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Seminar to discuss generic drug use
Islanders are invited to learn more about medications and generic drugs at a free seminar scheduled throughout the state this month by the Hawaii Medical Service Association.Dr. Shari Kogan, director of geriatrics at the Queen's Medical Center, will be keynote speaker at the seminar "Utilizing Generic Medications -- A Physician's Perspective."
Registered pharmacist Kristine Nishimura, with HMSA's Pharmacy Management Department, will discuss "Generic Drugs -- Safe, Effective and FDA Approved."
The sessions will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Kauai, Feb. 18 at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on the Big Island, Feb. 20 at Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului, Maui, and Feb. 28 at the Sheraton Waikiki hotel on Oahu.
The seminar is part of the Akamai Living wellness program designed for HMSA and Health Plan Hawaii members age 55 and older but all interested people are invited, regardless of age or health plan.
The seminars include refreshments, educational materials and free parking or validation.
Oahu reservations should be made by Feb. 20; call 948-6398. Neighbor Island reservations are due by Feb. 9; call (800) 362-0618.
Windward Oahu is site of native plant tour
A Hawaiian native plant re-vegetation tour to three sites in Kailua and Waimanalo will be conducted 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 7.Rick Barboza and Matt Schirman of Hui Ku Maoli Ola, a native plant nursery, will lead the tour starting from Ulupo Heiau to Na Pohaku o Hauwahine and ending at the plant nursery in Waimanalo. Topics such as alien vegetation clearing, outplanting of natives, propagation and cultivation will be covered.
The tour is co-sponsored by the Kawai Nui Heritage Foundation and Ahahui Malama I Ka Lokahi. Donations of $5 will be accepted. Reservations must be made with Chuck Burrows at 595-3922 or via e-mail to chuckb@hawaii.rr.com.
Nomination forms ready for candidates5
People interested in running for elective office in 2004 elections can pick up nomination papers beginning today.On Oahu, nominations for state and federal offices can be obtained at the Office of Elections, 802 Lehua Ave. in Pearl City.
Nomination papers for City & County of Honolulu offices are available at the City Clerk's Office in Honolulu Hale. Office of Hawaiian Affairs candidates can pick up papers from the Elections Office and from county clerks.
On the neighbor islands, papers for federal, state and county offices are available from county clerks.
The deadline to file nomination papers for the Sept. 18 primary is 4:30 p.m. July 20.
Free seniors seminar coming to Pearl City5
Pearl City Public Library will host a free seminar on "Growing Older, Aging Akamai" 6-7 p.m. Feb. 9 in the library's meeting room.Gary Powell, New England Financial Group financial adviser, will answer questions about long-term care insurance and how it benefits the family.
The seminar is sponsored by the Hawaii State Public Library System and Health Care Alternatives. Call the library five to seven days in advance to request a sign language interpreter.
For more information, call the Pearl City Public Library at 453-6566.
Waipahu group gets $1.25 million in funds
The Waipahu Community Association has received $1.25 million in federal funds to develop a business incubator, marketplace and training center, U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie's office announced.The grant was awarded by the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration.
"This grant will help our state by providing immigrants the support and resources necessary to strengthen the family unit and enabling then to claim a place in Hawaii's 21st century economy," Abercrombie said in a news release.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffLEEWARD OAHU
Police probe 2 drownings Saturday Police are investigating two unrelated drownings in Leeward Oahu Saturday.
A 66-year-old tourist died after he was found floating face down in the water about a quarter-mile from Yokohama Bay at 10:26 a.m.
A medical examiner identified him as Clair Johnson of Leonardsville, Kan.
The man was brought to shore by a catamaran and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was administered before Johnson was taken to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center.
Officials from the Honolulu Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services said it is unknown what led to Johnson's drowning.
About a half-hour later, a 50-year-old Waianae man died after he experienced problems about 2 1/2 miles off of Maili Point.
EMS District Supervisor Les Kurano said the man was brought to shore by boat and given CPR.
The man, whose identity was not released, was also taken to Waianae health center. Police said the 50-year-old man was the owner of Capt. Bruce's Scuba Charters.
WEST OAHU
Homeless man held for threat with knife Police arrested a 39-year-old homeless man in Village Park Saturday night after he threatened a 39-year-old Waipahu woman with a knife during an argument.
The man and woman were arguing at about 6:58 p.m. Saturday on Hanauna Street when the suspect allegedly used the knife to threaten the woman, police said.
Police were called and the man was arrested for first-degree terroristic threatening and drug offenses.
Waipahu man allegedly used stolen credit card
Police arrested an 18-year-old Waipahu man Saturday after he allegedly used a stolen credit card at least twice on Jan. 8 at a Waimalu store, then returned the merchandise for cash.Police said the credit card holder, a 44-year-old man, discovered the fraud when he noticed unauthorized statements on his credit card statement.
The Hekaha Street store was contacted and employees told police that the suspect worked at a neighboring store.
Police located the 18-year-old and arrested him Saturday for suspicion of fraudulent use of a credit card.
NORTH SHORE
Man turns himself in for gun threat A 34-year-old Haleiwa man turned himself in to police after he allegedly threatened his 35-year-old wife with a gun during an argument Saturday morning.
Police said the man fled before patrol officers who responded to an argument call arrived at the Haleiwa home. The officers found a gun that was allegedly used in the incident.
The suspect later called 911 and turned himself in to police. He was arrested for first-degree terroristic threatening and having an unregistered firearm.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Puna residents return to find house on fire Big Island fire officials are investigating a fire that destroyed a Puna home Saturday.
At 8:40 p.m., 11 firefighters responded to a fire on Kona Street at Hawaii Isle Paradise Acres and extinguished the fire at 9:20 p.m.
Volunteers used about 2,000 gallons of water to help firefighters in extinguishing the fire. No one was injured, Capt. Steven Narikiyo said in a news release.
Narikiyo said the residents had returned home to find their house on fire.
It is undetermined at this time what caused the fire. Damage is estimated at $10,000.
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