This document summarizes the awards given out by LightHawk, a volunteer pilot organization, for their 2010-2011 flight season. Several pilots were recognized for their exceptional contributions:
- Denise Corcoran (NH) won Rookie of the Year for her impressive flying skills and commitment to learning Spanish to better assist with missions in Guatemala.
- Jim Grady (CO) won the Rockwell Award for embodying flexibility and generosity, flying over 30 hours on 7 missions across 4 states to protect various ecosystems.
- Bill Rush (CA) won the President's Award for exemplifying volunteerism through his dedication to LightHawk and other conservation groups in the US and Latin America.
This document summarizes Mary Martin's reflections on her first 10 years as Superintendent of Mojave National Preserve. It discusses some of the challenges she faced such as operating the preserve on a budget of only $1 initially. It describes how she built up the infrastructure and staff, removed nearly 4000 burros, and oversaw the restoration of the historic Kelso Depot building into a visitor center. The document honors Martin's leadership and accomplishments in establishing the preserve during its early years.
This document provides a summary of recent activities of members of the Grateful Dead music scene and community. It discusses performances and projects by Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Jean Godchaux, and others. It also announces the formation of a new band called Furthur featuring Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, John Kadlecik, and Joe Russo.
The document summarizes several events that took place over the summer at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. It discusses the successful testing and training missions conducted in support of the military. It also highlights community events such as naming the high school baseball field after fallen soldier Specialist Jordan M. Byrd and dedicating a memorial in his honor. The commander thanks all involved for their teamwork in making these missions and events a success.
The article discusses the 4th Infantry Division celebrating its 95th anniversary at Fort Carson by serving a Thanksgiving meal for Soldiers and their Families. It provides a brief history of the 4th Inf. Div.'s participation in several wars since World War I. It also mentions that the meal served to mark the anniversary and that displays were offered to give diners a glimpse into the division's history. The article includes a photo of Soldiers from the 2nd BCT exiting a football field after a pregame ceremony honoring the military at a Denver Broncos game.
The article discusses issues facing the Colorado River, including diminished flows from dams and reservoirs, which have allowed extensive water usage but reduced floods and wildlife habitat. Conservation groups want to protect a revived cottonwood forest in the river's delta downstream of the last dam. However, government agencies that manage the river have not committed to protecting the delta. The restoration of the historic Kelso Depot in Mojave National Preserve is also nearing completion, which will provide an important visitor center.
The article discusses new laws in Maryland regarding motor scooters and mopeds that will take effect on October 1st. Key points:
- All motor scooters and mopeds will need to be titled and insured. Owners can obtain titles starting October 1st on the MVA website.
- Titled vehicles must display a rear decal.
- The laws clarify proper riding procedures like only riding two abreast if traffic is not impeded, using turn signals, and obeying all vehicle rules.
- Police will enforce the new laws and remind owners of the changes taking effect next month.
The document is the May 3rd, 2012 edition of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff. The main stories include: 1) The initial phase of clearing trees for the transformation of the former golf course land has begun as it enters the next phase. 2) The annual Family Fun Fair and final Commander's Cup golf tournament brought the community together over the weekend. 3) The Memorial Day Remembrance and Massing of the Colors ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 2:30pm at the Pavilion.
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This document summarizes Mary Martin's reflections on her first 10 years as Superintendent of Mojave National Preserve. It discusses some of the challenges she faced such as operating the preserve on a budget of only $1 initially. It describes how she built up the infrastructure and staff, removed nearly 4000 burros, and oversaw the restoration of the historic Kelso Depot building into a visitor center. The document honors Martin's leadership and accomplishments in establishing the preserve during its early years.
This document provides a summary of recent activities of members of the Grateful Dead music scene and community. It discusses performances and projects by Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Jean Godchaux, and others. It also announces the formation of a new band called Furthur featuring Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, John Kadlecik, and Joe Russo.
The document summarizes several events that took place over the summer at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. It discusses the successful testing and training missions conducted in support of the military. It also highlights community events such as naming the high school baseball field after fallen soldier Specialist Jordan M. Byrd and dedicating a memorial in his honor. The commander thanks all involved for their teamwork in making these missions and events a success.
