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E GREA TH T PR SSER B•A•L•L•O•O•N RALLY September 25•26•27 2015 See Page 2 For Schedule of Events See Pages 14-17 For Pilot Bios

A Supplement to the Prosser Record-Bulletin and the Grandview Herald • September 23, 2015 PAGE 2 • 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY Welcome to the 26th Great Prosser Balloon Rally BALLOON RALLY By Morgan Everett, Balloon Chairman The balloon rally committee is excited bring this family fun event to Prosser. We have worked hard to keep the traditions of the rally going, while trying to grow the rally Friday, Sept 25, 2015 and improve each year. We are looking for new volunteers 6:00 a.m. to help us keep the traditions going, and coordinate the event • Balloonists prepare to launch Hot Air Balloons from the Prosser Airport it grows. • Balloon Rally Memorabilia on sale at the Prosser Airport We are excited to have this event in our town, and show off our beautiful area to all of the visitors. If you see a balloon 6:30 a.m. pilot, or one of our sponsors please tell them thank you, and • Pilot Briefing in the Milne building on Haggarty Lane at the Airport thanks for helping bring this wonderful event to town. 6:45 a.m. (approx. beginning times) We have sunrise launches planned for Sept. 25, 26 and • Fournier Media Day Flight - Sunrise Hot Air Balloon launches 27 out at the Prosser Airport, Weather Permitting. A Night 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Glow Show has been planned for Saturday, Sept 27 at Art • Balloon Rally Memorabilia for sale at Prosser’s downtown Harvest Fiker Stadium, and don’t forget to get there early for listen Festival to some great music from Bahuru. All of the launches and Night Glow are dependent upon the weather. 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We are excited for great rally this year, and very thankful that Tim Gale has accepted • Harvest Festival takes place in downtown Prosser our invitation to be our Balloonmeister this year. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. We encourage the public to grab their cameras and come out and enjoy the early • Street Dance in Historic Downtown Prosser – performing “The Bridge morning launches and Night Glow Show, sponsored by PMH Medical Center. The Band” Milne Kid Zone is another fun activity to enjoy at Night Glow, while the balloons prepare to glow. The beauty of the balloons floating over the Yakima River is a sight Saturday, September 26, 2015 that everyone should see. 6:00 a.m. The Great Prosser Balloon rally is a really special event with a lot of tradition and • Balloonists prepare to launch Hot Air Balloons from the Prosser history. Every year, it introduces a new generation of kids to hot air ballooning and Airport sparks so many great questions and interests. We appreciate the support and effort • Balloon Rally Memorabilia on sale at the Prosser Airport throughout the community to help make this a great event for Prosser every year. • Continental Breakfast on sale by PEO Sisterhood at the Prosser Airport Balloon Rally Committee Members 2015 6:30 a.m. Shirley Delaney, Morgan Everett, Scott Keller, Kendall Murphy, Danielle Morrow, • Pilot Briefing in the Milne building on Haggarty Lane at the Airport Dana and Scott McCollum, Glenda Schmidt, Jacob VanPelt, Nicole Wilson, Monica 6:45 a.m. (approx. beginning times) Parodi and Chelsea Dimas • Sponsor Appreciation Day Flight - Sunrise Hot Air Balloon launches 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Breakfast by National Honor Society at Keene-Riverview-School PROSSER Benton County Seat Send us your photos! 8:00 a.m. to Noon Record-Bulletin Every year The Great Prosser Bal- • Farmers Market located between the library and the City Park loon Rally is in search of pictures taken 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by spectators, pilots and passengers • Balloon Rally Memorabilia for sale at Prosser’s downtown Harvest 26th Annual THE alike. We use Festival these photos for GREAT PROSSER our poster, ad- 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. vertising, web- • Harvest Festival takes place in downtown Prosser BALLOON RALLY site and bro- • Caren Mercer-Andreason Street Painting Festival in downtown Prosser Published Every September by Valley Publishing Co. chures. 5:30 p.m. The Prosser Record-Bulletin After every rally we • Night Glow, gates open at the Art Fiker Stadium 613 Seventh Street have a photo contest but this past year • Prosser, Washington 99350 we upped the stakes. The winner of our Balloon Rally Memorabilia on sale at the Fiker Stadium front gate (509) 786-1711 • Barbecue by Prosser Livestock Fund at the Stadium Fax (509) 786-1779 Finest Overall category earns a chance USPS 448-060 to be the rally’s “Official Photographer” • Coffee, cocoa, & pop on sale by Prosser 4-H at the Stadium www.recordbulletin.com the following year. This means you get 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The Grandview Herald a free t-shirt showing your status, we • Pre Glow Show at Art Fiker Stadium 107 Division Street use your winning photo on our post- • Entertainment by “Bahuru” marimba bands and Badaku Grandview, Washington 98930 er, you get to post your pictures on our (509) 882-3712 social media accounts during the rally Dusk Fax (509) 882-2833 • Night Glow at the Art Fiker Stadium USPS 226-000 and, best of all, you get to be a passen- www.thegrandviewherald.com ger in one of our hot air balloons! Make sure to follow us on Facebook Sunday September 27, 2015 Danielle Fournier, Publisher and Instagram at “Great Prosser Bal- 6:00 a.m. Managing Editor: loon Rally” to get all the details about • Balloonists prepare to launch Hot Air Balloons from the Prosser Victoria Walker our annual photo contest and how to Airport Grandview Herald Editor: Tim Curtiss submit your captures. Please wait un- • Balloon Rally Memorabilia on sale at the Prosser Airport til our official announcement to start ADVERTISING: Dianne Buxton, Manager 6:30 a.m. Suzie Zuniga, Sales Representative submitting your pictures as we have specific rules and different categories to • Pilot Briefing in the Milne building on Haggarty Lane at the Airport BUSINESS STAFF: Hilkka Griffiths, Office enter. We will post this information on 6:45 a.m. (approx. beginning times) Manager our website http://www.prosserballoon- • Sunday Morning Flight - Sunrise Hot Air Balloon launches Karen Derrick, Manager emeritus rally.org for those of you who don’t COMPOSING ROOM: 8:00 a.m. to noon have Facebook. • Tim Miser, Production During the rally this year, we would Breakfast at the Prosser Senior Activity Center on 7th Street. Rebecca Fink, Production Assistant love to see all of your amazing photos 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in real time, share them with everyone • Harvest Festival in downtown Prosser G RANDVIEW using the hashtag #ProsserBalloonRal- • Caren Mercer-Andreason Street Painting Festival in downtown Prosser H ERALD ly2015 on all social media sites. 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY • PAGE 3 Balloon making – it’s not just hot air By Record-Bulletin Staff The highest quality balloons envelope looks like a parachute is positioned to mouth of the envelope. This feature hen looking up in the sky this gore features a horizontal cut design. plug the hole. When the pilot wants to provides better fuel economy, eliminates Wweekend, one thought might This is done to enhance the structural vent or deflate the envelope, a line is the need for a skirt or scoop, and makes be how the magnificent balloons are strength and also its ease of repair. pulled, the parachute moves away from balloons easy to inflate. constructed. All of the gore panel seams are the opening and the hot air is released. Today all hot air balloon burners have It is a process that includes ripstops, constructed with a flat feld seam and are The parachute is attached to a double one thing in common. They use liquid flat feld, and gore seams. But here is the sewn using a double needle lock stitch. pulley system and makes the operation propane as their fuel source. When using full story on how hot air balloons are The same double needle flat feld seam is of the parachute and deflation easier. liquid propane the burner has to serve a made. used on gore seams. Along with the seam If you’re a pilot that wants a positive dual purpose. First it must convert the The first step of manufacturing a load tape is also installed. This gore load open deflation port system, some liquid propane to a vapor, so it can be balloon is, of course, the material for tape runs the entire length of the seam companies offer a unique Ultra Vent as an burnt at the orifices to produce the heat the balloon. Quality 1.9 ounce per and is one and one-eighth inch wide. To option. This deflation port utilizes a pop- that makes the balloon fly. Achieving square yard 100 percent ripstop nylon finish the envelope horizontal load tapes top and circular vent which surrounds this function is where each balloon is preferred for the most reputable are installed at strategic locations; the half the deflation port opening. manufacturer differs in burner design. manufacturers. This fabric has top, middle, and lower sections of the Each balloon is as unique as its Ballooning has come a long way repeatedly proven itself in the air and on envelope. owner/pilot. Envelopes can range in size from the earlier instrument packages the ground. Options for the balloon include a from 42,000 cubic feet to 158,000 cubic which featured the standard aircraft The next step is to reflect your double vent system which is located at the feet and range in cost from $16,000 to altimeter and vertical speed indicator. personality in your balloon. Each equator and turns the balloon on its axis $34,000 or more. Avian Balloons have a Digatron DT- balloon is unique, and is a personal – either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The baskets are made from rattan, 34B instrument panel, which is the extension of the owner. It is important This maneuver is accomplished by and coated with polyurethane. Baskets state of the art in digital displays. This for you to be involved at this step, to pulling on one of the two small ropes have eight individual handles, two at has not only an altimeter, variometer, choose your visual design and your own that come down from the envelope and each corner. They are designed to be and temperature windows, but a fourth color pattern – or to choose the most are attached by the basket. By using the easy to grip. High quality baskets are window, which has a multi-function adventurous design imaginable. turning vents, the envelope can make trimmed with high density foam and timer/stopwatch. Now comes the construction of the a complete 360 degree rotation in less suede leather. The bottom of the basket, While this is just a brief overview balloon. It is important to have a smooth than ten seconds. the platform, is installed with a skid of the manufacturing process it does natural shaped envelope, which is Quality balloon envelopes come plate system. give us the realization of the immense functional as well as beautiful. with a Parachute Vent/Deflation Port All baskets feature a four point process required to create some of these This natural shape permits excellent system. This deflation system utilizes carabiner, mid-burner support pick-up. fabulous balloons we are privileged control in both your everyday flying and a circular opening located at the top of The mid-burner support design allows to wonder at during The Great Prosser your competitive events. the envelope. A section of fabric which the burner to virtually be located in the Balloon Rally. PAGE 4 • 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY

The cost of purchasing Ballooning History a hot air balloon When you talk about ballooning, you have to take By Tim Curtiss a commercial license, a pilot needs 20 balloons, which can take people up for a buoyancy into consideration. There is great costs when purchasing to 35 hours of flight time and 20 hours of flight, can cost up to $45,000. So, in that respect, the seed a beautiful hot air balloon which will fly ground time more. The cost of a pilot license For more information about purchasing, was planted for ballooning through the air during the 26th Annual depends on which school a pilot attends. The owning and piloting balloons, please visit over 2,000 years ago by the Prosser Balloon Rally. Including cost like average price for the training school to gain http://hobbies.whatitcosts.com/buy-hot-air- ancient Greek mathematician, obtaining licenses, selecting the burner, a private license is $1,200 to $2,750, and for balloon.htm. Archimedes. Not too surprising, picking a GPS, attaining a good price of an a commercial license it is $1,500 to $3,500. since the ancient Chinese inflator fan, to the purchasing of the right Next, the new pilot looks to procure a empire had figured out how to chase vehicle and trailer, as well as buying balloon. Most ballooning experts say a new power a vehicle with steam, the balloon itself! All these cost quickly add pilot should focus on purchasing a used the predecessor of today’s up. balloon. automobile. The ancients were First, a new pilot must obtain a licenses. According to http://hobbies.whatitcosts. on to something. There are plenty of FFA approved schools com/buy-hot-air-balloon.htm, a used In the 13th Century, Roger to obtain a licenses. However there are two balloon - which comes with a full system Bacon, an English scientist, had different types of hot air balloon licenses: – including: the basket or gondola, fuel, proposed a flying machine based commercial and/or private. A commercial burners, and an inflation fan that is used on the principle of buoyancy, but license allows a pilot to fly people in a hot to help inflate the envelope - can ran from the idea never left the ground. air balloon. A private license allows a pilot upwards of $5,000 (the cheapest) to the Actually, nothing really to fly solo – no passengers. A pilot must have more expensive used balloon, which can got off the ground until the a private license to obtain a commercial cost up to $11,000. summer of 1783, when two licenses. To purchase a brand new balloon, French brothers, Joseph and To become a licensed pilot, it takes 10 according to http://hobbies.whatitcosts. Etienne Montgolfier, launched hours of flight time and 10 hours of ground com/buy-hot-air-balloon.htm, smaller an airborne, unmanned balloon. time to acquire a private license. To obtain balloons can run up to $20,000. 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PAGE 6 • 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY Balloonmeister 2015 – Tim Gale By Victoria Walker of the Balloonmeister include; im Gale is Balloonmeister for the leads weather discussion, checking T2015 Balloon Rally. This is not his paperwork as needed, helping with first time at the helm. He first flew in any troubleshooting, helping pilots and Prosser in 2007 after being enticed to making the weather call if needed. come to Prosser by Jerry Gobet, who Gale says, “My first balloon flight was a former Balloonmeister. was in 1978 in Bend, Oregon at 20 Gale and his wife, Sherri, have been degrees below zero. Shari and I were back each year since. “I’ve always had offered a ride. We bought a balloon a penchant for dipping into calm waters after that and I got my certification in of the river,” says Gale. The dipping April 1980 and commercially by Aug. maneuver is also called a ‘splash n of that same year. I have now been dash’ or ‘a dunk and a go’ depending on flying for 33 years. I’m a member of the pilots skill level or their approach. the Balloon Federation of America and Gale went on to say that “Prosser is Willamette Aerostat Society.” Gale a great opportunity to carry on the also offers safety classes and acts as tradition.” a consultant for those needing his “This is my second stint as expertise in ballooning. Balloonmeister in Prosser,” said Gale’s longest balloon flight was Photos courtesy of Tim Gale Gale. This is a position for a person from Albany to Halsey, Oregon … Knight-n-gale owned by Tim Gale, the 2015 Balloonmeister for Prosser’s Balloon Rally. experienced with ballooning events, about 18 miles. “Most of mine are less acting to represent flight operations than 10 miles,” says Gale. his balloon and says “It looks entirely and it has saved on fuel.” with the event organization. Activities Gale recently replaced the skin on different. The design is a stair step Spectators are encouraged to arrive spiral that is yellow, royal blue, teal early (about 6:15 a.m.) at the Prosser blue and red orchid. When we changed Airport to watch the pilots prepare the the skin the balloon lost about 50 lbs. giant balloons.

