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The Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry will conduct free bone-marrow donor registration and testing 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Blaisdell Park in Pearl City. Free bone-marrow donor
registration SaturdayThe registry matches registered marrow donors with Hawaii residents who need bone-marrow transplants due to terminal blood diseases, such as leukemia.
More than 16,000 people nationwide are diagnosed with some type of fatal blood disease each year.
The registry is seeking to register as many potential donors as possible, especially those of Asian and Pacific Islander ancestry.
Donors must be between 18 and 60 and in general good health. A small sample of blood is collected from potential donors for tissue typing.
The drive is sponsored by Cosmopolitan Consistory No. 291, a community organization of military and non-military men.
For information, call 547-6154.
Keck Observatory gets spot on 60-cent stamp
Keck Observatory at Mauna Kea on the Big Island will be featured in a new stamp to be released July 10.Its twin 10-meter optical and infrared telescopes will be pictured on the new 60-cent international rate stamp, part of six new designs in the Postal Service "Probing the Vastness of Space" series.
Isles to get $8 million in federal grants
More than $8 million worth of federal grants are coming to Hawaii state agencies, nonprofit organizations and business firms, U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie said.The grants will fund economic development, education, legal service, scientific research, health, housing and human service programs.
"These grants are an investment in Hawaii's economy, our people and our state's future," Abercrombie said. "They will accelerate the process of economic recovery and help our people live better and healthier lives. I'm very pleased to have supported the programs which provide this funding."
The largest grant, $1.15 million goes to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to help fund the Hawaii Ocean Resources Management Plan and conduct an "Ocean Summit."
HMSA on the lookout for 6 'Ageless Heroes'
Six inspirational seniors are sought for the Hawaii Medical Service Association's "Ageless Heroes" awards.Persons 65 or older who continue "to achieve and inspire others" may be nominated. Their names will be submitted to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to compete for national awards.Those making nominations must complete a form and a 150-word essay on their candidate's qualities as a "true Ageless Hero." June 30 is the deadline.There are six categories:
Cliff Cisco, HMSA senior vice president, noted that the business category is new this year. "We know there are many wonderful seniors in Hawaii, and we'd like to see as many nominations as possible come in from around the state," he said.Vigor and Vitality, demonstrating extraordinary physical or mental talents.
All nominees will receive a special recognition certificate; six will be flown to Chicago with their guests for a special awards ceremony on Dec. 5. In 1998, Bob Voege of Hawaii Kai was one of five national Ageless Heroes.
Nomination forms are available at all HMSA offices, on HMSA's Web site (www.hmsa.com) or by calling toll-free, 1-888-440-9988.They also can be submitted via the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association's Web site (www.bluecares.com).
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Motorcycle accident kills man from Hilo
HILO -- A Big Island man died at Hilo Hospital yesterday of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was identified as Moses Makuakane, 53, of Hilo.Makuakane was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle on Kalanianaole Avenue about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday when he was forced to brake to avoid hitting a car.
Makuakane, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle. Police are asking anyone who saw the accident to call them at 961-2332.
Men who died in auto accidents identified
The three Honolulu men killed last week in a crash in Chinatown have been identified by the medical examiner's office as Jonathan Kiniol, 37, Jeffry Kansou, 18, and James Richard, 26.Traffic investigators said the men were inside a speeding car when it lost control and crashed into a fire hydrant and two traffic signal poles.
The man who died yesterday after crashing his car into a tree fronting the Waikiki Natatorium has been identified as James Treas, 50, of Honolulu. Police say alcohol was a factor in both of the accidents.
Paramedics call police, patient attacks officers
A Makiki man allegedly attacked four police officers at his Makiki apartment yesterday.Officers were sent to the Anapuni Street apartment to assist paramedics at 6:20 p.m., police said. They found the resident had slashed his wrists and stabbed himself. The man attacked the four officers, police said. He reportedly struck a female officer in the head with a wine bottle and assaulted the others.
The man was admitted to Queen's Hospital for his self-inflicted injuries. The officers were treated and released.
Police arrest man who started fire in apartment
A 33-year-old man is in custody after reportedly starting a fire at his Makaha apartment in front of police officers.The man and his girlfriend, 35, were arguing when he threatened to kill her at 7:55 p.m., police said. He barricaded himself inside the apartment when officers arrived.
When officers entered the home, he threw a container filled with kerosene onto the stove.
Police extinguished the fire and arrested the man.
Family of surfer hopes someone saw accident
The family of 45-year-old Felix Dueno, who has been in a coma since a June 6 surfing accident in Waikiki, is seeking information from anyone who might have seen what happened to him.Dueno was surfing at "3's," which is offshore from the Waikiki Outrigger Hotel's Shorebird Restaurant. It would help doctors if they knew what happened and how long Dueno may have been under water. Anyone with information is asked to call 293-4127.
