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Philmont’sPhilNews Restoration Team Ranch Retains By Garett Franklyn Staff Writer Philmont Precepts The click-clack of an axe By Beverly Ponterio hewing away at a felled tree Staff Writer lumbers through the valley of When Waite Phillips was Philmont’s neighbors to the Rich Cabins as several cabin negotiating the gift to the Boy South and East, who still use the restoration staff pare a log down Scouts of America (BSA), “he UU Bar brand today. It is now in a dance of rising and falling made it clear that he wanted it owned by Bob Funk axes. to be maintained as a working When the Boy Scouts took Three of the staff, dressed cattle ranch,” said Ranch the gift, they developed their own in the flannel shirts and Superintendent Bob Ricklefs. /S brand as well as a PS with a bar cotton pants of 19th-century Phillips kept about 200,000 over the top. The /S brand is used lumberjacks, hover over a tree acres of the best ranching land on the left shoulder of horses and lying in the mud. Their axes flash for himself, on which he had burros while the PS bar brand is briefly before clacking against herds of up to 20,000 sheep and used on the left hip of the cattle. the bark again, a thin sliver of 1,000 head of cattle. Prior to Due to the rugged terrain of rough shaving curling away and giving the BSA the gift, Phillips Philmont, the carrying capacity revealing the smooth heartwood had branded his ranch with a WP is 750 head of livestock. In order beneath. and the UU Bar Ranch, which to maintain that some of the “It’s a lost art,” said 21-year- had the two u’s with a bar over animals are sold or butchered for old Katharina Stoll, the foreman. the top. meat. “We’re doing it in interps [sic] The land was first owned The cattle cow/calf herd is the and how they would have during by the McDaniels family, now Continued on page 5, Ranch the time. It has the same feel and character.” Her axe resting comfortably on her shoulder, Stoll appeared every bit a lumberjack of the 1800s, minus the beard. For her, being a cabin restorationist meant combining school, she studies architecture at the University of Texas, with a summer at Philmont. “I wanted to come back to Philmont,” she said. “It [Cabin Katharina Stoll and David Bryne hew a log for cabin restoration on Restoration] seemed like a cool Friday, July 6 at Rich Cabins. Stoll and Bryne have been restoring job that integrated architecture.” the cabin since the beginning of the summer. CONNOR SPURR/ Stoll’s background in PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER architecture has given her an that has eased her into being a Continued on page 5, Wranglers and ranch hands prepare the horses for the day on understanding of construction cabin restorationist. Restoration Wednesday July 11. AL GERMANN/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER Friday 7/20 Saturday 7/21 Sunday 7/22 Monday 7/23 Tuesday 7/24 Wednesday 7/25 Thursday 7/26 Friday 7/27 Weather Hi 86–Lo 54 Hi 86–Lo 55 Hi 86–Lo 55 Hi 87–Lo 55 Hi 86–Lo 55 Hi 86–Lo 55 Hi 83 –Lo 53 Hi 83–Lo 53 Forecast 2 | PhilNews ACTIVITIES PhilmontScoutRanch.org PHILNEWS Sunday 15 Monday 16 Tuesday 17 Wednesday 18 Thursday 19 Friday 20 Saturday 21 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Time and Brat Day @ Place TBA Baldy Pavilion “Dark Knight Team Rises,” meeting 8 p.m. at staff parking Editor-in-Chief “Dark Knight” lot Owen McCulloch @ Baldy Pavilion Photo Contest ends NPS Manager Bryan Hayek Sunday 22 Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday 25 Thursday 26 Friday 27 Saturday 28 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 a.m. 7:15 p.m. 8 p.m. TBA Time and PhilNews Editor Dance and Rugby on Overnight Yoga @ Small Movie Night: Philmont Place TBA Amanda Push s’mores @ Health Lodge hike to Fry “Indiana Olympic Humans vs. Baldy Pavilion lawn Pueblano, Jones” @ Baldy Ceremony Zombies PhilNews Writers meet at SSSAC 8 p.m. Pavilion; porch Magic the knitting Beverly Ponterio Gathering lessons @ Garett Franklyn Photo Contest tourney @ Walcutt Room Katelyn Sill Results Walcutt Room Matthew Baide

Photography Manager In Issue Six of PhilNews, in the article titled “Strike it Rich at French Henry”, it was stated “In 1996, someone found a gold nugget that was Katy Mooney worth $30,000.” PhilNews was informed that this information is false and in actuality when it was found in 1996, it was worth $296. It was estimated that today the nugget would be worth $3,500. Photographers If any readers have any suggestions or corrections to submit please feel free to I-camp or email ([email protected]) the Albert Germann department. Connor Spurr David Spitznagel Erin Nash Choose the Trail of Courage Lynn DeCapo Matthew Prokosch The Trail of Courage is a path along which 457 Philmont crews and more than 4,400 particiapants have chosen Rachel Taylor to use thus far in 2012. It is still available to the seasonal an permanent staff of Philmont. Choosing to follow the seven major milestones outlined in the Trail of Courage brocure is an individual choice and the person who Photo Lab Lead benefits from making the choice is you. Matthew Martin Why not think it over and see if this could be a very good choice for you to make. After all, it’s your life. Live it for Photo Lab Techs a long time with enjoyment and in good health. Alexander Jokerst Zack Sherrard • Following key principles found in our Scout Oath is the way to start. Become personally fit: mentally, physically and socially healthy. Marketing Manager • Eat right. A nutricious diet including a variety of the six basic nutrients our bodies need. Greg Dunbar • Adopt and follow a personal physical exercise program appropriate to your lifestyle. • Be free of all forms of tobacco, including smokeless. Marketing Staff • Live free from drug and alcohol related habits. Vincent Haines • Learn the seven cancer danger signs. • Live the Scout Oath and Law every day. Lead Videographer Sean Barber A copy of the Trail of Courage brochure is available to you at Camping Headquarters and also provides several excellent references where you may obtain additional information and ideas with which to start your journey. See Videographer you along the Trail! Nick Pittman PhilmontScoutRanch.org 3 | PhilNews

