Vol.13, No. 8 August 30, 2014 Discovery Garden at KES Continues to Grow Kathy Matsuda Receives Lions Club Exceptional Service Award When the keiki are away, the vol- In reflection he says, “With the addi- unteers come out to play! tion of the FoodCorps Program and Each year the with RMD Kohala You wouldn’t have guessed it, Service Member Jane Lee last school Kohala Lions Club Taiko Drumming. but summer break for the Discov- year, our KES Discovery Garden Pro- makes an award She has been an ery Garden at Kohala Elementary gram had its greatest year of produce to a person in the advisor for Project School (KES) has been anything but and education. Students from kin- community who Grad for the past five down time. dergarten to makes significant years, and she ran If you were grade 5 spent contributions to the Kohala Country to take a tour hours in the foster programs Fair Keiki Section in today, you’d garden learn- for youth. Kathy 2012. Matsuda is also notice that ing, work- Matsuda has been involved with the the awesome ing, eating selected to receive St. Augustine Epis- community and having the 2014 Lions Club copal Church Bible volunteers fun. We had Exceptional Service Camp, Children’s have been our largest Award. The award Religious Education busy build- amount of was presented —photo courtesy of Kathy Matsuda and Sunday School ing an irriga- food grown, to Matsuda at the Kathy Matsuda is the program. tion system over 600 annual Lions Club recipient of the 2014 Kohala Past winners of spanning 500 pounds! Jane Luau on August 23. Lions Club Exceptional the award include feet, as well was a huge Matsuda has par- Service Award. The award is Hermann Fernan- as a wheel- asset work- ticipated in the Boy dez, Toma Raymond, chair-acces- ing with Scouts of America given to a Kohala community member who has made Shiro Takata and Tom sible raised teachers and for the past twenty- Morse. The award bed. You will volunteers, five years and the significant contributions to includes a $500 dona- marvel at the in addition Girl Scouts for the youth programs. tion by the Lions to incredible Fil- to establish- past four years. She has organized the winner’s charity of choice. Mat- ipino garden ing solid the Kohala Okinawa Children’s Day suda chose the St. Augustine Episco- that the cus- business Camp for the past nine years. For the pal Church’s outreach programs as todian, Nana partnerships past seven years she has been involved the recipient. Nellie, started that will pro- during the vide infra- 21st Century structure and Summer Blast sustainabil- Program with ity for our Veterans’ Clinic Opens in North Kohala the help of —photo by Jane Lee garden. Our all of the K-5 Volunteer Paul Nelson works with students con- Dr. Ann Cox, NP, has successfully Veterans can go to the clinic for campers. student Grace Akau in operating the tinue to grow brought a Kona Rural Health Outreach their normal care, such as consulta- M a h a l o trencher for irrigation. academically office serving our veterans to North tions, follow-up visits, medication to Sustainable Kohala, Kohala Lions, and emotionally because of our Dis- Kohala. The clinic, which opened refills and small office procedures. Malama Honua Fund and Sunshine covery Garden Program.” about two months ago, is located at They will be referred out for any ser- Hardware for their help off-setting KES Discovery Garden thanks the senior center building on the side vices not available in the office, which project costs. 2014 - 2015 Service Member Jane Lee fronting Akoni Pule Highway. at this time includes lab work. KES Principal Danny Garcia is a for her contributions to the school Cox has solicited grant funding and Dr. Cox and Dr. Nelson will still strong supporter of the school garden and welcomes the new FoodCorps already opened clinics in Ocean View be available in Kona if that location program, which he started in 2010 Service Member Kayla Sinotte for the and Waimea, staffing those offices on is preferred. Dr. Cox has access to all and has watched grow with every 2014 - 2015 school year. FoodCorps is alternate days. Since opening the first medical records electronically and can passing year. a privately and publicly funded non- clinic in Ocean View just over a year see all records on file from prior Kona profit, with teams ago, she has already seen over 250 vet- office visits via computer in Kohala. in 17 states who are erans for over 650 office visits. Office hours on Kohala are Tues- getting their hands The grant funds garnered were not days from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call either dirty at school gar- enough to both rent a facility and run Haydee at 331-4534 or Sandy at 331- dens and teaching the new clinic. Only by the generos- 4521 to make an appointment. Dr. Cox youth about real ity of the Senior Center’s donation of is currently able to see approximately food. the space rent-free is the clinic able to four patients per day but will soon be Service with be housed in North Kohala. Dr. Cox bringing a nurse on staff to increase FoodCorps looks dif- is deeply appreciative of the Center’s the clinic’s capacity. So far she has ferent at every site generosity and desire to serve the been able to see patients within a and in every state. Go community’s veterans. week of their phone calls. to www.foodcorps. org to find out more about how you can Kohala Mountain Publishing, LLC help keiki grow up PO Box 639 PBST STD Kapa`au, HI 96755 US Postage healthy. Applications PAID —photo by Jane Lee for the 2015 - 2016 Kapa`au, HI 96755 Kohala Lions volunteer Jesus Solis keeps a school year open in ECWSS Permit No. 9 smile on his face while building the January 2015. POSTAL CUSTOMER wheelchair-accessible raised bed. See Garden, page 3 Page 2 The Kohala Mountain News August 30, 2014 Giving a Voice to Small Farmers and Local Food Advocates By Marcy Montgomery works with local government to facili- Kohala. A third project underway is local merchants and group rates on Hawai`i Farmers Union United tate new types of land use models participation in food safety taskforce vision and dental insurance are other (HFUU) came to Kapa`au on August that promote increased land access efforts to ensure small farmers can services the HFUU is providing its 14 to host an introductory meeting for farmers, with on-site clustered afford to improve the food sanitation membership as day-to-day savings. about the services the union provides housing, through a land trust model conditions on their farms in order to Challenges presented by the audi- to small farmers, food enthusiasts, that is being developed on Maui and comply with new state requirements. ence of local growers are to find ways chefs and “everyone who eats.” HFUU has great potential for replication in Group buying power, discounts at to level the playing field for all farm- founder Vince Mina and Kona Chap- ers, to develop a legally recognized ter President Steve Sakala greeted a category for intern farm help, and to crowd of over 24 local residents. They Creativity Takes Flight at Dragonfly Theatre Company improve ways to support mentoring first made it clear that HFUU is not that connect experienced business- a labor union. Rather, it is a group of Every year campers in the Dragon- sets. savvy farmers with beginning farmers. food system advocates who focus on fly Theatre Company’s summer camp The 2014 production of the Others cautioned about making sure to “three legs” of services: having a voice partake of an extensive theatre experi- Wizard of Oz took place on July 26 in include Hawaiian Homelands regula- for small farmers in our state and fed- ence on a nut farm in Hawi. Campers a 30-foot yurt on the nut farm. One tions for agriculture when addressing eral legislatures, promoting regenera- convene on the farm for two weeks in of the campers’ colorful and creative representatives of the legislature, and tive soil and healthy foods education, July to go in-depth into a collaborative set pieces was a yellow brick road to keep developing local grassroots ini- and promoting mentoring and coop- musical theatre experience. They not block-painted from one side of the tiatives that are not reliant on govern- eration between farmers, and between only learn to act, sing and dance, they yurt to the other. ment funding. “Cooperation is what farmers and food consumers. also learn behind-scenes crafts such as Dragonfly is a sponsored project levels the playing field in the face of cor- “Although agriculture represents a costume and set design, sewing cos- of the North Kohala Community porate ag business,” and “The power third of the state’s economy, only 0.4 tumes, making props and painting Resource Center. comes from people joining forces to percent—less than half a percent—of Campers and staff from have a say about our land, to fight the state budget is provided for agri- the Dragonfly Theatre’s for our sovereignty,” were sentiments culture,” according to Sakala. This 2014 production of The expressed by the audience. There was gap in support for a major industry Wizard of Oz pose on “the unanimous interest in promoting sus- directly impacts local farmers through witch’s castle” (a fallen tainability through cooperation among a lack of agricultural infrastructure cypress tree). The theatre farmers. In the audience were business development and lack of help with camp runs for two weeks owners actively connecting farmers to invasive species prevention and during the summer. new markets, including local restau- removal. The HFUU is actively bring- L-R: Anna MacFarland, rants like the recently-opened Local ing agriculture into the state and local Grace Todd, Olivia Dish, and ag-tourism, as is being pro- conversation. The 2013 Food Summit vided by the newly-launched Kohala saw soil health discussed for the first Halbritter, Maggie Grown Farm Tours. time; Natural Farming was included Frohmader, Kimara Pasco, The National Farmers Union is the in a bill brought before the legislature; Laif Showalter, Carla oldest union representing small farm- and, in the State Democratic Conven- Orellana, Malia Mitchell, ers in the United States and has given a tion, seven pieces of regenerative agri- Michael Boose, Angelique Kokal, Naomi Brookes, Emily Thompson, strong show of support to the Hawai`i culture legislation were introduced. Morgan Swan, Dante Lopez, Sydney Wiernicki. Farmers Union United in the form Mina and Sakala reported that legisla- of a $150,000 grant to help develop tors welcome hearing direct reports of “Come out, come out, chapters throughout the state. There the needs of small farmers and that, in wherever you are...” Played are already 500 HFUU members, and a political environment dominated by by Anna MacFarland, Glinda, Hawai`i Island chapters have formed big corporate agriculture, the voices the good witch of the North, in Kona and Ka`u. To start a Kohala of Hawai`i’s small farmers need to be sings the munchkins out chapter, 10 local food system support- raised loud and clear as an important from their hiding places ers—growers, producers and consum- step towards reclaiming and protect- during rehearsal to meet ers—are all that is required. ing our local food systems. Dorothy, who “fell from a star.” If you would be interested in learn- One example of projects the The children painted their ing more about the union, please see Union is promoting, which was well “houses,” which are mounted www.hawaiifarmersunionunited. received by the audience, is regional on lightweight garment org, where laws and membership compost and soil amendment devel- racks with wheels and, when information can be found. The intro- opment sites. These sites would serve viewed from the other side, ductory meeting was hosted by One farmers to help regenerate fertile Island and the Kohala Green School. soils and could include local biochar double as apple trees. Left to —photos by Adrienne Cherry If you have questions about the local and Natural Farming amendments. right: Anna MacFarland, Stella Brookes, Kiki Mitchell, Lacy Goble, Jax chapter development, you can email Another project the HFUU supports Dorrance, Bradley Carlson and Orion Dorrance. [email protected].

