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American Pharoah wins Belmot Stakes
‘Les Mis’ starting this weekend
American Pharoah is the first horse to win the Triple Crown since Affirmed won it in 1978. -B1
The acclaimed musical, “Les Misérables” is coming to the ENMU-R Performing Arts Center. -C1
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June 7, 2015
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Behind tough talk on Russia, G-7 leaders face tough reality
WASHINGTON (AP) — Behind the tough talk on Russia expected from President Barack Obama and other leaders gathering in Germany this weekend is a stark reality. None of the world powers believes the economic and diplomatic punishments levied on Russia for its alleged aggression in Ukraine are changing President Vladimir Putin’s calculus, yet there are no plans to shift strategies. At most, leaders hope to emerge from two days of
talks in the Bavarian Alps with an agreement to keep U.S. and European Union sanctions against Russia in place, and perhaps a pledge to enact deeper economic penalties if the crisis escalates. While there is little expectation that a show of unity will lead to a quick resolution in Ukraine, officials hope it will at least give Putin pause if he is considering ratcheting up Russia’s moves. A fresh outbreak of violence between government troops and pro-Rus-
sian separatists in eastern Ukraine is threatening to derail an already tenuous cease-fire. The fact that sanctions have not altered Putin’s military posture is “a sign of how heedless the Russian government seems to be about the long-term welfare of its own people that it has not yet resulted in a change, in a reversal at least, of course, which is what we want out of Russia,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters after a Friday meeting in Germany
with American military and diplomatic leaders. The Group of Seven summit marks the second year in a row that leaders from the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan will assemble without Putin. After Russia annexed territory from Ukraine last year, the world powers kicked Russia out of what had been called the Group of Eight, a move aimed at isolating Putin and signaling the West’s united opposition to his provocative actions.
Yet Putin remains a major player on pressing issues. Russia is a partner of the U.S. and other nations in the nuclear talks with Iran, an Obama priority. Putin is a linchpin in any discussions on resolving the civil war in Syria, given Russia’s status as President Bashar Assad’s biggest benefactor. Republicans have accused Obama of putting his interest in the Iran nuclear talks above supporting Ukraine. GOP White House hopeful Jeb
Bush is set to arrive in Europe just as Obama departs, with stops in Germany, Poland and Estonia. Bush is expected to pledge broader U.S. backing for the region if elected president. White House officials defend the engagement with Russia on Iran and other matters, and say the U.S. can work with Moscow on issues of mutual interest while also confronting Putin over Ukraine. See RUSSIA, Page A3
Swimming away
Jeff Jackson Photos
Among the crowd taking in the first day of swimming and water fun at the Cahoon Park Pool on Saturday were Chris Dominguez and his kids, from left, Mercedes, 10; Lorenzo, 11; Sebestian, 6; and Lewis, 12. The pool is open every day from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. through the summer. While Saturday was a free-swimming day, admission charges are $3 people 12 and older and $2 for ages 5 to 11. The Roswell Parks and Recreation Department also holds swim lessons, adult lap hours and family swim times. For more information about these and other pool activities, call 624-6764.
Two girls plug their noses and then leap into the pool.
A mom takes a group of kids and the floaties into the refreshing water.
Golfers raise green Roger, Pat Burnett volunteer for for vets agency youth of Roswell, take pride in NM
By Jeff Jackson Record Staff Writer
Veterans in Southeast New Mexico without transportation owe golfers a thank you. Saturday’s Elks for Vets Charity golf tournament at the New Mexico Military Institute course raised $33,000 that will be donated to the Southeast New Mexico Veterans Transportation Network. That organization has a van service that delivers veterans from this area of the state to their medical appointments at VA medical clinics in Albuquerque and parts of Texas at no cost. The Elks surpassed their goal of $30,000 by $3,000 in the first of two charity tournaments this year. Another fundraising tournament is scheduled for Sept. 12. For the Veterans Transportation Network, more than half of its operating budget comes from the Elks golf tournament,
according to Ralph J. Brown, chairman of the tournament. In six years of fundraising through golf tournaments, the Elks have raised more than $300,000 for local causes, Brown added. The golfers assembled at 8 Saturday morning in a four-person scramble tournament. One of the highlights of the day came immediately when Richard Anglada of Roswell was announced as the Elks Veteran Golfer of the Year and was awarded the privilege of hitting the first tee shot. “It’s an honor to be the Elks Veteran Golfer of the Year. We’re honoring all the Vietnam vets. I feel honored being able to represent all the Vietnam vets,” said Anglada, who served in Vietnam, at an awards banquet after the golf tournament. Making the ceremonial first drive off the tee was meaningful, he said, See GOLF, Page A2 Today’s Forecast
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By Katy Ross Record Student Intern
Roger Burnett and Pat Burnett have done a lot for the community — and for the youth — of Roswell. From their careers to their service clubs to their church, it has centered on kids. “Almost everything we’ve chosen through life has had to do with kids,” Pat said. They were elementary school teachers for the Roswell Independent School District. Roger taught fourth through eighth grade and Pat taught second through sixth grade. “We both always felt like teaching was a calling for us and not an occupation,” Roger said. “It was just something we both love to do…” They are both actively involved in service clubs that focus on youth; perhaps the club they are most affiliated with is the Sunrise Optimist Club.
They have been with the club since it was charted in the year 2000 and has more than 30 members. “We feel like we’re a working club and that’s important for us. That was one of the things that we liked… it’s one of those blue-collar kind of clubs, in a sense in where you don’t have to spend all your money but you can give your time instead if you don’t have the money. We like to give our time,” Pat said. Sunrise Optimist Club has scholarships they give to high school seniors and they hold essay contests. They are also work on the Poe Corn Basketball Tournament and donate to the Ronald McDonald House. “Right now (the Sunrise Optimist Club is) doing a dash for groceries, you know “Fill A Basket” is what we call it. For a dollar donation, people could get a chance to spend three minutes at Albertsons until their basket is full,” said
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Pat and Roger Burnett pose with their Commitment to Youth award from the Leadership Roswell Alumni Association in 2012. 1 of this year. Roger. In 2012, they both won Roger is the President Elect for the Sunrise Opti- the Commitment to Youth mist Club for 2015-16. His See BURNETTS, Page A2 term won’t begin until Oct. Index
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