Weekly Mobile Dentistry Begins in Ka‘ū in August, See p. 19 Hālau Hula Ka‘ū Coffee Fourth of July Kalehuakiʻe- firmly estab- brought the kiʻikaʻiu ma lished itself as Summer Fun Honolulu a me a top Hawaiian kids and many Kīlauea present coffee by taking community three of the top groups for the their Hoʻike 15 statewide parade and Aug. 15 at tasting ratings, ho‘olaule‘a. KMC. topping Maui, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, Puna and Hamakua. See Page 21. See Page 17. See Page 15.

Volume 7, Number 10 The Good News of Ka‘ū, Hawaiʻi August, 2009 Pāhala Library Airport, Resort Spared, for Now & Conservation Pāhala Public & School Library was spared from closure Proposed for on Thursday, July 16, when the state Board of Education vot- ed to defer shutting it down along with libraries in Holualoa Kahuku Villages and Kealakekua on Hawai‘i Island, Hana on Maui, and Ewa Kahuku Villages is the working name Beach on O‘ahu. of a master planned community proposed by When the proposed closures were announced only a week owners of nearly 17,000 acres between Pohue before the vote, local library supporters started a campaign Bay and Hwy 11. The land stretches along six with a petition, email and written messages of protest. Public miles of coast makai of Ocean View and runs officials came to the library’s defense. 6.5 miles inland. State librarian Richard Burns made the budget-reduction It is owned by Nani Kahuku Aina, LLC. plan to close the libraries, saying he based it on staff vacan- Its project managers, Katherine Peroff and cies, circulation and usage data, geographical proximity to Aaron Eberhardt, are representing princi- other libraries, operating expenses and other items. It was re- pal owner Valentine Peroff and his partner. ported that Pāhala had the lowest number of books, journals, They are making the rounds in Kaʻū, talking and DVDs being checked out in the entire state. to community groups ranging from the Kaʻū However, in a letter to Board of Education Chair Garrett Chamber of Commerce, Ocean View Com- Toguchi, Sen. Russell Kokubun, Sen. Josh Green, Rep. Bob munity Association, Kaʻū Main Street and Herkes and Rep. Denny Coffmann made the case to keep the Hawaiian Civic Club to Pele Hanoa and Kaʻū Pāhala library open: “The Pāhala Public and School Library Preservation. They have also been speaking serves the Pāhala school complex from K to 12. The Pāhala with Mayor Billy Kenoi, Council member school complex is in Ka‘ū, an area larger than O‘ahu. Some Guy Enriques and county Planning Director high school students travel 30 miles to school. This school Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd. They said they complex is heavily inundated by the volcanic emissions (vog) plan to preserve at least 230 acres along the from Halema‘uma‘u and the library can, and has served as a coast. ‘safe house’ for residents and students impacted by vog. The Katherine Peroff said that her father Val- Pāhala school complex will grow in numbers this fall when Rodeo Queen Amery Silva entine, a long time developer in Hawaiʻi, saw Amery Silva served as a Pā‘ū Rider in the July Fourth Parade the seventh grade class at Nā‘ālehu moves to Pāhala. the property and fell in love with it. “Val sees in Nā‘ālehu and also became the rodeo queen. See more on July this as his legacy. He wants to do it right.” His “Closing the Pāhala Library leaves only the public library Fourth on Pages 10, 15, 16 and 24. Rodeo results are on page 14. group bought the 16,456 acres for $13 million and school library at Nā‘ālehu to service this very large geo- Photo by Nālani Parlin graphic area of Ka‘ū. Pāhala Library, pg. 4 in 2006 and has been working with several planning firms to create a vision. Hawai‘i Police Commanders Engage the Ka‘ū Public Kahuku Villages, pg. 5 The Hawai‘i Police Department of- Chief Henry Tavares. Area II encompasses manders and deputy police chiefs will be fered more community policing and en- North and South Kohala, Kona and Ka‘ū. in Volcano at Cooper Center on Tuesday, couraged Ka‘ū residents to be its eyes and They were joined by the Ka‘ū District Aug. 11 at noon. ears to help solve problems. Following the Commander, Captain Andrew Burian. Two More Officers? introductions, Ka‘ū community members The open meeting was one in a series The Deputy Police Chief announced met with the Deputy and Area II Super- being held monthly around the island. that the Ka‘ū police force is fully staffed ****ECRWSS visors, Major John Dawrs and Assistant The next public meeting with police com- Police Commanders, pg. 4 Postal Boxholder Also in this issue: P4 Pāhala * P5 Kahuku * P6 Nā‘ālehu * P8 Business * P9 Event Lt. Gov. Predicts Economic Recovery with Lots of Work Calendar * P11 Sports * P12 Sports Over 90 percent of businesses in Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona was addressing stress is “something we don’t control. It is Calendar * P16 Religion * P17 Ag * P18 Hawaiʻi are small businesses with un- more than 100 Kaʻū residents at Nāʻālehu not through bad strategy with tourism or Star Map * P19 Health * P20 Recipe * der 100 employees. “Businesses are the School Gym on July 14 during a meet- other businesses. It is because of what is P21 Volcano * P23 Classifieds *Inserts: backbone of our infrastructure here in ing sponsored by the Kaʻū Chamber of happening nationally and internationally.” Nā‘ālehu Market, Ka‘ū Community Hawaiʻi. Small businesses have shaped our Commerce. He pointed to the downturn in tour- Development Plan history.” He said that the current economic Economic Recovery, pg. 22 Public Weighs in at First CDP Steering Meeting Some 60 people attended the first Ka‘ū initial public input phase, 14 percent of the ity. A process without a basis in principles Steering committee member Bob Community Development Plan steering population of Ka‘ū participated in surveys lacks structure and a viable outcome.” DaMate noted that some Hawaiian families committee meeting on July 14. Members and talk story sessions, with 622 people Steering committee member Loren have been here for 30 generations. He said held their meeting at Nā‘ālehu Clubhouse filling out survey sheets and 570 attending Heck of Ocean View talked about the im- that he is concerned that “they are quiet.” with public testimony at beginning and talk story sessions. This percentage rep- portance of planning from the mountain to They won’t necessarily come out to partici- end. Members are Leina‘ala Enos Donna- resents a “record level of community in- the sea, with respect to the traditional Ha- pate. “How do we do this plan to satisfy Marie Ambrose, Patti Barry, Bob DaMate, volvement,” he said. He also said that over waiian ahupua‘a system. “The ahupua‘a is everyone’s needs?” Ron Ebert, Michelle Galimba, Loren Heck, 50 percent of participants have lived here so interconnected. Everything affects ev- Whitmore said that “we are counting Eldridge Naboa, Marino Ramones, Simon 10 or more years. For more information, erything,” he said. on you to listen to them if they don’t par- Torres, Jr. and non-voting member John see www.kaucdp.info. PlaceMakers planner Howard Black- ticipate in these kinds of meetings.” Cross. Consulting firm PlaceMakers, LLC son said he understands that residents Whitmore said that the planning is The meeting began with the unanimous presented its credentials and philosophies “want to keep rural - rural, town - town … based on objective criteria - “what we can elections of Leina‘ala Enos as chair and El- concerning the creation of a plan to direct it’s a town and country philosophy.” agree as a community” - not because some- dridge Naboa as vice chair. Ka‘ū CDP proj- the future of Ka‘ū for 20 years. PlaceMak- Public input on agendized items will one has a vested interest in a particular ect manager Ron Whitmore explained that ers has been hired by the county to create be welcomed at each steering commit- piece of property. the group had erroneously gone through an the plan with community input. tee meeting. Also planned are charrettes, A community member asked about the election process at a previous orientation, Whitmore stressed the importance of which are intensive sessions with members “end result of this process.” but later learned that this was in violation public vision and public input. “Principles of the public and planners to help generate Another community member sug- of the state Sunshine Law. and process are of equal importance,” he the plan by integrating aptitudes and inter- gested that the group study the current Whitmore summarized the progress said. “Principles untested by public partici- ests reflecting the diversity of Ka‘ū. The population and what the population could of the CDP so far. He said that, during the pation are coercive and have no credibil- charrette is a planning technique for con- become based on subdivisions already ex-

Kapāpala Ranch goats, herded above by Bill Petrie, are sold on the hoof to local residents. Goats are well suited for the wild and domestic herds in the dry areas of Ka‘ū. Steering Committee representatives met with Ka‘ū ranchers and visited this ranch and Aikane Plantation in July as part of its background research. Photo by Nālani Parlin sulting with all stakeholders, promoting isting in such places as Discovery Harbour joint ownership of solutions while attempt- and Ocean View. “Where is the planning ing to defuse confrontational attitudes in for freeways, given expected population the community. growth? That’s what we should be looking Another technique planned for public at first.” MAHALO! input is to hold community summits, where He also said he wants the steering com- ‘O KA‘Ü KÄKOU and HANA HOU RESTAURANT extend a community members will talk about main mittee to allow more topics on the agenda. MAHALO NUI LOA to the Ho‘olaule‘a Committee, sponsors, issues and expectations. Another technique James Akau said that natural resources entertainers, vendors, and volunteers who made KA’Ü 4th planned for Ka‘ū is a community speak and the economy are one in the same. “We of JULY PARADE and HO‘OLAULE‘A a success. out. are relying on our natural resources to sus- • County of Hawai‘i • WR Party Rentals • SeaMountain Golf Once the input is received, the con- tain ourselves.” He suggested the restora- • Bradley Westervelt of PT • Myra Sumida • D Medicine Woman sultant will compile images and text into tion of fishponds and that hiring people to Cafe • Senior Ceramic Club • Pohue Plaza Gifts a draft form and come back to the com- build these fishponds would be an example • Hawai‘i Petroleum • Big Island Toyota • Ka‘ü Forest Coffee • Pacific Radio Group • Kalalaiki Lunch Shop • Na‘alehu ACE Hardware munity “to make sure we get it right,” said of resources and the economy in concert. • KONA FM • Fairwind Snorkel Cruises • Eleanor Powell Whitmore. “In Ka‘ū, economy and natural resources • Edmond C. Olson Trust • Punalu‘u Bakeshop • Stabo Construction A draft CDP goes back to the steering are intertwined with one another. To segre- • Family Support Services • David Monfort • Creative Arts committee for changes. A completed CDP gate them is fictitious in anyone’s eyes who of Ka‘ü • KTA • Big Island Candy goes to the county Planning Commission understands what Ka‘ū is.” • Robert Herkes • Teshima Enterprises • Walmart and County Council for hearings and ap- Mohala Haunani said that “the needs, • Ursula D‘Angelo • Oceanic Time Warner • Noni Soares proval and on to the mayor to be signed the true needs and the suffering of our peo- Cable • Shirakawa Motel • Basically Books • The Ka‘ü Calendar • Ka‘ü Realty • Ka‘ü Federal Credit into ordinance. ple is what is important. We have to protest • Bob Taylor • Bank of Hawai‘i Union Whitmore said that “nobody knows strenuously anything that changes the law • Thy Word Ministries • Ka‘ü Electric • Godfrey Galigo Ka‘ū better than the people of Ka‘ū.” of the land.” • C & A Generator • Robyn Baglow • Julie Enriques Steering Meeting, pg. 16 Services • Mizuno’s Superette • Kona Brewing Company • Sunshine Helicopters • Wong Yuen Store • Peter Anderson • Shayne Palpallatoc Photography • Bill Doar The Good News of Ka‘ū Assoc. Editor & Production: Nālani Parlin • Ka‘ü Andrade • Kona Trans August 2009, Vol. 7, No. 10 Design & Production: Tanya Ibarra • Bill Peebles • Kama‘aina Kuts Published by: Contributors: Lew Cook, Brad Hirata • Scott Manley • Ka‘ü Carpet Solutions The Ka‘ū Calendar, LLC. Circulation: Naomi Studley • Mauna Loa Macadamia • Hawaiian Flowers P.O. Box 940, Pāhala, HI 96777 Copy Editing: Ron Johnson Phone: (808) 928-6471 Assembling: Ka‘ū Hospital Charitable Mahalo to anyone we might have missed. www.kaucalendar.com Foundation Publisher & Editor: Julia Neal For advertising call: 928-6471 or 217-6893 or Thank you for your support. Email: [email protected] email Lee Neal at [email protected] Printed by Hilo Bay Printing

Page 2 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed rock walls along Crater Rim Drive in March 1934 (left). The same location in July of this year, (right) a park shuttle system would help pro- tect natural and cultural features along Crater Rim Drive including the same rock wall that stands as testament to the craftsmanship of the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps. Hydrogen Fuel Shuttle Study Funded for Volcanoes Park The Federal Transit Authority has “The project meets all three strate- many pullouts were constructed by the educate residents and visitors to the value awarded Hawai‘i Volcanoes National gies,” added Orlando. “This hydrogen Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s of renewable energy and quiet, clean al- Park a research and development grant of shuttle bus project is an exemplary dem- and 1940s. These historic features are eas- ternative transportation. $989,000 to test the feasibility and perfor- onstration of the benefits of renewable ily overwhelmed by the number and size The park will collaborate with several mance of a hybrid battery/hydrogen fu- energy that will not only reduce carbon of today’s cars and buses, Orlando said. partners on the project including the State eled shuttle system. emissions and fuel costs but also help pro- “A hydrogen-powered shuttle system of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Natural Energy In- “Hawai‘i Volcanoes is a Climate tect the park’s fragile resources,” will help protect the landscape and sound- stitute, Hawai‘i Center for Advancement Friendly Park,” said Superintendent Cin- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar scape, enhancing the park experience for of Transportation Technologies, Depart- dy Orlando. “It’s exciting to pilot a project said, “I commend Hawai‘i Volcanoes Na- both visitors and Native Hawaiian cultural ment of Defense, Kīlauea Military Camp, that will reduce petroleum use and pro- tional Park Superintendent Cindy Orlando practitioners,” said Orlando. Hawaiian Electric Company, Depart- mote renewable energy.” and NPS Pacific West Regional Director Research garnered from this project ment of Energy, and the Federal Transit She said that the park is committed to Jon Jarvis for their leadership on this in- will contribute to development of hydro- Authority. three climate friendly strategies: reduce ter-governmental initiative.” gen technology and infrastructure in the The test program will run for two fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions; Both a World Heritage Site and In- State of Hawai‘i and support the transition years. Total contributions by the National increase climate change education efforts; ternational Biosphere Reserve, Hawai‘i of the island of Hawaiʻi to an economy Park Service and its partners to the com- and develop ways to adapt to climate Volcanoes serves over two million visitors less dependent on imported fossil fuels. plete hydrogen-powered shuttle program change. annually. Miles of scenic roadway and It will also help the park and its partners will total $2.4 million, Orlando said. $ 95 one night 69 + tax 95 $ per night 2 or 59more nights + tax Weekly $295 + up Pool, Hot Tub, BBQ, AC, White Sandy Beach, kitchenettes, Internet, on Alii Drive in the Village – walk to everything. Kona’s affordable boutique hotel, clean & quiet. Large studio condos with big private outdoor lanais & direct dial phones. Old Hawaiiana atmosphere. Also, vacation rental condos of all sizes, daily & weekly. 329-3333 www.KonaHawaii.com ✁ Clip ThiS ad A H ulus Pack N O m ag A U ti e H RESTAURANT S $ Nä‘älehu, HI · 929-9717 6 plates 4:30-7:00pm NEW HOURS Sunday-Thursday Sunday thru Thursday 8am to 7pm Friday & Saturday 8am to 8pm LivE MUSic Every Friday night from 6 pm to 8 pm HANA HOU August Lineup RESTAURANT 8/7 Ernie Kalani 8/28 South Side Serenaders 8/14 Denise & Ka’u 9/4 Buddy Fo Live entertainment 8/21 Buddy Fo Friday nights B.Y.O.B. call for info 929-9717

The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 3 KA PEPA PAHALA Volume 7, Number 10 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi August 2009 Pāhala Library, cont. from pg. 1 that cutting hours doesn’t really “The Ka‘ū area is very economically save money because of overhead disadvantaged and many areas are cut off and operations expenses, layoffs from outside contact. These two libraries would cause inadequate public (Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu) provide a valuable service and furloughs would cause service to the residents. In many cases, chaos because the public would these libraries are the only way that citi- not know when the library is open zens can find out about vog and its impact or closed. She thanked everyone on their health, agricultural crops, catch- in Ka‘ū who signed the petition ment water systems and SO2 levels.” that was forwarded to the Board of The officials also said in the letter Education. Mandi Andrade of Pāhala Town Cafe that the Kealakekua Library “serves many Dorothy Kalua, of the Ka‘ū History Project, which is based at collects support for people who live in the South Kona and Pāhala Library which Ocean View areas and who are unlikely Pāhala Library, said, “We are look- nearly shut down as to travel to Kona for library services.” ing forward to continuing our proj- part of school budget In a letter presented to Lt. Gov. Duke ect for the benefit of the commu- cuts. At right, the Aiona at the Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce nity.” The project scans photos and library is closed tem- meeting on Tuesday, July 14 at Nā‘ālehu documents to make them available porarily for renova- School gym, Council Member Guy En- to the public. The Pāhala Library tions. Photos by Julia riques said, “Our education is already is the archive for these documents Neal suffering and this will be a severe blow and has air conditioning, a kind of to this long economically challenged climate control for historic documents, at least during the hours that it is open. Ka‘ū Police Looking for Clues region. Ka‘ū police officers are looking for anyone the past, police officers told a group of citizens at “Statistics on usage and operation The library is also used for many with information regarding someone throwing rocks their public meeting on July 22 in Pāhala. don’t tell the whole story of the needs of educational, cultural and art events and at cars on July 17 around 4 p.m. on Hwy 11 near While officers were patrolling the area to lo- the students and community that is Ka‘ū. classes throughout the year. In addition, it Maile Street, the tree-lined entrance to Pāhala. cate possible suspects, an ATV was heard leaving is the only after-school place where many Motorists traveling south on Hwy 11 between the scene and traveling north into an adjacent maca- Please speak up on behalf of the rural the 50- and 51-mile markers reported multiple in- damia orchard. No suspects have been identified. populace….” students have access to the Internet. cidents. According to the victims, their vehicles Police ask anyone with information about Pāhala librarian Dawn Shibano said State library system chief Burns and were struck by rocks, causing severe damage to the these incidents to call Officer Dane Shibuya at 935- that Burns is “caught between a rock and his staff will now look for alternatives to front windshield and right side. Four vehicles were 2520 or the Police Department’s non-emergency shutting libraries in order to meet state damaged. No injuries were sustained by any of the line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain a hard place” in trying to cut a budget occupants. anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 that is “so manini -- one-half of one per- budget cuts. Throwing rocks at cars may seem funny to in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers cent of the total state budget.” She said some kids but has led to fatalities on this island in information is kept confidential.

