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Show Feature SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25, 1993 Disabled American Vee terans select as veteran of the year Livestock sale successful triple-ampute- The Disabled American Vet- erans (DAV), a national organization of more than one million wartime disabled veterans, has chosen Jim Sursely of Apopka, Florida, as its Outstanding Disabled Veteran of 1993. Sursely, 45, who lost both legs and his left arm above the elbow to a landmine in Vietnam, was cited by the DAV for his ability to lead an independent, inspirational life despite his disabilities. Jim is an extraordinary individual who held on to his beliefs and principles during the most difficult period of his life, his rehabilitation from severe disabling injuries, says DAV National employment director Ron Drach. Not only hashe successfully rehabilitated himself but hes also helped the public understand the impact of disabilities by sharing his experiences with community and school groups. DAV National Commander Jo- C. seph Zengerle will residents, he ran as a Democratic candidate for Congress in 1976. Today hes concerned about recreational opportunities for kids. He is serious about disabilities as well. He stresses that public facilities and restaurants should be accessible, and that the government and society have a debt to repay those who were disabled serving their country. But he adds that he, as someone who is disabled, has a responsibility to help the bridge any gaps between the two worlds. Most people shy away from disabilities and wheelchairs. I realize that if I dont initiate a conversation, most people wont. non-disabl- Harris, Linda Crofts, Dellas Sorensen, and Long Valley FFA. Notice Readers- remember to regis- ter your opinion on whether successes to family values and lessons he learned as Sursely during the DAVs Rochester, 14-1- 9 Title, Nick Ramsay Shell, Leon Cox, Valley Market, Chamber-lai- n and Higbee, Kaibab Industries, Color Country Outfitters, Garkane Power Association, Dell Tait, Radio Shack, Town of Orderville, Bob Ran say, Bruce Sursely attributes his high-scho- ol athlete John Reese (I) son of John and Lisa Reese of Mt. Carmel and Erin Lamb, Lamb of Mt. Carmel show their steers at the recent Kane County Fair Livestock Show. Photo by Myrna Cox. Minnesota, support hes received or not you believe that local police records should include names. You can let us know or stopby calling office the at 26 N. ping by Main in Kanab. We do not care about your name, but rather your opinion. 644-290- More Fair faces in daughter of Doran and Lois and to the H County Commission, Kane County School Board, Glaziers Foodtown, Honeys IGA, Las Vegas Auction, Southern Utah ed a CA, Aug. 4-- day, the successful entrepreneur owns a roofing company. Sursely has also pursued public office. Concerned about Social Security and tax issues and how they were affecting Florida present the to award 72nd National Convention in San Francisco, The Kane County Fair Assowould ciation, FFA and the to like recognize and thank the following businesses and individuals for their support and help of our youth exhibitors and livestock projects at the Youth Livestock Sale: Kanab Custom Meats, State Bank of Southern Utah, Kane County Hospital, Cedar Creek Ranch, KOA, Golden Hills Motel, Cedar Livestock Market, Mack Roundy, Cleve Esplin, Lena Brinkerhoff, Heaton Livestock Co., Kane 0, Flood of 93 gets help from Utah at the San since returnUtah citizens have viewed the ing from the midwest flood situation with Francisco Vietnam War Hilton and almost 25 prayers, sympathy and concrete Towers. has come from many After Sursely years ago. help. Helpfrom Federal flood rewas wounded My parents sources, from school chilto donations lief in Vietnam in are positive dren. people, and it 1969, he had Members of The Church of Jim Sursely sems everybody several surgeries Latter-da- y and spent months of rehabilita- in my life has been that way. Jesus Christ of have tion at Army hospitals in Japan Ninety percent of the credit for Saints in the Midwest and the U.S. He went through this award goes to those who participated in meal preparation and other aceight months of demanding occu- have touched my life. Ive never tivities, and are currently inpational and physical therapy at faced any rejection. I can only volved with the clean-up- . Fitzsimmons Army Medical Cen- take ten percent of the credit. offiHe adds, Ive always been Church Welfare Services ter in Colorado. local The scariest part of rehabili- positive and upbeat. All my life, cials report that many have leaders church provided tation, he says, wasleaminghow the word no to me has meant I several thousand dollars in exto swim again. Getting into a dont understand. Please commodities to local relief. pool missing two legs and an plain to me why I cant do this. Another shipment of food val- arm, learning how to breathe, Ive never shied away from anyhow to balance myself in the thing because I thought it Water was sort oflike being born might not work. Sure, theres Randv Yoho again at 22. But I did regain my pain associated with thoughts havwere before, confidence. Every little thing of where you Construction was so meaningful, like the ing two legs and two arms. But simple things we take for Ill take what I have today, an New construction granted, such as getting in and opportunity to work, my famRemodeling out of a car, learning how to get ily, wife and kids. How much Bath tub back into a chair. better could it be? You could countertops Sursely also learned how to always wonder why, but it 644-583- 4 sell real estate. After obtain- would be a waste of time. Free Estimate Sursely, his wife, Jeannie, and ing his license in 1978, he beLicensed & Insured gan purchasing properties and three children, Ryan, Jimmy and Florida. in live To a rental housing business. Apopka, Mary sand-baggin- ng Re-col- or g, ued at $40,000 (enough to serve 50,000 meals) has gone from the central storehouse in Salt Lake City to the Salvation Army in St. Louis. and its resulting chaos has touched the hearts of everyone. As the old saying goes, There but for the grace of God, go I. Earthquakes, floods, Smaller churches in Utah have tidal waves, devastating fires, helped as well. The United these are the events that bring Churph of KanabFredonia, col- out the best in people. Thats lected locally and forwarded when people realize that they through Church World Services, are truly, their brothers more than $547. keeper. 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