Senator Kahele Leaves a Legacy, Miloli‘i through Ka‘ū Sen. Gil Kahele, a son of Miloli‘i and coastal trail to his family’s achievements in his first year Island, they were held at Hawaiian Homes Ka‘ū’s state senator in 2011 and 2012, died house site and canoe landing. was establishment of the South Community Hall in Kamuela and at Pāhala on Tuesday, Jan. 26. He had been hospital- He was a driving force in the Kona Wilderness Area, an Plantation House. They were also held on ized with heart problems and missed the establishment of Pa‘a Pono area roughly 6,000 acres from Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i. opening of the 2016 state Legislature on the Miloli‘i, a nonprofit dedi- Honomalino to Kalanamauna Kahele was a staunch supporter of previous Wednesday. A celebration of life cated to keeping the village’s dedicated to nature and conser- Pāhala Public & School Library when it was will be held on Monday, Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. at fishing practices and cultural vation for perpetuity. threatened with closure. He also worked for Hilo Civic Auditorium, with visitation be- traditions alive for future A longtime operative in clean water and housing for veterans and ginning at 4 p.m. A private service is planned generations. the Democratic Party, Ka- others. at Kapua Bay, south of Miloli‘i. Kahele was instrumental hele helped to organize Gov. Following his graduation from Hilo Kahele was born in Miloli‘i, where his in preservation of wildlands Neil Abercrombie’s inaugural High School in 1960, Kahele served in father and grandfather were fishermen. He and the South Kona Coast. events around the islands to the U.S. Marine Corp. and graduated from enjoyed taking people on hikes along the One of his major legislative Sen. Gil Kahele be in rural areas. On the Big Kahele, pg. 4 Photo by Julia Neal

Volume 14, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i February, 2016 ‘Imakakōloa Hula Heiau to be Protected ‘Imakakōloa Heiau, dedicated to hula, is under the guardianship of The Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation. The foundation, which describes ‘Imakakōloa as the only known hula heiau on this island, will host an informational meeting on Saturday, March 19 at 12 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center to discuss ways the community can get involved. According to Olson Trust land man- ager John Cross, John Replogle, of The Nature Conservancy, asked about the loca- tion of the heiau years ago after Olson pur- chased the property and as ranch- ers planned to use more land around it for cattle. The pres- ence of the heiau was familiar to Cross through the Keiki and their families lined the Ka‘ū Coast at Punalu‘u last month for ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou’s eighth annual Keiki Fishing Tournament. See archaeologi- John F.G. Stokes described story on page 5. Photo by Peter Anderson ‘Imakakōloa Heiau in his cal survey archaeological survey. Heiau of the Island of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Spreads into Ka‘ū Hawai‘i by John F.G. Stokes, published by Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death has invaded Ka‘ū, said. “We are very concerned about the im- Bishop Museum in 1991 and now out of Hawai‘i Department of Land & Natural pacts to our cherished ‘ōhi‘a that thrives print. Resources confirmed in late January. The throughout the park, and we will continue In his book, Stokes described the he- fungal infestation of ‘ōhi‘a trees is much to implement the stringent measures de- iau as “a series of enclosures with walls greater than earlier thought, as shown by veloped by our interagency partners to sometimes broadened into platforms. The recent aerial surveys of 810,000 acres of prevent the spread of this devastating dis- ‘Imakakōloa Heiau, pg. 2 Hawai‘i Island forests. Crews from a col- ease. We will also continue to sample trees laboration of state, county and federal throughout the park.” agencies took the survey from Jan. 11 Dr. Flint Hughes, with USDA For- through Jan. 15. Satellite imagery of ‘ōhi‘a est Service, said, “Unfortunately, Rapid forests in 2014 resulted in an estimate of Ōhi‘a Death is spreading much quicker 15,000 acres infected by this newly iden- than we had hoped. The aerial surveyors tified disease. The latest survey, pending noted ‘ōhi‘a trees with no leaves or brown ****ECRWSS ground verification, estimates the infection leaves, likely impacted by the disease, as Postal Boxholder has now spread to some 34,000 acres of the well as ‘ōhi‘a trees which have been dead Also in this issue: P2 Business * P4 Pāhala * Big Island’s ‘ōhi‘a forest. for a longer time and those that have been P5 Event Calendar * P5 Sports * P6 Sports Calendar * P8 Event Calendar * P10 “It’s sad but not unexpected that we affected by either drought or vog. It’s im- Nā‘ālehu * P11 Kahuku to Miloli‘i * P12 have a confirmed case of Rapid Ōhi‘a portant that we differentiate the causes of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death has come to Ka‘ū, Star Map * P13 Health * P14 Volcano * P15 Death in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National tree deaths and continue to carefully and spreading faster than expected. Energy & Sustainability Park,” Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando Rapid ‘Ōhia Death, pg. 10 Map from Hawai‘i DLNR Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at www.kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KA‘U BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE Volume 14, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2016 Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Represents the Industry, Pageant May 14 Miss Ka‘ū Coffee, with a pageant to se- dad Marques and 2015 pageant director and Ka‘ū Plantation Days and Christmas, and at lect the new queen on Saturday, May 14 at Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Cooperative president running events, festivals and many other oc- Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, is much more than brains Gloria Camba all shared the farmers’ mes- casions, including the recent ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou and beauty. Over the past year, Miss Ka‘ū sage to a Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Cooperative Punalu‘u Keiki Fishing Tournament. See Coffee Maria Miranda has represented the public meeting on the future of the farmland Page 5. industry at numerous events around the is- in September and to the Hawai‘i Farmers Marques said she looks forward to Mi- land and on O‘ahu and Maui, becoming in- Union United statewide meeting in Novem- randa working with the Miss Ka‘ū Coffee volved in not only the image of brand but Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant organizers, including ber on Maui. Miranda also met with state candidates and toward the next Miss Ka‘ū the quest for land security for the farmers 2016 pageant director Trinidad Marques, Rep. Richard Onishi in Honolulu in January. Coffee queen helping to speak to the public who this year celebrate 20 years of growing above, 2015 director Gloria Camba and In addition, she has represented Ka‘ū for the coffee community. Ka‘ū Coffee. Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Maria Miranda have been Coffee in annual parades for Fourth of July, among the spokespersons for the industry. Miranda, 2016 pageant director Trini- Photo by Julia Neal Miss Ka‘ū Coffee, Peaberry & Junior Miss Applications Open Miss Ka‘ū Coffee 2016 pageant Direc- pare‘o, evening gown and interview. tor Trinidad Marques has opened the appli- Candidates for Ka‘ū Coffee Junior Miss will cation process through April 2. Miss Ka‘ū be judged on talent, evening gown, hobby Coffee candidates must be between the ages dress and interview. Peaberry candidates of 16 and 24 as of the day of the pageant. It will be judged on talent, evening gown and will be held at 6 p.m. at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill character dress. on Saturday, May 14. Candidates must be Candidates of all ages and their sup- residents of Ka‘ū, even if attending school porters will sell $10 pageant admission tick- or working outside the district. Ka‘ū Coffee ets (for those 12 and older) to support the Junior Miss candidates must 11-15 years of event and to raise funds for each candidate’s age on day of pageant. Miss Peaberry must expenses through commissions. Keiki ad- be 6-10. mission tickets for those 5-11 are $5. Tod- For Miss Ka‘ū Coffee, catego- dlers sitting with parents will be admitted at ries to be judged include talent, ca- no costs. reer plan and dress, swimsuit with Also supporting the event will be ‘Imakakōloa Heiau, cont. from pg. 1 Friends of Ka‘ū Coffee donation tickets for ground declines to the southeast, but the $1 each with drawings for prizes at the pag- earth floors of the enclosure have been eant. For more information, call Trinidad approximately leveled as though by cut- Marques at 936-0015. ting and filling. The large enclosure on the southeast is said to have been for the chiefs and kahuna, the stone pavement shown being the kuahu. Outside and adjoining the wall of this enclosure on the west is a platform one foot high. To the north of the latter is another platform 4.5 feet high, an extension of the walls. This last is said to have been the hale o Papa. The second largest enclosure is said to have been for the hale hula. There was no information re- garding the smallest enclosure.” Pele Hanoa, long involved in historic, cultural and land preservation efforts in Ka‘ū, also informed Olson Trust about the general location of the heiau, and several crews tried unsuccessfully to find it. It was ‘Imakakōloa Heiau, pg. 10

The Good News of Ka‘ü Contributors: Elijah Navarro, Lew Cook, Geneveve Fyvie February 2016, Vol.14, No. 1 Assembling: Ka‘ü Community Volunteers Published by: For advertising call: The Ka‘ü Calendar, LLC. Ron Johnson at 928-6471 or [email protected] P.O. Box 940, Pähala, HI 96777 Nälani Parlin at 217-6893 or [email protected], Phone: (808) 928-6471 Lee Neal at [email protected] www.kaucalendar.com Geneveve Fyvie at [email protected] or Publisher & Editor: Julia Neal Elijah Navarro at 928-6471 or [email protected] ([email protected]) Printed by Hawai‘i Hochi Story Editor & Calendar: Ron Johnson www.kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com ([email protected]) Assoc. Editor & Production: Nälani Parlin Design/Production: Tanya Ibarra Page 2 February, 2016 www.kaucalendar.com • www.kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com The Ka‘ü Calendar Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com Fujimotos, Gomes Merit Certificates Hawai‘i County Council honored Ka‘ū pecially our children, is overwhelming and residents at its first meeting of the New Year inspirational,” David said. “Your volun- on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Ka‘ū’s County Coun- teerism, spirit of aloha and unity in helping cil member Maile David presented Certifi- the families of Ka‘ū has made a profound cates of Merit to difference in the Patty Fujimoto quality of life and Bobby and for the people of Phoebe Gomes. your community. “What they do “Through for the Ka‘ū com- your hard work, munity and this dedication and island has been in collaboration, collaboration and you also provided partnership for Ka‘ū’s Hawai‘i County Council member Maile David the Ka‘ū Com- the betterment of honored Bobby and Phoebe Gomes, Patty Fujimoto munity with eco- and her late husband Drake. our whole com- Photo from Office of Maile David nomic opportu- munity,” David nities and career said. mentoring, which are important components David honored Fujimoto and her late for building a health social and economic husband, Drake, for their dedication, aloha community. We honor you for the many and compassion in sponsoring Hana Hou years that you and Drake unconditionally Restaurant’s annual Keiki Christmas Party gave back to the community with compas- for the past 12 years. “Your desire to do sion, generosity and working together with more and to help those less fortunate, es- Merit Certificates, pg. 10 MIRANDA'S FARM An Award Winning Ka‘ū Coffee www.Mirandasfarm.com Ocean View Farmers Market on Saturdays Flyin' Hawaiian in Nā‘ālehu, Mon, Wed, Sat [email protected] 808-333-4333, 929-7572