Police Commanders, cont. from pg. 1 and may receive two more officers if a stimulus money proposal is approved. Kids Racing ATVs The problem of young children rac- ing ATVs was brought forth by Discovery Harbour resident Dale Northrop. He said that the death of a young person racing an ATV on a public road is something that haunts him, especially since he had warned the victim and his friends numer- ous times. He said that kids hang off the sides of ATVs going 60 mph, “like a bat out of hell.” The young man who died hit a palm tree. Police commanders from around the island came to Pāhala on July 22 to engage the community and answer questions. The next com- manders’ meeting open to the public will be at Cooper Center in Volcano on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at noon. Photo by Julia Neal While police officers refrain from cit- ing people on their ATVs crossing public reported to them by the public,” Ferreira istered for public roads, speeding and oth- ed out in Ocean View, contending that roads to their farms and ranches, they will said. er infractions. more citations could help reduce crime. be more aggressive when it comes to il- When kids are in trouble, “if you Jet Skis She pointed to junk cars, people running legally driving ATVs on public roads, par- know the parents, we can inform the Abel Simeona Lui, of Kāwā, said that stop signs and fires. “The ‘āina is totally ticularly when young people are racing Community Police Officers. We can have problems similar to those with ATVs are dumped on, and not right.” them and creating danger for themselves the officers explain to the parents, bring starting to happen with jet skis in the ocean The Ka‘ū commander said that about and others, police officers said. reality to the parents, let them know there at Punalu‘u and Kāwā. He said people are a hundred citations are handed out in The Deputy Chief and Ka‘ū Com- has already been a death,” with the young drinking and acting silly on jet skis. Police Ocean View each month. “When people mander said that anyone knowing of fam- boy being killed on the ATV, the Deputy officers told him that the state Department see us out there, they will feel the police ilies where children are racing ATVs on Police Chief said. of Land and Natural Resources and Coast are out in Ocean View. We will issue a lot public roads can call the Ka‘ū Police Sta- Fines for driving ATVs can add up to Guard are in charge of enforcement in the of citations. We are out there and we will tion (939-2520) to encourage Community several thousand dollars, depending on ocean. continue to be out there.” Police Officers to talk to the families. “Po- which tickets are written. They can be for Ocean View Neighborhood Policing lice will respond to sightings of ATV rac- driving on a public road without a license, Dee Iolani Hawk, of Ocean View, Anna Cariaga, of Pāhala, said she ap- ing and will show up at times and places without insurance, without a vehicle reg- asked for the number of citations hand- Police Commanders, pg. 5 Page 4 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar ka pepa O Kahuku Volume 7, Number 10 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi August 2009 Kahuku Villages, cont. from pg. 1 the veterans medical facility could also be businesses and economic development. The current planner is Tom Whitten of opened to the public,” Eberhart said. They talked about conserving, caring for PBR Hawaiʻi, whom Eberhardt described The airport would be about two miles the natural and archaeological resources as “finally capturing what we wanted as inland from the ocean and four miles makai rather than fencing them off and just pre- mindful of resources and communities.” of the highway. serving them. This care for the resources PBR has been involved with many proj- Different from Riviera Plan requires income from other aspects of the ects around the state, from Kamehameha The lands they plan to develop are development to pay for it, they said. Schools Maui Campus to affordable hous- the same lands where Hawaiian Riviera Pohue Bay ing at Pulelehua on Maui, the Waineʻe Com- Resort was proposed by Charles Chidiac, Both Peroff and Eberhardt maintained munity Master Plan on Maui, and Waipahu who faced opposition, zoning and financial that Pohue Bay, to which Ocean View Town Heritage Area Plan on Oʻahu. challenges and finally gave up. residents have long sought public access, To proceed with their Kahuku Vil- The new development group, howev- should be a place for guided visits, rather lages project they will need to complete er, claims its outlook is grounded more in than open public access. “People want un- environmental studies and win approvals preservation of the hawksbill turtle nesting fettered access, but it competes with the from the state Land Use Commission for grounds and archaeological sites and will natural habitat, and that doesn’t seem ap- changes in land use classification and from also provide more opportunity for small Kahuku Villages, pg. 23 the County Council and Planning Com- mission for General Plan amendments and zoning changes. The land is currently in Hawksbill hatchling at Pohue Bay. Design Work Begins to Complete Conservation and Agriculture. They would Photo Courtesy of Hawksbill Turtle Project need Urban for their residential and resort could be as large as the one at Lihuʻe, Ocean View Well Water System The Ocean View well has been drilled, for the water to be free so far. communities. Kauaʻi, the two stated. They said it would and Bolton, Inc. is working on the design The well is near Kahuku Park, and the Notice of their intent is expected to be be important for emergencies, since there is of the outfitting of the well, a 100,000-gal- water will gravity feed to the spigot site posted by the state Office of Environmen- no other airport on the southern end of the lon reservoir tank, and the fill and spigot on Lehua Lane mauka of Hwy 11. tal Quality Control Web site as early as Au- island between Kona and Hilo. They said site. The well has passed testing, and its The county facility could be avail- gust. Such environmental notices are post- they also want to tie in with the creation pump and controls are being designed. able for use as early as a year from now. ed on the 8th and 23rd of each month. The of a medical facility for veterans. A kind The well is expected to be in use for The contract for designing and build- public is invited to review and comment. of satellite of Tripler Hospital, the Kahu- residents and water haulers to fill portable ing the Ocean View water system has been Google OEQC Environmental Notice. ku veterans’ facility could be accessed by tanks. The commercial haulers will be in place since June of 2008 when the state Regional Airport & Vets veterans from around the Pacific through charged for the water. The county has the funds were incumbered for the project. A major component of the plan is the the new Kahuku airport. “We are hoping construction of a new airport. The airport option to charge residents but has planned Police Commanders, cont. from pg. 4 Since the rash of citations, the police claiming ownership by the kanaka maole termine what happened and why nobody preciates when police give warnings rather decided to print up a brochure about park- and ruling chiefs of the island. They said showed up. Police officers also said that than cite people automatically regarding ing in the right direction and have been no matter how much money people pay people can stop by the station and let police minor infractions. She said that a police putting them on cars as a warning. for Kāwā, it is going back to the original know when they are having special events. officer ticketed people all the way up her Chris Light, of Pāhala, asked how the owner. “We are here to remind you. We are A police officer may be able to stop by. road for parking in the wrong direction. police can tell whether people are parking the ‘ohana of the blood line of the land,” She said she has parked that way for years on the street or their own land. Police said Haunani said. and would have appreciated a warning. “I they use the utility lines to tell the location Haunani did recommend that there live on social security and had to squeeze of easements and that parking on ease- be a double line on the highway between the money to pay the fine,” she said. Po- ments is enforceable. Punalu‘u and Kāwā to help prevent acci- lice officers said they do not operate on Parking at Kāwā dents, and the police said they could make a quota system (money from the fines all Simeona Lui said that people are park- such a recommendation to the state. goes to the state though the county pays ing at Kāwā and walking in to surf and Police for Public Events overtime for officers to go to court), but getting parking tickets along the highway. Darlyne Vierra asked what an event or- sometimes decide that citations are the County police said that they enforce the ganizer should do if they fill out the papers best way to stop an illegal practice. laws. It’s the state that decides the rules for a special duty officer, which is required of the road along the highway for parades, and the police officer fails to in areas designated as “No come to the event. Parking.” She was advised to call dispatch and Lui and Mohala Haunani ask for an emergency backup. Police also contended that the police have asked that she give the circumstances on no actual authority over Kāwā, her prior request so that officers could de-

The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 5 NUPEPA NA‘ALEHU Volume 7, Number 10 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi August 2009 Residents Speak Out for Honu‘apo as a Wilderness Park “There seems to be a strong feeling in Resources Management Plan, to identify leading participants. and less intimidating atmosphere. the community towards keeping Honu‘apo community needs and uses for the park, Under the topic of recreation and pub- To help enforce regulations and teach park a wilderness area and towards pre- preservation goals for natural and cultural lic safety there were many suggestions for the public, it was recommended that an serving the resources, and to guide allocation of fi- foot paths, and for the restoration of the educational booth and officer be stationed coast as intact nancial and human resources to ensure the Ala Kahakai trail and the historic pier. at the park to inform about fishing regu- as possible, as long-term stewardship of Honu‘apo. Many wanted public safety improvements lations, native plant classes, and inter- well as pro- “We had a very good turnout “with including keeping homeless from living pretation of historical and cultural sites viding more 71 participants signing in and quite a few at Honu‘apo, decreasing illegal activities of significance to Hawaiian culture and education on more stopping in. “We got a lot of great and vandalism, implementing after-hours plantation history. A safety officer was the natural re- comments,” said Topp. security, and creating a more welcoming Honu‘apo, pg. 8 sources and Participants could visit any or all of cultural and four displays on natural resources, archae- Will & Grace Variety Store South Side historic sites ological and historic sites, recreation and New Hours! Open: Photos by India Young of the park.” public safety, and M, T, Th, F -7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the observation of Agnes Topp, of the hands-on kids Wed - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. SHaka’S Townscape, Inc., a consulting firm hired drawing booth. Sat - 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open Daily at 11 a.m. to help the county determine the future Informational Sun - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. of the new 225-acre park that runs along boards with pho- Stop by today for a taste of Ka`u! Happy Hour Fridays the coast between the pier at Whitting- tographs and dis- 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. ton Beach Park to the lava flow. Topp cussion questions Fresh, Award-Winning Ka`u Coffee grown in a Free Pupus & Drink Specials helped put together the Speak Out/Talk aimed at encour- pear tree coffe park! Brewed and ready to drink! Live entertainment and dancing Story at the Fourth of July Ho‘olaule‘a in aging the public Also available: Fresh Fruit - papaya, banana, pineapple; starts at 8 p.m. Fresh Vegetables; Fresh-Cut Flowers, Orchids and Plants; Wednesday Night Specials Nā‘ālehu. to share thoughts, Frozen Seafood; Frozen Meat; Dry Goods - clothing, The County of Hawai‘i sponsored opinions, and bags and groceries; Fresh Baked Goods and Bread. Spaghetti Dinners the booth with assistance of Ka ‘Ohana O concerns about questions and topics. & Free karaoke Honu‘apo and Townscape. Input was gath- Community volunteers were trained to Located in the Na`alehu Shopping Center 929-7404 ered toward creating the Honu‘apo Park take unbiased notes without prompting or 929-9993, 557-4441, [email protected]

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Set a budget. Treatments can be pricey, so be realistic about what you can afford. If you know how to sew, you can create your own treatments to save money.

Set priorities. Experts suggest dressing the windows in the living room and bedrooms first since those are the most-used rooms. Then set a schedule for the remaining rooms.

Consider your lifestyle. How you live will determine what treatments Behind the rock wall, behind the fence, behind the gate, not even visible are needed in certain areas. For example, if you cook a lot, avoid deli- from Kamaoa Road, a 2-bedroom, 1 bath home, waits quietly for new own- cate fabrics in the kitchen where they might get splattered. For high ers. Come to Kau and farm the profitable macadamia nut orchard. Just traffic areas, choose more durable, washable materials, such as cot- enough for a cozy level grassy yard for the home is carved out of the ton, nylon, or acrylic. 11.6 acre parcel. The well maintained orchard comprises approximately 700 mature macadamia nut trees. The home is bordered on 3 sides by Think about function. Do you want your window treatments to con- the orchard, making it a secluded retreat. Inside, the dining area ad- trol sunlight or noise, provide privacy or insulate against heat? For ex- joins the compact efficient kitchen. Glass sliding doors form the exte- ample, vertical blinds and shutters are a versatile choice since you can rior walls of two sides of the dining and living areas, opening the home to tilt slats or louvers to let in the right amount of light. the semi-wraparound roofed 400 square foot deck, for easy indoor- Before installing, measure the window area more than once. Draper- outdoor living. Move right in: the furnishings are included; and get to work: ies should be hung at least four inches above the window frames and the farm tractor is also included. More photos www.PacificHorizons.com. should overlap the frame two to four inches on either side of the win- dow. Visit us at www.PacificHorizons.com, where you can search all the real estate listings for the entire Big Island, in real time, 24 hours a day! For additional information about buying or selling real estate, go to www.PacificHorizons.com, where you can search all the real estate list- PACIFIC HORIZONS PROPERTIES, Inc. ings on the Big Island, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in real time. Naalehu, Hawaii -- 929-9000 Page 6 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar

