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A-4 Monday. February 20. 1995 Star-Bulletin NEIGHBORHOODS 'V JWSl Lady qS fa's masses STUDENTS Recognizing excellence in the schools Painting a bright future i iiiuiii 1 1 1 in. ii in People from diverse backgrounds are served ByRodOhira Star-Bulletin PAUL Pignone and Sonny Cas-tellano live on the east and west sides of the island, respectively, while home to "Rick" is anyplace he can rest his head. The three men are among 150 people per day who attend weekday Masses at the oldest Catholic church in Hawaii.

Our Lady of Peace Cathedral located at the mauka end of Fort Street Mall, is a special place for There's so much history here," said Pignone, a financial adviser who attends Holy Trinity on weekends but worships at the I i "vild: r- r- 'sr 4 wr ft rAK fi 0 i i ri.rr.,iin-i ffl iin iiin.to 1 1 i.m i i i mi -f, 1 i. 1 IlliniriH 111 inninim BY KEN lGE, Star-Bulletin Leilanl Gaspar paints pictures that win prizes. But Nanakuli High School art teacher It-suo Tsukano says Lei-lani is a prize herself because of her caring. Tsukano said Leilanl 'speaks softly but cares deeply." "She is a rare 10th-grader who epitomizes all that is good and beautiful in mankind," Tsukano said. "Concern for others and commitment to a cause are her trademarks." Tsukano encouraged Leilanl to join his art class when she was in the sixth grade and Just tagging along Name: Leiloni Gaspar Age: 15 School: Nanakuli High and Intermediate School Pastimes: Drawing, painting, writing Future: Artist, working with people cathedral on weekdays.

"The noon Mass is so convenient, and I like it because of the way they relate the homilies to personal experiences. Castellano, a state employee, Daniel Bush, who lives on the streets, is among regulars who line up for sandwiches at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral. fumigated last ovemterriseitina and we have to love new roof. them. If we didn't give them food, they would be searching through trash cans also works in town.

He is one of the regular scripture readers at the noon Mass. "I like it. It gives me an opportunity to go to church more than just on Sundays," Castellano said. "We have a lot of different-type people that come on weekdays." For Rick, the cathedral is a He is among two or three street people who may be sleeping inside the church at noon. There's only one rule, Rick says.

"You can't lie down, you have to sleep sitting down," Rick said. "If you lie down, they ask you to leave. It's good the church is here." The congregation is not bothered by the presence of sleeping street people. "They don't bother anyone," Pignone said, "and the church offers them safe shelter. I'd rather see them sleeping in here than on the street." Attendance for weekend services averages 2,700.

Our Lady of Peace is really two with her brother. The teacher told her she had talent and believed in her. Now Leilani is president of the school's Visual Arts Learning Center, of which Tsukano is the instructor. She has won awards in the 1994 Congressional Arts Competition, and the 1993 Annual Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art and Photography Exhibit. Her favorite subjects to sketch and paint are people and houses.

Leilani practices her art two to three hours a day, and "I just love to do it," she said. Tsukano "taught me that if I believe in everything I do, it will happen but if it doesn't, try harder next time." The National Honor Society member said she sees a future in drawing, painting and working with people. "I like helping. It makes me feel good," Leilani said. She said she lends money, gives food, and "donates stuff I don't really need" to people who are less fortunate.

"Even if they're different from me and less fortunate, I believe every person should be equal. They have the same emotions as us, and they should have a chance to have people caring about them, too," she said. Pat Gee, Special to the Star-Bulletin Please send candidates for the Super Student feature to Debra Baramga, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802, or call 525-8646 or send a fax to 523-8509. parishes, says the Rev.

Nathan Mamo, the church rector. "We are a real downtown church," said Mamo. "Between 150 (and) 400 people attend our morning and noon weekday Masses and many of them work in town. "Those who come Saturday night or for the six Sunday Masses are usually regulars who have been coming here for years," he added. Jawn Ranney has been attending services at the cathedral for 13 years.

"We have a good community and that makes the church good," she said. The cathedral was built in 1843 and in 152 years, "we've never missed having a Sunday service here," Mamo said. The silence inside the church on work days is broken every few minutes by thunder-like sounds coming from its high ceiling. The church, which was The church's ministry includes the street people. On weekdays, volunteers arrive at a.m.

and prepare about 200 sandwiches, given out at mid-morning. Each person receives two sandwiches, and as many as 400 have been given out in one day. Some Fort Street merchants have complained to the church about the litter and mess left on the mall by people receiving sandwiches. The ministry quit giving out cups of juice because of the littering, Mamo said. "We've received complaints that people throw food down and make a mess," Mamo said, "and that we're responsible because we're feeding the people.

