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Weekend events anticipate Earth Day
Earth Day is officially Thursday, but some local groups are planning related events the weekend before:» Today: "Get Healthy Ewa Beach," 8 a.m. to noon, Oneula Beach Park, beach cleanup and marine education sessions will kick off a year-long environmental awareness program for the community. Sponsored by Ewa Beach Weed and Seed Neighborhood Restoration. For more information, call Kymberly Pine, 689-1713.
» Tomorrow: "Kokua @ Kailua" beach cleanup, 10 a.m. to noon, Kailua Beach, starting at the beach pavilion. Sponsored by state Rep. David Pendleton and Windward businesses.
[ TAKING NOTICE ]
» Jen H. Chahanovich, director of respiratory and rehabilitation services and medical transport at Kapiolani Medical Centers, has been named Management Specialty Practitioner of the Year for 2003 by the American Association for Respiratory Care.
The award is given annually to a section member who best represents excellence in respiratory care management.
» Indiana University student Evangeline Chang, of Hawaii, is the first recipient of a $2,500 award from the IU Foundation's Anniversary Scholarship Program. Chang is studying violin and planning a career in ophthalmology.
» Fay Jones has been named a 2003 outstanding new volunteer by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation from more than 1,000 nominees nationwide.
» Dana Michiko Harvey, a former public affairs advisor and communications coordinator for Watanabe Ing Kawashima & Komeiji, has been made a special assistant to the director of the state Department of Transportation.
» The Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific has appointed Raleigh S. Awaya as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the nonprofit hospital. He was formerly chief operating officer of St. Francis Healthcare system and executive vice president of operations for the Hawaii Dental Service.
» The Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts of America has honored 14 volunteer leaders with its Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youths. The recipients are William Coffey, district commissioner for the Kamehameha District; Maunahina Conrandt, Roundtable chair for the Kona Coast District; Orvel Dykes, of the Koolau District; Michael J. Fisch, Aloha Council vice president and president-elect (2005 to 2006); Robert S. Hann, new council vice president; Moses Kealamakia, chartered organization representative with the Pukahi District; Teuichi Kohashi, of the Pukahi District Committee; Vilison Kotobalavu, advisor to a Venture Crew in the Koolau District; John McMillan, member of the Kamehameha District recruiting team; Greg Naganuma, immediate past chairman of Kauai District; Joaquin Pete Nieves, cubmaster in the Kaala District; Clayton Pang, a scoutmaster in the Kapiolani District; Harold Pukahi, member of the Koolau District Committee; and Thelma Tyusaki, vice chair of program and activities for the Hamakua/Kohala District.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHONOLULU
A 29-year-old Makiki woman told police a man raped her at knifepoint in her home yesterday morning.
Woman says she was raped at knifepointPolice said the victim had gone to sleep at midnight but was awakened by the suspect at 5 a.m. The victim said the suspect had a knife and threatened to kill her if she did not do what he wanted.
Police said the suspect sexually assaulted the victim, then fled the area. The suspect is described only as a man in his 30s.
The case is under investigation as a first-degree sexual assault and burglary.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Big Island police are on the lookout for a 26-year-old Hilo man who is wanted on four outstanding bench warrants.
Big Isle police seek help in finding fugitivePolice identified the suspect as Benny Rapoza. He is described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the police at 935-3311. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona.
Inouye to unveil drug copter on Big Isle
HILO » U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye was to unveil a $5 million helicopter today for the statewide use of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Mayor Harry Kim's office announced.Ceremonies were scheduled for noon at the Hawaii National Guard airport hangar in Hilo.
Kim previously announced $4 million for drug treatment, prevention and education obtained by Inouye, as well as $2.4 million for buses to get patients to treatment and to take youths to recreation sites as an alternative to drugs.
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