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Complimentary Gift Wrapping • Mon.-Sat. 9-6 • Sunday Noon -5 • take Exit 80 PAGE 8 • 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY Early Ballooning History Timeline he North Carolina auto license tag earlier in France! Of course, that was a Gusmao, demonstrated a model hot- launched in Paris, this flight lasted 2 Tproudly proclaims “First in Flight” flight of a hot-air balloon. Let’s follow air balloon to Johan V of Portugal. 1/2 hours and covered a distance of 27 because of the historic flight of the the history of ballooning in the timeline No records exists to suggest that any miles (43 km). The first recorded change Wright Brothers in 1903. Yes, it was below! passenger carrying balloon was then out of a passenger occured on this flight the first airplane flight. However, the 1709 built. when Charles landed and dropped off his first flight actually occurred 120 years A Brazilian priest, Bartolemeu de 1776 passenger Professor Robert, then took Henry Cavendish discovers off again. Charles then flew to height of hydrogen, which was found to be seven 9000 ft (2750 m). times lighter than air. In these early days, 1784 No pets on Rally sites, please hydrogen was made by mixing sulfuric January - Joseph Montgolfier made acid and iron. The race to fly was on. his only recorded flight inLe Fleusselles. We love our pets, but not at the rally; thanks for understanding! 1783 This balloon is believed to have had a June - The Montgolfier brothers, passenger carrying capacity of more Please be aware PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the airport field Joseph and Ettienne J. began than 30 and the envelope must have been during Rally weekend. experimenting with small-scaled hot- over 700,000 cf (20,000 cubic meters)! air balloons built out of paper or light This was the largest hot-air balloon PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the Art fabric. ever built until very recently! The flight Fiker Stadium during the Night Glow Show. August - Jaçques A. C. Charles originated in Lyon, France. Dogs can sometimes become irritated at launched an unmanned hydrogen September - Vincenzo Lunardi, a the high frequency sounds which may be balloon, The Globe, which travelled 15 minor Italian diploment, piloted the first emitted from the propane burners used to heat miles (24 km) and reached an altitude balloon flight outside of France. A crowd the air in the balloons. of 3000 feet (915m). At the landing in of 100,000, including the Prince of This can be painful for the dogs and Gonesse, the local peasants were so Wales, watched as Lunardi launched his dangerous if a pet in pain is inadvertently frightened that they attacked the balloon 18,200cf (515 cubic meters) hydrogen provoked by another dog, or heaven forbid, a with pitchforks and scythes, thus balloon from Moorfields, England. He child. destroying it. ultimately touched down near Ware. There have also been problems in the September - The Montgolfier November - Frenchman Jean-Pierre past, with dogs “marking their territory.” brothers launched an unmanned hot-air Blanchard and American John Jeffries Unfortunately, the territories which were marked balloon from Versailles. Louis XVI had make their first flight. This flight was decreed that the first flight should be from Rhedarium Garden, London to the were balloons in the process of being flown with animals. A duck, a sheep, and banks of the Thames. inflated. a rooster became the first air travellers. 1785 So. . .for the comfort of your pet, the If it wasn’t this flight, then it was had January - Blanchard and Jeffries safety of all spectators, and to keep the to be another one within the following make the first crossing of the English balloons as clean as possible, please do not bring your pets to the rally 2 months. Channel by balloon. This flight included events. November - For the first time in the very first airmail letter! recorded human history, we leave the July - Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier confines of the Earth’s surface and take attempted an English Channel crossing flight among the birds. Over 400,000 in a hybrid gas/hot-air balloon. This Parisians, including Louis XVI and flight ended in disaster as a fire caused Marie Antoinette, witnessed as the the hydrogen to explode. de Rozier and Marquis François d’Arlendes and Jean- his passenger Romain were killed. This François Pilâtre de Rozier flew in the was the first avaition accident. very first flight in a Mongolfier built hot- 1793 air balloon. This flight lasted 25 minutes January - After moving to America, and covered 7 miles (11 km). Jean-Pierre Blanchard piloted the first December - Just 10 days after the known balloon flight in North America in Montgolfier flight, J.A.C. Charles Phildadelphia, PA. George Washington 718 Sixth St. • Prosser • 786-2404 piloted the first gas balloon flight. Also witnessed this flight, Brian Newhouse, CPA [email protected] AmericanWest We view every client relationship as a Bank partnership and truly believe that our success is Sit back. Relax. a result of their And watch the interest grow. success. Talk to an AmericanWest Banker to learn about our New Free Checking Account Products! 1115 Meade Ave. • Prosser 509-786-3545 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY • PAGE 9 Don’t land here Farmers who do not want the hot air balloons of The Great Prosser Balloon Rally may send a “please don’t land here” message to Morgan Everett at (509) 781- 0157. These areas will be designated as off limits for landing on a map given to each pilot. Although most animals do not reach to the quietly drifting hot air balloons, horses and big birds, such as emus and rheas, tend to react badly. The balloonmeister suggests persons who have horses may wish to put them in the stalls. Farmers and home owners who invite the balloons in the rally to in their fields are asked to place a white sheet or bedspread in their fields. The white is visible from the air. The Great Prosser Balloon Rally schedule is: morning launches on Friday, September 25, Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27. All questions about the rally may be addressed to Hot air balloon fact the rally chairman, Morgan Everett, at (509) 781-0157. Fastest The fastest hot air balloon recorded a ground speed of 245 m.p.h. The balloon was flown by Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand when they were the first to cross the Pacific Ocean in a hot air balloon in 1991, traveling 6,700.

