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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kansas Highway
Patrol presents certificate of appreciation to Salina Airport
Salina, Kan., (May
16, 2011) - Troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol Air Support Unit
recognized the Salina Airport Authority maintenance crew for their
outstanding assistance during the winter months with a certificate of
appreciation, May 16 at the M. J. Kennedy Air Terminal Building.
"The efforts of 'Gunner'
Wiles and Loren Carleton are greatly appreciated" said East Region
Commander Major Mark Goodlowe. "It is my understanding that
these gentlemen ensure snow and ice are removed from the hangar door
area. They have provided urea ice melt when necessary. They
have assisted Technical Trooper Joe Ziegler in pushing the KHP aircraft
into the hangar during the winter months when icy conditions did not
permit the use of a tractor. I am extremely pleased to know that
the relationship between the Kansas High Patrol and Salina Airport
Authority is such that helpful assistance is offered when needed."
The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Salina Airport
Authority have always enjoyed a great partnership. The Kansas
Highway Patrol Air Support Unit could be needed for a litany of
circumstances regardless of weather or season.
"We always put them on a high priority to make
sure they can get their aircraft out and they can get into their
parking lot," said Carleton who heads the airport's maintenance
department. "We do everything we can to help them so they
are ready to go anytime they need to."
Keeping the hangar door area clear of snow and ice
ensures the ability to launch at a moment's notice.
"I never have to ask for help," said
Ziegler. "They are there right away. Once, when the
apron was solid ice I couldn't get the helicopter back in the hangar
with my tug. Three guys came over and helped push it in."
"It's our small part we can do so that the
aircraft can get in the air to support troopers and citizens on the
ground," said Airport Authority Executive Officer Tim Rogers,
A.A.E.
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