HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Man charged in disrupting flight
Advertiser Staff
A 26-year-old man has been charged in federal court with interfering with the duties of an airline flight crew during a Nov. 14 flight from Seattle to Honolulu.
Zachariah Dodge was charged Monday and remains in custody until a detention hearing set for tomorrow before U.S. Magistrate Barry Kurren. If convicted, Dodge could face up to 20 years in a federal prison.
Dodge was on board ATA flight 921 from Seattle when he became disruptive and threatened two flight attendants, U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo said. Dodge was asked to return to his seat, but refused and became combative, Kubo said.
Dodge repeatedly spit on the face of a flight attendant after pinning her against the flight deck door, Kubo said. When the flight arrived in Honolulu, Dodge was arrested by the investigators with the FBI and Transportation Security Administration.
Kubo said federal authorities will prosecute all incidents of air rage.
"We intend to take a zero tolerance on anyone who would ever disrupt an airline coming to our islands," Kubo said. "Safety to our passengers and to the crew must continue to be our No. 1 priority."
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Marshall Silverberg.
City seeking board candidates
The neighborhood board system is seeking candidates to serve two-year terms on boards in their communities.
The deadline for filing is Jan. 18. No fee or petition is required, but candidates must be at least 18 years old and live in their board district. The two-year term begins June 1, 2005, and ends May 31, 2007.
There are 32 neighborhood boards on O'ahu that meet monthly in their own communities, and all 444 board seats are up for election.
Ballots will be mailed to registered voters in mid-March and must be returned by April 18. Election results will be announced May 1.
Application are available on line at www.honolulu.gov/nco, but they must be signed and mailed in to verify the signature. Candidates can file papers at the Neighborhood Commission Office, 530 S. King St., Room 400, or call 527-5749 for more information.
KALIHI
New playground to be constructed
Nearly 1,000 children residing at Kuhio Park Terrace and Kuhio Homes will have a safe place to play in the confines of the gated public housing community.
The playground project, a result of a communitywide talk-story meeting, is a collaboration between Kuhio Park Terrace and Kuhio Homes, with partner agencies including Good Beginnings Alliance, Parents and Children Together, Aloha United Way and Island Recreation.
The playground will be dedicated at a special ceremony Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Kuhio Park Terrace, 1545 Linapuni St.
The community's Resident Association hopes to raise $172,000 for the construction of the new playground.
AROUND O'AHU
Puppet Times at O'ahu libraries
Kahuku and Waialua libraries will host Puppet Times with Christy Lipps, who will take children on an enchanting journey by bringing to life many favorite children's stories, finger plays and songs.
Lipps will be at Kahuku at 9:45 a.m. today and at Waialua at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Friends of the Library of Hawai'i is sponsoring the program in celebration of National Children's Book Week.
For more information call Kahuku library at 293-8935 or Waialua library at 637-8286.
EAST HONOLULU
Wai'alae/Kahala board meeting
Vegetation encroachment on Kahala Beach and an update from Kamehameha Schools about its properties in the area will be discussed at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Wai'alae/ Kahala Neighborhood Board at 1350 Hunakai St. Call 527-5578.
WINDWARD
Marshall to hold forum Nov. 23
City Council member Barbara Marshall, 3rd District (Kane'ohe, Kailua, Waimanalo) will hold a community forum at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Waimanalo Public & School Library.
Fund-raising tips topic of meeting
How to Raise Money for Fun & Your Non-Profit is the subject for discussion at a dinner meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112.
Shannon Wood with the Windward Ahupua'a Alliance will conduct the workshop about different ways community groups can raise money.
Information about endowment funds/planned giving programs and matching up non-profit entrepreneurial activities with a non-profit's specific mission/vision will be provided.
Dinner and materials are $3 but will be waived for help with setup and cleanup.
R.S.V.P. by 5 p.m. Nov. 29, by calling 247-6366 or by e-mail to info@waa-hawaii.org.
WCC to host brass quintet
The Honolulu Brass Quintet will perform Brass Classics at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Paliku Theatre at Windward Community College.
The quintet will play "Folk Songs" by Stephen Foster, "Variations on the Carnival of Venice" by Arban/Laurent, selections from "The American Brass Band Journal" and the lyrical "Brass Quintet" by Victor Ewald.
The informal concert features an opportunity to talk with the musicians following the program.
Tickets at the door are $20, seniors $15. Students are free. Tickets are available online at www.chambermusichawaii.com or at 524-0815 ex. 245.
The Quintet will repeat the concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Doris Duke Theatre.
Marsh cleanup planned Nov. 27
Crews of volunteers will be cleaning, clearing and sprucing up Kapa'a Valley and Kawai Nui Marsh from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Nov. 27, beginning at the triangle park across from the Model Airplane Field on Kapa'a Quarry Road in Kailua.
Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and includes light breakfast and safety and cultural instructions. Lunch follows at 11:45 a.m.
All volunteers must wear boots or close-toed shoes with gripping soles and bring along long-sleeved shirts which can be removed, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a cap or hat.
For more information, call the Windward Ahupua'a Alliance at 247-6366 or 223-5535 or e-mail info@waa-hawaii.org.
