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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, October 19, 2004

HAWAI'I BRIEFS
'Aiea library back to usual schedule

Advertiser Staff

'Aiea Public Library returned to its normal operating hours yesterday morning.

The library had shortened its hours Thursday after failure of its central airiconditioning system.

The system has been repaired, and 'Aiea Public Library is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Thursday. The library is closed on Fridays and Sundays.



MAUI

Maui Medical names developer

WAILUKU, Maui — Maui Memorial Medical Center has selected Maui Health Care Buildings LLC, a partnership between Maui-based Dowling Co. and Pacific Medical Buildings of San Diego, to develop a $60 million medical office building.

The building will house new and expanded services, some of which will be developed jointly with Maui Memorial, according to hospital CEO Wesley Lo. Possible services under discussion include outpatient surgery, an imaging center, private physicians' offices, a pharmacy, and a women's health clinic. A parking structure is in the plans.

Lo said the medical building, tentatively planned at 125,000 square feet, could open in 2007. Its proximity to Maui Memorial, the island's only acute-care hospital, is a key selling point for potential tenants, he said.

Dowling Co., headed by Everett Dowling, built Kamali'i Elementary School in Kihei, several Hawaiian Homelands projects, the One Palau'ea Bay luxury home development and the Kulamalu Town Center. Pacific Medical Buildings has completed 64 medical buildings in 40 cities, according to Maui Memorial officials.



Kaupo Trail section acquired

Haleakala National Park has bought 17 acres in a first step to acquiring the entire length of the Kaupo Trail, park officials said yesterday.

The land, bought from the estate of the late Gilbert M. Denman, will be used as the makai trail head.

Still to be acquired is the connecting 63-acre corridor that will run from the park boundary at 4,000 feet within Kaupo Gap to the Denman parcel.

"The idea for a first-class Kaupo Trail wholly owned by the National Park Service has been under consideration for several decades," said Superintendent Don Reeser.

The Kaupo Trail currently under park ownership ends at the park boundary. It continues through Kaupo Ranch, primarily along a four-wheel drive road that is steep and difficult for hikers.



Tour to feature new preserve

WAIHE'E, Maui — Marine biologist and author Ann Fielding will help conduct a guided tour Sunday of the newly established Waihe'e coastal preserve, one of Maui's most scenic and secluded coastlines.

The 2 1/2-hour hike over moderate terrain is sponsored by Sierra Club Maui to benefit the Maui Coastal Land Trust.

The 277-acre shoreline area was purchased by the land trust this year after years of negotiations. Community discussions are under way to help guide a management plan for the preserve.

Waihe'e preserve manager Scott Fisher will join the hike to discuss the area's history, extensive archaeological features and native plant life.

Tour participants should meet at 9 a.m. at the land trust office, 2371 Vineyard St. in Wailuku.

A donation of $5 for Sierra Club members and $10 for nonmembers is requested, except for children under 16.

Space is limited; register by calling (808) 572-8331.



Work begins on Wailuku parking

WAILUKU, Maui — Work is expected to begin this week on improvements that will add 43 parking stalls to Wailuku's busy Market Street area.

The project includes resurfacing, landscaping and lighting of the off-street parking lot behind 'Iao Theater and adjacent buildings.

When completed, the parking lot access will be from Vineyard Street, just below Maui Sporting Goods.

No parking will be available in the area during construction, which is scheduled to wrap up by March 15.

A $404,655 contract for the job was awarded to Maui Master Builders.



WINDWARD

Next book club selection sought

Windward Community College is seeking nominations for its next Common Book Program, in which students, faculty, staff and the community discuss a book for a semester. The program may also include lectures and movies.

This semester's selection is "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser. It describes how the food industry's drive for consolidation, homogenization and speed has transformed America's diet, landscape, economy and work force.

Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 31 at http://library.wcc.hawaii.edu/Commonbook or by calling WCC librarian Brian Richardson at 235-7338. Voting will be limited to college faculty, staff and students.



Helpers needed for fishpond day

Waikalua Loko Fishpond Preservation Society and the Windward Ahupua'a Alliance are conducting a stewardship workday from 7:45 a.m. to noon Oct. 30 at the fishpond, next to the Kane'ohe wastewater pump station at the end of Kulauli Street.

The workday includes light breakfast, educational programs for children 11 years and older, tours of the fishpond and lunch.

Groups will be clearing trees, pulling mangrove shoots and hauling debris to Kailua Transfer Station. Trucks are needed for the hauling. Less-strenuous jobs include setup and support.

All volunteers must wear boots or close-toed shoes with gripping soles and long-sleeved shirt that can be removed. Bring insect repellent, sunscreen and a hat.

To sign up, call 247-6366 or 223-5535 or e-mail info@waa hawaii.org by Oct. 28.



Debate tonight for Mililani seat

Tonight's live political debate on 'Olelo Community Television's Channel 54 at 6:30 p.m. features candidates to represent House District 35 (Waipahu, Crestview), Republican challenger John Nuusa and Democratic incumbent Alex Sonson.

Debating tomorrow are candidates for House District 46 (Kahuku, North Shore, Schofield), Democratic incumbvent Michael Magaoay and Republican challenger Carol Anne Philips.

For complete listings, go to www.olelo.org/programming /ProgramGuidebyTitle.htm.

The election is Nov. 2.