Inside this Edition: Cimarron Rodeo July 7, 2011 • Issue 5 Rodeo Dance Resume Tips New Jewish Chaplain & More!! PHILPhilmontN Scout RanchEW • Cimarron, New MexicoS Cimarron Celebrates July 4th with Rodeo By Danielle Edwards, PhilNews Writer

Cimarron hosted the 89th Dee Cwian, South Cavalcade WILD HORSE RACE: (From left) Marshall Zimmer, Aric Whittaker annual Maverick Club Rodeo on Horseman, rode in the Senior and Parker Zimmer work to catch, saddle, and then ride a wild horse Monday, July 4. It has been around Barrel Race on a horse named since 1923 and is the longest Little Joe and won fourth place. in the Donn Davies Wild Horse Race during the Maverick Club Rodeo running rodeo in the country. There are many people who in Cimarron on July 4. They went on to win the event. According to the “So many unusual events...you’ll come to watch the events every Rodeo program, “in 1940 on the 4th of July at the Sheridan, Wyoming never see another event like this,” year: about 1,000 in all. However, said Nancy Poe from Raton, New they are not all from Cimarron. Rodeo...Donn [Davies] was entered in the wild horse race, and Henny Mexico. They come from Angel Fire, Eagle was watching from the stands. Donn was kicked in the seat of The Maverick Club is a non- Nest and some come from as far as profit organization that gives the Texas and Michigan. “People come the pants, he heard laughter in the stands, and when he money they collect from rodeo back to visit,” said Enloe, who looked up, he saw Henny for the first events to the children of Cimarron. added that there is an 80-year-old “$3,000 to $5,000 scholarships,” man outside of Springer who has time.” The event was sponsored by said Chuck Enloe, Chairman been to nearly every rodeo. Henny Davies, Susie Davies Tate of the Rodeo Committee and The Miss Maverick Rodeo and Tom Tate to commemorate Cowboy in the Philmont Cattle Queen, Janna Mills, explained Department. why she loves Rodeos. “I’ve been the “special day” that led to The Maverick Club was in Rodeos since I was five Donn and Henny’s 65 formed in 1922 by 50 prominent years old...they are a Cimarron citizens because they place where the whole year marriage. wanted to pursue social, civic family can be involved. and educational activities while They leave a lasting avoiding political and religious impression.” viewpoints. Enloe talked about the rodeo in a phone conversation and said, RODEO “It’s a pretty big production.” It takes three months, off and on, continued on to plan. There is a contractor who Page 10 is involved and the committee members make sure everything works correctly. The most popular events, according to Enloe, are Bull Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, and Saddle Bronc Riding. Other events include Wild Cow Milking and the Wild Horse Race. Every year Philmont staff members compete in rodeo events. This year about 10 staff members competed in events like Wild Cow Milking, Senior Barrel Racing and the Wild Horse Race. Kyle Soyer—PhilNews 2 July 7, 2011 Ranch Events & Activities PhilNews PhilNews Staff • • • • Editor-in-Chief Owen McCulloch Ephraim Moore—PhilNews Brendan Best—PhilNews BRAT DAY: Activities Staff serve brats and salad. Brat Day is an activity provided by the ZOMBOCALYPSE: The participants in July 1st’s Humans vs. Zombies activity pose NPS Manager for a group shot just before beginning. Rory Chapman Activities Staff and the Philmont Staff Association.

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Photographer Matthew Prokosch Activities Calendar July 7 to July 20 Thursday 7 Friday 8 Saturday 9 Sunday 10 Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Photographer Kyle Soyer 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 11 a.m - 1 p.m. All Day 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Ranger CT: A Guide Ranger CT: GPS Ranger CT: A Guide Brat Day!!! @ Baldy Pav. Hike the Tooth of Time *Buffalo BBQ @ PTC Ranger CT: Backcountry to Philmont Hiking Navigation to Philmont Hiking 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Cooking Photographer Challenges Challenges 8:15 p.m. *Interfaith Chapel Ranger CT: Backcountry CT: How to Explain 7 p.m. Taylor Thorne 7:15 p.m. Tron and Tron: Legacy 8:30 a.m. Service @ PTC Cooking Philmont on Your Yoga w/ Julia @ PTC *Closing Program @ Movie Night in the Day Hike to Lover’s 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Resume PTC S3AC Leap 7 p.m. Photographer CT: How to Explain *Wanna-Be Band 7 p.m. *Follow Me Boys @ PTC Haylee Train Sunset 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Philmont on Your 7-9 p.m. *Western Dance @ PTC Yoga @ the Villa Lawn Yoga w/ Jason @ the Volleyball Tournment Resume 8:15 p.m. *PTC Handicraft Night 8:15 p.m. Harry Potter 2 in the Fitness Center 3 Photo Lab Lead 7:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Harry Potter Marathon S AC and Rugby Night *PTC Opening Program Begins and Humans Vs. in the Field by the Matthew Martin Root Beer Float Night in 3 8:15 p.m. the S3AC Zombies in the S AC Health Lodge Jam Night in Baldy Pav. Photo Lab Tech 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Matthew Allen Yoga w/ Jason Thursday 14 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Sunday 17 Monday 18 Tuesday 19 Wednesday 20 Marketing Manager Morning Morning 6 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 11 a.m - 1 p.m. Bryan Hayek Carpool to Raton Day Hike: Urraca Loop Ranger CT:Poop and *Interfaith Chapel Ranger CT: Off-Ranch *Buffalo BBQ @ PTC Brat Day!!! @ Baldy Pav. Aquatics Center 6 p.m. Prints in the RO Service @ PTC Hikes in the RO 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Marketing Staff 6 p.m. Ranger CT: Leadership 8:15 p.m. 6 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Ranger CT: Ultra-Light Ranger CT: Off-Ranch Ranger CT: Poop and Styles in the RO Harry Potter 5 Movie Ranger CT: Leadership *Handicraft Night @ Gear in the RO Hikes in the RO Boglarka Bordas 3 Prints in the RO 7:15 p.m. Night @ the S AC Styles in the RO PTC 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7-9 p.m. *PTC Closing Program 7:15 p.m. 7 p.m. *Western Dance @ PTC *Follow Me Boys @ PTC Marketing Staff *PTC Handicraft Night *PTC Opening Program *Wanna-Be Band William McKinney 8:15 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Harry Potter 4 Movie 8:15 p.m. 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Harry Potter 7: Part 2. Yoga w/ Julia @ PTC 3 Harry Potter 3 Movie Night @ the S AC Harry Potter 6 Movie Yoga w/ Jason Movie Starts at 9 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 3 3 Lead Videographer Night @ the S AC 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Night @ the S AC 8:15 p.m. in Trinidad DJ Inhance @ Baldy Pav. Emily Fraser Yoga w/ Jason @ the Harry Potter 7: Part 1 Fitness Center Movie Night @ the S3AC

Videographer * We ask that staff members wear full uniform at PTC events (Staff may, however, wear western attire at Western Night). We also ask that they be considerate of our participants during Sean Barber the programs (ex: to wait for participants and family members to be served cobbler first). 2 July 7, 2011 Ranch Events & Activities PhilNewsPhilNews Weather July 7, 2011 3 Weather Forecast July 7 to July 16

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Isolated Isolated Scattered Isolated Partly Cloudy Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms High: 84 ZOMBOCALYPSE: The participants in July 1st’s Humans vs. Zombies activity pose High: 84 High: 87 High: 88 High: 85 Low: 53 for a group shot just before beginning. Low: 57 Low: 55 Low: 55 Low: 54 Wind: S at 14 mph Wind: E at 8 mph Wind: SSW at 10 Wind: SSW at 11 Wind: S at 12 mph Precip: 10% Precip: 30% mph mph Precip: 30% Precip: 30% Precip: 40%

Correction for Issue 3 The Quitting Tobacco Use graphic was created by Rory Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday 14 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Chapman. Scattered Scattered Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Historically on This Day: Corrections for Issue 4 Thunderstorms Thunderstorms High: 87 High: 87 pg. 1: Northern Tier National High: 85 High: 85 Low: 56 Low: 55 Averages High Adventure Base should be Low: 53 Low: 53 Wind: WSW at Wind: SSW at 16 High: 84 Northern Tier National High Wind: SSW at 14 Wind: SW at 14 15 mph mph Low: 52 Adventure Bases. pg. 2: The Handicraft Lodge mph mph Precip: 10% Precip: 20% was closed Monday July 4th. Precip: 60% Precip: 60% Records pg. 10: “Cowboys Drive High: 96 Cattle North” is an incorrect title. Low: 45 Though the cattle are moved up in elevation, they actually travel south. pg. 11: “Ranger Robbie” was actually Assistant Camp Director/ Head Rock Robby Cordell.