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Garden, continued from page 1 port a sustainable school garden pro- To build upon the success of the gram. Action Committee Challenges Lead to past year, we have the exciting oppor- The PTT and the garden teacher will tunity to increase the benefits and form a collaborative team and together Call for “Retraining” from County impact of the Discovery Garden to the ensure higher-quality instruction for 400+ students at KES with the addition students as they experientially learn The North Kohala Community the Department informed the AC that of a garden PTT (Part Time Teacher). math, science, Hawaiiana, interper- Development Plan Action Commit- Eugenio would be replacing Susan Currently, only one person (the Food- sonal skills, art, pono behavior, music, tee (AC) was called to task for what Fischer, whose term had expired, Corps service member) is responsible critical thinking, language arts, envi- the County Planning Department but who had agreed to continue to for all garden class instruction as well ronmental education and nutrition in called “acting outside the scope of its be active. John Winter, chairman of as garden maintenance. KES needs the garden. Can you help make this authority,” and future meetings of the the AC, wrote to the Department in $12,965 per year to hire a PTT to sup- a reality? Stop by the North Kohala committee were suspended until all June requesting that Eugenio replace Community the members could attend “a manda- either Hermann Fernandez or Collin Resource tory training” this month. Kaholo, who were no longer sitting Center and The suspension, issued by plan- on the AC, citing that the committee is speak with ning director Duane Kanuha, came short-handed due to their absence and Megan Solis, three days after the July 14 meeting because the committee was having or call 889- of the AC. At that meeting, reported difficulty maintaining a quorum. The 5523. in the July 26 Kohala Mountain department did not respond. News, the committee complained Therefore at the July meeting AC Mrs. of numerous unannounced changes Vice Chairman Jon Adams, who was O’Donnell’s and delays in getting responses on presiding, asked the Planning Depart- third-grade several issues from the Planning ment representative Terry Dunlap class is Department, which oversees its offi- about Winter’s request and whether loving the cial activities. Fischer could resume her position at salad from John Winter, chairman of the AC, the meeting. Dunlap said he didn’t the garden said the volunteer members of the think so. Adams then accepted a that they committee have struggled with a frus- motion to allow Fischer to sit in so grew and trating lack of communications with the AC could have a quorum and do harvested! the department. In a letter to Kanuha business. The motion passed unani- he welcomed an opportunity to work mously. —photo by Jane out solutions to these frustrations “The Planning Department is not Lee during the session. interested in punitive actions,” Com- The long list of committee and mand said in an email, “but there is subcommittee complaints at the July obvious confusion as to what the AC Volunteers meeting led to confusion over which can and cannot do. As described to Joey of the AC’s actions the Planning us, some of the actions were potential Gamiao Department was challenging. Bobby violations of the County Code and (left) and Command, deputy director of the HRS” (Hawaii Revised Statutes). He Ben Lasale department, later pointed specifi- said the department wants to help the (right) put cally to the seating on the commit- AC “brush up on the Sunshine Law,” their backs tee of a long-standing member after which limits appointed board mem- into their the department determined that bers from talking to each other about work while her term had expired, and the AC’s matters before it outside of scheduled installing sending of emails to all members public meetings. irrigation regarding the replacement, which The retraining session, sched- with Service Kanuha thinks may violate the Sun- uled for August 26, will be attended Member shine Law. by Kanuha, Command and a county Jane Lee Before the County Council attorney. (middle). approved the appointment of Lani Winter has asked that the session Eugenio to the AC, the Planning include discussion of the outstand- —photo by Jesus Solís Department, without notice, changed ing issues of contention with the its procedures for review. 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Future KMN Deadlines Letters— It’s important for the Kohala Moun- Request for Equestrian Etiquette on Sidewalks tain News to receive ads and news submissions by the following dead- Dear Editor, eral times I have run into piles of poop sible clean up after their animals. lines. Otherwise, submissions may I often see equestrians on Akoni large enough to stop my progress. When you are seated five feet off not be able to be accommodated. Pule and the streets of Kapa’au, many Equestrians should take respon- the ground you don’t notice horse times with their horses on the side- sibility and clean up after their poop as much as when your wheel- | walks too. horses or fit the horses with a diaper. chair wheels roll through it. September The horses drop bucketfuls of poop They are imposing their horse poop I do not want to start a feud, but Ad Deadline: 9/12/14 onto the sidewalk, their riders leaving upon the rest of us with no thought riders do need to take responsibility News Deadline: 9/15/14 pedestrians and wheelchair people, of cleaning it up. It is a violation to for the messes they leave. like me, to deal with it. allow a pet to poop on the public Be a good neighbor and scoop up It is very strenuous going uphill on streets and sidewalks without after your horse, please. October Akoni Pule in a wheelchair, so I turn cleaning up after it. I don’t know if Mahalo, Ad Deadline: 10/10/14 around and go backwards. Since I a horse qualifies as a “pet,” but the Jim Philyaw News Deadline: 10/13/14 cannot really see where I am going, sev- spirit of the law is that those respon- Kapa’au v Many Mahalos for Heaven on Earth

