Posted on: Monday, October 11, 2004
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Hilo native takes Kiska command
Advertiser Staff
HILO, Hawai'i — Hilo native Lt. Justin Kimura took command of the Coast Guard cutter Kiska during a change of command ceremony Thursday in Hilo.
Kimura, a Waiakea High School graduate, previously served as a search-and-rescue mission coordinator for Coast Guard District 14 in Honolulu. He is taking over as commanding officer from Lt. Camilla Messing, who will become Coast Guard liaison to the United Nations in New York.
Kimura's previous assignments include tours aboard the cutter Steadfast, homeported in Astoria, Ore.; and the cutter Dorado, homeported at Crescent City, Calif.
The Kiska is a 110-foot patrol boat used primarily for law enforcement. It also handles search-and-rescue operations, port security and defense readiness operations.
The D.R. Horton-Schuler Division is encouraging Ma'ili Elementary and Makakilo Elementary students to read by offering as much as $5,000 to each school if students read and report on nine books throughout the school year.
The Read-to-Win campaign is a pilot program expected to expand to other schools.
To make sure the students have access to the books, each participating classroom will also receive a library of books for each month of the program.
D.R. Horton-Schuler Division will award the schools $32 per participating student. The principals can use the money for educational materials.
Those who would like to nominate an unsung hero for the 2005 Ola Pono Awards may submit a nomination form by Dec. 1. Nominees may be a volunteer, educator, youth, parent, business, civic club or church organization helping to prevent substance abuse and violence through awareness, education or action.
Winners will be honored at a luncheon in February. They will receive their awards and $1,000 each to be donated to charities of their choice.
To request a nomination form, call Drug-Free Hawaii at (800) 845-1946 or visit HMSA's Web site, www.HMSA.com.
The Hawai'i P-20 Initiative is encouraging local families to watch the "College Track" three-part series on PBS, which will air on Sunday and Oct. 24.
Tied to the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, the series tells the stories of students struggling to become the first in their families to attend college.
The series does not feature Hawai'i kids, but should speak to local students, especially those from low-income families who might find the challenge of going to college tougher.
Burger King is selling Halloween treat Pumpkin Pack coupon booklets to raise money for college scholarships.
The proceeds go to the Burger King Scholars Award program, which gave five $1,000 to students last year.
High schoolers interested in the scholarship program should notify their school counselors of their interest.
Honolulu Advertiser columnist Heidi Bornhorst will discuss the planning and installation of the "urban forest" around the Hale Koa Hotel in a lunchtime talk Oct. 27. A tour of the hotel gardens follows.
Bornhorst, a former director of city botanical gardens and landscape director at the Waikiki hotel, will be the guest speaker at the Scenic Hawaii membership meeting at the hotel. The event is open to the public. For more information and reservations, call 737-8327.
"Savor the Wine" offers a celebration of wine, beer, gourmet food and classical music at a $75-a-person fundraiser on Oct. 23 for the Arthritis Foundation.
The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Matters of Taste in the Gentry Pacific Design Center, 560 N. Nimitz Highway. It will feature wines from Italy, France and California, Camus cognac and specialty European beers.
Wines are provided by L&L Beverage Brokers of Hawai'i. The Building Industry Labor Association is a major sponsor of the event. Tickets may be purchased by calling 596-2900.
The 20th Annual Law Enforcement Luncheon is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19, at the Sheraton Waikiki.
This year's event will feature a "Top Cop" presentation recognizing outstanding top security professionals and law enforcement officers at the local, state, and federal levels.
The cost is $25 per person.
For information, contact Jerry Dolak at 926-4330 or jerry.dolak@outrigger.com.
Firm funds reading program
Anti-drug heroes sought for honors
Viewing of PBS series urged
Coupons to aid scholarship fund
Horticulturist to speak at meeting
Wine event aids arthritis group
Luncheon to honor 'Top Cops'
