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POKER TALK

Larry Johnson talks about Colorado — Yesterday and Today Page 4

HOT PROMOS/NUGGETS Black Hawk, Central City promos, specials and giveaways Pages 5-7, 9-11

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Mae West - Come Up and See Me Sometime . . . in Central City Page 8

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Remembering Pearl Harbor’s 75th Anniversary Page 17

COUPONS • COLORADO HISTORY • CASINO GUIDE •GAMING • MAP • ENTER TAINMENT

The Last Hand

Wall Street Journal highlights nationwide gambling Las Vegas tourism has I’m not sure how many increased nearly every year gamers out there read The since 2010, but today’s visiWall Street Journal, but it had a very interesting tors don’t spend as much article about the gambling money as in the past years. business back in SeptemLas Vegas’s income has not yet recovered from the ber. Have had it on my high of $6.8 billion in 2007 desk to “columize” (a new and visitor spending has word), and here’s the gist dropped by 15 percent. of what the paper had to say Baccarat revenue has deabout gambling in general. BY BOB SWEENEY Gambling has spread clined the most by 23 perfrom onetime monopolies in Las Ve- cent in Nevada in the past two years. gas, Reno and Atlantic City to nearly $100 bills were removed a decade ago every corner of America. This coun- and replaced with plastic chips, abantry is still the largest gambling na- doning the high piles of cash once tion with $104.1 billion wagered in seen on Baccarat tables. The largest gaming and lottery tickets. China is drop has come from Chinese visitors in second place with Macau at $58.6 and a decline in VIP play in Macau billion. I’ve been to Macau and it is a and the United States. UNLV Center for Gaming Remassive gambling mecca with all the bells and whistles. search reports that gaming revenue Indian casinos generated $29.34 in 2015 was about 35 percent of Las billion in gambling revenues in 459 Vegas Strip casino income with the casinos in 28 states, compared to remainder coming from hotel rooms, $38.32 billion in commercial casinos. food, nightclubs and entertainment. The Indians may eventually win back In 1984, gambling’s share of revenue America. was nearly 59 percent. We liked playThe casino industry has generally ing those single-deck games with betbeen flat since the economic recession ter odds. and some markets have seen revenues Only three states have legalized decline. Despite modest growth, as online gambling—New Jersey, Delamore states have loosened gambling ware and Nevada. An estimated 10.8 restrictions, some markets are near- million people gambled online in ing saturation. 2015, accounting for $6.8 billion in California has the most Indian ca- revenue, much of that offshore sports sinos, generating around $7 billion. books. Legal online gambling within This money once flowed to Las Vegas. the United States in the three states Nevada still leads the commercial generated around $160 million. Slot machines provide 77 percent casinos, followed by Pennsylvania, which opened its first casino only 10 of casino revenue nationally and are the most important source of revenue years ago, surpassing Atlantic City.

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for all casinos. Slot revenue in Las Vegas has declined 16 percent since 2007, with younger people shying away from slot gambling. Daily fantasy sports played for money amounted to about $3.8 million in 2015. One percent of the players amounted to 60 percent of the bsween1@aol.com entry fees. About 2.5 million people are estimated to be pathological gamblers, with an additional three million to be problem gamblers and 15 million at cogambler@mac.com risk for problem gambling. Don’t we To advertise, call Sharon love to play those games. 303-503-1388 Only two states are left without any form of legalized gambling, those being Utah and Hawaii Bet one can find a poker game somewhere in Salt Lake City and on the islands. gambler@villagerpublishing.com Rhode Island is the state that depends the most per capita on gambling, amounting to $457.20 per resident—that surpasses Nevada. New York collects the most taxes production@villagerpublishing.com overall from gambling, amounting to $3.2 billion. Pennsylvania is second at $2.4 billion. Last report showed Colorado’s taxable revenues around renee@villagerpublishing.com $100 million. That’s the way it across America. Colorado wasn’t mentioned in the statistics, but we all enjoy the games of chance, the great buffets, entertainment and new hotel rooms. www.coloradogambler.com coloradogambler Shop at home and spend your gambling money in Black Hawk and Central City—and what a great place for holiday parties.

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IN THE MILE HIGH CITY

DENVER, COLORADO has become one the nation’s major metropolitan areas. But since its founding in 1858, Denver has seen its share of violence and mayhem. In Murder in the Mile High City: The First 100 Years, author Linda Wommack, aided INresearcher THE MILELinda HIGH CITY by fellow writer and Jones, describes forty-two riveting murder cases that made headlines during Denver’s first century. The cases range from the married socialite who was the causehas of the death one of two of DENVER, COLORADO become oneof the nation’s her lovers – neither of whom was her husband – to major metropolitan areas. But since its founding a whoDenver planted a bomb United Airlines inman 1858, has seen on itsthe share of violence plane carrying mother, giving dubious and mayhem. In his Murder in the Mile him Highthe City: The distinction of being responsible for the first First 100 Years, author Linda Wommack, aided airborne by fellowterror writerattack. and researcher Linda Jones, Wommack also examines the role cases playedthat by describes forty-two riveting murder Denver newspapers in the prosecution of the made headlines during Denver’s first century. accused. The cases range from the married socialite who was the cause of the death of one of two of her lovers – neither of whom was her husband – to a man who planted a bomb on the United Airlines plane carrying his mother, giving him the dubious distinction of being responsible for the first airborne terror attack. Wommack also examines the role played by Denver newspapers in the prosecution of the

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Colorado Gambler veteran writers Linda Wommack and Linda Jones have teamed together to present 42 Linda Wommack cases of murder in the Mile High City. Crime photos, many never published and eyewitness accounts make Linda Jones this book a real page turner. Order for the holidays, Signed copies, $24 includes postage and handling. Email lwomm3258@AOL.com.

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On a sunny afternoon in 1887, DSP&P engine 217 stops at Indiana Gulch near Leadville. Famous photographer, W. H. Jackson climbed a hill to capture this view looking east up the East Fork of the Arkansas River Valley. Photo courtesy Western Guideways, Ltd.

