Positive relationships between generations were highlighted in submissions to this year’s Intergeneration Week storytelling, poetry and song contest, says Valerie E. Docherty, Minister of Community Services and Seniors.
“The Seniors’ Secretariat storytelling contest was launched this summer, and resulted in entries from people of all ages across the province,” said Minister Docherty. “I want to congratulate everyone who submitted stories and poems. These wonderful and original writings beautifully demonstrate how people of all ages can nurture understanding, respect and appreciation for each other.”
A panel, including representatives from the Seniors’ Secretariat, reviewed the entries and selected 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize entries. This year’s award winners range in age from 11 to 84 years.
• 1st prize story: The Lord of the Dance - Miriam MacLean, Cornwall
• 2nd prize story: An Evening Stroll - Chloe Dockendorff, Morell
• 3rd prize story: The Magic Bike - Dorothy Hicks, Charlottetown
• Honourable mention: Betrayal - Dianne Hicks Morrow, York
• 1st prize poem: Who Are We - Sibyl Cutcliffe, Charlottetown
• 2nd prize poem: Crank Trickle-Trickle - Chloe Dockendorff
• 3rd prize poem: The Stream - Reginald MacLellan, Summerside
• Honourable mention: Handsome Young Son - Reginald MacLellan
Winning entries from the contest were announced during an Intergeneration Week Ceildh in the City, last evening in Charlottetown.