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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                            May 25, 2012     CARLISLE SIGNS 'COMPLETE STREETS' BILL FOR SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY     (Fri., May 25, 2012)—Mayor Peter Carlisle today signed into law Bill 26 to establish a "Complete Streets" policy for the City and County of Honolulu and improve transportation safety and accessibility for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. The City Council unanimously approved Bill 26 on May 19, 2012.   "Complete Streets recognizes that motorists are not the only ones who use public streets and facilities, so the needs of other transportation modes and users must be included," Carlisle said.  "I would like to acknowledge the leadership of Council Transportation Committee Chair Breene Harimoto in guiding this legislation through the City Council."   Throughout its review, Bill 26 was supported by a broad coalition of community organizations and key City and State departments.   "Complete Streets is a giant step toward ensuring that the safety and mobility needs of all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, seniors, and individuals with assistive devices, are fully considered when planning and making roadway improvements," Harimoto said.   The new policy requires a multi-modal approach in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities and projects, including streets, sidewalks, traffic control devices and signage, and public transit facilities. This policy allows for the creations of a Complete Streets checklist and procedures to be used when initiating, planning, revising, implementing and/or reviewing any transportation facility or project, along with data collection and training.   Complete Streets does not only involve physical improvements to the transportation facilities. It is a paradigm shift in the way transportation facilities are configured, with the goal of making our transportation facilities part of a more livable and healthy community environment.     -30-   Media contact: Louise Kim McCoy, Mayor's Office, 768-7798.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 05/25/12 Traffic Advisory: Lane Closures for Archaeological Survey Work in Urban Honolulu

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY WORK IN URBAN HONOLULU   (Fri., May 25, 2012) − The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) wants to inform drivers that archaeological survey work continues next week in the urban Honolulu area for the rail transit project. Motorists are advised of lane closures related to the survey work being conducted in the Kalihi, downtown Honolulu, and Kaka'ako areas.   Work will require lane closures during non-peak traffic hours, including possible night work in approved areas.   For the safety of both the work crews and motorists, the public is advised to proceed with caution through these areas. Drivers should anticipate possible traffic delays or use alternate routes during work hours, and provide a safe distance between themselves and the construction workers and equipment.   Work for the week of Sunday, May 27, through Saturday, June 2, will take place at the following locations: Dillingham Boulevard between McNeill Street and Akepo Lane from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nimitz Highway from River Street to Halekauwila Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pohukaina Street between Keawe Street and Cooke Street from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.   The City is conducting the archaeological survey work along the urban Honolulu section of the Honolulu rail transit route to identify potential archaeological, historical and cultural resources. The archaeological work will aid rail project staff in their design of the elevated rail guideway.   Trenching work will take place at various locations along the Honolulu rail route between Middle Street in Kalihi and Ala Moana Center. Contractors Cultural Surveys Hawaii Inc. and Royal Contracting Co. are conducting the fieldwork.   The survey work will be completed before rail construction begins in the urban Honolulu area, as specified under the rail project's programmatic agreement relating to cultural and historic resources. For updates on construction work days and times, visit the project website at www.honolulutransit.org or contact our hotline at 566-2299.   - 30 -   Media Contact: Scott Ishikawa, (808) 768-6172, cell: (808) 227-2350.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 05/24/12 Mayor Presents Paramedic and Lifesaver Awards

MAYOR PRESENTS PARAMEDIC AND LIFESAVER AWARD   (Thu., May 24, 2012) − Mayor Peter B. Carlisle presented the Paramedic of the Year award to City employee Lorrin Okumura and the Honolulu Lifesaver Award to Iolani School Health Director Shannon Yonamine, R.N.               Lorrin Okumura, safety specialist with the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, was honored as this year's Paramedic of the Year.  Okumura developed critical department safety programs and was also involved in developing an infectious disease exposure plan for the City.   Shannon Yonamine was recognized for her performance and quick response in saving the life of a colleague who suffered cardiac arrest on May 4, 2012.   Jason H. Nunogawa, Palolo pool manager, and Pool Aides Deborah J. Chun and Lana Chun were also selected for Honolulu Lifesaver Awards for saving the life of a resident who suffered cardiac arrest at the pool on June 20, 2011.               Photos are available on Facebook at http://http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.299283773493268.72117.102118089876505&type=1 -30-   Media contact: HESD Director James H.E. Ireland, M.D., 723-7800.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 05/24/12 Road Work Weekly Report