11 a.m - 1 p.m. Brat Day!!! @ Baldy Pav. 6 p.m. Ranger CT: Off-Ranch Hikes in the RO 7 p.m. *Follow Me Boys @ PTC 7 p.m. Yoga w/ Julia @ PTC 8:15 p.m. DJ Inhance @ Baldy Pav. 4 July 7, 2011 Management PhilNews Mark’s Minute Apply now for a Philmont Staff The Civil Workplace Association By Mark Anderson, Director of Program Scholarship! Customer service has we can put into everyday practice humans when we are civil. been a focus for each of us this the principle of respect for persons. Some rules of civility: Awards of $500 for first year summer. When we connect We can develop the invaluable • Pay attention to one staff, $1,000 for second year and our personal feelings about the habit of considering that no action another. $1,500 for third year staff will be Philmont experience with each of ours is without consequences for • Acknowledge others’ made for the Fall 2011-Spring participant and help them fulfill others and anticipating what those existence, their 2012 academic year. their expectations, we know that consequences will be. We can learn importance to you, their Scholarship recipients must • Respect other people’s we have reached the high level of to act in a responsible and caring feelings, and the things be accepted by an accredited space. customer service that we desire. way. Choosing civility means they do for you. institution for enrollment as • Accept and give What makes a good service choosing to do the right thing for • Think the best of your a full-time student (at least 12 constructive criticism. provider? Good interpersonal others—for our community. fellow humans and act credit hours). Recipients may Reflect on these rules and skills, a strong work ethic and We can act upon the accordingly. also be enrolled in a graduate apply them to improving the careful training. It also takes a civil realization that the quality of our • Listen. program. quality of life in your workplace workplace. The quality of service lives depends upon our ability • Be inclusive; apply the Scholarship funds must be and living community here at the is related to the quality of life of to relate and connect. When principle of respect for used for tuition, fees related to Ranch. I encourage you to practice those who provide the service. we work together in a caring persons to all persons. degreed course work, books or the rules of civility each day. This As we enter July and continue relationship, we foster a happy • Speak with consideration housing (in that order) at any will help us attain a civil workplace the daily routine that began in life. To build such relationships, and kindness. accredited institution of higher and help us connect with each early June, we need to think about we need the respect, consideration • Accept and give praise. learning. the civility of our workplace. Since and kindness that we easily grant • Respect others’ opinions. participant and with our fellow staff members. we are able to identify with others, to and receive from our fellow • Be agreeable. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be current Philmont Staff Association Owen’s Corner members. Applicants must be current seasonal staff members. Presenting Philmont Applicants must be applying to work at Philmont for the upcoming summer. on a Resume Applicants must need financial assistance for By Owen McCulloch, Associate Director of Program education. Applicants must complete Your time on the Philmont 45,000 backcountry staff meals. Description #1 Description #2 the application in full. The final Staff will be unlike any other Oh, and we are currently the 34th Provided customer service Provided direct customer service to evaluation from the applicant’s job you’ll ever have. The kind largest city in New Mexico. Answered questions over 150 individuals every day. staff leader will also be added to of things you do, and the Philmont is obviously not Restocked area Problem solved issues for Kept area clean customers with a 99% satisfaction rate. the application. responsibilities placed upon you, a regular camp—and you really Responsible for inventory controls can provide experiences that will need to find some ways to and maintaining proper stock of items. The application deadline is last you a lifetime—if only you describe what you do more than Provided a safe and clean area for August 31, 2011. Applications staff and customers. could figure out how to explain just saying “I worked at a camp.” may be submitted to the box that to your friends, family and For any Philmont staff member, Description #1 Description #2 provided in the Silver Sage Staff potential employers! you receive more training and Work with Scouts to help them Educational guide and mentor to Activity Center or mailed to: Yes, Philmont is a summer responsibility when compared to learn hiking skills. between 60 and 100 customers. camp. A big summer camp with other organizations. You have job Seeing that the crew is in the right Through exceptional time place at the right time to receive the best management and prioritization, help Philmont Staff Association more than 25,000 participants skills used at Philmont that will possible service in meals, health care, direct and provide opportunities for 17 Deer Run Road over 11 weeks. And a training/ relate to other jobs in the “outside orientation, campfire program and bus customers to maximize their experience. Cimarron, NM 87714 conference center. And a large world”—you just need to find out transportation. Through a servant-leadership style, retail operation. And a model how to describe your skills in a Pointing out to crews various provide guidance and assessment to help opportunities to enjoy natural and facilitate the development of a high Application forms are for conservation and recreation. way that non-Philmont and non- historical features of the Philmont functioning, independent team. available in the Silver Sage And a motorpool. And ranching Scouting people will understand. country. Staff Activities Center, the operations. And a medical Let’s say for instance you are Registration office and the infirmary that is also a teaching working in a service-oriented job inaccurate) answer, “I worked at RESUME Philmont Staff Association hospital with a pharmacy and (see description #1): continued on camp.” Think about the actual office. a negative-pressure infectious Or maybe you are a member Page 9 skills you used beyond the simple Last year, the PSA received disease room. And farming of the Ranger Department (see function of the skills, and think 60 applications and awarded operations. And a food service description #2): about what it takes to the specific $25,000 in scholarships! Apply operation serving 750,000 trail Regardless of what your job skill well. That is what you want to today! meals, 360,000 dining hall meals, is this summer, look for ways to be able to describe. 27,500 Chuck Wagon meals, and describe it beyond the typical (and www.PhilStaff.com 4 July 7, 2011 Management PhilNewsPhilNews Management July 7, 2011 5 Stay involved Chaplain’s Corner throughout the year! Words! Words! Words! By Norman Williams, Protestant Chaplain

We have read (words) of words of life. Let me more of their the counter will eventually say, Keep up-to-date with the latest High cases recently in which young beauty see, wonderful words of life. “Perhaps you need more time, people have taken their own lives Words of life and beauty; teach me next!” Country, regional reunions, access to because of verbal bullying. Some faith and duty, beautiful words We live in a word world. Our have harmed others physically wonderful words of life.” director told us in our chaplain staff to get back at them just because meeting that his children’s English the member’s directory, cool stuff, and of ill-chosen words. By the way, “Words are more teacher required her students to suicide is a permanent solution for than noise. Scripture write (words) every day. Terrific! much more… a temporary situation. Volumes have been written about Words are more than noise. says that words are the beauty, magnificence, wonder Scripture says that words are “spirit ‘spirit and they are and inspiration of Philmont. Most and they are life.” A minister’s people will never be privileged to little boy came to the dinner table life.’ ” visit these mountains, but they can and his mother told him to go catch some of the awesomeness wash his hands because of germs. If you are in doubt about the through the words that have been As he left the table he muttered, power of words, the next time you written. “Jesus and germs...Jesus and germs go to McDonald’s walk up to the I intended to make this short that’s all I hear around here, and counter and do not say anything. and sweet which means concise I haven’t seen seen either one of Just stand and think real hard and to the point. I may have them.” A favorite hymn says, “Sing about wanting a Big Mac, fries rambled excessively. Words, words, them over again to me wonderful and a Coke. The teenager behind words we never run out of them.