FREE! Hele On Bus Discovery Harbour Owners Asked to Chip In for Improvements Ocean View to Hilo (M-Sa, a.m.) Discovery Harbour Homeowners Ocean View P.O. 6:40a, Wong Yuen Store 7a, Naalehu 7:05a, Association is surveying the 583 indi- Punaluu 7:20a, Pahala, 7:30a, Volcano Village 8:10a, Moun- vidual property owners of 825 lots in the tain View 8:25a, Kurtistown 8:30a, Keaau P.O. 8:35a, Prince neighborhood regarding a proposal by Kuhio Plaza 8:45a, HCC 9:05a, UHH 9:10a, Aupuni Center new South Point Country Club owners to 9:12a, St. Joseph’s 9:15a, Mooheau Bus Terminal 9:20a raise money through the landowners to Hilo to Ocean View (M-Sa, p.m.) Mooheau Bus Terminal 2:40p, St. Josephʻs 2:45p, Aupuni improve the golf course and other recre- Center 2:50p, UHH 2:55p, HCC 3p, Prince Kuhio Plaza ational facilities. 3:10p, Keaau P.O. 3:15p, Kurtistown 3:20p, Mountain View The developers, South Point Invest- 3:30p, Volcano Village 3:45p, HVNP Visitor’s Center 3:50p, ment Group, LLC, are proposing that own- Pahala 4:25p, Punaluu 4:35p, Naalehu 4:50p, Waiohinu ers of land adjacent to the golf course start 4:55p, Ocean View P.O. 5:15p paying $50 per month and owners of inte- Volcano to Hilo (M-Sa, a.m.) rior lots pay $35 a month to help renovate HVNP Visitor’s Center 6:10a, Volcano Village 6:20a, Moun- the golf course and fund improvements. tain View 6:35a, Kurtistown 6:45a, Keaau P.O. 6:50a, Prince According to Discovery Harbour Ho- Kuhio Plaza 7a, HCC 7:05a, UHH 7:10a, Aupuni Center meowners Association President Floyd 7:15a, Mooheau Bus Terminal 7:20a Smithson, “passage of any changes to Volcano to Hilo (M-Sa, p.m.) the Covenants, Conditions & Restric- HVNP Visitorʻs Center 5:50p, Volcano Village 5:55p, Moun- tions and any acceptance of a contract of tain View 6:10p, Kurtistown 6:20p, Keaau P.O. 6:25p, Prince this nature would require 413 affirmative New owners of South Point Country Club, formerly Discovery Harbour Golf Course, are asking for Kuhio Plaza 6:35p, HCC 6:40p, UHH 6:45p, Aupuni Center votes of our membership. The Board will lot owners around the golf course to chip in for maintenance and to rebuild recreational facilities that 6:50p, Mooheau Bus Terminal 6:55p have to work in conjunction with our at- have been shut down for years. Photos by Lee Neal Hilo to Volcano (M-Sa, a.m.) torney in the preparation of a special bal- Mooheau Bus Terminal 5a, Aupuni Center 5:03a, UHH the present state of the economy it could lot package along with a formal response 5:05a, HCC 5:10a; Prince Kuhio Plaza 5:15a, Keaau P.O. be another extended time period before to the referenced proposal that represents 5:25a, Kurtistown 5:30a, Mountain View 5:40a, Volcano another opportunity comes around,” he the best interest of our association.” Village 6a, HVNP Visitor’s Center 6:10a said. Smithson is encouraged that the new Hilo to Volcano (M-Sa, p.m.) He states that without the monthly Mooheau Bus Terminal 4:40p, Aupuni Center 4:45p, UHH owners want to renovate the golf course fees from landowners in Discovery Har- 4:50p, HCC 4:55p, Prince Kuhio Plaza 5p, Keaau PO 5:10p, and plan to create a new golf clubhouse, bour, the new owners may retreat from Kurtistown 5:15p, Mountain View 5:25p, Volcano Village pro shop and other recreational and com- their plans and could even put the prop- 5:45p, HVNP Visitor’s Center 5:50p mercial facilities. “This proposal is the erty back on the market. Pahala to S. Kohala Resorts (Daily, a.m.) first opportunity that has been presented According to the South Point Invest- Pahala Shopping Center 3:30a, Naalehu 3:50a, Wong Yuen for consideration in approximately 10 ment Group proposal the monthly fees Store 3:55a, Ocean View P.O. 4:20a, Fujihara Store 5a, Yano years. Should we not be successful in would also go toward a community pool ity with a 40-foot by 80-foot building, and Hall 5:05a, Kainaliu 5:20a, Kmart 5:30a, Kona Palisades this endeavor at this time, considering and BBQ area, a community fitness facil- a two- to three-acre community park and 5:40a, Four Seasons 5:55a, Hilton Waikoloa 6:20a, fitness area. Fairmont Orchid 6:35a, Mauna Lani Bay 6:40a, Mauna Kea The proposal by South Point County Beach 6:55a Club and more information from the as- Pahala to S. Kohala Resorts (M-Sa, a.m.) Propane sociation can be found at www.discovery- Pahala Shopping Center 8a, Naalehu School 8:20a, Wong Yuen harbour.org. Store 8:25a, Ocean View P.O. 8:50a, Fujihara Store 9:20a, Yano Hall 9:25a, Kainaliu 9:40a, Keauhou Shopping Center 9:55, Alii Drive 10a, Kmart 10:10a, Kona Palisades 10:20a, Four Seasons 10:35a, Hiloton Waikoloa 11a, Fairmont Orchid 11:15a, Mauna Hours Lani Bay 11:20a, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel 11:30a 929-9666 SUPPORT KA‘U Pahala to Keahole Airport (M-Sa, a.m.) 7:30 – 5:00, M – F Pahala Shopping Center 5:40a, Naalehu 6a, Wong Yuen Store Sat. 8:00 – 12:00, Closed Sun. • • 6:05a, Ocean View P.O. 6:30a, Fujihara Store 7:10a, Yano Hall South• Hawaiian Point cement • Sand U-Cart #4 (for water tanks) Inc. MAIN STREET 7:15a, Kainaliu 7:30a, Keauhou Shopping Center 7:45a, Alii Drive • Redi-mix concrete • Rock #3 • ¾ minus base coarse 7:50a, Kmart 8a, Kona Palisades 8:10a, Keahole Airport 8:20a • Rebar #3#4#5 • Cinders, red & black Native & Canoe Garden on Kamaoa Rd. S. Kohala Resorts to Pahala (Daily, p.m.) • Wire 6x6x10x10 • Pier blocks, misc. concrete prods. Farmer’s Market in Downtown Na‘alehu Mauna Kea Beach 2:30p, Fairmont Orchid 2:45p, Mauna Lani Bay Special Events 2:50p, Hilton Waikoloa 3:05p, Four Seasons 3:30p, Kona Palisades Construction Equipment Rental P.O. Box 107, Na‘alehu, HI 96777 3:45p, Kmart 3:50p, Kainaliu 4:05p, Yano Hall 4:20p, Fujihara • Compactors • Cement finishing • Generators • Scaffolding Store 4:25p, Ocean View P.O. 5:05p, Wong Yuen Store 5:30p, • Ladders • Pressure washer • Compressors • Painting equipment Naalehu 5:35p, Pahala 5:55p 929-8322 • Floor finishing equipment • Welding equipment www.naalehu.org S. Kohala Resorts to Pahala (M-Sa, a.m.) • Automotive equipment • Cordless hand tools • Tools Mauna Kea Beach 7:15a, Fairmont Orchid 7:30a, Mauna • Power tools • Hand tools • Trailers • String trimmer Lani Bay 7:35a, Hilton Waikoloa 7:50a, Four Seasons • Chainsaws (we sharpen) • Lawn mower • Party equipment 8:15a, Keahole Aiport 8:30a, Kona Palisades 8:40a, Kmart 8:50a, Alii Drive 9a, Keauhou Shopping Cen- Small Engine Sales & Service ter 9:10a, Kainaliu 9:25a, Yano Hall 9:40a, Fujihara AUTHORIZED DEALER, PARTS AND SERVICE: Shindaiwa, Wacker, Titan, Store 9:45a, Ocean View P.O. 10:25a, Wong Yuen Store airless, Echo, Honda Engines, Snapper, Goldblatt, Briggs & Stratton, 10:50a, Naalehu 10:55a, Pahala Shopping Center 11:15a Pahala and Grimmer Schmidt Keahole Airport to Pahala (M-Sa, p.m.) Plantation• • Cottages• Keahole Airport 4:50p, Kona Palisades 5p, Kmart 5:10p, USED MOTOR OIL DROP OFF: 10-gallon limit per visit for Historic Home Vacation Rentals Alii Drive 5:15p, Keauhou Shopping Center 5:25p, Kainaliu Do-It-Yourself oil changers. Must log in during open KAMA‘AINA RATE SPECIAL 5:40p, Yano Hall 5:55p, Fujihara Store 6p, Ocean View P.O. hours only (no charge). 6:40p, Wong Yuen Store 7:05p, Naalehu 7:10p, Pahala OHIA - 2 Bd, 1 Ba...... $125/Night Shopping Center 7:30p Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos • Below gas station MAILE - 3 Bd, 2 Ba...... $150/Night For a complete schedule see: www.heleonbus.org P.O. Box 6182, Ocean View, HI 96737 • Stan and Marianne Troeller, Proprietors PANIOLO - 4 Bd, 2 Ba...... $185/Night PAHALA PLANTATION HOUSE - 7 Bd, 4.5 Ba, 961-8744 SERVING THE KA‘U AREA OVER 25 YEARS 3.5 acre estate...... $500/Night The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 7 Volume 7, Number 10 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi August, 2009

New Manager at SeaMountain: Just Buy the Ticket Ka‘ū Business Briefs Her dreams are coming true, said Di- She documents her journey in an on- control and protection of the buildings. ane Naski, new Resident Manager of the line series of stories at justbuytheticket. Her responsibilities include managing re- 76 unit Colony One at SeaMountain in com, which describes her quest to live in pairs and maintenance of the Della Prin- Punaluʻu. On Hawaiʻi and the extreme generosity she cess Tweede Waterfall, with its lava rock, the job for near- has experienced here. step-down pools with koi, landscaping ly four months With a background in the restaurant with palms, ti, hibiscus and bougainvillea, for Pacific Re- business and Human Resources at the and swimming pool. She also takes care alty Group, Mercer company in Texas, Naski said she of the people staying in the third of the which manages is proud of the crew who works for her, units that are fee simple, and two-thirds, Shirakawa Motel before closing to the public. the property, including Chuck Higashi and Dan Koha- which are time share. Photo by Julia Neal Naski said that ra. “They are wonderful. They work very Naski is on call twenty-four-seven, Shirakawa Closes to landing the po- hard. They keep these grounds up. We get always available for owners and guests. Overnight Guests sition is one of compliments all the time.” “These are the people’s condominiums,” many blessings Upcoming improvements at Sea- she said. “I am here to help them, make Shirakawa Motel, branded as the Diane Naski she has experi- Mountain include adding a protective them happy. It is all about customer ser- sourthernmost motel in the United States, enced since deciding to move from Hous- coating on the flat sections of roofs to in- vice. I feel blessed to have this opportu- has closed its doors to overnight guests. ton to Hawaiʻi Island five years ago. sulate the condominiums for temperature nity to work here.” The facility, which has operated for gen- She said the book she is writing, Just erations in Wai‘ōhinu, has been leased Buy the Ticket, is “dedicated to anyone by Pacific Quest, which runs an outdoor who has a dream to follow. Dreams do treatment center for challenged youth. come true. Just hang on,” she advised, Mike Miller, one of the founders of noting that her desire to come to Hawaiʻi Pacific Quest, said that the Shirakawa’s dates back to childhood days. were interested in retiring and Pacific Naski said she is particularly pleased Quest was looking for a facility. The two to be living in a rural place. “It’s all about entities were able to work out an arrange- the spirit of the land. As soon as I got here, ment that benefits both of them. Pacific everything has worked like clockwork. I Quest founders also own land off the really feel like I belong here.” old cane haul road between Pāhala and In addition to working at SeaMoun- Nāʻālehu, where they have an organic tain, Naski has purchased property and farm. built a cabin at the 4,000 ft. elevation in New Mortgages from Ocean View. Kaʻū Credit Union Honu‘apo, cont. from pg. 6 Kaʻū Federal Credit Union has es- also recommended for the park. tablished a relationship with CU Mort- Natural Resources suggestions in- gage and is presently developing a Web cluded restoring native plant communities site link. In the meantime, members can and removing exotic plants, removing cats call KFCU at 929-7334 to apply for con- and mongooses, spaying cats, and not al- ventional and other fixed rate mortgage lowing vehicles near the shoreline. Many loans. suggested that fishing be banned and/or have more strictly enforced regulations Chamber Meets on Telescope on practices such as gill netting. Others Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce meets wanted to be able to continue to fish for at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Dr. Sandra sustenance. Water quality testing and pro- Dawson discusses the 30-Meter Tele- tecting the shoreline against development scope planned for Mauna Kea. The meet- was also suggested. ing will be held at Nā‘ālehu Community Center and is open to the public. Honu‘apo, pg. 21

