B.J. Herring, 32, prepares to move his glider onto the runway in preparation for the activities later in the afternoon. He is one of more than 50 hang gliders participating in the Big Spring International competition taking place at Macmahon-Wrinkle Airpark this week. (HERALD photo/Alex Newsom)
By ALEX NEWSOM Herald Intern “The conditions in Texas are epic. I can't believe I've never flown in Texas before,” glider pilot B.J. Herring said in an airport terminal conference room at Macmahon-Wrinkle Airpark. Herring is one of about 50 hang gliding enthusiasts who have gathered for the Big Spring International competition that began Saturday.
Joseph Dawes prepares to sample some cake during a reception in his honor in the Big Spring High School library Tuesday afternoon. Dawes, a teacher and computer technician for the local school district for the past 47 years, is retiring at the end of this school year. (HERALD photo/Steve Reagan)
Congratulations Joe, from your friends in Hinton, WV. It's nice and cool here, high 64, low 46 today, put us on your retirement tour itenerary! Hi to Susan.
Posted by Joe and Cheryl Budd, on May 21, 2008 at 20:33
