Vol. 4 No.1 – February 2000
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• "A Ritual to Read to Each Other" – FWS releases annual letterpress broadside for sale to the public
• Nancy Winklesky named to FWS Board
• WS "Ways to Live" selected for The Best American Poetry 1999
• WS "Scars" selected for Robert Pinksky's America's Favorite Poems
• Stafford picked as one of century's top writers
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "Scars" by William Stafford
• "Civil Disobedience" by Mark Mitchell
Vol.4 No.2 – April 2000
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• Poetry in Public Places: Stafford Poems at Pioneer Place in Portland, Oregon
• National Poetry Month: Important regional and national poetry events including Stafford celebrations and readings
• Poetry in Motion: Transit authorities host poetry on public transit vehicles
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "Climbing Along the River" by William Stafford
• "In The English Language Stacks" by Paulann Petersen
Vol.4 No.3 – August 2000
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• Stanley Kunitz named USA's New Poet Laureate
• Touring Broadside Exhibit, "Like Frost On A Window" at Marylhurst
• Dr. Pierre Rioux funds Stafford Poetry broadsides
• John Daniel's "Toward Oregon: One Writer's Natural History" includes section on Stafford
• Broadside "Why I Am Happy" available in September
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "For William Stafford" by Kimberly King
Vol.4 No.4 – December 2000
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• Salem's McKay H.S. gives Stafford Writing Award
• Poets William Stafford, Billy Collins, Richard Wilbur, Seamus Heaney, Kim Stafford, "In Motion" on public transit across the country
• Interview with Doug Stow, owner of Paper Crane Press and creator of Letterpress Broadsides
• Broadside Exhibit, "How The Ink Feels" moves on to Ashland
• January 2001 Birthday Events listed
• Lucille Clifton, FWS National Advisor, wins National Book Award for Poetry
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "Only the Traveler Can Change the Journey" by Thom Ward
• "Simple Talk" by William Stafford
• "Impression" by William Stafford
• "The Long Boat" by Stanley Kunitz
Vol.6 No.1 – April 2001
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• Stafford Poetry Readings enjoyed by all
• OSPA's colorful history incudes April Poetry Month events
• Sharon Doubiago to present reading, workshop at Marylhurst
• Notes from the Chair by Joe Soldati (New Board Member Patricia Carver, Thank-You Notes)
• Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky gets warm Portland welcome
• "How The Ink Feels" at Chemeketa Gallery in Salem
• Helen Schmidling and Patricia Carver assume FWS Newsletter editing and publishing
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "Easter Morning" by William Stafford
• "The Man Who Drinks Up Sound" by Kathleen LaMear
• "Being Eighty" by William Stafford
Vol.6 No.2 – July 2001
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• FWS Receives Whiting Memorial Award
• Langston Hughes to be featured on poetry stamp
• WS Stories from our readers Sara "Sally" Simmons and Nicholas Dowd
• Notes from the Chair: The Uniqueness of WS Work and its Continued Relevancy to Contemporary Life
• Henry Taylor pays tribute to Stafford at reading
• "How the Ink Feels" and "For My Friends: Broadsides by Contemporary American Poets" at Lewis and Clark College
• Lake Oswego church sponsors literary contest
• Member Profile: Don Colburn
• OSPA News and Events
• Billy Collins the nation's next Poet Laureate
• Former FWS director Peter Sears wins Western States Book Award for Poetry
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "You Reading This, Be Ready" by William Stafford
• "Poetry" - William Stafford (in Notes from the Chair)
• "For William Stafford" by Henry Taylor
• "Differences" by Don Colburn
Vol.6 No.3 – October 2001
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• "Earth Dweller" selected by W.S. Merwin for Trident submarine library
• "How the Ink Feels" moves to Western Oregon University in Monmouth
