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Survey project work to close stretch of H-1
The H-1 freeway between Halawa and Pearl City will be closed from 10 p.m. next Thursday to 4 a.m. July 16.The freeway will be closed in both directions between the Halawa and Waiau interchanges for survey work as part of the $55 million widening project.
Motorists are asked to use alternate routes such as Kamehameha Highway or Moanalua Road and to allow for extra travel time.
For information on the construction schedule and lane closures, contact the state Department of Transportation's hot line, 587-6316, or go to www.h1widening.com
More tickets available for concert by the Who
Popular demand for tickets to the Who's Aug. 3 concert at the Blaisdell arena has led Tom Moffatt Productions to release an additional 294 tickets in two sections close to the stage in the upper levels stage left and right.Tickets for the two sections -- priced at $95 -- were released this morning and available at the Blaisdell box office and all Ticketmaster Outlets including Times Super Markets. Charge by phone at 877-750-4400 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Kaneohe District Park to host weekend fair
The annual Kaneohe Complex Family Makahiki Fun Fair will be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Kaneohe District Park.The fair features food booths, carnival games, pool rides and entertainment by summer fun participants. The event is sponsored by the Kaneohe Lions Club, in cooperation with the city Parks and Recreation Kaneohe Summer Fun program and Kaneohe District Park.
For more information, call 233-7335.
Lupus group to host acupuncture classes
The Hawaii Lupus Foundation will hold free classes on Oahu and Kauai on July 17 to demonstrate how acupuncture can ease physical pain for lupus patients.Both classes will be from 10 a.m. to noon. The one in Honolulu will be in Room 105, Beretania Community Park, 1290 Aala St. The Lihue class will be in the Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono St., Old Building kitchen room.
Lupus erythematosus is a disorder of the body's immune system which causes a person to produce abnormal antibodies. Antibodies normally protect the body, but a lupus patient's antibodies turn inward, attacking healthy tissue.
For more information, contact Alicia Kawamura at 538-1522 or Alicia-hlf@hawaii.rr.com
Classes offer advice on addiction treatment
Drug Addiction Services of Hawaii Inc. is offering free classes for people who treat or work with substance abusers who have mental health or other problems.Classes will be at the organization's offices, 1130 North Nimitz Highway, Suite C-302 (near Alakawa Street), as follows:
>> July 22, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Dr. John Stasinos, Department of Psychiatry, Tripler Army Medical Center, discussing symptoms and biology of drug psychosis and effects of long-term use of crystal methamphetamine and other drugs.Space is limited to 35 people per session. People wanting to attend should e-mail their name, agency, address, phone number and the sessions they want to attend to Ken Akinaka at KenAkinaka@aol.com. Call 221-6204 for more information.>> Aug. 26, noon to 1:30 p.m., Dr. Celia Ona, medical director, Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health, discussing symptoms and medications for depression and interactions with alcohol and other drugs, including "ice."
Drug Addiction Services will approve 1.5 hours of continuing education units for substance abuse certification for each class.
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[Taking Notice]
>> Goodwill Industries of Hawaii has been awarded $10,000 from the Verizon Foundation to purchase an automated Point of Sale System to support its donation and retail division on Oahu and in Hilo.>> The Assistance League of Hawaii, a philanthropic nonprofit organization, has received $10,000 from the Atherton Family Foundation. It also received a $50,000 grant to be awarded in two installments from the Cooke Foundation to remodel its new Community Service Center, and a $2,000 grant from the Junior League for Operation School Bell.
>> The Wo International Center and the Luke Center for Public Service at Punahou School were joint recipients of a $100,000 grant from the Starr Foundation to create and support innovative programs for high school students, focusing on international community service this summer. Students were to attend workshops in China and on the Big Island.
>> The Mediation Center of the Pacific received an $11,700 grant from the Bretzlaff Foundation through the Hawaii Justice Foundation to support services for youth, including juvenile restitution, parent-youth mediation and the Statewide Peer Mediation Conference.
>> The Life Foundation has been awarded a $24,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to help native Hawaiians living with HIV and AIDS.
>> Ready to Learn, a program of Helping Hands Hawaii, has received $10,000 from the First Hawaiian Foundation, the charitable arm of First Hawaiian Bank. In partnership with U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye and his wife, Maggie, a former teacher, the program provides school supplies for 27,000 needy children statewide.
>> Michael Nagamine, of the Hawaii Baptist Academy, received a $1,000 scholarship as the state winner in the 17th annual National Peace Essay contest, sponsored by the U.S. Institute of Peace.
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By Star-Bulletin staffHONOLULU
Police arrest man in alleged sex assault
Police arrested a 52-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 40-year-old woman at Kakaako Waterfront Park.Police said the two were drinking in the park about 2 p.m. June 30 when the suspect allegedly sexually assaulted the woman.
The woman reported the incident on Monday, and police arrested the man for first-degree sexual assault.
The suspect was later released pending investigation.
WAIKIKI
Hotel customer held in theft of necklace
Police arrested a 46-year-old Wahiawa man Tuesday when he returned to a Waikiki hotel jewelry shop to pay for a necklace he had allegedly stolen earlier.The suspect, whom police described as a customer, entered the jewelry store at the Hilton Hawaiian Village at 2005 Kalia Road about 11:30 a.m.
At that time the store owner was setting up a display, police said.
While waiting for an item he purchased, the store clerk noticed him slip something into his pocket, police said.
After the customer left, the clerk noticed a necklace valued at about $1,400 missing from the display, police said.
The clerk then combed the hotel grounds for the customer, found him and asked him to return to the store, police said.
The man allegedly shoved the clerk and fled on his mo-ped, but the customer later called the store and returned to pay for the stolen necklace, police said.
Waiting plainclothes police officers arrested the suspect for first-degree robbery and second-degree theft.
Late-night stroll leads to sex assault in alley
Police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in Waikiki on Monday.Police said the 20-year-old woman was walking along Kuhio Avenue with a friend when she was pulled into an alley by a man and sexually assaulted, about 12:30 a.m.
No description of the suspect was available.
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