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Contents VOLUME 37 - NUMBER 07

Scene was established in June, 1977, and is published twelve times per year by W.W. Thayne Advertising, Incorporated. Scene is distributed free through our advertisers, area professional offices, and key points of interest in the Battle Creek/Marshall area. Scene is also available by mail subscription, $22 for twelve issues, $38 for twenty-four issues. Due to bulk rate restrictions, copies of Scene are not forwarded automatically by the U.S. Post Office to recipients when they move or are temporarily away. Please contact our office with your new address before you move so we can update our mail list and provide you with uninterrupted service. Opinions expressed by writers in Scene are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of Scene or W.W. Thayne Advertising, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

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ARTICLES:

Balloons Over Battle Creek ........................ Mary Butler ....................................................... 18

Competition / Fiesta Balloons and Pilots ............................................................................... 30

Johnny Petrehn Gets Moving Again .......... Sherii Sherban ................................................... 42

Bob Humbert – Always Looking Up ......... Sherii Sherban ................................................... 48

COVER: This month’s cover was createdwith the digital magic of Rick DeRuiter, and inspired by a

community that has opened its arms to the world!.

SCENE FEATURES:2012 World Championship ..... 11-17, 26, 29, 37, 45-47, 50-51

Entertainment Calendar .................................................. 52

Business Listings ............................................................... 55

Advertiser’s Index ............................................................. 60

STAFF:Publisher .................................................. Frederick (Rick) DeRuiter

Assistant Publisher/Sales ....................................... Shirley DeRuiter

Business Manager ......................................................... Shelii Penny

Executive Editor ......................................................... Sherii Sherban

Publications Coordinator ....................... Frederick (Rick) DeRuiter

General Manager/ Systems Manager ....................... Keith Sherban

Typesetters ..................... Frederick (Rick) DeRuiter, Terri DeRuiter

Artists ....................................................... Frederick (Rick) DeRuiter

David Sherban, Matt Travis

Staff Photographer .................................................... Keith Sherban

Advertising Sales .......................... Shirley DeRuiter, Sherii Sherban

Printing ................................................ Millbrook Printing Company

SCENE COLUMNS:As Scene By ....................... Richard F. DeRuiter ............. 10

Visit Downtown BC ......... Alyssa Jones ......................... 24

Visit Marshall ................... Karen Hagerty ...................... 38

Oaklawn Health ............... David Swender, D.O. ........... 40

Ask A Trooper .................. Kristi Angelo ........................ 54

Health Scene ..................... Peter Phelps .......................... 56


Q: Rich, I know you and Nate Zanotti used to love chasing after the balloons on the air fi eld, getting as close as possible to that majestic feeling you get when there was

a mass launch. Any chance you and Nate will try and recapture that same rush you used to get when you were at past balloon events? A: Nate and I were part of a wonderful past where we able to get out the 35 millimeter cameras and fi lm and click off shot after shot of beautiful compositions of color. Sad to say that world has evolved and things that used to be have changed. There are a lot of young people who don’t even know what a 35 millimeter camera is, or for that matter, even know how to operate one. I can’t speak for Nate, but, as of right now, I will be on the sidelines watching what never changes... the beautiful color created by 119 balloons launching in the early morning and evening sky fi lled with refl ecting sun light and moving contrasting

shadows, bouncing off the other balloons and the surrounding countryside... simply breathtaking. Now that’s a world that still exists and we can still experience it this year at the World’s Hot Air Balloon Championship right here in Battle Creek. Don’t miss it. Trust me, I’ll be there. Q: Rich, with your love of the color that balloons paint the sky, have you ever been up in a hot air balloon? A: I love the beauty of the Mona Lisa too, but I have no desire to be in the picture. Although some people have said that at just about any angle I would look acceptable in a Picasso. The real truth is, I never like to be in a place where I can’t walk around. For instance, I can’t sit down at an auction. I constantly walk amid all the items that are still up for bid. I check every piece from every angle, even to go as far as to not bid on any glassware if I haven’t picked it up and examined and touched every part of it. That’s not crazy, that’s mandatory. Every piece of glass is one chip, fl eabite or crack from being valuable to virtually worthless, but then if it is the best hand blown piece of glass by the most famous glass blower

As Scene By BY RICHARD F. DERUITER

“Voila,” Don’t Miss It!

in the world, it changes everything about the rule. Which brings us to... there are no rules. You probably wonder what that has to do with balloons. Q: Quite frankly, I do. A: Actually it does. When you photograph one balloon or a sky full; you must be aware of composition, the lighting and the purpose which would be the most desirable, but not always possible. For instance, it is a semi cloudy day, balloons are at different heights, bright light is bouncing all over, balloons are moving at different speeds and ascending and descending all in seconds. The photographer makes an instant decision to just focus on the sky and just start clicking the shutter at every conceivable angle and “voila”, a national award winning picture can become a reality. Q: Do you ever take pictures without purpose? A: From my last answer, I guess you know the answer... It’s impossibly possible all at the same time. I shouldn’t talk about photography; my shutter fi nger is twitching and my favorite subjects will soon be ascending... don’t miss it!

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 19• 7-9am: Balloon Competition & Fiesta Flight

7-8pm: Balloon Competition & Fiesta Flight

MONDAY, AUGUST 20• 7-9am: Balloon Competition & Fiesta Flight

• 7-8pm: Balloon Competition & Fiesta Flight

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21• 7-9am: Balloon Competition & Fiesta Flight


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22• 7-9am: Balloon Competition & Fiesta Flight


THURSDAY, AUGUST 23• 7-9am: Balloon Competition & Fiesta Flight


FRIDAY, AUGUST 24• 7-9am: Balloon Competition & Fiesta Flight

• 3-10pm: Community activities and events,

KCC: Food Vendors, Bands &

Entertainment, Kids Activities,

and Balloon Education Tent

• 3-6pm: Community Car Show, KCC

• 7-9pm: Fiesta Flight activity KCC

• 9-10pm: Balloon Glow, KCC

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25• 3-10pm: Community activities and events,

KCC: Food Vendors, Bands &

Entertainment, Kids Activities,

and Balloon Education Tent

• 3-6pm: Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary, KCC

• 7-9pm: Fiesta Balloon Flight activity KCC

• 9-10pm: Balloon Glow, KCC

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE AT: Kellogg Community College (KCC)450 North Avenue in Battle Creekand are Weather Permitting. KCC events are August 24-25 only.

WELCOME INFORMATIONThe Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc. (HBF) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), The World Air Sports Federation are proud to be bringing the 2012 20th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship to Battle Creek, Michigan USA. We are pleased to host over 30 countries and 120 hot air balloons competing to crown the 2012 FAI World Champion. This is the first time this event will be back in the United States since 1995, 17 years ago! The world champion from 1995, David Levin, will be this year’s event director.

This event is all about the balloons and the community. 120 Hot Air Balloons, 11 Flights, and 2 Glows

About Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc.MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of this organization is to promote hot air ballooning in Battle Creek and educate local youth and citizens about the science and spirit of ballooning. The organization shall not be used to promote any private or public organization or business without the permission of the Board of Directors or HBF, Inc.

History of Holiday Balloon Fest• Started in 1999 in downtown Battle Creek.• Balloon pilot participation has grown from 13 to 120 balloons.• All visitors are allowed access to the balloons.• Attendance and sponsors continue to increase.• FREE community event since day one.• Host of the 2009, 2010, and 2011 US National Hot Air Balloon Championship.• All staff, board of directors, and participants are volunteers.

Elementary Education Program• Balloon Federation of America (BFA) Educational Balloon Tent at KCC.• BFA Youth Camp.• Youth are educated on balloon history and safety, as well as experience hands on

demonstrations. • Work with local agencies to involve young individuals.

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!BASIC INFORMATION• ABSOLUTELY NO Alcoholic

beverages will be allowed!

• ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING in balloon area.

• No bikes, golf carts, animals, dogs, cats, etc., are permitted on the event grounds.

• For general weather, listen to 103.3 KFR or tune in to WWMT Channel 3.

• Area attractions and hotel information, contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-397-2240 or Visit www.holidayballoonfest.com for more details.

• Due to the generosity of our event sponsors, all events are free and open to the public. A strong emphasis is placed on attracting families and children as well as providing an opportunity for the public to interact with the pilots and their crews during the community events at Kellogg Community College.


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Dear Balloonists and Guests:

As the Mayor of the City of Battle Creek, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2012 World Hot Air Balloon Championship. We are honored to welcome back the world’s top balloonists to our community and look forward to a thrilling competition. Long known as the Cereal Capital of the World, Battle Creek is also known as a premier destination for competitive ballooning, having hosted dozens of top caliber events over the last three decades, including three world championships. In a town so full of ballooning history, this event adds yet another experience for the community to enjoy.

While you are here, I hope you’ll take time to visit our newly remodeled downtown area which is currently in its fi nal stages of completion. This three-year project has resulted in upgraded roads, infrastructure, and landscaping, as well as a new look and feel to the downtown area which refl ects on the water theme of the two rivers which traverse the city. Other recent improvements include the Amtrak station and bus depot, Kellogg Company World Headquarters, and the new site of the Battle Creek Math and Science Center. So please excuse our dust as we continue to expand and grow for the future. You’ll fi nd several unique shops and restaurants in the downtown area. The city’s family entertainment center, Full Blast, is located directly across from Kellogg Arena and McCamly Plaza Hotel. The Linear Park trail also runs through the downtown area. This 17-mile paved pathway connects various parts of the city and provides a beautiful scenic trail for walking, jogging, cycling, and skating.

The Kellogg Company World Headquarters and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Headquarters are located at opposite ends of the downtown area. The Underground Railroad monument and the W.K. Kellogg Home are across the river from the Kellogg Foundation. The Sojourner Truth sculpture stands in Monument Park, which is at the corner of Main Street and Division St. and welcomes you to downtown. We also have a large retail corridor located south of downtown just off Interstate 94. There you’ll fi nd the area’s largest shopping center, Lakeview Square Mall, along with dozens of other stores, restaurants, and movie theatres. The entire City Commission joins me in welcoming you. We wish you a successful competition and an enjoyable visit to Battle Creek.

On behalf of the Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc. Board of Directors and the Balloon Federation of America, I want to welcome you to the 2012 FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship. A special welcome to all of our international pilots, crew, observers, offi cials, and guests, who together represent over 30 different countries. We are honored to have you here. We, and the entire Battle Creek com-munity, are excited to once again play host to the world’s top balloonists and have the opportunity to crown the world champion.

This will be Battle Creek’s fourth time hosting the Worlds, having done so in 1981, 1985 and 1995. We are very proud of our rich ballooning history here in the Cereal City, which dates back almost 30 years. The roots of HBF, Inc. date back to 1998 when current executive director Derrick Jones and a handful of family and friends got together to put on a couple of fl ights and an evening balloon glow. The response was overwhelming and led to the establishment of the Holiday Balloon Fest, one of the nation’s only winter hot air balloon competitions. Now in its 14th year, the organization is completing its four-year plan to bring some of the sport’s most competitive events to Battle Creek, including hosting the U.S. National Championship from 2009-2011. We’re proud of our history of sponsoring family-friendly events which encourage interaction between the public and our

pilots and staff. You never know when or how the spark will be lit for the next generation of balloon pilots or enthusiasts, which is why we place special emphasis on educating youth and their families about the sport of ballooning and aeronautics in general. We are grateful to our many sponsors and supporters whose support is critical to making this event a reality. We hope you will take the opportunity to patronize these sponsors to show your appreciation for their support and contributions to the community. Whether you’re a seasoned Battle Creek veteran or a fi rst-timer to the region, we hope you enjoy the event and our hospitality as you watch the pilots above show why they’re the best in the world. “Soft Landings”

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SusanBaldwinMayorCity ofBattle Creek

Greg MooreHBF, Inc. Board ofDirectors



David started ballooning in 1976 as co-owner of The Balloon Ranch in Colorado. He now has more than 4,600 hours logged in balloons including more than 1,000 hours in gas balloons. He is a private investor living in Boulder, Colorado with his wife Roberta and their twins, Matthew and Rebecca. David graduated from Boston University with degrees in Business Administration and Law. David is the only balloon pilot to have won both the Hot Air and Gas Balloon World Championships and he completed the “triple crown” of ballooning by winning the prestigious Coupe Aeronautique Gordon

Bennett in 1992. He has also won the U.S. National Championships in both Gas and Hot Air. Other wins include the 1988 Trans-Australia Balloon Challenge, 1990 Canadian Open National Championship, 1994 Alpine Balloon Trophy in Austria and the 1996 America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race in Albuquerque. His last win was the 2000 America’s Challenge with a fl ight of 1,998 miles, fl ying from Albuquerque to Gorham, Maine in 66 hours. David retired from balloon competition after the World Air Games in Seville, Spain in 2001. David has served as Chairman of the BFA Gas Division and member of the Board of Directors of the BFA Hot Air Competition Division. He is the current alternate delegate to the CIA (FAI Balloon Commission). In 1992 he received the FAI Montgolfi er Diploma for achievement in Gas Ballooning and again in 2010 for Major Contributions to the Sport. David received the BFA Shields-Trauger Memorial Award is 2009 for Outstanding Contributions to the BFA.