ROAD WORK WEEKLY REPORT   (Thu., May 24, 2012) − Scheduled road work for the week beginning May 27, 2012, for the Department of Design construction, Civil Division (Construction Management Branch), and Wastewater Division (Construction Management Branch) is listed below.  Road work is normally done between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted.   AIEA Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Honomanu St.  Paving Honomanu St.  Permanent striping, adjusting manhole and installing traffic detector loops to follow.   HAWAII KAI Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Ainakoa Dr, Halekoa Dr, Hind Iuka Dr, Hao St, Kuliouou Rd, Keahole St, Kaluanui Rd, Kealahou St, Halemaumau St, Naio St, Kainui Dr.  Paving Halemaumau St.   HONOLULU Ala Moana Blvd / Auahi Street Sewer Rehab, Phase 1:  Rehabilitation of 36" sewer line along Ala Moana Boulevard between Ahui Street and Ward Avenue             (Estimated completion date, June 2012)   Houghtailing Street Area Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation and rehabilitation of sewer lines and construction of new manholes along School Street.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through May 2012)   Kalakaua Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of new 8" and 10" sewer line along Kalakaua Avenue between Philip Street and Kapiolani.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through May 2012)   Kalihi/Nuuanu Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 1J (Area 8 – Pacific Heights)  Rehabilitation of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 6" and 2,300 linear feet of 8" sewer lines by cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) method.  A number of deteriorated manholes will also be repaired.  Star Road, Pacific Heights Road, Laniloa Road, Booth Road, and Hiolani Place will be affected.  Construction signs and police traffic control will be present.             (Estimated completion date, February 2013)   King Street Reconstruction between River Street and Bethel Street, Chinatown:  Rehabilitation of sewer lines and select laterals, sewer manhole frame and cover replacement, excavation; Installation and backfill for new 6", 8" & 12" water lines, fire hydrants, valves, manholes; Installation and backfill for new 6" drain lines, inlets and manhole connections; Excavation and backfill for new gas lines; Demonish existing concrete and A.C. pavements to install new work and adjust manholes & valves boxes to grade. Work will include portions of River Street, Kekaulike Street, Maunakea Street, Smith Street, Nuuanu Street and Bethel Street where they intersect with King Street. Multiple lane closures Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.             (Estimated completion date, May 2013)   Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements at Various Locations – Lokahi Street (McCully)  Construct concrete drain inlets, concrete drain catch basins, connect to existing drain line, and install drain pipes.             (Estimated Completion Date, continuing through May 2012)   Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 6A – McCully, Makiki, Moilili Areas  The work includes localized reconstruction of pavement and resurfacing of the streets indicated below; reconstruction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways are included; tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings and adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers to grade.  The affected roadways and limits of work are as follows:   Ahana Street, from Liona Street to Rycroft Street, Akala Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Akoko Street, from King Street to Young Street, Alder Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street, Algaroba Street, from Lokahi Street to 2128 Algaroba Street, Alohi Way, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Amana Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Artesian Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway, Beverly Court, from Kinau Street to end, Bingham Street, from 360' East of Isenberg Street to Kaialiu Street, Birch Street, from King Street to Kamaile Street   Cedar Street, from Rycroft Street to makai end, Church Lane, from King Street to end, Citron Street, from Isenberg Street to ewa end, Coolidge Street, from Isenberg Street to King Street, Coyne Street, from 2121 Coyne Street to University Avenue, Cummins Street, from Queen Street to Waimanu Street, Elm Street, from Pensacola Street to Sheridan Street, Elsie Lane, from King Street to Young Street, Fern Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Isenberg