The Kaʻū Calendar News Briefs, Hawaiʻi Island

After several years in Nāʻālehu, Kaʻū Plantation Days is back in Pāhala this weekend, for the first time at the new Kaʻū Gym Multipurpose Room. See displays of plantation life, with photos of families in the sugar, ranching, and dairy industry. Above, from Plantation Days in 2014 at Pāhala Plantation House, left to right, are organizer Liz Kuluwaimaka, County Council member Maile David, organizer Darlyne Vierra, and paniolo Winslow Vierra.
See more below. Photo by Julia Neal

THE VACATION RENTAL REGULATION BILL PASSED the County Council Planning Committee yesterday and is headed to the full Council. During discussions over the last year, those supporting more regulation testified that their neighborhoods have been overrun by traffic and offshore investors building monster homes that in practice become hotels. Those opposing the bill talked about their position of being residents, who have a cottage or home, in addition to their own, that provides them with needed income. They noted that income they receive stays on island, where most income generated in resort zoned areas from condos, hotels, and vacation rentals goes to offshore owners. They also noted that they are good hosts for those who want to experience the neighborhood and culture of Hawaiʻi Island, outside of resort areas.

Image from hawaiilife.com

The idea is to retain affordable housing by preventing new vacation rentals in residential and agriculturally classified areas.
Those grandfathered in, located in residential and agricultural areas, would pay a $500 registration fee for each unit plus an annual licensing fee of $200 per unit, and be required to show that Transient Accommodations fees and General Excise taxes were paid before the vacation rental bill becomes law.

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FREE FLU SHOTS FOR STUDENTS AT PĀHALA, NĀʻĀLEHU, AND VOLCANO schools are available. Kaʻū High & Elementary and Nāʻālehu Schools, along with Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences, are among the 177 public schools statewide that offer the inoculations through Dec. 7. Sponsored by the state Department of Health, the Stop Flu at School program organizers expect about 30,000 students to receive flu shots during the next two months.

Flu season runs from October through May. Stop Flu at School is endorsed by the Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Hawaiʻi Association of Family Practitioners.
A consent form for parents and guardians is available on the Department of Health website at health.hawaii.gov/docd/about-us/programs/stop-flu-at-school.
See state Department of Health Director Sarah Park explain the vaccination program at health.hawaii.gov/docd/about-us/programs/stop-flu-at-school.

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SEN. MAZIE HIRONO IS THE FIRST ELECTED OFFICIAL TO RECEIVE the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Meritorious Service Award and Public Policy Award. A member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, Hirono was selected by the coalition in recognition of her years of work to advance policies that help end veteran homelessness. Established in 1990, NCHV is a leading advocacy, resource, and technical assistance center for community-based homeless veteran service providers, including Hawaiʻi's U.S.VETS at Barbers Point.

Sen. Mazie Hirono, with members of Veterans of
Foreign Wars. Photo from hirono.senate.gov

Hirono said, "I thank the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans for this special honor and for all they do to ensure veterans have access to necessary resources and a permanent, stable roof over their heads. I look forward to continuing my close partnership with NCHV and organizations like U.S.VETS in Hawaiʻi as we work together toward ending veteran homelessness in our state and across the country."

Joshua Stewart, NCHV's Director of Policy, said, "Senator Hirono has consistently and staunchly defended VA's homeless programs when they have come under threat, in one case playing a key role in preventing a cut of $49 million to VA's Grant and Per Diem program. She has not only protected these programs, but has also led the way in increasing funding for them. NCHV was proud to award her our 2018 Meritorious Service Award."

Darryl Vincent, U.S.VETS' Chief Operating Officer, said, "U.S.VETS is pleased to see Senator Hirono recognized nationally for her tireless advocacy on behalf of Hawaiʻi's veterans and their families. Her selection to receive the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans' Meritorious Service Award is a direct reflection of the culmination of her many years of leadership in defense of crucial federal programs and funding that local providers like U.S.VETS rely on to help reintegrate homeless and at-risk veterans and their families into their communities in Hawaiʻi and across the country. She is very deserving of such an honor."

Hirono is a longtime advocate for federal funding and policies that help end veteran homelessness, says the release. Since 2015, she has led the bipartisan effort with Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) to pass legislation preventing key federal veteran homelessness programs from lapsing as they were set to expire on September 30, 2018. Last month, provisions from the Hirono-Boozman Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act(S. 3419) were enacted as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act (Public Law 115-251) extending seven programs run by the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Labor that provide housing, job training and health care to veterans and their families. The seven extended programs serve approximately 725 veterans and their families across Hawaiʻi.

Hirono also remains engaged with state agencies through the Homeless Veterans Task Force, made up of City and State agencies and non-governmental organizations working to address veterans' homelessness.

In 2016, NCHV honored Hirono with its 2016 Public Policy Award – which goes to an elected official who has taken on a leadership role in creating or changing policies to support efforts to end veteran homelessness. In its award citation, NCHV credited her actions for reversing a proposed cut of $49 million from the VA's Grant and Per Diem program which funds grants to community organizations that provide transitional housing and supportive care for homeless veterans. Last year, the GPD program funded over 100 supportive housing beds at U.S.VETS Barbers Point.

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THE FINE ART OF JEFF BARGER, OF OCEAN VIEW, opens at the Fairmont Orchid Resort on the Kohala Coast tomorrow in the Luana Lounge Gallery.
Barger, 59, was born and raised in Iowa, and has an MBA. He has been living in Ocean View since 2012.

Hawaiian landscapes, seascapes, and other iconic Hawaiian scenes feature as the subjects of his fine art, though he also finds subjects in his world wide travels. He paints portraits on commission.
Barger told The Kaʻū Calendar that this exhibit is an extension of his mission to help artists sell their work using a business model from which the artist stands to benefit financially.
"Now that I spend much of my time in Hawaiʻi, I've decided to start anew with my life long passion for art. I've put away the brush since high school, so it's wonderful to be in Paradise and live out a dream… to be a recognized artist," he explained.
"And at the same time, I can help others sell their art through my website. I believe the gallery model is very outdated, but there is a hurdle in having customers purchase great art online. Maybe some combination is in order," Barger added.
Work by Barger and the other three exhibitors - Vicki Penney-Rohner, Mary Spears, and Cyndy Urry - can be seen on his web site, bargergallery.com.

The exhibition opens with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, which has helped a number of families become homeowners in Ocean View, is holding a furniture liquidation sale at the old Sports Authority space at Kona Commons. The sale will run for three weeks – or when items are sold out – every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning on Thursday, Oct. 25. There will also be items available at the ReStores in Kona, Waimea and Hilo.

Habitat for Humanity Hawaiʻi Island is the recipient of a large furniture donation from the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, which recently closed its doors for a year-long renovation.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores, the retail arm of the organization, help to raise money to fund the building of new homes, and critical repairs on existing homes, for local families in need.

Robert O'Meara, Habitat ReStore Director, said, "We are fortunate to be a recipient of a very generous donation from the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel. It not only benefits our mission to provide funds to build affordable homes but it also helps keep tons of materials from our landfills. A special mahalo to the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel owners, and the hotel General Manager, Rodney Ito, for their generosity and assistance in logistically making it possible for us to handle such a huge donation."

Habitat for Humanity Hawaiʻi Island is also holding a fundraising gala Saturday, Nov. 17, in Kona at King Kamehameha Hotel. See habitathawaiiisland.org/gala.html.

Habitat for Humanity Hawaiʻi Island is part of a global, non-profit housing ministry, which works with families in need to build a safe, decent, and affordable place that they can call home. Habitat Hawaiʻi Island is volunteer driven, and relies on donation to help their partner families. To make a monetary donation, visithabitathawaiiisland.org.

