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BIG ISLAND
Mauled woman reported improving
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Hawai'i — The condition of a young mother mauled by a pit bull Saturday trying to save her young son from the dog, has been upgraded to guarded, said a spokesperson from Hilo Medical Center.
Luana Moniz, 24, has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit to a general floor of the hospital, the spokesperson said.
Moniz was admitted to the hospital Saturday night in serious condition after trying to get her son, Tyran Moniz-Hilderbrand, away from the 80-pound dog. The dog turned on her as she unsuccessfully tried to rescue the child who was mauled to death. The mother's right arm was severely damaged.
Moniz was saved by the arrival of the child's father, Sandy Hilderbrand, and a friend, who killed the dog.
Police are running background investigations on the dog and its owner this week to determine whether charges should be filed.
Fire destroys home in Mountain View
Fire destroyed a Mountain View Estates home Sunday night in the Ka'u area.
No one was injured in the 10:12 p.m. blaze on Ocean View Parkway, which was under control an hour later, said Lee Loeffler, a Big Island fire dispatcher.
Three volunteer fire units and three firefighter units responded to the fire.
The cause of the fire was under investigation. No one was home at the time of the fire, Loeffler said.
Circus comes to Puna next month
KEA'AU, Hawai'i — The Hiccup Circus will present two programs in circus performance for youth ages 7 to 16 in Puna next month.
A day program will be July 9-13 at the Paradise Park Hui Activity Center on Moku'u Street. Tuition is $50.
A second residential program is booked for July 15-29 and July 22-27 at a retreat known as Bellyacres near Kehena in lower Puna. The fee is $260 for each student.
The Elleboog Community Circus of Holland will join the camps to teach tight wire walking. Juggling, stiltwalking, acrobatics, miming, unicycling and clowning.
The program is co-sponsored by grants from the Ross Foundation and the Atherton Family Foundation. Call 965-8756 for details.
MAUI
Sewage spill really animal waste
KAPALUA, Maui — A suspected sewage spill yesterday on the beach near the Kapalua Bay Hotel was a false alarm, according to Maui police.
Animal waste was found on the beach. It was cleaned up by Public Works employees, police said.
Ironwoods Beach park in Kapalua was closed at 6 a.m. and opened again by 11 a.m. yesterday.
KAUA'I
Hospital offers orthopedic exams
LIHU'E, Kaua'i — The Shriners Hospital for Children will conduct a free screening of children for orthopedic disorders June 21 and 22.
Parents with children who may have orthopedic problems can call for an appointment at 1-888-888-6314, or call Frank Cox at 332-8836.
The clinic will be held at the Kauai Medical Clinic Orthopedic Department from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22.
