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A man on the margins Shawn Friesen remembered along main street By Jennifer Lang If you worked, shopped or owned a business in downtown Cloverdale, you got to know Shawn Friesen at some point. It was an encounter you weren’t likely to forget. Gregarious, barrel-chested, nearly always smiling, he was among the most recognizable denizens of the business district, performing odd jobs but mostly stopping in at one of the local businesses that essentially adopted him. Friesen recently passed away from a heart attack, according to several people who spoke with the Reporter last week, hoping to acknowledge his life. “He’s been very much part of the fabric of the community and he was very visible,” said Paul Orazietti, executive director of the Cloverdale BIA. Friesen had a number of people he visited on a regular basis, “and all of them cared for him in their own ways,” Orazietti said, whether it was giving him pop, spare change, or a small job to do. He was missing teeth, which
made him difficult to understand. He was also prone to telling tales, making it hard to discern the truth in his stories. And when he was drinking, he wasn’t particularly welcome. Friesen was a fixture in downtown Cloverdale for over two decades, working on a permanent, part-time basis for the caretaker of the old Cloverdale Mall until it was torn down six years ago. He was born in 1965 in Swift Current, Sask., but his lifestyle aged him well beyond his 51 years. Pastor Randy Emerson met Friesen more than 20 years ago when Cloverdale Christian Fellowship moved into the mall, where it eventually operated a soup kitchen, showers, a laundry facility and provided free clothing. “He was a very good worker. Strong, diligent,” Emerson recalled Monday. “We really enjoyed that about him.” Friesen was on social assistance, but “on and off, he was homeless.” He could antagonize landlords, or would have trouble paying rent. “When he worked for people, he
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very often wasn’t paid cash,” Emerson added. “He lived a rough life. He slept outside our church many times. He felt safe there.” Friesen was “gruff and really ornery a lot of the time,” Emerson said. “That betrayed a gentle and kind heart. That was a method he’d learned to keep people away so he wouldn’t get beat up.” Sometimes he’d come to church with black eyes or a bloody cheek.
Once you got to know him, you realized that rough exterior was a mask, he said. “If I challenged him at all, he wouldn’t back down,” said Emerson. “If I would walk up to him and say, ‘Shawn, you know I love you,’ it would melt him and he would stop whatever he was doing.” His unpredictable behaviour landed him in trouble with the law, resulting in a long criminal
record for uttering threats and public intoxication, Emerson said. “The police were absolutely wonderful with him. The RCMP in Cloverdale looked out for him,” he said. It was hard to steward him, said Emerson, who accompanied him to court many times. “He would agree with you in the moment. You’d shake hands and agree and See HE WAS RESILIENT / Page 3
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Rugby tribute etched in the maze By Jennifer Lang It’s time to get lost in the maze. The Bose Corn Maze – Cloverdale’s number one agricultural attraction – has opened for the season, promising to amuse and confuse a new crop of visitors with its labyrinth of ripening corn. Sprawling across acres of dense corn rows on a field at the corner of 64 Avenue and 156 Street, the family-run attraction sports a different pattern every year that’s best seen from above. The 2016 maze pays tribute to the family’s – and the nation’s – passion for rugby. “We attended the Rugby Sevens (tournament) back in March,” says Novi Bose, who operates the maze along with husband Mike and their sons. “It was so much fun. So, why not ‘Rugby Canada?’” Not surprisingly, they were thrilled when the nation’s Women’s Rugby Sevens team won the bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. “Only thing that could be better, is if we could have put that into the corn field,” she said. The entrance to the maze is located on 156 Street, one block south of 64 Avenue. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time; it take up to two and a half hours to successfully navigate the maze. Clues posted along the way help point to the correct route. Trivia buffs have a distinct advantage. Other features include a hay jump, pumpkin patch and a fire pit where visitors can roast marshmallows after they’ve found their way out. The Bose family farm started in
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1891 when Henry Bose landed in B.C. from England, starting a new life as a dairy and potato farmer. The fifth generation farming family continues to put food on the dinner tables of Surrey, raising poultry and growing a variety of field crops that are sold at farmers markets across the region. When the maze and pumpkin patch are open, Bose potatoes, carrots, lettuce, kale, corn, peppers and tomatoes are sold at the concession, as are refreshments. To Labour Day, hours of operation for the maze are noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. From Labour Day to Oct. 16, hours of operation are Thursday and Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday are reserved for groups of 20 or more. Over the years, they’ve tried to keep admission prices low enough for young families to enjoy the maze – and learn where their food comes from. Admission is $7 general admission, $5 child (free for children aged 4 and under), and $23 for a family of four. Cash and debit only. At night, bring your flashlight or wear a headlamp. Boots are also recommended if the ground is damp and when it’s raining. For up-to-date maze conditions, call the hotline at 778578-5450. Group bookings are available after Labour Day by emailing bosemaze@hotmail.com. Visit BoseCornMaze.com.
