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[August 25, 2012] 
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Carroll Catholic students were
treated to a big -- no, giant -- visitor on Friday when pilot Mike
Hernandez came and inflated the city of Lincoln balloon, Annie the
Lady Bug.
Hernandez, from upstate New York, is an avid balloonist. He has
piloted balloons all over the United States and loves the
experiences of traveling, flying and meeting people. He recalled
getting his commercial certificate by driving to Orlando, Fla.,
getting lucky to hit the weather just right on the scheduled day --
balloons are pretty particular about weather conditions -- and driving back
home the next day. Annie is this weekend's
Lincoln Art
& Balloon Festival's special-shape balloon.
In addition to Hernandez, Mayor Keith Snyder
visited the students. Annie is sponsored by the city
of Lincoln. Hernandez and Snyder both agreed to having a
picture taken with each class, and of course Annie kept a watchful
eye from the background.
Pictures provided by Jennifer Craig, Carroll
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