BIIF football: Aipia makes history; Wildcats, Cougars and Dragons dominate

WAIMEA — Hawaii Preparatory Academy football scored its most points in a game since Sept. 2021 in Saturday’s beatdown against Ka‘u at home — winning 69-0. Ka Makani executed its game plan perfectly by dominating the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. It was the second time HPA has shut out the Trojans in 2024.

Obituaries for October 15

Sachiko Imaizumi, 91, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, died Sept. 22 at Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, she was a retired medical records technician for the former Hilo Hospital and member of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, Buddhist Women’s Association and Kyodan Choir, Kinney Heights Kumiai, Kamana Senior Center and Red Hat Society of Hilo. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral service at 4 p.m. Graveside committal service 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 pavilion. Casual attire. Survived by son, Owen (Kim) Imaizumi of Honolulu; daughter, Jill (Jon) Kobayashi of Honolulu; sister-in-law, Tsukie “Kay” Imaizumi of Hilo; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Let’s Talk Food: Culinary students show their stuff

Culinary students at Palamanui Campus recently hosted Flavors of Japan. Kitchen managers Scott Largent and Jacob Malapit, along with chef instructors Paul Heerlein, Fernand Guiot and Catherine Harlan gave attendees a wonderful lunch and experience as the students got to hone their culinary skills.

Police: Armed fugitive still being sought

A 40-year-old fugitive who was the subject of a multiagency manhunt in upper Puna on Wednesday in a Glenwood subdivision has 40 criminal convictions dating back to 2004, according to court records.

Obituaries for October 13

Martin Day Charlot, 79, of Pahoa died Oct. 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a renowned artist, muralist and filmmaker. Known for murals including the Disney Aulani, “Stars in Paradise” at the former Consolidated Theater and “Hawaiian Folkways” at McDonald’s and children’s books including “Sunnyside Up,” “Felicia” and “Once Upon a Fishhook.” Celebrations of life Saturday (Oct. 19) at his Pahoa home and Saturday, Oct. 26, at the family’s Kahala, Oahu, home. RSVP to Kawena@KawenaCharlot.com. No flowers. Memorial donations to the gofundme.com page titled “Help Martin Charlot &His Children through this tragic time.” Survived by children, Kawena, Kekoa, Kumalu and Kipano Charlot. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Volcano Watch: The 2024 Great Hawaii ShakeOut

In Hawaii, earthquakes are a common occurrence, and we should always practice earthquake preparedness. Millions of people around the world practice “DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON” annually on the third Thursday of October. That includes us in Hawaii!

BIIF sports: Warriors rout Daggers

KEA‘AU — Business was booming for Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i football on Thursday night against Pahoa. The Warriors routed the Daggers 59-0 in Kea‘au. It was the second time KSH shut out Pahoa.

Obituaries for October 11

The Rev. Ronald Nolan Makaula Dela Cruz, 79, of Waimea died Sept. 20 at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Honolulu, he was the retired founder and operator of Security Solutions of Hawaii, a security manager for Parker Ranch, spiritual leader and licensed kahu who performed many weddings and blessings, actor and Screen Actors Guild member who appeared in films including “Hawaii,” “The Hawaiians” and “King Kong,” the original “Hawaii 5-0” television program, high chief of the Royal Order of Kamehameha and founder of the Order’s North Hawaii chapter, and graduate of Farrington High School and Junior All-American in football. Private services held. Celebration of life at a later date. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com. Survived by wife, Mary L. Andrews of Waimea; stepchildren, Ginger (Rick) Gelke of New York and Scott (Aya) Andrews of Panama; sisters, Lorraine Daley of Waimea, Elizabeth (Rick) Ahina of Oahu and Bernadette (Sterling) Nii of Oahu; brother, Anthony (Malia) Koko of Oahu; three step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

Obituaries for October 10

R.T. “Doc” Halliday, 92, of Kailua-Kona died Aug. 19 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, he worked in airline operations, sales and marketing for the former Pan Am and other airlines, was a real estate broker, property manager, U.S. Air Force and Army Korean War veteran, Army National Guardsman, and member of Disabled American Veterans, American Legion; Unity Church, Lions Club of Kona, Grand Masonic Lodge of New York and charter member of Kona Elks Lodge No. 2616 and played a pivotal with Hawaii International Billfish Tournament. Military service 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Celebration of life 2 p.m. at Kona Elks Lodge. Survived by wife Virginia of Kailua-Kona; daughter, Phyllis Grant of Fairbanks, Alaska; bonus daughter, Wilda Payton of Phoenix; bonus son, Richard Payton of Phoenix; hanai son, Mark Costa of Kailua-Kona; a niece and two nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.