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en Billy C. Rayne started writing his novel he never imagined it would escalate into a trilogy. But now, seven years later, he has one book on the shelves and two more on the Way'- BY 1mm “ovum Rn The Chronicle "After I lost my wife of 48 years to breast cancer, I needed something to keep my mind stimulated. My body was active from work- ing on the ranch but I need- ed something for my mind so I started writing." Kayne said. "I started writing on a Thursday and on Saturday I realized I hadn't eaten any- thing for three days and LIFESTYLE that's when I realized I was really excited about this" His trilogy entitled Young Eagle follows two young boys, one in Waterloo and the other in Alberta. The first book With Wings as Eagles was released last year. " introduces Kiel Golden Brennan. a boy from Water- loo who often gets himself into adventures that end with him in the hospital. Throughout his adventures and some tragic events Kiel clings to his love for family, belief in God and his belief that a golden eagle. present on the day if his birth, is protecting and watching out for him. On the other side of the country in Albert. a young Native boy is experiencing his own adventures and hardships that are parallel to Kiel's. “I wanted something broader then just Kiel. the white boy growing up in Waterloo. so I decided to use the young native boy and incorporate some native culture into the books." Rayne said. To ensure the native cul- ture he incorporated was as authentic and accurate as possible, Rayne did a lot of research and enlisted the help of many Natives including Bruce Starlight. a councilor of the Tsuu T'ina Nation [Sarcee). Starlight made sure Rayne got all the details cor- rect and invited him to a Sundance and a powwow to get an even better under- standing of the culture. Rayie isn't sure why he chose to feature Native cur ture over any other. " was never associated with the culture before the books." he said. " remem- bet reading a book as a kid where a boy got lost in the wilderness with nothing but the clothes on his back. l was enthralled with the book. At the time, I associat- ed that with Native culture so I think that could be a hidden answer to why I "I started writing on a Thursday. and on Saturday I realized I hadn't eaten anything in three days... " Carttinoedmtpage " -- Billy Rayne author The Optimist Club of Lakeshore Village and Ram bow Sports present Fishing Derby 2005 for those who are 14 years old and qnder this Saturday. - . Thi, derby runs from 8:30 a.m. 1 Vp.mV at laurel Creek Conservation Area. There will be a barbeque and prizes at 11:30 at the main picnic shelter. Admission is free. The Lady Auxiliary will be holding a pancake breakfast this Sunday from 9:30 2111!. to l p.m. at the Royal Canadian legion Branct530. - _ - .. ‘Pancakes and sgusages will be available as well as a bake table. Breakfast is $4 for adults and $2 for children. The House of Friendship invites motorcyclists to participate in its first annual ride this Sunday at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex at 10 a.m. Proceeds will go to Charles Villagefa newly opened affordable hogsing building. - _ _ The entry fee is $35 pe/rider and $15 per passen- ger-Pte-registrttiortsarereqestt1 -- u _ _ ___ .. For more information, call! Judith Vella-Zaxb at 570- 2400. Gordana McKinnon at 742-8327 or e-mail ebyof- ficeehouseofhiendship.ortp The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is pleased to announce its 14th Annual CNIB GIoBall Golf Tournament. The loumamem is scheduled for June 3 at Con- estoga Country Club. located at 400 Golf Course Rd. in Conestoga. The hm will begin at 5:30 pm. with dinner. a silent auction and contests. More than 100 golfers will take to the greens as the sun goes down with a shotgun start to play glow-in- the-dark golf and will gather in the clubhouse after nine holes for dessert and prizes. House of Friendship holds first annual motorcycle ride this weekend The CNIB supports mdre than 2,600 blind. visually impaired and deatbtind clients living in our c0mmu- nity, Proceeds from this year's GloBall tourney will help the CNIB achieve its vision: A world of independence and equality for people who are blind or visually impaired, Yo register or obtain more information. contact Carrie Stevenson. development coordinator. at car- riestevenson6Nmhca . or 7423536 ext. 27. Ladies Auxiliary cooks up pancake breakfast at Waterloo legion CNIB GloBall tourney raises funds after dark Lakeshore fishing derby this weekend at Laurel Creek