscoach Gregg Popovich said Thirty three years after the coming off the disabled list, and Medical personnel rushed up one run in two innings and to ensure their silence on the Tuesday. Dodgers won a World Series against Tyler Flowers also went deep to to the scene and the man earned the save as the Gators anniversary. Parker aggravated the injury John and the Yankees, L.A. and lead the Chicago White Sox to a regained consciousness before defeated Alabama 6-3 on Tuesday The 1989 protesters wantedSaturday, missing the second half New York finally meet again. This 4-1 victory on Tuesday night. being carted off on a stretcher, night to sweep the best-of-three political reform, but the crackdown of San Antonio’s series-clinching time it’s on the ice, with the teams “It was good for Hector delaying the start of the eighth championship series. was ordered after hardliners wonvictory over Oklahoma City in from the country’s two biggest cities to get that off his back, and inning of the Brewers’ 6-4 loss to Walton told Haeger Monday a power struggle within the ruling the Western Conference finals. squaring off in the Stanley Cup hopefully it just keeps going for Minnesota. night that she would start Tuesday, Communist Party. Parker didn’t practice final. him,” manager Robin Ventura “He didn’t move for a few and Walton said he didn’t sleep The authorities classifyTuesday, but said he expects to It may not bring thoughts back said. “You’re happy for him with minutes. I thought he was dead,” well afterward because Rogers had the 1989 protests as counter-be back Wednesday. of Willis Reed limping onto the everything he’s been through Kintzler said. been nearly untouchable during revolutionary riots and hold no Parker is averaging a team- court, willing his team to a win in this year - being on a bunch of The fan fell before he started postseason play. He still thought memorial. leading 17.2 points and 4.9 Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals. Or teams. And pitching the way he warming up to enter the game, the decision made sense because In Hong Kong, however, assists this postseason but has Reggie Jackson hitting three home did tonight was a little icing on and Kintzler had to take his he felt depth was important in a thousands are expected to take partbeen bothered by injuries the runs in one game in 1977 as the the cake. For him to go through practice tosses with paramedics best-of-three series, and he was in a Tiananmen remembrance rally.past two rounds. Yankees beat the Dodgers. a lineup like that was impressive.” and security still in the bullpen. confident in the rest of his staff. 20 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org Technology Batman becomes latest Pixar to give away ‘Toy Story’ 3D Apple takes on Dropbox and Russian Evgeniy Bogachev Apple warms to apps using ‘blockbuster’ game to suffer RenderMan software WhatsApp with integrated apps sought over cybercrime botnet virtual currencies delays The 3D rendering software Apple has taken on Dropbox The US has charged a Apps accepting payments made The release date for the latest behind films such as Toy Story, and WhatsApp with a series of Russian man with being behind a with virtual currencies, such as Batman video game, Arkham Monsters Inc and Harry Potter software upgrades that mimic the major cybercrime operation that Bitcoin, could soon appear in Apple’s Knight, has been delayed until the is to be given away free for non- rival apps’ services. affected individuals and businesses app store. beginning of 2015. commercial use. At its annual conference for worldwide. The firm has changed its policy The adventure, which is the RenderMan, which is software developers, the firm Evgeniy Bogachev, said to be for apps to allow software developers third in a series, was initially developed by Pixar, has faced unveiled iCloud Drive, an internet- known as “lucky12345” and “slavik”, to use “approved virtual currencies”. scheduled to go on sale for increased competition from based storage app, which works on is accused of being involved in attacks Apple has yet to publish a list of PlayStation 4, Xbox One and rival animation rendering Apple systems and PCs. on more than a million computers. which virtual currencies it considers Windows PC platforms later this programmes such as VRay and In an effort to keep customers The charges came as authorities to be “approved”. year. Arnold. using all its technologies, Apple seized control of a botnet used to steal Many have taken this to mean The postponement follows Although Pixar, which is improved integration for calls and personal and financial data. that the Bitcoin cyber-cash system will a spate of delays to other high- owned by Disney, produces its messages across its devices. Computer users were urged soon be included in Apple apps as it is profile games, including Dying own films, it licenses RenderMan It also unveiled new mobile to run checks to protect themselves the most widely used virtual currency. Light, Mad Max, Quantum Break to rival studios. and desktop operating systems. from the threat. The policy change marks a and The Order: 1886. The company has also cut Apple’s iMessage app was In a press conference held on significant shift for Apple, which