June 2014 N e w s l e t t er of the M ile - H i g h S ec ti o n Mer c e d es - B e n z C l u b o f America OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH IN THIS ISSUE.. MONTHLY MEANDERINGS President Niels Haubold 31st ARAPAHOE CAR SHOW June 8, 2014 MHS/PPS JOINT SECTION PICNIC July 12, 2014 Absher Acres LOVELAND INVITATIONAL SCULPTURE SHOW August 9, 2014 FALL UTAH TRIP September 5-8, 2014 NEW MHS WEBSITE On-line Now! Page 2 Page 6 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 8 SKY SOX RECAP Page 7 MY MB SAVED MY LIFE Page 12 JUNE SOCIAL June 18, 2014 6:30 pm Joe s Bar & Grill 526 Main St., Longmont 80501 303-678-9378 joeslongmont.com Join us for dinner in Longmont. Joe s offers an eclectic menu that should please any palate. We hope to see you there. For more information contact Michael Davison via email at mhd539@msn.com. JUNE 14, 2014 SUMMER FUN DRIVE AND TOUR ARAPAHO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Perkins Restaurant at 1495 Simms Street (corner of Simms and Colfax) for breakfast, then drive to Walden for a tour of Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge. Alternate meeting location north of Denver - Schrader's Country Store, 92 Poudre Canyon, Bellevue, CO 80512 (aka Ted s Place-corner of Hwys 287 and 14). Ron and Laura Lass will meet those who wish to meet at Ted s Place at 9:30 am, leaving at 9:45 am for the drive up Poudre Canyon to the Refuge. At the Refuge, we will start with a guided 6-mile scenic car tour that has a variety of wildlife habitats, grasslands meadows and wetlands. We will take a break and enjoy lunch at the charming River Rock Café located in the heart of downtown Walden. After lunch, we will conclude our visit of the Refuge with a tour of the visitor center and a guided nature trail walk winding along the Illinois River. The ADA compliant 1/2-mile interpretive Moose-Goose Nature Trail winds along the Illinois River, providing a great chance to view song birds, and other riparian residents such as moose, American beaver and northern river otter. At the end of our day, for those not quite ready to make the trek home, reasonably priced accommodations have been arranged for those who wish to stay at the Winter Park Lodge in Winter Park. Join us for this exciting day as we meet, eat, and tour one of Colorado s National Wildlife Refuges. For more info contact Bob or Natalie Mashburn at 303-988-2710 or via email at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com ARAPAHO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Saturday June 14, 2014 Event Registration Fee $5.00 per person Make your check payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA Send check & this form to: Bob Mashburn, 3267 S. Dudley St. Lakewood, CO 80227 Name Email: # Attending Phone: at $5.00 per person = TOTAL $ I plan to meet at ( ) Perkins at Simms & Colfax OR ( ) Ted s Place, Intersection Hwys 287 & 14 Check here if you are interested in staying overnight in Winter Park. We will contact you with info about hotel accommodations.
