WCC is nurturing special moms who’ve won three of eight Women’s Opportunity awards from Soroptimist International’s Oahu clubs. They were chosen for rising above economic, substance abuse and\/or domestic violence obstacles to learn job skills and make a difference in society. The college’s 2014 winners are Jolene Carreira <\/B>($2,000), Ashley Shankles <\/B>($3,000) and Maile-Ann Wright <\/B>($5,000). At the same March 8 brunch, Soroptimists gave Castle High junior and Girl Scout Marissa Lum <\/B>a $500 Violet Richardson Award for exceptional teen leadership in coordinating a circle of 1,100 leis for Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, among other projects. (‘Olelo 53 will air the award show at 7:30 p.m. March 23, 4 p.m. March 24, 8 a.m. March 30 and noon March 31) … <\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n
State Rep. Jessica Wooley <\/B>soon moves from the House to direct the Office of Environmental Quality Control (if confirmed), seeing it as “a tremendous opportunity to have a greater impact.” Jessica, D-48 (Kahaluu-Kaneohe), currently chairs the House Agriculture Committee … You know you’re ancient when: A class of Kahuku Elementary third-graders believes you, with jaws dropping, when you say the Dr. Seuss <\/B>book you’re reading to them is the same one you read to your kids 100 years ago … <\/p>\n
The Kalaheo Mustangs have a few Eagles. Freshman Paul Fortunato III <\/B>earned his Eagle Scout Award March 8 at Troop 425 ceremonies at the Marine base chapel. Paul’s project was to create and install a memorial on base to Marines who gave their lives while serving with Marine Aircraft Group 24 (currently commanded by his father, Col. Paul Fortunato II<\/B>). Senior James Frick<\/B>, an athlete and honor student, received his Eagle in March 1 ceremonies from Hickam-based Troop 135. His project was to remove invasive plants at Na Pohaku O Hauwahine and expand the natural area for native birds in Kawainui … Lanikai Elementary needs a cassette\/CD player. To offer help, call Kathie Wells <\/B>at 225-2621<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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