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“The traditional definition ofbeen behind the scenes of our national company that foots the sustainability calls for policies and operations here. For 20 years the costs from our collection on site strategies that meet society’s present Motor Pool staff has saved used through mail in to the recycler. needs without compromising the motor oil for heating their shop Philmont’s Sustainability ability of future generations to meet in the winter months. Manure actions require the efforts of all their own needs.” spreaders at each of our horse staff, participants and visitors. —Brundtland Report (World camps move livestock manure A great example of the constant Commission on Environment & back out to pasture and away from dedication by our staff and Development) program areas and watersheds. participants on the trail is in their Our Trading Post boasts total completion of a Wilderness Pledge Here at Philmont Scout use of fluorescent lighting inside and conservation project during Ranch, we have challenges of and outside their building and their trek. Wilderness Pledge Step into the past being a rural community, having a warehouse. This initiative, along has been part of each Philmont fluctuating population between the with the solar powered walkway crew’s experience for over 30 summer season and the remaining lights between the Seton museum years now. This personalized Come to Terra Java nine months of the year and in and Training Center, contributes discussion between a Ranger and trying to educate this dynamic to the Dark Sky Initiative, a their crew allows time for an open population about policies and national movement to mitigate dialogue about the conservation, strategies. I try to identify projects light pollution of our night skies. preservation and sustainability that will follow “best practice“ We send used electronics of our wilderness. Additionally, methods for our Ranch. to Albuquerque to an E-Scrap crews complete a 3-hour service Our sustainability actions at collector that smelts the precious project during their trek, and each • Antiques Philmont are what meet our needs metals for reuse, deletes files and summer over 60,000 hours of • Books for now and what can be most resells the rest of the equipment. service are given back to Philmont beneficial in the future. Presently The company we use maintains a Scout Ranch. • Bicycles our recycling efforts as a ranch are zero-landfill policy, and they stand If there are any projects or saving us money in dumpster costs. behind that guarantee. Inkjet tasks you believe will contribute • Movies By the end of the season, a full printer cartridges are collected to Philmont’s Sustainability, report will be available to explain and given to Cimarron School please I-camp me or stop by the • Music , CDs & LPs the savings of our waste removal. District as a recycling fundraiser Conservation Office to discuss • And more Final figures will be printed in the that helps purchase new computer your idea. I appreciate the efforts PhilNews when available. equipment for the school. Our made by staff so far this summer, Many of Philmont’s old cell phones and rechargeable and I look forward to the successes sustainability actions have batteries are recycled through a in the rest of our summer. PHILMONT’S 2011 VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT AND BARBEQUE Jessie (505) 426 - 4410 100 Washington Ave.

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Western dancers of all ages crowded the pavilion at the Maverick Rodeo Grounds Sunday night to celebrate the start of yet another Fourth of July Maverick Club Rodeo. The festivities continued bright and early on Monday morning with the annual Rodeo Parade through the village of Cimarron. Decorated in red, white and blue, the pavilion played host to a fun evening of music and dancing. Rod Taylor and The Rifters, a hometown favorite band, took the stage from 8 p.m. to midnight, providing lively, toe-tapping tunes. “Being from Cimarron, the Rodeo Dance is a tradition,” said Matt Prokosch—PhilNews Margaret Hedderman. “This year DANCING: Austin Bergman, Logistics Staff II, and “Boots” Rebekah Uribe, Camp Director at Rich Cabins, dance together at the Maverick Rodeo Dance on Sunday, July 3. is a good turnout. It’s not as busy as I’ve seen it in previous years, but there are still a lot of people here.” Although many dance-goers dressed in patriotic apparel Bear Researcher Tim Collver lasted until the stroke of midnight, waved at bystanders, followed by agreed. “I learned how to two- Monday morning’s Rodeo Parade antique cars whose drivers honked step here in 2006, and I’ve been drew hoards of spectators. their horns and tossed candy coming here every year since,” he Some, like Steve Baker of into the crowds. Fire trucks and said. However, Collver added that Eagle Nest, have come for “20 or ambulances rumbled through the O’NEILL LAND, LLC. in contrast to past years, “tonight, 25 years.” “You gotta come,” he street, and Smoky the Bear made Timothy John O’Neill, Qualifying Broker no one has come to me with a said. “It’s part of living here.” His an appearance. P.O. Box 145 confession of just having fallen in favorite part? “The little guys,” Connelly thought it was Cimarron, NM 87714 love.” he said, pointing to his young especially nice that “all the kids FAX: 575-376-2347 For many Philmont staffers, grandson. “Just seeing the kids were involved,” although for some, PHONE: 575-376-2341 the Rodeo Dance is the start of have fun out here.” maneuvering their vehicles proved EMAIL: [email protected] a weekend of camaraderie. “All of Claire Connelly, of the challenging. WEB: WWW.SWRANCHES.COM the [Camp Directors], all of the Seton Museum, said that the Squad cars blocked the “Specializing in Ranch and Recreation properties” Rangers come down from the hills parade was “exactly” what she stretch of road designated as the Licensed in New Mexico to all hang out together,” Collver was expecting from a small-town parade route, which began at the said. “It’s just a lot of fun.” parade. Cowboys and cowgirls gas station. Parade participants ELK RIDGE B&B $375,000 turned off of the route at Russell’s 2+/- acres south of river, 6000 sq. ft., heated indoor pool, beautiful porch in back, large kitchen. and proceeded towards the Rodeo Grounds where they eventually CIMARRON CANDLE COMPANY $102,000 disbanded. “I thought it was cool Building, land, inventory, and business. how they shut down the whole highway,” said Mailroom Clerk CIMARRON HOME $169,900 1,500 +/- sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, on Oscar Patterson. 1 acre, awesome views. As participants made their way down the parade route, many slowed to chat with familiar faces 4 and 5 acre parcels available near utilities. along the sidelines. “It seemed like everybody literally knew each Good inventory of mid acreage properties other,” Patterson noted. with and without homes on front range in This year marks the 89th Miami, Springer, French Tract and Maxwell areas. consecutive year that the Maverick Club Rodeo has opened, making it the longest-running open rodeo in CHECK WWW.SWRANCHES.COM FOR ALL LISTINGS Brendan Best—PhilNews PHILMONT: (From left) Grand Marshall Betty Brown, Caitlin Kenneke and the West. Fred Cribbet ride in a car from the Villa Philmonte in the 4th of July parade. 8 July 7, 2011 Features PhilNews Jewish Chaplain Joins Staff By Nicole Butler, PhilNews Writer his name. “Next thing I know, a face and welcoming service,” says certain customs and traditions week or two later I'm hitting the Dzubin. Cantor Michael “gives are performed. He even tries to road,” says Dzubin. another perspective and allows teach about the Hebrew language “All the chaplains have been [the Chaplains] to help more itself. “Many people don’t realize extremely wonderful, as well as people,” says Wilson. Without a that in the time of the temple, everybody else. Everybody has Jewish Chaplain, “some don’t get the average Israelite didn’t speak been enthusiastic in welcoming the opportunity to attend services,” Hebrew, either. In fact, Hebrew me here and everybody has been he adds. was considered a holy language,” warm and friendly... I feel right at Cantor Micheal explains that he explains. Most Israelites in home here,” says Dzubin, who is the Jewish prayer book here is a those times spoke the common still adjusting and training while bit of a struggle, as it was written language, Aramaic. “Our common, already leading the services. nearly 60 years ago for a traditional unifying factor with Jews all over This summer Dzubin would congregation. He has been the world is Hebrew,” he adds. like to get into the backcountry trying to find and put together While not teaching and and hike through the camp. More different sources to have more leading services, the Cantor importantly, though, he would English readings and common encourages staff to visit and like to “try to make the services as Jewish songs in order to increase play games at his annex. He Rory Chapman—PhilNews pleasant and understandable and participation and comprehension. also encourages anyone who is CHAPLAIN: Cantor Michael Dzubin poses by a wagon. welcoming as possible for both the “This is a unique opportunity interested to join him in morning Jewish Scouts and the visitors from to have the four major religions service on Saturday, the Jewish There is a new voice leading serves on the Jewish Committee other religions.” “We’re Philmont in such a small area and without Sabbath, at 9:30 a.m. at the Jewish the prayers and songs at the Jewish on Scouting in Southern Chaplains,” says Chaplain having an intimidating building Chapel. Chapel during services each Florida with a member of the Coordinator, Elder David Wilson. that, back home, might keep “The 12th point of the Scout evening. Cantor Michael Dzubin national committee. The national “We help anybody and everybody, [Scouts and visitors] from going law is ‘a Scout is Reverent’ and arrived at Philmont to serve as committee was teleconferencing regardless of their beliefs.” into a place to see what a service is that’s to believe in a higher power, Philmont’s first Jewish Chaplain and brainstorming, looking for His being here will benefit like,” Dzubin says. but also to respect the beliefs of in two years. Jewish clergy to come out to Philmont by “answering a lot The Cantor is also trying to others, and without having any “I’ve been wanting to come Philmont, and the South Florida of questions and dispelling take moments out of the service idea of what those other beliefs or out here for over 20 years,” says committee member thought of myths about Judaism and Jewish to teach about some of the history practices are, it’s hard to respect Dzubin. The new Chaplain Cantor Michael and mentioned practices and providing a friendly behind certain practices and why them,” says Dzubin.

