Local Poet to Share His Works

November 15, 1-2:30 p.m., Bert Walker Hall 212

              Jackson's own Bill E. Worthey will share his poetry at Jackson Community College's next Writers in Person series event, on Thursday, November 15, from 1-2:30 p.m. in Room 212, Bert Walker Hall.

                Worthey has published a collection of his own poetry, "Through the Eyes of Time," reflecting his personal outlook on life.  Ann Green, professor of Literature and Language Arts at JCC, said his work is both "very spiritual and down to earth at the same time."

Paula Ashley-Harris, professor of Literature and Language Arts, said "I like the variety . Nature poems, family poems, prayers, religious ones, including parables, and then social criticism poems.  Worthey handles them all with ease and grace."

               Worthey has resided in Jackson for more than 30 years, and retired from the Michigan Department of Corrections.  He served two years in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, and attended Jackson Community College.  Since his retirement he has focused on writing, through both poetry and short stories. 

 The Writers in Person series provides an opportunity for JCC students to meet, hear and interact with writers actively pursuing their craft.   The public is invited.  The next event is in February when the Ann Arbor Youth Poetry Slam Team will return to JCC's campus.  The series is sponsored by the Language, Literature and Arts Department with a grant from the Jackson Community College Foundation.         

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