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The Ka‘ü Calendar www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com February, 2016 Page 3 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KA PEPA PÁHALA Volume 14, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2016 Speaking of Ka‘ūʼs Heritage Draws Residents to Culture Speaking of Ka‘ū’s Heritage was the cal families in agriculture. He said history is title of a gathering last month that filled important – important to know what the her- Pāhala Community Center. itage is, whether one has been Sponsored by Uhane Pohaku here a lifetime or only one year. Na Moku O Hawai‘i, it fo- Plunkett talked about mas- cused on Hawaiian knowledge sive farming systems found useful today that is carried by through archaeological re- local families, oral histories, search. One of them with sweet writings and archaeology. Fred potatoes and sugar cane was August Kalani Meinecke, who 26 square miles, crossing 21 teaches Hawaiian language and ahupua‘a. He said remnants of Hawaiian studies at Windward the food systems can be seen to- Community College on O‘ahu, day in pastures as ripples on the shared his Ka‘ū connections, Kamuela Plunkett talked land. These were the terraces or including a paternal ances- about knowledge found walled-in sweet potato planting tor, Kaholowaho, of Kahuku. in archaeology and his- areas with berms. Field walls tory, including agricul- He talked about the vastness tural practices that are and mounds not only provided of Ka‘ū on the side of Mauna valuable in growing food protection but held moisture Loa, the largest single mountain today. for dry times. Sugar cane was mass and largest active volcano Photo by Julia Neal a windbreak, also collecting on earth. Ka‘ū has over 1,000 moisture and making mulch. square miles, bigger than Maui, Moloka‘i He mentioned planting food lower, makai and Kaho‘olawe combined, noted Mei- in wet years and more mauka in dry years. Speaking of Ka‘ūʼs Heritage was the title of a gathering that filled Pāhala Community Center, necke. He talked about early settlers from “Hawaiians called it common sense.” Sci- led by Fred August Kalani Meinecke and sponsored by Uhane Pohaku Na Moku O Hawai‘i. the southeast Marquesas and later Tahiti and Ka‘ū's Heritage, pg. 16 Photo by Julia Neal also arrivals from Sāmoa. spent the last few years working for the good Archaeologist Kamuela Plunkett said of his beloved community at the Hawai‘i he entered the field to learn how Hawai- State Legislature. He was a respected and in- ian methods of fluential leader both in the Legislature and in growing food his hometown community of Hilo. My deep- in the past can est condolences to his ‘ohana, friends and help “under- supporters during this difficult time.” stand how to feed “I am deeply saddened to learn today of ourselves.” He the passing of my dear friend, Sen. Gilbert said that in old Kahele,” Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui said. “Gil Hawai‘i and to- was a warm and caring man with the highest day, it takes a principles and values, who had the unique community. He ability to always make you feel welcomed said “the word and at ease. I was honored to have served as community is his colleague in the Senate and to have con- easy to say but The late Sen. Gil Kahele emceed Gov. Neil Abercrombie's inauguration party at Pāhala Plan- tinued our friendship thereafter. I will miss difficult to live tation House, with Ka‘ū musicians performing for the gala. Photo by Julia Neal his kindness, positive outlook and ability to Emma Emalia Ka‘olaniali‘i by;” it takes Kahele, cont. from pg. 1 sult of reapportionment. make me laugh. Keohokalole, whose an- relationships, Laney College in Oakland, California. He re- During the current state Legislature, cestry dates back to High “I send my thoughts and prayers to Gil’s patience, aloha tired from Hawai‘i State Department of De- Kahele was to serve as Chair of the Senate Chief Kewawe-a-Heulu, ‘ohana and friends. He was a committed and of Kiolaka‘a and Wai‘ōhinu, and forgive- fense after 33 years as the Director of Public Tourism and International Affairs Com- loving husband, father and grandfather, who led the singing, including ness. He men- Works at Pōhakuloa Training Area. mittee and Vice Chair of Higher Education spoke often of his loved ones with great joy Ka‘ū’s songs. tioned Ka‘ū On Jan. 11, 2011, Gov. Abercrombie and the Arts Committee. He was also to Photo by Julia Neal and pride. The people of Hawai‘i were privi- Multicul- appointed Kahele as senator for the Second serve on Judiciary and Labor & Education leged that a man of his experience and dedi- tural Society President Darlyne Vierra and District, which encompassed Ka‘ū, Puna and Committees. cation devoted his life to public service. His praised the organization’s efforts to collect Hilo. In his first race for public office, he “It is with much sadness that I learned smile and infectious laugh will continue to photos and documents on the history of lo- was elected in 2012 to represent Hilo, now of Sen. Kahele’s passing,” Gov. David Ige known as the First Senatorial District as a re- said. “He was a dedicated public servant who live on in our hearts and minds forever.” Ka‘ū’s state Sen. Russell Ruderman said, “I am deeply AIKANE saddened by the passing of an honored colleague and fellow PLANTATION Big Island Sen. Gilbert Kahele. COFFEE COMPANY My thoughts and condolences Ka‘ū Coffee & Gifts go out to his family and loved ones.” www.aikaneplantation.com “Gil Kahele was one of the 808-927-2252 kindest, most decent, most car- ing public servants that I have Kahele, pg. 11 Page 4 February, 2016 www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com The Ka‘ü Calendar Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KA‘U SPORTS REPORT Volume 14, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2016 Keiki Win at ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Annual Fishing Tournament Results of the annual ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou all. Zachary Blanco-Louis took second Keiki Fishing Tournament are in. Ka‘ū keiki place, and Joe Buyuan placed third. and their families lined the coast at Punalu‘u Largest Po‘opa‘a was caught by Chel- Beach Park for the eighth annual tourna- sea Velez. Noa Cambe caught the second ment on Saturday, Jan. 23. largest, and X’avier Alani caught the third Loea Kaupu won for Most Fish Over- OKK Fishing Tournament, pg. 6

Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Maria Miranda presented award and prizes to Loea Kaupu, Zachary Blanco-Louis and Joe Buyuan, who placed first, second and third in Most Overall Fish. Photo from Lee McIntosh

Ka‘ū equestrian Lorilee Lorenzo hopes to become queen of Pana‘ewa Stampede. Photo by Julia Neal Pana‘ewa Stampede Candidate to Support Tickets for Ka‘ū Ka‘ū residents have until Feb. 6 to sup- Days Parade. She is 14 years of age and in port Lorilee Lorenzo in her effort to become ninth grade through the charter school, the Rodeo Queen of the Pana‘ewa Stampede, Myron B. Thompson Academy. She said which takes place the weekend of Feb. 13 she enjoys rodeo, hunting, riding horses and and 14 at the Pana‘ewa rodeo grounds this ranching in the hills above her home town side of Hilo. of Pāhala. Her hobbies include photography. The Lorenzo family has set up a go- She is daughter of Frank and Mahina Loren- fundme.com fundraiser to buy tickets for zo and sister to Frank, Jr. and Jesse Lorenzo. the rodeo to give away to senior citizens "On the gofundme.com site, Lorenzo and youth of Ka‘ū. Through this fundrais- writes, "I am hoping to earn my first ever ing Loreelee will earn points toward be- trophy buckle. The winner is the girl who coming rodeo queen. She is also selling the sells the most rodeo tickets, $6 each, to help $6 Pana‘ewa Stampede tickets in person pay for the rodeo expenses. This rodeo is around Ka‘ū and at key sites on weekends a very huge and awesome event; it is non- in more populated places. profit, and it cannot be continued without To donate, see https://www.gofundme. the support of comunity donations. com/3jkc4wu4 or call her at 896-5964. Lo- "I live out in the country, so I am at a renzo has been Ka‘ū Pa‘ū Queen for the great disadvantage to the city girls who can 2015 Independence Day Parade in Nā‘ālehu sell in town every day. I hope this website and Pa‘ū Queen for the Ka‘ū Plantation helps." Ka‘ū Paniolo Head to Pana‘ewa Ka‘ū paniolo head to the Equestrian roping starting at 8 a.m. The event is spon- Center this side of Hilo on Sat. Feb. 13 and sored by the Hawai‘i Horse Owners, Inc. Sun., Feb. 14 for the annual Pana‘ewa Stam- with support from First Hawaiian Bank, Co- pede.The rodeo begins at noon, Saturday, 11 ors, County of Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i Tour- a.m. on Sunday, with qualifying and slack ism Authority. The Ka‘ü Calendar www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com February, 2016 Page 5 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com

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Pahala, Firefighterspreference Needed, to applicants Cont. from of pg. Hawaiian 7 ancestry Young Softball Teams Wraps Season with EnergyPlace, for ColtonNext Year Wong - 2nd Place Offices in to the extent permitted by law. The foundation Kaʻū High School girls softball season wrapped in James. Call 928-6471 Or He said he is proudand of Travis Navarro. “ShaylinLeka for his first ROYAL HAWAIIAN utilizes the services of Kamehameha Schools April. Seniors Shaylin Navarro, Casey Koi, Kaila Olsen While the ranks would love young volunteers really made me proudseason this year. win I wish at the Konawaena! Kaʻū High Yearbooks on Sale Na`alehu & Ocean View Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center to verify Ha- andemail Jenna Gasconkausports ran an aloha lap around the Pāhala seniors good luck in what they choose to do Pahala Plantation Cottages to join, the departments are calling to any male or Ka’u High School and Pahala Elementary waiian ancestry of those applicants who wish ball field’s diamond on April 18. Coach Donald Garo said after graduation.” Garo said he looks toward female over the age of 18 to sign up. Volunteers calendar yearbooks are still available for the following ORCHARDS, LP to be considered under the Foundation’s prefer- “This season was a good learning season. There many TEX PAHALA 928-8200 Check out our Kamaaina Rates! need to be a U.S. citizen and have a valid driver’s having a good season next year. prices: $35 High school, $15 elementary/ Visit the student ence policy. All questions regarding Hawaiian [email protected]. girls coming onto the team. The seniors really ♦ license. At training sessions held the third middle school. A New feature with this edition ancestry registration and verification should helped the team stay together through their leadership.” is the ReplayIt™ Time Capsule™ by Jostens, 928-9811 run credit union Tuesdaybe directed of each to the month, Data potentialCenter. Call applicants 800-842- can Kaʻū Tennis Reps at BIIFs free with every yearbook purchase. The meet4682, other see volunteers www.ksbe.edu/datacenter, and learn more information or email Spring Football Starts May 13 At the BIIF tourney last month the Kaʻū High tennis on the Ka`u High school’s Time Capsule at ReplayIt.com is a [email protected]. what is involved. This is a separate process Spring football training will be held starting team saw two winning rounds. Carlos Uribe-Bounos, supplementary feature that stores all photos SUPPORT LOCAL School Campus. and Those should interested not be inconfused becoming with a volunteer,the scholar can- Monday, May 13 and will run until Friday, May 24. boys singles, won his first round, but was eliminated in call the volunteer fire department at 961- one of Practice happens after school from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 used or unused in the development of the ship application process. the second round. William Mitchell, also boys singles school yearbook. With a yearbook purchase, BUSINESSES!! the Kaʻū volunteer captains: Pāhala Ron Ebert, p.m. at the Kaʻū High football field. Interested Supporter of Ka`u See pauahi.org, or mail scholarships@ player, beat his opponent in the second round, but lost a ReplayIt™ Time Capsule™ code will be 928-0027; Nāʻālehu Wade Baji, 929-9923; athletes are reminded that they need a current physical “A Proud Sponsor!” Tell them you saw their ad in Sports and the Ka`u High pauahi.org for scholarship information. his third. Boys first singles player Jemy-Ray Palancia issued to allow students a chance to create their Discovery Harbour Terry James, 895-8133; and to participate. Bring dress attire, T-shirt, workout School Credit Union. See sciencecampsamerica.com for more and girls doubles team Romina Sembran and Marileah own digital yearbook to tell their unique story of Ocean View Mack Goddard, 939-7602. The Kaʻū Calendar! about the sessions. shorts, running shoes and cleats. Lalin lost in the firstP .roundO. Bof oplay.x 130 the 2012-13 school year. Page 6 February, 2016 www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com The Ka‘ü Calendar Support the Ka`u High Sports and Pahala, HI athletes with your advertisement here! 928-8383 Call 928-9811 or email Senior Pono Makuakane scores with a layup in a drill during varsity basketball practice. [email protected] GO TROJANS!

page 12 page 17 & SPORTS CALENDAR Ka‘ū Trojans Winter Sports Schedule Soccer O‘ahu • Thu, Feb 4, Girls BIIF semi-finals Girls Basketball • Sat, Feb 6, Girls BIIF finals w/Coach Cy Lopez • Wed, Feb 10, Girls HHSAA • Fri, Feb 5, BIIF semi-finals • Thu, Feb 11 Boys BIIF semi-finals • Sat, Feb 6, BIIF finals Boys Volleyball MAY 2013 • Sat, Feb 13 Boys BIIF finals • Wed – Sat, Feb 10 -13, HHSAA in Hilo • Thu, Feb 18 Boys HHSAA • Fri, May 3, BIIF Semi-finals • Sat, May 4, BIIF Finals Wrestling Boys Basketball w/Coach Greg Rush • May 8-11, HHSAA Tournament @ Oʻahu w/Coach Darryl Shibuya • Sat, Feb 13, BIIF @ HPA, 10 a.m.