David served as U.S. National Championship Event Director from 2002 to 2008 and 2011. He directed the World Championship in Hofkirchen, Austria in 2008 and the World Air Games in Mondovi, Italy in 2009. He will serve as this year’s Event Director at the World Championship in Battle Creek. In addition to his work in the balloon world, David serves on the Boards of Ignite Adaptive Sports in Boulder, Colorado and the Boulder Jewish Community Center. In winter, David teaches adaptive skiing to people with various disabilities in the Ignite Program at Eldora Mountain Resort. David enjoys Skiing, Paragliding, Golf, Hiking and Scuba Diving. His favorite past times are ballooning and paragliding in the Alps with friends and spending time with his family.

Maury’s interest in ballooning dates back to 1981 and has included sport and competitive ballooning as well as running a commercial balloon contract. Maury initiated the establishment of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Enshrinement Balloon Classic in 1986, served as the event chairman from 1986 to 1988 and served as the event’s Competition Director in all but four years. Maury has a commercial rating and has logged in excess of 750 hours. Crewing at four US Nationals and participating in all US Teams events as an offi cial competitor have fostered Maury’s interest in the competitive aspects of hot air ballooning. Maury and his teammates placed third in the 1999 US Teams and Maury was recognized as Rookie of the Year at the 2000

NABA US Nationals in Canton, Mississippi. During his active competitive career, Maury was a consistent top twenty pilot in the NABA National Ranking system ranking 12th (2005); 21st (2003); 8th (2002); and, achieving his highest ranking of 2nd in 2001. Maury was selected by the BFA’s Hot Air Competition Division to serve as the Event Director for the 2009 and 2010 US National Hot Air Balloon Championships. While Maury has found competitive fl ying both instructional and rewarding, he still fi nds his fondest balloon memories in “Fiesta-type” fl ying. He fl ew in the fi rst balloon event in the Soviet Union in 1990, which took place in Leningrad (St. Petersburg), USSR. On one memorable fl ight he fl ew his balloon “Glasnost” less than 500 feet over a Soviet Mig air base and, yes, has photos. Not far behind in the most memorable fl ights category was fl ying from Canada to the US while seemingly skimming directly over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. In February, 2005 Maury participated in the NOBPA winter Long Jump. This is a fl ight designed to challenge the pilot and crew in a long distance fl ight. This was Maury’s fi rst real attempt at such a fl ight

and he fl ew a total of 178 miles in a fl ight lasting three hours and forty-eight minutes. Eclipsing his travels to the USSR and fl ying over Niagara Falls was his life-altering experience of traveling to Tibet and spending two weeks with the Dalai Lahma. Maury and the Dalai became best of friends and, in exchange for a balloon ride, the Dali bestowed one of life’s greatest treasurers on Maury – he was promised “total consciousness” on his deathbed. Maury and his wife have been heavily involved in organizing and offi ciating at several balloon events annually over the past ten years. He has served as chairman of the BFA and Holiday Balloon Fest joint planning committee for the 2012 World Hot Air Balloon Championship. Maury has been involved with the Northeast Ohio Balloon Pilot’s Association (NOBPA) since 1982 and served as its Treasurer in 1997 and 1998 and as its President in 2000. Maury and Lynn served as chairmen of NOBPA’s annual Safety Seminar, Balloonowledge from 2002-2004 and Maury has organized the educational programming for the 2008 BFA National Convention.

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David LevinChampionship Director

Maury SullivanDeputyChampionship Director

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What does “Fiesta” mean? Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, states the obvious Spanish meanings of ‘party’, ‘feast’ or ‘festival’. It goes on to list some thirty other references to include literature, fi lm and music, as well as dinnerware and a college football game, but no reference to hot air ballooning! Ballooning enthusiasts will of course be familiar with our sport’s largest event, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. And, how ‘Fiesta’ has become a fi tting reference to all that is fun and exciting at any balloon festival. Our Fiesta fi eld is thrilled to contribute to this feast of ballooning that is the 2012 FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship!

My introduction to ballooning began when I witnessed an event while stationed with the United States Air Force in San Antonio, TX, in 1990. Various balloons had landed in our neighborhood, and I was immediately struck by their splendor and everyone’s excitement. These people were having fun! I became an avid spectator the rest of the week. The Air Force sent me next to the ballooning savvy community of Colorado Springs, CO, where I began my intimate introduction into ballooning as a very dedicated crew person. Five years later, with my next assignment forecast for the fall, I realized I better do something quick to keep ballooning in my future. Those years of hands-on crewing helped to make that 1997 Summer of student training most successful as I arrived in Massachusetts with my pilot certifi cate in my wallet and a balloon in tow. I relocated to Michigan when I retired from the military in 2000, thankfully to fi nd some of the most

ballooning friendly landscape in the country. Michigan is also home to a major hot air balloon manufacturer, several service stations, numerous national and world-class competitors, and many of the most passionate, enthusiastic, and caring balloon family teams you could ever hope to meet! Many of our Fiesta pilots come from this mecca that is Michigan ballooning. It is a special privilege for the Fiesta fi eld to support this prestigious, World Championship event and its renowned competitors, our wonderful Sponsors, and the amazing host community by sharing our passion! Best wishes to all the competitors, and in case you missed it, Fiesta does also mean – party. Gentle breezes, soft landings and Mimosas!

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Chair Committees, dedicated Volunteers, and our Sponsors, I’m proud to welcome all our guests from the USA and 30 countries around the world to the 20th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship. This event is our fourth and fi nal event to be revealed from an ambitious four-year plan of events focusing on Ballooning in Battle Creek! These are truly exciting times for us and for our entire community! We focus our efforts on the safety of everyone involved and educating our youth by introducing them to the sport. We also provide a quality event for our visiting aeronauts and their families. In addition, we are dedicated to the

continuation of our sport of ballooning here in our community; it has been over seventeen years since the United States has hosted this World event. I hope that you will be as excited as our pilots are fl ying over Battle Creek and as we are to have brought this world-class championship back to Battle Creek! For fourteen years now the entire Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc. staff are all volunteers of our non-profi t organization and we will be making every effort to make you feel like special guests during the family oriented, fun-fi lled, free community event! We are confi dent that balloonists from all around the globe will unite in the tradition of friendship, fellowship, fun, and sportsmanship. You too will be able to experience that camaraderie during your visit by walking around the balloons and interacting with the Pilots during the Balloon Flights & Glows at Kellogg Community College near downtown Battle Creek during the community events August 24 & 25.

In closing, please enjoy yourself during your visit and stay here in Battle Creek. I’m truly proud to have directed the Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc. since it’s creation and to be hosting Pilots and their crews from our community, our state, across the nation, and around the world! Come one; come all to the 20th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship! We are confi dent you’re about to see sights during our Balloon Flights and evening Balloon Glows that are amazing and memorable in our wonderful sport of ballooning. We will see you there! For all updates please visit our website at: www.balloonworlds2012.com or www.holidayballoonfest.com. Also you may look us up on Facebook! Blue Skies & Soft Landings,

Derrick J. Jones, Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc., Executive Director, 2012 20th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:• Executive Director, Derrick Jones• President, Greg Moore• Vice President, Ken Durkee• Secretary, Patty Stiglich• Treasurer, Kathy Philo

EXECUTIVE BOARD:• Board of Director, John Gibbons• Board of Director, Mark Hires• Board of Director, David Jones• Board of Director, Sherii Sherban• Board of Director, Andrea Boughton

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Mark Hires, Patti Cornwell• Public Relations Managers: Sherii Sherban,

Jodi Bowen• Facilities/Field Managers: Rich Stormer,

David Jones, Patty Stiglich, Lindsay Taylor• Volunteers & Crew, Greg Moore,

Andrea Boughton • Pilot Managers: John Gibbons, Ken Durkee• Landowner Relations: Steve Herbstreith,

Dale Wilson, Pat Rolfe • Offi cials/Observers: Dottie Humbert,

Sandi Christie• Hospitality Managers: Elinor Abbott,

Kim Abbott, David Jones• Concessions/Vendor Managers: Susan Baker,

Kathy Philo• Entertainment Managers: Kathy Philo,

David Jones• Education/Kids Managers: Tom Jones• Community Managers: Jodi Bowen• Flight Crew/Media Rides Mgrs.: Patti Mitchell,

Nancy Edwards• Transportation: Sandi Christie• Customs Manager – Inport/Export: Dustin King• Web Designer & Facebook Admin.: Bob Lane,

Brett Bailey• Photographers: Gary Converse, John Garret• Sound Production: Rich Stormer• Announcer: Ken Ervin• Opening & Closing Ceremonies: Andrea

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ObserversBranko Arnejsek-Slovenija, Aldo Barbieri-Italy, Dave Bagley-USA, Marilyn Barnhart-USA, Terry Bartman-USA, Anders Berglund-Sweden, Mike Bertin-USA, Dawn Bina-USA, Dawn Burnett-USA, Dominik Cieslak-Poland, Cyndy Chapman-USA, Jim Chapman-USA, Russ Chism-USA, Larry Cook-USA, Karin Cyrol-Germany, Paul Dale-USA, Nathalie Danthan-France, Charlotte Daviau-France, Claire Daviau-France, Barb Davis-USA, Alicja Dawidczyk-Poland, Egle Digryte-Lithuania, Albert Echle-Germany, Judy Ell-USA, Karen Fleming-USA, Ruth Ford-Canada, Cyndi Fox-USA, Elric Fremont-France, Betty Gavigan-USA, Miles Gibson-Canada, Myriam Girod-Switzerland, Vincent Gounan-France, Sergiy Gnap-Ukraine, Silvia Grikienyte-Norway/Lithuania, Margie Groom-USA, Chloe Hallett-England, Patt Hansen-USA, Angelika Henkelman-Germany, Patricia Huebner-USA, Diana Jarmalaite-Lithuania, Tom Jones-USA, William Kennedy-USA, Jeff Kest-USA, Debra Kohut-USA, Rick Kohut-USA, Magdalena Kuzmicz- Cieslak-Poland, Mary Lalonde-Canada, Dawn Lessiak-USA, Ingemar Lilja-Sweden, Alexandr Litinetskiy-Russia, Anna Maloney-England, Dominique Malaquin-France, Philip Mason-USA, Virginia Michael-France, Yuri Mityagin-Russia, Darlene Mohler-USA, Davide Molteni-Italy, Michelle Moody-USA, Arielle Mueller-USA, Ellie Mueller-USA, Peggy Mueller-USA, Alex Murray-USA, Alyson Murray-USA, Evan Murray-USA, Lauren Murray-USA, Rustam Mutyigan-Russia, Kaori Naruse-Japan, Diana Nasanova-Russia, Steve Neff-USA, Kim Neill-USA, Saeko Obo-Japan, Rita Odegaard-USA, Orvin Olivier-USA, Lenoard Page-England, Fred Palmer-USA, Vicki Palmer-USA, Russell Parkinson-USA, Janice Pattison-USA, Robert Pattison-USA, Adele Pitt-USA, Paulina Podbiella-Poland, Rachel Pointer-England, Eun Young Roh-Korea, Glenn Ross-USA, Kathy Lester-Ross-USA, Lynn Royer-USA, Audrone Rukasaite-Lithuania, Marie Russell-USA, Steve Russell-USA, Fredy Schneider-Germany, Elaine Schwoerer-USA, Linda Sheets-USA, Meg Skelton-USA, Jo Slade-England, Greg Spetz-USA, Kathy Spetz-USA, Debbie Sobb-Canada, Alex Tarasov-Ukraine, Sonja Trindler-Switzerland, Stefan Trindler-Switzerland, Tomas Tvrdik-Czech Republic, Natsuki Ueda-Japan, Tatyana Valentina-Russia, Deann Vance-USA, Jack Walsh-USA, Jim Whitehead-USA, Sandy Whitehead-USA, Robert Wickens-England, Karolina Wilk-Poland, Charlie Windels-USA, Nicola Zicara-Italy

