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Show HILLTOP TIMES 10 TIMES May 31, 2012 F-16 fly-by, picnic and car show to raise money for Hill AFB families By L.T. WEESE Northern Realty T o honor Hill Air Force Base military personnel, veterans and their families, the Northern Wasatch Association of Realtors (NWAOR) and Layton will sponsor the "Sounds of Freedom"Appreciation Day on June 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Layton Commons Park. The highlights of the event, beginning at noon, include a flag ceremony, a fly over by F-16s, a classic car show with nearly 300 entries and speeches by high-ranking officers, local area representatives. Festivities also feature a car show hosted by J.C. Hackett, musical entertainment, a drawing for a Colt M4 semiautomatic rifle, and booths with demonstrations, games, food and drinks. The event is free to the public with donations being accepted at the park by NWAOR in support of the local military housing assistance fund. "It's a privilege to be able to support the 'Sounds of Freedom' appreciation day with a flyover," said Col. Scott Long, 388th Fighter Wing commander. "The local community is instrumental to our wing's ongoing success, and we're very fortunate for their continued dedication and support of Hill Air Force Base," he said. "Hill Air Force Base is critical to Northern Utah and to our country, our goal is to show our military families how much we care," said L.T. Weese, Chair- man of Public Relations for NWAOR. "For the wives and children of Hill AFB who operate in harm's way, a willing burden and a possible traumatic experience becomes reality," said Layton Mayor, Steve Curtis. The event is also supported and sponsored by AIRFORCE.comand Rock-nRoll Radio Car Show & Cruise Nights. For information about the "Sounds of Freedom" Appreciation Day visit www. and call L.T. utahsoundsoffreedom.com Weese at (801) 645-1919. WALFORD From page 9 surgery. "Climbing is a whole body workout. You use everything," he said. "It's physical, it's mental and yes, it's emotional too, if you're driven to succeed." Walford said he had been having problems with his back for years, but a couple of chiropractic sessions usually provided relief. To top things off, he said he has survived a broken ankle, rotor cuff surgery, and a head injury, in which he "died" twice on the way to the hospital and was told he would be paralyzed on the left side of his body. Now, here he was again, facing major surgery after his driveway fall. Dr. Bob Svagr, an orthopedic surgeon at Davis Hospital and Medical Center had the task of fusing Walford's spine together. "Due to gradual degeneration of his vertebrae, Bill had serious stenosis or narrowing of his lower spine, which pinched the nerves that connect to his lower extremities," Svagr said. "When I first saw him, he was in intense pain and already couldn't walk, with his condition worsening." The procedure, in which Svagr stabilized three of Walford's vertebrae with rods and screws and used a bone graft to fuse them to the sacrum would relieve pressure on Walford's nerves by creating more space and prevent further damage. Svagr said most people start experiencing wear and tear in their back around the age of 60 to 65 years old. To relieve pain and pressure, he said many will find themselves leaning over shopping carts or a kitchen counter. "It's important to try and find out what's going on," he said. "There could be many different reasons for the pain. Some of them can be quite serious while others can be helped with exercise." After six hours of surgery and four days in the hospital, Walford is back to work at the fitness center, but he's not climbing just yet. "I climbed for three consecutive days, performing only two climbs per day, just shy of 100 feet. But my pain was increasing a little with each session," he said. "So I chose to quit until my body tells me I'm able to return again. I truly miss my climbing session and still go in to coach and help where I can in the mornings." If it weren't for the surgery, Walford said he may never be looking forward to getting back to his normal 1,500 foot climbs. "I feel that I was very fortunate that my brilliant wife did the specialized research to find Dr. Svagr, who demonstrated what a true caring professional does for his customers," he said. "You can slow me down, but you can't stop me. Quit your whining boy, shut up and ...." Photo courtesy of Marc Curtis/Layton High School photography teacher Bill Walford climbs a rock crag in Ward Canyon. New hours for Arts & Crafts, Auto Hobby Shop New hours have been set for the Arts & Crafts and Auto Hobby Shop will will be effective June 4. The are: Engraving, Framing Services, Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Auto Hobby Shop Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Inspection Service) Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Inspections and Self Help) Wood Shop Self Help closed Framing Self Help closed (Wood Shop and Framing classes will continue to be offered on a scheduled basis.) 2510 Washington Blvd " Ogden |