They are all “next gen” games, the price of its software for given extra features, some of Monday, the US Department of before now has been aggressive in which use the most complex commercial use. which are similar to rival service Justice said it believed Mr Bogachev its policing of apps that use virtual visual effects. Anyone with an interest WhatsApp, recently acquired by was last known to be residing in currencies. Mark Ward, a spokesman for in computer graphics will have Facebook for $19bn (£11.3bn). Anapa, Russia. In late 2013 and early 2014 Warner Bros Games - which owns free access to a state-of-the-art Users will be able to easily Cooperation with Russian Apple took action against apps that the London-based developers renderer” create and modify group messages, authorities had been “productive”, a used virtual cash even though many of Batman, Rocksteady - said In a statement, the firm send voice clips with a single swipe, spokesman added. of the programs had been available the decision to “extend the said it would release a free and even create and exchange In a entry added to the FBI’s on the store for months. Some apps development of the game” was version of RenderMan “without short video clips. Cyber Most Wanted list, it stated: “He removed virtual currency code from taken “to ensure that the trilogy any functional limitations, The ability to send and receive is known to enjoy boating and may their program so they could stay on gets the epic conclusion that watermarking, or time text messages across all Apple travel to locations along the Black the store but others were forced out Batman fans want and deserve”. restrictions”. devices was also introduced. Sea in his boat.” altogether. Health Mers virus: Saudi Arabia raises ‘Millions denied end-of-life drugs’ UK employees leave Sierra Leone Skin cancer trial results ‘exciting’ Smoking and breast cancer gene death toll to 282 over Ebola threat combine ‘to raise risk’ Lack of access to pain relief for The results of two Saudi Arabia says 282 dying patients is a “public health A number of “non-essential” international trials against Smoking and the breast cancer people are now confirmed to emergency”, say experts. staff at a British firm in Sierra advanced skin cancer have been risk gene BRCA2 combine to have been killed by the Mers Figures suggest almost 18 Leone have left the country hailed as “exciting and striking”. “enormously” increase the chance virus, almost 100 more than million people - mainly in developing following an outbreak of the Both treatments, for of developing lung cancer, a study of initially thought. countries - died in unnecessary pain deadly Ebola virus. advanced melanoma, are 27,000 people has suggested. The increase came after a in 2012. London Mining has restricted designed to enable the immune The research, published in the national review of hospital data In Ethiopia, there are reports of some travel to the area but said system to recognise and target journal Nature, found the gene could from the time the virus emerged cancer patients throwing themselves production at its Marampa mine tumours. double the likelihood of getting lung in 2012. in front of trucks to escape pain. was unaffected. The findings were released cancer. The deputy health minister, The Worldwide Palliative Care It said it was working with at the American Society of And some men and women faced who has been criticised for Alliance says part of the problem is the local and international agencies Clinical Oncology conference in a far greater risk, a team at the Institute his handling of the crisis, was refusal of governments to give patients to monitor the situation. Chicago. of Cancer Research in London said. sacked on Monday. access to painkillers such as morphine. The incurable and highly The experimental drugs, Cancer Research UK suggested Cases of the virus, for It says restrictions are in place contagious disease was reported pembrolizumab and nivolumab, drugs targeted at breast cancer may which there is no known cure, because of exaggerated fears about the in the west African country last block the biological pathway work in some lung cancers. have been confirmed in almost risk of addiction. week. cancers use to disguise The links between variants of a dozen other countries. Last month, health officials from There are already about 50 themselves from the immune the BRCA genes and breast cancer Saudi authorities said there almost 200 countries met at the UN suspected cases in Sierra Leone system. are well established - a diagnosis led had now been 688 confirmed and pledged to make palliative care a and five people have died. There Advanced melanoma - skin Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie to Mers (Middle East Respiratory higher priority. have been more than 100 deaths cancer which has spread to other have a preventative double mastectomy Syndrome) infections in the This is the first time the specialty in neighbouring Guinea where organs - has proved very hard to - but it has also been linked with an kingdom. Before the revision the has been recognised in this way and the outbreak started, with cases treat. increased risk of other cancers affecting number of cases was believed to