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In his bedroom, in a home he shares with his parents, Weyler proudly displays 114 medals heB次元官网网址檚 earned from track and field, speed skating and skiing events.

The recognitions Weyler has received over the years give a tangible display of his efforts and all that he has overcome while struggling with learning disabilities.

Highlands Mayor Jane Mendum presented Weyler with the honour on Nov. 7 for his 19 years of service to the District. Fewer than 10 Highlands residents have ever achieved the honour.

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For nearly half his life, Weyler, 41, has worked as a janitor and maintenance employee at the district hall. Staff appreciated his diligent work ethic.

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Richard and Joanne, WeylerB次元官网网址檚 parents, where thrilled to hear their son was being recognized for his service to the District. B次元官网网址淲e are very honoured to be his parents,B次元官网网址� Richard said.

When he first began his janitorial work 19 years ago, District administration ran out of a tiny trailer. B次元官网网址淚 had to bring my own water and mop and broom,B次元官网网址� Weyler said explaining there was no running water there at the time.

B次元官网网址淚t was so small it was half the size of our kitchen,B次元官网网址� said Joanne.

Eventually a second trailer was added and then the office eventually moved to where it is today, off Millstream Road near the Highlands-Langford border.

When he is not working Weyler likes to run, skate and ski. He is currently training for the Bear Mountain 10-kilometre run for his third time.

He has run four marathons and has competed in the B.C. Summer Games for track and field. He has also competed in the B.C. Special Olympics for downhill skiing.

To stick with a job of nearly two decades takes a lot of dedication, and Weyler said his advice to others is, B次元官网网址淛ust letting people know to do their best and not to quit.B次元官网网址�

After nearly two decades of janitorial work,Weyler left the job to work with Thrifty Foods as a courtesy clerk.

B次元官网网址淚 like having the chance to work with people,B次元官网网址� he said.

reporter@goldstreamgazette.com