Ka‘ū Youth Produce Winning Videos for Digital Mountain. See Page 10 Boys & Girls Devin Kokubun America's Best Clubs in Ocean and his team won Idea is the National View, Nāʻālehu Heaviest Overall Parks system, ac- and Pāhala of- after hauling in cording to a series fer intercession a 183 lb sow at of films that pre- programs and Jungle Express. miere on the big many after- screen at Volcanoes, school activities the small screen on for kids. PBS.
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Volume 7, Number 12 The Good News of Ka‘ū, Hawaiʻi October, 2009 All Community Invited to Second Summit for Ka‘ū Ka‘ū residents are invited to a second Community Summit to review and com- Pāhala School ment on work-in-progress towards a Ka‘ū Community Development Plan. The Sum- Makes Progress mit will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, from by Nālani Parlin 10 a.m. to noon at Nā‘ālehu Community Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary Center. It is another step in the public pro- School improved its Hawaiʻi State Assess- cess to create a plan to guide Ka‘ū’s fu- ment test scores in 2009. The news was ture. When the County of Hawai‘i adopts reported at September community out- the community’s plan, likely in 2010, the reach meetings for parents in Ocean View guidelines will have the force of law. and Pāhala. Over the past three years, the “Between now and November, we want school made progress toward meeting re- to redouble our efforts to talk to everybody quired No Child Left Behind performance in the community interested in participat- targets, measured by the Hawaiʻi State As- ing in this process,” said Leinaʻala Enos, sessment, the annual test given to students who chairs the volunteer Steering Commit- in third to eighth grade and to high school tee for the Ka‘ū Community Development sophmores. Plan. “We think just about everybody will Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary met be interested when they understand that our 14 of the 17 NCLB performance targets in CDP will go a long way towards determin- 2009. When it reaches all, it will advance ing how Ka‘ū will look and feel well into to “Adequate Yearly Progress,” said Cher- the next generation.” yl Maesaka, who has been compiling the Everyone is invited to share manaʻo, HSA test data for the school. the knowledge and facts about Ka‘ū. Fish- Fifty-six percent of all students met ermen and hunters; farmers and ranchers; proficiency in reading as measured by the carpenters, electricians and plumbers; spring 2009 Hawaiʻi State Assessment. small business owners; people in need of Even though the school’s proficiency ob- housing and jobs; people concerned with jective of 58 percent fell short, the school education, environment and the economy, met its goal by decreasing the number and landowners, are all encouraged to par- of non-proficient students 10 percent or ticipate in the Summit, along with anyone more. else interested in the future of Ka‘ū. Kaiāulu Mauka will grace the cover of The Directory 2010, sponsored by the Ka‘ū NCLB requires all students, even those An Open House Chamber of Commerce. The painting is by Peggy Brown. See story on Page 5. with learning disadvantages like socio-eco- An open house affair, the Summit will nomic status, race, language barriers and Summit Meeting, pg. 2 Ka‘ū Schools, pg. 4 Oct. 7 Deadline for Input on Kahuku Resort Notice Public comment is due on Oct. 7 re- all comments in their upcoming draft En- Health that they plan to submit an Envi- garding Nani Kahuku ‘Āina’s Environ- vironmental Impact Statement. Comments ronmental Impact Statement, petition for a mental Impact Statement Preparation can be sent to the Hawaiʻi County Planning General Plan amendment, and ask for zon- Notice for its plan to create hotels, golf Department, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi ing changes and state Land Use Classifica- ****ECRWSS courses, airport, housing, commercial and Street, Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720 and the de- tion changes and permits. Postal Boxholder industrial developments on 16,450 acres veloper and its consultant at PBR Hawaiʻi, The Ka‘ū Calendar mis-stated in its Also in this issue: P4 Pāhala * P5 Kahuku between South Point and Ocean View 1001 Bishop St. ASB Tower, Suite 650, September issue that the developers had * P6 Nā‘ālehu * P8 Business * P9 Event makai of Hwy 11. The notice can be read Honolulu, HI 96813. OEQC also accepts asked the county for the zoning changes. Calendar * P11 Sports * P12 Sports at the state Department of Health’s Office comments. In fact, the developers have taken the first Calendar * P16 Religion * P17 Ag * P18 of Environmental Quality Control website Nani Kahuku ‘Āina, LLC, a Delaware step toward asking for zoning changes by Star Map * P19 Health * P20 Recipe * P21 Volcano * P23 Classifieds *Inserts: at http://hawaii.gov/health/environmental/ Limited Liability Corporation, and its prin- providing the county with the EIS Prepara- Nā‘ālehu Market, Ka‘ū Community environmental/oeqc/index.html. cipals Val and Catherine Peroff have noti- tion Notice. Development Plan The developers are required to address fied the county and the state Department of Kahuku Villages, pg. 5 Summit Meeting, cont. from pg. 1 early 2009. The talk story sessions were offer plenty of food and plenty of oppor- held with Ka‘ū interest groups, ranging Enriques asks for Community tunities to see, up close, the information from students to kupuna, from those in ag- gathered and compiled by the project team riculture and business to those whose pas- Input on Kahuku Development so far. Revised maps, charts and other pre- sion is environment and preservation. Determining his sentations from a similar event in Septem- Some 1,200 Ka‘ū residents participat- vote on whether to up- ber will be shown to the community for ed in surveys and talk stories, 14 percent zone 16,450 acre for re- additional comments and corrections. of the Ka‘ū District population. A higher sort, residential and com- The Charrette percentage of community members offered mercial development at Comments gathered at the second their comments for the Ka‘ū Community Kahuku would depend Summit will be used in the final edit of a Development Plan process than for any on “what the community Community Profile to inform idea-testing other community development plan com- wants,” Council member during a six-day public workshop called a pleted on this island to date, planners said. Guy Enriques told the “charrette,” Nov. 16-21, at Nā‘ālehu Com- “For a CDP to be most effective,” said public during his talk sto- munity Center. During that week, the CDP county long-range planner Ron Whitmore, ry sessions in Pāhala and project team, in collaboration with resi- project manager for the Ka‘ū CDP, “it’s Nā‘ālehu in September. dents, will produce the first rough draft of crucial it genuinely reflect community The proposal, in the the Plan. The charrette will build on some character and goals for the future. Get- Environmental Impact nine months of public participation and ting community input early in the plan- Study preparation stage research. ning stages is a high priority, and we wel- before going for county Public Participation come public participation every step of the General Plan amend- Public input began with identifying way.” ments and zoning chang- community values, visions, and priorities Community Development Plan es, would upzone 7,330 through surveys and “talk story” sessions A Community Development Plan is Conservation acres, overseen by the county in late 2008 and Summit Meeting, pg. 6 1,240 acres becoming Urban, 2,430 acres be- coming Rural and 3,660 acres becoming Agricul- ture. The plan also calls for upzoning 1,090 acres from Agriculture to Ur- ban. The 720 acres left in Conservation would have a preserve for turtles and archaeology. Accord- ing Nani Kahuku project manager Aaron Eberhardt, the golf courses would be outside the remaining conserva- community benefits of any new develop- tion district. ment in Ka‘ū to be perpetual. He pointed to Land to be left in Agriculture is re- the windmills at South Point, saying they ferred to as Agriculture Energy Farms, ac- are in the view of the vast, open lands of cording to the developers’ planning maps. Kalae, but the community receives little A strip of land is also designated for a benefit from the owners of the windmill regional airport that could be as large as and no break on electric bills. Lihuʻe Airport on Kauaʻi, the developers Concerning Kahuku, Enriques said, “I told The Ka‘ū Calendar. will support this if the community supports The land is located makai of Hwy this…. I believe we have leverage to down- 11, between Ocean View and Kamehame- size what they build…to really have a say ha School lands north of Kalae Point. It in how and what they do.” can be easily seen from the scenic look- “If it’s to our liking and the benefit is out between Ocean View and South Point humongous, maybe we ought to look at it,” road. Enriques said that should the devel- he said. Enriques urged people to partici- opment proposal move forward, he may pate in the Ka‘ū Community Development eventually coordinate a liaison group of Plan. He talked about how the CDP will be Ka‘ū citizens to meet with the developers an important tool for future growth of Ka‘ū, to help negotiate benefits that the commu- but that its job is not to negotiate projects nity would receive for whatever zoning like this (Nani Kahuku ‘Āina) for the com- and development wins approval. “What munity. “Every time a developer comes in, can we accept? How close to the coast- the first thing I will ask them is, ̔Does this line?” he asked. He said he would like any Enriques on Kahuku, pg. 18
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Page 2 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar Mayor Eyes Deep Budget Cuts for 2010 NEWS BRIEFS Deep and painful budget cuts will be necessary to “We’ve never faced what we face today,” said Kenoi, Green Harvest Nets 1,015 Plants carry the county through the next fiscal year, Mayor Billy “which means we’ve got to take steps that we never took The Hawai‘i County Police Department conducted Kenoi told his staff at a September meeting to kick off before” to make government more efficient and reduce Green Harvest operations in Ka‘ū on Wednesday, Sept. 16 budget preparations for fiscal spending. “Next year’s budget situation would be a lot as part of an islandwide program. A helicopter focused on ar- year 2010-2011. worse if we hadn’t already asked our department heads to eas of Kona Ranchos, Ocean View, Discovery Harbour and The county’s projected implement five percent cuts during their first six months Pāhala looking for marijuana plants during what Lt. Miles budget shortfall is more se- on the job. Then we asked them to cut another 10 percent Chong called a short-term airborne operation. Lt. Chong, vere than ever, the mayor in the current fiscal budget that began July 1. My staff who was in charge, said police confiscated 1,015 plants from 31 plots. No arrests were made. He can be reached at said. The county already fac- and I also took five percent salary cuts, and we eliminat- 326-4646, ext. 226. es a $44.8 million hole in next ed 55 vacant county positions to help balance the existing fiscal year’s budget, which budget.” Salaries for Community? combines $33.8 million less If the state were to take the county’s $17.9 million A measure before the County Council allows council in projected revenues and share of the Transient Accommodations Tax on hotel members to voluntarily transfer money from their salary $11 million more in projected rooms, the situation gets much worse, Kenoi said. Next and wages to the Contingency Relief Account, which can be expenses. Projected revenue fiscal year’s budget shortfall would be closer to $64 mil- used for community programs. Council members may wish losses include 10 percent of real property taxes, the lion without the county’s share of the TAT. “That’s $100 to use a portion of their county salaries as a means of finan- cially supporting chosen 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations. county’s largest source of revenue, amounting to about million taken out of our budget over two years -- gone,” $17.9 million. The county also expects to see a loss of Kenoi said. “That is a real possibility.” Drivers Licenses Called In interest on investments amounting to about $1.6 million. “There will be a major shift in how the county is Some Ka‘ū residents are receiving a notice from the Finance Deputy Director Deanna Sako also warned that going to look,” Kenoi said, as departments are asked to county to bring in drivers licenses to the Kona or Hilo Driv- the Employer Union Trust Fund may add to the budget consolidate programs and services where significant sav- ers Licensing offices. The notice says: “We have been noti- difficulties by increasing health insurance premiums for ings can be achieved. He encouraged departments to start fied that your license may not contain the required security features embedded on it for the State of Hawai‘i. This may employees after Jan. 1. County Budget Cuts, pg. 7 cause problems for you while traveling or conducting busi- ness in Federal Offices.” Recipients of the notice are asked Administration: Hard Times but Optimistic About Future to report within 10 days. “If the new required security fea- by Ron Johnson He also asked if a cheaper, glass-lined steel tank could be tures are not present, a new license will be issued to you at Hawai‘i County is experiencing hard times, but “we’re installed instead of concrete. Another Ocean View resident no charge,” the notice says. going to make it,” Hunter Bishop, Mayor Billy Kenoi’s referred to the effort of community members to establish a Moped or Motorcycle public information specialist, told the Ka‘ū Chamber of school there. “Having a school requires an adequate water Vehicles meeting motorcycle standards will no longer Commerce during its September meeting at Pāhala Com- supply.” be incorrectly registered as mopeds. The County Council munity Center. Another resident suggested that stimulus money could passed the clarification of county ordinance as mopeds have Bishop, who represented the Kenoi administration at be used to pipe water for agriculture from Ha‘ao Springs, different registration requirements from motorcycles. the meeting, discussed the county’s use of stimulus mon- in Wai‘ōhinu, downhill to Ocean View. This same resident ey received from the federal government. Of $400 million suggested that stimulus money be funneled to the Ocean GMO Labeling The County Council is considering passing a resolution requested, the county has so far received $98 million and View Health Clinic. urging Congress to pass legislation requiring the labeling expects more to be approved. Tax Reductions of all food products in the United States that have been ge- Regarding Ka‘ū specifically, stimulus money is being Bishop said that Hawaiʻi residents are receiving $330 netically engineered or contain ingredients that have been used for maintenance of Ninole Bridge; work in Hawai‘i million in tax reductions, benefiting 500,000 households, genetically engineered. Volcanoes National Park, including a new Emergency a savings of about $65 per month per family. Operations Center and upgrading of volcano monitoring Longer Time to Load He said the mayors of the neighbor islands have “co- The County Council has changed traffic laws to allow equipment at Hawai‘i Volcanoes Observatory; and work alesced to bargain collectively” in getting their fair share of people to spend up to 15 minute in loading – unloading zones at Bay Clinic facilities and improvements to its health state funds and in purchasing services and infrastructure. along county roads. The former limit was five minutes. care information technology. Other spending that benefits In doing so, they are “maintaining unity to keep neighbor Ka‘ū includes the purchase of new buses and construction islands healthy and economically strong.” More Money for Meth Stings The county has received a HI Impact Grant to combat of bus shelters, expansion of job training, meals for the He said that tourism is suffering but “will endure be- elderly and emergency food assistance programs. methamphetamine through sting operations by the Hawai‘i cause the appeal of our island is so strong. We have so Police Department. Ocean View Water much to offer.” Rell Woodward, of Ocean View, asked if stimulus Pointing to agriculture and energy resources such as Jocks Fight Underage Alcohol money could be used for the water storage tank at the solar and wind, he said, “This island has the potential to The county Department of Liquor Control is setting Ocean View well. He said that, originally, the tank capac- meet all our needs.” He said the governor and legislature aside $25,000 for its Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Program for high school athletes who conduct alcohol awareness and ity was to be 250,000 to 300,000 gallons, but was changed support efforts to restore plantation tunnels to bring water prevention of underage drinking. The training is given by it to a 100,000-gallon tank to save money. Woodward said from the mountains for agriculture. high school students to fifth-graders. this is less than the capacity of four water-hauling trucks. Rollie J Litteral, PB, ABR, GRI, CIPS, CRS, e-PRO,CPS, CCRA, RFS, AHWD $ 95 Office located at one night 94-1424 Kia Kahi Street, Na’alehu HI 96772 69 + tax $ 95 per night 2 or Built in 1991, this 3/2 with 2,671 sf of 59more nights + tax living space with 2 car garage on 1 acre Weekly $295 + up in Ocean View. Landscaped, gazebo, greenhouse, corner wood burning stove, Pool, Hot Tub, BBQ, AC, White Sandy Beach, kitchenettes, Internet, rock wall enclosed yard, 22,000 gallon on Alii Drive in the Village – walk to everything. Kona’s affordable catchment tank. Open deck for sunset boutique hotel, clean & quiet. Large studio condos with big private viewing. MLS 224814. Priced to move at outdoor lanais & direct dial phones. Old Hawaiiana atmosphere. $389,000. Also, vacation rental condos of all sizes, daily & weekly. Royal Palm Properties, Inc. 808-939-7377 329-3333 www.KonaHawaii.com On the web at http://RollieLitteral.isanexpert.com The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 3 KA PEPA PAHALA Volume 7, Number 12 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi October 2009 New Vice Principal Applauds Tight-Knit Community Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary has been working in education for the past support programs. While the elementary welcomed new Vice-Principle Pauline eight-and-a-half years, teaching on Oʻahu school already recognizes students for Stamsos-Correa this fall. She is a for- and also at Pāhoa High School. Prior to her making good choices during the week with mer V.P. at both Keaʻau Middle and High career in education, she worked in the hu- a special activity period on Fridays, Stam- School. Originally from Wailua on Oʻahu, man services field. sos-Correa wants to create similar reward Stamsos-Correa said she is enjoying work- Stamsos-Correa said she sought a po- programs for the older students. ing in Kaʻū’s “tight-knit community. It re- sition in administration because she be- “Kaʻū is an excellent school and has minds me of how I grew up.” She said she lieves by working to improve schools, it outstanding students,” said Stamsos-Cor- appreciates the way the school and com- is possible to improve the community at rea. She said she admired the way students munity support each other. large. “The school is the heart of any com- value friendships, community and family. A University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo gradu- munity,” she said. “Here, parents work together with ate, Stamsos-Correa has been living in Some of Stamsos-Correa’s goals for the school to meet the children’s needs. Puna for ten years. She holds a B.A. in the school year include increasing the num- You don’t always get that sense at other Sociology and a Post Baccalaureate degree ber of clubs on campus and increasing stu- schools. Students are very respectful and Pauline Stamsos-Correa is the new V.P. of in Secondary Education and has complet- dent attendance. She said the school is also very grounded in community and family Ka‘ū High and Pāhala Elementary. ed her certification in administration. She looking at implementing positive behavior values.” Photo by Nālani Parlin Stamsos-Correa lives in Puna with her at Pāhoa Elementary and a three-year-old two young children, a son in fourth grade daughter. Pāhala Library May Open Late October by Ron Johnson In the meantime, Nā‘ālehu Public Li- Re-opening of the Pāhala Public and brary is maintaining the following extend- School Library has been delayed because ed hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. lead paint was found on the building's to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. eaves. Additional funding is being sought to 6 p.m.; Friday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.; Satur- to remove it. Librarian Dawn Shibano is day and Sunday, closed. hopeful that, once funding comes through, Although the library is closed, the the contractor can finish removing the paint bookdrop is once again available to return before the end of October. “Once the paint items borrowed from other libraries. is gone, the danger is over and we can re- For more information, call the Pāhala open,” she said. Public and School Library at 928-2015. Ka‘ū Schools, cont. from pg. 1 for improving student performance,” said disabilities, to meet proficiency levels in Maesaka. reading and math. The school reported that “Our data is showing that poor atten- students in the disadvantaged subgroup dance is really impacting student achieve- also met their target goal with 48 percent ment,” said Beck. The state benchmark is of students proficient in reading. The Asian 95 percent daily attendance, which means Pacific Islander subgroup, which includes a student can miss no more than nine days Marshallese and Micronesian students with of school per year. During the 2008-2009 language barriers, met their goal with 52 school year, the school finished with a percent of students proficient in reading. 