Correction The article on the rising demand for extra actors (“Extra, extra! Extras needed,” Aug. 24) contained several errors: The name of 4 Aces Talent and Ace Extras owner is James O’Neill (with two ‘L’s – we were a little stingy, only assigning one at the end of his name), his contact email address is acetalentagent@gmail.com and the company’s website is ace-talent.ca. Additionally, O’Neill’s threeyear-old son’s name is Greyson, and his wife, Erin, does payroll for the company. We are sorry for any confusion these errors may have caused. – Cloverdale Reporter
Lace up for Terry This year’s Terry Fox Run takes place Sept. 18. It is a day of celebrating his legacy and helping to keep alive Fox’s dream of finding a cure for cancer. Terry Fox Runs take will take place in more 9,000 communities across Canada. They’re accessible to anyone with no entry fee, no minimum pledge and a non-competitive atmosphere. Participants can run, walk, blade or bike. Cloverdale’s run is at the Cloverdale Legion, 17567 57 Ave. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the run starts at 10 a.m. There are 1K, 5K and 10K routes, which allow bikes, wheelchairs, strollers, but not rollerblades. Dogs on leash are welcome. The Terry Fox Run is non-competitive. There is no pre-registration. Entry is by donation or by collecting pledges. For more visit terryfox.org – Black Press
‘He was resilient. He’d make it through’ From page one
Shawn wouldn’t do a darn thing that we asked.” Emerson thinks his family is from the Edmonton area. “We were never really sure. We never met his family.” The person closest to him is probably Mary Blanche, a girlfriend who was more like a big sister figure who looked out for him in later years, Emerson said. Friesen grew up at Woodlands School in New Westminster. The facility served as a psychiatric hospital and later a notorious institution for mentally disabled children and children in care. It was the subject of a class action lawsuit by hundreds of former students who claimed abuse. Emerson tried to help him qualify for the settlement, but he missed the cutoff window for eligibility. “He still went through all the same stuff. He grew up in that terrible situation.” Retired businessman Jim Mason knew Friesen for more than two decades, hiring him for some furniture assembly work in his warehouse, located at the mall. That’s when Mason realized Friesen couldn’t read or write – an eye-opening discovery that led to a deeper understanding over the years.
Mason said there may have been an abusive father in the picture, and a mother who fought her own demons, dropping him off at Woodlands. “Shawn told me he was seven,” Mason recalled. “He said, and this just broke my heart, he said his mother dropped him off there because they were going to take care of him, and she bought him a bright red fire truck. He’s never seen her since. He said, ‘I cried every day.’” CAITLYN KLOSTERMANN PHOTO His friend “Shawnee” A memorial service for Shawn was a regular visitor at Friesen is planned for Sept. 1. Mason’s Cloverdale Home Furnishings, always arriving with a smile on his face. He could be quite lucid. Mason remembers more recently asking him what he wanted for Christmas.
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“Jim, I’d like a pair of wool socks and some underwear,” he’d replied. (Mason gladly complied a few days before Christmas). “Sometimes, he would be around every day, and sometimes you wouldn’t see him for months. He was in and out of jail a lot.” Whenever his boisterous behaviour would get him kicked out of the furniture store, he’d be back a few days later with a sincere apology. Mason always took it to heart. “When people are having their worst day, all people have to do is look at Shawn. He was on the borderline. But, you know what? He was resilient. He’d make it through.” Mason acknowledged the frustration shared by many in not being able to help Friesen. “His life was horrible for him but he endured it to the best of his ability, with limited financial and human resources, and very limited ability. I admire him for getting through that. I don’t know if I would have endured as Shawn did.” His rounds to the local business community “kept him going,” says Mason. A memorial service for Shawn Friesen will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1 at Cloverdale Christian Fellowship, 102 17802 66 Avenue. Everyone is welcome.
