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By Star-Bulletin Staff
The National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii recently honored the following people and organizations for their contributions last year: [ TAKING NOTICE ]
Kidney Foundation
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Medical professionals:
>> Catherine Bailey, registered nurse, transplant coordinator of the year
>> Dr. Sherwin Cheng, medical professional of the year
>> Carol Lee, registered nurse, allied health professional of the year
>> Dr. Whitney Limm, transplant surgeon of the yearBusinesses and professionals:
>> Oliver Jackson, military volunteer liaison of the year
>> Angela Keen, health reporter of the year
>> Rocky Nakahara, kidney car recruiter of the year
>> Steve Walker, Maui corporate sponsor of the year
>> 7-11, corporate sponsor of the yearOrgan donors/volunteers:
>> Teresa Allen, volunteer of the year
>> Lorena Diego, Janis Loo and Dwight Toyama, altruistic living kidney donors
>> Kevin Higa and Kailani Zablan, volunteers of the year -- constituency
>> Ann Macy, volunteer of the year -- administration
>> Calvin Nakamoto, organ donation ambassador of the year
>> John Tingey, volunteer of the year
Punchbowl cemetery approves potted plants
Potted plants and artificial flowers may be placed at the grave sites at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific starting today.Permanent plantings, statues, vigil lights, glass objects and any other type of commemorative items, including toys, will not be allowed.
Officials said floral items and other decorations are not to be secured to the headstones or markers. Also, metal hooks are not to be used to secure potted plants or other decorations to the grave site because they pose a safety hazard.
Workers will remove all plants and flowers on April 27.
Film slated on Filipinos in America's WWII army
Sen. Melodie Williams Aduja will host a free public screening of "An Untold Triumph: The Story of the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments, U.S. Army" tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the state Capitol auditorium.The 85-minute documentary recounts the courage and sacrifices of thousands of Filipinos from the United States who fought in World War II.
Filipinos were ineligible for citizenship when Pearl Harbor was attacked in December 1941. After they sent petitions to President Franklin Roosevelt to fight in the war, they were allowed in 1942 to serve in the military, where 7,000 men formed the 1st and 2nd Regiments of the U.S. Army.
The Filipino soldiers served in specialized units and missions such as the 6th and 8th armies, Alamo Scouts, Counter Intelligence Corps and Civil Affairs Unit. Less than a thousand of the Filipino veterans who served in the regiments are alive today.
The film was produced by Noel "Sonny" Izon, Stephanie Castillo, Domingo Los Banos, Linda Revilla and regiment historian Simeon Amor.
Seating is limited. Parking is available in the Capitol basement, at Iolani Palace or at nearby parking lots.
Bank of Hawaii starts fund in memory of boy
The Bank of Hawaii has established a fund in memory of a 1-year-old Nanakuli boy who died earlier this month in the custody of the state Child Protective Services.The bank's Waianae branch set up the fund to pay for funeral and burial expenses for Ke Ali'i Keahi, whose April 4 death prompted state legislators to call for a special investigation into Child Protective Services' handling of his case.
Donations are being accepted at all Bank of Hawaii branches.
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>> The Nature Conservancy phone number for information about a design contest for a multi-purpose learning center in Kapolei is 621-2008. A story on Page A-20 Sunday listed the wrong number. 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 Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at fbridgewater@starbulletin.com.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
COLLISION AT KIPAPA GULCH
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These vehicles were part of a six-car, chain-reaction accident that happened yesterday on Kamehameha Highway at the Kipapa Gulch Bridge. Police said there were no life-threatening injuries.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Maui man identified as driver who died
WAILUKU >> Levi Kirby, 21, of Haliimaile, has been identified as the driver who died Sunday night after his car slid off Pulehu Road and crashed into a utility pole.Four teenage passengers were injured. Two were treated and released while the other two were admitted to Maui Medical Center in fair condition.
Police Sgt. Barry Aoki said police are investigating if speed, alcohol or drugs caused the crash.
Missing girl's swimsuit is identified by mother
WAILUKU >> Officials resumed their search today for a Kentucky high school teacher and his 8-year-old daughter who were swept away in a flash flood Thursday.Kevin Brown, 39, and his 8-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, both of Louisville, were crossing a stream when floodwaters pushed them over a 190-foot cliff Thursday afternoon at Makahiku Falls at the national park in Kipahulu.
Yesterday park rangers found the pink-and-yellow floral bottom of the bathing suit. The girl's mother identified the suit as the one worn by the girl.
The bottom was found along the coastline, about 3,300 feet north of the Oheo Gulch, said Sharon Ringsven, a spokeswoman for Haleakala National Park.
Rangers will check the area once a day for a week, however, "If they are not found in any of these pools, more than likely they were swept out into the ocean with the initial flood," Ringsven said.
The Browns had left a trail and were walking along the Oheo stream when the pair decided to cross the stream, and Elizabeth fell in, Ringsven said.
Her father tried to help, but as her mother, Holly, and brother, Clayton, 11, watched, the two were swept away by a roaring surge of water along the stream.
The family was vacationing on Maui during spring break.
CENTRAL OAHU
Fire crews snuff out afternoon brush blazes
Firefighters extinguished three brush fires off Mililani Cemetery Road in Waiawa yesterday.The fires, from about 4 to 5 p.m., apparently were intentionally set, said Capt. Kenison Tejada.
No one was injured.
LEEWARD OAHU
Watermain break snarls morning traffic
Commuters from Leeward Oahu were limited to two town-bound lanes on Farrington Highway this morning because of watermain break near the entrance to the Ihilani Resort.Traffic was slowed as one lane was closed to allow a crew to repair a broken 24-inch transmission line, police said. Repairs were expected to be completed today, water officials said.
The line, near Aliinui Drive, broke about 10:30 p.m. yesterday but did not shut off water service to the area. However, some customers in Honokai Hale may have experienced low water pressure, water officials said.
