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WINDWARD

Marine base allowing fishing

Marine Corps Base Hawai'i at Kane'ohe is accepting applications from civilians to fish on the military installation.

Applicants will be subject to a limited background check and must attend an orientation class about fishing rules and locations, said Maj. Chris Hughes, with the base public affairs office. About 200 permits will be issued quarterly.

Civilian fishing and other activities were suspended after Sept. 11 when security was tightened at all military installations, Hughes said. The base has been reassessing security.

Applications may be picked up at the pass and ID office at the main gate off H-3.

CENTRAL

Waipahu march tomorrow

A "Waipahu Pride Unity" march and rally will be held at 5 p.m. tomorrow to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The 1.2-mile march will begin at 5 p.m. at Westgate Shopping Center by Leeward Drive In.

Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight and wear light-colored clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

The event is being coordinated by YMCA-Communities in Schools, HPD-Weed & Seed, Way of Truth Church, Waipahu United Christ of Church, Waipahu Tower Association, Public Health Nurses with the state Department of Health, and state Sen. Brian Kanno.

For more information, call Edgar Ramos at YMCA-

Communities in Schools at 671-4900, or Kanno at 586-6830.