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. Subject Page(s) Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2 Board Officers 3 Sampling of MB Muscle Cars 4 Football Word Search 5 2017 Events Calendar 6 Event Information 2017

Answers 12 Air Force Academy Tour June 10, 2017 @ 8:30 John Adams Christopher Bilger Thomas & Susan Chehak Donald Groneberg Albert Kohnle & Bonnie Robson Robert Schara Brian

1 r` January June, Mercedes Benz Newsletter of the Mile-High Section Mercedes-Benz Club of America OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH IN THIS ISSUE.. Subject Page(s) Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2 Board Officers 3 Sampling of MB Muscle Cars 4 Football Word Search Events Calendar 6 Event Information 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Tour of Air Force Academy 7&8 Joint Picnic W/Pikes Peak Section 9 Mercedes-Benz 2017 Regional Event 10 Pikes Peak Regional Event 11 Football Word Search Answers 12 Air Force Academy Tour June 10, 8:30 John Adams Christopher Bilger Thomas & Susan Chehak Donald Groneberg Albert Kohnle & Bonnie Robson Robert Schara Brian Weeth Luncheon immediately following the Colorado Mountain Brewery, 1110 Interquest Parkway; Colorado Springs If you have not received your New Member Packet or if you have questions about your membership, please contact MHS Membership Chair Person, Natalie Mashubrn, by phone at or by at: nataliemashburn@yaho0.com 1

1. ` Letter From The President Bob Mashburn President, Mile-High Section June Behind the Wheel In May we had some severe weather. I hope that everyone s cars and homes weren t affected.

2 1. ` Letter From The President Bob Mashburn President, Mile-High Section June Behind the Wheel In May we had some severe weather. I hope that everyone s cars and homes weren t affected. It s that time of year when crazy weather can hit at any time. We had a great time on the Budweiser Tour. June 10th Air Force Academy Tour July 8th - Joint Picnic with the Pike Peak Section at Clark & Karen Absher s home outside of Colorado Springs with a Time-Based Rally. This is always a great time! See the full write up for all the information August 18th-20th - Peach Festival Trip Mark your calendars for our New Members Picnic on September 16th this is open to all members, more information to follow. Start putting your ideas for next year s events together and send your ideas to bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com. During our planning breakfast, which is open to all members in November, we will put everything together. We plan a regional trip each year and these events take much longer to put together. If you would like to plan something for the summer for please let us know. Happy Father s Day! Drive Safe Bob 2

3 Mile-High Section, Inc. of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Executive Board Officers President: Bob Mashburn Vice President: Randy Williams Secretary: Mike Redel Treasurer: Max Townsend Mile-High Section Board Members Greg Birkett gdb22comcast.net Michael Davison Natalie Mashburn John Nordman Mike Redel Lou Rogers Whitlow Wong Other Contracts Membership Chair Person: Natalie Mashburn Constellation Editor Mile High Section: Karen Redel MBCA National President: Terry Kiwala MBCA Vice President: Steve Ross Rocky Mountain Regional Director: Michael Davison MBCA For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the STAR Magazine The Constellation Newsletter of the Mile-High Section, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Club America, Inc. Mile-High Section, Inc. MBCA, Publisher KAREN REDEL, Editor P.O. Box 16913, Golden, CO Phone: or Constellation.mhs@comcast.net Readers please support the advertisers appearing in this publication. However, no inference should be made that advertising in The Constellation implies approval of products or services by the publisher, the Mile-High Section, its officers or members, or by the Mercedes- Benz Club of America. We encourage editors of other Mercedes-Benz Club newsletters to reprint articles that may be of interest to their Section s members. We appreciate credit being given to The Constellation. Those articles reprinted in The Constellation with permission from owners of copyrights on those articles may not be used without written permission from the original owners. Members are welcome to submit articles. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month the issue comes out. Articles should be relevant to the interests and activities of MBCA and its members. The Publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any article. Classified Advertising in The Constellation Members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc. may advertise in The Constellation to buy, sell, or trade Mercedes-Benz automobiles and related items at no charge, provided no commercial venture is involved. Ads may include a photo. Copy for the classified advertising must be received in writing by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue. Ads will be published one time. To re-run, the ad must be resubmitted. Current membership number must be included for free ads. LET US KNOW IF YOUR ITEM SELLS MAKE ROOM FOR ADS FOR OTHER MEMBERS. Non-member and commercial venture advertising will be published at the rate of $10.00 for 3 lines per issue, plus $10.00 for a picture. Advertising in this category may run one, two or three times as requested and paid for in advance by the advertiser. Copy for the ads must be received by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue and must be paid in advance, payable to Mile High-MBCA. Mail ads to: MILE-HIGH SECTION MBCA, HELENA ST., BRIGHTON, CO or to: constellation.mhs@comcast.net The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. 3

