Aloha Stadium officials have announced tighter security measures for high school graduations this year. Security to be tighter
for graduationsThe measures will mirror those used last fall during the football season.
"In alerting the schools ahead of time, the students' families and friends are aware that they will not be turned away for bringing leis and cameras but should be prepared to have them inspected," said Eugene Tokuhama, stadium events manager.
During the graduation ceremonies, camcorders, cameras, lei and fanny packs will be permitted but subject to inspection.
Items not permitted in the stadium will include air horns and noisemakers, bags, purses, handbags, backpacks, coolers, fireworks, outside food or beverages and umbrellas.
The high school graduation schedule at Aloha Stadium is:
>> May 31, Radford High School, 6 p.m.
>> June 1, Pearl City High School, 5:15 p.m.
>> June 2, Mililani High School, 5 p.m.
>> June 8, Campbell High School, 5 p.m.State receives $2 million to help victims of crime
The state Attorney General's Office has received $2,010,000 in federal funds to help crime victims.The U.S. Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime grant will be distributed to the prosecuting attorney's offices for each county, said Laraine Koga, administrator of the Crime Prevention & Justice Assistance division.
Koga said each county determines how to use the money, but it is all designated to assist victims. It can be used to help provide transportation and support during a trial, to provide counseling or to provide emergency things for people who were burglarized or assaulted, she said.
In Honolulu some of the money is designated to provide services for elderly victims of crime, especially those who may have been victimized in a monetary scam, Koga said.
The Crime Victims Fund is supported solely by fines paid by federal criminal offenders.
Night repaving to close several King Street lanes
The city will close lanes on North King Street from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays through June 7 for evening repaving.Two lanes will be left open in each direction during the construction starting tomorrow, but motorists are advised to take alternate routes during the street's repaving.
The $6.5 million King Street Rehabilitation Project, which began July 2, includes resurfacing King Street from Liliha and River streets to Bethel and South streets, adding a concrete bus lane and modifying curbs and ramps fronting King Street.
This phase of the project is expected be completed by June 7, while the entire project is expected to be completed July 2.
For more information on the project's status, visit the city's construction projects Web site at www.co.honolulu.hi.us/dts/ usage/streetmain.htm.
August trial for Maui man in attempted-murder case
WAILUKU >> A 38-year-old Maui man is scheduled to stand trial Aug. 5 in Maui Circuit Court for first-degree attempted murder after allegedly using a pickup truck to strike a police vehicle.Lewellyn Foster, also known as Llewellyn Foster, pleaded not guilty yesterday to a number of charges, including terroristic threatening and firearms violations.
Police investigators said Foster, who was wanted for an alleged parole violation, fled in a pickup truck from the parking lot of Star Market in Honokowai.
During a pursuit, Foster allegedly hit the police car in a pasture in Kahakuloa on March 24.
A Maui grand jury indicted Foster on May 10. He is being held in lieu of $150,000 bail.
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Taking Notice
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Honors
>> The University of Hawaii Alumni Association honored seven outstanding alumni at its recent annual awards dinner.Honorees included Warren Haruki, president of Verizon Hawaii; Kevin Hughes, a pioneer developer of the World Wide Web; Daniel Lau, founder and chairman of the board of the Finance Factors companies; Kurt Osaki, CEO and founder of Osaki Design Inc.; Donna Tanoue, former chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.; and Alan Wong, world-renowned chef and owner of Alan Wong's Restaurant.
The association's 2002 Founders' Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to former U.S. Sen. and business executive Hiram Fong.
Scholarships
>> The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, named for the founders of Hawaiian Host Inc., has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 58 seniors. The top 10 finalists received additional awards, including two $10,000 distinguished-student awards.Brennan Tadao Takayama of Waiakea High School on the Big Island received the Mamoru Takitani Distinguished Student Award, and Stephanie S. Hagio of Baldwin High on Maui received the Aiko Takitani Distinguished Student Award.
Amber Ladera of Seabury Hall on Maui received the $5,000 Karen Uno Outstanding Student Award.
The remaining top 10 finalists, receiving a total of $3,000 each, are Cherry Jose Cachero, Farrington High; Christine A. Hill, Moanalua High; Caryn Kunz, Kahuku High and Intermediate; Jennifer Keiko Ing, Pearl City High; Eaton J. Kuh, Punahou School; Camilla K.K. Wright, Waimea High on Kauai; and Trevor E. Harran, St. Anthony High on Maui.
