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Lauren Calhoun of Kapaa wanted to give children at a local family abuse shelter a quiet place to do their homework. Top youth volunteers honored
The Kauai High School junior raised more than $1,500 to equip the room with furniture, a computer, books and two sets of encyclopedias, among other items.
She and Celinda Stanton of St. Andrew's Priory in Honolulu were named Hawaii's top two youth volunteers for 2001 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
They each received $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in May to join other top honorees in the nation for several days of recognition events. Ten of them will be named America's top youth volunteers.
Stanton, a sixth-grader from Waimanalo, provided entertainment for the elderly and taught them new skills at a long-term care facility. She performed Japanese and Hawaiian dances, helped them play games, and taught an 80-year-old woman to use a computer. Stanton has also helped the staff with filing.
Two other volunteers recognized as distinguished finalists include Tessa Munekiyo, 16, of Wailuku and Kauilani Ostrem, 17, of Kaaawa.
Munekiyo, a Baldwin High School student and member of the University of Hawaii Kona 4-H, assisted in conducting interviews with tsunami survivors for a museum educational project. Ostrem, a senior at Kahuku High, co-chaired an effort to reduce the number of deaths and accidents on the roadways in her community.
Miss America 2001, Angela Perez Baraquio of Hawaii, will be among the judges to select the top 10 volunteers in the nation. The final 10 will receive an additional $5,000, a gold medallion and a crystal trophy.
Haleiwa drive-through up for debate tomorrow
A public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Haleiwa to discuss a proposal to allow drive-through businesses in the historic district.The meeting will be held at Haleiwa Elementary School cafeteria. Members of the public will have two minutes each to speak.
The resolution making the change was introduced by North Shore Councilwoman Rene Mansho, who said she did so at the request of the owners of the McDonalds Haleiwa branch.
Opponents call the drive-through unsightly and unnecessary, while supporters say businesses need whatever boost they can get.
Campaign overseers OK Brodie's dual role
Lex Brodie was not in violation of Campaign Spending Commission laws when he served as an officer in two different campaigns last fall, according to an advisory opinion approved by the commission yesterday.Brodie ran for re-election to the Board of Education last fall and served as chairman and treasurer of the Lex Brodie Committee. At the same time, he was co-chairman of the Harris 2000 Campaign Committee.
Brodie, who won his race, resigned from his post in the Harris campaign after questions were raised about the legality of serving in the two capacities at once.
But yesterday's opinion said Brodie clearly was entitled to retain both posts, so long as the two campaign committees were not acting in concert for, or against, the same candidate.
Harris campaign attorney Rick Tsujimura said the committee wanted "vindication" in the event the mayor wants Brodie's support in the future.
Storm drops snow on Mauna Kea, Haleakala
WAILUKU -- A winter storm brought snow to Mauna Kea and Haleakala and heavy rain and wind to areas around the state, but created no major problems as of this morning.A high surf advisory was in effect for east-facing shores of all islands.
Snow was falling on Mauna Kea today. The temperature was reported at 28 degrees and the summit road was closed.
Gusty winds and occasional heavy rains swept across portions of the Valley Isle this morning, tossing tree branches onto roadways in the west.
Greg Moss, a district ranger for Haleakala National Park, said snow fell at about 10 a.m. Sunday for a half hour. He said the snow Sunday was the second snowfall in about a week .
A power outage at 5 a.m. today shut down electrical service to parts of West Maui, and workers were trying to restore power late this morning.
Branches fell on Honoapiilani Highway near Ukumehame in West Maui but did not interrupt traffic, police said.
No major problems were reported on Oahu or Kauai.
Tomorrow
Some events of interest
7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church: Waialae- Kahala No. 3 Neighborhood Board meeting, 1350 Hunakai St. For information, call 527-5749.
