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Newsletter of ther Mile-High Section ● Mercedes-Benz Club of America
OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH
IN THIS ISSUE…..
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CAR TRIVIA CORNER
The world's first long distance drive was done by
Carl Benz's wife, Bertha Benz who drove one of
their Benz Patent-Motorwagens from Mannheim in
southern Germany to Pforzheim on 12th August,
1888. She completed the trip in two days, covering
106 kilometres each way. The Benz PatentMotorwagen was the first car in the world, and was
driven by an internal combustion engine.
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Car Trivia Corner
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Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn
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Board Officers
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Interesting Facts About Mercedes-Benz
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Constellation Information
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Pre-Owned Automobiles
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Defunct US Car Mfg - Word Search
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2015 Event/Activity Schedule
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Event Information
Annual New Member’s Party
Sky Sox Baseball
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S. Colorado/N. Mexico Train Ride
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Word Search Answers
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APRIL SOCIAL - April 15, 2015 @ 6:30PM
4th St. Chop House in Loveland
Jack Ballard
Henry Moody
Richard Bennett
Laurie Peterson
Kristin Bleyl
Alastair Shields
Adam Harreld
John Webster
Charles Kurtz
If you have not received your New Member Packet or if
you have questions about your membership, please
contact MHS Membership Chair Person, Natalie
1http://www.drivespark.com/off-beat/10-car-facts-you-did-not-knowMashburn, by phone at 303-988-2710 or by email at
It is a casual upscale 1930's style seafood and
steak house that serves a traditional upscale
menu and is located in downtown Loveland
1/2 block west of Hwy 287.
[email protected]
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Mile-High Section, Inc. of the
Letter From The President
Bob Mashburn
President, Mile-High Section
Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Executive Board Officers
President:
Behind the Wheel
Bob Mashburn …[email protected]
Spring is in the air that means it time for our
annual new member’s party on April 25th at
4:30pm and it is open to members. No cost if you
joined MBCA Mile-High section in 2014, it’s a great
time to come out and meet your fellow members.
Vice President:
Our tour of the University of Colorado‘s Laboratory
for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) was
attended by 37 members who had a Great Time.
We would like to thank club member Bill Possel
and CU student Lucas Migliorini for a fantastic
tour.
Treasurer:
A few events that are coming up April 15th our
monthly social at the 4th St. Chop House in
Loveland then we have the Sky Sox baseball game
on May 16th. Start planning now for Mile-High
section Regional event in Southern Colorado/
Northern New Mexico the Cumbers & Toltec
Scenic Railroad July 31st – August 2nd.
Niels Haubold..……..303-949-7673.……[email protected]
Natalie Mashburn is the new Membership Chair.
Thank you Laura for over 7 years of great work.
We have an open seat for a Board Member. If
interested please contact me at 303-988-2710 or
via email at [email protected]. We
looking for more events and places to have our
socials, if you have somewhere you would like us
to go, contact Lou Rodgers 303-466-3372.
Let’s have a great summer and see you at an event
or social
B Bob Mashburn
Randy Williams …..…..303.799.4806………… [email protected]
Temporary Secretary:
Niels Haubold..……..303-949-7673.……[email protected]
Max Townsend….…….303.770.1128……....... [email protected]
2015 Mile-High Section Board Members
Michael Davison……..720-233-7411……..,….. [email protected]
Norm Franklin ….…..…. 303-789-3915…….…[email protected]
Natalie Mashburn.. 303-988-2710.. [email protected]
Mike Redel ….... ..303.637.0219……..…... [email protected]
Lou Rogers… ...….303-466-3372….…... [email protected]
Jerry Vergatos… …….720-939-2848…. ……[email protected]
Other Contacts
Temporary Membership Chair Person
Natalie Mashburn .303-988-2710. [email protected]
Constellation Editor - Mile High Section
Karen Redel.….303-637-0219……[email protected]
MBCA Vice President
Laura Simonds..….…..650-592-7613….……[email protected]
Rocky Mountain Regional Director
Charlie Bennett….719-576-9737 ..…[email protected]
Social Chairperson MBCA National President
Terry Kiwala…..…......312-286-0532…….….…[email protected]
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Bob Mashburn
MBCA……… 1-800-637-2360…...www.mbca.org
For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the
STAR Magazine
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MERCEDES-BENZ
Mercedes-Benz is actually a German manufacturer
for high-end cars, buses, trucks and coaches. Ever
since the organization was founded in 1886, it's
been a division of the parent company, Daimler AG.
