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EAST HONOLULU
Trees planted to fill gap
The state Department of Transportation recently planted six shower trees in the median of Kalaniana'ole Highway near Kalani High School at the request of the community.
There was a gap in shower trees that were planted in the late 1950s when the highway was built. The new trees were planted in June, after the community asked at a meeting on the present highway roadwork in April, said Rep. Barbara Marumoto, R-17th (Kahala, Wai'alae Iki).
Wai'alae board takes a recess
The Wai'alae-Kahala Neighborhood Board will recess this month, but will resume its monthly meetings in September.
The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1350 Hunakai St.
For more information call 527-5749.
LEEWARD
Wai'anae road meeting slated
The city's plan for an emergency access road will be discussed during the Wai'anae Coast Neighborhood Board's Transportation Committee meeting at 6 p.m. tonight at Wai'anae Regional Park.
Pedestrian safety and bus riders' concerns also will be addressed at the meeting.
The board's Legislative Committee will meet at 7 tonight, but at the Wai'anae Public Library.
The committee will follow up on state appropriations and discuss the city's capital improvement program.
Flag corps needs students
Nanakuli High School's flag corps is looking for students, even from other schools, to join its team.
The flag corps performs with the Nanakuli High marching band and is part of the school's Learning Center.
No experience is necessary, but applicants must be in grades 9 to 12 and will be screened by advisers.
This is the first time the flag corps is being opened to students outside Nanakuli High.
Students must make a commitment to attend practices and performances.
For more information, call band director Randy Vause at 668-5864.
HONOLULU
Nature center seeks helpers
The Hawai'i Nature Center is recruiting volunteers to serve as educational guides from later this month through December.
Volunteers will work outdoors and teach environmental education to visiting elementary school groups.
All volunteers will work for four hours, one weekday per week. No experience is necessary.
For more information, call Pauline Kawamata at 955-0100.
WINDWARD
Road changes to be discussed
The state Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Thursday to discuss improvements to Kane'ohe Bay Drive.
The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Castle High School.
The improvements will consist of widening Kane'ohe Bay Drive from Puonala Street to Kawa Bridge by adding a through lane in the Kailua-bound direction and a left-turn lane in the Honolulu-bound direction.
Other proposed improvements include a wider shoulder to accommodate bicycle traffic; drainage structures; driveways; noise barriers and retaining walls; sidewalks and curb ramps that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards; and moving utility lines.
