Boulder removal in second phase
Advertiser Staff
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Phase one of the removal of boulders above homes in Moanalua Valley has been completed and the contractor will now begin draping cable net over steep rock faces, according to state Rep. Glenn Wakai.
Prometheus Construction began work on the $1.4 million project in July and has smashed several boulders weighing up to 14 tons each on steep slopes above homes as part of an Army Corps of Engineers effort to prevent dangerous rockfalls.
The second phase will use PVC coated stainless steel cable nets to prevent rocks from rolling into resident's homes near 1400 Ala Aolani St.
The final phase, expected to be completed by the end of October, will involve helicopters lifting the bagged boulder fragments off the hillside.
After heavy rains and landslides damaged more than 30 properties near Tripler Army Medical Center in late 2003, the Corps surveyed the area and tagged 13 boulders for removal.
STATEWIDE
HOUSE PRAISES WEST O'AHU TEAM
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution yesterday congratulating the West O'ahu 2005 World Champion Little League baseball team. House Resolution 249 officially recognized that the "championship game was one of the most exciting in Little League history."
"In their quest for the championship, the West O'ahu Little League team demonstrated the highest level of commitment, self discipline and sportsmanship," said Congressman Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawai'i, who introduced the measure.
POSTER CONTEST URGES VOTING
Kids Voting Hawai'i is sponsoring a "My Vote Gives Me Power" poster contest for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The 11- by 17-inch poster must be submitted by Oct. 6. Ten statewide winners will be sent to Kids Voting USA for national judging in December and winners in different grade-level categories will receive recognition and prizes.
For more information contact the nearest public high school Student Activities Coordinator.
PALOLO
ROTARY LAUNCHES SUPPORT GROUP
The Rotary Club is launching Rotary Families in Crisis, a weekly support group for family members of crystal methamphetamine addicts, Sept. 28 in Palolo Valley.
The weekly meetings will be held Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Palolo Homes, 2170 Ahe Street in Palolo Valley.
Call Taiko Mogi at 440-2703.
O'AHU
10 ASSIGNED TO AID HURRICANE VICTIMS
The Coast Guard is sending a C-130 aircraft from Barbers Point and 10 extra personnel to help in the event Hurricane Rita hits Texas.
The cargo carrier is scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. this morning for Sacramento, and today will move closer to the impact zone, said Lt. Brian Farmer, a C-130 pilot for the Honolulu Coast Guard.
The extra crew includes two helicopter pilots, four helicopter flight mechanics and a rescue swimmer.
Two Honolulu Coast Guard personnel are helping to provide Hurricane Katrina relief.
PROPERTY SEARCH AT SENIORS' FAIR
The state Budget and Finance's Unclaimed Property Program staff will be at the Hawai'i Seniors Fair — The Good Life Expo at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall tomorrow through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day to help people conduct searches for unclaimed property.
The Unclaimed Property Program receives and holds abandoned or unclaimed property such as money, bank accounts, certificates of deposit and credit balances. To conduct an online search, visit www.un claimedproperty.hawaii.gov.
CENTRAL
BOE MEETING TO FOCUS ON REFORM
The state Board of Education will hold a Leilehua, Mililani and Waialua Complex community meeting at Leilehua High School Cafeteria today from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Discussion will focus on student achievement, standards-based reform, assessment and accountability, and system restructuring.
