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Hawaii music teacher reflects on lengthy career and legacy
“I’ve been very fortunate in my life, and it’s because of music and what music has brought to me,” he said. “Just about everything that has happened that’s been good has been connected in some way to music.” Read more
At 101, spunky Sarah Mitchell recalls lifetime of hard work and success
The one-time Big Island farm girl pushed her parents to send her to college, married, flourished as a restaurateur and businesswoman in Chicago and Hawaii, and became a first-time mother at age 56. Read more
After years on Broadway, Loretta Ables Sayre is glad to be based in Hawaii
The 1976 Radford High graduate and husband David Sayre, founder of Sayre Public Relations, celebrate their 25th anniversary next year. Read more
For Walter Kawaa, singing offers both joy and solace
The 81-year-old would rather make his way about the Palolo Chinese Home in his wheelchair, strumming his ukulele and singing old melodies to pass the time. Sometimes he stops in to visit someone in need of company at the long-term care residence. Read more
Hawaii woman, 81, eradicates invasive plants in native forests
The 81-year-old woman is legendary in environmental and hiking circles for her work in eradicating invasive alien plants and planting native ones in their stead. Read more
Avid Honolulu gardener Jeff Pang extols a plant-based diet
Jeff Pang, 69, is generous with his produce, and with cuttings from his plants that lucky recipients can transplant in their own gardens. Ask “how-to” questions and he’ll share his knowledge. Read more
Hawaii man, 99, golfs 4 times a week with his friends
Stone found a sport that not only inspired his athletic and competitive nature, it gave him a constant community of friends. He is upfront that golf’s ability to encourage “camaraderie” is its greatest quality. Read more
Psychiatrist, 96, assists patients in finding peace and comfort
At 96, Phyllis Loeff is a psychiatrist who has been practicing for over 50 years. While working at such an age may seem a feat unto itself for many, Loeff is humble. Read more
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Restaurant-based programs feed seniors’ social lives
Give some of the federal and state money set aside to feed seniors to struggling restaurants and have them provide balanced meals with more choices, flexible timing and a judgment-free setting that can help seniors get together to chat and stem loneliness. Read more
Retired professor, 94, sponsors scholarships for future teachers
At 94, her latest effort is a college scholarship program to enable people from Waianae and other economically challenged areas to become teachers on the Leeward Coast. Read more
Hairy moles may provide an antidote for baldness
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, say they’ve zeroed in on the molecule responsible for hair strands sprouting from moles like that. Read more
Column: Don’t forget to feed your brain
Before jumping to conclusions about memory concerns, it’s prudent to check whether those issues could be related to nutrient deficiencies. Read more
Photographer publishes collection of iconic skateboarding images
Tony Hawk, Mark Gonzales and Steve Caballero are among the skaters featured in Brittain’s book, “PUSH: J. Grant Brittain — ’80s Skateboarding Photography.” Read more
Reggie Torres is a coach, cleaner, mentor, uncle and more at Kahuku High School
Growing up in Punaluu, Reginald Torres was a busy, active boy. “Reggie” knew everybody. Everybody knew Reggie. Above all, he grew up playing multiple sports with a love for learning that was matched by his love for competition. Read more
A vibrant neighborhood oasis that started with aloe vera is a labor of love for Philbert Alencastre
From the living room of his simple, one-story home, Philbert Alencastre can see the living tableau he planted across the street in Saint Louis Heights. Read more
When the wind calls, Maui’s Robby Naish answers
If there is any one name that is synonymous with any one sport, it’s Robby Naish and windsurfing. Read more
Life abounds with opportunity for former educator
At 35, the worst situation she faced was when her son died at 17 months from a heart defect, and her husband left her for another woman while her son was dying. Read more
Loss of sight empowers Tripler convenience store owner
For 50 years he dedicated his time to serving the blind community at the Hawaii Association of the Blind, which he first encountered in high school. The organization is an advocacy group and service provider for blind people. Read more
Bob and Betty Clark’s influence on local tennis continues to this day
Bob and Betty Clark moved here 50 years ago. Hawaii tennis has never been the same. Read more
Chiye Takitani makes her mark as a longtime Queen’s Medical Center volunteer
When Chiye Takitani, 89, was selected as this year’s recipient of The Queen’s Medical Center Ho‘omau Award for longevity of service, her first reaction was that there was probably someone else more deserving. Read more
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