Posted on: Sunday, August 12, 2007
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Advertiser Staff
Stanford Carr, Michael Ching and Glenn Sexton have been elected to the board of the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation. The Foundation, made up of volunteer community leaders, supports the hospital through patient enrichment, capital and special equipment needs provision, community outreach, charity care and education, research and training.
Carr is president of Stanford Carr Development. Ching is president and owner of Hawaii Gourmet Cookies Inc. Sexton is vice president and general manager of Xerox Hawaii.
The U.S. Air Force recently named the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, as the 2007 U.S. Air Force Construction Agent of the Year. The award recognizes the agency that provides the most professional management of construction projects for the Air Force. Of particular note was the Honolulu District's success with Hickam Air Force Base's C-17 Beddown Project.
Also receiving honors was Honolulu District's Edwin Yago, who was named 2007 Civilian Project Manager of the Year in the construction category. A civil engineer, he is being recognized for his leadership, technical and managerial abilities, fiscal resourcefulness and innovative engineering techniques.
Mary Borah Navarro has been named executive director of Hale 'Opio Kaua'i Inc., replacing recently retired Mary Lou Barela. Navarro has spent the past six years working in youth services on Hawai'i island.
Hale 'Opio Kaua'i is a nonprofit organization that provides residential and in-community services to youths in need.
The May 2007 issue of Highlights for Children magazine published a poem entitled "People See God Every Day — They Just Don't Recognize Him," by 9-year-old Breana Schwartz of 'Ewa Beach, a sixth-grader at Moanalua Elementary.
The daughter of Raymond and Leanne Schwartz, Breana, who enjoys drawing, reading and playing with her dog, plans to become a zoologist.
Two public service announcements featuring teens from Kahuku, Kailua, Kaimuki and Honolulu recently placed third in the prestigious Pele Awards of the Hawai'i media and advertising industry.
The spots were made possible by a grant from the Hawai'i Department of Transportation to the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition as part of an awareness campaign among teens promoting safer driving.
Produced and directed by Dan Ziegler of Honolulu, the two public service announcements were based on input from students at Kahuku and Kaimuki high schools.
Mid-Pacific Institute Alumni Association presented its 2007 Wa'ahila Award to William Aull at the school's annual Alumni Weekend lu'au. The award recognizes a graduate or supporter whose prominence in his or her field reflects favorably on the school and whose tireless service has significantly contributed to the advancement of MPI as an educational institution.
Aull began a successful career with the former Hawaiian Trust Co. as a tax clerk, working his way up to the position of president over the years and retiring in 1985 when Hawaiian Trust merged with Bank of Hawaii to become Bank of Hawaii Trust Co.
During that time Aull sustained a long and remarkable association with the local nonprofit sector in order to contribute in the community.
This fall, middle-school student Kalena Camara-Racimo will participate in the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Themed "Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the Past to Create the Future," the event introduces young people to the rich tradition of leadership throughout American history, while helping them develop their own leadership skills.
A goal of the event is to inspire the students to recognize their own leadership skills, measure their skills against those of prominent leaders and gain newfound confidence.
Duke's Kaua'i recently announced Karen Joto and Lisa Tamura as winners of the Educator of the Quarter award for the fourth quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007.
Joto has taught at Wilcox Elementary School for 19 years; she currently teaches second grade. She was selected for her compassion and care for her students.
Tamura has taught at Wilcox for 17 years and currently teaches fourth grade. She was selected for her commitment and dedication.
Keoki's Paradise recently named Christine Heringer of Koloa Elementary School as Educator of the Month. As reading coach and support teacher, Heringer provides support and advice to teacher on improving their reading instruction. She also coordinates the Morning Club for students whose parents must work before school begins. She was honored for her positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to constantly exceed expectations.
Mid-Pacific Institute junior Reyn Halford recently earned the first place award at the Executive Women's International Scholarship Program dinner. He will advance to the national competition this summer.
The program strives to encourage leadership and community service in young people.
Finalists honored at the dinner also attend St. Louis, Punahou, McKinley, Kamehameha, 'Aiea and Kaiser high schools.
