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Early childhood expert to kick off SELF conference
Robin Karr-Morse Robin Karr-Morse, a nationally-recognized early childhood expert, will be the keynote speaker for Support for Early Learning & Families’ conference titled "Through the Eyes of a Child." The two-conference is planned on Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. "Early learning starts a lot earlier than most people realize," says Debbie Ham, executive director of SELF (Support for Early Learning & Families). "We have clear evidence that learning begins in the womb and that birth to age three is a critical time for the social and emotional learning that forms the foundation of a successful life. This fact has broad implications for our children, their families, our community and our future, and is something we should all think about." Karr-Morse is an author, family therapist and early learning advocate. She has worked with county, state and national officials to create social policies which support families in monitoring children’s earliest development to prevent delinquency and school failure. "What happens in the earliest weeks, months and years of life affects us for the rest of our lives," says Karr-Morse. "We have to shift our focus from fixing broken kids to building healthy ones." Established in 2001, SELF is a network of SW Washington community members working together to serve children's needs. SELF’s 23 partner organizations include educators, health and mental health agencies, preschool and child care programs and professionals. To learn more, visit www.selfwa.org.
First Independent shreds eight tons of paper
On Saturday, May 22, the team at First Independent Bank’s Orchards branch hosted the fourth and final paper shredding event for the year. The community was invited to bring in documents that were bound for the garbage. Shredding those is a measure against identity theft. In the past two years, the average shred event brought in about 7,500 pounds of paper, but this time, the total was doubled. Eight tons of paper were collected and shredded at the free event. Used computer equipment was also collected at the event, three trailer loads worth. The event was coordinated by: Matt Ableidinger, Amanda Collar, Melissa Geist, Kerri Kerns, Diane May, Vanessa Meza, Shantay Mills, Amy Northington, Joni Smith, and Yana Zhukova. Cintas and Technology Conservation Group donated their services. Children’s Center receives $8,800 Community Foundation grant
Anne Digenis, Community Foundation; Jo Marie Hansen, Community Foundation board; Nancy Retsinas, Children’s Center board president; Bill Roller, Pat Beckett, executive director; Barbara Brace, Kate Sacamano and Troy Thomas. At its meeting Tuesday night, the board of the Children’s Center received a check from the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington in the amount of $8,800. This grant will enable Children’s Center to complete the third and final stage of development toward "clinical excellence." The Children’s Center provides comprehensive community-based mental health services for children, youth and families. For more information, visit www.thechildrenscenter.org. Campaign Events Rep. Jim Jacks (D-Vancouver) is kicking off his re-election campaign at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, May 26, at the Vancouver Firefighters' Local 452 Union Hall, 2807 Fruit Valley Road. A $35 donation is suggested, but all donations are welcome. Jacks is running to retain his office representing the 49th district, position one in the Washington Legislature. Craig Riley, a Republican candidate running to represent the 49th district in the Washington State House of Representatives in position two, will appear with Dr. Rick Jackson at an event titled “Freedom, Family and Faith,” with at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, at the First Church of God, Community Room, 3300 N.E. 78th Street in Hazel Dell. Brandon Vick, a Republican candidate for Washington State House of Representatives, 18th Legislative District, position one, will attend the candidates' forum from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, May 26, at Battle Ground High School, 300 West Main Street, Battle Ground. The event is hosted by Campaign for Liberty and all candidates have been invited to attend. Daily Insider submission guidelines Items are best submitted via email with the information, as well as photos, included in the body of the email. Please send two weeks before the date of the event to tony@dailyinsider.info. News Briefs
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