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 2 Wacky weather abounds this Spring! It is not uncommon to experience multiple seasons on the same day on the Colorado Front Range and this year has been no exception. Our plans were thwarted for the Lightning Hybrids tour when staff was called out of town; however, MHS Webmaster Jay Hokanson put together a fantastic alternate plan and fun was had by all that attended. Mercedes-Benz of Loveland was very gracious in showing us their new digs and treating us to bagels and coffee. We poked around in a couple of different Sprinter configurations, a CLA, and a few hearty souls experienced the new S Class from behind the wheel. Attendees then enjoyed the Loveland Museum, and after lunch many took time to stroll around in old downtown Loveland enjoying the nice weather, more art, and checking out some of the antique stores in the area. We do plan to reschedule the Lightning Hybrids tour as soon as possible. We have plenty of great events coming up that should fare better against the weather! If you didn't get your car registered for the Exotic Car Show at Arapahoe Community College on June 8th, be sure to come out and see the cars, grab a bite to eat, and do some people watching. It is ALWAYS a good time! The Spring trip to the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge on June 14 th will be a fun trip for all. I encourage you to join the Mile-High Section on this scenic, educational and fun outing. I d say that great convertible weather is guaranteed, but this is Colorado The Mile-High/Pikes Peak Sections joint picnic is at Absher Acres again July 12th. If you missed it last year, be there this time, it is likely the last time it will happen, as Clark & Karen will be soon moving out of state. Clark & Karen are great hosts! It s a sure bet the food will be great and there will be lots of surprises in the Rally. If you need to stay closer to home that weekend, the German-American Car Club will be hosting their annual Biergartenfest July 11-13. Contact me at n.hauhold@outlook.com for more info on the Biergartenfest activities. Keep an eye on the Constellation and our NEW website for something that strikes your fancy. We ALWAYS have room for a few more. - Niels WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!! Alan Goodell Patrick Pilcher Sally Roach Evelyn Taylor Brian Yowell Monthly Meanderings With Niels Haubold, President, Mile-High Section If you have not received your New Member Packet, or if you have questions about your membership, please contact MHS Membership Chair Laura Lass by phone at 303-776-8276 or by email at laurawlass@gmail.com. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR NEXT EVENT! Mile-High Section, Inc. of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Executive Board Officers President: Niels Haubold...303.949.7673.. n.hauhold@outlook.com Vice President: Randy Williams..303.799.4806 ranphil39@aol.com Secretary: Reiner Haubold...303.986.5035. reinbold1@comcast.net Treasurer: Max Townsend.303.770.1128... diandmaxt@aol.com 2014 Mile-High Section Board Members Michael Davison...720-233-7411,.. mhd539@msn.com Jay Hokanson...303.935.8270. jhokanso@comcast.net Deb Hokanson...303.935.8270....dhokan@comcast.net Mike Redel.....303.637.0219..... mikeredel@comcast.net Norm Franklin... 303-789-3915....gskolout@aol.com Lou Rogers...303-550-6543... lou.rogers@comcast.net Bob Mashburn..303-988-2710... bob_mashburn@yahoo.com Natalie Mashburn 303-988-2710 nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Membership Chairperson Laura Lass...303.776.8276. laurawlass@gmail.com Social Chairperson Lou Rogers...303-550-6543... lou.rogers@comcast.net MBCA National President Terry Kiwala...312-286-0532 tkiwalajr@aol.com MBCA Vice President Laura Simonds..650-592-7613.simondsl@pacbell.net Rocky Mountain Regional Director Charlie Bennett..719-576-9737.charlesibennett@comcast.net MBCA 1-800-637-2360...www.mbca.org The Constellation Newsletter of the Mile-High Section, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Club America, Inc. 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JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 3 MILE HIGH / PIKES PEAK SECTIONS JOINT SECTION PICNIC AND RALLY JULY 12, 2014 Meet at Absher Acres 17410 Prospector Drive, Peyton, CO at 11:30 am Cost $10.00 per person Lunch begins promptly at 12:00 noon followed by rally Plan to arrive with at least 1/2 tank of gas for the rally Due to the outstanding turnout and the level of enjoyment experienced last year, Clark and Karen Absher have offered to once again host the 2014 Mile-High/Pikes Peak Sections Joint Picnic. It will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Absher Acres. Everything will kick off at 12:00 noon with a catered lunch followed by a short, fun rally and then dessert and the trophy presentations at a mystery location. All you need to bring is a Mercedes and $10.00 per person to cover the cost of the catered lunch. Absher Acres (17410 Prospector Drive, Peyton, CO 80831) is located on the north facing slope of the Palmer Ridge, four miles north of Peyton, Colorado. Other than the last ½ mile upon your arrival at and departure from Absher Acres, all driving will be on paved roads. If you do not trust your GPS (17410 Prospector Drive, Peyton, CO 80831), we have written driving directions to Absher Acres which can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed. Let us know if you need directions. In additional to those choosing to participate in the rally (maximum of 16 teams) we will need a minimum of four teams to manage the speed gun and check points during the rally. The rally winners (first, second and third) will be determined by accumulating the fewest penalty points with penalty points assigned for traffic violations, failures to fully complete challenges at the various check points, and missing the pre-established time to complete the rally. In order to properly plan for the quantity of food, please RSVP to Clark or Karen by July 7, 2014 at 719 749-2621 (home phone), 719 332-5334 (Clark s cell phone) or clarkabsher@aol.com. When you RSVP please indicate if you would like to be a rally participant or a rally worker. Don t Forget: All you need to bring is a Mercedes and $10.00 per person to cover the cost of food RSVP by July 7, 2014 Lunch begins promptly at noon so plan to arrive no later than 11:45 AM Arrive with at least a ½ tank of gas. The rally will be 50-70 miles in length and the closest gas station is 14 miles. We look forward to your attending and we guarantee you will have an enjoyable afternoon. Last year we had 48 members and guests so this year let s shoot for a minimum of 60. Before the day is done, you will see some things you have never seen before and others that will take a good long term memory to recall when and where you last saw them.