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• Event Director: David Levin-USA• Deputy Director: Maury Sullivan-USA• Safety Offi cer: Ted Watts-USA• Deputy Safety Offi cer: Alex Jonard-USA• Steward: Mathijs deBruijn-NED• Steward: Sam Parks-USA• Jury President: Risto Jalava-FIN• Jury Member: Gary Britton-USA• Jury Member: Zoltán Pálhegyi-HUN• Chief Scoring Offi cer: Mike Gilligan-USA• Deputy Chief Scoring Offi cer: Lynn Sullivan-

USA• Offi ce Manager: Brigitte Fouache-BEL• Weather Offi cer: Brad Temeyer-USA• Chief Target Teams: Jim Dieball-USA• Chief Logger Offi cer: Mike Meinl-GER• Chief Debriefer: Sylvia Meinl-GER• Chief Observer: Linda Gavigan-USA• Deputy Chief Observer: Annette Gillespie-USA• Windreader Operator: David Lee-USA• Logger Offi cers: Tony Malony-GBR, Garry

Lockyer-CAN, Eugenijus Komas-LIT, Bob Lane-USA, Martin Tregale-AUS

• Target Team Captains: Georgene Voutilla-USA, Dick Steffens-USA, Dave Endres-USA, Jim Thompson-USA, Peggy Wolfe-USA, Joe Clark-USA, Marnix Dobbelaere-BEL

• Debriefers: Doug Clark-USA, Bill Moyes-USA, Cliff Beckman-USA, Sue Beckman-USA, Mike Tuten-USA, Hal Thompson-USA, Ron Wiseman-USA, Claude Weber-LUX, Cheryl Lockyer-CAN, Rob Wise-USA, Dottie Humbert-USA, Ruth Wilson-Australia

• Targets and Landowner Relations: Steve Herbstreith, USA

• Website and IT: Bob Lane, USA• Logger Control: David Ross, USA• Target Team Members: Mary Steffens-USA,

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For more than twenty years residents of Battle Creek have watched the majestic colorful hot air balloons fl oat silently among the clouds every summer. But the story of ballooning in Battle Creek began many years before the World Hot-Air Balloon Championships were fi rst hosted here in 1981. Battle Creek’s fascination with hot air balloons began as early as 1859. On June 7th Professor William Bannister (all balloonists were called “professor”) made an ascension from Bronson Park in Kalamazoo. According to the Battle Creek Journal, “many of our citizens went down to witness the sight” and were among the crowd of 10,000 who saw Bannister lift off. After a fl ight of over an hour, the professor came safely back to earth near Fentonville. Unfortunately, the balloon broke loose during the descent and continued on its voyage, unattended. When the professor returned to Kalamazoo he mourned the “calamity” of the loss of his balloon, “not only on account of the intrinsic value of the thing itself, but for the business of which it will deprive me.” The fi nancial loss was considerable, since the lost balloon cost $1600 to build (approximately $42,000 in current dollars). Bannister’s massive balloon was “66 feet in length, 40 feet in diameter and having a capacity of 36,000 cubic feet.” Remnants of the colorful striped silk were later found as far away as London, Ontario.

Bannister was a nationally known professional balloonist who made a number of widely reported ascensions around Michigan and the Midwest during the 1850s. In 1854 he and a partner had made an epic fl ight from Adrian, Michigan, to Clarion, Pennsylvania, covering the distance of 350 miles in only four hours. When the pilot and passenger were rescued, they were unconscious, still anchored to the tree which snagged the balloon as it descended after running out of fuel. Ballooning was a dangerous sport, or profession, for both participants and spectators. Contemporary newspapers are full of descriptions of “runaway” fl ights, unpredictable winds, violent landings, fi res, collisions with man made or natural obstructions and faulty equipment. However ascensions were increasingly popular during the next decades, as part of the entertainment and sporting events scheduled on special events and major holidays. The events at Battle Creek’s Driving Park (a horse race track in the west side Flats along the Kalamazoo River) on October 6, 1883, was typical. The program included a series of foot and horse races along with a balloon demonstration by Professor B. F. Joselyn. In a comical precursor for the events of the day, during the race for slowest horse, “all the horses stopped and the race was declared off.”

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Undeterred by this fi asco, “the distinguished aeronaut” added a new feature to his program when he invited “a gentleman and lady to accompany him in his fl ight to the aerial regions.” There is no record that anyone took him up on his invitation, and, given the results of this ascension, this was probably fortunate. The Battle Creek Journal gives this account of the day’s misadventures, as witnessed by more than 2,000 spectators. As he initially rose through the air, “Prof. Joslyn forgot to throw out suffi cient ballast and ascended about 100 feet and came down against a fence, without damage, however. He then threw out two bags of ballast and ascended rapidly, bearing toward the southeast. When he had ascended about 800 feet, he emptied another bag of sand and at once ascended to the clouds where he disappeared, followed by the cheers of the assembled spectators and the straining eyes of a host of people on the streets. He went up waving his hat and when last seen, as he entered the clouds, he was making the same demonstration.” The tale continues in The Citizennewspaper. “Ceresco … was the scene of great excitement. About the middle of the afternoon the residents were aroused by a great shouting and screaming, and on looking out to discover the cause saw a man sailing over in a balloon. By shouts and signs the man made them understand that he wished to land, and in the outskirts of the village they managed to catch a rope which was dangling from the car, and pulled it to earth.” “The aeronaut was terribly frightened, and the sweat poured from his face like rain. ‘I tell you, gentlemen,’ he remarked after he had recovered somewhat, ‘if you had been where I was the last hour it would have made you think of God…’ It seems that … having lost control of the balloon had begun to fear that he could not effect a landing.” The appearance of Professor Edward Hogan of Jackson for the Labor Day festivities of 1888 was far less dramatic. The day’s schedule included a series of horse and bicycle races, followed by a baseball game between Battle Creek and Jackson. While the local nine were trouncing the visitors 20 to 0, Hogan “made a successful ascension in his balloon, raising to a very high altitude, and descending … on Champion Street.” Unfortunately the 34-year old Hogan was killed the next year while piloting an experimental “dirigicycle” off Long Island Sound in New York.

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Over the years just watching a “professor” rise up in the air was not enough to satisfy the public thirst for spectacle. By the 1890s a trapeze bar was usually attached to the bottom of the balloon and the aeronauts performed gymnastic tricks as they rose slowly into the clouds. The more daring aeronauts began adding parachutes to their balloons. When they reached suffi cient height, the aeronauts “cut loose” from the balloon and fell toward earth. Waiting until the last possible moment, they opened their parachutes and drifted slowly to the ground. Of course, this did not always work as planned and tragic accidents were not uncommon. Professor Stackhouse of Marshall gave a demonstration at Charlotte in 1890, which was almost his last. As the Battle Creek Journal described his “Fateful Fall,” Stackhouse took his balloon up and then “attempted to drop with his parachute, but it failed to work, and to the horror of the people who witnessed his ascension, they saw him drop 500 or 600 feet, striking into

a plowed fi eld. Everyone supposed him dead, but he is still alive, and some hopes of his recovery are entertained by the doctors.” There is no record of whether or not these hopes were actually realized. Occasionally demonstrations were cancelled, much to the disappointment of the assembled crowd. At an 1895 celebration at Gull Lake the “entire affair was a success except the balloon ascension. A young man from [Battle Creek] was to make the attempt. It was his fi rst trial and he did not have the courage to carry it out. The balloon has scarcely left the ground when he jumped out.” Ascensions were also postponed because equipment failed, or did not arrive on time. Fred Pate, “only colored aeronaut in the world,” had to delay a much-publicized Goguac Lake program in 1893 because his parachute had not been packed along with his balloon. A popular fi gure on the Michigan circuit, Pate was a Battle Creek resident. He had learned his trade from Edward Hogan, traveling as his assistant for three years before making his fi rst solo

ascension in 1889. For the next six years he toured the Midwest and New York state, making almost 200 solo appearances. He performed locally several times, including a night ascension over Goguac Lake in 1892, which may have been Battle Creek’s fi rst “balloon allume.” Pate had many narrow escapes from disaster, including becoming entangled in a “network of telegraph wires.” He told of one experience in Ohio when his balloon caught on fi re while he was performing. After cutting loose from the fl aming silk, he discovered that his parachute was also burning. Descending rapidly from 150 feet above the ground, Pate remembered that he “struck a tree, which broke my fall and bounded me off like a ball. I struck a large stone and was knocked insensible. …I was unconscious for two days.” But more frequently Pate made dramatically beautiful ascensions, like this one on June 10, 1895, at the dedication of the new, expanded Driving Park. Pate’s performance was

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the highlight of the program, which also included bicycle and horse races, a Germania band concert, a carrier pigeon release and a fox chase (with a real fox and dogs). “The air was clear and still, and the balloon ascended into azure space for a mile, … drifting northwest. So high was it that the drop was distinctly discernable from all parts of the city, and it was, by far, the best ascension ever made here.” Just two days later, Pate made his fi nal fl ight, at a racing meet in Marcellus, Michigan. The erratic winds made the initial ascension tricky and Pate ran into diffi culty when he was only 300 feet up in the air. Blown toward a grove of trees, Pate tried to escape the fl oundering balloon by grabbing a large tree limb. As he “released himself from the [trapeze] bar, the balloon shot upward and went out of sight.” The tree limb broke, Pate fell to the ground, breaking four ribs which punctured a lung. He died two hours later. Pate was a popular local celebrity and his funeral at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church was “largely attended” before he was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. During the 1890s it was no longer just the male “professors” who were the fearless aeronauts. Women began to make solo balloon ascensions, appearing at holiday entertainments, dropping “from the clouds” on parachutes while clad in daring bejeweled costumes. Miss Elsie Vandell appeared in Battle Creek on Labor Day 1890, sponsored by the Trades Council (a labor union coalition). She “sailed gracefully up about 5,000 feet and dropped majestically to the ground,” making “one of the prettiest balloon ascensions and parachute drops” ever seen locally, according to the Daily Moon. The newspaper was clearly fascinated by the “young woman, small of stature, but full of business. Her real name … is Isabelle Acker. Miss Acker made her fi rst ascension four years ago and since that time has made 150 successful drops.” The fascination with balloonists, male or female, peaked during the 1890s and the fi rst decade of the new century. As the motor powered airplanes began to catch the public fancy, interest in hot air ballooning waned. Daredevil aeronauts were relegated to the side shows at traveling circuses or appearances promoting real estate developments. It took another six decades before the beauty and majesty of hot air ballooning was once again fully appreciated by the public.

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Welcome pilots, crews, families, friends and spectators to Battle Creek! While you’re here, be sure to experience our downtown for your nutritional needs as well as some unique cultural offerings. Offering fresh food, craft beers, cafes, live music, one-of-a-kind shops and more, there is something for everyone in downtown Battle Creek!No doubt about it, nourishment tops the list while competing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options abound. Take a few of my suggestions or explore on your own. Arcadia Brewing Company. Order an oven-fi red pizza and wash it down with a Sky High Rye, brewed right here in Battle Creek. Barista Blues Café. The menu changes frequently, but menu mainstays include sandwiches and soup. My personal fav is the Nutty CJ. Outside seating is also available. Brownstone Coff ee House. Hands down, the best local coffee house! Be sure to purchase a bag of beans to take home with you! My personal favorite, coconut beans.

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Malia Mediterranean Restaurant. Fresh ingredients from local farms keep this Italian / Mediterranean menu changing. My fav is an Italian mainstay, spaghetti. Nina’s Taqueria. The chips and salsa are fantastic and I always order the Number 10, but if you’re looking for Mexican, this is where you should land. Pancake House. Great breakfast. Fresh Coffee. Fast! Pastrami Joe’s. A lunch-hour crowd pleaser. Order the Bada Bing (write down the ingredients to recreate it)! Outdoor seating available.

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Festival Market Music Series. Hands down the best lunchtime activity in Battle Creek can be found on Wednesday at Festival Market Square. In addition to shopping at the local farmers market, a lunch hour concert featuring some of the best local talent is featured. On Wednesday, August 22, kick back with the country sounds of Dani Jamerson anytime from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch is available onsite or grab lunch from any number of nearby downtown restaurants. This is also the best day at the Battle Creek Farmers Market!