4 A SAMPLING OF MERCEDES-BENZ MUSCLE CARS MERCEDES-BENZ MUSCLE CAR SL MERCEDES-BENZ MUSCLE CAR AMG 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ 263 AMG BLACK SERIES MERCEDES-BENZ VISION GRAN TURISMO AMG 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C63 AMG COUPE 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK32 4

5 Football Game Word Search B R G V V Q I L K F Q I K M K K S T O U C H D O W N C W M L F C L D A O A T Y T E F A S O O V A I I L I N E B A C K E R J T D B X K O R C O A C H E S L Y Z Y R O F T A R H G K W T A L S M V E J H P E N A Q M A O K Y M R S T D E I D N I Z D G E R E E R E R D O Z C C X I D C N M E B L L A B T O O F U L C O W T E O K K U L F E S M E H G T A H R F W C Q F D S E I R K D V L A S C T A F J B C F R E F E R E E Q W R T B N N V R I K T J O Y K R D T Q W H Words List Quarterback Football Stadium Coaches Linebacker FieldGoal Touchdown TackleReferee CheerLeader Goal Safety Holding Interference 5

6 2017 Event/Activity Schedule Mile High Section Mercedes Benz Club Legend: Mile High Club Pikes Peak Club Dates Event Event Lead Contact Information June 1-Jun Board Meeting 10-Jun Tour of the Air Force Academy Karen Redel July 6-Jul Board Meeting 8-Jul Joint Picnic With Pikes Peak (Absher s Acres) Clark or Karen Absher clarkabsher@aol.com August 3-Aug Board Meeting 18,19&20-Aug Peach Festival Trip (Grand Junction) Whitlow Wong whitlowwong@comcast.net September 7-Sep Board Meeeting 9-Sep Wine Tasting-Balistery Winery (Denver) John Nordman jnord1146@comcast.net 16-Sep New Member Picnic (Location TBD) Bob Mashburn Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com Sep Pikes Peak Section Rocky Mountain Regional Event Wendy/Chuck Adams wenpen@me.com October 7-Oct Annual Membership Meeting (Perfect Landing) Michael Davisson , mhd539@msn.com 14-Oct Ghost Town Drive Bob Mashburn Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com November 4-Nov 2018 Planning Breakfast & Board Meeting (TBD) Natalie Mashburn nataliemashburn@yahoo.com 11-Nov Denver Art Museum Visit Karen Redel karenredel@outlook.com December 9-Dec Annual Holiday Party Spero Winery John Nordman jnord1146@comcast. 6

7 EVENT INFORMATION U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY TOUR WHEN: Saturday, June 10, 2017 (Colorado Springs) TIME: 8:30am Event: Air Force COST: Academy No Admission Tour (Meet Fee at Starbucks - Reservations Inside Due Safeway June Grocery 3, 2017 Store At Plum Creek Shopping Center. Take Exit 181 Off of I-25 South) RSVP By Saturday, June 3, 2017 No Charge for the Self-Guided Tour - Be Sure to Bring I.D. Name Phone: Number Attending Tour Number Attending Luncheon Number Attending is Required for Both the Tour & the Luncheon Contact: Karen Redel or karenredel@outlook.com Luncheon immediately following the Colorado Mountain Brewery, 1110 Interquest Parkway; Colorado Springs (See Attached Sheet for Itinerary) 7 7

