HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Man, 44, hurt in motorcycle crash
Advertiser Staff
A 44-year-old man was in critical condition yesterday after his motorcycle hit a van in Waimanalo.
The motorcycle was apparently speeding when it approached the intersection of 'Olu'olu and Hinale'a streets about 6:30 Friday night, police traffic investigators said.
The motorcycle driver, who was not wearing a helmet, evidently laid the bike down on the roadway just before sliding into the van.
The motorcyclist, a Waimanalo resident, was taken to The Queen's Medical Center in critical condition. The 47-year-old driver of the van was not injured, police said.
The motorcycle's speed appeared to be a factor in the crash; alcohol did not, police said.
EAST HONOLULU
'AGING EYES' CLASS AUG. 15 AT LIBRARY
The 'Aina Haina Public Library will host a free "Aging Eyes Seminar" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
Dr. Hugo Higa, of the Aesthetic Vision Center, will discuss the major three eye issues for the elderly: macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. These three conditions are the top causes of blindness in the elderly.
WAIALUA
LIBRARY KICKS OFF EXHIBIT THURSDAY
The Friends of the Waialua Library will host a reception at the library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The reception will open the Autumn Art Show, which will run through Oct. 28.
The featured artists will include sculptor Angelika Veach and painters Joel Veach, Dale Andres and Elaine Merry Kam. Art on display will be on sale, and part of each sale will be donated to the library. Music will be provided by librarian Tim Littlejohn.
BIG ISLAND
FIRE GUTS HOME; 2 OCCUPANTS OK
Two occupants escaped injury Friday when fire destroyed their home in Pahoa, according to the Hawai'i County Fire Department.
The small home collapsed during the blaze in an area of Kalapana, mauka of Highway 130.
Firefighters said yesterday the home had no road leading to it; they had to go by foot to reach the two-story wooden structure.
Loss was estimated at $5,000.
STATEWIDE
FAMILY DEATH CUTS CANDIDATE'S TRIP
Republican senatorial candidate Jerry Coffee cut short a humanitarian trip to Africa when his mother-in-law died suddenly of a stroke.
Coffee gave the eulogy at Eunice Logan's funeral in Texas yesterday. Logan — mother of Coffee's wife Susan Page — died July 29.
The motivational speaker from 'Aiea announced his candidacy last month.
Coffee, 72, was in Africa on a three-week faith-based humanitarian mission with "Heart to Africa." He is seeking the seat held by Sen. Daniel Akaka.
