A hot air balloon descends near an open field next to Bethany Road in Sycamore on Monday, August 11. The balloon, piloted by Rick Poe of Sycamore, also carried Robin Lovejoy and Wendy Harries, both of Sycamore. Lovejoy and Harries were given a gift certificate for the balloon ride by Ed Getzelman of Hampahire last year. It was the first balloon ride for both women.