Choose the Trail of Courage 4 | PhilNews MARK’S MINUTE PhilmontScoutRanch.org Mark’s Minute: Strong Body, Clear Mind, Pure By Mark Anderson Director of Program Spirit and Devotion to Others 2012 marks the 100th the Trail of Courage – Right be the test. If they continue, I anniversary of statehood for the Decisions/Right Now – Be know that they will find ways to State of New Mexico. We are a Tobacco Free Program. The return to their “mountains” for young state but a country of rich program is about adopting a additional adventures. diversity and ancient history. I healthy lifestyle. Pledging to Two weeks ago we hope you are enjoying your time become personally fit, eat a distributed the information as a resident of New Mexico this nutritious diet, exercise, be announcing a process for summer. tobacco free, live free of drug each staff member to follow The Zia Sun symbol is and alcohol habits, learn the to participate in the Trail of featured on the New Mexico seven cancer danger signs and Courage – Right Decisions/ flag. The Zia Indians regard the live the Scout Oath and Law. Right Now – Be Tobacco Free sun as a sacred symbol and the On July 15th we have had Program. I hope you will take number four a sacred number. more than 4,400 backcountry time to join me in this effort. Its symbolism on the flag refers participants make the pledge. I can see a direct connection to: Rangers begin the conversation between the life we live, the • The four points of the compass. with their crews and the Crew Trail of Courage program and • The four seasons of the year. Leader continues the discussions the Zia sacred obligation one • The four periods of each day: until the members of the crew must develop: strong body, clear morning, noon, evening and make their pledge on the last mind, pure spirit and a devotion night. night of the trek. to the welfare of others. I hope • The four seasons of life: Encouraging people to you see the connection as well! childhood, youth, middle years commit to a healthy lifestyle is a and old age. great extension of the Philmont • The four sacred obligations one experience. Listening to crew must develop: strong body, clear leaders and advisors share their mind, pure spirit and a devotion experiences about getting ready to the welfare of others. for the trek, losing weight and This summer we are becoming physically fit is very Mark Anderson, Director of Program. SAMANTHA WAIDLER/ encouraging every participant exciting. Continuing to do PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER 2011 and staff member to join this once they are home will PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org FRONT PAGE CONTINUED 5 | PhilNews Continued Continued Cimarron from page 1, Municipal Schools from page 1, A Legacy of Excellence Restoration “It gives a good on the floorboards, which have The Cimarron Schools understanding of how buildings grown rotten. Ranch work,” she continued. Stoll’s “It [restoration] gets the foundation of the beef chain. regulated. is seeking: understanding is steeped more in cabin back in shape,” said David Philmont has about 220 mother Another favorite at Philmont theory than in practice, however. Byrne, a 28-yearold restoration cows and 50 heifers in order are the burros. There are around Social Studies/ Thankfully, her two other staff staff member. to replace non-breeding cows. 110 and part of that is the jenny members have a more hand-on But it is not simply a matter There are also 15 bulls on the (female burro) herd of about 20, Language Arts Middle understanding, allowing the trio of restoring the cabin back to Ranch, which are kept separately which foal all year long in order School Teacher to balance one other’s specialities. its previous condition. The staff when breeding season is over. to breed the replacement for Cory Ciepiela, one of the have to do it using equipment Birthing season is in January, older burros. There is also the other restorationists, leans and methods specific to the early February, and sometimes March. herd that runs between Ponil and A strong desire to coach against his axe. A pile of wood 19th century. It’s a rare luxury for One load of calves has already Miranda, which makes up about is a plus. chippings sits near his feet, his participants to be able to witness been sold for October delivery; 70 of the total. brow spotty with the dirt and firsthand how loggers in the 30-40 are sold to the market. Not only does the Ranch grime of a long day’s work. American West built and fixed There are approximately 300 Department provide programs Must meet highly “Where else do you get to go cabins, according to Stoll. horses on the property. Ricklefs with horses and maintain the qualified criteria for the to cut down trees,” the 21-year Especially how they did so explained that they need at least cattle ranch, they also maintain 280 to do programming, which the fences and roads and keep the State of New Mexico. old said. “Not only are we cutting without machines and tractors. them down, but we’re building “It gives Scouts a new contributes to the educational gates to private property closed. something. No one else on the experience,” she said. aspect that Phillips desired for the During the off-season there For more information Ranch is doing this.” As for Ciepiela, being part Ranch. The Ranch Department is a small staff that keeps the has most every breed of horse cattle ranch operational. Ben call Bonnie Lightfoot, Previously, cabin restoration of the cabin restoration staff is at Philmont entailed going from measured in what is left after the and they have to be trained in Vargas is the horse foreman and CEMS Principal one camp to the next and making toil of his hands has finished. many different ways. Chuck Enloe and Rod Taylor are 575-447-0892 (cell) slight modifications to cabins. “Everything you see out The Wranglers horses must titled as cowboys; they work with Now, they are focused on a more here, we’ve done,” he said. “My be able to learn and follow all the livestock on the Ranch. There intensive program that has them entire job is a legacy project. That wrangler commands and there is also a farm crew composed of The Cimarron staying at one camp through the corner in the cabin will still be are 23 wranglers and eight Tom Mondragon, farm foreman, Municipal School summers. there. You build something that horsemen. The cavalcade horses and heavy equipment operator A small extension just off the will last.” have to be good on a trail as and farm laborer, Rick Archuleta. District is an equal main cabin at Rich Cabins is the He takes back up the axe, well as adaptable to roping and The livestock and cowboys opportunity employer. latest focus. returning to the fallen tree as turning barrels. The rest of the help to maintain the image of Four day school week- During the last several years, Stoll and Byrne restore the click- horses have to be able to walk in Philmont year-round. “We are the add-on was dug out of the clack tempo with their swings. a dude line on the trails at camps the largest camping operation in 60 day Contract side of the hill where it had been And so their dance like Beubien, Ponil, and Clark’s the world, but we’re also unique partially covered in dirt. This continues. Fork. in that it is a working ranch. I summer, the staff are working There are also bison, of don’t know if there’s any other which the Ranch has 100. Every quite like it in the world,” said Now serving thin-stuffed year 35 to 40 are born and thus Ricklefs. St. James Hotel and thick crust. 35 to 40 are also used for meat in order to keep the herd size Pizza on the patio Pizza ready daily from 11 am to 11 pm.