Page 8 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar August 2009 Hawai‘i Nei 2009, daily through Aug 2, 9 a.m. - [email protected]. by Steve Irvine. Opening reception Sat, Aug 8, exercises and free breakfast at Hana Hou. Dennis, 5 p.m. at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Ka‘ū Educational ‘Ohana Charter School 5 - 7 p.m. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i 929-7236. Volcanoes National Park. The first juried art meeting, Thu, Aug 6, 6 p.m., Discovery Harbour Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees Red Cross Volunteer meeting, Thu, Aug 13, 7 exhibition on Hawai‘i Island to celebrate our native Community Center and Thu, Aug 20, 6 p.m., Ocean apply). 967-7565 or www.volcanoartcenter.org. p.m., H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. office. flora and fauna features artists of all ages working in View Community Center. All community members, Atlas Recycling at South Point U-Cart, Sat, Aug For volunteers and those interested in becoming a wide variety of media, with prizes in four divisions: teachers and parents are encouraged to attend. Andre 8, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. volunteers. Hannah Uribes, 929-9953. adult, high school, middle school, and elementary Lang, 929-8732. school. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-7565 Police Dept. Community meeting, Tue, Aug 11, Ocean View Community Association Pancake or www.volcanoartcenter.org. Ocean View Neighborhood Watch meeting, Thu, noon at Cooper Center in Volcano. 935-3311. Breakfast, Sat, Aug 15, 7:30 – 11 a.m., Ocean View Aug 6, 7 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce meeting, Tue, Community Center. 929-7033. Food Drive at Ka‘ū Federal Credit Union, first 939-7033. week of each month; and ChirOhana Wellness Aug 11, noon at Nā‛ālehu Community Center. Dr. Recycling at Nā‘ālehu School, Sat, Aug 15, 9 Center, ongoing. Sponsored by the Loaves & Fishes Lu‘au Buffet and Hula Show, Fri, Aug 7, 21, 28 , Sandra Dawson discusses the 30-Meter Telescope. a.m. – 1 p.m., Nā‘ālehu School Gym. Redeem your Outreach Program of the Holy Rosary Sacred Heart 5 – 8 p.m. at Kīlauea Military Camp’s Crater Rim 939-8449 or www.kauchamber.com. HI-5 sorted by type; receive 5 cents per container Church. Café in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free hula Ka‘ū CDP Steering Committee Meeting, Tue, and additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. show starts at starts at 7 p.m. $13.75 adults, $6.95 Aug 11, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on all Hand Fan Making, ages 6 – 13 register through children 6 - 11. Open to KMC authorized patrons aluminum redeemed to the school. 939-2413, ext. Aug 18 for program Thu, Aug 20, 3:45 – 5 p.m. at Public welcome. Ron, 961-8137 or rwhitmore@ and their guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967- co.hawaii.hi.us. 230. Kahuku Park. Wesley 929-9113. 8371. Friends of Naohulelua Garden Gathering, Thu, Fee-free Weekend, Sat and Sun, Aug 15 and 16 at Pu‘uloa Petroglyph Walk, Sat, Aug 1, 7:45 a.m. Where the Lava Meets the Sea, daily, Aug 8 - Sept Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. www.nps.gov/ – 12:30 p.m. Park Ranger Andrea Kaawaloa-Okita Aug 13 and 27, 8 – 10 a.m. (weather permitting). 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. An exhibit of recent paintings Educational classes, garden exchange, horticultural havo. leads this easy-to-moderate 1.5-mile round trip hike Calendar, pg. 10 to the state’s largest petroglyph field. $25 includes a light snack. 985-7373 or [email protected]. Gems of Hawaiian Evolution, Sat and Sun, Aug 1 and 2, 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and the Three Mountain Alliance sponsor this two-day seminar on Hawai‘i Island’s evolutionary process. $55 includes breakfasts, snacks, lunches and transportation. 985- 7373 or [email protected]. Beginning Silk Painting, Sat, Aug 1, 1 - 5 p.m. Patti Pease Johnson’s students create their own abstract design on a silk scarf. This half-day workshop includes an introduction on color theory, tips on mixing colors, a lesson on stretching the silk on a frame and more. Beginning and experienced artists ages 16 and up welcome. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. $65 includes materials (financial aid available). 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.org. Intermediate Silk Painting, Sun, Aug 2, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Patti Pease Johnson teaches the process of painting on China silk using wax and the tjanting tool, which creates a resist line for the dyes. Some silk painting experience is recommended but not required. Open to ages 16 and up. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. $65 includes materials (financial aid available). 967- 8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.org. Ham Radio Operators Potluck Picnic, Sun, Aug 2, Manukā Park. All American Radio Emergency Service members, anyone interested in learning how to operate a ham radio and families are invited to attend. Dennis Smith, 989-3028. I‘iwi on an akala branch is one of many photos of native birds captured by Jack Jeffrey, who will teach nature photography on Aug. 7. Simple Watercolor Art, ages 3 – 8 register Mon – Fri, Aug 3 – 7 for program Wed, Aug 19, 3 – 5 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102. Learn Wildlife Photography from the Pro First Day of School, Mon, Aug 3, for students at Professional wildlife photographer and biologist Jack Jeffrey -- an environment which is rarely found outside of HVNP. Ka‘ū High and Pāhala Elementary. leads easy hour-long Nature Photography Strolls in Hawai‘i Vol- Jeffrey has been observing, studying, and capturing images of First Day of School, Tue, Aug 4, for students at canoes National Park at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. Hawai‘i’s endemic species for over 35 years and is intimately fa- Nā‘ālehu Elementary and Intermediate. 7. Participants meet at the Volcano Art Center Gallery, next to miliar with Hawai‘i’s natural treasures. His images have received After Dark in the Park: Iceland’s Volcanoes conservation awards from the National Sierra Club and Hawai‘i and Ecology, Tue, Aug 4, 7 p.m. at Kīlauea Visitor Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center. Center Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Jeffrey leads participants on various easily navigable paths Audubon Society and have been published in numerous maga- Park. Geologist Christina Heliker offers a tour of and gives tips on how to capture great images of Hawai‘i’s birds, zines, textbooks, calendars and cards. Iceland’s unique combination of volcanic and glacial plants and landscapes while also providing relevant geographical, Attendees are asked to arrive at the Gallery 15 minutes prior landscapes. Her photographs include migratory biological, and ecological information pertaining to features, plants, to the two scheduled stroll times, and sign-up is on a first-come, seabirds, Icelandic ponies, and Reykjavik, the world’s “greenest” city. $1 supports park programs. birds, and insects encountered on the walk. On a path which begins first-served basis. Attire suited for wet, cool weather is recom- Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011. behind Volcano House and meanders along the rim of the Kīlauea mended, as is drinking water. Those interested in simply learn- HOVE Road Maintenance board or directors caldera, attendees may witness various introduced and native birds, ing about this special ecosystem and landscape, without taking meeting, Wed, Aug 5, 4 p.m., HOVE Road including the beloved nectar-feeding apapane, generalist amakihi, pictures, are more than welcome to join the groups. Participants maintenance office. 929-9910. berry-eating oma‘o, and insectivorous elepai‘o. White-tailed tropic wishing to be provided with photography tips are required to bring Purchase Hunting Licenses Online, Thu, Aug 6, 4 birds, often associated with the sea, also may be viewed over the their own camera and have basic knowledge of how it operates. – 6 p.m., the Ka‘ū office of The Nature Conservancy, caldera and nesting in its cliffs. The protected wet forest in this re- The strolls are free to attend, although park entrance fees apply. 95-5600 Mamalahoa Hwy, Suite F, Nā‘ālehu. By appointment. To schedule, call 443-5409 or email gion fosters native plants and insects on which these birds survive For more information, call 967-8222. The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 9 Photographing Your Artwork, Sat, Aug 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Professional photographer Robert Frutos explains how to photograph one’s own artwork (or the artwork of others) for personal and professional use. Includes various options and techniques for artwork photography, shooting of art samples, and a demonstration of Adobe Photoshop color adjusting. $60 (financial aid available). 967- 8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.org. End of Summer Barbecue and Astronomy by Day Talk, Sat, Aug 15, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Kīlauea Military Camp’s Front Lawn. In conjunction with the Keiki practice paddling on double-hulled canoe. National Park Fee-free Weekend, KMC has special Making a feather kahili on a lauhala mat. events throughout the day and opens its doors to E Ho‘omau i all park visitors, allowing them to experience how KMC supports America’s troops. All KMC facilities ka Poʻohalu and services, including guest rooms, are available E Hoʻomau i ka Poʻohala for all park visitors. 967-8371. drew newarly 2300 participants to Ho‘ike 2009 – Na Pua Hawai‘i, Sat, Aug 15, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes annual cultural 7 p.m. at Kīlauea Military Camp Theater in festival. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, with Halau Next year, it will be held at Hula Kalehuaki‘eki‘eika‘iu, ma Honolulu a me Kahuku for the gatheringʻs 30th Kīlauea, under the direction of kumu hula Ab anniversary. Pele Hanoa teaches lei making. Kawainohoikala‘i Valencia. $20/adults, $10/12 and Photos by Lee Neal, Julia Neal under. 967-8299. Beating kapa, the traditional cloth of Niaulani Forest Work Day, Sun, Aug 16, 9 a.m. – Hawai‘i. noon. Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help preserve the beauty and diversity of the native, old Shirlene Iwai displays growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani her eyelash lei. Campus in Volcano Village. Free. 967-8222 or volcanoartcenter.org. Instructional Basketball, ages 5 – 8 register Mon – Fri, Aug 17 – 21 for program Sept 1 – Oct 29. Richard at Nā‘ālehu Community Center, 939-2510; Wesley at Kahuku Park, 929-9113. Fitness fun, ages K – 8 register Mon – Thu, Aug 17 – 20 for program Tue/Thu, Sept 3 – 24, 3 – 5 p.m. at George Pāhala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102. Kaiatana Age Group Basketball, ages 9 – 10 register Mon Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National shares a – Fri, Aug 17 – 31 for program Oct 1 – Dec 17. Park welcome festival goers hula. Richard at Nā‘ālehu Community Center, 939-2510; Wesley at Kahuku Park, 929-9113. Basketball, ages 5 – 8 register Mon – Fri, Aug 17 – 21 for program Mon/Wed Sept 1 – Oct 29 at Pāhala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102. Volleyball, ages 9 – 14 register Aug 17 – 21 for program Tue/Thu Sept 1 – 29 at Pāhala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102. Create a Story, ages 2 – 7 register Aug 18 – Sept 1 for program Thu, Sept 3, 3:45 – 5 p.m. at Kahuku Park. Wesley, 929-9113. After Dark in the Park: Dark Sacred Nights, Tue, Aug 18, 7 p.m. at Kīlauea Visitor Center Paul Keli‘iho‘omalu throws net. Huukihuki, team tug-of-war. Sewing Hawaiian quilt square. Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Beatrice 928-8268. a.m. for previously registered, 11:30 a.m – noon for Park. Boone Morrison and Peter Charlot discuss this Park ranger Dean Gallagher shares information Empowered by the Pen, Sat, Aug 22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. new registrants and those picking up for registered topic. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-8222 or about technology to minimize light pollution with Tom Peek helps students get the ideas out of their friends and the homebound, at St. Jude’s Episcopal www.volcanoartcenter.org. Wildlife Lighting and Dark Sky Friendly Lighting. heads and onto the page via writing exercises, lively Church. To register, call 939-7000 9 a.m. – noon Habitats and Inhabitants of Kīlauea Summit, $1 supports park programs. Park entrance fees discussions on the writing process and guidance on Mon – Fri. Sat, Aug 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Botanist Tim Tunison apply. 985-6011. “freeing the writer within,” using Natalie Goldberg’s Ka‘ū Community Partnership meeting, Thu, explains the ecological and environmental factors Statehood Day, Fri, Aug 21. Ka‘ū public schools Wild Mind methods. All levels and genres welcome; Aug 27, 12:30 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Clubhouse. Open to that create the mosaic of plant inhabitants present closed. no previous writing experience necessary. Volcano community. Share information on events, activities, in Kīlauea‘s varied summit region. Volcano Art projects, concerns and find an avenue of support. Kick Ice sign waving, Fri, Aug 21, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Teresa, 929-9611 ext. 10. in front of Nā‘ālehu School gym. $65 (financial aid available). 967-8222 or www. $60 (financial aid available). 967-8222 or www. volcanoartcenter.org. Ocean View Community Development Corp. volcanoartcenter.org. Ka‘ū Coast Cleanup, Sat, Aug 22, 7:45 a.m. Meet Eighth Annual Ka‘ū High School Alumni and meeting, Thu, Aug 27, 5:30 p.m., Ocean View Exercise and Meditation at Wai‘ōhinu Park. Bring sturdy shoes, water, a Friends Community Potluck, Sun, Aug 23, 11 Community Center. 939-7033. bag lunch, a 4WD vehicle (if available). Contact Pāhala Pool Schedule: Water Aerobics Mon/Wed/ a.m. – 5 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center. 982- Megan, 769-7629 or [email protected], Ka‘ū Preservation meeting, Thu, Aug 27, 5:30 Fri 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.; Adult Lap Swim Mon/Tue 11 to confirm info. 8242 or 939-3519. p.m., Punalu‘u Beach Park Pavilions. a.m. – noon, Wed – Fri 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 Portuguese Camp Reunion, Sat, Aug 22, 8 a.m. Ocean View Hot Meals, Tue, Aug 25. Carrieann, Fireside Stories: History of Artists in Hawai‘i a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; Public Recreation Swim Mon/ at Old Pāhala Clubhouse. Potluck, storytelling and 929-9749. Volcanoes National Park, Fri, Aug 28, 7 p.m., Tue 1 – 4 p.m., Wed – Fri 1 – 5:30 p.m., Sat/Sun entertainment. Jan, 928-8970; Shirley, 928-8931; Ocean View Food Basket, Tue, Aug 25, 10 - 11:30 Volcano House lobby in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Calendar, pg. 15

We’re big on honda, we’re big on you! Wes Kiko Call 961-5505 “We want to help the people of Ka‘u, Sales & Leasing Sales Manager because we’re born & raised in Ka‘u!” Specialist Page 10 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar Volume 6, Number 12 News of Ka‘ū School & Community Sporting Events August, 2009 Enriques Wins Volleyball National Championship Evan Enriques won a national championship for boys 13 and under, playing with a team from Hawaiʻi called Ka Ulu Koa at the USA Volleyball Tournament. Kaʻūʻs Southside Volleyball Club team, with boys 12 and under, finished eighth in the national competition and was a couple of points away from finishing fourth or fifth, said Coach Guy Enriques, who accompanied the youth to Atlanta in early July. Team members were Kai Enriques, Addie Enriques, Avery Enriques, Emmett Enriques, Kameron Moses, Brian Gascon and Mamane Namahoe. Trip sponsors were Monika Mallick, Marge Elwell, Andrade Contracting, Debbie Wong Yuen, Dawn Shiba- no, Donald Garo, Ravel Kaupu, Jr., Rochelle Hara, Pe- ter and Francis Volpe and Patricia Dow. “Mahalo to the community for their support in our fundraising efforts,” said parent Katherine Okamura. Kaʻū youth traveling for volleyball this summer in- Benevides & Alcoran Rope in 16th at Nationals Jeremiah Benevides and Rolland Alcoran, of Kaʻū, were among the paniolo representing Hawaiʻi at the National High School Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo in Farmington , NM from July 19 to 25. Benevides and Alcoran competed in Team Roping and placed 16th out of 93 competing teams with a final time aver- age of 17.311 seconds. Above, the duo qualify for Nationals at the Hawaiʻi High School state champonships held in Waimea. Alcoran, left, is the heeler, and his job is to lasso both rear legs after Jeremiah lassoes the neck. Then, the horses spread apart and face each other to dally, rendering the calf immobile. This is how individual calves are separated from the herd for branding and vaccinating. Photo by Jock Goodman, Waimea. www.JocksHotShots.com clude those attending Guy Enriques’ volleyball camps Enriques. Coach Guy Enriques and Kaʻū team members visit the in California and Oregon. Among them are Toni Beck, Kamehameha Schools eighth- and ninth-grade girls Georgia Aquarium while competing at the USA Vol- Jadelyn Domondon and Kerrilyn Domondon, Cameron also traveled to the mainland for Enriques’ volleyball leyball Tournament. Enriques, Emmett Enriques, Addie Enriques and Avery camps. Shirakawa Clinches HMA Championship; Races to First in Hilo Motocross Despite suffering from a broken hand sustained clinched the HMA Summer Point Series Champion- MX/ATV Association 125cc-250cc Amateur Class during a practice session, eighth-grader Noah Shi- ship. Shirakawa also won first place in the 100-150cc and second place in the 125cc-250cc Open Class in rakawa, of Waiʻōhinu, won first place at the Hawaiʻi Class in Hilo at the 808 MX/ATV Association Race Hilo held in July. Motocross Association State Championships held held on July 11. He also placed second in the Super The next 808 MX/ATV race is set for Saturday, on July 4 on Oʻahu. Shirakawa competed in the Mini Open Class. Aug. 1 at the Hilo Track, and the next HMA race 13- to 16-year-olds 80-85cc class. With that win, he Older brother Tyler also won first place in the 808 will be held on Sunday Aug. 9th on Oʻahu. Toriano’s Team Str8 Up Heads into Local Softball Playoffs in First Team Str8 Up will head into the community softball The community softball league games were held league play-offs in first place. At press time, the play- every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Pāhala Ball offs were set to begin the last week of July. Team Str8 Park. Teams were mixed in age and gender providing Up is led by team captain Keane Toriano. and opportunity for girls who play softball for Kaʻū Team High Times, led by captain Clarence Alcoran, High and Kamehameha to gain game experience. slid into second place, with Ots Kaupu’s team, What- Kaʻū Heads to Bud Light Tourney eva’s taking third. Team OneSide, with Captain Dane Team Str8 leader Keane Toriano led a co-ed team, Sesson, rounded out the top five. half of them Kaʻū players to to compete in the Bud Bringing up sixth was team Rundown led by Kalani Light Slow Pitch Softball Tournament, held in Hilo in DeCoito. In seventh was Ricky Javar’s team 1pump late July. and Bootie Garo’s team Kapakahi ended in eight place. At press time, Toriano’s team was still alive in Softball, cont. on pg. 14 Pig Hunters Prepare for 10th Jungle Express in Sept. Celebrating a decade of successful hunting competi- the tourney. Team Str8 Up, Front (l-r): Priscilla Espejo, Keona tons, organizers Ray Paglinawan and Kalani DeCoito A prep meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Paaluhi, Ashtin Salmo, Patty Pasion, Jaime Pasion, will host the 10th Annual Hunting Tournament on Satur- at Honuʻapo. All hunters are encouraged to attend. Vicki Paaluhi; Back: Wade Espejo, Jr., Nolan Makua- day, Sept. 12. The contest will run from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry forms are available at the B&E 76 in Nāʻālehu. kane, Jaffar Karasuda, Elias Navarro, Captain Keane Toriano, Ryan Pascubillo, Jr., and Dustin Salmo. with the weigh-in and awards ceremony at Honuʻapo For more information, call Ray at 939-8923 or Kalani at Park. A hunting license will be required to participate in 443-1676. The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 11

AUGUST, 2009 Football Takes on Wailua Aug. 15 The Kaʻū High Trojans will host Wailua High in a preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Ka’ū High football field. The first season game will be Friday, Sept. 4 at Konawaena beginning at 7 p.m. The first home game will pit Kaʻū against HPA on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.

Novice Swim Team Starts Aug. 10 Pāhala Pool novice swim team practices will begin Monday, Aug. 10. Practices are Monday to Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. For more information call coach and pool lifeguard Cassandra Beccia at 928-8177.

Riflery’s First Match Aug. 29 The Trojan riflery team will compete in their first match of the season on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Kealakehe. Locals Play Hoops in Kaʻū League The match will start at 10 a.m. Sports afficionados kept busy this summer playing in a local basketball league organized by Ravel Kaupu. Kaʻū High riflery team alumnus Lori Koi returns Teams played short games every Monday and Wednes- for a second year as coach. day at the Nāʻālehu School gym. Above Guy Enriques tries to block Elias Navarro’s shot. Cross-Country Competes Photo by Nālani Parlin The Kaʻū High cross-country team will shake Bowling Begins the dust from their shoes with their first competition Girls and boys Trojan bowling teams will hit the on Saturday, Aug. 29. The race will be held at Chris- lanes in their first games of the season on Saturday, tian Liberty Academy at 10 a.m. P.E. teacher Angie Aug. 29 at Kona Bowl. The team will play two games, Miyashiro returns as coach. with the first starting at 10 a.m and the second at 2 p.m.

Girls Volleyball Home Game Sept. 1 Kaʻū High girls volleyball will kick off their season with a home game on Tuesday, Sept. 1, taking on the Keaʻau Wildcats at 6 p.m. The team started practice on July 27, led by Coach Elijah Navarro.

Kaʻū High Waits for A.D. Applicant List Kaʻū High is still in search of a permanent Athletic Director. The position was posted on June 16, and the athletic department reported they were still waiting to Offices in Na`alehu and receive list of applicants from the state level. Ocean View Edwards PR’s Hurdles Time Kaʻū High alumnus Larissa Edwards, who will enter her sophomore year at University of Michigan, recorded a personal best of 14.53 seconds in the 100- meter hurdles at the regional championship. Edwards holds the Kaʻū High record (15.13 seconds) for the same event, which was previously held by Sarah Nico- laisen.

