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THE SIGHTS
OF SUMMER

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time by taking a short cut to the finish line. “EXCUSE ME,
CUTTING THROUGH.” The runners were so polite that some
actually stopped in their tracks to let me run by.

I was the fastest runner in my weight class – 300-350 lbs. Not
bad for running the course bear footed! I also discovered why
all these runners are willing to run 10 miles with such vigor to
the finish line – protein power snacks! My personal best (PB)
is 15 Cliff Bars in one sitting. (Photo credit: Facebook/Donald
Sanborn)

Bear Fact: We black bears have been clocked at speeds in ex-
cess of 30 miles an hour.

Pawing the Ivories
In Vail, what police initially thought was a burglary from the
evidence of a ransacked apartment, turned out to be something
very different once the owner’s surveillance video was viewed.
The film revealed a local black bear scouring the room for food.
What was unusual was the video also captured the furry in-
truder taking a few minutes to pound out several unidentifiable
chords on the family piano - Bearthoven’s 5th I think. After the
performance ended, he exited stage right through an open patio
door. What, no bear bow?
Bear Fact: We black bears are generally not musically inclined,
however when given the opportunity.... we are always willing
to try new things. Hope you can say the same.
Until next time; be happy, be safe, and always be bear wise. Fourth of July in Larkspur: Join the parade in Perry
Your friend at large, Beary Park—no reservations needed. Just show up at the Big
D about 10:30. Later, a concert and fireworks at the Per-
A WALK ON THE ry Park County Club.
WILD SIDE
Susan Peters...

Truly Summer, AT LAST...
Snakes Alive – Short Takes

It’s Here, It’s Here!
Yay, no threat of snow in the 10-day forecast! Instead days and
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