• Tue, Feb 2, Pāhoa @ Ka‘ū Judo • Thu, Feb 4, Ka‘ū @ Kona Swimming General Contractor • Sat, May 4, HHSAA Tournament @ Oʻahu • Fri, Feb 12, BIIF semi-finals w/Coach Bruce Simmerman

Certified Home Inspector • Sat, Feb 13, BIIF finals • Fri, Feb 5, BIIF @ KS Hawai‘i, 2 p.m. Track & Field • Thu, Feb 18 HHSAA on Residential and Commercial • Sat, Feb 6, BIIF @ KS Hawai‘i, 11:30 a.m. • Fri-Sat, May 10 & 1, HHSAA Tournament Swimming Island and State Wide Service @Ka`u Mililani Athletic High SchoolDepartment Steak Fry, Pick- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A water up will be on Mon, Feb 6, 4 – 6 p.m., Fri, Feb 3, Ka`u @ HPA, 3pm Land Clearing & Excavation Lic. No. BC-18812 aerobics class is taught from 9 to 10 a.m. AdultTrojan ● Boys Win outside the Ka`u High gym. Tickets are lap swim time is from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. ●Sat, Feb 4, Ka`u @ HPA, 12 noon Free$6 and Athletic can be Physicals purchased in from May any Recreational pool use is from 2 to 4 p.m. on Fri, Feb 10, BIIF Trials Free physicals will be given at the medical At ●Homecoming License No. C-15571 * C-11607 booster club or winter sport team Mondays and Fridays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on mobile van located near the band room on the Ka‘ū● HighSat, Trojan’sFeb 11, celebrated BIIF Finals homecoming in PUC 5133-C member. Contact Laurie at 938-0214, Wednesdays. 928-8177. New Home Construction campus of Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary Frontstyle on Row Friday,● (l-R):Fri –Jan. Jay-RSat, 29, withAbalos,Feb the 24 Davidboys – 25,varsity Pillette, HHSAA basketball Esteve @ Salmo, Rayden Peralta, Patrick Hondeneros, Carlos Uribe- CALL WALLY Nick at 938-8247 or Ka`u High at team winning over Laupahoehoe 74-34. Evan Manoha Remodeling, Re-roofing, Concrete Work on select dates in May. Visit the van on May Buonos, Kaweni Kamehameha, Ibarra, Judah Aldorasi,Kea`au Head Campus Coach Brian Dopp; Back Row (l-r): Shaenese Tailon, Shannen 6,928-2088. 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 which are the last days Boys Basketball Pagnaniban,and Jacob Flores Marai each Uyetake, scored Sheilah 14 points. Balila, Joven Kyra Padrigo Malepe, Reina Aldorasi, Denisha Navarro, Deisha Gascon, Shyann this school year to get a physical. “In order to Tiani Castaneda-NaboaFri, Feb 3, Ka`u will vsrepresent Kealakehe, Kaʻū High 6 pmat the State Carvalho,added 13;JV KristinaJanslae Baseball Badua, Padrigo, 11; Jennifer and Richard Tabios, Souza, Jami 10. Beck, Marley Strand-Nicolaisen, Toni Beck. Serving the People of Ka`u participate in middle school and high school Judo● Tournament held on Oʻahu on May 4. Final score for the Trojans’ loss at Kohala on Tues - Photo courtesy of the Kaʻū High Yearbook Ka`u High Athletic Booster Club meeting, Photo bySat, Heather Feb Castaneda-Naboa 4 Ka`u @ HPA, 6pm for over 25 years ● day, Jan. 5 wasSat, 35-59. Feb 11,Ka`u @ Honoka`a, 1pm athletics,Mon, Feb you will13, need6 p.m. a current, Ka`u physical,” High music ● Fri, Feb 10, BIIF On Wednesday,Mon, Feb Jan. 13, 13, Junior Ka`u Varsity vs Hilo, lost 3pmto HPA saidroom. KHPES Need Athletic volunteers Director Kaleito help Namoha in - ● Nicolaisen-Strand● and Padrigo Qualify for States P.O. Box 74 Call Bob for a FREE estimate at la. Forms can be picked up from the school Kaʻū Sat,Summer Feb 11, Fun BIIF Registration @ Civic 32-47, and Sat,Varsity Feb lost 18,as well. Ka`u @ Pahoa, 1pm Summer● Fun registration for keiki who completed grades At press● time, members of the Kaʻū High track Nicolaisen already received a berth to states after meeting the Na`alehu 929-8112 officefundraising or athletic activiti director.es. “Take Need advantage materials of Junior Varsity lost to their Hilo opponents on kindergarten●Fri - toSat, six willFeb be 17-18, held May BIIF 6-9. @ In OceanCivic View, and fieldMon, team Feb had 20, oneKa`u more vs Kamehameha, chance to qualify qualifications at previous track meets this season. Email: [email protected] thisand free lumber opportunity,” to make advised recycle Namohala. bins to be Wednesday,● Jan. 20 with a final score of 28-48. Zach- registrationWed takes – placeSat, Febfrom 1-4:3022 – 25,p.m atHHSAA Kahuku @Park. O`ahu for states 1pm before the BIIF Tournament on May 3 The Coachteam isSumida coached instructs by new his JVKaʻū Basketball High social team studies while they drill placed For more at information the Pahala about and next Waiohinu year’s ● ary Kai was high-scorer with 14 points. Varsity got Families can also register at their respective sites at Pāhala and 4 at the Kamehameha-Keaʻau campus. Team teacher Briandifferent Dopp. plays during an afternoon practice. Bus: (808) 929-7106 athletic programs, call 928-2088. Community Center and at Nā’ālehu Community Center. off to a low-scoring●Wed, Feb start 22,with Ka`ueight points@ Konawaena, in the first transfer stations as part of a fundraiser. Wrestling members Kristina Padrigo and Marley Strand- Bus: (808) 929-7322 Anyone who can help with materials for The actual Summer Fun program will run from June 10- quarter, rebounded, 3pm but ultimately lost 44-71. As high- Sat, Feb 4, Ka`u @ HPA 10am scorer, Jacob Flores contributed 11 points, one-quarter building or has extra time to help with July 19,● Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in ●Sat, Feb 25, Ka`u vs Waiakea, 1pm Pāhala andSat, Nāʻālehu Feb 11, and Ka`u from 8@ a.m. Pahoa, to 12 p.m. 10am in Ocean Kaʻūof Ka‘ū’s High total. Varsity monitoring the recycling program, should ● View. PaymentSat, Feb of $10018, BIIFper child @ Kamehamehamust be in cash, money boys Trojansvolleyball- played St. Joseph on Friday, Jan. 22. Ju- De Lima’s Plumbing, Inc. also attend the meeting or call Laurie at ● nior Varsity racked up an impressive 52 points and kept Realtor Associate, The Land Office, Inc. order or a certified check. For more information, call Nona Front (l-r): Head Fri – Sat, March 3 -4, HHSAA @ Blaisdell CoachSt. Joseph’s Joshua team to 17. Varsity lost 43-64. Hilo, HI In downtown Na`alehu. 938-0214 or Nick at 938-8247. Makuakane● at 928-3102. SUPPORT TROJAN on O`ahu Ortega,On Cameronthe road Saturday, Jan. 23, the final score for 935-8806 For all your Real Estate needs in beautiful KA`U M-F, 2-4 p.m. Enriques,Varsity wasA Brian Ka‘ūTH 30,L EWaiākeaTES 69.B ForY JV, 31-59. Call (808) 929-7541 or 938-1993 The Pahala Swimming Pool is open Seniors Deisha Gascon, Bea Padrigo, and Maricar Manantan fin- Gascon,Trojans Rodney teams hosted Kea‘au Wednesday, Jan. 27. ish their final basketball sesaon for Ka‘ū High. ADVERTISING IN THE Kuahiwinui,Junior Varsity Jr., lost 28-48, and Varsity lost 36-66. Mike GregTamayo Javar; earnedK Back:A ` $500U S fromPO ‘OR Ka‘ūTS Kākou for Ka‘ū Grant Galimba, Trojan Wahine Finish Athletics by making a Half-Court Shot. He received a Congratulations Donald GaroCA Jr.,L ENDAR! $20 gift card for his efforts. Randall “Tiger” Their RegularJV Boys’ Season Basketball on your 961-5600 The teams complete regular season play in the first Watson and Dal- Girls basketball started thevictory New Year hostingagainst Honoka‘a Laupahoehoe! on Proudly Supporting week of February.THE TheyCA hostLE NPāhoaD Aon RTuesday, Feb. 2 We now work on Hybrids! ton Hannahs. Pho- Monday, Jan. 4 with a loss of 20-52. Hawaii’s Youth! toand courtesy travelI toSof KonaKaʻūDI R onE Thursday,CT Feb. 4. On Thursday, Jan. 7 at Kealakehe, JV won 35-27, but Var- High Yearbook Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer on MAILED TO sity lost 17-62. On Saturday, Jan. 9, JV won again at winningHPA 27-24, and Pahoa! var- SoccerOVER 4Season,000 sity rebounded from previous losses to win 36-33. A variance will allow half of the parking at the new gym to be on grassy areas. See story on page 7. POSTAL BOXES! At Hilo on Friday, Jan. 15, both teams lost, with scores of Comes to a Close 25-47 for JV and 9-79 for Varsity.Wrestlers Dylan Rush - 1st