90 percent attendance average. Beck ac- Although Kaʻū High and Pāhala El- knowledged that the flu season is immi- ementary did not meet its objective of hav- nent and hoped that good home-school ing 46 percent of students test as proficient communication would help to decrease in math, its overall percentage increased absences. In September students were from 20 percent to 27 percent. The disad- asked to complete immunization forms to vantaged subgroup increased its proficien- receive free flu shots on campus. cy from 16 to 19 percent and the Asian Computer Programs Help Reading Pacific Islander subgroup increased profi- This year, the Pāhala school is us- ciency from 19 to 25 percent. ing Achieve 3000, a web-based reading “It usually takes years to redesign a program differentiated to meet the needs school and make the shift happen,” said of individual learners. Students use the Principal Sharon Beck, emphasizing that program in school and have access to it at any change takes about five years until home through any computer with Internet. results are produced. “We are really en- Parents and families can support students thused to see the trend of improvement. by encouraging them to use this program Our team is really focused. We are begin- at home. Students can log in to read arti- ning to see the rewards, but we still have cles and complete activities that will help many challenges in front of us.” them build their reading skills. The school is in its second year of The elementary school opens the partnership with Edison Alliance, a pro- computer lab each morning around 7:30 gram that “works with leadership and a.m. for students to use and receive extra staff, providing support and strategies Ka‘ū Schools, pg. 16 Page 4 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar ka pepa O Kahuku Volume 7, Number 12 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi October 2009 Ocean View Artists Top The Directory Cover Contest Peggy Brown, of Ocean View, is the As she worked on the painting, the Hwy 11. winner of the cover art contest for The artist said, “It seemed to hold secrets in its Brown has also been a circle island Directory, the annual publication of the shadows. The characters took on person- tour guide for various companies and a Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce. Her paint- alities, and a story about these hunters and certified helicopter instructor, opening the ing, Kaiāulu Mauka, Mountain Village, their families formed in my mind.” This first helicopter flight school on the island was inspired by the feather hunters of old led to the creation not only of the artwork in 1991. She and her husband Lanny cur- Hawaiʻi, she said. but of her first book, Mana Nui. A second rently own and operate Ka‘ū Palm, Plants The runner-up was Wanda Aus, also book, which she calls part two, is entitled & Craft in Ocean View. Brown credits of Ocean View, with her painting called Mana’s Child. her husband Lanny as “the sole reason The View. In addition to her Hawaiian art, for my happiness as well as all artistic en- Brown, a 40-year resident of Hawaiʻi, she has painted dozens of deavors and successes.” said she has “a love for all things Hawai- portraits for graduations, The Directory cover ian.” In her art she recreates the tropics, weddings and baby luʻaus. contest was judged by sea life, people and deities of Hawaiʻi. Her landscapes and other those who attended a She describes herself as a kamaʻāina who Hawai‘iana paintings have showing by artists in Sep- is well immersed in the island’s customs, Peggy Brown with her painting , Kaiāulu sold on the mainland and tember. The winner and culture and history. Mauka. Asia as well as locally. She runner-up won $50 each, Kaiāulu Mauka’s hunters were al- at small hunting villages for four to five also carves, wood burns and the first place art will lowed to gather the brilliant red and yel- weeks. Gathering of the feathers was diffi- and paints gourds, which, be published on the cover low feathers only during molting sea- cult, having to catch the birds carefully to along with her original of The Directory 2010, son, for cloaks and headdresses to be preserve the quality of the feathers and to paintings and prints, can which is expected to be worn by royalty. They ascended into the let each bird return to freedom after taking be viewed at the Outpost Wanda Aus with her painting, distributed by the end of mountains with their families and stayed only a few feathers, Brown explained. Gallery in Ocean View on The View. December. Kahuku Village, cont. from pg. 1 amendment. Trunk or Treat for Halloween The Nani Kahuku ‘Āina plan is includ- If the amendment is initiated, it would Ocean View’s annual Trunk or Treat Over the years, Trunk or Treat fiz- ed in the information the Ka‘ū Community go before the Planning Commission, which will be renewed and revamped on Saturday zled out, but the teens of the Keystone Development Plan steering committee and has 60 days to hold a public hearing and Oct. 31. Starting at 4 p.m. cars with trunks Club, teaming with Ocean View Parks planners have gathered about Ka‘ū, along 30 days after the hearing to submit its rec- full of treats will convene at the Kahuku and Recreation, decided to bring it back. with other former and proposed plans for ommendations to the County Council. The Park field. At 4:30 p.m. trick-or-treaters The Keystone Club, an arm of the Ocean land in Ka‘ū. While the CDP process does Council then considers the proposal and can visit each car, filling their bags full of View Boys and Girls Club, consists of 14 not determine zoning, it translates broad holds its own public hearings after which goodies. A costume contest will start at 5 students, ages 13 to 17. Galletes serves as General Plan goals, policies, and standards it decides whether to accept the changes to p.m. in the park pavilion. Pumpkins will Teen Advisor for the group. The club fo- into implementation action, and will take the General Plan. Should a General Plan also be available for families to carve. cuses on academic success, career devel- into consideration whether the GP amend- Kahuku Villages, pg. 7 When the sun sets, a special haunted opment and community service. “The club ments proposed by Nani Kahuku ‘Āina are house will open on the courts. Around 8 is run by the democratic process. I don’t appropriate - from a regional planning per- p.m. a family costume dance will begin tell them what to do. We vote on every- spective. That question will be considered with a D.J. spinning tunes from the 90s to thing,” said Galletes. during the charrette, Nov. 16-21, from 10 today’s favorites. Snacks will be available The club is looking for help with ideas a.m. to noon at at Nāʻalehu Community for purchase. Parents and family members for prize donations and building the haunt- Center where members of the public are in- are encouraged to enjoy this event with ed house, as well as anyone with extra vited to help plan the future of Ka‘ū. Those their children. Halloween decorations or volunteer help with opinions on Nani Kahuku ‘Āina can People can decorate their cars or just during the event. For more information, discuss the proposed development and their trunks and enter the best-dressed call Genny Galletes at 937-3335. make their comments at the charrette. car contest. Organizer Genny Galletes Keystone Club Officers are President Nani Kahuku ‘Āina’s petition to said that in the past people have deco- Jared Boyd, Vice-President Ricki Velez, amend the General Plan is expected to rated as simply as throwing a sheet over Treasurer Robert Sharkey and Secretary come before the county after it completes the car and calling it a ghost to the fanci- Cierra Kaopua. Mascot in charge of public its EIS, which is scheduled for March or ful by turning their truck into a ship and relations is Hercules Soder. Other mem- April. Once the petition is complete, the dressing up as Viking sailors. Other past bers are Alika Kaopua, Ikaika Kaopua, Os- county Planning Director has 120 days to ideas include trunks that were turned into car Hernandez, Brian Hernandez, Natasha review it and either reject it or initiate the witches’cauldrons or decorating trunks Kaawa Makena with scary scarecrows. Quinn, Devan Trunk or Treat began about a decade Delaney, Thor Ali‘i Veterinary Hospital Exceptional Care for Cats & Dogs ago when families realized they needed Soder and Dil- an easier and safer way for children to en- lon Braun. As- Dr. Aaron Lorshbough joy the tradition of Trick or Treating. The sisting Galletes Dr. Maria Jose event originated at the Ocean View Volun- as advisors are teer Fire Department, which would also do Dr. Amber Ball Cindy Carvalho ocean view an annual haunted house. “With acre-sized and Alexis K. office Hours: 929-8231 lots in Ocean View, it is hard for kids to M, w, sat. www.aliivet.com go house to house on Halloween,” said 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Galletes. afterhours emergency number: 329-8999 The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 5 NUPEPA NA‘ALEHU Volume 7, Number 12 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi October 2009 Summit Meeting, cont. from pg. 2 Howard Blackson, project manager for being sponsored by the county for each the PlaceMakers consulting team, which district on the Island. The CDPs fit un- has been hired by the county to help with der the county General Plan and provide the effort. “They helped us tweak some of district-specific guidance for planning de- our maps and suggested other places we cisions. More precise ordinances, such as might look for information such as loca- zoning regulations, are then fine-tuned to tions of small businesses and traditional fit the goals of the CDPs. access routes to natural resources. We also The September Summit heard a lot about the connections people have between place and culture. That af- The September Summit drew people from all corners of Ka‘ū. The October Summit will On Saturday, Sept. 12, more than 75 be held Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Residents firms a lot of the research that has already local folks showed up at Nā‘ālehu Com- are invited to share their knowledge of the district of Ka‘ū to help with the creation of the munity Center for the first Summit. They taken place. And you can be sure it will be Ka‘ū Community Development Plan. saw maps and checked out project team re- on our minds as we go into the next stages search on the physical, economic, and cul- of planning.” Will & Grace Variety Store South Side tural landscape of Ka‘ū. It was staged as Anyone interested in having a Steer- ing Committee member or community New Hours! Open: a kind of casual open house where people M, T, Th, F -7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. walked around freely to stations that each volunteer active in the CDP process speak SHaka’S to their groups or answer questions from Wed - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. focused on a different topic, such as the Sat - 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. individuals can call any of the Steer- Open Daily at 11 a.m. ocean, forest and economic development. Sun - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. Attendees were invited to comment, make ing Committee members: Donna-Marie corrections, and offer more information to Ambrose - 640-1754; Patti Barry - 937- Stop by today for a taste of Ka`u! Happy Hour Fridays fill in gaps. Suggestions ranged from add- 3124; Bob DaMate - 497-0384; Ron Ebert Fresh, Award-Winning Ka`u Coffee grown in a 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. ing names of current large property own- - 928-0027; Leinaʻala Enos - 929-9022; pear tree coffe park! Brewed and ready to drink! Free Pupus & Drink Specials ers to the land maps, to correcting a few Michelle Galimba - 430-4927; Loren Also available: Fresh Fruit - papaya, banana, pineapple; Live entertainment and dancing street names and identifying places that Heck - 939-9454; Eldridge Naboa - 936- Fresh Vegetables; Fresh-Cut Flowers, Orchids and Plants; 2189; Marino Ramones 928-8240; Simon Frozen Seafood; Frozen Meat; Dry Goods - clothing, starts at 5:30 p.m. residents see as important for continued bags and groceries; Fresh Baked Goods and Bread. public use. Torres, Jr. - 928-6103; John Cross - 987- “We got great advice from the commu- 4229. Located in the Na`alehu Shopping Center 929-7404 nity during the September Summit,” said 929-9993, 557-4441, [email protected]
Discovery Harbour—Kaulua Street Fixer DO IT YOURSELF OR HIRE A CONTRACTOR? By Linda Caleo, REALTOR®, MBA, GRI, CRS, RECS, e-Pro, CIPS, CDPE, Principal Broker, Pacific Horizons Properties, Inc.
A recent survey by RemodelOrMove.com finds that nearly two-thirds of homeowners are handling at least some parts of remodeling jobs on their own to save money. But doing it yourself may not always be a wise choice in the long run. Correcting home improvement mistakes can be costly, and some contractors are unwilling to take on botched do-it-yourself projects.
Here are some factors to consider:
COSTS—Look at all the costs, including the cost of materials, time, and the tools you may need. If the job doesn't turn out right, can you afford to re-do the project or correct mistakes?
SKILLS—Do you have all the tools, and more importantly, the skills re- quired to do the job?
KNOWLEDGE—Have you done this work before? Do you know all the steps involved? Are you familiar with local building codes and permit requirements? Hawaii requires that electrical and plumbing work be The 3 Rs—REPLACE, REVITALIZE, RELAX! Here’s a great fixer done by licensed professionals to meet code. opportunity in Discovery Harbour. This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the “main house”, plus a guest house which is the 4th TIME—Do you have the time to devote to completing the project? Al- bedroom and 3rd full bath. Renovations have been started, with new ways double or triple the estimated time for a DIY project, unless you are highly skilled and are familiar with the project. oak laminate flooring and replacement bathroom and kitchen fix- tures. Replace the kitchen cabinets and countertops, damaged sec- PERSONALITY—Do you enjoy physical work? Do you have reliable tions of siding, and the original roof. Revitalize the unlandscaped work habits? Are you persistent and patient to see a project through to yard and the interior and exterior with a new coat of paint. Relax in the end? a restored home in a great location updated to your personal prefer- MATERIALS—How will you obtain the materials you need? ences. Additional information and photos at www.PacificHorizons.com.
SAFETY—Your health and safety come first. Don’t attempt major pro- Visit us at www.PacificHorizons.com, where you can search all the real jects that could put your wellbeing in jeopardy. estate listings for the entire Big Island, in real time, 24 hours a day!
For additional information about buying or selling real estate, go to PACIFIC HORIZONS PROPERTIES, Inc. www.PacificHorizons.com, where you can search all the real estate list- ings on the Big Island, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in real time. Naalehu, Hawaii -- 929-9000 Page 6 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar
County Budget Cuts, cont. from pg. 3 staff would lead the county through the operation from throughout the community, FREE! Hele On Bus cutting as soon possible rather than wait economic downturn. He expects the re- and we greatly appreciate everyone’s pa- Ocean View to Hilo (M-Sa, a.m.) for the start of the new fiscal year. County cession to hit bottom soon but remain tience, understanding and cooperation as Ocean View P.O. 6:40a, Wong Yuen Store 7a, Naalehu 7:05a, Finance Director Nancy Crawford asked there before starting to climb again in 18 we work through these difficult times.” Punaluu 7:20a, Pahala, 7:30a, Volcano Village 8:10a, Moun- to 24 months. “We can do this because of the aloha tain View 8:25a, Kurtistown 8:30a, Keaau P.O. 8:35a, Prince county officials to examine every aspect Kuhio Plaza 8:45a, HCC 9:05a, UHH 9:10a, Aupuni Center of their operations and identify non-essen- “We are also working with our larg- and respect we all share for one anoth- 9:12a, St. Joseph’s 9:15a, Mooheau Bus Terminal 9:20a tial programs that have the least impact on est private employers – the hospitality er, and because we will work hard and Hilo to Ocean View (M-Sa, p.m.) the public. “This will be a time of working and construction industries -- to put our work together, helping one another to get Mooheau Bus Terminal 2:40p, St. Josephʻs 2:45p, Aupuni together,” Crawford said. Hawai‘i Island workers back on the job through this economic recession with a Center 2:50p, UHH 2:55p, HCC 3p, Prince Kuhio Plaza Kenoi remained optimistic, stressing so they can support their families, keep minimum of impact on the quality of life 3:10p, Keaau P.O. 3:15p, Kurtistown 3:20p, Mountain View that while the county’s economic difficul- their homes, minimize the impact of the we enjoy so much in our county,” Kenoi 3:30p, Volcano Village 3:45p, HVNP Visitor’s Center 3:50p, ties are serious, they are not permanent. downturn, contribute to the health of our said. “At the end of the day, the better the Pahala 4:25p, Punaluu 4:35p, Naalehu 4:50p, Waiohinu “We will once again have a growing, vi- economy and to a promising future for our job we do together, the better we work to- 4:55p, Ocean View P.O. 5:15p brant economy.” He expressed confidence island,” said the mayor. gether, the better we serve the public.” Volcano to Hilo (M-Sa, a.m.) that his department heads and financial “We will be looking for help and co- HVNP Visitor’s Center 6:10a, Volcano Village 6:20a, Moun- Kahuku Villages, cont. from pg. 5 Use Commission, asking for changes in the community support services including a tain View 6:35a, Kurtistown 6:45a, Keaau P.O. 6:50a, Prince medical center, schools, VA facilities, fire Kuhio Plaza 7a, HCC 7:05a, UHH 7:10a, Aupuni Center amendment establish the Kahuku Villages state land use classifications. 7:15a, Mooheau Bus Terminal 7:20a area as favorable for the resort and other The Ka‘ū Community Development station, police station, post office, a bank, Volcano to Hilo (M-Sa, p.m.) development, the developers would ap- Plan is scheduled to be completed in April, restaurants, affordable homes, a light in- HVNP Visitorʻs Center 5:50p, Volcano Village 5:55p, Moun- proach the county again for the specific and could be adopted by fall. The CDP is dustrial area and retail/office space. tain View 6:10p, Kurtistown 6:20p, Keaau P.O. 6:25p, Prince zoning designations and subdivisions. The being written to speak to future land uses “At the coast, the project will include Kuhio Plaza 6:35p, HCC 6:40p, UHH 6:45p, Aupuni Center developers would then go to the state Land throughout the district, including the great- a low-profile visitor-oriented village con- 6:50p, Mooheau Bus Terminal 6:55p er Ocean View area. It is expected sisting of sustainably designed hotels, eco- Hilo to Volcano (M-Sa, a.m.) to provide critical guidance to the lodge and residential lots fronting a golf Mooheau Bus Terminal 5a, Aupuni Center 5:03a, UHH Planning Director, the Planning course. The facilities along the coast would 5:05a, HCC 5:10a; Prince Kuhio Plaza 5:15a, Keaau P.O. PLUMBING REPAIR Commission, and the Council. be sustainably designed to blend into the 5:25a, Kurtistown 5:30a, Mountain View 5:40a, Volcano The narrative submitted by the landscape. The proposed project will in- Village 6a, HVNP Visitor’s Center 6:10a developers for the Kahuku devel- clude the necessary infrastructure includ- Hilo to Volcano (M-Sa, p.m.) 937-6014 opment describes their plans: ing: intersection improvements along Mooheau Bus Terminal 4:40p, Aupuni Center 4:45p, UHH “The Kahuku Villages project Mamalahoa to access the village, internal [email protected] 4:50p, HCC 4:55p, Prince Kuhio Plaza 5p, Keaau PO 5:10p, will be clustered in two areas to- roadways, water system, drainage system, Kurtistown 5:15p, Mountain View 5:25p, Volcano Village Licensed 29052 taling approximately 26 percent of wastewater system with effluent reuse, and PO Box 410 5:45p, HVNP Visitor’s Center 5:50p the 16,000-acre site. It will include possibly a private energy utility system 94-1754 Kaulua Street, Pahala to S. Kohala Resorts (Daily, a.m.) walkable and pedestrian-friendly using alternative energy sources. The bal- Pahala Shopping Center 3:30a, Naalehu 3:50a, Wong Yuen Marvin Danielson Na‘alehu Hi. 96772 mixed-use mauka village along ance of the site will be left in open space Store 3:55a, Ocean View P.O. 4:20a, Fujihara Store 5a, Yano Mamalahoa Highway. The village in the form of a Hawaiian Heritage Center, Hall 5:05a, Kainaliu 5:20a, Kmart 5:30a, Kona Palisades archaeological preserve, agricultural and/ 5:40a, Four Seasons 5:55a, Hilton Waikoloa 6:20a, is envisioned with a full range of or energy generation areas, parks, trails, Fairmont Orchid 6:35a, Mauna Lani Bay 6:40a, Mauna Kea Beach 6:55a lateral shoreline access and other open Pahala to S. Kohala Resorts (M-Sa, a.m.) space. The Hawaiian Heritage Center will Pahala Shopping Center 8a, Naalehu School 8:20a, Wong Yuen Propane attempt to integrate cultural knowledge Store 8:25a, Ocean View P.O. 8:50a, Fujihara Store 9:20a, Yano with scientific knowledge to manage the Hall 9:25a, Kainaliu 9:40a, Keauhou Shopping Center 9:55, Alii natural (e.g., hawksbill turtle habitat) and Drive 10a, Kmart 10:10a, Kona Palisades 10:20a, Four Seasons cultural resources, and provide educational 10:35a, Hiloton Waikoloa 11a, Fairmont Orchid 11:15a, Mauna opportunities.” Lani Bay 11:20a, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel 11:30a 929-9666 Hours According to the EIS Preparation No- Pahala to Keahole Airport (M-Sa, a.m.) 7:30 – 5:00, M – F tice, required permits involved for the de- Pahala Shopping Center 5:40a, Naalehu 6a, Wong Yuen Store Sat. 8:00 – 12:00, Closed Sun. velopment would include from the federal 6:05a, Ocean View P.O. 6:30a, Fujihara Store 7:10a, Yano Hall South• Hawaiian Point cement • Sand U-Cart #4 (for water tanks) Inc. government, the Federal Aviation Admin- 7:15a, Kainaliu 7:30a, Keauhou Shopping Center 7:45a, Alii Drive • Redi-mix concrete • Rock #3 • ¾ minus base coarse istration for the proposed airport. 