Colorado Yesterday and Today While playing poker is one of my passions, another is getting out and exploring the many hidden and interesting spots throughout Colorado that link today with yesterday. I do this through finding old photoBY graphs from over a century LARRY ago; locating the spot in the photograph; and then JOHNSON matching up a photograph of the same spot. When not Black Hawk, Central City and playing poker this summer, I was Cripple Creek; to the great silver crisscrossing the state searching and gold producing districts of for locations to match up. the late 1800’s centered in LeadLater this month, a book in- ville, Georgetown and Cripple cluding the best of these photoCreek; to the lakes, mines, and graphs and plenty of local lore shelf-roads that dot the state’s titled A Century of Change in Colorado / The Complete Collec- high country - Colorado’s comtion will hit the bookshelves of lo- ing of age during the late 1800s and early 1900s was an amazing cal bookstores and gift shops. So let’s step away from the period. In some cases, those same poker tables for a moment and spots are dramatically changed take a look at what made Colorado the amazing state it is today today with the full crush of civiand look at some of the poker lization taking over while in othplaying characters that were a ers there is remarkably little evidence of the passing of a century part of it. From the gambling towns of of more.

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Many poker players and gamblers such as Doc Holliday, Poker Alice and Bat Masterson frequented the towns covered in the book usually playing poker, faro, or other games of chance in the famous and rowdy Red Light Districts nearly every early mining camp supported. Doc Holiday is said to have had his last gun fight in the rip-roaring town of Leadville at Hyman’s Saloon during the early months of 1885. According to legend, Holliday was down to last dollar and fearful a man he owed money to was gunning for him so he shot first and hit the man in the arm. After claiming self-defense and a bit of time in jail, the jury acquitted him. He then made his way to Glenwood Springs and died on Nov. 8, 1887 at the opulent Hotel Glenwood due to complications with his tuberculosis. At the end, a nurse said his last words were, “It’s funny” as he looked at his boots because

he thought he would be shot and killed with his boots on. During the 1880s the famous poker playing woman known as Poker Alice had her start in Leadville after her husband died and she needed to find a way to make ends meet. She found that she could beat her male counterparts in poker through distracting them with her good looks and beating them with her strong play. Soon, saloon owners were paying her to play at their tables. Bat Masterson was a famous gun fighting gambler, buffalo hunter, and noted town marshal with time spent at the Royal Gorge, Trinidad and Denver. During those early years, the railroads were the key to the opening of Colorado’s high country with their narrow rails reaching into the steepest canyons, to the summit of high peaks, and connecting the many towns that were springing up. Today, most of those railroad tracks have been pulled up and are just overgrown forgotten cuts in the land or have been convert-

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ed into hiking and biking trails. In either case, it is fascinating to find and walk those old grades and at times, when deep in a canyon with the rushing waters of ice cold creek rushing by - it’s easy to imagine the monstrous large steel engine huffing and blowing steam while passing by and the cars clicking and clacking along behind. The gambling towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek are included in the book of course - with other nearby locations such as the well preserved Victor, the busy Idaho Springs, the hidden jewel Beaver Brook Station, the forgotten Perigo, and popular Nevadaville among many others. So, as you are heading to play poker up in the hills or just traveling across the state, stop and take a look at some of these spots. They really give you a feel for what Colorado was yesterday; what Colorado is today; and what Colorado can become tomorrow. Ok - back to the tables and remember to play your game!

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On Saturdays, Dec. 10, 17 and 24, from 6 to 11 p.m., you could be chosen to be one of five players to step into the money machine and grab up to $1,000 Promo Play! Earn entries for every 50 base points or every 30 minutes of rated play on table games. Start accumulating entries on the Sunday before the drawing. Plus, earn 10X entries on Thursdays.

Santa’s Workshop Claw Game

Every Friday in December, from 6 to 10 p.m., be one of six lucky guests each night to

Ring in the New Year with your share of $10,000! On Saturday, Dec. 31, from 6 p.m. to midnight, seven partygoers will win up to $2,500 Promo Play. One lucky guest will welcome 2017 with $5,000 cash! Plus, enjoy entertainment and a complimentary champagne toast. Earn entries for every 50 base points or every 30 minutes of rated play on table games starting on Thursday, Dec. 1. Plus, earn 10X entries every Thursday and on Friday, Dec. 30.

Very Merry Multiplier

Every Monday and Thursday in December, spin the multiplier wheel at our promotional kiosk and get up to 40X points on your favorite slots! Simply spin the wheel at a kiosk before you play.

Twice as Nice Tuesdays

On Tuesdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20, every point you earn counts twice toward your 2017 Tier Status! Remember, the more you play, the greater the rewards. Reach out to a Casino Host for details on maintaining or upgrading your status and the benefits involved.

eryone playing will score $5 Promo Play or a $5 Promo Chip for every Denver Team touchdown. Plus, after the touchdown, a lucky player will be chosen to play Plynko for up to $300 Promo Play! Simply play with your Player Extras Club card in your favorite slot machine to win. Visit Guest Services for details.

Deck the Halls Kiosk Game

Gridiron Greats Kiosk Game

Tuesdays in December, play our new Deck the Halls Kiosk Game and reveal a prize of up to $1,000 Promo Play! To win, simply swipe your Player Extras Club card at a kiosk after earning 100 base points or playing 60 minutes of table games before 11:59 p.m.

10X Entries

Every Thursday in December, earn 10X Entries into Blizzard Bucks, Santa’s Workshop Claw Game, and $10,000 Countdown to Cash.

BronGo Play Giveaway

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Main Street Café free breakfast

Every Tuesday, all day breakfast is free with

only 25 same-day base points. Plus, check out the new Smoked BBQ menu additions!

Weekday Warriors Bus Fare Redemption All day, Monday – Thursday, and from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Fridays, get $20 cash back or $25 in Promo Play when you redeem your same-day bus ticket at Guest Services. Gold members – only 75 base points. Platinum members – only 50 base points. Diamond & Diamond Elite members – free. Visit Guest Services for details.

Join Now, Win Now Reach the summit of rewards with Saratoga’s all-new Player Extras Club. Enjoy more benefits including discounts for dining and merchandise, special invitations to promotions and events and many other exclusive offers. New Player Extras Club members get up to $210. Visit Guest Services for details.

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Earn entries for every 50 base points or every 30 minutes of rated play on table games. Start accumulating entries on the Sunday before the drawing. Plus, earn 10X entries on Thursdays.

