Outreach delights Salt Pond Keiki

By Dennis Fujimoto The Garden Island

HANAPEPE — Yes, even Santa (also known as Phil Worwa) had to don a fabric face mask Saturday when he joined members of the multi-agency Salt Pond Beach Park outreach during the group’s visit to the park’s houseless population in compliance with social-distancing and face-masks rules.

“Normally, I volunteer with the Police, Pastors & Platters,” Santa said. “But I couldn’t pass this opportunity up to see the keiki at Salt Pond. When I first moved here, I used to come here daily before going to work to pick up rubbish and help keep the place clean. I met and made many friends here.”