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Vol.17, No. 12 About Kohala, For Kohala December 21, 2018 New Recycling Rules Kohala Swimmer Excels Will Increase Plastic Trash at Hilo Swim Meet

Photo by CNN,www.cnn.com/2016/06/03/us/gallery/hawaii-trash-problem-irpt/index.html Photo by Jeffrey Coakley Hawaii’s beaches are littered with plastic, extremely dangerous to both The Kohala High School Swim Team wildlife, fi sh and humans. Left to Right: Christian Guevarra, Scarlett Jordan, Sydney Wiernicki, By Sustainable Kohala always rinse your recycling Reyanna Savedra and Dayten James-Foree Recycling at our transfer sta- items after use if they have con- Missing: Oscar Ka’awa-Culp, Shamar Sarme, Jr. and Will Touche tion has changed. Due to Chi- tained food. na’s recent rejection of soiled Clean plastic jars, jugs, or It’s 6:00 in the morning. It’s of swim coaches Jeff Coakley materials shipped to them for bottles marked #1 or #2 and dark, the pool water is freezing and Elysia Ney. Though small in recycling, new restrictions have CLEAN tin and aluminum cans, and you’re just half awake. Who number, from 2003 - 2018 swim- recently been instituted. and clean cardboard (no used in their right mind would want mers have competed in the State As of December 1, the County pizza boxes!) can be placed in to swim under those conditions? Championships, with a break is no longer be able to recycle the mixed recycling bin at the The Kohala swim team between 2006-2011 when swim- any #5 plastics or caps and lids. transfer station. undergoes this type of training ming was suspended. In addition, empty plastic bags Clean glass jars and bottles three times a week, from 6:00 Before the help of their will no longer be accepted for go in a separate container next a.m. to 7:30 a.m., swimming coaches, Christrian Gueverra, recycling. to the mixed recycling bin, and 2,000 - 3,000 yards per session, Reyanna Savedra and Scar- These changes are aff ecting empty HI-5 beverage contain- rock music blasting in the back- lett Jordan didn’t know how to not only Hawai`i and the main- ers can be turned in for redemp- ground. Why? Maybe it’s the swim any of the swim strokes of land U.S., but recycling opera- tion at the neighboring site just waffl es with whipped cream fl y, back, breast or free but now tions around the world. makai of the transfer station. or toasted bagels with cream have become profi cient swim- We can still recycle clean plas- For an up-to-date list of cheese and honey at the end of mers. That’s how good their tic containers, jugs, or bottles where to take other items, see the practice session. Or, maybe coaches are... marked #1 or #2; HI-5 bottles recyclehawaii.org/where-to- they are just a bunch of masoch- Besides freestyle, Christian and cans; aluminum; tin; paper; recycle/for-residents. ists that enjoy the pain. and Reyanna have become profi - cardboard; and glass. Note that alkaline, recharge- Whatever the reason, these cient in breaststroke and Scarlett Food contamination is the able and lithium batteries; paint; young men and women brave in the backstroke, while second- main issue with China’s refusal electronics; and scrap metal are those conditions, working hard year veteran and Boys’ Team of our recyclable materials, so considered hazardous and have to be the best that they can captain Dayten James-Foree separate recycling facilities. The become and it’s personal...want- continues to have solid swims in details of when and where to ing to master their environment the 50 and 100 freestyle. take these materials changes, so and pushing themselves to the Girls’ Team captain Sydney keep this web site handy. limit. Many of them head off Wiernicki comes from a family Non-compostable materials to college or enter the military of water people and is looking to in our trash present a big prob- after graduation, having learned make her mark in the BIIF [Big lem. Polystyrene foam (Styro- the discipline that it takes to be a Island Interscholastic Federa- foam) and other plastics besides swimmer, a sport that is ranked tion] as a 100-yard backstroker #1 and #2 are not recyclable as the #2 most diffi cult. like her mom, Bindi Wiernicki. and, unfortunately, do not break Over the years it’s been At the fi rst meet of the season, down in the landfi ll. a small team who swam for held at Hilo High School on We assume plastics stay in Kohala High under the guidance See Swim, Page 2 our landfi ll, but migrating birds and wind often carry plastic Kohala Mountain News ST ST materials from landfi lls to both PB D Box 639 land and oceans. These materi- Kapa’au, HI 96755 als are especially dangerous to Kapa`au, HI 96755 ECWSS PERMIT NO. 9 Photo by Deborah Winter wildlife of all sorts. Over 100 mil- U S I D P A Jar of plastic retrieved from Pololu lion marine animals are killed POSTAL CUSTOMER O S E P Beach, courtesy of Cassia Foley. See Trash, Page 2 T A G Page 2 The Kohala Mountain News December 21, 2018 Community Photo

Photo by Lehua Cambra Sunset at Mahukona Trash continued from Page 2 For example, when purchas- and “upcycled” into art projects As for reduce, share rarely each year due to plastic debris in ing food items like yogurt or and usable items. The HUB craft used items with neighbors and the ocean. There are 100 million other products, look to see if the center for children is a good family and you save money and tons of plastic in oceans around container is recyclable (#1 or #2) place to drop off these types of reduce your impact on our land- the world. Over 70% of seabirds to help you decide which item to reusable items. fi ll. now have plastic in their sys- buy. If it isn’t #1 or #2, can you Water bottles create a huge Finally, over 50% of our solid tems. re-use the container? amount of unnecessary plastic waste at our local transfer station Please be extra mindful of An empty jam jar can store trash. Consider using a refi ll- is green waste! When branches, any plastic or Styrofoam you leftovers. An old laundry deter- able glass or metal beverage leaves and fl owers are combined throw away. Can you re-use or gent tub can hold hardware or container and save money while with plastics and other manu- reduce it? Can you avoid using craft items for the next project. reducing plastic trash. factured materials, they break it? Consider buying a collection of Here’s a website with 50 down much more slowly. While Re-use and reduce are better forks, spoons and knives from creative re-uses for common there is a capital improvement than recycling. Our landfi lls are a thrift store that you can use household objects: twistedsifter. project proposal for a green fi lling too quickly to sustain our and wash after a social gather- com/2012/06/creative-ways- waste facility for North Kohala, fl ow of trash, recycling costs ing, instead of throwing “away” to-repurpose-reuse-and-upcy- until that appears, please con- money and energy to ship and plastic cutlery. (There is no cle-old-things. sider taking your green waste to process, and rules change. Yet “away”!) Lots of easily accu- Consider giving away rarely a site where it will break down there are many ways to reduce mulated items like bottle corks, used items to friends, family or more easily. and re-use items that would oth- tabs off soda pop cans, bottle thrift stores. Or have a clothing Thank you for recycling, erwise go to the landfi ll. caps and jar lids can be collected exchange party or yard sale. reducing, and reusing! Happy

