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Early learning town hall set for Tuesday

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Managing Editor Rob Miller is a 4-year U.S. Army veteran who grew up in Western Montana in a community about the size of Soap Lake. An honors graduate of Texas State University, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Brandee, and their three dogs, Draco, Pepper and Cinnamon. He has one son, William. During his free time, he enjoys photography, video games, reading and working on the house he and his wife bought in Ephrata. He is passionate about the First Amendment and educating communities. | October 21, 2023 1:52 PM

MOSES LAKE — The North Central Early Learning Coalition in cooperation with Catholic Charities, the North Central Education Service District and the Apple STEM Network will host a town hall to discuss early childhood education Tuesday at CB Tech in Moses Lake.

Local legislators State Representative Tom Dent and State Senator Judy Warnick, both Republicans, will be in attendance.

Dinner will be provided and activities for children will be available during the meeting.

CB Tech is located at 900 Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake and the meeting will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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