Focus on East Oahu

Holy Nativity School capped off a yearlong $100,000 fund drive and design project with a blessing Oct. 19 of its new eco-friendly playground, created by Leathers & Associates from student drawings and put together by hand by adult volunteers. At the blessing (from left): Kahu Kordell Kekoa, Joseph and Chiyo Husslein, head of school Tim Spurrier, Matthew and Jina Auger, Colleen McAluney, Linda Ezuka, Justin Fowler, Laurynn Paet, Cori Mackie and Rev. Deb Vanover. More on Page 11. Photo by Lawrence Tabudlo, ltabudlo@midweek.com.