The article discusses the 4th Infantry Division celebrating its 95th anniversary at Fort Carson by serving a Thanksgiving meal for Soldiers and their Families. It provides a brief history of the 4th Inf. Div.'s participation in several wars since World War I. It also mentions that the meal served to mark the anniversary and that displays were offered to give diners a glimpse into the division's history. The article includes a photo of Soldiers from the 2nd BCT exiting a football field after a pregame ceremony honoring the military at a Denver Broncos game.
The article discusses issues facing the Colorado River, including diminished flows from dams and reservoirs, which have allowed extensive water usage but reduced floods and wildlife habitat. Conservation groups want to protect a revived cottonwood forest in the river's delta downstream of the last dam. However, government agencies that manage the river have not committed to protecting the delta. The restoration of the historic Kelso Depot in Mojave National Preserve is also nearing completion, which will provide an important visitor center.
The article discusses new laws in Maryland regarding motor scooters and mopeds that will take effect on October 1st. Key points:
- All motor scooters and mopeds will need to be titled and insured. Owners can obtain titles starting October 1st on the MVA website.
- Titled vehicles must display a rear decal.
- The laws clarify proper riding procedures like only riding two abreast if traffic is not impeded, using turn signals, and obeying all vehicle rules.
- Police will enforce the new laws and remind owners of the changes taking effect next month.
The document is the May 3rd, 2012 edition of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff. The main stories include: 1) The initial phase of clearing trees for the transformation of the former golf course land has begun as it enters the next phase. 2) The annual Family Fun Fair and final Commander's Cup golf tournament brought the community together over the weekend. 3) The Memorial Day Remembrance and Massing of the Colors ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 2:30pm at the Pavilion.
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Aging Pilot Discussion for 2012 Lighthawk Fly-InLightHawk
1) The document discusses how aging affects pilot performance, specifically focusing on the decline of executive cognitive processing abilities with age.
2) It notes that while automatic skills developed through practice are more resilient to aging, executive functions like information processing speed, learning, multitasking, and problem-solving decline with age.
3) The document provides recommendations for older pilots to help compensate for cognitive declines, such as exercising, staying current, reducing complexity, and continually evaluating performance.
A collaboration between photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and the environmental organization LightHawk used aerial and land photography to document wildlife and habitat in the Florida Wildlife Corridor opportunity area near Lake Wales Ridge in Highlands County, Florida. The photos captured with motion-sensitive cameras and aerial photography include images of bobcats, black bears, white-tailed deer, Crested Caracaras, alligators, and panthers living in the region.
This document summarizes volunteer pilot awards given out by LightHawk in 2011-2012. It recognizes pilots for various accomplishments like flying species to new locations, providing many flights over many years, donating the most flight hours in a personal plane, and championing coastal surveys in California. The President's Award went to Bob Keller for his dedication to LightHawk and other organizations. The Spirit of LightHawk Award went to Will Worthington.
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Scholarship and Medical Residency in Germany - 16 May 2014Afnan Rajeh
العرض المقدم في لقاء منظومة اضاءة
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الابتعاث والزمالة الطبية في ألمانيا
:
عقد اللقاء بتاريخ ١٦ مايو ٢٠١٤
لمزيد من الاستفسارات
راجع مدونتي
http://afnanrajeh13.wordpress.com
او على تويتر
@AfnanRa
Bio4j is a graph database for integrating biological big data. It stores data from sources like Uniprot, Gene Ontology, NCBI Taxonomy, and Enzyme Database in a graph structure, with nodes for entities and edges for relationships. This allows for more flexible querying and analysis of interconnected biological data compared to traditional relational databases. Bio4j uses the Neo4j graph database and is open source.
This document discusses Neo4j and its applications in bioinformatics. It describes Bio4j, an open source bioinformatics graph database built using Neo4j that integrates data from sources like Uniprot, NCBI taxonomy, Gene Ontology, and more. Bio4j models biological data as nodes and relationships in a graph structure rather than tables. This allows for more flexible querying and knowledge integration. The document provides examples of how Bio4j can be accessed through its Java API, Cypher query language, Gremlin traversal language, and REST API. It also describes some tools and visualizations for exploring and analyzing Bio4j data.
