Waikoloa Village Association and Golf Club
2013 Volunteer MEMORY BOOK
The Waikoloa Village Association has been very blessed to have the most wonderful group of individuals who contribute their time, talents, and energy, asking nothing in return. These volunteers have made an enormous difference not only to the Waikoloa Village Association and Golf Club, but also to the Waikoloa Community. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your past and continuing service.
We would not be where we are without you!
Mahalo to All of You for contributing your pictures and answers for this volunteer memory book.
You are the Stars that shine for the Waikoloa Village Association
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it
is like wrapping a present and not giving it. ~ William Arthur Ward
Specially made for you by Kathy Fraser & Christine Johnson Waikoloa Village Association P.O. Box 383910 Waikoloa, Hi 96738 page 2 of 39
2012-2013 Volunteers (in alphabetical order)
Abarcar, Peter Keith, Matty Nisenoff, Jeff Greens Committee Board of Directors, V-P Board of Directors, Treasurer Albone, Jim Nominations & Elections (Past Treasurer) Strategic Planning Committee* Pool Committee, Advisor Kennedy, Zack Past Board President, VP Board of Directors O’Malley, Kathleen Annual Meeting Assistance Bahl, Deby (Past V-P, Treasurer)
Pool Committee Kosa, Dee Dee O'Sullivan, Colleen Nominations & Elections* Banick, Bruce Greens Committee
Board of Directors, Secretary Koscil, Jacqueline Pacheco, Lou Ann Annual Meeting Assistance Bayer, Kenneth Office Assistance
Greens Committee Kroll, Harland Pendleton, Elna Annual Meeting Assistance Bischoff, Bob ECC** Pool Committee Pool Committee Purdue, Richard (Compiled Pool Survey) House Rules Committee ECC ECC* Kurth, Imogene Ryan, Patrick Brooks, Dan Annual Meeting Assistance Greens Committee Strategic Planning Committee Longeteig, Kim Sarasin, Betty Cassinelli, Ted Board of Directors Annual Meeting Assistance Strategic Planning Committee (Past Secretary) Shoemaker, Joel Civetz, Kamila Nominations & Elections* Office Assistance Strategic Planning Annual Meeting Assistance Sorbets, Joan (By invitation) Clark, John Annual Meeting Assistance Lucas, George Annual Meeting Assistance Stearns, Stephanie Greens Committee** Cole, Lonnie Pool Committee Lumanlan, Roxanne Board of Directors Vasquez, Eddie (Past President, Treasurer) Board of Directors Strategic Planning (Past Secretary) Fischer, Trent Vuniwai, Vili Pool Committee McCann, Jim Pool Committee* Strategic Planning Gaughen, Chris McVey, Chuck Walencewicz, Darlene Annual Meeting Assistance Office Assistance ECC Geisler, Gretchen Annual Meeting Assistance Morris, Victor Fiscal Committee Walker, Bobbie Board of Directors, President Gilliam, Ken (Past Treasurer) Pool Committee Greens Committee Annual Meeting Assistance Fiscal Committee
Hanano, Mary Lou Mrasek, Marjorie Warren, Garlyn Annual Meeting Assistance Annual Meeting Assistance Nominations & Elections Harman, Fran (Advisor) Warren, Roy Office Assistance Past NEC Chair Annual Meeting Assistance Office Assistance Hunt, Rosemarie Young, John Fiscal Committee Fiscal Committee
*Current Chair/co-Chair **Past Chair
AND NOW, WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, OUR VOLUNTEERS!
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Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs PETER ABARCAR, SR. him. ~Albert Schweitzer
From Peter How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Hawaiian Music & The Beatles 25 years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Golf Honoka’a, HI Do you have any pets? Favorite activity in school No Swimming and Sports Pet Peeves? Favorite book(s) No Golf Magazine Anything else you would like to share? Favorite movie(s) My wife, Carole, and I have lived in the James Bond & “Action” Movies Village for 25 years. I have enjoyed my career in golf. And have been a member of the PGA since 1978.