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from the envelope or by a wind shear. balloon flight lasts between one and two “Spinnakering” is a sailing term for the hours. distortion of an envelope being inflated Gondola: The basket, called a “car” Balloon lingo or tethered in a high wind. in earlier times, which holds the pilot Envelope: The balloon, usually and passengers and anything they alkin’ the talk of the balloon crowd before launching. made of nylon material, which provides take along for the ride. The gondola Tis no easy task. Below are listed Crown line: Rope tied to the top of spectators with a beautiful sight when houses the propane fuel, tanks and some words you are likely to hear from a balloon, which is held by a person in the air. flight instruments. An altimeter, rate of balloonists during the rally. pulling it backward and down to keep Free flight: Untethered, a balloon climb meter and pyrometer are standard Bag: The bag is the holder for the the balloon from popping up too fast drifting in the wind. Technically, a instruments in balloon systems. envelope. or swaying back and forth during balloon cannot be “steered,” but the Ground cloth: The large cloth that is Chase car: Car that follows a inflation. pilot can sometimes change direction spread over the ground, underneath the balloon’s flight and meets in the Distortion: The variation of the by ascending or descending to wind bag, to protect the bag from ripping on landing location. Every balloon must standard inflated shape of a balloon currents at a different altitude. Winds twigs, etc., before and during inflation. have a chase car before launching. caused during inflation by strong winds up to about 12 miles an hour are Inflating fan: Fan that blows cold air Every balloon must have a chase car or during flight by the venting of hot air suitable for flying. A typical hot air into the bag, partially inflating it. Laying out: A ground crew’s walking a balloon envelope out of its bag and spreading out the fabric, readying it for Did you ever wonder? inflation. Part of the pre-flight assembly of a balloon. You might wonder what those small balloons are that Maneuvering vent: Vent that allows pilots release into the air. They’re pibals (pilot balloons) and the balloon to come down slowly by pilots use them to determine wind directions and speeds. releasing some hot air. This will help the pilot to make the decision of where to Propane burner: Apparatus that boils hot air into the balloon, giving it a lifting launch from and what direction they will be flying in. power. Rip panel: Used to land the balloon by letting all the hot air out in seconds. Splash and dash: When balloons land in water, skim the top and take off again. Tethering: When a balloon is tied to heavy objects on the ground, but can float up and down, offering a smaller-scale flight to passengers. Thermals: Updrafts caused by heated air rising from the ground. By flying early in the morning or late in the afternoon, balloonists avoid these potentially dangerous conditions. THANK YOU To All Our Valued At Wine Country Plaza KD’s ADVERTISERS Country Floral and BALLOONISTS Full Service Floral Shoppe

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Street Painting at the Harvest Fesival in Downtown Prosser September 26 and 27 PAGE 12 • 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY What to expect when you fly takeoff! Another great time for photos! Once the balloon has come to a The Inflation and The Flight complete stop; Most passengers don’t realize how If it’s still upright, the pilot will instruct Launch Process peaceful and majestic a hot air balloon passengers to wait in the basket for some flight can be. Since you travel with the of the hot air to be released. That way Rohr Balloons wind, gliding through the air at low and the balloon doesn’t take off again when nce you meet your pilot and crew, high altitudes, the only time you feel the passengers dismount. Oyou will caravan to the launch site, breeze is when you change altitude and If it’s on its side, the envelope will be depending on the wind direction. It is the wind speed changes. quickly deflated and passengers will be be dismantled and packed up either before important to be on time to meeting site so At times, you may skim the trees (grab able to climb out of the basket. or after the celebration, depending on the that launch isn’t delayed and the full flight a souvenir leaf!), soar to several thousand Post-Flight landing area and certain situations. time can be experienced. feet (where you can see the Earth’s Champagne, mimosas, water and hors Every experience is unique and we go Be sure to use the restroom prior to curvature), and even dip the gondola in d’euvres are a great way to end a flight, where the wind takes us! Your pilot and leaving for launch site. There are no a lake or pond (this is called a “splash however not mandatory. crew are top-notch and will take great care restrooms once you start your journey! and dash”). All of these are common The pilot will on occasion recite the of you. Feel free to contact us with any At the launch site, the pilot will assess occurrences and part of the full ballooning “balloonist’s prayer” and will lead a toast additional questions about your first hot the weather and begin the launch process: experience to celebrate the flight’s completion. air balloon experience, or search through The basket and balloon envelope will The Landing The balloon envelope and basket will our website for more information! be laid out so the wind aids in the inflation The landing is the most exciting part process. The pilot will connect and check of the hot air balloon experience. The all components to ensure a safe balloon. pilot will spot out a landing site based on Once the balloon is ready to inflate, a time-of-day, and geographical knowledge high-powered inflation fan will force air attained from flying in the area. into the balloon envelope. This requires Landings vary depending on the wind two people to help hold the envelope open speed and terrain. and makes for a great photo opportunity In calm winds, there may be a “stand for passengers. Anyone holding the up landing”, meaning that the balloon will envelope must mind the cables and not calmly rest on the ground with little to no wrap any ropes or cables around body impact. parts. Always listen to the pilot and crew In moderate winds, the pilot may to ensure safety. instruct passengers to crouch down, Once the balloon envelope is full of turn sideways from the approaching air, the pilot will light the burner and ground and bend their knees slightly to bring the balloon upright by blowing fire soften impact. The balloon may drag into the envelope from propane tanks. and turn sideways with moderate to high Now it’s time to climb into the balloon winds. The gondola may be used to lean gondola (what’s this?) and wait for against to ensure no injuries occur.

