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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, June 6, 2001 - Page 3 Benefit dinner planned for accident victim I worked more than I should have, Chad candidly admits. "I thought my family would be better off if I could make more money and pay more bills. I used to be able to do 10,000 things, and Id run as fast as I could to do them. A benefit dinner is being planned for Chad Hymas on Saturday, June 16 at the Horsehead Elk Ranch on Clay Hill Drive in Monticello. of Hymas,. the Joe and Carol Barton, was son-in-la- w recently paralyzed in a as hed Chads world came to a known it screeching halt around 7:30 terrible accident on the family elk ranch near Tboele. The benefit dinner includes The screen is proving to be effective, capturing up to 25 salamanders a day. Logan Dowell photo blessing made me realize that I still have a lot to live for. Even though hes still undergoing therapy at LDS Hospital, Chad has come home for a couple of visits. The first time was on Mothers Day. It was hard, he said. In addition to the two boys, Shondell had to take care of all CORTEZ SEARS THE GOOD LIFE AT A CHEAT PUKE. GUARANTEED: my needs too. Im not able to do anything for myself right now, but Fm determined to get stronger. As time goes on, I will get much better. Chad said one of his most choice blessings is the ability he has to qtill kiss his wife. Horn appliances, alactronjcs and hardware Sale prices in effect Sune-TthrougIgnfkMt S 0,m, B -- srs ... ' until January 2002 on all vAf4 Hes also grateful that a sale ,ii enmoreappliances over s399 when you use your Sears and neighbor has replaced his horse with a more gentle, gaited animal that Chad will be able to ride into the KENMORE washer. Save $70 With Triple Agitatolynew Ultra Rinse system, 22702. Reg. 469.99 plustfree delivery mountains. Athletics play an important Kenmore Super Capacity dryer. 62602. 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Reg. 159.99 picture-in-ptetur- final P, sale Sears low price Adjustable spillproof glass shelves, meat drawer. 72852. Reg. 679.99 14.5-H- high-definiti- on TV, ' role in the Hymas family. Chad and Shondell graduated from West Jordan High, where they both were members of teams. 1 always thought I would have the opportunity to teach my boys to play basketball, Chad said. "One night, after sale KENMORE wonderful life. Chad admits there were a few frustrating first days after the accident when he wasnt sure he wanted to live. He didnt know how he could roast beef p.m. on April 3, 2001. Thats barbecued sandwiches, dutch oven when a one-to- n bale of hay fell onto his neck, snapping it and potatoes, drink and dessert. In addition, because Hymas leaving the young husband endure confinement to a has no insurance, there has and father a C-- 5 quadriplegic. wheelchair for the rest of his been an account set up at The owner ofRush Valleyfe Elk life. Zions Bank. Then Elder Neal A. Anyone Ranch is now paralyzed from interested in helping can his chest down. Chad does Maxwell, a member of the donate at any Zions Bank have some ability to use his Quorum of the Twelve branch. arms, but movement in his Apostles of the IDS Church, The following is a portion of hands is limited. visited Chad at the hospital. . We talked for awhile and then an article about the accident Chad and his in the Tooele Transcript wife Shondell have accepted he gave me a blessing, Chad Bulletin. the fact that he may never said. The blessing did not There was a time when walk again. But dont think for promise that Chad would Chad Hymas was a a moment that the young regain the use of his muscles. self- described work couple Still, In every other way, I parents of sons alcoholic. was healed, he said. The May 7 was a dark day for Monticello salamanders. A screen designed by Nathan Lang son (left) was installed in the secondary water system to keep the amphibians from clogging water lines. A Christian, 3, and Kyler, 1 have given up on life. My father used to tell me that the hard things in life take some time, and the impossible thingB take just a little more time, Chad said. Im still looking forward to a drilldriver. Save $40 Will quantities last 2214 East ltain because I was afraid I had lost that dream. Chad knows now that hell still be able to coach his sons. "Ill just have to change my strategy of teaching, he said. Ill sit in my wheelchair and tell them how to play instead of showing them. Chad has already proved to himself that he can still play catch with his boys. "One day in the hospital, the therapist gave me a balloon, he said. "I used it to play catch with Christian. I have never Been my boy laugh so hard in his life. 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