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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, December 9, 2008

KANE'OHE
Civic club honoring 3 Distinguished Kama'aina

The Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club will honor three Distinguished Kama'aina from 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Windward Community College 'Akoakoa Building.

Abigail Kekaulike Kawananakoa, entertainer Jerry Santos and state Rep. Ken Ito will be recognized for their generosity of spirit and deep aloha for the Islands and its people, said Donna Camvel, event chairwoman.

Kawananakoa, who owns property on Windward O'ahu, has been a benefactor of numerous community events and programs over the years, Camvel said.

Santos, born and raised in Kahalu'u, is being recognized for his gift of music that has inspired and uplifted people for generations.

Ito represents Kane'ohe and is credited with sponsoring legislation and supporting numerous programs to help the communities around Kane'ohe Bay, she said.

To attend, call the civic club for reservations at 235-8111.