Register Article

Received by e-mail:

"After reading the article in the Register by Phil Lamoreaux, I would like to commend this man for an outstanding piece of informative writing. I could have not possibly stated my feelings on this matter any better. I have a 2 acre property on Big Ranch road, close to Oak Knoll ave, and have lived there for many years. I couldn't even begin to count the times that I have been infuriated by the behavior and conduct of these balloon people. The disturbances and noise level of a low flying balloon hovering over my house at 7-8 am on an otherwise tranquil and peaceful morning cannot be described. I consider these people to be tresspassing, disturbing the peace, and in general, to be a complete nuisance. Thankfully, I have not yet had an encounter with them yet this year, and hopefully this will continue. I applaud your effort to stand up to this industry. As was stated in the article, their 'Pilots Hotline' is a complete joke."

In invasive Ballooning

Received by e-mail:

"I currently reside approximately a quarter mile from Alston Park. I have complained numerous times to the City of Napa about the 'unauthorized' landings at Alston Park.

"I was told by Harry Martin on two occasions that Alston Park was only a emergency site for the Ballooning Company's to use.

"If that is the case, Ballooning is VERY dangerous, as they land in Alston Park on a consistent basis.

"The balloons fly very low over my house, very early in the morning. The balloon crew driving the 'pickup' vans drive fast, and often whip u turns unsafely on Dry Creek.

"I have also often wondered how these company's get the gate keys to drive up into the park? Do they pay a fee to land there?

"I would be willing to volunteer to be a participant of your community effort to curb this irresponsible activity."

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