HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Kalaniana'ole lane still closed
Advertiser Staff
A Kailua-bound lane on Kalaniana'ole Highway between Castle Junction and Auloa Road will remain closed for resurfacing from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
The state Department of Transportation advises motorists to allow for extra travel time and to use caution while driving through the work area.
KOREAN CHEF PART OF SYMPOSIUM
Windward Community College will host a free cooking demonstration by renowned Korean chef Sun-young Lee and screening of a segment of the hit Korean drama "Daejanggeum" from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Hale Kuhina, Room 115.
Lee specializes in Choson Dynasty cuisine and is the author of "A Korean Mother's Cooking Notes."
In "Daejanggeum," Jang-geum is the first and only woman to serve as head physician to the king in the rigidly hierarchical and male-dominated social structure of the Choson Dynasty.
This event is part of the University of Hawai'i Center for Korean Studies' weeklong Daejanggeum Symposium scheduled Nov. 7 to 12.
For information visit www .hawaii.edu/korea or call 944-7784.
WORK TO SQUEEZE WAIAHOLE TRAFFIC
The state will set up a contraflow lane on Kamehameha Highway in Waiahole Valley today to complete shoulder widening on the road from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area, allow for extra time or take an alternative route.
WAIKIKI
APHASIA PROGRAM AT MARRIOTT HOTEL
To commemorate a Japan-Hawai'i Friendship Day for People and Families with Aphasia, members of the Japan Aphasia Peer Circle and people from Hawai'i who are dealing with aphasia, a language-deficit condition that can result from stroke, will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Waikiki Marriott Beach Hotel.
The free program, open to the public, includes music, entertainment and testimonials.
Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, or for more information, call Joanne Oshiro at the University of Hawai'i Speech & Hearing Clinic, 956-5491.
STATEWIDE
MONEY WILL HELP THEATERS' LIGHTING
The governor has released $325,000 to replace theatrical lighting systems at Windward and Kaua'i community colleges.
The money will go toward replacing the obsolete systems with advanced lighting, according to a press release from Gov. Linda Lingle. The new systems will feature state-of-the-art technology, spotlights and floodlights, lighting controls and features to enhance special effects.
The $180,500 project at Windward Community College includes lights for Paliku Theatre and for the school's dance studio, said Angela Meixell, chancellor at Windward Community College. Some $140,500 will cover the cost for improvements at the Performing Arts Center at Kaua'i Community College.
Meixell said the Paliku Theatre lights aren't able to handle a long production.
"They burn out at very inopportune times," Meixell said. "Some would blow out during a show. What we're getting is something that can handle 'South Pacific,' which runs for three hours."
PANEL SEEKS WAYS TO HONOR FONG
A commission set up by the state Legislature last session is seeking public comment on ways to honor the late U.S. Sen. Hiram Fong.
The 11-member commission expects to submit recommendations by mid-November. Ideas include naming a public facility after the senator, establishing scholarships, testimonials events or erecting a statue.
To submit suggestions, write to: The Fong Commission, c/o Rep. Marilyn Lee, State Capitol, Room 421, Honolulu, HI 96813 or e-mail samlee@hawaii .rr.com or replee@capitol.ha waii.gov.
Calls also are being taken by Rep. Lee's office at 586-9460.
WHALE ADVISORY MEMBERS SOUGHT
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuaries will accept applications through Nov. 15 for eight primary and eight alternate seats on its sanctuary advisory council, to fill positions with expired terms.
Vacancies are for two-year unpaid appointments to the following seats: education, fishing, native Hawaiian, research, Hawai'i County resident, Maui County resident, Honolulu County resident and Kaua'i County resident. For information call Keeley Belva at (808) 397-2651, ext. 248, or e-mail Kee ley.Belva@noaa.gov, or check the sanctuary Web site at hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov.
