MidWeek Windward - June 7, 2023

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2023
FOND FAREWELL
Admired A+ worker in Kailua retires after 33 years of serving keiki. SEE PAGE 2
BOOSTING THE BODY
Delicious and nutritious food packs plenty of power. SEE PAGE 3
Ko‘olau Distillery Has ‘Spirited’ Time
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
UP FOR THE CHALLENGE
Seventh grade students from Le Jardin Academy in Kailua (from left) Karly-Marie, Hailey, Evan and Alexa are all smiles at a campus gathering that recognized their efforts in Philippe Cousteau’s 2023 International EarthEcho Challenge. Both teams submitted films about biodiversity projects. Hailey and Karly-Marie were among the United States’ seven finalist teams, and Evan and Alexa were awarded the $5,000 grand prize to support their efforts of protecting endemic Hawaiian birds. PHOTO COURTESY ALPIN HONG
H
SEE PAGE 4
40% Off plus your choice of Impact Resistant Laminated Glass and take an additional 10% savings!
H
H
H
U
U
U
U
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
I
I
I
I
C
SEASON SPECIAL
E
C
C
C
A
A
A
A
N
N
N
N
E
E
E
DBY KYLE GALDEIRA
uring his time serving in the mil- itary, which included 24 years as a U.S. Marine infantry officer, Lt. Col.
Ian Brooks developed a deep appreciation for O‘ahu’s lush, green Windward side.
“As someone who grew up in a busy city, I just loved Hawai‘i and the laidback vibe you get from this side of the island,” Brooks says.
In what has become a labor of love in a place he loves, Brooks and fellow U.S. Marine Corps veteran Lt. Col. Eric Dill launched a spirit distillery venture after dedicating their lives to serving the country. More than two decades after meeting and becoming friends in 2002, the business part- nership is thriving as Dill’s distillery concept has blended smoothly with Brooks’ business plan.
Founded in 2018, Ko‘olau Distillery trac- es its concept back to when Dill saw Ma- rines in another unit making moonshine in their barracks while deployed. Dill, who served 27 years in a variety of combat units and deployed three times to Iraq and twice
.
808-419-3222
Call Today for a Free Estimate and Consultation for Your Home
We will meet or beat any competitor’s price on the same or similar quality products. We offer Hawaii’s only Lifetime Warranty on both Product and Installation. Hawaii’s Largest Locally Owned Window Company
Offer available Now through 6/30/2023. 4 window minimum. Not applicable for high rise condominiums. Must present this ad at time of estimate. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Must sign before expiration date.
99-1093 Iwaena St., Bay G, Aiea, HI Visit our showroom | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm | Sat 9am-1pm
Contractors # C-35059 www.DiamondHeadWindows.com
(10 years running)