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KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 20, 1pm, BIIF Semi-Finals at Keaʻau, Kohala vs. Pāhoa
Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Higher vs. Kaʻū

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

Friends of the Kaʻū Libraries Annual Meeting, Thu., Oct. 18, from 6pm, at the Pāhala Plantation House. Election of officers for the 2019 term beginning January 1; short business meeting followed by entertainment, food, and door prizes. Everyone encouraged to attend and share ideas on how to improve local libraries. Sandra Demoruelle, 929-9244, naalehutheatre@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
Volunteer Forest Restoration Project: Faya Tree Removal, Fri., Oct. 19, 8:30-1pm, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, contact for meet-up location. Hosted by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age and able to hike at least one mile over rough, uneven terrain. Release forms required. Co-signatures of adult required for volunteers under 18. Contact Patty Kupchak at forest@fhvnp.org or 352-1402 by Mon., Oct. 15. fhvnp.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
Kaʻū Plantation Days, sponsored by Kaʻū Multicultural Society, will be held this Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Kaʻū Gym Multipurpose Room, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See displays of plantation, ranch, and dairy life. Learn about the history of immigration to Kaʻū and the multicultural community that developed over more than a century. Shop at vendor and food stations. Call organizers Darlyne Vierra at 808-640-8740 and Liz Kuluwaimaka at 339-0229.

Palm Sheath Baskets Workshop with Jelena Clay, Sat. Oct. 20, 9-2:30pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. All supplies provided to make two baskets - includes embellishments. $45/VAC member, $50/non-member, plus $30 supply fee. Pre-registration required. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Birth of Kahuku, Sat., Oct. 20, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice Workshop with Tom Peek, Sat., Oct. 20, 9:30-4pm. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. No writing experience necessary. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Art in the Everyday Community Quilt Project - Assembly Workshop, Sat., Oct. 20, 10-4pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. After party to follow, 4-6pm. Visiting Artist Laura Phelps Rogers leads the ongoing project. A sculptural, social engagement and public work, in which Rogers hopes to construct monumental sculptural quilt built of 5" round, wood pieces - each blank and designed by community participants. Pick up blank piece and packet at Volcano Art Center Administration Office or at Wailoa Art Center. $10 donation. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Ocean View C.E.R.T. Meeting, Sat., Oct. 20, 10-1pm, Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting/training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Hula Kahiko - Chrissy Kama Henriques & Leilani Taka-Keana‘aina with Hula Hālau E Hulali Mai Ka La, Sat., Oct. 20, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Bunco & Potluck, Sat., Oct. 20, 6pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Popular game played with nine dice. Bring dish to share. Margie Hack, 541-954-8297

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Coastal Clean-Up with Ke Ala Kai Foundation, Sun., Oct. 21, call for meet up time at Wai‘ōhinu Park. BYO-4WD vehicle. Canoe paddlers from any Hawai‘i Island canoe club welcome. Free; donations appreciated. kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, mattie.hwf@gmail.com, wildhawaii.org

People & Land of Kahuku, Sun., Oct. 21, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Guided, 2.5-mile, moderately difficult hike over rugged terrain focuses on the area's human history. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open, Tue., Oct. 23, through Sat., Nov. 3. elections.hawaii.gov

HOVE Road Maintenance Corp. Meeting, Tue., Oct. 23, 10am, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. hoveroad.com, 929-9910, gm@hoveroad.com

ONGOING
Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Festival happens Saturday, Nov. 3, at Pāhala Community Center, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hands-on demonstrations. The festival is preceded by ceremonies at Punaluʻu Beach at dawn; at sunset, a ceremony will be held to honor ancestors; the festival will close with a ceremony at Makanau.

The festival features hula performed by hālau from Mexico, Japan, West Virginia, Oʻahu, South America, and Hawaiʻi Island. Traditional ethnic dance performances will come from Mexico, as well as the University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo Filipino Dancers. Taiko Drummers will perform. This year's headliner musical acts include Hoʻaikāne, Wailau Ryder, Keʻaiwa, Victor Chock, and Steven Sioloa.
Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

Two workshops will be offered. The first is geared towards newcomers, provides an introduction to the state legislative process to prepare new participants for the session. The second workshop is for those with an understanding of lawmaking. It will offer advanced advocacy tips on effective lobbying and often overlooked online resources. How-To guides, informational handouts, and other resources will be available.

PAR's staff will be at Ocean View Ocean View Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 92-8924 Leilani Circle. The Beginners Presentation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; the Advanced Presentation will be from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Additional presentations will be in Kona, Waimea, Pāhoa, and Hilo, from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1.

Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative.

The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Rushing streams appeared along Wood Valley Road, as more than two inches of rain per hour drenched Kaʻū and other
slopes of Mauna Loa today. See story, below. Photo by Julia Neal

MOST BACKCOUNTRY TRAILS AND CAMPSITES in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will reopen tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 19. Other parts of the park reopened last month following a record 134-day closure during hazardous volcanic and seismic activity on Kīlauea Volcano and some six weeks of safety assessments and repairs.

The remote coastal campsite destinations of Halapē, Ka‘aha, Keauhou, and ‘Āpua Point will open Friday, and are reached via the rugged Puna Coast Trail and Keauhou Trail. In the East Rift Zone of Kīlauea Volcano, Nāpau campsite and the Nāpau and Nāulu trails will also open.

Water levels in the catchment tanks at Halapē, Ka‘aha, and Keauhou are full. Nāpau and ‘Āpua Point do not have water tanks.

Guided hike to Nāpau Crater Overlook. NPS photo

Chief Ranger John Broward said, "We are excited to reopen popular areas of the coastal backcountry, and we're happy to report there was little impact to campsites and trails along the coast. However, projects to clear brush along trails were delayed due to recent seismic activity, and hikers may find it difficult to navigate pathways that connect coastal sites. The trail crew will continue to improve these areas, but in the meantime, hikers should be prepared for a rough and challenging journey."

Broward added that Pepeiao Cabin and the Ka‘ū Desert Trail past the Footprints shelter will remain closed until trail maintenance and further assessments can be made.

Permits are required for all overnight backpacking and camping. The park's backcountry permit office is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to prepare for backcountry treks and how to get a backcountry permit at nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/hike_bc.htm.

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Waters washed across roads as heavy rains poured down Mauna Loa into
Wood Valley, Pāhala, and more of Kaʻū. Photo by Julia Neal

FLOODWATERS RAGED THROUGH KAʻŪ'S INTERMITTENT GULCHES AND STREAMS this afternoon with heavy rains and thunder on the slopes of Mauna Loa. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory twice today and reported rains "in excess of 2 inches per hour." Rain waters ripped through foliage beside roads and stream beds along Wood Valley Road, upending wild taro-looking ape and banana trees.

NWS reported the heaviest rains in Nāʻālehu, Pāhala, WoodValley, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and near Volcano. The advisory, however, extended to the other side of Mauna Loa, including the Pōhakuloa Training Area and Waikoloa.

The annual meeting of Friends of the Kaʻū Libraries at Pāhala Plantation House was postponed after one attendee's car fishtailed twice while crossing Kāwā Flats, on her way from Nāʻālehu to Pāhala, and a local librarian decided she needed to make it home to Volcano before flooding increased. By sundown, however, the storm settled, leaving rushing streams and waterfalls for anyone to see.

A winding torrent in Wood Valley today.
Photo by Julia Neal

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NO TAX RELIEF WILL BE PROVIDED TO VOLCANO FOR DISASTER that shut down Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's main entrance and brought cancellations at accommodations and a steep drop in business at restaurants and other area businesses. The County Council made a final decision yesterday on the proposal that would have given a six-month property tax relief to Volcano and Pāhoa businesses harmed by recent earthquakes and lava flows. The conclusion was that businesses island wide suffered and particular geographic areas could not be favored over others.
The county did provide more than $3 million in property tax relief for some 750 property owners with houses destroyed by lava flow and many more properties inaccessible by lava cutting off their roads. The number of properties with zero property taxes for this fiscal year total more than 6,800 in the disaster area. None of those properties are in Volcano where earthquakes shook houses and businesses many times daily but did not make them unlivable nor isolated.

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Dr. Debbie Brackett

KAʻŪ HOSPITAL AND CLINIC WELCOMES Dr. Debbie Brackett, who joins the ʻohana as Dr. Kāʻohimanu Dang Akiona departs. Brackett received her M.D. from the University of Health Sciences - Antiguaover 10 years ago. Since then, she has practiced her entire career in rural and frontier communities within Wyoming.
A statement from the hospital says that Brackett "has longed to settle closer to the ocean. She has a passion for rural family medicine, especially pediatric/adolescent care, chronic disease management and comprehensive healthcare services. Dr. Debbie's goal is to be present for each patient and to assist them reach their goal of creating a healthy and fulfilling life.

The announcement says that Brackett "loves taking care of the whole family, watching children grow and observing adults move through each of life's phases. She feels privileged and honored to be part of each patient's joyful, as well as sorrowful and challenging, life events."