Seniors receiving $1,000 scholarships are, in the Honolulu district, Casey P. Piedra, Kaimuki High; Joshua J. Smith, Kalani High; Joanne J. Huang, Kaiser High; Eva T.Y. Lee, McKinley High; Aarin H. Yu, Roosevelt High; and Valerie Y.D. Sakimura, The Educational Laboratory. Central District winners are Everret Kawano, Aiea High; Kacie Galarza, Leilehua High; Hayley Taga, Mililani High; Tanya Camacho, Radford High; and Eligie Mae Pinacate, Waialua High. Windward District winners are Malia Saavedra, Castle High; Amy Young, Kailua High; and Megan Power, Kalaheo High. Leeward District recipients are Marlon L. Gomez, James Campbell High; Fenton K. Palakiko Jr., Nanakuli High; Coty H.Y. Ishitani, Waianae High; and Lorinda N. Dalipe, Waipahu High.
In the Hawaii District, recipients are Kevin M. Atebara, Hilo High; Faye M. Plescia, Pahoa High; Matthew A. Elizares, Laupahoehoe High; MaryJellene B. Villa, Kau High; Rosel P. Verdejo, Honokaa School; Nicole K. Gomes, Kohala High; Leilani K. Lee Loy, Kealakehe High; and Andrew T. Ogata, Konawaena High.
Recipients in the Kauai District are Rena S.H. Kido, Kauai High; and Krystal S. Kakimoto, Kapaa High.
In the Maui District, winners are Nanea M.J. Kalani, Hana High; Karly A. Burch, King Kekaulike High; Alberto V. dela Cruz Jr., Lahainaluna High; Michelle J. Fujie, Lanai High; Christopher S.K. Ling, Maui High; and Ashley A. Kikukawa, Molokai High.
Recipients from Hawaii Catholic schools are Jeffrey M. Aurelio, Damien Memorial High; Erica J. Awana, St. Francis; Dom Joavanni O. Cueva, St. Louis; Ashley C. Gamayo, Sacred Hearts Academy; Amy J. Malinowski, St. Joseph High; and Shannon M.F. Riley, Maryknoll School.
Recipients from Hawaii independent schools are Joanna H.Y. Ng, Iolani School; Chelsey L. Ruth, Kamehameha Schools; Bridgid M. Conn, La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls; Raena E. Kaneshiro, Hawaii Baptist Academy; Darene K. Matsuoka, St. Andrew's Priory; Jennifer M. Smith, Lutheran High; Cari Ann H. Urabe, Mid-Pacific Institute; and Kahiliaulani C. Vannatta, Parker School.
Since 1993 the foundation has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to outstanding students at qualifying high schools in the state.
>> Denarius Gavin, a junior at Moanalua High School, joined 53 other national champions in April to vie for scholarships in the final round of the 65th annual American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest at Indiana University.
>> Heald College in Honolulu has announced the recipients of more than $100,000 in scholarships.
Winning Merit Scholarships worth $11,400 are Maria Fe Papas, Leilehua High School; Casi Smith, Kaiser High; Villamor Agpaoa, Campbell High; Jamie Baldauf, Kailua High; Jennifer Lum, Pahoa High; Oliver Villanueva, Waimea High; and German Caraang, Lanai High.
The 11 Quarterly Scholarship recipients of $3,200 are Glen Aguinaldo, Campbell High; Lori Bilan, Nanakuli High; Nancy Dang, Kaimuki High; Mara Fujimoto, Molokai High; Shiela Ann Garcia, Moanalua High; Mary Grace Guiang, Leilehua High; Adriana Hussey, Lahainaluna High; Roslynn Medeiros, Castle High; Jady Meyer, Hilo High; and Stephanie Poteete, Waimea High.
Officers
>> James Walsh has been installed as chairman of the board of directors of Catholic Charities Hawaii for a second term. Other officers are Brandt Farias, chairman-elect; Doug Smith, vice chairman; Linda McKenzie, secretary; and I. Patrick Griggs, treasurer.New corporate board members include Russell Lau, Mary Pat Waterhouse and Cynthia Quinn.
