We’ve been getting an early start on our celebration next week, as we recognize 65 years of connecting communities as we look back on the radio station that started it all for Golden West, CFAM Radio 950! Today, we’re saying, "Hello and thank you," to Sara Peters Hiebert who emailed us a very special poem.

Her note came with this message... “I enjoy your radio station, the three of you in the early morning, the evening programs... I never turn to any other station! I composed this poem almost sixty years ago, and was rewarded with a McSweeney Mug .For a contest, I think. Heard you were celebrating the Station again this week, so I decided to send it once more. Keep up the good work. “

And of course, we have to share the poem with you, so here it is:

If a good station you want to find, with programing helpful to body and mind
And music which is of the quality kind, turn your dial to CFAM.
If in the morning you wake feeling blue, the day is upon you and so much to do
For words to uplift you and help see you thru, tune in to CFAM.

If devotions in English will give your heart rest
Or "Familien Andacht" if German's your best; Choirs, solos, & from east to west,
Just listen to CFAM.

If your cup of coffee lacks a rich touch, a jolly good morning, some joking or such
A wee bit of humor to cheer you up much, Jim McSweeney on CFAM.
If news, sports, or weather you'd like to hear; anniversary greetings, a new baby dear,
Or the passing of someone far off or near, you'll hear it on CFAM.

If you are a farmer with grain in your shed & you wonder if markets are up or in red,
Or the prices of hogs, pigs and cattle per head, you'll get these on CFAM.
If after the children & hubby are gone, the house has grown quiet and you are alone,
"Back to the Bible" will encourage you on at 9:30 on CFAM.

If you need some recipes to brighten the day,
Some news bits, or know-how to get spots away,
Ollie Penner has something of interest to say, Spend each morning with CFAM.

If the raising of children leaves you worn out,
You need helpful advice to bring peace about,
Ella Mae Miller will point out a new route, happy Mothering on CFAM.

If you want restful music for your afternoon, great hymns of faith or soft organ tune,
Symphony, pop music, orchestras with bassoons, Relax with CFAM.

If children were asked which program was best,
Aunt Ollie's Children's Party would sure win the test.
Aunt B's Stories for Children do give it new zest, Happy children with CFAM.

If you are a teen & you want something great, you & Mel Johnson can surely relate
Tips for Teens, good counsel and music first rate, Come alive with CFAM!

If you wish to enjoy an evening of leisure, this station has programs beyond all measure
Variety designed to give you pleasure, peace of mind with CFAM.

If "Back to the Bible" your youth like to go,
The voice of Danny Orlis says things they should know.
The Choir and Ord Morrow are wonderful too, Saturday on CFAM.

If Sunday's your "Glad day which God the Lord made,"
And you're looking for something to give your heart aid,

From morning to evening the air waves are laid, soul enrichment with CFAM_
If we were to give our preference of Station, with choice selections that fill with elation
We listen to one that's the best in our nation - THREE CHEERS FOR CFAM!