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The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~Oscar Wilde JIM ALBONE
From Jim How long have you lived in Waikoloa Village? Hobbies? 13 years Paddling, Snorkeling, Hiking, Fixing things
Where did you grow up? Do you have any pets? Ft. Worth, Texas 2 Dogs
Favorite movie(s) Pet Peeves? Si Fi People who complain and do nothing about it Favorite music Country
Jim Albone served in many capacities on the Board of Directors, including Board President in 2009 and 2010. Among other Committee work, Jim also chaired the Emergency Planning Committee that was instrumental in writing the WVA’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.
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Things of the spirit differ from things material in that the more you give the more you DEBY BAHL have. ~Christopher Morley
From Deby How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? Kill Bill 3-1/2 yrs. Favorite music Where did you grow up? Beatles Campbell, CA/So. Lake Tahoe, CA Hobbies? Favorite activity in school Piano Music Do you have any pets? Favorite book(s) No Thornbirds by Colleen McCullough Pet Peeves? Garage sale signs that never get taken down afterwards.
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How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it! BRUCE BANICK ~George Elliston
From Bruce How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Rock n Roll 9-1/2 years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Paddling, gardening, hiking Hollywood, California Do you have any pets? Favorite activity in school Two Boston Terriers Sports Pet Peeves? Favorite book(s) Talking through a movie The Razor’s Edge & any travel novel and bad drivers
Favorite movie(s) Stripes
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Volunteers are paid in six MARIE BAUMAN figures... S-M-I-L-E-S. ~Gayla LeMaire
Helping with the FL-WR walk-run
From Marie Favorite music How long have you lived in Waikoloa Moody Blues Village?
26-1/2 years Hobbies?
Reading, knitting Where did you grow up?
Larksville, PA Newark, N.J. Do you have any pets?
Dog – Ono Jack Russell-Chihauhau Favorite activity in school
Too long ago to recall Anything else you would like to share?
I love living in Waikoloa, HI Favorite book(s) Too many
Favorite movie(s) Notorious
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We often take for granted the very things that most deserve KENNETH BAYER our gratitude. ~Cynthia Ozick
From Kenneth How long have you lived in Waikoloa Village? Favorite music 5-1/2 yrs. Classic Rock Good Gospel
Where did you grow up? Hobbies? Mobile Alabama (Roll Tide – Crimson Tide Golf Investing Baseball Football Football Team) Do you have any pets? Favorite activity in school No Sports Pet Peeves? Favorite book(s) Historically ignorant Americans The Bible (like Americas Founders) Anything else you would like to share? Favorite movie(s) Love the weather here. Still proud to be Patton, Sgt. York an American.
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I can no other answer make, but thanks, and thanks. BOB BISCHOFF ~William Shakespeare
From Bob How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Country & Western/Rock Almost 3 years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Motorcycle riding, Paddle Boarding, Scuba New Jersey Diving, Hiking, Surfing
Favorite activity in school Do you have any pets? Rugby, Sailing, Research, Debate 2 Cats Nanahu, Kakui
Favorite book(s) Pet Peeves? Atlas Shrugged – Ayn Rand/Hammers Indecision, Political Slammers – David Drake/In Fury Born – Correctness, Stupidity David Weber Anything else you would like to Favorite movie(s) share? Airplane, The Crow, Blues Brothers, Serenity I love living in Hawaii!
Bob does a mean PowerPoint presentation!
