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Brookdale gets in the pink for Terry Fox Run By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF When John Pullen became principal of Brookdale Public School a few years ago, he wanted to give his students an incentive to collect more pledges for their Terry Fox Run. That year and the one that followed, Pullen wore a dress on the days of the annual run but only if the students met a minimum fundraising goal. Now in his third year as principal, he wanted to raise even more money so he gave his students an extra incentive, and they surely did not disappoint. He told the youths when they raised $500, he would don women's clothing once again and, at $700, he would shave his head, something he had never done before. The students blew those goals out of the water and raised approximately $1,100, forcing the principal to wear pink the entire day of the school's Terry Fox Run on Friday, Sept. 21, and to shave his head just before heading out into the community for the run. "I've never actually had my head shaved before. It's got that bristly feel to it. I imagine about 150, about half the kids, came up and they just had to feel it. It really focused the attention this year on the issue and I think that was good," Pullen said after the run. "I have to keep getting the message out there (of) why we do this, it isn't because I look weird. It's See Students page 12 5 · Wednesday, September 26, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com PHOTOS BY ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog In the spirit: Brookdale Public School principal John Pullen went all out, wearing pink, bring- ing a purse and having his head shaved for a Terry Fox Day event, that also featured a student walk. Above, Pullen shows off his new style. At left, top, Charlie Bondon, Skye Randall Gan and Jenny Old show off their painted faces. At bottom, Sarah Westlin carries Leah Hill on her back during the walk. Students across Oakville and Halton are participating in their own school's National Terry Fox Run Day events. GET HERE FAST ...and experience the excitement of a great deal! $ 2011 JETTA BLOWOUT! Special purchase of daily rental units, All Trendline Plus models, mileage and colour varies, only 25 available. 16 All Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned. plus tax for 2 ye es ars* 264/mth Lease fo r X SALE PRICE $14,599 * +taxes, license etc. (original MSRP was $20,415.00) Preferred Finance and Lease rates available. Finance with $1000 down $293.61/month for 60 months** Oakville Volkswagen is a member of Weins Canada Inc. Offer valid at Oakville Volkswagen from Aug 28, 2012 to Sept 30, 2012 but are subject to change without notice, quantities of certain vehicles are limited and dealer trade may be required. Availability may also be limited and will vary by model. Some conditions apply. See Oakville Volkswagen for further details call toll free at 1 (866) 577-9419. 2011 Jetta Ex-Rental, O.A.C., *Lease from $264.00 + taxes per month for 24 months at 5.9% APR. 2011 Jetta Ex-Rental price is $14,599+taxes. Lease payment is $264 plus taxes, 24 months, with $1000 down payment or equivalent trade-in due at signing. Optional residual is $8600 and the APR is 5.9%. Total lease obligation is $7,336.00 + taxes. **Finance from $293.61 per month for 60 months at 5.9% APR *Limited time finance offer available on approved credit through Weins Canada. 2011 Jetta Ex-Rental price is $14,599+taxes. Finance payment is $293.61 plus taxes, 60 months, with $1000 down payment or equivalent trade-in due at signing. APR is 5.99%. Cost of borrowing is $2,185.79. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown.