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Donations for students in need of pens, paper Fundraising drive to purchase school supplies for less fortunate By Diane Strandberg THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Sluggish school supply sales because of labour uncertainty — and good weather — may have put a dent in Staples’ fundraising drive to buy gear for needy students. But the Coquitlam store manager, Jana Nimmo, expects to see more people in stores next week as teacher talks ramp up and the Sept. 2 school opening date nears. “The need is so great out there,” said Nimmo, who is hoping people will add a few dollars to their school supply purchases so 450 less fortunate School District
43 elementary school students can be fullyequipped when they head back to school. The supply fundraising drive is on now until the middle of September and Nimmo said she’ll be able to get more bang for the donated buck to buy glue and other expensive items for youngsters attending 19 schools where need is the greatest. Nimmo said she chooses items that have the most appeal to the youngsters and are the most expensive for families to buy. “We try to focus on things that kids really need and make them feel like they are part of the classroom.” Among the most coveted items are Crayola markers, but Nimmo will also stock up on pencils, paper and writing booklets. see LABOUR, page 4
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Louis Charland is walking 482 km on the El Camino de Santiago — also known as the Way of St. James — in Spain next month. He plans to walk 16 km per day for 30 days and uses the opportunity to raise money for the BC Children’s Hospital burn unit. See story on page 4.