Green Focuses on Homelessness, Living Wage, Environment & Safety West Ka‘ū’s state Sen. Josh Green in January re- chronically homeless people dropped 43 percent when leased an outline of his bills and goals for 2017 and the they had decent housing for an uninterrupted six-month current session of the Hawai‘i Legislature. Green, a phy- period. Housing is healthcare, and if we begin to concep- sician who started his medical career in Hawai‘i at Ka‘ū tualize homelessness as a health condition, we can treat Hospital, represents Honu‘apo to Kona in the Hawai‘i it effectively and compassionately,” said Green Senate. Here are the issues he is tackling at the 2017 A Living Wage: Senate Bill 14 incrementally raises Hawai‘i Legislature. the minimum wage in Hawai‘i to $15 an hour by 2023. Homelessness as a Healthcare Condition: Green’s Hawai‘i has the highest cost of living in the nation, “and Senate Bill 2 classifies chronic homelessness as a medi- 200,000 of our residents are only two to three missed cal condition and would allow a doctor to write a home- paychecks away from economic crisis, leaving them vul- less patient a prescription for housing. “Chronic home- nerable to joining the ranks of those who cannot afford lessness exacerbates pre-existing illnesses, and a recent housing, food or medicine for their families. A living Hawai‘i-based study found that health care costs for Green Focus, pg. 4 Sen. Josh Green lobbies for healthy environment.

Volume 15, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i February, 2017 Hawai‘i’s Multiethnic Leaders Respond to New President Into the first month of the first term of U.S. President Donald Trump, Hawai‘i’s governor, congressional delegation and other elect- ed and appointed officials pledged to protect the aloha, peacefulness and tolerance of Hawai‘i’s multicultural society which has long set a good example for sister Gov. David Ige United States of America. Gov. David Ige and state Attorney Gen- eral Doug Chin objected to the Trump administration’s attitude in profiling and de- tainment of refugees and others entering the United States. AG Doug Chin The Hawai‘i Attorney General signed on with 17 Attorney Generals from other states in late Janu- ary to say, “As the chief legal officers for over 131 million Americans and for- eign residents of our states, we condemn President Trump’s unconstitutional, Sen. Mazie Hirono un-American and unlaw- Lava stream pours out of a lava tube on the sea cliff at Kamokuna ocean entry in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, which is drawing record numbers of visitors to see Madame Pele. Photo from USGS ful Executive Order and will work together to ensure the federal government obeys the Sen. Mazie Hirono to Stand Strong with National Parks Constitution, respects our history as a nation Standing up for the National Park of immigrants, and does not unlawfully tar- Service is one of Sen. Mazie Hirono’s get anyone because of their national origin missions. In the U.S. Senate, she repre- or faith. sents communities that include Hawai‘i “Religious liberty has been, and always Volcanoes National Park, the Ala Kahakai Multiethnic, pg. 16 National Historic Trail and other parks in Ka‘ū and beyond. Hirono said that she will stand be- hind the National Park Service and sci- entific agencies in government to protect their employees’ free speech about their research and their scientific findings. She said that she is concerned the administra- tion of new President Donald Trump could ****ECRWSS thwart scientific research and hold back on Postal Boxholder Also in this issue: P2 Business * P3 Energy dealing with climate change. & Sustainability* P4 Event Calendar * P7 Said Hirono, “Since day one of his Sports Report * P8 Sports Calendar * P12 Interaction of molten lava flowing into cool seawater causes pulsating littoral explosions Presidency, Donald Trump has attacked Star Map * P15 Health * P16 Pāhala * P18 with spatter thrown high into the air. This and an unstable cliff with the earth cracking are the National Park Service for telling the Nā‘ālehu * P20 Kahuku * P22 Volcano creating hazardous conditions. Photo from USGS Hirono Stand, pg. 10 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at www.kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KA‘U BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE Volume 15, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2017 Truth in Labeling Bill for Local Coffee Passes Ag Committee Truth in labeling requirements for Ha- no longer be able to sell their product.” waiian coffees passed the state House of Ka‘ū’s state Rep. Richard Creagan, Representatives Agriculture Committee in who chairs the House Agriculture Commit- January. The bill, if it passes the state Leg- tee, said that Hawai‘i County Council sup- islature, would require declaration in the ports the truth-in-labeling bill and that it is labeling of the amount of locally grown cof- also supported by the Hawai‘i Democratic fee, like Ka‘ū or Kona, and the amount of Party. The Kona Coffee Farmers Organiza- imported coffee in the coffee bag or coffee tion, with more than 400 members, offered drink. a petition supporting the bill and states on its HB256 would require coffee blend website: “Our petition asks that the Hawai‘i labels to disclose regional origins and per- County Council’s request for truth-coffee- cent by weight of the blended coffees and labeling be enacted into State Law. The ap- would prohibit using geographic origins of preciators of genuine Kona coffee are our coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted most enthusiastic supporters. Voices from Alexander Calumpit with his award-winning 100 percent Ka‘ū Coffee. or instant coffee that contains less than 51 Truth in Labeling, pg. 3 Coffee Council, which he said is 200 farm- percent of coffee by weight from the geo- ers-strong. He said the industry is thriving graphic area described on the label. with farm-gate values as high or higher than Bill Would Keep Big Solar Farms During a public hearing on the is- ever. He said that new rules would hurt the sue and opposing the bill, Roger Kaiwi, of industry. “We cannot police what we have Out of Ag-Zone Neighborhoods Royal Kona Coffee, represented the Kona already,” he said. He said that the coffee A bill that would keep utility-scale solar industry could end up like eggs and dairy, farms out of residential communities zoned Farm Bureau “and we are going to put enough rules on Agriculture passed its first reading in the ourselves to put us out of business.” state House of Representatives in January. Kaiwi said that blended coffee is needed The bill would modify law that allows Meeting Feb. 15 to make Hawaiian coffees affordable to sell solar installations on all Agriculture-zoned Ka‘ū Farm Bureau has set its first meet- to a large segment of the market, including land (except land with the best soil) without ing of 2017 for Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the visitors. “If we are looking for omiyages and a county permit. The bill is supported by auxiliary room at the new gymnasium in makanas, most people want to take a piece Ka‘ū’s Rep. Richard Creagan, who has op- Pāhala at 6 p.m. Election of new officers is of Hawai‘i coffee back with them at afford- posed the industrialization of residential planned for the meeting, said Ka‘ū Farm Bu- Rep. Richard Creagan is lobbying for a bill to able prices.” Regarding the Kona brand, he communities that are zoned Agriculture in prevent industrialization of neighborhoods, reau President Brenda Iokepa-Moses. She is said that if farmers are prohibited from us- spite of the fact that the subdivisions were like those in Ocean View where solar farms attended the National Association of Con- ing the Kona name on their coffees that are created for homes. are planned. servation Districts meeting in Denver until less than 51 percent Kona, “we’ll lose Mc- Also supporting the bill are Reps. Beth Puna District, which are home to thousands Feb. 1, representing the state of Hawai‘i. Donalds (using 10 percent Kona blend), all Fukumoto, Cedric Gates, Linda Ichiyama, of people. They are termed “non-conform- the hotels and all the restaurants (using 10 Sam Kong, Matthew PoPresti, and Gregg ing” because they do not conform to modern percent Kona blend). These people would Takama. subdivision standards and rely on catchment The town of Ocean View, the most systems for water, and often have substan- populous in the Ka‘ū District, is composed dard roads. of seven subdivisions, all zoned Agricul- Most of the subdivisions were created ture. An estimated 7,000 people live in in the 1960s and 1970s when the county Ocean View. There are also an estimated and state did not require developers to cover 14 non-conforming old subdivisions in the Solar Farms, pg. 6 NĀ‘ĀLEHU DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! Great location, 825 feet of highway frontage. Over 26 acres of vacant land with residential zoning. Views of the rolling hills of Ka’ū and the ocean too! County water available to property. Price reduced by $100k! Now only $295,000 MLS 296626