The new Ka‘ū physician said, "I am excited about settling in the Kaʻū area and becoming an active part of the community. I look forward to providing high quality, personalized healthcare to my new community, neighbors, friends and family."

She said her special interests include ocean activities, hiking, traveling, and talking online with her grown "boys."

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HAWAIʻI RANKS SECOND-LEAST POLITICALLY ENGAGED STATE in the United Sates, according to a WalletHub study released today. Civic participation "is a key ingredient of a well-functioning democracy," says the study, "and voter turnout is one measure of the public's trust in government. But there's evidence to suggest a growing lack of political engagement among Americans."

With Election Day close at hand, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on ten key indicators of political engagement. They range from "percentage of registered voters in the 2016 presidential election" to "total political contributions per adult population."

The District of Columbia rated highest, with a score of 79.19, with Hawaiʻi just 1.2 above New Mexicoat 23.08. Hawaiʻi ranks lowest in percentage of registered voters in the 2016 Presidential election, and lowest percentage of registered persons voting in that election.

Presidential elections tend to get citizens more energized than midterms. In 2016, a record 137.5 million Americans voted. That number only accounts for 61.4% of the voting-age population. The numbers are much worse for midterms. In 2014, for instance, 15 of the first 25 statewide primary elections reported record-low voter turnouts. Nationwide, only 36.4% of all eligible voters voted.

Only 21.7 percent of Hawaiʻi residents aged 18 to 24 are considered "engaged" by the study, leaving Hawaiʻi with a rank of 41st lowest. Residents aged 65 and above are considered "engaged" at 60.3 percent, leaving Hawaiʻi's elderly population's engagement rank at 46th lowest.

Among developed nations, the U.S.is rank 26 of 32 when it comes to voter turnout. "That's no surprise," says the study, "considering most states don't emphasize civic education in their schools. Large proportions of the public fail even simple knowledge tests such as knowing whether one's state requires identification in order to vote."

Of the factors that affect participation rates, income is an important one, with "implications on both voter turnout and public policy." In the 2016 election, only 41.4% of registered voters with family incomes of under $10,000 voted. In comparison, 80.3% of those with family incomes of $150,000 or more voted.

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Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 20, 1pm, BIIF Semi-Finals at Keaʻau, Kohala vs. Pāhoa
Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Higher vs. Kaʻū

NEW and UPCOMING

TRACK & FIELD PRACTICE for keiki ages 6 to 14 at Kahuku Park - on Paradise Circle in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates - is held Dec. 3 to Feb. 8, with days and times yet to be announced. Registration for the Sports Activity program takes place Oct. 24 to Nov. 21. Athletic shoes required. Fore more, call 929-9113.

DISNEY SING-ALONG for keiki, ages 5 through 8, a Performing Arts program, happens in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Come from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, and Dec. 8. Open registration. For more, call 928-3102.

JOIN KEIKI JUMP ROPE FOR FITNESS for keiki 5 to 14 years, at Ka‘ū District Gym, from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Saturdays: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, and Dec. 8. Open registration. For more, call 928-3102.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
Kickball Instruction for keiki ages 6 to 12 is offered at Kahuku Park, on Paradise Circle in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, every Tuesday, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., starting Oct. 23 and ending Nov. 27. Participants must register by Friday, Oct. 19. Athletic shoes are required. For more, call 929-9113.

Volunteer Forest Restoration Project: Faya Tree Removal, Fri., Oct. 19, 8:30-1pm, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, contact for meet-up location. Hosted by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Volunteers must be at least 12 years of age and able to hike at least one mile over rough, uneven terrain. Release forms required. Co-signatures of adult required for volunteers under 18. Contact Patty Kupchak at forest@fhvnp.org or 352-1402 by Mon., Oct. 15. fhvnp.org

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
Kaʻū Plantation Days, sponsored by Kaʻū Multicultural Society, will be held this Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Kaʻū Gym Multipurpose Room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See displays of plantation, ranch and dairy life. Learn about the history of immigration to Kaʻū and the multicultural community that developed over more than a century. Shop at vendor and food stations. Call organizers Darlyne Vierra at 808-640-8740 and Liz Kuluwaimaka at 339-0229.

Palm Sheath Baskets Workshop with Jelena Clay, Sat. Oct. 20, 9-2:30pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. All supplies provided to make two baskets - includes embellishments. $45/VAC member, $50/non-member, plus $30 supply fee. Pre-registration required. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Birth of Kahuku, Sat., Oct. 20, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice Workshop with Tom Peek, Sat., Oct. 20, 9:30-4pm. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. No writing experience necessary. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Art in the Everyday Community Quilt Project - Assembly Workshop, Sat., Oct. 20, 10-4pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. After party to follow, 4-6pm. Visiting Artist Laura Phelps Rogers leads the ongoing project. A sculptural, social engagement and public work, in which Rogers hopes to construct monumental sculptural quilt built of 5" round, wood pieces - each blank and designed by community participants. Pick up blank piece and packet at Volcano Art Center Administration Office or at Wailoa Art Center. $10 donation. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Ocean View C.E.R.T. Meeting, Sat., Oct. 20, 10-1pm, Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting/training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

People & Land of Kahuku, Sun., Oct. 21, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Guided, 2.5-mile, moderately difficult hike over rugged terrain focuses on the area's human history. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open, Tue., Oct. 23, through Sat., Nov. 3. elections.hawaii.gov

HOVE Road Maintenance Corp. Meeting, Tue., Oct. 23, 10am, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. hoveroad.com, 929-9910, gm@hoveroad.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Thu., Oct. 25, 9-noon, Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thu., Oct. 25, 12-1:30pm, Punalu‘u Bake Shop. Monthly meeting provides local forum for all community members to come together as equal partners to discuss and positively affect multiple systems' issues for the benefit of all students, families, and communities. Chad Domingo, text 808-381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us

Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thu., Oct. 25, 4-6pm, Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Additional packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

Craft Class, Thu., Oct. 25, 9:30-10:30am, PARENTS, Inc., Nā‘ālehu. For keiki 2-12 years old and caregivers. Free. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

ONGOING
Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Festival happens Saturday, Nov. 3, at Pāhala Community Center, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hands-on demonstrations. The festival is preceded by ceremonies at Punaluʻu Beach at dawn; at sunset, a ceremony will be held to honor ancestors; the festival will close with a ceremony at Makanau.

Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Kaʻū District Gym Basketball Courts are Open to teens and adults Mondays through Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, from noon to 6 p.m., through Dec. 22. Participants in Open Gym Basketball are asked to register before playing. For more, call 928-3102.

Register for Track and Field Practice for keiki ages 6 to 14 at Kahuku Park - on Paradise Circle in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Practice is held Dec. 3 to Feb. 8, with days and times yet to be announced. Registration for the Sports Activity program Oct. 24 to Nov. 21. Athletic shoes required. Fore more, call 929-9113.

Disney Sing-Along for keiki, ages 5 through 8, a Performing Arts program, happens in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Come from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, and Dec. 8. Open registration. For more, call 928-3102.

Join Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness for keiki 5 to 14 years, at Ka‘ū District Gym, from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Saturdays: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, and Dec. 8. Open registration. For more, call 928-3102.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu
_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative.
The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Angry waters in Wood Valley yesterday may get livid as more heavy rains are expected to fall on the island through
Saturday afternoon. Photo by Julia Neal

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON is accompanied by a high surf warning for south-facing shores, due to a southern hemisphere storm. The swell from the storm is expected to peak through Monday, then begin diminishing.

According to the National Weather Service, "Slow-moving and persistent heavy showers and thunderstorms will bring the threat of flash flooding" due to an upper-level disturbance, which is set to "further destabilize the air mass, while abundant low-level moisture remains in place."

A swollen stream in Wood Valley, yesterday. Heavy
rain through Saturday may increase flash flood danger.
Photo by Julia Neal

NWS warns that heavy rainfall could result in low spots in roads becoming "dangerous and impassible" due to severe runoff. Debris in streams and gulches could clog bridges and culverts, resulting in dangerous flooding. Isolated landslides could also occur. Conditions could lead to flash flooding.

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IDENTITY THEFT AND FRAUD is lowest in Hawaiʻi out of all the United States, according to a recent WalletHub study.

