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Kids summer reading program kicking off

CORRECTION Wednesday, June 8, 2005 » The 2005 Children's Summer Reading Program will take place at libraries throughout the state. A brief on page A4 Monday said incorrectly that public schools were inviting children to sign up. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at corrections@starbulletin.com.

Public schools across Hawaii are inviting children to sign up for the 2005 Children's Summer Reading Program, which will run from next Monday to July 16.

Children are encouraged to visit the library weekly and read at least one book per week. They will receive a free reading incentive, while supplies last.

This year's theme is "Color Your World with Reading." Children who will be in preschool through grade six this fall are eligible to participate. Adults and older siblings are allowed to read to children up to grade two.

Sponsors of the program are the Friends of the Library, Diamond Bakery, McDonald's Restaurants of Hawaii, University of Hawaii Outreach College, First Insurance Company of Hawaii and State Office of Planning Coastal Zone Management.

To register for the program, visit any public library. Public libraries will also feature special programs and performers throughout the summer.

Epstein is honored with Caregiver Award

Kendra Epstein received the Caregiver Award from the American Red Cross at its recent Heroes Breakfast.

The award is given to someone who cares for another person or group.

"If someone in my family needed a caregiver, I'd want someone like Kendra," said Clarence Liu, chaplain and director of Hospice Hawaii patient and family services.

Epstein has been a Hospice Hawaii employee for five years. "She has always displayed an unremitting compassion for those who are nearing the end of life," said Ken Zeri, Hospice Hawaii president and chief professional officer.

Discussion looks back on history of Manoa

Malama o Manoa presents a rare photo collection of old Manoa and a panel discussion with valley residents on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Manoa District Park's new multipurpose room.

Noted actress, Manoa Elementary School graduate and longtime valley resident Sylvia Hormann-Alper will host the program featuring discussions with residents who have a variety of backgrounds and experiences, such as the daughter of Manoa's past state Rep. Dorothy Devereux, and a 93-year-old Manoa graduate whose family owned the first poi factory in the valley.

Admission is free, and the program will be taped for broadcast on 'Olelo.

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Police, Fire, Courts



By Star-Bulletin staff

HONOLULU
Kaneohe man dies after crash on Likelike

An 80-year-old Kaneohe man who was involved in a crash on Likelike Highway died Saturday night at the Queen's Medical Center.

The medical examiner's office identified the man as Wataru Isaka.

About 9:26 a.m. Saturday, Isaka was driving a 2002 Honda Civic and traveling Kaneohe-bound when he crossed into the town-bound lanes of Likelike Highway at the Alu Street intersection.

Police said Isaka sideswiped another vehicle and struck a van.

Isaka was taken in critical condition to Queen's where he later died.

Police said speed and a medical condition Isaka might have been suffering from are possible factors in the crash.

2 arrested in fire in club's restroom

Two men were arrested yesterday for allegedly setting a fire in the restroom of a nightclub.

The incident occurred at 2 a.m. yesterday at Blue Tropix Restaurant and Nightclub at 1700 Kapiolani Blvd.

Police said the suspects, who are both 21 years old, were arrested on suspicion of first-degree criminal property damage.

Both were released pending further investigation.

CENTRAL OAHU
Mililani motorcyclist, 34, dies after crash

CORRECTION Tuesday, June 7, 2005 » A 34-year-old motorcyclist died Sunday after a crash in Wahiawa. A police brief on Page A5 yesterday incorrectly reported that the crash was in Mililani. The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at corrections@starbulletin.com.

A 34-year-old motorcyclist died at the Queen's Medical Center yesterday after he was involved in a crash in Mililani yesterday.

About 1:24 a.m. the motorcyclist, of Mililani, was operating a blue 2000 Honda CBR heading town-bound on the H-2 freeway onramp from Wilikina Drive when he failed to negotiate a curve.

Police said the motorcyclist crossed over the median and struck some hedges. He then overturned on the westbound lanes and was thrown from his motorcycle.

The 34-year-old man was taken in critical condition to Queen's where he later died. Police said speed was a factor in the crash. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.

The traffic fatality was the 36th on Oahu in 2005, compared with 38 at this time last year, police said.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
S. Korean drowns off Kahaluu Beach Park

A 24-year-old man apparently drowned Saturday in waters off Kahaluu Beach Park in Kona.

The victim was identified as Dong Kyu Jung of South Korea.

Jung was found unconscious in about four to six feet of water off the beach park about 2:26 p.m.

Lifeguards attempted to revive Jung, who was later taken to Kona Community Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 3:06 p.m.

Firefighters return to Lihue hot spots

About seven firefighters returned to a site near Lihue yesterday morning to extinguish smoldering spots from a brush fire that scorched an estimated 50 to 60 acres Saturday.

Battalion Chief Bob Kaden of the Kauai Fire Department said firefighters were expected to return in the evening to monitor the area.

It is undetermined what caused the fire.