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Miss Ka‘ū Coffee is for young women Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Flower is for keiki 16 to 25 years of age and will be judged on girls three to five years of age and will be Interview, Hobby Outfit, Evening Gown, judged on Interview, Character Outfit, and Talent and Swimsuit. Evening Gown. Applications are available at Punalu‘u Miss Ka‘ū Peaberry is for young ladies, Bake Shop, Long’s Drugs in Pāhala, Ka‘ū six to ten years of age and will be judged on Coffee Mill, Will & Grace Store, and DJ's Interview, Character Outfit, Evening Gown Pizza. and Talent. Deadline to enter is April 15. Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Set for the Weeks of May 13- 28 Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Court for 2016. Photo by Pam Taylor The annual Ka‘ū Coffee Festival has and 25 are two opportunities to go on the Māmaki Tea from Wood Valley been set to run through three weekends and Ka‘ū Mountain Water System Hike on Ed- a week in May. mund C. Olson Trust Lands. Makes State of the State Address The festival begins with the Miss Ka‘ū On Saturday, May 2 is the main event, Māmaki tea, grown in Wood Valley, dress. After the speech, Harrison Rice told Coffee Pageant on Saturday, May 13 at Ka‘ū the Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Ho‘olaule‘a at made the State of the State address by Gov. The Ka‘ū Calendar, “We are humbled” by Coffee Mill. The kickoff Pa‘ina and Open Ka‘ū Community Center and its surround- David Ige in January. The māmaki cultivated the governor’s recognition. House for the festival is set for Friday, May ing grounds, with coffee tasting, Ka‘ū Cof- above Pāhala is the major component of Sha- According to www.shakatea.com the 19 at Pāhala Plantation House. On Saturday, fee sales, food and educational booths and ka Tea, a start-up by Bella Hughes and her māmaki tea grown in Wood Valley is avail- May 20 is the annual Ka‘ū Coffee Recipe entertainment all day. On Sunday, May 28 is husband Harrison Rice, which the governor able in various flavors. “We start our crisp, Contest at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill – recipes invit- the Ka‘ū Coffee College. gave as an example of a local refreshing Hawaiian iced teas ed, followed by Stargazing on Monday, May Check the website at kaucoffeefest.com success story. with handpicked Māmaki 22 at Makanao. for more information and schedule updates. Ige said that “Bella and leaves cultivated in the min- On Wednesday and Thursday, May 24 Harrison have taken māmaki eral-rich, volcanic soil on leaves, grown in Pāhala on the foothills of Mauna Loa. Truth in Labeling, cont. from pg. 2 erate goodwill and tourism for Hawai‘i.” the mainland and from around the world Carol Weaver, of Pau Hana Estate, LLC Hawai‘i Island, and used them Our brews are then naturally will help remind our state Legislators that in Captain Cook, sent written testimony to grow an exciting new lo- sweetened with organic juices deceiving visitors is not a good way to gen- saying local coffee farmers “have suffered cal company. The benefits of and flavored with fruit purees economic losses, and the the māmaki plant, native to for a touch of tropical flavor... reputations of Hawai‘i cof- and found only in Hawai‘i, which means they’re all made are well known among native Mamaki tea from Wood Valley. without any added sugar.” fee have been damaged be- Photo from Shaka Tea AIKANE cause state law permits the Hawaiians. Recent studies by According to the Shaka Tea use of Hawai‘i coffee names the University of Hawai‘i have confirmed its company, “Peer-reviewed university studies PLANTATION health properties. But to make māmaki com- show māmaki contains antioxidants includ- COFFEE COMPANY on packages containing 90 percent foreign-grown cof- mercially viable as a ‘ready to drink’ bever- ing catechins, chlorogenic acid and rutin, as Ka‘ū Coffee & Gifts fee.... Hawai‘i need to protect age, Bella and Harrison had to find a way to well as macro and micro minerals, including: the economic interests of its extend its shelf life so that it could be mar- potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron www.aikaneplantation.com farmers and the reputation keted beyond the islands,” said the governor. and zinc.” 808-927-2252 and integrity of their crops.” “It took them over a year. But, working The labeling of Shaka Tea celebrates with R&D partners in Hawai‘i and on the communities around the state with blends mainland, they overcame that obstacle. To- called Hilo, Honoka‘a and Koloa. On this day, they are not only well established in island it is sold at Abundant Life Natural GUIDE TO KA‘U CHURCHES local markets, but are looking to expand to Foods, Choice Mart, Island Naturals in Kona VOLCANO the West and East Coast, Japan, and on the and Hilo, all five KTA Super Stores and all • New Hope Christian Fellowship ...... 967-7129 • Sacred Heart...... 929-7474 • United Methodist...... 929-9949 Internet.” The governor introduced the Shaka Matsuyama Markets. See more at www. • Volcano Assembly of God...... 967-8191 • Christian Church Thy Word Ministry ...... 936-9114 Tea partners during his State of the State ad- shakatea.com. PÄHALA Nä‘ähelu Hongwanji, Sundays 10 a.m. • River of Life Assembly of God...... 928-0608 OCEAN VIEW • Holy Rosary...... 928-8208 • Kahuku UCC...... 929-8630 • Pähala Bible Baptist Mission...... 928-8240 • Ocean View Baptist Church...... 430-8268 • Pähala Hongwanji...... 928-8254 Worship Service: Sunday, 1 p.m. Ocean View Community Center. All • Wood Valley Tibetan Buddhist Temple & Retreat...... 928-8539 are welcome! NÄ‘ÄLEHU • OV Evangelical Community Church...... 939-9089 • Assembly of God...... 929-7278 • St. Judes Episcopal...... 939-7000 • Iglesia Ni Cristo...... 929-9173 • Divine Faith Ministries 929-8570 (non-denominational) meets • Jehovah’s Witnesses...... 929-7602 Ocean View Community Center 10 am Sundays, Children, Youth, Bible • Kauaha‘ao Church...... 929-9997 Study. Call for more information . • Latter Day Saints...... 929-7123 • Church of Christ...... 928-0027 • Light House Baptist...... 939-8536 Back to the Bible! 9 am, Bible class studying Romans. Worship 10A.M. • Nä‘älehu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple - Expository lessons from N.T. Books 95-5693 Mamalahoa Hwy., Nä‘älehu, Hi 96772 The Ka‘ü Calendar www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com February, 2017 Page 3 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at www.kaunewsriefs.blogspot.com Campaign Report: Those Who Spend the Most Don’t Always Win Money used by candidates in the 2016 garnered 4,235 votes or $6.94 per vote, while each. Herbert Richards spent no money and garnered 1,766 elections in Hawai‘i is detailed in the state’s fourth-placed candidate Marlene Hapai $33,111 to win the District votes in District V. Creagan is latest campaign spending report, showing spent $41,464 and received 2,508 votes, or VIIII race, with 2,198 votes. one of only six House candi- that those who spend the most do not always $16.53 per vote. The remaining nine candi- Those were the most expen- dates to receive over 6,000 win. Last year, 20 percent of all winning dates all spent less than $5,000 and received sive in the County Council votes, which puts him in the candidates statewide were outspent by their less than 1,000 votes. race, costing him $15.06 per top five percentile among the closest spending opponents. As a group, the 13 candidates for mayor vote. None of the remaining 118 candidates for seats in Harry Kim stands out. He was elected received $282,731 and spent $293,459. 17 candidates spent more the House. Mayor of Hawai‘i County after spending the In the race for Prosecuting Attorney, than $25,000 each. The state Senate race least among the major candidates and also incumbent Mitch Roth won after spend- Competing for the Dis- fielded 37 candidates com- drawing the most votes. ing $42,284 and garnering 24,341 votes, or trict VI seat in order to rep- peting for the 14 contested The report released by the state Cam- $1.75 per vote. His challenger Michael Ka- resent Ka‘ū was incumbent seats. Sen. Josh Green, who paign Spend- gami spent Maile David, who spent represents western Ka‘ū, ing Commis- $30,678 and $4,404 to get 2,356 votes, was not up for re-election. sion shows received which won her the seat for Sen. Russell Ruderman, the that Kim 11,057 votes, $1.87 per vote. Her chal- incumbent for eastern Ka‘ū, spent $13,805 or $2.77 per lenger, Raina Whiting, spent spent $73,901 to get 11,664 and received vote. $5,267 for 1,299 votes at a votes, or $6.34 per vote, and 20,636 votes, The 20 cost of $4.06 each. won the seat. His first op- which repre- candidates Among the 118 candi- ponent Greggor Ilagan spent sents 67 cents who ran for dates for the state House of Maile David $48,474 to win 3,580 votes at per vote. By nine county Representatives, the candi- Photo by Ann Bosted a cost of $13.54 each. Ruder- contrast, run- council seats date who spent the most per man’s second opponent, Lib- ner-up Wally received vote was Democrat Diedre Tegarden, in Dis- ertarian Frederick Fogel, spent $25 and won Lau spent a total of trict 11. She spent $103,273 and received 2,488 votes, or one penny per vote. $200,068 $353,310 1,219 votes, costing a whopping $84.72. She Among other items, the Campaign and received and spent lost the race to the incumbent, Mark Ing, Spending Commissions allows the public 9,965 votes, $281,137. who spent $45,042 for 5,835 votes, or $7.72 to see not only the total amount of monies meaning he Among the per vote. Overall, the biggest spender was raised and spent by office and cost per vote, spent $20.08 big spend- Sylvia Luke, the incumbent in District 25, but also the top 10 lists of receipts, contribu- per vote. It Mayor Harry Kim Photo by Ron Johnson ers were who spent $118,361 to win with 3,582 votes, tions received and loans expenditures. was the great- Susan Lee or $33.04 per vote. For more details on campaign spend- est spending disparity in all contests last Loy ($58,660) and Moana Hokoana-Kelii Ka‘ū state Rep. Richard Creagan spent ing in the 2016 election, see http:// year. (40,031), both in District III. Loy won Dis- $7,520 and won with 6,176 votes at a cost of ags.hawaii.gov/campaign/statistics/ The report also shows that third-placed trict III with votes that cost her $13.33 each, $1.22 per vote. His opponent of record, Mi- campaign-finance-statistics/2016-election/. candidate Pete Hoffmann spent $29,377 and while Hokoana-Kelii’s votes cost her $13.30 chael Last from the Libertarian Party, spent Green Focus, cont. from pg. 1 decriminalization of marijuana will keep these pesticides to better evaluate the effects an ER physician, this is a personal priority wage is the right thing to do,” said Green. numerous non-violent people in possession on the environment and if the risks merit the for me to pass,” said Green. Starting Salary for Teachers: SB 176 of marijuana out of jail and prevent their usage. Additionally, we have an obligation SB 178 mandates wearing a helmet for establishes a minimum starting salary of records from being marred with a criminal to the most vulnerable among us to keep riders of motorcycles, mopeds and scooters. $55,000 for Hawai‘i’s teachers. This mea- drug offense,” said Green. these potentially harmful chemicals away “A helmet can mean the difference between sure also restricts class size to 18 students Environmental Protection: SB 19 re- from sensitive populations,” said Green. life and death in a motor vehicle accident. per teacher. “Given the teacher shortage in quires the Department of Agriculture to es- Public Safety: SB 18 lowers the legal Just like seat belts are mandatory because Hawai‘i, it is imperative that we recruit high tablish a mandatory disclosure program for blood alcohol limit for driving under the they save lives in cars, helmets save lives on quality, capable teachers to educate our kei- pesticide use. influence from .08 percent to .05 percent. motorcycles and mopeds,” said Green. ki and compensate them fairly for the im- SB 29 establishes pesticide buffer zones Green points out that nations and states with For more information on any of the portant work that they do,” said Green. for sensitive areas like schools and play- BAC laws of 0.05 percent have up to 50 measures listed by Green, go to JoshGreen. Decriminalization of Marijuana: SB grounds. “The number of large-scale, out- percent fewer alcohol related serious inju- org/PriorityBills2017. He can also be fol- 16 decriminalizes the possession of one door, commercial agricultural operations in ries and deaths. “This could save the lives of lowed on Twitter and Facebook for frequent ounce or less of marijuana and creates a Hawai‘i has been increasing, and with that more than 50 Hawai‘i residents every year updates on issues he is working on this civil penalty of no more than $250 for pos- there has been an increase in restricted use and help us avoid 4,000 serious injuries. As session. session of marijuana on school property pesticides into our environment. The public or open possession in a school zone. “The has a right to know the chemical make-up of Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KA‘U SPORTS REPORT Volume 15, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2017 All Keiki Win at Ninth Annual OKK Fishing Tournament The Ninth Annual Keiki Fishing Tour- nament in January at Punalu‘u was graced with good weather and relatively calm seas compared to the forecast of high waves and rain. Hundreds of children entered and won prizes and a free lunch for all the fishing contestants and their families. The tourna- ment, held at Punalu‘u Beach, along the black sand and rocky shoreline, is in its ninth year, sponsored by the community ser- vice group ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou and led by Guy Rylan Egusa, Hanalei Baji and Dana Jo Enriques and Wayne Kawachi. Akana won the most fish caught in their individual age groups at the Keiki Fishing Keiki used barbless hooks and the Tournament at Punalu‘u. event was catch and release. It also included Photos by Lee McIntosh a food drive, some lessons in good fishing practices and conservation.

Largest Kupipi in the three age groups were Largest Aholehole in three age groups were caught by Aliyah Gacayan, Desirae Barrios caught by Malika Straface, Wade Baji and and Stysen Navor at the Keiki Fishing Tour- Kaleb Cohen. nament at Punalu‘u.

Poles for ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou's Keiki Fishing Tournament at Punalu‘u Beach Park. Photo by Peter Anderson

Largest hinalea in three age groups were Largest Po‘opa‘a winners at the Keiki Fish- caught by Chazhahtee-Ann Cabrera, ing Tournament today at Punalu‘u were Hanalei Keaiaahia and Pablo Roura-Gid- caught by Kai Ornelas, Loea Kaupu and dings at the Keiki Fishing Tournament at Makaayla Fukanaga Aiwohi. Punalu‘u.

