This photograph was downloaded from the Remember Oahu From the Past
Facebook page.
One of the comments about the photograph posted:
I think this is looking down Mapakuu Ave. See attached map from 1930. My GGF used to have a chicken/poultry ranch on Gazette St. (now Kaunaoa St) back in 1907 to 1920.
Certified financial planner Sean Fletcher of San Francisco knew his dad had an estate plan, complete with a health care directive detailing what medical treatment should be given in an emergency. When the father had a massive heart attack, though, no one knew where he kept those documents.
Certified financial planner Sean Fletcher of San Francisco knew his dad had an estate plan, complete with a health care directive detailing what medical treatment should be given in an emergency. When the father had a massive heart attack, though, no one knew where he kept those documents.
Fletcher’s family was lucky: An aunt found the paperwork in a closet. His mother was able to stop treatment according to his father’s wishes so that he could die more peacefully.
From the U.S. News & World Report website
Some retirees are happy, while others are downright miserable. According to financial planners, what separates the happy retirees from the unhappy ones comes down to getting a few things right in pre-retirement planning. Financial advisors say happily retired clients are financially stable and have properly thought out and planned their retirement.
Dennis I. Kawakami, 73, of Hilo, died August 19 at Queen’s Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he served in the U.S. National Guard, and retired as captain in the Honolulu Police Department. In recent years, he worked as principal broker for Dennis Realty Group LLC.
Survived by wife, Oi Hing of Hilo, daughter Cori (Arthur) Aguinaldo of Mililani, son Kurt (Ayano) Kawakami of Honolulu, sister Sharon Ho, of Honolulu, and five grandchildren.
Visitation 5 pm and services at 6 pm on Friday, September 6, at Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu Casual attire.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
Retiree News discovered this photograph of Peter “Skipper” Pawling on the internet. We later found it on Skipper’s Facebook page.
Skipper started a long career in the Hawaii Air National Guard in 1972. He became the 154th Wing Commander in 2003 after serving in many command and staff positions. His last assignment was as the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, United States Pacific Command.
Joe and Jo Ann Paszczyk, of Chicago, love unique travel adventures. Over the past decade, the couple have taken about 25 trips with educational organizations. “We have many interests—science, astronomy, history, nature,” says Joe, a former TV producer. Adds Jo Ann, a retired human resources manager: “These are not your normal souvenir shopping trips. You’re in small groups with curious people who like to learn.” In the past three years, they have gone on trips led by Chicago’s Field Museum to Madagascar, India and Tanzania. The expert guides “were always pointing out details that you would otherwise miss,” says Jo Ann.
Someone has to inherit your assets, and if you don’t decide, state laws will do it for you. That means your awful Great Uncle Ed may inherit, while your beloved cousin Mary may get nothing. That’s only one reason to get busy.
Estate planning is an extremely personal process, not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. When an individual has no close relatives (other than perhaps a spouse), the decisions required to prepare an estate plan can sometimes feel overwhelming. Over the years, I have observed this struggle firsthand, causing some individuals to take years to complete their estate plan, or worse yet, not finish it at all.
Here are some considerations if you find yourself struggling:
The September 2019 issue of the National Guard magazine features the following articles:
Into the New Next gen fighters, tankers are arriving factory fresh, energizing far more than just the gaining units.
A Mission Born of Loss One Gold Star wife is on a quest to keep the fallen and their families in the nation’s consciousness.
‘The Air National Guard is ready to fight tonight’ A conversation with Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the director of the Air National Guard
‘We’re not the active duty; we’re the National Guard’ A conversation with Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the director of the Army National Guard
Chairman’s Message AN AMERICAN TREASURE: Serving in the National Guard can be difficult. Yet, hundreds of thousands of patriots answer the call again and again.
The National Guard Association of the United States
One Massachusetts Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20001 | www.ngaus.org
P: 202.789.0031 | F: 202.682.9358 | newsletter@ngaus.org
From the DuckDuckGo Twitter feed
Most people now know companies like Google and Facebook collect and sell your data. Yet some people still think, “So what? I have nothing to hide.” Here’s five compelling reasons to tell them why your privacy is worth more than you think!
New Hampshire National Guard Benefit: A new executive order ensures that all former and current members of the New Hampshire National Guard are guaranteed a job interview with the state for most publicly posted job opportunities for which a member meets the minimum qualifications.
Governor Chris Sununu signed the order Monday. It builds on a memorandum of understanding from earlier this year that guarantees members of the U.S. Army an interview with the state of New Hampshire.
Sununu said the action will help boost the Guard’s recruiting efforts. (Military Times, August 27, 2019)
Correction: MSgt Warren Faurot emailed an update to an earlier Retiree News post: Check Six: HIANG Members – 16 years ago. Retiree News reported that TSgt Jamie (Hasuike) Wong had left the HIANG. She still serves in the 201st Air Operations Group (201 OG). Mahalo to Warren for the update!
Replacement Social Security Cards Online: Lost your Social Security card? You can get a replacement online at this link. You do have to setup a my Social Security account if you don’t have one. Thanks to Scot Fujioka for sharing this information!
TRICARE Clarification: There are several articles about a possible TRICARE refund in military papers and on social media. This refund is a result of a change to how the system calculates their annual out-of-pocket maximum payment. However, it is only applies to those who are enrolled in TRICARE Prime. If you are enrolled in TRICARE Prime, learn more about this possible refund here.
From the Images of Old Hawaii website
Over the course of a little over 40-years (1820-1863 – the “Missionary Period”,) about 180-men and women in twelve Companies served in Hawaiʻi to carry out the mission of the ABCFM in the Hawaiian Islands. However, the education of their children was a concern of missionaries. On July 11, 1842, fifteen children met for the first time in Punahou’s original E-shaped building.
By the end of that first year, 34-children from Sandwich Islands and Oregon missions were enrolled, only one over 12-years old. By 1851, Punahou officially opened its doors to all races and religions.
From the Wired Magazine website
The battery is the most important component in your smartphone, because if the battery isn’t working, nothing else can. With the right sort of care and attention, you can make sure your battery stays charged for longer—and lasts longer overall, as well.
There is good news, which is the lithium-ion batteries inside today’s phones are more reliable, longer-lasting, and safer—well, mostly—than ever before.
That said, we’ve got some tips for keeping them healthy and happy.
Debate over the benefits and drawbacks of daily low-dose aspirin has flared in recent years, with guidelines now generally urging against the regimen to prevent a first heart attack or stroke in healthy people.
But some people with good heart health still might benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin, a new study from New Zealand argues.
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