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THEY'RE ON FIRE
DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM
At the 200 Club Fire Fighters Luncheon at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel yesterday, Dean Matsukawa, left, Civilian Manager of the Year; Charles Griep, Employee of the Year; and Battalion Chief Manuel Neves, Manager of the Year, were honored. Fire Chief Attilio Leonardi, far right, congratulated them.
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Club hit with $500 fine for bias against males
The Honolulu Liquor Commission fined the Blue Tropix Restaurant and Nightclub $500 yesterday for discriminating against men.More specifically, it was for offering a "ladies' night" in which women were admitted free and the men paid.
An official of the nightclub failed to appear at the commission's hearing on the complaint late this afternoon, telling the commission staff he had to go to the doctor. The commission voted to approve a default judgment against the club and approving the fine.
The citation is based on a commission rule that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in any goods, privileges or services provided by a liquor license holder.
Water Board says city's usage is down
Honolulu Board of Water Supply customers trimmed their water consumption by 2 million gallons a day for the week ending Wednesday, the utility reported yesterday.Customers used an average of 157.7 million gallons a day for the week of Oct. 23-29, compared with 159.8 million gallons a day the week before.
"Water levels continue to recover, and the Board of Water Supply remains hopeful that sustained voluntary conservation measures will restore our sources to a healthy condition," said a release from the board.
Voluntary conservation measures that began Aug. 3 have been extended to November. Users are asked to water landscapes before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. only on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays unless granted an exemption.
Celebrate salvinia-free Lake Wilson on Sunday
The public is invited to enjoy life after salvinia molesta at a family event Sunday at Wahiawa Freshwater State Recreational Area."A Day at Lake Wilson" will feature free boat tours of the lake, guided hikes on park trails and the release of fingerling largemouth bass raised at the Wahiawa Middle School hatchery. There will be educational exhibits, prize drawings and family games but no food concessions. Picnics and coolers are welcome.
The 8 a.m.-2 p.m. event is co-hosted by the Wahiawa Community and Business Association, Leilehua High School, Hawaii Freshwater Fishing Association, North Shore Freshwater Anglers, Wahiawa Middle School, state Sen. Robert Bunda, state Rep. Marcos Oshiro, Honolulu City Councilman Donovan Dela Cruz and the state Department of Land & Natural Resources.
Free boat tours are open to adults and children ages 5 to 17 accompanied by an adult. Identification will be required.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffLeeward Oahu
Police seek suspect in Pearlridge bank robbery
Honolulu police are looking for a man who robbed the Bank of Hawaii Pearlridge branch yesterday afternoon.Police said that at 1 p.m. a man walked into the bank at 98-211 Pali Momi St. and demanded money from a teller, then fled.
The suspect is described as in his 30s, 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a slim build, long dark hair in a ponytail, mustache, goatee, brown eyes and a brown complexion.
He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat with a horseshoe logo, white shirt and denim pants. Police also said witnesses reported seeing the suspect with a possible handgun.
Anyone with information about this robbery may call Detective James Nobriga at 692-4507. Anonymous calls also may be made to CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellular phone.
HONOLULU
Near-drowning victim rescued at Ala Moana
Paramedics responded to a near drowning at Ala Moana Beach Park late yesterday morning.Emergency crews said the patient was in extremely critical condition when they arrived at 11:30 a.m. and transported the victim to the Straub Medical Center. No further information about the patient's condition was available.
CENTRAL OAHU
Police say suspect takes swing and a dip
Police in Wahiawa arrested a 31-year-old man yesterday who they said tried to escape by taking a dip in Lake Wilson.Police said an anonymous tip about alleged drug activity led officers to Kukui Street and California Avenue at 10:55 a.m. Upon arrival, police ran a check on the man and found a warrant for his arrest.
Police said that as the officer was handcuffing the suspect, the man swung his fist backward and struck the officer's nose, then ran and hid. A short time later, police said the man attempted to swim away via Lake Wilson but gave up and went back to shore, where officers were waiting.
Police arrested the man for assaulting a police officer and for the outstanding warrant. He is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
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