CUSTOMER CASH REBATE! Trojan Winter into Spring Sports Schedule Girls Varsity Softball Boys Volleyball Track & Field $ * with Coach Donald Garo with Coach Joshua Ortega with Assistant 1,000 • Wed, Feb 22, Pāhoa @ Ka‘ū • Sat, Feb 25, Pāhoa Tournament Coach Linda • Tue, Feb 28, Ka‘ū @ Pāhoa at 9 a.m. Le • Thu, Mar 2, Kamehameha @ • Wed, Mar 1, Honoka‘a @ Ka‘ū (Recruiting Ka‘ū • Sat, Mar 4, Hawai‘i Prep @ Ka‘ū ongoing for • Tue, Mar 7, Waiākea @ Ka‘ū • Wed, Mar 8, Parker @ Ka‘ū Head Coach) • Sat, Mar 11, Konawaena @ Ka‘ū, • Wed, Mar 15, Ehunui @ Ka‘ū • Sat, Mar 11 @ Kona • Mon, March 13, Honoka‘a @ • Thu, Mar 23, Ka‘ū @ Parker • Sat, Mar 18 @ Kamehameha Ka‘ū • Wed, Apr 5, Ka‘ū @ Ehunui • Sat, Mar 25 @ Waiākea • Wed, March 15, Ka‘ū @ Kea‘au • Fri, Apr 7, Ka‘ū @ Christian • Sat, Apr 15 @ Kea‘au • Sat, March 18, Ka‘ū @ Honoka‘a Liberty • Sat, Apr 22 @ Kea‘au • Thu, March 23, Ka‘ū @ Hilo • Tue, Apr 11, Ka‘ū @ Kea‘au Judo • Sat, Mar 25, Ka‘ū @ Kohala • Thu, Apr 13 Christian Liberty • Sat, Mar 18 @ Waiākea • Wed, Mar 29, Hawai‘i Prep @ @ Ka‘ū • Sat, Mar 25 @ Kealakehe Ka‘ū • Sat, Apr 15, Kohala @ Ka‘ū • Sat, Apr 1 @ Kea‘au • Sat., Apr 1, Ka‘ū @ Hawai‘i Prep • Fri, Apr 21, Ka‘ū @ Pāhoa • Sat, Apr 8 @ Hilo • Wed, Apr 5, Ka‘ū at Kamehameha • Sat, Apr, 8, Kohala @ Ka‘ū

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Certified Home Inspector Track & Field Residential and Commercial • Fri-Sat, May 10 & 1, HHSAA Tournament Nā‘ālehu School gets ready for islandwide track and field meets. Photo by Bob Martin 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 Nā‘ālehu School Readiesaerobics for class isTrack taught from 9& to 10Field a.m. Adult ● 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 andA Athletic team can from be Nā‘ālehu Physicals purchased is getting in from Mayready any for the Hawai‘i Another event will be the Exponent Track & Field County Parks & Recreation Age Group Track and Field RecreationalMeets, also at bothpool Konawaena use is from and 2 Waiākea to 4 p.m. simultane on - ●Fri, Feb 10, BIIF Trials License No. C-15571 * C-11607 Free physicals will be given at the medical boostermeet on Feb. club 11 ator Konawaena winter sport High School.team Mondaysously. Entry and deadline Fridays for theand Exponent from 1 Meet to 4 is p.m. Friday, on Sat, Feb 11, BIIF Finals mobile van located near the band room on the ● PUC 5133-C member.Head Coach Contact is Linda Laurie Le, in ather 938-0214,second year as teacher Wednesdays.Feb. 10. See http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/. 928-8177. New Home Construction campus of Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary Front Row● (l-R):Fri – Jay-RSat, Abalos,Feb 24 David – 25, Pillette, HHSAA Esteve @ Salmo, Rayden Peralta, Patrick Hondeneros, Carlos Uribe- CALL WALLY onNickand select coach at dates 938-8247at Nā‘ālehu. in May. VisitAlso or Ka`uhelpingthe van High ison Bob May at Martin, in his For more information, call Darrell Yamamoto, Recre- Buonos, Kaweni Kamehameha, Ibarra, Judah Aldorasi,Kea`au Head Campus Coach Brian Dopp; Back Row (l-r): Shaenese Tailon, Shannen Remodeling, Re-roofing, Concrete Work fifth year as coach/assistant at Nā‘ālehu. He was also head ation Division, 961-8735, 938-2012, or email Darrell.Ya- 6,928-2088. 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 which are the last days Boys Basketball Pagnaniban, Marai Uyetake, Sheilah Balila, Kyra Malepe, Reina Aldorasi, Denisha Navarro, Deisha Gascon, Shyann boys soccer coach for seven years at Ka‘ū High School and [email protected]. 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,JV Kristina Baseball Padrigo, Jennifer Tabios, Jami Beck, Marley Strand-Nicolaisen, Toni Beck. Serving the People of Ka`u participateassisted with in middletrack and school field and there high for schoolsix years. Judo● Tournament held on Oʻahu on May 4. 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 Sat, Feb 11,Ka`u @ Honoka`a, 1pm for over 25 years athletics, you will need a current physical,” ● ● Mon, Feb 13, 6 p.m., Ka`u High music Fri, Feb 10, BIIF Mon, Feb 13, Ka`u vs Hilo, 3pm 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.Ka‘ū Forms can be picked Chamber up from the school Kaʻū of Sat,Summer Commerce Feb 11, Fun BIIF Registration @ Civic Sat, Feb 18, 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 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 ● Calls for Essaysregistration forWed takes – placeSat,Scholarships 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 ● Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce announces its scholarshipFamilies to can Ocean also View, register the at roads their and respective water. It sites became at Pāhala the Ocean and 4 at Wed, the Kamehameha-Keaʻau Feb 22, Ka`u @ campus. Konawaena, Team teacher Briandifferent Dopp. plays during an afternoon practice. Bus: (808) 929-7106 athleticessay contestprograms, with call a deadline 928-2088. of May 1. Students lookingCommunity View Center Chamber and of at CommerceNā’ālehu Community in 1996, and Center. then in 2007 ● transfer stations as part of a fundraiser. Wrestling members Kristina Padrigo and Marley Strand- Bus: (808) 929-7322 Anyonefor funding who for their can higher help education with materials write about for their plan The itactual became Summer the Ka‘ Funū Chamberprogram will of Commerce. run from June It publishes 10- 3pm Sat, Feb 4, Ka`u @ HPA 10am buildingto go to school or hasand shareextra their time education to help by contributing with July to 19, ●The Mondays Directory through each year, Fridays, which from promotes 8 a.m. progress to 2 p.m. and in busi - ●Sat, Feb 25, Ka`u vs Waiakea, 1pm Ka‘ū. The Ken Wicks Memorial Scholarship followsPāhala stu- ● andnessSat, Nāʻālehu development Feb 11, and Ka`u infrom all of8@ a.m.Ka‘ Pahoa,ū toand 12 serves p.m. 10am inas Oceana community Kaʻū High Varsity monitoringdents through theirthe collegerecycl anding trade program, school educations, shouldView. pro- Paymentphone book of $100and resource per child guide must for be businesses,in cash, money non-profits boys volleyball- De Lima’s Plumbing, Inc. also attend the meeting or call Laurie at ●Sat, Feb 18, BIIF @ Kamehameha Realtor Associate, The Land Office, Inc. viding support each year they remain enrolled. order orand a certified government check. agencies For andmore raises information, money for call scholarships Nona Front (l-r): Head Fri – Sat, March 3 -4, HHSAA @ Blaisdell Coach Joshua Hilo, HI In downtown Na`alehu. 938-0214The Chamber or Nickalso has at two 938-8247. new chairs, a new secretaryMakuakane ●for higher at 928-3102. education. SUPPORT TROJAN and treasurer. At the annual meeting in January, Allan Hum- on TheO`ahu Chamber also also organizes the annual art show Ortega, Cameron M-F, 2-4 p.m.935-8806 For all your Real Estate needs in beautiful KA`U Enriques,A BrianTH LETES BY ble and Alan Stafford were elected co-chairs, Kathy Leach each fall. The winning image from the show graces the cover Call (808) 929-7541 or 938-1993 The Pahala Swimming Pool is open Gascon, Rodney was made secretary and Lee McIntosh will be treasurer. Ba- of the next Directory. Kuahiwinui,A DJr.,V ERTISING IN THE bette and Rich Morrow are now board members. Lee McIn- The Ka‘ū Scenic Byways is a Ka‘ū Chamber commit- Greg Javar;K Back:A`U SPORTS tosh was the Scholarship Chair, and he will be looking for tee. It installed signage along Highway 11 in Ka‘ū and an Grant Galimba, Congratulations someone to take over those duties. educational kiosk in Nā‘ālehu. It was also responsible for Donald GaroCA Jr.,L ENDAR! According to the Chamber’s website, the organization the interpretive displays at the Ocean View Scenic Overlook. Randall “Tiger” JV Boys’ Basketball on your 961-5600 began as the Ocean View Business Association in 1992. At See www.kauchamber.org Watson and Dal- THE CALENDAR victory against Laupahoehoe!We now work on Hybrids!Proudly Supporting the time, the main issues were bringing telephone and power ton Hannahs. Pho- Hawaii’s Youth! to courtesyI Sof KaʻūDI RECT Solar Farms, cont. from pg. 2 When, in 2008, state legislators and officials embraced High Yearbook Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer on the cost of bringing roads, water and other services to the the Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative to free the state from MAILED TO winning Pahoa! far-flung homes in sparsely-populated vast areas classified imported oil and coal for energy, they looked for ways to OVER 4,000 andA zoned variance Agriculture. will allow half of the parking at the new gym to bemake on grassy it easier areas. for See photovoltaic story on page developers 7. to build solar installations. It was decided that removing the POSTAL BOXES! Wrestlers Dylan Rush - 1st requirement for a permit to use agricultural Young Softball Teams Wraps Season with EnergyPlace, for ColtonNext Year Wong - 2nd Place Pahala, Firefightersland would Needed, be a Cont.good from idea. pg. After 7 debate as to Offices in Kaʻū High School girls softball season wrapped in James.whether land should be used for food or energy, Call 928-6471 Or He said he is proudand of Travis Navarro. “ShaylinLeka for his first ROYAL HAWAIIAN April. Seniors Shaylin Navarro, Casey Koi, Kaila Olsen the While law wasthe ranksmodified would to loveallow young solar volunteersfarms on really made me proudseason this year. win I wish at the Konawaena! Kaʻū High Yearbooks on Sale Na`alehu & Ocean View andemail Jenna Gasconkausports ran an aloha lap around the Pāhala seniors good luck in what they choose to do Pahala Plantation Cottages toag join, land. the The departments impact on are neighborhoods calling to any located male or Ka’u High School and Pahala Elementary ball field’s diamond on April 18. Coach Donald Garo said after graduation.” Garo said he looks toward femaleon ag-zoned over the land age was of not 18 considered,to sign up. norVolunteers men- calendar yearbooks are still available for the following ORCHARDS, LP “This season was a good learning season. There many TEX PAHALA 928-8200 Check out our Kamaaina Rates! needtioned to bein documentsa U.S. citizen on fileand athave the alegislature valid driver’s for having a good season next year. prices: $35 High school, $15 elementary/ Visit the student [email protected]. girls coming onto the team. The seniors really ♦ license.SB 2502 At or SB training 631 in 2011. sessions held the third middle school. A New feature with this edition helped the team stay together through their leadership.” 928-9811 run credit union Tuesday“This of each was month, an unintended potential consequenceapplicants can Kaʻū Tennis Reps at BIIFs is the ReplayIt™ Time Capsule™ by Jostens, of a very well-meaning law,” explained Crea- free with every yearbook purchase. The meet other volunteers and learn more information Spring Football Starts May 13 At the BIIF tourney last month the Kaʻū High tennis on the Ka`u High gan. “When legislators talk about ag land, they 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, think of wide open spaces and swathes of un- 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 used land. They could not see the downside of used or unused in the development of the call the volunteer fire department at 961- one of Practice happens after school from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 the second round. William Mitchell, also boys singles BUSINESSES!! removing the permit requirement, as none of school yearbook. With a yearbook purchase, Supporter of Ka`u the Kaʻū volunteer captains: Pāhala Ron Ebert, p.m. at the Kaʻū High football field. Interested player, beat his opponent in the second round, but lost them thought of the non-conforming subdivi- a ReplayIt™ Time Capsule™ code will be 928-0027; Nāʻālehu Wade Baji, 929-9923; athletes are reminded that they need a current physical his third. Boys first“A singles Proud player Sponsor!” Jemy-Ray Palancia Tell them you saw their ad in Sports and the Ka`u High sions we have on the Big Island.” issued to allow students a chance to create their Discovery Harbour Terry James, 895-8133; and to participate. Bring dress attire, T-shirt, workout and girls doubles team Romina Sembran and Marileah School Credit Union. “It was not until SPI Solar, an international own digital yearbook to tell their unique story of The Kaʻū Calendar! Ocean View Mack Goddard, 939-7602. shorts, running shoes and cleats. Lalin lost in the first round of play. Solar Farms, pg. 7 P.O. Box 130 the 2012-13 school year. Page 6 February, 2017 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!

