MidWeek East - June 16, 2021
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FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2021
‘BEE’ HITS THE STAGE
Mānoa Valley Theatre’s newest production is at Kaimukī High School. SEE PAGES 1213
KŪPUNA CHEER
Pālolo Chinese Home, with help from the Lions, celebrated Mother’s Day.
SEE PAGES 1415
Market’s Values Make It A Great Fit
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
IT’S A ‘RUFF’ LIFE
Yumi Misawa cleaning off her Frenchie Maru after playtime at Wai‘alae Beach Park in Kāhala. ANTHONY CONSILLIO PHOTO
ABY LIANNE BIDAL THOMPSON
fter more than a decade since it opened its doors, Whole Foods Market Kāhala Mall has estab-
lished itself as an integral asset for East Oʻahu residents.
“Kāhala is a great home to Whole Foods Market, with a community that is inter- ested in health and wellness, we make a perfect fit,” states Scot Kerivan, store team leader at Whole Foods Market Kāhala.
“It is a great opportunity to provide the Honolulu community with our high-quali- ty, natural and organic foods that meet our rigorous quality standards.”
“There are many things that make Whole Foods Market stores stand out, but I would say that a key differentiator is our commit- ment to our community and support of lo- cal suppliers,” he continues.
“By seeking out win-win-win relation- ships with suppliers, we are able to make Whole Foods Market stores a destination to find the best local products around.
“One of our longest standing local sup-
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