Street, Griffiths Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Hauoli Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hausten Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Hihiwai Street, from University Avenue to Kamoku Street, Hoawa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Hoawa Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Fern Street, Hoolai Street, from Pensacola Street to Piikoi Street, Hopaka Street, from Kona Street to Piikoi Street   Kaaha Street, from University Avenue to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahakai Drive, from Kahakai Drive to Kahakai Drive, Kaheka Street, from Young Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kahoaloha Lane, from King Street to Nakookoo Street, Kaialiu Street, from Beretania Street to Bingham Street, Kalauokalani Way, from Makaloa Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Kalei Road, from Kalele Road to end, Kalo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kamoku Street, from Kaaha Street to Hihiwai Street, Kanunu Street, from Keeaumoku Street to Kalakaua Avenue, Kapaakea Lane, from King Street to end, Kawaiahao Street, from Ward Avenue to Kamakee Street, Kehena Place, from Old Waialea Road to end, Kemole Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Koali Road, from Old Waialae Avenue to mauka end, Kolo Place, from Varsity Place to end, Kuikahi Street, from Philip Street to Citron Street, Kuilei Street, from Kapaakea Lane to Waiaka Road   Lauiki Street, from Hihiwai Street to Kamoku Street, Lime Street, from Isenberg Street to end, Liona Street, from Cedar Street to Sheridan Street; and from Keeaumoku Street to Kaheka Street, Lokahi Street, from Citron Street to Algaroba Street, Lunalilo Street, from Makiki Street to Keeaumoku Street, Mahi Place, from Puaena Place to end, Mahiai Place, from Mahiai Street to end, Mahiai Street, from Date Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Makahiki Way, from King Street to end, Makaloa Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to Piikoi Street, Makiki Street, from Beretania Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Manalo Street, from Waiola Street to Citron Street, Matlock Avenue, from Piikoi Street to Keeaumoku Street, Maunawai Place, from Kapiolani Boulevard to end, Nahaku Place, from Mahiai Street to end,   Paani Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to Waiola Street, Palm Drive, from King Street to Young Street, Pawaa Lane, from King Street to Beretania Street, Philip Street, from Kalakaua Avenue to 1633 Philip Street, Poha Lane, from Beretania Street to King Street, Poni Street, from Kanunu Street to Makaloa Street, Puaena Place, from University Avenue to end, Pumehana Street, from Kapiolani Boulevard to King Street, Punahou Street, from King Street to Philip Street, Rycroft Street, from Sheridan Street to Pensacola Street, TMK: 2-3-19:60, off of King Street between Kaheka Street and Kalakaua Avenue, Varsity Circle, from Varsity Place to Varsity Place, Varsity Place, from University Avenue to Varsity Circle, Victoria Street, from King Street to H-1 Freeway deadend, Villa Lane, from Beretania Street to Young Street, Waimanu Street, from Ward Avenue to 999 Waimanu Street; and from 1051 Waimanu Street to Piikoi Street, Waiola Street, from Makahiki Way to Manalo Street, Wiliwili Street, from King Street to Kapiolani Boulevard, Young Street, from Pensacola Street to Isenberg Street   Highway Structure Improvements, Pacific Heights Road Retaining Wall, Vicinity of 2210 Star Road Removal and reconstruction of approximately 227 L.F. of concrete retaining wall with stone veneer facing; relocate joint utility poles and electrical lines for wall construction; replace existing electrical poles with new poles and lines; relocate existing streetlight fixtures on temporary poles for wall construction; install new streetlight fixtures on new poles; restore AC pavement fronting new wall; restore pavement markings and markers; relocate existing signs and posts; provide traffic controls during working and non-working hours.             (Estimated completion date, January 2013)   Bridge Rehabilitation at Various Locations I, FY 2009  Puowaina Drive Bridge over Auwaiolimu Street, Bridge No. 236  Repair of spalls in the concrete elements; repair of deteriorated CRM wall; replacement of concrete railing; strengthening concrete bridge sidewalks; shotcrete facing with soil/rock anchors; and miscellaneous repairs..             (Estimated completion date, January 2013)   Saint Louis Heights Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), manhole rehabilitation, and lateral rehabilitation throughout Saint Louis Heights.  The contractor will also install new sewer lines via pipe bursting at 3 locations along Saint Louis Drive and one easement location between Saint Louis Drive and Frank Street.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through May 2012)   Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 54 – Wilhelmina Rise, 13th Avenue to Matsonia Street  The work includes demolition and reconstruction of the existing PCC pavement and curbs identified on the plan.  Tree trimming, pruning and removal will be performed as necessary and as identified on the plan.  