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Paradise takes a little effort The City of Surrey spent $1 million last year cleaning up garbage dumped illegally
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resonated with me for days after I greeted him on his merry way. He was right. We do live in paradise, and we are inevitably responsible for taking care of our little nirvana. Now, tying in this little annotation with my pet peeve of littering, I think I might have a column for you folks. Continuing my commute in rural Surrey, I was just dumbfounded at all the litter strewn throughout the ditches in our so-called paradise. We are not just talking about the odd coffee cup or tin can here but major complete dumps, including drywall, mattresses, television sets, clothing, paint cans and even a fridge. I just can’t comprehend how individuals can have the nerve to pull over on the side of the road and dump their rubbish in our community. We do live in the best place on Earth, but as citizens we have an obligation to keep our natural environment clean of trash.
had one of those surreal moments last Thursday morning as I stumbled outside of our front porch onto our front lawn. It wasn’t the ungainly trip over my untied shoelaces that I was referring to but the greeting that I received from our established neighborhood ‘Junk Man.’ “Good morning, sir. Another day in paradise,” he exclaimed, as he shifted through our beloved recycling bin trying to score a few cents. Before I even had a chance to reply, he added:“ I have lived all across the world, but the Lower Mainland, my friend, is the closest thing to paradise that I have ever seen.” Stuck on words and trying feverishly to tie my shoelace, time froze as I pondered his comments. I was always curious to how our ‘Junk Man’ did financially, filling his decrepit van with recyclables, but his comments
I find this act of dumping garbage despicable, and we as a community should not put up with such profane behaviour. Last year, the City of Surrey spent more than $1 million on cleaning up illegal dumps in Surrey, which is a tremendous burden on our tax base. They have since set up selected ‘Pop-Up Junk Drop’ events at the city’s work yards to help alleviate the dumping. Should it be the responsibility of the city to clean up after our mess? I think not. What can we do if we see someone performing a dump? Mark down a licence plate and a description of a vehicle and report it to the RCMP or the City of Surrey. If you see litter on the ground, pick it up and put it in a garbage bin. An old golf professional I knew quite well always told me
to make sure that you leave the respective golf course you are playing in better shape than when you started playing. Perhaps this is a good motto we can all utilize when we go for our next walk in the park? The City of Surrey is a great place to live and play, but we need to collectively be the eyes and ears of this problem and be part of the solution. Let’s take time to recognize and appreciate that we do live in paradise and that it’s our responsibility to keep our community clean. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to bump into the ‘Junk Man’ last week, and I must say he always leaves our recycling and garbage cans clean and tidy after he performs his trade of choice.
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This mom has plenty of reasons to ride For the first time, Surrey’s Karen Bob took part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, her family’s story on her shoulders When several thousand cyclists set out from the Cloverdale Fairgrounds on Saturday, Surrey’s Karen Bob was among them. She joined the two-day, 200-km Ride to Conquer Cancer from Surrey to Seattle to help raise money and awareness for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. It was her first time cycling in the event, held Aug. 27-28, which is B.C.’s largest cycling fundraiser. It’s raised more than $70 million since 2009. Here, in her own words, is Karen’s story: My name is Karen Bob and I live in Surrey. For the first time, I will participate in the Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Silver Wheaton benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. I heard about the Ride to Conquer Cancer a few years ago but in early 2016, I was browsing the ride’s website and thought about how cool it would be to be a participant in this two-day, 200-kilometre event throughout the Pacific Northwest. I, like many, know several people impacted by cancer. I was also so inspired by this community of people fundraising thousands of dollars for the BC Cancer Foundation, year after year. My youngest daughter at age three was diagnosed with a blood disease and doctors had to do a bone marrow biopsy, as this disease often leads to leukaemia. Of course, as a mother, this is terrifying to hear. I wanted to do everything I could to save my daughter. Thankfully, my daughter came out of the
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By Kevin Diakiw Fleeing a violent homeland in 2003, José Granja and his family finally found the peace they were looking for in Surrey. That sense of security came to an abrupt end in 2010, when the family became victim to an unprovoked vehicular attack by a drunk driver. Granja, born in Colombia in 1956, worked for the office of the mayor in that country during a time of extreme political unrest. He saw two colleagues assassinated during a time of conflict between government, paramilitary groups and crime syndicates. He fled to Canada as a refugee in 2003, and settled in Surrey, where he worked as a milker at a dairy farm, then as a cement finisher. He was successful and was able to save enough money to buy a condominium for his family in Surrey. Then, at 7:30 p.m. on June 5, 2010, life for Granja took a dramatic and violent turn. His wife pulled into their apartment complex and seeing no places for parking in the visitors’ area, she temporarily stopped the car to unload their grandchild. While José Granja was unloading his granddaughter, Csaba Jozsef, who was by his own admission in a blackout drunk, smashed into the passenger side of the Granja vehicle. The impact threw Jose Granja into his car, where he bounced off the back and front seat and smashed his head on the door. Just as Granja regained his footing, Jozsef intentionally smashed into the car again, sending Granja tumbling back into the car.
