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By Star-Bulletin Staff

Friday, October 26, 2001

Campbell family donates over $700,000 to charities

The descendants of the late James Campbell donated $538,850 to the Aloha United Way yesterday, covering nearly half of AUW's projected shortfall of $1.2 million.

In a separate gift, The James & Abigail Campbell Foundation also donated $194,000 to five non-profit agencies.

The foundation granted $50,000 each to the Hawaii Foodbank Inc., the Institute for Human Services Inc. and the Salvation Army.

Child & Family Service and Helping Hands Hawaii were awarded $24,000 and $20,000, respectively.

"The quick and generous response of the Campbell family is truly overwhelming," said Irv Lauber, AUW president. "It is truly a gift from the heart. And it comes at a time when our safety net is being stretched to the limit."

Last week, the AUW, which funds 65 non-profit agencies statewide, announced it had extended its $13.6 million fund-raising campaign because of a projected shortfall.

Lions Club of Honolulu celebrates 75 years

The Lions Club of Honolulu will celebrate its 75th anniversary tomorrow with a keynote address by Dr. Tae-Sup Lee, second vice president of the International Association of Lions Clubs.

The anniversary banquet will be held at the Waialae Country Club.

New license plates pay tribute to Sept. 11 victims

Hawaii residents can display their patriotism with new vehicle license plates.

The "America United" license plate went on sale yesterday at satellite city halls around Oahu and at county motor vehicle offices on the Neighbor Islands, officials said. The plates feature a red, white and blue decal designed by graphic artist Daryl Soon that pays tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The text on the plate reads "America United, September 11, 2001."

Police chiefs across Hawaii approved the design for the special plates.

On Oahu, the plates will cost $5 when purchased during the regular renewal fee. Motorists who wish to buy the plates before their regular renewal date will have to pay the $5 fee plus an emblem replacement fee of 50 cents. Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Counties will set their own prices.

TACKLING A HOT SPOT IN ALEWA HEIGHTS

DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
Many firemen responded to a house fire in Alewa Heights
yesterday. The fire, at 1273 Alewa Drive, started at 7:16 p.m.
and gutted the rental portion of the home along with the
kitchen and roof of the main house before firefighters got
the flames under control at 7:32 p.m. Fire officials said the
77-year-old woman who owns the house was home but
escaped injury. The 30-year-old male who rents from her
was not at home at the time of the fire. A total of 34 firefighters
were at the scene. The department estimated damage to
the building and its contents at $130,000.

Support group for prostitutes will get new leader

Kelly Hill has stepped down as the executive director of Sisters Offering Support and will take on an advisory role at the nonprofit group she co-founded to help young women leave the sex industry and rebuild their lives.

Lorraine Faithful, the group's program director for the past two years, will succeed Hill.

Hill, who escaped prostitution herself before co-founding the group in 1995, will serve as the group's special adviser.

Earlier this year, Hill was instrumental in winning support for a new state law raising the age of sexual consent to 16 from 14, then the lowest in the nation. The controversial bill won passage after lawmakers overrode a veto by Gov. Ben Cayetano.

In November, Hill was named "America's Best Young Community Leader" by Do Something, an organization that promotes community activism among young people.

Hill said she had stepped aside as executive director to "allow the organization to develop a new generation of leadership."

Hill also announced that Tom Brower, formerly with The Ronald McDonald House, has joined the SOS staff as fund development director.

UH Football Express zips spectators to game

The UH Football Express service will be available two hours earlier for the University of Hawaii vs. Fresno game today at Aloha Stadium.

Football Express buses will operate from 16 locations. Bus fare is $3 each way. Senior citizen, disabled, monthly and other passes will not be accepted. The bus leaves Aloha Stadium 15 minutes after the game ends. More information is available by calling 848-5555 or on the Web at www.thebus.org.

Park-and-Ride locations:

Ala Moana Center:

>> Kona Street at Kona-Iki Street -- 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Downtown:

>> Alapai Street Express Bus Transit Center -- 1:10 p.m. and 2:40 p.m.

Hawaii Kai:

>> Keahole Street near Hawaii Kai Park & Ride Lot -- 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Kahala:

>> Waialae and Kilauea avenues opposite Kahala Mall -- 1 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:10 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Kaimuki and Palolo:

>> Liliuokalani Elementary School at Koko Head and Waialae avenues -- 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

>> Palolo McDonald's at Waialae and Palolo avenues -- 1:02 p.m. and 3:32 p.m.

University of Hawaii:

>> Sinclair Library Circle on University Avenue -- 1:10 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Waikiki:

>> Kapiolani Park Bandstand bus stop on Monsarrat Avenue -- 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Kapolei:

>> Kapolei State Office Building, 601 Kamokila Blvd. -- 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Village Park:

>> Royal Kunia Park & Ride -- 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

Mililani Mauka:

>> Mililani Park & Ride at Ukuwai Street -- 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Windward:

>> Opposite Castle Medical Center at Kalanianaole Hwy. and Kailua Road -- 12:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.

>> Opposite Enchanted Lake Shopping Center at Keolu Drive and Hele Street -- 12:50 p.m. and 2:20 p.m.

>> Kailua Shopping Center on Kailua Road at Hahani Street -- 12:55 p.m. and 2:25 p.m.

>> Aikahi Shopping Center on Kaneohe Bay Drive at Mokapu -- 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

>> Opposite Windward City Shopping Center at Kaneohe Bay Drive at Makalani Street -- 1:10 p.m. and 2:40 p.m.

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Kamehameha Highway crash kills Kahuku man

A 21-year-old Kahuku man died Tuesday from injuries he suffered in a one-car accident near the Malaekahana Regional State Park last week.

The Honolulu medical examiner has identified him as 21-year-old Dustin Lopez.

The accident occurred Oct. 14. Police believe Lopez may have been speeding when the car he was driving left Kamehameha Highway and struck a sign post and two utility poles.

HONOLULU

Motorcycle crash victim on Nimitz identified

The Honolulu medical examiner has identified the Pearl Harbor sailor who died Tuesday from injuries he suffered in motorcycle crash on Nimitz Highway last week as 24-year-old Joseph Cooper.

Police said speed and alcohol use contributed to the October 18 accident. Cooper was wearing a helmet.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Maui tourist recovering after being hit by pickup

WAILUKU >> A California visitor was in serious condition yesterday after he was struck by a pickup truck while walking on the shoulder of a highway in West Maui.

Michael Golland, 35, of Los Angeles, has been recuperating at Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Police Lt. Charles Hirata said an investigation was being conducted to determine the cause of the accident.

Police said the truck was traveling north on Honoapiilani Highway when it struck Golland near Halawai Drive at about 6 p.m. Wednesday.