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 4 23rd Annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show and Sale If you haven t heard of it yet, now is the time to visit the Loveland Sculpture Show! August 9, 2014 9:00 am Meet at Orchards Shopping Ctr 261 E. 29th St. Loveland, CO 80538 We ll take a Free Shuttle from there to the show Founded in 1991 by several passionate sculptors from Loveland, the Loveland Sculpture Invitational is the largest outdoor sculpture show in America. We will be meeting at 9:00 am at the Orchards Shopping Center in Loveland where we can park and then take a free shuttle to the park to attend the show (show venue is at 920 W. 19th St. in Loveland. We will leave from there and club members can enjoy the show on their own. Gates open at from 9:30 a.m. Admission to the Show is $7 for those 14 years and over; free for those under 14. Sculpture Show The City of Loveland is one of the premier art communities in the country, and the Show is quite large (the works of over 150 world class artists will be showcased). In the center of the show is the large sculpture garden, where life-size and monumental sculptures are on display. Take a leisurely stroll through the garden and be delighted by the beauty and artistry of these fine sculptures in a variety of styles and medium. To allow members plenty of time to see the show at their leisure, we have allotted approximately 3 1/2 hours to spend enjoying the Show before we get together for lunch at 1:15 at the Next Door Food and Drink 222 East 4th Street in Loveland. The restaurant next door to the historic Rialto Theater in the heart of old town Loveland. You might want to also plan some extra time to spend in downtown Loveland visiting the interesting shops and the Loveland Museum and Gallery -- all within walking distance of the Next Door Restaurant. Next Door Food & Drink It will likely be hot, so we recommend sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen. To learn more about this world class show, visit lovelandsculptureinvitational.org. For more information contact Michael Davison at mhd539@msn.com. Upcoming Pikes Peak Section Events: June 21-22, 2014 South Park Weekend Museums Kick-Ass BBQ Festival and More Contact Stan and Mary Bixler at sebixler@comcast.net or 719-597-1281 June 28, 2014 Star Party Tailgating with telescopes - Contact Ken Sheehan at ac0nj@hotmail.com /719-433- 9025 July 19, 2014 Drive to Mt. Evans Contact Judy Bennett at bennett912@comcast.net or 719-576-9737 August 1-8, 2014 - Alaska Cruise Contact Judy Bennett at bennett912@comcast.net or 719-576-9737 Paved Peaks & Passes Get a passport for $75. Your passport contains info for 36 paved peaks and passes within a day s Drive of Colorado Springs, plus instructions. You also receive a commemorative jacket upon completion of your first pass. Contact Judy Bennett at bennett912@comcast.net or 719-576-9737.
