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Who Are You? Porash Patel

PorashPatel

How long have you lived in the Drumheller?
We moved here from Lethbridge 1.5 years ago.
Who do you work for?
I am the owner/operator of Dairy Queen in town.
What do you like most about your job?
Meeting and talking with people and tourists and finding out where they are from.
What do you like most about the valley?
The people in Drumheller are awesome.
What is your top vacation?
We want to travel by Royal Mountain train to Vancouver and Toronto and see the natural beauty of Canada.
What color are your spouses eyes?
They are brown.
What is your wedding anniversary date?
We got married July 10, 1988.
If you were making a movie about your wife, who would portray her?
Angelina Jolie.
Where do you and your wife go on date nights?
We never go on dates, just visit our families and friends.
Which do you prefer, chocolate or celery sticks?
Chocolate, of course.
What is your favorite song?
Shake it Off, by Taylor Swift.
Choose one thing to eat for the rest of your life?
That would be Indian style rice.
Who does most of the housework at home?
I do! I do the cooking, sweeping, cleaning and organizing.
What do you like to do for activities in the valley?
We go for long walks along Riverside.
Are you involved with any community work?
We support the Christmas Food Drive and Salvation Army.
Words to live by?
Without community, we are nothing.


Who Are You? Angelo Berlando

AngeloBerlando

How long have you lived in the valley?
I lived here from 1980 to 1990, and came back again in 2008.
Who is your employer?
Berlando Landscaping & Maintenance.
What do you like most about your job?
I love the heat in the summer time.
What do you like most about living here?
The uniqueness of the valley.
Where would you like to travel?
Belize & Italy.
What do you like to do while on vacation?
Relax.
What three things would you bring to a deserted island?
TV, my dog and some popping corn.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Spontaneous, creative and curious.
If you could hang around with anyone, who would it be?
My dad, travelling around watching live major
league baseball games.
What sort of activities do you enjoy?
Going to Dragon’s hockey.
Favorite movie?
Scarface.
Choose one thing to eat the rest of your life?
Pigeon and spaghetti. My grandmother used to make it for me.
If you were making a movie about your life, who would star in it?
Al Pacino.
Favorite musical artist?
Rory Gallagher.
If you had your own band, what musical instrument would you play?
Electric Guitar.
Favorite sports?
Hockey & Baseball.
Favorite Teams?
Toronto Blue Jays & Chicago Blackhawks.
What superpower would you want?
Invisibility.
Words of wisdom?
There are 7 days in the week, and “someday” isn’t one of them.

Who Are You? Alex Chung

AlexChung
How long have you lived in the valley?

Six months.
Where are you from originally?
I was born & raised and Calgary.
Where do you work?
Greentree School
What is your occupation?
Grade 4 teacher.
What do you like most about your job?
I chose teaching because I like working with kids.
What is your dream job?
To be a rock star.
Anything you would like to change in Drumheller?
No, I really like the BCF.
What is your top travel destination?
Southern Europe.
What do you like to do when on vacation?
Hiking, sightseeing and staying in hostels.
If you could travel through time, where and when would you like to visit?
1990’s before smart phones.
What three things would you bring to a deserted island?
My guitar, lap top and a change of clothes.
What sort of activities do you do around the community?
I am conducting a choir for the music festival.
Choose one thing to eat the rest of your life?
Vietnamese noodles.
What is your favorite song?
Rebellion by Arcade Fire
Favorite movie?
The Matrix
Favorite Author?
J.K. Rowling.
Favorite TV show?
The Wire.
Favorite Sport?
Calgary Flames hockey
If you were making a movie about your life, which actor would portray you?
Steven Yuen.
If you could play in a band, what instrument would you play?
Violin or fiddle.
What is your favorite board game?
Settlers of Catan.
Words of Wisdom?
“Freedom lies in being bold” by Robert Frost.


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