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Topeka’s Largest Luminaries on Display (Dec. 13, 2007)
Topeka’s largest luminaries (Christmas Lanterns), some reaching 70-feet high, will shine brightly Saturday, December 15 from 5- 6:15 p.m. just west of SW 6th and Wanamaker Road near the WIBW TV studios (631 Commerce Place.)
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FEATURE: Remembering Jerry Goodnow
The Great Plains Balloon Club, and the city of Topeka, lost one of its greatest proponents of the ballooning tradition in December. Jerry Goodnow, famous for both of his bright pink, blue and yellow balloons and his powered parachute, died after his battle with cancer. His wife, Nancy Goodnow and his son, Tony Goodnow, sat down to talk about Jerry, his passion for ballooning and the beginning of Tony’s career as a licensed balloon pilot.
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FEATURE: 30 years of Huff 'n & Puff'n
Thirty years ago, Topeka residents were introduced to one of the most popular free community events in the state. The first, soon to be annual, Great Plains Huff n’ Puff took place over Father’s Day weekend in June 1976, launching from the State Capitol grounds. More...