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Boys Volleyball MAY 2013 • Fri, May 3, BIIF Semi-finals • Sat, May 4, BIIF Finals • May 8-11, HHSAA Tournament @ Oʻahu

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Certified Home Inspector Track & Field Residential and Commercial • Fri-Sat, May 10 & 1, HHSAA Tournament @Ka`u Mililani Athletic High SchoolDepartment Steak Fry, Pick- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A water Swimming Island and State Wide Service Land Clearing & Excavation Lic. No. BC-18812 up will be on Mon, Feb 6, 4 – 6 p.m., aerobics class is taught from 9 to 10 a.m. Adult ●Fri, Feb 3, Ka`u @ HPA, 3pm 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 License No. C-15571 * C-11607 booster Free physicals club orwill winter be given sport at the team medical Mondays and Fridays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on mobile van located near the band room on the ●Sat, Feb 11, BIIF Finals PUC 5133-C member. Contact Laurie at 938-0214, Wednesdays. 928-8177. New Home Construction campus of Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary Front Row● (l-R):Fri – Jay-RSat, Abalos,Feb 24 David – 25, Pillette, HHSAA Esteve @ Salmo, Rayden Peralta, Patrick Hondeneros, Carlos Uribe- Nick at 938-8247 or Ka`u High at CALL WALLY 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, Marai Uyetake, Sheilah Balila, Kyra 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,JV Kristina Baseball Padrigo, Jennifer Tabios, Jami 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. 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 Sat, Feb 11,Ka`u @ Honoka`a, 1pm for over 25 years athletics, you will need a current physical,” ● ● Mon, Feb 13, 6 p.m., Ka`u High music Fri, Feb 10, BIIF Mon, Feb 13, Ka`u vs Hilo, 3pm 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 Sat, Feb 18, 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 kindergarten●Fri - toSat, six willFeb be 17-18, held May BIIF 6-9. @ In OceanCivic View, Teachand for field America,Mon, team stateFeb had Department 20, oneKa`u ofmore vs Education Kamehameha, chance and toUhane qualify qualifications Pohaku Na Moku at previous O Hawai‘i track held ameets workshop this season. for teachers. Email: [email protected] thisand free lumber opportunity,” to make advised recycle Namohala. bins to be ● 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 HighPhoto social by team Julia studies whileNeal they drill placed For more at information the Pahala about and next Waiohinu year’s ● 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. ●Wed, Feb 22, Ka`u @ Konawaena, transfer stations as part of a fundraiser. Wrestling Teachmembers Kristina for Padrigo America and Marley Strand- Learns Culture of Ka‘ū Bus: (808) 929-7322 Anyone who can help with materials for The actual Summer Fun program will run from June 10- Teach for3pm America, which provides – a place unlike anywhere else – are Sat, Feb 4, Ka`u @ HPA 10am building or has extra time to help with July 19,● Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in instructors● inSat, public Feb schools 25, inKa`u Ka‘ū vsand Waiakea, 1pm unique values and qualities of the indig- Pāhala● andSat, Nāʻālehu Feb 11, and Ka`u from 8@ a.m. Pahoa, to 12 p.m. 10am in Ocean Kaʻūother Highdistricts Varsity in Hawai‘i, brought more enous language and culture. ‘O Hawai‘i monitoring the recycling program, shouldView. Payment of $100 per child must be in cash, money boysthan 30volleyball- teachers working on the Big Is- ke kahua o ka ho‘ona‘auao; Hawai‘i is De Lima’s Plumbing, Inc. also attend the meeting or call Laurie at ●Sat, Feb 18, BIIF @ Kamehameha Realtor Associate, The Land Office, Inc. order or a certified check. For more information, call Nona Frontland to (l-r): Pāhala Head in January to learn about the foundation of our learning.” Fri – Sat, March 3 -4, HHSAA @ Blaisdell Coach Joshua Hilo, HI In downtown Na`alehu. 938-0214 or Nick at 938-8247. Makuakane● at 928-3102. Hawaiian ScultureUP PandO theR Ka‘ūT T agriculRO-JAN Teachers learned about expected on O`ahu Ortega,tural community. Cameron outcomes from their students: “Na M-F, 2-4 p.m.935-8806 For all your Real Estate needs in beautiful KA`U Enriques,A BrianTH LETES BY The state Department of Education Hopena A‘o, are rooted in Hawai‘i, and Call (808) 929-7541 or 938-1993 The Pahala Swimming Pool is open Gascon, Rodney and Teach for America partnered with we become a reflections of this special Kuahiwinui,A DJr.,V ERTISING IN THE GregUhane Javar; PohakuK Back:A Na`U Moku SP OO Hawai‘i,RTS the Pāhala-based non- place.” Grantprofit Galimba,for youth. Uhane leaders Kawehi and Debbie Ryder The program teaches six outcomesCongratulations for students to Donaldled Teach GaroC forA Jr.,AmericaL EN staffDA toR help! on a mamaki farm in help them in education and personal growth: Strengthened RandallWood Valley. “Tiger” Sense of Belonging; StrengthenedJV Boys’ Sense ofBasketball Responsibil- on your 961-5600 WatsonThe and organization Dal- also prepared an imu for the group ity; Strengthened Sense of Excellence; Strengthened Sense THE CALENDAR victory against Laupahoehoe!We now work on Hybrids!Proudly Supporting tonand Hannahs.gathered at Pho Pāhala- Plantation House. The teachers par- of Aloha; Strengthened Sense of Total Well-being and Hawaii’s Youth! toticipated courtesy inI Sof a KaʻūD programI RE C calledT Ha: Breath, inspired by an Strengthened Sense of Hawai‘i.” High Yearbook Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer on area schoolM superintendent,AILED T SuzanneO Mulcahy, who said, “Underlying the outcomes is the belief that students “When I walk into a Hawai‘i public school, I want to close need both social and emotional learningwinning skills and academ Pahoa!- my eyes andO VknowER that 4 ,I0 am0 in0 a school in Hawai‘i... and ic mindsets to succeed in college, careers and communities A variance will allow half of the parking at the new gym to be on grassy areas. See story on page 7. not somewherePOS else.”TAL BOXES! locally and globally. When taken together, these outcomes The program included an overview of Hawaiian island become the core breath that Wrestlerscan be drawn on Dylan for strength Rush - 1st

