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 | | She said the support and prayers from Kaua‘i and O‘ahu friends of Takatsuki are all helping her in her time of distress, "and we appreciate that. |
 | | Takatsuki, 57, of Roy Takatsuki Construction, developed a reputation on the island as a dependable, high-quality contractor, and twice served as president of the Contractors Association of Kauai, in 1997 and 2003, said Karen Taketa, CAK executive director. |
 | | Takatsuki "embodied" the spirit of "no child left behind," and would work extra hours after class with both those who were excelling and those who needed fundamental tool-handling skills. |
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