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High-surf warning issued for North Shore

A high-surf warning was issued for Oahu's North Shore, where waves with 20- to 30-foot faces were expected today, the National Weather Service said.

By tonight, the surf will likely decrease to advisory levels, with wave faces between 15 and 20 feet expected, weather service forecaster Jonathan Hoag said.

Meanwhile, an even bigger swell is expected to come in tomorrow night, with 28- to 35-foot faces expected through Tuesday morning.

"With any surf warning," Hoag said, "shoreline activities should be curtailed, and there's a threat of some wave run-up to coastal areas."

A high-surf warning was also issued for the north shores of Molokai, Kauai and Maui.

Aina Haina school mini-carnival today

Aina Haina Elementary School will hold its 25th annual Fun Day, a mini-carnival featuring games, pony rides and a petting zoo today. Admission to the event is free. Entertainment will be provided by Ka'ala Boys, Alika Souza and Friends, Ka Pa Hula O and others.

Food and drinks will be available. The school also will be auctioning off a car donated by Tony Honda Autoplex.

Proceeds from the event will be used to support the school's enrichment programs. For more information call 255-4931.

Jellyfish expected through tomorrow

Lifeguards were to check beaches again today for box jellyfish. Warning signs were posted at Kuhio Beach yesterday after about 100 box jellyfish came into the area. The invasion is expected to persist through tomorrow at commonly affected areas, including Kuhio, Ala Moana, Ehukai, Sunset and Maile beaches and Hanauma and Waimea bays.

Those with allergies to the box jellyfish's sting are advised to stay out of the water.

Swimmers who are stung are advised to flush the sting with white vinegar.

For more information, contact the city's Ocean Safety Division 24-hour hotline at 922-3888, extension 51.

Groups share $50,000 from March of Dimes

The March of Dimes Hawaii Chapter has distributed $50,000 to various groups to work on maternal and child health issues, such as rural access to care and training regarding pregnant women who abuse drugs.

The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii will provide training and education of perinatal providers to address substance abuse and pregnancy care problems statewide.

Other grant recipients are:

Chris Melahn, Windward psychologist who chairs the March of Dimes Program Services Committee, said the organization is funding the community-based programs as part of its mission to prevent birth defects and infant mortality.

"We are grateful that our successful fundraising efforts, such as WalkAmerica, make it possible for us to support new efforts to help more babies to be born healthy in Hawaii," he said.

WalkAmerica this year will be on April 23 at Kapiolani Park with the theme, "Walk for Someone You Love."

For more information, see the March of Dimes Web site, marchofdimes.com, or its Spanish Web site, nacersano.org.

Sixth-graders need their shots to advance

Parents of sixth graders are reminded by the state Health Department that they must have certain vaccinations to enter seventh grade.

They include three shots for Hepatitis B, two for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and one or two for Varicella (chickenpox).

Students returning all their immunization records by May 5 will receive a surf sticker from Hawaiian Island Creations and free sandwiches from Subway.

Sixth graders must have all the immunizations before they are allowed to start seventh grade or show proof that they are in the process of completing the requirements.

Parents of children who do not have a doctor should call 2-1-1 for assistance.

For more information on immunization requirements, see www.vaxtoschool.com, or call the Hawaii Immunization Branch, 586-8323. Neighbor islanders can call 1-800-933-4832.

Workshop focuses on elder issues

Information on estate planning and elder law, financing retirement and long-term care will be presented at the Eldercare Hawaii 2005 Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Central Union Church, Parish Hall.

Speakers will be Jon Thomas Hunter, an estate planning attorney, and Douglas D. Wilson, author, executor and trustee survival guide.

They will present information on legal issues, documents and terms and explore ways for elders to plan for the future or manage affairs of a loved one.

To register, call 988-6300. The event is free for family caregivers. A donation is requested from others.

Diabetes prevention, care is event topic

Ke Ola Mamo will hold a public diabetes prevention and management workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Waimanalo Kupuna Housing Hall.

Guest speakers for the event will be Dr. Joy Jurek, discussing "Diabetes 101," and Dr. Kalani Brady, "Cultural Barriers to Diabetes Management."

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. To register, call Ke Loa Mamo, 259-6666.

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Police, Fire, Courts



By Star-Bulletin staff

LEEWARD OAHU

Police talk Ewa Beach man into surrendering

Police negotiators spent more than two hours yesterday getting an Ewa Beach man to surrender after he barricaded himself in his home with a revolver and threatened suicide.

Police said the man had returned to his home on Ualakupu Street about 7 a.m., apparently drunk.

His family started to argue with him over his car, which had been damaged. When the man pulled out a gun, family members fled and called police.

The man was taken into custody for a psychological evaluation.

CENTRAL OAHU

Woman arrested after boyfriend hit with bat

Police arrested a 33-year-old woman who allegedly attacked her ex-boyfriend with a baseball bat.

The victim, 37, reported that his ex-girlfriend came over to his home Tuesday and struck him with a bat. The suspect turned herself into the Wahiawa Police Station Wednesday.