8 ITINERARY FOR AIR FORCE ACADEMY TOUR Meet at 8:30A at the Plum Creek Shopping Center Depart 9:00A & Drive to Air Force Academy Take Walking Tour of the B-52 Airplane Proceed to the Visitors Center View Movie & Exhibits Take a Short Walk to the Air Force Academy Chapels Drive to Doolittle Hall & Take a Walking Tour of the Southeast Asia Pavillion Leave the Air Force Academy at 12:45P for Lunch at 1:00P at the Colorado Mountain Brewery 8

JOINT PICNIC WITH PIKES PEAK SECTION Date: July 8, 2017 Where: Time: Absher Acres - 17410 Prospector Drive, Peyton, Colorado 80831 If you need driving directions, contact Clark at clarkabsher@aol.

9 JOINT PICNIC WITH PIKES PEAK SECTION Date: July 8, 2017 Where: Time: Absher Acres Prospector Drive, Peyton, Colorado If you need driving directions, contact Clark at clarkabsher@aol.com 8:45 9:30 Kick off with coffee, juice & pastries The rally begins at 9:45AM with the first car leaving on a time-based rally. Lunch will be served upon the return of the final rally participant, followed by the awarding of the trophies. Each participating couple attending the picnic whose last name starts with A - M is asked to bring a salad and those whose last name starts with N - Z are asked to bring a dessert. In addition to a food dish, each person is asked to contribute $5.00 to cover the provided food, drink, and expenses. Single attendees and guests have a choice of bringing a food dish and $5.00 each or $10.00 each without a food dish. To assure proper planning, please RSVP by July 5, 2017, to Clark or Karen Absher at clarkabsher@aol.com or

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017 REGIONAL EVENT AUGUST 18, 2017 AUGUST 21, 2017 Friday, August 18, 2017, Meet at Perkins Restaurant @ 8:00AM 1495 Simms Street, Lakewood, CO.

There will be an ice cream social immediately following dinner at Gelato Junction.

We will then drive back to Grand Junction via the Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway Dinner will be at Las Marias Mexican Restaurant in Grand Junction Monday, August 21, 2017, members may

Please inform the reservationist that you are with the Mile High Mercedes-Benz Club. The deadline for the negotiated rate is July 18, 2017.

Participants are responsible for making their own reservations Gateway Auto Museum Unaweep Historic Byway Sunday, August 20, 2017, after breakfast drive to the Colorado National Monument, stop at

10 MERCEDES-BENZ 2017 REGIONAL EVENT AUGUST 18, 2017 AUGUST 21, 2017 Friday, August 18, 2017, Meet at Perkins 8:00AM 1495 Simms Street, Lakewood, CO. Leave the restaurant at 9:00AM & Drive to Palisade, CO for Lunch (Lunch on Your Own) After lunch, attend the Palisade Peach Festival Dinner will be held at the Rockslide Brewery in Grand Junction. There will be an ice cream social immediately following dinner at Gelato Junction. Saturday, August 19, 2017, Scenic drive to the Gateway Auto Museum collection of beautifully maintained classic cars Lunch will be on your own at the Gateway Resort. We will then drive back to Grand Junction via the Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway Dinner will be at Las Marias Mexican Restaurant in Grand Junction Monday, August 21, 2017, members may return home or there will be information on optional activities on their own. A block of rooms have been reserved at the Hampton Inn, 205 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO. (970) Please inform the reservationist that you are with the Mile High Mercedes-Benz Club. The deadline for the negotiated rate is July 18, It is recommend that reservations be made as soon as possible due to the Peach Festival. Participants are responsible for making their own reservations Gateway Auto Museum Unaweep Historic Byway Sunday, August 20, 2017, after breakfast drive to the Colorado National Monument, stop at visitor center & drive through the beautiful canyon. An Alternative activity would be to visit the Palisade Farmer s Market in downtown Palisade. Lunch will be on your own at the Palisade Brewery Wine tours will take place in the afternoon at the Plum Creek, Meadery of the Rockies and St. Kathryn s Winery Dinner will be at a local steak house in Grand Junction Colorado Monument Wine Tasting Event: MERCEDES-BENZ - REGIONAL ROAD TRIP TO THE COLORADO WESTERN SLOPE Date: August 18, 2017 August 21, 2017 Make Check Payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA Send Check & This Form To: Whitlow Wong, 5379 S. Olathe Circle, Centennial, CO Name(s) Mailing Address Phone: MBCA Section: Event Registration Fee $35.00/Person = Payment Due By : August 1, 2017 Number Attending: Registration fee covers cost for trip planning, printing of maps, trip documents & materials, hospitality suite items (wine, beer, snacks, etc.), rally materials and prizes. Note: Lodging, meals, beverages (other than free hotel breakfast and hospitality suite items), park admissions, museum entrance fees are not included as part of the registration fee for this event. 10 For More Information Contact: Whitlow Wong, or whitlowwong@comcast.net