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hour from 1 to 11 p.m.. At midnight we will have one $2,017 in Z-Play winner and four $250 in ZPlay winners. Earn entries with every 250 points you earn from Dec. 4 through Dec. 31.

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Down Comforter

Stop by Z Casino on Wednesday, Dec. 14 to pick up your free Down Comforter. Just earn 200 same day base points. The giveaway will start at 11 a.m., quantities are limited.

Z Stop Gas Station

Stop in at the Z Stop gas station each week to spin and win. Winning is as easy as 1) Earn 10 Same day base points, swipe your Club Z card into the promotional kiosk inside the station, 2) play the spin and win game and 3) get up to Z Casino and activate your prize, some restrictions apply. If you don’t have your Club Z player’s card, you can print a new one inside at the Z Stop too! Free Z-Play prizes are available at Z Casino (Black Hawk) only.

10X Points

Z Casino is the place for the most points. Every day this month win up to 10X Points, just play our kiosk game!

Get in the Zone!

Featured exclusively at Z Casino in Black Hawk, the Multiplier Zone. Play slots in the Zone and get 10X points all day and night. That’s right, a full 10X points on all of your slot play in the Multiplier Zone! Why settle for less when you can play in the Zone?

Deck the Halls Drawings

Every Wednesday through Sunday from Dec. 4 – Dec. 25 join us for our $40,000 Deck the Halls Drawings from 1 to 11 p.m. every other hour, win up to $250 in Z-Play at each drawing. We will have two winners per drawing hour. Earn entries with every 100 points for that day of play.

New Year’s Bash Drawings

Dec. 28 – Jan. 1 join us for our $10,000 New Year’s Bash Drawings from 1 to 11 p.m. every other hour, win up to $250 in Z-Play at each drawing. We will have two winners per drawing hour. Earn entries with every 100 points for that day of play. On Dec. 31 we will have $150 Z-Play drawings every

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Silver Tsunami Club

Are you 60 years of age or older? Join us every Monday and Tuesday this month for our Silver Tsunami Club 60+ days. Just earn 60 base points that day and receive one free special of the day and a free nonalcoholic soft drink, coffee or tea. Just one more way to win at the Z!

Catch the free shuttle!

The shuttle stops at Z Casino (on Selak Street adjacent to our free parking lot).

Z Cafe

Stop by Z Cafe located on the 2nd floor of Z Casino to get your favorite cappuccino, latte, mocha and much more.

Club Z

Sign up for a new Club Z card at Z Casino and receive up to $100 in Z-Play the same day! See Club Z for complete details.

Don’t want to pay for Breakfast?

On Mondays and Tuesdays just earn 10 same day base points before 11 a.m. and receive a voucher for a free Double Down Breakfast and Wednesday through Sunday just earn 20 same day base points before 11 a.m.! Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

$3.99 Prime Rib

Join us every Friday this month for our $3.99 Prime Rib dinner special after you earn 50 same day base points. Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

Prime Rib dinner

Everyday earn 25 same day base points and receive your Prime Rib dinner for $7.77. Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

Want to convert your comps to free gas?

Earn Turbo, Nitro or Flame status and redeem your comps for up to $20 in gas each day!

Play and Ride!

Earn 75 same day base points, redeem your bus ticket at Club Z and receive $25 in Z-Play. Earn 500 same day base points and get an additional $5 in Z-Play.

Get reimbursed for your ATM fees

Stop by the Z Stop Gas Station to use our ATM, bring your receipt to Z Casino within two hours from the time on your receipt. You will receive $5 in Z-Play or $3 Cash back!

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December from 8 a.m. – midnight. Register at Cashier Services prior to playing.

Candle in the Win Giveaway

Earn a wonderful smelling Yankee Candle that is guaranteed to bring life to any space in your home. Earn 300 tier points on Dec. 2 to receive a 22 oz Candy Cane Lane Yankee Candle and earn 300 tier points on Dec. 9 to receive a 22oz Home for the Holidays Yankee Candle beginning at 3 p.m., while supplies last. Plus, one in five candles will contain a prize up to $500 in cash or FanPlay! Limited to one earned candle per guest.

Life’s A Trip Giveaway

Countdown the New Year at the Isle with a chance to win a share of $20,017 on Saturday, Dec. 31! There will be 18 lucky winners drawn randomly from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for their chance to win up to $2,017 in cold hard cash. Start earning entries now! Receive one free entry daily and earn additional entries for every 100 tier points.

Open Happiness with a 12-pack of Coca-Cola and a chance at $500 in FanPlay. Earn 100 tier points on Dec. 16 to receive your 12-pack of CocaCola beginning at 2 p.m. 1 in 5 Coca Cola 12-packs will have a Fanplay prize up to $500. Limited to two earned 12-packs per guest, while supplies last. Plus, drawings will take place every half hour beginning at 5 p.m. for a chance to win up to $500 in FanPlay. Be sure to stick around for our 10 p.m. drawing, where one winner will walk away with $500 in FanPlay and a pair of round-trip airline tickets. Receive one free entry and earn additional entries for every 100 tier points

Reindeer Riches Giveaway

50+ Perks

Countdown to the New Year Giveaway

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, & Vixen are giving you the opportunity to win up to $1,000 in FanPlay. Every Monday in December from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., earn 100 tier points to receive a Reindeer Riches Scratch Ticket for a chance to win FanPlay Prizes and Food Comps. Limited to five earned scratch tickets per guest, per promotional Monday

FanPlay fun earn & get

Pick your favorite slot machine and rack up some FanPlay with our FanPlay Earn and Get Promotion. Tuesdays in December, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., earn 500 tier points and receive $50 in FanPlay! Limited to $200 in earned FanPlay per day.

Casha Palooza

Going on now for a limited time only is Casha Palooza! Now is your chance to earn even more cash for your points. During Casha Palooza, redeem 5,000 points for $5 cash back. Talk about more bang for your buck. Current point redemption rate is 10,000 points for $5 cash back.

20X Pennies Mistletoe Multiplier

Earn 20X points on pennies every Thursday in

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With age comes big bonuses! Every Sunday in December from 8 a.m. – midnight everyone age 50 or better is invited to stop by for 5X points on slots and 2X points on video poker. Receive a food offer after earning 100 tier points. Cannot be combined with any other point multiplier. Not Valid 12/25/16.

