Jean Marie Acuna, Keoni Bailado, Rebecca Baumsteiger, Gilbette Blais, Paul Daniel Blakelock, Timothy Brown, Bethany Bushe, Kirsten Cannoles, Nathan Clark, Topaz Collins, Riley De Mattos, Lydia Durant, Martin Ennis, Simote Foliaki, Marc-Andre Fortin, Megan Fujitake, Sydney Gamiao, Kristin Hardy, Noah Hegerfeldt, Ashli Hirai, Laurie Jahraus, Melissa Johnson, Kayuri Kadoya, Aleysia-Rae Kaha, Kimberly Kido, Kuilei Kramer, Anjulie Larson, Jordan Lee Loy, Justin Lim, Christopher Long, Edgar Lugo, Rachel Malani, Daithi Martin, Akiko Miwa, Jade Miyashiro, Tate Muraoka, Kabuati Nakabuta, Kauhane Paiva, Michael Pierron, Jordan Reed, Laura Rieber, Brittany Ann Rocha, Tiana Malia Santos, Misha Takane, Brad Turner, Lucas Tyree, Lehua Wall, Alexander Wong, Fan Yang, and Yuri Zhuraw.
Writing class at art center
The Volcano Art Center presents “Zen Pen — Writing as a Spiritual Practice” from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. In this workshop, writing instructor Tom Peek will guide participants through a series of writing exercises that will develop and expand inner and outer awareness. No previous writing experience is necessary. Beginners welcome. Workshop cost is $85, $77 for VAC members. To register, please call Volcano Art Center at 967-8222.
Tom Peek has taught his popular writing workshops since 1991. He has written for over 30 years, both professionally and as a potent way to process and guide the experiences of his life.
Elder honored by Consulate staff
Life Care Center of Hilo elder Otsuru Kaneshiro was recently visited by members of the Japanese Consulate staff to honor her 100 years of longevity.
In addition to a visit from family members, Kaneshiro was honored by Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Hiroko Seto and Ikuo Tanimoto of the Japanese consulate in Honolulu.
Students make college dean’s list
The following students in the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management received dean’s list honors for Fall 2011:
Jean Marie Acuna, Keoni Bailado, Rebecca Baumsteiger, Gilbette Blais, Paul Daniel Blakelock, Timothy Brown, Bethany Bushe, Kirsten Cannoles, Nathan Clark, Topaz Collins, Riley De Mattos, Lydia Durant, Martin Ennis, Simote Foliaki, Marc-Andre Fortin, Megan Fujitake, Sydney Gamiao, Kristin Hardy, Noah Hegerfeldt, Ashli Hirai, Laurie Jahraus, Melissa Johnson, Kayuri Kadoya, Aleysia-Rae Kaha, Kimberly Kido, Kuilei Kramer, Anjulie Larson, Jordan Lee Loy, Justin Lim, Christopher Long, Edgar Lugo, Rachel Malani, Daithi Martin, Akiko Miwa, Jade Miyashiro, Tate Muraoka, Kabuati Nakabuta, Kauhane Paiva, Michael Pierron, Jordan Reed, Laura Rieber, Brittany Ann Rocha, Tiana Malia Santos, Misha Takane, Brad Turner, Lucas Tyree, Lehua Wall, Alexander Wong, Fan Yang, and Yuri Zhuraw.