Photo courtesy of Carol Weisborn Night Glow Show at “give your home your voice” Art Fiker Stadium CARPET VINYL TILE • • • Record – Bulletin Staff rally. The memorabilia includes things LAMINATE FLOORING WINDOW BLINDS Prosser - Night Glow in Prosser is a like rally caps, rally T-shirts, Night Glow • • truly unique experience. Hot air balloons sweatshirts, rally and Night Glow pins, HARDWOOD FLOORING are tethered will glow from within against and more. • the evening sky at The Great Prosser In addition to Night Glow the Rally BAMBOO FLOORING CORK FLOORING Balloon Rally Night Glow event. will also host Kids Zone. There will be • • Night Glow will takes place this year a “bounce house” set up for the kiddies, NEW LUXURY VINYL TILE PRODUCTS on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Art Fiker Stadium outside of the stadium. • in Prosser. The gates at Art Fiker Stadium The Prosser 4-H club and the Prosser will open at 5:30 p.m. and admission Livestock Fund will be selling barbecue, is free for the stand. There is a charge coffee, cocoa and soft drinks at the top of for inside fenced area near the track and the stadium to benefit their organizations. inside the playing field. . Art Fiker Memorial Stadium is located Balloon Rally memorabilia will be on at 1433 Paterson Road, Prosser WA 99350. BRUSH UP ON SAVINGS sale out by the front gate of the stadium Supporters are PMH Medical Center by rally volunteers. The sale of these for Night Glow and Milne Fruit Products items will help to defray the costs of the who are supporting Kids Zone. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Facts about Hot Air Balloons Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ot air balloons were discovered in France in 1783. H Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier discovered that a fabric bag filled with hot air would rise. First, they sent up balloons with no passengers. Then, they sent up a balloon B.J. PAINT & CARPET with a sheep, rooster, and duck in it. Finally, they sent up a balloon with two men 1206 Stacy • Prosser in it. It traveled over Paris for 5.5 miles. It stayed up 23 minutes. This was the first time man tried to fly. 786-4652 Balloons have been important in science. They have helped us study the weather and the atmosphere. www.bjpaintandcarpet.com A balloon has a basket for passengers. 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY • PAGE 13

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SIXTH STREET 6. Art Fiker Stadium 8 7. Parking Lot 9 6 7 PARKSIDE DRIVE PATERSON ROAD 8. Farmers’ Market 9. Museum Light bulbs as balloon art By Victoria Walker woodworking and she would do bead on the basics of n 2004 while Steve and Susie work and cross stitch and they would the process and IHoskinson were on vacation in begin doing the Arts & Crafts circuit. finalized their Colorado they took a day to visit the While in Salida, window shopping, acquisition through small town of Salida. Prior to their trip they noticed this very unusual type glass an asset purchase of they had discussed that in eight or 10 art in the window of a shop there. The the business. Then they years they would leave the corporate shop was selling air balloons made out moved all of the equipment for the to determine what shows and marketing world. They decided he would do some of light bulbs. In that the art was so business from Colo. to Missouri where avenues best fit our Glass Hot Air unique, they purchased they lived. The new business was Balloon Collectibles/Heirlooms. While two of the glass hot air “meant to be.” So they became the new we have kept some of the original balloons. The owner of owners and new creators of this one designs from the previous owner, the shop was an artist/ of a kind art form. After six months currently around 80 percent of what we jeweler that had created of practice and severe scrutiny of the make today are designs/patterns Susie this type of art in 1991 finished product they began to schedule and I have created,” stated Hoskinson. and had secured a Patent themselves at Hot Air Balloon Festivals All the Glass Hot Air Balloon on the wire work involved and Art Shows to market their product. Collectibles begin with using a light in the process. They spent the next two years bulb. They use all sizes and shapes A year later, the attending 20-22 shows annually. One of light bulbs that range from 2” up Hoskinson’s called thing they learned early on in pursuing to big Industrial Bulbs that are 12- the shop to purchase the business of “old light bulbs” as the 14” tall. They have approximately additional pieces and core product was that no matter how 70 different sizes and/or designs. In in passing conversation beautifully or elaborate they described addition, on a regular basis they will the owner mentioned he it; people had to see the art first hand. create custom Hot Air Balloons with was going to retire. The Usually, in conversation, the customer either custom painting, special finding Hoskinson realized that could not get past visualizing the art inside of the glass (ship in the bottle this was an opportunity as something along the lines of a paper concept), or intricate patterns that are for them they could Mache projects. clear glass with hand etching. enjoy creating this “We’ve enjoyed many funny stories Since sizes and details of each unique art form and of the people’s perception of our art piece is hand made its hard to say how begin their retirement prior to actually seeing it first hand,” long it takes, but would say from start early. The Hoskinson stated Hoskinson. “Our focus over the finish it ranges from two weeks to four immediately got on a past few years is to travel the country months,” stated Hoskinson. “To finish plane and flew down to so art lovers can see it and observe the the piece, so that all the wire, solder, Salida. They met with passion Susie and I have for both the etc. becomes an antique bronze color the owner of the shop and quality and beauty of each piece we we colorize each piece and finish them determined that they had make. It’s completely a joint effort by hand polishing each and every one,” the ability, creativity, and throughout the entire process and we says Hoskinson attention to detail that was love sitting across from each other in They ship all over the world and have necessary to pursue this our shop creating. Doing this full time approximately 40 percent of the styles Photo submitted art form and purchase the was our goal in the long term, but with we make on our website www.pinterest. One of the many balloon designs created by Steve business. the opportunity becoming available com/pin/134615476333960594/ or and Susie Hoskinson’s from Missouri. They were trained earlier than expected we will continue www.designsbysteveandsusie.com

PAGE 14 • 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY Pilots of the 2015 Great Prosser Balloon Rally