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Help one another; there's no time like the present and no DANIEL BROOKS present like the time. ~James Durst
From Daniel How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? Animated 1-1/2 years Favorite music Where did you grow up? Acoustic OHIO Hobbies? Favorite activity in school Writing and technical Theatre Learning Do you have any pets? Favorite book(s) No Picture
Picture taken on the 3 rd green at the Waikoloa Village Golf Course. page 11 of 39
N E There are two ways of spreading light – to be the KAMILA CIVETZ candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~Edith Wharton, Vesalius in Zante
With granddaughter, Evalyn, who lives in Portland
From Kamila
How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Jazz, Rock ‘n’ Roll 32 Years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Reading Honolulu Do you have any pets? Favorite activity in school Dog Reading Pet Peeves? Favorite book(s) Non Gratefulness Historical Fiction
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The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you. ~John E. Southard LONNIE COLE
From Lonnie
How long have you lived in Waikoloa Hobbies? Village? Golf, Auto racing, flying, biology, and 10 years genetics
Where did you grow up? Do you have any pets? Fort Wayne Indiana Dog and cat
Favorite activity in school Pet Peeves Is girls a proper reply? Being on time
Favorite book(s) Anything else you would like to share? A space under the apple tree I have been on the board of directors of WVA for 4.5 years and president for 2 of Favorite movie(s) those years. We live in one of the best James Bond places in the world and it was an honor serving you. Favorite music Country western
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Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. ~Author KEN GILLIAM Unknown
Ken (on the left) with Peter Abarcar and Gary Ishimine after Peter’s hole-in-one
From Ken How long have you lived in Waikoloa Village? Favorite music 20 years All types, especially Hawaiian
Where did you grow up? Hobbies? Virginia Golf, photography
Favorite activity in school Do you have any pets? Sports No
Favorite movie(s) Pet Peeves? Cool Hand Luke Litterbugs, Tailgaters
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The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables MARY LOU HANANO us to count our blessings. ~Eric Hoffer
Family Reunion – Mary is 3 rd from the left, standing
From Mary Lou How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? Singing in the Rain, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
27 Years Favorite music Johnny Mathis, Andrea Bocelli, Where did you grow up? Rod Stewart California Hobbies? Favorite book(s) Volunteer Gone with the Wind, Nancy Drew Series Do you have any pets? No
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Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to FRAN HARMAN us as well. ~Voltaire
Fran with husband, Bob
From Fran How long have you lived in Waikoloa produced by Tarantino, Spielberg, Ron Village? Howard. 4 years Favorite music Where did you grow up? Rock and Roll of course but like to listen to In a very rural area of Pennsylvania called alternative, good jazz, blues, various Fiske. Located in Central PA about 2 hours genres of current artists from Pittsburg and 3 hours from Harrisburg. Hobbies? After graduating from college, moved to Golf, painting, currently trying my hand at San Diego area and lived there for 35 writing. I volunteer at Waikoloa years. No more snow for me! Elementary School, volunteer for North Favorite activity in school Hawaii Hospice, love traveling with my Played flute in my high school marching husband, Bob. band; like archery in PE class, Friday night Pet Peeves? football and poker nights with my family on Don’t appreciate people littering along holidays! the highway and our neighborhood. Favorite book(s) Those who drive drunk or text while driving I like a variety; fiction, non-fiction, with complete disregard. suspense, history. Read National Anything else you would like to share? Geographic, Smithsonian and my yoga Enjoy attending various plays at the Aloha magazines. Theater. I exercise regularly at the gym, Favorite movie(s) walk and love attending the Aqua Zumba Comedies, drama, suspense. Not into class! If anyone has the secret to play zombies/vampire movies. Any movie consistent good golf, call me!!
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It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a ROSEMARIE HUNT difference. ~Tom Brokaw
Left: Rosemarie and husband Bob Joseph’s 1997 engagement p i c t u r e
From Rosemarie How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? All except rap 9 Years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Piano, walks, playing cards Long Beach, California Do you have any pets? Favorite activity in school No Art, Volleyball Pet Peeves? Favorite book(s) We no longer have direct flights by By Authors Danielle Steele & Nora Roberts Hawaiian Airlines from Kona to CA.
Favorite movie(s) Anything else you would like to share? ‘Sound of Music’ ‘King & I’ The Hawaiian sunset is our favorite time of day. We sit in our lanai, relaxing to our favorite music, waiting for the lights to shine in the Village.