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• Visit our unique retail establishments to pick up a one-of-a-kind work of art, treat yourself to a mani/pedi, try on a new pair of shoes, splurge on some jewels, pick up a jacket for early morning launches, try on designer gowns or relive your childhood in a toy store.

• Downtown Battle Creek is home to Kellogg’s. Pick up memorabilia from your visit at the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau.

• Settle beneath a tree and enjoy a picnic near the river.

• Enjoy a light lunch under crisp blue skies at an outdoor café.

To locate the businesses highlighted above or to fi nd additional event information, visit www.downtownbattlecreek.com. Additional information can be found on our Facebook page (Downtown Battle Creek) and we’ll keep you informed if you follow @DowntownBTLCRK on Twitter.


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Honoring The Memoryof Alan Blount -1993 World Champion

Although Mr. Blount excelled in his real estate business, receiving many awards and making many friends, his heart was really in hot-air ballooning, a hobby he had started after his brother introduced him to it. “Ballooning became a family sport, with Charlene driving the chase car, making sure the children were okay, and keeping everything organized for Alan to fl y,” his mother, Dorothy Blount, said. “Thus the children grew up traveling all over the U.S.A., Canada and Europe, wherever Alan competed, and became exceptionally close to their Dad.” Alan won many local competitions, progressing to national and international tournaments, winning the highest national award, the Shields Trauger Award in 1990; in 1994 the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum gave him the National Certifi cate of Honor award, the highest NAA award for balloonists. His most treasured honor was the Montgolfi er Award for signifi cant fl ight, the highest international ballooning award. He served in many capacities with his ballooning friends, among them, two terms as President of the Balloon Federation of America, as Board Liaison to the BFA Events Committee, and as President of the Competition Division of the Balloon Federation of America.

In 1985 an accident occurred, the results of which plagued him for the rest of his life. In the World Championship event in Battle Creek, Mich., the Italian balloon plunged through the top of Alan’s, causing it to collapse; he fell 1,000 feet. His miraculous recovery over nearly a year, displayed his determination to always win over any problem.

In 1993, he won the World Championship competition in Luxemburg. His wife, Charlene and Trevor and Sarah, who were very young then, were there to see him receive the prestigious award. “For me, it is like winning the

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Olympics. There isn’t any difference in my mind. It is the best of the best in the sport I’ve chosen,” Blount said. The most publicized events were those connected with Around The World attempts: 1988 with Johnny Petrehn in Argentina; in 1996 Mission Control Director for Steve Fossett, in 1997 with Steve Fossett, and again, in 1998 with Steve Fossett, and later in 1998 a team member on Richard Branson and Steve Fossett’s attempt to fl y around the world in their hot air balloon. Organizers of the 2012 World Championship in Battle Creek dedicated this 20th FAI World Championship to Alan. “You should know that this sentiment has 100 percent support of the World’s committee and I hope you share the feeling that this would be an appropriate way to remember Alan and pay tribute to everything he has done for, and accomplished in, ballooning. I believe it would mean a lot to those of us who knew Alan principally through his ballooning endeavors,” committee member Andrew Baird wrote to his family. Members of the Blount Family were on hand at the opening ceremonies to accept the recognition award.


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Competition Facts This prestigious hot air balloon event will feature 103 of the world’s top pilots competing for prize money and a chance to be named the 2012 World Champion. In addition, 17 fi esta balloons including numerous special shape balloons will delight the crowds with their beauty and majesty! Where can I watch? The balloons will launch morning and evening (weather permitting) from across Battle Creek Friday and Saturday at Kellogg Community College. What time will the balloons fl y? The balloons will launch at approximately 6:30am and 6:30pm each day, weather permitting. They may launch up to an hour later depending upon the weather. Why is the weather so important? Balloon pilots prefer to fl y when the weather is clear and the winds are light – wind speeds under 10 mph are preferred. It is diffi cult to launch and land with winds above 12 mph. Do the balloons actually race? No. Each race or task actually tests the fl ying skills of the pilot. Instead of judging speed, each balloon is judged for accuracy regarding a predetermined target. Then how do the pilots steer to the target? Technically, one cannot steer a balloon; it drifts with the wind. But an experienced pilot can control the

direction of the fl ight by either ascending or descending to another altitude. How do balloons work? To infl ate, the envelope is spread out on the ground and cold air is blown in by means of a large fan. As the envelope infl ates, members of the ground crew hold the mouth open, while the pilot directs hot

air from the propane burner into the envelope. Because hot air rises faster than cold air, the envelope fully infl ates to an upright position. The gondola is always securely tethered until the pilot signals intent to launch. How high do most balloons fl y? Hot air balloons have fl own as high as

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53,000 feet (oxygen is required), but most Nationals balloons will not exceed 2,000 feet above ground level. In fact, the pilots prefer to fl y low enough to talk to spectators on the ground. So, look up and say “hi” when they fl y over! Where will they land? Balloon pilots prefer to land in a yard or grass fi eld with no obstructions such as light poles or power lines nearby. They also try to avoid fi elds with crops and livestock. We encourage landowners to put white sheets in their fi elds as a ”Welcome” signal to the pilots. And be sure to have a camera ready – a hot air balloon in your backyard is an unforgettable sight! Sometimes landowners help “pack up” the balloon, and some even offer refreshments to the pilot and crew. What a great way to make new friends! What other events will take place? Food and novelty vendors will be on the grounds at KCC on Friday and Saturday from 3-9pm. On-stage entertainment will be performing Friday and Saturday from 5-9pm. Enjoy the sounds of area bands. Special entertainment will be on hand for the kids to enjoy from Jr. Ballooning activities to Clowns, Auto shows, Dancers, and more.


Johnny Petrehn

USA

1

PeterWright

Australia

6

Nick Donner

USA

2

Werner Schrank

Austria

7

Stefan Zeberli

Switzerland

3

Gerald Stürzlinger

Austria

8

Matthew Scaife

Australia

4

Steven VlegelsBelgium

9

Andrew Robertson

Australia

5

PhilippeDe CockBelgium

10


Rubens Rosdon

KalousdianBrazil

14

Liu XiangChina

19

Marcos Paulo Da

SilvaBrazil

15

ChengPengChina

20

FabioDa Silva Passos

Brazil

16

Pavel Kostrhun

Czech Rep

21

Lupercio LimaBrazil

12

Jason AdamsCanada

17

Michael Suchy

Czech Rep

22

Jan TimmersBelgium

11

Luis Henrique De Freitas

SilvestreBrazil

13

Dale RitchieCanada

18

DavidLinek

Czech Rep

23


Petr Kubíček

Czech Rep

24

Mikko KujalaFinland

29

François Messines

France

34

Matthias Borgmeier

Germany

39

Miloslav Skorpik

Czech Rep

25

Nicolas Schwartz

France

30

Laurent PacaudFrance

35

Martin Wegner

Germany

40

Pavel Merinsky

Czech Rep

26

Stéphane Bolze

France

31

Martin Vitry

France

36

Martin Wulff

Germany

41

Philip Mundt

Denmark

27

Michel Bourbier

France

32

Sven Göhler

Germany

37

Marcus Strauf

Germany

42

Christoffer Mundt

Denmark

28

Patrick Legendre

France

33

Uwe Schneider

Germany

38

Thomas Siebel

Germany

43


Sándor Török

Hungary

44

Takao Mizukami

Japan

49

Yoshimi Kodama

Japan

54

Daiva Rakauskaite

Lithuania

59

Zoltán NémethHungary

45

Kazuyasu IsakariJapan

50

RimasKostiuskevicius

Lithuania

55

Colin Weber

Luxembourg

60

Krisztián Kardos

Hungary

46

Yudai FujitaJapan

51

RokasKostiuskevicius

Lithuania

56

Nico Betzen

Luxembourg

61

Igor Charbonnier

Italy

47

Tetsuhiro Sue

Japan

52

Mindaugas Lyčius

Lithuania

57

Claude Kraft

Luxembourg

62

Mirko Marangoni

Italy

48

Hiroki MiyataJapan

53

Vytautas Sviderskis

Lithuania

58

Georges Klomp

Luxembourg

63


Odin Aragón Hager

Mexico

64

Anders Frydenberg

Norway

69

Sergey Latypov

Russia

74

Vojko Zupan

Slovenia

79

Henk Broeders

Netherands

65

Zbigniew Jagodzik

Poland

70

Ivan Menyaylo

Russia

75

Danie Minnaar

South Africa

80

Johannes Kooistra

Netherands

66

Arkadiusz IwańskiPoland

71

Sergey Vinogradov

Russia

76

TBA

81

Bert Stuiver

Netherands

67

Beata ChomaPoland

72

Andrey KulkovRussia

77

Carles LladóSpain

82

Pauline Hickey

New Zealand

68

Bartosz Nowakowski

Poland

73

Slavko Avi Šorn

Slovenia

78

Iván AyalaSpain

83


Blai Carbonell

Spain

84

Shawn Mackinga

Switzerland

89

Rupert Stanley

UK

94

Rhett Heartsill

USA

99

Ricardo AracilSpain

85

David Hochreutener

Switzerland

90

Richard Parry

UK

95

Bill Baker

USA

100

Lars Ekstedt

Spain

86

Martin Messner

Switzerland

91

Andrew Holly

UK

96

Andrew BairdUSA

101

Jan BalkedalSweden

87

Roman Savchuk

Ukraine

92

Joe Heartsill

USA

97

Cory Bloom

USA

102

Marc Blaser

Switzerland

88

David Bareford

UK

93

Chase Donner

USA

98

Joe Zvada

USA

103


Phil ClingerBattle Creek, MI

105

Rick KerberWayland, MI

110

Mike NelsonFortville, IN

115

Brian CountsBattle Creek, MI

106

Keith KohtzWayland, MI

111

Steve PeckBattle Creek, MI

116

Wes DickersonMilford, MI

107

James MitchellLouisville, KY

112

Pat RolfeBattle Creek, MI

117

David JaquesEast Leroy, MI

108

Steve MitchellBroadview Heights, OH

113

Dale WilsonAugusta, MI

118

Tom BergeronMason, MI

104

Tyler JaquesBattle Creek, MI

109

Mike MooreAugusta, MI

114

Tom BrownPlainwell, MI

119


World Hot Air Balloon (AX) - Champions

• 1973 - Albuquerque, USA - Dennis Floden (United States)

• 1975 - Albuquerque, USA - David Schaffer (United States)

• 1977 - York, England - Paul Woessner (United States)

• 1979 - Uppsala, Sweden - Paul Woessner (United States)

• 1981 - Battle Creek, USA - Bruce Comstock (United States)

• 1983 - Nantes, France - Peter Vizzard (Australia)

• 1985 - Battle Creek, USA - David Levin (United States)

• 1987 - Schielleiten, Austria - Albert Nels (United States)

• 1989 - Saga, Japan - Benedikt Haggeney (Germany)

• 1991 - St.Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada - Albert Nels (United States)

• 1993 - La Rochette, Luxembourg - Alan Blount (United States)

• 1995 - Battle Creek, USA - Joe Heartsill (United States)

• 1997 - Saga, Japan - David Bareford (Great Britain)

• 1999 - Bad Waltersdorf, Austria - Bill Arras (United States)

• 2002 - Châtellerault, France - David Bareford (Great Britain)

• 2004 - Mildura, Australia - Markus Pieper (Germany)

• 2006 - Motegi, Japan - John Petrehn (United States)

• 2008 - Hofkirchen, Austria - François Messines (France)

• 2010 - Debrecen, Hungary - John Petrehn (USA)

To better serve our patients and referring providers we continue to have two convenient locations...

Battle Creek Office:Oakridge Office Complex391 South Shore Drive, Suite 111bPhone: 269-753-0640Fax: 269-753-0643

Marshall Office:Wright Medical Building215 East Mansion Street, Suite 3EPhone: 269-781-4267Fax: 269-781-2710

We provide the following services:• Abdominal Surgery• Laparoscopic

Surgery• Breast Surgery• Endoscopy

(Colonoscopy & EGD)

• Endocrine Surgery• Pediatric Surgery• Gynecologic

Surgery• Body Wall

(Cysts, Lumps, Skin moles/lesions)

Andrew J. Gordon, MD, FACS

Caron Warnsby, MD

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Providing excellence inGeneral Surgical Services in Battle Creek, Marshall and surrounding areas for our current and new patients.

Please feel free to contact either location for appointments, questions and/or referrals. We are ALWAYS here to help with your surgical needs.