Mercedes-Benz is well known because of their
quality and sturdiness of their automobiles. The
amount of technological and security features that
Mercedes brought to the industry is immeasurable
and has become a necessary feature in almost all
other vehicles. Listed here are some interesting
facts about Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz automobiles were first seen in
market in 1901 by Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, a
German company. The very first vehicles which
bore the Mercedes brand name were produced
commercially in 1926 following the merging of two
of the largest automobile manufacturers of that
time, Karl Benz and also Gottlieb Daimler to create
the Daimler Benz Company. Before 1894,
Mercedes vehicles took part in the earliest
automobile race located in Paris but has
completely withdrawn ever since the late 1930
following the Le Mans incident in which a
Mercedes vehicle killed around 80 people in the
collision. Mercedes returned to the motor sport
scene later by taking part in the various racing
events including Le Mans, DTM and F1 races with
Sauber.
A Mercedes-Benz manufactured car won't ever
rattle nor squeak regardless of age. The reason
being Mercedes cars are welded in 10,000 places
which don't allow any space for the loosening of
bolts and nuts.
Their engines are also something to marvel at.
Their engines include overhead camshafts that
deliver smooth, silent, safe driving even at high
speeds. The engines are put through rigorous
testing by the engineers and they are hand signed
by them before put into an automobile to
guarantee the quality of the engine. Even their
steering system includes a built-in shock absorber
to provide the passengers with a far more
comfortable ride.
The coat of paint on a Mercedes car is smooth and
glossy as a result of the amount of effort placed
into it. There are actually four coats of paint
sprayed on the car before being hand polished. The
last coat of paint is salt resistant and is also done
manually for that smooth, glossy touch you see on
all Mercedes-Benz cars. Even the tires used are of
superior quality and it is capable of carrying an
entire load of passengers smoothly even during
high speeds.
All Mercedes models include fully synchronized
manual and automatic transmissions as standard
features. Higher series models however only
incorporate automatic transmission. MercedesBenz automobiles are made to provide you with a
unique driving experience like no other. The seats
inside their cars are designed after consultation
with an orthopedic physician and offer the kidney,
back and knee-join areas with support to prevent
backaches along with other complications during
driving and with all that being said, there's no
question about Mercedes-Benz being the leader in
the automobile industry.
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PICTURE THIS FORMULA 1 RACE CAR SETTING IN YOUR DRIVE WAY
MERCEDES AMG
PETRONAS
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 80402
Phone: 303-637-0219 or Email:
[email protected]
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 HighMBCA.
Mail ads to: MILE-HIGH SECTION MBCA, 12245
HELENA ST., BRIGHTON, CO 80603 or Email to:
[email protected]
The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject
any ad.
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2015 EVENT/ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
MILE-HIGH SECTION MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB
For Latest updates and Info visit MHS website at www,milehighmbca.org
Revision date
4/2/2015
Date
Activity
Location
Contact
Contact Information
April
4/2/2015
Board Meeting
Norm Fanklin's Home
4/15/2015
Monthly Social 6:30pm
4th St Chop Hous e (Lovel a nd)
Lou Rogers
4/25/2015
New Member Party
Ra ndy Wi l l i a ms Home
Randy Williams 303-799-4806 [email protected]
5/7/2015
Board Meeting
Norm Fanklin's Home
5/16/2015
Sky Sox Baseball Game
Colorado Springs
Bob Mashburn
303-888-2710 [email protected]
5/20/2015
Monthly Social 6:30pm
Aquarium Restaurant
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 [email protected]
Bob Mashburn's Home
6/7/2015
Board Meeting
Ability Connection
Colorado Car Show
Arapahoe Comm. College
Jerry Vergatos
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6/17/2015
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 [email protected]
6/20/2015
Wild Life Sanctuary
Hudson, CO
Bob Mashburn
303-888-2710 [email protected]
Clark Absher
719 749-2621 [email protected]
303-550-6543 [email protected]
303-550-6543 [email protected]
May
June
6/4/2015
July
7/2/2015
7/11/2015
7/15/2015
Board Meeting
Bob Mashburn's Home
Annual MHS/Pikes Peak
Section Picnic ( Pike
Peak Host)
Maguireville in Monument, CO
Monthly Social 6:30pm
Regional Event Cumbres Toltech RR
Trip/ Regional Event
TBD
Lou Rogers
Pagosa Springs & Train Ride
Jay/Deb Hokanson303-935-8270 [email protected]
8/6/2015
Board Meeting
Bob Mashburn's Home
8/15/2015
Tour Geology Museum
School of Mines
Michael Davison 720-233-7411 [email protected]
8/19/2015
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 [email protected]
8/24 & 25
Track Event (Mon/Tues) Pikes Peak Raceway
Bob Mashburn
303-888-2710 [email protected]
7/31 - 8/2
August
Sept.
9/10/2015
Board Meeting
Bob Mashburn's Home
9/16/2015
Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 [email protected]
9/26/2015
Poker Run (Charity)
Eastern Planes
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 [email protected]
Dave Carpenter
8825 Governor Ct., Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 [email protected]
Oct.
10/3/2015
10/9/2015
Annual Member Meeting Norm Fanklin's Home
Enchanted Weekend
Pikes Peak Section Event Taos, New Mexico
10/21/2015 Monthly Social 6:30pm
TBD
Nov.
11/5/2015
Board Meeting
Norm Fanklin's Home
11/7/2015
Steinway Piano Event
Schmitt Music - Englewood
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 [email protected]
TBD
Lou Rogers
303-550-6543 [email protected]
Max Townsend
303-770-1128 [email protected]
11/18/2015 Monthly Social 6:30pm
Dec.
12/3/2015
Board Meeting
Norm Fanklin's Home
12/5/2015
Holiday Party
Mount Vernon Country Club
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EVENT INFORMATION
ANNUAL NEW MEMBER’S PARTY
DATE:
April 25, 2015
TIME:
4:30pm (Dinner at 5:30pm)
LOCATION:
Randy & Phyllis Williams’ Home
9704 N. Heather Drive
Castle Rock, CO 8108
No Cost for New Members Who’ve Joined On Or After January 2014
Members not qualified as “New Members” are also welcome to attend - Cost $25 Per Person
Our Annual New Members Soiree Will Start at 4:30pm, with lots of good conversation and a chance
to meet our new members. Dinner will be served around 5:30pm. Randy will grill up another
delicious BBQ with tri-tips and chicken as the main course. Soft drinks, wine, and beer will be served.
This is always a great party, and it’s free for our new members! To help make sure we have sufficient
food, please RSVP via the form below.
For more information, call Randy Williams at 303-799-4806
Annual New Members Party - April 25, 2015
If You Aren’t a New Member, the Event is $25.00 Per Person
Make your check Payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA
Send check & this form to: Max Townsend, 6088 E Otero Dr, Centennial, CO 80112
Name _________________________
Phone: ______________________ Email: _____________________________
Number Attending _____ at $25.00 per person = TOTAL $ _________
Payment is due Monday, April 20, 2015
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SKY SOX BASEBALL
“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put it’s failures behind and start over
again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day , and that’s the way baseball is.”
Bob Feller
Join the Mile-High Section for VIP Seating with a Catered Lunch
As the Sky Sox take on the Round Rock Express
Saturday May 16, 2015 6:05pm
We plan to meet at Starbucks in Castle Rock 750 Ridge Rd at King Soopers lot at 3:30, leave at 4pm and caravan to the game.