Hawaiʻi ranks 43rd lowest in Identity-Theft Complaints per Capita, 41st lowest in Average Loss Amount Due to Online Identity Theft, and 42nd lowest in Fraud & Other Complaints per Capita. The state ranks 49th lowest in Persons Arrested for Fraud per Capita.

The Median Loss Amount Due to Fraud for Hawaiʻi residents is ranked 22nd lowest, 18th lowest in State Security-Freeze Laws for Minors' Credit Reports, 18th lowest in Compliance with REAL ID Act.
To determine where Americans are most susceptible to such crimes,WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across ten key metrics. The data set ranges from identity-theft complaints per capita to average loss amount due to fraud.

WalletHub announced that it was prompted to take on the story when businesses such as Adidas, Best Buy, Delta, Kmart, Macy's, and Sears experienced data breaches this year. According to Identity Theft Resource Center's most recent Data Breach Report, between Jan. 1, 2005, and Aug. 31, 2018, there were 9,395 breaches. That accounts for over 1.1 billion records compromised.

"The federal government and various businesses in recent years have taken more aggressive measures to build up our defenses. The Trump administration recently released a new cybersecurity plan, including taking more offensive measures toward foreign cyberattacks. Despite this, criminal strategies continue to evolve and grow in sophistication, keeping consumers vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.

For the full report, see
wallethub.com/edu/states-where-identity-theft-and-fraud-are-worst/17549.

WalletHub recommends these tips to protect from identity theft and fraud:

Emphasize Email Security: It's obviously important to use strong passwords for all financial accounts, but you may not realize how essential it is to focus on email. Your primary email address will likely serve as your username and means of resetting your password on other websites. If it's vulnerable, all of your other accounts will be, too. As a result, make sure to use an especially secure password and establish two-step verification for this account.
Sign Up for Credit Monitoring: Credit monitoring is the best way to keep tabs on your credit report. It provides peace of mind in the form of alerts about important changes to your file, including potential signs of identity theft. WalletHub offers free monitoring of your TransUnion credit report.

Leverage Account Alerts and Update Contact Info: Setting up online management for all of your financial accounts (e.g., credit cards, loans, Social Security), and keeping your phone number, email address and street address up to date will make them harder for identity thieves to hijack. Establishing alerts for changes to your contact info and other suspicious account activity will serve as a safeguard.

Use Common Sense Online: Don't open emails you don't recognize. Don't download files from untrustworthy sources. Don't send account numbers and passwords via email or messenger applications. And don't enter financial or personal information into websites that lack the "https" prefix in their URLs.

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SALTS ON VOLCANIC ASH FROM KĪLAUEA are being assessed by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. This week's Volcano Watch author is USGS California Volcano Observatory research chemist David Damby:

Kīlaueahazard assessments include analyses of salts on volcanic ash.

Sulfur dioxide-rich emissions have long been a feature of Kīlauea Volcano's summit activity. However, vigorous volcanic ash production during the 2018 eruption raised new concerns about potential impacts for downwind communities.

This close-up image (5000x magnification) of a Kīlaueavolcanic ash sample

collected on May 23 was captured by a scanning electron microscope. Visible

on the ash surface are tiny salt crystals that can be leached from the ash.

Most of the salts in this image are aluminum sodium sulfate and calcium

sulfate. This image is about 50 microns across, which is half of the

width of a human hair. USGS photo by D. Damby

During an eruption, chemical reactions that occur between volcanic ash and the SO2-rich plume form salt coatings on the surfaces of ash particles. These coatings contain a wide range of components that are soluble (easily dissolved).

Upon contact with water, either through ash falling into water catchments or by rain falling on ash, the soluble components are washed from the ash. This can impact human and agricultural activities, both positively – if ash supplies nutrient elements, such as sulfur, to soil – and negatively – if ash can release potentially toxic species, such as fluoride.

The composition of the ash coating can be measured in the laboratory through ash leaching experiments. This is performed by mixing samples of freshly erupted volcanic ash with ultrapure water and measuring the change in the water chemistry.

These "leachate" results from the laboratory can then be scaled with the amount of ashfall to evaluate the potential impact on water resources, agriculture, and human health. If the ash coating poses a hazard, then appropriate protective actions can be communicated.

Determining the composition of ash surface coatings through ash leaching is a valuable part of the volcanic hazard assessment carried out by USGS. With the help of citizen scientists, the USGS collected and analyzed almost 30 ash samples produced by collapse events at the summit of Kīlauea in 2018. All data are available online from the USGS at doi.org/10.5066/P98A07DC.

Contamination of drinking water by fluoride is of primary concern for human health. Some good news is that recent ashfall at Kīlauea did not contribute sufficient fluoride to water catchment systems to cause adverse health effects. In fact, it was determined to be at least ten times lower than the maximum contaminant level goal set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This is the level at which no known adverse human health effects occur.

The concentration of fluoride on ash from the recent activity of Kīlaueais below 100 milligrams of fluoride per kilogram of ash. This is lower than the average for other eruptions worldwide (129 mg F per kg ash).

Ash from an explosive event at Halema‘uma‘u on May 15 was blown by trade winds to the southwest, where it fell

from the plume and blanketed the Kaʻū Desert landscape. Samples of this ash were collected for ash leachate

analyses as part of the assessment of hazards from Kīlauea Volcano's eruption. USGS photo by S. Brantley

Leachates from Kīlauea ash contain a tremendous amount of sulfur, exceeding anything measured at previous eruptions from volcanoes around the world. This may not be surprising given the massive output of SO2 throughout Kīlauea's eruption.

Some of the Kīlaueaash samples had nearly 25,000 milligrams of sulfur per kilogram of ash, which is over 2 teaspoons of native sulfur for every pound of ash. The impact of this sulfur on drinking water in Hawaiʻi is largely aesthetic, affecting taste only. Concentrations were still below the EPA MCL despite the remarkable amount of sulfur on the ash surfaces.

Only manganese, aluminum, and iron were measured on the ash at concentrations that may reach defined EPA thresholds for causing undesirable taste and color of water. However, the concentrations are not a threat to health.

Although the hazard to humans is low, grazing animals can experience nutritional deficiencies from ingesting high amounts of sulfur, and fluoride exposures can result in the erosion of teeth, loss of bone, and other growth abnormalities. Accordingly, recommendations for protecting livestock were issued by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/er/volcanicEmissions.

Advice on maintaining water catchments systems and guidance on living with ashfall, in general, are available on the Hawaiʻi Interagency Vog Information Dashboard, at vog.ivhhn.org.

Previous Volcano Watch articles have addressed protecting yourself from Kīlauea ash: June 7, 2018, volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/hvo_volcano_watch.html?vwid=1368, and the many forms of sulfur found on Kīlauea: July 13, 2018, volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/hvo_volcano_watch.html?vwid=1373.

1) Close up of ash on ʻōhiʻa leaf. 2) Close up of ash deposit on pua kenikeni leaf, zoomed in. 3) Close up of ash deposit on pua kenikeni leaf. Dissecting microscope 4X objective, 10X ocular. 4) Close up of ash deposit on pua kenikeni leaf. Note crystal on lower right. See more images at kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com/2018/05/kau-news-briefs-tuesday-may-22-2018.html. Photos by Edward H. Rau

Volcano Activity Updates

Kīlaueais not erupting. Summit and East Rift Zone activity is greatly reduced, with low rates of seismicity, deformation, and gas emissions recorded this past week.

     Small earthquakes (generally less than magnitude-2.5) continue at Kīlauea's summit. As expected, small aftershocks of the May 4th magnitude-6.9 earthquake continue on the volcano's south flank.
     A slight inflationary trend near and east of Puʻu ʻŌʻō suggests that magma may be refilling the middle East Rift Zone. Low seismicity and reduced gas emissions do not indicate that the magma is shallow, but HVO continues to closely monitor this area and will report any significant changes.
     Sulfur dioxide emissions across Kīlauea remain drastically reduced, with a combined rate of less than 300 tonnes per day. Small amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas are also being released in cooler, wetter volcanic environments, and from decaying vegetation and other organic matter. The human nose is extremely sensitive to the "rotten egg" smell of H2S; some people can detect this gas at less than 0.001 parts per million. Residents have reported smelling H2S downwind of Kīlauea, but these concentrations are well below hazardous levels. More info at ivhhn.org/information#gas.

