County sets up Web site to report storm damage

WAILUKU – With more public parks open and services restored around Maui County, county officials are turning their attention to assessing the damages and losses from the powerful Kona storm that struck last week.

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The Maui County Civil Defense Agency announced Tuesday reports on storm-related damages can be filed online at www.mauicounty.gov through a link to “report storm damage.” Reports also can be called in to 270-7620 or 270-7285.

12th Memorial Tree Trimming set Sunday

12th Memorial Tree Trimming set Sunday

WAILUKU – Organizers of the 12th annual Memorial Tree Trimming invite the public to hang an ornament Sunday at Wailuku Union Church in the memory of a loved one who has died.

Heaven Sent Support Group for Bereaved Parents is organizing the event “in loving memory of our infants, children, teenagers and adults,” a news release about the event says.

Registration begins at 2 p.m., with the program at 2:30 p.m.

People may bring an ornament to place on the special Christmas tree and are welcome to personalize the ornament, such as adding a name and dates of birth and death. Paper ornaments are available for those unable to bring an ornament.

During the program, the name of the deceased loved one will be called, and family members and friends will be able to come up to place their ornament on the special tree.

The church is located at 327 S. High St. For more information, call Frances Nelson at 244-0125 or Robbie Pestana at 572-6516.