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FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Honolulu coun- cilmember (‘Aiea, Pearl City and Waipahu) Brandon Ele- fante has been appointed as chair of the National League of Cities 2022 Large Cities Council. He was elected a one-year term to play a key role among a diverse group of leaders to encourage col- laboration, networking and the development of resourc- es and programs beneficial to communities. “It is humbling and an honor to be elected to serve in this leadership position,” states Elefante. “Working with other leaders from similar communities will enhance my service to the people of my district and overall residents of O‘ahu” ... Madalyn Duvall of Pearl City was named to Belmont University’s dean’s list for the 2021 fall semester ... Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Pearl City’s Sarah Titus and James Andrew on be- ing named to the 2021 fall president’s list. Meanwhile, Kyra Fong and Robert Au of Pearl City were recog- nized by SNHU’s dean’s list this past fall ... Pearlridge Center recently hosted a hot rod car show brought to the public by Bleizn’ FX on Jan. 22. Attendees were able to come down and talk to the owners of these amazing cars and admire their incredible builds ... Pearl City High- lands Elementary School held their second vaccination clinic on Jan. 21 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. It was hosted by the Hawai‘i Pacific Health COVID-19 Vax Squad at the school’s faculty parking lot ... Jessie Hearther of ‘Aiea was named to Emerson Col- lege’s dean’s list for the 2021 fall semester ... Leeward
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Community College’s The Pearl opened its lunch ser- vice on Jan. 26. Students are working hard to provide cus- tomers with an unforgettable meal and experience. Patrons can now make a reservation online through OpenTable. Visit leeward.hawai.edu/ thepearl for booking, sched- ules, menus, and health and safety information ... Pearl City nonprofit ‘Ohu ‘Ohu Ko‘olau was among 17 re- cipients that received a grant from the G70 Foundation for improving communities in Hawai‘i through design, education, culture, environ- mental sustainability and community development. Its mission is to foster land collaboration and perpetuate the water resources of O‘ahu by protecting and enhancing the forests of Ko‘olau and
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