• Notes from the Chair: Broadsides Exhibit and Birthday Events
• Stafford Symposium at Lewis and Clark College
• Book Awards celebrate Oregon's literary excellence
• Broadside "Earth Dweller" added to collection for sale
• Liteary Contest winners announced
• Alice Lindsay Price's book "Cranes: The Noblest Flyers in Natural History and Cultural Lore" released
• "Fiddling Poet" Ken Waldman
• Paulann Petersen's "The Wild Awake" to be published
• Member Profile - George Venn
• "Searching for Light in the Smoke and Rubble" by Sallie Tisdale
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "Earth Dweller" by William Stafford
• "The Trouble With Reading" by William Stafford
• "rain came today" by Ian Wilson (grandson of William Stafford)
• "Star" by George Venn
• "Are you Mr. William Stafford?" by William Stafford
Vol.7 No.1 – January 2002
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• Celebrate at one of many Stafford Birthday Events (including list of events)
• Notes from the Chair: Poetry is our refuge since September Eleven events
• Baltimore Sun refers to Stafford Poem "Objector"
• Stafford Symposium (Lewis and Clark College) reflects the times
• Poetry miniseries (Portland Arts & Lectures) features Naomi Shihab Nye
• A little history of "Fireweed," Oregon's poetry magazine
• National Advsor Profile: Ursula K. LeGuin
• FWS Member Profile: Ingrid Wendt
• Oregon Book Awards honorees: Erik Muller, Floyd Skloot, Molly Best Tinsley, Chanrighy Him, Dori Appel, Virginia Ewer Wolff
• "How The Ink Feels" continues at Western Oregon University
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "An Afternoon in the Stacks" by William Stafford
• "Offerings" by Ingrid Wendt
• "Quinn" by Paul Baxter
Vol.7 No.2 – April 2002
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• April is National Poetry Month
• "A Story That Could Be True" available as new FWS Broadside
• Kim Stafford featured at OSPA's National Poetry Conference in Coos Bay
• "How The Ink Feels" at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton
• Poetry is our refuge since September Eleven
• Poetry and Community - Notes on 2002 Stafford Birthday events
• Spring Calendar of Events
• National Advisor Profile: Naomi Shihab Nye
• Member Profile: Madeline DeFrees
• A brief history of Copper Canyon Press
• OSPA plans Poetry Month events
• Robert Dusenbery 1915-2002
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "A Story That Could Be True" by William Stafford
• "What I mistook for heather" by Madeline DeFrees
Vol.7 No.3 – July 2002
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• William Stafford Collection in Watzek Library at Lewis and Clark College
• Member Profile: Virginia and Herald Campbell
• Notes from the Chair: Treasurer Terry Atzen resigns; replacement sought
• OSPA conference in Coos Bay - a recap
• Walter David Pavlich 1956-2002
• Calendar of Events
• National Advisor Profile: Marvin Bell
• A Tale of Bo and Leif
• Literary Arts: Portland Arts and Lectures to feature Ira Glass, Sherman Alexie
• News and Notes
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "City Hall" by William Stafford
• "The Body Breaking" by Marvin Bell
• "Choosing A Dog" by William Stafford
Vol.7 No.4 – October 2002
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE:
• Mountain Writers Series 30 years and growing
• Early Morning: Remembering my Father, William Stafford
• National Advisor Profile: James DePreist
• Notes from the Chair: Finding Solace in Poetry after September 11
• Poet Laureate Billy Collins gives voice to names and memories
• Four new members join FWS Board - Betty Barton, Ann Staley, Don Colburn, Rich Wandschneider
• "How The Ink Feels" at University of Iowa, moving on to Exeter NH
• "The Wild Awake," Paulann Petersen's new book
• West Coast Writers Approach Ground Zero by Howard Aaron, Program Director, Portland Arts and Lectures
• 2003 Stafford Birthday Events planned
• Marylhurst University gives Distinguished Professional Award to Madeline DeFrees
• Berkeley's "Poetry Flash" recharged
POETRY IN THIS ISSUE:
• "Poetry" by William Stafford
• "Kites of Expectation" by James DePreist
• "Assurance" by William Stafford
• "Appetite" by Paulann Petersen