HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Man reported missing found
Advertiser Staff
A 79-year-old man reported missing Thursday was found early yesterday morning in Mililani at Lanikuhana Avenue and Kamehameha Highway.
A passerby spotted George Furtado at 2:45 a.m. and called police.
Furtado did not appear to be injured but was taken to Wahiawa General Hospital to be examined.
HONOLULU
MARINE STABBED IN NIGHTCLUB FIGHT
A 24-year-old Marine was in critical condition after being stabbed early yesterday after a confrontation with two other Marines in a Honolulu nightclub, police said.
The victim was in Blue Tropix Restaurant and Nightclub on Kapi'olani Boulevard about 1 a.m. when he was confronted by two 20-year-old male Marines. The trio got into an argument that escalated into a fist fight, police said.
The 24-year-old was stabbed several times with a knife, police said. He was taken to The Queen's Medical Center in critical condition.
The two 20-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
3 HAWAI'I SCHOOLS EARN RECOGNITION
Three schools honored last November as Hawai'i Distinguished Schools have been named federal No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools.
The three elementary schools — Ali'iolani, Hokulani and Kahala — were nominated for the federal program because of superior test scores or dramatic gains in student achievement.
They are among 295 schools across the nation recognized Friday by the U.S. Department of Education.
The principal and a teacher from each school will be invited to a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in November.
MAUI
CRAFT ENTRIES SOUGHT FOR FAIR
The Maui County Fair invites quilters, cooks and crafters to submit entries for the Homemakers Exhibit. The fair runs Thursday through Sunday at the War Memorial Complex.
Entry forms are available at Sew Special or Ben Franklin at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center and at Fabric Mart and Discount Fabric Warehouse in Kahului.
Amateur crafters should bring entries to the War Memorial Gym between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, with judging at 7. There are three divisions: junior for students in kindergarten through sixth grade; intermediate for middle and high school students; and adult.
The Homemakers Exhibit will feature a "Make It & Take It" table sponsored by 4-H where keiki can create a bracelet or fan to take home. Children also will be encouraged to write a "Letter of Caring" to send to a child affected by Hurricane Katrina.
For more information, call Lei Kihm at (808) 242-2721.
HUMANE SOCIETY PLANS FUNDRAISER
"The Black Cat's Meow and the White Dog's Howl" is the Halloween theme for the Maui Humane Society's annual "More Than Just Desserts" fundraiser on Oct. 15.
The event, to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Clubhouse in Waikapu, will feature live and silent auctions, dancing and a professionally designed haunted house. Chefs from some of Maui's top restaurants will compete in the dessert competition.
Costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased at the Maui Humane Society, Pukalani Superette, Snorkel Bob locations and the Indich Collection at the Maui Mall. For more information, call Lisa Rodrigues at (808) 877-3680, ext. 32.
WAIPAHU
WAR ON DRUGS FORUM TOMORROW
Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona, U.S. attorney for Hawai'i Ed Kubo and Honolulu prosecuting attorney Peter Carlisle will speak tomorrow on the war on drugs at a public forum presented by the Waipahu Community Association.
The event is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center ballroom, at the corner of Waipahu and Mokuola streets.
Call 677-6939 for information.
KAPOLEI
STORYTIMES START OCT. 3 AT LIBRARY
Kapolei Public Library will start its "Fall Storytimes" for its children's program Oct. 3.
Forty-five minute sessions, starting at 10 a.m., are scheduled Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, except on holidays or when special events are scheduled. The programs are held in the Children's Room.
Storytime on Mondays is for toddlers ages 2-3, while the Thursday and Saturday sessions are recommended for kids 3 and older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Advance notice of seven to 10 days is needed for a sign-language interpreter or other special needs. Call the library at 693-7050 for information.
KAILUA
HIGH SCHOOL PLANS BOTTLE DRIVE
Kailua High School's Project Graduation 2007 will have a HI 5¢ can and bottle fundraising drive Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school's parking lot.
Proceeds will go toward the school's 2007 Project Graduation, an all-night party that provides students with a safe, drug- and alcohol-free graduation celebration. Call 261-1361 or e-mail kailua2007@hotmail.com.
— Advertiser staff