Jozsef was yelling profanities as he exited his car, and punched Granja’s wife in the face. He then tried to punch Granja, but was too drunk to hit his target. The police officer who attended the scene described Jozsef as “grossly intoxicated,” according to an Aug. 19 civil ruling in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. The court awarded Granja $290,000 to pay for past and future income lost, loss of earning capacity, special damages and non-pecuniary damages. Granja, now separated from his wife, is still dealing with the pain caused from the accident. – Black Press
Red Serge event “Heroes with Heart” will be celebrated at the 24th annual Red Serge Dinner and Auction next month in Surrey. The event is set for Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Sammy J’s Bar and Grill in South Surrey. The popular dinner and live auction – which will feature RCMP members in their formal red uniforms – will honour local community safety volunteers and promote safety on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. Tickets for the event are $110 each, with tables of six, eight and 10 guests also available. For information visitsemiahmoovolunteerpolicing.org and click the news & events tab, or email Janet Bernat at janetbernat@gmail.com – Black Press
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Esther Exelby concentrates on a shot, left, and members Robin DeGraff and Jim Grant throw pitches.
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Pitching in to stay fit and active Cloverdale Horseshoe Club offers a social atmosphere with a competitive edge
Cloverdale Horseshoe Club president Jim Grant, above and at right, throws a shoe on one of the club’s 25 pits, 15 of which are under cover.
By Evan Seal those who remain are passionate about their sport. As a youngster, Jim Grant reThe club hosts five tournaments a members his uncle having a small year, along with three main provinhorseshoe pit in his back yard in cial tournaments – the B.C. ChampiRichmond. During social get-togethers, family onships, Canadian Championships and the Lower Mainland Championand friends would play a game or ships – held on a rotating basis with two, however the kids were never other clubs around the province and allowed to play. across the country. Years later, while visiting his Players are ranked based on their brother in Arizona, Grant was riding “ringer” percentage, how often a his bike around the park complex pitched shoe completely when he heard the clang of rings the stake at the end metal on metal and went to investigate. ‘When I went back of the pit, with percentages ranging from two or three A group of residents the following year, per cent to as high as 90 were gathered around one of the horseshoe pits I bought myself my per cent. To keep games comenjoying a game in the own set. ’ petitive, players only play morning sun. against similarly ranked Following an invite from - Jim Grant, Cloverdale competitors. one of the locals, Grant Horseshoe Club ‘We had a fellow recentborrowed a set of horsely who had a two-per-cent shoes and the passion ranking but had to play began. against 20-per cent players only be“It was a real social thing, I didn’t cause of numbers at the tournament. know the rules or anything,” said the He was brand new to the game and Cloverdale senior. “But when I went didn’t stand chance of winning but it back the following year, I bought was all about gaining experience and myself my own set.” he had a fantastic time and learned a When he got home again, Grant went looking for clubs near his North lot, said Grant. “Everybody wants to win, so by Surrey home and soon found the playing in your own class you can Cloverdale Horseshoe Club, a small win or at least get your money back, club tucked away on the northeast corner of the Cloverdale Fairgrounds plus…it’s just a fun day. We serve breakfast and lunch and often give on 64 Avenue and 178 Street. out various prizes as well.” That was 2009, and by the fall of The club also hosts up to 500 kids that year, Grant was club president. a year through numerous school During the mid-1980s the main programs. clubhouse, a small log cabin with a If you are interested in giving full kitchen, was built to replace the horseshoe pitching a try, drop by the original rail car and outhouse that club any Tuesday or Thursday at 6:45 had long outlived it’s lifespan. p.m. at 17886 64 Ave., or check out Although the club numbers have www.cloverdalehorseshoeclub.com fallen slightly over the last few years,
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Pattullo Bridge work wraps early TransLink avoids more bridge closures more done in a shorter period of time by scheduling additional weekend and overnight closures and reducing the number of concrete pours,” TransLink officials said in a release. The return to four-lane traffic during the day took effect Monday (Aug. 29). Regular overnight lane closures that reduce the Pattullo to one lane each way at night for safety reasons will resume. The final complete bridge closures were late last week and over the weekend, wrap-
