Central Union Preschool Plans To Restart Classes
Police Investigating School Fire As Arson
POSTED: 2:13 pm HST October 29, 2008
HONOLULU -- Students at Central Union Church Preschool can return to class Monday after their classrooms burned down in Makiki last week.School officials plan to use the library and part of the parish hall.The fire broke out early on Oct. 22. About 50 students were displaced.Parents said they are grateful for all the community support."The zoo's been wonderful. They've let us come down to the zoo and the Bishop Museum, and us moms have all been getting together. We've got a great hui going, too. So, we're keeping the kids busy," student's mother Patti Yasuhara said.Honolulu police are investigating the fire as a first-degree arson case.The school is waiting on portables classrooms to arrive. The church plans to build a new building.If you would like to make donations, you can contact the Central Union Church.
Previous Stories:
- October 23, 2008: Police Say Central Union Preschool Fire Intentionally Set
- October 23, 2008: Parents Search For Child Care After Preschool Fire
- October 22, 2008: Fire Crews Battle Blaze At Central Union Preschool
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