Anonymous Angels Come To The Rescue

Wednesday - January 27, 2010
By Pamela Young

Aloha Pamela!

When I went to pay for my purchases at Iwilei Home Depot, I found my wallet was missing. Thinking it had fallen out of my purse in my vehicle, I looked under the car and in the back-seat area to no avail.

Planet Sun Has Clients Covered

Wednesday - January 20, 2010
By Pamela Young

It would inexcusable if the efforts of John O’Malley of Planet Sun in Kailua were not brought to your attention. Incidentally, before going further, I must salute you and MidWeek for the diligence in presenting the APPLAUSE feature every week.

Saving Lives With ‘Chain Of Survival’

Wednesday - January 13, 2010
By Pamela Young

I would like to say a word regarding your piece about Pancho, who had suffered a cardiac arrest at a local soccer game. From the article, it appears that everyone who responded worked in the field of EMS or medicine.

Getting A Lift From A Hard Worker

Wednesday - January 06, 2010
By Pamela Young

Mahalo to Richard of Otis Elevators. I was at Hawaii Opera Plaza trying to get to my dental appointment. When I got to the lobby, the elevator was down.

What A Difference A Tree Makes

Wednesday - December 30, 2009
By Pamela Young

Dear Pamela,

As you all know, there was a serious shortage of Christmas trees this season. My mother was devastated since this would have been the first Christmas we would not have a real tree!

HPD Helping Hands Make A Difference

Wednesday - December 23, 2009
By Pamela Young

A few weeks ago, after completing shopping at Hawaii Kai Costco, we returned to our car to find a summons ticket. We had parked in a handicapped space and forgot to display our placard. Since we were on private property (Hawaii Kai Towne Center), we wondered why the ticket was City and County.

Going Above And Beyond

Wednesday - December 16, 2009
By Pamela Young

I would like to commend Mike Verner, owner of French Wrench Shell on Ward, for going out of his way. I picked up my daughter-in-law from the hospital after her knee surgery and discovered that my radiator was leaking terribly.

Thank You From Team Papakolea

Wednesday - December 09, 2009
By Midweek Staff

Dear Pamela,

I’d like to give some well-deserved APPLAUSE to all the people who have contributed time and money to Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu. We are a club that practices the self-defense martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the Papakolea Community Center.

The Unconditional Kindness Of Strangers

Wednesday - December 02, 2009
By Pamela Young

Dear Pamela,

I would like to send a huge APPLAUSE to the person who found my cell phone. My husband and I had gone to Dave & Buster’s to watch the UH football game.

Some First Aid And Dim Sum

Wednesday - November 25, 2009
By Pamela Young

Dear Pamela, - Thanks to Jean Ho, owner of Mei Sum, a dim sum restaurant in Chinatown. On a recent Sunday, my brother-in-law collapsed on the sidewalk across the street from her restaurant.