www.kohalamountainnews.com By Alan Thal three friends who moved in with me. Somebody asked me what my idea I would like to thank those of you I couldn’t have done it without their of heaven was like. I said it would have blue skies, a big ocean, palm Our purpose is to enhance and who wished me well after I broke my help. hip in a fall at Mahukona on June 10. This community is just that: a com- trees and most importantly, fine, strengthen the community by foster- loving people. Thank YOU for giving ing continuous communication and Kind offers of food and help with munity that comes together in times tasks were unexpected and so wel- of joy and crisis. me Heaven. understanding among the various In gratitude, cultures, residents and constituents. come. I feel so blessed to be here in Kohala I was helped immeasurably by and to awake and go to bed with grat- Alan Thal dear, old friends and especially from itude and a smile. Hawi 8/8/14 EDITORIAL STAFF Maureen Garry Managing Editor v 494-4237/[email protected] Anne Fojtasek Heroic Rescue at Mahukona Saves Life Associate/Layout Editor 884-5596/[email protected] Dear Editor, It’s possible Jesús Solís It’s completely and utterly the enormity Calendar Editor impossible to thank someone ade- of what hap- 884-5986/[email protected] quately for saving one’s life. The pened can only Tom Morse Sales/Business Manager magnitude of a “thank you” can be understood by 345-0706/[email protected] never match the immense gift of three people: my Hana Anderson having one’s life saved. Everything two heroes and Bookkeeper comes up short when I try to write me. 987-6762/ [email protected] down my appreciation. Neverthe- Brian and Ter- Lowell Angell, Chris Brown, Gail less, I want to try. rence, I will be Byrne, Erika Cheesbrough, Adrienne Brian Carvalho and Terrence forever grateful, Cherry, Frank Cipriani, Carol Alcoran came to my rescue on the and thank you Defazio, Ananda Fojtasek, Giovanna 12th of August at Mahukona. I was from the bottom Gherardi, Mary Lou Griesser, Noreen near drowning and being pounded by of my heart! Hagio, Tim Head, Lucy Hinokawa, —photo by Erika Cheesbrough Rod Hinokawa, Tina Hinokawa, swells when these good Samaritans Aloha, Lanric Hyland, Susan Ince, Kohala spotted me across the bay, sprang into Erika Valentine Brian Carvalho and Terrence Alcoran express their County Fair Committee, Jim Land, action and saved my life. Cheesbrough heroic aloha with wide smiles. The duo pulled Erika Jane Lee, Charles L’heureux, Kathy Valentine Cheesbrough from punishing waters at Matsuda, Faye Mitchell, Rachel Mahukona and, in her words, saved her life. Mohammadi, Vivian Moku, Carolyn Mondress, Marcy Montgomery, Tom Morse, Melody Nietfeld, North v Kohala Public Library Reference Room, Maya Parish, Kaleo Perez, Is Ron Gonzales Qualified by Residence to Represent District 9? Jim Philyaw, Leilani Silver, Harold Sugiyama, Jr., Suzie Sutton, Alan Thal, Molly Tinnin, Rose Mae Dear Editor: address, but then he “switched my And on his current voter reg- Watterson, Sharon Wilkinson, Hawaii County Charter, HRS § 3-3, residency to District 9.” He asks us to istration form, listing the room in Margaret Wille, Toni Withington requires our County Council candi- believe he made a room in Waikoloa Waikoloa as his legal address – he Current Circulation 3,700 dates to reside and vote in District 9 if Village his permanent home? And still lists his PO box in Honoka`a as Letters to the Editor and Viewpoint they want to represent us. On July 24 he said he took the room more than his permanent mailing address and articles must be accompanied by the West Hawaii Today published an article three years ago so he wouldn’t have to his campaign committee’s official author’s name, address and telephone on Ron Gonzales that raises questions commute between his job at Queen’s address! So not only does he leave number. Both must address issues in my mind about his qualifications. Market Place and Honoka`a. his wife and children in Honoka’a, affecting North Kohala. Letters and This is not “dirt,” as he alleges, but The Hawai`i Supreme Court has he wants us to believe he is going to Viewpoints are subject to editing, and simply asking if he is telling voters the agreed that in order to relinquish one’s commute to Honoka`a to pick up his shorter submissions will receive preference for publication. truth about his qualification for office. residence there must be an intent to mail! He won’t commute to go home All material, either in part or in Let me tell you why I don’t think he remain permanently at the new place but he will commute for his mail? whole, is protected under U.S. is qualified to be on the November where one is physically living and Just askin’. copyright laws. ©2014. ballot. to simultaneously permanently aban- Finally, he says “I’m really trying Kohala Mountain News State law (HRS §11-13) says your don the previous place of abode. The to run a clean campaign. It would P.O. Box 639, Kapa`au, Hawai‘i 96755 residence must be your permanent Court also ruled that the location of never occur to me to dig up dirt.” But For a twelve month subscription home, your domicile, and the same one’s spouse and children can be rel- he hasn’t told those Forward Progress please send your check for $36, made law says you can’t make someplace evant to determine if one has actually superPAC people from Honolulu to out to the Kohala Mountain News, else your residence unless your cur- permanently abandoned the old resi- quit running $20,000 worth of nega- P.O. Box 639, Kapa`au HI 96755. Be rent intention is to live there perma- dence. Is Ron asking voters to believe tive lies about Margaret Wille, has sure to include a note giving the name nently. In the newspaper, Gonzales he has permanently left his family in he? and mailing address of the recipient. said that until May 1 he was using his Honoka`a while he permanently lives Lanric Hyland Honoka`a family home as his legal in a rented room? Just askin’. Kapa`au August 30, 2014 The Kohala Mountain News Page 5 County Council Update— News from the Desk of District 9 Councilmember Margaret Wille By Margaret Wille fund allocations I am sponsoring pricing standards would enable the increased to at least $60,000 rather KAMEHAMEHA PARK include: O’okala Big Island Dairy to undercut than the current $40,000 exemption. SKATE PARK UPDATE: • $2000 for the Kapa’au Hawai’i the other island dairies and easily put By doing so we will lower the real Wildlife Center the other dairies out of business. As property taxes of a large percentage As you may recall, we secured • $2000 for the North Kohala Coqui an island community it is important of homeowners. a commitment of $35,000 from the Frog Eradication Project that we ensure the availability of milk County Department of Parks and Rec- • $2000 in prize money for the from more than one source in order UPCOMING LEGISLATION: reation for materials to complete the North Kohala Anti-Bullying Cam- to have a stable supply. This County skate park. We also paign Resolution 481-14 will be forwarded to Catchment water variance: I am have another $35,000 I will announce other North Kohala the state milk board that will hear the working on expanding the condi- I sponsored from Dis- Contingency Fund allocations at a matter on August 26. I requested that tions under which a homeowner can trict 9 contingency later date. the hearing be held here on Hawai`i use catchment water without having funds to cover labor Island, but that request was denied. to go through an expensive variance costs. We are now in PARKS AND REC BUDGET procedure to qualify. Fellow coun- the procurement pro- ALLOCATION FOR NORTH REAL PROPERTY TAX cilmember Valerie Poindexter has cess, obtaining bids KOHALA PARK REPAIRS: TASK FORCE: also been working on this issue, and for this construction, a bill will soon come before the coun- so completion of the Some $1.5 million is in the 2014 - I am co-chairing the Real Prop- cil. skate park is on track. We also have 2015 County budget for repairs at the erty Tax Task Force. One focus has Revising the County’s sign ordi- a commitment from Parks and Recre- various North Kohala Parks. A time- been on increasing accountability in nance: The current ordinance is ation for a number of picnic tables. table for these repairs is not yet avail- the homeowner residence tax value complex, confusing and irregularly able. exemption program. Up until now enforced. The direction I am taking DISTRICT 9 CERT SUPPLIES: that program’s qualification require- is to simplify the ordinance, make it RESOLUTION AFFECTING ments have been lax and with little more business- and visitor-friendly, We’re still waiting on the $10,500 NORTH KOHALA’S CLOVER or no enforcement. The task force is but still ensure that we prohibit sig- of District 9 CERT (Community LEAF DAIRY: recommending measures to ensure nage that degrades the beauty of the Emergency Response Team) supplies that those who receive this benefit in island or makes for unsafe pedestrian approved by the Council in May 2014. On August 6 the County Coun- fact are residents here on this island. ways. These emergency supplies will be cil unanimously passed Resolution Likewise the task force is recom- For more information about any shared among North Kohala, Waimea 481-14 to protect North Kohala’s mending changes that will ensure at of the above matters or other Council and Waikoloa. Clover Leaf Dairy and other smaller least minimal commitment to agricul- business, please call my office at 808- dairies around the county in their ture in order to qualify for the agri- 887-2043. UPCOMING CONTINGENCY effort to fight Big Island Dairy’s peti- culture use value program. Given the With much aloha, FUND ALLOCATIONS: tion for waiver from the state’s whole- anticipated closing of various “loop- Margaret Wille sale milk minimum price standards. holes,” we are also recommending Councilwoman for North Other North Kohala contingency Exemption from those minimum the homeowners value exemption be and South Kohala

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Hilton Art Auction Brings $4000 to KHCF An Easy Way to Support Kohala Hospital Charitable Foundation Mahalo to the inspiration of Debi Bishop, the dynamic general manager of Hilton Waikoloa Village and resident of Hawi, for earmarking 10 percent of Another way to contribute… the cashier the amount you wish proceeds from the July 27 Hilton Art Auction for Kohala Hospital Charitable The Kohala Hospital Charitable to donate, and your donation will Foundation. Foundation (KHCF) is participating be added to your grocery purchase In addition to the members of Debi’s administrative team, a team of Kohala in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual total. women volunteered to help with the auction. A good time was had by all! Community Matching Gifts Pro- Donor names will not be released gram at Foodland, Foodland Farms to KHCF. If you would like us to An and SackNSave stores. know about your gift, please con- enthusiastic From September 1 to 30, custom- tact us directly at 889-5590. Western team of ers are invited to make donations. Union and Foodland will match a Kohala At checkout, you must use your portion of your donation. women Maika`i card to make the donation. Give Aloha donations are tax volunteered to Inform the cashier that you want to deductible, so save your store help with the donate to the Kohala Hospital Chari- receipt. 2014 Hilton table Foundation and provide our Thank you for your ongoing sup- Art Auction five digit code number: 78721. Tell port. to benefit the Kohala Hospital Charitable Foundation. Left to right, front row: Joan Pruchniak, Dixie Adams, Betty —photo courtesy of KHCF Meinardus, Erika Valentine Cheesbrough and Hana Anderson. Left to right, back row: Giovanna Gherardi and Elaine Christianson. Absent from the photo is Susan Barnes, who helped in preparation for the auction. Hawi Park Update Resolving the difference between of purchases was recently appointed the appraisal commissioned by the to a new position, which compounds Is proud to announce County and that secured by the land- the situation. If negotiations need that we are now serving owners might be the next step to real- to occur, then the position needs to izing a community park on the grassy be filled. If the County’s appraisal is ALL ISLAND-RAISED, GRASS-FED BEEF! acre fronting Shige’s by the banyan accepted, requiring no negotiations, trees in Hawi. Gail Byrne has volun- then it’s less complicated and pos- Some even grown here in Kohala! teered her time on the project and sible that supporting staff could move shared, “I certainly understand the forward with the paperwork for the We now offer HALF POUND burgers landowners’ concerns. The inventory purchase. “We are not sure what to and RIB EYE steaks! for commercial space is limited, and do at this point. It’s not easy being in what commercial space is available the public eye, when this decision has will require them to invest in renova- profound impacts on us,” stated land- And we still have Happy Hour from 4 - 6 tions. No other area in town compares owner David Lucas. Hopeful, Byrne on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. to this, which is why folks in the com- shared, “The best outcome would be munity would like to see it become a for the Lucas’ needs to be met and park, and it’s also why it’s a lot for the the work folks have put into creat- Mahalo Kohala! landowners to give up.” ing a park come to fruition. We’ll just The land manager for the County have to keep our fingers crossed for a 889-5555 who usually negotiates these types mutually beneficial outcome.”