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 5 MHS Fall 2014 Regional Event! September 5-8, 2014 Friday, Sept. 5th Meet at 8:00 am at Perkins Restaurant 1495 Simms St. (Corner Simms & Colfax) We will depart from Perkins at 9:00 am Lunch in Grand Junction Tour Castle Creek Winery in Moab Dinner at the Blue Pig In Moab Sunday, September 7th Canyonlands National Park - You won t want to miss spending time atop the mythical sounding Island in the Sky. We ll feel like we re on top of the world as we enjoy our catered box lunch picnic in this beautiful location. Views from the Island encompass thousands of square miles of colorful canyons, mesas and buttes. Dead Horse Point State Park The view from Dead Horse Point is one of the most photographed scenic vistas in the world. Towering 2,000 feet above the Colorado River, the overlook provides a breathtaking panorama of Canyonlands' sculpted pinnacles and buttes. Dinner at Buck s Grill House in Moab Late Night Stargazing in Canyonlands Saturday, September 6th Arches National Park -- Over 2,000 arches are located within the park's 76,518 acres, as well as a variety of other geological formations, including colossal sandstone fins, massive balanced rocks, soaring pinnacles and spires that warf visitors as they explore the park's viewpoints along a paved scenic drive and a variety of walking and hiking trails. Lunch in Moab Drive the Scenic Potash Byway along the Colorado River Dinner at the Moab Brewery Monday, September 8th Return to Denver after breakfast. Information on optional activities and lodging will be provided for those wanting to stay another day. A block of rooms has been arranged at the La Quinta Inn & Suites, 815 S. Main Street in Moab. Phone (435) 259-8700. Participants are responsible for making their own reservations. Mention the Mercedes-Benz club when making your reservation. We have built in free time for other activities you may want to pursue on your own. Hospitality Suite will be open each evening so plan to drive, eat, drink, relax, enjoy and have a great time! For more information contact Bob or Natalie Mashburn at 303-988-2710 or via email at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com REGIONAL ROAD TRIP TO UTAH REGISTRATION FORM Event Registration Fee $37.50 per person (Sunday Box lunch in Canyonlands is $10 additional per person) Make your check payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA Send check & this form to: Bob Mashburn, 3267 S. Dudley St. Lakewood, CO 80227 Name Phone: Email: # Attending Box lunch # x $10.00 = x $37.50 per person = $ Total Enclosed: Registration fee covers cost for trip planning, printing of maps, trip documents and materials, Hospitality Suite items (wine, beer, snacks served nightly in the Hospitality Suite), rally materials and prizes. Lodging, meals & beverages (other than free hotel breakfast and Hospitality Suite), park admissions, other entrance and visiting fees (if any) are not included as part of the registration fee.
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 6 Admission: Adults $10 Children Under 12 FREE Benefiting Ability Connection Colorado (formerly Cerebral Palsy Colorado) Sunday, June 8, 2014 9:00 am 3:00 pm Arapahoe Community College 5900 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, Colorado Now in its 31st year, the Colorado Concours d Elegance & Exotic Car Show is a Colorado summer tradition that attracts several thousand people every year. Car enthusiasts from around Colorado and beyond will showcase nearly 500 of the most unique, rare and exotic sports cars on wheels today. Come enjoy these beautiful high-end, high performance vehicles and exchange your favorite car stories with the owners. And, don't forget to bring the kids as this day is filled with activities for the entire family! Let s get out and support Ability Connection Colorado formerly Cerebral Palsy of Colo. (CPCO). For updated event information contact Harvey LeCato at mbca@comcast.net. For more information go to www,legendsoftheautobahn.org and click on the MBCA logo or Mercedes-Benz, or contact Laura Simonds at 650-592-7613 or via email at simonds@pacbell.net. Remember, MBCA Memberships make great gifts! Whether you own or lease a Mercedes-Benz, your membership with the Mercedes-Benz Club of America will be rewarded ten-fold. Pay just $49 a year for membership (slightly less when you join for multiple years). Enjoy instant savings on parts & service at participating Mercedes-Benz dealers; discounts on items and apparel at our Club Store; free classified advertising; free technical advice from automotive experts; (up to) $1,500 off the price of a NEW Mercedes-Benz, and more. Go to www.mbca.org and fill out a Membership form on line, or call the National Business Office at 800-637-2360 Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm Mountain Time.
