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FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Design firm G70 announced three leadership changes to its C-suite — all of which involve ‘Āina Haina resi- dents: Francis Oda, Norman Hong and Linda Miki. Oda has transitioned from chair- man to chairman emeritus, Hong is now the firm’s new chairman and Miki takes on the role as the company’s first female CEO ... The Hawai‘i Lions Club is requesting the community’s help in going green. Individuals can drop off electronic waste to be recycled — like computers, printers and scanners — from 9 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 4 at Kāhala Elementary School. Only one TV per car will be accepted. For more informa- tion, visit hawaiilions.org ... East O‘ahu students are invited to apply for Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union’s scholarship program. The company will award $5,000 scholarships to 20 deserving local students who are plan- ning to attend a fully accredit- ed university, college or trade/ vocational school. Those interested must demonstrate financial need, attend school as a full-time student and have a minimum 2.5 cumu- lative GPA. Apply by 4 p.m. on Feb.15. For more infor- mation, visit hawaiistatefcu. com/scholarship ... Coldwell Banker Realty has announced that sales associates Susan Dacoscos and Claire Mori have been designated as lux- ury property specialists at its Diamond Head-Kāhala office. Dacoscos has been licensed since 2010 and Hawai‘i Kai’s Mori has been licensed since 2007 ... Nonprofit Kupu is accepting applications for its Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program and East O‘ahu individuals are welcome to apply. It runs
Susan Dacoscos
Claire Mori
Kupu offers summer programs during which participants have the chance to gain hands-on conservation experience. PHOTO COURTESY KUPU
from June 5 through July 23 and those accepted will learn about different ecosystems, natural resource management techniques and cultural prac- tices unique to Hawai‘i. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17. For more information, visit kupuhawaii.org/hycc-sum- mer ... AARP Hawai‘i present- ed Kaimukī resident Stephen Lung with its 2022 Andrus Award for his exceptional com- munity service. The nonprofit
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Editor 808-529-4871 tmero@midweek.com
Regional Editor
Don Robbins
selected Lung for his volunteer work with the Hawai‘i State Health Insurance Assistance Program, Meals on Wheels, the Policy Advisory Board on Elderly Affairs for the Executive Office on Aging and as a bishop in his local church ... Want to see your pet fea- tured in our Pet of the Week section? Submit your photos, along with a fun tidbit about your furry, feathered or scaly pet ... tmero@midweek.com
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