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Get it to go! Call 575- 376-2457 617 South Collision Ave. Cimarron, NM 87714 6 | PhilNews BASE CAMP PhilmontScoutRanch.org Inside the Infirmary Information By Beverly Ponterio By Matthew Baide By Matthew Baide Staff Writer Capital Staff Writer Staff Writer When in need of information 19,000 passengers [of crews at Philmont, there is one place and staff] on Amtrak,” Logistics that knows it all: Logistics. Manager Sid Covington said. Logistics serves three main They also track the Philmont functions on the Ranch. The first vehicles are located at all times. In is trip planning with arriving the radio room, there is a person crews. Logistics processes about there listening to the radio, and 38 crews per day. A member of whenever a vehicle 10-8’s (leaves Logistics will sit down with an from one camp to another) or adult advisor and crew leader 10-7’s (arrives at camp); they log of each crew and review the it on the tag board so they know itinerary they have chosen. where all the Philmont vehicles They will help them figure are. out routes, what programs they The team keeps track of are doing and help them ration 75 to 100 vehicles at all times. water and let them know which The newest car that Philmont camps are dry. Logistics has a purchased logged over 50,000 giant board in the office of the miles last summer, so there is a water conditions of each camp lot of driving at Philmont. and the location of each crew. The third function of “It’s a lot of fun for me seeing Logistics is the radio room. kids come off the trail, because The radio room has someone normally I hear about the ones stationed there 24 hours a day. that have problems,” Assistant They operate the phones during Manager Cory Davison said. non-business hours. As part of “It’s a lot of fun to see the other their communication functions, 90 percent that went out that I they manage all of the incidents Health Lodge staff looking through participant’s medical records on Thursday, July 12 in the Radio Room. The Radio Room aids backcountry camps with solutions for health incidents. CONNOR SPURR/ forgot about that are out there that occur on the Ranch. PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER that had a great time.” Anything from forest fires to The Philmont Healthremain full time. It is open from then run it through the doctor Logistics is also in charge missing persons, Logistics will Lodge is one of three certified 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the back for approval, who is then the of transportation. The team find out about it and respond infirmaries in the state of New door is always open in case of fourth person to see. schedules all of the yellow buses with the PhilSar process, utilizing Mexico. The only others are emergency. The doctors at health lodge to and from the backcountry, their resources, to manage the at the state penitentiary and Nate Lay is also a full time also rotate out. They stay for buses that go to and from Raton incident. military academy. staff member with the title Chief one to two weeks on average. train station to pick up crews. Weather is also tracked in The Health Lodge has its of Support. There are 36 of them this year, “Last year, we had over Continued on page 7, Logistics own pharmacy in order to supply If you have ever been to all volunteering their time. patients with four or five days of Health Lodge for any reason, the Cook said the medical students medication in order to get them first person you will see is the are usually “right on the money through. The pharmacy cannot secretary working. Often there every time they [diagnose].” fill prescriptions for patients. “If are two secretaries at the desk There are 11 drivers who a doctor writes a prescription per day, but there are only three work the radio, transport patients we’ll send it to town to get it filled total this year and they rotate. to and from the trail and hospital, and make arrangements to pick The second person you will and make field assessments. it up and get it to them,” said Ray see is one of the nurses such as Aside from those staff, there Cook, seasonal Health Lodge Suzanne and Bea. All nurses are those working in Health Manager. work from May to August and Lodge Tent City. There are 40 Blood work and simple labs come from a variety of nursing beds in Youth Tent City and a few can be done at the infirmary, but backgrounds. at Adult Tent City in compliance things like radiology and more The third person will be with Youth Protection. Ronnie complex labs have to be sent out one of the medical students. Fye is the manager of Health to Miner’s Colfax Medical Center Cook explained that fourth Lodge Tent City. in Raton. For more serious year medical students come to Everything done at the Marshall Nuccio helps plan treks for Crews on Thursday, July 12 at problems patients are sent to Philmont as medics for four Philmont Health Lodge is free Logistics. CONNOR SPURR/ PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER Holy Cross Hospital in Taos. weeks at a time as a pediatric of charge for both staff and Several staff stay through sub-internship. They generally participants. All procedures done the entire season, some rotate see and assess the patient, come outside of Philmont falls under out after a few weeks, and a few up with a treatment plan and the insurance of the patient. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org BASE CAMP 7 | PhilNews A Wanderer’s Guide By Matthew Baide Staff Writer Ask Rangers what the best part about being a Ranger is, and one will receive many different answers. “The community, I feel like there are so many of us but everyone is really fantastic,” Ranger Trainer Helen Gent said. “You get to see all the different parts of the Ranch,” Ranger Stevie Strong said. “You get to see a lot of the backcountry, but also get to impact crews and influence their experience,” Ranger Jason Cantino said. “Teaching the kids what they need to know so they can complete their trek,” Ranger Rachel DeVlieger said. But one thing is consistent: A Ranger has a proactive job. Rangers start out the summer with a lot of training. They train a few days at Base Camp, about six days on the trail, and an additional one or two days doing field training. The primary duties of a Ranger are to welcome crews to Philmont and to train each crew to understand backcountry procedures and hiking techniques. The Ranger has to make sure they have the skills and knowledge to continue their Ranger Trainer Justin Fletcher discusses necessary trail supplies with trek after the Ranger leaves them. Crew 711I during shakedown in trailbound tent city on Wednesday, The Ranger stays with a crew July 11. LYNN DECAPO/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER for three days and leaves them in them individually.” you can see Colorado, almost the backcountry to finish their While the job may be fun, it everywhere,” Strong said. trek on their fourth day. is certainly not easy. “I really like Window Rock, The first day, Rangers are “Every crew is going to be it has a really awesome view, with crews in Base Camp. The different and you don’t know the you can see for like 100 miles,” Rangers will go through all Base dynamics of the crew nor the skill DeVlieger said. Continued from page Camp procedures, food logistics level of the crew,” Chief Ranger And at the end of the and teach them the necessary Christine Salisbury said. “You summer, every Ranger will have knowledge they will need to take whatever experience they an experience they will never 6, Logistics survive in the backcountry. have and make it be the best.” forget. the radio room, and Logistics “It’s fun, it’s difficult, there The second and third days Every Ranger enjoys going “It’s pretty awesome, you get has a program that tracks where are all sorts of moving parts are spent in the backcountry into the backcountry and paid to go in the backcountry lightning strikes occur, so they going on all the time,” Covington hiking with crews. On the fourth hopefully gets to take crews to and do what you love to do and can ask staff or participants to said. “The thing that makes it day, the Ranger departs from the some of their favorite spots. then teach other people to do check the area to make sure a fire not difficult is I have a good crew and will let the crew finish “I really like Inspiration what you love to do,” DeVlieger wasn’t started. set of assistant managers and the trek themselves. Point, if the crew is willing to said. There haven’t been any major everybody is really good at doing “I love taking out crews,” wake up, I always take them for incidents yet, but Logistics is their job. It’s never dull.” Gent said. “You get to work with sunrise,” Gent said. always prepared. While it can be the kids, the actual work of being “Wilson Mesa-it is just quiet for Logistics one moment, a Ranger is really fun. You get to gorgeous, you get there and the next could be extremely busy. take those kids and bond with 8 | PhilNews BACKCOUNTRY PhilmontScoutRanch.org Work and Fun at Rich Biking at the Vega By Katie Sill By Garett Franklyn Staff Writer Cabins Staff Writer Deep in a valley north of Philmont, a farm still teems with the life of a 19th-century family. Rich Cabins, complete with homesteading and an evening show, gives participants an opportunity to relive the life of Austrian immigrants. The history of the cabin begins with Joe Risch, eventually changed to Rich, who emigrated from Austria and changed his name to Rich before building the cabin in the 1880s. In keeping with the technology of that time, the staff members eschew modern amenities. A Scout from Crew 627D1 participates in the poo-flinging program on Friday, July 6 at Rich Cabins. KATY MOONEY/PHILNEWS “We’re a really strange and PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGER funny camp,” said Justin Kernes, 23, who plays David Rich, the Scattered behind the cabin “We’re interpreting the youngest of the Rich family. “We are chickens, donkeys, and a cow people as they were,” said live and operate on a full farm with her calf. On any given day a 25-year-old Trey DuBard, who and get the kids to help.” participant will chase after one of plays Joe Rich. “We want to teach them the chickens to the bemusement The staff also gives a show to what it was like to before you of his or her fellow campers. the campers for them to unwind, could turn on a faucet, when They can even try their hand especially after what may end up you have to feed everything else at helping the Rich family with being a hard day’s work of hiking Continued on page 9, Rich before yourself,” he continued. chopping firewood. Scouts play a game of ring toss with old mountain bike tires on Tuesday, July 10 at Whiteman Vega. LYNN DECAPO/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER In the Valle, One Ring At Whiteman Vega, Scouts to continue riding as a hobby. participate in a four mile trail “I like sharing my passion By Katie Sill ride through the Valle Vidal. of mountain biking with the to Rule Them all Staff Writer Philmont provides 50 program participants,” said PC Paul The mansion at Ring Place bikes for participants to ride. Jackson. was built in 1893 to house Civil For many Scouts, the Fortunately, in the recent War veteran Timothy Ring and Whiteman Vega trail ride is the weeks, rain has been plentiful his family. Ring bought the land first mountain biking experience so the Valle remains open for through the Maxwell Land Grant. they’ve had. It doesn’t take long the time being. Unfortunately, The land was sold to the Pennzoil for them to realize that riding the heavy rainfall has caused Company in 1906 after Ring on a trail is more difficult than Whiteman to limit their died leaving behind his widow riding on a paved road. mountain biking program. and seven daughters. In the 70’s “Whiteman Vega offers one Wet trails are hazardous the Pennzoil Company donated of the more difficult programs to navigate, especially for first the land to the Carson National so it’s rewarding to see [Scouts] time mountain bikers. So, when Forest. Not long after, Philmont overcome the challenge of the trails are too wet to ride, the staff was granted permission to house trail,” said Program Counselor transition to the trials course a staff camp at Ring Place. (PC) Cristoffer ‘Toffer’ Mohr. where riders use slow riding Ring Place’s primary When Scouts come off the skills to navigate the wooden program is centered around trail, it’s not uncommon for trial bridge. astronomy. Since the astronomy Scouts hike past the Ring Place Mansion on Tuesday, July 10 at Ring them to ask questions about the “The trials biking course is program is limited to nighttime, Place Staff Camp. Built in 1893, it was the home of Civil War veteran logistics of mountain biking. The more balance oriented,” said PC Ring Place also offers a program Timothy Ring, his wife and his seven daughters. LYNN DECAPO/ PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER staff of Whiteman Vega provides Colin Downs. that teaches Scouts to read educational information about Downs demonstrated can make safe judgments on the Once the sun sets and the weather patterns. the sport for participants who his own skills as he rode the trail,” said Program Counselor stars come out, Ring Place comes “We tell them what to look fall in love with biking and want length of the bridge, balancing for when they’re hiking so they (PC) Carly Casper. Continued on page 9, Ring Continued on page 9, Whiteman PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org BACKCOUNTRY 9 | PhilNews Safe at Seally Continued By Katie Sill from page Staff Writer Seally Canyon is the However, this makes SAR in “older sibling” camp of Carson the Valle Vidal especially difficult 8, One Meadows. Like Carson, Seally’s since there are no trails in the program revolves around both area. Ring search and rescue (SAR) and To begin SAR training, the alive with avid discussions on wilderness first aid. The skills Seally staff introduces clues to astronomy. Staff members use learned through SAR will not the participants; things that they a green laser pointer to trace only help to find people, but can look for when searching for constellations and identify other increase a person’s odds of being a lost person. They test their clue noteworthy features of the night found. seeking skills in the clue course. sky. The staff also uses their 12- “It’s good to know what to When participants find a clue, inch telescope to view different expect when a search and rescue they shout “Zoinks!” or other objects in space. team is trying to find you,” said Scooby Doo related sounds as a “We use the telescope to see Program Counselor (PC) Katie signal. anything they wouldn’t be able Heinemann. To help train Scouts, the to see with the naked eye, like The staff at Seally Canyon Seally staff created a SAR dummy Saturn’s rings,” said Casper. draws on their own personal named Waldo. Waldo is dressed Unfortunately, nights in the experiences with SAR at in a Philmont staff uniform and recent weeks have been overcast Philmont. For example, one year made out of a fire hose and duct making it impossible to view a Scout was lost on the Tooth tape. Seally staff members hide the stars. On nights like these, of Time. He was trained in SAR Waldo in the area surrounding Scouts venture inside the Ring and knew that once he found a their camp and participants are Place staff cabin to participate road he could make it back to challenged to find him. in indoor astronomy lectures. Base Camp. He was found hiking Sometimes the staff Painted on the ceiling of the staff along the road to Base and was members are hidden in the dining room is a mural accurately ultimately reunited with his crew. wilderness of the Valle Vidal. depicting star clusters. The camps in the Valle Vidal, They are given mock injuries “We’re all very like Seally Canyon, stress leave complete with fake blood so the knowledgeable about astronomy no trace procedures. To avoid participants must perform first so we can answer the question making trails and following the aide. This is the ultimate test of crew members pose us,” said procedures of leave no trace, the skills participants learn at Casper. crews must hike in a zigzag Seally Canyon. The staff at Seally Canyon gives a knot-tying demonstration as part Instead of lecturing for hours pattern. If each member is hiking “They have to do a head to to continue riding as a hobby. of their search and rescue program on Wednesday, July 10. LYNN like college professors, the staff in a different pattern than the toe assessment,” said CD Matt “I like sharing my passion DECAPO/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER opens the floor for discussion and others, the impact of hiking over Hubbard. The skills learned atIt’s important for crews to learn of mountain biking with the questions from the participants. time in the area is decreased. Once the participants have Seally Canyon could mean the SAR and wilderness first aid both participants,” said PC Paul Discussion topics range from “In the Valle, people never performed first aide, they move difference between a successful for the safety of themselves and Jackson. the information covered in the kike the same way twice,” said PC the “injured” SAR victim back to trek and one riddled with chaos. the safety of others. Fortunately, in the recent program to the theoretical. Whitney Zerr. camp. weeks, rain has been plentiful “I enjoy getting into so the Valle remains open for Continued discussions with participants the time being. Unfortunately, Continued from page 8, Rich about space,” said PC Chris the heavy rainfall has caused followed by homesteading for the from page 8, Handel. Whiteman to limit their Rich family. Vega Tying the day and night programs together, is a discussion mountain biking program. “Even though we have a precariously the entire way of weather patterns on different Wet trails are hazardous lot of work and rough times on both his bike and then his planets. to navigate, especially for first in our lives, we still have fun,” unicycle. “We try to have everyone time mountain bikers. So, when said Program Counselor Ellyn In the evenings the staff leave with a better sense of our trails are too wet to ride, the staff Washburne. “We always have lots enjoys playing a round of tire place in the universe,” said Camp transition to the trials course of fun with Scouts. It’s where we toss with participants. The staff Director Chris Waters. where riders use slow riding can show the Scouts about the invented the game, themselves. skills to navigate the wooden immigrants and the West.” Inspired by horseshoes, the aim trial bridge. is to throw a retired bike tire “The trials biking course is around a stump. If participants more balance oriented,” said PC occupy the tire toss area, the staff Colin Downs. likes to sit back on the porch of Downs demonstrated their yurt and watch the roaming his own skills as he rode the herds of zebra cross the beautiful length of the bridge, balancing Program counselor Ellyn Washburne plays the accordion on Friday, Continued on page 9, Whiteman July 6 at Rich Cabins. ERIN NASH/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER valley of the Valle Vidal. 10 | PhilNews BACKCOUNTRY COOKING: VEGETARIAN STYLE PhilmontScoutRanch.org