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You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that MATTY KEITH you truly give. ~Kahlil Gibran
From Matty
How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Rock & Roll Since 1990 Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Off roading Honolulu, HI Do you have any pets? Favorite activity in school Dog & bird Recess, LOL Pet Peeves? Favorite book(s) Nothing in particular Metaphysical Anything else you would like to share? Favorite movie(s) I really enjoy volunteering. Eddie & the Cruisers Thanks for invite
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We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow ZACK KENNEDY men. ~Herman Melville
”I want to be here,” says Zack!
From Zack How long have you lived in Waikoloa Village? Favorite music 10 Yrs. Country
Where did you grow up? Hobbies? San Diego Music
Favorite activity in school Do you have any pets? Learning!! No
Favorite book(s) Pet Peeves? Kon Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl None
Favorite movie(s) Anything else you would like to share? Rudy I love Waikoloa Village!
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While earning your daily DEE DEE KOSA bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate. ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You , compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
From Dee Dee
How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? Murphy’s Romance Since 1998, snowbird until 2012 Favorite music Where did you grow up? Hawaiian & Classic Seattle, WA. Hobbies? Favorite activity in school Golf, sewing, reading Sports Do you have any pets? Favorite book(s) Can’t, darn it! Too many to pick one Pet Peeves? Stupid drivers
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If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to HARLAND KROLL touch the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life. ~Author Unknown
Harland and his wife, Renee
From Harland How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? Independence Day 6 Years Favorite music Where did you grow up? Rock I spent my first 11 years in Sutton, Massachusetts and the next 10 years in Hobbies? Encinitas, California. Association volunteer
Favorite activity in school Do you have any pets? Recess No
Favorite book(s) Pet Peeves? None People not caring for others
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Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works IMOGENE KURTH for the welfare of his fellow- men. ~Gandhi
From Imogene How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? 40’s movies; foreign & indie films 12 Years Favorite music Where did you grow up? Chris Tomlin; Brazilian music Munising, Michigan Hobbies? Favorite activity in school Sewing/design, scuba diving, swimming Math, art Do you have any pets? Favorite book(s) No Message Bible; historical fiction Pet Peeves Aerosol sunscreen
One can pay back the loan of gold, but one dies forever in in debt to those who have helped you. ~ John E. Southard
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The best way to find yourself GEORGE LUCAS is to lose yourself in the service of others. ~ Gandhi
From George
How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? Pulp Fiction, Dusk ‘til Dawn Since 1990 Favorite music Where did you grow up? Hawaiian SF Bay Area, Honolulu Hobbies? Favorite activity in school Golf Lunch, Recess Do you have any pets? Favorite book(s) 4 Bullmastiffs The Masters (Curt Sampson) Pet Peeves? Bad Drivers, Slow Golfers
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I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the ROXANNE LUMANLAN world. – Mother Teresa
From Roxanne How long have you lived in Waikoloa Village? Favorite music 14 Years Many different types
Where did you grow up? Hobbies? Hilo, Puna Crafting, shopping & traveling
Favorite movie(s) Do you have any pets? Harry Potter/Transformers Yes
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If you think you are too small to be effective, you JIM MCCANN have never been in bed with a mosquito …. ~Betty Reese
From Jim
How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? The Sting 2007, full time since 2012 Favorite music Where did you grow up? Guitar, Easy Listening Oregon Hobbies? Favorite activity in school Golf Chess, ping pong Do you have any pets? Favorite book(s) Cat Tom Clancy
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Unless someone like you cares VICTOR MORRIS a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not ~Dr. Seuss
From Victor How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Rock and roll “oldies” 12 Years
Where did you grow up? Hobbies? Cape Cod, MA Running, hiking, swimming, and amateur radio Favorite activity in school Surfing Do you have any pets? 16-year-old calico cat, “Chrissy” Favorite book(s) Books by Michener, Clancy, and Cussler Anything else you would like to share? Keep active! Favorite movie(s) Our Weatherman! The Endless Summer
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No one who achieves success does so without MARJORIE MRASEK acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with
gratitude. ~ Author Unknown
From Marjorie
How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Classical 14 years as a year ‘round permanent resident. Hobbies? Quilting, reading, ocean cruising Where did you grow up? San Anselmo, California Do you have any pets? Not any more Favorite activity in school Sports (Skiing (snow), Swimming, Volleyball) Pet Peeves? Selfless, careless drivers; piggy eaters; cell Favorite book(s) phone users in restaurants Diane Gabaldon Outlander series Anything else you would like to share? I really enjoy volunteering
Marjorie was the co-recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award in April of 2011 (see above).