Offices in Pahala, Firefighters Needed, Cont. from pg. 7 life for Youngthe new teachers: Softball “What Teamsmakes Hawai‘i, Wraps Hawai‘i Season and stability with throughout Energy schoolPlace, for and beyond.”ColtonNext Year Wong - 2nd Place Kaʻū High School girls softball season wrappedaction in on the application pending a review or an investiga- James. Solar FarmsCall, cont. 928-6471 from pg. 6 Or He said he is proudand of Travis Navarro. “ShaylinLeka for his first ROYAL HAWAIIAN April. Seniors Shaylin Navarro, Casey Koi, Kaila Olsention or resolution of the complaint filed by (Ranchos resi- While the ranks would love young volunteersbased in Shanghai, bought up housing lots in Ocean View really made me proudseason this year. win I wish at the Konawaena! Kaʻū High Yearbooks on Sale Na`alehu & Ocean View and wereand emailgiven Jenna 26 building Gasconkausports andran electricalan aloha permitslap around to build the Pāhaladents) theseniors Bosteds.” good luck in what they choose to do Pahala Plantation Cottages to join, the departments are calling to any male or You don't Ka’u haveHigh Schoolto and Pahala Elementary two-acreball solar field’s installations diamond amongon April homes, 18. Coach because Donald the Garo saidThe afterConsumer graduation.” Advocate Garo at the said time, he Jefflooks Ono, toward is quot - female over the age of 18 to sign up. Volunteers calendar yearbooks are still available for the following ORCHARDS, LP “This season was a good learning season. There edmany by the Honolulu Star AdvertiserTEX asPAHALA saying in a filing that 928-8200 Check out our Kamaaina Rates! need to be a U.S. citizen and have a valid driver’sstate law allowed them on Ag land, that the unintended having a good season next year. ♦ prices: $35 High school, $15 elementary/ Visit the student [email protected]. girls coming onto the team. The seniors reallyhe was concerned with the competitive bidding of the FIT FLY AWAY license. At training sessions held the thirdconsequences became apparent,» said Creagan. middle school. A New feature with this edition Randyhelped Iwase, the Chairman team stay of together the PUC, through was quoted their leadership.”by projects in Ocean View. Ono wrote, “It is apparent that the 928-9811 run credit union Tuesday of each month, potential applicants can Kaʻū Tennis Reps at BIIFs is theto ReplayIt™ Time Capsule™ by Jostens, the Honolulu Star Advertiser as saying that the FIT pro- solar project owners effectively ‘gamed’ the FIT process in free with every yearbook purchase. The meet other volunteers and learn more information Spring Football Starts May 13 At the BIIF tourney last month the Kaʻū High tennis on the Ka`u High gram is obsolete because the cost is too high. “Nobody is order to avoid going through the more rigorous competitive GETschool’s AWAY 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, going to move on the FIT project. We have suspended any bidding framework.” 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 928in −9811 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 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Open Mic Night, Wed, Feb 1, 6 – 10 p.m., Kīlauea meetings. Free; park entrance fees apply. explores realms and divisions of the traditional Military Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue, Feb 7, 6 – 8 Valentine’s Day Paper Plate Yarn Weaving, Hawaiian classification system at Kahuku. Free. Volcanoes National Park. Open to authorized p.m., Pāhala Community Center. Wed, Feb 8, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Community nps.gov/havo patrons and sponsored Zentangle guests. Park entrance Demonstration, Sat, Feb fees apply. Schedule 11, 10 – 11 a.m., Volcano one-hour sessions at Art Center Gallery 967-8365 after 4 p.m. in Hawai‘i Volcanoes Mokuhanga: Japanese National Park. Lydia Woodblock Printing, Meneses demonstrates. Thu, Feb 2 – Thu, Free; park entrance fees March 9, 1 – 3:30 p.m., apply. Volcano Art Center in Hula Kahiko, Sat, Feb Volcano Village. Glenn 11, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Yamanoha instructs. hula platform near $80/$72 VAC members Volcano Art Center plus $30 supply fee. Gallery in Hawai‘i 967-8222 Volcanoes National Ocean View Park. Kumu hula Neighborhood Manaiakalani Kalua and Watch meeting, Thu, Akaunu perform. Nā Feb 2, 7 p.m., Ocean Mea Hula with Kumu Ab View Community Valencia and Hālau Hula Center. 939-2442 & Kalehuaki‘eki‘eika‘iu, 928-2015 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., gallery Stewardship at the porch. Summit, Feb 3, 11, ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, 18, 20; 9 a.m. – 12 Feb 12, 9:30 a.m., p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Center in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Volcanoes National Participants learn about Park. Volunteers clear the vital role of ‘ōhi‘a ginger from park trails. lehua in native Hawaiian Free; park entrance fees forests, the many forms apply. nps.gov/havo of the ‘ōhi‘a tree and its Ham Radio Operators flower on this free, easy, Tee shirts, sweatshirts and tank tops are Potluck Picnic, Sun, one-mile walk. nps.gov/ Feb 5, Manuka Park. for sale to support the whale sanctuary. havo All American Radio A breaching humpback. Photo by Doug Perrinine/NOAA Photo from NOAA Medicine for the Mind, Emergency Service Sun, Feb 12, 4 – 5:45 members, anyone p.m., Volcano Art Center interested in learning Count Humpbacks in Ka‘ū on Feb. 25 in Volcano Village. how to operate a ham More than 527 people gathered on the Fundraising tee shirts, tank tops and sweat- Hawai‘i through the Department of Land Buddhist healing radio and families shores of Hawai‘i to count whales in late shirts are available for sale to raise money and Natural Resources, protects humpback meditation for beginners are invited to attend. January. It was the first in a series of an- for the sanctuary. whales and their habitat in Hawaiian waters through advanced. Free. Dennis Smith, Patty, 985-7470 989-3028 nual Sanctuary Ocean Counts with volun- During the January Count, statewide, a where they migrate each winter to mate, Senior IDs, Mon, Feb Pu‘u o Lokuana, Sun, teers and the staff of the Hawaiian Islands total of 70 whale sightings were seen dur- calve and nurse their young. 13, 9 – 11 a.m., St. Jude’s Feb 5, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctu- ing the 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. time period - NOAA’s mission is to understand and Church in Ocean View. Kahuku unit of Hawai‘i For residents 60 and Volcanoes National ary. Kawena Point, makai of Volcano and the most of any time period throughout the predict changes in the Earth’s environment, older. 928-3100 Park. Participants learn Punalu‘u and Ka Lae were sites around day. Whale viewing conditions were nearly from the depths of the ocean to the surface Valentine’s Day Cards, about formation and Ka‘ū where people were poised to count perfect statewide in the morning. Many ob- of the sun, and to conserve and manage Mon, Feb 13, 6 p.m., various uses of this humpback whales and to record their be- servers saw green sea turtles, spinner dol- coastal and marine resources. Opportuni- Nā‘ālehu Community grassy cinder cone and Center. Ages 5 – 10 enjoy a breathtaking haviors. While no humpbacks were seen phins and sea birds. A couple of observers ties to join the mission are available on register Feb 6 – 10. view of lower Ka‘ū on at Kawena Point at the bottom of Chain of saw flying fish and a Hawaiian Monk Seal. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other so- 939-2510 this free, moderately Craters Road, nor at Punalu‘u, as many as Preliminary data detailing whale sight- cial media channels. Valentine’s Day Cards, difficult 0.4-mile hike Tue, Feb 14, 2 – 3 p.m., to the top. five were spotted at Ka Lae during each 15 ings by site location are available at:http:// Read more about the Hawaiian Islands Kahuku Park. Ages 6 – Beginning Hawaiian minute period between 8 a.m. and 12:45 www.sanctuaryoceancount.org/resources/. Humpback Whale National Marine Sanc- 12 register Feb 6 – 10. Language Classes, p.m. The next whale count will be Feb. 25, Additional information is available on the tuary at http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa. 929-9113 Sun, Feb 5 & 19, 2 p.m., the last Saturday in February, followed by sanctuary’s website at http://hawaiihump- gov; NOAA Office of National Marine Valentine’s Day Buffet, Ka‘ū Youth Center near Tue, Feb 14, 5 – 8 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community the last Saturday in March. backwhale.noaa.gov. Sanctuaries at http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov, Kīlauea Military Camp’s Center. Classes taught To register as a volunteer for the 2017 The sanctuary, which is administered and the state Department of Land and Nat- Crater Rim Café in by kupuna Jeannette Sanctuary Ocean Counts e-mail ocean- by a partnership of NOAA’s Office of Na- ural Resources at http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/ Hawai‘i Volcanoes Howard are followed National Park. Prime by informal kanikapila [email protected] or call 808-725-5923. tional Marine Sanctuaries and the State of rib, lemon-buttered stressing songs of Ka‘ū. fish, vegetable stir-fry Free; open to all. with tofu and more. $27.95 adult; $14.50 child Center. Grades K – 8 register through Feb 7. Feb 5, Kīlauea Military Ethnobiology of Hawaiian Feather Artifacts, (6-11 yrs old). Open to authorized patrons and Super Bowl Sunday, 928-3102 Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes Tue, Feb 7, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. National Park. Doors open 11 a.m.; kick-off 1:30 Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Red Cross Volunteer meeting, Thu, Feb 9, 7 967-8356 p.m. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored Park. Sheila Conant, Professor Emerita of the p.m., HOVE Road Maintenance Corp. office. Department of Biology at the University of For volunteers and those interested in becoming The Hylaeus Project and the Newly Endangered guests. Park entrance fees apply. Tue, Feb 14, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Hawai‘i-Mānoa, discusses the animals and volunteers. Hannah Uribes, 929-9953 Bees of Hawai‘i, Mon, Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, plants from which feather artifacts were made Feb 6, 4 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Tropical Flower Arranging, Fri, Feb 10, 1 – 3 National Park. Natural historian Lisa Schonberg and how different types were constructed. She 939-7033 p.m. Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. discusses seven species of the yellow-faced bees also considers the possible impact of feather Kaipo Ah Chong instructs. $45 plus $20 supply of Hawai‘i that became the first bees to ever be Adult Mold Ceramics, Mon – Wed, Feb 6 – Mar collection on native birds. Free; park entrance fee. 967-8222 listed as endangered. Free; park entrance fees 15, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Pāhala Community Center. fees apply. Register through Feb 3. 928-3102 Pancake Breakfast, Sat, Feb 11, 8 – 11 a.m., apply. Wed, Feb 8, 10 a.m. – 12 Twist a Hau Bracelet, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 Wed, Feb 15, 6:30 Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Tue/Wed, p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai in Hawai‘i Lito Arkangel in Concert, Atlas Recycling at South Point U-Cart, Sat, Feb p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium Feb 7/8 & 21/22, 9 a.m. Ka‘ū residents can Volcanoes National Park. Transform hau, used 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu for traditional Hawaiian rope material, into a Realms & Divisions of Kahuku, Sat, Feb 11, entertainer and songwriter shares his original State Office Building. See hawaiicounty.gov lovely bracelet, and learn how this strong and for agendas and live-streamed and archived 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i compositions and other Hawaiian favorites. fibrous native plant has many versatile uses. Volcanoes National Park. Pu‘u Kahuku Trail Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at www.kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com Mon – Fri, 10:45 a.m. for residents 60 and older, greater Nā‘ālehu area. 939-2505 Ocean View Nutrition Site and Senior Club hosts activities at St. Jude’s Church on Mon/ KA‘U 2017 Wed/Fri from 8:30 a.m. and provides lunches February 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for seniors and older. Donations requested. Free; park entrance fees apply. panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov Serrao, 985-7545 Zhineng Qigong, Mon, 2 – 4 p.m., Cooper Center Family Reading Night, Thu, Feb 16, 5 p.m., HOVE Road Maintenance board of directors Meditation, Wed, 4 – 5 p.m. Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji. in Volcano Village. $10 suggested donation. Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 meeting, Tue, Feb 28, 10 a.m., St. Jude’s Church. Velvet Replogle, 936-8989 [email protected] Hānau Ka Ua, Thu, Feb 16, 7 – 9 p.m., Volcano 929-9910 Beginners Yoga, Wed, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Volcano Art A Walk into the Past, Tue, 10 a.m., 12 p.m. & Art Center in Volcano Village. Collette Akana Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue, Feb 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1 Center in Volcano Village. $5. Rob Kennedy, 2 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center and Whitney focuses on her book about Hawaiian rain names. p.m., St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Ocean 985-9151 Vault in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Ka‘ū 967-8222 View. Bruce Lee Combatives, Thu, 5 – 6 p.m., resident Dick Hershberger brings Hawaiian Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thu, Feb 16, 5:30 Line Dancing, Tue, Feb 28, 2 – 3 p.m., Kahuku Discovery Harbour Community Center. Henry Volcano Observatory founder Dr. Thomas p.m. 929-9731 or 936-7262 Park. Ages 6 – 12 register Feb 22 – 27. 929-9113 Ivy’s family-based classes teach self-confidence Jaggar to life. and personal development. 854-5284 Ka‘ū Driver License Office, Tue/Wed by OVCA Board Meeting, Thu, Feb 16, 6 p.m., EXERCISE & MEDITATION Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 Country Line Dancing, Thu, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., appointment. 854-7214 Recycling at Nā‘ālehu School, Sat, Feb 18, 9 Pāhala Pool Schedule: Adult Water Exercise Discovery Harbour Community Hall. For men Family Movie Matinee, Tue, 3 p.m., Nā‘ālehu a.m. – 1 p.m., Nā‘ālehu School Gym. Redeem Mon/Wed/Fri 9 – 10 a.m.; Adult Lap Swim & women; no partner required. Free & easy Public Library. Free movies plus free popcorn. your HI-5 sorted by type; receive 5 cents per Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Sat/Sun 10:30 – 12 lessons (a new dance each week) for beginners 939-2442 container and additional 20 cents per pound on p.m.; Public Recreational Swim Mon/Tue/Thu/ & intermediate. Suzanne, 930-4678 Family History/Geneology Workshops, Tue, Fri 1 – 4 p.m., Wed 2:15 – 4 p.m., Sat/Sun 9 – all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents Power Yoga with Alisha, Fri, 12 p.m., Volcano 4 – 6 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Mormon Church. Theresa per pound on all aluminum redeemed to the 10:30 a.m. & 1 – 4 p.m. Closed Mon, Feb 20. Art Center in Volcano Village. $10 suggested Ducret presents free, online workshops. school. 939-2413, ext. 230 928-8177 or hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation donation. 967-8222 Appointments at 238-6221. Mon, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Nā‘ālehu Life of the Lands, Sat, Feb 18 – Mar 26, 9 a.m. Qigong Classes, Recreation Room, Sat – Thu, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Basic Computer & Internet Classes, Tue, 5:30 – 5 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i & 6 p.m., Pāhala Public & School Library. Volcanoes National Park. Acrylic paintings by February is Hawaiian Language Month Debbie, 928-2015 David K. Hayes and Daniel VanZyle feature Kanikapila Jam Sessions, Tue, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Hawaiian flora and fauna. Opening reception Hawaiian Language Month reminds ev- Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. Sat, Feb 18, 5 p.m. eryone to honor Hawaiian language teachers 967-8222 Pele & Hi‘iaka, Sat, Feb 18, 9:30 – 11 a.m., as Jeanette Howard, a native speaker who Ka‘ū Farmers Market, Wed, 8 a.m. – noon, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Shaka’s Restaurant in Nā‘ālehu. Produce, Park. Participants discover the Hawaiian lives in Punalu‘u and instructs Hawaiian Hawaiiana, arts and crafts, fresh baked goods. goddesses and the natural phenomena they language to individuals and classes. Howard Nā‘ālehu Market, Wed/Sat, 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., represent on this free, moderate, one-mile walk. is in her 90s and grew up speaking Hawai- Ace Hardware. Produce and locally made nps.gov/havo ian at the beach, where her family members products. Kahuku ‘Ohana Day, Sat, Feb 18, 10 a.m. – Community Bookstore, Wed, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 2 p.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes were fishermen, with their boats in the ca- Kauaha‘ao Church in Wai‘ōhinu. 938-0411 National Park. Keiki 17 and younger and their noe hale. Howard has also been involved Ka Lena Na Keiki O Ka‘ū, Wed, 4 – 6 p.m., families are invited to explore Upper Palm Trail with the hālau of Kumu Hula Lori Lei Shi- Ocean View Community Center. Nonprofit and learn to weave a lei. Free. Register by Feb 2 rakawa, who has taught Hawaiian culture Family Support Hawai‘i sponsors this free talent at 985-6020. group, with Chassie Cantiberos teaching song Zentangle Inspired Art: Five Ferns, on Sat, and danced to many Ka‘ū residents. and dance. 430-7886 Feb 18, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center in Ka‘ū’s Congresswoman Tulsi Gab- Jeanette Howard and Kumu Lorilei Shi- Game Night, Wed, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Discovery Volcano Village. Dina Kageler helps tanglers bard issued a statement: “People in Hawaiʻi, rakawa. Photo by Julia Neal Harbour Community Hall. Fun games & great get inspired by nature. 967-8222 conversation. Open to the public. Potluck first Mongolian BBQ, Sat, Feb 18, 5 – 8 p.m., Kīlauea along with so many around the world, are communities, and taught in schools across Wednesday of each month begins at 5:30 p.m.; Military Camp’s Crater Rim Café in Hawai‘i able to take part in the unique history and the state. As we commemorate Hawaiian bring a favorite dish for six. Sheri, 929-9258 Volcanoes National Park. $.85/ounce with culture of Hawaiʻi because of the work to Language Month, we must continue to fos- Paneurthmy, Thu, 9 a.m., Kahuku Park. Free complimentary rice and beverage. Open to preserve the Hawaiian language over many ter and empower our keiki and communities walking circle dance that improves health, authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park balance & spiritual development. Lisa Shock, entrance fees apply. 967-8356 centuries. Today, the Hawaiian language is to share and grow the use of Hawaiʻi’s na- 990-7729 Rebecca Folsom Concert, Sat, Feb 18, 7 p.m., an important part of our day-to-day life in tive language throughout our islands. E ola Ka Lae Quilters, Thu, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Discovery Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. $25/$20 Hawaiʻi, woven in throughout our conver- ka olelo Hawaiʻi, let the Hawaiian language Harbour Community Center. 238-0505 VAC members. 967-8222 sations, ever-present in local businesses and live.” VA Center for Veterans, Thu, 10 a.m. – 1 People & Land of Kahuku, Sun, Feb 19, 9:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. David, a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Hawai‘i Volcanoes National 329-0574 Park’s Kahuku Unit. This free, guided, 2.5-mile, Hongwanji ($5), & Thu, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Mark Pāhala Community Center/Ka‘ū District Gym. Crafts & Coloring, Thu, 3 – 6 p.m., Nā‘ālehu moderately difficult hike over rugged terrain Twain Estates ($7). Beginners always welcome. Billiards, table tennis, foosball. 928-3102 Library. For all ages. 939-2442 Shary Crocker, 929-7647 focuses on the area’s human history. nps.gov/ Adult Volleyball, Sat – Thu, 5:30 – 7:45 p.m., Free Dinner, Thu, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Ocean View havo Gentle Senior Yoga, Mon/Wed, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Pāhala Community Center/Ka‘ū District Gym. Community Center. Bring a can; have a The Art of Vocal Freedom, Sun, Feb 19, 10 a.m. Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji. Senior price $10 for 10 928-3102 meal. Everyone welcome; volunteers needed. – 2 p.m., Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. sessions. Stephanie Pepper, 937-7940 Weight Room, Sat – Thu, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Pāhala Donations accepted c/o OVCC. 939-7033 Rebecca Folsom instructs. $50 plus $10 supply Pilates Plus, Mon/Wed, 4 – 5 p.m., Discovery Community Center/Ka‘ū District Gym. Desperately Seeking Serenity AFG meeting, fee. 967-8222 Harbour Community Hall. Open to all ages. Adult Badminton, Sun, 3 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Thu, 5 p.m., St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Weave a Tī Leaf Lei, Wed, Feb 22, 10 a.m. – 12 Exercise by DVD; bring your own equipment, Community Center/Ka‘ū District Gym. Ocean View. Sandy, 557-9847 ball and mat. Free w/donation of non-perishable p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai in Hawai‘i 928-3102 Women, Infant, Children Services, Fri (except Volcanoes National Park. Park rangers and staff food. Judy Knapp, 939-8149 DAILY & WEEKLY EVENTS & holidays) at various locations. 965-3030 or from Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association instruct Zumba Fitness, Mon/Thu, 5:30 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m., ACTIVITIES 934-3209 and provide materials. Free; park entrance fees New Hope Christian Fellowship in Volcano. Punalu‘u Bake Shop Music Lineup: Richard Aloha Fridays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Volcano apply. Certified instructor Linda Fanene, 990-3835 Art Center Gallery porch at Hawai‘i Ocean View Community Development Corp. Zumba, Mon/Thu, 6 – 7 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Zazzi Mon, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Gary Cole, aka Foggy, Wed/Sat, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Uncle Sonny Volcanoes National Park. Variable hula meeting, Fri, Feb 24, 5 p.m., Hawaiian Ranchos Community Center. Certified Zumba instructor art offerings. Everyone welcome. Free; office. Erin Cole, 938-4037 Wed/Sat, 1 – 5 p.m.; Tui Masaniai Fri, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. donations welcome; park entrance fees apply. Sanctuary Ocean Count, Sat, Feb 25, 8 Aikido, Mon/Wed, 6 p.m., Pāhala Hongwanji. Volcano Farmers Market, Sun, 6 – 10 a.m., Ka‘ū ‘Ohana Band Rehearsals, Fri, 4 p.m., a.m. – 12:15 p.m., various coastal locations. Alan Moores, 928-0919 or artbyalan2011@ St. Jude’s Church in Ocean View. Instruments Participants count humpback whales and gmail.com Cooper Center. Fruits and veggies, swap meet and more. EBT welcome. provided; no experience necessary. Ka‘ū School record their behaviors. Registration required. Beginning and Intermediate Yoga, Tue/Thu, of the Arts, 854-1540 or [email protected] hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov or 725-5923 8:30 – 10 a.m. Noa’s Island Massage in rear Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool, free classes Mon/Wed, Nā‘ālehu Community Center; Tue/ Live Entertainment at Hana Hou Restaurant, Ka‘ū Hospital Community Meeting, Sat, Feb entrance of Ka‘ū Realty across from Hana Hou. Fri, 5:30 p.m. in Nā‘ālehu. 929-9717 25. 1:30 p.m., Ka‘ū Hospital. Residents invited Arrive 10 minutes early. $10 a class or $80 for 10 Thu, Pāhala Community Center; 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. 929-8571 Live Music Fridays at South Side Shaka’s, to share perspectives and concerns. 932-3103 classes. 756-3183 Nā‘ālehu. 929-7404 Tue, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Ocean View Niaulani Nature Walks, Mon, 9:30 a.m., Love the Arts: Singin’ in the Rainforest, Qigong Classes, Ocean View Farmers Market, Sat, 7 a.m. – Sat, Feb 25, 5 – 9 p.m., Volcano Art Center in Community Center. $5. John Adams, 929-7177 Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. This one-hour nature walk travels through a portion noon, Pōhue Plaza. Volcano Village. The annual fundraiser features Belly Dance Classes, Tue; beginners, 5:30 p.m.; one-of-a-kind umbrellas painted by Hawai‘i of old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: One Day intermediate, 6:30 p.m. Farasha, 990-3835 Sat, 6:30 p.m., Cooper Island artists. Fine wine, a luxurious gourmet 1/7-mile loop trail. Free (calabash donations at a Time Group, Karate, Tue/Fri, beginners 5:30 p.m., advanced Center; Friday Night BBQ Meeting, Fri, 5 p.m., buffet, spirited Hawaiian music and live and welcome). 967-8222 or volcanoartcenter.org 6:30 p.m., Pāhala Community Center. Keiki Wai‘ōhinu (929 -7674); Happy, Joyous and Free silent auctions. 967-8222 condition, 5 p.m. Cliff Field, 333-1567 Pāhala Senior Center: Lunch served Mon – 10:30 a.m. for residents 60 and older. Julie, Group, Mon/Thu, 7 p.m. and Sat, 5 p.m., St. Palm Trail Hike, Sun, Feb 26, 9:30 a.m. – Zumba, Tue, 6 – 7 p.m. Pāhala Community Fri, 928-3101 Jude’s in Ocean View. West Hawai‘i Intergroup 12:30 p.m., Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Center. Erin Cole teaches adults. 928-3102 (329-1212) or the Hilo office (961-6133) Kahuku Unit. This free, moderately difficult Self-Guided Yoga, Wed, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Cooper Nā‘ālehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawai‘i 2.6-mile loop trail provides one of the best Center, Volcano. Calabash donations. Debra County Nutrition Program), Lunch served Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com NUPEPA NA‘ALEHU Volume 15, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2017 Yeaton Makes Nā‘ālehu a Monthly Slack Key Gig Chris Yeaton’s Friday slack-key gui- his growing family. He founded a catchment music began when he heard Keola Beamer he was able to tar performance at Hana Hou Restaurant in tank and swimming pool service in the dis- play, and he was determined to learn to play attend a music January was like a homecoming. The well- trict in approximately 2004. When the busi- in that style. Beamer is a Hawaiian slack camp with the known Ka‘ū musician, who last played at ness grew too big for one person, Yeaton key guitar master, best known as the com- Beamer family, the Nā‘ālehu restaurant about six years ago, brought in his brother, Corey Yeaton, who poser of Honolulu City Lights and an inno- where he honed will once again be a fixture, playing there on eventually went on to purchase Pacific Blue vative musician who fused Hawaiian roots his skills. the last Friday of each month. Catchment. Chris now works exclusively and contemporary music. Yeaton bought all “I can’t think of any other restaurant I’d with his Kona swimming pool business, Beamer’s instructional books and videos rather play,” said Yeaton, who entertained a Yeaton’s passion for slack key guitar and taught himself the basics. Then in 2002 Chris Yeaton packed restaurant. Yeaton, a former Ocean View resident and business owner, now lives in Kona but New Farm School Starts at Earth Matters Farm still visits his Ka‘ū cabin on weekends with The first new Ka‘ū Farm School Class was held in January at Earth Matters Farm near Kama‘oa and South Point Roads. One of the organizers Raina Whiting said the first session was on propagation and seed collection. She explained that “community organizers, teachers and farmers have teamed together in Ka‘ū to create the Ka‘ū Farm School. The school is starting small with a series of day classes open to the Ka‘ū community. The sessions will be workshop style with a focus on hands-on experi- ences on the farm that pertain to growing food in Ka‘ū. All ages and backgrounds are welcome.” The next class is on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, see facebook.com/KauFarm- School, call 721-6977, or email kaufarmschool@gmail. com. New Ka‘ū Farm School hosts next class on Feb. 26. 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Mamalahoa Highway 95-5583 Mamalahoa Hwy. bayclinic.org Page 10 February, 2017 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 15, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2017 Pohue Bay: 16,456 Acres on County Open Space Wish List Pōhue Bay, makai of Ocean View, is The report also stated that the property on the list. The number one property is the on the latest wish list of properties to be has good potential for attracting funding eight-acre Amy Greenwell Ethnobotani- conserved by Hawai‘i County. The list was from non-profit conservation organizations cal Gardens, owned by Bishop Museum. A drawn up by the Public Access, Open Space and government funding and there is “high year ago, the museum closed the gardens and and Natural Resources Commission and is community support.”. The report also states has offered it for sale. The deed, however, presented in a report to Mayor Harry Kim. that the landowner is willing to sell. specifies that the property must be sold to a The Pōhue Bay property’s northern Islandwide, the Pōhue property is fifth non-profit organization. The Friends of Amy boundary goes from mile marker 71.5 on Greenwell Gar- Route 11 to mile marker 76, while its western den have non- boundary is Ranchos and then private land. profit status and The southern boundary is the coast and the hope to steward Sea Cliffs on the Pohue Bay property. western boundary is also private land. An an- the property if Photo by Peter Bosted cient Hawaiian foot trail leads from Ranchos PONC is able to Pōhue Bay. By law, this route is open to open space protection and subsistence fish- to buy it with the public. The owners control a gated four- ing and shoreline gathering. The six points money from wheel-drive road onto and through the prop- of significance of the property are listed in from the Two erty. The property is 16,456 acres and the the report as: Percent Fund, largest property on PONC’s wish list. *Identified in General Plan (2005) as an PUC 5238-C so named be-