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Marshall – Michigan’s “Almost” Capital

Visit Marshall

By Karen Hagerty, Tourism Director

Established in 1830, early settlers expected the community of Marshall to become the State’s capital. These expectations were based on the benefi ts of being located on the Old Territorial Road, Ann Arbor getting a University, and Jackson having a prison. Marshall attracted dozens of doctors, lawyers, ministers, business people and land speculators to the area. In 1839, they lost the vote to Lansing, Michigan. Nearly 175 years later, most of whom hold Marshall near to their heart are so glad. Instead of growing into a large city, Marshall’s small population cherishes the structures and architecture left from those early settlers’ ambition. The importance of preservation and restoration has been understood in the town long before it was popular. They take great pride to maintain their past while moving into the future. Today, located at the crossroads of two major highways, I-94 and I-69, Marshall welcomes thousands of tourists each year to their historic town. Over eight beautiful museums open their doors throughout the year with a variety of interesting displays:

The Honolulu House MuseumMarshall’s architectural gem was built in 1860 by the fi rst U.S. consul to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands. It served as a private residence until 1951 and is a unique combination of Gothic Revival, Italianate and Polynesian infl uences.

A carriage rides past the beautiful Honolulu House Museum.

Restaurant, Professional Dinner Theatre, Fudge Shoppe, Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour, Gift Shoppes, Special Events all year long, Camp Turkeyville RV Resort.

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Maplewood of Marshall offers respite services, graduated levels of care, a dementia program, a vast activity schedule with physical and occupational therapy. Call Karin at 269-781-4997 for a tour.

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Open 7 days a week - 11am-5pm. Quality antiques for your home or business. Featuring Sports Memorabilia, Vintage Jewelry, Cut Glass, Depression, Pottery, Haviland, Linens, Postcards and much more.

151 W. Michigan Ave.Marshall, MI 49068

269-781-4642

Your distination for every occasion, unusual gifts, fun fashion, the best cards, Vera Bradley, DaVinci beads, Christmas Loft, 1927 Barton Theatre organ played at your request. Established 1977.

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Welcoming you to our table for more than 100 years! In Marshall – intersection of I-94 and I-69 • 269-781-0600 • www.SchulersRestaurant.com

Manufacturer of various dry mixes, specializing in batter mixes, breading mixes, biscuit, pancake and waffle mixes. Celebrating over 71 years in business.

1631 Pratt AvenueMarshall, MI 49068

269-781-3911

A Marshall Welcome toBalloonists and Visitors!


American Museum of MagicHoudini, Thurston and Michigan’s own Blackstone are among the hundreds of magicians whose treasures are showcased in this amazing museum.

Capitol Hill SchoolLocated near the anticipated site of the Michigan state capitol, this 1860 structure served as a school for 100 years and is still used today to educate people on the classrooms of yesteryear.

Governor’s MansionBuilt in 1839 to be the residence of the state’s chief executive in anticipation of Marshall becoming the capital of Michigan.

Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall Build in 1902, the G.A.R. Hall Museum honors Marshall-area veterans of the Civil War and features artifacts from the Civil War, Spanish American War, and the World Wars.

Museums at the Calhoun County FairgroundsMichigan’s oldest fair began in 1839 in Calhoun County. Located on the historic site expected to be the State Capital complex, it includes additional historic structures which were moved to the location and restored.

United States Postal Service MuseumSpanning the entire history of U.S. mail delivery, the largest collection of U.S. Postal memorabilia outside of Washington’s Smithsonian Institution is housed below Marshall’s Post Offi ce.

Walters Gasoline MuseumLocated in the 1903 structure which housed the old Interurban Railroad Depot, this museum serves as a tribute to the signifi cant role of transportation in Midwestern American life.

The Marshall Area Chamber serves as the Visitor’s Center at 424 E. Michigan Ave and has several brochures available to assist visitors with questions on the museums and other attractions. In addition, downtown kiosks contain the information including many more self-guided walking tours, event calendars and shopping dining guides. These are also available inside and outside City Hall on the Fountain Circle. Swing by for a visit. History is alive in Marshall!

For over 27 years, owner Sandra Stratton has been offering traditional ladies’ fashions, career wear, special occasion dressing, shoes, accessories, special ordering and gift wrapping.

156 W. Michigan AvenueMarshall, MI 49068

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An award winning hospital serving 30 specialties from obstetrics to hospice. Combining state-of-the-art diagnosis & technology with outstanding clinicians and facilities; all delivered with compassionate relationship-based care.

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We use local seasonal produce & meats when available &our seafood is fresh-caught and delivered each week.

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Join with over 315 businesses and individuals working together to build a more vital economic climate in the Marshall area.

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Offers a wide range of construction and renovation services, specializing in all phases of construction. The seasoned professionals on our team are driven to see your vision become a reality. Commercial and Residential.

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A Marshall Welcome to Balloonists and Visitors!

An interior photo of the Honolulu House Museum.


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Even as summer draws to a close, children and adults alike try to squeeze every last bit of outdoor fun from the season. In mid-August, however, the emer-gence of ragweed

and other weed pollens often can herald an early end to enjoyable weather for people who suffer from seasonal allergies, also called allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. Itchy eyes and runny noses can disturb everything from a picnic to a soccer game. But you can do several things to minimize the problem. Allergic rhinitis affects 25 million Americans. Outdoor pollen allergens are prevalent from spring through the fi rst frost. People with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis commonly show symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny or stuffy nose and frequent sneezing. Indoor allergens such as pet dander or dust mite can cause year-round symptoms that

Oaklawn Health BY DAVID A. SWENDER, D.O.

The dog days of summer: Dealing with allergies in late summer and fall.

can worsen during fall and winter when sufferers are cooped up indoors. In general, you can treat these symptoms in three ways: avoiding the allergic trigger, medications and allergy shots (immunotherapy). Strict avoidance of outdoor allergens is diffi cult, but measures to limit exposure can help. Limiting time outdoors during high pollen season might diminish your symptoms’ severity. During peak pollen season, consider traveling to a coastal area where pollen levels tend to be lower. Keeping windows closed at night and running air conditioners help to fi lter indoor air and limit pollen. Indoor allergens can be limited by using dust-mite covers on bedding, HEPA room air fi lters and minimizing exposure to pet dander (for example, by not sleeping with your pet). Over-the-counter and prescription medications can help decrease the severity of allergy symptoms. Medications such as antihistamines – taken either topically or by pill – can help control itching. Certain nasal sprays can help control

infl ammation associated with allergies, leading to signifi cant relief. A fi nal option changes how your immune system reacts to allergens. Immunotherapy involves a series of injections over several years, to cause the immune system to tolerate problematic allergens. Benefi ts of this therapy usually are apparent after one year of shots, and some people continue to receive signifi cant relief after treatments end. For people with moderate to severe symptoms, symptoms not helped by medications, or with asthma worsened by allergies, immunotherapy offers a unique, effective way to handle allergy symptoms. People with allergy symptoms should not suffer needlessly. A specialist trained in allergy and immunology can begin to identify specifi c allergy triggers, modify exposures to those allergens and begin treatment to control or reduce your symptoms.

David A. Swender, D.O., is an allergist/immunologist with Oaklawn Hospital. For information about his practice, call (269) 789-7180.


When it comes to your family’s health, nothing is more important than getting the best care. At Oaklawn Hospital and Oaklawn Medical Group, we specialize in treating your family with the kindness and compassion they deserve, close to home. Oaklawn physicians are located throughout the area serving more than 30 specialties. At Oaklawn, we treat you like family. To fi nd your Oaklawn doctor call 888-Oaklawn or go to oaklawnhospital.org

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You might say that Johnny Petrehn has a unique view on real estate. Not only does he often explore it from above but he works in the world of helping people to fi nd real estate solutions every day. Petrehn is from Leawood, Kansas and got started in hot air ballooning in the early 70’s. His earliest memories in a balloon are as a youngster, from the years before even starting elementary school. He was hooked. He watched the 1981 world championships when they were fi rst held in Battle Creek where his father, John Petrehn, fl ew in the Fiesta division. His father John caught the bug for ballooning when he took a ride with a friend. As the story goes, he decided to buy the balloon before they even touched down. And so the family’s journey with balloons began. The family was the perfect traveling chase crew and eventually many of the siblings got interested in piloting themselves. He comes from a family of 11 children; six of whom hold a hot air balloon pilot license. Family members expected this week are his younger brother Paul, as his crew chief, and sister Cindy, specializes in balloon photography. Johnny received his private license at age 16 and fi rst fl ew in Battle Creek in 1991. He bought his fi rst balloon while in high school. He says that it was nearly worn out when he bought it but it provided a couple of good years for him to get started in.

When asked why he does this competitively he said, “I love to fl y.” But why competitively I wondered? He responded with, “Competition comes naturally when you have ten brothers and sisters.” When asked about the most diffi cult and surprising tasks he’s completed successfully he indicated that they are all unique and diffi cult to compare. Even the same task may be completed differently when done again. That very well may be part of what makes it so exciting and challenging. Something that may surprise the onlooker though, is that when they shout out a “Hello” or “Good luck” or honk at the balloons to show support that the pilots can really hear them. “Battle Creek has always been very welcoming to the balloons. It is one of my favorite places from all over the world to fl y,” said Petrehn. Technology has had a signifi cant impact on piloting over the years. According to Johnny, “It has made us more precise.” Today pilots can rely on Ipads and GPS equipment. Knowing your speed and distance in real time helps to eliminate big mistakes. Moving maps on the laptop really help with the topography, especially when you’re not familiar with the area. Let’s not kid ourselves however, it takes real skill to manage all the information and to pilot the balloon to the locations required. And none of this could happen without the crew as well. This year Johnny is fortunate to have several experienced pilots here to help be his trusted eyes and ears on the ground.

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Johnny has owned many balloons over the years, dozens actually. He plans to artfully and craftfully cover the skies around Battle Creek this week in “Racer X” as he seeks to retain his title. He’s had this balloon about three years, clocking about 100 hours. In giving advice to the younger student interested in getting their pilot’s license he recommended fi nding a pilot near them and getting on their chase crew. When old enough they should start their pilot training. Youth can get a student license at age 14, a private license at age 16 and a commercial license at age 18. Youth can fl y a balloon before driving a car and the view is so much more fabulous. Petrehn has competed throughout the US and the world. His most recent accomplishment was winning at the 2012 Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, also held in Battle Creek this year. He has competed in this event several times though not as often in recent years due to work constraints. Yes, it’s true, pilots do have other jobs. Timing couldn’t be better, however, as this was perfect practice for the world event. Not surprising, six of the nine members of the U.S. team fl ew in the 2012 Field of Flight. They fi nished in the top 13 places. In 2011 the National Aeronautic Association honored Petrehn with the Harmon Trophy for outstanding achievement in the sport of hot air ballooning as well as the prestigious Montgolfi er Diploma. The international award is presented each year for best sporting performance in hot air ballooning. In 2010, Petrehn claimed his 2nd World Championship in competition against 117 of the world’s best hot air balloon pilots in Hungary. His fi rst was in Motegi, Japan in 2006. Today, however Petrehn has his eye on a new prize … earning the right to hold his title as World Balloon Champion and keep the Kinsinger Trophy. “It has been an honor and a thrill to represent the United States throughout the world,” said Petrehn. To know that pride of representing your country you need only turn to the Olympics that were just completed. “This event is like the Olympics of ballooning,” he added. I’m certain that all pilots are feeling that way right about now. In his spare time Petrehn enjoys traveling internationally, snowboarding and golf. Though he’s not expecting to win a golf tournament any time soon.

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• If you see a brightly colored bean-bag/baggy with streamers on the ground, DO NOT PICK IT UP! This could be a marker used in a “task.” Picking it up could affect a pilot’s score in the championship races.

• Bring lawn chairs, blankets and sun protection to stay comfortable watching the balloons.

• Watch where you’re going. Don’t drive and watch at the same time.

• Don’t smoke anywhere near the balloons. A lit cigarette could possibly ignite a balloon’s fuel tank.

• Be considerate of other spectators. Keep conversations low and remember that others may not enjoy your music.

• Please watch the competition from KCC and leave balloon chasing to

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May the sun bless you with warm hands.

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the chase crews. Most injuries at ballooning events happen to people out joy riding in pursuit of balloons. Please respect the landowner’s right to privacy, should a balloon descend on private grounds. Do not enter property without permission from the landowner.