New member play 30 & 5,000 FanClub points for an email

In December, all new members of the Fan Club will receive a food offer after playing 30 minutes on their new players card. Guests who provide an email address at the time of enrollment will receive 5,000 FanClub points.

Social media

Make sure to ‘like’ Isle Black Hawk on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. To stay up to date with all promotions, events and special contests! Also, make sure to register your email with Cashier Services to receive special promotion emails.

Play and stay at the Isle

During the month of December, earn 500 tier points on your Fan Club card Sunday’s through December 6 - 19, 2016

Thursday’s between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. (midnight) and stay the night on us! On Fridays earn 800 tier points and your hotel stay is free. This offer is valid only on the day the points are earned and is based on availability, blackout days may apply. Must register prior to playing. Offer subject to availability. Excludes holidays and blackout dates.

Bus fare redemption Do you ride the bus to Black Hawk? The Isle will refund your bus fare up to $23. Simply earn 350 tier points on your player’s card in November for your refund! Then, present your return bus ticket to cashier services. Table Games players will receive their bus fare back with four hours of consecutive play. Poker players can earn their bus fare back with three hours of consecutive play. Guests must redeem bus ticket at Cashier Services. Limit one bus redemption per person per day.

Smokehouse Buffet Join us for lip-smacking barbeque specials every day at the Smokehouse Buffet. Featuring daily specials like BBQ ribs, pulled pork and hush puppies. All-you-can-eat smoked prime rib Friday through Sunday Night. Located just past the Poker Room. Limited time only. Get you some before it’s gone!

Farmer’s Pick Buffet coming soon! The Grand Opening of our Farmer’s Pick Buffet is right around the corner! We will be offering many delicious items to choose from on the buffet - from the freshest salad bar to our always changing carving station and simply yummy desserts - we offer something for everyone. A wide variety tastes better when the ingredients come right from your own backyard. Local. Fresh. Flavorful. Plus, all-you-caneat crab legs nightly!

Try the new desserts at Tradewinds Tradewinds at the Isle has a new menu that features the best hamburgers in Black Hawk. Whether you try the classics, the California or the Tradewinds Classic Burger, you will not be disappointed. Tradewinds now offers the best desserts in town; visit Tradewinds at the Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk. December 6 - 19, 2016

ranging from $5-$5,000 in FanPlay. The higher your tier the more unicorns you can earn. Management reserves all rights.

Club 40

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Help fill your stockings with our Season’s Greetings giveaway when we giveaway our charm bracelets on Friday, Dec. 2 from 12 to 8 p.m. Earn 300 unadjusted points and you’ll take home the bracelet then earn an additional 50 points per charm to receive the complete bracelet. The whole set is yours for 450 unadjusted points!

Holiday Pursuit

Join us Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 23 when we pick three winners between 12 and 8 p.m. for Holiday Pursuit. Each winner will get to pick a prize from our Holiday Calendar, the higher your tier the more piece you pick and more chances to win! With chances to win up to $1,000 in FanPlay we’re spreading holiday cheer here at Lady Luck.

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Now, Luck is just a click away. Check out our latest merchandise and apparel at Ladyluck.com. While you’re there you can play your favorite classic casino games online.

20X Pointsettia

Join us Christmas Eve, Saturday Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and receive 20X Pennies on all slots. You must register to receive your points so stop by guest services before you play on those days. Excludes video poker. Management reserves all rights.

New Years Eve

Ring in 2017 at Lady Luck as 117 winners take home their share of $20,000 FanPlay. Receive light up items when you earn unadjusted points and other free items. At midnight we’ll ring in the New Year with a bang from our confetti canons while enjoying a champagne toast. Management reserves all rights.

New Years Day

Here’s to a new year and new resolutions! Join us Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 from 12 to 6 p.m. as we celebrate the new year with over $17,000 in FanPlay prizes. Just earn 100 unadjusted points and receive your free stuffed animal unicorn. Each unicorn has prizes

We’re multiplying the fun Mondays and Wednesdays! Join us twice a week for Club 40. All guests age 40 or better will receive 6x points on slots and 2x points on video poker. Guests will also receive a free entrée at Otis & Henry’s once they earn 25 Tier Score points on their Lady Luck Player’s Card. See guest services for rules and additional details. Management reserves all rights.

Win Win Mystery Point Multiplier

Earn up to 20 Times Points Thursdays. Give our big wheel a spin and you could win anywhere from 7x to 20x multiplier on all slots for the day! Plus you get five times points on video poker. Don’t forget to register before you play. See guest services for rules and additional details. Management reserves all rights.

New member

There has never been a better time to sign up for the Fan Club at Lady Luck. Join the club today. When you’re a fan, you get better rewards faster than ever. For all new members, just play 10 unadjusted points and receive $20 in Otis & Henry’s Bar & Grill and $10 in Match Play on Table Games. Sign up your email address, receive $5 and start raking in those rewards. See guest services for rules and additional details. Management reserves all rights.

Social media

Make sure to ‘like’ Lady Luck Black Hawk on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Stay up to date with all promotions, events and special contests! Also, make sure to register your email with Guest Services to receive special promotion emails.

Play and Stay

Play More, Be Happy and stay for free with your friends at Lady Luck! Earn 500 Tier Score points Sunday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and midnight for a free room in the Lady Luck hotel tower. On Fridays play 800 Tier Score Points between 8 a.m. and midnight for a free room. Make sure to register at guest services prior to play. Offer subject to availability. Excludes holidays and blackout dates.

Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo Jackpots make the fun of winning a progressive jackpot that much easier with 12 individual progressive prizes that can hit multiple times a day. There are jackpots for Royal Flushes, Straight

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Flushes, and any 4 of a kind. Monte Carlo Madness takes effect when our bad beat jackpots all reach $25K and 100% of the jackpot rake gets distributed to the Monte Carlo hands making the amounts increase twice as fast. Visit the Lady Luck Poker Room for details and updated jackpot amounts.