According to PONC’s report, the prop- important site for protections; cause two per- erty’s anticipated use would include moni- *Designated as high priority from initial NEED WATER? cent of all rev- toring, management and protection of the PONC list in 2005; enue from the Hawksbill Turtle nesting habitat, the protec- *Endangered turtle nesting beaches; WE DO WATER HAULING county’s annual tion of natural, cultural and historic resourc- *Significant cultural and historic sites; property tax is Specializing In: es, maintaining the existing managed access, *Anchialine ponds; set aside each *Water *House Pads *Septic Systems *Buffer of pristine coastal resources year to acquire *Trenching *Rock Wall *Demo from urban/resort development. properties. *Driveway *Lowboy *Dump Truck OVCA Sets *Coffee Farm *Bulldozing *Free Estimates Pohue Bay, pg. Feb Events 16 Ocean View Community Association WaiWATER DELIVERYMoku has released its events for February. On Tuesday, Feb. 7 is a forum on Sex Propane Trafficking Community Awareness. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Mayor Harry Kim talks story from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 11, Ocean View Community Association hosts its Pancake CALL RUDY 929-9666 Hours Breakfast. 7:30 – 5:00, M – F On Thursday, Feb. 16 is the Ocean View 929-9222 Sat. 8:00 – 12:00, Closed Sun. Community Association Board meeting at 6 South Point U-Cart Inc. p.m. • Hawaiian cement • Sand #4 (for water tanks) • Redi-mix concrete • Rock #3 • ¾ minus base coarse Free dinners are served Quality Hair • Rebar #3#4#5 • Cinders, red & black every Thursday from 4 p.m. and Nail • Wire 6x6x10x10 • Pier blocks, misc. concrete prods. to 6 p.m. Services Call Ocean View Construction Equipment Rental and Community Center with • Compactors • Cement finishing • Generators • Scaffolding any questions or for any Professional • Ladders • Pressure washer • Compressors • Painting equipment additional information. Products • Floor finishing equipment • Welding equipment New President of OVCA, • Automotive equipment • Cordless hand tools • Tools Ron Gall said, “Hope to see Open Tue-Sat Conviently located in Ocean View • Power tools • Hand tools • Trailers • String trimmer you, thanks for supporting Chainsaws (we sharpen) Lawn mower Party equipment 9am-5pm 929-9000 Town Center • • • the community.” Small Engine Sales & Service AUTHORIZED DEALER, PARTS AND SERVICE: Shindaiwa, Wacker, Titan, airless, Echo, Honda Engines, Snapper, Goldblatt, Briggs & Stratton, and Grimmer Schmidt USED MOTOR OIL DROP OFF: 10-gallon limit per visit for Do-It-Yourself oil changers. Must log in during open hours only (no charge). Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos • Below gas station P.O. 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, 2017 Page 11 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com Stars over Ka‘ū - February 2017 by Lew Cook Venus shines brilliantly in the early There is a really good restaurant as- evening. Jupiter rises just after chart time, sociated with the Planetarium. Its schedule and Mars still lurks low in the western sky, is: breakfast & lunch Tuesday – Sunday: 7 setting just before chart time. Venus sets be- a.m. – 4 p.m., dinner Thursday – Sunday: fore Mars. 5 – 8:30 p.m. Feb. 2017 shows 12 p.m. Skies Above Hawai‘i: Live Sky Program, 1 p.m. Mau- nakea: Between Earth and Sky, 2 p.m. As- teroid: Mission Extreme, 3 p.m. Origins of Life, Saturday 10 a.m. Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda. Once a month, they have a nightly show when there are telescopes on Mauna This is the entrance to the ‘Imiloa plan- Kea that are linked to the Planetarium where etarium. they show live shots of individual objects. Call the planetarium at 932-8901 for Local Attraction information on ticket availability, prices and The ‘Imiloa Planetarium in Hilo is a membership costs (which admit members wonderful educational experience for all. free to the daily shows), or just drop in for In the planetarium, they have daily shows a meal. except Mondays, when they are closed. The Constellations web address is: http://www.imiloahawaii. The winter constellations are showing org/.