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Brendan Best—PhilNews BARRELS: A rider competes in the Senior Barrel Race at the rodeo on July 4 in Cimarron, N.M.

Kyle Soyer—PhilNews Kyle Soyer—PhilNews POLE BENDING: A young contestant finishes the Pole Bending competition during the Maverick Club Rodeo in Cimarron on July 4.

Brendan Best -PhilNews WILD COW MILKING: Contestants pin down a cow and milk it during the Wild Cow Milking competition during the 89th Maverick Club Rodeo in Cimarron, N.M. In the competition teams of three cowboys try to rope, tackle and milk a cow straight off the pasture. The first team to bring their container full of milk to the judge wins. 10 July 7, 2011 Features PhilNewsPhilNews Features July 7, 2011 11

Taylor Thorne—PhilNews COW PONY RACE: Riders compete in the Cow Pony Race at the 89th Maverick Club Rodeo on July 4. A cow pony is a small agile horse used for herding cattle. The race is “just good old-fashioned competition!” Rodeo Winners Calf Roping: Russell Gobell Ranch Bronc Ride: Marshall Zimmer (Philmont) Barrel Race: Caren Lamb Wild Cow Milking: Unknown Kyle Soyer—PhilNews Wild Horse Race: Aric Whittaker, Marshall Zimmer and Parker Zimmer (Philmont) Team Roping: Jimmy Garcia and Aaron Porter Cowpony Race: Casey Pierce Mixed Ribbon Roping: Tanner Monroe Pole Bend: Rayell Rivala All Around Cowboy: Marshall Zimmer (Philmont)

Brendan Best—PhilNews BRONC: Travis Pope competes in the Ranch Bronc Ride at the 89th Maverick Club Rodeo on July 4. Kyle Soyer—PhilNews The Ranch Bronc Ride features real MUTTON BUSTING: Lee Kenneke clings to a sheep during the Mutton Busting event during the 89th Maverick Club cowboys in their working saddles. Rodeo in Cimarron on July 4. 12 July 7, 2011 Backcountry PhilNews Beaubien Jams Mountain Men of MirandaClarks Fork Delivers Wild West By Danielle Edwards, PhilNews Writer By Nicole Butler, PhilNews Writer

Taylor Thorne—PhilNews IN THE BAND: Colin Wong, Ryan Jones, Morgan Masencup, Alex Yogodzinski, Ry Taylor, and Meg Graham entertain participants at Beaubien’s nightly campfire on June 24.