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 7 A Day at the Ballpark MHS Fans and Friends ages 4-94 enjoyed a great day with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Play Ball! That is what thirty one MHS fans ranging in age from four to ninety-four heard at the Colorado Sky Sox baseball game on May 18, 2014. We sat in in VIP picnic area where we could spread out over five levels of tabletop seating and meet and greet members of our club and members of the Colorado Z club. MHS Fans were treated an added bonus. 2013 NL Batting Champ, Rockies Outfielder Michael Cuddyer, was playing a rehab game with the Sky Sox on our day at the park! Cuddyer had been out since mid-april recouping from a hamstring strain. What a treat for us! Cuddyer was reactivated by the Rockies for their game against the Giants on May 20th. Rockies Second Baseman Josh Rutledge also played in Colorado Springs that day. He was reactivated by the Rockies on May 23rd. The weather was warm and breezy, the buffet was delicious and our attendees got the opportunity to meet the Sky Sox mascot, Fox, who signed autographs and posed for pictures. Unfortunately, the game ended in a loss. However, Sky Sox staff went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed a fantastic day. We look forward to making this an annual event. Speaking of autographs, Colorado Rockies right fielder, Michael Cuddyer, autographed a baseball for MHS Member Jerry Vergatos and son Andrew! And MHS webmaster Jay Hokanson caught a foul ball hit by Rockies 2nd baseman Josh Rutledge, which was immediately commandeered by wife Deborah.
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 8 The Mile-High Section Has a New Website Check Us Out At milehigh.mbca.org The old Mile-High Website has been showing its age for some time. Originally setup about 10 years ago, with just minor upgrades in appearance and function since then, it had become outdated and did not integrate well with the information on MBCA s national website. Prompted by a significant rate increase from the company that hosted the old site, the MHS Board made the decision to completely redo the site with the help of MBCA. The new website is fully integrated with the National MBCA site with upcoming events, event reports, technical information, membership information, and links to local dealers, service facilities and museums. For full access to local and national events, MBCA technical information and your membership profile you will need to log into your free MBCA account that comes with your MBCA membership. If you haven t set up account access yet, you can register for access with your name and MBCA account number, which is on your MBCA Membership card or can be found on most MBCA publications and mailings. Visit our new website at milehigh.mbca.org/. Can you find the photo from a club event and rally in Aspen that took place in 1958? Don t forget the. Between milehigh and mbca! THE HAPPY CAR COLUMN This Month: Time takes its toll on a bushing By Niels Haubold We know that our high altitude climate is harsh. The sun's rays are more intense, our engines gasp for oxygen in our dry air, and deicers create oxidation and corrosion. I have recently experienced the havoc these elements can be on cars that sit idle in them. A new Ford Ranger added to my personal fleet and a low Mile Jeep at work both suffered the ill effects of lack of use and outdoor storage. The Ranger has relatively low mileage at 115,000 when you consider it is 20 years old but I think it was only used during snow storms. The under carriage is pretty rusty. In fact, I was leery of the trailer hitch assembly and removed it. I was able to peel off layers of metal until there was a hole all the way through it. The shocks and bushings were shot and the tires had cracks in them like the Grand Canyon. The paint also shows signs of neglect as it is peeling off the roof and lacquer checked on the hood. I have a camouflage wrap in the plans to address this. It has taken a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to gather this rig up, but she is coming around. I picked up some flat black BBQ spray on sale that I intend to spray the under carriage with to seal it. The Jeep is a 2006 model and was traded in with 36,XXX miles. This rig was also stored outside. It suffered some effects of dry rot on the undercarriage and tires, however, it was seals and gaskets that racked up the bill on this car. Seals that don't see regular work dry out and crack, too. The valve cover gaskets are usually the first to go as they sit the furthest from the oil when the engine isn't running. It is all downhill from there. Even the window seals and door gaskets can shrink and harden, losing their ability to perform. The long and short of this lesson from the School of Hard Knocks is this; Don't let your prized baby sit around. Like any member of your family, your car needs exercise and a chance to limber up. Work out the kinks. I think I'll go fire up the old 16 valve. Her new valve cover gasket is already leaking again. Happy Cars = Happy Drivers Happy Motoring! Niels
