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Homeless man killed in Ewa Beach park
Homicide investigators said they are looking for several suspects involved yesterday afternoon in a fatal shooting in Ewa Beach.Detectives said the victim, described as a homeless man in his 40s, was in his parked car at Oneula Beach Park when he was shot in the face. His body was found at around 12:30 p.m., and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
While they investigated, officers closed off the entrance to the park, also known as Hau Bush. A shotgun believed to be used in the murder was later recovered in the park area.
Police are looking for several suspects who drove away in a maroon-colored Mazda van.
Police have not released a description of the suspects or a motive for the shooting, and as of late last night, officers still had the park cordoned off while detectives finished their investigation.
Vegetarians invited to Thanksgiving meal
The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii is holding its annual Thanksgiving-eve dinner Wednesday at Govinda's Restaurant in Honolulu.Vegetarians, vegans, their friends and families, and anyone else is welcome to attend.
The buffet meal will be a low-fat vegan feast including tofu turkey, faux ham and traditional side dishes.
The price is $13 for adults and $9 for children under 12. Seatings will be at 5 and 7 p.m. Call 595-6214 for reservations. Leave your name, phone number, the number in your party and what seating time you prefer.
Govinda's is in the Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho Way, on the Ewa side of Pali Highway, off the Wylie Street exit.
The national Vegetarian Society was founded in 1990 to promote human health, animal rights and the protection of the environment through education.
For information on the organization, call 944-8344 or visit www.VSH.org.
Salvation Army seeks warehouse for holiday
The Salvation Army needs a warehouse to store and sort the donations it expects to receive during its holiday giving drive for children, seniors and families in need."We have an urgent need, and we're looking for a company that would be generous enough to help by loaning the use of a warehouse for a short period of time," said Capt. Roy Wild, Salvation Army officer in the Leeward area.
Ideally, the warehouse should be at least 1,000 square feet, in the Leeward area and available from now through December.
Last year, the Salvation Army collected and distributed more than 6,000 toys to children from families living on the Leeward side.
For more information or to help, call Wild at 487-1636.
» The Hawaii Education Association has awarded scholarships for the 2004-2005 academic year to Ivy Kelling of Ke Kula 'O Samuel M. Kamakau charter school, Chelsea Maeda of Castle High School, Vail Matsumoto of Waipahu High School, Shawn Bebeau of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Jun Elegino of Hawaii Pacific University, Ashley Kaneshiro of Pepperdine University, Chase Mitsuda and Lauren Kanae of Chaminade University, Michael Shumate of UH-Hilo and Deanne Ke of Hawaii Community College.
>> Nina Sackett, a recent graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy, has been awarded a Heritage Scholarship from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, where she is a student. The scholarship is a half-tuition award and is renewable for four years.
» The Samoan Service Providers Association has awarded $1,000 scholarships to Junior T. Mika, now attending Hawaii Pacific University; Esther Tupuola of the University of Phoenix (Hawaii); and Jonnae Tiafi of Chaminade University. Recipients of $500 scholarships are Eleanor Haunga of Kapiolani Community College; Timothy J. Laulu, Theresa K. Sagapolutele and Ramona Tacadena of Leeward Community College; and Elite Togai Jr. of Honolulu Community College.
» The Hawaii State Teachers Association has named Ray Camacho its new deputy executive director. He most recently served as communications director for state Sen. Brian Kanno.
» Angela Graben and Brandon Moore of Honolulu have received Diversity Leadership Awards, worth $4,000, at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis.
» John A. Williamson has been named director of admissions at Mid-Pacific Institute. He was dean of enrollment and student services at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for seven years. He replaces Dorothy Hanamaikai Crowell, a 1955 Mid-Pac graduate who retired this year after more than 25 years as admissions director.
» Jeannette Bolilan has received a Career Advancement Scholarship Award from the Business and Professional Women's Foundation of Washington, D.C. She is attending the University of Hawaii and is working toward a degree in dental hygiene in 2005.
By Star-Bulletin staff
WEST OAHU
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into car
A man was killed on Fort Weaver Road last night when his motorcycle crashed into the side of a compact car.Paramedics said the victim, a man in his 30s, was dead on arrival after the collision around 6:30 p.m.
Two teenage boys in the car were also injured and were taken by ambulance to an area hospital, both in serious condition.
Police closed Fort Weaver between Kilaha and Pohakupuna roads while investigating.
HONOLULU
Man's car damaged in morning fight
Honolulu police arrested a man for allegedly damaging the car of his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend after the two men fought yesterday morning.Police said the victim, 48, drove to his ex-girlfriend's house on 7th Avenue just before 7:30 a.m. to pick up his son. Once there, he got into a fight with the suspect, 35.
Police said the suspect picked up a piece of wood and smashed the windows of the victim's parked car. Police arrested the suspect for investigation of second- degree criminal property damage.
EAST OAHU
Police catch suspect in house burglaries
Police arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of several East Oahu burglaries after a home break-in early yesterday.A 48-year-old Waialae Iki resident awoke in his home and saw the suspect looking through his dresser. The man yelled at the suspect, who then fled, got into a red car and drove off.
Police were alerted and checked the area for a matching vehicle. Police spotted the suspect vehicle in Manoa and arrested him near Armstrong Street about 2:40 a.m.
Detectives said they believe the suspect to be the unidentified man who was spotted by a gas station surveillance camera in Hawaii Kai after a similar burglary Sept. 13.
The suspect was arrested for investigation of first-degree burglary and could face additional charges from other cases.
Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers