Animal group wants
isle pets to say cheese
for fund-raiser
For the 12th year, the Hawaiian Humane Society is sponsoring its "Pictures with Santa Paws" fund-raiser for families and their pets to pose with Santa today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No appointment is necessary. For $20, pet owners will receive four prints and four negatives in one pose about a week later.
Stan Wright, a professional photographer known for his portraits of animals and people, is again donating his time to the fund-raiser. Fujifilm Hawaii is also donating the film and processing.
The Humane Society's McInerny Dog Park at 2700 Waialae Ave. will provide a tropical backdrop for the photos. Colorful pet dress-up accessories will be available. To ensure your pet's safety and comfort, bring them in a carrier or on a leash.
For more information, call 946-2187, ext. 370, or visit the calendar of events at www.hawaiianhumane.org.
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[ TAKING NOTICE ]
HONORS
>> Venus Lee, of Kaneohe, a Punahou School student, has been awarded the Japan-W.S. Senate Scholarship, which includes a summer stay with a Japanese host family.>> Collin W.K. Siu, of Mililani, has been promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America.
>> U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye has been given the annual Commodore Ellsworth P. Bertholf Award by the National Council of the Navy League of the United States and the Coast Guard Commandant.
>> The state Insurance Division, of the state Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, has received the "Uniform Regulation Through Technology Award" from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
>> The Kaneohe Outdoor Circle honored Barbara Cool for service to the community for getting speed limit signs posted along Kaneohe Bay Drive and a sign for Kea'Alau Park. The group also presented beautification awards for outstanding landscape design and maintenance to Castle Professional Building and the Aloha Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
>> Ida Woolsey, of Kaneohe, president of the Hawaii Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, led a state delegation to the organization's 89th national convention in Nashville, Tenn. She played a key role in deciding the direction of the national organization for the coming year.
>> Meadow Gold Dairies Hawaii was honored with the "Best of the Best Award" from among 48 other dairy plants in the Southwest region from Dean Foods, Meadow Gold's parent company.
>> Waynette Cabral has been named the new executive administrator of the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities. She has been the council's program specialist and community and legislative liaison since 1987.
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>> Police believe the man who robbed the American Savings Bank in the Market City Shopping Center in Kaimuki also robbed the same branch on Sept. 28 and the Bank of Hawaii branch in the Star Market at Kamehameha Shopping Center on Oct. 19. A Page A3 story yesterday in the early edition incorrectly reported the date on the first American Savings robbery and did not mention the Bank of Hawaii robbery. Corrections and clarifications
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 staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
LEEWARD OAHU
Leads sought in killing of 3 animals in Makaha
CrimeStoppers is offering a $100 reward for any information that will lead to the person or persons who killed two kittens and a dog last weekend.All three animals were found Sunday morning hung from a tree branch at Lahilahi Beach Park in Makaha. The Hawaiian Humane Society is investigating this case of animal cruelty in conjunction with the Honolulu Police Department.
"We urge anyone who has information about this horrible crime to call the Hawaiian Humane Society (946-2187, ext. 211) or Animal CrimeStoppers (955-8300)." said Pamela Burns, president of the Humane Society.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellular phone.
HONOLULU
Man robs McCully Bank of Hawaii branch
Honolulu police are investigating the robbery of the Bank of Hawaii branch located in the McCully Star Market yesterday afternoon. Police said a man entered the bank, showed a demand note asking for money, received an undisclosed amount of cash, then fled on foot at about 3:40 p.m. No weapon was seen. Police are not releasing a description of the suspect at this time.
Moiliili man nabbed in failed purse-snatching
A 22-year-old Moiliili man was arrested Thursday for robbery and kidnapping after a failed purse-snatching attempt.Police said a 43-year-old woman was walking along Keeaumoku Street just before 9 p.m. when the suspect grabbed her from behind and dragged her into a parking lot.
The woman suffered cuts to both hands when the suspect tried to steal her handbag. Police said the suspect fled but was spotted by a passing police officer and caught.
Man suspect sought in theft of Rolex watch
CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who stole a Rolex watch valued at $22,150 in September.
Police said the suspect entered the Ben Bridge Timeworks store located at Ala Moana Center at 7:45 p.m. Sept. 30, grabbed the watch from the display counter and ran out of the store.
The suspect is described as in his late 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 140 pounds, has a slim build, black hair, is clean cut and has "protruding ears," according to police. He was last seen wearing a light-colored sports jacket and dark sports pants.
Anyone with information about the suspect may call Detective David Lock at 547-7214 or CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellular phone.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Tourist who died in motorcycle crash ID'd
Police have identified a 54-year-old tourist who died Thursday afternoon after his motorcycle went into a lava field in the Kaupulehu area of the Kona district.Police said Daniel Robbins of Wasilla, Alaska, was riding a rented 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle south on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 190) near the 16-mile marker when he ran off the right shoulder and into a lava field and was thrown from the bike. He was taken to the Kona Community Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Traffic Enforcement Unit officers are continuing an investigation into the crash and plan an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The victim was not wearing a helmet.
Clogged sewer line overflows on Maui
WAILUKU >> Lint and laundry debris clogged a sewer line near Kolu Street in Wailuku and caused about 300 gallons of waste water to spill out of a sewer manhole yesterday morning, Maui officials said.The spill was stopped at 7:20 a.m., about 20 minutes after it started, and confined to a culvert with no sewage entering the ocean, officials said.
2 people assault and rob hitchhiker
Big Island police are seeking two suspects who allegedly assaulted a 21-year-old male tourist who was hitchhiking in the early morning hours after having been at a Kailua-Kona nightclub.Police said that on Aug. 18 the victim caught a ride with a group of juveniles along Alii Drive. The suspects took the victim to an area near the White Sands Beach Park where they assaulted him and took his cash, jewelry, wristwatch and cell phone. He was taken to the Kona Community Hospital, where he was treated for a broken nose, fractured eye socket and concussion.
Police said the suspects taking part in the attack are described as being a local male, about 17 to 19 years of age, and a man about 5 feet 10 to 6 feet tall with short hair worn "twisted and sticking up all over his head." The suspect vehicle was described as a Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck.
Anyone with information about the incident or the suspects' identities are asked to call Detective Nancy Haitsuka of the Kona Criminal Investigation Section at 326-4227 or the police nonemergency number at 935-3311. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.