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 9 Mercedes-Benz in the News From MBUSA On-line Press Releases for June 2014 More information is available online at www.media.mbusa.com 2017 G-Wagon To Get a Makeover The 2017 G-wagon will be wider, lighter and more fuel efficient with two new inline 6 cylinder engines including a 300 HP diesel paired with a 9 speed automatic transmission. Lighter by 440 pounds over the current model it will be 4 inches wider with interior refinements found in the C and S Class. 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive starts at $42,375 United States dealerships in 10 states will start selling the B-Class Electric Drive this summer with additional dealerships in other states receiving the electric B-class vehicles later. Gasoline versions of the B-class have been available in Canada for a few years but the US will only get the Electric Drive versions. The vehicle will be powered by a 177 HP electric motor manufactured by Tesla. Daimler owns a small portion for Tesla and have been working together on electric vehicle development. The 27 kwh battery, gives the vehicle a range of 85 miles, will be covered by Battery Coverage Plus, which includes eight-year, 100,000 -mile worry-free coverage, which will cover defects, battery capacity, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Mercedes-Benz offers a rear-facing camera on its 2014 S-Class Coupe. Mercedes C-Class Vehicles Recalled for Defect Mercedes-Benz has some of the most reliable vehicles on the market with the least number of recalls for any major auto maker, however no auto manufacture is immune. Mercedes is recalling 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350 and C63 AMG models for a poor electrical connection that could result in the dimming or failure of the taillights. Mercedes says that the recall affects 252,867 vehicles. The replacement parts aren t currently available, but Mercedes will notify owners in June and fix the problem free of charge. Parts are expected to arrive in August or September. Concerned owners can contact Mercedes at (800) 367-6372.
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 10 The Back Lot Sales and Services for MBCA Members by MBCA Members FOR SALE: Wheels from 2001 SLK With lug bolts. Good condition. Make Offer. Contact Jim at 303-358-9882, or email Jim.Sterling@stollemachinery.com 10/13 FOR SALE: Custom Cotton Flannel Car Cover for 2003 SL500. $75.00 Contact Don Nelson at 303-431-5154 12/13 FOR SALE: 1986 560SEL One owner 113k miles, taupe with beige leather interior. Excellent condition, well maintained, all service manuals. $4,500 or best offer Call 303 916-9348, ask for Gaynor 04/14 FOR SALE 1958 Mercedes-Benz series 219 Owners Manual Original in plastic sleeve. Also included in the package are 2 other books in German listing the Mercedes-Benz dealers in Europe, as well as a map of Europe depicting dealerships in Europe at the time. All in very good condition. $150 or best offer. 303-697-4059 and leave message. 04/14 FOR SALE: 1975 450 SEL - 38,000 miles Silver Blue, with Blue interior. Runs good. I am third owner. This car is located in Steamboat Springs. Asking $3,900.00 or best offer. Call Drew at 970 379 4016 for details. 12/13 FOR SALE: Two MB hardtops in excellent condition. One blue and one black. Will fit 1990-2002 model years SL. Asking $500 each/best. Contact Greg at 303-884-8578 02/14 Providing Quality Automobiles Since 1978. Specializing in pre-owned Mercedes-Benz House of Imports has moved! Visit them at their new location at 9720 W. Colfax in Lakewood. Just West of Discount Tire Hours Mon.-Fri. 10:-00-6:00 Saturday 10:00-5:00 Closed Sunday 303-232-2540 www.houseofimports.com 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, P.O. BOX 16913, GOLDEN, CO 80402 or Email to: constellation@comcast.net The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any ad.