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Ingredients 12 eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 slices bacon 2 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon mustard

Directions 1. Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water. 2. Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. 3. Peel the hard-cooked eggs, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a small bowl. 4. Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir in mustard. 5. Fill egg white halves with the yolk mixture and refrigerate until serving. *allrecipes.com

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“So good I could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I feel I just received some kind of super Ingredients power that was bestowed to me!” -Aaron Murray 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 3/4 cup Italian-style dressing “This was the finest culinary treat to delight my taste buds since the bacon jalepeno popperz.” -Tim 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Collver 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces 2 medium bell peppers “The mustard was a bit too strong.” -Rachel Taylor 1 can of corn 1/4 cup diced onion “Best deviled eggs I can remember- bacon adds awesome.” Mark Jorgensen 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Pork Chops with Onions and Apples 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed Ingredients 2 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1. Place chicken in a large reseal able plastic bag and add salad 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder dressing - seal bag and turn to coat. 4 pork chops (1 inch thick) 2. Refrigerate for 4 hours, turning several times. 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 3. Drain and discard marinade. 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped 4. In a large nonstick skillet, sauté chicken in oil for 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons butter or margarine the asparagus, peppers, corn and onion. 2 tablespoons brown sugar 5. Cook and stir for 7 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear and vegetables are crisptender. Directions 6. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper. 1. In a small bowl, combine the pepper, salt and garlic powder. Rub all over pork chops. *Serve with tortillas 2. Cook chops in skillet, covered, over medium heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until a meat **allrecipes.com thermometer reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and juices run clear. Remove from skillet. 3. Sauté onions and apples in butter until tender. Add brown sugar; cook until thickened and bubbly. 4. Add pork chops to reheat and coat them with sauce. *Serve over egg noodles **allrecipes.com PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER 11 | PhilNews Small Fry Adventures By Beverly Ponterio Stay involved Staff Writer Mothers and fathers usher throughout the year! their children through the doors as Amanda Maher, Small Fry Director, and volunteer staff members greet them. The Small Keep up-to-date with the latest Fry generally has eight to 12 children, all ages infant through High Country, regional reunions, four, to watch at a time and has access to the member’s directory, had as few as two. But during LDS week at PTC, the numbers cool stuff, and much more... were between 40 and 50. “Weeks like this are really chaotic, but it is so rewarding to see them having fun and playing with each other,” said Maher. A standard schedule includes a group photo, indoor and outdoor Gabriel plays with other children on Monday, July 9, in Small Fry at playtime, handicraft, circle song PTC. ERIN NASH/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER time, snacks, a movie and nap, what works for them. Ordinarily, the Small Fry and even pony rides. Some of the children do just works on a rotation. Maher is A fellowship of current and former In the past, Maher babysat fine when their parent leaves, but always there and group leaders Philmont staff her two younger cousins others start crying immediately. who work with the older kids at frequently and really enjoyed it. For Maher, it breaks her heart, PTC rotate in to help with the She is a psychology major and is but it also leads to the most job younger group. During the first interested in interacting with the satisfaction when those children two weeks of July however, it is SIGN UP NOW!!! kids she watches in order to find begin to enjoy themselves. She overcrowded and more help is says that often, needed. Aside from Barrentine, It’s only $15 for a year’s membership by the end of staff members from the Ranger the week those Office, Services, News & Photo I-Camp Randy Saunders with the form or stop by children do not Services, as well as many others want to go home. have stepped forward to lend a our office (next to Beaubien Room) at PTC. Michelle hand. www.philstaff.com Barrentine works Parents usually leave a in the Camping full diaper bag of backpack for Name: Headquarters their children so that the staff main office as a can make the child feel more at Position/Department: payroll clerk and home. In case of emergencies, gave up one of the Small Fry center is fully Permanent Address: her days off to stocked with diapers, wipes, go work with the snacks, water bottles, cups, cribs, City, State, ZIP: children. rocking chairs, and more than “She wears enough toys to go around. Birthday: many hats,” said Andrea Watson, Associate co-worker Vicky Director of Program at PTC, Email: Harper, CHQ and Maher are excited for new Transportion playground equipment, which is Signature: Coordinator. expected to arrive this week. It appears that is true both Payment method (check appropriate box): at work and CASH CHECK on her off days as Barrentine CREDIT CARD # EXP. DATE: rocked babies and read stories to calm the children PAYROLL DEDUCTION (through July 31) A little girl plays with foam blocks on Monday, July who missed their 9, in Small Fry at PTC. ERIN NASH/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER parents. 12 | PhilNews ART & ENTERTAINMENT PhilmontScoutRanch.org 50 year anniversary of the Viacom vs Direct TV Team USA, Made in China Storyteller Cinema 7 Rolling Stones CNN.com Steve Del, Fox Sports Associated Press 110 Old Talpa Canon Road, Taos, NM As the dispute between Viacom The US Olympic Committee The Rolling Stones is marking and DirecTV continues, the officially unveiled the threads (575) 751-4245 its half-century with no letup in conglomerate yanked access Team USA will be wearing its productivity or rock `n ` roll to some of its more popular during the Opening and Closing Ice Age 4 (PG) style. The Stones have sold more programming that was Ceremony Parade at the London 94 minutes than 200 million records, with (previously) available free on Olympics this summer. While hits including “(I Can’t Get No) company websites. This is sure they were designed in America Ray Romano, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo Satisfaction,” `’Street Fighting to further anger the 20 million by the famous Ralph Lauren 2:05, 4:35 Man” and “You Can’t Always Get DirecTV subscribers who himself, the US athletes will What You Want. But in recent continue to find a dark screen be covered in head to toe with Ice Age 4 3-D (PG) years much of their income has when they change the channel garments and accessories that 94 minutes come from touring. Their last to Viacom-owned nets like Nick, are labeled “Made in China.” global tour, “A Bigger Bang,” MTV, Comedy Central and Many are shocked that the Ray Romano, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo earned more than half a billion VH1. uniform manufacturing was 7:10 dollars between 2005 and 2007. outsourced. “Why shouldn’t And as they enter their sixth we have pride not only in the Sylvester Stallone’s son Found decade, more live shows are on American athletes, but in the The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Dead at 36 the way. American manufacturers and 136 minutes WENN laborers who are the backbone of Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Rhys Ifans our country?” asked US Fashion Sylvester Stallone’s son Sage, 2:25 Bonnie and Clyde Guns to be Designer Nanette Lepore. Auctioned has been found dead in his MSN.com Hollywood apartment. The cause The Amazing Spider-Man 3-D (PG-13) of death is still unknown. Sage Michael Clarke Duncan Suffers 136 minutes FBI files say Bonnie and Clyde made his acting debut alongside Heart Attack Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Rhys Ifans met in Texas in 1930 and were his father in 1990’s Rocky V Associated Press 6:55 believed to have committed 13 but turned down the chance murders and several robberies to reprise his role as the movie “The Green Mile” star Michael and burglaries by the time they boxer’s son, Robert Balboa, in Clarke Duncan has been Katy Perry: Part of Me 3-D (PG) died. Law enforcement officials 2006 movie Rocky Balboa. He hospitalized in Los Angeles 93 minutes were among their victims. also starred opposite his father in after suffering a heart attack. Katy Perry The duo became infamous as 1996’s movie “Daylight.” The 54-year-old actor “suffered 2:20, 4:50, 7:25 they traveled across America’s a myocardial infarction” and Midwest and South, holding he’s expected to make a full Charlie Sheen Quits Twitter up banks and stores with other recovery. Besides “The Green Kathleen Perricone, Yahoo.com Savages (R) gang members. Nearly 80 years Mile,” Duncan appeared in 131 minutes later, the guns and other items the films “The Scorpion King,” Charlie Sheen has decided to connected to the infamous ‘’Armageddon,” ‘’Breakfast of Blake Lively, Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Johnson pull the plug on his Twitter gangsters, Bonnie and Clyde, will Champions,” ‘’The Whole Nine 2:10, 4:45, 7:20 account and nearly eight million be going up for auction in New Yards” and “Sin City.” followers. He doesn’t feel he’s Hampshire on Sept. 30. Bonnie “getting anything out of” the Ted (R) kept a Colt .38-caliber revolver social network. “Trust me when I American Idol Needs New 106 minutes close, while Clyde preferred say please ‘follow’ me to my next Judges a .45-caliber pistol from the Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and Seth MacFarlane endeavor,” he said. “It’s gonna be Associated Press same maker. An auction official 2:30, 4:55, 7:30 epic.” estimated Thursday that each Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Bonnie and Clyde weapon could Mary J. Blige are among the heady Magic Mike (R) bring between $100,000 and names being tossed around as 110 minutes $200,000. potential judges for “American Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey Idol” after Steven Tyler and 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 Movies Coming out July 20 Jennifer Lopez skipped out on next season. Lopez announced Brave (PG) her departure on Friday, a day 100 minutes The Well-Digger’s Daughter (NR) after Tyler said he was leaving The Queen of Versailles (PG) “American Idol” to concentrate Kelly MacDonald, Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson on his role as Aerosmith’s front 2:15, 4:40, 7:15 The Dark Knight (PG-13) man. Both appeared for two Grassroots (R) seasons.