“I love it! It’s a beautiful people then come back and are place,” said Meg Graham, Camp interviewed by Wong and the Director, as she explained working audience, while trying to guess at Beaubien. Beaubien is a Western which famous person they are by interpretive camp and a layover the questions asked. camp for certain trek itineraries. On Friday night, the audience They can get up to 18 crews in chose Weird Al, Oprah Winfrey Matt Prokosch—PhilNews a day either passing through or and Harrison Ford. The first two MOUNTAIN MEN: Stephen Cox (left) and Matt Hubbard (right) , PCs at Miranda, pose in front of Baldy Mt. on Thursday, June 30. staying the night. Scouts were able to figure out who Beaubien offers branding, they were within five minutes, but Known as the Men of Hubbard to participants once they Scouts the tales of trapping and roping, horseshoes and riding. the last Scout had a harder time. Miranda, many of the staff enter the range and sit down on trading with American Indians Since Beaubien is a layover Audience members had fun asking members at Miranda backcountry the log seats behind the shooting in the unexplored mountains. Harlan: Locked and Loaded camp, many of the crews are able questions such as, “Is Chewbaca camp are known for their fantastic stands. The second night, the staff By Nicole Butler, PhilNews Writer to relax a bit and participate in all your best friend?” or “Are your beards, according to Program Many of the campers in the plays Mountain Ball with the the activities offered, especially favorite kind of chips Leia’s?” Counselor Steve Cox. 13 or 14 crews that pass through participants. Mountain Ball, a campfire. while the Scout racked his brain Miranda is an interpretive Miranda each day have never shot game comparable to baseball, is Campfire starts around 8:30 for the famous name. After about p.m. after Adviser’s coffee and a seven minutes, he finally figured it camp depicting the Mountain a gun before, and before shooting similar to Logger Ball, but more friendly competition of Rope The out when Taylor placed a cowboy Man Rendezvous of 1838. While the instructors go over the gun fun and with better rules, according Log where crews play against each hat on his head and everyone at Miranda, Scouts can participate parts and rules with the Scouts. to the Miranda staff. other and possibly the staff. Since started singing the theme song to in a trade talk, which is similar to The instructors then explain the The staff thoroughly enjoys the fire ban is still in effect, they “Indiana Jones.” a history lesson of what mountain rules of the rifle range and how to interacting with the crews that use lamps as their fire. Ry Taylor, When the staff are not at men of the time period would have load the rifles. The rifles are packed visit the camp each day. “It’s really Program Counselor said, “It’s a campfire, at the branding station traded with Native Americans. with a 50 gram black powder rewarding,” says Hubbard, who lampfire extravaganza.” or by the ropes, they congregate Staff members explain to Scouts charge for each of the participants’ plays Marcellino Baca. “It’s fun Ryan Jones, Program in the main cabin to reflect on all the secrets of 1800s trading, two or three shots, which are fired to see what tomorrow’s leaders Counselor, started out the the activities of the day, play with such as what color beads to give to at a number of targets placed by are like...and to help build a campfire with a piece of cowboy darts or squirt guns or color in the one’s Native American lady friend, the Scouts. After the shots have generation.” poetry. Afterwards the other coloring books they have there. PCs joined him in singing songs They also make crazy foods like the differences in soft and hard all been fired, Scouts may reenter Even without Scouts, though, and performing run-on acts peanut butter balls. beaver skins, why to trade for a the range to retrieve their targets, the staff enjoys the camp. Hubbard throughout the evening. In the “What you do is you take two skillet rather than a knife and what which include hats, shirts, cards explains, “the view is fantastic” at middle of the campfire, they had jars of peanut butter and mix it happened to the hatters of the and handkerchiefs, all looking like Miranda, referring to the open the “Colin Show” hosted by Colin with a half bag of powdered sugar era. Scouts can then view the two Swiss cheese. meadow that extends out of the Wong, Program Counselor. and one bag of chocolate chips,” teepees that supplement the trade Tomahawk throwing or camp between the Aspen tree “Now I want my show to be said Aaron Wesche, Cook, as he talk, showing different goods and “hawk” throwing on the camp’s groves. “The program is [also] famous, so I have famous people described how to make the peanut commodities that the Mountain range is also offered and supervised fantastic,” he adds. on my show,” Wong said to the butter balls, “then you batter it Men and Native Americans would by the staff. According to Cox, who plays audience of Scouts. “I need three with thinned out pancake mix and trade. The camp also offers two James “T” Kirker, “the staff is famous people.” On the “Colin deep fry it in vegetable oil.” Scouts can also shoot black- evening programs, which alternate Mountain Ball-tastic.” “The staff is Show,” there are three audience One of Beaubien’s specialties members who are chosen and is writing love and break-up letters powder rifles. “Welcome to the days because many of the crews will the best part of the camp,” agrees leave the area while the audience for Scouts. Scouts laughed as PC Miranda shooting range! We’re spend two nights at the camp. One Program Counselor Richard chooses the famous people Morgan Heath said, “If you want shooting guns! At Philmont!” night, the staff discusses mountain James. they will be. The three “famous” one written, just let us know.” yells Program Counselor Matt lore and gun cleaning, telling the 12 July 7, 2011 Backcountry PhilNewsPhilNews Backcountry July 7, 2011 13 Clarks Fork Delivers Wild West By Ben McNair, PhilNews Writer The Wild West comes alive Mountains. Rides start at 9 a.m. Horseman Tanner Shaw through program at Clarks Fork and 1 p.m. daily and last about agrees. “This is the one time at camp, which offers branding, cattle two hours. Rides are limited to Philmont [when] you don’t have roping, a chuck wagon dinner, 30 riders. The camp currently to look where you’re putting your horseback riding and a campfire keeps 53 horses, about one-sixth feet, so you can look up, look program. While the camp’s main of the 300 total horses kept on around, see what’s around you. cabin and horse facilities are the Ranch. Some of the horses Lots of good scenery, lots of good physically separate, the entire are even “Philmont born, bred stuff to see. So do that,” he tells staff, both program counselors and and raised,” says Wrangler Jessica Scouts before they begin their ride. wranglers, forms a cohesive team. Godwin. Although the horses are kept Clarks Fork is one of the For “a lot of people, probably “over the river and through the bigger camps on the Ranch. 50, 60 percent of people out here, woods” from Clarks Fork’s main Including the Wranglers, there it’s their first time on a horse,” cabin, the aims of both programs are 16 staff members stationed says Godwin. She says that Clarks are intertwined. Ephraim Moore—PhilNews DUDE RIDES: Participants watch as Rachel Skaggs, Wrangler from St. Louis, M.O., there. “You get to know people, Fork’s horse ride is “more than a “[The program counselors] gives a horse talk before a dude ride. says Program Counselor Brad ‘dude ride’ because we teach them talk about the horse culture and Smithson. “We get a lot of kids how to handle their horse. We give a background into that, so also participate in the nightly saltines and peaches instead of through here, too, which is nice. never say [to the Scouts] ‘just put their program kind of leads up campfire. the usual Dutch oven biscuits and You get to meet a lot of different him in line.’ ” into our program. They give them Several aspects of Clarks peach cobbler, and there is no real kids from all over the place.” “This is a really nice trail ride [information] about ranching and Fork’s program have been affected fire at the campfire. Around 20 crews pass through on the Ranch because we can give where it comes from and how it’s by the fire ban, including branding, Despite these and other the camp each day, and eight to 10 them nice views of the Tooth. As useful and then we give them the the chuck wagon dinner and the setbacks, staff members continually spend the night. you go down you can see down physical experience, so I think that campfire. Until the ban is lifted, build rapport among each other. While branding is one of the into Cimarron, and off [of] one of they’re pretty integrated together the metal brands are heated using “We try to be better together and camp’s more popular programs, our peaks as you go down there’s a as far as how they feed off of each propane instead of a fire built in we all have the same mindset,” says many crews take advantage of the really nice view of our pasture. It’s other,” says Godwin. the camp’s long, metal trough Rachel Milner, Program Counselor. opportunity to ride on horseback really a very scenic trail ride,” she Godwin and a fellow outside the branding pavilion. The “We’re all so happy to be here.” through the Sangre de Cristo adds. Wrangler Ashley Cunningham dinner menu includes beef stew, Harlan: Locked and Loaded By Nicole Butler, PhilNews Writer along with how to pack their own of the best I’ve ever seen and the much of their general care. They shotgun reloads. Each participant staff was really great,” says Wesley also work hard to improve the reloads three shells with the help Barron of Crew 618-J1 from shotgun range with projects such of staff before entering the range. Colorado Springs, Colo. as new setups and challenges for Once at the shooting stand, Scouts The camp also cares for six Scouts. Staff recently added new can shoot the three reloads they burros: Achilles, Not Your Pants, shooting stands, and the camp will packed and three professional Dave Kopsa, Farva’s Shenanigans, be building a new range later in shots, which are reloads provided Juice Face and Oprah’s Purse. Its the summer and during the off- by the range officers, and can burro pen makes Harlan a stop for seasons. purchase up to six more shots. many burro-packing crews. It also Although Harlan has served Before being able to teach allows them to race the animals. as a stop for Scouts since the early shotgun shooting, all Harlan The staff pays close attention to 1970s, it has not changed much in staffers became NRA certified the standings of the races and the past years, explains McGuirt. and certified as basic instructors, even calculates the odds of each The best part of the camp is Matt Prokosch—PhilNews shotgun instructors and range burro winning. According to the the guns, says Michael Miller, SHOTGUN: Harlan Program Counselor TJ Layton shows a Scout the proper handling officers. staff, Juice Face is the strongest Program Counselor. The guns of a shotgun on Tuesday, June 28. The staff teaches the Scouts competitor and holds a steady lead. were the main reason he wanted to the proper stance and technique for Harlan works closely with work at the camp. Akins jokingly Harlan is “the most American on the way to the shooting range. shotgun use before releasing clay Philmont’s Deer Lake Camp adds that his favorite part of the camp on Philmont property,” While taking the nature walk, pigeons, which are small clay disks, Conservation Crew as well. The camp is the “burro-shooting and according to Matt Bohn, Program Scouts read signs that explain the for the Scouts to shoot on each of conservation crew is building a shotgun-racing.” Counselor. The camp offersplant life and geology of the area their six fires. “It’s really cool when trail to Ute Springs, and many Harlan “was awesome,” Scouts the opportunity to shoot and then take a nature quiz to test kids who have never shot before go Scouts choose to complete their exclaims Dylan Morris of Crew and reload 12 gauge shotguns, their knowledge. Once they have six for six,” says Anthony Akins, conservation requirement here. 619-H3 from Stoutsville, Ohio race burros and participate in completed the nature walk, Scouts Program Counselor. “Or when Besides working with campers after his crew finished shooting the Backcountry Environmental arrive at the shotgun range and a kid who has never shot before and the Conservation Crew, the at the range. The Ohio crew’s Education Program (BEEP). must ask permission to enter. makes his last shot,” adds David staff is responsible for feeding excitement was tangible as they left BEEP entails Scouts taking Before shooting the shotguns, McGuirt, Camp Director. the burros two times a day, for the camp, quite an accomplishment a nature walk through the camp Scouts learn gun and range safety, “The shooting range was one maintaining their water and for for a crew at the end of their trek. 14 July 7, 2011 Basecamp PhilNews PTC Rangers Trek Through Mountains By Danielle Edwards, PhilNews Writer Organized chaos engulfed the trail camps. of the challenges they have come Philmont Training Center (PTC) Scherschel and his partner, across this week includes three assembly hall on Thursday, July 1 Eric Martinez, are in charge of gluten-free participants. These as the next session of Mountain making the Mountain Treks run participants can’t eat the protein Trek started during LDS Week. smoothly for the children. “Our found in wheat, barley and rye. Mountain Trek is a special trek core role is interdepartmental This makes it difficult with trail (like Rayado or ROCS) that lasts relations between Logistics, meals and the bulk meals for the for five days. Services and the Dining Hall,” crew. However, Martinez and It is the “fast track of seeing said Scherschel as he described Scherschel meet everyone’s needs Philmont,” said John Scherschel, what he does. They also work with by being flexible. Ranger Mountain Trek other departments like NPS for One of the Mountain Coordinator, “they try to get the crew photos. Women Trek crews, MW2, had most of the Philmont experience The Rangers began their no idea what they were getting in the shortest amount of time.” shakedown on Thursday with their into. Despite this, they all said Mountain Treks are crews. Dave Sheneman, Mountain they were excited to go and Karen coordinated with PTC for the Trek Ranger, told his crew, “If we Toone added she was “stoked” to children of participants and current say you don’t need something, you get on the bus at 5:30 p.m. and staff members. The youth may really don’t need it.” He proceeded start the trek. have little to no hiking experience down a list of items, asking each Scherschel said Mountain and are put into crews of six to 10 crew member if they had it, and Treks have been around since members, most of whom they have told them they needed more or to “at least the 60s” because his dad never met before. get rid of items. had participated in one when The itineraries are set up Martinez and Scherschel Scherschel’s grandfather was at Taylor Thorne—PhilNews so that they will usually stay in encounter challenges along the PTC for training. PTC MOUNTAIN TREK: (From left) John Scherschel and Eric Martinez staff camp,s but there are a few way, or as Scherschel put it, they chant to get participants excited for Mountain Treks on Saturday, June 2. itineraries where they will stay in encounter “the unknown.” One Back at Philmont Rangers Lead, Teach By Ben McNair, PhilNews Writer

