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General
Paul Tibbets...
General Tibbets, pilot of the Enola Gay, made a special appearance at the United States Aviation Museum in Inyokern. He thanked the many people who worked so hard to make the Museum what it is today and gave a short speech. Several volunteers traveled 37 miles across the desert, towing a B-29 from China Lake to Inyokern to restore it and eventually make it flyable again. |
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Officer
Michael Myers...
has been the local D.A.R.E. officer for the Ridgecrest Police Department for the last two years. His attitude and attention to detail has made him an exception rather than a rule. Some children will miss him as a D.A.R.E. officer, but his strength within the Ridgecrest Police Department will carry on in the minds and memories of many, including adults. Way to go officer Myers. Our hat's off to you. Hear Myers and Ryan. |
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Officer
Tony Brown...
has been in law enforcement for 10 years. He graduated from the Riverside Sheriff's Academy in 1989 and joined the Ridgecrest Police Department. In 1991, he received the 10851 Award for Outstanding Vehicle Theft Recovery. In 1997, he received the Officer of the Year Award. His current assignment is a Patrol Officer and Range Master. He, as well as the entire Ridgecrest Police force, are making a positive difference. (Photo By M.D. Myers) |
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BJ
Holden...
BJ Holden, a tow pilot since 1976, figures she has as many as 4000 glider tows to date. "There are definitely some hazards involved. Most of them have to do with the guy at the end of the rope. The vulnerable part of the tow is the take-off." Holden recalled an incident where a glider pilot in tow left the spoilers out on take-off which presented a hair raising experience since they generate a lot of drag. |
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Dana
Thornton...
Dana Thornton, a hot air balloon pilot from San Jose, took a few minutes during the 1998 balloon festival to give rides to area residents near the intersection of Cory and Howell Streets. Thornton commented "I'm just a fun pilot. I do this for the fun of it and enjoy giving rides to folks and seeing their excitement." |
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Daniel
Kilgore...
Daniel Kilgore of Dewey Pest Control has recently become some Kern county residents' best friend. The recent infestations of Africanized (Killer) bees has kept Kilgore busy. He is the only person in southern California with a certification to handle the pesty creatures. |
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