Bio4j: A pioneer graph based database for the integration of biological Big DataPablo Pareja Tobes
1. Bio4j
2. What’s Bio4j?: Data included
3. What’s Bio4j?: A completely new and powerful framework for protein
4. What’s Bio4j?: Neo4j --> very scalable
5. What's Bio4j?: Everything in Bio4j is open source released under AGPLv3
6. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Highly interconnected overlapping knowledge spread throughout different databases
7. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Data is in most cases modeled in relational databases, (sometimes even just as plain CSV files)
8. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Problems of a relational paradigm
9. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Life + Biology like a graph
10. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: NoSQL
11. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: NoSQLdata models
12. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: The Graph DB model: representation
13. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Neo4j
14. Initial motivation: Why starting all this?
15. Initial motivation: Processes had to be automated for BG7 (http://bg7.ohnosequences.com)
Graph DB + Bioinformatics: Bio4j, recent applications and future directions Pablo Pareja Tobes
Graph DB + Bioinformatics describes applications of graph databases in bioinformatics. Bio4j is a graph database that integrates biological data from sources like Uniprot, Gene Ontology, and NCBI Taxonomy. It provides a novel framework for querying and managing protein information that is more scalable and integrates new knowledge more easily than traditional relational databases. Era7 Bioinformatics develops Bio4j and other bioinformatics tools using an open source business model.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the book "Project Management: A Managerial Approach" by Jack R. Meredith and Samuel J. Mantel. It discusses the growing use of project management in business and organizations. It positions the book as taking a managerial perspective on project management rather than a technical or specialized focus. The introduction explains that the book is intended to teach students how to manage projects from a holistic viewpoint.
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Aging Pilot Discussion for 2012 Lighthawk Fly-InLightHawk
1) The document discusses how aging affects pilot performance, specifically focusing on the decline of executive cognitive processing abilities with age.
2) It notes that while automatic skills developed through practice are more resilient to aging, executive functions like information processing speed, learning, multitasking, and problem-solving decline with age.
3) The document provides recommendations for older pilots to help compensate for cognitive declines, such as exercising, staying current, reducing complexity, and continually evaluating performance.
A collaboration between photographer Carlton Ward Jr. and the environmental organization LightHawk used aerial and land photography to document wildlife and habitat in the Florida Wildlife Corridor opportunity area near Lake Wales Ridge in Highlands County, Florida. The photos captured with motion-sensitive cameras and aerial photography include images of bobcats, black bears, white-tailed deer, Crested Caracaras, alligators, and panthers living in the region.
This document summarizes volunteer pilot awards given out by LightHawk in 2011-2012. It recognizes pilots for various accomplishments like flying species to new locations, providing many flights over many years, donating the most flight hours in a personal plane, and championing coastal surveys in California. The President's Award went to Bob Keller for his dedication to LightHawk and other organizations. The Spirit of LightHawk Award went to Will Worthington.
Want to learn why Probulin is considered a "gourmet" probiotic? This presentation gives you an overview of the basics of the next generation in probiotics: Probulin.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Scholarship and Medical Residency in Germany - 16 May 2014Afnan Rajeh
العرض المقدم في لقاء منظومة اضاءة
والذي كان بعنوان
الابتعاث والزمالة الطبية في ألمانيا
:
عقد اللقاء بتاريخ ١٦ مايو ٢٠١٤
لمزيد من الاستفسارات
راجع مدونتي
http://afnanrajeh13.wordpress.com
او على تويتر
@AfnanRa
Bio4j is a graph database for integrating biological big data. It stores data from sources like Uniprot, Gene Ontology, NCBI Taxonomy, and Enzyme Database in a graph structure, with nodes for entities and edges for relationships. This allows for more flexible querying and analysis of interconnected biological data compared to traditional relational databases. Bio4j uses the Neo4j graph database and is open source.