Hazardous conditions still exist at both the LERZ and summit. Residents in the lower Puna District and Kīlauea summit areas on the Island of Hawaiʻi should stay informed and heed Hawai‘i County Civil Defense closures, warnings, and messages at hawaiicounty.gov/active-alerts.

Mauna Loa looms over Kīlauea Caldera in the moonlight. The largest subaerial volcano on Earth is quiet, but
experienced two clusters of microearthquakes since late September. Photo from NPS/Janice Wei

The USGS Volcano Alert level for Mauna Loa remains at NORMAL. Since late September, two recurring groups of microearthquakes have been recorded beneath the upper elevations of Mauna Loa Volcano: (1) a shallow cluster between Moku‘āweoweo caldera and the uppermost Southwest Rift Zone, and (2) a slightly deeper cluster centered beneath the upper west flank, roughly 5 to 10 km (3–6 mi) from the summit caldera. The largest of these earthquakes – magnitudes 3.4 on Sept. 30 and 3.6 on Oct. 8 – have been in the western cluster. Because there have been no changes in deformation or gas emissions that would indicate shallowing of magma, these microearthquakes do not warrant increased concern about potential eruption. HVO continues to closely watch this seismicity and monitor the volcano for any other changes.

Two earthquakes with three or more felt reports occurred in Hawaiʻi this past week: a magnitude-3.1 quake 16 km (10 mi) southeast of Volcano at 6 km (4 mi) depth on Oct. 17 at 1:59 p.m., and a magnitude-3.3 quake 9 km (6 mi) northwest of Volcano at 10 km (6 mi) depth on Oct. 12 at 12:51 a.m.

Visit volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvofor past Volcano Watch articles, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa updates, volcano photos, maps, recent earthquake info, and more. Call 808-967-8862 for weekly Kīlauea updates. Email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.

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throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

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KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 20, 1pm, BIIF Semi-Finals at Keaʻau, Kohala vs. Pāhoa
Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Higher vs. Kaʻū

NEW and UPCOMING

KA‘Ū DISTRICT GYM OFFERS READ TO ME, A PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM, for keiki ages 5 to 12 years old, held in the multi-purpose room, on Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., through Dec. 11. Open registration. For more, call 928-3102.

RECREATION ROOM AT KA‘Ū DISTRICT GYM IS OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULTS Mondays through Thursdays, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m., through Dec. 22. Participants are asked to register before playing. For more, call 928-3102.

REGISTRATION IS ONGOING FOR FOUR-WAY FITNESS STATION, open to those 15 years and older, at Ka‘ū District Gym, Mondays through Thursdays, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, from noon to 6 p.m., through Dec. 22. For more, call 928-3102.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

Kaʻū Plantation Days, sponsored by Kaʻū Multicultural Society, will be held this Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Kaʻū Gym Multipurpose Room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See displays of plantation, ranch and dairy life. Learn about the history of immigration to Kaʻū and the multicultural community that developed over more than a century. Shop at vendor and food stations. Call organizers Darlyne Vierra at 808-640-8740 and Liz Kuluwaimaka at 339-0229.

Palm Sheath Baskets Workshop with Jelena Clay, Sat. Oct. 20, 9-2:30pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. All supplies provided to make two baskets - includes embellishments. $45/VAC member, $50/non-member, plus $30 supply fee. Pre-registration required. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Birth of Kahuku, Sat., Oct. 20, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Hula Kahiko - Chrissy Kama Henriques & Leilani Taka-Keana‘aina with Hula Hālau E Hulali Mai Ka La, Sat., Oct. 20, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Bunco & Potluck, Sat., Oct. 20, 6pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Popular game played with nine dice. Bring dish to share. Margie Hack, 541-954-8297

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Coastal Clean-Up with Ke Ala Kai Foundation, Sun., Oct. 21, call for meet up time at Wai‘ōhinu Park. BYO-4WD vehicle. Canoe paddlers from any Hawai‘i Island canoe club welcome. Free; donations appreciated. kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, mattie.hwf@gmail.com, wildhawaii.org

People & Land of Kahuku, Sun., Oct. 21, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Guided, 2.5-mile, moderately difficult hike over rugged terrain focuses on the area's human history. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open, Tue., Oct. 23, through Sat., Nov. 3. elections.hawaii.gov

HOVE Road Maintenance Corp. Meeting, Tue., Oct. 23, 10am, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. hoveroad.com, 929-9910, gm@hoveroad.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Thu., Oct. 25, 9-noon, Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thu., Oct. 25, 12-1:30pm, Punalu‘u Bake Shop. Monthly meeting provides local forum for all community members to come together as equal partners to discuss and positively affect multiple systems' issues for the benefit of all students, families, and communities. Chad Domingo, text 808-381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us

Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thu., Oct. 25, 4-6pm, Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Additional packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

Craft Class, Thu., Oct. 25, 9:30-10:30am, PARENTS, Inc., Nā‘ālehu. For keiki 2-12 years old and caregivers. Free. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
Coffee Talk, Ka Wa‘a Kaulua: The Double-Hulled Canoe, Fri., Oct. 26, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Park, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Canoe sailor and builder Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa shares his knowledge and experience of the double-hulled canoe, which are still crafted and used today. Ka‘ū coffee, tea, and pastries available for purchase. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Fall Costume Party, Fri., Oct. 26, 1:30-3:30pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. Snacks, activities and prizes. Free to all ages. 939-2442

Halloween Party, Fri, Oct. 26, 8pm-midnight, Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. $5 cover charge w/costume, $7 without. For patrons 21+. Call 967-8365 after 4pm for more. Park entrance fees may apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

ONGOING

Kūpuna and keiki, sharing in the pounding of poi at the

cultural booth at Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural

Festival in Pāhala last year. Photo by Julia Neal

Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Festival happens Saturday, Nov. 3, at Pāhala Community Center, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hands-on demonstrations. The festival is preceded by ceremonies at Punaluʻu Beach at dawn; at sunset, a ceremony will be held to honor ancestors; the festival will close with a ceremony at Makanau.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

For more, call toll free to 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478, email Keanu Young at k.young@capitol.hawaii.gov, see lrbhawaii.org.

Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, is temporarily moving their Pāhala site program for Oct. 23, 25, and 30, and Nov. 1, to the River of Life Assembly of God church. The group still meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They will be back at Pāhala Community Center on Nov. 6. The Nāʻālehu location remains at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and
_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.

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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard won the Ocean of Possibilities award last night. See story below. Photo from Gabbard's Flickr

USING INVESTMENT PROPERTY TAXES TO FUND EDUCATION IN HAWAI`I was stricken from the Nov. 6 election ballot by the Hawai`i Supreme Court on Friday. Governments of the four counties sued state of Hawaiʻi and its Chief Election Officer Scott Nago, claiming that the question asking for tax money for education was "unclear and misleading."

The ballot question proposed to change to the state constitution, asking: "Shall the legislature be authorized to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on investment real property to be used to support public education?"

Aliʻiolani Hale, where the Supreme Court ruled Friday, Oct. 19, to not allow
the Con Am question appear on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Photo from Wikipedia/D. Ramey Logan

The petition, filed Sept. 26 by Hawaiʻi County, the City and County of Honoulu, Maui County, and Kauaʻi County "for extraordinary writ seeking pre-election relief," argued that the ballot question violates Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes that require: "The language and meaning of a constitutional amendment shall be clear and it shall be neither misleading nor deceptive."

The proposed constitutional amendment would have removed sole authority of counties over taxation, and authorize the state legislature to impose a "surcharge on investment real property." Supporting public education was to be the end use of the increased taxes. However, opponents including Hawai`i Chamber of Commerce said it could lead to a blank check for the Legislature to become involved in levying property taxes.

Gov. David Ige posted to Facebook: "The Court’s ruling on the Legislature’s amendment means we must keep searching for a way to support the dedicated teachers and staff who make a difference every day in classrooms around the state. I am committed to doing just that."

Scott Saiki, Speaker of the Hawaiʻi' House of Representatives said, "It is unfortunate that the Supreme Court is not allowing the public to vote on this question after the Legislature vetted it over the past two years."

