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Inmate Toy Makers Craft Ark Toys at Wisconsin Prison
At Waupun Correctional Institution in northern Wisconsin, 15 inmates serving time for murder and other crimes work in a long running woodworking shop. They produce toy arks, rocking horses, wagons and more to donate to charity or sell in the prison shop. Bowens and Mabrey describe their personal craft journeys and commitment to impactful projects while earning pennies per hour.
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Aupin
Wis
Jaxmie Bowens
Noah
Wisconsin
Bowens
Milwaukee
Waupun Correctional Institution
Santa
Mabrey
Bill Pollard
Cally
Pollard
Waupun
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
Cal Fischer
Fischer
Lyle Traxler
Traxler
Waukee Journal Sentinel