This document discusses Neo4j and its applications in bioinformatics. It describes Bio4j, an open source bioinformatics graph database built using Neo4j that integrates data from sources like Uniprot, NCBI taxonomy, Gene Ontology, and more. Bio4j models biological data as nodes and relationships in a graph structure rather than tables. This allows for more flexible querying and knowledge integration. The document provides examples of how Bio4j can be accessed through its Java API, Cypher query language, Gremlin traversal language, and REST API. It also describes some tools and visualizations for exploring and analyzing Bio4j data.
Bio4j: A pioneer graph based database for the integration of biological Big DataPablo Pareja Tobes
1. Bio4j
2. What’s Bio4j?: Data included
3. What’s Bio4j?: A completely new and powerful framework for protein
4. What’s Bio4j?: Neo4j --> very scalable
5. What's Bio4j?: Everything in Bio4j is open source released under AGPLv3
6. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Highly interconnected overlapping knowledge spread throughout different databases
7. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Data is in most cases modeled in relational databases, (sometimes even just as plain CSV files)
8. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Problems of a relational paradigm
9. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Life + Biology like a graph
10. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: NoSQL
11. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: NoSQLdata models
12. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: The Graph DB model: representation
13. Bioinformatics DBs and Graphs: Neo4j
14. Initial motivation: Why starting all this?
15. Initial motivation: Processes had to be automated for BG7 (http://bg7.ohnosequences.com)
Graph DB + Bioinformatics: Bio4j, recent applications and future directions Pablo Pareja Tobes
Graph DB + Bioinformatics describes applications of graph databases in bioinformatics. Bio4j is a graph database that integrates biological data from sources like Uniprot, Gene Ontology, and NCBI Taxonomy. It provides a novel framework for querying and managing protein information that is more scalable and integrates new knowledge more easily than traditional relational databases. Era7 Bioinformatics develops Bio4j and other bioinformatics tools using an open source business model.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the book "Project Management: A Managerial Approach" by Jack R. Meredith and Samuel J. Mantel. It discusses the growing use of project management in business and organizations. It positions the book as taking a managerial perspective on project management rather than a technical or specialized focus. The introduction explains that the book is intended to teach students how to manage projects from a holistic viewpoint.
At Digidev, we are working to be the leader in interactive streaming platforms of choice by smart device users worldwide.
Our goal is to become the ultimate distribution service of entertainment content. The Digidev application will offer the next generation television highway for users to discover and engage in a variety of content. While also providing a fresh and
innovative approach towards advertainment with vast revenue opportunities. Designed and developed by Joe Q. Bretz
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Introduction
In the realm of entertainment, few names resonate as Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. Both figures have carved unique paths in the industry. achieving unparalleled success and becoming iconic symbols of perseverance, resilience, and inspiration. This article delves into the lives, careers. and enduring legacies of Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. exploring how their journeys intersect and what we can learn from their remarkable stories.
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Early Life and Backgrounds
Orpah Winfrey: From Humble Beginnings to Media Mogul
Orpah Winfrey, often known as Oprah due to a misspelling on her birth certificate. was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Raised in poverty by her grandmother, Winfrey's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. Despite these challenges. she demonstrated a keen intellect and an early talent for public speaking.
Winfrey's journey to success began with a scholarship to Tennessee State University. where she studied communication. Her first job in media was as a co-anchor for the local evening news in Nashville. This role paved the way for her eventual transition to talk show hosting. where she found her true calling.
Dwayne Johnson: From Wrestling Royalty to Hollywood Superstar
Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock," was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. He comes from a family of professional wrestlers, with both his father, Rocky Johnson. and his grandfather, Peter Maivia, being notable figures in the wrestling world. Johnson's early life was spent moving between New Zealand and the United States. experiencing a variety of cultural influences.
Before entering the world of professional wrestling. Johnson had aspirations of becoming a professional football player. He played college football at the University of Miami. where he was part of a national championship team. But, injuries curtailed his football career, leading him to follow in his family's footsteps and enter the wrestling ring.
Career Milestones
Orpah Winfrey: The Queen of All Media
Winfrey's career breakthrough came in 1986 when she launched "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The show became a cultural phenomenon. drawing millions of viewers daily and earning many awards. Winfrey's empathetic and candid interviewing style resonated with audiences. helping her tackle diverse and often challenging topics.