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. themselves better this month. Gemini has thusly. Castor is the western “twinz’ in the displaced Orion as the constellation cross- heads of Gemini. ing the meridian at chart time. Canis Major In 2022, two stars in the constellation (Big Dog) and Canis Minor (Little Dog) are Cygnus (a summer constellation) are ex- also along the meridian. Due south of Sirius pected to merge in what is termed a “Red (the brightest star in the sky) is Canopus, the Nova” explosion. How do we know this? second brightest star in the sky. We believe it is true because the two stars Deep Sky Objects orbiting each other are so close that fric- Castor, the western star in the twins tion from their common envelope is causing Gemini, is not one star, but six! Two stars the stars in the binary star in Cygnus - KIC can be seen close together through a medi- 9832227 - to get closer. We know other stars um-sized telescope. A third, dimmer star is have merged, but none were able to be pre- also visible some distance away. All three dicted. The time is uncertain by a year. More are double stars, too close together to be on this star in the summer. seen in any telescope. However, by using Fridays Sunrise and Sunset times: an instrument called a spectrograph, which Date Sunrise Sunset splits all of the stars colors, we can see that Feb. 3 6:55 a.m. 6:16 p.m. the absorption caused by elements in the Feb. 10 6:53 a.m. 6:20 p.m. stars atmospheres are split. Why? The effect Feb. 17 6:49 a.m. 6:23 p.m. Feb. 24 6:44 a.m. 6:26 p.m. Moon Phases Date...... Moon Rise Moon Set First Quarter Feb. 3 ...... 11:54 a.m. 12:42 a.m.* Full Moon Feb. 10...... 6:26 p.m. 6:37 a.m.* This is the route that my wife and I take to get to ‘Imiloa. Sometimes we just drop in for Last Quarter lunch when we have other shopping to do in Feb. 18...... 12:27 a.m. 12:05 p.m. Hilo. Sometimes we just see a show – or do New Moon both! Feb. 26...... 6:52 a.m. 6:54 p.m. is due to the Doppler shift. This is caused * The next morning by the frequencies being changed due to the speed of the stars. Have you ever heard a car horn as it comes toward you and the driver keeps the horn blowing? The change See kaunewsbriefs. in pitch is due to the Doppler effect. This same effect is seen in spectrograms. If two blogspot.com for stars circle each other, one will be speeding toward us when its partner is going away daily news updates from us. All 3 stars in Castor are behaving

Page 12 February, 2017 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 15, Number 2 A Journal of Good Health, Food and Fitness February, 2017 Food Basket Rolls Out New Year, New Wheels Campaign Hawai‘i Island’s Food Bank, which through a network of partners and in-agen- over 130,000 “food miles,” picking up and serves Nā‘ālehu and other parts of Ka‘ū, is cy programs islandwide. delivering over 1.4 million pounds of food. seeking the community’s support during its “Our vehicles are the workhorses of According to The Food Basket staff, New Year, New Wheels campaign, an effort The Food Basket,” said Executive Direc- the five vehicles currently being used in- to raises needed funds to replace worn out tor En Young. “We don’t produce food. We clude only one model made within the and unrepairable vehicles. collect it and get it out to where it needs to past decade and are not mechanically re- As Hawai’i Island’s only food bank, be. Our population is only one-fifth that of liable enough to cover The Food Basket’s The Food Basket has been providing con- O‘ahu, but we are responsible for six times 4,028-square mile service area and often tinuous emergency hunger relief for 27 the area. We need reliable vehicles to serve requires staff to use their own vehicles for years, and the agency’s vehicles are an es- places like Nā‘ālehu, because we can’t just deliveries. sential aspect of operations. stop at a service station if something goes Maintenance costs and rental expenses Each month, over 12,000 unduplicated wrong.” are rising sharply to compensate for out of Food Basket trucks drive many miles to individuals are served by The Food Basket In 2016, The Food Basket traveled service vehicles. Of The Food Basket’s five reach Nā‘ālehu and other remote locations. The nonprofit needs transportation up- vehicles serving the entire island, only one grades. is equipped with working refrigeration, To donate, see GoFundMe.com/The- Ka‘ū Hospital Community providing additional challenges in main- FoodBasket or HawaiiFoodBasket.org. taining the quality and safety of fresh food The mission of The Food Basket, Inc. during transport. Meeting Feb. 25 for Input is to feed the hungry in Hawai’i County “We have to have vehicles that work,” A Ka‘ū Hospital Community meeting bers to share their perspectives and concerns while attending to the root causes of this said Bernard Torres, Lead Warehouse As- will be held by the East Hawai‘i Regional regarding access to health care services.” critical social problem. The Food Basket sociate and Driver in Hilo. “None of the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Health Kurt Corbin, Chair of the East Hawai‘i will accomplish its mission by prevent- vehicles in Hilo currently have refrigera- Systems Corp. on Saturday, Feb. 25 from Regional Board of HHSC said, “Personal ing the waste of all edible food in Hawai‘i tion capacity, which is a necessity.” 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Ka‘ū Hospital in conversations and dialogue with our com- County, feeding the hungry with this food, Funds raised through the campaign Pāhala. All residents are invited and encour- munity stakeholders are absolutely essential educating the community about local hun- will be used to acquire a new box truck aged to attend. in helping guide the decisions that the Re- ger and what can be done to solve this and cargo van for The Food Basket, both of A statement from the hospital says, “An gional Board must make.” social problem, and collaborating with or- which would have refrigeration. overview of the operations and financial For more information, contact Ter- ganizations of partnering missions to eradi- The Food Basket is aiming to reach its condition of all facilities as well as a view ry Larson, Regional Board Secretary at cate poverty, the root of hunger and other $150,000 goal by July 31 in order to have toward the future will be presented. Ample 932-3103. social ills. time will be available for community mem- these vehicles in use by the end of the year.

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The Ka‘ü Calendar www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com February, 2017 Page 13 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com KA PEPA VOLCANO Volume 15, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2017 Holiday Visitors Surge into Park, Lava Delta Collapses Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park visita- Kīlauea is doing before they arrive by check- tion surged during the holiday travel season, ing USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s with parking lots at popular destinations like webcams. Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), Jaggar Mu- Jaggar Museum is the closest visitors seum and Kīlauea Visitor Center at capacity. can get to the summit eruption’s glowing lava And, with Kīlauea erupting from two loca- lake, and it’s the park’s most popular spot after tions, the park remains a powerful draw for 5 p.m. (More than 8,000 people were counted visitors who want to see volcanic activity. As one evening at Jaggar Museum in January.) If a result, the park is very crowded, especially unable avoid peak hours, consider observing during peak hours between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. the glow from a less-crowded location, like “We’ve had some visitors wait up to an Keanakāko‘i, ‘Akanikōlea (Steam Vents), or hour to park, and we have park rangers work- Kīlauea Overlook. From Kīlauea Overlook, ing in traffic control,” said Chief Ranger John it’s a short walk to Jaggar Museum along Cra- Broward. “We remind everyone to please be ter Rim Trail. Bring a flashlight and a jacket. patient and treat rangers and other drivers Mauna Loa Road is well worth exploring with respect and aloha.” during peak hours, especially in good weath- A new lava cascade formed after the delta collapse. NPS Photo by Jessica Ferracane Park rangers offer tips so all visitors have er. Kīpukapuaulu offers an easy, forested hike, a positive and memorable time in the park. This historic and scenic road originates at the of Chain of Craters Road is the starting point and the views and birdwatching are excellent Plan to arrive early and explore summit of Kīlauea and stretches 19 miles to for a 10-mile roundtrip hike to see lava enter along the way to the Mauna Loa Overlook at Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) before 9 a.m. Hōlei Sea Arch. Many overlooks, pullouts the ocean at Kamokuna. 6,662 feet. Not only is parking available, but the lava and lesser-known hikes (Mauna Ulu, Pu‘uloa The best time to observe the glow Visit Kahuku. Kahuku is free, never tube is often empty of people. Birdwatching Petroglyphs) abound – and it’s an ideal way to from Halema‘uma‘u is before sunrise or after crowded and open to the public every Friday, at Nāhuku is best in the early morning. avoid crowds and see more of what the park 9 p.m., when most visitors have left. The park Saturday and Sunday. offers. The Coastal Ranger Station at the end is open 24 hours a day. Visitors can see what Plan to hike Kīlauea Iki Trail by 7 a.m., Lava Delta, pg. 15 and be out by 10 a.m. The four-mile trek is one of the most scenic and popular trails in Youth Ranger Program Continues the park. Drive and explore Chain of Craters Road. as FHVNP Celebrates 20 Years Friends Of Hawai‘i Volcanoes Nation- al Park Youth Ranger Program starts Feb. 1. The annual training over the years has involved many Ka‘ū High School students, leading to employment at the park and other career advancement as well as educational opportunities. For the 2017 training, “We are Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park excited to work with 75 youth from around celebrates 20 years of service in 2017, includ- the island. This program provides great op- ing the Youth Ranger Program, which has portunity for Hawai‘i Island’s underserved involved many Ka‘ū High School students. Photo from FHVNP Love the Arts While Singin’ in the Rainforest. youth population,” said Friends Executive Image from VAC Director Elizabeth Fien. She also noted that ed in 1997 as Na Hoaloha O ‘Āinahou – the all donations directed to the program go di- Friends of ‘Āinahou – the historic ranch Love the Arts Feb. 25 within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. “In rectly to youth stipend payment. Volcano Art Center holds its 13th An- 1995 with the help of our founding mem- In 2017, Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes nual Love the Arts fundraiser at Niaulani bers, the ‘Āinahou Ranch House and its National Park celebrates its 20th anniver- Campus on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 5 p.m. ground were listed on the National Regis- sary. The executive director reviewed the to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is Singin’ in the ter of Historic Places. From this effort, the progress in a New Year’s letter to members. Rainforest. Youth Ranger, pg. 16 Fien wrote that the organization was found- Hale Ho‘omana will be decked out for “Singin’ in the Rainforest” with one-of-a-kind umbrel- Friends oF Hawai’i Volcanoes national Park las painted by Big Island art- FOREST RESTORATION ists. Guests will be treated to an evening of fine wine, brews, PROJECT . a luxurious gourmet buffet and spirited Hawaiian music. The