7:50a, Kmart 8a, Kona Palisades 8:10a, Keahole Airport 8:20a • Rebar #3#4#5 • Cinders, red & black From the state government, require- S. Kohala Resorts to Pahala (Daily, p.m.) • Wire 6x6x10x10 • Pier blocks, misc. concrete prods. ments would include a state Land Use Mauna Kea Beach 2:30p, Fairmont Orchid 2:45p, Mauna Lani Bay Commission District Boundary Amend- 2:50p, Hilton Waikoloa 3:05p, Four Seasons 3:30p, Kona Palisades Construction Equipment Rental ment; a Conservation District Use Permit; 3:45p, Kmart 3:50p, Kainaliu 4:05p, Yano Hall 4:20p, Fujihara • Compactors • Cement finishing • Generators • Scaffolding Air Permits for an energy farm (dependent Store 4:25p, Ocean View P.O. 5:05p, Wong Yuen Store 5:30p, • Ladders • Pressure washer • Compressors • Painting equipment on energy source), Waste Water Treat- Naalehu 5:35p, Pahala 5:55p • Floor finishing equipment • Welding equipment ment Plant; National Pollutant Discharge S. Kohala Resorts to Pahala (M-Sa, a.m.) • Automotive equipment • Cordless hand tools • Tools Elimination System Individual Permit Mauna Kea Beach 7:15a, Fairmont Orchid 7:30a, Mauna • Power tools • Hand tools • Trailers • String trimmer (point source); Desalination Plant (if there Lani Bay 7:35a, Hilton Waikoloa 7:50a, Four Seasons • Chainsaws (we sharpen) • Lawn mower • Party equipment 8:15a, Keahole Aiport 8:30a, Kona Palisades 8:40a, is a discharge); Approval for Waste Water Kmart 8:50a, Alii Drive 9a, Keauhou Shopping Cen- Small Engine Sales & Service Treatment Facility, Well Construction and ter 9:10a, Kainaliu 9:25a, Yano Hall 9:40a, Fujihara Pump Installation; Safe Drinking Water AUTHORIZED DEALER, PARTS AND SERVICE: Shindaiwa, Wacker, Titan, Store 9:45a, Ocean View P.O. 10:25a, Wong Yuen Store approval for public water supply; Under- airless, Echo, Honda Engines, Snapper, Goldblatt, Briggs & Stratton, 10:50a, Naalehu 10:55a, Pahala Shopping Center 11:15a ground Injection Control; Public Utilities and Grimmer Schmidt Keahole Airport to Pahala (M-Sa, p.m.) Commission approval for sale of potable Keahole Airport 4:50p, Kona Palisades 5p, Kmart 5:10p, USED MOTOR OIL DROP OFF: 10-gallon limit per visit for water or energy; Perform Work within a Alii Drive 5:15p, Keauhou Shopping Center 5:25p, Kainaliu Do-It-Yourself oil changers. Must log in during open State Right-of-Way. 5:40p, Yano Hall 5:55p, Fujihara Store 6p, Ocean View P.O. hours only (no charge). From Hawaiʻi County, requirements 6:40p, Wong Yuen Store 7:05p, Naalehu 7:10p, Pahala would include a General Plan Amendment, Shopping Center 7:30p Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos • Below gas station Change of Zone, Special Management For a complete schedule see: www.heleonbus.org P.O. Box 6182, Ocean View, HI 96737 • Stan and Marianne Troeller, Proprietors Area, Grading /Building and Subdivision 961-8744 SERVING THE KA‘U AREA OVER 25 YEARS Approval. The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 7 Volume 7, Number 12 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi October, 2009 Mexican Restaurant Opens at Ka‘ū Outpost Ka‘ū Business Briefs by India Young New OV Well Could be Evie Gonzales began selling tamales on a whim. After bringing 30 lbs of masa Triple Size The county Finance Department will back from Arizona she found herself with be seeking an approval for an additional a surplus of tamales and spontaneously $400,000 appropriation for the Ocean View decided to try and sell them by the high- well project. The funds would upsize the way. Her husband teased her at the time, enclosed reservoir from 100,000 gallons to but was happily surprised when she sold 300,000 gallons for storage and add one ad- out in an hour and a half and had orders ditional standpipe. “Because this project is in for more. design plan approval stages at this time, the This was the start of Evie and Jimmy changes are possible and will be incorporated Gonzales’s tamale business. They have ex- if the proposed addition to the project is ap- propriated by the Hawai‘i County Council,” panded into a Mexican Restaurant, El Pa- said Dept. of Water Supply representative chuco Tamales, now open inside the Ka‘ū Kanani Aton Keliikoa. He anticipates that the Outpost building on Hwy 11 in Ocean request will be scheduled for Council action View. After living on the Big Island for on Wednesday Oct. 7. 40 years, the Gonzales are looking back to their Los Angeles roots and creating Jimmy and Evie Gonzales at their new El Pachuco Mexican restaurant at the Ka‘ū Out- The Directory Deadline Oct. 7 The deadline for members and advertis- a variety of dishes that represent authen- post in Ocean View. Photo by India Young tic Mexican cuisine. Evie says she tries ers for the the Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce Mexican and Italian descent and Jimmy’s day, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Chile rellenos are Directory, 2010 is Oct. 7. See www.kaucal- to have albondigas soup (meatball soup) Mexican and Austrian descent she would served on Sundays. The menu includes endar.com or call 928-6471 for an applica- daily and will slowly add in more special- like to offer more fish and Mediterranean homemade sauces and entrees with prices tion to be sent via email or postal mail, or fax. ized dishes like pazole, menudo, chicken selections. ranging from $2.50 for a beef taco to $12 The Directory represents Ka‘ū and Volcano mole, calabacitas, and pan dulce (Mexican The kitchen is open Wednesday to for a chicken enchilada plate. For more in- and is open to all businesses and non-profits sweetbread). She also said that with her Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sun- formation, call 939-7475. who become Chamber members. May Day to Kick Off 2010 Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Sustainable Gardening at The second annual Ka‘ū Coffee Fes- on Hawaiʻi Island. and Ka‘ū Coffee displays, demonstrations Chamber Meet The October Ka‘ū Chamber of Com- tival will be held Saturday and Sunday, The first festival day will include and offerings by local farmers. The sec- merce meeting will feature Diana E. Duff, May 1 and 2, 2010 at Pāhala Community Ka‘ū Coffee Tasting, a Ka‘ū Coffee Rec- ond day will include farm tours and the Master Gardener from Kona Outdoor Circle. Center and at coffee farms above Pāhala ipe Contest, day-long entertainment, hula Ka‘ū Coffee College with educational The meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, seminars. The Ka‘ū Coffee Festival also noon, Ocean View Community Center. Box includes a Ka‘ū Coffee Songwriting Con- lunches for $6. test and Ka‘ū Coffee Art Show. Miss Ka‘ū Coffee will reign over the event. Food will Some Ag Inspection Jobs be available all day, May 1. Restored This festival is located in the small The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture village of Pāhala, between Volcanoes will temporarily restore 22 of the 50 plant National Park and Punaluʻu Black Sand quarantine inspector positions slated to be Beach on the southeast side of Hawaiʻi Is- eliminated as part of the state’s effort to close land. The Pāhala Community Center is lo- a nearly $900 million budget shortfall. The rescission of the 22 notices will allow core cated on the corner of Kamani and Maile inspection services at all ports statewide; Streets near the Hwy. 11 entrance to the however, inspection capacity will still be sig- town. nificantly decreased from current levels. The Overnight accommodations are avail- number of positions in Hilo will be reduced able for visitors. For more information, from ten to six; Kona will be reduced from four to three. Pearl Muraki and Robyn Bartz in the new Oven Treats location in Ocean View Town Triedsee www.kaucoffeefest.com. of High Fees Center. Photo by India Young Oven Treats Opens Retail Bakery by India Young hot food like breakfast burritos. Oven Treats Bakery has opened a re- A local family runs the establishment. Ka`u Federal Mortgage Loans tail store open in Ocean View Town Center The baker is Rob Bartz, cook and man- Credit Union where the former health food store was lo- ager is Pearl Muraki, and daughter Robyn http://kaufcu.org cated. Owner Paulette Frerichs decided to Bartz cashiers. Pearl said her husband On-Line Banking expand her wholesale business and share has been baking since he was little. They her secret home recipes with the commu- have worked all over the mainland and Hawaiian Airlines Deals nity after being told how good they were. in Hawaiʻi for over 20 years in the bak-
The bakery is open 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday ing business. The couple starts work at 4 – Friday and 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, a.m. “We specialize in baked products, And Much More! offering a variety of products from cook- cream pies pastries…. foods you don’t see ies, cinnamon rolls, breads, apple turn- around here,” said Pearl. overs, and wedding cakes (start at $100) For more information, call 929-9432 http://kaufcu.org to spiced dips, salsas and meat rubs, and or visit www.oventreats.com. Page 8 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar Loan Officer929-7334 and Teller Enriques on Kahuku, pg. PB October 2009 Hawai‘i’s Feathered Treasures, daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. An exhibit of nature photography by Jack Jeffrey. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply.) 967-7565. Food Drive, first week of each month at Ka‘ū Federal Credit Union and ongoing at ChirOhana Wellness Center. The Loaves & Fishes Outreach Program of the Holy Rosary Sacred Heart Church sponsors this monthly food drive. Purchase Hunting Licenses Online, Thu, Oct 1, 4 – 6 p.m., the Ka‘ū office of The Nature Conservancy, 95-5600 Mamalahoa Hwy, Suite F, Nā‘ālehu. By appointment. To schedule, call 443- 5409 or email [email protected]. The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, Thu/Fri, Oct 1/2, 6 – 8 p.m. at Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Ken Burns’ film tells the story of the national parks through archival photos, first-person accounts, personal memories and stunning cinematography. Ocean View Neighborhood Watch meeting, Thu, Oct 1, 7 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033. Planning and Collaboration Day, Fri, Oct 2. Ka‘ū High and Pāhala Elementary School closed. Nature Photography Strolls, Fri, Oct 2, 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Wildlife biologist and photographer Jack Jeffrey discusses the region’s ecology and geology and offers photography tips during these one-hour-long, easily-navigable strolls along the rim of Kīlauea caldera. Meet at Volcano Art Center Gallery next to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center. First-come, first-served (no pre-registration). Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-8222. Papa Oli II: Hawaiian Chants, Sat, Oct 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This follow-up to the Papa Oli introductory workshop features four more distinct chants. Loke Kamanu shares about the background of each chant, lending insight to Hawai‘i’s rich oral tradition. For ages 16 and up. Lunch is potluck. $62 includes chant CD (financial aid available). 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter. org. Punaluʻu was ravaged by brush fires this summer, and firefighters saved all the buildings. Arson is suspected. Photo by Nālani Parlin Fire Prevention Week, Sun, Oct 4 – Sat, Oct 10. The Hawai‘i Fire Dept. invites the public to meet firefighters, tour stations and Learn to Prevent Fires at Fire Station Open Houses get information about fire safety and fire prevention at local fire stations. The Hawai‘i Fire Department invites the public to open nities that, with a little extra caution, preventing the leading Ham Radio Operators Potluck Picnic, Sun, Oct 4, Manukā houses at the Volcano, Pāhala, Nā‘ālehu and Ocean View fire causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking Park. All American Radio Emergency Service members, those stations to celebrate Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 4 to interested in learning how to operate a ham radio and families are materials – is within their power. invited to attend. Dennis Smith, 989-3028. 10. Meet firefighters, tour stations, and receive information Participation in Fire Prevention Week highlights the De- Fall Intersession, Mon, Oct 5 – Fri, Oct 9. Ka‘ū public schools about fire safety and fire prevention. partment’s ongoing efforts to increase public awareness through closed. Ka‘ū High and Pāhala Elementary School is offering extra classes for grades K – nine. 928-2088. This year’s nationwide theme, Stay Fire Smart! Don’t fire safety education and fire prevention programs. The open Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce meeting, Tue, Oct 6, noon at Get Burned!, focuses on burn awareness and prevention, as houses will be at all 20 fire stations in Hawai‘i County. For Ocean View Community Center. 939-8449 or kauchamber.com. well as keeping homes safe from the leading causes of fires. more information, call 961-8348. After Dark in the Park: Not Just a Warrior: Kamehameha Fire safety advocates will spread the word to their commu-
the Great, Tue, Oct 6, 7 p.m. at Kīlauea Visitor Center second annual festival to be held Sat and Sun, May 1 and 2. Kahuku Photo Expedition, Sat, Oct 17, 8:30 a.m. - 8 Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. David Kawika Ka‘ū CDP Steering Committee Meeting, Tue, Oct 13, 5:30 p.m., explores outdoor photography techniques and on-location Eyre, who has authored numerous books and taught Hawaiian – 8 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Public welcome. Ron, shooting at the Kahuku section of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National language for 20 years, sheds new light on people, places and 961-8137 or [email protected]. Park. Includes dinner and an evening program with Jim events that influenced Kamehameha’s development as a leader. Gale, Chief of Interpretation. An overnight camping option is $1 supports park programs. Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011. After Dark in the Park: Going to Gombe National Park available. $65 for Saturday only includes snacks and dinner; in Tanzania, Tue, Oct 13, 7 p.m. at Kīlauea Visitor Center Friends of Naohulelua Garden Gathering, Thu, Oct 8 and $80 for Saturday and Sunday includes snacks, dinner, and Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Landscape breakfast. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute, a program 22, 8 – 10 a.m. (weather permitting). Educational classes, garden architect Lisa Duwall, who recently toured this region with the exchange, horticultural exercises and free breakfast at Hana Hou. of Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, U.S. Dept of the Interior Int’l Technical Assistance Program, [email protected] or www.fhvnp.org. Dennis, 929-7236. discusses Lake Tanganika, coffee farms, waterfalls, hiking trails Red Cross Volunteer meeting, Thu, Oct 8, 7 p.m., H.O.V.E. to remote villages and the Kasakela chimpanzees studied by Basic Grant Writing Workshop, Sat, Oct 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Road Maintenance Corp. office. For volunteers and those Janae Goodall. $1 supports park programs. Park entrance fees Pāhala Community Center. $45 plus $5 materials fee. 775-8890. interested in becoming volunteers. Hannah Uribes, 929-9953. apply. 985-6011. Recycling at Nā‘ālehu School, Sat, Oct 17, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., “Big Day” Birding in the Park, Sat, Oct 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4 HOVE Road Maintenance board or directors meeting, Nā‘ālehu School Gym. Redeem your HI-5 sorted by type; Kauahaʻao Hosts p.m. Nick Shema coordinates a special day of birding in Hawai‘i Wed, Oct 14, 4 p.m., St. Jude’s Church. 929-9910. receive 5 cents per container and additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on Volcanoes National Park. $20 per person or $50 total for groups Teacher Institute Day, Fri, Oct 16. Ka‘ū public schools closed. Community Book Store of four that sign up together. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Volcanoes all aluminum redeemed to the school. 939-2413, ext. 230. Kick Ice sign waving, Fri, Oct 16, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in front of Once Upon a Story’s Community Institute, a program of Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Ka‘ū CDP Community Summit, Sat, Oct 17, 10 a.m. The Park. 985-7373, [email protected] or www.fhvnp.org. Nā‘ālehu School gym. public is invited to see work-in-progress displays, to engage Book Store, will be open every Wednes- Atlas Recycling at South Point U-Cart, Sat, Oct 10, 9 a.m. Ocean View Community Association Pancake Breakfast, in deeper conversation with Project Team members and to add - 1 p.m. Sat, Oct 17, 7:30 – 11 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. comments and suggestions. Ron, 961-8137 or rwhitmore@ day in October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. 929-7033. Calendar, pg. 10 The store is located at the Kauahaʻao Native Plant Propagation, Sat, Oct 10, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tim Tunison teaches how to propagate and place many native Congregational Church in Wai‘ōhinu. plants found throughout the island. Half of the day is devoted Buy a bag for $3 and fill it up with used to viewing examples of various residential parcels. $65 includes Freaky Friday Open House in OV an illustrated take-home CD and informative printed hand-out books. New books will be for sale at a (financial aid available). 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter. Ocean View Hair Salon and Chris- up with a theme party every fourth Friday very special price. All proceeds will go to org. tie’s Nails will be pumping the Halloween of the month. Final 2009 Na Mea Hawai‘i Hula Kahiko Performance, vibe with a Freaky Friday party on Friday, Last month, the salon kicked off the repair of the building and start up costs. Sat, Oct 10, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This hula and chant performance, The last fundraiser helped with paint and outdoors on the hula platform overlooking Kīlauea Crater in Oct. 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. The salon invites series with a Fiesta Friday with Latin mu- Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, features Hālau Palaihiwa O everyone to enjoy free drinks and pupu. sic, free margaritas, salsa and chips. wire for the windows. “There is much to Kaipuwai under the direction of kumu hula Kehaulani Kekua. be done before officially opening,” says Hawaiian cultural demonstrations at Volcano Art Center Gallery Regular salon services will be available. The salon is also offering 10 percent 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-8222. Guests can get their nails done, hair cut, or off coupons for those who attend the par- Melody Raymond. “I would like to thank HOVERMC Annual Meeting, Sat, Oct 10, 10 a.m. at Ocean the volunteers for their time and those that View Community Center. The budget, plan and directors for next just sit, chat and enjoy some scary tunes. ty, while supplies last. year will be finalized. www.hoveroad.com. have made donations.” Those wishing to “We are thinking of a crazy spooky Ocean View Hair Salon and Christie’s Planning and Collaboration Day, Monday, Oct 12. Nā‘ālehu volunteer or make a donation can contact School closed. looking drink and maybe frog eyeball sal- Nails is located in the Ocean View Town her at 938-0411. Ka‘ū Coffee Festival meeting, Mon, Oct 12, 6 p.m., Pāhala ad,” said owner Christie Gibson, who has Center. Call 929-7411 to book an appoint- Community Center. Residents are invited to join in and plan the been spinning her creative juices to come ment for services during the party. The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 9 co.hawaii.hi.us. Niaulani Forest Work Day, Sun, Oct 18, 9 a.m. – noon. Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help preserve the beauty and diversity of the native, old growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and Old Volcano Roads). Free. 967-8222 or volcanoartcenter.org. Guest Speaker at River of Life Assembly of God, Sunday, Oct 18, 10 a.m. in Pāhala. Senior Pastor Alo Valoaga Light House Outreach Center of Hilo. 929-7278. After Dark in the Park: Earthshaking Events at Kīlauea’s Summit, Tue, Oct 20, 7 p.m. at Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. HVO seismologist Dave Wilson, who is studying new data recorded during seismic events at Halema‘uma‘u Crater, discusses how the earth has moved. $1 supports park programs. Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011. Ka‘ū Community Partnership meeting, Thu, Oct 22, 12:30 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Clubhouse. Open to community. Share information on events, activities, projects, concerns and find an avenue of support. Teresa, 929-9611 ext. 10. Ocean View Community Development Corp. meeting, Thu, Oct 22, 5:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033. Freaky Friday, Oct 23, 3 – 7 p.m. at Ocean View Hair Salon. Free drinks, pupus, coupons for salon services while supplies last. Christie, 929-7411. 13th Annual Miloli‘i Keiki Fishing Tournament, Sat, Oct 24, 8 a.m. at the pavilion. A limited supply of bamboo poles and bait is available, so participants should bring their own if possible. Sponsored by Shirley and Lori Casuga and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Wayne Kawachi, 937- 4773. Hiking Napau Trail, Sat, Oct 24, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Ranger Adrian Boone leads this rigorous 12-mile interpretive hike on the Napau and Naulu trails. $30 ($10 for up to five full-time students with ID). Sponsored Participants in Digital Mountain ’09: It’s My Park are, from left, Maria Miranda and Jasper Gillespie, of Ka‘ū Kids Video Club; Ulu by Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute, a program of Friends of Hawai‘i Makuakane, of Kamehameha School; Malina Fagan, of Hilo High School; Karina Wohlschlagel, a home school student from Mountain Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, [email protected] or www. fhvnp.org. View; Roland Torres, of Kama‘aina Backroads and the Pacific Media & Learning Trust; Devan Delaney, of Nā‘ālehu Intermediate Writing Family History & Personal Memoir, Sat, Oct 24, School; Kukui Keli‘iho‘omalu, of Pāhoa High School; Forrest Gale, of Waiakea High School; and Kūpono McDaniel, of Hawai‘i Volca- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tom Peek presents tools to launch personal noes National Park. Not pictured are Kara Dunn, of Pāhoa High School; Taylor Ignacio, of Waiakea High School; and Katelyn Mitchell, or family stories. All levels welcome; no previous writing experience necessary. $65 (financial aid available). 967-8222 or of Ka‘ū High School. www.volcanoartcenter.org. Makahiki ma ka Ma‘ukele, Sat, Oct 24. Opening ceremony at Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village at 10 a.m. Ka‘ū Youth Produce Winning Videos for Digital Mountain Workshops, demonstrations, displays and Makahiki games. Ka‘ū was well represented in the first Jasper Gillespie, of the Ka‘ū Kids Video nity Association; Pacific Media Trust and Lu‘au, ho‘olauna and concert in the evening at Kīlauea Military th Camp. 968-6696 or www.volcanocommunity.org. annual Digital Mountain: It’s My Park, a Club, came in third place in the 12 -grade Learning; Friends Ocean View Food Basket, Tue, Oct 27, 10 - 11:30 a.m. for program that engages, inspires and equips category with The Lava Tube Travelers. for the Future; Na- previously registered, 11:30 a.m – noon for new registrants and youth with digital media skills Forrest Gale, of Volcano, won tional Park Foun- those picking up for registered friends and the homebound, at th St. Jude’s Episcopal Church. To register, call 939-7000 9 a.m. while strengthening their ties first place in the 11 -grade dation; Evelyn – noon Mon – Fri. to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National category with A Biking Vision: and Walter Haas, County Ag Development Plan Meeting, Tue Oct 27, 6 – 8 p.m., Pāhala Community Center. Residents are invited to provide Park. Students from Ka‘ū pro- Where Rubber Meets the Trail. Jr. Fund; Lyman suggestions and comments before the plan is finalized. 887- duced four of the ten videos Katelyn Mitchell, of Ocean Museum; Pacific 6411. entered into the contest. View, won second place in the Tsunami Muse- Planning and Collaboration Day, Friday, Oct 30. Nā‘ālehu th School closed. Ulu Makuakane, of 12 -grade category for Chil- um; KapohoKine Devan Delaney, of AARP Driver Safety Training, Fri, Oct 30. This four-hour Nā‘ālehu, won the grand prize dren In Hawai‘i Volcano Na- Adventures; class is open to everyone. No driving, no tests, no exams. $12 Ocean View, accepts in the Grade 10 – 12 category tional Park: Why It Is a Great Hawai‘i Forest current members, $14 non-members. Mike Last, 929-8422. Ulu Makuakane, of prizes she won for KMC Halloween and Costume Party, Fri, Oct 30 at Kīlauea with her film, Eia Ko‘u Paka: Nā‘ālehu, accepts Experience for Children. and Trail and Ha- The Volcano National Military Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Open to KMC authorized patrons and their guests. Park It’s My Park. Devan Delaney, prizes she won for DM•IX was sponsored by waiian Walkways. Park, her entry in fees may apply. 967-8354. of Ocean View, won first place Eia Ko‘u Paka: Its the Friends of Hawai‘i Volca- The videos can be Digital Mountain ’09: Fireside Stories, Fri, Oct 30, 7 p.m. Kazu Okamoto presents in the eighth-grade category My Park, her entry in noes National Park; Hawai‘i viewed at www. It’s My Park. A Photo History of Volcano Village in the 1920s and 1930s around the eternal fire of Pele in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National with The Volcano National Digital Mountain ’09: Natural History Association; digitalmountain- Park’s Volcano House lobby. Free (Park entrance fees apply). Park. Maria Miranda and It’s My Park. Ka‘ū Rural Health Commu- hawaii.com. 967-8222. Free Fitness Training, Mon/Wed, 5 – 7 p.m., Ka‘ū High weight 7545. ‘Ukulele Classes for children, Mon, 3:30 p.m., Ocean View Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct 31, 4 p.m. at Kahuku Park in room. Hettie Rush, 929-8572. Walk for Fitness, Wed, 4 – 5 p.m. for ages 9 and up. Wesley, Community Center. 939-7033. Ocean View. Goodies, costume contest, pumpkin carving, Iyengar Yoga, Mon/Wed/Fri, 10 – 11:30 a.m.; Sat, 5 – 6:30 929-9113. Weight Watchers meeting, Mon, 6 p.m., Ocean View dancing. Genny Galletes, 937-3335. p.m., Ocean View Community Center. $8/class or four classes Exercise for Energy, Mon/Wed, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Discovery Community Center. Join at any time. 1-800-651-6000. Exercise and Meditation for $25. Stephanie, 937-7940. Harbour Community Center. DVD instructions; bring your own Ocean View Nutrition Site and Senior Club,hosts activities at Pāhala Pool Schedule: 928-8177 or www.hawaii-county.com/ Beginner Tennis, Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Nā‘ālehu band, ball and mat. Free w/donation of non-perishable food. St. Jude’s Church on Mon/Wed/Fri from 8:30 a.m. and provides parks/aquatics. Community Center. Richard, 939-2510. Becky, 345-4334. lunches 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for seniors 60+. Donations requested. Exercise For You: Fitness Classes, Ocean View Community Balls and Pilates, Tue (begins Oct 13), 3:30 p.m., Old Pāhala Gentle Yoga, Wed, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano. On Thu, the program takes seniors to Kailua-Kona for doctor Center. Mon, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Interval Workout with weights, Clubhouse. Erin, 640-8473. For those who wish to deepen their yoga practice or begin. $10 a appointments, grocery shopping and to pick up prescriptions. Program is closed on Tue. Dick Hershberger, 989-4140. balls and Pilates. Thu, 5 – 6 p.m. Low-impact dance aerobics. Karate Classes, Tue, 6 – 7 p.m., Ocean View Community class or $42 for six-week session. Debra Serrao, 985-7545. Certified instructor Erin Cole, 640-8473. Center. Instructor Peter Luebke offers free classes for all ages. Weekly & Daily Activities Nā‘ālehu Community Computer Lab, Mon – Thu, 3 – 7 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Free use and Internet access. 939- Pilates Matwork, Mondays through Oct. 26, Beg: 5:15 - 6:15 939-7033. NFL Sunday Football at Kīlauea Military Camp’s Lava p.m.; Inter: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. UH-Hilo Dance Division head 9392. Beginning and Intermediate Yoga, Tue/Thu, 8:30 – 10 a.m., Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Lounge opens at 1 Celeste Anderson Staton focuses on building core strength of the Ocean View Community Center computer lab, Mon – Thu, Noa’s Island Massage in Nā‘ālehu. Please come 10 min. early. p.m.; game starts at 2:20 p.m. Open to KMC authorized patrons central body while lengthening muscle and instilling a sense of 8 a.m. – noon. Members $2/hour, non-members, $4/hr. 939-7033 $10 a class or $80 for 10 classes. Noa Caiserman, 756-3183. and their guests. Park fees may apply. 967-8354. well being. $63 (financial aid available). Volcano Art Center’s for information on computer classes. Yoga for Everyone, Wed, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Cooper Center, Playgroup, daily, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wai‘ōhinu Park. For any age. Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. 967-8222 or www. Table Games, Mon – Thu, 3 – 7 p.m., Fri 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., volcanoartcenter.org. Volcano. Yes, you can do yoga, no matter your age or flexibility. Hettie Rush, 929-8572. $10 per class or $42 for 6-week session. 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We’re big on honda, we’re big on you! Wes Kiko Call 961-5505 “We want to help the people of Ka‘u, Sales & Leasing Sales Manager because we’re born & raised in Ka‘u!” Specialist Page 10 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar Volume 7, Number 2 News of Ka‘ū School & Community Sporting Events October 2009 Shirakawas Win 1st and 2nd in Kauaʻi Motocross Sibling racing duo Tyler and Noah Shirakawa burned brought home two first place trophies, winning both the up the Wailua track during the Kauaʻi Motocross Racing 80-85cc Advance Class and the 80-85cc Flat Track race. Association’s Labor Day race. Noah, an eighth-grader, Tyler placed second racing in the 125cc Amateur Class. Kaʻū Volleyball Vies for Second in Div. II The Kaʻū High girls volleyball team is sitting pretty 11, 25-11, 21-25, 25-9), St. Joseph’s (25-17, 25-16, 26- in second place among East Hawaiʻi Div. II teams. The 24) and Pāhoa (21-13, 21-18, 25-23). At press time, the Trojans earned three wins, beating Div. I Keaʻau (25- team had just served up a fourth victory against Chris- tian Liberty Academy (25-19, 25-17, 25-18). So far, the team has suffered three losses to Hilo, Kamehameha and Waiakea. The Hilo Vikings are East Hawaiʻi’s Div. II leaders with a 5-1 record. Honokaʻa ranks first for Div. II in West Hawaiʻi. To maximize the funds of shrinking athletic depart- ment budgets, the Big Island Interscholastic Federation split the league into East and West divisions. Teams play schools in their division during the season and will com- Tyler Shirakawa, left, and Noah Shirakawa, right, with their trainer AJ Sjostrom, of California. pete in all-league play during the BIIF championships. Edwards Runs to Second Place in Long Distance Race Jacob Edwards, a Kaʻū High senior and track and field star, is now running for the Trojan Cross-Country team. Edwards proved he can also go the distance, plac- ing second in the boys three-mile open race held at the Kamehameha-Keaʻau campus on Sept. 12. He finished the course in 19 minutes and 56 seconds. Teammates Mathew Bowers, Patrick Garcia and Ben Houghton also represented Kaʻū in the race. The Trojan boys team debuted in seventh place out of fourteen teams at the first season meet held on Sept. 5 at Waiakea. Participants were Edwards, Bowers, Hough- ton, Garcia and Dakota Walker. At the same meet Mariah Chingee and Brittaney Ashley Oliveira prepares to spike. Moorehead ran for the Trojans girls team. Photo courtesy of Taylor Built Construction Co., Inc. Kaʻū High Cross-Country Team - Front Row: Coach Angie Miyashiro, Dakota Walker grade 11, Ben Houghton OV Boys & Girls Club Offers Boxing Lessons 9, Bryant Melepe 12; Middle: Mariah Chingee 9, Jacob Edwards 12, Mathew Bowers 10; Back: Charles Watson Sixteen kids, ages 7-14, are getting fit through week- uniforms, boxing gloves and safety equipment like head 12, Brittaney Morehead 11, Patrick Garcia 10 and Bere- ly boxing lessons at Kahuku Park. A popular program of protective gear, mouthguards and athletic cups. han Aneteneh 10. Missing: Brian Simmons 9 and Coach the Ocean View Boys and Girls Club, what started as a Girls coach Lehua Galletes said, “This is a great Bob Martin. Photo by Nālani Parlin one-time workshop has turned into a a team gearing up group of kids who are very eager to learn.” how to improve the program “all day, every day. It is like for competiton. Santiago is enjoying coaching so much he thinks of I am reliving my childhood,” he said. The team is registering with the USA Boxing Asso- ciation, and when coaches feel boxers are prepared, indi- viduals will compete in Pāhoa’s Yeshua Outreach Center boxing league. Boxers practice three times a week, participating in calisthenics, jump roping, shadow boxing and learning basic combos. Parents are also getting involved, showing up to work out with their children, said Coach Norman Santiago, who started boxing when he was nine years old. Coach Justin Mason also started as a youth boxer, even entering the amateur boxing Toughman Competition in 2002. Coaches stress discipline, respect and sportsmanship. Members are strictly disciplined if they disrespect others, especially using their boxing skills, said Santiago. “They learn how to work together and trust one another with Front Row: Jayme Kaneshiro, Tiana Ault; Middle: Jesse Quin, Chayla Ault, Sergio DeLaney, Kaʻiminani Rapoza, Kai- their life.” kea Ka-ne, Keone Bristow, Kanani Petrill, Kaala Petrill; Back: Coach Justin Mason, Randall Watson, Makena Quin, Although the team has received equipment donations Robert Sharky, Coach Lehua Galletes, Kaunoe Petrill, Kayana Ka-Ne Broadfoot, Staysha Ault and Coach Norman from Santiago and Bill Burke, they are still in need of Santiago Jr. Photo by Nikki’s Creations The Kaʻū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 11 The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 11
OCTOBER, 2009 Football Bowling Kaʻū High Varsity Vol- • Sat, Oct. 10, Kaʻū vs. Kamehameha, 7 p.m. • Sat, Oct. 10, BIIF Team Championships leyball Team - Front Row (l-r): Amery Silva, Jacy • Sat, Oct. 17, Kaʻū @ HPA, 2 p.m. @ Hilo Lanes Matos, Joyce Ibasan, • Fri, Oct. 23, Kaʻū vs. Konawaena, 7 p.m. • Sat, Oct. 24, BIIF Individuals • Sanisha Llanes, Kaila • Sat, Oct. 31, Kaʻū @ Kohala, 5 p.m. Fri, Nov. 13, HHSAA Olsen, Amber Pocock; Back: Head Coach Elijah Girls Volleyball 13th Annual Miloliʻi Keiki Fishing Touney Navarro, manager Lehre • Sat, Oct. 3, Kaʻū @ Waiakea, 6 p.m. Kids 14 and under are invited to participate in Vidal, Brooke Mederios- • Wed, Oct. 9, Kaʻū vs. Hilo, 6 p.m. the 13th Annual Miloliʻi Keiki Fishing Tournament Shibuya, Ashley Oliveira, • Sat, Oct. 10, Kaʻū @ St. Joesph’s, 10 a.m. on Sat, Oct 24. Registration starts at 8 a.m. under the Jadelynn Domondon, • Tue, Oct. 13, Kaʻū vs. Pāhoa, 6 p.m. pavilion. Tourney starts at 9 a.m. A limited supply of Develyn Sudaria, Janessa • Thurs, Oct. 15, Kaʻū @ Christian Liberty Academy, bamboo poles and bait is available, so participants Jara, Kayla Nishimura, 6 p.m. should bring their own if possible. Prizes will be Jaeneise Cuison, Coach • awarded, and there will be other fun games to play. Cristen Navarro, Tue, Oct. 20, Play=offs for Ties manager Donald Garo • The event is sponsored by Shirley and Lori Casuga Wed, Oct. 21, BIIF Div. II Quaterfinals Play-off and Coach John-Charls • Fri, Oct. 23, BIIF Tournament and ʻO Kaʻū Kākou. For more information, call Saladino. Missing: Coach • Sat, Oct. 24, BIIF Finals Wayne Kawachi at 937-4773. Donna Shibuya. Photo • Wed-Sat, Oct. 28-31, HHSAA Tournament on Oʻahu courtesy of Taylor Built Koi Tops Trojan Riflery Team Construction Co., Inc. Riflery Rochelle Koi remains the top shooter on the • Sat, Oct. 3, Kaʻū @ Kamehameha, 2 p.m. Kaʻū High riflery team, averaging a 205.5 score after • Sat, Oct. 17, BIIF @ Kealakehe three season meets. Teammate April Cariaga shot in one meet earning the team’s second highest score of Pahala Plantation Cottages Cross-Country 185. After participating in three meets, Mia Gangwes • Sat, Oct. 3, Kaʻū @ HPA, 10 a.m. rounds out third with a 134.5 average. Check out our Kamaaina Rates! • Sat, Oct. 10, Kaʻū @ Kamehameha, 3:30 p.m. • Wed, Oct. 28, BIIF @ Kamehameha, 2 p.m. Natividad Bowls Highest Avg. for Kaʻū 928-9811 • Sat, Oct. 26, Kaʻū @ Waiakea, 10 a.m. Newcomer Jordan Natividad has earned the high- est average of the Kaʻū High boys and girls bowling squads at 116. For most of the season courageous Pahala Plantation Store Natividad bowled as the sole member of the boys team until the recent addition of sophomore James Visit us on Maile street for all of Tyson. The second top bowler of the squad is Tommie Kaʻū High Varsity Football Team - Front Row (l-r): Dustin Kuahiwinui, Ernest Breithaupt-Louis, Curtis Higashi, Jer- your gift giving needs! emiah Benevides, Steven Combes, Michael Borst, Timothy Rence, Evan Vanterpool, Patrck Liftee, Mark Cuison; Back: Jean George, who Coach Hiʻilani Lapera said was “a Koa Makuakane, Ikaika Sauer, Michael Alcoran, Daven Takaki-Garcia, Mark Rita, Ikaika Kaopua, Callen Koi, Alika natural at releasing the ball.” Kaopua, Robert McClure, Charles Watson, Kasey Camba, James Dacalio and Isaac Davis. Photo by Carla Andrade 928-9811 Lapera recognized Elizabeth Lorenzo as the team’s most valuable person. “She knows how to GO Trojan Athletes! make everyone feel like a part of the team and feel Kaʻū Football Makes T.D. on Kamehameha Turf ing special teams at Konawaena. Trademarks of the comfortable,” she said. Using their new experimental offense, the Kaʻū High Football team scored a touch down against offense are that two players may receive the snap, and Novice Swimming Results in Win the Kamehameha Warriors on their home turf. The the tackles are split until the half marks. Offices in Na`alehu and Notable work on the field includes Trojan Michael Fifth-grader Kameron Moses swam to victory Trojans took eight minutes off the clock with a nice Ocean View three times at the novice swim team competition held drive towards the Warrior end zone. Michael Alcoran Borst’s nine receptions after just three games and Noah at the Pāhala Pool on Aug. 29. Moses competed in the scored on a three-yard plunge. Liftee, playing tackle position, with three carries for 34 50 Free, 25 Fly and the 100 I.M. Avery Enriques also At press time, the team, which has not earned a yards in tackle around. Rush noted that the tackle car- won the 50 Breast for the same age group. Second- win since the 90’s, hoped to defeat Kohala at the end rying the ball is highly unusual, but the offense allows grader Weston Davis captured first n the 25 Back. of September with just 20 players, said Coach Greg for it. At the following meet on Sept. 12 at Konawaena Rush. “We’ve aimed at this game all season. Pool, Kaelynne Manoha placed first in the 100 Free The key is to play under control.” and was the sole competitor in the 100 Back among The Trojans are running a version of the 13- to 14-year-olds. Fifth-grader Tristan Davis also A-11 offense, which they have affectionately beat the competition in the 50 Back, while brother termed The Wild Thing. “We are having Weston took first in the 25 Fly. Moses remained the a lot of fun with and getting better at it,” ADVERTISE champ of the 50 Free and 25 Fly races. said Rush, who noted that only eleven high IN THE KA`U See www.kaucalendar.com for the entire list of schools in the nation run this type of offense. meet results. Rush came up with the strategy while coach- SPORTS CALENDAR Support Kaʻū High Athletics! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!! Call 217-6893 or email Tell them you saw their [email protected] Kaʻū High Bowling Team - Front (l-r): Shanice Oleyte, Kimberly Wright, Elizabeth Lorenzo, Jordan ad in the ka`u calendar! Natividad and Elissa Mitchell. Missing: Tommie Jean George, James Tyson and Coach Hiʻilani Lapera. Mahalo to Kaʻū High Yearbook Sports Editor Ashlety Oliveira for all of the team picture IDs!
