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july/august 2010 FEATURES
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Cover photo: Greg Von Doersten/ Aurora Photos
Contributors: Nancy Bot ing, Ron Johnson, Dave Norona, Marissa Schroder
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4 Publisher’s Ramblings 6 Expert’s Corner 8 Profi le Ruth Gordon 26 Calendar Sports & Outdoor
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