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KinsingerTraveling Trophy

By Olivia Basore

Balloonist extraordinaire, Robert Earl Kinsinger is the founder of the Kinsinger Traveling Trophy for the World Balloon Championships. He is a man of many accomplishments and has made an impact on the lives of many here in Battle Creek, Michigan. Robert Kinsinger is a former vice president of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and a former chair of the Regents College Board of Overseers. He was also a member of the board of directors of Jossey-Bass Inc. and chair of the board of trustees and executive committee of The Fielding Institute. He is currently a consultant for the national Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). Throughout his professional career Dr. Kinsinger has concentrated on activities involving educational planning for higher education, lifelong learning, alternative learning lifestyles, and education for the allied health professions. He has numerous professional journal articles to his credit, has served as an educational consultant to the National League for Nursing, and directed health-related curriculum programs for The University of the State of New York. Listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World, he is also an international balloonist. He taught and worked in New York universities, then received an intriguing job offer – to be an administrator for the Kellogg Foundation, one of the world’s largest charitable foundations, today valued at nearly $8 billion. Kellogg had a special focus on education, and his family moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, the foundation’s headquarters, where he spent 17 years working on such sweeping projects as development of the nation’s community college system. Curiosity hooked Kinsinger into the sport of ballooning a half-century ago. He was in his mid-30s, busy working and raising three children with wife Bobbie. “I knew I didn’t have time to get involved in anything else, but I was just curious to see one of these things work,” he says. “I told myself I wouldn’t do more than just take a look.

He sent off a letter, asking where he could see a balloon up close. That led to an invitation to visit some avid balloonists a few hours’ drive from his home in Michigan. Then came his fi rst short ride, his fi rst longer excursion, his fi rst chance to pilot, and in time, his fi rst balloon. “I just kept getting more drawn in,” Kinsinger mentioned.

Once they surrendered to the hobby, ballooning opened a new world of travel and adventure that’s spanned 50 years. After becoming active with ballooning, the Kinsingers helped host the World Hot Air Balloon Championship in their community. That ambitious project introduced Kinsinger to balloonists from all over the world. From then on, he and Bobbie could pretty much pick and choose among invitations to join in ballooning events and excursions to nearly every continent, from Burma, Bhutan and Sri Lanka to Kazakhstan, Kenya and Costa Rica. “Flying over the Great Wall of China, a trip outside Leningrad fl ying over the Czar’s summer palace near Leningrad, and fl ying over Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines. No one had ever done that before.” Bob Kinsinger always intended to be a world traveler. It’s a passion he has nurtured his whole life. Now 87, the retired university and foundation administrator has crisscrossed the globe dozens of times – very often fl oating slowly beneath a colorful hot air balloon in hundreds of trips to more than 30


countries. He has soared over Arctic ice fi elds and a live volcano in the tropics, all from a vantage point like no other. “It’s like fl oating on a magic carpet,” the Twain Harte man says. “It’s such an exhilarating experience that you can’t get any other way. You go low and slow, so you see so much more wildlife and scenery.”

Even better, he nearly always has great interactions with people upon landing. Typically, a partner in a chase car follows below, and often must ask the landowner for permission to pick up the balloon. The landowner gets a bottle of champagne as a courtesy. “That goes back to the fi rst

balloonists in France,” Kinsinger says. “When they fl ew over the villages and farms, no one had ever seen such a thing. People thought they were demons. So when they landed, the balloonists had to do something to quickly make friends.” “It’s a great way to meet locals,” he says. “People are always so excited to see you, and so curious to see the balloon up close.” Several years ago Kinsinger offi cially gave up his pilot’s license. He was delighted to have his grandson, Justin, pick up his interest a few years ago, earn his pilot’s license and take over the Kinsinger family balloon. Justin, now 27, works at Gap Inc.’s corporate offi ces in San Francisco, and gets the balloon up as often as he can. “I started fl ying mostly for my grandfather, to continue his legacy,” Justin says. “But now, it’s my passion too. There’s this romance and adventure about it.” Bob joins him often, but now as a passenger. “I’m so wedded to it, I still go up all the time,” he says. “I’m not working the winds – that’s Justin’s job now – but fl oating on the winds is something that gets in your blood, and you can’t do it any other way.” Kinsinger will be in Battle Creek for the awarding of the trophy to the new World Champion at the end of the event.

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Jr. Ballooning

by Shelley Caraway and Thomas Jones

The Balloon Federation of America seeks to introduce the sport of hot air ballooning to everyone. Through its youth program, the BFA provides opportunities to future balloonists as well as current ones. The youth programs are split into two age groups, 5-12 years and age 13 through college. The divisions are called Junior Balloonists and Hi-Flyers. Each program emphasizes skills particular to the target age group with the teenagers focusing on safe crewing and piloting skills. The BFA youth programs each year hold an intense fi ve day camp experience for teens (7th - 12th grade) seeking to gain piloting and crewing knowledge. This camp has been held in Tyler, Texas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Albion, Michigan. The camp reinforces skills necessary for piloting and crewing. Sessions are led by Balloon Federation of America volunteers. To date, more than 100 teens have attended one of the camps over the past ten years. Camp week is fi lled with hands-on activities and education sessions relating to ballooning as well as balloon tethers. The camp started with campers assisting camp pilots in setting up their baskets from different balloon manufacturers (Firefl y, Cameron, and Aerostar). The campers then proceeded to compare the common and unique parts of each basket. One of the popular activities is the baggie throw. Campers are given a beanbag attached to a streamer and throw at a competition target (closest wins). Other activities this year included Jeopardy Crew Safety, an exercise to demonstrate equilibrium using helium balloons, and a map seek and fi nd. Education sessions included Balloon Construction, how to become a pilot, fl ight planning, Federal Aviation Regulations, Internet weather sites, reading weather and winds, and how to use a compass. The campers gained practical crewing experience by assisting with four tethers throughout the week. Camp concluded


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with an awards ceremony and prizes for each camper. For pictures and video of this year’s camp activities, check out the Great Lakes BFA Hot Air Balloon Camp Facebook page. As part of the World Balloon Championship event, campers and volunteers from the Great Lakes Region Hot Air Balloon camp will be staffi ng the education tent on the grounds of Kellogg Community College on Friday and Saturday evenings. Stop by and talk with the campers and volunteers about their experiences as well as learn more about ballooning. If you would like to learn more about the BFA and its youth opportunities, log onto the BFA website at www.BFA.net or check out the camp focused site at www.BFACamp.com for the latest info. Plans are already underway for multiple 2013 Hot Air Balloon camps! We also encourage you to act as a volunteer or mentor to our youth by contacting the BFA offi ce. Youth are the future of our sport so make your investment today!


BobandDottie… Most of you know who I mean. The two have been like a one-word-whirlwind for as long as I have known them. But it’s not always been that way. And today, while even I continue to think of them that way Bob will no longer walk and talk with us at this year’s World event. In talking with Dottie she describes Bob as, “Kind. Brilliant. Loved Aviation.” He was certainly all those things and more. “I’m not sure where the interest in aviation actually came from but it was evidenced in many of the things he loved to do,” said Dottie. He owned a plane in the early 60s; built a 1929 Pietenpol design from plans; piloted his plane for two years; was a docent at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo; has his portrait painted in the mural at the Air Zoo by the luck of the draw; when he could no longer fl y he donated the plane he built to the Air Zoo; got involved in ballooning as an observer and then as a debriefer; and ultimately was well respected for his expertise. Bob’s favorite role with the balloons was as a debriefer, but he got his start as an observer. He’s documented fl ights in many countries and has enjoyed working with pilots and staff from all over the world. He took advantage of the opportunity to ride along a couple dozen times but never did get a balloon pilot rating of his own. “He never did have the desire to obtain a pilot license for ballooning because he wanted to always know where he was going to land,” added Dottie. It’s that gentle scientist at work again.

Some of you may not know that Bob spent 38 years building an airplane. He bought the plans for a 1929 Pietenpol design and began to construct the plane part by part. You might think he was just slow and steady but he had long periods of inactivity. The project and pieces sat in a barn for fi ve years between marriages and at one point he was not sure he was ever going to fi nish it. But when he fi nally did the next step of course was to fl y it. Already a licensed pilot by then, the day was planned and the initial fl ight happened right here in Battle Creek. Dottie and fl ight advisor, John Amundson, witnessed the event. Dottie videotaped the short 15 minute fl ight. He just wanted to be sure it was all going to stay together for starters. “He was so excited: the smile was wonderful. A calm excited scientist had success that day,” stated Dottie. He was only able to fl y it for two years and then developed positional vertigo. He fl ew off the 40 hours for his solo fl ying but was never able to bring along another passenger. He couldn’t bear the thought of disassembling the plane and couldn’t

imagine selling it for liability reasons, so offered it to the Air Zoo. Last winter, the Air Zoo added it their display – donated by Bob. You may be surprised to know that Bob enjoyed other things as well. He worked at Kellogg’s as a microbiologist. He was widely read across that world, but he was little-known as an author. What did he write you might wonder? Well, as a microbiologist he was responsible for writing the side panel information for Kellogg’s cereal boxes. If you have ever checked to see how many calories, carbs, sugars, and more were in your favorite box then you’ve read his works. After a long career with the Kellogg Company he retired in 1997. Timing couldn’t have been better since Dottie retired just a week earlier from the Battle Creek Public Schools. So how did BobandDottie begin? It stemmed from another of Bob’s loves … music and singing. They met in the Battle Creek Community Chorus. A friend had been after Bob to join for some time. He fi nally joined in 1976; his tenor voice was the perfect addition. Dottie had been singing with the chorus since 1974 and at a cast party a friend of Dottie’s dragged Bob over to introduce him to her. First impressions were defi nitely positive. Since Bob traveled a lot at that time it was probably six weeks before they had

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Bob & Dottie with Maury Sullivan

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their fi rst date. After dating for a couple of years they married in 1978. Together, they continued with the Battle Creek Community Chorus until 2009. Their travels just did not leave them enough time for rehearsals. Though not singing with the chorus their love for music and singing continued and if you were listening you could hear Bob burst into song without warning. Dottie has indicated that she plans to go back to the chorus for next season. The two traveled a lot. Together they’ve been through fi ve motor homes. Truly it was their favorite mode of travel. They visited all 50 states and have been abroad many times. Overseas they have visited England, Scotland, Wales, Australia, Switzerland, as well as several places in South America on a cruise. Oh and of course, they have been to a few World Balloon Championships overseas as well. Bob was also a steady reader and wouldn’t watch TV. This was an unfortunate problem in Hospice because when he was feeling good he got bored. History and mystery, aviation, fi ction and non-fi ction, National Geographic, Smithsonian, sport aviation, Air & Space Magazine, and more. As an avid reader I was convinced that Bob would have some great phrases that

he would use regularly. “One thing I remember Bob saying all too frequently is, ‘I’m sorry!’ This came about because whenever we would have a disagreement about something, and he turned out to be right (frequently), he would apologize for being right,” said Dottie. It certainly gives value to the book, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Bob never stopped there though. It’s the extras you learn that really make life worth living. Why? “Because you never stop learning,” that’s what he taught me. He enjoyed working in the woods as well; getting fi rewood prepared. He would build a fi re in the fi replace almost every evening when they were home in the winter. He would sit in front of it and read and Dottie would sit in the kitchen and watch TV. They became such a united force that the two really did become like one. And now, what’s next for Dottie? She’ll be in her trusted spot as always for this year’s event. Later, she is going back to her love of singing and will spend more time with friends. “It’s the friendships that we’ve established all over the world that kept us coming back,”

said Dottie. “We enjoyed getting to know them all and I will continue to stay involved in ballooning.” While Bob’s interest in ballooning was just one more way for him to experience the world of aviation it was also a passion. He was looking forward to seeing his many friends from all over the world once again this summer. Bob lost his short struggle with cancer just a few months ago and still I suspect that he’s looking over this year’s event from a new vantage point … This year he’s looking down, maybe trying to calm the winds and scare the rains away so it will be the most memorable event our community has over known. Bob was a true friend of the sport and will be missed.



