Mahalo

Mahalo and Aloha `Oe

LKOC is an all volunteer-based organization that relies on
the support and dedication of many in our community.
We want thank all of you for that commitment to our mission to
”Keep Kailua Clean, Green, and Beautiful!"

Mahalo!

We are so thankful for those who support our
"Learning to Grow" & "Community Service Workline" Programs at
Women's Community Correctional Center!

Harold KL Castle Foundation
Hawaiian Electric Company
Women's Fund of Hawaii
Garden Club of Honolulu
Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church, Kailua
Lanikai Association
V-Day 2019 College and Community Campaign, Hilo
Domestic Violence Action Center, Waianae

Mahalo to our wonderful Partners and Supporters over the years!
Small Business Administration
Smart Trees Pacific
Alexander & Baldwin Properties ~ Kailua
Adventist Health Castle
Kaneohe Ranch
Hardware Hawaii ~ Kailua
Buzz’s Original Steak House ~ Kailua

A Hui Hou and Aloha Oe

We are so grateful for the commitment and support of our members and leaders
who have had such a meaningful impact on our lives and our efforts over the years.

We lost a beloved friend and mentor with the recent passing of Paula Ress.
We all knew Paula to be a kind and loving person who contributed so much to the well-being of our Kailua community in so many ways. Her stalwart devotion to the mission of the Outdoor Circle for over four decades is a legacy that will not soon be forgotten, and a testament to her spirit! All of our lives are more beautiful and richer for having known her.
A Hui Hou Paula.

“Paula's Garden" Memorial Fund
A memorial fund called “Paula’s Garden” has been set up in her memory,
with gifts designated to the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle, to be used for Kailua beautification projects like those she fostered and participated in for decades.
A link to donate online to the memorial fund can be found <HERE>.
Or you may mail your donation to:
LKOC, P.O. Box 261, Kailua, HI 96734 ATTN: Paula’s Garden

A Hui Hou to Ann Latham, one of our most dedicated LKOC members, who exemplified the spirit of Aloha within the Outdoor Circle and our LKOC Branch for over 40 years. Ann spent decades as a volunteer at our Learning to Grow Program at WCCC, where her loving mentorship and camaraderie with the students there will never be forgotten. She was also our LKOC Historian, and long-time Town Party volunteer, single-handedly setting up our stage decorations for the event every year. She was kind, generous and giving and her spirit will always stay in our hearts. Aloha Oe sweet Ann.

Luci Creps Pfaltzgraff was a driving force for the LKOC, as it’s President in the 1960s, and as The Outdoor Circle’s President in the 1970s. Her commitment to our mission was unparalleled, as she led our organization and fostered its mission of keeping Hawaii clean, green and beautiful. In the early 1960s, when siting for the H3 tunnels was proposed near the Pali Tunnels, Luci was instrumental in seeing them routed through Haiku instead, stating “We will not tolerate any further desecration or scarring of the Pali area”. Luci received Letters of Commendation from both the Governor and the Mayor when Diamond Head was named a National Natural Landmark in 1968, protecting it from future development. When you now see the unspoiled, green slopes of the Windward Koolaus and Diamond Head you are seeing Luci’s vision. A hui hou Luci.

Mary Hines King was a leading advocate for the Lani-Kailua Branch for over 40 years, serving as Board president and as a leader in their Public Affairs and Beautification efforts throughout Kailua. She will always be remembered as a gentle and charming person who got the job done! She and her husband Harvey loved traveling, and she always had a sparkle in her eyes as she was off to her next adventure. A Hui Hou, Mary. We will miss you.

LKOC bids a fond farewell to dear Joan Fleming, one of our most remarkable leaders and supporters over the past 45 years. She lived a long and happy life that was dedicated to her family, her watercolor painting, and many, many community projects. Think of her when you see the trees in the medians as you drive into Kailua or down Mokapu Boulevard. The work she did with the Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle has made our town clean, green, and beautiful and this will be her lasting legacy. A Hui Hou Joan.

Winifred Bennett was a landscape and seascape artist and long-time member of LKOC, serving on our Board of Directors for many years. She worked as a volunteer in our LTG Program at WCCC, mentoring and nurturing the students there. She will be greatly missed by all her knew her, and were buoyed by her unfailing kindness and sense of humor.

We remember Jane Morris as a joyful, helpful, generous fighter for important causes. She sat on the Board of LKOC for years. In addition to her Public Affairs efforts, she hosted many annual meetings in her lovely home and garden. She was extremely supportive of our LKOC “Learning to Grow” Program at WCCC, where her kindness and cheerfulness made her loved by all.

Aloha to dear Betty Lou Arnold Nobriga, a role model of goodness, who has left us with a legacy of love and dedication to helping others on their rehabilitation path. Alongside other LKOC volunteer friends working in support of the WCCC “Learning To Grow” program, Betty Lou’s love of gardening and kindness toward people was ever present in her continuous smile, heartwarming positive attitude and gracious spirit.

A Hui Hou to Lynn Rogers, a long-time member of the LKOC, and head of its Beautification Committee for many years. Her dedication, wit and wisdom will long be remembered, and her commitment to our beautification projects throughout Kailua are a lasting memory of her spirit.

A heartfelt Mahalo to all the friends of Annetta Kinnicut who made
memorial donations in her name to the "Learning to Grow" program
at WCCC. Annetta's commitment to this program, her students,
and her fellow volunteers will not be forgotten.

Mahalo to all the friends of Jo Best who made memorial donations in her name. Jo's common sense and sense of humor were an anchor to the spirit of The Outdoor Circle. How we will miss her!

Mahalo to our Past Donors!

A bequest in the will of Remy Latour honored Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle with a significant gift. Remy and his wife Wilma lived on Wilikoki Street in Kailua. They provided the generous gift to help keep Hawaii clean, green and beautiful. They truly loved Kailua and wanted to ensure that it continued to be the beautiful town it is. Many Mahalos!!!

As an added note, Remy wrote a wonderful account of “Kailua way back when...”, recounting life in our wonderful community from 1950-2000, while documenting the history of the iconic Florence’s Restaurant, so popular during that time. His account is available in booklet form, from the Kailua Historical Society, for $3. It is replete with fascinating glimpses into our past, as well as historical photos that are sure to stir up memories.
Here’s an excerpt from the booklet’s first page.

MAHALO! to Buzz's of Kailua.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of their business, Buzz's owners donated $5,000 to five Kailua organizations.
Thank you, Buzz's, for choosing Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle and helping to keep Kailua clean, green and beautiful.