Pilot Name: Larry Simburger Pilot Name: Cheryl Isaacs Home: Everett, WA Home: Tigard, OR Balloon Name: Starfire Balloon Name: La Brisa Del Mar Pilot Name: Laurie Spencer Sponsor: Tom Denchel Ford Country Pilot Name: Scott Spencer Sponsor: Everett Law Offices Sponsor Services: Local car dealership Home: Boise, ID Home: Boise, ID Sponsor Services: Attorneys at Law Balloon Name: Dawn Treader and corporate sponsor. Balloon Description/History: Blue, Balloon Name: Spirit of Boise Sponsor: Prosser Record-Bulletin. Balloon Description/History: Yellow, orange, red, yellow and white 84,000 Sponsor: PMH Medical Center Sponsor Services: Local newspaper and light and dark green stripes with large cubic foot envelope (it could hold Started in Ballooning: 1990 longtime supporter of the Rally. white “stars” 84,000 basketballs). Ballooning in Prosser: Since 1994 Balloon Description: Blue balloon with Started in Ballooning: In 1984 crewing Started in Ballooning: After her first Dawn Treader Interesting Facts: Laurie says: “On with a friend. flight in Napa Valley, CA in 1986, Started in Ballooning: Scott has been your worse day, all you need is to be in Ballooning in Prosser: Since 1998 ballooning since the early 70s, and Cheryl was hooked on ballooning. She the air and that day has turned into a Interesting Facts: He loves ballooning is a Balloonmeister for many rallys first got her pilot’s license in 2000, and wonderful day!” with his wife Gail and sons; Dave, including the Spirit of Boise Rally usually attends about 10 rallies per Michael & Mathew. every labor day weekend. Scott and his year and is part owner of two hot air wife, Laurie, travel all over the world balloons. ballooning. Ballooning in Prosser: Since 2003 Ballooning in Prosser: Scott has been Interesting Facts: La Brisa Del Mar is to all of the Prosser rallys since it’s a new balloon for Cheryl, last year she inaugural one. flew Padre Del Sol.

Pilot Name: Dale Justice Pilot Name: Doug Fifield Home: Newburg, OR Home: Auburn, WA “Your Trusted Energy Partner” Balloon Name: La Jolla Balloon Name: Marinair Sponsor: The Great Prosser Balloon Rally Sponsor: Flying just for fun BentonPUD.org Balloon Description: Blue, Red and Balloon Description/History: Multi- 250 Gap Road • Prosser White Balloon color stripes, a rainbow of colors. This 786-1841 Started in Ballooning: In 1999 and is a new envelope for Dale, last year he Outage Line: 1-888-582-2176 started in Prosser in 1999. was flying Outer Limits. Ballooning in Prosser: Since 2008 Ballooning in Prosser: 2008 Official Sponsor The cost of a hot air balloon and gear is about Did you know? ? ? the same as a car — $15,000-$20,000 and up? 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY • PAGE 15 Pilots of the 2015 Great Prosser Balloon Rally

Pilot Name: Dawne Smith-Rushkarski Pilot Name: Myia Danley Pilot Name: Kemp Lindsey Home: Monroe, WA Pilot Name: Gordon Hall Home: Peyton, CO Home: Boise, ID Balloon Name: Fired Up Home: Colbert, WA Balloon Name: Endless Joy Balloon Name: Liberty Belle Sponsor: Prosser Animal Hospital Balloon Name: Burning Daylight Sponsor: Yakima Federal Savings & Sponsor: KADLEC Ob/Gyn Clinic Sponsor Services: Local Veterinarian Sponsor: Milne Fruit Products Loan Balloon Description/History: The and Animal Hospital Sponsor Services: Milne Fruit Products Sponsor Services: Local Savings & has been a vital part of Prosser for a balloon is owned by McKenna Secrist, Balloon Description/History: Multi Loan very long time and we are thankful they who just turned 15, she bought the colored rainbow Balloon Description/History: Red, are a rally sponsor. balloon when she was 14 with her own Started in Ballooning: Before the age white and blue with white stars and a Balloon Description/History: White money! full red skirt. of 10, she began chasing balloons from balloon with red and black flames on top Ballooning History: Prosser will always Ballooning in Prosser: Since 1991 the very first time I saw one begging and bottom hold a special place in Myia’s heart as Interesting Facts: Kemp and wife her parents to take me ballooning for Started in Ballooning: A college roommate it was her first rally after getting her Georgia say Prosser is one of their every event. 35 years later, she can be introduced Gordon to ballooning in 1972 private pilot license. Myia loves to favorite places to fly their balloon. found most flyable days either piloting Ballooning in Prosser: Gordon started share ballooning and has attended Jr one of her two balloons, someone else’s flying in Prosser in 2000. Balloonist camps the last three summers. balloon, or chasing someone flying so Interesting Facts: He bought his first Come find Myia on the field and talk to she can photograph the action. balloon without seeing it or taking it for her about getting more kids involved. Ballooning in Prosser: 1999 a ride.

~ Great Lunch Specials ~ Pilot Name: Vic Johnson Home: Kent, WA Monday-Friday Balloon Name: Gertie • BLT Pizza & Sandwiches • Calzones Balloon Description/History: Pilot Name: Mandy Johnson Multicolored Home: Kent, WA • Mozzarella Cheese Sticks • Salad Bar Started in Ballooning: 1981 Balloon Name: Nat • Famous Chicken & JoJos Sponsor: Flying for fun! Sponsor: Hall Chevrolet Buick Ballooning in Prosser: Vic started Sponsor Services: Local auto dealer Video Games • Big Screen TV flying here during the nd2 Annual Great and Corporate sponsor Family Gatherings Prosser Balloon Rally. Balloon Description/History: Blue Interesting Facts: Vic’s high school shop balloon, with checkered rainbow -- COUPON -- teacher encouraged him to become a pattern. Large 1 Topping Pizza balloonist. He is a commercial balloon Started in Ballooning: 1984 Bread Sticks pilot, a balloon repairman, the Balloon $ 99 Ballooning in Prosser: Since 1993 as For Just 15 Meister for the rally and enjoys crew and started flying here in 1996. She COUPON GOOD FOR DINE IN ONLY ballooning in Prosser from his property is a commercial pilot/instructor, balloon Not valid with any other special EXP. 12-31-15 whenever he can. He owns and runs a repairman, the President of a Seattle furniture manufacturing business and coffee roasting company and oversees 1306 Meade Ave. • Prosser oversees the family door/millwork/ the families’ furniture and interior home cabinet business. door/millwork/cabinet businesses. PAGE 16 • 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY Pilots of the 2015 Great Prosser Balloon Rally

