Happy Camper for Friday, October 13, 2023

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The Kapa‘a High School cheer squad spreads out for safety during one of its formations presentation on Monday evening, Oct. 9, 2023.

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The Kapa‘a High School cheer squad present one of its stunting formations on Monday evening, Oct. 9, 2023, during the first-ever Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation cheer pre-season at the Kaua‘i High School gym.

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The Kapa‘a High School cheerleaders “fly” during the basics portion of the group’s presentation on Monday evening, Oct. 9, 2023, during the first-ever Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation cheer preseason before a panel of judges at the Kaua‘i High School gym. Kapa‘a finished first with 79.47 percent, followed by Waimea cheer with 59.78 percent. Host Kaua‘i finished with 53.43 percent. The KIF cheer championships will take place on Oct. 23 at the Kaua‘i High School gym.

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Pacific Missile Range Facility at Mana Commanding Officer Capt. Brett Stevenson accepts a $17,600 award from Mark Perriello of the Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce and its Military Affairs Committee at the Kaua‘i Coffee Visitor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. The award is a result of sponsorships from Kaua‘i chamber members and ticket sales to the Military Ball that takes place on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. Stevenson said the award will enable junior sailors to participate in the Military Ball, which is considered a very prestigious event.

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A Stan’s flying saucers crew checks a batch on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at the Central Pacific Bank parking lot. How can we try the caramel apple variety if we don’t know when he’s going to be there?

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Randall Francisco, of the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center, introduces members of the Kaua‘i County Council, including Chair Mel Rapozo and former mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. to the “Lawmakers Listen” panel, which included Rep. Luke Evslin, Speaker Scott K. Saiki, Vice Speaker Greggor Ilagen, Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura and Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, that was attended by more than three dozen people.