The games pilots play that determine who wins and who loses are called “tasks.” Each task provides an opportunity for pilots to square off and test their knowledge, bravery, equipment and expertise in piloting their balloons. In a typical task, the pilot ascends from a predetermined location and guides their balloon over a distance of 3-5 miles towards a designated target, usually marked with an “X.” Each pilot drops a weighted baggy with streamers as close to the target as they can manage. Points are awarded to the pilot according to how close the baggy lands to the center of the target. The pilot may be required to follow this procedure on other targets several times before descending again to earth. Individual tasks can be modifi ed in hundreds of different ways to challenge the pilots involved. Among the tasks:

Pilot Declared Goal (PDGg): Competitors will attempt to achieve a mark close to a goal selected and declared by him before fl ight. The result is the distance from the mark to the nearest valid declared goal. Smallest result is best.

Judge Declared Goal (JDG): Competitors will attempt to drop a marker close to a set goal. Result is distance from observed mark to the target, if displayed, or goal. Smallest result is best.

Hesitation Waltz (HWZ) aka Multiple Judge Declared Goal (MJDG): Competitors will attempt to drop a marker close to one of several set goals. Task Data:• Position of various set goals/targets.• Minimum and maximum distances of

goal from CLP or ILP, if applicable. • The result is distance from the mark to

the nearest target, if displayed, or goal. Smallest result is best.

Fly In (FIN): Competitors fi nd their own launch areas and attempt to drop a marker close to a set goal or target. Task Data:• Position of set of goal/target.• Minimum and maximum distances of

goal from ILP to the goal/target• Number of take-offs permitted.• The result is the distance from the mark to

the target, if displayed, or goal. Smallest result is best. Only one scoring attempt (marker drop) may be made.

Fly On (FON): Competitors will attempt to drop a marker or achieve a track point close to a goal selected and declared by them during fl ight. Task Data:• Minimum and maximum distance

between previous mark and declared goal.

• Number of goals permitted.• Method of declaration.• The result is the distance from the mark to

the nearest valid declared goal. Smallest result is best.

Hare And Hounds (HNH): Competitors will follow a hare balloon and attempt to drop a marker close to a target displayed by the hare no more than two meters upwind of the basket after landing. Task Data:

• Description of hare balloon• Intended fl ight duration of hare balloon The result is the distance from the mark to the target. Smallest result is best. Variation from intended fl ight duration of the hare shall not be grounds for complaint. The hare may defl ate after landing and may be removed from the fi eld. The hare balloon may display a banner hanging below his basket. No competitor shall display any banner hanging below the basket during this task.

Watership Down (WSD): This task was formerly a two-part task with an associated FIT. It still may and often is run in conjunction with a FIT. Competitors will fl y to the launch point of a hare balloon, follow the hare, and attempt to drop a marker close to a target displayed by the hare no more than two meters upwind of the basket after landing. Task Data: • Description of hare balloon• Location of the launch point of the hare

balloon• Set take-off time of the hare balloon• Intended fl ight duration of the hare

balloon The result is the distance from the mark to the target. Smallest result is best. If the hare balloon does not take off within fi ve minutes after the set time then this task is considered cancelled. Variation from the intended fl ight duration of the hare shall not be grounds for complaint. The hare may defl ate after landing and may be removed from the fi eld. The hare may display a banner hanging below his basket. No competitor shall display any banner hanging below the basket during this task.

Gordon Bennett Memorial (GBM): Competitors will attempt to drop their marker within a Scoring Area(s) close to a set goal. Task Data:• Position of goal/target• Description of Scoring Area(s) The result is the distance from the mark to the target, if displayed, or goal. Smallest result is best.

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Calculated Rate Of Approach Task (CRT): Competitors will attempt to drop a marker within a valid Scoring Area close to a set goal. The Scoring Area(s) will have unique times of validity. Task Data: • Position of goal/target.• Description of Scoring Area(s) and their

validity times• Minimum and maximum distances of

target from CLP or ILP The result is the distance from the mark to the target. Smallest result is best. A competitor who does not achieve a mark inside a scoring area during the time of validity will not achieve a result.

Race To An Area (RTA): Competitors will attempt to drop a marker or achieve a valid track point, as specifi ed in the TDS in the shortest time within a scoring area(s) or airspace(s). Task Data:• Arrangements for timing• Description of Scoring Area(s) The result is the elapsed time from the take-off to the marker drop or fi rst valid track point. Shortest time is best. Timing ends at the moment the marker is released, falling, or on the ground as seen by the offi cials or at the moment of the fi rst valid track point if track points only was set.

Elbow (ELB): Competitors will attempt to achieve the greatest change of direction in fl ight. Task Data:• Description of point “A”• Description of point “B”• Description of point “C” The result is 180 degrees minus the angle ABC. Greatest result is best.

Land Run (LRN): Competitors will attempt to achieve the greatest area of a triangle ABC. Task Data:• Description of point “A”• Description of point “B”• Description of point “C” The result is the area of triangle ABC. Greatest result is best.

Minimum Distance (MDT): Competitors will attempt to drop a marker or achieve a valid track point close to the CLP, after fl ying a minimum set time or distance. Task Data:• Minimum set time or

distance• Scoring period,

if any

The result is the distance from the mark or closest valid track point to the CLP. Smallest result is best. The scoring position is the mark or best track point after the minimum time or distance has elapsed.

Shortest Flight (SFL): Competitors will attempt to drop a marker or achieve a valid track point close to the CLP within a set scoring area(s). Task Data:• Description of scoring area(s). The result is the distance from the mark or best valid track point to the CLP. Smallest result is best.

Minimum Distance Double Drop (MDD): Competitors will attempt to drop two markers or achieve two valid track points close together in different scoring areas. Task Data:• Description of the scoring areas The result is the difference between the marks or track points. Smallest result is best. Competitors will not achieve a result, unless they have valid track points or marks in different scoring areas as per the TDS.

Maximum Distance Time (XDT): 15.16.1 Competitors will attempt to drop a marker or achieve a valid track point far away from the CLP, within a maximum set time. Task Data:• Maximum set time• Arrangements for timing The result is the distance from the furthest valid track point to the CLP. Greatest result is best.

Maximum Distance (XDI): Com-petitors will attempt to drop a marker or achieve a valid track point far away from the CLP within a set scoring area(s). Task Data:• Description of scoring area(s) The result is the distance from the mark or valid track point to the CLP. Greatest distance is best.

Maximum Distance Double Drop (XDD): Competitors will attempt to drop two markers or achieve two valid track points far apart in the scoring area(s). Task Data:• Description of Scoring Area(s) The result is the distance between the marks or farthest valid track points. Greatest result is best.

Angle Task (ANG): Competitors will attempt to achieve the greatest change of direction from a set direction. The change of direction is the angle between the set direction and line “A-B”. Task Data:• Description of points “A” and “B”• Set direction (degrees)• Minimum and maximum distances from

“A” to “B.” The result is the angle between the set direction and the line “A-B”. Greatest result is best.

3-D Shape Task (3DT): Competitors will attempt to achieve the greatest distance within a set airspace. Task Data:• Description of set airspace(s)

The result is the accumulated horizontal distance between valid

track points in the set airspace(s). Greatest result is best.

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AUGUST

15-18: CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR, Calhoun County Fairgrounds, All-day event.

15, 16-18: COLE PORTER’S NYMPH ERRANT, Tibbits Opera House; 14 S. Hanchett St. Coldwater, MI 49036, 2:00 pm, (517) 278-6029.

16: ROUTE 66, Cornwell’s Turkeyville, 2:00-10:00pm, (269)-781-5163. -Tickets for meal & show are $43.50 per person-$87.00 per couple

16: SOLAR COOKER WORKSHOP at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, (269) 721-4190.

16: ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK, Quincy Park in downtown on N. Main Street. Quincy, MI, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, (517) 639-9065 ext. 12 or www.quincy-mi.org.

17: MIDDLEVILLE FARMERS MARKET, 100 E Main Street, Middleville, 7 am-1pm, (269) 795-3385 or www.villageofmiddleville.org.

17, 24: FRIDAYS AT THE FOUNTAIN MUSIC SERIES, Downtown, Hastings, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, (269) 945-2002 or www.thornapplearts.org.

17, 24, 31: MIDDLEVILLE RIVER BANK MUSIC SERIES, 100 E Main Street, Middleville, 6:30-8:30pm, (269) 795-3385 or www.villageofmiddleville.org.

17, 18: ORANGEVILLE DAYS, Orangeville Township Park 7350 Lindsey Rd, Orangeville MI, Schedule T.B.D., Mark Paradowski (616) 813-6975.

18: RELIX RIOT TRADITIONAL HOT RODS, Customs & Motorcycles at the Gilmore Car Museum, Gilmore Car Museum 6865 W. Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners, Spectator gates open at 9:00 am for all shows, (269) 671-5089 or www.gilmorecarmuseum.org.

18: AUGUST FEST CAR SHOW AND YARD SALE at Historic Charlton Park, Charlton Park, Hastings, (269) 945-3775 or www.charltonpark.org.

18: WING HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS, Wing House Museum; 27 S. Jefferson St. Coldwater, MI 49036, 12:00pm-4:00 pm, (517) 278-2871 or www.BranchCountyHistoricalSociety.org.

Entertainment CalendarEvents in August and September

2012 World Hot Air Balloon Championship!

25: 2ND ANNUAL GREAT GRAVITY GRAND PRIX SOAP BOX DERBY, Hastings Skate Park, Hastings, Race starts at 3:00 pm, (269) 945-4915.

25: WILD WEDNESDAYS at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary “Firefl y Fun.” 12685 E. C Ave, Augusta, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, (269) 671-2510.

25: QUINCY DAZE, Downtown Quincy, (517) 639-9065 ext 12 or www.quincy-mi.org.26: Hastings Summerfest, Downtown Hastings, (269) 945-2454.

26: PIERCE-ARROW GATHERING at Gilmore Car Museum, Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 W. Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners, (269) 671-5089 or www.gilmorecarmuseum.org.

28: YOGA IN THE PARK, Kellogg House Grounds, 5:30-6:30pm

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1, 8, 15, 22, 29: BUTLER RACING, Butler Speedway 1031 Claredon Rd. Quincy, MI 49082, Gates open at 4:00 pm, 517-542-3627 or www.butlerspeedway.net.

1: HAVOC IN HASTINGS - A Medieval Event, Charlton Park, Hastings, (269) 945-3775 or www.charltonpark.org.

1-3: YARD SALE COMMUNITY WIDE, Tekonsha, MI-North of Coldwater off I-69, (517)-767-4204.

3: CHICKEN BBQ, Downtown Tekonsha, (517)-767-4204.

3: MIDDLEVILLE’S LABOR DAY BRIDGE WALK/VOLKSMARCH, 100 E Main Street, Middleville, 9-11 am, (269)795-3385 or www.villageofmiddleville.org, Brochure is available at www.tracmvl.webs.com.

7, 14, 21, 28: MIDDLEVILLE FARMERS MARKET, 100 E Main St, Middleville, 7 a.m.-1p.m. 269) 795-3385 or www.villageofmiddleville.org.

8: MIDDLEVILLE HERITAGE DAY, Middleville, 7:00 am, (269)795-3385 or www.villageofmiddleville.org.

8: SNOWMOBILE AUCTION, White Star Auction House; 671 West Chicago Road Bronson, Michigan 49028, 9:00 am -? , Call: 517-369-1153 Fax: 517-369-2024, www.snowmobileauction.com.

18, 25: BUTLER RACING, Butler Speedway 1031 Claredon Rd. Quincy, MI 49082, Gates open at 4:00 pm, 517-542-3627 or www.butlerspeedway.net.

21: YOGA IN THE PARK, Kellogg House Grounds, 5:30-6:30pm

23: HERBAL BLENDS WORKSHOP at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 701 W. Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, (269) 721-4190.

24-25: WORLD HOT AIR CHAMPIONSHIPS, Kellogg Community College, All-day Event.

24: MIDDLEVILLE FARMERS MARKET, 100 E Main Street, Middleville, 7 am-1pm, (269) 795-3385 or www.villageofmiddleville.org.

24-26: HASTINGS SUMMERFEST, Downtown Hastings, (269) 945-2454.-Event features arts & crafts vendors on the courthouse lawn, concessions, free trolley rides, children’s activities, a tennis tournament, softball tournament, sand volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, 10K/5K run, 3-on-3 soccer, roller hockey tournament, weight lifting contest, parade, car show, motorcycle show, live entertainment and a refreshment tent.


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9: 18TH ANNUAL MUSCLE CARS “PLUS” CAR SHOW, Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Rd., Hickory Corners, 9:00 am, (269) 345-2202.

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14: BARRY COUNTY GOLDEN CLUB GOLF OUTING, 1550 N. Broadway, Hastings, Troy Dalman (269) 945-3423.