Tickets and parking passes will be handed out at Starbucks along with directions to Security Service Field
Cost: $26.00 per adult - $17.00 per child 12 & under (Children 2 & under free)
Food Service Starts at 5:00pm Package includes: All-you-can-eat BBQ
Pulled pork, Fried chicken, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Salads, chips, cookies, Pepsi products.
Game Ticket and Parking
Exclusive access to VIP table top seating full service bar & restrooms
For information Contact Bob or Natalie Mashburn at 303-988-2710
or via email [email protected]
The Colorado Sky Sox are the AAA top affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Watch future issues of The Constellation and www.milehighmbca.org for more details and updates!
YOUR PAID RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1, 2015
Sky Sox Baseball!
Saturday May 16, 2015
$26.00 per adult - $17.00 per child 12 and under (Children 2 & under free)
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____________________________________________
Adult________x $26.00 = $________ Child______x $17.00 = $ _______ Total $ ______
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Mark your Calendar
MHS Regional event in Southern Colorado/
Northern New Mexico
Friday, July 31, 2015 - Sunday, August 2, 2015
MHS REGIONAL EVENT – SOUTHERN COLORADO/NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
The highlight of the weekend will be our Sunset Dinner Train Trip on the Cumbres-Toltec Railroad
Saturday Evening, August 1st
Relax to the sounds of a steam-engine pulling its way through the beautiful Rio Chama Valley as the train climbs through the mountains to the
summit of Cumbres Pass at 10,015 ft., where we will enjoy a sit down, served dinner in the newly built pavilion at the historic Cumbres Depot. Plan
to enjoy live music and view the spectacular sunsets from the San Juan Mountains.
This will be an exciting weekend! We plan to stay in Pagosa Springs and enjoy events throughout the area. We plan to leave Friday Morning, July
31st and enjoy a scenic ride with planned stops along the way to our hotel in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We will meet for dinner at a local eatery to
be determined, and enjoy hospitality and stories with our fellow club members. Saturday, August 1st will start with a morning drive and lunch.
After a rest in the afternoon, we'll be on our way to catch the train in Chama for our evening sunset dinner trip. Optional activities will be planned
for Sunday, August 2nd in the Southern Colorado/Northern New Mexico area with an optional third night stay in Taos or Pagosa Springs. Event
cost is $35.00 per person. / Cost of the Sunset Train Trip is $90.00 per person.
The hotel that we will be staying at in Pagosa Springs is the Hillside Inn, 2 Solomon Drive, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147, (970-731-5101). We
have negotiated a special discounted group rate of $75 per night for a block of rooms with your choice of a King or two Queens in the room. There
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are also a few rooms with a King bed and a couch. The rate includes a free hot breakfast. We will be staying at the Hillside on Friday, July 31 and
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Saturday, August 1 . We plan to offer some additional suggestions for activities on Sunday, August 2 for anyone wishing to add an extra day to
the trip. The hotel has agreed to offer our tour attendees the $75 rate for an additional day or two if the reservation is made at the same time. Call
the Hillside Inn directly at 970 731-5101 to make your room reservation and be sure to tell them that you are with the Mercedes-Benz Club, MileHigh Section to secure the special rate.
We are in the process of finalizing our activities, so watch the MHS Website at milehigh.mbca.org and The Constellation for more details and
updates. For more information contact Jay or Deborah Hokanson at 303-935-8270 or [email protected].
REGIONAL SOUTHERN COLO/NEW MEXICO TRIP JULY 31-AUG 2 REGISTRATION FORM
Event Registration Fee $35.00 per person ● Sunset Train Trip Cost $90.00 per person
Make your check payable to Mile-High Section, MBCA
Send check & this form to: Jay Hokanson, 6045 W. Evans Place, Lakewood, CO 80227
Name
Phone: ______________________________
Email: __________________________# Attending _____
Train Trip # attending ____ x $90.00 = ___________
x $35.00 per person = $ _________
Total Enclosed: ________________
Dietary Restrictions (if any) for Train Trip dinner: ____________________________________________
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(You will be contacted with more information)
Event 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.
T o assure seating on the train your registration must be received by June 24, 2015.
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