While the ballots for the General Election are already printed, "The Chief Election Officer shall issue a public proclamation stating that the ballot question is invalid and that any votes for or against the measure will not be counted and will have no impact,” said the order from the Supreme Court issued Friday.
Hawai`i State Teachers Association union President Corey Rosenlee said, "We are disappointed with the Supreme Court ruling and extremely grateful to thousands of teachers, parents and public school supporters who worked so hard to campaign for the Con Am. This has been a multi-year fight to fund our schools and get the constitutional amendment proposal on the ballot. While we are sad about the ruling, there is still an urgent need that students have a qualified teacher and sufficient school funding to provide our keiki with the learning environment they deserve. The fight for our schools does not end with the Supreme Court ruling; all of Hawaii must ask that our elected leaders work to ensure that our schools are properly funded.
"The current situation is unacceptable. We have more than 1,000 classrooms that lack a qualified teacher, crumbling facilities, and too many of our students are denied learning opportunities based on their special needs," Rosenlee added. "We have heard throughout this campaign the loud voice of the community to improve our schools. While there might have been disagreements on the amendment itself, there is still the strong desire from our community to invest in education. As a community, we must strive to give our keiki the schools they deserve."

Keliʻi Akina, president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi, said, "The fact that the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court invalidated the proposed amendment is good news for all Hawaiʻi citizens who value clarity in law and responsibility in government. We joined the amicus brief because we felt the language of the proposed amendment was vague and deceptive. We hope the Legislature will take this opportunity to look at other, more sustainable ways to fund education without raising taxes."

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REP. TULSI GABBARD WON THE OCEAN OF POSSIBILITIES AWARD, given by AccesSurf in a ceremony last night. "Gabbard's efforts to help wounded warriors and others with disabilities access the healing, transformative qualities of the ocean have earned her" the award, says a statement from her office.

Rep. Gabbard with an attendee of
the award ceremony last night.
Photo from Gabbard's Flickr

For over a decade, AccesSurf has worked to empower people with mobility impairments by providing adaptive surfing and therapeutic educational programs on water recreation, and enriched lives by helping families access the beach and ocean in a barrier-free environment.

Cara Short, Executive Director of AccesSurf , said, "We are honoring Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard this year because as a water woman herself, she knows the healing power of the ocean and the importance it plays in people's lives. For many years Tulsi has supported AccesSurf programs. She is also a strong advocate for the environment, working hard on legislation to protect our coral reefs and end our addiction to fossil fuels."

AccesSurf's programs include Wounded Warrior Days at the Beach, and the Nā Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta for those with service-related injuries, both programs in which Gabbard has supported and participated in the past. The organization also provides technical assistance to government agencies and other organizations to improve ocean accessibility, and has been instrumental in the international growth of adaptive surfing.

Gabbard said, "My first stop when I get off the plane back in Hawai'iis almost always a quick dip in the ocean. Surfing is a centering, transformative experience that refreshes, inspires, and motivates in the best possible way. Whether it's on a surfboard, swimming, or in a canoe, the ocean's healing power transcends just physical fitness and wellbeing. Its healing, therapeutic, and transformative qualities have an incredible impact on so many. I'm proud to support AccesSurf and their service to help every person experience the ocean, regardless of their physical limitations."

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A TELEPHONE SCAM ASKING FOR DONATIONS FOR HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT is going around Hawaiʻi County, reports the office of Mayor Harry Kim.

Fire Chief Darren Rosario said, "The Fire Department does not engage in the solicitation of monetary donations. Any member of the public receiving such calls should disregard the solicitation, and report it the Police."

To report suspected telephone scams, please call Hawaiʻi Police Department's non-emergency number at 935-3311.

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PUʻU ʻŌʻŌ SHOOK TODAY with a 3.6-magnitude earthquake at 2:40 p.m., at a depth of .7 miles inside Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The quake followed a few smaller ones earlier in the day, a 3.1 earthquake on Wednesday, Oct. 17, and recent "slight inflationary trend" near and east of Puʻu ʻŌʻō. This activity, reports Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory, suggests that magma may be refilling the middle East Rift Zone. Low seismicity and reduced gas emissions do not indicate that the magma is shallow.

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KAʻŪ TROJANS 8-MAN FOOTBALL TEAM will play Pāhoa next Saturday at 1 p.m. at PāhalaBallParkfor the BIIF title. A game today between Pāhoa and Kohala, ending at 34 to 6, determined the winner of the BIIF Championship game. Kaʻū Athletics says, "Pink Out!"

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KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Pāhoa vs. Kaʻū. PINK OUT!

NEW and UPCOMING

ADULTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN KA‘Ū DISTRICT GYM'S WALK FOR FITNESS program, which started at the beginning of October and continues through Thursday, Dec. 27. The program takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with registration ongoing. Suggested materials include a towel and bottle of water. For more, call 928-3102.

DANCE FOR FITNESS AT KA‘Ū DISTRICT GYM is open to adults on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., through Dec. 27. Bring a towel and water. For more, call 928-3102.

REGISTER KEIKI, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, FOR CRAFT STICK FALL SIGN, an Arts & Craft's Activity in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is open Monday, Oct. 29, through Monday, Nov. 5. For more, call 928-3102.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
VOTE: Deadline to submit General Election poll watcher names to Office of Elections or Clerk's Office, Sat., Oct. 27. elections.hawaii.gov

Craft Bazaar, Sat, Oct. 27, 9-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Discovery Harbour Community Association, 929-9576

Paint Your Own Silk Scarf Workshop w/Patti Pease Johnson, Sat., Oct. 27, 9-12:30pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Students paint and take home 8"x53" silk scarf using three colors of their choice. $45/VAC member, $50/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Beginner and intermediate artists welcome. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Nature & Culture: An Unseverable Relationship, Sat., Oct. 27, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate guided hike along the Palm Trail, approx. 2 miles. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Will & Estate Seminar, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-3pm, Nā‘ālehu Assembly of God. 929-7278

Lava Evacuee Support Group Meeting, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-11am, Ocean View Community Center. Drinks and snacks provided. Reoccurring every last Saturday of the month hosted by CARE Hawai‘i, Inc. - Team Ahā, Crisis Counseling Program. 329-4817

Hands-On Fermented Foods Workshop: Sauerkraut and Kombucha w/Jasmine Silverstein of HeartBeet Foods, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Pre-registration required. All supplies and organic ingredients provided. No cooking skills necessary. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Tiki Mama's Road to the Sea Halloween Party will feature the Night Stalkers. Doors open at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct, 27, at 92-9122 Mamalahoa Hwy, Ocean View. Suggested donation is $10 plus a can of food. Tiki Mama's events support Hawaiʻi Food Bank.

For more, call toll free to 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478, email Keanu Young at k.young@capitol.hawaii.gov, or go to lrbhawaii.org.

Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, is temporarily moving their Pāhala site program for Oct. 23, 25, and 30, and Nov. 1, to the River of Life Assembly of God church. The group still meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They will be back at Pāhala Community Center on Nov. 6. The Nāʻālehu location remains at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

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Snow on Mauna Loa this morning, as seen by a temporary USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory research camera on the north rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, the summit caldera. During the early morning and late evening, the camera often picks up a few thermal areas emitting steam. See hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cams/panorama.php?cam=MLcam for the live image.
See more, below. USGS photo

HAWAIʻI GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES ANDRIA TUPOLA AND DAVID IGE debated last Thursday on KHON television, moderated by Gina Manieri. Ige, the Democrat, is running for his second four-year term. Tupola, a Republican, has held the state House of Representatives District 43 seat for two two-year terms. She is one of five Republicans in the Hawaiʻi Legislature. She became House minority leader in 2017.

Tupola and Ige weighed in on subjects like the high cost of living in Hawaiʻi. They were asked for "specific examples of your policies and plans that will benefit local families trying to make ends meet."

Ige said his strategy was to lower the cost of education. Tuploa pointed to state taxes – especially General Excise taxes on food and medicine, as "something as simple as groceries and medicine, yet it is essential for every family across the state of Hawaiʻi."

On business in Hawaiʻi, Tuploa said that shortening the long permitting time for new construction and encouraging shared work spaces would be two ways to support businesses. Ige answered that encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation in the universities "as we transform our economy… the university has to be a key part of that… to create the jobs of the future."