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Not only must we be good, but we must also be good for JEFF NISENOFF something. ~ Henry David Thoreau
From Jeff How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? The Day the Earth Stood Still (original 1951 9 Years B&W version)
Where did you grow up? Favorite music In Washington, DC area Soft rock
Favorite activity in school? Hobbies? Math class Travel, reading
Favorite book(s)? Do you have any pets? Foundation series by Isaac Asimov Yes – 5 cats
Pet Peeves? Tardiness
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The breeze, the trees, the honey bees All volunteers! ELNA PENDLETON ~ Juliet Carinreap
Top: Elna with grand- d a u g h t e r s Jessie and K e l i Bottom: With sons Mark and G r e g g
From Elna How long have you lived in Waikoloa Village? Favorite music 14 years Country Western
Where did you grow up? Hobbies? Missouri – on the farm Quilting Favorite activity in school 0 Do you have any pets? Cats! Amos & Abner Favorite book(s) Mystery Pet Peeves? People hanging their arm out of the car Favorite movie(s) window when driving! James Bond
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We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we P A T R Y A N can build our youth for the future. ~ Franklin Delano Roosevelt
From Pat How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Dixieland Jazz 22 years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Golf/Ceramics Auburn, New York Do you have any pets? Favorite activity in school Cat: Punkin Basketball Pet Peeves? Favorite book(s) Slow Play & Cat Haters Any Vince Flynn Anything else you would like to share? Favorite movie(s) Married to the most wonderful woman on Any John Wayne Earth.
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BETTY SARASIN Kindness is the greatest wisdom. ~Author Unknown
From Betty How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Hip hop, R&B, Rock (alternative) 9-1/2 years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Puzzles of any kind, mystery books (and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula T.V. shows), traveling to foreign places
Favorite activity in school Do you have any pets? Singing (Glee Club) No
Favorite book(s) Pet Peeves? Mysteries High airline ticket prices
Favorite movie(s) Anything else you would like to share? Sherlock Holmes I am a retired nurse. I am married and have 3 grown children. I teach Sunday School and am active in my church.
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JOEL SHOEMAKER Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls. ~David Thomas
Our Youngest Volunteer!
From Joel How long have you lived in Waikoloa Hobbies? Village? Soccer, music, reading 5 Years Do you have any pets? Where did you grow up? No Big Island, Hawaii Pet Peeves? Favorite activity in school Late arrivals History/language arts
Favorite book(s) Many
Favorite movie(s) Many
Favorite music Classical, ragtime, blues, jazz
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Volunteers do not necessarily STEPHANIE STEARNS have the time; they just have the heart. ~ Elizabeth Andrew
Stephanie is also the President of the Waikoloa Senior Center
From Stephanie How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Hawaiian Slack Key – John Keawe 8 years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Volunteering ☺, Sailing, Reading N.Y., Toronto & L.A. Do you have any pets? Favorite activity in school Not right now Hooky Pet Peeves? Favorite book(s) Unnecessary “REPLY ALL’s”; rude people Illusions by Richard Bach Anything else you would like to share? Favorite movie(s) You do a great job!! Mahalo to you and You’ve Got Mail/Sleepless in Seattle all the WVA STAFF.
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The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be ED VASQUEZ appreciated. ~ William James
Eddie creating his Herb Kane sculpture, and with his wife, Dorothy.