OCTOBER, 2009 Football Bowling Kaʻū High Varsity Vol- • Sat, Oct. 10, Kaʻū vs. Kamehameha, 7 p.m. • Sat, Oct. 10, BIIF Team Championships leyball Team - Front Row (l-r): Amery Silva, Jacy • Sat, Oct. 17, Kaʻū @ HPA, 2 p.m. @ Hilo Lanes Matos, Joyce Ibasan, • Fri, Oct. 23, Kaʻū vs. Konawaena, 7 p.m. • Sat, Oct. 24, BIIF Individuals • Sanisha Llanes, Kaila • Sat, Oct. 31, Kaʻū @ Kohala, 5 p.m. Fri, Nov. 13, HHSAA Olsen, Amber Pocock; Back: Head Coach Elijah Girls Volleyball 13th Annual Miloliʻi Keiki Fishing Touney Navarro, manager Lehre • Sat, Oct. 3, Kaʻū @ Waiakea, 6 p.m. Kids 14 and under are invited to participate in Vidal, Brooke Mederios- • Wed, Oct. 9, Kaʻū vs. Hilo, 6 p.m. the 13th Annual Miloliʻi Keiki Fishing Tournament Shibuya, Ashley Oliveira, • Sat, Oct. 10, Kaʻū @ St. Joesph’s, 10 a.m. on Sat, Oct 24. Registration starts at 8 a.m. under the Jadelynn Domondon, • Tue, Oct. 13, Kaʻū vs. Pāhoa, 6 p.m. pavilion. Tourney starts at 9 a.m. A limited supply of Develyn Sudaria, Janessa • Thurs, Oct. 15, Kaʻū @ Christian Liberty Academy, bamboo poles and bait is available, so participants Jara, Kayla Nishimura, 6 p.m. should bring their own if possible. Prizes will be Jaeneise Cuison, Coach • awarded, and there will be other fun games to play. Cristen Navarro, Tue, Oct. 20, Play=offs for Ties manager Donald Garo • The event is sponsored by Shirley and Lori Casuga Wed, Oct. 21, BIIF Div. II Quaterfinals Play-off and Coach John-Charls • Fri, Oct. 23, BIIF Tournament and ʻO Kaʻū Kākou. For more information, call Saladino. Missing: Coach • Sat, Oct. 24, BIIF Finals Wayne Kawachi at 937-4773. Donna Shibuya. Photo • Wed-Sat, Oct. 28-31, HHSAA Tournament on Oʻahu courtesy of Taylor Built Koi Tops Trojan Riflery Team Construction Co., Inc. Riflery Rochelle Koi remains the top shooter on the • Sat, Oct. 3, Kaʻū @ Kamehameha, 2 p.m. Kaʻū High riflery team, averaging a 205.5 score after • Sat, Oct. 17, BIIF @ Kealakehe three season meets. Teammate April Cariaga shot in one meet earning the team’s second highest score of Pahala Plantation Cottages Cross-Country 185. After participating in three meets, Mia Gangwes • Sat, Oct. 3, Kaʻū @ HPA, 10 a.m. rounds out third with a 134.5 average. Check out our Kamaaina Rates! • Sat, Oct. 10, Kaʻū @ Kamehameha, 3:30 p.m. • Wed, Oct. 28, BIIF @ Kamehameha, 2 p.m. Natividad Bowls Highest Avg. for Kaʻū 928-9811 • Sat, Oct. 26, Kaʻū @ Waiakea, 10 a.m. Newcomer Jordan Natividad has earned the high- est average of the Kaʻū High boys and girls bowling squads at 116. For most of the season courageous Pahala Plantation Store Natividad bowled as the sole member of the boys team until the recent addition of sophomore James Visit us on Maile street for all of Tyson. The second top bowler of the squad is Tommie Kaʻū High Varsity Football Team - Front Row (l-r): Dustin Kuahiwinui, Ernest Breithaupt-Louis, Curtis Higashi, Jer- your gift giving needs! emiah Benevides, Steven Combes, Michael Borst, Timothy Rence, Evan Vanterpool, Patrck Liftee, Mark Cuison; Back: Jean George, who Coach Hiʻilani Lapera said was “a Koa Makuakane, Ikaika Sauer, Michael Alcoran, Daven Takaki-Garcia, Mark Rita, Ikaika Kaopua, Callen Koi, Alika natural at releasing the ball.” Kaopua, Robert McClure, Charles Watson, Kasey Camba, James Dacalio and Isaac Davis. Photo by Carla Andrade 928-9811 Lapera recognized Elizabeth Lorenzo as the team’s most valuable person. “She knows how to GO Trojan Athletes! make everyone feel like a part of the team and feel Kaʻū Football Makes T.D. on Kamehameha Turf ing special teams at Konawaena. Trademarks of the comfortable,” she said. Using their new experimental offense, the Kaʻū High Football team scored a touch down against offense are that two players may receive the snap, and Novice Swimming Results in Win the Kamehameha Warriors on their home turf. The the tackles are split until the half marks. Offices in Na`alehu and Notable work on the field includes Trojan Michael Fifth-grader Kameron Moses swam to victory Trojans took eight minutes off the clock with a nice Ocean View three times at the novice swim team competition held drive towards the Warrior end zone. Michael Alcoran Borst’s nine receptions after just three games and Noah at the Pāhala Pool on Aug. 29. Moses competed in the scored on a three-yard plunge. Liftee, playing tackle position, with three carries for 34 50 Free, 25 Fly and the 100 I.M. Avery Enriques also At press time, the team, which has not earned a yards in tackle around. Rush noted that the tackle car- won the 50 Breast for the same age group. Second- win since the 90’s, hoped to defeat Kohala at the end rying the ball is highly unusual, but the offense allows grader Weston Davis captured first n the 25 Back. of September with just 20 players, said Coach Greg for it. At the following meet on Sept. 12 at Konawaena Rush. “We’ve aimed at this game all season. Pool, Kaelynne Manoha placed first in the 100 Free The key is to play under control.” and was the sole competitor in the 100 Back among The Trojans are running a version of the 13- to 14-year-olds. Fifth-grader Tristan Davis also A-11 offense, which they have affectionately beat the competition in the 50 Back, while brother termed The Wild Thing. “We are having Weston took first in the 25 Fly. Moses remained the a lot of fun with and getting better at it,” ADVERTISE champ of the 50 Free and 25 Fly races. said Rush, who noted that only eleven high IN THE KA`U See www.kaucalendar.com for the entire list of schools in the nation run this type of offense. meet results. Rush came up with the strategy while coach- SPORTS CALENDAR Support Kaʻū High Athletics! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!! Call 217-6893 or email Tell them you saw their [email protected] Kaʻū High Bowling Team - Front (l-r): Shanice Oleyte, Kimberly Wright, Elizabeth Lorenzo, Jordan ad in the ka`u calendar! Natividad and Elissa Mitchell. Missing: Tommie Jean George, James Tyson and Coach Hiʻilani Lapera. Mahalo to Kaʻū High Yearbook Sports Editor Ashlety Oliveira for all of the team picture IDs! Kokubun Wins Jungle Express with 183-lb Sow Devin Kokubun and team hauled in a 183-lb sow to take Heaviest Overall at the 10th Annual Jungle Express Hunt- ing Tournament held in September at Honu‘apo. Thirty-nine teams competed in the event with hundreds of community mem- bers, friends and family showing up to watch the weigh-in and awards ceremo- ny. Donald Mello and team captured two Brada Kekoa and team weighed in three boars, sweeping first and second place pigs. in the Heaviest Boar category, weighing 173 lbs and 157.5 lbs, respectively. Third place went to Lucas Pua’s 147.5 lb pig. Rodney Takaki came in fifth (130 lbs), and Rodney Kuahiwinui was in sixth (127 lbs). Kuahiwinui’s team also captured a Devin Kokubun and his team won Heaviest Overall after hauling in a 183-lb sow. 157-lb pig which took first for Heaviest See more hunting photos at www.kaucalendar.com. Photos by Carla Andrade Sow, and a 86.5-lb pig that won sixth. Donald Mello and team won Donald Garo’s two sows took both second 1st and 2nd heaviest boars. (127.5 lbs) and third place (125.5 lbs). Kekoa’s second catch won fourth heavi- est, weighing in at 117 lbs. Fifth place went to Donovan Mattos (94.5 lbs). Ellsworth Louis and gang’s 8-inch tusked pig bore the longest tusks by far. Kawika Torres’ catch had the second lon- gest tusks at 5-3/4”, and Pua’s boar was close behind with tusks measuring 5- 1/4”. Fourth went to Sabino Makuakane, and in fifth was Ty Chun, both with 5” Bull Kailiawa, Emma Kuahiwinui, Donald The Jungle Express crew celebrates ten years of hunting A young hunter shows off his tusks. Bull Kailiawa won sixth (4-3/4”). Mello and Stephanie Kawaahau were the competitions. kill. First-place winners took home the jack- top smoked meat recipe contest winners. pot and trophies. Over $2000 in prizes were distributed among the other winning entrants. All hunters who brought in a pig were entered in a raffle to win a GPS do- nated by The Nature Conservancy. Brada Kekoa was the lucky winner. In the first inaugural Smoked Meat competition, Stephanie Kawaahau emerged victorious with the most ono tasting smoked meat recipe out of ten en- tries. Donald Mello placed second, Emma Kuahiwinui won third and Bull Kailiawa Clockwise from far left: Jr. Kaupu and Donald Garo; took fourth. Winners received a gift cer- Ellsworth Louis and gang; Sabino Makuakane and tificate to Wong Yuen store and a bucket team; Rodney Kuahiwinui; Rodney Takaki of laundry detergent. Mary Jane Pedro, and team; Lucas Pua and crew; and a group Napolean Kailiawa, David Kuahiwinui of young hunters. and event Emcee Kurt Dela Cruz lent their taste buds to a blind judging of the contest. Organizer Kalani DeCoito said he hoped to replicate the recipe contest next year. Throughout the day, spectators and hunters alike could enter a lucky number drawing by buying a pork plate from the concession. Tons of prizes from thermos- Ray Paglinawan thanked the following Cruz; Mary Jane Pedro; John Replogle es, safety glasses, T-shirts to duck tape for their donations to the event: Bill and and The Nature Conservancy gang; Den- Coito, Gwen Udac, Carla Andrade, Freda were given away. Ella Derasin, of B&E 76 gas station; San- nis Riordan and the Parks and Recreation Santiago and many family members. “Our While waiting for hunters to return, dy and Jeff Hara, of J. Hara Store; Shane crew; Lisa and Kevin Rence; and Roy Ka- hats go off to our family and the man the crowd enjoyed music from Joey An- and the employees of Nāʻālehu ACE magaki, of Wong Yuen Store. above,” said DeCoito. “Without him we derson and his band from Kohala, who Hardware; David and Pearl Kuahiwinui; In addition to DeCoito and Pa- would not have the power and energy to volunteered their talents for the day’s Wayne Kawachi; Gary Dela Santos, Sr.; glinawan, several people donated a lot of do any of this.” events. Creative Arts Hawaiʻi; Scott Stabo, of time to make the event successful. These He said any proceeds from the event DeCoito and fellow lead organizer Stabo Construction; Kurt “Swingy” Dela included Naida Paglinawan, Sharlete De- would go back to putting on next year’s tournament. Page 14 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Kaʻū Calendar Page 14 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Richard, 939-2510. residents aged 60+, greater Nā‘ālehu area. 939-2505. Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool, free classes Tue/Thu, Live Entertainment at Hana Hou Restaurant, Fri, 5:30 - Afternoon Sports and Games, Mon – Thu, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. for Pāhala Senior Center: Lunch served Mon – Fri, 10:30 a.m. 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Ocean View Community Center; Mon/ 7:30 p.m. Nā‘ālehu. 929-9717. ages 7 – 13 at Kahuku Park. Wesley, 929-9113. for residents aged 60+. Julie, 928-3101. Wed, Discovery Harbour Community Center. Limited to 50 Live Entertainment and Dancing at South Side Shaka’s participants in each area. 929-8571. Nā‘ālehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawai‘i County Beginners’ Computer Class, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Ka‘ū Family Restaurant, Fri, 8 p.m. Free pupus. Nā‘ālehu. 929-7404. Nutrition Program), Lunch served Mon – Fri, 10:45 a.m. for Center in Nā‘ālehu. Teresa, 929-9611 ext. 10. Volcano Winery Tours, Tue/Thu/Sat, 9:30 – 10 a.m. These Ocean View Farmers’ Market, Sat, 7 a.m. – noon, Pohue tours of the vineyard and tea field are free and open to all ages. Plaza. Longer tours available for $25 or $45 per person. 35 Pi`i Mauna Dr., Volcano. 967-7772 or volcanowinery.com. Treasure Hunt Resale Outlet, Sat at Ocean View Farmers’ Market. Debra Bridgers, 936-9358 or www.makemydayhawaii. Ka‘ū Community Chorus Rehearsals, Tue, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at com. Nā‘ālehu United Methodist Church. This year’s theme is Another New Christmas. Robert, 929-7544. Square Dancing, Sat, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center. Open to all; under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Free ‘Ukulele, Slack Key and Steel Guitar classes, Wed, 12:30 Joe, 808-646-0479. – 4:30 p.m, Nā‘ālehu School gym; Fri, 1 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Boys and Girls Club. Keoki Kahumoku. 935-0463. Volcano Farmers’ Market, Sun, 7 – 10 a.m., Cooper Center. Fruits and veggies, swap meet and more. Game Night, Wed, 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. Lucy Walker, 929-7519. Free Lunches, Sun, after 12 noon, Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji. Sponsored by Thy Word Ministries-Ka‘ū and the Food Bank Hot KMC Bowling League Tournament, every Wednesday night, Meal Program. 7 p.m. at Kīlauea Military Camp in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Open to KMC authorized patrons and their guests. Park Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: One Day at a Time fees may apply. 967-8354. Group, Sat, 6:30 p.m., Cooper Center; Pāhala Group, Wed, 7:30 a.m., Holy Rosary Church; Southern Star Group, Tue, 7:30 p.m., Ka‘ū Farmers’ Market, Wed/Sat, 8 a.m. – noon, front of Ace Sacred Heart Church in Nā‘ālehu; Friday Night BBQ Meeting, Hardware in Nā‘ālehu. Produce, Hawaiiana, arts and crafts, fresh Fri, 5 p.m., Wai‘ōhinu (929 -7674); Happy, Joyous and Free baked goods. Table is $5. Limit 12 vendors. 929-7236. Group, Mon/Thu, 7 p.m. and Sat, 5 p.m., St. Jude’s in Ocean Quilting Group, Thu, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Discovery Harbour View. West Hawai‘i Intergroup, 329-1212 or the Hilo office, Community Center. 929-9576. 961-6133. Women, Infant, Children Services, Fri (except holidays) at The Mobile Care van and dentist, monthly, 8 a.m., Ocean various locations. 965-3030 or 934-3209. View Community Center. Call 939-7033 for the date. Joy School Preschool Playgroup, Fri, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. 929-8732.