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The Kohala Village Hub Presents . . . Mahalo Friends The Hub Club! Open House September 5th at 4pm Thank you for making my primary election campaign for State Senator most memorable and rewarding. to learn all about “ With your continued support, we will make the Hub Club a difference in creating a safe, healthy, and youth education programs being hosted by the prosperous environment for our families. Kohala Village Hub! Learn about the offerings, meet the teachers and ask questions! Aloha, Lorraine Classes Start September 15th ” Classes include: Introduction to Sculpture, Healthy Snacks for Kids, What’s Behind the Mask — mask making, Introduction to Painting, Math Enrichment and more! For more information: 889-0404 or Email [email protected]

Leadership We Trust. D Paid for by Friends of Lorraine Rodero Inouye – Niel O’Brien, Treasurer 215 Pauka`a Drive, Hilo, HI 96720 • 808.430.4230 Page 8 The Kohala Mountain News August 30, 2014

Keiki Activities Are a Bargain at Kohala Country Fair Keiki can start their fall public three-legged race school break with a bang at the and other contests. Kohala Country Fair on October 4. To Keiki and adults celebrate the Fair’s 30th anniversary, alike will be inspired organizers have lined up the largest- by the award-win- ever selection of keiki activities—and ning HICCUP circus. made it affordable to give kids a full After their onstage seven hours of fun. performance of stilt- Younger tots can ride the Zoo walking, acrobatics, Choo train, jump for joy in the mon- juggling, magic, and ster truck bouncer, learn how to comedy, these multi- swing a hula hoop, enter the wheel- talented youngsters barrow race and take home a souve- will enter the Keiki nir from the photo booth. Older kids Zone to teach many can challenge themselves as they of their tricks. climb the rock wall, learn to juggle, “Our goal is to try to master the Chinese yo-yo, provide games, The one-of-a-kind trackless Zoo Choo train will take create balloon animals and enter the rides, contests and little ones around the fairgrounds in style. adventures that “Having five children, the will keep youth of amount of money I need to be all ages engaged prepared to spend at an event is a and entertained serious issue. I love the idea of all- from 9 a.m. to 4 day passes for the Keiki Zone. I’m p.m.,” says Keiki sure it’ll help me save a whole lot Zone chairperson of money on entertaining my kids, Maya Parrish. and will allow me to stick around —photos courtesy of the Kohala Country Fair To help make longer to enjoy the music,” says Committee chairperson Nino Kaai. fair day affordable Keiki can safely take their climbing as well as spectacu- For those who prefer them, single- ride tickets will also be available. Out- ability to new heights at the Kohala lar for families, the Country Fair. fair will sell wrist- side the Keiki Zone, there will be pony bands for $15 that rides and roping lessons for a separate Maya at 365-3416 or maya@kohalain- will allow unlimited charge. stitute.org. For more information on access to most activi- Space in the Keiki Zone is still all fair activities, as well as volunteer ties within the Keiki available for booths featuring chil- and sponsorship opportunities, visit Tug-of-war contests for all ages will take place in dren’s activities and products. Contact front of the main stage at the Fair. Zone. www.KohalaCountryFair.com.

Vote Ron Gonzales for County Council, District 9 Ron Gonzales is honored and humbled by all your support as we move forward to the General Election in November. On the County Council, Ron will work on these issues for Kohala: • Water: Ron will work to find ways we can better secure a water source for Kohala so more homes can be built to house our hardworking families. Ron will also work to ensure water infrastructure is kept up for farmers and ranchers. • Mahukona: Ron will work to repair, restore and maintain this community-gathering place along the coast. We are deserving of a clean, safe park for all of us to enjoy. • Skate Park: Ron will work to secure the necessary funding to complete the skate park. Our keiki deserve a place where they can safely skate and play. • Hunting and Fishing: This is a way of life for so many of us in our district; that’s why Ron will work with all necessary stake- holders to ensure that we have access to the mountains and the sea.

Ron will highlight these issues because we need to responsibly grow and develop our district so our keiki have a strong future while remembering our kupuna and the lifestyle they have passed down to us.

Together, we can make our community even stronger! Contact [email protected] Visit GONZALES4COUNCIL.COM and Like us on Facebook Paid for by Committee to Elect Ron Gonzales August 30, 2014 The Kohala Mountain News Page 9 Grand Opening of Real Estate Office in Downtown Hawi Hawaii Luxury Real Estate The grand opening of the Hawi and clients. The entire staff felt wel- (HLRE) recently announced the office on August 4 brought brokers comed and supported and looks for- opening of an additional office, and agents from the Kohala real estate ward to becoming an integral part of this one located in downtown community and over 70 neighbors the Kohala community. Hawi. Many remember David Fire- stone, Kohala resident and real estate expert, who has been suc- Kohala Seniors Enjoy Fun Day cessfully selling real estate in By Vivian Moku Doreen Paro, and Bingo. The members Kohala for over 15 years. Fires- Undaunted by the impending are very generous in donating prizes. tone made a career move to join inclement weather, the Kohala Seniors Everyone goes home with a prize. Ahmad Mohammadi, the Princi- looked foreward to the August 4 Fun The seniors shared a potluck lun- pal Broker for HLRE, in Mauna Day, held at the Kamehameha Park con- cheon of salads, entrée and desserts. It Lani Resort in early 2013. The cessions and picnic area. We were prom- never ceases to amaze us. Yummy! business did so well that Dave —photo courtesy of HLRE ised by our versatile President Robert Everyone enjoyed the music— approached Ahmad to open a The staff of Hawaii Luxury Real Estate Glory there would be no semblance of a Margot’s ukulele band Na Wahines second office in Hawi. After they celebrates the opening of their new regular meeting (maybe). Yea! with the guitar accompaniment of found a beautiful storefront loca- office in downtown Hawi. Upon arriving at the picnic site, we President Glory added to the rendi- tion and invited select agents to L-R: Diana J Mahaney R(S), Efrelyn were greeted by the aroma of brewing tions. Impromptu solos of nostalgic join the brokerage, a new real Abellera (Marketing), David A Firestone coffee permeating the air and deli- Hawaiian songs by Libby, and na hula estate office in downtown Hawi R(S), Ahmad Mohammadi R(B), Rachel cious coffee cake. Joanellen’s whistle by na wahine of the club. has emerged. T Mohammadi R(B), Connie Firestone brought us to attention as the official Thanks for the singing of Margot’s Real estate in Kohala is still FUN DAY was to begin. ukulele band, AKA Kanikapila. a great untapped secret. When celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey President Glory gave an enlighten- As much as most of us would like to people approach HLRE to find a and Kenny Loggins. A handful of the ing blessing for a safe and fun day, fol- continue singing, dancing and talking property with natural beauty and most expensive luxury homes on the lowed by “Hoonani Ika Makua Mau.” story, it’s time to clean and pack up. a secluded atmosphere, the agents Big Island are perched on the ocean A slew of announcements came Mahalo Nui Loa to all that came always direct them to Kohala. cliffs of North Kohala. forth. I don’t remember all of them, but and enjoyed themselves, and to all Those who live in Kohala know Although HLRE has listings and do remember two important things: the talented cooks, bakers and ever- why. They already enjoy the signifi- transactions in luxury resorts like 1) You can turn in all your unused tireless kitchen crew. A great Mahalo cant, rich Hawaiian culture and heri- Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, Waikoloa and expired medication in Kamuela, Nui Loa and Aloha Nui Loa from the tage. The native landscape proudly Beach and Hualalai Resorts, they are and 2) There will be farm tours. Call Executive Board and your ever-thank- displays some of the most breathtak- also successfully marketing and sell- Andrea Dean for more information. ful President Glory. ing pastoral land, oceanfront cliffs ing in local communities like Hawi, Seeing our friends after a month Another Mahalo Nui Loa to all who and secluded private nooks on the Big Kapa`au, Kohala Ranch, Waimea and is something to look forward to, with donated to the extra (kamea ai ame Island. Waikoloa Village. Adding to the mix, lots of talk-story and fellowship. namomona) to replenish our kitty. Kohala has been discovered and they deal in oceanfront, land, com- There were snacks to be shared, and Next meeting September 8; see you well sought-after by many famous mercial and investment properties. the highlights were funny jokes by all there. Aloha.