Lady Luck Poker

It’s easier than ever to win BIG in the Lady Luck Poker Room! The Bad Beat Jackpot now includes a decreasing qualifier element starting at Aces full of Kings. And make sure to check out the new Bounce Back Bonus offers—now every day of the week! - Be in a game by 10 a.m. and receive $10 in Bounce Back Coupons after four hours of play. - Be in a game by 10 a.m. and receive $20 in Bounce Back Coupons after five hours of play. Visit the Lady Luck Poker Room, located on the 2nd floor, for additional details.

Table Games

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A Tailing Tale

A Tailing Tale of Mae West

Come Up and See Me Sometime . . . in Central City

could begin rehearsals on what most newspapers called the biggest play to ever hit the old mining town. In preshow publicity, West disliked beMany thanks to David Forsyth, executive ing referred to as a “sex siren.” She told The director of Gilpin County Historical Society, Denver Post that she should be for this tale. “portrayed for what she is . . . When Mae West arrived in an actress of international reDenver in July 1949 to pernown, whose reputation ranks By Maggie form her play Diamond Lil at among the theater greats . . . a the Central City Opera House, Magoffin writer of distinction and merit it seemed as if she was the big. . . and, a lady of dignity, poise gest star ever to visit Colorado. and grace.” To prove her point, Along with members of the West and the rest of the cast Central City Opera staff, state immediately started rehearsand city officials greeted West als after they arrived in Central and the rest of the play’s cast City. when they arrived at Union West was so committed to Station. Festivities included Maggie@maggiempublications.com Diamond Lil, which was in performances by the Univerthe middle of a national tour at sity of Denver’s Dudes and Dames square dancers, the university’s cowboy band, con- the time it arrived in Central City, that after testants in a Mae West look-a-like contest, spending her first night in Colorado at the and Morris Sharp and his orchestra. There Brown Palace in Denver, she spent the rest were live radio broadcasts from the station of her time in Central City, living in one of platform, and then West was presented with the Penrose houses across the street from the Opera House. She was a major star, howthe Distinguished Denver Citizen award. From Union Station, West and the rest ever, so she demanded that she have two of the cast went to the state capitol, where white limousines at her disposal at all times. Gov. William Knous greeted her, and named They were kept parked on Eureka Street, her a Distinguished Citizen of the West and and would even drive her directly across presented her with a cowboy hat. After the the street to the Opera House so that no one ceremony ended, West and the cast, the would see her crossing the street on foot. The show opened on July 30, 1949, to a dancers, the Central City Opera ushers, and the look-a-like contestants paraded through packed house. According to one critic from downtown Denver in antique cars. As soon The Denver Post, “An enthusiastic audias the parade broke up, the highway patrol ence which laughed at ever double and triple escorted the cast to Central City so they entendre, greeted the famous and familiar

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Mae West in a “little black dress”. Courtesy photo

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lines with guffaws,” and gave the famous star a warm welcome. Even before the show began its initial run of 25 performances tickets had almost sold out, but Central City Opera director Frank Ricketson informed newspapers that there were still good seats available. In fact, the show proved so popular that another week of performances added to the schedule shortly before the show completed its original three-week run. Opera officials referred to the demand for tickets to the popular show as “unprecedented.” It was the first time in Central City Opera’s history that a show had been held over for an additional week. Only one mishap marred the performance of Diamond Lil when four Central City teenagers stole some of Mae West’s jewelry during a performance. West reported the robbery to Sheriff Ken McKenzie, and also broke the bad news that the thieves were going to be disappointed. As she later told the Weekly Register-Call, the four necklaces, six large bracelets, and six pins and clips, were all rhinestones. The value of them was about $50, though she had spent another $950 to create the pieces they were in. West’s personal maid and another person from the play went to Furness Jewelers in Denver and convinced the manager to loan the star jewels for the rest of the show’s run. McKenzie reported that the teenage thieves managed to escape without a trace. Between performances of Diamond Lil, West took part in many publicity stunts to keep the people of Colorado entertained, attending parties and receptions in Denver throughout the plays run. In early August, she was made an honorary member of the Lakota tribe, with Charles Eberhart and William Willoughby presenting her with a headdress. A week later, she attended a high society party held in the Baby Doe Suite at the Windsor Hotel in Denver. When the Opera added the additional week of performances, West went to Denver and promised to sign photos for the first 25 people who bought tickets at the Daniels and Fisher store. More than 800 people showed up to buy the remaining 250 tickets to the show, which sold out in less than half an hour. West celebrated her birthday while in Central City, cutting a cake at the Teller House, playing the piano and signing in the Gold Nugget Bar (which also was in the Teller House). Jack Foster of the Rocky Mountain News also persuaded West to have her chest x-rayed at the Metropolitan Building in Denver as part of a campaign to fight tuberculosis. West reluctantly agreed, and the x-ray showed that the famed star wore a corset. Life magazine ran the photo and story, using it to poke fun at the 57-yearold actress, much to Foster’s dismay, who leapt to her defense in a column in the News in September, the day after the mag-

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Mae West

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azine story appeared. Mae West and Diamond Lil departed Central City on August 17, after having broken all box office records for the Central City Opera House up to that point. It had been quite a run, and decades after she left Central City, many people still fondly remembered their encounters with the famous star during her six weeks in the old mining town.

FROM MAGGIE Be sure to check out my website for past columns at www.MaggieMPublications.com. The first two books in my Misadventures of the Cholua Brother’s Series are available on my website, on Amazon.com, Lulu.com and BarnesandNoble.com. They can also be bought through the Gilpin Historical Museum and Mountain Menagerie in Central City. Watch for the release of the third and final book in the series Bonanza Beans available in late February or early March. Cholua Brothers Mining Company specialty coffees are available at Mountain Menagerie in Central City or from their website at www.choluabros.com. This column was previously published in the Central City Weekly Register-Call. Send in your tales – Mail your stories with contact information: Maggie M P.O. Box 746495 Arvada, CO 80006-6495 Email: Maggie@maggiempublications.com If you prefer to tell me your story orally and have me write it for you, please feel free to call me at 303-881-3321.

