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Donate rice to get Jamba Juice coupon
Hawaii Foodbank and Jamba Juice are offering a reward to people who contribute rice to meet the demand for community food distribution programs."The Race for Rice" will begin Monday and continue through September. Jamba Juice stores on Oahu, Maui and in Kona will give coupons good for $1 with the donation of a 5-pound bag of rice, "buy one get one free" for a 10-pound bag and a free smoothie for a 20-pound bag.
Hawaii Foodbank is out of rice, said spokeswoman Lori Kaya. More than 240 charitable agencies that use the Hawaii Foodbank as a resource distribute food to an estimated 118,000 people each week, Kaya said.
Man pleads innocent in Kauai airport breach
LIHUE >> John P. Meyers, 32, of Lihue, was arraigned in Kauai District Court yesterday on two felony and two misdemeanor charges stemming from allegations that he climbed over a fence at Lihue Airport on Monday, damaged an airliner with a stone and attacked employees of two airlines with a box cutter.Meyers, who was subdued by airline employees, pleaded innocent to felony charges of assault and terroristic threatening and misdemeanor charges of trespass and criminal property damage.
A preliminary hearing is schedule for tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.
He was the second armed intruder to penetrate security at Lihue in three months.
In May, Lloyd Albino, of Kapaa, allegedly armed with a pistol, forced his way through baggage claim into the gate area of the terminal, according to police. He surrendered to police after allegedly firing two shots. His case is pending in federal court on Oahu.
HPD honors officers and helpful citizen
Chief Lee Donohue presented awards to several Honolulu Police Department employees yesterday at the main station's courtyard.Sgt. Michael Lyons, of District 5, and Detective Philip Camero, of the Missing Persons Detail, received the 2003 Employee of the First Quarter Award.
The Narcotics/Vice Division Covert Detail received the 2003 Unit of the First Quarter Award. Officers Theodore Merrill and Gary Masiglat, of District 2, received certificates of merit for preventing a man from jumping off the Leilehua Golf Course overpass.
Police officers Jonathan Jimenez and John Torres, of District 6, received certificates of merit for apprehending an escapee from the Halawa facility. Lee also presented a certificate of merit to Darrell Kaneshiro, a civilian who assisted in the capture of a bank robbery suspect.
Program celebrates kids and grandparents
The Children's Discovery Center is launching a program that celebrates the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren."My Tutu and Me" will take place every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. beginning Sept. 16.
Each morning will begin with a light snack, followed by music and ending with a craft activity or special program.
The cost is $3 a person ($2 for Discovery Center members).
Space is limited. Anyone interested can call the Discovery Center at 524-KIDS (524-5437) to reserve a space.
Windward college hosts 3 life-skills workshops
A series of life skills development workshops will take place Sept. 11, 18 and 25 at Hale Akoakoa, Windward Community College.People who would like to improve their well-being and network with others are invited to attend.
The free three-part series will focus on "Conquering the Challenges of Change" (Sept. 11), "Breaking the Stress Cycle" (Sept. 18) and "Eleven Ways to Bring the Joy Back to Your Interactions" (Sept. 25).
For more information, call 236-9256.
Pool exercises offered for multiple sclerosis
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Hawaii Division, is taking applications for participation in its MS Aquatic Exercise Program.Two sessions are scheduled, from 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at Camp Kokokahi YWCA, Kaneohe.
The group exercise program is intended for physically independent people with MS or those accompanied in the pool by a caregiver or partner.
Sessions include a warm-up, stretching, motion exercises, strengthening muscles, balance activities, endurance and cooling down.
For more information about multiple sclerosis or programs of the Hawaii Division, call 532-0811. Neighbor island residents can call 800-FIGHT-MS toll-free.
Punahou grad returns to help Rehab Hospital
Selena Ching has been named executive director of the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation, according to Michael W. Perry, foundation president.The Punahou graduate has returned here from New York, where she was assistant director of development at Rockefeller University.
She held many other positions in New York and San Francisco after earning a master's degree in business administration from the McLaren School of Business and a bachelor's degree in English and Asian studies from Tufts University. She also studied at the Nanzan University in Nagoya, Japan, and Chien Tan Institute in Taipei.
In other REHAB hospital news, Dr. Ton Ming Chiang, medical director, was named Physician of the Year by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Home Care and Hospice Division.
Chiang was recognized for excellence in providing patient care in more than 23 years as a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. His expertise is in management of patients with amputations. His background includes obstetrics and engineering.
Balance Center offers tips on avoiding falls
The Balance Center of the Pacific, a private facility dedicated to testing and providing rehabilitation for inner-ear- and balance-related disorders, is sponsoring a "Balance Awareness" week Sept. 21-27.The event is being held during a national campaign by the Vestibular Disorders Association to promote awareness of balance and falls.
Robert Kissenberger, rehabilitation specialist with the center, said 1.6 million seniors were treated in emergency departments in 2001 for fall-related injuries, and 353,000 required extended hospital stays, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The public views falls as unpredictable and unavoidable "accidents," he said. "The literature, however, identifies falls as one of several geriatric syndromes that is treatable but widely underevaluated."
