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Posted: Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 9:29 AM HST

County to unveil Mo`oheau Park improvements today

By Ken Hupp - 67AM KPUA News

A public rededication ceremony will be held today at 10:30 a.m. to highlight the recently renovated Mo`oheau Park in downtown Hilo. The $664,000 project includes replacement of the bus terminal’s roof, windows, doors and cabinets, while completely renovating the restrooms, painting the building and adding skylights. The improvements bring the restrooms, concrete walkways and other park features into compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Construction began August 13 and was completed December 24. Today is also “Make a Snowflake Day” at Mo‘oheau Park, part of a nationwide effort to support the victims, families and teachers of last month’s Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy. From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., the public is invited to gather at the bandstand to make paper snowflakes that will be sent to Connecticut to welcome students back to school. That effort is being coordinated by the Connections Public Charter School PTSO.