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Megan Gilowski gives her mom Sue, who is currently battling breast cancer, a hug of support at the CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday at Fulton. Threeyear-old JennaLee Langlois (below) gets some attention from Baby, whose owner appropriately dressed her and coloured her pink for the run.
Support unites survivors Her mom and dad had it, both of her sisters had it, and now Sue Gilowski has it. They all had breast cancer, but since conquering the trials and tribulations of the battle with the dreaded disease, what the family really has is determination. That determination shone through Sunday, as smiles radiated from Sue’s team of Inner Circles at the CIBC Run for the Cure. With her friends, family and co-workers cheering her on, Sue, diagnosed with breast cancer in December, is as determined to win her battle as she was to race through the run at Fulton. “It’s all good,” said Sue, her smile beaming under a hot pink sequined ball cap over her bald head. “I have lots of support from my family, friends and co-workers.” The 54-year-old mother of four and grand-
mother of three has always been an upbeat, energetic woman. However, between the 33 radiation treatments, surgeries, chemotherapy and the unpleasant after-effects, that bubbly spirit tends to wilt. But with the encouragement of her friends, family and co-workers, Sue gains strength and positive thoughts to get her through those tough days. “Positive thoughts give you positive results and she takes that with her when she’s sick and puking,” said Brian Gilowski, Sue’s husband. And after Sunday’s Run for the Cure, her positivity was in full force. Pink balloons filled the air and women, men, children and even dogs danced to an energetic warm-up before taking to the five-kilometre walk/run.
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A Vernon man found deceased in Polson Park was not murdered. RCMP have wrapped up their investigation into the death of Terrance Fergus, 47, who was found Sept. 27 near the fountain at 25th Avenue and 32nd Street. “Foul play is not suspected,” said Cpl. Gerry Kovacs, with the Vernon detachment. Kovacs says that conclusion was reached after a thorough investigation and a forensic autopsy. Because homicide has been ruled out, the case has been turned over to the B.C. Coroners Service. “We don’t have a clear cause and we will have to do further investigation to try and determine that,” said Barb McLintock, B.C. Coroner Service spokesperson. Among the next steps will be toxicology tests and microscopic samples. The RCMP will assist the coroners service if required. McLintock can’t provide a specific timeline as to when the process will be completed. “It could be a couple of months,” she said. Fergus was found by passersby in the park at 9:30 p.m. and they initially called paramedics for assistance. Once it was determined Fergus was deceased, police officers responded to the scene. That portion of the park surrounding the fountain was closed for a couple of days during the investigation. A public appeal for information regarding Fergus was issued. “We got lots of tips and what was provided was very useful in the investigation,” said Kovacs. “We would like to thank the public for their assistance.”
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