Limited use of water urged
Advertiser Staff
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Residents from Waipahu to Makaha are once again being asked to conserve water today and tomorrow as the Honolulu Board of Water Supply works on a new reservoir.
Customers should use water only for their essential needs from 4 p.m. today to 4 p.m. tomorrow. The BWS asks that residents not water their lawns, or wash their cars or do laundry during this time.
The water conservation is necessary, the board said, to allow electrical work on a new 6-million-gallon reservoir. A major water source for the area will lose power because of the work.
The board said it will fill other area reservoirs and they should provide enough water for essential needs during the 24-hour period.
This is the second time that Leeward O'ahu residents are being asked to conserve water. A similar request was made late last month.
'EWA BEACH
CHAMPS' PARADE POSTPONED
A parade to honor the West O'ahu Little League World Series champions that was set for Saturday in 'Ewa Beach has been postponed.
The parade was organized by state Rep. Kymberly Pine, R-43rd ('Ewa Beach, West Loch), who said the event will be put off to allow more organizations a chance to participate. Pine said her office has been "bombarded" with calls from 'Ewa Beach residents and organizations wishing to take part in the parade.
To accommodate these people, Pine said she has decided to reschedule the parade. No new date has been set. To volunteer, call Pine's office at 586-9730.
KAUA'I
MAN HONORED FOR SAVING LIFE
LIHU'E — Vance Pascua jumped over two benches to get to a choking victim and perform the Heimlich maneuver at July's Koloa Plantation Days celebration, a lifesaving act that has won him commendations from Mayor Bryan Baptiste and the Kaua'i County Council.
Pascua, of Hanapepe, learned the technique as a Boy Scout and later took a refresher first aid course that included training in it.
"I know there are people who are reluctant to become involved like I did because they're afraid of getting sued, but they shouldn't worry about that. Saving someone's life is the greatest gift you can give," he said.
HONOLULU
SAKE EVENT ON FRIDAY
The Joy of Sake, the largest sake-tasting event outside of Japan, makes its way to Honolulu on Friday as part of a three-city tour.
More than 200 of the finest sakes in the world will be available to guests. They will be paired with appetizers from the state's leading restaurants.
The event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hawai'i Convention Center.
Tickets are $65. A portion of the proceeds will support the nonprofit Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, but only if they are purchased through the JCCH Sake Hotline at (808) 945-7633, ext. 45.
Tickets also are available at Fujioka's Wine and Spirits, at Marukai Wholesale Market and at www.joyofsake.com.