am pm live and silent auctions include FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 17 • 8:30 -1 unique offerings such as origi- This month we will be working on the Mauna Loa strip nal artwork, hotel stays, tours area in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park clearing invasive and jewelry. weeds around native plants. This will also provide hands- Tickets are $55 for VAC on learning about invasive weed control. Volunteers play Members or $65 non-members an important role in protecting important and threatened and are available at the Niau- native ecosystems. If you are interested in volunteering, lani Campus in Volcano Vil- please contact Patty Kupchak at [email protected] or call lage, VAC Gallery in Hawai‘i (808) 352-1402 by Monday, February 13. Volcanoes National Park, WWW.FHVNP.ORG • 985-7373 and at volcanoartcenter.org. Page 14 February, 2017 www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com The Ka‘ü Calendar Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY IN KA‘Ú Volume 15, Number 2 The Good News of Ka‘ü, Hawai‘i February 2017 The Endangered Forest Birds of Hawai‘i focuses on ‘Alala Halting the extinction of critically en- broad collaboration of federal, state and non- dangered forest birds is core to the state De- profit partners to be sure the birds continue partment of Land & Natural Resources’ lat- to exist and thrive in their natural habitats. est DLNR & You television special, which Last month, five ‘alalā were released into the illustrates the efforts of dozens of organi- wild, but when three perished, the remaining zations and hundreds of people across the two were recaptured and are now safely in state. Aired in January, The Endangered captivity. It is presumed that the three were Forest Birds of Hawai‘i is available online victims of the ‘Io, an endangered Hawaiian at https://vimeo.com/199157463. The broad- hawk. cast is funded in part by Hawai‘i Tourism DLNR chief Suzanne Case said, “We Authority. hope this show brings the serious plights of Of particular interest to Ka‘ū viewers these native birds into our homes. When you is a segment dedicated to The ‘alalā Proj- see a tiny ‘akikiki (Kaua‘i honeycreeper) in ect, which for several decades has worked the forest or hear the call of the native crow, tirelessly toward reintroduction of captive- the ‘alalā, it reinforces why so many people raised ‘alalā back into the Pu’u Makaʻala are undertaking some pretty extraordinary Natural Area Reserve. The film shows the steps to reverse the downward trend of nu- ‘Alalā Project is one of the segments of DLNR’s film on endangered forest birds. tremendous amount of work being done by a Photo from The Endangered Forest Birds of Hawai‘i ‘Alalā, pg. 16 Lava Delta, cont. from pg. 14 tion of cliff where the visitors were standing entering the ocean Lava Delta Collapses crashed into the ocean. produces a highly a A large section of the 26-acre lava delta “It was a really close brush with death for corrosive plume of formed by the 61g lava flow collapsed into them,” Delimont said. “Luckily, they finally hydrochloric acid the ocean around 2:45 p.m. on New Year’s listened to us and turned around in time.” and volcanic par- Eve, launching showers of volcanic rock into “Fortunately, there were no aircraft or ticles that irritate the air and creating a flurry of large waves that boats reported in the area at the time of the the lungs, skin and eroded away a portion of the older sea cliff collapse, nor were any visitors on the delta eyes. Visitors are and viewing area. itself, which is closed for public safety,” Park strongly urged to As a result, the Kamokuna ocean entry Superintendent Cindy Orlando said. “Had stay out of closed within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park was anyone been close by on land, water or air, areas and heed all closed as park rangers and USGS Hawaiian lives would have surely been lost.” posted warning Volcano Observatory scientists surveyed the Lava deltas are extremely hazardous signs. area. Rangers on duty New Year’s Day re- volcanic features that are formed when lava The lava view- ported that the former viewing area is gone, enters the ocean and builds new land on ing area reopened and that loud cracks continued to be heard loose and unstable substrate. In addition to on Jan. 3. throughout the unstable area. the threat of collapse, lava Park ranger addresses a large group of holiday visitors at Jaggar Mu- Although park rangers seum observation deck. 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The Ka‘ü Calendar www.kaucalendar.com • kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com February, 2017 Page 15 Read The Ka‘ū Calendar Daily at www.kaunewsriefs.blogspot.com Multiethnic, cont. from pg. 1 detained at airports around the country fol- deeply wrong. If we don’t speak out against nine Senate Democrats and members of the will be a bedrock principle of our country and lowing the Trump Executive Order. U.S. Act- Trump’s Muslim ban now, we will be com- House of Representatives co-signed the letter. no president can change that truth.” ing Attorney General Sally Yates directed the plicit in what comes next. President Trump Regarding Trump firing the Acting U.S. Gov. David Ige’s statement said he and U.S. Department of Justice to refrain form must rescind this despicable, immoral execu- Attorney General, Hirono tweeted: “@Sal- his administration “expect legal travelers to defending the travel ban in court, saying she tive order immediately.” lyQYates put the law & upholding the Con- this country to be welcomed in Hawai’i with- thought it could be unlawful. Hirono shared the story of Fred Kore- stitution before politics today. @realDon- out being detained unlawfully by the federal Trump fired the Acting Attorney Gen- matsu, the civil rights hero who resisted the aldTrump did the opposite. #ThankyouSally.” government. eral almost immediately and maintained that internment of Japanese-Americans during She also tweeted: “Fred Korematsu’s work is “Refugees entering the United States are extreme vetting measures will be developed World War II all the way to the Supreme more relevant than ever. We won’t stand to screened by the National Counterterrorism before deciding who can come into the U.S. Court. see this dark period repeated. Center, FBI, Defense and State departments, from the banned countries. He also said Hirono also sent a letter to the President, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. that priority should be given to “persecuted calling on him to rescind the order. Twenty- Refugees fleeing from war and persecu- Christians.” tion seek, simply a better life. Hawai›i has Numerous reports were released stat- a proud history as a place immigrants of di- ing that no terrorists had come from any of verse backgrounds can achieve their dreams the banned Muslim countries. Instead they through hard work. Many of our people also have come from such places as Saudi Arabia, know all too well the consequences of giving Egypt and Pakistan for which there is no ban. in to fear of newcomers. The remains of the Hirono, herself and immigrant who (World War II Japanese) internment camp at came from Japan as a child with her mother, Honouliuli (on O‘ahu) are a sad testament to tweeted about her own history: “Came to the that fear. We must remain true to our values U.S. in steerage. Now a U.S. Senator fighting and be vigilant where we see the worst part of for more families to have the opportunities Ocean View resident, Bob South, hiking the ancient Ala Kahakai Trail on Pōhue Bay property history about to be repeated,” said Hawai‘i’s I did.” up for acquisition by Hawai‘i County. Photo by Peter Bosted governor. Hirono, a member of the Senate Judicia- Pōhue Bay, cont. from pg. 11 By looking at how these properties will The AG and Governor were responding ry Committee, released the following state- The second, third and fourth ranked enhance life for residents and visitors alike, to Trump’s Executive Order, which he signed ment: “It’s despicable that President Trump properties on the PONC list are in North Ko- the commissioners carefully reviewed all on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Trump chose Holocaust Remembrance Day to issue hala district. community submittals of parcels for County banned travel into the U.S. for people from yet another executive order that exploits fear Chairman of Public Access, Open purchase. We are extremely gratified at Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia and of refugees and immigrants. This is wrong. I Space and Natural Resources Commission, how many people have participated in our Yemen. will continue to fight the President’s extreme, Barbara Bell, described how PONC solicits meetings, the submittal process, the grant Ka‘ū’s U.S. Senator, Mazie Hirono knee jerk actions that divide our country.” suggestions for its wish list and then application process, and in the program as a tweeted her opposition to the treatment of Protests in airports and other places evaluates and prioritizes the properties. She whole.” people from these countries, particularly around the U.S. and abroad broke out in op- reported that in 2016, “The fine people of Although recommendations are made refugees. position to Trump›s immigration policies. A Hawai‘i County submitted many wonderful by PONC, purchases are approved by the “Tonight’s stay was a victory but we’ll popular image showed the Statue of Liberty properties and the commissioners prioritized Hawai‘i County Council. keep fighting #Resist #MuslimBan,” tweet- in tears. them, with their unique perspectives. ed Hirono. She too was referring to federal Hirono and other Senators stood on the judges putting a stay on Trump’s attempt to steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Hirono de- turn away legal foreign visitors coming to manded that Trump rescind his order banning the U.S. from the list of Muslim-majority travel to the U.S. by citizens of the selected countries. countries. She said, “Donald Trump can The American Civil Liberties Union sent deny it all he wants, but we understand him attorneys to courts after foreign visitors were loud and clear. This is a Muslim ban, and it’s Youth Ranger, cont. from pg. 14 Founding members included Alana Friends of ‘Āinahou was formed.” McKinney, Julie Williams, Diane Gentry, Volunteers cleared about ten acres Russell Kokubun and Roberta Baker. of the ranch, which was developed in the The organization invites donations and 1940s by businessman and horticulturalist new members and is planning an annual Herbert C. Shipman, a descendant of one of meeting in March, as well as a 20-year cel- Hawai‘i’s oldest missionary families. ebration later in 2017. Upcoming events in- “As our mission and focus expand- clude a Sunday Walk in the Park, Exploring ed beyond ‘Āinahou,” wrote Fien, “we Mauna Ulu, on Sunday, Feb. 12. See more changed names to become the Friends of at fhvnp.org. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2002.” ‘Alalā, cont. from pg. 15 23 endemic bird species that have gone ex- merous forest bird populations. The birds tinct since 1778,” KFBRP project leader Dr. have long been part of Hawai‘i’s natural Lisa “Cali” Crampton said. “All of our part- landscape, and culturally they’ve been re- ners and everyone working to reverse these vered for centuries by Native Hawaiians.” trends are excited to show this movie. There Photographed over the course of nearly are some pretty astonishing projects under- two years, The Endangered Forest Birds of way to save these amazing forest dwellers Hawai‘i transports viewers deep into the and their native homes.” Alaka‘i Plateau on Kaua‘i, where the Kaua‘i The show chronicles projects and Forest Bird Recovery Project is working people working in some really tough en- with numerous partners to try and save three vironments, toward the common goal of endangered species of tiny birds on the preventing further population reductions brink of extinction - the ‘akikiki, ‘akeke‘e, and ultimately extinction. In one segment, and puaiohi. a staffer from San Diego Zoo Global climbs “The most recent estimate for the num- a freely suspended ladder, 40-feet in the air, ber of ‘akikiki is 450 birds, give or take 50. to collect marble-sized eggs from a treetop The worst thing that could happen is for nest in an ʻōhiʻa tree. any of these forest birds to join the list of