Beyond her talk show, Winfrey expanded her empire to include the creation of Harpo Productions. a multimedia production company. She also launched "O, The Oprah Magazine" and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, further solidifying her status as a media mogul.
Dwayne Johnson: From The Ring to The Big Screen
Dwayne Johnson's wrestling career took off in the late 1990s. when he became one of the most charismatic and popular figures in WWE. His larger-than-life persona and catchphrases endeared him to fans. making him a household name. But, Johnson had ambitions beyond the wrestling ring.
In the early 20
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Introduction
The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
The Immediate Aftermath
The immediate aftermath of the Dwayne Johnson kidnappin
3. The Rookie of the Year Award
recognizes a pilot who joined LightHawk
during the preceding May to April flight
year and immediately began
contributing greatly to the organization.
Since we first talked to Denise during
her Orientation Interview, we knew we
were signing up a great pilot for the
Mesoamerican program, not only for her
impressive flying resume, but also for
the good questions that we were asked about the program itself. You could tell
from the start that she wanted to be ready and prepared. On top of that, once we
scheduled some missions for her in Guatemala, she decided to leave, on her own,
two weeks prior to the flights, so she could take a two-week intensive Spanish
course.
No surprises, this pilot did a great job, all partners enjoying flying with her, and we
are definitely happy to work with her.
5. The Rockwell Award recognizes a VP who
embodies the generous spirit and flexibility
of VP Bill Rockwell.
A veteran of the World War II and the
Korean War, and a LightHawk pilot from
1993 until 2000, Bill really cared about the
earth and making a contribution, but he
was never the kind of person who took an
extreme stance on issues. He believed
that by educating people and showing them places so that they truly understood
what was in the balance people we could help people make choices that were
good for humanity. And Bill was always ready and willing to go the extra mile for
LightHawk.
Like Bill, this year's Rockwell Award recipient, Jim Grady, has demonstrated
exceptional generosity and flexibility. Between May 2010 and April 2011 he flew 7
missions in 4 different states for a total of 32 flight hours...averaging more than
four hours per mission.
6. From his home in western Colorado he traveled to far southwest Utah to assist Grand
Canyon Trust with their efforts to protect special places in Fishlake National Forest. He
flew to Nevada to help with a study of the invasive shrub tamarisk, beetles that eat it,
and endangered southwest willow flycatchers that nest in it. He donated flights to
educate policy makers and media about the special wild places in Wyoming's Red
Desert. Some of his flights were out of his home airport, Grand Junction, helping
Colorado Open Lands monitor conservation easements and the Sonoran Institute
encourage smart growth of local communities. More recently, he saved the day by
flying to New Mexico on three
days’ notice, while simultaneously
working with his broker to get us a
new insurance certificate in those
three days, to assist with efforts to
restore and protect the San Juan
River. Jim Grady has flown in all
these locations, helping protect
such a diverse set of ecosystems,
all while repeatedly telling us
when we thanked him that
LightHawk is doing HIM a favor.
8. The President's Award recognizes a VP who
embodies the true spirit of volunteerism. The pilot
has often gone above and beyond, demonstrating
their dedication not only to LightHawk's mission,
but to other organizations as well.
And this year’s nominee is no exception: he
certainly keeps himself busy. When he is not
flying for LightHawk in the US or Mesoamerica,
Bill Rush is flying volunteer missions in Baja
California with Baja Comunidad, bringing doctors
and medical equipment to remote indigenous
communities, and helping to keep the group’s
operations flowing. Bill first became a LightHawk pilot in 2009, and has since become an
indispensable part of the VP corps in both the Pacific and Mesoamerica regions.
Bill has an easygoing, unflappable attitude that belies his skill and competency as a pilot.
His contagious smile infects those around him, instantly putting his passengers at ease.
When he’s on a LightHawk flight in the Pacific, he’ll do his best to take his gravity-bound
program manager with him. It’s not uncommon for us to get a text from Bill halfway
through a day of flights saying, “Having a blast! You should be here.”
