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Monday, October 30, 2000

By Ken Ige, Star-Bulletin
This round building in Leeward Oahu houses
classrooms and labs to train people in the
construction industry.

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LIU contracts specialist Edward Spurlin explained that the structure was needed for training in construction apprenticeship programs.

"We train carpenters, laborers, masons and equipment operators, and these can be very specialized fields today. At all stages of industry, you need certification, and so training is a critical part of what we do."

In case you're visualizing something like a giant shop class, Spurlin says it's more complicated, involving classrooms and labs. If it isn't state-of-the-art, it's at least state-of-the-craft.

LIU's original classroom was in Halawa, and the lease ran out on the building. Realizing they needed a dedicated facility, and because LIU already owned the property, construction started a year ago and is almost complete. The estimated cost of the project is $3.6 million.

And in case you're wondering whether the organization built it themselves as a kind of homework shop project, the answer is no. It was contracted out to Constructors Hawaii.

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Specter, one of the premier young musical talents on the Chicago blues scene, has toured and performed with such greats as The Legendary Blues Band and Otis Clay. His discography includes "Bluebird Blues" and "Speculatin'. "

The class is free, but students must register by calling 983-4109. The college is at 2241 Kapiolani Blvd.

Performing will be Kapena, Picante and Reign from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the campus lawn. Student club booths will sell food to the hungry. Park is free in the campus lots.

For information, call 734-9576.

Thursday: Ceramic mural, "Ahupua 'a: From the Mountains to the Sea," by Shigeru Miyamoto, at Ma'ili Elementary School, 1 p.m. The ceremony will feature music and dance performances by students from Ma'ili Elementary School and the Ma'ili Modern Dance Troupe.

Friday: Concrete mural, "The Faces of Waiau," by Linda Oszajca, at Waiau Elementary School, 9 a.m. The ceremony will feature music performances by Waiau Elementary's student body, violinists and chorus.

Nov. 17: Granite sculpture, "Mahiole," by Sean Browne and two bronze sculptures, "Lei Makers" and "Hula Kahiko," by Lark Grey Dimond-Cates at Kona International Airport, 10:30 a.m.

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