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Thirty-three Honolulu police officers were promoted yesterday, including two majors to the rank of assistant chief. 33 Honolulu police
officers promotedRafael Fajardo Jr., 59, will be the assistant chief in charge of the special field operations bureau. John Kerr, 51, will be the assistant chief in charge of the administrative bureau.
Residents 60 to 75 years old who are afraid of falling and meet certain criteria can learn how to remain active without falling during a free six-month class starting next month. Free classes to help
elderly avoid falls"No Fear of Falling," sponsored by Child & Family Service, will begin Oct. 16 at the agency's Ewa Community Center, 91-1841 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach.
Classes will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
They are open to people who live in Ewa and Leeward areas, including Waianae; who have at least two chronic conditions or physical impairments that could cause falling; are independent with daily living activities and have a doctor's authorization to participate.
Falls are a leading cause of injuries and death among older people, Child & Family Service points out.
The "No Fear of Falling" program is made possible by the Public Health Fund of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii.
An occupational therapist will conduct the classes, which will include exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility to prevent a fall.
Those interested may call Judy Knutson or Donna Goodwin at the Child and Family Service's Honolulu Gerontology Health Maintenance Program, 543-8421 or 543-8430.
Volleyball-game traffic detoured by H-1 work
Traffic patterns for tonight's volleyball game will be affected by resurfacing that will close westbound lanes of H-1 Freeway from Kapiolani offramp to Punchbowl Street.The work that is going on from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday will have an impact on traffic after tonight's game between the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Nevada at Las Vegas that starts at 7 p.m. at Stan Sheriff Center.
Vehicles exiting Waialae Gate will not be able to enter H-1 westbound. Traffic will be directed to King Street via Old Waialae Road. Vehicles leaving Lower Campus Gate will be directed makai on University Avenue toward Beretania and Kapiolani or mauka on University, then westbound to Dole Street toward Wilder Avenue.
Pickup truck rolls, bursts into flames
One person died when a pickup truck overturned and burst into flames last night on the Big Island, the fire department said.The crash occured at about 9:10 p.m. on Highway 11 near the 39 mile marker in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Tolder model Nissan pick up truck was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
Mililani Public Library undergoes renovation
The Mililani Public Library is scheduled to undergo a renovation project from Monday through Sept. 26. The library will remain open while an air-conditioning unit is installed in the Reference Room.During renovation, the Reference Room will have limited use. The library is across from Mililani High School at 95-450 Makaimoimo Street. For more information, call 627-7470.
Fire Commission gives HFD accreditation
The Honolulu Fire Department has been accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.In a statement from its Fairfax, Va., headquarters, the commission said HFD was accredited Aug. 24 in Dallas.
It took HFD more than two years to prepare for the accreditation, which insures the department measures up to national standards. One thing the department had to do was develop a strategic plan.
Castle Medical Center offers help to smokers
Smokers who want to stop are invited to Castle Medical Center's "BreakFree Hawaii" course from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.The program features a group approach to overcoming nicotine addiction. It deals with overcoming psychological, emotional and physical factors associated with smoking.
The $100 fee includes course materials and weekly support sessions to help participants remain smoke-free. Those who start smoking again can take another class free.
For information, call 263-5400, or register online at www.castlemed.com.
Tomorrow
Some events of interest3-7 p.m., Estate of James Campbell, Laulima Room: Department of Transportation meeting to discuss the reconstruction of the H-1 Freeway Palailai Interchange (Kalaeloa Boulevard).
Corrections
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Woman critical after being stabbed
A 27-year-old woman was taken to Queen's Medical Center in critical condition after a stabbing yesterday in Iwilei.Police said the woman was helping friends move into a residence at 1410 Kohou St. about 1 p.m. when another woman approached her and the victim was stabbed several times. The suspect fled the scene in a dark van, police said.
Man stabbed, woman beaten in Wahiawa fight
A man was stabbed and a woman beaten in a fight at a Lakeview Circle home in Wahiawa at 4 a.m. today, police said.The man, 35, who is the caretaker of the home, was stabbed in the right side and the woman, 34, who is also staying at the home, was beaten with a dust pan.
They were both taken to Wahiawa General Hospital and both were arrested when they were released.
Gunman robs Chinese restaurant in Kahala Mall
Police are searching for a gunman who robbed a Chinese restaurant at Kahala Mall yesterday.The robbery occurred just before the restaurant was to open at about 10 a.m., police said.
The suspect is described as in his 30s, 5 feet 2, 100 pounds with dark hair. He was wearing all dark clothing, including a baseball cap and sunglasses.
Homicide probe launched into Labor Day death
Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a 47-year-old man.The man suffered head injuries during a party at Poamoho Village near Wahiawa on Labor Day, police said. He was treated and released from Wahiawa General Hospital, but was admitted to St. Francis Hospital the next day where he died earlier this week.
