Library users on the neighbor islands now have additional computer modem lines for "Dial-In Access," a free service allowing entry into the library system's public-access catalog. Library ups modem lines for
neighbor isle 'dial-in'The new modem access lines are:
The numbers are in addition to the toll-free number 1-800-982-4436. Oahu's modem access number remains 831-6888.Big Island, 933-8886;
The public library system's public-access catalog contains information on books and other materials available at Hawaii's 49 libraries statewide, indexing for the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and Honolulu Advertiser and an on-line dictionary, access to the Internet and a periodical index with abstracts and full-text articles for over 1,000 magazines and periodicals.
To use "Dial-In Access," library customers need to have a personal computer with a modem. The communications set up is: N-8-1, up to 14.4 Kbs, DEC VT 100 or higher emulation.
"Dial-In Access" is available 24 hours daily, except Fridays between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. The new number for technical assistance on Oahu is 587-4564. For the neighbor isles, help can be had by calling 1-800-831-5101. Assistance is available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
$248 million marked for military in Hawaii
WASHINGTON -- Hawaii will receive a record $248 million for military construction under a bill signed yesterday by President Clinton.The military construction bill includes $23.5 million to buy the Kahuku Training Area in northern Oahu, as well as tens of millions of dollars for a variety of barracks renovations and family housing projects.
"The appropriation of this money is great news for Hawaii," said Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Honolulu. "It will bring hundreds, if not thousands, of desperately needed jobs in the immediate future."
Military construction is the first of the 1999 spending bills to be passed by Congress and signed by the president. Concerned about the 12 other spending bills still stalled in Congress, the House and Senate last week passed a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open through Oct. 9, nine days into the new fiscal year.
Gov says $532 million saved on workers' comp
With the general election six weeks away, Gov. Ben Cayetano has declared that workers' compensation premiums have been slashed in half during his four years in office.Employers saved a total of $532 million in premiums as a result of changes to the workers' comp law, he said yesterday.
"A huge reduction in workers' compensation premiums is a major accomplishment of my administration. Lower costs help all kinds of businesses," Cayetano said.
He added: "Medical costs associated with workers' compensation have tumbled downward from 43 percent in 1994 to just 37 percent of the total in 1997."
Kaiser Permanente gets full accreditation
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has received full three-year accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The plan in 1995 was the first in Hawaii to attain three-year accreditation.
Ewa Beach can expect extra aircraft noise
Ewa Beach may experience added aircraft noise for the next two weeks, Mondays through Fridays.Crews will work from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. on construction at the base of the Federal Aviation Administration control tower. Also, they will be doing work for runway lighting system certification, the state Department of Transportation said.
Aircraft will fly over Ewa Beach and Iroquois Point to land on Runway 8-L in these hours.
Free reunion registry has sign-up on Oct. 3
People of Oahu who have become separated from family members through adoption can register with the International Soundex Reunion Registry on Oct. 3.The International Soundex Reunion Registry is a free service to help reunite people who desire contact with their next of kin.
When a registration is received, the information is entered into the registry computer. If data match, both parties will be notified immediately, according to the Adoption Circle of Hawaii, which sponsors Registration Day.
Registration Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Borders Books at Ward Centre, Borders Books at Waikele and Windward Mall in Kaneohe. Call 591-3834.
Catfish applications available on Oct. 1
Catfish anglers may apply to fish in Nuuanu Reservoir on weekends starting in November by picking up applications for licenses and entry fishing cards Oct. 1-23 at the state Department of Land and Natural Resources permit counter at 1151 Punchbowl St, Room 130.
Public invited to STOP Violence meeting Friday
Violence against women on Oahu will be discussed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Park.It's one in a series of statewide meetings hosted by Attorney General Margery Bronster and the STOP Violence Against Women Planning Committee to target domestic violence and sex assault in each county.
Police, prosecutors, service and medical providers, adult female crime victims, safety and judiciary officials, elected leaders and the public are invited to take part.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently awarded the state $976,000 to reduce violent crimes against adult females.
For further information, call Nancy Ralston, 586-1157, or Tony Wong, 586-1096.
Help needed to clean McCully-Moiliili Library
The Ala Moana Jaycees are seeking 30 volunteers to help clean the exterior of McCully-Moiliili Library and sand and paint metal shelves Saturday.The community service project will be conducted in conjunction with the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, which will donate $10,000 to the Friends of the Library of Hawaii.
The grant will go toward the purchase of new books and supplies for Hawaii's public libraries.
To volunteer, call Arlyne Domingo at 571-2877 or e-mail her at arlynedo@aol.com.
People's Fund dinner features Con-Con panel
A panel discussion on the proposed state Constitutional Convention will be presented at the Saturday dinner of the People's Fund.Call 526-2441 for tickets for the dinner celebrating the 26th anniversary of the nonprofit community organization. The event will begin at 5 p.m. at Church of the Crossroads.
The program will feature Paul Achitoff of the Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund, Lehua Kinilau of Ka Lahui and Susan Reardon, past director of the Marriage Project, with the Rev. Joan Ishibashi of Protect Our Constitution as facilitator.
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffFive teens charged, held in beating of cop, second man
Five Wahiawa teen-agers have been charged with first-degree attempted murder, two counts of second-degree attempted murder and first-degree robbery in connection with the beating of an undercover police officer and another man Thursday.The juveniles, who range in age from 15 to 17, were charged after a hearing in Family Court. Prosecutors say they will seek to have them charged as adults sometime next month.
The youths are being held at a juvenile detention facility.
Witnesses needed to Sunday's fatal accident near Haleiwa
Police today said they would like to speak to witnesses to Sunday morning's fatal traffic accident near Haleiwa.Police believe the witnesses were in a dark-colored car, possibly a Pontiac with out-of-state license plates.
"We just want to talk to them. We just want to know what they saw and heard," said a traffic investigator.
One man died at the scene and four others suffered minor injuries in the accident. Anyone with information can call traffic investigators at 529-3499.
Coast Guard copter rescues swimmer off Ehukai Beach
A Coast Guard helicopter located a missing swimmer last night and airlifted him to safety.The 42-year-old man was two hours overdue when he was reported missing from Ehukai Beach at 7:20 last night.
Surf in the area was in the 8- to 10-foot range.
The man had one fin on when he was picked up.
Girl says raped after blacking out at Maili Beach Park event
Police are investigating a rape complaint filed by a 16-year-old girl who says she was attacked Saturday night at Maili Beach Park while attending a drug-free disco event.The girl told police she drank juice from a can and doesn't remember anything except that she awoke nude on the beach. Police are awaiting lab tests from the hospital.
The alleged attack took place sometime between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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