Adjustment of manholes and frames to grade as necessary; post paving activities include permanent pavement markings               (Estimated Completion July 2012)   Wilhelmina Rise Sewer Rehabilitation:  Installation of cured in place pipe (CIPP), lateral rehabilitation, and replacement of sewer lines by open trench.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through May 2012)   KAILUA Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Aikahi Park.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.  Kaneohe Bay Drive repair completed.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   KANEOHE Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Kaneohe: Mokulele Dr and Kaneohe Bay Dr.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal at Mokulele Drive completed.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   MAKAKILO Rehabilitation of Streets Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity IDIQ #3 – Honokai Hale.  The scope of work to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may include, but is not limited to: cold planning; slurry seal; crack seal; reconstructing curb and gutters/rolled curbs; resetting of lava rock curbs; aboricultural work; adjusting street survey monuments, utility manholes/boxes, frames and covers; installing pavement striping and markings; and reinstalling vehicle detector loops.  Slurry seal completed.             (Estimated completion date, June 2013)   Rehabilitation of Localized Streets, Phase 7A – Aahualii Pl, Aahualii St, Ahikoe St, Ahiwa St, Akaawa Pl, Akaawa St, Akaula Pl, Akaula St, Ala Hoi St, Amaui Pl, Anipeahi Pl, Anipeahi St, Aoloko Pl, Aoloko St, Auwaea St, Awawa Pl, Awawa St, Elele Pl, Elele St, Hauone Pl, Hauone St, Helena St, Hoike Ply, Hoike Way, Hoina Pl, Hookeha Pl, Hookeha St, Hookomo St, Hunekai Pl, Hunekai St, Ihi Pl, Kahea St, Kaiaulu Pl, Kaiaulu St, Kakoo Pl, Kaleo Pl, Kaleo Way, Kewai Pl, Kikaha St, Kinohi Pl, Kohea Pl, Kohea Way, Kohupono St, Kokole Pl, Kokole St, Kuamu St, Leiole St, Leipapa Way, Lihau St, Liolio Pl, Mehani Pl, Mehani St, Mekila St, Moaka St, Nenelea St, Newa Pl, Newa St, Nohohale St, Nohana Pl, Nohana St, Nohopaa St, Nohopono St, Oahi Pl, Oloa Pl, Painiu Pl, Palahia Pl, Palahia St, Palailai Pl, Palailai St, Panana St, Pilipono St, Pueonani St, Puliko Pl, Puliko St, Uahanai Pl, Uahanai St, Ualehei St, Uhiuala St, Ulele Pl, Umena St, Wainohia Pl, Wainohia St, Wainohia Way.  This Rehabilitation of Localized Streets project includes: cold planning; resurfacing of asphalt concrete pavements; reconstruction of failed asphalt concrete pavement areas identified by the contractor and confirmed by the City; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers, and street survey monument frame and covers; installation of pavement markers, striping and markings; installation of vehicle detector loops; locating existing manholes, valve boxes, monuments, etc. with GPS survey equipment and providing ArcGIS data files to City Dept. of Planning and Permitting in required data format.   NUUANU Rehabilitation of Kimo Drive Bridge Over Nuuanu Stream, Bridge No. 260  Repair of spalls, concrete guardrails and bridge girders.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through May 2012)   PEARL CITY Rehabilitation of Streets, Phase 1 (aka IDIQ #2) – Oa St., Pahemo St, Lii Ipo St, Lokowai St, Lokowai Pl, Kanuku Pl, Kanuku St, Olepe Lp, Pahemo Pl, Hekaha St, Honomanu St, Pono St, Ponohale St, Ponohana Lp, Ponokaulike St, Ponokawila Pl, Ponokawila St and Kauhale St intersection.  Resurfacing Hekana St, Kanuku St, & Lii Ipo St.  Paving complete.  Adjusting manholes, permament striping and detector loops remaining.             (Estimated completion date, May 2012)   PEARLRIDGE Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 51 – Moanalua Road, Kaahumanu Street, Hoomaemae Street, and Hoomalu Street:  Cold planing; excavation of existing asphalt concrete pavements; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavements; portland cement concrete pavements; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs and/or gutters; arboricultural work; repair of catch basins; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings; vehicle detector loop installation; and traffic control.             (Estimated completion date, July 2012)   SALT LAKE Emergency Repairs to Mahiole Street Bridge over Manaiki Stream, Bridge No. 145:  Repair of spall/delamination.             (Estimated completion date, August 2012)   WAHIAWA Rehabilitation of Streets, Unit 58 – California Avenue (Kamehameha Highway to mauka end of California Avenue):  Cold planing; resurfacing and reconstruction of asphalt concrete pavement; adjustment of utility manhole frames and covers; installation of pavement markings and vehicle loop detectors; reconstruction of existing concrete curbs, gutters, berms, sidewalks and Driveways; and construction of concrete and asphalt concrete bus pads.             (Estimated completion date, May 2012)   WAIKIKI Beachwalk Force Main Phase I:  2 Staging pits to be constructed along Ala Wai Boulevard from Kalakaua towards Ala Moana Boulevard for the microtunneling installation of new sewer line.             (Estimated completion date, continuing through April 2012)   PARADES, WALKS, RACES AND OTHER STREET CLOSURES   May 27, 2012  Sunday 6:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends HIBISCUS HALF MARATHON sponsored by The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society/Boca Hawaii.  The event is to have 800 runners.  It will start at Kapiolani Park, to Kalakaua Ave.,          to MonsarratAve., to Paki Ave., to Diamond Hd. Rd., to 18th Ave., to Kilauea Ave., toWaialae Ave., to Kalanianaole Hwy., to Kealaolu Ave., to Kahala Ave., to DiamondHd. Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to end at Honolulu Marathon Finish line. Contact:Raul Torres of Boca Hawaii LLC 223-2622, E-mail:info@bocahawaii.comFor further info,check their website:http://www.bocahawaii.com/   May 28, 2012 Monday 6:30PM Starts 8:30PM Ends SHINNYO-EN LANTERN FLOATING CEREMONY (TORO NAGASHI) sponsored by Na Lei Aloha Foundation/Shinnyo-en Hawaii. The event is expected to have 30,000+ participants in Ala Moana Beach Park.  Various traffic controls in and around Ala Moana Park may be implemented as early as 6 am.  Ewa Entrance will be closed to inbound traffic.  Avoid this area if possible, use alternate routes. Contact: Tom Nishiyama or Roy Kurata of Shinnyo-En Hawaii 955-5290, Fax:  941-0329, E-mails:  tomnishi@lava.net or kurata@lava.net  For more info, visit their website: http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/   June 1, 2012 Friday 7:30PM Starts 1:00AM Ends FIRST FRIDAY STREET FESTIVAL sponsored by Arts District Merchant Association. The event is expected to have 1,000+ participants.  The event will close HOTEL ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Smith St to Nuuanu Ave.   Contact:  Eric Walden 271-3094,  For more info, visit their website:  http//www.artsdistricthonolulu.com    June 2, 2012 Saturday 10:00AM Starts 12Noon Ends HONOLULU LESBIAN GAY Pride Parade sponsored by Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Oahu.  The event is expected to have 400 marchers, 4 floats, 12 vehicles, & 2 band. It will start at Atkinson/Ala Moana Blvd., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave.,  to end at Queen Kapiolani Park. Contact: Michael Golojuch 672-9050, Fax:  672-6347. Email: golojnchc@hawaii.rr.com  For more info, visit their website: www.honoluluprideparade.org    - 30 -   Contact: Department of Design and Construction, Civil Design Division, Construction Management - 768-8839, Wastewater Management Division, Construction Management - 768-8794, Department of Transportation Services, TST Division 768-8391.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 05/22/12 Junior Lifeguard Program Application Deadline May 29

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 29, SPACES STILL AVAILABLE   (Tue., May 22, 2012) − The Department of Emergency Services Ocean Safety Division and the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association announce that online registration deadline for the summer Junior Lifeguard Program is Tuesday, May 29, 2012.               Enrollment is still available at the four program locations. As of today, there are six spaces at Ala Moana Beach Park, 23 spaces at Kalama Beach Park (Kailua), 58 at Ehukai Beach Park (North Shore), and 91 at Makaha Beach Park (West Oahu).   Registration must be completed online at http://www.myjuniorguards.com/ . No mail-in registrations will be accepted.   The Junior Lifeguard Program familiarizes teenagers, 13 - 17 years old, with ocean awareness and safety. This is a five-day course, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., instructed by Ocean Safety Lifeguard Professionals. It will include beach skills, ocean training, surf rescue techniques, physical conditioning, swimming, CPR, first aid, and other related activities. There is a suggested $45 donation for program participation.   The program is open to males and females ages 13 – 17. Applicants must have strong swimming skills and a desire to learn about ocean safety. THIS IS NOT A LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM.   For further information, contact the Ocean Safety Division Junior Lifeguard Coordinator Norm Skorge at 723-7864 or nskorge@honolulu.gov .   - 30 -   Contact: Junior Lifeguard Coordinator Norm Skorge at 723-7864.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 052212 Jets to fly Over Punchbowl on Memorial Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                May 22, 2012      JETS TO FLY OVER PUNCHBOWL ON MEMORIAL DAY   (Tue, May 22, 2012) – The City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, which annually coordinates the Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, is alerting residents not to be alarmed if they hear jets flying and rifles discharged on Memorial Day.   Military jets will conduct a low-altitude fly over at Punchbowl to commemmorate the annual event on May 28, 2012.  Preceding the fly over will be a rifle volley at approximately 9:15 a.m., which will last about five minutes.        The public is invited to the Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony, which begins at 8:30 a.m.  The ceremony is presented through the coordination and support of more than 50 government agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations and individuals.  Special buses will run throughout the morning to accommodate the public.        For more information, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation, 768-3002.     -30-