Pahala, Firefighters Needed, Cont. from pg. 7 Ka‘ūYoung soccer teamSoftball completed Teams regular-season Wraps play SeasonHosting with Waiākea Energy on Tuesday,Place, for Jan. ColtonNext 19, Ka‘ū Year JVWong lost 21- - 2nd Place Offices in in January. TravelingKaʻū High to School Parker girls on Saturday, softball season Jan. 9, wrapped62, and in Varsity lost as well. Analei Emmsley and Reishalyn James. Call 928-6471 Or He said he is proudand of Travis Navarro. “ShaylinLeka for his first ROYAL HAWAIIAN they lostApril. 0-2. AtSeniors Honoka‘a Shaylin on Jan.Navarro, 16, they Casey also Koi, lost KailaKekoa Olsen each contributed eight points to Ka‘ū’s 28, but the team While the ranks would love young volunteers really made me proudseason this year. win I wish at the Konawaena! Kaʻū High Yearbooks on Sale Na`alehu & Ocean View 0-5. At Christianandemail Jenna Liberty Gasconkausports on ran Jan. an 20, aloha they lapscored around one thecouldn’t Pāhala overcomeseniors Waigoodākea’s luck in high-scoring what they choose team that to rackeddo Pahala Plantation Cottages to join, the departments are calling to any male or Ka’u High School and Pahala Elementary goal to CLA’sball field’s two. diamond on April 18. Coach Donald upGaro 58 saidpoints. after With graduation.” 10 points, Junialla Garo saidManantan he looks was toward Ka‘ū JV’s female over the age of 18 to sign up. Volunteers calendar yearbooks are still available for the following ORCHARDS, LP Following“This seasona 0-9 loss was to aHPA good at homelearning on Saturday,season. There high many scorer, with nearly half TEXof her team’s PAHALA points. 928-8200 Check out our Kamaaina Rates! need to be a U.S. citizen and have a valid driver’s having a good season next year. prices: $35 High school, $15 elementary/ Visit the student Jan. 23, young [email protected]. team girls hosted coming Kea‘au onto on the Wednesday, team. The Jan. seniors reallyThe Trojan wahine basketball teams finished regular-♦ license. At training sessions held the third middle school. A New feature with this edition 27. Kun helpedMonkeya the made team twostay goals, together and throughTrevor Taylor their leadership.”season play at Kamehameha on Thursday, Jan. 21. Both Ka‘ū run credit union is the ReplayIt™ Time Capsule™ by Jostens, 928-9811 Tuesday of each month, potential applicants canmade one, but Kea‘au brought the final score to 3-7. teams fell toKaʻū Kamehameha Tennis by Reps 20 points, at BIIFs with JV’s score 15-35 free with every yearbook purchase. The meet other volunteers and learn more information Spring Football Starts May 13 and Varsity’s 34-54. At the BIIF tourney last month the Kaʻū High tennis on the Ka`u High Scores for the final match at Kona were not avail- school’s Time Capsule at ReplayIt.com is a about what is involved. Spring football training will be held starting team saw two winning rounds. Carlos Uribe-Bounos, able at press time. supplementary feature that stores all photos SUPPORT LOCAL School Campus. Those interested in becoming a volunteer, can Monday, May 13 and will run until Friday, May 24. boys singles, won his first round, but was eliminated in call the volunteer fire department at 961- one of Practice happens after school from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 used or unused in the development of the the second round. William Mitchell, also boys singles school yearbook. With a yearbook purchase, BUSINESSES!! the Kaʻū volunteer captains: Pāhala Ron Ebert, p.m. at the Kaʻū High football field. Interested Supporter of Ka`u player, beat his opponent in the second round, but lost a ReplayIt™ Time Capsule™ code will be 928-0027; Nāʻālehu Wade Baji, 929-9923; athletes are reminded that they need a current physical “A Proud Sponsor!” Tell them you saw their ad in Sports and the Ka`u High his third. Boys first singles player Jemy-Ray Palancia issued to allow students a chance to create their Discovery Harbour Terry James, 895-8133; and to participate. Bring dress attire, T-shirt, workout School Credit Union. and girls doubles team Romina Sembran and Marileah own digital yearbook to tell their unique story of Ocean View Mack Goddard, 939-7602. The Kaʻū Calendar! shorts, running shoes and cleats. Lalin lost in the firstP .roundO. Bof oplay.x 130 the 2012-13 school year. Support the Ka`u High Sports and Pahala, HI athletes with your advertisement here! 928-8383 Call 928-9811 or email Senior Pono Makuakane scores with a layup in a drill during varsity basketball practice. [email protected] GO TROJANS! page 12 page 17 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at www.kaunewsriefs.blogspot.com KA‘U COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tūtū & Me Fundraiser, Order Punalu‘u cinnamon bread $7/ Center Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. – 1 p.m. best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/havo loaf through Feb. 22 for p/u in Pāhala or Nā‘ālehu March 4. Photographers Peter and Ann Bosted share their images in Sightlines, Sat, Feb 13 – Mar 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Volcano Medicine for the Mind, Sun, Feb 14, 4 – 5:45 p.m., Volcano 929-8571 3D (glasses provided). Hear how they document, protect and Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. A Art Center in Volcano Village. Buddhist healing meditation Medical Marijuana Doctor Visits, Mon, Feb 1, 9 a.m. – 5 conserve lava tubes. $2 donations support park programs; curated collection of works by members of Volcano Village for beginners through advanced. Free. Patty, 985-7470 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 Valentine’s Day Buffet, Sun, Feb 14, 5 – 8 p.m., Kīlauea Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon, Feb 1, 4 p.m., Military Camp’s Crater Rim Café in Hawai‘i Volcanoes Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 National Park. Prime rib au jus, shrimp & mushroom alfredo, Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Tue/Wed, Feb 2/3 & Feb chicken picata, salad, soup, dessert & beverage. $27.95 16/17. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing adults; $14.50 children 6 – 11. Open to authorized patrons & at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. See hawaiicounty.gov for sponsored guests; 967-8371. agendas & live-streamed & archived meetings. Cage in Ka‘ū, Mon, Feb 15, 12 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Park & A Walk into the Past, Tue, Feb 2 & 16, 10 a.m., 12 p.m. & 2 Community Center. Handijam’s fundraiser for music p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center and Whitney Vault in Hawai‘i programs and instruments features Buddy Cage. Hosted by Volcanoes National Park. Ka‘ū resident Dick Hershberger Gary “Foggy” Cole. 917-561-4800 brings Hawaiian Volcano Observatory founder Thomas Solar Project Meeting, Mon, Feb 15, 6 p.m., Ocean View Jaggar to life every other Tuesday. Community Center. Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue, Feb 2, 6 – 8 p.m., Pāhala hears comment on an application by HELCO for approval Community Center. to construct a transmission line across Hwy 11 to support a Chinese New Year Craft, Wed, Feb 3, 3:30 – 6 p.m., Pāhala proposed solar project. 939-7033 Community Center. Grades K – 8 register through Feb 2. AdvoCats Free Spay & Neuter Clinic, Wed, Feb 17, 7 a.m. – 928-3102 7 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 Ocean View Neighborhood Watch meeting, Thu, Feb 4, 7 Presidents Day Craft, Wed/Thu, Feb 17/18, 3 – 5 p.m., p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Ages 5 – 12 register through ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sat, Feb 6 & 27, 9:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s centennial celebration continues with The Mysterious World Feb 12. 939-2510 Plaster Craft Frame, Wed, Feb 17, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Participants learn about of Volcanic Caves in 3D on Tuesday, Feb. 9. NPS from Peter & Ann Bosted the vital role of ‘Ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, its Community Center. Grades K – 8 register Feb 10 – 16. many forms and flower on this free, easy one-mile walk. nps. park entrance fees apply. Artists Hui. Artist’s reception Sat, Feb 20, 5:30 p.m. Free; 928-3102 gov/havo Kōnane: A Traditional Game of Strategy, Wed., Feb. 10, park entrance fees apply. Hula Performance by Hālau Ke ‘Olu Makani o Ka‘ū Coast Cleanup, Sun, Feb 7, Kalaemano. Volunteers 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai in Hawai‘i Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sat, Feb 13, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Kahuku unit Maunaloa, Wed, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center meet Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund staff at Wai‘ōhinu Park at 7:45 Volcanoes National Park. Test your strategic skills against of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Participants discover Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The hālau’s a.m. Register at [email protected]. your friends and make your own kōnane cloth board to play the Hawaiian goddesses and the natural phenomena they goal is to perpetuate Hawaiian culture, protocol and history Ham Radio Operators Potluck Picnic, Sun, Feb 7, Manukā this popular game on at home. Free; park entrance fees apply. represent on this moderate one-mile walk. 985-6011 through song and dance while instilling confidence, respect Park. All American Radio Emergency Service members, Valentine’s Day Craft, Wed, Feb 10, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Composting Workshop, Sat, Feb 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Earth and responsibility. Free; park entrance fees apply. anyone interested in learning how to operate a ham radio and Community Center. Grades K – 8 register Feb 3 – 9. 928-3102 Matters Farm on South Point and Kama‘oa Roads. Recycle Family Reading Night, Thu, Feb 18, 5 p.m., Ocean View families are invited to attend. Dennis Smith, 989-3028 Red Cross Volunteer meeting, Thu, Feb 11, 7 p.m., HOVE Hawai‘i brings its popular workshop to Ka‘ū. Register at Community Center. 939-7033 People & Lands of Kahuku, Sun, Feb 7 & 21, 9:30 a.m. – Road Maintenance Corp. office. For volunteers and those [email protected] or 985-8725. Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thu, Feb 18, 5:30 p.m. 929- 12:30 p.m., Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Unit. interested in becoming volunteers. Hannah Uribes, 929-9953 Love the Arts: m’ART’i Gras, Sat, Feb 13, 5 – 9 p.m., 9731 or 936-7262 This free, guided, 2.5-mile, moderately difficult hike over Valentine’s Weekend Hukilau, Fri – Sun, Feb 12 – 14, Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. VAC’s 12th annual OVCA Board Meeting, Thu, Feb 18, 6 p.m., Ocean View rugged terrain focuses on the area’s human history. 985-6011 Whittington Beach Park. Handijam presents this blanket & fundraiser gala invites guests to add to their art collection, Community Center. 939-7033 Super Bowl Party, Sun, Feb 7, 11 a.m., Kīlauea Military toy drive featuring Buddy Cage, of New Riders of the Purple enjoy gourmet catered food and wines and partake in silent Volunteer Forest Restoration Project, Fri, Feb 19, 9 a.m. – 3 Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Sage. $15 suggested donation; veterans free. 917-561-4800 and live auctions that will include art as well as experiences, p.m. [email protected] Kick-off at 1:30 p.m.; quarterly prizes. 967-8365 after 4 p.m. Valentine’s Day Card, Fri, Feb 12, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Kahuku hotel stays, restaurants, local products and gift certificates Jump Rope Challenge, Fri, Feb 19, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Kahuku Open to authorized patrons & sponsored guests; 967-8371. Park. Ages 6 – 12 register Feb 9 – 11. 929-9113 to local businesses. $55 for VAC members; $65 for non- Park. Ages 6 – 12 register Feb 16 – 18. Senior IDs, Mon, Feb 8, 9 – 11 a.m., St Jude’s Church in Ocean Pancake Breakfast, Sat, Feb 13, 8 – 11 a.m., members. volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222 Place-Based Learning Teacher Workshop, Sat, Feb 20, 9 View. For ages 60 and over. 928-3100 Ocean View Community Center. Vision Palm Trail Hike, Sun, Feb 14 & 28, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., a.m. – 4 p.m., Kamehameha Schools’ Keauhou Forest, Ka‘ū. After Dark in the Park: The Mysterious World of Van will offer free screenings. 939-7033 Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Kahuku Unit. This free, Teachers K-12 participate in native forest restoration, visit Volcanic Caves in 3D, Tue, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Atlas Recycling at South Point U-Cart, Sat, Feb 13, 9 a.m. moderately difficult 2.6-mile loop trail provides one of the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center and learn about resources KA‘Ū ROYAL HAWAIIAN COFFEE & TEA, LLC KA‘Ū ROYAL HAWAIIAN COFFEE & TEA, LLC dba Ka‘ū Valley Ranch dba Ka‘ū Valley Ranch Farm Workers & Supervisor Manager Position Available * Ka‘ū's new farm, with over 1,000 acres, is looking for a Positions Available Land/Farm Manager in the Nā‘ālehu area. * Must have experience * Must have at least 5 years experience in managing working in commercial and/or developing large farms and land in Hawai‘i. farms. * Must have supervisory and leadership experience and be self-motivited. * Must be self-motivated. * Prefererably with work experience in the local permitting and entitlement process. * Full time or Part-time * Salary is Negotiable and Depends on Experience * Salary is Negotiable and Contact [email protected] Depends on Experience Contact: Tyler Johanson, 808-938-3230

