PARSONS, Kan. (AP) — Wil LaPointe thought it would be a good idea to mount a 15-foot cold-air balloon on the roof of his cell phone business. But when he decided to get a much bigger balloon, his desire soon changed away from wanting an advertising gimmick and toward learning to how to fly.
That was 20 years ago, and these days LaPointe is an accomplished balloonist who gives rides to hundreds of people each year.
He's also a fierce competitor who won the state championship in Oklahoma last year — and 16 of the 17 previous years, as well.
He says his balloon business is drawing people from all over the Midwest who want a chance to take to the skies, which means he's doing his part to stimulate the Parsons economy.
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