*may not be shown in Storyteller Cinema 7 PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org SPORTS 13 | PhilNews Local and Regional National Sports Albuquerque Isotope Colorado Rockies Baseball Standings American League The Isotopes only played two Carlos Gonzalez was the only AL East W L GB games this week, a 7-0 victory Rockies player in the All-Star Yankees 54 34 - and a 1-2 loss against Nashville. game. He was the designated Orioles 46 42 8 Three out of four games against hitter and went 0 for 2 at the Rays 46 43 8.5 Nashville were postponed to plate, before being replaced by Red Sox 45 44 9.5 be played at a later date. The Matt Holiday in the fourth. The Blue Jays 45 44 9.5 Pacific Coast League defeated Rockies lost their first series after AL Central the International League 3-0 in the All-Star break, winning 1 of 3 White Sox 49 39 - Buffalo, New York on July 11. against the Phillies. The Rockies Indians 46 43 3.5 have a three game series against Tigers 45 43 4 the Padres starting today and Royals 38 49 10.5 then a three game series against Twins 36 52 13 the Diamondbacks. AL West Rangers 54 35 - Angels 49 40 5 Baseball Mixed Martial Arts A’s 46 43 8 By Associated Press By UFC.com Mariners 37 53 17.5 National League The National League rode a The first flyweight title in UFC NL East W L GB 5-run first inning to an 8-0 history will be decided on Sept. Nationals 51 35 - victory over the American 22, when Demetrious “Mighty Braves 49 39 3 League. Giants Melky Cabrera Mouse” Johnson will take on Mets 46 43 4.5 scored a run in the first, and Joseph Benavidez. Benavidez Marlins 42 46 10 homered in the fourth inning is 16-2, with both of his losses Phillies 39 51 14 to earn MVP honors. Braves coming against bantamweight NL Central Chipper Jones singled in his final champion Dominick Cruz. Reds 50 38 - All-Star at-bat. The NL pitching Johnson is 15-2, and had to Pirates 49 39 1 staff combined to allow six AL defeat Ian McCall to earn his Cardinals 46 43 4.5 hits, as they earned the league place in the title fight. Brewers 42 46 8 home field advantage in the Cubs 36 52 14 World Series. Golf Astros 33 56 17.5 By ESPN.com NL West Mixed Martial Arts Giants 49 40 - By UFC.com The best golfers in the world are Dodgers 48 42 1.5 competing for the golf’s oldest Diamondbacks 42 46 6.5 UFC 149; July 21; Calgary, championship, The British Padres 36 54 13.5 Alberta, Canada; Fight Open. This year taking place at Rockies 34 54 14.5 Card: Main Event- Interim Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Football Bantamweight Championship: Club in St. Annes, England, the ESPYS Basketball By ESPN.com By Associated Press By Associated Press American Idol Needs New Urijah Faber vs. Renan Barao; players will have to face one of Cheick Kongo vs. Shawn the toughest tests in golf, dealing Judges Drew Brees became a rich man on Jordan; Hector Lombard vs. Tim with harsh winds and deep Lebron James finally has an NBA Team USA basketball crushed Associated Press July 13 when he reportedly signed Boetsch; Chris Clements vs. Matt bunkers to earn the Claret Jug. title, and that led to four awards the Dominican Republic at this year’s ESPYs. James 113-59 on July 12. Thunder’s a new five-year, $100 million Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Riddle; Brian Ebersole vs. James The tournament continues today, won Male Athlete of the Year, Kevin Durant scored a team contract with the New Orleans Mary J. Blige are among the heady Head; Mitch Clarke vs. Anton tomorrow and Sunday. Championship Performance high 24 points and grabbed 11 Saints. It is reported the he will names being tossed around as Kuivanen. of the Year, NBA player of the rebounds. Blake Griffin injured receive $60 million guaranteed, potential judges for “American NASCAR year and was honored with his knee and is not out of the which would be an NFL record Idol” after Steven Tyler and By ESPN.com his teammates as the Miami Olympics. His replacement, for guaranteed money. He will Jennifer Lopez skipped out on Heat won Best Team of the Hornet’s Rookie Anthony receive $40 million in the first next season. Lopez announced Kasey Kahne got his second Sprint Year. The Arthur Ashe Courage Davis, scored nine points in ten year of his contract. The contract her departure on Friday, a day Cup Series Victory at Loudon award went to Pat Summitt, minutes off the bench. The team will keep Brees in New Orleans after Tyler said he was leaving due to a miscommunication who revealed her diagnosis of faced Brazil on July 16 and will until he is 38 years old. He set the “American Idol” to concentrate between Denny Hamlin and early-onset Alzheimer’s last head to Europe for three games single-season record for passing on his role as Aerosmith’s front his crew chief. Kahne took the August. She retired in April before the Olympics. yards in a season last year. man. Both appeared for two lead during the 240th lap, while after coaching University of seasons. Hamlin got four of his tires Tennessee women’s basketball changed instead of the two he for 38 years. asked for. 14 | PhilNews WORLD AND U.S. NEWS PhilmontScoutRanch.org World National NBC, Facebook Organize Swedish Billionaire’s Son Florida To Use Database To Governors put off Health Care ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ Olympics Deal Arrested After U.S.-born Wife Challenge Voter Legitimacy Questions for now actress Celeste Holm Dies By The Huffington Post Found Dead By CNN News By Associated Press By CNN.com By CNN News NBC says it will collaborate Florida election officials will Millions of uninsured people may Oscar-winning actress Celeste with Facebook for new features The son of one of the world’s have access to a federal law have to wait until after Election Holm died at her home in New designed to promote the wealthiest men is under arrest in enforcement database to Day to find out if and how York on Sunday at the age of upcoming Olympics in London London after the body of his challenge the eligibility of a they can get coverage through 95, her niece, Amy Phillips, with social media users. American-born wife was found person to vote as part of its effort President Barack Obama’s health confirmed. in their home this week, her death to purge non-citizens from its care law. The companies said Wednesday unexplained. Police stumbled voting rolls, state officials Holm, a star of the Broadway that an NBC Olympics page on into the mystery Monday, when said. More than two weeks after the stage and movies, was admitted Facebook will feature exclusive they arrested Hans Kristian Supreme Court gave the green to New York’s Roosevelt Hospital content and images. A Facebook Rausing on drug charges. The U.S. Department oflight to Obama’s signature a week ago, but her husband timeline app by NBC Olympics Homeland Security will allow legislative achievement, many took her home to her Manhattan will allow Facebook users to A search of his home in one state officials access to the SAVE governors from both parties said home on Friday, Phillips said. share material from the contests of London’s most expensive -- Systematic Alien Verification they haven’t decided how their She died peacefully in her sleep. with their friends. neighborhoods turned up the for Entitlements -- database in an states will proceed on two parts body of his wife, Eva, spurring agreement that was announced under their control: an expansion Holm won the best supporting police to arrest him again in Saturday by Florida Secretary of Medicaid, expected to extend actress Academy Award for Afghanistan Civil War connection with the death. of State Ken Detzner and the coverage to roughly 15 million “Gentleman’s Agreement” in Unlikely, Officials Claim Florida Department of State. low-income people, and new 1947. She was nominated for the By The Huffington Post insurance exchanges, projected same honor in 1949 for “Come Two More Found Dead in Mont to help an additional 15 million to the Stable” and 1950 for “All Moderate Taliban figures have Blanc Avalanche Obama Says “No Apology” to or so purchase private insurance. about Eve,” according to the expressed interest in the fragile By The Huffington Post Romney Over Bain Attacks Academy database. peace process, the outgoing By Associated Press U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Two more climbers have died on NY Suit vs. Strauss-Kahn said Thursday, referring to a deal Mont Blanc following the deaths Mitt Romney’s campaign said Revisits Dismissed Case Man Uncovers Car 42 Years that appears even more elusive of nine people last week in a Sunday that President Barack By Associated Press After Theft with this summer’s rash of massive avalanche, rescue crews Obama is willing to say anything By Associated Press suicide attacks and bombings. in Italy and France said Sunday. to win a second term and A year after the criminal case should say he’s sorry for attacks accusing Dominique Strauss- A Texas man whose prized Ryan Crocker, who is retiring a An Italian Alpine rescue team on the Republican’s successful Kahn of sexually assaulting a sports car was stolen 42 years year earlier than expected, also military official said the bodies of career at a private equity firm. hotel maid started to crumble, ago recovered the vehicle in said he thinks it’s unlikely that a Polish woman and Spanish “No, we will not apologize,” the it’s getting renewed scrutiny in California after spotting it on the departure of most foreign man were found 4,400 meters president responded, adding her lawsuit over the encounter. eBay, authorities said Sunday. troops by 2014 will plunge the (14,436 feet) up on the Dome that if Romney wants credit for Legally, the ongoing lawsuit and country into another civil war or du Gouter peak on the Italian- his business leadership, he also the now-dismissed criminal Robert Russell told the Los prompt a precipitous economic French border Saturday night needs to take responsibility. charges are separate realms. But Angeles County sheriff’s officials slide. after spending more than 24 both sides have recently invoked that he had never given up hours in a snow hole. Rescue the criminal case as they seek to searching for the 1967 Austin “I tend to consider those unlikely services said the man and woman Space Workers Struggle a Year strengthen their stances in the Healy after it was stolen from his scenarios,” Crocker told The had been climbing a massive After Last Shuttle civil case. Philadelphia home in 1970. Associated Press in an interview avalanche on one of Mont Blanc’s By Associated Press at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. most popular routes, Mont Maudit, killed nine climbers and A year after NASA ended the injured 14 others on Thursday. three-decade-long U.S. space Red Cross Declares Syrian shuttle program, thousands of Conflict to be Civil War Mont Blanc is western Europe’s formerly well-paid engineers By Associated Press highest peak at 15,782 feet (4,810 and other workers around the meters). Kennedy Space Center are still Syria’s 16-month bloodbath struggling to find jobs to replace crossed an important symbolic the careers that flourished when threshold Sunday as the shuttles blasted off from the international Red Cross formally Florida “Space Coast.” Some declared the conflict a civil found lower-paying jobs beneath war, a status with implications their technical skills that allowed for potential war crimes them to stay are still looking for prosecutions. work and cutting back on things like driving and utilities. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 15 | PhilNews Chaplain’s Corner: By Fr. Mark Carr, S.J. Picturing Heaven Chaplain Psalm 23 is a favorite spiritual reading of many people: “The LORD is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside restful waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they PhilNews is nowaccepting submissions comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my to be printed in future issues. foes. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me Either I-Camp or email any articles you all the days of my life, and I will wish to be considered. Please submit dwell in the house of the LORD fore v e r.” all articles by Saturday to be in the We each have our own image of Heaven. Philmont—which following Friday’s issue. we sing of as “God’s country”— Email: might be one. Psalm 23 gives us [email protected] Man Uncovers Car 42 Years four images of Heaven, of God’s After Theft kingdom. What’s important in By Associated Press these images of God’s Kingdom aren’t the physical descriptions, A Texas man whose prized but how they speak to our hearts. sports car was stolen 42 years Verdant pastures surface ago recovered the vehicle in feelings of being alive, fresh and California after spotting it onfree. Restful waters are images eBay, authorities said Sunday. of peacefulness, calmness and relaxation. A house protects us, Robert Russell told the Los and keeps us warm, safe and Angeles County sheriff’s officialssecure. Father Mark Carr. MATTHEW PROKOSCH/PHILNEWS that he had never given up These feelings are what PHOTOGRAPHER searching for the 1967 Austin the Kingdom of God is about. This isn’t what God desires for us. with God and others. Healy after it was stolen from hisThey come about from, and Before heading into the Our challenge is to get rid— Philadelphia home in 1970. are the result of, being in right mountains, every Philmont to let go—of those attitudes that relationship with God. camper goes through a shake- harden our hearts. How do we get there? Getting down. A Ranger goes through We do this through the into the right relationship with everyone’s personal gear and uncomfortable process of God isn’t something that happens usually advises leaving several forgiving and allowing others magically; we have to work at it. items behind. Travel lightly; to mature and grow, to not be Psalm 23 tells us God guides us don’t burden yourselves. In confined to our opinions of but we have to follow. addition to the material things them, by forgiving ourselves for Some good news for us is we carry around in our lives, it’s our mistakes and allowing God’s that we don’t have to look far for important to do a shake-down of love to seep into our lives by God. We just need to look deep the intangibles we carry, of our allowing ourselves to change (it’s inside ourselves, deep down in attitudes and ways of thinking. never too late!). our hearts. That’s easier than Shake down the negative Only then, will we find the it sounds because most of our reputations we pin on others. freedom, rest, joy, peace, security hearts aren’t as healthy as they Leave behind your anger, envy and liveliness of God’s Kingdom could be. They’re packed with and apathy. These things weigh that he desires for each one of us. jealousy, envy, grudges, anger, down our hearts and prevent us selfishness, greed and apathy. from being in a right relationship 16 | PhilNews THE WILD WITHIN PhilmontScoutRanch.org The Wild Within By Beverly Ponterio Odecoileus hemionus Staff Writer They run through Base 120 to be killed. It is a four day Camp and across trails. They can guided hunt and the meat that is leap a fence in a single bound. taken is kept by the hunters. What are they? Mule deer also Philmont full time employees called Odocoileus hemionus in get training to become hunting the scientific community. guides, and on some occasions They are known as mule deer are able to take part in the hunt. due to their large, mule like ears. In order to secure a hunt, the They are tan with a white rump local BSA council gives a list of and tail with a black tip. select hunters recommended to Well adapted to living in the Philmont. Philmont then extends desert regions of the West, these an invitation to those hunters, deer forage on a wide variety of thus ensuring a quality hunt. plants. According to the Arizona- Another animal that is in Sonora Desert Museum, they eat the same family as the mule mesquite leaves and beans, fairy deer, family Cerivdae, are the duster, jojoba, cat claw, buck bush elk also called wapiti or Cervus and other shrubs and grasses. canadensis. These may be found They generally stand at all over Philmont property. about 3 to 4 feet at the shoulder To hunt bull elk, one must and weigh between 150 to 250 receive an invitation. All hunters pounds. pay the fees to hunt on Philmont Philmont has many mule property, which helps with the deer. During the summer they bottom line. They only take 36 appear abundant, but during the hunters for bull elk, however, one off season they are fair game. of the benefits given to full time Philmont allows for the employees is that each family hunting of deer, bear, turkey, elk, may take one cow elk per season. antelope and cougar. In order to While it seems contradictory, RACHEL TAYLOR/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER regulate populations to maintain hunting is a vital part of keeping the carrying capacity of the species alive and thriving. If an land, there are restrictions as to area is over-populated then there how much hunting can occur. is more competition and thus The state sets some limits while less food for the population as a Philmont itself sets others. whole. In order to maintain the “We live in a wild world, yet As for mule deer, Philmont wildlife at Philmont, hunting is only takes 20 deer hunters, and essential. thus only 20 deer are killed a year act as captives. I instead hope to in the off-season. The state allows hold the world captive by exposing the wild within it.” Beverly Ponterio If you have a cool wildife encounter whilst hiking in the backcountry or around Base Camp, please come by the News and Photo office and ask for Beverly. We’d love to share it in our next issue if possible.

