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Lingle’s tally of activities
shows a busy schedule

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Government may be more than just numbers, but Gov. Linda Lingle is keeping a running tally, just in case you ask. To commemorate her first year in office, Lingle released a counting of what she was doing from Dec. 2, 2002, to Dec. 2, 2003.

She gave 157 speeches and had 845 in-office meetings. Another 57 meetings were outside her office. She attended 46 military functions or ceremonies and made 83 courtesy calls.

If the governor isn't giving a speech, the numbers indicate there's a chance she may be stopping by, because she had 60 "stop by's with remarks," another 51 "drop by's," 18 school visits, four parades, five charity walks and six community health center visits.

She didn't forget the commendations. A total of 433 Eagle Scouts, 40 Cub Scouts and 13 Girl Scouts were sent special notes from Lingle.

Finally, Lingle reports having given 33 newspaper interviews and holding 43 news conferences.

Case to fire off marathon

U.S. Rep. Ed Case will be an official starter Sunday for the Honolulu Marathon.

His co-starter is Japan Airlines Senior Vice President Toshiki Okazaki. Case and Okazaki will also officially start the Honolulu Marathon 10-kilometer Race Day Walk 25 minutes after the marathon start.

Case said he wants to recognize the growth of the Honolulu Marathon into one of the world's largest marathons and the participation of Japanese visitors and sponsors who contribute to the marathon's success and Hawaii's economy.

"Those of us who have been around long enough to remember the Honolulu Marathon in its fledgling years can scarcely believe what a fantastic event it has grown in to," said Case in a written release.

Last year, the Honolulu Marathon was the world's fourth-largest marathon after London, New York and Chicago.

Only one runner was from Japan in 1976. By 1995, 21,717 runners were from Japan, representing 63 percent of entrants. As of last week, 60 percent of this year's entrants are from Japan. Entry deadline is Saturday.

Port security gets funds

U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye said the state and five Hawaii companies will receive more than $4.1 million in port security grants from the federal government.

Inouye, a member of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, said the money, with other funds provided this summer, will help to better secure Hawaii's ports.

"Our state is uniquely dependent on maritime transportation, and we must all work together to protect the lifeline provided by our ports," Inouye said in a written release.

The state Department of Transportation will receive federal funds for a statewide maritime workers identification program; security surveillance camera systems at Hilo, Kahului and Nawiliwili harbors; and surveillance boats in Honolulu.

The Hawaii companies also receiving federal grants are Chevron Products Co., Horizon Lines, Matson Navigation Co., the Gas Co. and ConocoPhillips.

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