Posted on: Sunday, February 6, 2005
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Panel endorses bench nominee
Advertiser Staff
Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Strance has been endorsed by the state Senate Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee to serve as a Big Island Circuit Court judge. Her nomination now goes to the Senate for a confirmation vote.
Strance is a partner in the firm, Strance and Nakoa, and has been a per diem judge since 1999 in the 3rd Circuit District and Family Courts. The Hawai'i State Bar Association rated Strance highly qualified for the 10-year appointment. She was nominated by Gov. Linda Lingle last month.
Several colleagues and friends told the committee Friday that Strance has the ideal temperament and experience for the Big Island bench. "I am touched and humbled by their support," Strance said.
HILO, Hawai'i — Na Pua No'eau, the Center for the Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children at the University of Hawai'i-Hilo, will hold its Super Enrichment Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
The theme of this year's event, meant for students in grades six to 12, is "Weaving Your Way Through Culture." Students will discover how much their ancestors depended on the puhala tree and listen to stories while learning how to prepare and weave lau hala.
For information, call (808) 974-7678.
The Queen's Medical Center will have a fund-raising drive this week to gather money for the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.
A bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow in the Kinau wing, and a "treasures" sale of gently used items will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Naea Courtyard.
A craft fair and concert will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday on the front lawn.
Donations are also being accepted for the American Red Cross fund at the Office of the President.
For information, call 537-7261.
The Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club is planning a Feb. 20 half-day tour of the legendary settings and historic sites of the Kane'ohe area.
A Feb. 15 registration deadline is set; those who sign up will be given more information on the meeting place and time.
The civic club is seeking to educate the community about the heritage and ancient history of the Kane'ohe and He'eia communities that it represents.
The event involves a car-pool tour of various cultural areas and will include: a description of how Kane'ohe would have looked from the Pali Lookout; an account of the famous legend of Kamapua'a and Chief Olopana at Kawa'ewa'e Heiau; the story of the day peace was made among all the chiefs of the islands at Na'oneala'a; and the legends of the Ko'olau pali.
Members of Hawaiian civic clubs are admitted free; a $10 donation is suggested for others, to defray the costs of the tour.
For information or to register, call club president Mahealani Cypher at 226-4195.
In recognition of work done by students concerning Windward waters, the Polynesian Voyaging Society will sail the Hokule'a to Kailua Bay May 1 where a day of celebration is being planned.
A community planning committee will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Le Jardin Windward O'ahu Academy auditorium, 917 Kalaniana'ole Highway to discuss the event.
Volunteers are needed to help run the event.
The day's celebration includes demonstrations of students' projects, games and a craft fair.
For information about the meeting, call 277-8652.
City Councilwoman Barbara Marshall, 3rd (Kane'ohe, Kailua, Waimanalo), will discuss concerns and issues related to city government and services at three community meetings that are open to residents in her district.
The meetings, all at 7 p.m. are tomorrow at St. John Lutheran Church, 1004 Kailua Road; March 30 at Waimanalo Public and School Library, 41-1320 Kalaniana'ole Highway; and April 19 at Kane'ohe Community & Senior Center, 45-613 Puohala St.
For more information, call 547-7003.
Teens producing public service announcements about the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of health and fitness for the Teen Video Awards must submit their entries by March 15.
Sponsored by HMSA, the Department of Education, Sassy/G Magazine and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the contests awards DOE vouchers ranging trom $500 to $2,000 to purchase video equipment for the schools with winning PSAs.
The top PSAs will also be aired on local TV stations.
For information visit www.HMSA.com or www.sassymag.com.
Enrichment day for gifted kids
Queen's drive for tsunami victims
Tour explores Kane'ohe area
Hokule'a to sail to Kailua Bay
Councilwoman to discuss issues
Entries welcome in video contest