11 Pikes Peak Section Rocky Mountain Regional Event The Pikes Peak Section has planned a Rocky Mountain Regional Event planned for September , the middle of prime leaf-changing season. We ll drive through the beautiful mountain colors, explore historic Camp Hale, and experience downtown Frisco. All this fun can be yours for the minimal event fee of $15 per person. That includes water/juice each day, snacks for the road, pizza, salad & sodas on Friday night, and cake, cookies & coffee on Saturday. Feel free to bring your favorite alcoholic beverage on a BYOB basis. We ll stay at a historic B&B right on Main Street with full breakfast, daily happy hour with wine and heavy hors d oeuvres, and free parking. The Lodge has limited king, queen, and double rooms with private baths ($139-$184/night) and they re going fast. We ve reserved a block of rooms for us. So give them a call at Tell them you re with the Pikes Peak M-B Club to get your 10% discounted rate. Please reserve your rooms as soon as possible. Here s the weekend schedule of activities: Friday, September 22: Check into the Frisco Lodge, an historic stagecoach B&B. Complimentary wine and cheese are served in the main living room each night. We will have the use of a private den off the main lobby during our stay. We plan to have gourmet pizza and salad delivered there for our group for dinner. Col Tom Duhs, USA, Ret, and Mr Dick Over, a 10th Mountain Division veteran will be our guest speakers for the evening. Col Duhs is the unofficial historian of the 10th Mountain Division (the Ski Troops of WWII). He is currently working on a screenplay for a mini-series and a book on the 10th Mtn Div. His passion is the 10th and spreading the word about its importance in history. This will be followed by a musical interlude by Mr Clark Craig who will entertain us with jodie calls and WWII-era songs. Saturday, September 23, we ll start the road rally up to Camp Hale. We hope the leaves will be in full color and the drive should be spectacular. Everyone will have a road map and questions to answer by reading the historic markers about 10th Mtn Division involvement with WWII. Col Duhs and Mr Over will accompany us and lead us on a drive-through of the Camp Hale site. We will be able to access several areas most people don t know about. Lunch will be in historic Red Cliff, CO at Mango Mama s Saloon and Grill, with rooftop seating. Upon our return to town, we are invited to a late afternoon reception at the Adams cabin off Main St, Frisco before wine and cheese starts at the Frisco Lodge. Dinner is on your own, since we re within easy walking to any place on Main St...if anyone is hungry, that is!!! Sunday, September 24: Check out and drive home at your leisure (unless someone wants to stay on their own longer ). You can be sure we ll live up to our moniker of the Drive & Dine Club on this weekend. Your hosts are Wendy & Chuck Adams, , wenpen@me.com. For more information or to help with the event, please give Wendy a call. 11

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2017 OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH r` January August, 2017 2015 Newsletter of the Mile-High Section Mercedes-Benz Club of America OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH IN THIS ISSUE.. 2017 Mercedes-Benz Subject