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Several decade ago. years later, the Kohala Commu- This year, the staff of the nity Access Group worked with Public Access, Open Space and the county to approve a public Natural Resources Commission access pedestrian trail along the (PONC) established the price coast. by appraisal and applied to the As part of a project to protect State LLCC for matching funds. the Kula Iwi O Kamehameha— Hamana Ventura, executive the homelands of Kamehameha director of PONC, represented I—the lands at Kapanaia have the county at the LLCC meeting. been nominated by fi ve Kohala He congratulated the Kohala community groups to the coun- groups that have worked so ty’s priority list for public pur- hard. chase since 2010. It has ranked The groups involved with high on that list every year the establishing of open space in since. In 2015, the County Coun- Kohala are Malama Wahi Pana cil directed the County Finance O Kohala, Ka Makani O Kohala Department to begin negotia- ’Ohana – Kako’o, Malama tions with the owner of the land, Kohala Kahakai, Maika’i Pacifi c Plains, LLC of Texas. Kamakani O Kohala, Kohala Representatives of Pacifi c Historic and Cultural Preserva- Plains have worked coopera- tion Group, and Kohala Lihikai. Hawi Listed in 39th Place on List of Best Small Towns in America On December 12, 2018, News- tropical lushness and peaceful max Media’s online page, www. lifestyle, Hawi is located on the newsmax.com, re-ran their Janu- Big Island. ary 20, 2016, story on their picks Home for the bicycle turn- for the 50 Best Small Towns in around of the Ironman World America. In their estimation, Championship, it also features Hawi ranked as number 39 with loads of art galleries and serves the following entry: as a great place to sip legend- Photo and caption by Lisa Andrews “39. Hawi, Hawaii (popu- ary kona [sic] coff ee at outdoor Torrential rain drenched Waianae Gulch on November 10, 2018, lation 1,081) — Known for its cafes.” prompting some residents to call the area “Niagara Falls.” CBD.CENTER PRESENTS KOHALA GOLF PARK invites you to A BENEFIT FOR NORTH HAWAII Ring in the New Year with HOSPICE A FREE DAY AT THE GOLF PARK Come see the improvements to your Community Golf Park LONG TALL DEB, GOLF ALL DAY FOR FREE COLIN JOHN & THEIR ELECTRIC BAND Psychobilly, Spaghetti Western, Surf, Blues & Soul Saturday JANUARY 12, 2019 The Sons of Kohala from 9am to 4pm Hawaiian Falsetto, Harmonies & Hula Geoff Kraus DUKE TATOM Seattle Blues Magician Ukulele Wizard from Kahulanui And Special Guests! 6 PM Saturday, February 9 The Barn at Kohala Village Inn ● Hawi Donation $20 cash at the door Children free with adult supervision RENTAL CLUBS AVAILABLE! BRING THE KIDS! KOHALA GOLF PARK is located at the far northern end of Kamehameha Park in Kapa`au on the North Kohala coast of the Big Island Kohala Golf Park is a sponsored project of the North Kohala Community Resource Center and is an all-donation, 9-hole, walking golf course December 21, 2018 The Kohala Mountain News Page 5 County Council Update Future KMN Deadlines From the Desk of District 9 Councilmember Tim Richards It’s important for the Kohala Mountain News to receive ads and fellow colleagues on the Hawai‘i ing a process that will benefi t news submissions by the following County Council as we focus on our island community going for- deadlines. Otherwise, submissions the work ahead of us in making ward. Continue to stay informed may not be accommodated. Hawai‘i Island the best place to as we eagerly await the unfold- January Deadlines live, work and play for genera- ing of the new County of Hawai‘i tions to come. Vacation Rental regulations. Ads and News: 1/11/19 We do have our work cut out Kamehameha Park Recre- Distribution: 1/25/19 for us regarding the ever-chal- ation Facilities February Deadlines lenging County budget, how- Please note that I have been Ads and News: 2/8/19 ever I am optimistic that with pursuing, and will continue to this balanced group of Council pursue, the leadership of the Distribution: 2/22/19 Members, we will work together County Department of Parks to consider the voice of our con- and Recreation (P&R) for status Our purpose is to enhance stituents’ island-wide as we aim on various improvement proj- and strengthen the community for a fi scally responsible County ects involving Kamehameha by fostering continuous government. As always, feel free Park, the playgrounds, Hisaoka communication and to contact either of my offi ces if Gym and Shiro Takata Fields. understanding among the you have any questions or con- Some of these have been prom- various cultures, residents and cerns. I will continue to build the ised to me since 2016, and again constituents. bridges to better serve you all. in 2018. I even made certain that www.kohalamountainnews.com Photo courtesy of Tim Richards Bill 108 Is Now an Ordi- Council Contingency funding ABOUT US Councilmember Tim Richards nance – Vacation Rentals had been provided toward some Publisher/Ad Sales Manager represents North Kohala as part of The infamous Bill 108 has of these projects. I am trying my Tom Morse 345-0706 Hawai’i County Council District 9. passed through the Hawai‘i best to be patient, and I ask that [email protected] County Council with Draft No. you try too. Aloha everyone! Once again, 7 on November 20, 2018. It is I hope we will see the prog- Managing Editor it is time for the monthly update important to note that although ress needed in this area sooner Maureen Garry 494-4237 from our offi ce. this measure has been adopted, rather than later. Please feel free [email protected] the specifi c process is currently to update me on matters involv- Hawai‘i County Council being crafted by the County ing our recreation facilities; such Layout & Calendar Editor Members Sworn In Department of Planning for the Annalene Williams 339-4951 facilities as these are important [email protected] On December 3, I was hum- eff ective date of April 1, 2019. and should be accessible for all bled to again take the Oath of We do understand that some – keiki to kupuna. ffi Bookkeeper O ce as your Council Member residents and vacation rental As always, it continues to be Malia Dela Cruz 895-3578 for the term of 2018 – 2020. owners alike may not be satis- a great privilege to serve as your [email protected] Thank you for your continued fi ed with the specifi c outcomes Councilman. Wishing each one support and confi dence in me to of Bill 108, however we are cau- of you a very Merry Christmas represent the people of District tiously optimistic that we can and a happy and prosperous December Contributors 9. I am excited to work with my continue to work toward creat- 2019! Donovan Aiona, Sammie Aiona, Amazon, Inc., Lisa Andrews, Donna Botelho, CDP AC to Emphasize Collaboration in 2019 Lehua Cambra, CNN, Inc., Jeffrey Coakley, Randee Golden, Hamakua-Kohala Health, Tim Head, Francis Hebert, Lara Hook, Chyler Imai, Michelle Kawai, JT Morgan, Cindy Morse, Tim Richards, Bill Shontell, Cathey Tarleton, Lynda Wallach, Fern White, Deborah Winter, John Winter, Toni Withington, Sadie Young