Exercise Classes Resume ADVERTISE Certified Fitness Instructor Erin Cole has resumed classes at Ocean View Community Center after attend- IN THE KA`U ing an ECA fitness conference on the mainland. “I have new moves and ideas,” said Cole. Classes are Interval SPORTS Workout with Balls and Pilates on Monday at 8:30 a.m. and Aerobics and Weights on Thursday at 5 p.m. Cole is CALENDAR also getting certified in Zumba classes this month. Call Cole at 640-8473. Support Kaʻū High Athletics! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!! Call 217-6893 or email Take Up Tennis Tell them you saw their [email protected] Students are welcome to play tennis at the Nāʻālehu ad in the ka`u calendar! Commnity Courts on weekdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Call Richard, 939- 2510.

AUGUST, 2009 Pāhala Sharks Scrimmage in the Summer The Pāhala Sharks mustang team continued to practice through the summer with friendly scrimmages against counterparts the Nāʻālehu Braves. Front row (l-r): Addie Enriques, Avery Enriques, Jamal Buyuan, Nai’a Makuakane, Kameron Moses. Back: Coach Jojo Buyuan, Kekaimalie Kaapuni-Ahu, Ricky Souza, Alika Beck, Wayne Dacalio, Sheri Freitas, Daniel Garo, Jacob Flores Jr., Coach Donald Garo and Rachel Kimura. Age Group Basketball Register youth ages nine to ten for an age group basketball program on weekdays, Aug 17 to 31 for the program which runs from Oct. 1 to If you wish to be loved, Dec. 17. Call Richard at Nāʻālehu Community show more of your faults than Center, 939-2510, or Wesley at Kahuku Park, 929-9113. your virtues. -Edward Bulwer-Lytton Instructional Basketball Support our Local Farmers... Players ages five to eight can register for How little has situation youth basketball in Pāhala on weekdays from Aug. 17 to 21. The program will be held on to do with happiness. Buy Ka‘ū Coffee! Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 1 to Oct. -Fanny Burney 29 at Pāhala Community Center. Call Nona, 928-3102. Motivation is a fire Youth Volleyball from within. Pahala Plantation Store If someone else tries to light Register at Pāhala Community Center Aug. Visit us on Maile street for all of 17 to 21 for a youth volleyball program geared that fire under you, toward ages nine to 14. The program will run chances are your gift giving needs! on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 1 to 29. Call Nona, 928-3102. it will burn very briefly. -Stephen Covey 928-9811 Basketball Skills & Drills GO Trojan Athletes! Come out to Kahuku Park on Mondays I do benefits for from 3 – 4 p.m. to hone basketball skills. Call Wesley, 929-9113. all religions. I’d hate to blow Karate Classes the hereafter on a Instructor Peter Luebke offers free Karate technicality. classes for all ages at the Ocean View Com- munity Center on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. -Bob Hope outside circle is non-printing keyline 939-7033. 928-8200

Water Aerobics Registration for the Pāhala Pool monthly water aerobics session will be held on Monday Aug. 3 at 8:30 a.m. Class is $15 per month. Classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Class size is limited.

Pāhala Pool Schedule Water Aerobics Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.; Adult Lap Swim Mon/Tue 11 a.m.– noon, Wed – Fri 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.; Public Recreation Swim Mon/Tue 1 – 4 p.m., Wed – Fri 1 – 5:30 p.m., Sat/ Sun 9 – 11 a.m. and 2 – 5 p.m. Call 928-8177. Contestants, top left and right, lasso calves at the Fourth of July Rodeo in Nāʻālehu. A paniolo, left, struggles with his quarry while his partner jumps down from his horse to Rigan Kaapana, right, and partner tackle a calf in the Jr. Double Mugging event. help him. A tiny cowboy, right, competes in Dummy Roping. Photos by Peter Anderson Fourth of July Rodeo Rounds Up Winners The 31st Annual Fourth of July Chris Awa, 3rd Dale Benevides and Chris Awa and Jyrus Malicki, 2nd Lexis An- Dummy Roping (ages 5 to 8) - 1st Rodeo, hosted Kaʻū Roping and Riding Awa, 4th Nolan Nobriga and Gregg Meni- drade and Evan Manoha, 3rd Rigan Kaap- Hoʻokela Loando, 2nd Karla Ishii, 3rd Association, kicked up the dust at the no; Team 90’s - 1st Walter Gomes and ana and Jyrus Malicki; Wahine Mugging Stetson Branco; Dummy Roping (ages 4 Nāʻālehu rodeo arena with tons of excit- Corey Carvalho, Marvin Naihe and Hugh - 1st Laurie Ishii and Cookie Kawamoto, and under) - 1st Justin Cabral, 2nd Mi- ing action. Chris Awa, who placed well Hill, 3rd Wayne Miranda and Mac Castil- 2nd Gennifer Shibuya and Cienna Joseph, kyla Wana, 3rd Wylan Kahele; Goat Un- in several events, won the All-Around lo; Double Mugging - 1st Jeff Cabral and 3rd Laurie Ishii and Cheryl Santos; Calf decorating (ages 5 to 8) - 1st Karla Ishii, Cowboy award. Billy Benevides, 2nd Chris Awa and Dale Roping - 1st Dale Benevides; Jr. Break- 2nd Westin Joseph, 3rd Emma Deguair; The rodeo results are as follows: Benevides, 3rd Kevin Aguair and Gregg away - 1st Lexis Andrade; Dummy Rop- Bulls - 1st Shane Orivello; and Jr. Bulls - Open Dally - 1st Boots Kaʻapana and Menino, 4th Boots Kaapana and Colton ing (ages 4 and under) - 1st Elijah Tabi- 1st AJ Midallia. Lucan Wong, 2nd Dusty Miranda and Wong; Jr. Double Mugging - 1st Ethan do, 2nd Dedrick Souza, 3rd Toni Branco;

Team High Times, Front (l-r): Sheena Kalani, Kayla Team 1pump, Front (l-r): Megan Javar, Brooke Shibuya, Team Whateva’s, Front (l-r): Aysha Kaupu, Sasha Kaupu, Andrade, Kaelynne Manoha, Clarence Alcoran, Alyssa Tuni Hashimoto, Kadelyn Kekoa-Jara, Randell Javar, Kyle Sadie Polido, Nani Sakata, Jaeneise Cuison; Back: Dylan Manoha; 2nd row: Ryan Queja, Kasey Alcoran, Kihei Tsukamoto. Back: Gracelyn Medeiros, Captain Ricky Ja- Ballo, Matt Roddy, Kai Manini, Captain Ots Kaupu, Kel- Serro, Jeremiah Benevides, Julian Naboa, Chad Queja; var, Gen Shibuya, Ikaika Sauer, Brian Burgos and James don Sakata, Luie Sales and Rashad Kaupu Back: Rolland Alcoran and Curtis Alcoran. Dacalio.

