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CENTRAL
Firearms arrest in Kapolei
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of several firearms violations last night. Police said he shot a rifle from a truck parked on Aukahi Place in Kapolei.
No one was injured, but police closed off about three blocks of Aukahi Street for a half an hour after receiving a 4:52 p.m. call from neighbors who said they heard what sounded like two gunshots. A man was reported sitting in a camouflage-painted truck holding a rifle, then entering a nearby house, Sgt. Steven Kitsu said.
One of two men who came out of the house directed police to a Remington .308-caliber rifle, police said, and he was arrested.
The rifle had been stolen in a robbery three years ago, he said.
WINDWARD
American Golf takes charge
American Golf has taken over operation of the banquet facilities at Ko‘olau Golf Club in Kane‘ohe, placing the facility under one management company.
Based in Santa Monica, Calif., American Golf has managed the golf operation at the course since 1998. It has overseen more than $1.8 million in improvements to the course and clubhouse, including the opening of the club’s bar and grill.
Ko‘olau Golf Club’s 7,310-yard, par-72 layout includes extreme elevation changes, winding ravines and an abundance of trees.
Castle plans golf tourney
Castle Medical Center’s 11th Chip In for Castle Charity Golf Tournament tees off April 9 at the Mid-Pacific Country Club in Lanikai.
The event will help raise money for the enhancement and renovation of Castle’s patient care areas and for a proposed Castle Medical Plaza and Wellness Center.
The player closest to the pin on each par-3 hole will win $250. The first player to hit a hole-in-one on designated par-3 holes will win a new car.
To be recognized on the tournament program, register by March 21. Call 263-5335. Participants may register on line at www.castlemed.com (click on "What’s New").
Beachgoer, 20, dies
A 20-year-old man died after being pulled from the water off Kailua Beach Park yesterday where he apparently was swimming, police said.
The man was discovered lifeless at about 3:30 p.m. A nurse and lifeguards administered CPR until the paramedics arrived. The victim was take to Castle Medical Center in critical condition and was pronounced dead at the hospital, police said.
There were no signs of foul play, police said.
EAST HONOLULU
Haha‘ione fair at school today
Haha‘ione Elementary School will be hold its annual Family Fund Fair from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. today on campus.
There will be games and more than 25 booths, face painting, food and crafts. The school is seeking help to fill 120 shifts from parents to work in the booths. Call the school at 397-5822.
Students hold spirit week
The students at Koko Head Elementary School will be full of spirit next week for events leading up to the annual Keiki Carnival.
On Monday, students will get in the spirit of things with free ice cakes.
Tuesday will be field day; Wednesday, crazy hat or hair day; Thursday, a time for switching teachers and staff around. On Friday, students will wear the school colors of yellow and green.
The theme of this year’s carnival is "Save Our Planet." The carnival will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Friday on the school grounds.
Students can play games, win prizes, get their faces painted and purchase crafts and baked goods.
LEEWARD
Youth league’s family day set
The Makakilo/Kapolei Youth Baseball League will hold its third annual family day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Old Glory Field in Kalaeloa. The field is on Enterprise Avenue just past the Fort Barrette Road gate.
The event will include opening ceremonies followed by live entertainment from local groups including Ten Feet, Nu‘uanu Brothers, Kamalamalama Brothers, Island Heart and Imua.
Plate lunches and ready-to-eat chicken will be on sale until 2 p.m.
Team to hold car wash
The Puuloa Bandits 12-and-under basketball team will hold a fund-raiser car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Waipahu Daiei store.
The group will charge $5 to wash cars, and $7 for trucks and vans, to help pay for a trip to a tournament on Kaua‘i March 29-31.
The Kaua‘i league is looking for other teams to join the tournament, which will be held in the Kalaheo Community Gym. Housing for teams will be provided.
For more information, call Ken at 689-6135 or 384-6135 on O‘ahu, or Aaron at 808-241-6648 or 808-241-6646 on Kaua‘i.
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