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Fridays 6-10 p.m., Saturdays 3-10 p.m., Sundays 3-6 p.m. Nov. 4 – Dec. 31. Two Winners Each Hour Compete for $250 or $100 Prizes Plus Finalist Entries for New Year’s Weekend $20,000 Grand Prize Drawings: Fri., Dec. 30 – 6-10 p.m. for $500 hourly, $5,000 at 11 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 31 – 3-11 p.m. for $500 hourly, $5,000 at Midnight! Walk with your winnings through the Winner Wonderland this Winter through New Year’s Eve at Century! Earn entries with just 50 base points on your Player’s Club card from Oct. 31 through Dec. 31! Weekends in November and December we will draw two present winners each hour to roll dice and the $250 cash or $100 Insta-Play prizes. winners each hour to roll dice and race to the $250 cash or $100 Insta-Play prizes. The winners then reveal a gift to determine their awarded number of finalist entries! New Year’s Weekend, Friday, Dec. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 31 win our final $20,000 grand prize drawings, with virtual drawings for $500 cash and 50 finalist entries every hour, and $5,000 grand prizes going out each night

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Hit a handpaid jackpot at Century in the month of November and you’ll get an entry for our new monthly Monday jackpot winner celebration! Let us take and share your picture of your ($1,200 or greater) Jackpot for a bonus entry! Then come back and join the #Winnerszone Party on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. for appetizers and cake, plus your chance to win $500 Cash each hour!

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Bus riders have lots of reason to visit Century on Tuesdays! Regular shuttle bus riders will only need to earn 100 base points on Tuesdays to receive $20 Insta-Play for

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Enjoy free Bingo every from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with $100 Insta-Play Play or Table Games Play Chips prizes, with $250 cash prizes for our bigger bingo games for three random hourly games each Thursday! Players with a Player’s Card can pick up their Bingo

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Guests with military ID will receive a free ice cream, plus 50% off meals (up to $25 in one day) at the Retro Deli or Mid City Grill.

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Earn up to seven Fantasy Golf Card Scratch Tickets Each Wednesday (at 250 base points, 400 base points, and 1,000 base points, and every 1,000 base points thereafter up to 5,000) and win your share of $1,000 in Cash and Insta-Play prizes if you have one of the lowest five scores recorded that day! Win double prizes if your score is under par for the card! Scores are tallied and winners posted the next day and prizes must be claimed within one week. Play, scratch, and win with Fantasy Golf Wednesdays at Century!

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Enjoy our 8 oz. slow-roasted Prime Rib Special, accompanied by choice of potato with seasonal vegetables, for just $7.99 from 11 a.m., just by having a player’s card! Prime Rib special is also available for $14.99 with no card. Not to be combined with any other discount or coupon.

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Full up on healthy choices at our new expanded 35-item Soup N Salad Buffet, just $7.99 from 11 a.m., just by having a player’s card! Available for $11 with no card. Not to be combined with any other discount or coupon.

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Guests aged 50 or better receive 2X points on play all day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., plus 50% off purchases (up to $25 in one day) at the Retro Deli or Mid City Grill. Please note that 50% food discount cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount, and including daily food specials.

Birthdays at Century

All guests can come in on the day of their birthday and get 2X points plus a free gift! Guests who come in on the day of their 21st birthday receive the 2X points and the gift, plus $10 in comp added to their account, plus a $5 Promo Chip to use at the tables! Guests with a birthday coupon from our mailer redeem it at the Player’s Club for a gift of 10X their age in points!

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Going Green

Enjoy a jolly green Christmas this year As the holiday gift-giving season approaches, we often are filled with a sense of dread. How will we ever find the perfect gift for everyone on our list, the time to finish shopping and the money to pay for all the stuff we need to buy? The frenzied pressure starts before Black Friday when we are bombarded with “Buy…Buy…Buy”, and it continues through the holiday season. It seems we have become trapped into frantically buying superfluous things. It’s materialism at its worst because it creates wants in our heart for acquiring more “stuff, which in turn, creates more wasted energy and pollution for Mother Earth. Does serious spending, really contribute to the genuine spirit of loving others as we

celebrate Christmas? Wouldn’t it be more fun and rewarding this year to have a jolly green Christmas by capturing the real spirit of the season with genuine gestures of love and friendship in other ways? The word “Christmas” is Old English for Crīstesmæsse, which means “Christ’s Mass”, the celebration of the birthday of Christ. We can start by muting the TV commercials that try to entice us to buy their products, and also refusing to look through extravagant Christmas wish gift books designed to tempt us to overspend. We can refuse to take out holiday loans from banks and financial institutions. We can realize that malls are beautifully decorated and play lively holiday music to

get us in a mood to buy more. Of most importance, we can start to give generously of our time and talents instead of shopping till we drop. Think how you can create good will and fun for your family and friends over the next year that may involve your time or talents but not require a lot of money to implement. H e r e are some suggestions to consider for a jolly green Christmas. We should put giving to the poor at the top of our “to do” list during this holidays. We

can take food and gently used clothing to a local charity. Or we can donate to an international organization like Heifer. org. Every year our family gives a gift of a farm animal through Heifer. This is no ordinary gift. Giving an animal to those in need is like giving someone a small business by providing wool, m i l k , eggs, etc. Animal donations can p rovide poor families increasing access to medicine, school, food, and a sustainable livelihood. For family and friends, think of jolly green activities to do

with each person or family. Then write fun promises on decorative notes. For example, you might take friends out for dinner at your expense. In past years, instead of buying expensive toys for our young children, we took them to a dinner theater after Christmas. It was an enjoyable dining experience, plus it created an appreciation for live performances for them. Other suggestions might be having a family fun night every month and let the children plan the activities or starting a fund for an extra nice family vacation. To add to the joy to the holiday season, you might consider babysitting for a young couple, taking an elder out for a ride, or cooking a meal for a shut in. If you are a boss or supervisor, why not take extra time to mentor an employee to help him or her become better on the job? May you have a jolly green Christmas!