Candidates for Hawaiʻi Governor, Andria Tuploa and David Ige, in their first debate Thursday night.
Photos from khon2.com

The candidates were asked how they plan to facilitate their relationship with the new Lieutenant Governor. Ige said the Lieutenant Governor should be included in cabinet meetings, where "we have the most heated discussions about how to move forward on the most important issues." He said he would look to the Democratic contender Josh Green, Kaʻū's current state Senator and physician, "for his areas of expertise and his passion," especially concerning homelessness, and to help solve the statewide physician shortage.

Tuploa stated it was "necessary" for her to work with a Lieutenant Governor who "challenges my thought," saying she would not want her partner silenced, taking her input for the betterment of Hawaiʻi. She also pointed out that the Republican ticket offers "two, strong, minority women," Tupola herself and her running mate Marissa Kerns.

Incumbent Gov. David Ige

The moderator asked Ige and Tupola about their plans to help the chronically homeless and address mental health issues. Tupola said accurately counting the number of homeless people is an issue. She said the counts are voluntary, and that there are hidden homeless. "Secondly, we need to think about community-minded solutions… right now, we're trying to use a one-size-fits-all solution, and only certain areas are actually being impacted."

Ige said there is no quick fix, and that homelessness is a whole-community issue. He said focusing on housing first gives support for lending mental health and substance abuse aid. He said his supporting initiatives like the FamilyAssessmentCenter has been successful 90 percent of the time, taking homeless individuals, and placing them in permanent housing in 90 days.

During the debate, the candidates were allowed to ask one question of the other. Tuploa asked Ige, "How many homes were built for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands last year and how many of those 44,000 applicants can intend to get a lease with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands within the next four years?"

Ige responded, "I am very committed to restoring beneficiaries to the lands as required by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. We have appropriated $25.1 million in operating funds, the highest operating budget ever in the history of the department, which allows us to create the staff so we can implement the programs to move forward and get the job done."

Ige's question to Tupola was regarding the sitting President, asking, "You replaced Rep. Beth Fukumoto as a minority leader in the House because she criticized President Trump. Are there any policies you disagree with President Trump on?"

Republican challenger Andria Tupola

Tupola answered, "You know, we've had differences on various implementations of it. And as you know, the President doesn't make decisions by himself. There's a Senate, a Congress that balances those decisions." Tupola contended that Fukumoto was ousted not due to disagreeing with Trump, but because, "we wanted to have clear leadership and where we were going as a caucus. To me it was very, very important that we have a balanced, two party system. Even if we disagree, to find ways forward. I'm committed. We can't always choose who we work with, but we can always choose how we work with them. So even in the disagreements we had with the legislators or the federal government, I'm committed to always finding paths forward so the people of Hawai`ican benefit from my decisions."

Ige replied to that answer with, "The difference between myself and Andriais I disagree with Trump's policies on immigration, on affordable healthcare, on women's reproductive rights. I believe they are contrary to the values we share in our communities. I've chosen to challenge the president in those areas because I believe it is fundamentally important that we express our values that we share here, in Hawaiʻi.

See more on tomorrow's Kaʻū News Briefs, including a story on the debate between Lieutenant Governor candidates Josh Green and Marissa Kerns. Watch the whole debate at khon2.com/news/political-news/governor-david-ige-and-state-representative-andria-tupola-square-off-in-first-televised-debate/1526713913.

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GOV. DAVID IGE AND DR. JOSH GREEN, candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, have announced a new endorsement this week: The General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi.
A statement from Team Ige said, "This endorsement is especially meaningful for Team Ige. The construction industry plays a vital role in our economy and has impacted many of Governor Ige's initiatives during his first term including building, repairing and investing in key infrastructure systems including transportation, roads, bridges, airports, and public buildings."

Lance Wilhelm, Chair, GCA Legislative Committee, Member, GCA Board of Directors, said, "We are focused on ensuring that Hawaiʻi has a healthy construction industry, while improving the quality of construction and protecting the public's interest. GCA believes that Governor Ige and Dr. Josh Green understand the broader issues challenging our state and the issues specific to our growth and well-being."

The Contractors join other groups and individual of endorsements:

Members of Volcano Community Action Network.
Photo from davidige.org

Volcano Community Action Network: Chair Liz Miller wrote, "Governor Ige has proven to us that he hears our voice and has our back because he shares our values. He understands our particular concerns about such issues as energy independence and climate change; rat lung-worm disease and rapid ‘ōhi’a death; the importance of banning toxic chemical use and invasive species to protect human health and our native endemic species. He has knowledge of, and support for the environmental issues unique to Hawaiʻi Island like no other Governor before him nor either of the other candidates for governor have.

"Governor Ige has shown up for community meetings, in Volcano and throughout the island, made special trips to the Puna District to assess and address the disastrous effects of the current lava eruptions and secured federal funds for relief. He is humble, straight-forward and honest and believes in legislation intended to preserve and strengthen local culture and environmental integrity. Because he is an engineer, he has the ability to separate emotion and corporate monied interests from the realities of how things actually work and makes decisions based on what is best in the long run for the people and environment of Hawaiʻi.

"We trust him as a person and as our state's leader, and wholeheartedly support David Ige for Governor."

Hawaiʻi Lodging and Tourism Association: President & CEO Mufi Hannemann, a former Mayor of the City & County of Honolulu, wrote, "Governor Ige and his administration have been very supportive of the hospitality industry, and always accessible to our members. His leadership on tourism was reflected on how he heard our views on a potentially harmful resort fee bill and subsequently vetoed it. His administration's stand on the as-yet-unresolved transient vacation rentals issue, which is a top priority for HLTA, closely mirrors ours. Moving forward, we anticipate collaborating more with the governor on ways in which we can continue to provide jobs for the 200,000-plus people who are dependent on tourism for their livelihoods and healthy quality of life.

Hawaiʻi Solar Energy Corporation: Board President Brian Gold wrote, "Governor Ige has a formidable record of support for clean energy in Hawaiʻi. He opposed the takeover of the Hawaiian Electric Company by NextEra, opposed the development of liquified natural gas, and led the effort to enact the state's commitment to a 100% renewable energy by 2045.

"Governor Ige is committed to bringing renewable energy to Hawaiʻi. He understands that renewable resources like solar are not a risk, but an imperative. The Hawaiʻi Solar Energy Association is proud to endorse Governor Ige's leadership and clean energy for another four years."

Read more endorsements for the Ige-Green team at davidige.org/endorsements.

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Wood Valley flood waters merge into a swollen torrent during heavy rains this past week. Photo by Julia Neal

A DUSTING OF SNOW ON MAUNA LOA; a shut-down of Mauna Kea's access road at the 9,200-foot Visitor Information Station due to snow, fog, and ice; a statewide Flood Warning with Flood and Flash Flood Watches for Hawaiʻi Island; flooding in Kaʻū; and high surf warnings for south-facing shores can all be attributed to a powerful southern hemisphere storm.

The high surf warning should be called off by tomorrow evening, according to forecasters.

The National Weather Service said, "Today, the trough aloft will continue to move slowly eastward, with a drier airmass continuing to filter across MauiCounty and the BigIsland during the day. This should put an end to the threat for flash flooding or thunderstorms, and we have cancelled the Flash Flood Watch. A few heavier showers may still be possible on the BigIsland, especially in the afternoon, but thunderstorms appear unlikely as the airmass dries out and stabilizes during the day."

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KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Pāhoa vs. Kaʻū

NEW and UPCOMING

KA WA‘A KAULUA - The Double-Hulled Canoe, is the subject of this month's Coffee Talk, on Friday, Oct. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Kahuku Unit's Visitor Center. This free gathering, will feature "Captain" Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa, canoe sailor and builder. He will share his knowledge and experience of these marvelous canoes.

"How did people get to Hawai‘i?" asks the event description. "Many cultural groups across the broad Pacific were known for transporting themselves, plants, animals, and their culture in ocean-going canoes, often across great distances. A spectacular example of the Polynesian double-hulled canoe, the wa‘a kaulua of Hawai‘i, is still crafted and used today."

