Catherine A. Rice

Born: 10/10/1953   Bellaire , MI
Parents: Richard A. Potrafke, Blanch Y. Potrafke
Children: Carrie, Shannon
Address(es):
P.O. Box 3
Alden , MI 49612

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Through the Eyes of Life Poetry Adult New York Mills, MN : Parta Printers, Inc. 1989
- Several poems have been used by permission at various conventions, seminars, workshops.
- Several works published in area news media.
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "Full time contract with a card company. Possibly publication of a second book of poetry." (My maternal grandmother's great, great, great uncle was Ralph Waldo Emerson)

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Poet

Awards:

Name Date
Golden Poet Award, World Book of Poetry 1989
Silver Poet Award, World Book of Poetry
- Award received for following years: 1990, 1991

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Michigan Authors, 3rd ed. 1993
Who's Who in Poetry
- years: 1989, 1990, 1991

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Certification Traverse City , MI 1986
Graduated Mancelona High School Mancelona , MI 1970

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Odyssey of the Mind Coach 1992
Poetry Writers Workshop at Shanty Creek Lodge Bellaire , MI 1989
Cosmotologist Assistant Joyce's Hair Fashions Alden , MI 1988 -1991
Therapeutic Masseuse self-employed Alden , MI 1986
Slimnastics Instructor 1983 -1985
Pianist Mancelona High School and Alden Community Choir 1980
Co-manager Higgins Store 1970 -1972
Caterer self-employed
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