>> Jan S. Yokota, executive director of the state Hawaii Community Development Authority, which guides the redevelopment of the Kakaako area, has joined the board of directors of Breakthrough for Youth at Risk. The nonprofit youth group takes troubled youths and helps them make a major turnaround in their lives.
>> Sue Bias has been named vice president of human resources at Kuakini Medical Center. She was formerly vice president of human resources at Liberty House Hawaii and held the same position at Barclays Bank of Kuakini.
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>> Herb Conley is managing partner with Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties. A story on Page E12 in Hawaii Inc. Sunday said incorrectly that he worked with Century 21 All Islands. Corrections and clarifications
>> The monthly maintenance fee for a typical two-bedroom condominium in Honolulu Tower is $326.75. A story in Hawaii Inc. yesterday listed the typical fee at about $350 based on a bill that included electricity charges, which are listed on the maintenance bill as a separate item.
>> Kenneth Otagaki was a litter-bearer for the 100th Infantry Battalion. An April 28 article on Page A13 incorrectly said it was the 100th Infantry Division.
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Managing Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at fbridgewater@starbulletin.com.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffLEEWARD OAHU Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Woman pulled behind car now in serious condition
A woman who was dragged in the back of a vehicle and discovered at Nanakuli Beach Park remains at Queen's Medical Center today. She has improved to serious from critical condition.An anonymous tip led police to the 23-year-old early Saturday. Her 30-year-old boyfriend was arrested and was being held on suspicion of kidnapping, assault, attempted murder, terroristic threatening and abuse of a household member.
The woman told police that she was attacked Thursday, Friday and Saturday. She was taken to a pineapple field, assaulted, and dragged by a vehicle as she was tied to it with a towel.
She escaped as her boyfriend was driving near the entrance to the beach park, but he tried to run her over and threatened to kill her, she reported.
3 boys charged in alleged Waianae sexual assault
Honolulu police have charged two 12-year-old boys and one 13-year-old boy with sexually assaulting a boy half their age last week.All three juvenile suspects are being held at the Alder Street detention facility without bail and await a Family Court hearing on the first-degree sexual assault charges. Police said that on Wednesday at about 3:30 p.m., the suspects allegedly lured a 6-year-old boy into some bushes behind his Waianae home and attacked him.
Police arrested the three boys the next day after the victim's mother called police and her son identified the suspects.
HONOLULU
Corpse found in bag starts HPD investigation
Honolulu police homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found yesterday morning in a garbage bag along Tantalus Drive.Police said a Tantalus resident who picks up litter found the body when he saw the victim's feet sticking out of a garbage bag between 8 and 9 a.m. Police said it appeared the victim suffered blunt trauma to the head, though an autopsy is needed to determine the cause of death.
Police said they have identified the victim, but would not release his name and only referred to him as a possible homeless man from the downtown area.
WINDWARD OAHU
2 women hikers airlifted from Green Valley
Honolulu fire rescue crews airlifted two hikers from Green Valley yesterday after both women were reported missing Sunday night.Fire officials said the hikers started their hike at the Hauula Loop Trail on Sunday and by yesterday had somehow ended up in Green Valley, in nearby Punaluu.
Search crews searched for the women Sunday night for several hours, then resumed the search again at 5:22 a.m.
Honolulu fire officials said that at about 9:30 a.m., Air One helicopter pilots spotted both hikers in the Green Valley area and airlifted them to Hauula Beach Park, where their car was located.
Store owner spends night in store, stops burglary
As a precaution, a Kailua sporting goods store owner decided to spend the night in his store Sunday night as his roof -- damaged in a burglary -- was under repair. He awoke to the sound of someone punching through the roof and prevented another burglary of his store, police said.The owner of I & I Sports Hawaii, 131 Hekili St., Kailua, turned on the lights and frightened away the would-be burglar. A 17-year-old Kailua boy, who worked at the store previously was arrested nearby.
Father turns in teen son in suspected burglary
A father turning in his teen-age son as a burglary suspect led police to arrest two other teen-age boys in connection with a Sunday break-in at Windward Community College.The father said he overheard a conversation between his son and one of the suspects. He then discovered that his son and the other boys broke into the college's wood shop at 4:15 p.m. Sunday.
A security guard said he heard noises from the wood shop and found two men inside. But the men fled after he confronted them.
