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The adrenalin takes over STOTT SISTERS HAVE CHUCKWAGON RACING IN THEIR BLOOD BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Siblings Tracey and Lori Stott can come in dead last but they will always receive the biggest cheers. The two chuckwagon drivers come from a family rooted in the sport. At the All Pro HUBL WINS CHUCKWAGON Chuckwagon and CHAMPIONSHIP B1 Chariot Association races at Westerner Days, the Stott family had four wagons and four mini chucks running. The fair wrapped up on Sunday. Both women have more than 20 years of racing experience under their belts. They followed in the footsteps of father Jack, who also started when he was 16. Their grandfather use to drive the stage coach at the Klondike Days. Younger brother John, brother-in-law Jonathan Big Charles and sister Karen also race. It would not be unusual for the Stott family to have 22 horses and 12 mini chucks running on any given weekend. “It wasn’t if you’re going to drive,” laughed Lori Stott, 38, about family expectations growing up. “It’s when you’re going to drive.”
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Fairgoers throw their hands in the air as they get a bird’s eye view of the midway ground from the Vertigo ride. See more photos from the midway at Westerner Days on page C1.
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Biker group advocates against abuse UBAKA BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF They do not look like your typical guardian angels. They sport tattoos. They wear leather and ride Harley-Davidsons. But a Red Deer biker group that advocates against domestic and child abuse is challenging stereotypes and doing good at the same time. The city’s chapter of Urban Bulldogs Against Kids Abuse (UBAKA) hit the streets running on Aug. 1, 2014. Darryl Hogenson, road captain, said UBAKA operates as the first line of defence in the “grey area” where a victim does not feel safe but no lines have been crossed. “We are not a vigilante group,” he said. “We appear by strength in numbers. We will attend any scene to make sure anybody feels comfortable.” Hogenson said their No. 1 goal is to ensure the victim’s safety and to be a guard or line of defence. They do not advocate violence. For example, the minute an alleged abuser shows up to confront a victim, the police are immediately called. Everything is taped and documented. “If that individual decides he is going to be dumb enough to try to get at that person we are protecting, we will restrain them and hold them on the ground,” said Hogenson. “We don’t hurt them. We don’t swing. We don’t believe in hitting. But we will do a personal restraint and hold them until the police come.” Last Halloween, UBAKA helped a 17-year-old who was being harassed and threatened at her job by a group of young women in their 20s. They would show up to her job and threaten to run her over in the parking lot. “She feared for her life, safety and security,” said Hogenson. After being approached by the teenager’s mother, the group went to the teenager’s job and parked their bikes in front of the business. When the teenager left for the day, she hopped on a bus to go home. A UBAKA member explained to the bus driver who they were and they were there to make sure the
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Members of the Red Deer chapter of Urban Bulldogs Against Kids Abuse (U.B.A.K.A) stand with Lehmana Smith, 18, who recently received a hand up in the form of a new car from the non-profit biker group. In the back are Darryl Hogenson (left), Rochelle Milner and Larry Wright. teenager made it home safely. “We followed the bus on the route until she got off and we gave her 20 metres and followed her in parade form to her house,” said Hogenson. “We waited until she got on her doorstep, then we all pulled away and honked our horns just to make our presence known.” The teenager never had another problem with the bullies. The worldwide organization began in France and there are now chapters throughout Alberta, Canada, Europe and the United States. Both the police and the courthouse are aware of UBAKA’s presence in Red Deer. Members also help the young victims in court who may need comforting support.
All members received various training working with victims and background checks. But they will also refer victims to other agencies such as Women’s Outreach in Red Deer. Hogenson said UBAKA fills in the gaps where social services, victim services, other groups and police miss because of limited resources. The other reality is that not everyone is comfortable going to the police. There are 18 male and female members in the chapter. It started with five last August. Larry Wright, chapter president, said they still fight the biker stereotype but they are beginning to change minds.
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