Lacy Lakeview Fire Chief Patty Byars-Faulkner retires after long career in fire service
A chance connection with firefighters who worked near her store more than 34 years ago laid the groundwork for Patty Byars-Faulkner's career in the fire service.
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A chance connection with firefighters who worked near her store more than 34 years ago laid the groundwork for Patty Byars-Faulkner's career in the fire service.
By Jody Weisel I have conservatively been to more AMA Nationals, Supercrosses and Grands Prix (and, yes, that is the plural of Grand Prix) than any one person deserves to enjoy—or, in my case, endure. I know that isn’t something you would complain about, but you have to remember, I don’t go to Pro races to enjoy them, hang out with my buddies, tell John Ayers jokes and eat food out of Team Kawasaki’s ice chest. This is my job. I’m working. Back in the days of 35mm Fuji film, I had to shoot 35 rolls of film during a race—this was in the pre-digital era. Back then, I couldn’t see ...