Waha Nui
November 07, 2007 - MidWeek The Central Waha Nui
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As a winner in the Leader for a Day essay contest, Waialua High School sophomore Aja-Renee Lopes gets to “shadow” Mayor Mufi Hannemann for a day. She also got a free lunch on Halloween at Washington Place, courtesy of the state Legislature ... Sweet lady luck has arrived for Kathleen Camit of Haleiwa and Doris Sato of Mililani. They have each won a round trip for two to Kona courtesy of Hawaiian Host. The women are among 15 whose names were drawn at random from 3,500 entries in an online Kona Caramacs contest (the company’s newest candy) ...
Kodama Koi Farm of Mililani co-hosts an expo this weekend of Nishikigoi - the “Japanese jewel fish” - at Hilton Hawaiian Village (623-2997). “They create living art in our ponds,” says Taro Kodama. “You will be astonished to see the difference and beauty of Japanese Nishikigoi” ... Renni Fay Iwasa of Mililani is one of three Oahu 4-H members selected to attend the 2007 National 4-H Congress Nov. 23-27 in Atlanta, Georgia, considered “the highest state honor attainable by a 4-H member in recognition of significant accomplishments.” Renni Fay and more than 1,200 of her peers will hear speakers, attend workshops, trips and cultural programs to hone their budding leadership skills ...
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Brandie Inouye of Mililani has been named Employee of the Second Quarter by St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii. Brandie is the patient/family care manager for both of the St. Francis hospices. “Her heart is as big as the world,”
says co-worker Kathy Hallock ... Here’s all those folks you love to hate when they return from downtown Las Vegas. Recent jackpot winners at the slot machines include Isao Matsumoto of Wahiawa ($14,066), Jane Oda of Wahiawa ($7,079) and Pam Helepololei of Mililani ($5,000) ... Dancing for joy, but not about gambling, were the North Shore troupes, Te Hamata and Te Roopu O Tumanako. The Te Hamata Babies opened the show (and stole it!) at last month’s annual Maori Cultural Competition at Polynesian Cultural Center. Te Roopu won the intermediate division of the event, formerly called Te Whanaketanga Festival ...
Congratulations to Mililani High senior Steve Arita earned his Eagle Scout rank by building a seating area wall around the Mililani Ike Elementary School reading tree. He’s with Boy Scout Troop 164 ... Congratulations (a bit late) to Shelby Rita of Haleiwa, who earned the title of reserve champion at the Zip Memorial All-Girls Rodeo in September. Shelby was all-around champion last year. Then she and her brother Levi won the Mixed Barrels event ...
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Happy Birthday to Mililani’s own American Idol Jasmine Trias. Now known throughout the U.S. and the Philippines for her sweet but powerful voice, it can be announced that she’s turning 21. “My celebration wouldn’t be complete without being able to share it with all of Hawaii,” Jasmine says. The party is from 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. Nov. 16 at Pearl Ultra Lounge and you’re all invited. It’s $10 at the door ... Tip of the month from Wahiawa opthalmologist Christopher Tortora: Wear protection for your eyes while doing hazardous work - that includes fixing the car, scrubbing the kitchen or toiling in the yard
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