RACHEL TAYLOR/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org OWEN’S CORNER 17 | PhilNews Owen’s Corner: Pro-Scouting Interest Reception By Owen McCulloch, Associate Director of Program and Informational Interviews Pro-Scouting Interest a purpose; this is the District are the CEO’s for local councils, Reception and Informational Executive. Starting salary starts as well as representatives from Interviews are next week – at around $30,000 per year plus the regional and national offices Thursday, July 26, 6 PM, Villa benefits, and raises are earned of the Boy Scouts of America Philmonte Gallery annually based on performance. to answer questions about The Boy Scouts of America You must have a 4-year college professional Scouting. is the largest youth organization degree, and either be a US If you are interested in in the world, serving almost Citizen, or have declared your attending the reception or want 4 million youth and adult intent to become a citizen. to learn more about professional volunteers through a network Within the Scouting program Scouting and cannot meet of local councils in every state there are a wide variety of career with Mr. Blanco, contact in America. Volunteers and paths, and employees with tenure Owen McCulloch at Camping programs are supported by a are valued. Headquarters, 575-376-1131 local council; there are over 300 On Wednesday, July 25 (office) or 575-447-2115 councils operating as part of the and Thursday, July 26, staff (mobile), or I-Camp your name Boy Scouts of America, and each interested in learning more and department. An invitation one hires a team of professional about professional Scouting is not required, but please RSVP and support staff. can schedule a one-hour time so we have an accurate count of In a local council there is to meet with Joaquin Blanco, attendees. a position called the District Employment Specialist from Executive. This is a full-time the BSA National Office. Mr. person hired by the council Blanco will spend approximately to support the volunteers and one hour with each interested programs within a geographic individual, offering them insights area of the council known as a into professional Scouting district. They are the person careers. To schedule a time that the community in that with Joaquin Blanco, contact Jo district looks towards to help Duran, 575-376-1142, who will support their Scouting programs reserve a time for you. RACHEL TAYLOR/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER through helping to organize On Thursday, July 26, 6:00 their membership recruitment, PM, there is a reception being fundraising, volunteer held at the Villa Philmonte recruitment and training, and Gallery Room for individuals program support. who are interested in learning The Boy Scouts of America is more about Professional looking for individuals who may Scouting. Joining the reception Owen McCulloch. KATY MOONEY/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHY be interested in a profession with are several Scout Executives who MANAGER 18 | PhilNews FEATURE PhilmontScoutRanch.org 100th Year Anniversary of Eagle Scout Award By Garret Franklyn Staff Writer There were 847,817 Boy at the National Eagle Scout helping the disabled and elderly. Management and Personal good credential to have.” Scouts in 2011. Of them, only Association. “It’s so well known. “It [the project] seemed like Fitness. They also have to And like the then-17-year- 51,473 reached the rank of Eagle It’s iconic. It’s a part of the fabric a good idea,” he continued. “I progress through the Boy Scout’s old Eldred, who found out about Scout. of America. It’s like apple pie.” thought it would be a good idea five ranks and hold a leadership his Eagle award in a letter in They will join the ranks Through the years, little to gain more leadership skills.” position for six months. August of 1912, hundreds more of Academy Award-winning has changed. The Eagle medal For most would-be Eagle “It says a lot about them [the will continue to earn the award. Director Steven Spielberg, may have grown more prim Scouts, the community service Scouts] to set a goal and complete Hopefully, they will for yet astronaut Neil Armstrong, 38th and proper, and the badge more project is the capstone for years it,” Steele said. “This is a mighty another 100 years. U.S. President Gerald Ford, colorful and clean, but the core of Scouting. The skills learned and New York Mayor Michael values of leadership and hard from each merit badge surfaces Bloomberg. word remain the same. again in organizing the project, They will also join two “It’s given me a better insight which must be to the benefit of million other Scouts who have on how actual leadership works,” any religious organization or any claimed the rank since it was said Albert Germann, 19, an school or community. The Scout first awarded to Arthur Eldred in Eagle Scout and Philmont staff must learn how to organize his 1912. member from Hummerstown, fellow Scouts to complete the Now, the 100-year Penn. “Working with people, you project. anniversary creeps around the have to do that your entire life.” But leadership isn’t the corner, Germann, who is a only thing gained. Before “Even people who don’t photographer at the Ranch, even imagining the service know much about the Boy Scouts helped design and build a gravel project, a Scout must earn 21 of America can tell you about walkway for his church. The merit badges, 12 of which are an Eagle Scout,” said Bill Steele, project made it easier to access required and range from First Director of Alumni Relations the church’s pavilion, especially Aid and Citizenship to Personal PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org GAMES 19 | PhilNews 100th Year Anniversary of Eagle Scout Award good credential to have.” And like the then-17-year- old Eldred, who found out about his Eagle award in a letter in August of 1912, hundreds more will continue to earn the award. Hopefully, they will for yet another 100 years.

