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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIMES 3 July 22, 2010 Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Atisme, 419th Fighter Wing Command Chief, receives a Meritorious Service Medal from 419th Commander Col. Walter "Buck" Sams during the chiefs retirement ceremony July 11. Atisme served as the 419th command chief for four years. FIT FAMILY RELAY RACE STAFF SGT. ALAN SCHULTZ U.S. Air Force 419th bids farewell to command chief BY MAJ. DOUG LEMASTER 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs C MARY LOU GORNY/Hilltop Times Jerica Gomez and Maxwell Braun participate in a Family Fitness Day relay event put on by the Warrior Health and Fitness Center on July 14. More family fitness events are being planned for August. See more photos from the event on page 11. Jackson Hole white water rafting trips available through Outdoor Rec T here are still slots available for an Aug. 20-22 trip to Jackson Hole to do some white water rafting. If you haven't been to Jackson Hole for a glimpse of the Grand Tetons you are really missing a fantastic opportunity, and the rafting on the Snake River is some of the most scenic in the world. For more information or to sign up call all Outdoor Recreation, at (801) 777-9666. hief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Atisme, 419th Fighter Wing command chief, retired recently after more than 23 years of service, including 17 years in the Air Force Reserve. Family, friends and colleagues gathered at Hill Air Force Base for her retirement ceremony July 11, where the chief reflected on her career. Over the past four years, she served Airmen at Utah's only Air Force Reserve unit as the wing's highest enlisted member. During the ceremony, Atisme' recognized people who influenced her career, giving special thanks to her family. She said former 419th FW commanders and co-workers had taught her important lessons on leadership, listening to others and life in general. Arisine" began her career as an operations resource manage- ment specialist and squadron scheduler in 1987. Her career path led her to become a first sergeant in 2002 and ultimately the 419th command chief in 2006. Replacing Atisme as the newly assigned 419th command chief is Senior Master Sgt. Cindy George. She will serve as the wing commander's liaison to other senior officers, noncommissioned officers, base agencies and community organizations. She is responsible for supervising, assisting and monitoring programs affecting wing military members and their families. She also assists and guides the First Sergeants' Group, Chiefs' Council and the Top Three Organization. Sergeant George entered the Air Force Reserve as an Air Reserve Technician administrative assistant with the 419th FW in 1992. Before becoming command chief, she served as first sergeant to the 419th Medical Squadron. Paid Advertisement Hundreds of People Cash In at the Ogden Roadshow Yesterday By Jason Delong Treasure Hunters Roadshow STAFF WRITER Gold and Silver pour into yesterdays Roadshow due to highest prices in 40 years. Yesterday at the Comfort Suites, hundreds lined up to cash antiques, .collectibles, gold and jewelry in at the Roadshow, The free event is in Ogden all week buying gold, silver antiques and collectibles, "// is unbelievable, I brought in some old coins that had been in a little cigar box for years and some old herringbone necklaces and in less than fifteen minutes I left with a check for $712.37." One visitor I spoke with yesterday said "It's unbelievable, I brought in some old coins that had been in a little cigar box for years and some old herringbone necklaces and in less than fifteen minutes I left with a check for $712.37. That stuff has been in my jewelry box and dresser for at least 20 years." Another gentlemen brought an old Fender guitar his father bought Above • A couple waits with anticipation whiie Roadshow expert examines their antiques and gold items. The Roadshow is at the Comfort Suites this week. years ago. "Dad had less than fifty bucks in that guitar." The Roadshow expert that assisted him, made a few phone calls and a Veterinarian in Seattle, Washington bought the guitar for $5700.00. The seller continued, "I got another $150.00 for a broken Our lateraatlMal Calleetars Association members are looking for the following types of Items. • COfN'S Any and all coins made before 1964. This includes all silver and gold coins, dollars, half dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. All conditions wanted! • COLD, SILVER & JEWELRY PRICES AT 40 YEAR HIGHS! for platinum, gold and silver during this event. Broken Jewelry, dental gold, old coins, pocket walches, Kruggerands, Gol^Bars Canadian Maple Leafs, Gold, Silver, Platinum, diamonds, rubies, sapphires and all types of stones, melals, etc. Rings, bracelets, necklaces, all others including broken jewelry. Early costume jewelry wanted. - WATCHES & POCKET WATCHES Rolcx, Tiffany, Hublot, Omega, Chopard, Cartier, Philippe, Ebel, Wallham, Swatch, Chopard, Elgin, Bunn Special, Railroad, Hamilton, all others. - TOYS. TRAINS & DOLLS All types of toys made before 1965 including: Hot Wheels, Tonka, Buddy L, Smith Milter, Nylint, Robots, battery toys, Mickey Mouse, all other toys Train sets, all gauges, accessories, individual cars, Marklin, American Flyer, Lionel, Hafner, all other trains - Barbie Dolls, Gl Joe, Shirley Temple, Characters.German, all makers accepted. - MILITARY ITEMS & SWORDS Civil, Revolutionary, WWI, WWII, etc. Items of interest include swords, badges, clothes, photos, medals, knives, gear, letters, etc. •ADVERTISING ITEMS Metal and Porcelain signs, gas companies, beer and liquor makers, automobile, implements, etc. All sports memorabilia Is In high demand Including: Pm 1970s baseball cards; autographed baseballs, footballs & basketballs; Jerseys; signed photos; etc... necklace and an old class ring, it's not everyday someone brings six thousand dollars to town with your name on it." Jeff Parsons, President of the Treasure Hunters Roadshow commented, "Lots of people have jewelry and gold or silver coins add up items that they know are valuable but very quickly. I just finished working just don't know where to sell them. with a gentleman that had an old class Old toys, trains, swords, guitars, pocket watches ————^^— ring, two bracelets, or just about and handful of "If you go to the anything old silver dollars,... is valuable to Roadshow, you can his check was for collectors. These over $650.00. I cash-in your items for would say that there collectors are willing to pay top dollar. Roadshow were well over big money for 100 people in here representatives will those items they yesterday that sold are looking for." be available to assess their scrap gold." One gentleman This week's and purchase your holding his check Roadshow is for over $1250.00 the place to get items at the Comfort connected with in the lobby of the Suites through those collectors. event yesterday The process is had this comment, Saturday in Ogden. " am so happy I "I free and anyone decided to come to can brings items the Roadshow. I saw the newspaper down to the event. If the Roadshow ad for the event and brought in an old experts find items their collectors are interested in, offers will be made to German sword I brought back from purchase those items. About 80% of World War II and some old coins and the guests that attend the show end up here is my check. What a great thing selling one or more items at the event. for our community. I am heading home now to see what else 1 have Antiques and collectibles are not the only items the Roadshow is they might be interested in." buying. "Gold and silver markets The Roadshow continues today are soaring." says Archie Davis, a starting at 9am. The event is free and Roadshow representative. "Broken no appointment is needed. www.treasurehuntersroadshow.com The Roadshow continues in Ogden every day through Saturday! July 20th - 24th Tuesday - Friday: 9AM - 6PM and Saturday: 9AM - 4PM FREE ADMISSION Comfort Suites 2250 South 1200 West, Ogden, UT 84401 Directions: (801) 621-2545 Show Info: (217) 523-4225 WE BUY 104 & 124 COMIC BOOKS! Gold and Coin Prices High, Cash In Now "It's a modem day gold rush," said Treasure Hunters Roadshow Jeff Parsons. Gold is now trading near 40 year highs, and you can cash in at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow. All types of gold are wanted, including gold coins, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, and other gold bars, etc. All gold jewelry, including broken jewelry is accepted. Anything gold and silver is wanted. •A ' |