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Single balloon launch 'saves' 'Skies the Limit' festival
Balloon pilot Dave Thornton
Balloon pilot Dana Thornton of Sacramento blasted hot air into his balloon during a momentary lulls in Saturday morning’s gusty winds to launch at the “Skies the Limit” event at Ceres River Bluff Regional Park. Thornton flew with three Ceres High School students about 22 miles before landing in the Winton area. - photo by Jeff Benziger
Winds ranging from 12 to 20 mph grounded a number of hot air balloonists during Saturday’s “Skies the Limit” festival at Ceres River Bluff Regional Park. But the disappointment was broken when one balloon got off the ground to please the crowd.