Committed to Nã‘ãlehu’s Agricultural Future Committed to Nã‘ãlehu’s Agricultural Future Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at www.kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KA‘U COMMUNITY CALENDAR February 2016 to engage their students in place-based learning. Register at Gentle Senior Yoga, Mon/Wed, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Nā‘ālehu at St. Jude’s Church on Mon/Wed/Fri from 8:30 a.m. and Family Movie Matinee, Tue, 3 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Public Library. [email protected] by Feb. 6. threemountainalliance. Hongwanji. Senior price $10 for 10 sessions. Stephanie provides lunches 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for seniors 60+. Free movies plus free popcorn. 939-2442 org/teachers Pepper, 937-7940 Donations requested. On Thu, the program takes seniors Family History/Geneology Workshops, Tue, 4 – 6 p.m., Recycling at Nā‘ālehu School, Sat, Feb 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Pilates Plus, Mon/Wed, 4 – 5 p.m., Discovery Harbour to Kailua-Kona for doctors appointments, grocery shopping Nā‘ālehu Mormon Church. Theresa Ducret presents free, Nā‘ālehu School Gym. Redeem your HI-5 sorted by type; Community Hall. Open to all ages. Exercise by DVD; bring and to pick up prescriptions. Program closed Tue. Dick online workshops. Appointments, 238-6221. receive five cents per container and additional 20 cents per Kanikapila Jam Sessions, Tue, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Volcano Art pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per Center in Volcano Village. 967-8222 pound on all aluminum redeemed to the school. 939-2413, Ka‘ū Farmers Market, Wed, 8 a.m. – noon, Shaka’s ext. 230 Restaurant in Nā‘ālehu. Produce, Hawaiiana, arts and crafts, Pu‘u o Lokuana, Sat, Feb 20, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Kahuku fresh baked goods. unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Participants learn Nā‘ālehu Market, Wed/Sat, 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ace Hardware. about formation and various uses of this grassy cinder cone Produce and locally made products. and enjoy a breathtaking view of lower Ka‘ū on this free, Community Bookstore, Wed, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Kauaha‘ao moderately difficult 0.4-mile hike to the top. 985-6011 Church in Wai‘ōhinu. 938-0411 Hula Kahiko, Sat, Feb 20, 10:30 a.m., hula platform near Free Dinner, Wed, 4 – 6 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Rod Ducosin and Kealoha Martin share the love in the food Park. Featuring Kumu Hula Manaiakalani Kalua with they make. Bring a can; have a meal. Everyone welcome; Akaunu. Free; park entrance fees apply volunteers needed. Donations accepted c/o OVCC. FEED Nā Mea Hula, Sat, Feb 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art THE NEED. 939-7033 Center Gallery lanai in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Ka Lena Na Keiki O Ka‘ū, Wed, 4 – 6 p.m., Ocean View Kumu Hula Ab Valencia and members of Hālau Hula Community Center. Nonprofit Family Support Hawai‘i Kalehuaki‘eki‘eika‘iu share all things hula. Free; park sponsors this free talent group, with Chassie Cantiberos entrance fees apply. teaching song and dance. 430-7886 Alaska Days in Hawai‘i Potluck Picnic, Sat, Feb 20, 12 – Baptist Church Choir Practice, Wed, 6 – 8 p.m., Ocean View 5 p.m., Honu‘apo & Whittington Beach Park. Sponsored Community Center. 939-7033 by families who live in both Ka‘ū and Alaska. Salmon and Game Night, Wed, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Discovery Harbour other Alaska foods encouraged. Bring instruments to join the Community Hall. Fun games & great conversation. Open to entertainment. Tim Childs, 907-388-8546 the public. Potluck first Wednesday of each month begins at HOVE Road Maintenance board of directors meeting, Tue, 5:30 p.m.; bring a favorite dish for six. Sheri, 929-9258 Feb 23, 10 a.m., St. Jude’s Church. 929-9910 Ka Lae Quilters, Thu, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Discovery Harbour Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue, Feb 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Jude’s Community Center. 238-0505 Episcopal Church in Ocean View. VA Center for Veterans, Thu, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Ocean View Dances of Universal Peace, Tue, Feb 23, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Mark Hālau Ke ‘Olu Makani o Maunaloa performs Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Kīlauea Visitor Center Community Center. David, 329-0574 Twain. Fun, easy-to-learn movements and songs from around Color Me Happy, Thu, 3 – 6 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Library. Coloring the world, evoking peace. 430-1356 or 939-9461 Auditorium. Photo from NPS club for all ages. 939-2442 After Dark in the Park: Natural Resources of Kahuku, Tue, your own equipment, ball and mat. Free w/donation of non- Hershberger, 989-4140 Desperately Seeking Serenity AFG meeting, Thu, 5 p.m., St. Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai‘i perishable food. Judy Knapp, 939-8149 Zhineng Qigong, Mon, 2 – 4 p.m., Cooper Center in Volcano Jude’s Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Sandy, 557-9847 Volcanoes National Park. Park Botanist Sierra McDaniel and Instructional Volleyball, Mon – Thu, 4:45 – 6:30 p.m., Village. $10 suggested donation. [email protected] Women, Infant, Children Services, Fri (except holidays) at Wildlife Biologist Jon Faford discuss the natural treasures Nā‘ālehu Community Center. 939-2510 Ka‘ū Community Chorus Rehearsals, Mon, 6:30 – 8:30 various locations. 965-3030 or 934-3209 of the Kahuku Unit and the challenges of conserving native Zumba Fitness, Mon/Thu, 5:30 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m., New Hope p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall; Ka‘ū School of Aloha Fridays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery species that cling to life here. Christian Fellowship in Volcano. Certified instructor Linda the Arts, 854-1540 or [email protected] porch at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Variable hula Hanging Flower Mobile, Wed, Feb 24, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Fanene, 990-3835 Public Health Nurse, Tue, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Ocean View art offerings. Everyone welcome. Free; donations welcome; Community Center. Grades K – 8 register Feb 17 – 23. Zumba, Mon/Thu, 6 – 7 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Community Center. park entrance fees apply. 928-3102 Certified Zumba instructor Erin Cole, 938-4037 Knit-Wits, Tue, 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Art Fridays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Kahuku Park. For ages 5 – 12. Legal Aid, Thu, Feb 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ocean View Open Gym Volleyball, Mon/Thu, 6 – 8 p.m., Pāhala 929-7033 929-9113 Community Center. 800-499-4302 Community Center. For ages 15 & up. Ka‘ū Driver License Office, Tue/Wed by appointment. Pottery Throwing, Thu, Feb 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Volcano Aikido, Mon/Wed, 6 p.m., Pāhala Hongwanji. Alan Moores, 854-7214 Calendar, pg. 10 Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Erik 928-0919 or [email protected] Wold and Emily Herb center and throw a ceramic vessel. Kenpo Karate, Tue/Thu, Ocean View Community Center, Free; park entrance fees apply. children 5 – 6 p.m.; adults 6:30 – 8 p.m. Gordon, 285-6294 Charades, Fri, Feb 26, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Kahuku Park. Ages Beginning and Intermediate Yoga, Tue/Thu, 8:30 - 10 a.m. 6 – 12 register Feb 22 – 25. 929-9113 Noa’s Island Massage in rear entrance of Ka‘ū Realty across Ocean View Community Development Corp. meeting, Fri, from Hana Hou. Please come 10 minutes early. $10 a class or Feb 26, 5 p.m., Hawaiian Ranchos office. $80 for 10 classes. 756-3183 Ocean Sanctuary Count, Sat, Feb 27, 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Instructional Kickball, Tue/Thu, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m., Kahuku various locations. The second of three monthly humpback Park. For ages 6 – 7. 929-9113 whale counts on last Saturdays through March. Registration Belly Dance Classes, Tue; beginners, 5:30 p.m.; intermediate, required at hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov. 6:30 p.m. Farasha, 990-3835 Paint Your Own Silk Scarf, Sat, Feb 27, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Karate, Tue/Fri, Pāhala Community Center. Cliff Field, Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. Patti Pease Johnson 333-1567 invites beginning and intermediate artists to enjoy instant Self-Guided Yoga, Wed, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Cooper Center, results of dyes. $45 VAC members; $50 non-members plus Volcano. Calabash donations. Debra Serrao, 985-7545 $10 supply fee. 967-8222 Meditation, Wed, 4 – 5 p.m. Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji. Velvet Edible Landscaping for Backyards & Beyond, Sat, Feb Replogle, 936-8989 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. Zach Mermel teaches fundamental techniques. $40/$35 VAC Beginners Yoga, Wed, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Volcano Art Center in members plus $15 supply fee. 967-8222 Volcano Village. $5. Rob Kennedy, 985-9151 Centennial Hike: Forested Pit Crater at Kahuku, Sat., Feb Qigong for Health and Tranquility, Thu 10 – 11:30 a.m., 27, 10 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Mark Twain Estates. Easy to learn, slow, calming, historic Park. Park Botanist Sierra McDaniel and Wildlife Biologist forms of Daoist healing postures and meditations. Teacher Jon Faford lead a moderate 2.4-mile roundtrip hike to a Shary Crocker is a longtime student and friend of Master forested pit crater in the Kahuku Unit that naturally protects Kenneth Cohen. Private sessions available. $5 Donation $5 rare and endangered Hawaiian plant species that are easily - $8. 929-7647 observed in this crater, and other native plants that grow along Hula Kahiko, Thu, 4 – 6 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community the trail. Hall. Ka‘ū School of the Arts, 854-1540 or [email protected] Metal Repousse’, Sat, Feb 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Country Line Dancing, Thu, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Discovery Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Elizabeth Harbour Community Hall. For men & women; no partner Miller demonstrates techniques. Free; park entrance fees required. Free & easy lessons (a new dance each week) for apply. beginners & intermediate. Suzanne, 930-4678 Native Dryland Plants Workshop, Sat, Feb 27, 1 – 3 p.m., DAILY & WEEKLY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Kahuku Park in Ocean View. Ho‘omalu Ka‘ū’s second Volcano Farmers Market, Sun, 6 – 10 a.m., Cooper Center. workshop focuses on propagation techniques and tips Fruits and veggies, swap meet and more. EBT welcome. on landscaping with native plants. Free. 929-8526 or [email protected] Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool, free classes Mon/Wed, Nā‘ālehu Community Center; Tue/Thu, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Mongolian BBQ, Sat, Feb 27, 5 – 8 p.m., Kīlauea Military Pāhala Community Center. 929-8571 Camp’s Crater Rim Café in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. $.85 per ounce includes protein, veggies, noodles and a Health Insurance Sign-ups, Mon, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Ocean beverage. 967-8356. Open to authorized patrons & sponsored View Community Center. 939-7033 guests. Park entrance fees apply; 967-8371. Niaulani Nature Walks, Mon, 9:30 a.m., Volcano Art Center Sen. Russell Ruderman Town Hall, Tue, March 1, Pāhala in Volcano Village. This one-hour nature walk travels through Plantation House. Ruderman discusses his agenda for the a portion of old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7- current legislative session. [email protected] mile loop trail. Free (calabash donations welcome). 967-8222 or volcanoartcenter.org EXERCISE & MEDITATION Folk & Country Music, Mon/Wed, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Punalu‘u Pāhala Pool Schedule: Water Exercise Mon/Wed/Fri 9 – 10 Bake Shop. Gary Cole, aka Foggy, entertains diners. a.m.; Public Recreational Swim Mon – Fri 1 – 3:30 p.m., Pāhala Senior Center: Lunch served Mon – Fri, 10:30 a.m. Sat/Sun 9 – 11 a.m. & 1 – 4 p.m.; Adult Lap Swim Mon – Fri for residents aged 60+. Julie, 928-3101 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Closed Feb 15. Nā‘ālehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawai‘i County 928-8177 or hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation Nutrition Program), Lunch served Mon – Fri, 10:45 a.m. Free Play, Mon – Fri, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., Kahuku Park. For ages for residents aged 60+, greater Nā‘ālehu area. 939-2505 5 – 12. 929-9113 Ocean View Nutrition Site and Senior Club hosts activities Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com NUPEPA NA‘ALEHU Volume 14, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2016 Rapid ‘Ōhia Death, cont. from pg. 1 ticular fungus that causes Rapid Ōhi‘a closely monitor the spread of Rapid Ōhi‘a Death continues at the USDA Agricultural Death to aid in reducing its spread on Research Service lab in Hilo. Investigation Hawai`i Island and around the state.” into how it spreads is also being conduct- ‘Ōhi‘a forests cover approximately ed with potential culprits being insects, 865,000 acres of land across the state and underground via roots, on small wood or are considered the primary species provid- dust particles, on clothing and shoes, and ing habitat for countless plants, animals possibly on animals. Ultimately, scientists and invertebrates. These forests protect hope that by identifying what is spreading watersheds that provide significant agricul- the fungus, they will be able to mitigate its devastating impacts. ture and drinking water across the state. Rapid browning of affected tree crowns is a symptom of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death. Research into treatments for the par- Photo from UH-CTAHR Merit Certificates, cont. from pg. 3 County Police Department in 1962. “You “As we all know, a man’s greatness is an icon at parades and community events, an others in unity.” nurtured several generations of children in attributed to those closest to him. Your soul avid hula dancer and love playing the role David honored Gomes for his public Ka‘ū through tough love and constant re- mate, guiding star, voice of reason for the of Santa because it brings joy to the faces of service and community advocacy. Gomes minders about the importance of ‘ohana, past 59 years, is Aunty Phoebe. The kupuna children who you love so dearly. … launched his 53-year career with Hawai‘i of helping your community and of treating dynamic duo that you are would help anyone “Leading by example, and always with everyone with honesty and re- in need without question or hesitation and humility and respect for others, you have spect,” David said. always with aloha and compassion. You are shown us what it means to truly ‘live aloha.’” ‘Imakakōloa Heiau, monkeypod tree makai of Ka‘alāiki Road cont. from pg. 2 between Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu. Galimba cattleman Al Galimba who withdrew cattle from the area and helped bumped into a heiau rock clear brush away from the heiau, followed wall as he was clearing land by an Olson Trust team using small equip- for pastures and paddocks. ment to clear and protect it, fencing off He contacted Cross, and they about 1.5 acres around the site. identified the heiau, buried Olson Trust established an agreement deep in a tangle of Christmas- with the Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation to berry, cat’s claw and a large steward the heiau.

