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DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
U.S. Army officials gave the media a tour yesterday of the 25th Infantry Division's tactical operations center, where information is organized so decisions can be made in the field, at Schofield Barracks. Maj. John Bircher, left, conferred with Maj. Dave Flynn while Chief Warrant Officer Paul Spencer used a laptop computer.
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Lawmakers to mark anniversary of 9/11
Members of the state Senate and House will mark the second anniversary of 9/11 with a moment of silence tomorrow at the Liberty Bell on the Capitol grounds. The public observance, at 8:46 a.m., will including ringing the Liberty Bell four times -- once for each act of terrorism. Churches downtown have been invited to mark the anniversary by ringing their bells at the designated time.Gov. Linda Lingle will address the state at the same time. Her address will air on the four network television stations, 'Olelo, KIKU and KBFC, as well as many radio stations.
Judge dismisses cemetery bankruptcy
A federal bankruptcy judge dismissed yesterday the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of a Nuuanu cemetery known for its deteriorating 119-foot pagoda.The dismissal allows creditors of Honolulu Memorial Park to pursue their claims outside U.S. Bankruptcy Court and, if they wish, in state court, said Assistant U.S. Trustee Gayle Lau. Honolulu Memorial Park listed no creditors "in the normal business context," Lau said, although owners of niches were listed.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Faris had given the cemetery's owners until Sept. 2 to file a reorganization plan, but none had been filed.
The dismissal follows Friday's closure of the cemetery, in which the buildings, including those housing urns, were locked and employees were laid off. The Richards family, which owns a 90 percent interest in the cemetery, did not want to continue paying monthly maintenance costs. A group of niche and plot holders is trying to work with the owners to take over the cemetery.
Pair to be honored at War Memorial event
A New York City policeman, who was in the World Trade Center when terrorists struck two years ago, and a Marine wounded in the latest Iraqi war will be honored tomorrow at a special ceremony at the Pacific War Memorial.John DiCarlantonio, a New York patrolman, and Lance Cpl. Michael Tobey, of the 3rd Marines, 4th Marine Regiment, are to be honored at the ceremony, which is open to the public. It will be held at the Iwo Jima memorial at the entrance to the Marine Corps base at Kaneohe Bay, starting at 6 p.m.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffNEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Puna man wanted for several offenses is arrested
Big Island police have arrested and charged a 48-year-old Puna man wanted for several state warrants and federal offenses.The suspect, identified as James Ipolani Souza, also known as "Honey Boy," was arrested at 7:10 a.m. Friday at a Keaau residence for abuse and parole revocation, as well as bench warrants for contempt of court and violation of parole. Police had sought Souza, who had been described as armed and dangerous, since late August.
Souza was also arrested on federal warrants for illegal possession of a handgun and drug offenses. Police said he is also being investigated by East Hawaii Criminal Investigation Section detectives for other crimes.
LEEWARD OAHU
Man allegedly threatens witness
Honolulu police arrested a 27-year-old man Monday for allegedly threatening a witness in a March murder case.Police said the man confronted the victim along Pupukahi Street in Waipahu between Aug. 1 and 24 and told him not to testify in an upcoming homicide case.
Police said that in that case, Emanuelu Tunoa, 24, shot and killed Tuputali Esau, 21, with a double-barreled shotgun while both men were drinking near a Waipahu canal on March 29.
HONOLULU
3 saved after boat flips near Diamond Head
U.S. Coast Guard rescue crews pulled three people out of the water yesterday evening after their boat capsized near Diamond Head.The 15-foot Seaswirl capsized near the surf area called Tongs around 6 p.m. Coast Guard officials arrived on scene at 6:23 p.m., rescued the victims and brought them to the Ala Wai Boat Harbor. None of the victims reported injuries.
Motorcyclist, 23, killed in McCully collision
A 23-year-old Honolulu man was killed yesterday after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car in McCully.Police said a 75-year-old man driving a white Honda Accord was heading mauka on McCully Street and was turning ewa onto Young Street when a motorcyclist traveling south on McCully collided with the right rear fender panel of the Honda at 3:50 p.m.
The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the motorcycle. He was taken to Queen's Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the Honda and a 75-year-old woman who was also in the car were not hurt.
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