9. Armando Ubeda (left) and Bill
Rush (right)
To gives you a sense of his unflappability, Bill called Armando Ubeda from Honduras to
check in after a LightHawk flight in the 206. He said: “Hey Armando, I’m back… everything
went well. The partners really enjoyed the flight, and I think they’re happy with the
results…” “…however, we had an encounter with the Honduran Air Force. They thought we
might be a drug plane and dispatched a patrol plane. We were on the ground by the time
they arrived on scene.” Just the words a program manager wants to hear! In the end, it all
worked out – it was all a misunderstanding. Bill’s calm voice and attitude helped Armando
not to worry, and undoubtedly Bill’s people skills helped him smooth things over with a few
grumpy officials.
11. Bobcats, blackbirds, and bears…oh my. This year’s
Carpenter Award goes to a pilot who is quickly becoming
LightHawk’s wildlife flying guru, Janice Newman. It’s not
enough that she shares Mexican Wolf flying duties with
her business partner and friend, Tom Haas; it’s come to
the point that we figure Janice is going to the mission
board daily and quickly scanning for the word bobcat,
bird, bear, wolf and the like, and then hitting the submit
button as soon as she sees a wildlife mission – missions
that help protect or reintroduce one of these
magnificent species.
In the past year alone, Janice has flown endangered
Mexican wolves to new homes in the southwest, helped
ID radio-collared bobcats in southern New Hampshire –
several times, tracked the wanderings of Rusty Blackbirds in the White Mountains, taken
young Aplomado falcons about to start their new lives to their release site in Texas and
more. And for Janice, it isn’t just the doing of it, but the quality of the doing that matters.
Cold cabin for 8 hours? No problem. Antennae back on the struts of the plane? OK.
Questions about what bedding wolves might be most comfortable in? Ask Janice. All of
those hours stacked up made her one of our highest flight hour pilots this year; and all of
that attentive care and generosity? That makes her the kind of pilot we dream of at
LightHawk.
13. This award is given to a pilot that
represent the best the Volunteer Pilot
Corp has to offer, that is outstanding to
work with, that it is one of the top five
pilots with more hours flown for
LightHawk in the preceding year.
We are supposed to tell you about all the
great things that David Cole has done to
win this award, and you would think that
based on the description of the award
itself, it would be easier to do so, but no.
The winner of this year is so exceptional that we had a hard time finding the right words to
summarize why he is a winner. But we will try.
Despite being new to the Mesoamerican program, this past season, David flew through 5
different countries and flew missions in Mexico, Belize and Panama. His dedication, superb
pilot experience and charming personality made every mission a successful one; passengers
love him, even custom officers and “comandantes” from the Mexican civil aviation like him.
He also has been a great LightHawk ambassador making great connections wherever he goes;
easy to work with and enthusiastic about our conservation work in North and Central America.
14. Stick-to-itiveness
Award
Merry Schroeder
(Santa Fe, NM)
and
Richard Hoover
(Corrales, NM)
15. This award recognizes two pilots who have demonstrated extreme flexibility in the face of
wind, fire, and partner and passenger schedule changes, signing up for--between the two of
them--30 flights for one partner organization over the past year, only 3 of which actually
resulted in passengers flying over the Pecos Wilderness and surrounding areas as planned.
Seven flights were cancelled by smoke and fire, ten by wind and ten by passenger scheduling
issues, yet these pilots persevered through all the changes to do what they could to promote
the protection of wild lands in their home state of New Mexico. For their extreme flexibility
under very trying conditions, we’re pleased to honor Merry Schroeder and Richard Hoover
with the Stick-to-itiveness Award.
19. This multi-talented
individual has helped
LightHawk in so many ways
this past year, in addition
to flying more than 90
hours in his own airplane.
Need someone to plan a flight route to demonstrate the essence of LightHawk's mission to
donors and potential donors? Need someone to help a new program manager get to know
Bozeman's environmental community? Or someone who can serve as a geomorphology guide
as well as pilot and photographer? How about someone who’ll extend a mission and camp
overnight just to help a fellow photographer capture the perfect image...
This pilot always manages to appear when he is most needed. It's a bird...it's a Red
Plane...it's Chris Boyer — LightHawk's very own Superman.
20. Wolf Pack
We honor the pilots who participate
on our wolf transport flights. You are
our Wolf Pack.