Current Circulation 4,200 Letters to the Editor and Viewpoint articles must address issues aff ecting North Kohala and be accompanied by the author’s name, address and telephone number. Letters and Viewpoints are subject to editing, and shorter submissions will receive Photo courtesy of JT Morgan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jtmorgan preference for publication. The Affordable Housing Group is looking to partner with a landowner in North Kohala to acquire seven to fi fteen acres of land on which to build a “pocket neighborhood.” Such housing communities are built around a For a twelve month central common area, with vehicles and parking around the perimeter, and reduce the cost of housing while subscription, please send your encouraging a sense of community. check for $36, made out to the Kohala Mountain News, By Lynda Wallach term until a replacement was collaboration being the over- P.O. Box 639, Kapa’au HI 96755. At its November 19 meeting, approved. arching theme. Steve Hoff man, Be sure to include a note the North Kohala Community The AC had spent some time AC Chair, presented the results stating the name and mailing Development Plan Action Com- on a priority-setting exercise. of the exercise, which will guide address of the recipient. mittee (NKCDP AC) welcomed Aff ordable housing, infrastruc- the work of the committee in the All material, either in part or in whole, is its newest member, Chris Cack- ture, agriculture and economic coming year. protected under U.S. copyright laws. ©2018. ley. The incoming member will development, and public access Action Committee priorities Kohala Mountain News be fi lling the seat of Jack Hoyt, were selected as the areas include to: P.O. Box 639, Kapa’au, Hawai‘i who had agreed to extend his having the highest priority, with See CDP, Page 6 96755 Page 6 The Kohala Mountain News December 21, 2018 CDP continued from Page 5 erosion control. It has involved pletion of the Halaula well. The He also presented the Pololu 1) Improve collaboration several Kohala organizations group does not have the funds Lookout Proposal, which was with community members and and multiple students from to purchase land but is hoping drafted after numerous meetings county agencies, Kohala High School. that they will be able to fi nd a with the residents near Pololu 2) Relieve the barriers to It has included the plant- landowner in Kohala that will be and the general community. His aff ordable housing, ing of over 1,400 native plants willing to partner with them and purpose was to get this on the 3) Work to clarify economic for ground cover, designing support this experiment. AC agenda for the next meeting issues and opportunities, and and installing check dams and John Winter, of the Water, so that it can be forwarded to act to support key initiatives, sediment-collecting dams and Parks and Road Group, brought the appropriate County depart- and creating signage. (See story on up the issue of the proposed mil- ments as quickly as possible. 4) Support any activity that page 7.) The erosion prevention itary activity along the Kohala More information on the pro- supports job opportunities, program is essential in preserv- Coast. Because of the tight time posal and the process are in the reduces the cost of living and pre- ing the health of our coastline frame and the restrictions of the story on page 8. serves the quality of life in Kohala by helping to prevent the con- Sunshine Laws, it was not pos- The next meeting of the Toni Withington’s report from tamination of off shore coral sible for the AC to respond as a NKCDP AC is on Monday, Jan- the Public Access Community reefs, preserving fi sh habitats, committee by the December 10 uary 28, at 5:00 p.m. in Kame- Group included information preserving existing vegetation, deadline for public comment, hameha Park’s Hisaoka Gym on a trail from Kauhola Point preventing the destruction of but he encouraged members conference room. Members of to Hapu’u (see map on page 3 introduced native plants and to respond individually to the the community are encouraged for location). She also told the providing for the return of sea- draft Environment Assessment. to attend. group about a study being done bird nesting areas. It has also to determine the legal status of helped to prevent the further the Mahukona to Niuli’i rail- erosion of pedestrian trails and Hear Classical Guitar in North Kohala road, looking into the possibil- the jeep road. ity of converting it into a public Jack Hoyt of the Aff ordable Event: Hawaiian Classical Guitar Recital trail. The group will be seek- Housing Group then spoke to Who: Ian O’Sullivan ing out information and ideas the AC on the issues regarding ff Where: North Kohala Public Library from the community regarding a ordable housing in Kohala When: January 17 at 3:00 p.m. this potential trail over the next and some of the group’s recom- several months, and a report on mendations. The approach of Audience: Open to all the current status of this study the committee is to try to acquire will be on the CDP AC meet- seven to fi fteen acres of land on North Kohala Public Library welcomes Ian O’Sullivan ing agenda in January. Finally, which to build a “pocket neigh- for a Hawaiian classical guitar recital Withington said that the County borhood.” This type of neigh- on January 17 at 3:00 p.m. Planning Commission has been borhood groups houses around Proclaimed by Classical Guitar as “a player of great working with the owners of the a common area that can be used depth and sensitivity” as well as a “composer who is 90 acres at Kapanaia and is in for gardens, picnic areas or play- forging a unique repertoire that honors both his Hawaiian the process of purchasing the ing fi elds. There are no roads or roots and his many years of formal training,” property. They have applied driveways within the neighbor- Ian O’Sullivan is a classically-trained guitarist and to the State Legacy Land Com- hood and vehicles are located in mission for matching funds for parking lots on the perimeter. composer from the North Shore of O’ahu. the purchase. Members of the The group believes this would Well-versed in Hawaiian music and the ‘ukulele, in addition to Public Access group planned to reduce the overall cost of the the Western classical repertoire, Ian has performed internationally travel to Oahu on December 10 houses as well as encourage a and across the United States both as a soloist and with various to make their case to the Com- sense of community among the groups. His past performances include Carnegie’s Weill Recital mission with the decision to be residents of the neighborhood. known shortly after. (See update Building such a neighborhood, Hall, New York Guitar Society, Minnesota Guitar Society, Tokyo on the approval of these funds he explained, faces three prob- Dome and all major Hawaiian Islands. on page 1 of this issue.) lems: zoning, waste and water. Susan Fischer of Power, View Currently, most of the land in Planes and Erosion Control gave Kohala is zoned agricultural, a presentation on the Upolu so a change in zoning would Airport Environmental Restora- be required. Regarding waste, NAKAHARA STORE tion Project. The project includes the State now requires new Groceries. Snacks. Hawaiian Gifts erosion prevention, establish- homes to have a septic system ing a trail, educating the public with a leach fi eld large enough HOME TO OUR FAMOUS OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN, about native plants and restor- to accommodate the number of CHAR SIU PORK, CLAM DIP, & MAUI ONION SALSA ing native habitat. The project, residents, which is expensive. 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Photos by Toni Withington The photo on the left shows the raw erosion along the shore at Upolu Airport in 2015. Three years later, in 2018, the same place has fi lled and turned green (shown in the photo on the right), thanks to erosion control efforts. By Toni Withington native plants near them. Kohala High School students somed into large patches of the Soil erosion control proj- She said the group and Kohala designed and built check dams native bush. Still, there are bare ects at Upolu Airport seem to Lihikai will continue work- to stop the soil runoff . Airports places, she said. be working, and more projects ing with Airports Division and staff followed with the installa- The group will continue to are planned, the North Kohala Kohala High School (KHS) stu- tion of roll-like sediment-collect- evaluate the eff ectiveness of the Community Development Plan dents to locate and install addi- ing dams. present dams and work with (NKCDP) Action Commit- tional dam sites. The cliff side Fischer showed before and after Airports Division to locate addi- tee was told at its meeting on land was left bare after extensive photos of the results in only three tional dam sites. A KHS Senior November 19. recreational vehicle use a decade years. Her focus was on erosion Project program, led by senior Susan Fischer, chairperson ago. Without plants, soil run-off control, but she pointed out that Angelique Kokal, will also get of the Power, View Planes and was eroding the land and pollut- the Upolu Project also includes underway this winter. Another Erosion Control Group, gave an ing the reefs off shore. establishing a trail, educating nursery of native plants is also update of progress on the resto- The restoration project was students about native plants and in the works. ration eff orts undertaken since undertaken by Kohala Lihikai restoring the native habitat. Fischer said the lessons 2011 on the mile-long strip of and eight other Kohala orga- The photos showed the learned at Upolu will be used to state land makai of the airport nizations with the help of Air- spread of native pa’u o Hi’iaka undertake erosion control proj- runway. Photos showed dramatic port Division, starting with and ilima groundcovers in the ects on the coastal open space capture of soil behind dams and the nurturing and planting of sediment collected by the dams. lands acquired by the County at recent growth of several of the 1,400 native starts. In 2015 three Naupaka starts have also blos- Pao’o, Kaiholena and Hapu’u.

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Photo courtesy of Bill Shontell Photo courtesy of Bill Shontell Cars line the road near Pololu Lookout. Currently there is no parking lot Vans of tourists frequently stop at Pololu Lookout. In its current at the site; however, local groups have reached a consensus and will be confi guration, the lookout road does not afford much room for a larger requesting a donation of land from Surety Kohala on which to build a lot. vehicle to turn around. have now, not future ones.” studies showed that option to ship of 85 acres of land Surety discussion going as partici- Four diff erent sub-groups be impossible. owns on the valley fl oor, Berg- pants upped the count one acre of the Community Develop- The meeting was moder- feld confi rmed. at a time. When it reached fi ve ment Plan Action Committee ated by Jeff Coakley, a member After everyone in the audi- acres, Shontell said that was have been wrestling for seven of the Action Committee ence had a chance to ask ques- as high as they could go. So it years with a division between and the Parks, Water, Roads tions and voice their opinions, was agreed to ask for fi ve acres, those who want to improve Group (PWR). Those attend- Coakley asked for a vote on parts of which could be left the lookout and trailhead and ing included Steven Bergfeld the parking lot. It was nearly undeveloped for future use, if those who want to discourage of DOFAW, Clement Chang of unanimously favorable. Shon- needed. any more traffi c. Both sides Na Ala Hele State Trail System, tell said Surety was willing to Several speakers spoke in have expressed their views at Moana Rowland of Department donate the land for the lot on favor of the PWR Group’s fi nd- many previous meetings about of Land and Natural Resources the mauka side of Akoni Pule ing that people living near the the congestion and lack of rest- (DLNR), Bill Shontell of Surety Highway close to the lookout. lookout want to keep the visits rooms. Kohala and State Representa- He indicated there is a time See Pololu, Page 9