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On the highway adjacent to the library Open Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 7PM • Sunday 8AM - 1PM 889-5413 Page 10 The Kohala Mountain News August 30, 2014 Kohala Basketball Reunion By Kaleo Perez first round of the tournament. The Cowboy Thirty-six years ago, the Kohala The undefeated season was blem- players started High School Cowboys basketball team ished by the Cowboys first loss to their basketball enjoyed its first undefeated regular Moanalua in the State semi-finals. careers as young- season under the direction of Head Needless to say, it was a dream season sters in age group Coach Harris Moku, assisted by Joe and the cap on an awesome two-year Parks and Recre- Mattos. It was an amazing accomplish- run for the Cowboys of ‘78 and ‘79. ation leagues and ment for the 1978 Cowboys. Beating Most notably, these two years brought benefited from Hilo twice in the season, a feat that has great excitement and joy to the Kohala the coaching of probably never been accomplished by community, as scores of supporters Galo Fernandez. any other team in the modern era, was attended the games both home and Coach Fernan- a big highlight. Unfortunately, the ’78 away, filling the bleachers. dez instilled the Coaches Moku basics and fun- and Mattos did damentals, and a superb job in the discipline leading the ‘78 that would stick and ‘79 teams to with the players —photo courtesy of 1979 Kohala High School Yearbook undefeated sea- throughout their sons and into childhood play- 1979 Kohala Cowboys the post-season. ing days and into Front Row: Chucky Reyes, Claude Carvalho, Vance They worked the high school Fujii, Moses Bautista, Robin Ashimine hard in getting ranks. Coach Back Row: Dale Estabilio, Matthew Kahoopii, Eddie these teams to gel Fernandez was Iona, Don Fernandez, Gregory Perez, Kaleo Perez, and perform at a influential and Jeffrey “Bully” Cannon high level. They instrumental in a c c o m p l i s h e d teaching the skills and knowledge of reunion a reality. The emphasis was to what no other the game, which would help the play- recognize and honor the coaches for —photo courtesy of 1978 Kohala High School Yearbook Kohala coaches ers throughout the high school careers their accomplishments and contribu- have done before tions to Kohala athletics. 1978 Kohala Cowboys and beyond. Coach Fernandez worked in any sport: hard with his Front row: Dale Estabilio, Robin Ashimine, Andrew reeling off two young players “Gunga” Stevens, Vance Fujii straight unde- and started to Back row: Gregory Perez, Raymond Rocha, Kaleo feated seasons, build the foun- Perez, Mike Carvalho, Don Fernandez, Eddie Iona and then taking dation for earn- the first Kohala ing the future Cowboys lost in the post season round BIIF title in 1979. Additionally, Coaches championships robin, and the overall championship Moku and Mattos coached the Cow- these youngsters went to Hilo. The Cowboys went on girls and won titles with their teams as would claim. to BIIF (the Big Island Interscholastic well. And, when Coach Moku retired, Though Federation) playoffs in the State “A” Coach Mattos took over the reins as the years have postseason tournament in Hilo. head coach and won more BIIF titles passed, the cher- The following year, the Cowboys with the teams that followed. ished memories returned nine seniors, joined by hold strong. The three juniors, and the 1979 Cow- players are all boys repeated another unbeaten residents in the season. They also swept the round state of Hawai`i, robin tournament and took the as are coaches overall title as BIIF Champs, the Moku, Mattos very first in the history of Kohala and Fernandez. High School. This was an extraor- A simple thought —photo by Rhonda Ching, daughter of Coach Fernandez dinary accomplishment. and conversation Coach Galo Fernandez and young basketball team The 1979 Cowboys went on of a reunion to Front row: Nat Matsuda, Helaman Kapiliela, Jeffrey to the State “AA” tournament on bring the play- “Bully Cannon, Claude Carvalho, Robin Ashimine O`ahu, seeded sixth out of eight ers and coaches Back row: Coach Galo Fernandez, Kaleo Perez, Dale teams. This remarkable journey —photo courtesy of 1979 Kohala High School together one more Estabilio, Don Fernandez, Clement Kanehailua continued with the Cowboys upset- Yearbook time blossomed ting third-seeded Waipahu in the Coaches Joe Mattos and Harris Moku into a full-blown effort to make the See Basketball page 11

GIRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION NORTH KOHALA Ages 9 - 14 COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Free Registration Includes Uniform Mahalo to The Wakerly Family Foundation for a $15,000 Courtesy of Kohala Kentia grant to support Kohala Youth Ranch!

Monday, Sept. 22 and Thursday, Sept. 25 NKCRC was selected as the winner of the “Make a 4 to 5 p.m. • Hisaoka Gym Bigger Splash” website makeover contest by Websites Practice starts early October With Aloha, which will be creating a beautiful website for Games late October through the first week of December the Kohala Welcome Center. Watch for news of the website launch coming soon! sponsored by the Kohala Community Athletic Association (KCAA) You can support our projects and the Center with a tax-deductible donation to For more info, contact Kim at 895-1939 NKCRC, P.O. Box 519, Hawi, HI 96719 • 889-5523 • www.northkohala.org A great way to love Kohala! August 30, 2014 The Kohala Mountain News Page 11

Basketball, continued from page 10 In honor of the coaches, a reunion of the ’78 and ’79 teams took place on Saturday, July 26, at the Jodo Mission Hall in Hawi. Along with the coaches and team members, family, friends, retired school faculty and community supporters attended. Unfortu- nately, Coach Mattos fell ill and was unable to attend the event. Prayers were offered for his recovery and comfort for him and his family. It was a potluck event put on by the team members. After dinner, there was a program of speeches and presentation of plaques and certificates to the coaches, including a proclamation from the Honorable Mayor Billy Kenoi, who could not be present. The evening was filled with much enjoy- ment, conversation and reminiscing of those championship years. This event was truly a remarkable reunion, with the attendance of all but five of the players from the two-year period. It was a memorable occasion and will be cherished for years to come. Team members in attendance were: 1978 Team: Seniors Andrew “Gunga” Stevens, Raymond Rocha. Missing Michael Carvalho. Juniors: Gregory Perez, Kaleo Perez, Don Fernandez, Eddie Iona, Dale Estabilio, Robin Ashimine, Vance Fujii 1979 Team: Seniors: Dale Estabilio, Eddie Iona, Don Fernandez, Gregory Perez, Kaleo Perez Vance Fujii, Robin Ashimine. Missing: Jeffrey “Bully” Cannon, Chucky Reyes. Juniors: Moses Bautista. Missing: Matthew Kahoopii, Claude Carvalho

Front row: Coach Harris Moku —photo by Kathy Perez Left to right: Kaleo Perez, Vance Fujii, Andrew “Gunga” Stevens, Moses Front row: Bautista, Eddie Iona, Raymond Rocha, Gregory Perez, Dale Estabilio, Don Coach Galo Fernandez, Robin Ashimine Fernandez Left to right: Kaleo Perez, Chris’ Corner Vance Fujii, Andrew Making a Difference in the Community “Gunga” Stevens, By Chris Brown The boys shared memories of time Moses On Saturday, July 26, I was invited spent traveling to other schools for Bautista, to attend a gathering to honor Kohala competitions and time spent at the Eddie Iona, basketball coaches Harris Moku, Joe state basketball championships, in Raymond Mattos and Galo Fernandez at the addition to the many hours of prac- —photo by Kathy Perez Rocha, Hawi Jodo Mission Hall. There is an tice, of course. It was enjoyable to Gregory Perez, Dale Estabilio, Don Fernandez, Robin Ashimine article in this month’s Kohala Moun- see a bunch of guys who seem to get tain News that describes the festivi- along so well and can look back on a ties, but I thought I would put in my most exciting high school experience two cents. with such fond and fun memories. Girls basketball The get-together was organized On another note, voting will soon players Dede by Kohala’s Kaleo Perez, who is now take place and I hope all will take Fernandez, a retired police officer on Kaua`i. The advantage of the opportunity that Julie McPeek, party was well-attended with guests can greatly affect our lives over the Patty Marquez, from Maui, O`ahu and Kaua`i, in next years. and Liz Bautista addition to the Big Island. It was I will end with a couple of anony- obvious from testimonies given by mous quotes that I feel are appro- pose with Coach attendees that the three coaches are priate. First: “You could be the Moku at the 2014 admired, loved and much appre- difference between a good leader Kohala Basketball ciated for all the time, effort and winning or losing.” And second: Reunion. support that they gave to the boys “Bad politicians are elected by good during their years of basketball as people who do not vote.” Please do pre-teens and high school students. your part and vote in November. —photo by Kathy Perez