b&E PrOPANE ‘Imakakōloa Heiau. Image from John Stokes Calendar, cont. from pg. 9 Ka‘ū ‘Ohana Band Rehearsals, Fri, 4 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Instruments provided; no experience necessary. Ka‘ū School of the Arts, 854-1540 or info@ High quality, affordable kauarts.org health care. Live Entertainment at Hana Hou Restaurant, Fri, 5:30 p.m. in Nā‘ālehu. 929-9717 (Now that’s a good prescription.) Live Music Fridays at South Side Shaka’s, Nā‘ālehu. 929-7404 OPEN DAILY 9 Am - 5 Pm Ocean View Farmers Market, Sat, 7 a.m. – noon, Pōhue B & E PROPANE We offer comprehensive primary medical, Plaza. LOcAtED ON mELIA St. dental, and behavioral health care to meet Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: One Day at a Time OPEN DAILY 9AM-5PM Group, Sat, 6:30 p.m., Cooper Center; Friday Night BBQ IN NĀ‘ĀLEhu your needs at every stage of life. Meeting, Fri, 5 p.m., Wai‘ōhinu (929 -7674); Happy, Joyous LOCATED ON MELIA ST and Free Group, Mon/Thu, 7 p.m. and Sat, 5 p.m., St. Jude’s ALSO AvAILAbLE in Ocean View. West Hawai‘i Intergroup (329-1212) or the KA’Ū FAMILY HEALTH AND Hilo office (961-6133); Pāhala Meeting, Sun, 6:30 p.m., wELDININ gNAALEHU & fAbrIcAtION Edmund C. Olson Trust Bldg (928-8525) DENTAL CENTER ALSO(808) AVAILABLE 896-0841 WELDING & FABRICATION MEDICAL STAFF Ka‘ü Auto Repair(808)896-0841 3D Welding Rosalie Schreiber, APRN Cable & B & E Vision Fabrication PROPANE Debra Barra, LCSW

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Mamalahoa Highway 95-5583 Mamalahoa Hwy. bayclinic.org Page 10 February, 2016 www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com The Ka‘ü Calendar Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KAHUKU TO MILOLI‘I Volume 14, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2016 Kahele, cont. from pg. 4 and the Puna lava flow. My thoughts and prayers are with Gil’s wife Lin- ever known,” Sen. Brian Schatz said. “His heart for da and the entire Kahele ‘ohana.” the people of his community made him an effective Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said Kahele “has always been known as a strong leader, community organizer and senator. He was so advocate for the people of Hawai‘i Island, serving as their voice at the kind to me and to everyone whom he touched. This is Hawai‘i State Capitol, especially through times of challenge and hard- a sad day, and he will be missed.” ship. I saw him recently in Washington, DC, where as always, he was Sen. Mazie Hirono said, “Gil Kahele served ready with a smile, a hug, warm aloha and a picture to post on his Face- Hawai‘i and our country with distinction for more book page. My heart is with the Kahele ‘ohana, and all of Hawai‘i Island. than 50 years, first in the U.S. Marine Corps, then as Gil, you are missed.” a community advocate and in elected office. I will

remember Gil for his kindness and tireless work on behalf of the people of Hawai‘i Island and our state. Gil’s steadfast advocacy on behalf of individuals and Sen. Gil Kahele enjoyed sharing his Miloli‘i coastal fish- families ensured that the resources were available to ing village heritage. Photo by Kaiali‘i Kahele address community needs for Tropical Storm Iselle PUC To Hold Meeting on Ranchos Solar Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission eight installations on the 500-acre subdivision called Kona will hold a public meeting at Ocean View South, which is west of Ranchos. Kona South has no roads but a Community Center on Presidents’ Day, lot of very mature ‘ōhi‘a trees. PUC 5238-C Monday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. to hear comment Mats Fogelvik, President of Hawaiian Ranchos Road Main- on an application by Hawai‘i Electric Light tenance Corporation, is one of the project’s critics and urges NEED WATER? Co. for approval to construct a high-voltage neighbors to write emails to the PUC referencing docket number overhead transmission line from a proposed 2015-0229. WE DO WATER HAULING substation and across Hwy 11. “The purpose of the substation is to up-transform the pro - HELCO’s application is expected to be duced electricity from the solar farms to 69 kilovolts and feed it Specializing In: very hotly contested by Ocean View resi- into the 69kV transmission line along Hwy11, where it can be *Water *House Pads *Septic Systems dents who oppose the massive solar project absorbed and fed to daytime loads in Kona or Hilo,” Fogelvik *Trenching *Rock Wall *Demo planned for housing lots there. The devel- said. “Without the substation, the solar farms cannot operate. *Driveway *Lowboy *Dump Truck oper, SPI Solar, an international company Without the 69 kV connection to the transmission line, the sub- *Coffee Farm *Bulldozing *Free Estimates based in Shanghai, China, and its subsid- station cannot operate. iary, Calwai‘i, based in California, plan to “In my mind, the 69kV transmission put 250-kilowatt installations on 16 housing line is the Achilles Heel of the whole proj- lots throughout Ranchos and one in Kula ect. We need to convince the PUC that this Kai. is not wanted or needed by the community. Propane The developer also has permits to build It is being put in just for the solar project. The project needs to be stopped.” Sandra Shelton, secretary of Hawai- ian Ranchos Community Association, has actively opposed the solar project since the 929-9666 Hours Ranchos Solar, pg. 13 7:30 – 5:00, M – F Sat. 8:00 – 12:00, Closed Sun. 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Box 6182, Ocean View, HI 96737 • Stan and Marianne Troeller, Proprietors SERVING THE KA‘U AREA OVER 25 YEARS The Ka‘ü Calendar www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com February, 2016 Page 11 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com supernova is eight solar masses, leaving the hour. Those are Sirius and Canopus. They remnant as a neutron star, about the size of are numbered 1 and 2, respectively, on the Mauna Loa. chart. Procyon (#3) in the Little Dog follows Constellations within the hour, however Castor (#7) beats Last month, we teased you about Jason it in this race. Last to cross this imaginary and the Argonauts, and this month we’ll talk line this hour is the brighter of the twins, more about it. Jason was a Greek mytholog- Pollux (#6). ical hero, and he assembled a group of other Fridays Sunrise and Sunset times: heroes who are known as the Argonauts. Date Sunrise Sunset The sky once contained a huge constellation Feb 05 6:55 a.m. 6:17 p.m. called Argo Navis. Since its recognition as Feb 12 6:52 a.m. 6:21 p.m. a single constellation was considered to oc- Feb 19 6:48 a.m. 6:24 p.m. cupy an over-large amount of the sky, it was Feb 26 6:44 a.m. 6:26 p.m. divided into three constellations. These are Moon Phases with the respective rising the poop deck at the stern of the ship, Pup- and setting times. pis, the hull and keel, Carina and Vela, the Moon Phases Moon Rise Moon Set sails. All these can be seen in the southern New Moon sky at the time of our chart. Feb 09...... 6:55 a.m 6:49 p.m. Gemini, the twins, ride overhead with First Quarter faint Cancer, the Crab soon to follow. The Feb 16...... 11:42 p.m. 12:50 a.m. dogs, both big and little, are also on the Full Moon meridian. The brightest stars seen in the Feb 23...... 6:42 p.m. 6:42 a.m. sky crossed the meridian within the last See The Ka‘u Calendar in living color: www.kaucalendar.com

