O'ahu briefs
Advertiser Staff
HONOLULU
Damien to add middle school
Damien Memorial High will expand, adding a middle school beginning in fall 2004, officials said yesterday. The boys-only tradition will continue for the middle school, said Brother Gregory O'Donnell, president of Damien Memorial High. The middle school will be a separate school but will be in existing facilities on the Kalihi campus. The middle school will share some programs and facilities with the high school.
O'Donnell said the school is constantly besieged by alumni who want to send their boys to Damien but have to wait until ninth grade to do so. The next step is to finalize the hiring of a chief administrator for the middle school.
Bank assists American Samoa
Bank of Hawai'i has donated $10,000 to the American Samoa Chapter of the American Red Cross to support the U.S. territory's relief efforts following last week's flash-floods and mud slides.
Heavy rains that began May 19 caused floods and landslides that killed four people, injured dozens and left many residents homeless. American Samoa Gov. Togiola Tulafono estimated damage at more than $50 million, and he has asked President Bush to declare the territory a disaster area. Bank of Hawai'i officials donated the money to provide food, clothing and shelter for those in need, as well as to help rescue workers involved in the relief effort.
CENTRAL
Anti-drug effort today in Mililani
The Mililani community will declare that it is taking a stand against drugs when residents hold signs today from 4 to 6 p.m. outside Mililani High School.
The event is a prelude to a community forum tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Mililani High School cafeteria.
EAST HONOLULU
Lions Club plans meal for fathers
The Hawai'i Kai Lions Club will hold its annual Father's Day pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. June 15 at Kaiser High School cafeteria.
Money raised from the event will be used to finance service projects throughout the year.
Breakfast is $5; takeout orders will be available. Call 396-6311.
WINDWARD
Agriculture field trip set
A Waimanalo field trip of various agriculture businesses to raise awareness of the importance of diversified agriculture is planned for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
The Windward Ahupua'a Alliance is hosting the field trip to botanical gardens, a manure recycling plant and the University of Hawai'i Experiment Station to learn more about the economic impact of these businesses. Cost is $5 and includes lunch. Reserve a space by noon tomorrow by calling 263-6001 or 223-5535.