Medium 20 | PhilNews SUSTAINABILITY PhilmontScoutRanch.org Philmont Recycling Totals

Plastic (1 & 2): 16 cubic yards or 512 lbs Aluminum: 5.33 cubic yards or 400 lbs Tin: 1 cubic yard or 150 lbs Paper: 8.7 cubic yards or 3300 lbs Cardboard: 19 tons

This figure represents the current statistics of Philmont recycling. Philmont is right on track to at meet last year’s totals.

Recycling How-To Please take these materials to also a bear, varmint, and insect of trash. Dirty or trash-filled bags these locations. Mixed Paper: Mixed paper one of the two cardboard trailers attractant when stored outside. cannot be recycled and must be Thank you all for your help includes office paper, junk mail, (located behind the CHQ and If you have been taking out sorted out. and cooperation this summer newspaper, magazines, and PTC dining halls). If you work at your own plastic and aluminum, Batteries and Cellphones: with recycling. The more people similar materials, however, this Administration and have a small please continue your efforts. If you have batteries or cell we have involved, the more does not include phonebooks or quantity of cardboard, just place Otherwise, the Sustainability phones to recycle, please contact successful Philmont’s recycling paperboard (the kind of paper it next to your paper bin, and the Team will collect these materials Electrician Paul Behrendsen, ext. program will be and the more that a cereal box is made of). Sustainability Team will pick it during our Wednesday rounds. 1292. waste we’ll divert from the The quality of these materials up with the paper. Also keep in mind that the Alley Ink and Toner Cartridges: landfill. As always, if you have is too low to be accepted by Plastic and Aluminum: Cat Recycling Trailer (located Take all empty ink and toner any questions, concerns, or the recycling facility in Raton Philmont can recycle only bottles between Camper Tent City, cartridges to Merchandise ideas, please feel free to contact and will have to be sorted out of #1 and #2 plastics (with caps Services, and NPS) is always Warehouse when you order the sustainability team by email before delivery. For the time removed), but we can take all #5 open for #1 and #2 plastic bottles replacements. (Philmont.Sustainability@ being, the Sustainability Team plastics. Bottles are constructed (NO #5s—these must be sorted Attention Backcountry scouting.org) or phone at the will be making weekly rounds out of polymers of greater length out) and aluminum, so if you get Drivers: There are twoConservation office, ext. 1249. on Wednesdays to pick up paper allowing them to be recycled. The that recycling itch, feel free to destinations for backcountry from your bins. plastic type is generally located pay it a visit. recycling. The blue dumpsters Corrugated Cardboard: on the bottom of the container. Trail Meal Bags: Trail meal behind Commissary are the In addition to corrugated All plastics can be collected into bags can be taken to either primary location, and we ask cardboard (layered cardboard the same bin. Aluminum cans, the blue recycling bins behind that you take all backcountry with the wave in the middle), this foil or pans should be collected the commissary, blue bear recycling here if possible. If includes brown paper bags. These in a separate bin if not otherwise boxes behind the Backcountry necessary, you can bring the materials are designed to be very specified on bin. Please ensure Warehouse, or for small amounts recycling to the blue bear boxes strong and are generally a higher that all aluminum and plastic to the receptacle near the behind Backcountry Warehouse. quality material than the papers recyclables are clean and empty. equipment check-in window of Both trail meal bags and bags listed above, so they should be Dirty recyclables not only reduce Services. Please make sure all of other recyclables can be kept separate from mixed paper. the quality of the material, but are trail meal bags are clean and free deposited into the bins at both of PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org FEATURES 21 | PhilNews Visiting Singer/Songwriter By Matthew Baide Staff Writer