Senior home survey being done More than 250 volunteers have signed up to compile a survey of seniors in residential care, and B.C.’s Seniors Advocate is looking for more. The 27,000 seniors living in 300 residential care facilities around the province are being asked about their experience with care home staff, the quality of food, privacy, medications and other conditions. It’s the first comprehensive survey done in B.C., to measure resident satisfaction and provide a “roadmap” for improvements, said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie. Interviews will be conducted in person by trained volunteers, and a matching mail-out survey will be sent to each resident’s most frequent visitor. The project is seeking volunteers with a range of professional backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. To apply as a volunteer, visit www.surveybcseniors.org or call the Office of the Seniors Advocate at 1-877952-3181. – Black Press
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By Jeff Nagel The Pattullo Bridge will be reopened to all four lanes of traffic one month ahead of schedule, easing commutes in September when traffic volumes normally rise. Rehabilitation work on the bridge deck has been underway since April 29 and TransLink had warned drivers to expect five months of delays until early October, with traffic reduced to one lane each way weekdays and complete bridge closures about two nights a week and one weekend a month. “Despite wet weather in June, crews were able to get
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CALGARY, AB: Roger Miller might have been “King of the Road�, but Calgary’s Inglewood Music Mile and East Village districts trumpet “We’ve Got Rhythm�. Here, you’ll also reconnect with favourites like Oscar
Peterson, Anne Murray, and be introduced to the Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Studio. Anchoring the foothills city Music Mile is the impressive new Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. Architecturally impressive inside, and out, a skybridge links the NMC to what once was the landmark King Eddy Hotel. This outstanding, comprehensive, complex is located at 851- 4th St. SE. Architect Brad Cloepfil describes the structure best. “Studio Bell is a gathering of resonant vessels that stand as sentinels to URSULA MAXWELL-LEWIS PHOTOS
Shelves filled with 45s at Recordland, a vintage store that’s stacked from floor to ceiling with vintage vinyl, and Canadian artists are saluted in the hall of fame at Calgary’s Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
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Inglewood: There’s a vibe in progress From previous page
Murray, Oscar Peterson, and Stompin’ Tom Connors memorabilia surround collectibles like... Corey Hart’s sunglasses-at-night Ray-Bans. Over 2,000 objects are housed here. About 20 per cent of the collection are displayed. Artists-in-residence will easily access them during their tenure. For visitors, many will simply bring back music memories – a subject the world needs more of these days. At the NMC all the world’s a stage. Calgary is humming right along with it. Retired Inglewood resident Bob Chartier, 69, enthusiastically supports the idea of Calgary as Canada’s music central. Dubbed the Mayor of Music Mile, Chartier values the area’s unique charm and identity, while working diligently with associates to encourage Inglewood merchants to tune in. He recommends businesses incorporate music-related overtones. A guest artist here, a music window display there. The vibe, which is a work in progress, clearly appeals to owners and visitors alike Recordland, a vintage Inglewood
store, is crammed floor to ceiling with vinyl records, CDs, and shoulder-to-shoulder music lovers. It blends effectively into the Music Mile theme. “I’m a child of ‘50s music – anything before 1980,” Chartier says, tapping some classic vinyl. “Roots music – you know, old blues, gospel, jazz.” A few miles away on Princes Island, the Calgary Folk Fest is in full swing. Here Calgary is attracting a different demographic. Live bands attract music lovers of all ages throughout the July weekend. Select food trucks offer a mix of vittles. Jaipur Bridge leading onto the island, known for its dragon Pokémon, is crammed with less in-tune headsdown gamers. Clearly there’s something for everyone. Jubilations Dinner Theatre to see the ‘Hey, Pretty Woman’ was on my agenda one evening. Full disclosure: Though an avid theatre-goer, I’m not wild about this theatre style. I’m always terrified I’ll be ‘selected’ to sing, dance, or otherwise embarrass myself. Two surprises were in store: a) I scored the lone cabbie who actually knew Calgary city geography and
could find his way to the converted Bow Trail and 37th St. SW Westbrook Mall movie theatre which has been home to Jubilations for 13 years. b) I relaxed and enjoyed the show. Kitschy, casual, fun, friendly, and professional, the music and script delivery were skillful. Waiter/cast member, Billionaire Bobby, delivered the four-course meal with over-the-top patter and never-out-of character attention.
