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WWCC carpentry course for inmates offers much more
By union-bulletin.com- Annie Charnley Eveland
Published: 09/06/2019

Walla Wallan Tony McGuire is behind a basic carpentry skills class offered to inmates at the Washington State Penitentiary through Walla Walla Community College.

Students in his Construction Trades Apprenticeship Preparation course repurposed wood into furniture from century-old barns at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds that were razed because they were so run down.

The fair office is sitting pretty these days with desks, credenzas, a reception counter and conference table the inmates assembled under Tony’s tutelage. An Etcetera column item on Aug. 30 incorrectly indicated the work and course are through the penitentiary’s Sustainable Practices Lab.

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Comments:

  1. Georgina Knight on 10/02/2019:

    This is great when people even in custody are given the opportunity to creatively fulfill themselves. When you are busy and especially if you do something with your own hands, but you will be less prone to destructive behavior. You can do some crafts or you can even gamble for real money it doesn't matter. The thing that matters - to be busy and see the positive result of your actions.


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