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NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Kaua'i names finance deputy
LIHU'E, Kaua'i — Eric Knutzen, who has a background in finance and information technology, has been named deputy finance director for Kaua'i County.
Knutzen, whose parents live on Kaua'i, has a master's degree in business administration. He has worked with the accounting firm KPMG, and started and ran his own information technology company. He has lived for the past 18 years in Sweden.
"One of the specific areas which I will be focusing on includes information technology, and how to leverage creative and effective IT solutions for the benefit of the people of Kaua'i," he said.
O'AHU'S NORTH SHORE
Army choppers to fly tonight
Army helicopter training maneuvers will be conducted from 5 to 11 p.m. today at Dillingham Training Area and Schofield Range Complex.
The training will consist of six artillery pieces and crews navigating from Dillingham to Schofield Barracks and back to Wheeler Army Airfield, the Army said.
The flights are designed to have the least impact on residents of the North Shore and Mililani Mauka, according to the Army.
WINDWARD O'AHU
Kane'ohe names citizen of year
The Kane'ohe Neighborhood Board has recognized Auntie Alice Hewett as Kane'ohe Citizen of the Year.
Board member Jacqueline Wong nominated the senior citizen for her years of volunteer work with such groups as the Police Athletic League and Honolulu Community Action Program Windward Brown Bag, which feeds the homeless and needy.
Hewett, mother of Hawaiian health practitioner Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, has been a timeless friend, said Wong, adding that three years ago she was grand marshal for the Kane'ohe Christmas Parade.
"She has touched and made a difference in my family," Wong said.
The board recently presented Hewett with a certificate of appreciation for "dedication and service to the people of Kane'ohe."
HONOLULU
Forum covers Korea scenarios
The Northeast Asia Forum will host a program tomorrow on emergency preparedness in South Korea and Hawai'i's role in its response to manmade and natural disasters.
Shim Jae-hyun of South Korea's National Institute of Disaster Preparedness will speak at the seminar, set for 9 a.m. to noon at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX conference room, Fort Shafter.
The event is sponsored by the Northeast Asia Forum, which provides training and technical assistance to South Korea Civil Defense agencies and other civil and military offices.
Those planning to attend should contact Bernice Bowers, 261-1105 or bernicebowers@neaforum.org, or Janis Koh at 536-1539 or janis@neaforum.org.