During the special week, the Balance Center, located in Suite 404, 600 Kapiolani Blvd., will provide free computerized balance assessments, resource information for the public and health-care professionals, and games and prizes.
Information gathered from screening participants will be used in a study of seniors.
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[Taking Notice]
HONORS
>> Tripler Army Medical Center's otolaryngology (surgical care of disorders of the head and neck) services department achieved the highest average score on a mandatory examination in the nation, including the highest individual score by Capt. Phillip Littlefield. Other residents in the section are Maj. Umesh Marathe and Capts. Jason Boole, Jennifer Bager, Tom Nowlin and Eric Purdom.>> Timothy A. Houghton has been named deputy director of the city's Department of Environmental Services by Mayor Jeremy Harris. He joined the Department of Wastewater Management in 1993 and continued as executive assistant when the agency was reorganized into the Department of Environmental Services in 1998.
Also, Joe Magaldi, executive director of the Office of Waikiki Development, was moved to Environmental Services as administrative assistant to the director, Frank Doyle.
>> Tanya L. Lee-Greig, of Kahului, Maui, is the winner of the Finance Factors $500 Home Improvement Shopping Spree. Her name was drawn from hundreds of entries at the Maui Contractors Association's 33rd Annual Home Show in June.
>> Honolulu Fire Chief Attilio Leonardi has announced the following promotions: Battalion Chief -- Scott R.K. Lawton, overseer of fire operations on Oahu; Fire Fighter III -- Paul D. Fukuda; Fire Fighter II -- Matthew K. Adams, Glenn S. Awakumi, Jon E. Barlan, Stanley K. Carreira, Jennifer L. Davis, Raymond L. Egan Jr., Destry K. Flores, Anthony A. Hart, Jeffrey S. Hooker, James M. Hull, Mark J. Inay, Ernest T. Kaneshiro, Keith T. Kanno, David Letarte, Leroy V.M. Malterre, Ted K. Muraoka, Michael F.K. O'Sullivan, Shannon K. Parker, Christopher L. Powell, Robert T.T.Q. Sarae, Scot K. Seguirant, Robin C. Silva, Ray A. Yamashita, Patrick A. Young.
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHONOLULU
Police arrest woman in alleged rock assault
Police arrested a 24-year-old woman who allegedly struck another woman in the head with a rock Tuesday in Kalihi.Police said the suspect was arguing with a 54-year-old woman in their Mokauea Street apartment about 5 p.m.
During the argument the suspect allegedly grabbed a rock and hit the victim repeatedly in the head and face.
The victim suffered lacerations on her scalp and face and required stitches. Police arrested the 24-year-old woman later at her apartment.
LEEWARD OAHU
2 males use handgun in attempted robbery
Police are looking for two male suspects who allegedly tried to rob a Pearl City convenience store at gunpoint about 12:35 p.m. Tuesday.Police said the suspects entered the store, brandished a dark-colored handgun and pointed it at the 53-year-old cashier. The suspects demanded money but fled after they saw the cashier pressing the alarm button, police said.
The suspects were last seen heading eastbound on Kamehameha Highway in a sedan. The first suspect is described as in his 20s, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 180 pounds, with a husky build, short brown wavy hair in a ponytail, brown eyes and a tan complexion. The suspect was also seen wearing a light-blue long-sleeve hooded sweatshirt, black baseball cap with the "Polo" logo, tan shorts and white tennis shoes.
The second suspect was described as in his late teens, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 120 pounds with a thin build, short black hair, brown eyes and a tan complexion. Police said he was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, black long-sleeve hooded sweatshirt and black jeans.
Armed hitchhiker allegedly robs driver
Police are looking for a hitchhiker who allegedly robbed a man after pulling out a gun and demanding a ride to Ewa Beach yesterday morning.Police said the victim picked up the suspect on Hakimo Road and was going to take him to Kahe Power Plant.
While on Farrington Highway, the suspect allegedly pulled out a gun and ordered the victim to drop him off in Ewa Beach across the street from 91-429 Renton Road. Once the victim reached that location, the suspect grabbed the victim's waist bag and fled on foot into Ewa Villa Estates.
The suspect is described as a man in his early 30s who weighs 140-160 pounds and has a slim build. He may be carrying a .22-caliber semiautomatic handgun, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.
CENTRAL OAHU
Toddler dies at home in furniture accident
Police said a 2-year-old boy was killed after a dresser fell on him while he was taking a nap at his Helemano Military Reservation home in Wahiawa.Police said that at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the toddler's mother put him down for a nap. She heard the boy's sister crying a short time later. When the mother went to check why the girl was crying, she discovered that a dresser fell on the boy.
The victim was taken to Wahiawa General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Police seek $12,000 in stolen silver jewelry
Big Island police are investigating the theft of more than $12,000 in jewelry from a kiosk at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo last weekend. Police said the theft occurred sometime between 7 p.m. Saturday and 10:15 a.m. Sunday.The stolen items include 100 silver neck chains, eight silver bracelets with gold turtle and quilt designs and six silver bracelets with dragon, phoenix and peacock designs.
Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Derek Morimoto at 961-2311 or CrimeStoppers at 961-8300.
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