The star chart is produced from a sky Atlas program written by Jerry Hudson, who has given us permission to publish it. Thanks, Jerry! The constellations are presented with their three-letter abbreviations, with (usually) the Latin names shown in the margins. Stars as faint as magnitude-six are shown. This is done to take advantage of the truly dark skies Ka‘ū is blessed with when there is no bright moon and the skies are clear of vog. Stars over Ka‘ū - February 2016 by Lew Cook Jupiter is in the East, dangerously tick- does it feed it? This second star can’t help it! ling Leo the lion’s hind paw. Jupiter is vis- It has swollen to as large as the sibling, the ible all night. Mars won’t rise until after black hole, will permit it to get. The stellar midnight. wind from the weaker mem- Deep Sky Items ber of the family leaks out Last month, a report and mostly falls into a disk about an X-ray star was pub- around the black hole. Then lished in Nature magazine. the disk itself has an upset – This star flared up in June and ends up dumping matter last year, after a 26-year into the black hole. period of dormancy. Along How does a star be- with X-rays, it also var- come a black hole? Through ied in optical light. It came a supernova explosion. As from a binary system – two stars go through the aging objects orbiting about their process, they all become common center of mass. All Here’s a shot of a supernova rem- red giants, if you wait long nant that blew up in 1054, nearly orbiting objects behave this 1,000 years ago, in the same year enough. Now, the mass be- way, from the Earth-Moon as the Battle of Hastings. This comes what happens next. system, to two stars circling supernova explosion created a Low mass stars throw off each other. One of these ob- neutron star, implying the star their outer layers. The ob- that blew up was between eight jects in the system studied and 25 times the mass of the sun. ject is then called a plan- (known as V404 Cygni) is The Chinese discovered it on July etary nebula and can glow an ordinary star. The other 4, 1054. The neutron star spins for thousands of years. is a black hole with nine about 30 times a second. Imag- The remnant of the star is ine Mauna Loa sitting there and times the mass of the sun! spinning 30 times a second! There a white dwarf, a star that It started out its life with a is a neutron star in Vela whose starts out at an extremely mass greater than 25 times spin time has been measured also. hot temperature, 100,000 the mass of the sun. I played It spins at a more leisure pace of degrees or so, and begins 11.2 times a second. As neutron a minor part in the investi- stars age, they slow down, per- cooling, as there is nothing gation and am listed as an haps due to losing energy through going on within the star to author of the article, near gravitational radiation. generate heat. White dwarfs the end of the author list. are about the size of the These stars with high masses burn Earth but contain the mass on the same scale through their hydrogen and other nuclear as the sun. fuel quickly, living their lives in the “fast The limit on a star becoming a black lane.” It also happened to be a member of hole is 25 solar masses, before it blows itself a binary star system. The other star in this apart, leaving the core to become a black pair lives on, still feeding its sibling. How hole. A star’s lower limit for becoming a

Page 12 February, 2016 www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com The Ka‘ü Calendar Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KEEPING HEALTHY IN KA‘Ū Volume 14, Number 2 A Journal of Good Health, Food and Fitness February, 2016 Collecting Tires Continues to Thwart Dengue in Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County’s tire collection pro- fluorescent safety vests) and advise them doesn’t overload the site and unnecessarily gram has been extended through February. that they have acceptable tires for recycling. prevent other customers from participating in The program helps the community stave off Attendants will instruct residents where to the temporary collection. the spread of dengue fever by reducing mos- properly place the tires. Tires dropped off be- Transfer stations with hours of 6 a.m. to quito breeding sites by recycling old tires. fore or after normal operating hours will be 6 p.m. include Volcano on Monday, Thurs- Households may bring in passenger ve- considered illegal dumping. day and Saturday; Pāhala on Sunday, Tues- Hawai‘i County has extended its free tire hicle, motorcycle or ATV tires with no rims collection. Image from Hawai‘i County There is a limit of 10 acceptable tires per day, Friday and Saturday; and Wai‘ōhinu to any of the Solid Waste Division’s 22 Recy- erating hours. Customers must locate Solid day per vehicle so that the county can fairly daily. Ocean View’s station is open 9 a.m. to cling & Transfer Stations during normal op- Waste Facility Attendants on duty (wearing serve the public and ensure that one customer 3 p.m. on Saturdays only. Health Insurance Extended for Marshallese & COFA Natives Ka‘ū’s Marshallese community is en- erage, their health outcomes are more posi- Hawai‘i delegation letter to Secretary need to approve certified language transla- couraged by Gov. David Ige and U.S. Sen. tive, and our four decades of experience of Health and Human Services Sylvia tors. CMS announced the special enroll- Mazie Hirono to enroll for extended health with Hawai‘i’s Prepaid Health Care Act of Mathews Burwell to request a special ment period with retroactive coverage on care coverage. Eligible Hawai‘i residents 1974 have shown us that. We appreciate the enrollment period for COFA citizens in Christmas Eve. of the Compact of Free Association nations federal government’s understanding of the Hawai‘i due to challenges experienced “It is critical that residents from COFA can once again sign up now that the enroll- special circumstances our residents from with the enrollment process on healthcare. nations have the ability to sign up for health ment period has been extended to Feb. 15. Compact nations face when seeking health gov. Hirono spoke with Acting Administra- care insurance to take care of themselves The governor said, “When people care services in Hawai‘i.” tor for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and their families. This extension is just the have access to affordable health care cov- Earlier in January, Hirono sent a Services Andy Slavitt about how the call latest effort in our state’s long-standing tra- center hours and site maintenance down- dition of providing health care coverage for Ranchos Solar, cont. from pg. 11 rooftop solar could earn daytime credits time disadvantaged Hawai‘i’s COFA citi- all,” Hirono said. “This is truly a Christmas June 18 public meeting called by HELCO for nighttime usage. The grid is full of so- zens because of the time difference and the gift to those families who missed the en- to announce that a substation and overhead lar power, which, because it is unstable, can rollment deadline.” high-voltage lines would be constructed. only be used to a limited extent. That extent Click on the following link for CMS She has led a petition drive that collected has been reached. guidance on the Special Enrollment Period over 600 signatures in Ocean View from “This project was permitted back in for Compact of Free Association Migrants people opposed to the project. 2011. In the last four years, the amount of in Hawai‘i: https://www.regtap.info/ “Locating a substation at the entrance solar power that can be used has changed uploads/library/ENR_GuidanceSEP_HI_ to Ranchos is insane,” Shelton said. “This is considerably. The reason why this project COFA_Migrants_122415_5CR_122415. like the front door to the subdivision. There can be built but no more NEM permits can are homes and a restaurant nearby, and a be issued is that HELCO can turn off, or large commercial project is planned for the ‘curtail’ power coming from the project if lot that would look straight down onto this there is no need for it on the grid. industrial eyesore. All the homes in Ocean “This would be like saying ‘I can light View that can see the Kohala entrance to this room with six lamps, but I will install Ranchos near King Kam will have a very 20 lamps and turn off the 14 I don’t need.’ large and ugly substation as well as very tall Should we be ruining a neighborhood like and massive poles to look at. Ranchos just so that an unneeded project “We cannot allow the industrialization can be built? I am a businessman, and I of Ranchos. We live here. We enjoy our say that if it’s not needed, don’t build it. I views, and we don’t want them taken away.” can only think that the developer does not Brian Lampron, a resident of Ranchos, understand ‘curtailment’ or thinks it won’t agreed with Shelton. “We all need to send happen. Should Ranchos be sacrificed as a emails to the PUC,” he said. “This is a boon- learning lesson for an overseas developer?” doggle project. The power from this project Contents of the docket are avail- may not be needed, as there is a surplus of able, public comments can be submitted, daytime power on the island, which is why at puc.hawaii.gov/dms. Docket number is the PUC ended the popular Net Energy 2015-0229. Metering program. NEM customers with GUIDE TO KA‘Ü CHURCHES VOLCANO • United Methodist...... 929-9949 • New Hope Christian Fellowship ...... 967-7129 • Christian Church Thy Word Ministry ...... 936-9114 • Volcano Assembly of God...... 967-8191 Nä‘ähelu Hongwanji, Sundays 10 a.m. PÄHALA OCEAN VIEW • River of Life Assembly of God...... 928-0608 • Kahuku UCC...... 929-8630 • Holy Rosary...... 928-8208 • Ocean View Baptist Church...... 430-8268 • Pähala Bible Baptist Mission...... 928-8240 Worship Service: Sunday, 1 p.m. Ocean View Community Center. All • Pähala Hongwanji...... 928-8254 are welcome! GREAT Primary Care for • Wood Valley Tibetan Buddhist Temple & Retreat...... 928-8539 • OV Evangelical Community Church...... 939-9089 Ka′u Hospital NÄ‘ÄLEHU • St. Judes Episcopal...... 939-7000 Rural Health Clinic the Community! • Assembly of God...... 929-7278 • Divine Faith Ministries 929-8570 (non-denominational) meets • Iglesia Ni Cristo...... 929-9173 Ocean View Community Center 10 am Sundays, Children, Youth, Bible Our clinic cares for patients from keiki to kupuna. We • Jehovah’s Witnesses...... 929-7602 Study. Call for more information . offer preventive health services and chronic disease • Kauaha‘ao Church...... 929-9997 • Church of Christ...... 928-0027 management. In addition, we provide some specialized • Latter Day Saints...... 929-7123 Back to the Bible! 9 am, Bible class studying Romans. Worship 10A.M. • Light House Baptist...... 939-8536 Expository lessons from N.T. Books services, including implantable birth control devices. • Nä‘älehu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple - For an appointment, call 932-4205. 95-5693 Mamalahoa Hwy., Nä‘älehu, Hi 96772 Paid for by Ka’u Hospital Rural Health Clinic located at 1 Kamani Street in Pahala. • Sacred Heart...... 929-7474 The Ka‘ü Calendar www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com February, 2016 Page 13 pdf. Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KA PEPA VOLCANO Volume 14, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2016 Sightlines Visible at Volcano Art Center Gallery Volcano Village Artists Hui presents exhibit seeks to provide residents and visi- Sightlines, a curated collection of members’ tors an opportunity to view how the dynamic works, at Volcano Art Center Gallery in environment has captured their interest and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park beginning inspired their imaginations. The surround- Feb. 13. The exhibit continues through March ing environment within their particular “line 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. of sight” is expressed through the art form This multi-media exhibition features they’ve worked years to perfect. Members of Volcano Village Artists Hui are works by Lisa Louise Adams, Margaret Volcano Village Artists Hui is possibly included in Sightlines exhibition at VAC Gal- Barnaby, Pam Barton, Mary Goodrich, Emily best known for its annual studio tour in No- lery. Photo by Ken Goodrich Herb, Zeke Israel, Elizabeth Miller, Ira Ono, vember. The annual event, over Thanksgiving and have won major awards in their chosen Eric Wold and Michael and Misato Mor- weekend, draws quite a crowd as the artists media. tara. The artists included in the exhibit have open their studios and welcome the public to In addition to the works of art on display, lived, worked and interacted with the unique see their latest works. an abundance of educational offerings are elements and energy of the Volcano rain for- Volcano Village Artists Hui is a group of scheduled with participating artists includ- est area over an extended period of time. The working artists in Volcano who have skills in ing lectures and demonstrations. All educa- many art media. Reflected in their work are tional offerings will be held at VAC Gallery the elements of Hawai‘i such as lava, birds, in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. These animals, tropical plants and the culture of events are free of charge; park entrance fees Hawai‘i as it blends with each artist’s origins. apply. All of the Hui artists have the distinction of For more information, see volcanoart- having works included in fine art collections center.org or call VAC Gallery at 967-7565.