Although occasionally they go through the Health Lodge the crew,” Bossaller explains. learn. Continued Training (CT) Overfield says that “I knew I indecipherable, their thrice-a-day to ensure that every crew member Occasionally Rangers have to sessions are offered across a broad wanted to come back to Philmont” chant is surely unmistakable. “I is fit to start and finish his or her help crews overcome challenges in range of topics. “You learn about after having been to Philmont want to go back to Philmont!” is trek, move to Services to check group dynamics, such as boosting geology, astronomy, about flora twice beforehand, once as a Crew shouted year after year, a motto out gear and do a final, pre-trail up a Crew Leader who is not the and fauna,” explains Ruthenberg- Leader. He searched for a way to embodied by thousands and heard shakedown. crew’s strongest leader or pulling Marshall, basically “any outdoor get back into Scouting, and “this is by many thousands more. Rangers There is a lot of waiting during back an adviser who gives a tad too skill application, even if it’s not definitely the best way to do that,” have truly unique jobs at Philmont the first hours of the crew’s arrival. much advice. backpacking.” he says. This summer he is excited and will directly affect the Rangers often take advantage of Even though Rangers only U.S. Navy Ranger Norman to see things from “the other side.” experiences of the nearly 23,000 that time to teach preliminary first stay with their crews for three Scouts who will come through aid and map skills, says Ranger days, their role within their groups Philmont this summer. Katie Bossaller. changes drastically over that A Ranger’s job description When it is time to hit the trail, period of time. “Whenever you’re has many facets, but education is Rangers conduct the notorious bus in Basecamp you’re leading them a common thread through much tour, during which they explain around. [The] first day on the trail of what he or she is expected some of the area’s history and you’re teaching, whereas the second to do. “We hopefully teach kids important sites. day on the trail you’re not teaching something that they remember… After unloading their packs, anymore because you taught them and don’t die,” jokes Ranger crews gather around their Rangers all on the first day; you’re watching Greg Taylor, although much of for even more training. Navigation, and advising and developing the what Rangers teach their crews lightning position and emergency Crew Leader to help them lead,” is to prepare them for emergency procedures are all a part of this says Bossaller. situations. talk, along with the rules of the “They’re in the honeymoon The Ranger-crew relationship Red Roof. stage when you leave them,” says goes something like this. First, In addition to concrete skills Ranger Danny Ruthenberg- Rangers meet their crews at the like first aid, Rangers also impart Marshall. According to him, Welcome Center. They then take more intangible knowledge. Over “watching them grow and evolve them to their tents, make sure the course of their three days and change” is “such an incredible that every member of the crew has together, Rangers teach crews “how experience.” water and raingear and proceed to to work together” and “how to get While Rangers teach, they Ephraim Moore—PhilNews AT THE BELL: Rangers “trust fall” before the bell signals the time to eat. Registration and Logistics. Then [the] crew to involve everybody in also have the opportunity to 14 July 7, 2011 Basecamp PhilNewsPhilNews Basecamp July 7, 2011 15 Ranger Trainers Wrangling Tradition Share Wisdom By Nicole Butler, PhilNews Writer By Danielle Edwards, PhilNews Writer

Scott Allen—PhilNews TRAINING: Ranger Trainers Nick Wilson and Michael Yarnell help a fellow Ranger in the Ranger’s office on Wednesday, June 29.

