Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 6, 1997, Winnipeg, Manitoba Tell me a Story Friendship multiplies boys Faith in newfound friends is rewarded once upon a time a poor boy named Marco came upon a Rocky Cavern in the Hills beyond his Village. Inside the Cave he found a litter of lion cubs a litter of Bear cubs and a litter of Wolf cubs. He took one of each of the babies Home with him. When his Sisters saw the creatures they begged him to Send them away. A they Are wild beasts a the family cried. Hut Marco knew if he treated his animals with respect they would love and respect him in return. He raised them All together and the animals grew to be Strong but they were also gentle and devoted to each other As they were to Marco. The Neighbours teased Marco. A fool a they said a a done to you know you cannot be friends with such creatures a a Friendship Given becomes Friendship received a Marco said. When he grew old enough Marco decided he would leave his Village and travel with his friends the animals. Together they journeyed to Sicily. Shared a meal one Day they came upon a peasants Humble hut. The peasant welcomed Marco and his animals inside. He shared a meal and his Home saying to Marco a Friendship Given is Friendship Marco Felt More at Home than he Ever had but he could see that something troubled the peasant. A you seem sad a he said when they had finished their meal. A nah a the peasant sighed. A not far from Here a dragon lives. He has threatened to destroy our land if we do not give him a human sacrifice each Day. Tomorrow is the Saddest Day of All for tomorrow the Kings beloved daughter will be Marco listened intently. The next Day before Dawn Marco and his animals set off for the dragons Cave. The Princess stood at the Entrance weeping bitter tears. A a done to fear a Marco assured her. A my friends and i have come to Rescue a a Wolf a Bear and a lion will save me from a beast a the Princess said. A but they Are beasts the Wolf brushed up beside the Princess hoping she would see he wanted to be her Friend. The lion roared announcing his presence to the dragon and meanwhile the Bear hid behind a Bush outside the Cave. When the dragon heard the Lions Roar he called a who trespasses near my Home a the lion roared once More and leaped into the Cave his friends the Bear and Wolf close on his heels. Marco and the Princess stood out Side the Cave. The Princess trembled. A they do wish to save me done to they a she said to Marco. A they Are my friends a Marco said a and because i wish to save you they want to offer their the creatures fought with Pride and strength. After a while exhausted from their struggle the animals emerged from the Cave. The dragon was dead. Marco and the animals bowed to kid speak the Princess and they set off for the peasants hut to give him the glorious news. The peasant was overjoyed. The next morning the peasant accompanied them to the Castle and bowed before the King. A your majesty a he said a i have come to Tell you of a fair and Graceful Man a and he told the King of the Brave Marco and his Loyal friends. The Princess blushed. A father i wish to marry this Young Man. He May be poor but he is Rich in Friendship and the King agreed and wedding plans were announced. When Marcos Sisters heard of his Good Fortune they travelled at once to Sicily so that they might join in the festivities. Before Long they seethed with envy of their brother. Soon they decided they must destroy him. They poisoned a Bone and sharpened it and placed it in Marcos bed. That night Marco Lay Down to sleep and the sharpened Bone pierced his heart. He died instantly. The Princess wept and so did All the court for everyone had loved Marco. But Saddest of All were the lion the Bear and the Wolf. When they arrived at the graveyard the priest and All the others fled for they feared the fierce animals. The creatures began to claw at the ground. Before Long they had dug up their masters body. When they saw the fatal wound lion said to Bear a brother i need your Salve a and Bear took grease from his Throat and Laid it upon his masters wound. When the wound softened Bear sucked it and touched a special her b to it an Herb that Only the animals knew. At once it worked upon Marcos heart and rekindled his spirit. Marco came Back to life. The peasant had not run away for he like Marco did not fear the animals. When he saw the Miracle he ran to Tell the King. The King and his daughter ran at once to the grave site. When they saw Marco alive they embraced him and the three animals. When news of Marcos resurrection reached his Sisters ears they came at once pretending to be overjoyed. But the moment they entered the Palace Marcos wound began to bleed and he turned Pale As Snow. The animals glared at the Sisters. Now everyone knew who had harmed Marco. They banished the Sisters from the kingdom. Marco and the Princess and the animals lived happily together All the rest of their lives. A Story from Italy adapted by Amy Friedman and illustrated by Angela action helps curb racism at Dieppe school Patricia Gendreaux a grades 5 and 6 French immersion students studied discrimination racism and multiculturalism. Here Are their ideas about what contributes to racism and How the situation can be corrected. Vav racism is when people done to like each other because they have a different Colour of skin or come from a different culture. You can do your part and make the world less racist by not calling other people bad names. Done to ignore people just because of their culture or their skin Colour. When you see someone being racist you can Tell them to Stop doing it. A Andrea Mcbeath to racism is when people of a different skin Colour