THE COQUI CORNER Real Estate Sales Professionals in North Neighborhood Coqui Watch List Kohala - Shouldn’t you The following residents have volunteered to monitor their interview more than one? neighborhoods for coqui chirping. Anyone else interested in volunteering for their neighborhood/street please call the Coqui Need Licensed, Insured Professionals Office: 808-889-5505 Hotline at 889-5775. for your Hawai’ian Home while away? We have a menu of services for the Cell: 808-989-5995 Chris Brown Ben Ney Genevieve Firestone Absentee Owner Including Security Fax: 866-521-5750 Craig Williams Richard Elliott Dixie & Jon Adams Inspections, Maintenance & Repairs Toll-Free: 877-781-3070 Jesus & Megan Solis Aaron Sienkiewiz Rose Mae Watterson Dave Eichner Justin Shontell Christi Morgan You have managed for me all these years & April K. Lee, RB, BA, CCIM, Derek Obina Nelson Bruno Tom Morse will continue to manage it as long as I own it ABR, E-Pro & why I continue to rec- ommend your services. Jeffrey D. Lee, RS, Mahalo to everyone who donated to the Coqui Coalition. Your financial There is a lot of trust in- volved in long distance Construction since 1971 support allows us to continue our efforts to Keep Kohala Coqui Free! property management. You & Jeffrey do a Great Coqui Hotline: 889-5775 Job. John A. 8/2014 Page 12 The Kohala Mountain News August 30, 2014 Movie Theaters in Kohala The Hawi Theater 1935 - 1973 Second in a Series Consolidated Amusement, leased the Kuni Iwaoka, By Tom Morse land from the Kohala Sugar Com- projectionist; Koichi Sugiyama, the oldest of pany. Lucy Medeiros, four brothers, managed all six silent That year, 1940, was the year movie usherette; and film theaters in Kohala from the mid theaters for the community burst Rod Hinokawa 1920’s to the mid 1930’s. into full bloom. Koichi opened the Sr., usher start- His brother Harold Sugiyama, Kahei Theater in Hawi. Consolidated ing in 1941, eight years younger, married Teruko Amusement opened the luxurious then projection- Fujitani in 1933. In 1934, at age twenty- Kohala Theater in Halaula (more on ist, and finally nine, Harold decided to build a 250 these in future articles in this series). manager by seat theater for public use in Hawi. He Consolidated briefly closed the Hawi 1955. T h e a t e r The theater for refur- was open every b i s h m e n t , night, with and then matinees on reopened it Saturdays and with its own Sundays. For an staff. Actu- extra few cents, ally, the staff patrons could members reserve center- of both the row seats. A —photo courtesy of Faye Mitchell Hawi and concession the Kohala area greeted Kohala resident Frank Caitano, projectionist at the Hawi theaters were movie goers— Theater s o m e w h a t with popcorn, interchange- of course. Before the movies started, able. Many of patrons could play Wahoo (bingo). On Population of Kohala their employ- Wednesday nights Japanese movies —photo courtesy of North Kohala Public Library reference room ees were were shown. On Friday nights the 1930 6,171 Kohala resi- movies were Filipino. Hawi Theater under construction – 1934 dents. Con- The sugar union hall was 1940 5,362 equipped the theater with two sound solidated also across the street. Occasionally the projectors, a relatively new technol- bought a residence on Akoni Pule theater was used for union meet- 1950 4,456 ogy. (Two projectors were required Highway to house the theater man- ings, especially during the strike to permit a transition between movie agers (the middle of the three houses of 1958. 1960 3,386 reels). Harold was the projection- between Shige’s and the plantation In the 1940s with a selection of ist; Teruko the cashier. Harold also manager’s house.) In 1948 a Mr. Agu- three theaters and not much else to In 1958 Consolidated Amusement became a policeman in Kohala in 1933 irre from Hilo was the manager. do in Kohala, going to the movies withdrew from Kohala by closing and worked his way up to captain of Notable other residents employed was the thing to do. But by the mid both the Hawi and Kohala Theaters. the Kohala District. Teruko was the at the Hawi Theater were Shiro 1950s things began to change. The The Hawi Theater remained closed for postmaster at the Kapa`au Post Office Takata, custodian and usher in 1948; advent of television certainly had six years, until the Hinokawa family in 1941. an effect on atten- arranged with Consolidated to take The theater opened in 1935. Films dance. Also the pop- over the operation in 1964. were rented from Consolidated ulation of Kohala It was a family affair. Rod and Amusement, a company started in began to decline as Lucy Hinokawa had four children, all 1913 that operated a chain of the- employment in the of whom worked at the theater. Rod aters in Hawai`i. The theater was not sugar industry was Sr. was the manager. Lucy and her a financial success, and the building reduced by mecha- daughter Diana were cashiers. Rod Jr. was sold to Consolidated Amusement nization. The indus- (present owner of Rod’s Repair and in 1940. try employed 2,600 Hinokawa Electric) was the projection- The theater was located on Hawi workers in 1937. By ist. Eric was an usher, and Joyce sold Road across from Luke’s, between 1949 that number candy and food items such as shrimp Shige’s and the banyan trees. Pre- —photo courtesy of Harold Sugiyama, Jr. had declined to 800. chips. And of course the theater had to sumably the Sugiyamas, and then Harold and Teruko Sugiyama See Theater, page 13 CSC CAFE Local Food FIGS MIX PLATE

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Theater, continued from page 12 be cleaned regularly, which meant raising all the seats by hand. The films were rented from Consolidated Amusement. Admission was sixty cents, candy five cents. As was typical at that time, the show started with newsreels, then a car- toon or two and then the movie. The tradition of Japanese films on Wednesdays and Filipino films on Fridays contin- ued. Although there was a stage, there was no live entertain- ment. Advertising consisted of hand-made flyers posted on bulletin boards around town. Luke’s restaurant was right across the street; residents could have dinner and a movie in Hawi. Attendance declined in the late sixties. Rod Sr. died in 1971. The theater closed for good in 1973. Tables, benches and chairs were placed in front of the building, and for a couple of years it was a gathering place for kupuna, who —courtesy of Rod and Tina Hinokawa often played games with Japanese hanafuda cards. The After the building was torn down, Rod Hinokawa Jr. gave building was torn down in approximately 1975. a black and white photo of the Hawi Theater to an artist who painted the picture shown here. The painting hung in Lucy Medeiros in 1942 ] the living room of Rod and his wife, Tina, for the past thirty —photo courtesy of Lucy Hinokawa years. At the time of this writing they decided to donate the picture to the North Kohala Public Library, which will ] have it on display for the next two months. Hawi Theater in 1944 – note in the Hawi background Theater what is now building Shige’s after its Service closing Station, in 1973 then the Aloha ] —photo courtesy of Lucy Hinokawa Service Rod Hinokawa in 1942 Station —photo courtesy of Lowell Angell —photo courtesy of North Kohala Public Library reference room

Kohala Baptist Church Located on Akoni Pule Hwy across from Makapala Retreat Sunday Services ‘Come to Me, all you 9 am who labor and are Adult Bible Study/Kids on heavy laden, and I Mission will give you rest.’ 10:15 am (Matthew 11:28) Worship Service/Sunday School Pastor Steven E. Hedlund (808)889-5416 www.kohalabaptist.net

St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church BRIAN THOMAS Kapa’au, North Kohala • 808-889-5390 Sunday Services: 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. - Holy Communion 854 -1175 Children’s Sunday School & Fellowship Brunch Thrift Shop Hours: • FREE CONSULTING Weds: 12:00 – 3:30 • Thurs: 4:00 – 6:00 4th Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00 • TREE PRUNING Free Community Meal: Celebrating • TREE REMOVAL 4th Saturday of each month: 11:00 – 12:30 • CHIPPING www.staugustinesbigisland.episcopalhawaii.org our 30th Anniversary! • MULCH DELIVERY Sacred Heart Catholic Church • & MORE! We are very grateful for your loyalty. Hawi, Hawai`i • The Welcoming Church Masses: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 7 a.m. • 9:30 am We consider providing real estate services LOCALLY OWNED Communion Mass: Mondays at 7 am in our wonderful community AND Weekday Mass: Tuesday - Friday at 7 am an honor and a privilege. PROUDLY SERVING Adoration: 1st Friday 6:30 - 7:30 pm NORTH KOHALA Rev. Robert Schwarzhaupt Thank you Kohala! Deacon Thomas Adams Telephone 889-6436 Page 14 The Kohala Mountain News August 30, 2014

KHS Trains Future Aquaculture Technicians, Requests Written Endorsements Author’s Note: The Aquaculture Program at Kohala High School is entering into its administered by Univer- third year. The Vision this year is to train students to design, construct, test and dem- sity of Hawai’i Aquaculture onstrate an “Aquaculture-supported Diversified Agriculture Cluster” at the School Extension Service. Success- Farm. We are seeking your support in any capacity that you can render to further this ful completion of the ATOLL project. Mahalo Nui Loa! program leads to an entry- level aquaculture technician Kohala High School (KHS) had a positions in the aquaculture industry, certificate. robust agricultural education program with opportunities for stipend intern- Organization: until 2001, when state funding issues ships, post-secondary education In September 2012, plan- forced the closure of the program. and careers in aquaculture. Students ning and construction com- The school’s agriculture program was enroll in the school’s agriculture pro- menced for an aquaponics re-established system in an abandoned in 2011, and greenhouse at the Kohala an aquaponics High School Farm complex. demonstration Utilizing stock tanks and system was materials already on-site, added in 2012 as well as cash and in-kind An abundance of lettuce, pok choy, bush with aquacul- donations, students and beans and tomato plants make their watery ture officially community volunteers con- home in the deep grow tank (summer 2014). added to the structed a functioning aqua- c u r r i c u l u m ponics system, stocked it with tilapia, and BioFarms Hawai`i (2010 to the in 2013. The and planted chard, sweet basil and present). He also serves on the North KHS Aquacul- two strains of lettuce. The harvest from Kohala Community Development ture program that planting was distributed to the Plan Action Committee and heads is a sponsored Senior Citizens Nutritional Program, its agriculture subcommittee. He is project of where it was positively received. assisted by Orion Orellana, a U.S. Air North Kohala As a result of that successful aqua- Force veteran, who brings leadership Commu- Students Gabrielle Bartolome and Kaliko DelaCruz, ponics test and demonstration, Kohala qualities and computer skills to this nity Resource with instructor Orion Orellana, test and record water High School administration added an team. Orion holds an Aquaculture C e n t e r chemistry during the 2014 summer program. aquaculture course to the 2013 - 2014 Technician certification issued by Uni- ( N K C R C ) , agriculture curriculum. versity of Hawai`i. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization gram and attend aquaculture sessions Frank Cipriani is the program The project team includes Erik founded in 2001 which acts as the twice a week. Lessons provide Wierschem, the KHS Agri- fiscal sponsor for 85 projects that serve hands-on experience in the culture teacher; Janette the rural North Kohala community. aquaculture work area where Snelling, KHS Principal; The mission of this program is to students put STEM (science, Brian Simon, KHS Vice train and certify graduating “Aquacul- technology, engineering and Principal; Orion Orellana, ture Technicians” for high entry-level math) knowledge to work as Associate Director; and they learn how Frank Cipriani, Program to maintain the Director. current aqua- The aquaculture site— ponics system, including tanks, covers, as well as grows areas and electri- work to design cal power—is provided by and construct Kohala High School. Grant an expanded funding is being sought aquaculture Gabrielle Bartolome and Kaliko DelaCruz expand from Toshiba Foundation, structure. Stu- the grow-out system by floating the rafts they Matson Foundation, Young dents who Brothers and Lowe’s Tool- demonstrate fabricated over the summer. box for Education. All grant commitment to the director for this project. His involve- funds are pending. Presentations will program will be able ment in the development of aqua- be made to various local civic orga- —photos by Frank “Palani” Cipriani to enroll in the Aqua- culture in North Kohala dates back nizations, clubs, and individuals for Instructor Orion Orellana at the fish tank with culture Training for to 1976 with Big Island Prawns, Inc.; monetary and in-kind donations of ninth-grade students during the summer program On-Line Learning PAR-MAX Systems International, materials and machinery. Tax deduct- orientation. (ATOLL) program, Inc. (PSI) Algae Culture (1983-1986); See Aquaculture, page 15