Clarification
The senior editor of Rolling Stone magazine, David Fricke, will give a free lecture tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at Tenney Theatre at St. Andrew's Cathedral. An item Monday did not include the date.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
The police communications system didn't work right for some 45 minutes yesterday. Police radio malfunctions for
45 minutes; backup worksAbout 10:30 a.m. a computer controller card malfunctioned, cutting off radio transmissions between patrol officers and dispatchers, who immediately switched to a backup communications system, according to a press release from acting chief Michael Carvalho.
The alternate system enables officers to communicate with their district station as well as other officers.
Honolulu police technicians were able to fully restore communications at 11:21 a.m.
The city installed the $20 million Ericsson 800 MHz radio system in 1998.
The system is also scheduled to be used by the Honolulu Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.
The radio has had several problems including outages, lost connections, interference, garbled sounds and a malfunctioning panic button, especially in rural Oahu.
Gunman in Hawaii Kai standoff going to trial
A 38-year-old gunman accused of firing about 100 shots at police officers and civilians during a five-hour standoff in Hawaii Kai last August has been found fit to go to trial.Peter Takeda and a codefendant will stand trial March 12 on several charges including first-degree attempted murder, punishable by life without the possibility of parole.
Takeda has told police he thought he was shooting at assassins out to get him. He said he fired the shots using two handguns and that codefendant Gerven C. Sorino helped him load one of the guns.
Man stabbed in chest in Waikiki robbery
A 48-year-old man was stabbed at 6 this morning during a robbery at his Waikiki home at 441 Kalaimoku St.Three suspects entered the man's home and took a jewelry box. When the victim confronted the suspects, he was stabbed in the lower left chest, police said.
The victim, who friends said is a cab driver originally from Bangladesh, was taken to Queen's Medical Center and underwent surgery this morning. He was reported to be in stable condition.
Police are looking for the three men and a woman who drove them away in a new white car.
Police said the suspect believed to have stabbed the victim is described as 19 or 20 years old, 6 feet tall with a medium build and short reddish-orange dyed hair. He was wearing a white T-shirt and pants.
The second suspect is described as between 20 and 23 years old, 5-foot-5, 150 pounds, with short hair, wearing a maroon T-shirt. The third suspect is described as being in his early 20s. Police did not have a description of the driver.
Two arrested in assault with bottle at nightclub
A 22-year-old man is in guarded condition after being involved in a fight at Club Electros at 593 Kamehameha Highway early this morning, police said.At 1:18 a.m. an argument escalated into a fight among three men. The victim was struck on the head with a beer bottle by one of two suspects, police said. The suspects, a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, were identified by witnesses and arrested for assault.
The victim was taken to Queen's Medical Center.
Armed robbery suspect, 27, found and arrested
Police arrested a 27-year-old man yesterday who allegedly robbed two men at gunpoint near Leeward Community College last month.On Jan. 3 an auto repair company owner received a call to fix a vehicle near Leeward Community College.
The suspect, a Makakilo resident, allegedly approached the victim and his co-worker. He directed them to a secluded area at 96-029 Waiawa Road.
The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money, police said. The victims ran away without giving him any money.
Officers of the Pearl City Crime Reduction Unit located the suspect on Punchbowl Street yesterday morning.
Driver of stolen cycle still in critical shape
A man involved in a motorcycle accident remains in critical condition after crashing into a wall in Makiki Sunday afternoon.The man was driving a stolen 2000 Suzuki sports bike on Dominis Street, police said. He lost control of the bike while heading toward Kewalo Street and struck a retaining wall. He was taken to Queen's Medical Center.
The motorcycle was reported stolen Saturday night.
Sought on 5 warrants, man turns himself in
Rodney Texeira, 36, wanted for five different warrants, turned himself in at the Kailua Police Station Monday night after being alerted to a CrimeStoppers news release.Texeira was wanted for violation of parole. He was also wanted for questioning in the $6,000 theft of more than 1,000 plants from Nalo Nursery at 41-890 Mahiku Place in Waimanalo on Jan. 22 or Jan. 23.