championed by the World Health also reported in Liberia earlier Until a few years ago average women such as ovarian cancer and be 575. Organization (WHO). this year. survival was around six months. prostate cancer in men. PhilmontScoutRanch.org Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilNews | 21 Environment/Science Apple warms to apps using Minister attacks myth of girls’ Koalas hug trees to lose heat Dungeness B nuclear plant Autism linked to ‘male hormones’ Airbus drops model ‘space jet’ virtual currencies jobs and boys’ jobs operator wants safety limit raised Hugging trees helps koalas to Exposure to high levels of Airbus has released pictures Apps accepting payments made A minister is set to challenge keep cool, a study has revealed. A key safety limit at one of “male” hormones in the womb of the recent “drop test” it with virtual currencies, such as a “persistent and debilitating myth In a study published in the Britain’s nuclear power stations is increases the chance of a baby boy conducted for its spaceplane Bitcoin, could soon appear in Apple’s that girls don’t do science”. Royal Society journal Biology Letters, being raised to allow the life of the developing autism, according to concept. app store. “No student should feel scientists used thermal cameras to reactor to be extended, the BBC researchers. The one-quarter-scale The firm has changed its policyrestricted by their gender”, Jenny reveal that, in hotter weather, the has learned. The University of Cambridge demonstrator was released from for apps to allow software developersWillott, Women and Equalities animals moved to the lower, cooler The regulator has agreed to researchers say their findings from a height of 3,000m to learn more to use “approved virtual currencies”. Minister is expected to say. parts of the trees. increase the amount of weight more than 300 boys help unravel about how a real vehicle might Apple has yet to publish a list of She will be speaking at the They also pressed their bodies graphite bricks at the core of the the causes of autism - a condition behave as it returned to Earth. which virtual currencies it considers launch of a project to “stamp out even closer to the trunks. reactor at Dungeness B in Kent that affects both sexes but is far The Airbus project has to be “approved”. gender bias” in schools and get more The team, led by researchers will be allowed to lose. more common in males. been on a slow burn since being Many have taken this to mean girls to study maths and sciences at from the University of Melbourne, was The bricks, which degrade But they say it does not mean announced in 2007. that the Bitcoin cyber-cash system will A-level. studying how koalas regulated their over time due to radiation, are vital a prenatal test for autism is near. If it were ever to go into soon be included in Apple apps as it is “There really is no such thing as temperature. for safety. Nor will it necessarily be production, the plane would be the most widely used virtual currency. jobs for boys and jobs for girls”, Ms This is part of a wider research The Office for Nuclearpossible to stop autism by blocking aimed at the tourism market, to The policy change marks aWillott will argue. project investigating the effect of Regulation said it was a “robust” the hormones. take passengers on short hops significant shift for Apple, which The project, Opening Doors, climate on land-dwelling animals in body but one expert accused it of Because some of these above the atmosphere. before now has been aggressive in follows a report from the Institute of Australia, a country which experienced “moving the goalposts”. hormones are produced in much The drop test took place its policing of apps that use virtual Physics (IoP) last December which an extreme heat wave earlier this year. The nuclear reactor athigher quantities in males than in in May, just off the coast of currencies. suggested almost half (49%) of state Briscoe was studying the koalas’ Dungeness B would have breached females, this may help us explain Singapore and was supported In late 2013 and early 2014 schools are “reinforcing gender behaviour, she noticed that in the the safety margin within months why autism is more common in by the Singapore Economic Apple took action against apps that stereotypes” in terms of the subjects winter the animals would stay high in which could have forced the Office males” Development Board. used virtual cash even though many students study at A-level. the trees - up near the leaves feeding. for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) to The hormones in question - It involved a helicopter lifting of the programs had been available The plan is to send young female In the hotter summer weather prosecute or even shut it down. testosterone and three other steroid the model off a barge and then on the store for months. Some apps scientists and engineers, working though, they would move down. The safety margins cover hormones - were important for carrying it aloft. removed virtual currency code from in industry or in universities, into Dr Michael Kearney from the thousands of graphite bricks at foetal development, which meant On release, the demonstrator their program so they could stay on schools