Photos from California Balloon Invitational Festival Dinner

California Balloon Invitational Organizer Ernie Timbrook Jr. presented Something Sassy Salon Owners Stephanie and Andrew Stokes with the "Outstanding Sponsor" award for their support of the invitational. Photo by John Inman.

Democrat Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Photos from California Balloon Invitational Festival Dinner held Saturday, July 16, at Centennial Hall.

Photo by John Inman

California Balloon Invitational winning sponsor competitors; from left, are Marla Wright (1st place representing California Area Chamber of Commerce and Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival), Pastor Thomas Medlin (2nd place representing New Beginnings Family Worship Center) and trophy girl Jessica Dunn in place of AA Propane and Trucking who placed third.

Photo by John Inman

California Balloon Invitational winning pilots; from left, are Gary Sines (2nd Place, "Mike Kehoe" balloon sponsored by Mike Kehoe Ford-Lincoln), Rick Goosey (1st Place, "TJ Toy" balloon sponsored by California Area Chamber of Commerce and Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival) and trophy girl Sam Rader in place of pilot David Rapp (not present, 3rd place, "St. Louis" balloon sponsored by AA Propane and Trucking).

Photo by John Inman

Lutz Barbecue and Burgers' Smokehouse provided the meal for the awards banquet including pulled pork, fruit, baked beans, Lutz brand homemade seasoned chips and drinks.

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