Poetic Obituaries: [Ruth McGinnis] shared her talents

and her love with so many, including her students and friends at The Center in Palos Park. Ruth taught poetry classes at The Center for 10 years beginning in 1996. She encouraged her students to write poems about things that touched them deeply. She read and critiqued each poem and offered suggestions and encouragement and praise.

from The Reporter: Ruth McGinnis, celebrated poet and columnist

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