Team Kapakahi, Front (l-r): Keani Mello, Precious Tavares, Candy Team Run Down, Front (l-4):Travis Decoito, Sharleen Team OneSide, Front (l-r): Ashley Olivei- Hashimoto, Jashil Karasuda, Piʻilani Peralta, Sophia Peralta, Krissann DeCoito, Denise Peralta, Shelly Queja, Pam Salmo, Naida ra, Blaine Oliviera, Kenneth Gustafson, Isomura, Daniel Garo; Back: Holden Galigo, Kalei Navarro, Daniel Sap- Paglinawan, Junior Llanes; Back: Captain Kalani DeCoito, Deisha Dacalio; 2nd Row: Marcus Grace, lan, Derick Medeiros, Bootie Garo and Donald Garo. Kenneth DeCoito, Donovan Emmsley, Louie Alani and Kiley Grace, Racheal Augustin; Back: Gary Delos Santos. Tyrell Mason, Terrence Gustafson, Captain Dane Sesson and Darcy Agail. Softball cont. from pg. 11 the double elimination event. Nolan Team Down South, Front (l-r): Daellen Kai, Helena Carvahlo, Makuakane and Donald Garo also com- Zachary Kai, Jun Hashimoto, Shavonne Panglao; Back: Kolby peted on another team, but were elimi- Rosario, Amery Silva, Darren Kai, Frank Lorenzo, Kasey nated after 7 games. Camba, Callen Koi and Jesse Lorenzo. Page 14 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar Thu, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Ocean View Community Center; Mon/Wed, Discovery Harbour Community Center. Limited to 50 participants in each area. 929-8571. Volcano Winery Tours, Tue/Thu/Sat, 9:30 – 10 a.m. These tours of the vineyard and tea field are free and open to all ages. Longer tours available for $25 or $45 per person. 35 Pi‘i Mauna Dr., Volcano. 967-7772 or volcanowinery.com. Summer Fun takes to the street for Fourth of July. Free ‘Ukulele, Slack Key and Steel Guitar classes, Wed, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m, Nā‘ālehu School gym; Fri, 1 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Boys and Girls Club. Keoki Kahumoku. 935-0463. Game Night, Wed, 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. Lucy Walker, 929-7519. Ka‘ū Farmers’ Market, Wed/Sat, 8 a.m. – noon, front of Ace Hardware in Nā‘ālehu. Produce, Hawaiiana, arts and crafts, fresh baked goods. Table is $5. Limit 12 vendors. 929-7236. Quilting Group, Thu, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Boys & Girls Club of Ocean View walk proud. Color Guard flies the stars and Discovery Harbour Community Center. 929- stripes. 9576. The Force of the Women, Infant, Children Services, Fri (except holidays) at various locations. 965-3030 or 934- Kahikina supports Ka‘ū on the air and Fourth of July 3209. on the street, and emcees Fourth of July O Ka‘ū Kākou, Hana Hou Joy School Preschool Playgroup, Fri, 9:30 Ho‘olaule‘a. Photos by Lee Neal Restaurant and Thy Word Min- – 11:30 a.m., Discovery Harbour Community istries led the effort to keep Center. 929-8732. the Fourth of July Parade and Live Entertainment at Hana Hou Restaurant, Ho‘olaulea alive this year, draw- Fri, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Nā‘ālehu. 929-9717. ing thousands to Nā‘ālehu. Motorcycle riders lend their support. Live Entertainment and Dancing at South Side Shaka’s Restaurant, Fri, 8 p.m. Free pupus. Nā‘ālehu. 929-7404. Ocean View Farmers’ Market, Sat, 7 a.m. – noon, Pohue Plaza. Volcano Farmers’ Market, Sun, 7 – 10 a.m., Cooper Center. Fruits and veggies, swap meet and more. Free Lunches, Sun, after 12 noon, Nā‘ālehu Rep. Bob Herkes Choochoo carries the keiki. Hongwanji. Sponsored by Thy Word Ministries- tips his hat, Ka‘ū and the Food Bank Hot Meal Program. Miss Ka‘ū Coffee and her princesses ride high. palaka style. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: One Day at a Time Group, Sat, 6:30 p.m., Cooper Center; 9 – 11 a.m. and 2 – 5 p.m. 928-8177 or www.hawaii- instructions; bring your own band, ball and mat. p.m. for ages 7 – 13 at Kahuku Park. Wesley, 929- Pāhala Group, Wed, 7:30 a.m., Holy Rosary county.com/parks/aquatics. Free w/donation of non-perishable food. Becky, 345- 9113. Church; Southern Star Group, Tue, 7:30 p.m., 4334. Basketball Skills & Drills, Mon, 3 – 4 p.m., Kahuku Nā‘ālehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawai‘i Sacred Heart Church in Nā‘ālehu; Friday Night Park. Wesley, 929-9113. Walk for Fitness, Wed, 4 – 5 p.m., Kahuku Park. County Nutrition Program), Lunch served Mon BBQ Meeting, Fri, 5 p.m., Wai‘ōhinu (929 Free Play Basketball and Volleyball, Mon – Fri, 4 – Ages 9 and older. Wesley, 929-9113. – Fri, 10:45 a.m. for residents aged 60+, greater -7674); Happy, Joyous and Free Group, Mon/ 6 p.m., Kahuku Park. Wesley, 929-9113. Gentle Yoga, Wed, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m., Cooper Center, Nā‘ālehu area. 939-2505. Thu, 7 p.m. and Sat, 5 p.m., St. Jude’s in Ocean Volcano. For those who wish to deepen their yoga Pāhala Senior Center: Lunch served Mon – Fri, View. West Hawai‘i Intergroup, 329-1212 or the Exercise For You: Fitness Classes, Ocean View Hilo office, 961-6133. Community Center. Mon, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Interval practice or begin. $10 a class or $42 for six-week 10:30 a.m. for residents aged 60+. Julie, 928-3101. Workout with weights, balls and Pilates. Thu, 5 – 6 session. Debra Serrao, 985-7545. Beginners’ Computer Class, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., The Mobile Care van and dentist, monthly, 8 p.m. Low-impact dance aerobics. Certified instructor Country Line Dancing Classes, Thu, 7 – 8 p.m., Ka‘ū Family Center in Nā‘ālehu. Teresa, 929-9611 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. Call 939- Erin Cole, 640-8473. Discovery Harbour Community Center. Beginners, ext. 10. 7033 for the date. Pilates Matwork, Mondays through Aug 31, teens and adults welcome; no partner needed. Free. Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool, free classes Tue/ Beginning: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.; Intermediate: 6:30 - 7:30 Suzanne, 930-4678 p.m. UH-Hilo Dance Division head Celeste Anderson Weekly & Daily Activities Staton focuses on building core strength of the Playgroup, daily, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wai‘ōhinu central body while lengthening muscle and instilling Park. For any age. Hettie Rush, 929-8572. “Making the Best Affordable” a sense of well being. $63 (financial aid available). “Making the Best Affordable” Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano ‘Ukulele Classes for children, Mon, 3:30 p.m., Village. 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.org. Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033. Free Fitness Training, Mon/Wed, 5 – 7 p.m., Ka‘ū Weight Watchers meeting, Mon, 6 p.m., Ocean High weight room. Hettie Rush, 929-8572. View Community Center. Join at any time. 1-800- 651-6000. Iyengar Yoga, Mon/Wed/Fri, 10 – 11:30 a.m.; Sat, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. $8/ Ocean View Nutrition Site and Senior Club class or four classes for $25. Stephanie, 937-7940. hosts activities at St. Jude’s Church on Mon/Wed/ Fri from 8:30 a.m. and provides lunches 11 a.m. – ISLAND CATCHMENT Tennis, Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Nā‘ālehu 12:30 p.m. for seniors 60+. Donations requested. On ISLAND CATCHMENT Community Center, for grades K - 12. Richard, 939- Thu, the program takes seniors to Kailua-Kona for 2510. doctor appointments, grocery shopping and to pick CC OO MM PP AA NN YY Karate Classes, Tue, 6 – 7 p.m., Ocean View up prescriptions. Program is closed on Tue. Dick CCompleteomplete Water Water Systems Systems - - Since Since 1970 1970 Community Center. Instructor Peter Luebke offers Hershberger, 989-4140. free classes for all ages. 939-7033. Nā‘ālehu Community Computer Lab, Mon – Thu, Beginning and Intermediate Yoga, Tue/Thu, 8:30 3 – 7 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Free use – 10 a.m., Noa’s Island Massage in Nā‘ālehu. Please and Internet access. 939-9392. WeWe provide provide QUALITYQUALITY PRODUCTSPRODUCTS including:including: come 10 min. early. $10 a class or $80 for 10 classes. Ocean View Community Center computer SScafcocafco Water Water Tanks Tanks • • Sta-rite Sta-rite Water Water Pumps Pumps • • Sta-rite Sta-rite Pressure Pressure Tanks Tanks Noa Caiserman, 756-3183. lab, Mon – Thu, 8 a.m. – noon. Members $2/hour, Grundfos Tank-Less Water Pumps Yoga for Everyone, Wed, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Cooper non-members, $4/hr. 939-7033 for information on Grundfos Tank-Less Water Pumps Center, Volcano. $10 per class or $42 for 6-week computer classes. FiltrationFiltration Systems Systems from from Liquatec Liquatec and and Filtronx Filtronx • • Freeflow Freeflow Hot-Tubs Hot-Tubs session. Debra Serrao, 985-7545. Table Games, Mon – Thu, 3 – 7 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Exercise for Energy, Mon/Wed, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Community Center. Richard, 939-2510. Discovery Harbour Community Center. DVD Afternoon Sports and Games, Tue - Fri, 2:30 – 3:30 9982-8282-82 8282 The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 15 e pili ana ho‘omana Volume 7, Number 10 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi August 2009 Father Joel Embraces Catholic Village Life in Kaʻū Father Joel Barut is the new Catholic are assigned to Hawaiʻi due to a shortage and keeps me in utmost trust with God.” council to find the best ways to - imple priest caring for Nāʻālehu Sacred Hearts of priests here and to work with the bur- Father Joel lives in the rectory at ment the pastoral programs parochi- and Pāhala Holy Rosary geoning Filipino com- Nāʻālehu Sacred Hearts and spends ally. Father Joel is finding that pa- Churches. Father Tedios munity in the islands. one night a week at Pāhala Holy Ro- rishioners are very responsive and Mercado has transferred However, he pointed sary, but plans to spend more nights appreciative of how the church is to Wahiawa on Oʻahu. out that evangelization in Pāhala to maintain a sense of bal- directing them “to be molded to be Father Joel has been is for everyone, not just ance for both churches and “be in Father Joel better people and children of God.” a priest for 12 years and Filipinos. touch with the people.” Barut He said the people of Kaʻū are very worked the past ten with The first days of his He said that he is blessed with supportive, generous and have a lot the youth ministry for the new ministry in Kaʻū the opportunity to get out of the routine of concern for the welfare of the church. diocese of Laoag in the were challenging. In his in Laoag and tackle this “challenging new “This is an amazing part of the story Philippine province of previous assignments he ministry.” He is working on the Honolulu of my ministry,” said Father Joel. Ilocos Norte. Before mov- Nā‘ālehu Sacred Hearts Catholic lived in a convent with diocese’s pastoral program, which is also Father Joel can be reached at Pāhala ing to Kaʻū, Father Joel Church where Father Joel lives other personnel. “Here referred to as a road map. He is “sinking Holy Rosary office on Tuesday 928-8208 most days. Photos by Julia Neal worked at St. Michael’s in you are alone. Here you into the culture mode of life here. I am be- and Wednesdays and at Nāʻālehu Sacred Currimao, a small rural town, not unlike a do it by yourself,” he said. “Your only sort ginning to fall in love with the place.” Hearts Church the rest of the week at 929- village in Kaʻū, situated on the coast bor- of refuge is God. It has been very spiritual He works with the Parish pastoral 7474. dering the South China Sea. Father Joel was assigned to Hawaiʻi with another priest from the Philippines who is work- ing in Pāhoa. He said priests from the Philippines Guide to Ka‘ü Churches VOLCANO • New Hope Christian Fellowship ...... 967-7129 • Volcano Assembly of God...... 967-8191 • Kïlauea Military Camp Chapel ...... 967-8333, Protestant - 8am • Catholic...... 11:15 am, Sundays PĀHALA • Assembly of God...... 928-0608 • Holy Rosary...... 928-8208 • Pāhala Bible Baptist Mission...... 928-8240 • Pāhala Hongwanji...... 928-8254 • The Universe Story, celebrating the science of the cosmic genesis from Parading for God creation of galaxies and the origination of Earth to the development of Churches of Ka‘ū brought out hula, music, praise self-reflective consicousness. Meditation on the creation story that everyone and walking for God in the July Fourth Parade holds in common, which is being revealed through modern technology. See and Ho‘olaule‘a. Photos by Julia Neal, thegreatstory.org. Monthly meetings ...... 928-0151 Nālani Parlin and Lee Neal • Wood Valley Tibetan Buddhist Temple & Retreat...... 928-8539 Steering Meeting, cont. from pg. 2 feeling of democracy” since members were changing land use from ag to residential NĀ‘ĀLEHU She pointed to a written statement in voted in after no public discussion. The is illegal. • Assembly of God...... 929-7278 front of the meeting room that described board later apologized for this error, stat- Whitmore said that the CDP cannot • Iglesia Ni Cristo...... 929-9173 “Etiquette - aloha is our banner.” ing that they were not aware that a private change zoning. • Jehovah’s Witnesses...... 929-7602 “Does the committee plan to call the discussion about elections did not comply Haunani said that her brother Abel • Kauaha‘ao Church...... 929-9997 • Latter Day Saints...... 929-7123 police every time we have a passionate cry with the Sunshine Law. Simeona Lui, who claims ownership of • Light House Baptist...... 939-8536 from a Hawaiian?” she asked, referring to India Young said she is also concerned Kāwā, which the county is attempting to • Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple - police talking with her brother Abel Sime- about including the voice of people who buy for a park, is being isolated. “They 95-5693 Mamalahoa Hwy., Nā‘ālehu, Hi 96772 ona Lui when he attempted to speak with- are quiet or did not participate in the sur- tell him he has no rights.” She said that • Sacred Heart...... 929-7474 out writing down his question at a public vey. Her concern is whether the CDP vi- developers make their lands available for • United Methodist...... 929-9949 meeting with Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona the sion is an accurate reflection of what the the community to get the voices of the • Christian Church Thy Word Ministry meets in Nā‘āhelu Hongwanji, Sundays same day. Police came to talk to him about people of Ka‘ū want for this area, espe- community to align with them, but “leave 10 a.m...... 936-9114. disrupting meetings. cially since only 14 percent of the popula- out the Hawaiians.” OCEAN VIEW tion participated in the survey. “Will the “The land is not for sale. The land • Kahuku UCC...... 929-8630 “What you are planning is on lands • Ocean View Baptist Mission...... 443-3731 that were illegally taken,” she said. vision be able to evolve?” she asked. is stolen land.” She said that water being • OV Evangelical Community Church...... 939-9089 Charles Davis said that the survey She also talked about the short-term directed to growing coffee and mac nuts • St. Judes Episcopal...... 939-7000 questions asked in the beginning “were not outlook of the plan. “Twenty years is should go to planting taro. She said one • Divine Faith Ministries...... 929-8570 (non-denominational) meets the right questions.” He said he has been a blink of the eye when you are talking pound of poi now costs $9.” Ocean View Community Center 10 am Sundays, Children, Youth, Bible Study. doing research for years, and this plan is about natural resources. So is a 20-year Steering Committee Chair Leina‘ala Call for more information . not off to a good start because the wrong plan what we should be looking at?” Enos said that she hopes the public will • Church of Christ...... 928-0027 Back to the Bible! 9A.M., Bible class studying Romans. Worship 10A.M. questions were asked. He said the questions Elizabeth Stone talked about perpetu- attend at all the meetings “to keep us on Expository lessons from N.T. Books should have asked “what are Ka‘ū’s needs ating crops, livestock and fishing, and that track.... We want you to tell us if we aren’t Call 928-6471 or email [email protected] to add your in the short term and in the long term?” plants are medicine. representing any one view.” church listing here. Another community member com- Moses Keanu, whose testimony was mented on how the meeting didn’t “have read by Mohala Haunani, contended that Page 16 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar Volume 7, Number 10 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi August 2009 R&G Rated Top Coffee in Ka‘ū Gloria Camba and Rogelio “Bong” of finishers in the top 15 with Maui hav- Aquino’s Royal Kaʻū Coffee from R&G ing two finishers and Kauaʻi one finisher. Farms won the Kaʻū category in the Kona had nine. Hawaiʻi Coffee Association’s first state- The R&G Farm is located in the Pear wide cupping competition held in July on Tree section above Moaʻula Cloud Rest Maui. Coffee farms on lands leased from Ka`u Their coffee also took fourth in the Farm & Ranch. Camba and Aquino farm state. Three Kaʻū Coffees ranked in the top about 15 acres. Along with growing cof- 15. Mary Ann & Leo Javar took fifth with fee, they own the R&G store in Pāhala. their Pavaraga Coffee. Ariel Wang took Aquino works full time for ML Macada- 13th with their R&A Javar Farms Coffee. mia, LLC. Camba is a full time elementa- R&G, which also made semi-finals in ry school teacher and manages her rental the 2009 Specialty Coffee Association in- homes in Pāhala. She also teaches Filipino Gloria Camba and Rogelio Aquino with their R&G Farms Coffee, which took top place in the Ka‘ū ternational competition, is located in the dancing. Division of the statewide Hawai‘i Coffee Association’s first statewide cupping contest. R&G took fourth statewide, beating coffees from Moloka‘i, Maui, Hamakua, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. Pear Tree. Through entering national, interna- Photo by Julia Neal Kaʻū ranked second in the number tional and statewide competitions, Kaʻū Coffee has established itself as a fine Ha- waiian coffeee. Other coffee districts in the Rusty’s Hawaiian Ka‘ū Coffee Named Top Bourbon Varietal competition were Maui, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Rusty’s Hawaiian, a boutique cof- history. is prized for “fruity sweetness tempered Molokaʻi, Hamakua, Puna and Kona. fee company in the Ka‘ū District, earned Rusty’s Bourbon is “utterly pure yet by a dry pungency,” Davids writes. In Pear Tree farm the top score in a cupping of Bourbon soaringly intense,” Coffee Review found- the Bourbon cupping, Rusty’s outranked of R&G Cof- varietal coffees by Coffee Review: The er Ken Davids writes in the July issue. coffees from Costa Rica, Kenya, El Sal- fee produces World’s Leading Coffee Buying Guide. His co-cupper, Andy Newbom of Bare- vador, Colombia and Nicaragua. award-winning The 95-point score places Rusty’s foot Coffee Roasters, calls it “an abso- Rusty’s Bourbon was so unique that coffee by Gloria Bourbon in an elite group of coffees. Ac- lutely mind-blowing coffee.” the seasoned cuppers had no idea it was Camba and cording to Coffee Review’s Web site, only Bourbon, a coffee varietal discov- from the Ka‘ū District, an award-win- Rogelio Aquino. 46 coffees have rated an overall score of ered on the island of Reunion (formerly ning coffee region. “You’ll swear it’s a 95 or higher in the publication’s 12-year known as Bourbon) in the Indian Ocean, Kenya. You’ll never guess it’s a Hawai‘i coffee,” Newbom wrote. Rusty’s Hawaiian owner Lorie Obra ‘AINA MAHI‘AI Hirono Funding Passes for Hawai‘i was delighted by the 95-point review. “It is yet another award for Ka‘ū coffee,” she O MILOLI‘I Agriculture Development says. “This offers even more proof that The U.S. House of Representatives rural communities,” Hirono said. we are growing a world-class product.” Have Chipper Will Travel funded requests in July from Congress- $349,000 to fund Agricultural De- To read the review, go to http://www. A unique agricultural service, begun in 1989, woman Mazie K. Hirono for agricultural velopment in the American Pacific to coffeereview.com/review.cfm?ID=1905. provides west Hawai’i and Ka’u landowners research on problems faced by Hawai‘i support sustainable agricultural develop- Also see “A Bourbon Experiment” with large amounts of organic material while farmers. ment in Hawai‘i and the U.S. territories and “Babied, but It’s Still the Bourbon” ridding the property of unwanted overgrowth. through research and extension efforts at “Agriculture remains a vital compo- in the accompanying article: http://www. Monster Chipper Eats 12” Logs nent of Hawai‘i’s economy. During these the University of Hawai‘i, University of coffeereview.com/article.cfm?ID=161. Our experienced crew offers all phases of tree Guam, Northern Marianas College, Col- challenging economic times, it is critical work, from tree removal to light pruning. Our that farmers in my district receive contin- lege of Micronesia, and American Samoa 120 H.P. Brush Bandit woodchiper can reduce ued federal support in order to increase Community College. a mountainous pile of logs and brush to a the odds for long-term survival and suc- $243,000 to fund industry-directed mound of valuable chips in minutes. cess,” said Hirono. Floriculture Research to enhance the Hirono’s funded earmarks that could competitiveness of the floriculture indus- Selective Landclearing, Our Specialty Many building sites have beautiful natural land help Ka‘ū include: try in Hawai‘i. More than 930 farmers in formations, historical stone walls and native or $153,000 to fund Agricultural Di- Hawai‘i are producing crops for the nurs- other desirable trees often overrun and hidden versification efforts in support of the ery and floriculture industry. The Hawai‘i by christmasberry or other invasive species. tropical fruit industry in Hawai‘i. The tropical cut flower and foliage industry, project provides scientific and outreach which includes anthurium, orchid, flow- New Life for Mac Nut Orchards support services that enable Hawai‘i en- ering gingers, bird of paradise, heliconia, Heavy pruning of mac nut trees allows coffee trepreneurs to increase their revenues or protea, and cut foliage, is a major compo- or other crops to be planted underneath, while profits from growing and selling tropical nent of Hawai‘i’s agricultural economy. providing shade at lower elevations. The specialty fruits from Hawai‘i. $6,677,000 to fund Tropical and chipped material can be used to mulch the new $376,000 to stimulate agricultural Subtropical Research in the Pacific and plantings or can be composted into rich soil. In keeping with LISA and modern organic development and conservation at the Caribbean Basin. The grant supports col- principals, we strive to utilize the natural local level through the Resource Conser- laborative efforts to address the unique resources on the land. vation and Development districts, which challenges and opportunities faced by DAVID MONFORT “offer a proven community-based infra- farmers in the tropical and subtropical re- structure that can tailor efforts to support gions of the United States. (Funds go to sustainable development that is consistent the Universities of Hawai‘i and Guam on 328-9178 with the unique needs of Hawai‘i’s varied Ag Development, pg. 18 The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 17 Starsby over Lew Cook Kaʻū August 2009 On the 15th of August, Saturn has set The answer to this question lies above in the west, while Jupiter continues rising us on a voggy night. Just how bright are in the east. It is nearly directly opposite the stars? Pretty dim, yes? The same is the sun. true in the galaxy, especially in the line We are in a large disk of stars rotat- of sight through the disk. While our gal- ing about some central point. This disk is axy would have a pretty spiral structure known as the Milky Way. We cannot see viewed from above or below, that’s not it as a disk, nor its spiral arms because of our line of sight. We look through the where we live - in the suburbs of the disk, dusty disk. That hides the galactic center. but within the thin disk itself. Yet there ARE some frequencies of On a clear, dark night in the southern “light” that the dust extinguishes less. Ra- sky you will have your best chance to look dio waves are used to see the galactic cen- toward the galactic center. Look to the ter. Dynamical studies for it show there is south, to the “teapot” of Sagittarius. The a super massive black hole residing there. center of the galaxy lies just off the spout It grows by gobbling stars and smaller of this teapot, much as steam escapes a tea black holes known to orbit it. kettle. The Milky Way is bright there. Further to the west is the well known While in other spiral galaxies the cen- and recognizable constellation of Scor- ter of the galaxy usually contained a very pius. It is also known as the god Maui’s bright star-like object, this was not seen fishhook. in our Milky Way. Why? Was the Milky Date Sunrise Sunset Way of a different class of assemblage Aug. 01 5:59 6:57 of stars? As far back as Anaxagoras (ca. Aug. 08 6:01 6:54 500-428 B.C.) and Democritus (450-370 Aug. 15 6:03 6:49 B.C.), they thought the Milky Way might Aug. 22 6:05 6:44 consist of distant stars. Galileo, 400 years Aug. 29 6:06 6:39 ago, proved they were right. The shape of How To Use This Map: Hold this map over your head so that the northern horizon points Sep. 04 6:08 6:33 toward the northern horizon on the Earth. For best results, use a red flashlight to illumi- the Milky Way (as we see it) was deduced nate the map. Use this map at about 10:00 p.m. early in the month, 9:00 p.m. mid-month, from star counts by William Herschel in Full Moon Aug. 5 and 8:00 p.m. late in the month. *Map provided by Bishop Museum Planetarium. Pre- 1785; the solar system was assumed near Last Quarter Moon Aug. 13 recorded information: (808) 848-4136; Web site: www.bishopmuseum.org/planetarium. center (Wikipedia). His drawing is sur- New Moon Aug. 20 Podcast: feeds.feddburner.com/bishopmuseum; Email: [email protected] prisingly good. But we are not near the First Quarter Moon Aug. 27 Lew Cook operates a modest size computerized telescope that looks deep into space from Pāhala. He emails measurements of his images and research to astronomers. For more information, go to his center. And WHY can’t we see the sup- Full Moon Sep. 4 posedly brilliant center? website: www.lewcook.com/pahala.htm. Ag Development, cont. from pg. 17 oping feed processing methods, and find- public utilities, and the public at large bate with Hirono standing by until late the Pacific side and Universities of Flori- ing alternative local ingredients to replace need cost-effective solutions. in the evening ready to defend the funding da, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands on diminishing supplies of fishmeal, most A member of the House of Represen- on the House floor. Hirono’s statement the Caribbean side.) commonly used in feeds for aquatic spe- tative from Texas (Rep. Jeb Hensarling) opposing the proposed amendment was $2,908,000 to fund Marine Shrimp cies. The program has been responsible filed an amendment to eliminate fund- published in the Congressional Record Research through a collaborative research for groundbreaking research in aquatic ing for the Agricultural Diversification in and posted on her Congressional Web site project involving Hawai‘i and a number feeds for Pacific white shrimp, mahimahi, Hawai‘i project but withdrew during de- (www.hirono/house.gov). of other states. The emerging U.S. marine Pacific threadfin (moi), and amberjack shrimp farming industry depends on this (kahala). research for its stocks, disease diagnosis, $130,000 to fund Prevention and ‘Imiloa offers Half Off and production technologies. Control of Invasive Termite Species in $1,438,000 to fund Tropical Aqua- Hawai‘i. Termites are the most economi- culture Feeds Research in Hawai‘i. This cally significant insect pest in Hawai‘i, Admission on Sundays U.S. Department of Agriculture program, causing some $150 million in damage Every Sunday in August, the ‘Imi- come together,” said Ka‘iu Kimura, asso- administered by the Oceanic Institute, is to buildings per year. The Department of loa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i is of- ciate director for ‘Imiloa Astronomy Cen- for determining nutritional requirements Defense, the construction and pest control fering half off admission. General ad- ter of Hawai‘i. “We perpetuate the Hawai- of promising tropical fish species, devel- industries, condominium associations, mission is $8.75, admission for children ian culture by sharing authentic historical 4-12 is $4.75, and children under 4 are perspectives and cultural beliefs with our free. Kama‘aina rates are also available. guests. It is also important to explore the For kama‘aina families with proof of resi- new astronomy findings happening daily dency, general admission is $6, and ad- at the observatories atop Maunakea.” mission for children 4-12 is $3.50. The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of With the price of admission on Sun- Hawai‘i explores the stars through the days, guests can enjoy two of the three lenses of both Hawaiian culture and as- current planetarium shows: Awesome tronomy. It offers various educational ex- Light: Discoveries from the Telescopes of hibits, including Origins, about the differ- Maunakea, in stereoscopic 3D shown at ent perspectives on where we come from, 2 p.m., the new planetarium show Seven and Voyages, exploring how discoveries Wonders, shown at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., or have been made in the past with canoes the 11 a.m. show Maunakea: Between and now with modern technology. Its Earth and Sky. Admission provides access award-winning landscaping also offers a to all exhibits and gardens. glance at a native Hawaiian ecosystem. “Half-priced Sunday admission gives For more information on ‘Imiloa, everyone a chance to experience the ways visit www.imiloahawaii.org or call 969- in which Hawaiian culture and technology 9700.