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Because he was not moti- also be rotating services between opened a small grocery in Maka- vated to make big money, he Kapa‘au and Waimea in order to pala, and he and older brother often took on jobs that he knew broaden their reach to children, Lawrence served as the clerks. would not be profi table as a way especially those in the QUEST After a short time, the business to help people in fi nancial dis- program. closed. Jimmy remembers with a tress. In September, the National laugh, “We go broke. Everybody Equipped with a backhoe, he Committee for Quality Assur- charge.” dug many graves over the years ance renewed HKH’s Patient When his parents opened for free, not wanting to hand Centered Medical Home Certifi - Luke’s Place in Hawi, Ethel took a bill to people already over- cation. Created by the American charge and was largely respon- whelmed with grief and fi nan- Association of Pediatrics in 1967, sible for the restaurant’s huge cial worries. His attitude: “I no the PCMH program is based on success. James Sr. provided beef care. Gonna die broke anyway.” core concepts of patient care, from his “hobby” ranch. His greatest skill has been an management, access, support, Jimmy took his turn tending ability to connect and relate per- coordination/transition and bar but was soon exiled to out- sonally with all kinds of people. quality. door work. “I set up drinks on With light-hearted humor and Photos courtesy of Hāmākua-Kohala Health “We are very pleased to the house too many times,” he a relaxed, friendly manner he receive the PCMH certifi cation,” chuckled. is one of Kohala’s unique and As 2018 comes to a close, said Chief Executive Offi ce Irene Like the barefoot boy in loved characters. But he’s not Hāmākua-Kohala Health (HKH) Carpenter. “It means we are Makapala, grownup Jimmy comfortable being regarded as a has a proud list of accomplish- meeting the quality measures continued to resist marching to loveable, generous man. ments to celebrate with island set forth by NCQA and provid- other people’s drums. He has a He tries to balance such sen- communities. New partnerships ing the very best quality care to beautiful red album—“Linage timents by coming out regularly help expand health care services our communities.” of the Luke Family in Kohala, with his favorite self-descrip- where needed most, new doc- The soon-to-be-open clinic Hawaii”—but he has no inter- tion, “I’m just a humbug guy tors and therapists enhance the in Waimea has also received est in his ancestors. Somewhere who never care nothing.” staff , and new facilities are open its letter of certifi cation. Once a along the way, he had become Jimmy is no angel (thank opened with more on the way. date is established to start seeing a hard-working American indi- God). He’s been a smoker and In August, HKH opened patients, a Grand Opening is vidual—and at the same time gambler. Some people frown on its third branch, located on planned for early in the year. remained an easy-going, fun- that. Well, he learned his lesson Laupāhoehoe Community The new facility will provide in Vegas where he was smok- Public Charter School (LCPCS) much-needed pediatric, inter- ing heavily at the crap tables. grounds. There, on-site psy- nal medicine, and mental and Then he came home and visited chologist Dr. Ziska Garcia sees behavioral health services from CARTOW a friend who was dying from both children and adult patients, Pediatrician Pamela McKenna, cigarette-caused emphysema. It with focus on pediatric mental MD; Internal Medicine specialist KOHALA shook him. Quit the next day. health and women’s health. Eric Murray, MD; Psychologist A few years ago, a percep- Prior to the clinic’s opening, the Ilea Bain, PsyD; and Certifi ed tive observer told this writer Laupāhoehoe community had no Substance Abuse Counselor • 24-hour Towing, Recovery, that Jimmy Luke seemed like psychologist, and patients had to Candace Kauahi. and Lock-out Service the “mayor of Kohala.” The ref- drive to Honoka‘a, Waimea or In addition, new Prenatal • Vehicle Repairs erence resonates. In traditional Hilo for counseling services. Care services have launched in • Oil Changes and Service small-town America, the mayor Also during the summer, Dr. both Honoka‘a and Kohala to • Equipment Hauling was a wise elder (not a politician) Ilea Bain joined the team at the address the rates of low birth ff • Vehicle Safety Inspections who took time to o er generos- Kapa‘au clinic, providing behav- weight and premature birth in • Propane ity and kindness to everyone. ioral health services for teens these communities. “Kohala “Jimmy Luke, Mayor of and adults with her integrative has the highest rate of prema- Open Monday - Friday 10 - 6, Kohala.” Sounds pretty good for approach that melds Gestalt psy- ture birth and underweight Saturday 10 - 2, closed Sunday a “humbug guy, who never care chotherapy with Buddhist con- birth on the island, followed Located at the bottom of Hawi Rd. nothing.” cepts. When the upcoming clinic by Honoka‘a.” Carpenter said. Relax, Jimmy. It’s an hon- in Waimea opens, Dr. Bain will “They also have the highest rate KAD, Inc. dba Cartow Kohala orary title. You’re retired. You rotate hours between it and the of teenage pregnancies. It’s our 889-1061 don’t have to do anything. Just North Kohala clinic. hope that accessible prenatal continue to be yourself. The Amazing Tooth Bus will See HKH, Page 12

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Many Kohala residents have replacing the old grass infi eld Kohala High School Soccer promising freshmen Riley Pres- been wondering about the status with new grass and soil. has a new set of coaches that are ton, who will be a solid defender of Shiro Takata Field at Kame- The Hilo County Parks ground looking to motivate their players and goalkeeper for the Cowboys hameha Park. Formerly known crew that brought over their for success. Whether it be in the in the years to come, and also the as “A Field,” or the “Main Dia- equipment and did the initial classroom holding a high G.P.A. very intelligent Iris Cedillos, who mond,” Shiro Takata Field has construction, however, is still not or on the soccer fi eld, Head Coach always does her best to help the undergone reconstruction this done. They are still waiting for the Daniel Perez wants his players to team. year, but it is still bordered with sod to catch before going any fur- be committed and willing to push From experiences coaching orange fencing that signifi es that ther with the infi eld repairs. their abilities to the limit! After a with competitive club soccer pro- construction is still ongoing. The intention was to reopen stint dedicated to building com- grams like the Kona Rage and The North Kohala Parks main- by January of 2019, but a repair petitive youth soccer in Kohala Culture FC, Coach Perez has high tenance crew has been doing and testing of the fi eld’s light- and on the west side of the Big expectations for each and every a wonderful job at tending the ing tripped a breaker so that is a Island, Coach Perez is back at the one of his players. He expects his outlying areas, but the fi eld still new problem that still needs to be helm and expects his players to players to play high school soccer stands in waiting. The recon- addressed. We at KMN will con- fi nish this season saying, “Man, bringing with them the club expe- struction has consisted of scrap- tinue to update the community on I can’t wait for next season,” or rience that they have to push ing away of the old infi eld sod, the fi eld’s progress as information “I’m a better person (for push- through adversity together like cleaning up and leveling of the becomes available. Thank you for ing myself hard).” Next to Coach they do in league and tournament graveled (skinned) infi eld, and your concern and patience. Perez will be Kohala High math- play (Shilo and the Cedillos’ with ematics teacher Mr. Fasil Bizuneh, the Kona Crush Academy; Alika, who will fl ank Coach this year Justus, Riley, and Shilo with the as his assistant. A former college Kona Rage). He views their club runner, accomplished competitor, experience as one of the keys to and soccer player himself, Coach success that could possibly pres- Bizuneh has been facilitating ent opportunities for soccer play- Futsal games at school and also ers from Kohala in the future. plays soccer in his spare time. Furthermore, Coach Perez When asked about the players expects his players to fi nd soccer to watch, Coach started his dis- rewarding through their hard cussion with his returning seniors work hoping that soccer will open Alika Viernes, Christian Cedil- up doors for them. Ensuring that los, and football lineman Keola players are well-skilled and con- DeWitt. Alika was praised for ditioned in the off season, Perez facilitates a Futsal program for Photo courtesy of D. Aiona displaying his speed and talent, The sign at Shiro Takata Field stands in front of the fi eld equipment used Christian his soccer intelligence, students of all ages at the out- by the Hilo County Parks ground crew to renovate the baseball infi eld. and Keola for his commitment door courts behind Hisaoka gym December 6, 2018. and motivational skills. They at Kamehameha Park, in addition will line up on the pitch (soccer to his commitment to competi- fi eld) with their junior teammates tive soccer all year ‘round. He is in midfi elder Shilo Perez—their and always will be a resource for most experienced player, return- youth soccer in Kohala. ing goalkeeper Kamani Proven- Kohala started off the season cal, returning center back Justus with a rain-out at Honoka’a Ventura, and center back Manase on December 4. By press time, Pagud. Shilo Perez, son of Coach the Cowboys will have played Perez, has experience at all levels six games on the season, but of club soccer, including play- there’s more to watch! You can ing in Europe. He will garner the catch the Cowboys’ home games most attention from opposing starting on January 3 vs. Kame- defenders, leaving opportunities hameha Schools Keaau, Janu- for services to their sophomore ary 8 vs. Konawaena, January 10 striker, Julian Parks. Julian returns vs. Hawaii Prep, January 15 vs. Photo courtesy of D. Aiona as a motivated player who has a Pahoa, January 18 vs. Honoka’a, The North Kohala Parks maintenance crew has been doing a wonderful renewed commitment to the game and January 22 vs. Ka’u. Games job at tending the outlying areas, but Shiro Takata Field still stands and displays a good nose for the start at 3:00 pm at the Kohala awaiting completion by the Hilo County Parks ground crew. goal. Coach also further mentions High School soccer fi eld.