Billed as parodies of familiar hit movies, musicals, and TV shows, audience participation is encouraged, but doesn’t overshadow some excellent vocals. Many cast members have worked together frequently, and their comfortable camaraderie is apparent. Rock Around the Clock is up next from Sept. 9 - Nov. 6. For ticket prices and other details go to www. Jubilations.ca. Just one more facet of Calgary’s
music scene. Downtown the Calgary Film Festival, Calgary Greek Festival, and a plethora of other music and arts-related events are on Calgary stages. Check www.visitcalgary.com for dates and details. Clearly Calgary is facing the music – and loving it.
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By Kevin Diakiw It will cost taxpayers $1.5 million more for the renovations of the Newton Wave Pool, as early reconstruction has revealed the need for more structural work. Surrey council has endorsed expanding the scope of work at the pool, increasing the renovation costs from $8 million to $9.5 million. A report to council last month indicated work was proceeding at a good pace, but work on the roof replacement has “exposed unforeseen structural deterioration” from some roof supports. The current facility is more than 30 years old, and its building envelope does not meet current building standards.
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Lawyer rides to victory in Mongol Derby Heidi Telstad raced to raise money and awareness of epilepsy By Dan Ferguson The Derby is billed as the most difficult horse race of its kind, taking riders through Heidi Telstad of Langley has won the desert and high mountain terrain. Mongol Derby, a 10-day, 1,000-km horse Only 44 riders from around the world are race that follows the postal route through chosen each year to Mongolia that compete. was created by Riders change Genghis Khan in horses every 40 km the 13th century. and either live with “It seems kind herders or camp of unbelievable, under the stars it seems like a each night. dream,” Telstad The riders have said. 10 days to comTelstad crossed plete the race and the finish line on can spend up to 13 Aug. 11, together hours a day in the with fellow comsaddle. petitors William The actual Comiskey of RICHARD DUNWOODY/MONGOL DERBY course is kept Australia, and Riders like Heidi Telstad change horses every 40 km. secret until just Marcia Hefkerbefore the race. Miles from the U.S. Telstad said the horses were “semi-wild” It was the first joint win in Derby history. All three will share the Derby title and orga- and a challenge to ride. “I couldn’t saddle any of them by myself, I nizers said they will have to source another needed the herder’s help,” she said. two trophies. The first thing she did to celebrate her win “It feels really good to have crossed the line with two great friends,” said Telstad, the was take a shower. “I have long hair, and it took me about an only Canadian to ride in the 2016 derby. hour to get a brush through my hair. It was “I’m surprised I’m not sore,” she said. “My legs aren’t sore, my back isn’t sore. As so matted and gnarly. Before she left for the race, Telstad told other people were getting tired, I started to Black Press that she wanted to raise money get more excited as it went through and it and awareness for her five-year-old nephew kept me going.” Chase, who has epilepsy. She made her comments during an post“Nothing I’ve done, or am going to do, race interview posted on the Mongol Derby compares to what Chase goes through,” said website, www.theadventurists.com.
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Weary, but happy, Langley’s Heidi Telstad (far right) crosses the finish line of the Mongol Derby in a three-way tie with fellow competitors Marcia Hefker-Miles of the United States and William Comiskey of Australia. The three were among 44 participants in the annual race, which takes riders across 1,000 kilometres of challenging terrain, following a postal route set up by Genghis Khan in the 13th century.
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