HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Phone book lists wrong number
Advertiser Staff
Ooops! Verizon's new telephone books list an incorrect number for the Hawai'i Capitol switchboard in its blue government pages.
Callers trying to get the Capitol are instead greeted with a recording that they have reached a vacant number series.
DeAnna DuBose, a spokeswoman for Verizon, acknowledged the error and said the company wants to purchase the incorrect number from Pacific LightNet Communications, its only local competitor. If Verizon is able to buy the number, DuBose said, it would attempt to direct it to the Capitol switchboard, along with the correct 586-2211 number.
Verizon has come under criticism in other states for errors in its directories. "We have flags on it to make sure it does not happen again," DuBose said of the Hawai'i mistake. "We certainly apologize."
Pat Bustamante, the president of Pacific LightNet Communications, said he has not been contacted by Verizon. He said he would be willing to place a recording on the incorrect number that gives callers the correct Capitol switchboard line.
"I could do that," Bustamante said. "All they have to do is talk to me."
State to auction seized items
A public auction for cars, jewelry and other items seized by the state will be held at noon Saturday at the Neal Blaisdell Center.
Rosen Auctions will conduct an auction of assets seized under the state asset forfeiture law. The property was used or acquired in connection with criminal activities, according to the attorney general's office.
Before the auction, property may be inspected beginning at 11 a.m..
A list of the property is at www.rosenauctions.com.
Hazardous waste subject of talk
City recycling specialist Chris Hirota will talk about hazardous waste in homes, and how they can affect your health, at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Ave.
Hirota says many people are not aware they have hazardous waste in their homes. For reservations, call 923-1802.
Puerto Ricans to mark holiday
The fifth annual Salsathon, a cultural and salsa festival celebrating the Puerto Rican holiday Dia de San Juan, will bring music, dancing and other activities to McCoy Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 18.
The event is a fund-raiser for its sponsor, the nonprofit Hispanic Center of Hawaii (Centro Hispano de Hawaii), in cooperation with Latin Lady Enterprises.
Latin bands and DJs, salsa performances and workshops are planned, and the event will include food booths, a silent auction, arts and crafts, and party "jumper" attractions for children.
For information, call the center at 941-5216 or 285-0072. Or e-mail centrohispano1@aol.com or latinladydjmv@aol.com.
STATEWIDE
Libraries receive $1.1 million grant
The Hawai'i State Public Library System has received a $1.1 million federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
"Without this federal funding, HSPLS would not be able to function," said state Librarian
Jo Ann Schindler of the annual grant. "We have been using LSTA funds to maintin and expand our automation system, pay for Online Computer Library Center cataloging and interlibrary loan services, and acquire online databases and other resources."
Hawaiian issues symposium topic
The Hawaiian Society of Law and Politics will present its first symposium on issues of Hawaiian nationalism on April 16, with presentations set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the East-West Center's Hawai'i Imin International Conference Center, 1777 East-West Road.
The symposium is free and open to the public, but registration is required because of seating limitations.
Researchers whose work has been published in last summer's edition of the Hawaiian Journal of Law & Politics will present their ideas.
The agenda includes: a film documentary on the 2001 Larsen case at the World Court; University of London law professor Matthew Craven speaking on "Continuity of the Hawaiian Kingdom," followed by a panel discussion; and Kamehameha Schools history teacher Umi Perkins discussing curriculum development on the Hawaiian kingdom.
To register, e-mail the Symposium Committee at hslp@hawaii.edu; registrants should enter ""HSLP 2005 Symposium Registration" on the subject line, and include names and professions in the message. They will receive e-mail confirmation of registration.
REMINDERS
KAHALA, WAIPI'O BABY BOOT CAMP benefit workouts for postpartum women with stroller-age babies 8:30-9:45 a.m. tomorrow, Kahala Mall, or 9-10:15 a.m. in Waipi'o; suggested donation $10; call for more information. 754-6169.
PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Pearl City No. 21, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pearl City Library, 1138 Waimano Home Road.
HAWAI'I KAI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, Hawai'i Kai No. 1, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Haha'ione Elementary School, 595 Pepe'ekeo St.