The Kohala Community Athletic Association would like to thank the following volunteer coaches for a successful 2018 in our BOY'S BASKETBALL after-school sports programs for the children of Kohala. REGISTRATION FLAG FOOTBALL BIDDY BASKETBALL BOYS BASKETBALL T-BALL/COACH PITCH AGES 9 THROUGH 14 Andrew Miller Aric Hoshida Jason Salvador Andrew Miller Ashton Salas Blane Crabbe Lawrence Kauka Ashton Salas Brad Belmarez Brycen Caravalho Marcus Van Nguyen Bobby Akana FREE REGISTRATION INCLUDES UNIFORM Chai Wilson Chassidy Giltner Reeve Cazimero Brandon Carvalho COURTESTY OF SURETY KOHALA CORP Edison Dela Cruz Dennis Matsuda D.J. Wengler Jason Roebat Joey Giltner VOLLEYBALL Justin Cabanting Joel Woodcock Justin Cabanting Hank Mendez Keone Mackillop REGISTER ONLINE AT KCAA.ONLINE Kelby Kaaekuahiwi Toni McPeek Renee Gonsalves Makoa Polihu THROUGH JANUARY 7 Louis Montagne Rick Mcevoy Ryan Kreps Marcus Douglas Tita Kai Emeliano Sam Johnson Matthew Salvador Savanna Sims PRACTICE MID JAN THROUGH END JAN Mike Olofson Scott Schmidt Rex Abellera Sioeli Vakauta GAMES START FEB THROUGH MID MARCH Scott Henne KCAA Toni Mcpeek Todd Buczyna SPONSORED BY THE Dedicated to building GIRLS BASKETBALL a better Kohala Kekai Nakamura KOHALA COMMUNITY ATHELETIC ASSOCIATION (KCAA) through youth sports Renee Gonsalves FOR MORE INFO CONTACT TOM AT 345-0706 Page 14 The Kohala Mountain News December 21, 2018 Kohala Sports Makahiki Games Comes to Kohala Elementary School! Kohala Elementary School’s onstrated and facilitated a “Mini fourth and fi fth graders were Makahiki Games” to the stu- taught some Makahiki Games dents at the Kohala High School by Kohala Middle School’s stu- fi eld on Friday, December 7. dents. Accompanied by Mr. Here are some of the pictures Duncan Anderson, Mrs. Wendy depicting the Hawaiian Sports Nickl, and Mrs. Sheri Preston, that our elementary students were the team of eighth graders dem- participating in on that day! Enjoy!

Photo Courtesy of: S. Aiona Photo Courtesy of: S. Aiona Kohala Middle School teacher Mr. Duncan Anderson leads Kohala Kohala Middle School and Kohala Elementary School students with their Elementary School students Hali’a Perez (left), and Alyssa Marie Bautista teachers take time out for a photo at their Makahiki games on Friday, (right) in Haka Moa (Chicken Fight). Friday, December 7, 2018. December 7, 2018. Front row (left to right): Cherish Philpot, Malachi Emeliano, Zaeden Fernandez, Keale Valenzuela, Weston Camara, and Tyler Van Zandt. Back row (left to right): Keith Luga, Arlen Camara, Tamatasi Vakauta, Library Sponsors Book Launch Makai Pang, Elijah Tabiolo, Mr. Duncan Anderson and Mr. Donovan Aiona. Event: Book Launch for “A Design of His Own” Who: Mark Eaton and Virginia Fortner Where: North Kohala Public Library When: January 28 at 6:00 p.m. Audience: Open to all Come to the North Kohala Public Library on January 28 at 6:00 pm and meet Mark Eaton and Virginia Fortner as they launch their book, “ A Design of His Own.” “A Design of His Own is Hawai`i resident Michael Eaton’s story of being a boy who grew up near the Pacifi c, learned the value of work at an early age, stuck to his principles, got some lucky breaks, knew a smile always helped, and brings few regrets to this late stage of life. His shapers touch came after driving hotrod Yellow Peril across Route 66, encountering pirates outside Singapore, gliding California valleys, surfi ng waves, and going solo Photo Courtesy of S. Aiona with his business. There’s wisdom, humor, and more than Zaeden Fernandez of Kohala Middle School watches on as Kohala a little adventure in the tales of his remarkable life, Elementary School’s Sophia Maia-Williams (left) tries to render Kalena mostly told in Mike’s words after illness Cambra (right) off balance in a game of Huki-Huki (One-on-one Tug of robbed him of ability to write.” War). Friday, December 7, 2018.

