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Show Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday August 31, 2004 3A Commission Continued from PAGE 1A. tactics to attract visitors to the area and to the museum. One such sign is at the mouth of Spanish Fork canyon. It was reported that visits to the museum are up 2(3 percent and revenue at the museum is up 40 percent. A project for signage for Nine Mile Canyon is also being instituted in partnership with ConocoPhillips to bring people into the area. Copenhaver said it is their hope that monies from the restaurant tax could be used to promote and market Green River and Emery County as a destination vacation spot. The connnis- - sion said they would the information and cerning establishing rant tax and take it read all of law s cona restau- under ad- visement. The justice court judge position was discussed and 49 applicants were received for the position. Judge Betty Burns has been officiating at both the Green River court and the court in Castle Dale. The chairman of the board of commissioners will approve the successful applicant for the position. Commissioner Sitterud said the successful applicant wrill have to complete a state certification Opening Institute Continued from PAGE 1A. and pass a written exam before being sworn in as judge. The position may not be filled until early next year. State certification trainingwill be held in September and also in January, but an applicant may not be selected in time for the September training. It was determined that Judge Burns be adequately compensated for the extra duties filling in for the western side of the county as well as her regular duties in Green River. A vacancy in the travel council was filled by the commission. Kathy Gardner was approved to sen e the remainder of the term vacated by Doug Richards when he resigned. A letter of support for the Quitchupah road project which will save 60 miles of travel time in bringing coal from SCFCO to the Hunter plant was approved. Approximately 30 miners from Emery County are employed at the mine. The road will connect with SR-1- 0 approximately 3 miles south of Emery. things are difficult it's always easier to blame others," he said, but then we rob ourselves of opportunities. We should consider change as an opportunity. In vivid fashion, Hymas illustrated how he was able to utilize his own leg spasms as the means of getting himself dressed. He said that he gave up the drugs that would have prevented the spasms, but rather he chose to use the changes in his body to his advantage. He uses similar spasms in his hands to sign his own name and to drive an automobile. While it is difficult for him to turn right, he said, Take more lefts, and youll end up right. These days Hymas participates in a variety of athletics, now and that his father has been helping to run the elk farm which now boasts about 200 head in Rush alley and 100 head of bulls in Indian Canyon. When asked to share his secret for maintaining his relationship with his wife, Hymas said that a lot of little things have now become important, including' tickling her neck with a crochet hook held in his mouth until she falls asleep, spending time with her in the kitchen, and simply talking with her. Im more happy in courting her now; he said. Hymas encouraged the Emery County educators to ask themselves three thing's every day: 1) If you can do one thing that will have a profound impact on students today, what would it be: 2) What am I avoiding? and 3) What is preventing me from starting right now? When I am willing to change, he said, my pain goes away. Hymas believes that anyone's willingness to change can have the same profound results. The guest speaker was introduced bv Superintendent Kirk including wheelchair mara- As a way of watching people watch him, Chad Hymas often wears sunglasses. Above, he talks to Emery County educators about his interest in human behavior. ing rolled onto the tractor and then onto the driver, pinning him in a sittingposition. Hymas was barely able to breath, and it was hours before his wife found him and summoned help. It took eight emergency workers to lift the bale away, but Hymas was seriously injured and was to LDS Hospital. As he was leaving, his wife asked him to promise me you'll fight for your life. The accident left Hymas with three broken vertebra in his back and paralysis in his feet, legs, stomach, arms, fingers and hands. He said, At the age of 27, life-flight- I was afraid of the changes ahead of me. He told the educators that everyone has times of doubt and uncertainty and that paralysis comes in many forms... emotional, spiritual, etc. What is important, he said, is that we turn such paralysis into opportunity. The turning point for Hymas came in the form of his two boys, Christian and Kyler. The doctor at CDS told Hymas that in order for him to see his children he would have to show progress toward recovery, including being able to breath on his own and relearn how to eat and drink again. Finally, the doctor gave the OK, and he was able to see his sons again. Through the words of the speaker as w ell as a video of tne experience, the audience saw the reunion of father and sons as well as efforts the boys put into earing for their father... helping him dress, shave, put on