Hot Shots – 11/6/24

Recognizing Hearts Of Compassion

Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai‘i recently celebrated its 2024 Ho‘omenemene (Compassion) Award honorees. Among them was the Rev. Aldean “Al” Miles (second from right), who is an ordained minister and chaplain with Pacific Health Ministry. He has also served as lead chaplain at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu for more than three decades. Pictured with Miles are (from left) David Rich, board member, SCCH; the Rev. Jeannie Thompson, board member, SCCH; and Linda Rich, board president, SCCH. Photo courtesy David Livingston

Funds Fuel Hot Water Needs At Kahauiki

Nareit Foundation recently awarded a $35,000 grant to the Institute for Human Services, which will use the funds to replace hot-water tank systems at 30-unit Kahauiki Village. Pictured at the presentation are (from left) Connie Mitchell, executive director, Kahauiki Village; Chris Pendergast, principal broker, 20 Degrees North Real Estate, which manages Kahauiki Village; Evelyn Dayton, relator-associate, 20 Degrees North Real Estate; Gladys Quinto Marrone, executive director, Nareit Hawai‘i; Kristina Leon, community coordinator, Kahauiki Village; and Allyssa Koki, program manager, Kahauiki Village.

Shipping Biz Adds 2 To Its Fleet

Two new Young Brothers barges will start transporting cargo in December. Kalohi and Nāulu are the newest additions to the fleet and will help Young Brothers provide safer, more efficient loading and unloading. Pictured at the ships’ christenings are (from left) Dan Conrad, senior vice president, Conrad Shipyard; Lauren Imada, director of strategic initiatives and deputy general counsel, Young Brothers; Nalani Say, director of terminal operations, Young Brothers; Emily Reber Porter, board member, Young Brothers; Grant Chun, board member, Young Brothers; Jay Ana, president, Young Brothers; Jason Childs, board chairman, Young Brothers; and Henry Weissmann, board member, Young Brothers.