New Hope Waimea Gym will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. New Hope Waimea hosts Saturday flea market ADVERTISING New Hope Waimea Gym will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Hope Waimea hosts Saturday
flea market
New Hope Waimea Gym will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
The indoor marketplace, held the first Saturday of each month, is open to the public and located on Church Row, next to Cherry Blossom Park, across the street from the Waimea Police Station. Proceeds from this monthly market benefit the Gymnasium Improvement Fund at New Hope Waimea.
Antiques, unique collectibles, crafts, plants, Hawaiiana clothes, books, food, art, rummage, jewelry, rare bottles, toys, hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind items will be sold.
Vendor space is still available by calling 885-5510.
Gaspar is August ‘Officer of the Month’
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee honored Kona Police Officer Justin Gaspar as the “Officer of the Month” on Wednesday for his performance as a member of the Hawaii Police Department.
Gaspar is an example of an officer who embodies the department’s mission and vision statements by emulating the core values, according to the committe, which added he has proven to be an asset to the department by striving for excellence in his work.
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee encourages and supports the police department in its efforts to prevent crime, deter potential criminals and enforce our laws. The committee also provides needed police equipment for use by Kona District officers when department funds cannot support those needs.
Duke completes combat training
Army Pvt. Jeremy S. Duke has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Duke is the son of Ute Duke of Captain Cook. He is a 2010 graduate of Chugiak High School, Alaska.
McConaughy graduates combat training
Army Pfc. Tanner K. Kaduk McConaughy has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Kaduk McConaughy is the son of Mary Ann Kaduk of Kailua-Kona and the grandson of Patricia Kaduk of Pendleton, Ore.
He is a 2009 graduate of Konawaena High School.