aftershave, and brush his teeth. Hymas said there were times when he blamed his doctor, his wife, emergency workers and even his tractor for his fate. When thons. On July' 10, 2003, he left Salt Lake City on a marathon of 513 miles to Las Vegas. By the second day he was badly blistered but continued despite to give up. He struggled up Beaver Mountain and through the heat near Mesquite, Nev. By then he was ready to give up, but his wife Shondell simply told him No! He continued, stripe by stripe down the highway toward Las Vegas, finally crossing the finish line at the Mirage Hotel to set a worlds record. When asked by a reporter what he planned to do next, Hymas said that he responded by talking about his vision of walking again. But, he said, I'm not waiting for that to happen. I'm going to focus on what I do have. . not on what I dont have. At the end of the program, Hymas showed video clips of his stay at the hospital and his efforts to make the most of the changes in his life. He then responded to questions from the audience at which time he said that his sons are ages 6 and 4 Green River Community Center equipment used will stay in Green River. Morris Sorensen from the road department spoke of an upcomingproject to install fuel tanks for fueling county equipment. The tanks will allow the county to spot bid fuel needs and look for cheaper fuel prices. A site showing is set for Sept. 1. Bids will be taken for the electrical and plumbing part of the project and the concrete work will be a separate bid. Mayor Johnson updated the commission on the Green River test site. He said most of the cleanup work has been completed and testingwill begin on the building's of the cantonment area to check for asbestos and lead paint, etc. The Army Reserve is interested in the missile base land south of the freeway to be used as a training facility. An update of the landfill was also given. They are still waity ing' for a permit and from the BLM. The Solitude company is still actively pursuing contracts for the landfill. Christine Monroe from the Citizen concerns were addressed at the meeting. Tom Burr spoke to the commission endorsing the establishment of a restaurant tax, seeing it as a n situation. Mayor Glen Dale Johnson encouraged the commissioners to come to Melon Days on Sept. He also commended the weed and mosquito department on the job they have done with mosquito abatement. They have been draining ponds and working hard. The mayor said the city has chipped in $6,000 to go with grant money received. The win-wi- 17-1- 8. spoke to the commission about the new Community Life Center which she said has expanded to include affordable housing. They are still looking for a wav to fund the center and asked the commissioners to be on the lookout for any grants for this purpose. She also said they ar,e partnering with the dean of distance learning to bring new educational sendees to the Green River residents. Of the 973 Green River residents. 40 percent are at or below' the poverty level. It was also mentioned that right-of-wa- 7 county. The commission will megt again on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. in the county building in Castle Daky Public Hearing Continued from PAGE 1A. wilderness. The county statesits opposition to the stopping of the construction of any new roads. Some places may need new access in the future. Some existing user created roads need to be recognized even if they do not road. qualify as a Amendments will allow options to be kept open for the future. A paragraph has been added concerning wild and scenic river designations. The county states its opposition to any such designation. Dry washes have been identified by the BLM as potential wild and scenic river designations and any such attempts to adjudicate water for these dry washes is vehemently opposed. Copies of the amendments to the plan will be available at the county clerks office and also at the sheriff's office in Green River. The amendmeiits will also be listed on the court ty website: emerycounty.com. it states that local planning be observed and followed. The amendments state Emery Countys position on matters such as roads and a map will be included that outlines the county travel plan with all the roads to date which have been recorded electronically with GPS at this time and to this date. The wording leaves the plan open for further revision should roads be constructed for growth and ex- pansion in the future. An update to the previous plan will also support all legiti-- ! mate forms of recreation not just nonvehicle types and ways to see the country. New types of recreation are growing all the time and attracting people to the area. The plan will aeeommo- date more than just one type of recreation. One major focus will be to promote continued access. The amendment will also address attempts to reinventorv Sitterud. The audience also heard from JJ Grant, district secondary curriculum supervisor, and Sam Singleton of the Emery County Board of Education. Following' the keynote address, teachers participated in breakout sessions in each of their teaching'disciplines. HS-24- . Interstate Batteries 65 month mu tom rHW ;$9)(o)95 AhJ 1 The Emery County Progress 2"x4"x8' office will be closed Monday September G. 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