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Aquaculture, Continued from page 14 Immediate Needs for KHS ible cash donations Aquaculture Program may be made through the NKCRC. We are Tax-deductible donations of machinery, equipment and also seeking writ- material: ten endorsements from businesses, 1. Serviceable pickup truck 3. 500 pounds fish feed civic organizations, 2. Shade-cloth 4. Cash donations and individuals to accompany our grant applications. If you would like to help with any of these immediate items, please call Frank Cipriani at (808) 333-8026. Mahalo. Please show your Gabrielle Bartolome and Kaliko DelaCruz prune support and kokua the grow tank while Orion Orellena tends to other if you think aquacul- plants (summer 2014). ture education in our community is a good idea. For more information, call or e-mail: Frank Cipriani at (808) 333-8026 or [email protected]. Library News North Kohala Public Library Fall Programs Workers use a net North Kohala Public Library program for 6- to 9-year-old children to capture fall programming for children and will resume in September with ses- tilapia from teens begins this month. A Ken- sions from 10 to 11 a.m. on Septem- Dan Jelks’ dama Club will start on Tuesday, ber 3 and 17, October 8 and 22 and August 19 at 2:30 p.m. and is open November 5 and 19. The classes will Fish Farm, to all ages. It will continue to meet continue twice monthly though the which will every Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Mem- remainder of the public school year. be used to bers will have a chance to practice Each one hour Home School stock the old tricks, learn new tricks, par- session features hands-on activi- fish tank ticipate in competitions and win ties relating to books and librar- (2013). prizes. ies. “Fizz, Boom, Read” will be the A youth book and movie club, theme for the year. Participants will open to grades 4 and up, will begin explore various areas of the human- on Wednesday August 27 from 2 to ities relating to an action or move- 4 p.m. At our first club meeting we ment, such as Dance, Write or Fly. will discuss “Hoot” by Karl Hias- At the end of each lesson the student sen and then watch the movie. The will have the opportunity to create club will continue to meet the last one book page covering the topic of Wednesday of every month. Sep- discussion. At the end of the school Incoming tember’s book is “A Wrinkle in year the students will then bind all Time” by Madeleine L’Engle, and the pages into a book they can take ninth- the club will meet on September 24, home. Students will also be able to grade 2 to 4:30 p.m. to discuss the book. explore their own areas of interest students A teen poetry group open to and research with the help of the talk fish grades 9 through 12 is starting on Youth Services Librarian, Leilani on a 2014 Wednesday, September 3, from 2 to Silver. summer 3 p.m. The club will explore differ- For more information and a com- program ent types of poetry, as well as read plete program schedule, call Lei- and write their own poetry. The lani Silver at North Kohala Public field trip to group will also publish a book of Library, 889-6655. Please call three Hawi Fish their original poetry at the end of weeks in advance to request a sign Farm. the school year. language interpreter or other spe- The Home School Wednesday’ cial accommodation.

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Retiring KES Staff Expresses Heartfelt Thanks

Four longstanding, familiar community are very special. All the You’ll still see me around..and that I truly enjoyed. Working on members of the Kohala Elementary staff members at the school provide I hope to do some volunteer work assuring that each child, parent and School (KES) staff have decided to a safe and encouraging environment in this community I love. Thanks staff member would have a success- enter a new phase of life. for your children to learn. again. ful day, and being part of activities Noreen Hagio, Mary Lou Griesser, I will miss all the staff and chil- From school counselor Rose such as Parent Hours, the Primary Sharon Wilkinson and Rose Mae dren at the school, but I’m look- Mae Watterson: Forty two years School Adjustment Program (PSAP), Watterson have each retired after ing forward to this new chapter and seven months were dedicated Healthy Lifestyles, and cultural and long, enjoyable and fruitful careers. in my life. I’m excited to get to do to first being a fifth and sixth grade enrichment activities made KES the Having such deep feelings for the the things I love...cooking, sewing, teacher, then a K-5 reading resource place to be. community, the retiring staff mem- crocheting, golfing and babysitting teacher, before settling into what I ALOHA & MAHALO to KES’s bers would like to reach out with once in a while for my new grand- was most comfortable and happy caring, hard-working staff, and to personal statements of gratitude. son Max. I also got the opportunity doing, elementary school counsel- Kohala’s supportive parents and They all cherish their experiences to do a little traveling this summer, ing! community, all of whom make in Kohala tremendously and leave which was fun. I am fortunate that I had a career Kohala a special place. with full and happy hearts. From second grade teacher Noreen Hagio: Thank you for this Hauoli Sproat-Lancaster Recipient of Roy L. Cachola Scholarship opportunity to say Thank You and Aloha! Helping students who have of Ahja Sproat and Mike Lancaster present this annual scholarship to Education has always been a potential but might not otherwise be and granddaughter of Patty Ann the future leaders from Kohala High family priority. Over my 25 years able to afford college is important to Solomon, Wes Lancaster and the School and assist students in achiev- of teaching, the profession con- the Cachola family. Mr. Fred Cachola late Raylene Kawaiaea. She plans to ing their educational and career stantly changed, thus we teachers shared that he and his siblings were attend Colorado Mesa University in aspirations.” Hauoli is very grate- continued to further our education in a similar situation many years the fall of 2014 and pursue a bach- ful for the generosity of the Cachola through professional development ago when they wanted to attend col- elor’s degree in kinesiology. family and now on her way to Colo- to keep current. Although hectic at lege. As a means to “give back” to Fred Cachola, Jr., stated that he rado Mesa for an exciting academic times, teaching and education have North Kohala residents, the Cachola is pleased that his family “is able to adventure! been challenging but, more impor- family created the Roy L. Cachola tantly, rewarding. scholarship in memory of their I look towards retirement with brother who passed away in Janu- Fred the same positive challenges and ary 2001. Their mission is to sup- rewards. Thank you, Kohala, for port the ever-increasing educational Cachola, allowing me to be a part of your needs and goals of people of Hawai- Jr. met with children’s education. ian ancestry to the extent permitted Hauoli on From second grade teacher Mary by law, with preference to a Kohala August 4 to Lou Griesser: I would like to take the High School senior pursuing a col- congratulate opportunity to thank all the children lege education. her and “talk and parents I worked with over the The scholarship is administered past 43 and one half years. It is hard through the Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foun- story” about to believe that I taught a little more dation—a nonprofit support orga- the Cachola than 1,000 children. Thank you for nization for Kamehameha Schools. family and all of your support! After reading and reviewing each their mission I remember so many highlights. of the scholarship applications, the for the Roy Being able to play my cello every Cachola family reported their rec- year at the Christmas assembly for ommendation to the Foundation L. Cachola kindergarten through fifth grades screening committee. The commit- Scholarship. and watching the kindergarten tee, in turn, made the final selection. faces stare in silent awe. Develop- This is the second year that the $1,500 ing an individualized reading pro- scholarship has been awarded. —photo by: Melody Nietfeld gram and watching the students The recipient of this year’s gen- cheer each other on when they erous scholarship is Hauoli Sproat- completed a book and progressed Lancaster. Hauoli is a 2014 graduate 895-4145 to the next. Seeing the light come of Kohala High School, the daughter Fred Miller on in their eyes when they under- Kohala stood a concept. 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I love it. • Propane From teacher Sharon Wilkinson: The Kohala Mountain To advertise in the I’ve recently retired from Kohala Open Monday - Friday 10 - 6, Kohala Mountain Elementary after being a substi- Saturday 10 - 2, closed Sunday News Is Online tute teacher and part-time teacher at News call Tom at at the school for 29 years. I have Located at the bottom of Hawi Rd. www.kohalamountainnews.com thoroughly enjoyed working at the 345-0706 school and thank the community for Check us out for all the giving me the opportunity to work 889-1061 latest news in Kohala! with your children. Our school and August 30, 2014 The Kohala Mountain News Page 17 Kohala Village Hub Premiers Kohala Lions Club Holds Twelfth Annual Luau The Hub Club for Youth Education Story and photos by Tom Morse The Lions The Kohala Village Hub is excited to ture and Introduction to Painting, both Club Luau, a announce it will soon be launching its with Heidi Roberts, to Critical and f u n d r a i s i n g first session of youth programming! Creative Thinking through Language event held on There will be an open house Sep- Arts with experienced teacher Brian August 23, saw tember 5 for parents and students Higgins. Jack Boyle, a well traveled more than 350 to come and learn more about these actor and director, will be hosting an people enjoy programs and meet the wonderful after-school acting class. Other classes pupus, luau, des- instructors. The Hub Club aims to include Expressing Ideas through sert and drinks provide enriching classes for students Photography and Drawing, Art with along with live involved in alternative schooling as Literature for Preschoolers, Making entertainment. well as traditional public school. Healthy Snacks for Youth and more! Proceeds from The Kohala Village Hub is a new Open house will be held Septem- the event will center in town. Previously known as ber 5 at 4 p.m. in the Hale (the build- benefit needy the Kohala Village Inn, the Hub is ing between the Inn and the Tiki Barn). Kohala organi- aimed at sustainably embracing the This will be a time to learn about the zations in the arts, education and agriculture. The offerings, meet teachers and get your year to come. mission of the project is to provide a questions answered. The Kohala place and programs that model and You can also come and check out Lions Club has nurture healthy lifestyle, learning, one of the many ongoing classes that 42 members expression and enterprise for a sus- take place at the Kohala Village Hub and has been tainable world. each week: active in the A meeting was held this past April Hula with Hope Keawe on Mon- community for to discuss the food portion of the proj- days at 5 p.m. more than 40 ect. Now it is time to turn our sights Contact Improv with Ethan years. to the education portion. The aim is to Edwards Tuesdays at 8 p.m. provide children in Kohala the oppor- Argentine Tango with Yumiko While the tunity to be exposed to the arts and Hedlund Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and women of the agriculture in a fun, engaging way. Sundays at 5 p.m. This first session will offer classes Coming soon: Bellydancing and Lions Club ranging from Introduction to Sculp- Kirtan! prepare the food, and the men erect the Weekly Events in September tents. Please note these events meet every week. Mon 8-9:15 am, Kripalu style yoga class w/ Kunga Ogle, by donation, white tent at Kohala Institute at ‘Iole, 889-5151. Mon 7 pm, Al-Anon mtg., lower level, Walker Hall, St. Augustine’s, Laura, 884-5833. Tue 8-9 am, Heart’s Reflection Sitting Meditation Group, Meditation Hale, 53-3988 Akoni Pule Hwy, mauka, east of hospital, by dona- tion, 889-5151. Tue 2:30 pm, Kendama Club, free, North Kohala library, 889-6655. Thu 8-9:15 am, Vinyasa Flow Yoga w/ Maya Parrish, all levels, by donation, white tent at Kohala Institute at ‘Iole, 889-5151. Thu 2-4 pm, Hawaiian weaving w/ Mele Waikiki (alternating coconut frond & lauhala), by donation, white tent at Kohala Institute at ‘Iole, 889-5151. Thu 4-5 pm, Beginning Hula w/ Mele Waikiki, by donation, white tent at Kohala Institute at ‘Iole, 889-5151. Fri 10 am, Preschool Story Time, free, North Kohala library, 889-6655. Email weekly calendar listings to [email protected] or call #884-5986