From Eddie How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Classic, Hawaiian 7-1/2 years Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Ham Radio Emergency Communication, Laredo, TX Bronze Sculpting
Favorite activity in school Do you have any pets? Art, Radio, Automotive My wife
Favorite book(s) Pet Peeves? Bible We still do not have a Waikoloa Village welcome sign – at Waikoloa Rd – like other Favorite movie(s) places – Honoka’a John Wayne movies
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Being good is commendab le, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful. ~ Author Unknown VILI VUNIWAI
From Vili
How long have you lived in Waikoloa Hobbies? Village? Spending as much time with my Wife and Lived in the Village for 7 years. family. Watching kids sports games, Reading books that are uplifting, Surfing, Where did you grow up? Rugby, watching all kinds of sports. Grew up in Oahu – North Shore, Laie Town. Moved to S.F. Bay Area (Palo Alto, Menlo Do you have any pets? Park area) to finish high school and We have a cat named Cloudy college. Pet Peeves? Favorite activity in school When surf report is great but actual waves P.E. are none!!
Favorite book(s) Anything else you would like to share? Book of Mormon I have 4 kids that all go to Waikoloa Elementary, my wife is a part-time Favorite movie(s) employee, as well, at Waikoloa Lion King Elementary. Thank you to all who support Favorite music our community and make Waikoloa a Island Music great place to live!! Live, Love and Breathe Aloha daily!!
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The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. ~ Nelson Henderson DARLENE WALENCEWICZ
(Top left to bottom right) Bitty & Shama; Granddaughters Malia and Raina Visit for Valentine’s Day; Grandson Devan; Monkey resting after a glass of wine; Mr. Martin “Marty”; and “my girls,” Shama and Lola.
From Darlene How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Hawaiian contemporary – Keali’i Reichel & A little over a year (7/6/12) Amy Gilliom Where did you grow up? Hobbies? Japan, N&S Carolina’s, No. Calif. Movies, writing, sightseeing, traveling Favorite activity in school Do you have any pets? Yearbook Photography 3 dogs – Shama, Marty & Lola: 2 cats – Favorite book(s) Bitty & Monkey Classics – Jane Austen books Pet Peeves?
Tardiness Favorite movie(s) Pride & Prejudice
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It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. ~ Author Unknown BOBBIE WALKER
Bobbie and Richard Walker; Bobbie’s family at Hapun a
From Bobbie How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite movie(s) Village? Lassie Come Home 10 Years Favorite music Where did you grow up? Oldies pop tunes Darien, CT Hobbies? Favorite activity in school Reading, piano, bridge Cheerleading Do you have any pets? Favorite book(s) Yes, 2 big dogs It’s like choosing a favorite child – mostly non-fiction Pet Peeves? Let it go – having pet peeves ages me
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No man stands so straight as JOHN YOUNG when he stoops to help a boy. ~ Knights of Pythagoras
Jean and John at the Taj Mahal
From John How long have you lived in Waikoloa Favorite music Village? Rock & Roll 6 years, moved from Oregon Hobbies? Where did you grow up? Editing books for college students, Waukesha, Wisconsin gardening, photography, jogging, golf, snorkeling, occasional travel Favorite activity in school Track and basketball Do you have any pets? No pets Favorite book(s) Books by Jared Diamond, Charles Mann Pet Peeves? and Peter Hessler Try to steer clear of peeves
Favorite movie(s) Anything else you would like to share? Favorite teams to watch (not movies): Enjoy the people and beauty of Waikoloa. Oregon State Beavers, Green Bay Packers First grandchild just born on August 9.
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Special People (by Deanna Beisser)
Special people are those who have the ability to share their lives with others. They are honest in word and deed, they are sincere and compassionate, and they always make sure that love is a part of everything.
Special people are those who have the ability to give to others and help them with the changes that come their way. They are not afraid of being vulnerable; they believe in their uniqueness and are proud to be who they are. Special people are those who allow themselves the pleasures of being close to others and caring about their happiness. They have come to understand that love is what makes the difference in life.
Special people are those who truly make life beautiful.
“Special People” by Deanna Beisser is from the Blue Mountain Arts book Friends for Life . Copyright © 2012 by Blue Mountain Arts, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission. page 39 of 39