Moa‘ula, cont. from pg. 24 purchase the land where their farms are Hula dancers from Hālau Kahikilaulani wow the audience with their energetic and spir- farms where local farmers have built an located or stay on the land without the ited hula. The Makahiki concert will be held at the KMC theater this year Saturday, Oct. excellent reputation for growing coffee. intrusion of large estate houses. The de- 24 at 10 a.m. Photo by Jilda Loomis Farmers have had leases on the land since cision on whether to approve the Project the sugar plantation in Kaʻū was prepar- Unit Development and give variances to Mahahiki Concert & Hula in Volcano Oct. 24 ing to shut down. The land, however, was the developers for water, roads and for lot The Volcano Community Association Kīlauea Military Camp. A traditional purchased by a mainland company and sizes smaller than the 20-acre zoning is hosts Makahiki ma ka Ma‘ukele, a cultur- lu‘au meal takes place at Crater Rim its local arm, Kaʻū Farm & Ranch, LLC. in the hands of Planning Director Bobby al festival in the rain forest, on Saturday, Café. Local entertainers highlight the Its manager, Chris Manfredi, is assigned Leithead-Todd. There are no public hear- Oct. 24 in Volcano. Events begin at 10 Ho‘olauna social hour and silent auction with the task of winning the subdivision ings, Planning Commission opinion or a.m. with a traditional opening ceremony in the ‘Ohi‘a room from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. approval and selling the parcels. County Council vote needed to make this at Carlson Court. Daytime activities in- The Makahiki Concert at 7 p.m. in KMC Coffee farmers said they hope to decision. clude an exposition of traditional and Theater features Hawaiian music by Cyril modern technologies -- He Lani ko Luna, Pahinui and Bolo and hula by Hālau Ke Public Input Sought for Solid Waste Plan He Honua ko Lalo -- with 14 learning cen- ‘Olu Makani o Mauna Loa under the di- The Solid Waste Advisory Committee • Implementing a proposed pay-as-you- ters in the Carlson Court on the Cooper rection of Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel. invites the public to comment on the draft throw system at County recycling and Center Campus. Tickets for the lu‘au are $20, tickets for County of Hawaiʻi Integrated Resources transfer stations where dropping off re- There will be Na Lei o Hawai‘i ac- the concert are $25, or packages including and Solid Waste Management Plan Up- cyclable materials is free but garbage tivities in the Cooper Center Building both events are $40. Park entrance fee for date, The Path to Zero Waste. must be delivered using pre-purchased with a lei contest, lei exhibition, and two the evening will be waived with display of This IRSWMP Update is available at bags or tags; lei workshop sessions. Master lei mak- lu‘au or concert tickets. http://www.hawaii-county.com/env_mng/ • Rebuilding and providing improved ers will be demonstrating three different For more information on events, tick- iswmp.htm. A 60-day review period for services at recycling and transfer station styles of leis. ets and workshops, visit the Volcano Com- the IRSWMP Update started on Sept. 1, facilities while managing system costs E Pa‘ani Kakou at Keakealani Out- munity Association’s website at www. and all comments received by Oct. 30 by reducing hours of operation per day, door Education Center hosts traditional volcanocommunity.org or the VCA table will receive full consideration, said Mike and reducing the days of operation per makahiki games to learn and play such as at the Farmers’ Markets at Cooper Center Dworsky, Solid Waste Division Chief. week at selected transfer stations; ulu maika, moa pahe‘e, and konane. in Volcano each Sunday from 7 to 9 a.m. This plan covers all aspects of waste • Proposed legislation that makes recy- All evening events take place at management undertaken by the County cling certain types of waste materials of Hawaiʻi, including waste reduction, mandatory for residents and businesses, education, recycling, reuse, composting, and charging significantly higher tip ““MakingMaking thethe BestBest Affordable”Affordable” collection, transfer, and disposal. It out- fees at the landfill for loads that contain lines a number of potential changes to the designated recyclables; County’s current system, including ini- • A strategy to provide for disposal of tiatives that move the County on a path residual waste or substantially non-re- toward zero waste by focusing on legis- cyclable materials after the South Hilo lation and programs that treat waste as a Sanitary Landfill reaches its maximum resource. These include: disposal capacity; IISSLLAANNDD CCAATTCCHHMMEENNTT • Programs to divert organic materials • Improved opportunities to divert house- from the County landfills; hold hazardous wastes and electronic CC OO MM PP AA NN YY wastes from County landfills and trans- CCompleteomplete Water Water Systems Systems - -Since Since 1970 1970 Kahumoku Music fer stations. There are several ways for the public Workshop Nov. 27 to provide input. Written comments should Keoki Kahumoku is hosting his annu- WeWe provide provide QUALITY QUALITY PRODUCTS PRODUCTS including: including: be sent to: Department of Environmen- al Fall workshop of slack key and ʻukulele tal Management, Solid Waste Division, SScafcocafco Water Water Tanks Tanks • • Sta-rite Sta-rite Water Water Pumps Pumps • • Sta-rite Sta-rite Pressure Pressure Tanks Tanks music training with Hawaiian music mas- County of Hawaiʻi, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, GruGrundfosndfos Tank-Less Tank-Less Water Water Pumps Pumps ters., Nov. 27 – Dec. 5 at Pāhala Plantation HI 96720 Attn: IRSWMP Comments House. See more in the next Ka‘ū Calen- FiltrationFiltration Systems Systems from from Liquatec Liquatec and and Filtronx FiltronxSterilight • • Freeflow DiamanteFreeflow Hot-TubsHot Hot-Tubs -Tubs An easy to complete on-line survey dar and at www.hawaiimusiclive.com and is available at http://www.hawaii-county. at www.konaweb/keoki. Scholarships are com/env_mng/iswmp.htm. For more in- 9982-8282-82 8282 available for area students. formation call 961-8515. The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 15 E PILI ANA HO‘OMANA Volume 7, Number 12 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi October 2009 Boys & Girls, cont. from pg. 24 tiago, Lehua Gal- Santiago, who has been with the unit letes, and Justin for a year, says membership has increased Mason; life skills from 86 to 186, with daily average atten- like sewing, cook- dance hovering around 103 students for ing, planning meals both sites. on a budget and fill- At Nāʻālehu students receive home- ing out job applica- work help and enjoy activities such as tions with Amaura wrestling with Greg Rush; ʻukulele with Delany; tutoring Keoki Kahumoku; Hawaiian culture, hula, with Phil Sharkey; and arts and crafts with Nohea Kaʻawa. baseball with Mark Santiago is looking for volunteers to help Angpawa and Bill increase the programs the club offers. Becker; music Ocean View Boys & Girls Club plant a garden at Kahuku Park. In Ocean View Santiago says her vol- classes and ensemble ing or taking it from someone else,” she demic performance. Santiago also planned unteer base grew instantaneously. Kids band. Galletes also runs a Torch Club for said. The club harvested the first round of to give awards for perfect monthly atten- enjoy activities such as soccer with Kaʻū ten- to 13-year-olds, which plans fundrais- vegetables and made a potluck salad. The dance. The last monthly potluck the club High coach Crystal Mandaguit; hula with ing, community cleanups and events and garden also serves as therapy; when kids saw 89 kids and family members attend. Terry Tanaka; boxing with Norman San- are educated events and are educated?? get mad they take out their anger on weeds Santiago, a long-time community vol- with an anti-drug and bullying curriculum. in the garden. unteer for a variety of youth programs and Galletes’ mom Genny also runs a similar The club requires students maintain a teams, has worked as media director for club for older teens called Keystone Club. 2.5 GPA to participate in activities. They Aloha Island Performing Arts Academy “I give the volunteers all the props. If can receive tutoring help during activity and headed the youth accounts and created not for them, all of this would not be pos- time until their grades improve. the Keiki Kālā Club at the Kaʻū Federal sible,” said Santiago. Every last Friday of the month, the Credit Union. She has contributed and co- At Kahuku Park the club is working club holds a family potluck at Kahuku ordinated several community fundraisers on replanting a garden they started over the Park. An award ceremony recognizes the and also runs her own media business un- Boys & Girls Club members from Pāhala summer. Santiago said the idea for the gar- Youth of the Month in different age cat- der the name Nikki’s Creations. blow through straws to simulate how the den was inspired by the students who real- egories. These students “are well-rounded, Students can join any Boys & Girls wind mixes salt and fresh water in the estu- ized how expensive food was and wanted ary at Honu‘apo. Ka ‘Ohana O Honu‘apo show respect and go above and beyond Club for just $10 per year. For more in- Board member Megan Lamson leads to be able to grow food for the community. the expectations of a club member,” said formation or to volunteer, call Shibuya students through experiments which test “They wanted to be able to have some- Santiago. Activity advisors also hand out (Pāhala) at 756-5285 or Santiago (Ocean the salinity of water samples. where they could get food instead of starv- awards for most improved and for aca- View) at 756-0493. Ka‘ū Schools, cont. from pg. 4 Via Individual Determination program. ipants are better organized and have better electives, such as weight training, business, help before school. GEAR UP, a federal program which stands time management and note-taking skills. art and yearbook. Tutoring Help Available for Gaining Early Awareness and Readi- The school will hire tutors who are in col- UPLINK, an after school program Early bird tutoring is available to ness for Undergraduate Programs, gave lege to be mentors and role models for the geared towards providing middle school middle school students from 7 to 7:30 a.m. Kaʻū the money to send a team of teachers students. Tutors will facilitate study ses- students with activities and study help, Middle school teachers rotate, providing to the mainland to train in the AVID and sions where a student may bring a question continues again this year. The school has supervision and help in any subject. After also to hire tutors for the program. or problem from a class they are taking, applied for a $150,000 grant to support school, educational assistants also provide AVID targets students who have the and the group of students will work togeth- this program, with the results due in mid- tutoring help for both middle and high potential to excel in rigorous courses. but er to solve it. “It’s more about the thinking October. school students. may need extra skills and support. Often process, asking the right questions and not New Bell Schedule GEAR UP provides $30,000 for AVID these students may be the first generation just giving the student the answer,” said Kaʻū High and Middle School has The school has also received a $30,000 in their family to attend college. The pro- Vice-Principal Pauline Stamsos-Correa. “It moved from a rotating seven-period bell GEAR UP grant to support the Achieving gram started in the middle school last year, is not just about getting to college, but how schedule to an eight period model. The new and teachers have already noted that partic- to be successful when you are there.” schedule allows for a guidance period with Guide to Ka‘ü Churches College Courses on Campus teachers teaming up to serve as grade-level VOLCANO • Kauaha‘ao Church...... 929-9997 Kaʻū High also continues to maintain advisors. Freshmen students are work- • New Hope Christian Fellowship ...... 967-7129 • Latter Day Saints...... 929-7123 the Advanced Placement classes, which ing on transitioning to high school, while • Volcano Assembly of God...... 967-8191 • Light House Baptist...... 939-8536 are college-level classes for which students sophomores are focusing on study skills. • Kïlauea Military Camp Chapel .967-8333, Protestant - 9am • Nä‘älehu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple - • Catholic...... 11:15 am, Sundays 95-5693 Mamalahoa Hwy., Nä‘älehu, Hi 96772 can often receive college credit, that were Juniors concentrate on college entrance • Sacred Heart...... 929-7474 implemented last year. These include AP test taking, and seniors work on individual PÄHALA • United Methodist...... 929-9949 English, AP Biology, AP World History projects they need to complete as a gradua- • Assembly of God...... 928-0608 • Christian Church Thy Word Ministry meets in Nä‘ähelu • Holy Rosary...... 928-8208 Hongwanji, Sundays 10 a.m...... 936-9114 and AP U.S. History. tion requirement. • Pähala Bible Baptist Mission...... 928-8240 Through a partnership with Hawaiʻi Intersession Classes • Pähala Hongwanji...... 928-8254 OCEAN VIEW Community College, the construction • The Universe Story, celebrating the science of the cosmic • Kahuku UCC...... 929-8630 Full day or half day sessions of ex- genesis from creation of galaxies and the origination of • Ocean View Baptist Mission...... 443-3731 academy, which teaches students the basics tra classes will be offered during Fall Earth to the development of self-reflective consicousness. • OV Evangelical Community Church...... 939-9089 of construction and building with wood, is Intersession, Oct. 5-9 for Kindergarten Meditation on the creation story that everyone holds in com- • St. Judes Episcopal...... 939-7000 also continuing this year. mon, which is being revealed through modern technology. See • Divine Faith Ministries...... 929-8570 through ninth grade. Information was sent thegreatstory.org. Monthly meetings ...... 928-0151 (non-denominational) meets Ocean View Community Center Middle School home with each student. Call the school to • Wood Valley Tibetan Buddhist Temple & Retreat.928-8539 10 am Sundays, Children, Youth, Bible Study. Call for more The middle school has welcomed sev- register. information . NÄ‘ÄLEHU • Church of Christ...... 928-0027 enth-grade students from Nāʻālehu School, For more information about the school • Assembly of God...... 929-7278 Back to the Bible! 9A.M., Bible class studying Romans. which is now exclusively an elementary or its programs, call 928-2088 or 928- • Iglesia Ni Cristo...... 929-9173 Worship 10A.M. Expository lessons from N.T. Books school. By teaming with the high school, 2089. • Jehovah’s Witnesses...... 929-7602 middle school students can choose more Page 16 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar Volume 7, Number 12 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi October 2009 Javar to Open Roaster for Ka‘ū Coffee on Oʻahu Leo Javar, nephew of Ruby and Amy out some 12,000 Ka‘ū Coffee samples and tation “gave Ka‘ū a high-end professional Javar, of Pāhala, is operations manager displayed a video montage of Ka‘ū to help projection which separated Ka‘ū from oth- for Pavaraga Specialty Coffee of Hawaii, educate the public about the origin of high er coffees.” which is opening a facility in Kapolei to end Ka‘ū Coffee. They were assisted in Earlier this year, Dan Tang, master roast and distribute Ka‘ū Coffee through- creating their display by Shawn Steiman, roaster, chose to enter Ruby & Amy Javar’s out Oʻahu. a coffee expert from Coffea Consulting coffee in the Specialty Coffee Association Javar travels between Oʻahu and Ka‘ū who earned a PhD from the University of of America Roasters Choice Tasting Com- for his work in the Ka‘ū coffee business. Hawaiʻi, studying shade grown coffee. Stei- petition. The Ka‘ū roast coffee set a prece- He said that an automated Diedrich coffee man gave educational talks to Ka‘ū Coffee dence by placing top ten in the world. At roaster will soon be up and is expected to farmers during the 2009 Ka‘ū Coffee Fes- the same SCAA convention Kailiawa Cof- service many restaurants and stores with tival. During Made in Hawaiʻi, Pavaraga fee from Ka‘ū placed seventh in the Coffee fresh roasted Ka‘ū Coffee on demand. displayed and sold Steiman’s publication, of the Year competition and Pavaraga soon Over the last several years, Javar has The Hawaʻi Coffee Book, with its region- sold out of its Kailiawa stock. worked with several Ka‘ū coffee farmers, by-region guide and flavor profiles. The Pavaraga Specialty Coffee web- accepting samples, improving processing Pavaraga Coffee was one of two compa- As a result of the Made in Hawaiʻi site is at www.pavaraga.com. The Coffea techniques and placing orders. He said he nies representing Ka‘ū Coffee at Made in Festival, Javar said many restaurants and Consulting website is www.coffeaconsult- hopes to be able to purchase a significant Hawai‘i. retailers expressed interest in carrying Pa- ing.googlepages.com. senting Ka‘ū Coffee at the recent Made in amount of Ka‘ū Coffee each year to help varaga’s Ka‘ū Coffee. He said the presen- the farmers reach financial success. Hawaiʻi Festival at Neil Blaisdell Exhi- Pavaraga, along with Aikane Coffee bition Hall on Oʻahu. Attendance totaled 37,500. Javar said the Pavaraga booth gave Public Asked for Ag Plan Input Plantation, were the two entities repre- Ka‘ū residents will have an opportu- Hawai‘i Dept. of Research and Develop- nity to provide input into the 2009 County ment in early December. Ag & Ranch Funding for Ka‘ū of Hawai‘i Agricultural Development Plan Residents also can provide sugges- by Ron Johnson assistance to install conservation prac- from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at tions and comments to Guy Kaulukukui, Ka‘ū farmers and ranchers, hard hit tices that address identified natural re- Pāhala Community Center. The Kohala director of The Kohala Center’s Food Self- by vog and other challenges, and those source concerns including animal waste, Center is conducting islandwide listening Reliance Program, at 887-6411 or agplan@ faced with opportunities, could be eligible sedimentation from erosion, weeds, in- sessions prior to finalizing the plan, which kohalacenter.org. for numerous federal assistance programs sufficient water supply, pesticide/nutri- it is preparing in conjunction with Agri- described during a September discussion ent contamination of water, at-risk spe- con Hawai‘i, LLC. The plan is intended in Pāhala led by Sabina Swift, of the Uni- cies habitat and water conservation. Kori to guide the revitalization of agriculture ‘AINA MAHI‘AI versity of Hawaiʻi. Galapir Hisashima, who graduated from as a basis for Hawai‘i Island’s economic Supplemental Revenue Assistance Ka‘ū High in 1994 and is now a USDA development by focusing on measures de- O MILOLI‘I Payments provide benefits for farm rev- conservationist, said the state received $6 signed to increase the production of food enue losses due to natural disasters. The million from the federal farm bill for this for local consumption and support the Have Chipper Will Travel Livestock Forage Program provides com- program in 2009. For more information, growth of export products. A unique agricultural service, begun in 1989, pensation to eligible livestock producers call the Hilo Service Center at 933-8381. The preliminary draft of the plan will provides west Hawai’i and Ka’u landowners who suffer grazing losses due to drought Healing Our Island be available for review at http://kohalacen- with large amounts of organic material while or fire on federally managed land. The Day Day Hopkinson, of the county’s ter.org/agplan.html by Oct. 10. After the ridding the property of unwanted overgrowth. Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Pro- Dept. of Research and Development, dis- fall round of public sessions, The Kohala gram provides assistance to producers of cussed Healing Our Island grants that are Center will incorporate public input and Monster Chipper Eats 12” Logs noninsurable crops when low yields, loss Ag Funding pg. 20 present the final draft to the County of Our experienced crew offers all phases of tree of inventory or prevented planting occurs work, from tree removal to light pruning. Our due to natural disasters. 