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 11 EVENT RESERVATION FORM /INSTRUCTIONS The treasurer will not count anyone in an event until he receives a check (if there is a cost) for that event. Your name will be put on the roster, but you will not have a reserved spot until the check is received. If you will not have time to mail the form before an event registration deadline, contact the event coordinator listed. LOVELAND SCULPTURE SHOW Saturday, Aug 9, 2014 # of Persons attending Name(s) Total Enclosed for event(s): $ Phone: CELL Phone: Email: Send check for total due for all event(s) made payable to Mile-High Section MBCA and completed form to: Max Townsend, 6088 E. Otero Drive, Centennial, Colorado 80112-3043 What s Happenin With Our Friends at the Museum of Transportation June is Colorado State Bike Month. Bike to the museum and get 2 for 1 admission! 4303 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216 Hours: 10am-4 pm, Mon.-Sat / 12:00-4:00 pm on Sunday 303-297-1113 / www.forneymuseum.org There is something new happening almost every week at the Forney. You won t want to miss this month s events! Call the Forney for more info about these and other special events! June 1, 2014 The 1950 s Buick Exhibit Opens Now through June 30, 2014 Remembering D-day Exhibit Saturday, June 7, 2014 Photo Club 8:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 Moffat Modelers Train Layout Open Mark your calendar for Big Boy Weekend July 27-28th Saturday, June 7, 2014 Lecture Series 1:00 pm Dr. Tom Noel (Dr. Colorado) Denver s Streetcar Suburbs
JUNE 2014 T HE C O NS TE L L A T I O N PAGE 12 David Hestor, a long time MHS and PPS member, was driving his 1979 280SE near Granby, Colorado when he was hit by a speeding DUI driver. He saw the weaving DUI driver coming toward him but was unable to avoid the collision on the narrow highway. The Colorado Highway Patrol Trooper told David he was lucky to have survived the wreck and that his Mercedes saved his life. My Mercedes Saved My Life! Revision date 2014 Event/ Activity Schedule Mile-High Section Mercedes Benz Club 27-May-14 For the latest updates and info visit the MHS website at www.milehighmbca.org June 2014 6/5/14 June Board Meeting The Hokanson's Niels Haubold 303-949-7673 / n.hauhold@outlook.com 6/8/14 31st Ann Concours d'elegance Arapahoe Community College Harvey LeCato mbca@comcast.net 6/14/14 Spring Drive Arapaho Nat'l Wildlife Refuge - Walden, CO Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710 / bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com 6/18/14 Monthly Social Joe's of Longmont Michael Davison 720-233-7411 / mhd539@msn.com July 2014 7/10/14 July Board Meeting The Hokanson's Niels Haubold 303-949-7673 / n.hauhold@outlook.com 7/12/14 MHS/PPS Picnic Absher Acres Max Townsend 303-770-1128 / diandmaxt@aol.com 7/16/14 Monthly Social The Old Blinking Light, Highland's Ranch Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net July 11-13 German American Biergarten Festival TBD Niels Haubold 303-949-7673 / n.hauhold@outlook.com August 2014 8/7/14 August Board Meeting The Hokanson's Niels Haubold 303-949-7673 / n.hauhold@outlook.com 8/9/14 Loveland Sculpture Show Loveland Colorado Michael Davison 720-233-7411 / mhd539@msn.com TBD Restaurant Week (formerly 5280) TBD (Aug 22-29) Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net TBD August Drive Stanley Hotel/Estes Park Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net September 2014 9/4/14 September Board Meeting Norm Franklin's Niels Haubold 303-949-7673 / n.hauhold@outlook.com 9/5-9/8/14 Fall Utah Trip Moab - Arches/Canyonlands Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710 / bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com 9/17/14 Monthly Social Quaker Steak & Lube Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net 9/27/14 Oktoberfest Fall Drive/BBQ at Lass Resort Laura Lass 303-776-8276 / laurawlass@gmail.com October 2014 10/2/14 October Board Meeting Norm Franklin's Niels Haubold 303-949-7673 / n.hauhold@outlook.com 10/15/14 Monthly Social The Golden Europe Lou Rogers 303-550-6543 / lou.rogers@comcast.net November 2014 11/08/14 Annual Members' Meeting Undici Restaurant Niels Haubold 303-949-7673 / n.hauhold@outlook.com TBD Garage Tour Venue TBD Niels Haubold 303-949-7673 / n.hauhold@outlook.com December 2014 12/6/14 Holiday Party Mount Vernon Country Club Max Townsend 303-770-1128 / diandmaxt@aol.com MHS RIDE SHARE Don t have a ride? Don t like to drive (especially at night)? Don t want to go it alone? Don t pass up participating in an event you d like to attend, just cuz driving is an issue. We have lots of folks who will be glad to have you ride along and enjoy an event with them. Call Jay Hokanson at 303-935-8270 or email constellation@comcast.net. The Constellation P.O. Box 16913, Golden, Colorado 80402 Email: constellation@comcast.net