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Kohala Responds to Hurricane Recovery for Puna KOHALA CALENDAR By Carolyn Mondress have left many residents without Initial media reports gave the food, water or refrigeration. September impression that the Big Island had Many kudos to the Kohala commu- dodged the brunt of hurricane Iselle. nity for responding with heartfelt con- 1 Mon Labor Day holiday, schools, government offices closed. We in Kohala were blessed by the tributions, sending truckloads of food, protection of the mountains, but our supplies, equipment and manpower. 2 Tue 7 pm, North Kohala Reunion meeting, public welcome, Senior brothers and sisters in the Puna Dis- Some links to check out for inter- Ctr., Kapa’au, Kathy, 889-5801. trict were not so fortunate. esting info: https://www.facebook. 3 Wed 10 am, Homeschool Wednesday, ages 6-9, North Kohala Widespread damage, blocked com/groups/isellerecovery/?fref=nf roads and power outages (with no and https://www.facebook.com/ library, 889-6655. idea when they will be reinstated) groups/hawaiivost/ 3 Wed 2 pm, Teen poetry group, North Kohala library, 889-6655. 3 Wed 4:30-6:30 pm, CDP Public Access Subcmte. Mtg., Senior Center, Ted, 889-5801. 4 Thu 6-9 pm, Green Drinks Hawi, Kava Kafe, organic networking & pupus, Forrest, 987-2365. 5 Fri 4 pm, Kohala Village Hub Open House, in the Hale between the Inn and Tiki Barn, Hawi. 6 Sat 8:30 am, “Walking in the Wild” guided silent walks w/ Gavin Harrison, at `Iole, by donation, sign up by 8:30, call `Iole at 889-5151. 6 Sat 8:30 am-1 pm, St. Augustine Episcopal Church Bazaar, thrift items, food, crafts, entertainment, 889-5390. 8 Mon 5-6:30 pm, CDP Action Cmte. Public Mtg., Senior Ctr., Kapa`au.

—photos by Natalie Young 9 Tue 11 am, Adult book discussion group, “State of Wonder” by Aloha sign outside Kohala First collection of the day - six Ann Patchett, North Kohala library, 889-6655. Village Inn drop-off center more truckloads will follow 10 Wed 8 am, No. Kohala Merchants Association Mtg., Resource Center, public invited, Richard, 889-1112. Rod’s Repair 10 Wed 5-6:15 pm, CDP Power, Viewplanes & Erosion Control subc- Factory Authorized Appliance Service Shige’s Service mte. mtg, public welcome, Senior Ctr, Susan, 882-7611. • Appliances and Parts Station 15 Mon 2 pm & 6 pm, Simple Jewelry Craft w/ Sid Nakamoto, North • Ice makers Kohala library, free, call 889-6655 to register. • Refrigeration • Locksmith service Phone 889-5211 16 Tue 3:30 pm, Kohala Elem. SCC mtg., rm. 12, public invited, 889- Aloa # 021349 7100. Service is Our Business Gas, Auto Repair 17 Wed 10 am, Homeschool Wednesday, ages 6-9, North Kohala Hinokawa Electric LLC library, 889-6655. Serving All of Your Electrical Needs & Service for your auto needs 17 Wed 5 pm, CDP Agriculture Subcmte. Mtg, public welcome, Senior • Home stand-by generators • Sales and Repairs Ctr., Frank, 333-8026. Call Harold or Darren • Alternate energy systems 18 Thu 1:30-2:30 pm, Kohala Hospital Auxiliary Mtg., Hospital Pavil- • New homes and renovations (DCC Repair) ion, new members welcome, Dixie, 889-5730. • Trouble calls License C-16154 Great service 20 Sat 4:30-6:30 pm, Free Grindz--Hot Meal, under the Hawi Ban- High Voltage Specialist yans, bring a friend, Kohala Baptist Church, Sondra, 889- at self-serve prices 5416. 889-5613 We pump your gas for you! 22 Mon 4-5 pm, KCAA Girls Softball registration, ages 9-14, free incl. email to [email protected] uniform, Hisaoka Gym, Kim, 895-1939. 23 Tue 6:30-8:30 pm, ‘Talking Story about Death and Dying,’ open forum, Kokolulu Cancer Retreat, Bobbi, 238-5681, Stephen, 328-2452. 24 Wed 2 pm, Youth reading and movie discussion group, “A Wrinkle in Time,” grades 4-7, North Kohala library, 889-6655. 24 Wed 4-5:30 pm, Restorative Yoga Therapy w/ Carla Orellana, by donation, Kohala Institute at ‘Iole, 889-5151. 25 Thu 4-5 pm, KCAA Girls Softball registration, ages 9-14, free incl. uniform, Hisaoka Gym, Kim, 895-1939. 27 Sat 11 am-12:30 pm, Free Community Meal, St. Augustine’s Need an alternative? Walker Hall, Thrift Store open 10 am-12:30 pm. Call Us - We can help! 29 Mon 6:30 pm, “Horses and Horsemanship in the Hawaiian Small Animal Medicine • Surgery & Dentistry • Acupuncture & Herbs Islands,” a history lecture by Boyd Bond, North Kohala library, Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 Wed. & Sat. 8:00 - 1:00 889-6655. 30 Tue 5 pm, CDP Parks, Water & Roads Subcmte, public welcome, Kapa`au Veterinary Center Senior Ctr., [email protected]. (808) 889-5488 Robin Woodley, D.V.M. Email calendar listings to [email protected] or call 884-5986. Page 20 The Kohala Mountain News August 30, 2014

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