to describe their careers University of Melbourne explained: the core of Britain’s 14 elderly it could be too risky to block them, descended under the control of the store but others were forced out and inspire other young women to “They’d just flop over the [lower] tree Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors they told the journal Molecular a remote pilot based back on the altogether. follow in their footsteps. trunks. (AGRs). Psychiatry. support vessel. Business Smoking and breast cancer gene Australia beats growth forecast US seeks fresh China solar tariffs US car makers report strong sales Tesco reports sharp fall in sales Mexico’s Pemex sells majority of combine ‘to raise risk’ figures for May its Repsol stake Australia’s economy grew The US has proposed higher and Tesco has reported a Smoking and the breast cancermore than forecast in the first more extensive tariffs on Chinese US car makers reported strong third consecutive quarter of Mexico’s state-owned oil giant risk gene BRCA2 combine tothree months of the year, boosted solar panels. sales figures for May, helped by five falling sales as the UK’s largest Pemex has sold the majority of its “enormously” increase the chanceby a rise in exports and domestic The Department of Commerce sunny weekends in parts of the nation. supermarket chain faces stake in Spanish energy firm Repsol of developing lung cancer, a study ofconsumption. said it plans to impose duties of Chrysler said sales were up 17%, increasing competition from for approximately 2.2bn euros 27,000 people has suggested. Growth was 1.1% in the between 18.56% to 35.21%. That driven by its Jeep brand which saw rivals. ($3bn; £1.8bn). The research, published in theJanuary-to-March period, from is much higher than the tariffs sales jump 58% after it introduced For the three months to 24 Pemex has been a shareholder journal Nature, found the gene couldthe previous quarter. Most analysts announced in 2012. new models. May, the supermarket said like- in Repsol for more than 25 years. double the likelihood of getting lunghad forecast growth of 0.9%. The duties will be levied on solar General Motors reported a for-like UK sales including VAT But the relationship has been cancer. The annual growth rate was panels and the cells used to make 12.6% rise in sales compared with the and excluding petrol fell by 3.7%. under pressure since 2011 when And some men and women faced3.5% - the highest in nearly two them. Previously they covered just same period last year. Chief executive Philip Clarke Pemex backed a failed bid by a far greater risk, a team at the Instituteyears. the cells. Ford posted a better-than- said trading would remain Spanish construction group Sacyr of Cancer Research in London said. However, some analysts The US has said that import expected 3% increase in sales, helped challenging “throughout the to take control of Repsol. Cancer Research UK suggestedsaid the figures indicated that duties will help offset the subsidies by increasing demand for sports coming quarters”. And recently Repsol appointed drugs targeted at breast cancer mayAustralia’s economy was still too given by China to solar panel makers. utility vehicles (SUVs) as well as its Tesco reported a 6% fall in a chief executive not supported by work in some lung cancers. heavily reliant on the mining China is the world’s biggest Fusion sedan. annual profits in April. Pemex. The links between variants ofsector - which has been a concern. maker of solar panels. But US Ford saw its truck sales drop Tesco has faced intense Pemex, which is Repsol’s the BRCA genes and breast cancer Mining accounted for around manufacturers have alleged that 4% as it cut back on incentives in competition from discount rivals third-biggest shareholder, sold 104 are well established - a diagnosis led80% of growth in the quarter, government subsidies have helped preparation for the launch of its new including Aldi and Lidl as well million shares, or 7.9% of Repsol’s Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie toaccording to the figures by the Chinese manufacturers flood the US F-150 pick-up truck, which is the as from more upmarket retailers total market share. have a preventative double mastectomyAustralian Bureau of Statistics. market with cheap goods, hurting US best-selling vehicle in North America. such as Waitrose. The sale was revealed in a - but it has also been linked with an On Tuesday, the Reserve companies. Ford also said it was shutting Industry figures continue regulatory filing by Repsol. increased risk of other cancers affectingBank of Australia left its interest They have argued that higher down some truck plants for a total of to show the UK’s largest Mexican President Enrique women such as ovarian cancer and rate unchanged at a record low of tariffs would ensure a level playing 13 weeks in an effort to plan for the supermarket suffering a decline Pena Nieto is due to make his first prostate cancer in men. 2.5%. field for all. launch. in its share of the grocery market. official visit to Spain next week. 22 | PhilNews Friday, June 6, 2014 PhilmontScoutRanch.org State Capitals Part One State Capitals Part Two Beginner
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