PRESENTS Sign Up Now to See Kaʻū’s ʻAlalā in March Our Annual Valentine’s Fundraiser Keauhou Bird Conservation Center holds a Kaʻū Com- munity Day on March 12. KBCC and the ʻAlalā Project invite members of the Kaʻū community to visit the center and learn about what’s being done to save Hawaiʻi’s endangered birds. KBCC runs a captive breeding program that protects Hawaiʻi’s native birds from disappearing forever. Several spe- ʻAlalā at Keauhou Bird A Gala evening featuring Conservation Center CONARD’S NEW ORLEANS BUFFET Friends oF Hawai’i Volcanoes national Park Photo by Robby Kohley/San FINE WINES - OUR CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES Diego Zoo Global FOREST RESTORATION cies of endangered forest SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS PROJECT IN KAHUKU birds, including the ʻalalā, are raised in captivity to increase their populations. am pm FRIDAY. February 19 • 9 -3 Participants will get to see the ʻalalā, the native Ha- This month we will be working at the Kahuku unit of waiian crow. ʻAlalā once Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. We will be removing invasive plants in a kipuka of native Ohia forest with a lived across Hawaiʻi Island, nice mix of other native trees and understory. Access and including in the forests of m’ i GRAS work at this site will be strenuous. We will learn about Kaʻū. Due to threats like in- ARRTT the park’s native forest restoration program at the Kahuku troduced predators, diseases unit. Pre-registration is required. To register, please and loss of Hawaiian forests, contact [email protected] or call (808) 352-1402. the ʻalalā are found only in Saturday, February 13, 2016 WWW.FHVNP.ORG • 985-7373 captivity today. 5pm - 9pm The Kaʻū Community Day tour takes place on Sat- urday, March 12 from 9 a.m. February to 12 p.m. Participants meet $55 VAC Members Events at the front gate to Keauhou h Gallery Events g Forest, Kaʻū, behind Volcano $60 NON - MEMBER Daniel Moe: Carved in Sand continues until February 7 Sightlines: Volcano Hui Opens February 13 Golf Course. To reserve a $65 AT THE DOOR Sightlines: Volcano Hui Artists Reception February 20 spot, contact Lea Kaʻahaʻaina Hula Arts February 20 at lea.kaahaaina@gmail. Hula Kahiko with Manaiakalani Kalua & Akaunu com, or call 391-8585. 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According to the and the South Point a Draft Environmental Assessment for a pro- Draft EA, the nonprofit’s goal is to establish Watershed. Twenty per- posed forest stewardship and management a thriving mixed species forest there, main- cent of total plantings plan. The Black Rhinoceros Foundation taining a sustainable yield of forest products, would be introduced seeks to turn a 190-acre parcel at the south- while preserving cultural sites as well as the hardwood timber trees east corner of Kama‘oa and South Point health and function of Pu‘u‘eo Ahupua‘a that would “provide wildlife habitat and continued productivity for the project.” Trees would be selectively harvested and regen- erated to support the foundation’s goals and to continue manage- ment of the property as a working forest. The land is cur- rently covered in a mix- ture of A 190-acre parcel in Ka‘ū could become a native forest. intro- Map from Draft EA duced noxious and invasive One is a small lava tube in the west-central weeds that would be con- portion of the parcel that contains a Historic COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS trolled and replaced with Period burial. Another is a lava tube in the GOT CABLE? Why Settle! The Satellite Guy offers northwestern portion that contains two sets Big Island Toyota (Hilo) more desirable and produc- dish network anywhere on the Big Island. More of presumably Precontact Period human channels, more choices, less money. Available where 811 Kanoelehua (opposite Bankoh on Hwy.11) 969-3112 tive vegetation throughout cable is not. The Satellite Guy. 929-9103. Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 4 PM, Sat 8 AM – 4 PM (Closed Sundays) the project. The primary skeletal remains along with some habitation Pacific Customs, LLC species to be established debris. 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The Ka‘ü Calendar www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com February, 2016 Page 15 NEWS BRIEF... RANCHOS BOARD ELECTION PENDING

A new Board for the Hawaiian Ranchos Community Association is to be voted on in March. The current Board is made up of several individuals that were Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily atserving www.kaunewsriefs.blogspot.com merely on an interim basis. The new election is especially important Ka‘ūʼs Heritage, cont. from pg. 4 Anna Cariaga suggested “unlearning” to the Ranchos community this time. Running for President this term is local entists today call it “risk management,” he the negative and moving forward, under-residentNEWS Brian BRIEF... Lampron. RANCHOS He shares BOARD with us whyELECTION this particular PENDING vote matters said. “We look back not to stay in the back standing and implementing the valuable more than past elections... but to move forward.” Hawaiian lessons in a positive way. A new Board for the Hawaiian Ranchos Community Association is to be voted He also noted that oral histories, the Kawehi Ryder, founder of Uhane, talk- “Ason we in March.are all aware,The current there’s Board a continued is made up issue of several with individualscommercial that solar were farms mo‘olelo describing huge amounts of food ed about opportunities to restore springs tryingserving to enter merely our on neighborhood.an interim basis. TheThis new slipped election into is ourespecially community important through grown in ancient Hawai‘i, are not just sto- and fish ponds at Punalu‘u and said athere loopholeto the Ranchos in our community State law. this This time. loophole Running forneeds President to be this closed! term is localWith the ries; they are supported by findings of - ar was a poi mill at one time near Kāwā. assistanceresident Brianof Ann Lampron. Bosted asHe our shares Treasurer, with us wewhy are this confident particular votewe canmatters eliminate chaeological research. Meinecke said that Wai‘ōhinu means themore solar than company’s past elections... efforts.” “In addition, after speaking with many members Earl Louis said, “Ka‘ū is the piko. Ka‘ū reflecting water, earning its name from sev- “As we are all aware, there’s a continued issue with commercial solar farms can be an example.” He urged going back to en lo‘i – taro patches, and noted that water trying to enter our neighborhood.of ourThis community,slipped into our I communityheard a throughresounding the ahupua‘a system. for taro had been diverted by the now de- a loophole in our State law. voiceThis loophole that many needs of toyou be wouldclosed! love With to the have a Stephanie Tabata and John Dancel funct sugar plantations. assistance of Ann Bosted as ourCommunity Treasurer, we Center. are confident To that we end,can eliminate we have a talked about their family’s long Hawaiian Hawaiian musician and educator the solar company’s efforts.” preliminary plan we are sharing with Kau News lineage in Ka‘ū, with their own oral history Emma Emalia Ka‘olanial‘i Keohokalole, that“In addition, will greatly after speaking enhance with all many the members residents in of our community, I heard a resounding and documentation of land ownership that who has Ka‘ū ancestors, led songs of Ka‘ū Ranchos. (See insert below). I have already voice that many of you would love to have a differs from some of the other written and during the meeting. communicated with an architect, civil engineer, oral accounts. Community Center. To that end, we have a The book The Polynesian Family Sys- as well as many tradesman, most of whom will Trini Marques talked about the need tem in Ka‘ū by E.S. Craighill Handy and preliminary plan we are sharing with Kau News for archaeologists going on lands to con- Mary Kawena Pukui was on display and for thatvolunteer will greatly their enhancetime and all expertise the residents to help. in This nect with the families whose ancestors lived sale as a reference for Ka‘ū households. So Ranchos.could possibly (See insert double below). as a communityI have already shelter there in the past. were films on history made by Eddie Kamae. Brian Lampron — communicatedand Red Cross with assistance an architect, relief civil engineer,center in the “Let’s make a difference” asevent well ofas amany natural tradesman, disaster. most” of whom will See The Ka‘u Calendar in living color: volunteer their time and expertise to help. This The team that Brian has assembledcould possibly to make double significant as a community changes shelterin Ranchos www.kaucalendar.com Brian Lampron — and Red Cross assistance relief center in the will last for generations to come. All these positions are up for election. “Let’s make a difference” event of a natural disaster.” Jeff Barger — He’s agreed to join as Vice President. He’s a semi-retired, veryThe successful team that Brianbusiness has assembled owner living to make here significantfull time for changes the last in 7Ranchos years. will last for generations to come. All these positions are up for election. AnnJeff Bosted Barger — — forHe’s Treasurer. agreed to joinAnn, as a Vice former President. professional He’s a semi-retired, bookkeper, has beenvery doggedly successful communicating business owner livingwith hererepresentatives full time for the and last professionals7 years. on many levels to stop the solar installations. Ann Bosted — for Treasurer. Ann, a former professional bookkeper, has Thebeen Planning doggedly Directors communicating that have with agreed representatives to join also and need professionals your specific on vote; many levels to stop the solar installations. Janice Hazen — Previously served on the HRCA Board in 2015, a former businessThe Planning owner, Directors and having that haveserved agreed as corporate to join also secretary need your will specific bring vote;a wealth of leadershipJanice Hazen to the —Board. Previously served on the HRCA Board in 2015, a former business owner, and having served as corporate secretary will bring a wealth Mairaof leadership Foglevik to the Board.— Everyone in Ranchos loves Maira as she currently manages all the Road Maintenance affairs. She’s an incredible asset to have. Maira Foglevik — Everyone in Ranchos loves Maira as she currently Davidmanages Stokes all the Road — David Maintenance is heavily affairs. invested She’s here an incredible on the Big asset Island to have. working full Davidtime as Stokes a boat captain — David here is heavily for a investedlarge tour here operator on the Big in IslandKona. working Sterlingfull time as Quier a boat captain— Another here forimportant a large tour and operator knowledgeable in Kona. asset as he’s currentlySterling the QuierVice President — Another of importantthe Ranchos and knowledgeableRoad Maintenance asset asCommittee. he’s currently the Vice President of the Ranchos Road Maintenance Committee. Brian’s experiences include all aspects of building from single family homes, condominiums,Brian’s experiences to high include rises. all The aspects drawing of building below from is just single a preliminary family homes, sketch for condominiums,the HRCA Center. to high When rises. Theasked drawing what below drove is himjust ato preliminary take on this sketch role, he for the HRCA Center. When asked what drove him to take on this role, he had this comment,... “Well clearly our wonderful community needs a single had this comment,... “Well clearly our wonderful community needs a single strongstrong voice voice to to fight fight these these commercial solar solar farms. farms. It’s It’sa travesty a travesty and everyand -every- one involved knows it. I feel that this needs to be corrected at the State level Rodeo starts at noon on Sat. and 11 AM on Sun. (Qualifying, Slack Roping starts at 8am) one involved knows it. I feel that this needs to be corrected at the State level andand I am I am willing willing and and able able toto work withwith legislators legislators to toprotect protect our ourcommunity. community. If I If I PANAEWA EQUESTRIAN CENTER cancan use use my my expertise expertise to to alsoalso buildld HRCA HRCA a alasting lasting Community Community Center Center we can we can (Next to Panaewa Zoo -- Off the Hilo Keaau Highway) all enjoy,all enjoy, then then my my efforts efforts areare purposefulurposeful in in more more ways ways than than one. one.” ” Exciting Rodeo Events Here’s a future view of what the center may entail... Plus, Hawai’i Own Double Mugging & Po’o Wai U Here’s a future view of what the center may entail... Featuring Rodeo Clown JJ Harrison Announcer Buster Barton

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