Page 18 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar VolumeKeeping 6, Number 8 HealtA Journal of Good Health, Food and hFitness y in Ka‘ūAugust, 2009 Mobile Dental Service Begins Thursdays in Kaʻū on Aug 6 Dental care will be offered from a ments or further procedures, appoint- inform the community and gather support and the rest nurses, referrals, care coor- mobile van in front of Kaʻū Family Health ments will be made to ensure that this care as well as get a jump start on fundraising dination, and front desk. Some walk-in Center in Nāʻālehu, beginning Aug. 6. is received. by selling drinks. patients are taken, but it is highly rec- Dental care will be available on a walk- Plans are also in the works to build a The Kaʻū Family Health Center, a ommended to call ahead and make an in basis every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - new facility on the same property fronting federally qualified community health cen- appointment. 12:30 p.m., and from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. It is the present building, which needs repair. ter, employs 11 staff members including Patients can receive full services in- a program of the Bay Clinic, Inc. “We are developing the facility so we can one physician and one nurse practitioner, Mobile Dental, pg. 21 Patient preference will be given to the provide more appointment availability elderly, emergencies, children, and those and meet the rising needs for care in the with disabilities and/or compromised Kaʻū community” said Bay Clinic Inc. health. Fees will be charged on a sliding Development Coordinator, Melissa Cor- scale, and like the health care offered at rao. the Kaʻū Family Health Center, will be of- The price tag for the new Family fered to all community members regard- Health Center will run from $2 - $2.5 mil- less of income or insurance. lion, and in 2008 the Bay Clinic Inc. re- The new dental van offers almost all ceived a commitment from the state for services available at other dental facilities; roughly one third of the funding needed, however patients needing crowns, bridges to support capital improvements at mul- and dentures will be referred to the Bay tiple sites. This leaves as much as $1.75 Clinic Kea‘au Family Health Center Den- million left to fundraise for the project. tal Clinic. The dental van will only take With the new construction project in walk-in patients to start, but as patients the works, the Bay Clinic decided to at- need post-operative follow-up appoint- tend Nāʻālehu’s Fourth of July festival to Kaʻū Hospital Passes Annual

Survey with Flying Colors Bay Clinic reached out to the community at the July Fourth Ho‘olaule‘a in Nā‘ālehu and It was flying colors for Kaʻū Hospi- Care Assurance to give the facility an an- will begin its mobile dental service in August. tal & Rural Health Clinic when it sailed nual check-up on its emergency room, through its annual Medicare survey, which long-term care facility, clinic and other assesses its compliance with all state and departments. Free Diabetes Screening Aug. 19 Kaʻū Rural Health Clinic will provide however, than treatment of diabetes at an federal health care regulations. The four Harris said the results are “all about free diabetes screening and education at the advanced stage. days in July of intensive interviews, au- the staff. The surveyors talk to the staff, Nāʻālehu Farmers market on Wednesday, Dr. Sheareen Gedayloo, Medical Di- diting of medical charts and procedures who show they are concerned about the Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Screen- rector at Kaʻū Rural Health Clinic, said resulted in zero deficiencies reported by patients and residents, and have a plan to ing will consist of a finger stick blood test that diabetes can often be prevented. How- the state Office of Health Care Assurance, improve,” she said. The surveyors “kind using a glucometer. People with elevated ever, no matter how healthy a person’s life- said Administrator Merilyn Harris. of grill staff people, who showed they are levels of blood glucose will be referred to style, diabetes can start ravaging its victims At the end of the survey the audi- on the ball,” Harris said. their doctors. when undetected. As a chronic disease, it tors sat down with the staff and “when She also thanked ‘O Kaʻū Kākou Every health plan is different in terms can cause irreversible complications if they announced that we were in complete and the Kaʻū Hospital Charitable Foun- of what it covers. Most plans will cover neglected. “Diabetes is the number one compliance, the staff burst into cheers and dation for helping rasie money for new the lab tests to confirm diabetes (this in- cause of blindness and kidney failure in clapping,” said Harris. equipment and improving the facilities. volves a fasting blood test) unless it is the U.S.,” Gedayloo said. The Centers for Kaʻū Hospital is a Critical Access She said a donation of $2000 was just re- designated as an emergency, which will Disease Control and Prevention report that Hospital with extra requirements from ceived from Walmart after letters went out likely not cover the cost. The cost of the complications also include cardiovascular the federal government. Medicare hires for support of a golf tournament for the test and treatment is far less expensive, Diabetes Screening, pg. 22 the State of Hawaiʻi Office of Health hospital foundation.

Common Conditions Treated • Low and middle back pain CHIROPRACTOR • Neck and upper back pain • Headaches and migraines Dr. Frederick Kennedy • Leg pain, numbness and tingling CHIROPRACTOR • Arm pain, numbness and tingling • Elbow, knee and ankle pain • Frederick Kennedy, DC Jana Bogs, PhD Carpal tunnel syndrome CHIROPRACTOR NUTRITIONIST i a • ch roh na Anti-aging and wellness Offering firm or gentle Wellness Center chiropractic adjustments, Common Injuries Treated Activator Methods Proficiency Rated 938-3888 • Auto injuries and • Work injuries Ambaya Gold nutritional supplements • Sports injuries ♥ 24 years experience ♥ www.ChirOhana.NET • Slip and fall injuries The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 19 The Ka‘u Kitchen Health Care Focus of Lopez’ KAʻŪ MOCADAMIA MACNUT PIE Winning Scholarship Essay Stacyn Lopez, daughter of Cy Lopez, has helped many, including myself. Kaʻū Mocadamia Macnut Pie won first place in the student division of the Jr. and Dorothy Castaneda, of Pāhala re- Kaʻū Hospital is a 21-bed facility with Kaʻū Coffee Festival. According to Noel Butch Light, who led the Kaʻū High cently won the $1000 scholarship from 16 long-term care beds and five acute as School students into many culinary pursuits during the past year, Michael Soto, the Kaʻū Chamber of Commerce for her well as full-time emergency departments. and Jomar Padrigo and Light created Mocadamia Macnut Pie during a year’s essay. She is 17 years old and Kaʻū Hospital became a worth of trial and error. “It was really good eating our mistakes,” Light said. will be attending Hawai‘i Critical Access Hospital in The resulting recipe won four awards including first place at the Kaʻū Coffee Community College this fall, July 2001, and employs 46. Festival. majoring in health care. My experience as a She has accumulated Student Aide was amazing. Ingredients: numerous scholarships for I worked with people who 3 eggs college. She won the Real shared the same vision that I 2/3 cup sugar Trojan award for the Class of have. For six weeks, I worked 1 cup light corn syrup 2009 at Kaʻū High School. and “shadowed” in many of 3 tablespoons finely ground 100% Kaʻū coffee She graduated Cum Laude. the departments. Reading the ½ cup milk chocolate chips She received the Citizenship newspaper, playing games, Award from Hawaiian Air- and taking the patients out ¼ cup melted butter Stacyn Lopez 2 teaspoons vanilla lines and scholarships from for short walks were part of 1 tsp cinnamon Hawaiʻi Emergency Physicians, Kaʻū being an Activity aide. I also assisted the ½ tsp nutmeg Hospital Charitable Foundation, Gear Up nurses with vitals, feedings, bed baths, 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts Hawaiʻi and the Na Ho‘okana Award from and dressing the patients. Other tasks in- 1 unbaked pastry for single-crust 8-inch (see attached pie crust recipe) Kamehameha Schools. cluded the x-ray department, lab and the She has accumulated more then emergency room. My finals task was in the Directions: $25,000 in scholarships. Lopez hopes to clinic, which is adjacent to the hospital. Thoroughly beat together the eggs, sugar, syrup, butter, coffee and vanilla. become employed in the medical field. Patients were there for doctor visits and Stir in macadamia nuts. She “dreamed of being a nurse, helping I assisted with our elderly, our little ones, Turn into pastry-lined pie pan. people, and being there in time of need.” and those in between. The staff shared Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, just until filling is set. Cool on As a child she had numerous medical vis- their knowledge and experiences with a rack. its and hospitalizations and was inspired me, and their relationship with the doc- Serve while slightly warm or when completely cooled, topped, if you wish, by her now retired pediatrician, Dr. Ruth tors, fellow employees, patients and their with Kaʻū Coffee whipped cream and a dollop of traditional whipped cream. Matsuura. families, will be instilled in me for a long During her years at Kaʻū High she time. was active in student government; sports I also had the opportunity to attend including tennis, riflery, golf, and bowl- a two-day camp at Hilo Hospital and ChirOhana Wellness Opens in Nā‘ālehu ing; and a member of the National Honor earned a Certificate of Achievement from ChirOhana Wellness Center opened and a Master’s in equine nutrition. She Society of Secondary Schools and served M.A.S.H.,, the Medical Academy of Sci- its doors for service on the Fourth of has practiced for many years as a nutri- as its Vice President during the 2008-2009 ence and Health. July. Dr. Frederick Kennedy moved to tional consultant and school year. She was the representative With the experience I have gained Ka‘ū last March, and his fiancée, Dr. Jana offers guidance in from Kaʻū to the National Rural Health as a volunteer at Kaʻū Hospital, I feel Bogs, will be joining him soon. The cen- detoxification, cel- Institute Conference in Washington, D.C. comfortable and more determined to pur- ter offers a full range of chiropractic ser- lular re-habilitation and was a two-year participant in the sue my dream of furthering my educa- vices, nutritional products and guidance, and healthy lifestyle Kaʻū Emergency Response Firefighter tion in the healthcare field, and return to as well as massage therapy through Noa diet and habits. “We Module Program and certified in CPR and Kaʻū Hospital, employed in the Nursing Caiserman of Noa’s Island Massage. have researched for First Aid. The following is her essay that Department. Kennedy is a graduate of North Caro- years to find some earned her the $1000 scholarship from the The mission statement of Kaʻū Hos- lina State University and Life University Dr. Jana Bogs of the highest qual- Kaʻū Chamber of Commerce: pital is: To assist and serve the healthcare School of Chiropractic and has 24 years ity nutritional prod- My work at Kaʻū Hospital as a Stu- needs of the people of Kaʻū, and I am cer- experience as a chiropractic. He grew up, ucts on the whole earth and are pleased dent Aide this past summer has been a tainly looking forward to being part of the lived and worked to be able to offer them to the families of major step in seeing my goal of working team. Knowing that you are able to have in North Carolina, Ka‘ū,” said Kennedy. in the healthcare field, become a reality. an active role in helping someone, espe- from the mountains Kennedy and Bogs are offer free Our community of Kaʻū has many needs cially from your own community, is very near Asheville to consultations about their products and and I feel that the healthcare needs of our rewarding. the sea near Wilm- services. Kennedy is offering first-time people should be a priority. We are miles See other scholarship winning essays, ington. He offers new patients a consultation, chiropractic away from the nearest (major) health fa- sponsored by Kaʻū Chamber of Com- both firm and gentle examination and report of findings at no cility and our emergency room department merce in upcoming issues of The Kaʻū adjustments to the charge in exchange for a contribution to Calendar. neck, back, hips, the Holy Rosary Sacred Heart Church’s Dr. Frederick Ka‘ū Hospital & Rural Health Clinic arms and legs and is Kennedy Loaves & Fishes Outreach Program food Our staff members welcome you: a Proficiency Rated bank. The normal charge for this service Dr. Brian Panik, Board Certified Emergency Physician and, Fellow of the Ameri- can Academy of Emergency Physicians, Emergency Medicine doctor with Activator Methods, utilizing is $40. He accepts any quantity of non- Debra Kettleson, MSN Nurse Practitioner, a small hand-held adjusting instrument. perishable items, but requests that every- Family Practice, Board Certified He provides services for wellness and one give “deeply from their hearts, as the Dwight Dow, MD, Emergency Medicine, Board Certified Cliff Field, MD, Family Medicine, Board Certified health maintenance, car accidents, sports stores at the food bank are currently very Dr. Sheareen Gedayloo, Family Practice injuries and on-the-job injuries to fami- low.” The clinic, on Mamalahoa High- Dr. Joshua Green, MD, Board Certified in Family Practice Dr. Daryl Killebrew, MD, Board Certified in Emergency lies, children and the elderly. way next to Nā‘ālehu Park, is open daily To make an appointment, please call 928-2027. Bogs recently completed her doc- by appointment. For more information, Center Hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. toral program in horticulture from Col- visit www.chirohana.net, email doctor@ Thurs: 8 a.m.-noon only orado State University. She has an un- chirohana.net or call 938-3888. Corner of Hwy 11 on Kamani Street in Pāhala dergraduate degree in human nutrition, Page 20 August, 2009 www.kaucalendar.com The Ka‘ū Calendar ka pepa volcano Volume 7, Number 10 The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi August 2009 Walk Takes Explorers to Largest Petroglyph Field On Saturday, August 1, residents and Park Ranger Andrea Kaawaloa-Okita visitors are invited to join the Pu‘uloa leads this easy-to-moderate 1.5-mile round Petroglyph Walk from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 trip hike and shares stories that help con- p.m. Participants get to see hundreds of an- nect viewers to the Hawaiian people who cient symbols carved into lava over count- created the images. There is also an op- less generations. Accessible via a trailhead portunity to learn about the plant life in the 17 miles down Chain of Craters Road, this hot, dry, and windswept coastal lowlands. is the largest petroglyph field in the state, The Pu‘uloa Petroglyph Walk is spon- said Volcano Art Center administrative sored by the non-profit Friends of Hawai‘i assistant Julie Mitchell. It contains over Volcanoes National Park. A fee of $25 23,000 petroglyph images, including mo- includes a light morning snack (Friends’ Baron Kaho‘ola Ching, Sheila Okamura, Sung Stubenberg and Momoyo Watanabe (above) of tifs of circles and other geometric shapes as members receive a discount). Reservations Hālau Hula Kalehuaki‘eki‘ika‘iu ma Honolulu a me well as cryptic designs, human representa- can be made by calling the Friends’ office Kīlauea. tions known as anthropomorphs, canoe at 985-7373 or by emailing admin@fhnvp. Pua O’Mahoney, Marsha Hee, Mae Shimabu- sails, and feathered cape motifs. org. kuro and Linda Schubert (left), of Hālau Hula Kalehuaki‘eki‘ika‘iu ma Honolulu a me Kīlauea, dance at HVNP’s July 2008 Cultural Festival at the Explore Hawai‘i’s Gems Kahuku unit. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and turist Patty Moriyasu gives a tour and 2, the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes Na- discusses her work propagating Hawai‘i’s Annual Ho‘ike Aug 15 at KMC tional Park and the Three Mountain Alli- most endangered native plants. Following The students (nā haumana) of Hālau hula, and music of our cultural heritage,” ance partner up to present Gems of Hawai- lunch, participants journey to a rain forest Hula Kalehuaki‘eki‘eika‘iu, ma Hono- Valencia said. “Ho‘ike 2009 - Na Pua O ian Evolution. This inexpensive two-day in the ‘Ola‘a Forest Reserve, where con- lulu a me Kīlauea, under the direction of Hawai‘i will be a celebration of the beau- field seminar runs from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 servation biologist Sierra McDaniel leads kumu hula Ab Kawainohoikala‘i Valen- tiful island flowers, its people and the spe- p.m. “This very special program looks at a hike to an out-planting of rare plant cia, will present their Ho‘ike 2009 – Na cial places that touch our hearts and bring what makes the evolutionary process on species. Pua O Hawai‘i, on Saturday, August 15 at smiles of Aloha to us all.” Tickets, $20/ our island so unique,” said coordinator The cost for this two-day program, 7 p.m. at the Kīlauea Military Camp The- adults and $10/12 and under, are available Brian Lux. including light breakfasts, snacks, lunch- ater in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. through the hālau at 967-8299. Day one begins with a presentation on es, and transportation, is $55 (Friends’ “Join the hālau as they share the chants, the natural history of Hawai‘i, endemism, members get a discount). Participants Honu‘apo, cont. from pg. 8 ducting traditional cultural practices to the adaptive process which occurred in should be able to walk at least two miles Hawai‘i and the work being done to pro- over uneven terrain, including negotiating Many wanted signage to teach about perpetuate the Hawaiian culture. tect Hawai‘i’s natural resources. Partici- wet areas. This program is rated moder- plant identification, fishing rules, and his- Suggestions for park facilities includ- pants then head up Mauna Loa Road to ate, and proper footwear is required. torical and cultural significance. Involv- ed providing more restrooms, composting Kipuka Puaulu Bird Park for an introduc- Due the fragile nature of these eco- ing the community and school groups as toilets, drinking water, BBQ pits, wilder- tion to the area, from lava flows to vegeta- systems, registration is limited to 12. Res- volunteers was suggested as a way for the ness campsites, picnic tables, accessible tion changes. After lunch, botanist Rob ervations can be made by calling Friends community to gain a sense of ownership campsites, dog walking areas, and limit- Robichaux leads a hike to an enclosure of of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at and responsibility in keeping the park ing construction to leave the park as is. rare endemic silverswords. 985-7373 or emailing [email protected]. pristine. At the kids’ booth, volunteers direct- Day two includes a visit to the Vol- For more details, visit www.fhvnp.org. At the archaeological and historic site ed children to draw “what they like about cano Rare Plant Facility, where horticul- booth, participants suggested having Ha- Honu‘apo.” There were photographs of waiian sites like the fishpond and makaha 20 drawings of the estuary and ponds with a sign next to it saying “Pick up your to Agnes Topp at agnes@townscapeinc. restored with the help of kupuna and fam- filled with fish, snorkeling and bodyboard- trash.” For more information or to volun- com. Call (808) 536-6999. ilies with traditional knowledge, teaching ing in the ocean, rainbows and the beauty teer visit http://www.honua- the “old Hawaiian ways” such as protocol of Honu‘apo on a sunny day. One draw- popark.org. Additional ideas NIAULANI when entering Hawaiian sites and con- ing indicating a concern showed the pond about Honu‘apo can be sent