15-16: WALK IN THE SPIRIT POW WOW, Charlton Park, Hastings, (269) 945-3775 or www.charltonpark.org.

15: APPLE FESTIVAL, DOWNTOWN COLDWATER, MI, 9:00am-4:00pm, www.coldwaterDDA.org.

15: MODEL A FORD GATHERING AT THE GILMORE CAR MUSEUM, Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Rd., Hickory Corners, Spectator gates open at 9:00 a.m. for all shows, (269) 671-5089 or www.gilmorecarmuseum.org.

15: WING HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS, Wing House Museum; 27 S. Jefferson St. Coldwater, MI 49036, 12:00pm-4:00 pm, (517) 278-2871 or www.BranchCountyHistoricalSociety.org.

22: ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER FOR KINSHIP CARE, 320 W Woodlawn, Hastings, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm, (269) 948-4856 or www.gilmorecarmuseum.org.Contact the Commission on Aging for more information and for an entry form.

22: FESTIVAL OF THE FOLKS, Downtown Albion, 10:00am-8:00pm, (517) 629-5533. A community celebration with art, music, and food in downtown Albion.

23: CADILLAC - LASALLE CLUB MEET AT THE GILMORE CAR MUSEUM, Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Rd., Hickory Corners, (269) 671-5089 or www.gilmorecarmuseum.org for more information.


With many visit-ing our community this month I thought I would put some frequently asked questions regarding traffi c laws. These are directly from

the Michigan State Police Web Site and have the Michigan Complied Law (MCL codes) added so you can look them up online.

Question: What equipment require-ments must be followed for a four-wheeled motorcycle? Or what is the law on making a 4-wheeler, able to use on public roads. Answer: MCL 257.31 defi nes a motorcycle as “every motor vehicle having a saddle or seat for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground but excluding a tractor.” Therefore, a four-wheel vehicle is not a motorcycle under Michigan law regardless of the vehicle confi guration. The type of vehicle that you are describing would probably fall in the category of “ORV,” defi ned in MCL 324.81101. Some ORV’s (generally dune buggy type) may be registered with the Secretary of State and operated legally on the road. The major determining factor is how the vehicle is equipped. If your vehicle possesses the required equipment, you can contact a Secretary of State Branch offi ce to obtain a form for an inspection in order to register the vehicle. If your vehicle does not

meet these equipment standards, it cannot be registered, nor can it be operated on any road or right-of-way in Michigan, subject to some very specifi c exceptions. Can I turn left on red? MCL 257.612 (1)(c)(ii) states in part, “Vehicular traffi c facing a steady red signal, after stopping before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or at a limit line when marked or, if there is no crosswalk or limit line, before entering the intersection, may make…a left turn from a 1-way or 2-way street into a 1-way roadway carrying traffi c in the direction of the left turn unless prohibited by sign, signal, marking, light, or other traffi c control device. The same rules apply to turning right on a steady red signal. Unless prohibited, a right turn on a steady red signal may be made from a 1-way or 2-way street onto a 2-way street or a 1-way street carrying traffi c in the direction of the right turn.

Can a person ride in the back of a pick up truck? It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to ride in the open bed of a pickup at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour on a public roadway. MCL 257.682b covers this in detail.

What is the law for children and safety seats? Michigan’s child passenger safety law mandates that: Children under age 8 and less than 4 feet 9 inches tall must be properly secured in a child restraint system in accordance with the child restraint manufacturer’s instruction along with federal safety standard.

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Children under age 4 to be positioned in a rear seat if the vehicle is equipped with a rear seat. If all available rear seats are occupied by children under age 4, then they may be positioned in the child restraint system in the front seat. A child in a rear-facing child restraint system may only be placed in the front seat if the front passenger air bag is deactivated. Young people under age 18 are prohibited from riding in the open bed of a pickup truck traveling more than 15 mph. The law allows exceptions for vehicles used by farmers, construction workers, the military, in parades, and by authorized emergency and rescue personnel. Removing a child from a car seat to nurse while the vehicle is moving is prohibited. When there is an air bag in the front passenger side, are children 12 and under supposed to be in the back seat? Michigan’s child restraint law does not prohibit children of any age riding in the front with an airbag however, research has proven that any small person (even an adult) can be seriously injured or even killed by the force of an air bag. The following links to the National Highway and Traffi c Safety Administration has more information regarding air bags. NHTSA Home Page.

When merging onto a freeway who has the right-of-way? MCL 257.649(7) governs this question. A driver entering a roadway from a roadway that is intended for and constructed as a merging roadway, and is plainly marked at the intersection with the appropriate merge signs, shall yield the right-of-way to traffi c upon the roadway that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard and shall adjust their speed to enable them to merge safely with through traffi c. Simply put, a driver merging onto a freeway must yield to traffi c upon the freeway. It must be noted that traffi c on the freeway cannot intentionally block a driver from merging by either speeding up or slowing down. I am hoping all our readers are enjoying the summer months and remembering to stay safe.

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Heat Stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature. The body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Warning signs of heat stroke may include: An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F, orally). Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating). Rapid, strong pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion or unconsciousness.

What is a heat-related illness?“People suffer when their bodies are un-able to properly coolthemselves by sweat-ing,” said Thomas Leibold, M.D., staff physician at the

Beckley Road Urgent Care. “But under certain conditions, perspiring just isn’t enough and a person’s body temperature rises rapidly. If a body temperature becomes too high, it can damage the brain or other vital organs.” In extremely hot weather, when humidity is high like we are experiencing now, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly. Other conditions that can relate to heat risks include age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use. “Because heat-related deaths are preventable, people need to be aware of who is at greatest risk and what actions can be taken to prevent a heat-related illness or death,” said Dr. Leibold. “The elderly, the very young, children left in vehicles, and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at highest risk. However, even young and healthy individuals can succumb to heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather.” “Most important though are children left in vehicles and the elderly,” said Dr. Leibold. “I cannot stress enough that children should never be left in a vehicle during these summer months--even with the windows down it can be deadly. Temperatures in that confi ned space can spike over 100 degrees in a matter of minutes. Regarding the elderly, the best thing a family member or neighbor can

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How To Beat The Heat

PREVENTING HEAT ILLNESS

• Drink plenty of liquids such as water or sports drink every 15 minutes (drink 16-20 oz/hour) before thirst kicks in. Once you are thirsty you are already dehydrated.

• Do not exercise vigorously during the hottest time of day. Limit your daily activities to closer to sunrise or sunset.

• Wear light, loose clothing, such as cotton, so sweat can evaporate.

• Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn, which can hinder the skin’s ability to cool itself.

• Wear a ventilated hat for shade. • If you feel your abilities start to diminish, stop

the activity and try to cool off.

• Do not drink alcohol or beverages with caffeine before exercise because they increase the rate of dehydration.

• Remember, it is easier to prevent heat illness than to treat it once symptoms develop.

• If you or someone you know exhibits heat illness symptoms, seek help immediately.

What to Do. If you see or experience any of these signs, you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Have someone call for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the victim. Get the victim to a shady area. Cool the victim rapidly using whatever methods you can. For example, immerse the victim in a tub of cool water; place the person in a cool shower; spray the victim with cool water from a garden hose; sponge the person with cool water; or if the humidity is low, wrap the victim in a cool, wet sheet and fan him or her vigorously. Monitor body temperature, and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101-102°F. If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call the hospital emergency room for further instructions. Do not give the victim fl uids to drink. Get medical assistance as soon as possible. Sometimes a victim’s muscles will begin to twitch uncontrollably as a result of heat stroke. If this happens, keep the victim from injuring himself, but do not place any object in the mouth and do not give fl uids. If there is vomiting, make sure the airway remains open by turning the victim on his or her side. Heat Exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fl uids. It is the body’s response to an excessive loss of the water and salt contained in sweat. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure, and people working or exercising in a hot environment. Warning signs of heat exhaustion include: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, fainting.

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Beckley Road Urgent Care at 5352 Beckley Road (across the street from Bob Evans) is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and weekends and holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The phone number is: (269) 979-6888. The recently expanded urgent care has more than 5,000 square feet of space and 10 patient exam rooms. The number of board-certifi ed physicians, mid-level providers, and staff has also increased to better meet patient needs.

What is considered ‘urgent care?’Urgent care is any non life- or limb-threatening injuries and illnesses including:• Abrasions, bruises, scrapes, and small cuts• Coughs, colds, fever, and fl u symptoms• Ear, eye, nose, and skin infections• Minor burns (minor cooking or sun burns)• Minor fractures• Respiratory or urinary tract infections• Sprains and strains


The skin may be cool and moist. The victim’s pulse rate will be fast and weak, and breathing will be fast and shallow. If heat exhaustion is untreated, it may progress to heat stroke. Seek medical attention immediately if any of the following occurs: Symptoms are severe. The victim has heart problems or high blood pressure. Otherwise, help the victim to cool off, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour. What to Do. Cooling measures that may be effective include the following: Cool, nonalcoholic beverages, as directed by your physician. Rest. Cool shower, bath, or sponge bath, an air-conditioned environment and lightweight clothing Heat Cramps. Heat cramps usually affect people who sweat a lot during strenuous activity. This sweating depletes the body’s salt and moisture. The low salt level in the muscles causes painful cramps. Heat cramps may also be a symptom of heat exhaustion. Recognizing Heat Cramps. Heat cramps are muscle pains or spasms – usually in the abdomen, arms, or legs – that may occur in association with strenuous activity. If you have heart problems or are on a low-sodium diet, get medical attention for heat cramps. If medical attention is not necessary, take these steps: Stop all activity, and sit quietly in a cool place. Drink clear juice or a sports beverage. Do not return to strenuous activity for a few hours after the cramps subside, because further exertion may lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Seek medical attention for heat cramps if they do not subside in 1 hour. Use Common Sense. Remember to keep cool and use common sense: Avoid hot foods and heavy meals – they add heat to your body. Drink plenty of fl uids and replace salts and minerals in your body. Dress infants and children in cool, loose clothing and shade their heads and faces with hats or an umbrella. Limit sun exposure during mid-day hours and in places of potential severe exposure such as beaches. Do not leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car. Don’t Forget Your Pets. Humans are not the only ones who suffer from the heat… your pets do too. Many of these same techniques can be applied to them if they are exposed to the summer sun. Keep them indoors out of the heat, make certain they have plenty of fresh water, and if they do seem too hot (excessive panting), soak a towel in cool water and moisten their belly or undersides. Be prepared to contact a veterinarian should they continue to exhibit heat stress symptoms.


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.47Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Battle Creek, City of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Battle Creek Downtown Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Battle Creek Family YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Battle Creek Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Battle Creek Tile & Mosaic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 54Battle Creek Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Battle Creek Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Beacon Ridge Condominium Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Behnke Trucking & Warehousing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Big Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Borgess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Bronson Battle Creek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 58Bruce Phillips Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Calhoun Area Career Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Calhoun County Medical Care Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Carpet Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Center for Medical Weight Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Center Stage Dance Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44CentraCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59CFPK CPAs & Business Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Circa VI Salon/Spa – Alyssa DeRuiter, Stylist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28CM Contracting, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Corona Smoke Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Darrell Burke Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Day One Family Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7DeVine’s Picture Framing & Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27DK Fence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Drake’s Batter Mix Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38edwardrose.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Family Surgical Vein Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 62Farley Estes & Dowdle Funeral Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Ferrellgas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Finley’s American Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Foundation for Behavioral Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53General Surgical Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 37Ginny Sue’s Frame & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Goodwill Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Graphicx 2 Go, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Halltree, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Henry Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 59Historic Adventist Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Hog Creek Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Integrated Health Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53King Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Lakeview Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Lakeview School District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 59Lakeview Senior Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Lakeview Square Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Legacy at the Oaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Lonestar Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Maplewood of Marshall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39McCamly Plaza Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Mexicali Family Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Michigan Tile & Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Miller Brothers Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Miller Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Mole Hole Unique Gifts & Home Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38NorthPointe Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 44Oaklawn Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 41OMNI Community Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Pollard Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Ralston Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Red Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6RE/MAX Perrett Assoc. Inc., – Michael E. Downing Realtor . . .20Schuler’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Schweitzer Contracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Shaw Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Sims Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Southwest Michigan Eye Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37State Farm Insurance – John J. Chmiel, Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Sugar & Spice Childcare Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Tendercare Marshall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Town & Country Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Van Horn’s Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Whitt’s Party Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4WJ Burnett Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39WK Kellogg Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26WK Kellogg Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Woods Pools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59WW Thayne Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Zarzuela Spanish-Mediterranean Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39


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