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 052212 Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony - May 28, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                    May 22, 2012     MAYOR'S MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY – MAY 28, 2012   (Tue., May 22, 2012) – Mayor Peter Carlisle, General David Bramlett, USA, Retired, and other dignitaries will participate in the Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Monday, May 28, on the grounds of the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. The riveting ceremony honors veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.               General Bramlett will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Chaplain LTC Ken Bellinger, Deputy Command Chaplain, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army, will give the invocation.               The service will also include the Royal Hawaiian Band, Sounds of Aloha Choir, a traditional gun salute, and "Missing Man" formation flyover.               Law enforcement Explorer Captain Risa Moniz, Boy Scout Andrew Musgrave, and Senior Girl Scout Kayla Seto will assist dignitaries by placing memorial wreaths at the cemetery's Dedicatory Stone.               Junior ROTC cadets from Campbell, Kaiser, McKinley and Waianae High Schools will post the 50 state flags, and the Joint Military Color Guard will post the national colors.  Numerous veterans organizations will also present wreaths and their colors.                The Hickam Base Honor Guard will fire a 21-gun rifle salute while "Taps" is solemnly played. The stirring ceremony will be highlighted by the 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, and 19th Fighter Squadron, U.S. Air Force fighter jets flying the "Missing Man" formation.               Parking at the cemetery is limited; therefore, the City will provide special bus service for those attending the ceremony by incorporating the Punchbowl stop on Route 15, Makiki/Pacific Heights, for that day.                 Free parking will be available at the Fasi Civic Center garage for motorists boarding buses at the Alapai Transit Center. Pick up at the transit center runs from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Destination signs on the departing buses will read "15 Punchbowl."               Returning buses will run at two intervals only:  9:30 and 9:40 a.m. Destination signs on these buses will read "15 Alapai Transit Center. " All normal fares apply and all bus stops along the route will be serviced.               The Memorial Day ceremony is presented through the coordination and support of more than 50 government agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals. The event is planned and conducted by the City Department of Parks and Recreation.               Most of the lei adorning the grave sites are donated by Hawaii's public school children through the outstanding support and coordination of the state Department of Education.  However, the public is encouraged to donate flowers and lei at several drop off locations up to the day before the event.               On Friday, May 25, the City will sponsor a lei sewing brown bag session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Honolulu Hale Courtyard.  The public is invited to listen to the sounds of the Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club while helping to sew lei for the event.  Loose plumeria and other lei flowers are also needed and can be dropped off on the morning of May 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Waipahu District park, Kailua District Park, and Makua Ali'I Senior Center.               For more information on the Mayor's Memorial Day Ceremony, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at 768-3002. For bus information, go to www.thebus.org or call 848-5555.   -30-       Contact:  Department of Parks and Recreation, 768-3002.

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You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2012 / 05/21/12 Memorial Day Holiday Schedule

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE   (Mon., May 21, 2012) – City government offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day, a federal holiday.   ·       Emergency ambulance, fire, lifeguard and police services will be available as usual. ·       Municipal golf courses, botanical gardens and the Honolulu Zoo will be open. ·       Regular Monday refuse material collections will be made and landfills/transfer stations will be open. ·       City buses will operate on a Sunday schedule. (For more information, go to http://www.thebus.org/ ) ·       The People's Open Markets will not be held. ·       The Blaisdell box office will be closed. ·       All Satellite City Halls and Driver Licensing offices will be closed.   These traffic and parking regulations will be in effect: On-street parking will be free, except for the meters on Kalakaua Avenue along Kapiolani Park. Parking will be permitted in tow away zones as allowed on holidays. Traffic lanes will not be coned for contra flow. Motorists are reminded that parking in municipal lots with meters will not be free.   - 30 -