“During the first week and people think. Cory Davison, a half we trained between six to Logistics Assistant Manager/Trip eight Rangers, and after that our Planner, said, “There is a general main job has been to observe misconception that once they train and evaluate [them],” said Nick their Rangers, they have nothing Wilson, Ranger Trainer (RT). to do.” RTs see how the Rangers interact “We have a lot of SAR with crews, organize shakedowns, responsibilities,” said Tennis, as the campsite setups and bus tours. Ranger Trainers discussed their Haylee Train—PhilNews They also evaluate Rangers on responsibilities. Davison said that FEEDING TIME: Rachel Skaggs, Wrangler, feeds a group of hungry horses at Clarks Fork on Friday, July 1. Back at Philmont Rangers Lead, Teach hard outdoor skills, their quality Ranger Trainers are “on call a lot.” of work and dependability. Tennis laughed and added, “Even The Ranch Department is for closer interactions between the participants “a whole new skill-set” Ranger Trainers take care of when we’re off the Ranch.” one of the original departments staff and Scouts. and says “the programs are really Continued Training (CT), have They participate in SARs here at Philmont, dating back to In order to prepare themselves rewarding [and] open new doors office duties and are assigned to at Philmont and the northeastern when the Ranch was owned by for their many responsibilities, the to the participants,” about 70 one or two backcountry camps part of New Mexico. “I would say Waite Phillips. When Philmont Wranglers all undergo over two percent of whom have never been as part of a liaison program. that every RT so far this year has first opened, Wranglers served as weeks of training. During the on a horse before. Rod “Cougar” “We’re kind of the go-between close to 10 SAR hours already,” Rangers as well as the operators training, Wranglers learn riding, Bergman, North Cavalcade between the backcountry camps commented Caleb Stauffer,of the Ranch. “We carry on the branding and shoeing techniques. Horseman, agrees that his favorite and the Ranger department,” said Ranger Trainer, who has a total of tradition of being a livestock- They also learn how to drive the part is “teaching horse skills to Tennis. They also have liaisons 34 SAR hours so far. producing ranch,” says Rod Taylor, livestock, how to saddle and help new riders.” between other departments like Although they work hard, a Philmont Cowboy. participants, general animal care, When the Wrangler staff is N.A.Y.L.E (National Advanced they also have two full pages in Today the department how to repair the corral fences and not working, which is not often Youth Leadership Experience) the RT handbook of fun traditions handles all of the livestock on the names of all the pastures on since they wake up at 4:30 a.m. and the Cavalcades. that have been passed down. One the Ranch, including the horses, the Ranch. each morning to gather the horses, RTs also help wherever tradition is they always keep an ice cattle and burros. The Wranglers Once they are trained and they enjoy the deep camaraderie in they are needed on the Ranch. cream scoop in their backpacks. also manage all participant horse participants arrive, Wranglers are the department. All the Wranglers “Anything else we’re asked to They do not know why they do it and burro treks and programs, responsible for the horse rides at live, eat and work together each do, we do,” said Erik Peterson, but “it’s tradition,” Tennis said. backcountry camp stocking for the Basecamp and the three horse day (with the exception of the Ranger Trainer, who then added Blake Jones, RT, said he likes livestock and fence repair. camps, Ponil, Clarks Fork and Wranglers working at backcountry that things never go as planned. to “share knowledge... history, Over the past 40 years, the Beaubien. They are also responsible camps), and get to know each “Do your schedule, look at your wildlife, backpacking skills... operations of the department have for leading Cavalcades, which other very well, creating great schedule, change your schedule... general ‘Philmonty’ stuff” with the remained fairly constant. In 1999, are eight-day treks on horseback, friendships, according to Cwian. that’s what I do.” crews he takes out. Stauffer added the Cattle Headquarters built new and the Ranch Hands program, In their time off, the staff likes to When they are not busy that as RTs they have an impact corrals, but the facilities, especially which is a 16-day program relax, sleep and do team roping. in the office, with the Rangers on the Scouts through the way in the backcountry, are still very where participants work with the The Ranch Department is one or taking out crews during the they train the Rangers. “We get to similar to what they were in the Wrangler staff for a week and of the most well-known here at summer, the RTs try to visit the impact so many more participants 1970s. The department has also then experience a cavalcade trek. Philmont. In fact, Bergman often backcountry. “I love Wheeler,” by training Rangers. If we can train increased its safety measures in the Wranglers care for the burros at wonders how many scrapbooks the said Tennis. eight Rangers well, we can have past years. Campers used to not Ponil and Miranda as well. Wranglers are pictured in across When the RTs were asked eight Rangers doing a great job for wear helmets when they rode, and The staff thoroughly enjoys the country, not just in those of what Philmont staff may not their crews all summer long,” said there were more participant riders their interactions with participants. campers, but in those of passers-by know about them, they said Stauffer. per Wrangler than is standard Dee Cwian, South Cavalcade who stop to see the Wranglers in that they work a lot more than today. These changes also allow Horseman, enjoys teaching the action. 16 July 7, 2011 World News PhilNews First Female Prime Chavez Reappears India’s Lawmakers Minister in Thailand Venezuelan leader, Hugo Stage Mass Yingluck Shinawatra was Chavez returned to his home Resignation elected Thailand’s Prime Minister, country after nearly a month in Cuba for surgery and recovery. Nearly 90 lawmakers in making her the first woman to Andhra Pradesh, India have ever hold the office. Yingluck was Chavez left for Cuba on June 8 for a surgery to remove a resigned from their positions over elected after her party, the Pheu a demand for a new state in the Thai Party, won 262 seats in the cancerous tumor. Upon his return, he announced that his operation region called Telangana. Resigning country’s 500-seat parliament. officials included 78 legislatures For the past year Thailand has and recovery went well, reassuring his people of his ability to lead. from the Congress’s ruling and been plagued by protests against opposition parties and 10 MPs, the current government, which However, Chavez has yet to return to office, and speculations have all of whom belong to what will have become common since 2006. be the new Telangana area. The Yingluck is the younger sister risen over whether or not he will require continued treatment. proposed state has a population of the former Prime Minister, of 40 million and comprises ten Thaksin Shinawatra, who was Concerns have also risen over his strength and ability to perform of Andhra Pradesh’s 23 districts, ousted in 2006 during a military including the state’s capital, uprising. Yingluck announced that his responsibilities and duties as president. Hyderabad. An official decision her first order of business will be on the states’ borders will be made addressing the nation’s current by the Indian Parliament and economic situation. Treasures Found in confirmed by the state legislatures. Indian Temple Tanzania to Mine Libya Update Treasure was discovered in the Uranium on Game Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple The NATO air campaign in Kerala, India. The treasure is Reserve to protect Libyan civilians is believed to be worth $20.3 billion struggling to continue as Russia in gold, silver and precious stones. Tanzanian officials announced announced its discontent with The temple was built in the 1500s plans to mine uranium in the UN the campaign. Russia criticized by the Travancore Kings and is still World Heritage Selous Game the attacks on Libya, claiming the controlled and maintained today Reserve. The mining would focus of the mission has changed by members of the Travancore reduce the reserve’s size by less from civilian protection to ousting royal family. A panel was elected than 1% according to the natural the Libyan government. by the Indian Supreme Court to resources minister. The United Libyan leader Col. Muammar gather and assess the treasures Nation’s UNESCO approved the Gadhafi threatened to take war within the temple. According proposal pending the necessary to Europe in response to the to temple records, the vault was environmental assessments are NATO campaign. He announced last opened 136 years ago. The completed. The mines are expected his forces would target “homes, excavations were only possible to produce $200 million each year offices and families” unlessthrough the court’s decision to from the mines, which will help NATO stopped the campaign. turn the temple and its assets over cover the $490,000 spent each The threat comes just days after to the state. year on the reserve. The revenue the International Criminal Court will also help to pay for guards to issued arrest warrants for Gadhafi’s protect the wildlife from poachers. son and intelligence chief. Ugandan Couples As of yet, the rebel forces, the Asked to Remarry Pope Uses iPad to Transitional National Council, has Send First Tweet rejected all peace plans brought to Thousands of Ugandan them. couples were told their marriages Pope Benedict XVI sent his were null and void according to first Tweet on June 29 to launch the nation’s government. Any a Vatican news and information China Opens World’s couple married in a church not portal. The event coincided with Longest Bridge registered with the state has been the 60th anniversary of the Pope’s deemed illegal, and such couples ordination. Benedict XVI, 84, used China opened the world’s were encouraged to take their vows an iPad with the help of his officials. longest bridge on June 30. The again in a licensed place of worship. His first message read “Dear Friends, Jiaozhou Bay Bridge extends However, there are currently only I just launched News.va. Praised be 26.3 miles and cost $2.3 billion. about 2,000 registered churches our Lord Jesus Christ! With my It connects Qingdao, an eastern in Uganda, and there is no way prayers and blessings, Benedictus port city, to Hhuangdao, an of telling how many couples have XVI.” The Vatican now utilizes offshore island, and will cut the been illegally married. Marriages in Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, travel time between the two Uganda affect a couple’s children, in addition to its radio station cities to 30 minutes. The world’s property and dependents. Many of and newspaper, to communicate longest bridge was formerly the the country’s religious figures hold with the congregation. More than Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in that the marriages stand and are 33,000 people follow the new Louisiana at nearly 24 miles long. legal before God. Twitter account. 16 July 7, 2011 World News PhilNewsPhilNews U.S. News July 7, 2011 17 Fire Update Petraeus Confirmed Fox News Hacker Las Conchas Wildfire (near CIA Director Tweets ‘Obama Dead’ Los Alamos): More than 12,000 The Senate voted 94 to zero Fox News Politics Twitter evacuated residents of Los Alamos to confirm Gen. David Petraeus account, one of the accounts returned to their homes. The fire as the new Director of the CIA. associated with the national Fox has burned 189 square miles since Petraeus has spent the past years as cable network, was hacked on it started, but is winding down a four-star general in the US Army July 4. The hackers, believed to thanks to hundreds of firefighters and has led international forces be a group or individual calling and scattered rain. Los Alamos in Afghanistan since June 2010. themselves the Script Kiddies, businesses, homes and the nuclear Prior to Afghanistan, Petraeus was posted a series of fictional tweets laboratory were unscathed, but credited with turning around the that recounted an assassination of 63 houses were destroyed west war in Iraq. His new responsibilities President Obama. The messages of the town. The fire also burned will include leading the agency’s were posted on the account for through the Santa Clara Pueblo covert operations and counter- more than two hours. Fox News is reservation, damaging area the terrorism campaigns. Petraeus has requesting a full investigation by tribe considers its birthplace. The promised to leave his military staff Twitter to discover how the attack Las Conchas fire is the largest in behind to ease CIA concerns that occurred and what can be done New Mexico state history. It is he will run the agency as a military to prevent similar attacks in the currently 27 percent contained. operation. future. The Twitter hacking marks Track Fire (near Raton): As the second attack on the network of June 22, the Track Fire was 95 this year. percent contained. I-25 remains New Secretary of open. Pacheco Fire (Santa Fe Defense Appointed National Forest): The Pacheco Fire Leon Panetta was sworn in Oil Spills into is currently 55 percent contained . on July 1 as the new United States Yellowstone River It has burned 10,250 acres to date. Secretary of Defense. He was Wallow Fire: The largest fire confirmed by the Senate in a rare An ExxonMobil pipeline in Arizona history was 95 percent 100 to zero vote to replace former ruptured, pouring oil into the contained as of July 4. 538,049 Secretary Robert Gates. Panetta Yellowstone River downstream total acres have burned, 15,407 of formerly served as President from Yellowstone National Park them in New Mexico. Clinton’s Chief of Staff and has in Montana. Company officials The Valle Vidal remains led the CIA since 2009. His top announced that the pipe had been closed. priorities include completing shut down and the leaking section the withdrawal of troops in Iraq had been isolated. It is estimated New Mexico Town and winding down operations that 750 to 1,000 barrels were to Become Hub for in Afghanistan. Panetta will also poured into the river in the half Private Space Travel be responsible for managing the hour before the pipe was shut off. U.S.’s limited involvement in the Concerns rose over the effect the Truth or Consequences, N.M. NATO campaign against Libya. spill will have on the river’s fish will soon become the world’s first and how Exxon will contain the commercial spaceport. The $207 spill. The company has dispatched million facility is currently home to Google Faces Wire- cleanup crews and has committed only one commercial space travel tapping Lawsuit itsself to a full investigation of the company, Virgin Galactica. Virgin leak. Galactica’s first flights will begin Google may be facing a class- within the next two years. There action lawsuit from nine states Minnesota Open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.! are already 500 people signed up for data collection through open for flights, which cost $200,000 wi-fi networks while developing Government Shuts per person. Street View. The company had Down used cars to gather images for Wildfires in their Street View service, but had The state of Minnesota shut Okefenokee also gathered wireless connections down all nonessential services to gather location information. due to disputes over the state The Okefenokee National Unencrypted connections that budget. About 23,000 of the Wildlife Refuge, located on the were used allowed the Google to 36,000 state employees will be off border of Florida and Georgia, gather logins, passwords and other work due to the shutdown. State will be closed indefinitely until personal information. Charges parks, campsites, the zoo and the the raging wildfire is controlled. have also been brought against historic capitol building will all be The fire, which was sparked Google by Germany, where the closed. Payments to schools, food by lightening on April 28, has data use was first noticed, and stamps, Medicaid and Temporary consumed 268,000 of the refuge’s France. The pending case in the Assistance for Needy Families will 402,000 acres. Authorities say U.S. was brought by a U.S. District also be halted. However, prison they will not be able to get the Court Judge who claimed Google’s staffing, state police patrols and flames under control without the data collections and wi-fi uses caregivers at nursing and veteran’s cooperation of the weather. violated wiretapping laws. homes will be unaffected. 18 July 7, 2011 PhilNews SportsFIFA scores MLB Scores as of July 5, 2011 FIFA Scores as of July 5, 2011 Nathan’s Creates Group A Women-Only Hot American League Team MP W D L GF GA Pts. Dog Eating Contest East W L Pct. GB Streak Nine women competed France 2 2 0 0 5 0 6 to take home the champion’s NY Yankees 50 33 .602 -- Lost 2 Germany 2 2 0 0 3 1 6 belt at the first ever women- Boston Red Sox 49 35 .583 1.5 Lost 1 only hot dog eating contest, Nigeria 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 sponsored by Nathan’s Hot Dogs. Tampa Bay Rays 47 38 .553 4.0 Lost 1 The competition was held on Canada 2 0 0 2 1 6 0 New York’s Coney Island. The Toronto Blue Jays 42 44 .488 9.5 Won 2 champion’s belt, which is bright pink, was sponsored by Pepto- Baltimore Orioles 36 46 .439 13.5 Lost 1 Group B Bismol. Team MP W D L GF GA Pts. Central W L Pct. GB Streak Kvitova, Djokovic Japan 2 2 0 0 6 1 6 Cleveland Indians 45 38 .542 -- Won 1 Wins Wimbledon England 2 1 1 0 3 2 4 Detroit Tigers 45 41 .523 1.5 Lost 1 After a series of upsets in the Mexico 2 0 1 1 1 5 1 Chicago White Sox 43 43 .500 3.5 Won 1 women’s division of Wimbledon, number eight seed Petra Kvitova New Zealand 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 Minnesota Twins 37 46 .446 8.0 Won 2 took home the title. Both Wil- liams sisters, along with number Kansas City Royals 34 51 .400 12.0 Lost 1 Group C one seed Caroline Wozniacki, were eliminated in the fourth West W L Pct. GB Streak Team MP W D L GF GA Pts. round of competition. In the LA Angels 45 41 .523 -- Won 3 USA 2 2 0 0 5 0 6 men’s division, number two seed Novak Djokovic defeated number Texas Rangers 45 41 .523 -- Won 1 Sweden 2 2 0 0 2 0 6 one seed Rafael Nadal in four sets