Crossword Puzzle 1

ACROSS:

1. Boulder County area near Niwot (9) 6. Comedy show (3) 8. 1974 Eagles hit (7, 4) 11. Egg-shaped (4) 12. Scrooge quote (3, 6) 16. Machine-readable bar code (3) 17. Marsh grass (4)

18. NW continental highway (5) 19. Redbreast bird (5) 20. Japanese food made from soybeans (5) 21. Fish you can bang on (4) 23. Bill the science guy (3) 24. You can do this at Burger Joint in Central City (3)

25. One of the Great Lakes (5) 27. Retired Virginia Tech coach (6) 29. Former kicker, now golfer Del Greco (2) 30. German king (5) 31. Spanish law (3) 32. Yo on craps (6)

7. Lakers small forward (4, 4) 9. A large dark antelope with a long head (3) 10. James Bond Dr. movie (2) 13. Ultra mind control (2) 14. Endangered buzzer (6, 3) 15. Next to Shadow Mountain Lake (5, 4)

19. Ortiz-Magro of Jersey Shore (6) 22. Roger hit 61 home runs in 1961 (5) 26. Across the Persian Gulf from Iran (3) 28. My in French (3)

DOWN:

1. Grand County ski and golf resort (6, 5) 2. Wind direction (13) 3. Counting frame (6) 4. Football commentator, Lewis (3) 5. Roaring star sign (3) 6. Great escape motorbike rider (5, 7)

Crossword puzzle by Tony Thorpe. See answers on page 18

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Trail’s End

Remembering Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Plans are made and tickets are bought for the thousands of now retired military personnel who served and saw the horror of enemy invasion at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. The 75th anniversary will take place at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 2007. It is an anniversary, an occasion, for these courageous men, now in their 80s, to spend time with comrades, a time to reflect and remember their experiences. The Pearl Harbor Survivors Association is a strong group nationwide. With branches in every state, there are four branches in Colorado. These men are full of emotion, devotion and patriotism. Chief of Aviation Electronic Technicians, Irvin Obermeyer attended the ceremony in 2001, and remembered December 7, 1941 as if it was yesterday. Obermeyer enlisted in the United States Navy on March 13, 1940. Clyde L. Holmes enlisted with the Navy in December of 1936. Jack L. Peterson enlisted with the Navy in July of 1939. John J. Garcia enlisted with the Army in November 1940. All are Coloradans, placed with

their military service, at Pearl Harbor, on that fateful day. Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, started as a quiet, peaceful Hawaiian morning. Most of the servicemen awoke early, dressed and headed to the Mess Hall for breakfast shortly after 6:30 a.m. While eating a leisurely breakfast, the men heard a continuous loud roar, which rumbled the ground yet seemed to come from above. Running outside with the others, to see what the commotion was, Obermeyer was stunned at what he saw. It seemed like a 100 planes were flying overhead. The men knew instinctively this wasn’t an ordinary military fly over. They and their military command base were under enemy attack. The surprise attack by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor lasted almost two hours. Obermeyer remembered: “It was mass chaos. People were frantic, running everywhere.” Meanwhile, Jack Peterson, aboard his ship, the U.S.S. MacDonough, scurried to the boiler rooms, where there had been extensive damage. He and others worked to repair the damage in an effort to get the U.S.S.

Navy man Irvin Obermeyer, 1940.

Photo courtesy of Irv Obermeyer.

MacDonough out of the port. Aboard the U.S.S. Pennsylvania, Clyde Holmes was ordered to man the battle station, fighting the enemy from above, and the fires from below. The U.S.S. Pennsylvania, would eventually be lost to enemy attack. Miraculously, Holmes survived. Over at Schofield Barracks, Sargent John Garcia prepared for orders to attack, and kept busy with reinforcements at the airfield.

These men, Obermeyer, Peterson, Holmes and Garcia, are only a few of Colorado’s heroes of Pearl Harbor and World War II. All went on to serve their country, proudly. All emerged from World War II has military heroes. Years later, retired from the Navy, Obermeyer remembered that dreadful day, as all those present at Pearl Harbor remembered. Obermeyer served as chairman for the Denver branch of the nationwide Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Jack Peterson remained with the Navy serving on battleships, providing protection for aircraft carriers in the Pacific, including Midway, Wake Island, Guam and the Philippines. Retiring from the Public Service Company in 1981, Peterson spent much of his time with the PHSA group. Clyde Holmes continued to serve aboard ships, running amphibious operations in the Pacific from Aleutian to Okinawa. He retired from public service as a firefighter and deputy sheriff. John Garcia continued his service patrolling the Asiatic Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Following the war, Garcia served as a security guard for the Pueblo Guard force before retiring after 39 years of service.

Within a few weeks, a few of these heroic men, (all well in their 80s, and some no longer living,) reunited with other members of their beloved Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, commemorating that day they all lived through, 75 years ago. As members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, all agree with the cause, summed up in their motto: Remember Pearl Harbor, Keep America Alert Let us pause to give thanks for the courage these men showed. Through their efforts and duty to our country, we are a free nation today. Let us smile and wish them well as they travel for this historical reunion, for they have earned it. And finally let us learn from their example and keep America alert. Let us give thanks for the service our American military is doing Afghanistan, and let us hope all Americans will take to heart the words Irv Obermeyer once said to me: “We did what we had to do.” You did indeed, Sir. And this American will remember. The question becomes, as these great heroes go to their reward, will we still remember Pearl Harbor? We must, for America’s future.

A Rocky Mountain Christmas By Linda Wommack

There is nothing as magical as a snow white Rocky Mountain Christmas. Several mountain towns, many within an hours’ drive from Denver, offer shopping, dining and seasonal entertainment. Golden - The charming community of Golden offers a month-long holiday celebration. The “Olde Golden Christmas” includes festive activities such as elf-themed 5k runs, parades and of course, shopping. Downtown Golden twinkle with holiday lights that illuminate the area. The charming stores are all decorated and many offer hot cider and cookies. Santa Clause is featured in the parades with bands, prancing horses, vintage cars and carriages. Thousands of holiday lights sparkle in the trees along the December 6 - 19, 2016

banks of Clear Creek. The Candlelight Walks with carolers and free hot cider is not to be missed. Georgetown - To experience the traditional Georgetown Christmas Market is to take step back in time. Then as now, the picturesque mountain mining town glistens with holiday lights and cheer. Take a stroll through town where the smell of hot roasted chestnuts fills the air. Or see the sites from a horse-drawn wagon. Here’s a little-known tidbit - the 1986 movie, The Christmas Gift, starring John Denver, was filmed in Georgetown. Frisco - The quaint mountain town of Frisco offers holiday shopping, dining and caroling along the festive lit streets. For the adventurous, there are scenic or dinner sleigh rides available. Vail - For those looking for a

