Question: Regarding recycling, I never see an event that shreds paper anymore. There used to be one every fall. That was such a good public service. Please let us know if it ever resumes.
Answer: You and many other interested readers are in luck, as AARP Hawai‘i and Access Information Management have announced a free document shredding event Oct. 18 at Access’ destruction plant in West Kapolei. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. Here are the details from AARP Hawai‘i:
“Bring up to two boxes of documents per individual to Access … at 91-539 Kapolei Kai Street between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. You must reserve a time to drop off your documents by car at aarp.org/local or by calling 877-926-8300. You can also see and register for all the events AARP offers at the AARP Hawai‘i Facebook page. …
“Bring an optional monetary donation or rice and canned goods to benefit Hawaii’s hungry families through the Hawai‘i Foodbank.
“Staples and paperclips do not need to be removed. Due to safety and traffic-flow concerns, people will not be allowed to get out of their car and boxes and bags will not be returned. Dropoffs will be limited to two bags or boxes per vehicle occupant. Walk-ups will not be allowed. No e-waste will be accepted. AARP membership is not required.
“Access … requires a signed document release form before they will shred your documents. Forms can be downloaded at 808ne.ws/4mVCn9c and signed before you drop off your papers.”
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Participants who register online will receive a link to the release form in the email confirming their appointment.
Securely shredding confidential documents helps prevent identity theft.
Q: I am worried about my granddaughter, who works very hard and has been kept home during the shutdown. What does the law/rule say about retroactive pay?
A: U.S. Code Title 31, Section 1341(c) says, “Each employee of the United States Government or of a District of Columbia public employer furloughed as a result of a covered lapse in appropriations shall be paid for the period of the lapse in appropriations, and each excepted employee who is required to perform work during a covered lapse in appropriations shall be paid for such work, at the employee’s standard rate of pay, at the earliest date possible after the lapse in appropriations ends, regardless of scheduled pay dates, and subject to the enactment of appropriations Acts ending the lapse.” You can read the code at 808ne.ws/4nFH20j.
WIC benefits
The state Department of Health is reminding members of the Women, Infants and Children program that clinics are open and benefits are available as usual despite the federal government shutdown. “It is essential to keep your scheduled appointment to receive your next month’s benefits and to continue meeting the program requirements,” the DOH said in a news release. WIC provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for qualifying women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have children under the age of 5. For more information, go to health.hawaii.gov/wic.
Mahalo
I got a flat tire and parked near the Beretania Times supermarket Monday afternoon. While trying to replace the tire under the rain, I was unable to raise the car with the small jack from the spare tire toolbox. A good Samaritan offered me to use his better jack while shopping, but the lever broke. Another good Samaritan came to the rescue and was able to complete the job with his tools. It is heartwarming to see that people are willing and ready to help. Mahalo to both! — G.N.
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