Seattle Mariners 42 43 .494 2.5 Won 2 of competition, 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. Korea DPR 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 Djokovic replaced Nadal as the Oakland Athletics 38 48 .442 7.0 Lost 1 Colombia 2 0 0 2 0 4 0 number one men’s tennis player in the world.

National League Group D Weightlifting dress Team MP W D L GF GA Pts. helps Muslim women East W L Pct. GB Streak Brazil 2 2 0 0 4 0 6 The International Weightlifting Philadelphia Phillies 54 32 .628 -- Won 1 Federation (IWF) changed its Australia 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 Atlanta Braves 50 36 .581 4.0 Won 1 rules recently to allow Muslim Norway 2 1 0 1 1 3 3 women the right to wear full- New York Mets 43 42 .506 10.5 Won 2 body, fitted leotards to conform Equatorial Guinea 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 with their religious regulations Washngton Nationals 43 43 .500 11.0 Won 1 concerning clothing.

Florida Marlins 38 47 .447 15.5 Lost 1

Central W L Pct. GB Streak

St. Louis Cardinals 46 40 .535 -- Won 1

Milwaukee Brewers 45 41 .523 1.0 Lost 2

Pittsburgh Pirates 44 41 .518 1.5 Won 2 Nathan’s Creates Women-Only Hot Dog Eating Contest

Cincinnati Reds 43 43 .500 3.0 Lost 1

Chicago Cubs 35 51 .407 11.0 Lost 1

Houston Astros 29 57 .337 17.0 Lost 4

West W L Pct. GB Streak

San Francisco Giants 48 38 .558 -- Lost 2

Arizona Diamondbacks 46 40 .535 2.0 Won 1

Colorado Rockies 41 44 .482 6.5 Lost 2

San Diego Padres 39 47 .453 9.0 Won 1

LA Dodgers 37 49 .430 11.0 Lost 3

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The bought by an online advertising Glastonbury last Sunday, June Children 12 and under champion’s belt, which is bright firm called Specific Media 26. “Dangerously in Love,” her $5 (3D $6) pink, was sponsored by Pepto- for $35 million according to a solo debut, hit its highpoint Sunday Matinee at 4 p.m. Bismol. News Corporation blog site. in 2003. She performed songs Adults $6 (3D $7) News Corp paid $580 million from the 2001 Destiny’s Child Kvitova, Djokovic Seniors (60+) $5 (3D $6) in 2005 for MySpace but when number one album and her hit Wins Wimbledon Children 12 and under rival sites like Facebook and singles during her Glastonbury $4 (3D $5) Twitter came around, users set. Beyonce has scored the After a series of upsets in the Movies and start dates: and advertisers left MySpace. second UK chart-topping women’s division of Wimbledon, L. Martin Pavletich Studio 7/15 Harry Potter and Even though there have been album of her career with 4. number eight seed Petra Kvitova Fine Art in Oils and Pastels the Deathly Hollows attempts to revive the fortunes took home the title. Both Wil- Part 2 of MySpace, the site has been liams sisters, along with number Philmont and Southwest Landscapes 7/29 Cowboys and Aliens a financial millstone. In 2005, one seed Caroline Wozniacki, Commissions Available 8/12 Captain America: MySpace had about 21.8 million were eliminated in the fourth (Ask about the new CD w/10 screen saver images) The First Avenger monthly U.S. visitors compared Royal Update round of competition. In the to 8.3 million Facebook visitors Prince William and his men’s division, number two seed 428 E 9thSt. (1/2 Block east of Village Hall) 575-635-2829 according to a tracking firm wife, Catherine, Duchess of Novak Djokovic defeated number www.lmartinpavletich.com - [email protected] called comScore. According Cambridge, arrived in Canada one seed Rafael Nadal in four sets Storyteller’s Cinema to comScore, by May 2011 on Thursday June 30 for their first official joint tour since their of competition, 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. 110 Old Talpa Canyon Rd, Facebook had 157.2 million Djokovic replaced Nadal as the U.S. monthly visitors compared wedding. The couple greeted Taos, NM 87571 their welcomers in Ottawa, number one men’s tennis player in Box Office: (505) 758-9715 to 34.9 million MySpace users. the world. Facebook has close to 700 saying they “are so delighted to Show times generally start million members worldwide. be here in Canada...we love this Weightlifting dress around 12:00 p.m. The last country. 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Live Music in Taos Act The couple then hosted more Kevin Spacey won praise There is live music on the than 3,500 guests for a religious at London’s Old Vic theatre Taos Plaza every Thursday ceremony at the Place du Palais. for his portrayal of Richard from 6:00-8:00 p.m. It is free III last week. He plays the admission and runs through famous Shakespearean villain in September 8, 2011. modern day by with his leg in a metal brace. He limps and uses a JK Rowling Santa Fe International walking stick. There is a project Splits with Book Folk Art Market called the ‘Bridge Project’ that brings American and British Agent The Market opens at 7:30 actors together in classic theater a.m. on Saturday, July 9 and productions, and Richard III Author of the Harry Potter closes at 5:00 p.m. Tickets for is the third and final season of series, JK Rowling, announced Saturday are $15 in advance the project. The production will she will be parting ways with and $20 at the gate. 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