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WEDNESDAY, September 30, 2015
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David Hoy Elementary students participate in 35th Terry Fox Run BABARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier
Wanted On Sept. 23, the RCMP issued a Canada Wide Warrant for Being Unlawfully at Large to Jermaine Horatio Oates, 28, who did not return to his designated residence in Prince George on Sept. 22. All efforts to locate Oates to date have been negative and the police are now asking for the public's help in locating him. Although he is not originally from British Columbia, it is believed he is still in the area. Oates is described as a First Nations male at 189 cm (6'2") and 98 kg (215 lbs), sporting short black hair and brown eyes with tattoos on both upper arms "New World Order" as well as a tattoo of "MOB" across his neck. Oates has a lengthy Criminal history and should be considered violent. If located, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not confront Oates.
Scrubs drive The College of New Caledonia is taking donations of health care professionals’ gently used uniforms. All donated scrubs will be resold to students and community members, and proceeds from the sales will go toward funding five $250 bursaries for CNC health sciences students in financial need. Scrubs can be dropped off at the CNC library, Lakewood Dental, or the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation office at the University Hospital of Northern BC between Sept. 23 and Oct. 6.
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It was a rainy Thursday morning but nothing seemed to stop the students at David Hoy Elementary School from running their annual Terry Fox Run. “Yes, it’s raining but Terry Fox ran despite rain or snow. He got up every day and ran because he had a dream,” principal Suzanne Burck told her students. Burck asked if everyone was ready to help fulfill that same dream. Followed by a loud and overwhelming “yes,” the students eagerly headed outside and began the walk/run to help fight cancer. “We hope to raise $800 in donations and $1000 including t-shirt sales,” Burck said. The kids were eager as the wet weather began to clear. No amount of puddles could keep their spirits down as they made their way around Stuart Lake. In 1980, Terry Fox made history with his Marathon of Hope. After losing a leg to cancer, he embarked on a cross-country run to help raise money and awareness for cancer research. He passed away in 1981. He was 22-years-old. 35 years later his legacy remains strong as ever all around the world and here, within the Fort St. James community. Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Cheryl Goodwin said that this event is important for Fort St. James and in helping raise awareness within the school community especially. “It’s close to our community. I’ve explained to the kids that the money they donated helps those close to us,” Goodwin said. The kids, sporting tattoos with the number 35 on their cheeks, walked and ran. Some hand in hand, and some singing and laughing as they made their way back to school. By the end, the sun was shining. Another year of hope lives on.