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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1981
Page
3
Ottawa teachers gathered at Eisenhower School to hear Dan Jaffe discuss teaching poetry and crafting personalized teacher anthologies. He urged using children’s own poems as strong material, arguing that well chosen student work motivates creativity and shows poetry's value rather than relying on drab anthologies.
Dan Jaffe of Kansas City teaches poetry to children stressing enthusiasm over strict grammar in early drafts. He advises teachers to build personal poetry anthologies, select topics kids care about, and openly critique while shaping craft. His Ottawa residency is funded by the Kansas Arts Commission and the Caroline E Hewitt Trust Fund.
At Chapter 785’s February meeting NARFE delegates to the Kansas Federation Convention were chosen: Kenneth Liegerot Robert Snover and Mary Gene Stevens. Alternates named Harold Stevens and Esther Diederman. The event runs April 26 to 28 in Leavenworth with Sue Stansbury Wilbert Batdorf John Elder first time attendees and guests Mrs Batdorf and Mrs Willis Jordan. The Cyrones directed by Dale Fox presented a musical program and the next meeting is a March 17 luncheon at L M Buffet. All retired federal employees are invited.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Albert Peterson's home. Devotions led by Mrs. Emma Lou Sullins. Members including Mrs. Myrtle Proffitt and others reported on temperance topics. An August Listen item cited psychiatrist Mark A. Schuckit on offspring of alcoholic parents being four times likelier to become alcoholic. Mrs. Mary Black reviewed Frances E. Willard’s life on the 93rd anniversary of her death.
A young woman confesses repeatedly cheating on her steady boyfriend for three years after drinking, feeling intense guilt and considering self harm. She asks for guidance as she fears discovery and recognizes the relationship she values is at risk. The advisor labels her behavior as unhealthy and urges seeking help.
Ann Landers urges readers to join Alcoholics Anonymous and attend the nearest meeting. She claims sobriety could help curb compulsive behavior and wishes the reader luck.
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