Pilot Name: Jerry Cummins Home: Walla Walla, WA Pilot Name: Jesse Satterlee Pilot Name: Tim Gale Balloon Name: Spirit of Walla Walla Pilot Name: Mark Yonker Home: Walla Walla, WA Home: St Helens, OR Sponsor: Benton PUD Home: Covington, WA Balloon Name: Boss Angel Balloon Name: Knight-N-Gale Balloon Name: Gold Member Sponsor Services: Local electric Sponsor: Jeremy’s 1896 Public House Sponsor: Port of Benton company Sponsors: Bleyhl’s Petroleum Division www.edwardjones.com Sponsor Services: Local Restaurant Sponsor Services: Local Port District Balloon Description/History: 77,500cf Sponsor Services: Local Petroleum / promotes new businesses and tourism Balloon Description/History: Multi- RX-7 Aerostar. The balloon is black Propane Provider Balloon Description/History: Knight- color rainbow balloon. with multicolored petals cascading Balloon Description: Yellow Balloon N-Gale is a re-skin of our former Ballooning in Prosser: This is Jesse’s from the crown with Black vertical stripes and blue balloon, Checkmate. The heavier Started in Ballooning: 1987 star in the middle of the balloon. second year ballooning in Prosser. elements of the envelope, cables and Ballooning in Prosser: Jerry brought a Ballooning in Prosser: Mark has He owns a balloon ride business in ropes, were retained. Only the outer balloon here in the early 1990’s to do ballooned at the rally for the last four Walla Walla named “Blue Mountain fabric was replaced. Checkmate’s a demonstration at one of the schools years. Balloons” with Kong Shields. last flight was in Prosser 2014. That and feels he may have helped generate envelope was the second of the same Today, hot air balloons are used primarily for recreation. interest in ballooning in the Prosser design. The original Checkmate design area. Jerry was one of the pilots at the Did you know? ? ? There are an estimated, more than 7,500 hot air balloons operating in the United States. was flown in 1980 in Boise, Idaho. 2 columnfirst x 6 inchesGreat Prosser Balloon Rally. 1 column x 6 inches Started in Ballooning: 1979 We UnderstandBallooning in Prosser: Since 2007 DREAMING UP THE IDEAL Interesting Facts: Tim has owned DREAMINGWorking UP TogetherTHE IDEAL To Commitment.5 different balloon envelopes and two different baskets. He is our RETIREMENTFor decades, Edward Jones has been committed IS YOUR JOB. HELPING YOU GET THERE IS OURS. Balloonmeister this year! Tim has Keep Your Family Healthy! to providing financial solutionsflown andthree personalized generations of the de RETIREMENT service to individual investors.Montgolfier family. Whether retirement is down IS YOUR JOB. HELPING YOU GET THERE IS OURS. You can rely on us for: the road or just around the Friendly corner, if • you’reConvenience working Locations in the community and face-to-face It’s simple, really. How well you retire depends on how well toward your goals now, meetings at your convenience you plan today. Whether retirement is down the roadStaff... or just the better off you’ll be. around the corner, if you’re working towards your goals now, At Edward • Jones,A Quality-focused we take a Investment Philosophy the better off you’ll be. Professional long-term perspective.A long-term approach So, that focuses on quality investments and diversification Preparing for retirement means taking a long-term perspective. we recommend our clients We recommend buying high-quality investments and Serviceholding buy high-quality• Highly investments Personal Service them because we believe that’s the soundest way we can help and hold ontoInvestment them. guidance tailored to your you achieve your goals. individual needs Elfers-Lyon To learn more about why At Edward Jones, we spend time getting to know your Edward JonesCall makesor visit sense today. retirement goals so we can help you reach them. To learn for you, call today.

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To download graphic files go to www.edwardjones.com/graphics RPM-186A 18-NOV-2005 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY • PAGE 17 Pilots of the 2015 Great Prosser Balloon Rally Crewing… o you want to help out with a balloon? Balloon crews Dare an important part of our community. Without a good dependable crew, a pilot won’t be able to fly, as he/she won’t be able to set up a typical sized balloon for flight alone. For those who haven’t crewed before, here is some helpful information: crewing is exciting and fun but hard work with great rewards; crews are goodwill ambassadors of the ballooning community - they regularly deal with spectators and landowners. A crew member’s no. 1 job is to assist the pilot. Most balloons have a crew of three to six people and most balloon crews are unpaid volunteers – who do it because they love the sport. The most important things to remember: the pilot is in charge; there is NO smoking - propane is a heavy gas which hangs at ground level and cigarettes do continue to burn once on the ground; no drinking of alcohol until the balloon is packed away; Pilot Name: Carmen Blakely Pilot Name: Roy Foote Home: Salem, OR Home: Boise, ID all pilots are different - listen to the one you are crewing for; don’t Balloon Name: Terra Madre Balloon Name: Tahnimara Too step on the balloon envelope; and if you have a question, ask it! Sponsor: Brown’s Les Schwab Tire (In Comanche, Tahnimara means Then just have fun! Center Lonely wind). What to Wear? Weather appropriate clothing. Layers are a good Sponsor Services: Local tire store Sponsor: Prosser Funeral Home / KD thing for cold mornings. Wear long pants or jeans, remember Balloon Description/History: Yellow Floral with red and purple chevrons coming Sponsor Services: Local Funeral Home/ there are bugs, ticks, briars, poison ivy, etc. Wear sturdy shoes - up from the bottom 2/3 and down from Local floralist. No sandals or flip-flops! Bring leather gloves if you have them; the top. Balloon Description/History: Multi- sometimes the pilot will provide, but come prepared. Started in Ballooning: Carmen started colored zigzag rings, yellow is the Things to watch out for: wet grass in the morning, bugs, hot crewing for hot air balloons in 1994; predominant color, with black burners, dazed traffic, interested landowners, and lots of “helpful” after her first flight she knew that she diamonds. Roy designed his own had to learn to fly. She received my balloon. onlookers upon landing. Private pilot’s license in 2000 and her Started in Ballooning: In 1987 when Commercial license in 2001. She now he bought a ride for wife Paula’s owns half of two balloons with Cheryl Birthday. Isaacs, flying in the Willamette Valley Ballooning in Prosser: Roy has been and travel, as much as possible to with us every year since the 2nd Rally balloon rallies around the western US. in 1991. Ballooning in Prosser: Started here 2003 Interesting Facts: His Wife Paula American Rock Products Interesting Facts: Carmen and her friend considers Prosser the ideal place to Cheryl Isaacs are joint owners of this visit, it is fun flying and the wineries  balloon. are plentiful.  2505 Dump Road • Prosser Balloon Trivia Prosser • 509-788-1522 / Pasco • 509-547-2380 For All Your Did you know? ? ? A popular toast among balloonists is, “Soft winds and gentle landings.” “Rock” Needs Washed Rock - Crushed Rock Did you know? ? ? Boulders - Drain Rock Balloons are aircraft regulated under the same Federal Aviation Administration regulations as other aircraft categories? A Balloon Pilot Gravel - Sand - Pea Gravel Certificate is issued by the FAA after a written exam, a prescribed number Quarry Spalls - Bedding Sand of hours of instruction, a solo flight, a flight to a specific altitude and a flight Fill Material & More! test. Did you know? ? ? Quality You Pilots fly balloons early in the morning, right after sunrise, and late in the day, right before sunset — two of the most beautiful times of day? This is Can Build On when the wind is calmest since the sun is low in the sky. Ready Mix Did you know? ? ? Concrete Optimal wind speed for balloons is three to five miles per hour, with a maximum safe wind speed of 10 miles per hour? Concrete Accessories Did you know? ? ? Pilots prefer to say balloons inflate, not blow up; balloons are on approach, Ecology not coming down? Blocks PAGE 18 • 2015 PROSSER BALLOON RALLY

