O'ahu briefs
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HONOLULU
Lingle picks youth director
Gov. Linda Lingle has named Kaua'i County youth programs coordinator Sharon Agnew as executive director of the Office of Youth Services.
Agnew has served as the Kaua'i youth programs coordinator for the past eight years and has specialized
in delinquency prevention programs. She previously worked as a teacher and nonprofit agency manager for the state Department of Education.
The Office of Youth Services provides services for Hawai'i's young people, particularly those who are at risk. It also manages the Hawai'i Youth Correctional Facility and provides delinquency-prevention and rehabilitation programs. Agnew begins her new job Tuesday.
"Sharon's strengths lie in her passion for helping our youth, and in her ability to develop collaborative programs that directly benefit those most at risk," Lingle said.
HPD chief gets strong review
The Honolulu Police Commission has given Police Chief Lee Donohue high marks in his latest annual evaluation.
The commission said Thursday that it is "completely satisfied" with Donohue's performance during the past year.
The report rated Donohue as "exemplary" and exceeding its expectations in leading and managing the Honolulu Police Department.
The commission says Donohue's vision for the department to be "high performance, efficient and well-respected and to enhance the work environment has been or is being accomplished."
Donohue, 60, has been with the Police Department since 1964 and was named chief in April 1998. He was reappointed to a second five-year term last April.
Sacred Hearts plans 'superfair'
Sacred Hearts Academy will hold its annual "superfair" from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday on the school's campus, 3253 Wai'alae Ave. between Fifth and Sixth avenues.
This year's theme is Mardi Gras, and the event will feature food and game booths, rides for keiki, plants, crafts, fresh produce, baked goods and a white elephant sale. Local entertainers will perform in the gym.
Parking will be available at the school, at St. Patrick's Church and at Kaimuki High School with shuttle service to the event.
The superfair is one of two major fund-raisers for the girls school. About 300 of the school's 1,100 students receive financial aid, and the superfair is expected to raise $85,000 to help those students.
EAST HONOLULU
Official to talk about drug use
U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo will talk about Hawai'i's problem with crystal methamphetamine, or "ice," at a meeting from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Kalani High School cafeteria.
The community meeting is part of the "Back to the Community" forum and is sponsored by area lawmakers who will discuss legislation and issues affecting the area.