Mobile Dental, cont. from pg. 19 health care in the underserved populations of help through the Ameri- NATURE WALK cluding family practice, internal medicine, of the area,” Corrao said. can Recovery and Reinvest- Free Forest Tour in Volcano family planning, well and sick child care, “Funding is always an issue. As a ment Act. Bay Clinic Inc Every Monday at 9:30 am treatment of illnesses and injuries, sexually Community Health Center and a non- (including Hamakua, Hilo, transmitted infection screening and treat- profit it is an ongoing challenge, but we Kona, and Kaʻū) has already 1 hour guided walk on easy 1/7 mile loop trail ment, immunizations, breast and cervical have committed leadership and staff, received over $800,000 to cancer screenings, health education and which is how we are able to continue to update their health informa- Meet at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus counseling, and mental health, and in col- improve the quality of care we deliver to tion technology infrastruc- (19-4074 Old Volcano Road at corner of Kalanikoa in Volcano Village, just off Hwy 11) laboration with Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi, our patients” said Corrao. ture. This is something we Bay Clinic provides diabetes screening, Bay Clinic Inc. staff is positive about desperately need and rarely Please bring a rain jacket, as walk takes place rain or shine nutrition education and counseling, blood the current administration’s support for have the funds for,” Corrao along a gravel & dirt trail. No advance reservations needed. pressure screening and physical exams to community health centers with the new said. To schedule an appoint- VOLCANO ART CENTER Native Hawaiians in East Hawaiʻi. “We health policy. “Also, the Obama adminis- ment at Kaʻū Family Health 967-8222 • volcanoartcenter.org are doing what we can to improve rural tration is providing a tremendous amount Center call 929-7311. The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 21 Chamber Honors Four for Ka‘ū Community Work Kaʻū Chamber of Commerce handed Julia Neal is publisher and editor of out four awards for community service in the only newspaper in Kaʻū. The monthly Kaʻū during its July 14 meeting with Lt. Kaʻū Calendar, nearly completing its sev- Gov. Duke Aiona. Those honored were: enth year, is delivered free to more than Wayne Kawachi is vice president of 4,300 postal addresses in Volcano, Volca- the Kaʻū Hospital Foundation and `O Kaʻū noes National Park, Pāhala, Nāʻālehu and Kakou and is in the process of starting a Ocean View. Thousands more are placed Veterans Club here in Kaʻū. As Founda- on stands. Neal has also taken on the task tion vice president Kawachi raised enough of publishing the Ka‘ū Business Directory money for the purchase of a hospital van for the Kaʻū Chamber of Commerce. It is for the long-term care residents at Kaʻū supported by over 200 businesses in Kaʻū, Hospital, as well as additional funding plus businesses outside the district that for a protected outdoor area for the staff serve Kaʻū. Neal has also restored more and residents at the hospital. Kawachi has than a dozen historic houses and commu- performed numerous tasks for the benefit nity buildings in Pāhala. of Kaʻū. Eleanor Powell has raised money for Robin Lamson is founder of Ka- the Kaʻū Hospital Charitable Foundation huku Park in Ocean View. He tirelessly by selling over 700 cookbooks, over 80 designed, constructed and supervised the T-shirts and too many homemade cookies development of Kahuku Park for the citi- to count. She has successfully managed zens of Ocean View, “ not only investing the Kaʻū Farmers’ Market in Nāʻālehu his money and time but shamelessly inter- for four years. Powell has been desig- facing with County directors and mayors nated Spirit Leader for the Red Hatters of until the job was done,” said a statement During a meeting with Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona (center), Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Awards went Kaʻū and sits on the board of the Hospital from the Chamber, He was also instru- to Robin Lamson, founder of Kahuku Park, advocate for Ocean View water development and Ka‘ū Foundation. She has also served as mem- Chamber of Commerce board member; Eleanor Powell for her work with Ka‘ū Hospital Charitable mental in getting well water in Ocean Foundation, Ka‘ū Farmers’ Market, Red Hatters and Ka‘ū Main Street; Julia Neal for founding and bership chairperson for Kaʻū Main Street View and is presently working as a direc- publishing The Ka‘ū Calendar for the past seven years and restoring buildings in Pāhala; and Wayne and keeps the president and everyone on tor on the board of the Kaʻū Chamber of Kawachi for his volunteer work with ‘O Ka‘ū Kakou and the Ka‘ū Hospital Charitable Foundation. the board on their toes. Commerce. Photo by Peter Anderson Economic Recovery, cont. from pg. 1 lize the economy. “We need to be ready for Diabetes Screening, cont. from pg. 19 First, set an overall target goal like ex- ism. “I think we have understood - because when the economy turns around again, and disease and stroke, foot problems, neurop- ercising five days a week for 30 minutes. of what we have gone through - the limita- let me be clear, it will turn around.” The athy, glycemic complications, and adverse Then take small steps to reach that goal tions of tourism.” He said the new focus five points are: outcomes of pregnancy. such as exercising two days a week for on green energy (wind, waves and sun) and Investing in improvements to the in- Diabetes can result from family his- 15 minutes and increasing gradually. This more technology – “that is the future of frastructure and facilities. As part of that, tory, genetics and lifestyle. According to way, the goal can be met with confidence Hawaiʻi. It will only stabilize and supple- the Administration in December 2008 im- the New England Journal of Medicine, a by creating permanent positive lifestyle ment tourism - but tourism will always plemented a $1.8 billion capital improve- person at risk of developing Type 2 dia- habits. be the industry of Hawaiʻi.” Aiona said he ment plan. betes (non-insulin dependent) can reduce Keep a written log of all foods eaten sees more collaboration than before be- Increasing tourism outreach and their chances up to 58 percent by losing and how each meal makes you feel. Also, tween the hotel and airline industries and marketing. For example, the Hawai‘i 10 lbs. “Being a physician, I really try hard keep a log of physical activities, noting “the community and cultural side of it” to Tourism Authority established a $10 mil- to encourage my patients to take charge of those that are the most effective and why. make tourism more attractive to visitors lion marketing opportunity fund, which their health. I can prescribe medicine, but Plan meals and make shopping lists and residents. is aimed at boosting short-term travel to there is much more that can be done when before going to the store. Eat regular meals He also talked about the budget chal- Hawai‘i. working as a team with your health care and plan ahead when eating out or going to lenge faced by the state. “Right now we Lowering business fees and provid- provider,” Gedayloo said. a potluck in order to make sure there will have a government that we cannot afford.” ing tax relief. Already, the Department Kaʻū is not the only place with a high be something healthy to eat. He said that while cutting back on expens- of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has rate of diabetes. The CDC estimates that Keep a diary of challenges to identify es, the state administration is doing all it saved businesses and licensed profession- 6.3 percent (18.2 million) of the U.S. popu- triggers that make you stumble. Problem- can to spur economic recovery. “We are als more than $45 million in waived fees lation has diabetes mellitus. Yet a third of solve with your family and health care pro- not waiting on the sidelines for economic and assessments. these people (5.2 million), do not know vider for strategies to overcome them. recovery to come to us.” Attracting private investment, espe- they have it. In Hawai‘i, 72,000 to 100,000 “This gives the patient and health care He noted that the state had a $330 mil- cially in energy. people have diabetes. Of those, Native Ha- provider a map for which to find multiple lion surplus a year ago before the global Maximizing federal dollars and waiians, Filipinos, and Japanese have the possible solutions,” said Gedayloo. It’s economic downturn. “While we are work- partnerships. For instance, the Adminis- highest rates. Native Hawaiians also have also important to communicate with loved ing every day to address the immediate fis- tration has secured $129 million in federal the highest diabetes mortality rates. The ones about dietary changes and new physi- cal challenges, we are also keeping our state stimulus funds for education, $246 million following associations are common for cal activities in order to develop a social on the right track for the long term.” He for transportation, $6 million for shoreline adults with diabetes: high obesity rates; support network. referred to a five-point action plan to stabi- restoration and $7.7 million for employ- lack of exercise; and a diet high in sugar, Even small changes can have a large ment services and training. cola, milk, oily foods and alcohol. With a impact on preventing and managing diabe- Regarding the shortfall price tag of $132 billion estimated by the tes. Exercise, especially, is an inexpensive in the Department of Edu- American Diabetes Association, this is an and easy way to improve blood sugar con- cation budget, Aiona said expensive disease to treat. According to the trol. Talk to your health care provider about “Powering the Big Island” he supports the idea of fur- Hawai‘i Diabetes Report (2004), roughly a plan including diabetes awareness classes P.O. BOX 208 loughs, where all union and 900 people die every year in Hawai‘i from and exercise classes. “Lifestyle changes do NA‘ALEHU, HAWAII 96772 non-union workers would complications relating to diabetes, making not have to be drastic to make a big impact OFFICE/FAX: 808-929-8135 take the same number of it the seventh leading cause of death in the on your health,” Gedayloo added. CELL: 808-936-8865 days off work, to avoid For more information visit http://www. EMAIL: [email protected] state. layoffs. To help prevent diabetes, Gedayloo cdc.gov/diabetes/index.htm. FREE ESTIMATES! In closing his speech, recommends taking charge of one’s health. JOBS LARGE OR SMALL! 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They described Pohue as an important culture “warrants a Hawaiian heritage vil- nesting grounds for the endangered hawks- lage” with “educational institutions part- bill turtles and said that 2,700 hatchlings nering in,” and “segregating our develop- were able to come out of their nests and ment” away from these resources. make it to the ocean during the last nest- With the turtles and archaeology in ing season. They also said their archaeolo- mind, they said their hotel, condominium Run my ad: ❏ until I call to cancel or ❏ for _____ months raTes gist has spent nine months in the field. “It and golf resort development would be My ad has _____# of words, _____# of Bold words $10 for 10 words is interesting and inspiring and encourag- away from Pohue Bay. Their village com- My ad total for one month is $ ______. $15 for 20 words ❏ ing, the high concentration of findings in mercial, residential and light industrial de- Enclosed is/Charge me $ ______$20 for 30 words ❏ Bill me monthly. the Pohue Bay area,” said Eberhardt. Their velopment would be closer to Hwy 11. ❏ Check ❏ Cash Bold: $1 per word ❏ Credit Card # Economic Recovery, cont. from pg. 22 The Lt. Gov. said he didn’t see it be- Expiration Date: ______/______Aiona expressed confidence not only in the ing released during this time of economic make checks payable to local Productions local economy’s ability to rebound, but also hardship for the state. He also talked about Mail to: PO Box 940, Pahala, HI 96777, Fax to 928-7012, or email: [email protected] in the Kaʻū business community’s ability making existing buildings shelter-ready. to bounce back from the current economic One resident asked whether unused conditions. “We will come out of this,” band instruments could be used for a new Aiona said. “We will be stronger and wiser community band in Ocean View. The Lt. because of experience and leadership, as Gov. suggested getting in touch with the well as direction that the Kaʻū Chamber of district superintendent, saying he believes Commerce has provided for its members.” in recycling. Questions from the audience included Several residents asked about specific an inquiry on whether money for a new funds from the federal stimulus package gym that would serve as a disaster and vog for Kaʻū farmers, and about more college shelter would be released for Pāhala. education to be based in Kaʻū. The Ka‘ū Calendar www.kaucalendar.com August, 2009 Page 23 Meilene Kaapana and Brooke Shibuya and Braiden Malicki represent Derrick Medeiros Teresa Souza and Rich- Amery Silva and Cameron Kauaʻi. represent Lanaʻi. ard Souza, Jr. represent Silva represent Niʻihau. Kahoʻolawe. Photos by Julia Neal Pā‘ū for Kaʻū Kapāpala Ranch paniolo ride in the Fourth of July Parade Pāʻū riders celebrated the Fourth of July parade with Paul Chow as flag bearer. and rodeo by representing all the islands in tradi- Howard Homer tional colors, dress and leis for horses and riders. Hashimoto, Grand Marshals represented the traditional dair- one of the two ies of Kaʻū. The next Pāʻū Parade will be held in grand mar- Pāhala in October. shals, worked for Nā‘ālehu and S&S Dairy. Sarah Chow and Matt Cuison, Jr. Photo by Lee Lorilee and Jesse Loren- represent Molokaʻi. Neal zo represent O‘ahu. Photo by Lee Neal

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