120 H.P. Brush Bandit woodchiper can reduce Calves Succumb to Vog a mountainous pile of logs and brush to a Lester Ueda, of the USDA Farm Ser- mound of valuable chips in minutes. vice Agency, explained that the Livestock Selective Landclearing, Our Specialty Indemnity Program provides payments Many building sites have beautiful natural land to eligible livestock owners and contract formations, historical stone walls and native or growers who suffered losses due to vog. other desirable trees often overrun and hidden Ueda said that calves have died from a by christmasberry or other invasive species. trace mineral imbalance caused by the mother grazing on pasture contaminated No More Christmasberry Blues by vog. The affected calves are not able Careful removal and chipping of this over- to stand, and as a result cannot suckle. A Kailiawa growth, leaving a few larger trees to be notice of loss must be filed within 15 days shaped for shade, privacy or windbreak, will of the loss. Another Emergency Conserva- Coffee Farm result in an attractive and pratical housesite/orchard setting. tion Program offers assistance to replace 100% Ka‘ū galvanized pipeline damaged by vog. The FSA also has many loan programs. For Medium-Dark Roast DAVID MONFORT more information, call 933-8340. “Bull” & Jamie Kailiawa Conservation Practices Phone: (808) 928-8931 The Natural Resources Conservation [email protected] 328-9178 Service provides technical and financial The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 17 Stars over Kaʻū October 2009 by Lew Cook Grus, the Crane, is flying up from the Jupiter has crossed the meridian, south. It is one of the southern groups of the line that divides the eastern from the stars that is seen clearly from Hawai‘i, but western half of the sky by chart time. It is not from any other state in the U.S. except about halfway up the sky in the south at 9 southern Texas and Florida. The same p.m. on the 15th (10 p.m. on the 1st or 8 can be said of its neighbor to the east, p.m. on the 30th). Phoenix. The Phoenix does not contain Overhead this month is the constel- bright stars, so it doesn’t show up on the lation Pegasus, the winged horse. It is a chart like Grus does. It is doubtful many large constellation, and by borrowing a in Ka‘ū have seen Grus and known what star from Andromeda, is best known by they were looking at, so you can elevate its notable asterism - a large fairly empty your knowledge by taking a look. Use the square. This is called, not surprisingly, the chart. Great Square. It also hosts one of the first stars with a planet that was detected by an Date Sunrise Sunset amateur astronomer. Since that detection, Oct. 3 6:13 6:08 there have been over 300 planets discov- Oct. 10 6:15 6:02 ered by professional astronomers, and Oct. 17 6:17 5:57 some of these have also been detected by Oct. 24 6:19 5:52 amateurs as well. Oct. 31 6:22 5:49 The Milky Way, our galaxy, cuts a diagonal swath across the sky, just to the Moon west of the feet of the constellation Per- Full Moon...... Oct. 3 seus, as depicted in H. A. Rey’s book, The Last Quarter...... Oct. 11 Constellations - a New Way To See Them. New Moon...... Oct. 17 One of the late Mr. Rey’s books is the First Quarter...... Oct. 25 reason I became interested in Astronomy Full Moon...... Nov. 2 How To Use This Map: Hold this map over your head so that the northern horizon points back in fifth grade. toward the northern horizon on the Earth. For best results, use a red flashlight to illumi- nate the map. Use this map at about 10:00 p.m. early in the month, 9:00 p.m. mid-month, and 8:00 p.m. late in the month. *Map provided by Bishop Museum Planetarium. Pre- recorded information: (808) 848-4136; Web site: www.bishopmuseum.org/planetarium. Invitation to Sleep Over at Podcast: feeds.feddburner.com/bishopmuseum; Email: [email protected] Lew Cook operates a modest size computerized telescope that looks deep into space from Pāhala. He emails measurements of his images and research to astronomers. For more information, go to his ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center website: www.lewcook.com/pahala.htm. Ka‘ū residents are invited to over- live presentation with space journalist Enriques on Kahuku, cont. from pg. 2 ects. The council member said he wants to night at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo Andrew Chaikin, a 3D tour of the solar conform to the CDP?” Enriques said. “If accompany Ka‘ū citizens to Oʻahu to the on Thursday, Oct. 8 to witness a live video system in the 4D2U theatre, demonstra- this (CDP) was in place when the Punalu‘u state Board of Education meeting in Octo- feed of the Lunar Crater Observation and tion participation and hands-on activities project was proposed, it would have been a ber to testify for the shelter gym and help Sensing Satellite as it looks for water on in an exclusive after-hours exploration of simple thing.̓” push it toward the top of the priority list. “If the dark side of the moon. the exhibits. “Growth will come. It might be slow, it’s a high priority hopefully the governor All attending the sleepover will meet The adventure includes a nighttime but it will come,” he said, “and it will be will release those funds, and while I have the NASA outreach team and watch the snack and a light continental breakfast. in the lines as described in the CDP…. a tie to this governor, I think I can pull live feed from the observatories at the Space is limited. The evening is for adults You need to be there and voice your opin- some strings to get that money released,” summit of Maunakea -- all while the and children in grades six and higher. ion. Your voice is critical to determine the he said. LCROSS mission speeds toward its mo- Children must be accompanied by a par- picture of how this growth will happen,” Enriques noted that he also lobbied for ment of impact on the moon. The mission ent or guardian. There must be one adult said Enriques. “There’s a price we have to the shelter gym in Washington, D.C. and will help determine the presence or ab- for every three children. The cost for pay; we have to decide what that is and if received verbal support from Sen. Daniel sence of water/ice in a permanently shad- adults is $40 for non-members and $35 it’s worth it.” Inouye. Enriques said that he has gath- owed crater at the moon’s South Pole. The for members. The cost for children is $35 The CDP process includes a meeting ered support from the county council, the identification of water is considered very for non-members and $30 for members. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Nā‘ālehu Commu- mayor, civil defense, Red Cross, Senator important to the future of human activities Call 969-9720. nity Center. The public is invited from 10 Russell Kokubun, and Representative Bob on the moon. For more information on LCROSS, a.m. to noon. Herkes. The evening will be filled with activi- visit http://lcross.arc.nasa.gov. Enriques Fights for Shelter Gym According to Enriques, Ka‘ū is with- ties including a 3D planetarium show, a Council member Guy Enriques said out any certified disaster shelters. When he continues to lobby for a new gym for major Hurricane Flossie was sitting off 2nd Annual Pāhala that would also serve as a commu- South Point in 2007, residents had no nity shelter for disasters and for protection safe place to hide, he said. Enriques said Hilo Wayfinding from vog events. He said it’s one of his pet he could also have some help from Gov. and Navigation Festival projects that he would like to see finished. Linda Lingle, since her Hawai‘i Island east He noted that such projects take a Oct. 16, 17, 18, 2009 • FREE side liaison helped run his campaign for long time for approval, with Pāhoa recently council. Be inspired by Hawaiian ocean navigation using the stars! awarded its gym after planning since 1972. During the Pāhala meeting, Sara Witt, • Learn Voyaging Knots, Mele, Measurements “Whether we get it in two years or three of Pāhala, asked whether the gym would be • Canoe Plants Garden Tours Daily • Hawaiian Star Lines – Planetarium – at 10:00am & Noon years, I’m not sure, but hopefully it’s not built with local labor. Enriques responded • Documentary on Master Navigator Mau Piailug • Panel Presentations on Hawaiian astronomy, traditional twenty years,” he said. that employing local residents is always a chants/protocol, navigators Co-SponSored by • Hilo Preview of “Voyagers” Movie - Herb Kane Illustrations He said a bill to fund the gym passed priority, and some elements of such a large All festival programming free the state House of Representatives and project could be handled by the smaller lo- Special thanks to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority & the Hawai‘i County Department of Research & Development Senate and is now in the Department of cal contractors. OPEN TUES-SUN • 9A-4P For more information Education budget for Capital Improvement The cost of the shelter gym, while not 600 ‘Imiloa Place, at the – www.imiloahawaii.org Astronomy Center University of Hawai‘i-Hilo, 5 Projects on the VIP list. However, it is list- of Hawai‘i minutes from Historic Hilo Town Call 808-969-9703 completely planned, is estimated to top $20 ed in the 90s of the top 100 prioritized proj- Enriques, pg. 20 Page 18 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar VolumeKeeping 6, Number 10 HealtA Journal of Good Health, Food and hFitness y in Ka‘ūOctober, 2009 Project Vision Brings Retina Screening to Kaʻū by India Young tographed with “equipment so precise it Some 45 Residents received free top- can detect 8 or 9 diseases of the eye,” said of-the-line retinal eye screenings Sept.1 Barash. “The technology is able to detect on the front lawn of the Bay Clinic’s Kaʻū very early stages of diabetes in the eye Family Health Center in Naʻalehu. The even before a blood test does.” promotion was part of Project Vision, a “I was told this particular technology non-profit foundation sponsored by the is more in-depth, and it allows your vision Retina Institute of Hawai‘i, the American to be restored to normal after the exam, Diabetes Association, and Lions Club In- without taking dilating eye drops,” said pa- ternational. Volunteers from Bay Clinic tient Troy Gacayan. also helped during the visit to Na`alehu.. Patients and their eye doctor receive Event chair Carl Barash, of Pāhoa the exam results in the mail. The screen- Lions Club, said nine of their volunteers ings can reveal if patients are at risk for traveled to Hilo, Pāhoa and Nā‘ālehu and diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, were next headed to Waikoloa in the state- cataracts and high blood pressure, even be- of-the-art Project Vision van. The van was fore vision loss has occurred. The Project shipped for free from O‘ahu by Young Vision goal is to “seek out eye disease be- Brothers, Ltd., saving the group about fore it has a chance to cause damage and Project Vision Van brings sophisticated retina scanning to Ka‘ū. Patient Troy Gacayan, $1600. This was Project Vision’s first time vision loss. This is especially important for with volunteers Ron Keith, Kevin Ono, Wayne Kuwaye and Carl Barash. servicing Hawai‘i Island. the large diabetic population we have here Photo by India Young The Project Vision van has a waiting in Hawai‘i.” cent of eye loss is due to diabetes, and that teers really have a heart for the communi- room and screening room where a cutting Fifteen hundred patients have been one in six people in Hawaiʻi have the dis- ty,” said Gacayan. For more information, edge Cannon camera takes digital images seen since December 2007; 45 percent had ease. He said they hope to make the free call 808-955-0255 or visit www.RetinaHa- of the inside of the eye for about two min- abnormal findings in at least one eye. eye screenings an annual event in Ka‘ū. waii.com. utes. The optic nerve is measured and pho- Barash noted that more than 65 per- “The experience was great. The volun- Food Need Continues to Increase, Community Drive, Oct. 14-31 The Kaʻū Community Partnership is 2:30 p.m.; Kaʻū Family Center (Family out for some,” said Teresa Alderdyce, View Community Association, Friends of asking for donations of non-perishable Support Services of West Hawai‘i) from Kaʻū Family Center Coordinator. “Our Kahuku Park, Once Upon a Story, Kaʻū food items for the Community Food 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Pāhala Community last food drive was a great success. Please Main Street, and Kaʻū Mental Health. Drive from Oct. 14 through 31. Collec- Center from 12 to 2 p.m. Donations of gift give to those in need in Kaʻū.” The Kaʻū Community Partnership tion sites that are open daily will be at certificates to local grocery stores are also The Kaʻū Community Partnership meets the last Thursday of the month at Nāʻalehu Market from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and appreciated. is made up of representatives from Kaʻū 12:30pm at the Nā‘ālehu Community until 6 p.m. on Sundays; Discovery Har- “The need for food continues to in- Family Center (Family Support Services Center. The meeting is open to the com- bour Community Association office from crease in our community. With the state of West Hawaii), Nā‘ālehu Elementary munity. Any group or business interested 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; Kahuku Mini Mart from of our economy more and more people are School, Discovery Harbour Community in being a food collection site can contact 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. During weekdays collec- in need. For those on a fixed income the Association, Hana Hou Restaurant, Queen Alderdyce at 929-9611, ext 10. tion sites will also available at Nāʻalehu dollar has been stretched to its limit. Un- Liliʻuokalani Children’s Center, Tūtū and School cafeteria from 7-8 a.m. and 1:30- employment benefits will soon be running Me, state Department of Health, Ocean Kaʻū Rural Health Receives $10K for CNA Mentoring In early October, four local residents a $10,000 grant from Hawaiʻi County Of- Management Program will complete the Kaʻū Certified Nurse fice of Aging to develop the Kaʻū CNA training site. The program Aide mentoring program for prospective Mentoring program. The classes take educates volunteers in the students of Certified Nurse Aide training place at the Kaʻū Resource and Distance community to help people in Kaʻū. Learning Center in Pāhala. with chronic diseases to The mentoring includes 150 hours of Self-Help for Chronic Disease to be manage their health. lectures, skill-building and visits to health Offered in Kaʻū Local Program Co- and community-based resources. It was Kaʻū Rural Health Community As- ordinator Jessie Marques organized by Kaʻū Rural Health Com- sociation, Inc. has become a Stanford said the chronic disease munity Association, Inc., which received University licensed Chronic Disease Self- curriculum is included in a nurse aide mentor- ing program, and was Shawn Marques and Rochelle Wakimoto, students in the Car accident ? also offered to graduates Ka‘ū CNA Mentoring program, practice sponge bathing a of Certified Nurses Aide patient on a mannequin at the Ka‘ū Resource and Distance Work injury ? training here in Kaʻū, Learning Center in Pāhala. Photo by Jessie Marques and to state Department Sports injury ? of Health behavioral health workers. The weekly two-and-a-half hour workshops. We can help with these and many other conditions. classes take place at the Kaʻū Resource The workshops can be held at such places and Distance Learning Center in Pāhala. as senior centers, churches, libraries and i a Once trained, volunteers can team up hospitals. They can be conducted through- ch roh na Dr. Frederick Kennedy, CHIROPRACTOR to offer a six week program to commu- out the year. Wellness Center www.ChirOhana.NET Na’alehu 938-3888 nity members with chronic diseases, with CNA Mentors, pg. 20 The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 19 Deep WELLness Getting Well & Living Well in Ka‘ü The Ka‘u Kitchen by Dr. Frederick Kennedy, Chiropractor Obesity in Ka‘ū Smoked Meat for Jungle Express & Ka‘ū Coffee Festival and Dr. Jana Bogs, Nutritionist A major issue here in Ka‘ū is obesity. Enjoyed by enthusiasts You feel good. You don’t hurt. Your Many prepared foods eaten here have a after the contest, smoked doctor said, “clean bill of health.” Does high content of high fructose corn syrup, meat varied from firm to this mean you are healthy? Maybe, may- a form of sugar. Getting too much sugar soft, salty to sweet in the be not. Health is like a bank account. You over the years contributes to the weighty recipe contest at the Jungle can use your debit card for $50 on a nice problem, and may stress and overwork the Express hunting tournament dinner with your mate, but the next day pancreas, and help lead to diabetes. at Honu‘apo in September. realize that you are overdrawn when your What Can We Do? Smoked meat is a popu- mortgage check bounces. Oops! After that Select more natural un-processed foods lar creation of the many pig great dinner you go jogging the next day without all the sugar, added colorings, pre- hunters and cattle ranchers and end up with a massive heart attack. The servatives and flavorings. Spend more time in Ka‘ū, as a way to take high protein, long-lasting health bank account is overdrawn. in the produce section to cut down on pre- food with them out onto the We call this shallow health when you pared foods. Go to the farmer’s market in feel good, are symptom free, but have high ranches and into the forest. Volcano, Nā‘ālehu and Ocean View and buy The first through fourth risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and fresh, local produce directly from farmers. place winners were Stepha- many other chronic illnesses. We can move If you cannot find organically grown, take nie Kawaahau, Donald Mello, Emma Kuahiwinui and Bull Kailiawa. Judges were from this shallow health to Deep Wellness care to wash the produce very well to de- Mary Jane Pedro, Napolean Kailiawa, David Kuahiwiui and Kurt Dela Cruz, who and prevent most chronic illnesses through crease intake of toxic chemicals. also emceed the weigh-in at Jungle Express. lifestyle choices and good habits. Even Start a small organic garden in your Smoked meat, using a Ka‘ū Coffee based marinade, was presented at the first those diagnosed with chronic disease, can yard. Many things grow year round here Ka‘ū Coffee festival earlier this year. Both the Ka‘ū Coffee Festival, (May 1 - 2, 2010) improve through a Deep Wellness life- in Ka‘ū. Get your soil tested and apply the and the Jungle Express organizers for next year promise that more smoked meat style. recommended organic soil amendments recipes will be invited to the competition. Photo by Julia Neal What’s in the Food? and foliar sprays. Deep Wellness begins The standard American diet (S.A.D.) with the soil where food is grown. CNA Mentoring, cont. from pg. 19 Future training for volunteers will often has many lifeless empty calories Many healthy natural foods such as Those with chronic diseases can be include specific chronic diseases such as along with potentially health damaging noni, coconut, mango, papaya, squash and helped with goal setting and making ac- diabetes and arthritis. colorings and preservatives. Red dye #40 guava grow in the wild. Our eating habits tion plans, problem solving, safe exercise, For more information, contact coordi- has been associated with cancer, is linked are one major component in distinguishing mediation management, effective com- nator Tonya Ozone at 854-0688. to behavioral problems in children and is shallow health from Deep Wellness. There munication, healthy eating and evaluating contained in many baked goods, candy, ce- is a lot at stake… our quality of life and new treatments. reals, dairy, sauces and snacks. Other ex- longevity. Some healthy food items may Ag Funding, cont. from pg. 17 herbs; and water quality. For more infor- amples include BHT, BHA, MSG, nitrites, cost more, but others really cost less, so available for programs that fight against mation, call 981-5199. sulfites, aspartame – all linked to health developing healthy eating habits may save drug and substance abuse. She also Ag Loans problems. Read the labels and look up the thousands of dollars in the end by reducing brought up enterprise zone tax incentives Linus Tavares represented Farm Cred- meaning and the health concerns. the incidence of illness. that farmers and ranchers may qualify for. it Services of Hawai‘i, a private company She can be reached at 961-8369. Enriques, cont. from pg. 18 state land near the culvert in Wai‘ōhinu. that provides ag loans for land purchases, million. It would be located on the Pāhala The council member said next that he Extension Service warehouses, mills, processors and equip- school grounds. is awaiting permits for a lifeguard stand at Hawai‘i County Extension service ad- ment. The office in Hilo can be reached at Currently Active Projects Punalu‘u. Enriques said he wants to see ministrator Russell Nagata said his office 961-3781. While speaking to the public in local people from Ka‘ū get certified and is “here to help you.” He encourages peo- Nā‘ālehu, Enriques said he’s “riding shot- employed as the guards. There will be a ple to bring insects, plants gun” on a few specific projects. “When lifeguard certification class in October for and soil in for diagnostics New Fall Fitness Class Schedule we have projects in our district, if we don’t anyone who is interested. Two part-time and testing. Other programs ride shotgun they can slip past you,” he guards will start at $17 per hour. “When include 4H; aquaculture; At the Old Pāhala Clubhouse: said. The first project mentioned is the re- the economy gets better, we are looking to alternative crops; floricul- Starting October 13! surfacing of the basketball courts and add- put four guards down there,” he said. The ture; forestry; Hawaiian Ball & Pilates - Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. ing new baskets, some of which will be for potential start date is Jan. 2010. For more Homelands lessee educa- At the Ocean View Community Center: small children. “This will be a lot more information, contact him at 961-8263 or tion; livestock, pasture and Interval Class w/Balls, Weights & Pilates - productive,” he said. [email protected]. animal waste management; Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. He said that there will be road con- ornamentals and urban hor- Aerobics w/muscle toning - struction at Kāwā flats where the road ticulture; tropical fruits, nuts Thursdays 5:00 p.m. floods every year. He added that the county and coffee; vegetables and is in the process of purchasing Kāwā; they have bought one parcel and have to raise Ka‘ū Hospital & Rural Health Clinic the money for the two remaining parcels. Our staff members welcome you: Enriques spoke about a project to con- Dr. Brian Panik, Board Certified Emergency Physician and, Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Physicians, Emergency Medicine struct two fire truck shelters. The compo- Ka‘ü Family Health Center Debra Kettleson, MSN Nurse Practitioner, nents have been on the ground for about Family Practice, Board Certified two years. He said one may be built on Now providing dental care services Dwight Dow, MD, Emergency Medicine, Board Certified to meet all you and your family’s Cliff Field, MD, Family Medicine, Board Certified SUPPORT KA‘U health care needs! Dr. Sheareen Gedayloo, Family Practice Dr. Joshua Green, MD, Board Certified in Family Practice • • Call (808) 929-7311 for a medical appointment Dr. Daryl Killebrew, MD, Board Certified in Emergency MAIN STREET Call (808) 930-0437 for a dental appointment To make an appointment, please call 928-2027. Native & Canoe Garden on Kamaoa Rd. (walk-in’s for dental care are accepted on first Center Hours Farmer’s Market in Downtown Na‘alehu come-first served basis on Thursdays until 3pm) Special Events Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. P.O. Box 107, Na‘alehu, HI 96777 Thurs: 8 a.m.-noon only Corner of Hwy 11 on Kamani Street in Pāhala 929-8322 “Serving our Ka‘ü community since 1996” www.naalehu.org Page 20 October, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar ka pepa volcano Volume 7, Number 12 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi October 2009 Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Premieres The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is auditorium. “We’re bringing it to the big premiering the new film The National The free “public screening of this screen and invite visitors and Parks: America’s Best Idea, on consecu- magnificent film offers everyone anop- our island community to join tive nights that started Monday, Sept. 28 portunity to watch the inspiring story of us.” and continue through Friday, Oct. 2. from America’s national parks unfold,” said Directed by Ken Burns and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kīlauea Visitor Center Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando. nearly a decade in the making, the 12-hour, six-episode series was filmed at some of nature’s most spectacular locales—from Hawai‘i Volcanoes to Acadia, Yellowstone to the Grand Can- yon, Everglades to the Gates of the Arctic. Each episode ex- plores a period of time in the creation and history of the Na- tional Parks: The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890), The Last Refuge (1890-1915), The Em- pire of Grandeur (1915-1919), Going Home (1920-1933), Great Nature (1933-1945) and The Morning of Creation Like his father and grandfather before him, Park (1946-1980). Ohelo, a native member of the cranberry family, is one of the shrubs seen on the strolls. Ranger Jason Zimmer works to protect the park and The film is “the story of share its wonders with others. Established in 1916, an idea as uniquely American Hawai‘i Volcanoes is the 15th national park in a sys- Nature Photography Strolls as the Declaration of Inde- tem that now numbers 391 units. It is featured in the pendence and just as radical: new Ken Burns film The National Parks: America’s in Volcanoes National Park Natl Park Film, pg. 23 Best Idea. Professional wildlife photographer water. Participants who want to get pho- Institute Programs Blend Adventure and Learning and biologist Jack Jeffrey leads one- tography tips must bring their own camera hour long Nature Photography Strolls in and have basic knowledge of how it oper- The Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute is es. Cost per person is $20/non-members Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at 9 ates. “If you simply want to learn about sponsoring three events this month. The or $15 for members. A special discounted a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct 2. This this special ecosystem and landscape, Institute is a program of Friends of Hawai‘i rate of $50 total is given for groups of four new activity departs from the Volcano Art without taking pictures, you are more Volcanoes National Park, which supports people that sign up together. Center Gallery, located next to Hawai‘i than welcome to join one of the groups,” and promotes the protection, restoration, The Kahuku Photo Expedition hap- Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center. said VAC education coordinator Amanda understanding and appreciation of the pens on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8:30 a.m. Jeffrey leads participants on various Spaur. The strolls are free, although park park. to 8 p.m. This full-day field seminar ex- easily navigable paths and gives tips on entrance fees apply. “Big Day” Birding in the Park, co- plores outdoor photography techniques how to capture great images of Hawai‘i’s Jeffrey has been observing, studying, ordinated by birder Nick Shema, takes and on-location shooting at the Kahuku birds, plants, and landscapes while also and capturing images of Hawai‘i’s endem- place Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to section of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National providing relevant geographical, biologi- ic species for over 35 years as a renowned 4 p.m. Small groups of participants look Park. The excursion includes a catered cal, and ecological information pertaining wildlife photographer and biologist, and and listen along Hawai‘i Volcanoes Na- dinner and an evening program featuring to features, plants, birds, and insects en- is intimately familiar with Hawai‘i’s natu- tional Park trails to see, hear, and identify Jim Gale, Chief of Interpretation. For the countered on the walk. On a path which ral treasures. His images have received as many bird species as possible. At day’s adventurous, there is an overnight camp- begins behind the historic Volcano House conservation awards from the National end, groups will gather together to share ing option that includes opportunities to and meanders along the rim of the Kīlauea Sierra Club and Hawai‘i Audubon Soci- observations, refreshments, and door priz- FHVNP Institute, pg. 23 caldera, attendees may encounter various ety, and have introduced and native birds, including the graced the cov- NIAULANI beloved nectar-feeding apapane, general- ers and pages ist amakihi, berry-eating oma‘o, and in- of numerous NATURE WALK sectivorous elepai‘o. White-tailed tropic magazines, birds, often associated with the sea, also textbooks, cal- Free Forest Tour in Volcano may be viewed crossing the caldera and endars, and Every Monday at 9:30 am nesting in its cliffs. The protected wet for- cards. est in this region fosters native plants and Photo cap- 1 hour guided walk on easy 1/7 mile loop trail insects on which these birds survive—an tion: Ohelo, a Meet at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus environment which is rarely found outside native member (19-4074 Old Volcano Road at corner of Kalanikoa of HVNP. of the cran- in Volcano Village, just off Hwy 11) Attendees are asked to arrive at the berry family, Please bring a rain jacket, as walk takes place rain or shine Gallery 15 minutes prior to the stroll is one of the along a gravel & dirt trail. No advance reservations needed. times. Sign-up is on a first-come, first shrubs encoun- served basis. Attire suited for wet, cool tered on the VOLCANO ART CENTER weather is recommended, as is drinking strolls. 967-8222 • volcanoartcenter.org
The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 21 Mellon-Hawaiʻi Fellows Retreat to Pāhala The Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral and munity and to society as a whole; and re- rary Application of the Conflict Resolution Native. Her creative work is published in Postdoctoral Fellowship Program retreated side in Hawai‘i or whose research requires System, Mo‘oki‘ina Ho‘oponopono, at Ke the ‘Öiwi, Whetu Moana (New Zealand), to Pahāla Plantation House in July and extended periods of time in Hawai‘i. Na- Kula ‘O Nāwahīokalani‘ōpu‘u School. Acoma (Italy), Women Writing Resistance, August to bring Native Hawaiian scholars tive Hawaiian scholars in any residential Kamanā has more than 30 years expe- and Women Writing Oceania. together who are beginning rience in Hawaiian language Dr. Karin Ingersoll: She received and finishing a year of aca- revitalization. She and her her Ph.D. in political science in May 2009 demic writing. The program husband, Hawaiian educa- from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. is sponsored by the Kohala tor William “Pila” Wilson, Her mentor for the fellowship program is Center, based in Kamu- helped found ‘Aha Pūnana Michael J. Shapiro, Ph.D., professor in the ela, the Andrew W. Mellon Leo, the leading language Department of Political Science, Univer- Foundation, based in New revitalization organization sity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. York, and Kamehameha in the United States. For the Ingersollʻs dissertation, Seascape Schools. past 26 years, ‘Aha Pūnana Epistemology: Decolonization Within Kohala Center founder Leo has increased the popu- Hawai‘i’s Neocolonial Surf Tourism Indus- and executive Director Matt lation of fluent Hawaiian try, helps to validate native Hawaiian ways Hamabata describes it as a speaking children from less of theorizing, constructing, and conceiv- “commitment to develop than 40 to over 3,000. The ing knowledge anchored in Hawaiian ge- intellectual leadership from couple’s own children are nealogical, cultural, political, and spiritual Hawaiʻi, for Hawaiʻi and first language speakers of relationships with the sea. She is working the world.” The program is Hawaiian. with a potential publisher toward turning designed for scholars com- Kamanā serves as her doctoral research into two books. mitted to advancement of Kauanoe Kamanā, a Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral Fellow with third president of ‘Aha Pūnana Doctoral fellows who completed the grade students practicing reading in Hawaiian at Ke Kula ʻO knowledge about the Ha- Leo and is an associate pro- 2008-2009 program were: Noelani Arista, Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu. waiian natural and cultural fessor at Ka Haka ʻUla O a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of environment, Hawaiian history, politics or external degree program of a fully ac- Keʻelikōlani, Hawaiian Language College History at Brandeis University; and Nālani and society. Doctoral fellows are given the credited U.S.-based institution, or institu- at UH-Hilo. She directs the university’s Sing, who received a Ph.D. in interdisci- opportunity to complete their dissertations tions abroad, such as the native university internationally renowned P-12 Hawaiian plinary studies with a concentration in edu- before accepting their first academic posts. system in Aotearoa (New Zealand), are immersion laboratory school, Ke Kula ʻO cational leadership/systems from Union Postdoctoral fellows are given the opportu- eligible. Applications for the academic Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu, in Keaʻau. “Her Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio. nity to publish orig- year 2010-2011 are due Feb. 15, 2010. See life’s work re-establishes the link between The 2008 postdoctoral fellowships were inal research early http://kohalacenter.org/mellonabout.html. cultural vibrancy and academ- awarded to B. Kamanamai- in their academic The Fellows in the 2009-2010 pro- ic success, and she firmly be- kalani Beamer, Ph.D. in ge- careers. Hamabata gram are: lieves that we all have a role ography from the University said candidates Kauanoe Kamanā: She is a Hawaiʻi in carrying that legacy into the of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Sydney demonstrate schol- Island resident earning a doctorate in Ha- future,” said Hamabata. Lehua Iaukea, Ph.D. in politi- arly and leadership waiian language and indigenous language Dr. Ku‘ualoha Ho‘oma- cal science from the Univer- promise; conduct and culture revitalization at the College nawanui: She holds a Ph.D. sity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; and research that in- of Hawaiian Language at the University in English from the Univer- Kathleen L. Kawelu, Ph.D. in volves the Hawai- of Hawai‘i at Hilo. Her mentor is Kalena sity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, anthropology from the Uni- ian natural or cul- Silva, Ph.D., director of Ka Haka ‘Ula O where she is assistant profes- versity of California at Berke- Dr. Ku‘ualoha tural environment, Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Lan- sor of Hawaiian Literature in Dr. Karin Ingersoll, a ley. Ho‘omana-wanui, Hawaiian history, guage, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. Her the English department. She is Mellon-Hawai‘i Post- The selection commit- a Mellon-Hawai‘i politics, and soci- dissertation is titled Ke Ō O Ka ‘Ike Ku‘una mentored by Cristina Bacchi- doctoral Fellow, studies tee for the Mellon Fellows Postdoctoral Fellow, ety; have a history Ma O Ka Mo‘oki‘ina Ho‘oponopono Ma lega, Ph.D., professor in the the ocean's affect on is comprised of senior schol- studies Hawaiian of service to the Ke Kula ‘O Nāwahāokalani‘ōpu‘u: Living Department of English, Uni- Hawaiian thinking, ars and kupuna: Panel Chair and other indigenous culture. literature. Hawaiian com- Traditional Culture through the Contempo- versity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Robert Lindsey, who is Mem- “Ho’omanawanui’s ber, Board of Directors at work promises to transform the ways The Kohala Center and the Hawaiʻi Island in which Hawaiian literature has been Trustee for the Office of Hawaiian Af- South Point U-Cart read—or not read—in contexts that fairs; Panel Executive Advisor, Dr. Shawn include comparative and indigenous Kana‘iaupun who is Director of Public • Rentals & Propane Contractors, Homeownersers literatures,” said Bacchilega. Her Education Support Division at Kamehame- • Concrete - Ready Mix academic work is published in The ha Schools; Dr. Dennis Gonsalves who is • Senior Discount Contemporary Pacific, Storytelling Executive Director of thePacific Basin • Free oil drain pan while supplies last. 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FHVNP Institute, cont. from pg. 21 p.m. This 12-mile hiking trip traverses pa- Na‘alehu, Waiohinu, Ocean View for all of your buying and take advantage of the new moon for night hoehoe and ‘a‘a lava flows, passes through Natl Park Film, cont. from pg. 21 devote themselves to saving some pre- photography as well as the early morning dense rainforest and includes a gradual that the most special places in the nation cious portion of the land they loved, and for sunrise shots. Overnight participants 1200’ elevation loss. Hikers hear how ‘ohi‘a should be preserved for everyone,” Or- in doing so reminded their fellow citizens break camp and leave Kahuku by 11 a.m. forests turned to lava trees, gaze into gap- lando said. of the full meaning of democracy. It is a on Sunday. Cost for Saturday only is $65 ing Makaopuhi and Napau craters and see Through archival photos, first-person story full of struggle and conflict; high for non-members or $40 for members, in- fuming Pu‘u ‘O‘o. Cost per person is $45 accounts, personal memories and stunning ideals and crass opportunism; stirring cluding snacks and dinner. Cost for Satur- for non-members or $30 for members. A cinematography, it tells the story of the na- adventure and enduring inspiration – set day and Sunday is $80 for non-members or special discounted rate of $10 is available tional parks. Liner notes say it is “the story against the most breathtaking backdrops $55 for members, including snacks, dinner, for up to five full-time students with ID. of people: people from every conceivable imaginable.” and breakfast. To register for the programs, call 985- background – rich and poor; famous and The National Parks: Americas Best Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park 7373, email [email protected], or visit unknown; soldiers and scientists; natives Idea also began airing on Sunday, Sept. Ranger Adrian Boone leads a rigorous www.fhvnp.org. and newcomers; idealists, artists, and en- 27 on consecutive nights on PBS. See interpretive hike on the Napau and Naulu trepreneurs. People who were willing to www.pbs.org/nationalparks. trails on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com October, 2009 Page 23 Shibuya & Santiago Rev Up Kaʻū Boys & Girls Clubs by Nālani Parlin man services, Shibuya has also worked In addition to study Kamei. All Boys & Girls Clubs in Kaʻū will as a Certified Nurses Aide, an educational help, the club offers sev- Ocean View & Nāʻālehu offer full days of activities assistant and also a thera- eral activities such as Ha- Club for members on the public peutic aide for high-risk waiian culture moʻolelo Unit Director of school teacher furlough students at Kaʻū High, a (stories) and art with Ocean View Boys & Girls days, when schools will be mental health technician Kumu Jesse Ke and and Club Nikki Santiago has closed as part of state bud- and residential manager Maile Yawauda; Hula recently reopened the get cuts. Hours at Pāhala, for Care Hawaiʻi and as with Alisha Ulu Makua- Ocean View site in addi- Nā‘ālehu and Ocean View a dispatcher at Volcanoes kane; swimming with tion to the site in Nāʻālehu will be from 7:30 a.m. National Park. She also lifeguard Cassandra Bec- after realizing the extreme to 5:30 p.m. and will in- owns Masazo’s Pig Farm cia; arts and crafts with need for after school ac- clude an academic-based with husband Dane and June Domondon, sewing Ocean View Boys and Girls Club tivities in the area. The program followed by the has been a foster parent. and crafts with Whitney Unit Director Nikki Santiago club had moved from the clubs̓ usual after-school She holds a certifi- McClure, ʻukulele with Pāhala Boys and Girls Club Unit Ocean View Community cation in PATCH child- Keoki Kahumoku, tennis with Angie Mi- programming. Director Terry Lee Shibuya Center and was operating in the Nāʻālehu Implementing this ini- care and substance yashiro and volleyball with Nona Makua- School Gym for over a year. Ocean View aitive in Pāhala is new Unit Director Terry abuse counseling and is completing an As- kane. Students also do community clean- was the first club to partner with the Ocean Lee Shibuya. Shibuya, a Pāhala native and sociate’s degree in Human Services. ups with ʻO Kaʻū Kākou and participate in View Parks and Recreation to open a sum- 1986 graduate of Kaʻū High, started the Committed to the community and edu- monthly drug-free sign waving. The club mer program at Kahuku Park and after see- position in August and cation, Shibuya has been a coordinator and is looking forward to receiving computers ing an overwhelming 66 students sign up has already increased kumu with Kukulu Kumuhana O Kaʻū, a in the near future and go- decided to maintain the site. “These kids club enrollment to 111 Hawaiian summer youth program, and is ing on field trips such as just want some place to be,” said Santiago. members. For the Fall also the Nā Pua Noʻeau coordinator for an overnighter in Waimea She splits her time between the two sites, Intersession, Oct. 5-9 Kaʻū. She also served as treasurer for non- and visiting Kaiholena alternating weekly with Youth Develop- when students are on profit group Hana Laulima Lahui O Kaʻū, with The Nature Conser- ment Specialist Rachel Velez. Part-time break from school, Dolly Kailiawa, which attempted to create a cultural center vancy. On Statehood Day worker Leigh Mitchell, who works with Shibuya has planned a Pāhala Boys at Punaluʻu. Over the years she has partici- Rachel Velez, club members and family disabled children, also alternates between week of free activities and Girls Youth pated in and donated to several fundraisers Ocean View enjoyed science, cultural the sites every other day. collaborating with Nā Development for both Pāhala and Nāʻālehu schools, com- Boys and Girls and community service Boys & Girls, pg. 16 Specialist III Pua Noʻeau. The activi- munity functions, the Nāʻālehu Menehune Club Youth activities at ties will incorporate Hawaiian culture and T-ball team and the Kaʻū High yearbook. Development Honuʻapo values into hands-on activities including “I have always had a passion for Specialist III with mem- hula, lei- and haku-making, and prepara- working with kids. The greatest thing to bers of Ka tion of hoʻokupu (gifts). Family members me is being able to help a child reach their ʻOhana O Honuʻapo. are welcome to participate alongside the goals,” said Shibuya. She said her goals for The club also collabo- children. Shibuya said she wanted to make the Pāhala Boys & Girls club include cre- rates with Pastor Troy Ga- the program all-day to accommodate the ating a safe and positive environment that cayan and is located at the schedules of working parents. emphasizes the club’s national core values: River of Life Assembly Most recently Shibuya, who now character and leadership; education and ca- of God church. Assisting lives in Nāʻālehu, worked in the schools reer development; the arts; health and life Shibuya in Pāhala are Youth as counselor for the Big Island Substance skills development and sports, fitness and Development Specialists Abuse Council. With a long career in hu- recreation development. Dolly Kailiawa and Chaslyn Notice for 2,000 Acre Subdivision Plan Posted for Moaʻula ROHR CONSTRUCTION The request for a 2,020.55-acre subdi- hardship unless they could #BC 26818 vision on land running from Pāhala to the have all 100 lots allowed upper reaches of Kaʻū coffee farms was by Ag 20 zoning by making Martha’s Vineyard #MA 14238 posted in September near Scotty White smaller lots on the buildable Bridge on the lower Moa‘ula Road. The and farmable land. P.O. BOX 829 NAALEHU, HI. 96772 land is zoned Ag 20, but the developer is Part of the plan calls for asking for a number of smaller lots, claim- subdividing the approximate- 808-756-4257 CELL ing that with all the steep land in gulches ly 290 acres of Kaʻū coffee 808-929-8680 HOME/FAX and on hillsides, the owners would suffer Moa‘ula, pg. 15
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