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Hamilton makes dean’s list

Hamilton makes dean’s list

Shannon Alysha Hamilton of Kailua-Kona made the Seattle Pacific University autumn quarter dean’s list. Students on the dean’s list have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.50 or higher grade point average. Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a leading Christian university that equips people to engage the culture and change the world.

Applicants sought for ethics commission

The Judicial Council is accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission created by the expiration of the term of Commissioner Susan DeGuzman on June 30.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Hawaii, and may not hold any other public office. The Hawaii State Constitution prohibits members of the Ethics Commission “from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns.”

Applicants from all islands may apply. Travel expenses incurred by neighbor island members to attend meetings on Oahu will be reimbursed.

The Ethics Commission addresses ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists, and state employees (with the exception of judges, who are governed by the commission on judicial conduct). The five commission members are responsible for investigating complaints, providing advisory opinions, and enforcing decisions issued by the commission.

Interested persons should submit an application, a resume, and three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity postmarked by Friday to: Judicial Council, Hawaii Supreme Court, 417 S. King St., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813-2902

An application is available on the judiciary website.

Rotary clubs announce upcoming speakers

The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka will learn more about the Rotary Global Grant benefiting students in Kosovo with Rotarian Derek Chignell. Meetings are held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Teshima’s restaurant. Info: Gary Rovelstad, RGRKonaMauka@gmail.com, 324-0318.

Benjie Kent, Kohala Mountain Educational Farm, will address Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise during its meeting from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of Humpy’s in Coconut Grove Marketplace. Info: Bev Fraser, 936-9965, rotarybev@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of North Hawaii will meet from noon to 1 p.m at Anna Ranch. Info: Erik Jacobson, 345-9033, erik@sleepydog.com.

Members will share vocational talks at the Rotary Club of Kona meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Info: James Resor at jcresor@yahoo.com.

Visitors are welcome.

Kailua-Kona Seniors to explore library

The Kailua-Kona Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai.

Attendees will put on their walking shoes for “A Day at the Library.” Denise Stromberg will show the group what is available. Returning to Hale Halawai, Joan Byers will give an update on the Kailua-Kona Senior’s library.

March birthdays will be celebrated with a St. Patrick’s flair.

Info: BJ at 325-0545, Billie at 315-8367.

Adult coloring session planned

“Stress-Less Coloring for Adults” will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday on the Kailua-Kona Public Library lanai.

Grown ups are invited to cast off their digital leashes for one hour of quiet and enter a meditative state of mind. Patterns and colored pencils will be provided. Attendees may bring their own pencils, markers, or craypas.

Info: Denise, 327-4327.