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Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year Call 936-7064 or Open daily from the Staff and Directors of NKCRC email: [email protected] 6:00 am – 9:00 pm You can support our projects and the Center with a tax-deductible donation to NKCRC, P.O. Box 519, Hawi, HI 96719 • 889-5523• Take-out References and projects online at: www.northkohala.org www.chrisbuilds.com 889-0208 A great way to love Kohala! December 21, 2018 The Kohala Mountain News Page 15 Kohala Sports Music and Games, Gifts KHS Volleyball Wins Coach and for the Hospital’s Residents Player of the Year Mikayla Kekoa has been a was voted Division II Coach of standout player for the Kohala the Year, especially remarkable High School Cowgirls volley- because this is her fi rst season as ball team this season. In recog- head coach. nition of her performance, she Kekoa was also named to the has been voted the Big Island girls All-BIIF Division II fi rst Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) team, as were teammates Shania Division II Player of the Year Fuertes and Cheylin Imai. by the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, Kiana Kauka, Gabby Tomas and West Hawaii Today and league Mekaila Pasco were also named to the All-BIIF team as honor- coaches. Photos by Sadie Young Coach Chyler Imai added able mentions. Congratulations, Cowgirls! The Hawaii Community Fed- to the team’s accolades as she eral Credit Union students blessed our Kohala Hospital residents with Christmas carols and much-appre- ciated gifts after a rousing game of bingo! Holiday Love at The Little Free Pantries of Kohala Story by Lisa Andrews opener.” If you could kokua, The coordinators for the Little please order any quantity of Free Pantry in Kohala would like can openers. It would be greatly to remind you that the holidays appreciated if you would drop are a time when some families them off , labeled “To Lani,” at Photo courtesy of Chyler Imai fall short of being able to feed the St. Augustine’s Episcopal The Kohala High School girls volleyball team received multiple honors after all their family’s mouths. Please Church Thrift Store on Wednes- winning the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) Division II Championship kokua and drop off canned days between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. over the Konawaena Wildcats in October, 2018 (shown in photo). Head Coach Chyler Imai has been named the Division II Coach of the Year and Mikayla Kekoa goods, sealed food and produce or Thursdays between 4:00 and has been named Player of the Year. that you can share to either food 6:0 0 p.m. Front Row (left to right): Kiana Kauka, Kaila Pasco, Cheylin Imai, Mikayla Kekoa, pantry. One is located at the Happy holidays to you and Gabby Tomas, Shania Fuertes and Manager Isaiah Salvador thrift store to the Pololu (east) yours. Thank you so much for Back row (left to right): Manager La’akea Kauka, Teige Lorenzo-Akamu, Zoe side of Life and Death Wellness your generosity this year. The Miekle, Ayezha Isabel, Tiani Perez, Kayla Joy Kealoha, Sierra Shaw, Mia Fuertes, Assistant Coach Leeta Grap, Head Coach Chyler Imai and Assistant Coach U’i and Minnie’s restaurant. The Little Free Pantry is a wonderful Lorenzo other pantry is located next to way to malama our community. the nursery lot on Akoni Pule The Kohala Senior Citizens Club meets Highway. Keep your eyes open every Monday @ 9:00 am except on Major Holidays. for the new Little Free Pantry in Movie Nights every 1st Friday @ 6:00 PM, Halaula. The motto for the little unless its a major holiday. free pantry is, “Take what you need and leave what you can.” All Seniors invited (do not have to be a member) There is also a need for can openers to be left at the pantries. 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY EVENING Lani Bowman, one of the pantry PROGRAMS - Ceramics organizers, found reasonably price can-openers, the style used Photo courtesy of https://www.amazon.com/ Interested in learning how to mold and model clay using various fi Military-Outdoor-Clothing-P-38-Can-Opener techniques? Want to be more creative? in the military out in the eld, In addition to the usual food Join Mrs. Margaret Hoy every Monday evening from 6-9 pm to learn that are very tiny and easy to and toiletries, Kohala Little Free the art of Ceramics. Modules run for 8-week periods and the use. Just go to on www.amazon. Pantries are requesting donations fi rst module will begin on January 7 in the High School Art room. com and search for “P-38 can of simple can openers.

