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2 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK MARCH 16, 2022
I f you’ re planning a trip to Vegas in the near fu- ture, be sure to check
and now longtime Ninth Is- landers Randy Hatada and Ingrid Taufaao of Xpand Re- alty share that Sunset Park has been a favorite of theirs.
begin May 26 and will include stand-up comedy, magic and, of course, acrobatics.
swimming demonstrations and promoting water. He crisscrossed the country, at- tracting over 100,000 wild- ly enthusiastic fans in 30 cities. Through the events, the Red Cross raised money for war bonds, auctioning off socks and scarves knit- ted by Duke for top dollar.
Duke was lauded for saving eight of those fishermen. He recounted endless trips through the 20-foot surf, “until my arms begged for mercy.”
As long as you’re prepared for the change in temps, there are so many great outdoor experiences to enjoy before the summer heat creeps in. In addition to being near 13 national parks, Las Vegas boasts more than 100 local community parks and nearby Henderson has 66 parks.
While on the topic of greens, Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas will once again be the location for the Pure Aloha Festival, this year slated for April 21-24. Another exciting announce- ment is that “Mad Apple,” the newest Cirque du Soleil show, will debut in Vegas at New York New York Casino (formerly the location of past Cirque du Soleil show “Zu- manity”). Shows are set to
I had no idea that the famed Duke Kahanamoku was a superstar fundrais- er for the American Red Cross. The Red Cross add- ed drowning prevention to its mission and launched a national swimming tour in 1917, which featured the Olympian performing
Duke’s devotion to the Red Cross was likely learned from his mother, who was a Red Cross volunteer. His wife was also a volunteer during World War II, and I’m honored to be a part of that heritage today as CEO. Duke also shared a friend- ship with Commodore Wil- bert Longfellow, founder of the Red Cross Water Safety and Lifeguarding Program, the Learn-To-Swim Pro- gram and the National Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps. They bonded as ad- vocates for training in life- saving skills.
I am so grateful for the legacy of my beloved Uncle Joe and his friend, Duke Ka- hanamoku. Both were gra- cious Hawaiian watermen who freely shared their love and respect for the ocean, used their gifts to help others and forever won the hearts of all who knew them.
Former Hawai‘i residents
Soaking Up The Sun
Duke: A Superstar For The Red Cross
“Swimming is now all the go in the mainland, and I can say that the recent trip was a great boost for the sport everywhere.” – Duke Kahanamoku
CHASING THE LIGHT
with Diane Peters-Nguyen
the weather forecast. With last month’s temperatures ranging from low 30s to high 70s, your wardrobe is not something to gamble with. If you’re worried that the extra clothing won’t leave enough space for Trader Joe’s good- ies, it may be a good idea to bring an extra bag.
“We’ve had so many barbe- cues with family and friends, along with tons of softball games here,” Hatada says. “So many great memories.”
Another new attraction that has recently opened on the Ninth Island is The Mov- ie Prop Experience. Located inside the Neonopolis Com- plex on the Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas, visitors can get a close-up look at the props that were used in major films. This 3,200-square-foot space is filled with movie memora- bilia from popular flicks in- cluding the James Bond film series, Harry Potter series and Fast & Furious franchise.
Catch Sebastian and Ninth Island Connection at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on K5 and 2 p.m. Sundays on KGMB.
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Akana about his dear friend, Duke Kahanamoku. His sto- ries of their love of surfing and the ocean never failed to charm and inspire me.
rowing up, I loved hearing stories from my great-uncle Joe
Like our superhero Duke, the Red Cross has saved lives. We have helped mil- lions of kids, teens and adults learn how to swim and become lifeguards and instructors. By creating the first national water safety program in the U.S., still the gold standard, acciden- tal drownings have been reduced by nearly 90% na- tionwide.
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In 1925, a fishing boat capsized in a violent storm off Newport Beach, where Duke had planned to surf after some L A swimming exhibitions. On that day, 17 people lost their lives and 12 were saved from drowning.
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