holiday vacation destination, Vail is an excellent choice. The alpine ski resort not only offers some of the best skiing in the state, the community also boasts several venues for dining and night-life entertainment. Beaver Creek - The Winterfest at Beaver Creek is a spectacular seasonal event. Performances on the Village Plaza include ice skating, parades, children’s contests, photos with Santa, costumed carolers and much more, all free to the public. Glenwood Springs - The historic Hotel Colorado is decked out for the holidays. For the 26th year, the annual Christmas Craft and Gift show will be held in three rooms of the hotel. Unique gifts, handmade crafts and oneof-a-kind items are displayed and available for purchase. The town

also offers musical concerts including a symphony winter concert and the acclaimed Mountain Madrigal Singers Christmas Concert. The Winter Celebration Festival of Trees is a unique approach for charity. Trees of all sizes, make and creations such as paper, metal, wire, food or other creative materials are presented and sold at silent auction. The proceeds go to the support of the Silt Historical Park. Entertainment such as caroling, hayrides and bake sales

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round out the event. Speaking of festive trees, there are several mountain areas that offer permits for cutting down your own tree for the Christmas holiday. Several within an hours’ drive from Denver include Pickle Gulch near Idaho Springs, Buffalo Creek near Bailey and Elk Creek, near Grandby. Permit information can be obtained from the US Forest Service at usda.gov or call 303-239-3838. PAGE 17

Humor

Holiday greetings to you and yours! Where’s my gift?

I hope 2016 has The DNA test involved spitting a bunch been good to you. It beinto a vial and then gan in a courtroom for mailing it off to a lab. me, which I think you’d agree, is no way to start It made me really appreciate the way TV a new year, especially crime lab technicians if you’re the defendant. can track down a killer Fortunately, I wasn’t. using DNA taken from It was still stressful a piece of chewed-up though. I was already bubble gum found in running late when I a mud puddle at the arrived at the courtBY DOROTHY ROSBY drosby@rushmore.com house for jury duty on crime scene. January 4, and then my In May, I joined necklace set off the alarm on the some of my family members on metal detector. By the time I got a trip to the fatherland—North to my seat, I was in no mood to Dakota, which is where my father be fair and impartial. In the end, grew up. We got together with I wasn’t selected anyway. Maybe cousins we hadn’t seen in years that’s why. and explored cemeteries and I took a DNA test in January homesteads. It was fabulous, deand was amazed to discover that spite my concerns about getting a full 10 percent of mine is Scan- that many relatives together durdinavian. My family had previ- ing an election year. ously been unaware we had any We did some camping this Scandinavian in our history at all. summer, or as I like to call it, Fortunately, I’ve always been fond weather modification. Our campof Scandinavians, particularly the ing trips are more efficient at causing precipitation than any cloud full-blooded one I’m married to.

seeding program, which is why last summer we gave up our tent and built ourselves an ark. I’m joking! Actually, we bought a camper, which was easier. We also did a bit of canoeing over the summer. This presents a challenge for me because it means assisting my husband to lift our aluminum canoe off the top of our vehicle, and I’m not as strong as I look. Fortunately, after 28 years of marriage, we’re a team. Working together, we’ve developed a very efficient system that involves lifting the canoe, then flipping it while my husband calls out instructions and I complain about them. In November, we traveled to New Jersey to attend a wedding and then spent a few days sightseeing in New York City. As someone who grew up in a very small town, I’m fascinated by big city life. For example, in small towns, we say hello to everyone we meet on the

street. It’s not because we’re nice people, though some of us are, it’s just that it would be odd to pass the only other person on the block and not say something. They don’t do that in the city. I don’t think it’s because they’re unfriendly, though some of them may be. It’s just that it would be strange to say hello to every person you pass in a city block—not to mention time consuming. I noticed they honk a lot in the city and they park anywhere they

want to—even in the middle of the street if they can’t find anywhere else. We’d never do that in a small town. Of course, it’s easier for us to find a parking spot, and besides if small town people honk at someone or park illegally, everyone recognizes their vehicle. Anyway, it was a wonderful trip topping off a great 2016. I hope your year was as good, that you’re well and that your Christmas gift is in the mail to me. I’m joking! I won’t mind if you don’t send a gift. But I won’t mind if you do either. (Dorothy Rosby is the author of several humor books, including I Used to Think I Was Not That Bad and Then I Got to Know Me Better. Contact drosby@rushmore .com.)

Horoscopes LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Clear out your schedule, Leo, because it could be a wild ride for the next few days. You probably will not have much time to yourself. When you get a break, make the most of it.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t wait too long to take advantage of an opportunity that drops in your lap; otherwise, it may pass you by. Expect some friendly envy on the part of others.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Take a lighter approach to the week, Taurus. You can benefit from some rest and relaxation. Invite friends over if you need a diversion from the daily grind.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, friends will seemingly come out of the woodwork this week to visit with you. You will not be short on social interactions. Take a few minutes to catch your breath.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Support a family member when he or she has some unconventional ideas, Capricorn. This may be just the catalyst needed to spark new conversations and actions.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, expect to be torn between two attractive options this week. Trust your instincts on this one, even if you must go against convention to do so.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Vacations are the order of the week, Libra. You can’t get enough of travel lately, and you’re apt to take as many people as you can along for the ride.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, many people are rooting for you this week, and it can be eye-opening learning just how many people are in your corner. Remember to support your friends when they need you.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may have to push yourself out of your comfort zone this week. It can be a little scary to do so, but with the support of a few close friends, you can benefit from change.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Your job may take up a considerable amount of your time for the immediate future, Aquarius. You must decide whether this is the path you want or if you’re ready to move on.

ACROSS:

11. Oval 12. Bah Humbug 16. SKU 17. Reed

18. ALCAN 19. Robin 20. Natto 21. Drum

23. Nye 24. Eat 25. Huron 27. Beamer

29. Al 30. Konig 31. Ley 32. Eleven

1. Granby Ranch 2. Northwesterly 3. Abacus

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9. Gnu 10. No 13. MK 14. Bumble bee

15. Grand Lake 19. Ronnie 22. Maris 26. UAE

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