By Jennifer Wilson - It was a busy, fun-packed day at Westover Field on Saturday, where at least 2000 people showed up for the airport's Wings & Wheels event. Locals and tourists were able to view a variety of small aircraft and helicopters from the US Forest Service, CALSTAR, Civic Air Patrol and others. Gold Country Flyers, a radio-controlled aircraft group, put on a spectacular show with several of their aircraft. Perhaps the most popular draw was the free plane rides for children, called "Young Eagles." 248 children took advantage of that program, which was made possible by the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Also, the helicopter rides were a big hit, flying 285 times over the course of the day. The event also featured a car show, three bands, a variety of food and multiple booths sponsored by local organizations. Dave Sheppard, Westover Field Airport Manager, says that "everyone seemed to have a great time.” In conjunction with that event, Animal Control held an open house that day. John Vail, Animal Control Director, reports that everything "went great." The shelter had about 20 volunteers on hand to answer questions, direct traffic, and help with adoptions. By the end of the day, about 8 dogs had been adopted, and the agency received a number of phone calls Monday asking about animals they had seen on Saturday.
"It was good exposure for us," says Vail. The shelter also had about nine booths outside, and received about 900 dollars in cash donations via the Amador Community Foundation.
By Jennifer Wilson - It was a busy, fun-packed day at Westover Field on Saturday, where at least 2000 people showed up for the airport's Wings & Wheels event. Locals and tourists were able to view a variety of small aircraft and helicopters from the US Forest Service, CALSTAR, Civic Air Patrol and others. Gold Country Flyers, a radio-controlled aircraft group, put on a spectacular show with several of their aircraft. Perhaps the most popular draw was the free plane rides for children, called "Young Eagles." 248 children took advantage of that program, which was made possible by the Experimental Aircraft Association. 
Also, the helicopter rides were a big hit, flying 285 times over the course of the day. The event also featured a car show, three bands, a variety of food and multiple booths sponsored by local organizations. Dave Sheppard, Westover Field Airport Manager, says that "everyone seemed to have a great time.” In conjunction with that event, Animal Control held an open house that day. John Vail, Animal Control Director, reports that everything "went great." The shelter had about 20 volunteers on hand to answer questions, direct traffic, and help with adoptions. By the end of the day, about 8 dogs had been adopted, and the agency received a number of phone calls Monday asking about animals they had seen on Saturday.
"It was good exposure for us," says Vail. The shelter also had about nine booths outside, and received about 900 dollars in cash donations via the Amador Community Foundation.
