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Writing children's books seems a natural move for Sockan. who taught elementary school in Waterloo county for many years. "Even when l was quite young I always knew what I wanted to do: teach and write. I used to round up all the kids in my neighborhood and read to them. It's just taken me a little longer to get into writing." Despite her intentions, Sockan said she just "dabbled" in writing while she was teacher, and later, when she had children. “All the time my kids were young I'd tell them stories. One day I started to jot them down and make notes." Her writing became more serious when her children headed to school. The Longest Hallowe'en is the story of a young girl who's sad about Hallowe'en because she's diabetic. "Finally she gets and idea-she collects candy and the next day goes to the local hospital and gives it out to the children there. The theme of the book is that there's more joy in giving than receiving. I emphasize that even diabetic kids can enjoy all the trapping of the holidays. There are so many other things they can enjoy. I hope it will be a comfort and a support for diabetic children," said Sockan. The book is based on a true story-that of Sarah Somer, Kitchener, a young diabetic who, one year. did distribute her Hal- "it's very exciting for me to see that dream realized after all these years. To see it come to fruition," said the Waterloo mother of two. Rochelle Sockan has always dreamed of getting a book in print. Her dream is now a reality. The reality is The Longest Hallowe'en. a children’s picture book try Rochelle Lisa Ash (Sockan's maiden name). Ws in print, and Sockan received her first two copies last Friday, although more are expected to be in the bookstores soon. Sockan realizes dream in The Largest Hallowe'en Publication of The Longest Halloween is a dream come true for Rochelle Sockan of Waterloo. Chronicle photo Sockan was awarded a Writer Award by the Federation of Women Teachers Associations of Ontario in the picture book category for The Longest Halloween. Sochan is already working on her next effort, and has decided to take a year to try and get her writing career of the ground. lowe'en goodies to the sick children at St. Mary's hospital. The book is dedicated to Somer. KW 1927sili,i,-ii,iii,iciiicciii) 1987 Why not try your hand at curling or badminton during our "Open House" - instruction available. We offer our curling, badminton, social, corporate and small business members noon lunches, Sun- day brunches etc., etc. Junior program in both sports 5.tt.st year for Dur M Little Rocks program ’11,-1L. 7 K-W GRANITE CLUB WINTER ATHLETIC & SOCIAL CENTRE of KITCHENER-WATERL00 69 AGNES STREET, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 269 Curling 742-1868 'Badminton - 742-1844 OPEN HOUSE SEPT. 26-001 3 CURLING . BADMINTON 0 SOCIAL BANQUET FACILITIES 7 P.M.-1O P.M. 3987 \VW‘W'WJ