Jewelry, Art and Gifts KOHALA Handmade in Hawai’i VET CLINIC Showcasing the work of over 80 Hawaii Artists Adjacent to Aloha Gas Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapa'au Green, recycled and fair trade Open M-F 8am - 5pm crafts, toys and bags Closed on Sat & Sun 889-6405 Open Daily 10 - 6 889-0760 Downtown Hawi Dr. Daryl Stang [email protected] [email protected] Page 16 The Kohala Mountain News December 21, 2018 KOHALA MONTHLY CALENDAR JANUARY 2019 date DAY START END EVENT DESCRIPTION VENUE PHONE 12/21 FRI 9 AM 12 PM Rehearsing for Life a free performance workshop HUB BARN 889-0404 12/21 FRI 7 PM Kīpuka free anti-bullying performance HUB BARN 889-0404 1/2 WED 4 PM KOHALA Community Access Group MEETING SENIOR CENTER [email protected] 1/2 WED 4:30 PM NKAG MEETING OLD COURTHOUSE 1/3 THU 7 PM 9 PM Kohala Ecstatic Dance Jam Featuring an eclectic rotation of deejays HUB BARN 889-0404 1/7 MON 9 AM SENIOR CLUB instaLlation of Officers & POTLUCK OLD COURTHOUSE 895-2094 1/7 MON 5 PM CHESS CLUB North Kohala Library 889-6655 1/7 MON 6 PM 7 PM Growth Management group meeting BANK OF HAWAII BUILDING 854 4888 1/7 MON 6 PM 9 PM 21st Century Community EVENING PROGRAM- CERAMICS PINCH POTS, SLAB BOXES, COIL POTS - WITH MARGARET HOY KHS ART ROOM 889-7117 1/8 TUE 11 AM Adult reading discussion North Kohala Library 889-6655 1/8 TUE 6 PM Hawaii Farmers Union United 6pm potluck, 7pm presentation. For everyone The HUB [email protected] 1/11 TUE 6 PM Kohala High School Homecoming Game Boys Basketball vs. Keaau King Kamehameha Park 889-7117 1/11 FRI 6 PM SENIOR CLUB MOVIE NIGHT - ALL SENIORS WELCOME OLD COURTHOUSE 895-2094 1/12 SAT 10 AM 2 PM ʻOhe Kapala Workshop HUB Barn 889-0404 1/12 SAT 10 AM 7 PM Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Certification HUB Hale 889-0404 1/12 SAT 7 PM 9:30 PM FREE Concert with Kawika Alfiche and Hālau ʻO Keikialiʻi with special appearances by Nā Kupuna ʻO Kohala and Halu Hālau o Manaolana HUB Barn 889-0404 1/13 SUN 10 AM 7 PM Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Certification Clay Cottage 889-0404 1/13 SUN 12 PM 4 PM Kawika Alfiche and Hālau ʻO Keikialiʻi engaging community with Hula, mele and ukulele classes with a kanikapila hōʻike HUB Barn 889-0404 1/14 MON 3 PM 5 PM North Kohala Parent Support group Supported by N. Hawaii Community Children’s Council KINGS VIEW CAFE 989-4894 1/14 MON 6 PM Dance of the Sacred Mother with Carla Orellana (open to all) North Kohala Library 889-6655 1/14 MON 6 PM 9 PM 21st Century Community EVENING PROGRAM- CERAMICS DRAPE MOLDS, WHEEL THROWING - WITH MARGARET HOY KHS ART ROOM 889-7117 1/15 TUE 10 AM Adult Writer’s Group North Kohala Library 889-6655 1/17 THU 3 PM Guitar RecitaL by Ian O’Sullivan (open to all) North Kohala Library 889-6655 1/19 SAT 4:30 PM 6:30 PM Free Grindz hot meal Kohala Baptist Church Banyan Tree 889-5416 1/23 WED 5 PM Parks, Water & Roads Group Monthly meeting Old Courthouse 889-6238 1/24 THU 6 PM 6:30 PM Prayers around the peace pole ALL are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation St Augustine’s church 895-5753 1/26 SAT 10 AM 12 PM Thrift Shop At St. Augustine Church Next to Walker Hall 889-5390 1/26 SAT 11 AM 12:20 PM Community Meal At St. Augustine Church Walker Hall 889-5390 1/28 MON 5 PM NKCDP AC Meeting North Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee Hisaoka Gym 323-4770 1/28 MON 6 PM Book Launch: A Design of his Own Mike Eaton and Virginia Fortner (open to all) North Kohala Library 889-6655 1/28 MON 6 PM 9 PM 21st Century Community EVENING PROGRAM- CERAMICS PIERCED DESIGNS - WITH MARGARET HOY KHS ART ROOM 889-7117 1/30 WED 4 PM 5:30 PM Restorative Yoga Therapy class With Carla Orellana, Certified Yoga Therapist, by donation The HUB 889-0404 1/31 THU 3:30 pm Na ‘Imi ‘Ike Hawaiian Language Study Group North Kohala Library 889-6655 Email calendar listings to [email protected] Kalahikiola Kohala Baptist Church Kohala SDA Church Across from Makapala Retreat WHERE FRIENDSHIP Congregational Church ‘Come to Me, all you who labor and are Service every Sunday Morning at 9:30 MEETS FELLOWSHIP heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ Saturday Services: followed by pupus & fellowship (Matthew 11:28) Sabbath School: 9:30 AM Prayer time Tuesdays at 11:30 Sunday Services Kohala Divine Service: 10:45 AM Adult Bible Study/Kids on Mission 9 am Potluck-Fellowship Iole road off Akoni Pule Hwy. in Worship Service/Sunday School Lunch every Sabbath Kapa’au 1/4 mile past the statue (for children of all ages) 10:30 am Churches 55-3361 Akoni Pule Highway, Hawi HI Pastor Steven E. Hedlund (808)889-5416 (808)889-5646 www.kalahikiolacongregationalchurch.com Follow us on Kohala Baptist Church Kohalasda.com 889-6703 St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church Gospel of Salvation Kapa’au, North Kohala Opening Soon at the Sunday Services: Kohala 7am - Holy Eucharist (quiet Mass) Carter Professional Center Kokoiki Road 9am - Holy Eucharist Children’s Sunday School & Fellowship Brunch in Waimea Service: Sunday 9:00 AM Thrift Shop Hours: Weds: 12 – 3:30pm • Thurs: 4 – 6pm Adult Bible Study: Monday 7 PM 4th Saturday: 10am – 12pm ● Primary Care Prayer Meeting: Friday 7 PM Free Community Meal: 4th Saturday of each month: 11am – 12:30pm ● Family Practice Pastor Ilima Moiha Vicar Diana Akiyama ● Women’s Health www. gos-kohala.org www.staugustineskohala.com ● 808 889 5390 ● Prenatal program Sacred Heart Catholic Church KOHALA HONGWANJI ● Behavioral Health, Hawi, Hawai’i • The Welcoming Church SHIN BUDDHISM Smoking Cessation & TEMPLE SERVICE Addiction Counseling Masses: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 7 a.m. • 9:30 am Sunday, Jan 20, 2019 10:00 a.m. ● Annual Physical & PUC Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday at 7 am Halaula temple Exams, Flu Vaccines Adoration: 1st Friday 6:30 - 7:30 pm On the right approx. one mile past the Rev Elias Escanilla Kohala Middle School In Halaula Deacon Thomas Adams For more information call: 987-1791 Caring for Your ‘Ohana, Rev. Bruce Nakamura Telephone 889-6436 [email protected] New Patients Welcome! Caring for You. December 21, 2018 The Kohala Mountain News Page 17 Francis Herbert: North Kohala Library’s Newest Team Member new and I was able to get the job ence in Hawai`i is the weather. wick. The structure and organi- here at the North Kohala Public “The weather is so diff erent. We zation of the library system there Library, so that’s what brought had Hurricane Lane two weeks is very unlike Hawai`i; it is more us here,” he stated. after we arrived and that was library-driven and programs Coming here from such a dif- a fi rst for me; I’d never expe- trickle down to the branches to ferent place warranted a lot of rienced something like that be presented to the public. fi rst experiences. “Being Cana- before,” said Herbert. This is very diff erent from dian, some things are diff erent One of the things Hawai`i Hawai`i. He noticed very quickly in the U.S. and even more so in and Canada have in common how community-driven the Hawaii. Just the remoteness and, is the connection to the out- North Kohala Public Library is. you know, being on an island is doors. Hiking is something he People enjoy creating programs all new to me.” does frequently. In New Bruns- and want people to participate His trip west from Canada wick he was close to nature; in them; the independence here to Hawai`i was gradual. “We however, it had a diff erent feel is something he enjoys. drove all the way from Derby to it. He’s been in Hawai`i for Some future projects may Line Port of Entry (Vermont) to some time now and has had an eventually be in store for the Los Angeles in about 12 days opportunity to explore. He’s vis- library once Herbert has settled before boarding the plane to ited Mauna Kea, Waipio Valley, in. “We have small and medium Kona (from LAX). We had a Pololu Valley and other places projects on the table, but noth- Photo by Donna Botelho chance to see a lot of diff erent right here in North Kohala. ing major as of today. Being New North Kohala Librarian places on our way here. When Although Hebert is a librar- new here, I want to take my Francis Herbert is hard at work. we landed on the dry side of Big ian, he is also a huge sports time and get to know the lay of Island; we were surprised by the fan. “I played American foot- the land before committing to By Donna Botelho, Kohala High scenery. We didn’t expect such ball and hockey when I was bigger projects. In the long term, School Senior vast lava fl ows,” he said. younger. I also played basketball we want to make sure that the As I approach the North Hebert also has had the time all my life; I still play sometimes. library continues to play a cen- Kohala Public Library, children to take in the scenery. “I think The kids love basketball around tral role within the North Kohala run and play outside. Indoors, what is most surprising is the here. It seems to be the biggest community,” Hebert stated. many adults and teens are diversity of micro-climates sport, so maybe at some point Francis Hebert is a very hyper-focused on their tasks— within a relatively small area. I’ll have a chance to volunteer dedicated to our library and as is the new librarian, Francis This is very diff erent from East- for that,” he explained. the North Kohala community. Hebert. He greets me warmly, ern Canada where you have to He has many years of library On his journey to Hawai`i from immediately giving me his full travel long distances to see a experience under his belt and has Canada he’s continued to pursue attention. gradual change in temperature worked in libraries in Montreal his passion for librarianship and Hebert, who is from Sher- and climate. The vegetation is and Campbellton, a small town the Kohala community is lucky brooke, Canada, an hour away also very diff erent and very in the province of New Bruns- to have him here. from Montreal, decided to go beautiful,” he said. into librarianship when he was The local food has also been still in university. “When I was a treat and very diff erent from in university, I studied literature Canada. “We knew we were before studying librarianship, going to like the local food, and I was always interested and poke has not disappointed! in books and reading, so I just Having year-round access to came to librarianship out of love fresh fruit, produce and fi sh is a of books. I thought that working big bonus,” he said. in a library would be a nice envi- Another aspect of the diff er- ronment,” he explained. 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Design Award Winners (left to right) Grace Todd, Deighton Bell, Gideon Rabang and Kaimi Hook. fi nal match, wherein China’s is presented to a team that has 7090A team had an alliance with earned the respect and admira- another China team and took the tion of the volunteers and other win with a close score of 16-22, teams at the event. Ballots are as the Kohala partner 7090B used for this award. Key criteria robot was surprisingly unable to include that the team is courte- maneuver on the fi eld. ous, helpful and respectful to Photos courtesy of Lara Hook The Design Award is a pres- everyone at the event, on and off Kohala VEX Robotics group at Miraiken Museum of Emerging Science tigious award both judged on the fi eld; the team treats others and Technology in Odaiba. a national rubric for the team’s on the playing fi eld in the spirit (Left to right): Eric Dela Cruz, Gideon Rabang, Kaimi Hook, Lara Hook, Engineering Notebook and Grace Todd, Deighton Bell, Alvin Kawamoto and Fern White. of friendly competition and Interview as well as the perfor- cooperation; the team demon- mance of its robot to match what strates respect and willingness to Japan is a land of many participants square off in the is described in the notebook. help event staff , other teams and people and awesome ramen. 2018-2019 VEX Robotics Com- The Design Award in most tour- spectators; and the team demon- It is an island nation wherein petition game, Turning Point. naments will qualify a team for strates excitement and enthusi- millions of people are trans- The game involves stacking advancement to next level in a asm throughout the event. ported in amazing orderly caps on posts, fl ipping caps, region such as States or Worlds. Kohala VEX Robotics has manner. Kohala High’s VEX stacking balls on caps, toggling The Sportsmanship Award See Robotics, Page 19 Robotics Team 2460A, NaPani- fl ags, throwing balls and park- olo, recently experienced these ing robots. During qualifi cation aspects alongside thirty-one matches of a tournament, teams other teams from Korea, China are randomly partnered with and Japan. The team of Kaimi other participating teams. At the Hook, Grace Todd, Deighton end of qualifi cation matches, the Bell and Gideon Rabang com- top eight seeds select their alli- peted in Tokyo at the American ances to go to the fi nals. Then School in Japan (ASIJ), Chofu single-elimination proceeds in Prefecture, on November 29 quarter-fi nals, semi-fi nals and through December 1, 2018 in the fi nals to determine the champi- 10th ASIJ VEX Robotics Tour- ons. nament. When the competition Producers of the ASIJ decided ended, Kohala High School’s to run all teams into the elimi- VEX robotics team was a Tour- nations. Therefore, the number nament Finalist and had won of matches played was dou- two awards: the prestigious bled. Kohala, as third seed, was Design Award and the respected selected by the top-seeded team, Sportsmanship Award. 7090B of China. The alliance Sportsmanship Award Winners (left to right) Kaimi Hook, Grace Todd, At each VEX tournament, went undefeated until the very Gideon Rabang and Deighton Bell. THE COQUI CORNER The coalition members are treating sites along with the the help of some neighborhood community groups. Eradications include: lower Kaauhuhu area, Union Market Road, Union Mill Road, Kohala Club Hotel area, Kapiko, the Resource Center gulch, Pratt Road, Ainakea, Naturopathic Physician upper Halaula and the Transfer Station. Full medicinary, (physician-grade supplements) IV Medicine Mahalo to the State/County for supporting our efforts ● ● to control coqui populations in Kohala. ● Herbal Medicine ● Hyperbaric Therapy ● Ozone For information and support call the ● Homeopathy ● Hydrotherapy ● Ultrasound COQUI HOTLINE: 889-1777 For appointments call: Tax-deductible donations are gratefully accepted through (808) 498-4018 NKCRC, PO BOX 519, HAWI, HI 96719 Open 12-5 , Monday - Friday December 21, 2018 The Kohala Mountain News Page 19

