Camp Independence

By Terri Johnson

Working my way through college I was blessed to be a camp recruiter for the college I attended. That meant that I spent 10 weeks each summer at camps all over the western part of the United States.  I experienced such joy watching children playing, swimming, shrieking with laughter at something funny that had happened!…

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Sewing Life Skills Class at Tesh

By Marcee Hartzell

One of the most requested Life Skills classes here at Tesh is the sewing class. Learning to sew brings a sense of self-sufficiency to every client. They experience enhanced self-confidence when they are able to mend a seam or sew on a button for themselves.   Clients are encouraged to bring sewing projects in from…

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Personal Blankets and Throws Needed

By Marcee Hartzell

As Tesh seeks to have the safety measures in place to provide the level of care our clients require, we have identified some gaps in our preparedness.  In the event our staff and clients were not able to leave the facility at the end of the day we are in need of throws/small personal blankets. …

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Developing “Soft Skills”

By Marcee Hartzell

I entered the workforce as many do after my 16th birthday.  I wanted spending money and to begin saving for college and took my first job weeding peppermint fields.  I was on a crew with seasoned and experienced women who spent the summer educating me about the world of work.  Teamwork, dependability, attitude and communication…

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