"I don't know how to manage them, but it's part of our purpose to feed them if we They are part of this for something to A "not-in-my-neighborhood" attitude is not a solution, Mamo said. "Some people want us to either pick up after them, close down the sandwich ministry or move it elsewhere," Mamo said. "Nobody wants to go talk to people who stink, it's easier to have someone else do it. "We're not closing down (the sandwich ministry). If we can work together, we might resolve something, but complaining is not going to get us anywhere.

We need to get involved, not transfer the problem." 'L- Hawaii Pacific University hires' a sweeper to keep the area around the church clean since it is a gathering place for students. STREETWISE Island Digest Kahuku Sunset Beach Beware of Oahu road repairs Roadwork this week: Halelwa None. 'i Kaneohe rffl'Miiill'Li'Mr Civilian bicycle riders have a chance to explore new territory in the first "Bike the Base Race" at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Entrants in the March 10 race can choose to compete in the 22-mile road bike race on paved areas, the 14-mile mountain bike race in rugged terrain or the 11-mile beach cruiser race. The race will start at 8 a.m.

in Dewey Square in the middle of the base. Entry forms are available on the base or by calling the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Depart-j ment athletics office, 254-2458. Entry fees before March 3 will be $6 for civilians and $2 for military personnel and Department of Defense employees and families, Late fees will be $9 for civilians and $5 for military entrants. Neighborhood Boards None. Walanae MlMarM Vf Ewa Beach nt-lS Turse recommends increasing required occupancy from two to three, the way he remembers it in the Washington, D.C.

area. "People worked real hard to have three people in their car, and that worked really well," he said. Marilyn Kali, spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation, said II 2 had car-pool lanes for vehicles with three or more occupants when the freeway opened 1977. The designation was removed 1979 because of nonuse, she said. Lanes for vehicles with two or more occupants returned two months ago during morning and afternoon rush hours between the Mililani and Waipio interchanges.

Ishihara and Turse acknowledged the car-pool lanes speed their daily commutes. "It does help, because I hate to be stuck in traffic," Ishihara said. "Every day I drive from Mililani all the way to Kaimuki. Because traffic is so bad, I have to leave by 5:30 in the morning just to avoid it because by 6 a.m., it's all backed up already." When he travels alone and stays in the non-car-pool lanes, Turse said, the drive is 10 minutes longer. Turse has lived in Mililani since 1986 and commuter traffic has definitely increased since then, he said.

However, H-2 has been widened twice since 1986, he said. Send questions or comments to Streetwise, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802, or send a fax to 523-8509. Lane abuse frustrates commuters Drivers without a passenger often invade the car-pool lane By Harold Morse Star-Bulletin TRAFFIC Is moving faster along the H-2 freeway through Mililani, thanks to car-pool lanes that opened in December. But some residents say all's not ideal with the lanes for vehicles with two or more occupants.

"I see a lot of people abusing it and nothing's being done about that," said Linda Ishihara of Milila-' ni. "I legally use it because I have my two kids and everything." Jim Turse, also of Mililani, said there's no policing of who uses the lanes, making them almost useless. "It does move a little more quickly than the other lanes," he said. But there's "absolutely no enforcement," even though signs have been posted warning of $200 fines for using the lanes while traveling alone, he said. kili Highway; and Ka-mehameha Highway from Heeia Bridge to Hunalepo Street.

Kai-lua: Oneawa Street. Kunia: Palailai to Kunia interchanges. Waipio: Waikalani Drive and Place; Waihonu Street; and Waipio Uka to Lu-miaina streets. Mililani: Kuahelani Avenue; Pilil-ua Place; Hokuloa Loop; and Kahoea, Ka- -ulua and Kawau streets. Aiea: Moana- lua Road from Kaamilo -Street to Aiea Library.

NuuanuPunchbowl: 7:15 p.m. Booth District Park, 2331 Kanealii Ave. Nihi Street from Noe to Puolani streets. Liliha: Liliha Street and Kuna-wai Lane. McCully: King Street -from McCully Street to" University Avenue.

Waialae: Pueo Street. St. Louis Heights: Ka-minaka Drive and Ka-' laepohaku Place. Palolo: 7 p.m. Palolo Elementary School cafeteria, 21 06 10th Ave.

MililaniWaipioMelemanu: 7 p.m. Mililani Recreation Center III, 95-281 Kaloapau St. Hawaii Kai: Hawaii Kai Drive to Kawaihae Street; Keahole to East Halemaumau streets; Keahole Street to Kuli-ouou Bridge; Moomuku Place to Holy Trinity Church; Keahole and i Kapaia streets; Kukuiu-' la Loop; and Kekupua Street and Place. Nimitz: PaieatoVal-kenburgh streets. Kali-hi: Middle and Kaua streets; Fort Shatter Road; Puuloa Onramp to King Street Exit; and Kaneohe: Likelike Highway from the Board of Water Supply pump station to Kahe- Pearl City: 7 p.m.

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