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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIMES May 1, 2008 Hill AFB named Tree City USA for 15th year F or the 15th consecutive year, Hill AFB was recognized April 18 by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA. Ben Bloodworth, a forester with the State of Utah's Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, presented the Tree City USA award to 75th Air Base Wing vice commander Col. Harry Briesmaster III. At the end of the ceremony, a tree was planted a few yards from one that had been planted eight years ago near the Log Cabin. "Great job," Bloodworth said before presenting Col. Briesmaster a Tree City USA flag. "We appreciate Hill Air Force Base continuing to do this." To become a Tree City USA, Hill had to meet four standards: have a tree board or department, enact a community tree ordinance, budget $2 per capita for tree care and observe Arbor Day each year. As part of the Tree City USA ceremony, Col. Briesmaster signed a proclamation declaring April 18 as Arbor Day at Hill AFB. "Besides being pleasing aesthetically and providing shade and a wonderful habitat, they also provide an economic aspect for the base," Briesmaster said. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, by using a row of conifer trees to act as a windbreak in the winter and by using large deciduous trees to shade the western and southern sides of a building in the summer, a yearly savings of 25 percent in heating and cooling costs can be achieved. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the net cooling effects of one healthy tree is the equivalent of 10 room-sized air conditioners operating 20 hours a day. DEMONSTRATION From page 1 But things like this can kind of take their minds off all of the medications and procedures. "At least for a day." Capt. Zach Manning, a pilot with the 4th Fighter Squadron, said making sure ALEX LLOYD/US. Air Force (Left to right) Col. Harry Briesmaster III, 75th Air Base Wing vice commander, Ben Bloodworth, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, and Bob James, chief of the 75th Civil Engineer Group Environmental Management Division, plant a tree at Hill AFB on April 18 as part of a Tree City USA recognition ceremony. Air Force Base was recognized as a Tree City USA for the 15th year. Trees improve air quality through the removal of pollutants and the production of oxygen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that a one-acre forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and produces four ton of oxygen yearly. That is enough to meet the annual needs of 18 people. Hill has more than 13,000 trees in 92 different species that are expertly managed and cared for. Hill's urban forest resource is valued at $17 million. the children had fun for at least a day is the ultimate goal of the event. "That's exactly what we are trying to do," he said. "These kids are totally engulfed in what's going on here today, and it gives them an opportunity to enjoy themselves and really have a good time." The children were all thrilled to meet real fighter pilots, but Manning said after speaking to the children, he "Besides being pleasing aesthetically and providing shade and a wonderful habitat they also provide an economic aspect for the base." Col. HARRY BRIESMASTER III, 75th Air Base Wing vice commander was the one who came away inspired. "It's an honor to be here with these kids," he said. "They have perspective that not many people have in this life. "At such a young age, they get it. They know what's important." Syracuse High student Jared Willis, 17, also participated in the program and had plenty of perspective to offer. "I wouldn't trade my trials for anything in the world," he said. "The things that I've learned about myself and just life — it's invaluable." Willis has a golf-ball size, inoperable tumor in his brain. After a year of chemotherapy it is now benign. "He said his tumor has taught him a lesson in perseverance. "You just have to fight through it," he said. "That's your only option. Just to push through and have faith." PEDERSEN'S ?wm- 375 S. State • Clearfield • 825-1999 [ '^m ^Ife^ New donors by appointment.^^- •",/: •/ SKI & SPORTS NOW OPEN IN LfiYTON •' * . -,'sr I Military Discounts • We service all brands 311 Earn up to a Month Shore the gift of life. Donate Plasma 20% OFF BIKE (IPPflREL w/this coupon Expires 5/31/08 LO' New Donors Receive an EXTRA Must Present Coupon. Biomat USA ^ ^ 4 ^ iVei^? donors by appointment only *£ Call for appointment ^ Help Save Lives \ r 375 S. State Clearfield, UT Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 '801-825-1999 www.grifols.com Sat. 8-2 20% OFF ii i 1 BIKE HELMET w/thls coupon Expires 5/31/08 20% OFF BIKE POMP w/thls coupon Expires 5/31/08 1 • f >-: t |