About Town 03-11-19

Kona Civil Air Patrol cadets who won first place in the Hawaii state color guard competition are C/2dLt. Emory Ramirez, C/2dLt. Keoki Villasenor Yamane, C/MSgt. Adam Thatcher, C/TSgt. Michael Evans, C/SrA. Nico Walters, and C/MSgt. Ruby Mandini. (Courtesy photo/Capt Shelley Carver)
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Merriman’s Culinary Scholarship available

Merriman’s, home of Hawaii regional cuisine, is offering $1,000 scholarships to full-time students graduating high school or attending Hawaii Community College at Hilo, University of Hawaii Center at West Hawaii, Maui Community College, or Kauai Community College who are in need of financial age. Students must enroll as a full-time student with the food service program. Up to three scholarships will be available. To apply, see your school counselor; application deadline is April 12.

For more information, contact Leny Andrade at 885-6385 or leny@merrimanshawaii.com.

Kona CAP wins state color guard competition

Kona Civil Air Patrol cadets took home first place in the Hawaii state color guard competition, and will be sending three of its cadets to the national competition to be held in California this summer. To that end, Kona CAP is hosting a baked goods fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. at the Waikoloa KTA, to help pay the cadets’ travel expenses.

Come grab some baked goodies and learn more about Civil Air Patrol and the cadets who will become future leaders in the military and aerospace programs.