Former Philmont staff member Tom Munch entertains a crowd with his music on Monday, July 9, in the staff dining hall. ERIN NASH/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER “What is life? It is the flash soda for a crew with my guitar what he learned while he was of the firefly in the night. It is strapped to my back. A lot of here. the breath of a buffalo in the good memories.” A lot of the songs he plays wintertime. It is the little shadow Munch hasn’t been in the remind him of Philmont, that runs across the grass, and backcountry since his time including a song he performed loses itself in the sunset.” working at Philmont, but base called “Early Summer Rain”. Singer/Songwriter Tom camp has changed a lot since his “I can remember so many Munch played at the Staff Dining time here. He would like to go great memories like being up at Hall on July 9. He played a variety into the backcountry again. Miranda and watching the rain of songs, from “Wildlands” to He plays a blend of move in over the meadow or “Ad #3”. Southwest, Folk and Jazz. He being up in Beaubien and seeing Munch played several got a degree from the University it start to move in,” Munch said. songs with Joshua Standard, of Nebraska, but spent a lot of “Or being on top of the Tooth Camp Director at Clarks Fork time New Mexico, listening to or Baldy and there is lightning and member of “Halfway to Southwest and Texas two-step. coming in and you are running Heaven”. They even played their He has been inspired by many off the side as fast as you can.” own version of the popular song artists including John Denver, Munch draws a lot of “Hallelujah”. James Taylor and The Ozark inspiration from his songs from Munch was a Ranger from Mountain Daredevils. Philmont. 1978 and ’79, then worked at “We would do a lot of driving “I was exposed to a lot of French Henry and Beaubien the over to hear good music in Taos, other music over the years, but next two years. He enjoys coming [and] listen to two-step music,” the stuff that I learned when I back to Philmont. Munch said. was here in this area are the ones “Waking up on the Baldy He has 10 albums and it that have stuck with me over Saddle on Rayado, rocking to shows through his songs that the years,” Munch said. “It’s the Burn Meadow at Beaubien, Philmont has inspired his reason I do most of the stuff I do.” sitting in Wildhorse Meadow music. From songs like “Leavin’ Munch has all of his albums by Clear Creek or running off Beaubien” and “High on a available for purchase on iTunes, Phillips in a lightning storm with Mountaintop”, Philmont has had Amazon and on his website, a crew,” Munch said. “Hiking a lasting impact on Munch. He tommunch.com. with a 90 pound pack to Phillips attributes a lot of his music to the non-stop with watermelon and time he spent at Philmont and 22 | PhilNews MISCELLANEOUS PhilmontScoutRanch.org PSA Seasonal Staff Scholarship The Philmont Staff Association Silver Sage Staff Activity Center Seasonal Staff Scholarshipand the PSA office. Scholarship program has steadily grown over awards of $500 for first year staff, the past five years. More money $1,000 for second year staff, and for college expenses have been $1,500 for third year staff will be awarded each year, and more staff made for the Fall 2012 – Spring have submitted applications for 2013 academic year. Payment of these funds. Both trends continued the scholarship are distributed last summer. Ninety-eight summer directly to the school. Applications staff applied for the PSA Seasonal are due August 31, 2012. Staff Scholarships in 2011. Thanks Over the past five years, to our members’ generosity, the $96,000 was been awarded to PSA awarded a total of $34,000 to Philmont staff. First-year staff to thirty recipients last year. seasoned veterans, Wranglers to The Philmont Staff Association PTC staff to Rangers, freshmen is working hard to make 2012 an to graduate school students, even bigger year for the Seasonal the Philmont staff has been Staff Scholarship program. There well represented amongst the will be more funds available to use scholarship winners. All college for school expenses. However, you and post-secondary education need to apply. Forms are available students are encouraged to apply around the Ranch, including the this year. PhilmontScoutRanch.org PhilmontScoutRanch.org NPS STAFF HIGHLIGHT 23 | PhilNews Staff Highlight of the Week: International Staff Member Questionaire By Katie Sill Staff Writer Philmont’s seasonal staff Ted Cook: is comprised of a variety of Only the sheer people from all over the country. amount of bacon In addition to providing that is consumed summer employment to staff and the distinct from all areas of the United lack of tea. I States, Philmont also employs love tea (coffee international staff members. doesn’t quite This week the staff feature will cut it). Also the highlight the experiences of scale of the BSA, three staff members. we have scouting First is Lungwe Manasseh, a in the UK but it program counselor at Dan Beard is nowhere near from Kabwe, Zambia. Edward as widespread or “Ted” Cook is a program comprehensive counselor at the Hunting Lodge which is a and he’s from Esher, Surrey. shame, some of Lastly is Edson Solomon from the hooligans Jacmel, Haiti who works at the in the UK could Philmont Training Center. These really do well three staff members responded with scouting – to a survey sent by the News but mainly the and Photo Team detailing their bacon…so much experiences here at Philmont. bacon… Q: Is this your first time in Q: Is there America? If yes, what do you anything similar think? to Philmont Lungwe Manasseh: Yes. in your home America is a good place cause country? Can Staff member Eddie Toro (left) hails from Puerto Rico. Edson Solomon is from Haiti. RACHEL TAYLOR/PHILNEWS it’s totally different from home… you please PHOTOGRAPHER It’s really a nice place to be/visit. describe how it summer holidays, camps are a change of scenery as well as of my problem to explain me I have liked the places I have compares to Philmont? limited because of lack of tents re-kindling old friendships and very well in English, I’m feeling visited. Ted Cook: Definitely not. and other facilities to manage starting new ones. happy because I work in a nice Ted Cook: Nope. I come It is near impossible to find this everyone in camp. Edson Solomon: I’m under staff – specially PTC services. I to the US a fair bit. I still much open land in the UK. Q: What are your impression that Philmont is the will never regret to be a member have family in St Louis so Besides that, camping laws are impressions of Philmont? right place for all Boy Scouts to at Philmont. I like my job and I unfortunately my experience of remarkably strict. Across the Lungwe Manasseh: I have do experiences if it is possible. like Philmont. America has previously been pond in Sweden though they liked Philmont and I wish to And I remark Philmont has Lungwe Manasseh: I love restricted to Steak n’ Shake and have super relaxed camping laws come back again in the next possibility to receive anybody my job cause it has helped Six Flags and sheltered suburban so a lot of outdoors people go to summer ‘cause I have learned with whatever capacity. me to interact with different kids. Sweden and Norway to get their some leadership skills from my Q: Do you have anything kind of people with different Edson Solomon: Yes. I think fix. CD and my fellow staff members to add about your job or your personalities. Whatever I have it’s for me a good exploration Edson Solomon: When I at Dan Beard. I feel this is experiences at Philmont? learned I’ll apply it when I go because America is very observe Philmont, I see there is the place where real Scouting Ted Cook: I love the home. I’ll use every leadership wonderful. anything similar (to Philmont) is done. I believe Philmont attention my accent gets. I have skill I have now and teach my Q: Have you experienced in my home country: big programs are changing every to put up with being just another fellow Scouts back home. any culture shock since coming mountains, the blue sky with a youngster who come up here… average Joe back home but here to Philmont? How so? brilliant sun and a lot of trees. as for me it has changed me it’s awesome. I’ve also been Edson Solomon: I don’t It’s the same. physically and mentally …and confused for Australian, Irish, think so. Everything is ok. Lungwe Manasseh: I thank you Philmont and the South African, Scottish, New Lungwe Manasseh: The kind Everything is different Dan Beard crew. Zealand-ish and Welsh. It also of food and cooking, women compared from back home; Ted Cook: Love it. Second makes me chuckle when people driving big trucks and buses, the administration work is year here and I plan on coming say “OOO I’ve heard you on the most men working in the dining mostly done by one-man show. back as many years as I can…I radio!” hall. When it’s camping time like just love coming out here as Edson Solomon: In spite 24 | PhilNews PHOTO FEATURES PhilmontScoutRanch.org

A program counselor befriends a chicken on Friday, July 6 at Rich Cabins. ERIN NASH/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER

A wrangler brushes a horse as part of the morning routine for the ranch department on Wednesday July 11. AL GERMANN/ PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER

Staff member Greg Dunbar rappels down a rock face on Monday, July 2 at Dean Cow. A timber rattlesnake prepares to strike on Wedenesday, July 11. A rabbit hides in the grass on Tuesday, July 10 at Ring Place. CONNOR SPURR/ PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID SPITZNAGEL/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER RACHEL TAYLOR/PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER