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2 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK OCTOBER 27, 2021 PROOF POSITIVE
5 Decades Of Reading
“I By Jill Takasaki Canfield, executive director of Hawai‘i Literacy
t’s hard when you partnering with the Workforce ing and writing, will also have can’t read. I was Resiliency Initiative, whose this opportunity. The lack of afraid and felt guilty aim is to connect 100,000 in- literacy, online access and
to ask people for help and dividuals with foundational digital skills will no longer be
would end up catching any bus hoping I would get to where I had to go. But now I have another chance at life because I can read and write.”
digital literacy skills, a need magnified by the pandemic. Our program will ensure that everyone, including adults who struggle with basic read-
barriers to finding better jobs, succeeding in school or enjoy- ing a book together as a family.
KIUC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
Notes like these, filled with hope and courage, remind me how essential reading and writing skills are something many of us take for granted. This reminder drives Hawai‘i Literacy to fulfill its mission of empowering adults and children with reading, writing, and lifelong learning skills to strengthen themselves, fami- lies and communities.
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NOMINATIONS
The KIUC Nominating Committee is seeking candidates with experience serving on boards of community, nonprofit, or government organizations and those willing to accept the responsibilities and obligations of a KIUC director.
Members who wish to be considered should submit their application online at www.kiuc.coop/election or they can download and complete Board Policy 18. Applications must received by 4 p.m. on November 15, 2021, via email to info@kiuc.coop or delivered to:
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All potential candidates must be a KIUC member, comply with Board Policy 18 and attend an orientation to confirm
a willingness to serve. Members may also run by petition.
For more information, or to download a copy of the application, please visit the KIUC website: www.kiuc.coop/election.
KIUC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Hawai‘i Literacy started in 1971 in Kalihi. Today, we serve the 1 in 6 adults in Ha- wai‘i who struggle with read- ing and writing, and children from underserved communi- ties who may not have the re- sources and support necessary to succeed.
We are launching our Digi- tal Literacy Program in recog- nition of our 50th anniversary and new realities that access to the internet and navigating online tools are as vital as basic literacy skills. We are
Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest). Answers are on page 7
RATING: GOLD