Information on Aunty Mabel Ishii sought
The Meipala Project is asking the public to share any relevant information of community service provided by Aunty Mabel Ishii, also known as the first lady of Waikoloa.
The stories, whether anecdotal or documented experiences, can be from former and current residents or those in government and public service.
Information submitted should share how Ishii impacted the lives of the settlers in the Waikoloa Village area between 1985 – 2003.
More information, including how to submit stories, is at www.iakamai.com/meipalaproject/ or call 327-9792.
Coral reef research results discussed
Every winter since 2009, four Seattle Aquarium biologists have traveled to the west coast of Hawaii to conduct annual reef surveys. The sites are in marine protected areas (Puako and Old Kona Airport Park) and unprotected areas (Mahukona). Fish are counted from the underwater videos and the data is used to determine significant changes in species diversity or abundance. The video data is also used to compare percent coral cover in the different reef sites and to document the relative health of the corals or percent bleaching.
The results will be explained at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club at Honokohau Harbor.
Caregiver group meets
Hawaii Community Caregiver Network is sponsoring a family caregiver sharing group from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Regency at Hualalai, 75-181 Hualalai Road.
The group provides a forum for family caregivers to share their stories, seek information about community resources and find support among other caregivers. Topics may include positive self talk and independent driving. There is no charge to attend, however, seating is limited.
Reservations: Paulette Chang, 936-3191.
Whale watch supports health center
The fourth annual benefit whale watching cruise is set to sail on Sunday, Feb. 12 and March 12.
Residents and visitors are invited to the fundraiser that supports West Hawaii Community Health Center’s mission to make quality, comprehensive and integrated health services accessible to all regardless of income.
This benefit two-hour whale watch aboard the Ocean Sports luxury catamaran takes off from Kawaihae Harbor at 12:30 p.m., returning at 2:30 p.m. Check in time is noon.
During the cruise, guests will enjoy the sounds of Hawaiian music from award winning slack-key guitarist John Keawe.
The 60 seats usually sell quickly. Attendees should purchase tickets before they miss the boat.
Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased by calling Terri at 329-0400 or emailing whchcdevelopment@gmail.com.
Kona students make dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University
Elijah Cacal, Maleya Creitz and Spencer Todd, all of Kailua-Kona, have been named to the dean’s list at Azusa Pacific University.
These students are honored for a fall 2016 grade-point average of 3.5 or better. They are joined by 2,175 students receiving the same honor.
Robertson makes college dean’s list
Isabella Robertson of Honokaa has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Gustavus Adolphus College. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average based on a scale in which 4.0 is an A.
Rotary Club of Kona offers scholarships
The Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation is accepting applications from West Hawaii public and private high school seniors for three scholarships.
The $4,000 Jim and Sis Bedingfield Scholarship and the $8,000 Ken and Marge Clewett Scholarship are paid in four annual installments.
Eligible students are generally those who would have difficulty continuing their education without some type of financial assistance. Candidates are evaluated in five areas: scholastic and academic achievement, leadership, personal involvement on campus, community service and activities, extracurricular activities, employment experience, and financial need.
The $2,000 Ron and Kathy Hawkes Vocational Scholarship is paid in two annual installments. Students planning to attend a vocational or trade school are invited to apply for the scholarship.
In addition; four $1,000 scholarships are available for students attending the first and second semester at Hawaii Community College West Hawaii – Palamanui payable $500 per semester and four $1,000 scholarships for the third and fourth semesters at Hawaii Community College-West Hawaii – scholarships payable $500 per semester.
Applications are available from any school guidance counselor or by contacting Peggy Peckham at 326-1101.
The deadline for submitting applications is March 31.