When do balloons fly? By Record-Bulletin Staff You’ve probably noticed that all the hot air balloon flight schedules bear the same caveat: weather permitting. That only makes sense. After all, the flight of any craft that makes its way though the air requires weather that is within certain parameters for the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of passengers and crew. And if that is true even for craft that carry hundreds of people hundreds of miles at hundreds of miles per hour, it must be that much more so for the gently gliding craft that operate at a hundredth of those parameters. But still, you may have also had the experience of rising before the sun, and making your way to the balloon launch site to find… no balloons, and no explanation why. The sky is clear, the sun is bright, and winds are dead calm. So what gives? What gives is that ballooning requires not only knowing what the weather is at launch time, but what it is likely to be later, perhaps even hours later. The individuals responsible for deciding whether or not to launch check the weather in every direction to make certain that there are no weather patterns that could cause problems after the balloons are in the air. The primary concerns are wind speed at various altitudes, and moisture. The material that forms the hot-air-holding canopy of the craft is rip-stop nylon, but it can mold and mildew if it gets wet, and doesn’t have the chance to completely dry before the balloon is packed and stored. That’s to be avoided at any cost, even not being able to fly. Winds beyond three or four miles per hour are also problematic for balloon pilots, since the craft move inexorably with them. Once aloft, it’s important for pilots to be able to depend on the wind velocity staying relatively stable. Meteorological information is gathered from every point of the compass before the launch decision is made. The good news is that weather hardly ever prevents the balloons from flying in Prosser. Some attribute that to the micro-climate that is created by the proximity of the Horse Heaven Hills to the Prosser Airport launch site. But whatever the reason, even if one day isn’t suitable, one or two of the three-day event are almost always ideal for early morning and, often, late afternoon flights of the colorful, stately craft. So, despite the ubiquitous caveat, the weather at the Prosser Balloon Rally is nearly always permitting. Hometown Boy ... Hometown Values Papier-mache hot air balloons Come By and See The Late he sky is the limit with these small hole in bottom and slowly deflate Tcharming papier-mache balloons: Use the balloon. Even out the bottom hole them at children’s parties, baby showers, with scissors. If the dry papier-mache is Model Used Vehicles nurseries, or any place your decor needs too wrinkled or bumpy, sand it smooth. 3. a lift. Section the papier-mache balloon into 8 Tools and Materials equal lengthwise parts with 1/4-inch tape. 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My family At the time of his first Friday morning as the balloons come absolutely loves it. My kids refer to me to town and everybody shows up as ‘The Balloon Guy’,” he laughed. rally, Berglund had anticipating the weekend. On Saturday never been up in a the balloons dip into the river and of course on Saturday night they have the balloon before. Night Glow which is a real kick in the About the pants,” he said. “It’s visually exciting. Record-Bulletin Staff Five balloons are tethered at Art Fiker Troy Berglund has once again been Field and when it gets dark they start Balloon Rally chosen as the MC for the Great Prosser lighting up and the music is playing, Balloon Rally. The Balloon Rally then at the end the audience does the Prosser Washington is a celebrates its 23rd year and Berglund 3-2-1 countdown and they all fire up at great little town that sits along takes the lead as MC 14 years in a row. once and it’s quite a sight to see.” the Yakima river and is nestled under the Horse Heaven Hills. Berglund is the Community Berglund said that the whole event Ballooning in Prosser started Development and Member Relations is weather dependent and to the best of 24 years ago when balloon Manager of the local Benton Rural his recollection there has only been one pilot Ted Wirch came to town Electric Association. He has worked year that there was no Night Glow. to give his in-laws a balloon for REA more than 15 years. He is At the time of his first rally, Berglund ride. During Ted’s flight over no stranger to public speaking. He has had never been up in a balloon before. Prosser he realized just what a beautiful place Prosser really is. an extensive background in television “That first year, I was nervous He decided there and then that broadcasting in the Tri-Cities, where anyway trying to learn all the he had to tell other balloonists he became a fixture in households. terminology and the history of the about the great flying there Berglund’s trained voice adds a event, as well as all the rules that I was to be had in the skies over professional element to his announcing had to know. By the second year, I felt Prosser. duties during the festival and you can At the first official Great comfortable enough with my duties as Prosser Balloon Rally, eleven tell he clearly enjoys his work. MC. That was the year I went up in hot air balloons graced the skies The Rally is quite the spectacle one and it’s amazing how peaceful and over Prosser. We hope to have with colorful balloons lifting off and Troy Berglund calm it is up there.” over twenty balloons in the air filling the skies over wine country and Berglund had to study up on the during the 2014 rally. Berglund’s enviable job is to introduce event. Berglund has managed to learn history of ballooning and intersperses The Great Prosser and describe the balloons, their pilots Balloon Rally is a non-profit all he can about the event and the art of his commentary with morsels of organization, run by a small and passengers, along with information ballooning which adds that element of background information on the long group of dedicated volunteers, on the various sponsors. expertise to his ongoing commentary tradition that ballooning has had over who work year round to bring Berglund’s first time as MC was a that also makes the whole experience a the centuries. this unique event learning experience. 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