Posted on: Thursday, March 3, 2005
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Skydiver dies of his injuries
Advertiser Staff
A 51-year-old man who was critically injured in a skydiving accident Feb. 14 has died of his injuries.
The man's name was not released yesterday by the city medical examiner's office. Police said the man was a Florida resident who spent his winters in Hawai'i.
The man, described as an expert jumper, got into trouble while making a turning maneuver above Dillingham Airfield in Mokule'ia. He suffered critical injuries and was taken to The Queen's Medical Center, where he died late Tuesday night.
Observers said the man's parachute opened, but he tried a high-speed turn late in the jump and hit the ground. Another experienced skydiver said it was windy during the jump and that the man did not have enough altitude when he attempted the turn.
He was the second person to die as the result of a skydiving accident this year. On Feb. 6, 24-year-old Pearl Harbor sailor Jeremy Barrett was killed when his parachute malfunctioned.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined the Kaua'i Island Utility Co-op $900 for violations of regulations to prevent oil spills, although there was no actual spill.
The EPA ordered the utility to update its spill response plan and improve spill containment gear at its Port Allen generating facility, where it has the capacity to store 700,000 gallons of fuels, lubricating oil and waste oil.
Young Brothers and Hawaiian Tug & Barge are accepting applications for their Community Gift Giving Program, which provides awards of up to $3,000 for nonprofit organizations on Kaua'i.
The program supports groups involved in education, civic service, youth activities, cultural and environmental programs and special community projects. Application forms and information are at the firms' offices at 3020 Wa'apa Road in Nawiliwili. Application deadline is May 13.
A service will be held Monday in the state Capitol rotunda to honor 27 Hawai'i-based Marines and a sailor killed in Iraq since Jan. 26.
All but one were killed in the crash of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on that date in western Iraq. The other Marine was killed Feb. 2.
The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. and will include remarks by Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gen. Wallace C. Gregson, the Hawai'i-based commander of all Marines in the Pacific and Middle East.
The public is invited. Music will be provided by the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band and the Honolulu Symphony String Duet. Capitol parking is limited; public transportation is recommended.
Deputy U.S. Attorney Ron Johnson will give a presentation on the Project Safe Neighborhoods program during the Downtown Neighborhood Board meeting tonight at 7 at the Pauahi Community Center, 171 N. Pauahi St.
Project Safe Neighborhoods is a statewide effort to aggressively prosecute individuals who should not possess fire-arms or ammunition and has resulted in increased federal prosecution of gun crimes in Hawai'i.
Johnson also will talk about how the federal government gives priority to prosecuting gun violations.
The board also will discuss anti-crime bills supported by the Police Department.
The Kaimuki High School class of 2005 is holding a fund-raiser at the Kahala McDonald's on Saturday to raise money for Project Graduation. The fund-raiser will run from 2 to 8 p.m., with all proceeds going to the Kaimuki Bulldogs Project Graduation 2005. Project Graduation is an all-night party coordinated by parents to make sure teens stay safe and sober on graduation night.
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Windward O'ahu has erected, dedicated and donated a flagpole to the Kailua Public Library.
The library was the only public building in line with Kailua Elementary School, the Kailua Police Station and the Kailua Fire Station that did not have a flagpole, said Byrd Cestare, Rotary member. The Windward Club wanted to rectify that.
Rotary members supplied the labor to install the pole and financed the cost of about $5,000, she said.
The pole is at the parking lot entrance to the library.
Members of the Kuli'ou'ou Kalani Iki Neighborhood Board will learn about a proposal to install antennas at the Wai'alae Iki V recreation center and at the Kilohana Methodist Church in Niu Valley tonight at 7 p.m. at the 'Aina Haina Public Library meeting room.
The board will hear from elected officials and police and fire representatives. For more information, call 523-4944.
PAHOA, Hawai'i — A 17-year-old Pahoa High School student faces a possible felony charge for allegedly making a bomb threat at the school.
Police said that after being disciplined, the boy used a pay phone outside the school library to make the threat at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. School officials called police and the boy was arrested at 1:30 p.m.
He was released while detectives confer with county prosecutors over possible charges.
"Pride 4 'Ewa 2005: Bringing Our Community Together" will be held May 7 at Geiger Park in 'Ewa from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The theme of this year's event is appreciation for the military. There will be craft and food booths, entertainment, displays and prize giveaways, including a car, for residents living in the 96706 ZIP code area.
Call event organizer Alex Rodriguez at 384-8583 for further information.
EPA fines co-op for violations
Awards available to civic groups
Service to honor fallen troops
Project Safe meeting tonight
Kaimuki class fund-raiser set
Kailua Library receives flagpole
Board to discuss antenna plans
Student accused of bomb threat
'Pride 4 'Ewa' to salute military
