Hot Shots – 6/28/22

Par Hawai‘i Marks 50 Years With $50K Donation

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its Kapolei refinery, Par Hawai‘i recently donated $50,000 to Aloha United Way, the majority of which came from generous contributions of Par Hawai‘i employees. Since 2017, the petroleum company has raised nearly $525,000 for the nonprofit, and proceeds will benefit AUW’s more than 340 nonprofit agencies that serve the community. Pictured are (from left) Bill Pate, Par Pacific CEO; Emmaly Calibraro, AUW vice president of resource development and donor relations; Mel Colquitt, AUW manager of campaign operations; Mike Vierra, vice president and general manager of Par Hawai‘i’s refinery; and Eric Wright, Par Hawai‘i president.

PHOTO COURTESY PAR HAWAI‘I

HDS Ensures Keiki Smile Bright

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Hawai‘i Dental Service distributed HDS Smile kits — which include a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, a toy and an oral health activity booklet — to more than 11,000 kindergarten-aged children in more than 200 Title I schools throughout the state. Pictured are (from left) Deborah Mattheus and Kenna Gardes of Hawai‘i Keiki; Rachel Faasau of Cardinal Mailing Services LTD; and Kahala Howser of HDS.

PHOTO COURTESY HAWAI‘I DENTAL SERVICE