Robotics, continued from Page 18 Hawai`i State Department of fi You can trust people. Also, the trip was educational. We went quali ed two teams to Hawai`i Education 21st Century Com- to a couple of electronic museums and learned about how VEX States Championships that munity Learning Centers grant technology developed over the years.” will take place at University of recipient and North Kohala Hawai`i on Oahu January 11-12, Community Resource Center 2019. The teams hope to earn Project. Grace Todd thoughtfully noted, “Traveling to and within one of just four World Cham- Japan was an incredible introduction to one of the many The program continues to fi pionship berths that will be the raise funds independently as worlds that can be found outside of our own. It is dif cult to top honors at States. Therefore, well. Contact Program Coor- imagine how tiny our town is without exposure to the larger the team continues to meet after dinator and Mentor Ms. Fern cities that have been built upon what was seemingly simi- school three times weekly for White at 889-7117 for more infor- lar to our home at one point in its history. The abundance of two hours each night. mation or to schedule a robotics people in a space that didn’t quiet seem to accommodate the Kohala VEX Robotics is a shop visit. crowd depicted a growth in population that Earth isn’t quite ready for. We were exposed to problems that wouldn’t affect NaPaniolo Refl ections While Waiting us directly in our small corner of the world; our eyes were opened to the opportunities that we wouldn’t be given in other at Narita Airport places as well as the heart-aching realization that we expect the worst of every situation. We are conditioned to fi ght for Kaimi Hook refl ected that, “Traveling to Japan was an our survival, conditioned to fear. People in Japan trust each amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I have always wanted other so freely, while we are told not to trust anyone, because to go and without Robotics this would not be possible. My we live in a world where few can be trusted, and the rest are main takeaway from this trip is everywhere you go there is expected to turn on us in the future.” a different way of doing things. When it came time for the tournament, things did not go as planned and it was nothing like home. Even though this was the case, I did not want to ruin the experience with a sour attitude. The best thing to do Gideon Rabang stated that his experience in Japan was just put the difference aside and soak up the experience was about maturing. “I defi ne my experience as ‘maturing’ around me. When I did, I was able to do to things with a posi- because of the way I didn’t have my family with me to guide tive attitude.” me through everything. Even though I did have the help of my mentors, I shouldn’t always rely on them all the time. I Deighton Bell commented, “The Japan Trip was full of fun did learn many things, like carry my suica (train transport and life-lessons. The fun part was that we got to go to Tokyo card) on me at all times, stay as a group (don’t split up), obey Dome City, where there is a roller coaster that is crazy fun and respect the mentors, use currency wisely and remember and scary. A lot of life lessons learned though in Japan. If you how much support we have from our community to make this

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AIKANE LOA WORDLIST Page 20 The Kohala Mountain News December 21, 2018 HUB to Start the Year with Free Concert and Classes

Story by Randee Golden began his hula training in Hanalei sessions as well as performances Besides performances by Halau If you enjoy Hawaiian music on Kauai and ended it on Hawai`i over the many years their Kumu O Keikiali’i, people at the concert and hula, reserve the evening of Island, learning from kumu in has been teaching. will also be able to enjoy dances January 12, 2019 for a free concert Keaukaha and Hilo. Alfi che was Kumu Kawika Alfi che also from both Halau O Mana‘olana, in Hawi by Kumu Kawika Alfi che one of six students who were part opened South San Francisco’s run by Kumu Hope Keawe, and and Halau O Keikiali‘i. This spe- of the only ‘uniki, or formal grad- Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Na Kupuna O Kohala, led by cial presentation will be held at uation, done by Kumu Hula Ray Center in 2003. His goal is to off er Kumu Kaui Nakamura. This concert is being sponsored by FEED Hawai’i, which is the Kohala Village HUB’s non-profi t. This organization was created to support the local community by enriching it in many ways. Dona- tions to support programs of this non-profi t will be accepted that night. FEED Hawai’i’s program coor- dinator, ‘Ekela Kahuanui, shared, “I’m excited that Kohala folks get to experience these talented per- formers. We hope people also take advantage of the unique learning opportunities being off ered on Sunday, January 13.” Free Hula and Mele classes will be held at the Barn on Janu- ff Kumu Kawika dances with his halau, Halau O Keikiali‘i. ary 13, with Hula being o ered from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. for Photos by Michelle Kawai fi all ages. A Mele class is scheduled Kumu Kawika Al che plays his Fonseca in March of 2007. a wide variety of learning experi- for 2:00 p.m., and those interested ukulele. Halau O Keikiali’i is composed ences that share the many aspects are asked to bring your guitar or of both men and women, rang- of Hawaiian culture, including ukulele. A kanikapila will take 7:00 p.m. in the Kohala Village ing in age from 5 to 85. Alfi che hula, ukulele, ‘olelo, and arts place at 3:00 pm. “Come play, HUB Barn. Beer, wine and light and his dancers have performed and crafts. The Center sponsors sing, dance, or just sit back and food will be available. in concerts with many well- camps, classes, workshops, festi- enjoy!” encouraged ‘Ekela. Alfi che and his students are known entertainers, including vals, demonstrations, and more. Please call Michelle at the based in South San Francisco, the Cazimero Brothers, Hapa, This talented teacher is also a HUB’s FEED Hawai’i offi ce at with the kumu’s roots extending Nathan Aweau and more. They recording artist, with four CDs 889-0404 ex. 104, with any ques- from Kauai to Hawai`i Island. He have off ered various educational and three DVDs created to date. tions.

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