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Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, January 14, 1992 - 0 <a Heather is now a published poet Anyone who puts words to paper has a desire to see those words published somewhere. That's why Heather Lawrence felt pretty good on opening the January issue of Teen magazine where her poem "The Country" was published in the "rhyme and reason" section It's the first poem the 18-year grade 13 student at Port Perry High School has had published, and she's hoping it won't be the last. While pleased to sec her verse in print, Heather told the Citizen it's also a bit un-nerving to think that a lot of strangers will be reading her words. Like many authors and writers, she is her own toughest critic and always thinks there is room for improvement. Heather has submitted two poems ("The Country" and "1 Think of You Quite Often") for publication in the National Library of Poetry (New York) a hard-bound collection of some 3,000 poems that 1s duc out in March Considering there were some 60,000 poems submitted, she is very pleased that two of hers have bécaselected Heather began writing poetry a couple of ycars ago and comes up with verse "any time, any place." She keeps her note-book with her most of the time just in case "an idea pops into my head." When that happens, she immedi- ately puts the words to paper She describes her poetry as "from the hean, what [ feel," some umes with a social message, but so far she is steering clear of political themes She has ys enjoyed writing, though poelry was not her first choice. In fact, when in grade nine she completed a 250 page book It's a fantasy teen novel," she explains with a smile, adding that she has 10 do some more work on it Heather plans 10 continue with poetry and will continue to try to have her work published But she's not planning a career as a writer. She has her sights on criminal law at university and hopes eventually to become grown anomey Every penny counts in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease ng wea ver and Diann Dunn of the Canadian imperial Bank of Commerce Foll (CIBC), Port Perry branch, wants you to dig deep and donate your pennies. Jars have been set up at the branch. Mrs. Dunn has taken on this project and her children have volunteered to count and roll the pennies. The penny campaign for Alzheimer's research will continue voit ihe ond of January 0 put WINE is The country is a pl wild 10 run fred avon of trees 5) 15 WATER ST., PORT PERRY ctie I IL] : X-LARGE PIZZA 1 ©. With 5 Toppings 17.50 i «Upon presentation of this coupon. Expires Jan 3141, 1002 Pls App. Tares ADDITIONAL TAKE OUT DELIVERY ITEMS! Burgers Onion Rings Caesar Salad Garlic Bread Chicken Fingers Breaded Mushrooms Deep Fried Shrimp wings DELIVERY AVAILABLE From 11:00 AM 10 1:30 AM Min. Delivery Order $8 50) We accept Visa, WC Am Express "The Country Alone with nature and its cre Every penny counts! | di A creck dnfts on slowly, flowing silently by, Un-touched and admired, hidden under the sky. The nature of this phenomenon is un-explored, With a mind of its own, antl beauty its reward. ~~ Heather Lawrence has done what most unpublished authors dream about ~ she's had her writing published In a major American maga- zine. See story for details, and a sampling of her poetry 14th Annual WINTER FURNITURE SAL - at - Settlement House In-Stock FURNITURE 10% to 50% OFF 10% OFF Custom Furniture Orders 20% OFF ~ Paint & Wallpaper a Wonderful Selection of PICTURES & ACCESSORIES up to 75% Sale Dates - Jan 11th to Feb. 15th OFF 1992 v8 Settlement House 183 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY 985-82 Weekdays 930 AM 10 5 30 PM Fridays 9.30 AM 10 9.00 PM Sundays Open 12 Noon 10 § 00 PM