put each other Down. Some people think that they re Superior to other people. Some people gain Power by destroying other races. To Stop racism i could avoid racist comments. I could celebrate multiculturalism by getting to know More about different cultures. A Erik Thordarson to racism is when people done to get along because of the Colour of their skin or their religion. Racism causes wars abuse poverty gangs sadness Lack of respect and even death. Some people think that if you have a different skin Colour or that you have a different religion you Are useless and no Good. To Stop racism i think everybody could Start respecting people with different skin Colour and then they might respect us in return. If people stopped racism there would be less wars More jobs and More happiness. I think the world would be a much Kinder place if people stopped racism. A Jesse Krahn to racism is Lack of respect. Whether you Are w Hite or Black a person needs to be respectful to others. Racism is when one race thinks that they Are Superior to another race. Something that i can do about racism is to encourage people to Stop making racist comments. I will not make racist comments. I can also Dieppe school students find they can help curb racism by not making derogatory comments. Get involved with a group which discourages racism. A Sean Seidel to racism is poverty and sadness. Racism is having Power and feeling Superior to other races. Racism is hate ignorance and wars. Racism to me is death. I can learn and understand about multiculturalism. I can share peace love and Friendship with people of other races. I can live in Freedom and in Equality with everyone regardless of their skin Colour. A Ashely Hutton 11 racism happens when people from one race think that they re better than people from another race. This often results in genocide and violence. In this past Century White people tortured and killed Blacks and jews. I think that we should Stop racism by finding peace in ourselves. There should be multiculturalism. There should be Freedom for All cultures. There is one race and that is the human race. Lets enjoy the Beauty in All cultures. Would you like All the Flowers in your Garden to be exactly the same Colour i think not a Adam Zyla to racism is something you do when you put someone Down because of their race. Something i can do about racism is to be aware talk about it and to live and accept every human being As they Are. A Zachary Gulyas to racism is when you done to respect someone else a race language culture or religion. Multiculturalism is the opposite of racism. Its when everyone no matter what race they Are lives in Harmony and co operation. Multiculturalism is when you have Freedom and everyone is treated fairly and equally. Only then will everyone live in a happier world. A Kathryn White to racism is when people make fun kill or do anything that is mean to a person of another race. To Stop racism you can Start by not doing it yourself and choose to live in peace with everyone. A Paul May 11 racism hurts when people dislike one another just because of their skin Colour that a racism. When people Hurt or even kill each other because they Are of a different religion or political thought that is racism. Why must we live like this our world is so Small Why can to we get along in a civilized manner i can and i will be a Friend with anyone no matter what skin Colour or religion he or she May be. All people Are created equal. A Michael Fishback 11 racism is disrespecting people of a different skin Colour. Racism is people calling names and doing violent actions. Multiculturalism is everyone getting along in a peaceful Way. I like multiculturalism because its human beings co operating and living together peacefully in order to have a better world. A Terry proved 11 racism is War. Racism is discrimination towards a person who has a different culture language or religion. Personally i done to really under stand Why we Divide the human race by the Colour of their skin. Everybody has just As much rights As anyone else multiculturalism is peace. Its All different kinds of people living together in Harmony. It is the Only Way of living together happily and peacefully. A Marceinne la racism is injustice and feeling Superior towards others. Racism is seen through hatred and ignorance. Multiculturalism is an important belief because it promotes respect of All people. I believe that there is Only one race in this world and that is the human race a Charalene Mclennan 11 just because you have a different skin Colour does no to mean that you Are a bad person. A Long time ago being White meant that you had control Over Black people. Multiculturalism is when All races Are considered equal. Its a place where Friendship and peace can exist together a David Mcnabb 11 racism is a thing you often see and hear. You can see or hear racism on the Street and even in your own Home. Racism is when you put Down different cultures. We Are All equal. There Are lots of different ways to prevent racism. When i hear racist comments i can remind people that it is unacceptable and to Stop saying it. When i see racist actions i can simply not participate. A Ryan Labonte 11 i can help Stop racism by not saying racist comments. If i hear someone else saying a racist comment i will let that person know of my feelings. If there was no racism there would be More peace love happiness and Friendship in the world. A Danielle Desjardins 11 to get involved with kid speak make sure your submission is legible and contains your name age address Telephone number and the name of your school. Send a photo of yourself if you can. 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