Call 985-6011 or visit home.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=75E9EB93-1DD8-B71B-0B7BDBFEB8BAF4A2 for more.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open, Tue., Oct. 23, through Sat., Nov. 3. elections.hawaii.gov

HOVE Road Maintenance Corp. Meeting, Tue., Oct. 23, 10am, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. hoveroad.com, 929-9910, gm@hoveroad.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Thu., Oct. 25, 9-noon, Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thu., Oct. 25, 12-1:30pm, Punalu‘u Bake Shop. Monthly meeting provides local forum for all community members to come together as equal partners to discuss and positively affect multiple systems' issues for the benefit of all students, families, and communities. Chad Domingo, text 808-381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us

Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thu., Oct. 25, 4-6pm, Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Additional packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

Craft Class, Thu., Oct. 25, 9:30-10:30am, PARENTS, Inc., Nā‘ālehu. For keiki 2-12 years old and caregivers. Free. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
Coffee Talk, Ka Wa‘a Kaulua: The Double-Hulled Canoe, Fri., Oct. 26, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Park, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Canoe sailor and builder Kiko Johnston-Kitazawa shares his knowledge and experience of the double-hulled canoe, which are still crafted and used today. Ka‘ū coffee, tea, and pastries available for purchase. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Fall Costume Party, Fri., Oct. 26, 1:30-3:30pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. Snacks, activities and prizes. Free to all ages. 939-2442

Halloween Party, Fri, Oct. 26, 8pm-midnight, Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. $5 cover charge w/costume, $7 without. For patrons 21+. Call 967-8365 after 4pm for more. Park entrance fees may apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
VOTE: Deadline to submit General Election poll watcher names to Office of Elections or Clerk's Office, Sat., Oct. 27. elections.hawaii.gov

Craft Bazaar, Sat, Oct. 27, 9-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Discovery Harbour Community Association, 929-9576

Paint Your Own Silk Scarf Workshop w/Patti Pease Johnson, Sat., Oct. 27, 9-12:30pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Students paint and take home 8"x53" silk scarf using three colors of their choice. $45/VAC member, $50/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Beginner and intermediate artists welcome. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Nature & Culture: An Unseverable Relationship, Sat., Oct. 27, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate guided hike along the Palm Trail, approx. 2 miles. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Will & Estate Seminar, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-3pm, Nā‘ālehu Assembly of God. 929-7278

Lava Evacuee Support Group Meeting, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-11am, Ocean View Community Center. Drinks and snacks provided. Reoccurring every last Saturday of the month hosted by CARE Hawai‘i, Inc. - Team Ahā, Crisis Counseling Program. 329-4817

Hands-On Fermented Foods Workshop: Sauerkraut and Kombucha w/Jasmine Silverstein of HeartBeet Foods, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Pre-registration required. All supplies and organic ingredients provided. No cooking skills necessary. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Tiki Mama's Road to the Sea Halloween Party will feature the Night Stalkers. Doors open at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct, 27, at 92-9122 Mamalahoa Hwy, Ocean View. Suggested donation is $10 plus a can of food. Tiki Mama's events support Hawaiʻi Food Bank.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Kamilo Point Clean-Up & Debris Survey with UH-Hilo's Marine Science Dept., Sun., Oct. 28. Call for meet up time at Wai‘ōhinu Park. BYO-4WD vehicle. Free; donations appreciated. kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, mattie.hwf@gmail.com, wildhawaii.org

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, Oct. 28, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, and many forms of ‘ōhi‘a tree and its flower, on this free, easy, one-mile walk. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

ONGOING
Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Festival happens Saturday, Nov. 3, at Pāhala Community Center, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hands-on demonstrations. The festival is preceded by ceremonies at Punaluʻu Beach at dawn; at sunset, a ceremony will be held to honor ancestors; the festival will close with a ceremony at Makanau.

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Moderator Howard Dashefsky asked the Lieutenant Governor candidates questions. Photos from khon2.com

HAWAIʻI LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CANDIDATES JOSH GREEN AND MARISSA KERNS debated last week on KHON television with moderator Howard Dashefsky. Their gubernatorial running mates, Gov. David Ige and Rep. Andria Tupola, also debated. See yesterday's Kaʻū News Briefs.

Kerns, a Republican, business owner and naturalized citizen from the Philippines, is running with Tupola. Green, a physician, and Kaʻū's District Three state Senator since 2008, who served in the state House of Representatives for 4 years, is running with Ige.

The moderator asked Green and Kerns to describe the role of Lieutenant Governor and to identify the biggest issue facing the state. Green said Ige "embraced me as a part of his team right from the get-go." Green said healthcare, especially health coverage for all Hawaiʻi keiki and for autism, is a major issue already being worked on by Green and Ige. He said Ige asked him to " take ownership" of the challenge to solve the homelessness problem. Green said that as a physician he sees substance addiction in person and would like to find a way to address it.

Josh Green

Kerns stated that she will work hard. She described herself and Tupola as strong, results-oriented women. She said the main issue is homelessness, a "big-time crisis, disaster in our housing." Kerns said that land must be available for housing, "especially for the low income, the young families, the disabled, the veterans, and the Hawaiians."

Kerns addressed the rising cost of healthcare, in particular long-term care for the elderly and disabled. "My concern is about the home care operators." She said that about a third of their earnings go to the government in administrative costs. She said she wants to be like an "inspector general," determining the use of the money taken by the government from the care providers.

Marissa Kerns

Green said, "We have the number one ranking for health in the country," but that 3.6 percent of recipients of Medicaid use 61 percent of the Medicaid dollars. "I have a plan already on the table that can reduce that cost as much as 43 percent, which could save us more than 400 million dollars."

The moderator asked the candidates about Hawaiʻi's high cost of living. Green spoke again about homelessness and its relation to expensive housing.
He also talked about "The H-4 project – which I've been proposing and working with colleagues – hygiene, healthcare, working on medical respite, and then long-term housing."
Relating housing to health care costs, he said, "The moment we put a roof over someone's head, their costs drop 43 to 73 percent. " He called the strategies "compassionate - to take care of people," and said they also "put taxpayer dollars back into the system, so we can afford education… medications for our seniors… pre-k education…"

Kerns said she is concerned that rental homes could be taken away from Hawaiʻi residents by refugees, with Hawaiʻi being a "sanctuary state." She also asked, "Who is paying for their healthcare? Ige signed that." She gestured to Green and said, "This guy voted for it, too."
She said that combined, Ige and Green have worked as State of Hawaiʻi officials for 48 years, "piling and piling disaster and crisis in our state."
Kerns also contended that Hawaiʻi suffers from a shipping monopoly and that the rail project on Oʻahu should be stopped.

Watch the lieutenant governor and governor candidates as they answer the questions at khon2.com/news/political-news/governor-david-ige-and-state-representative-andria-tupola-square-off-in-first-televised-debate/1526713913.

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EARLY WALK-IN VOTING BEGINS TOMORROW, Tuesday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Nov. 3, for the Tuesday, Nov. 6, General Election. The early voting location for Kaʻū is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m.

On Nov. 6, local polls for the General Election open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nearest polling places are: CooperCenter, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Halau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi. See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

Local polls open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nearest polling places are: CooperCenter, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Halau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi.

See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

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THE HALLOWEEN VEHICLE DECORATING CONTEST ON Wednesday, Oct. 31, will draw cars and their drivers to the parking lot outside Kaʻū High School's gym, at 5:30 p.m. A prize will go for the overall best decorated vehicle. A special prize will go for the faculty or staff vehicle that is best decorated.
Also on the program is the offering of healthier ideas for Fall recipes.
The evening called Trunk-or-Treat and Haunted House will run to 7:30 p.m.
Organizers are looking for community members to offer treats and/or candy to keiki attending the event. The event is organized by Department of Parks and Recreation, Kaʻū District Gym, and Pāhala High & Elementary Schoolt. Call 928-3102 or 313-4100 for more.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

See Kaʻū exercise, meditation, daily, and weekly events.

Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Pāhoa vs. Kaʻū

NEW and UPCOMING

REGISTER KEIKI FOR THANKSGIVING HAND TURKEYS AND PLACEMATS, an Arts & Craft's Activity at in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room held on Saturdays, Nov. 3 and 17, from 2:30 pm. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is open to kids ages 5 to 12, Tuesday, Oct. 30, through Friday, Nov. 2. For more, call 928-3102.

TAILGATER HALLELUJAH BASH, a special Halloween event for Ka‘ū youth, is offered on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the grounds of Nā‘ālehu Community Center with registration taking place the same day. For more, call 939-2510.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, Oct. 28, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, and many forms of ‘ōhi‘a tree and its flower, on this free, easy, one-mile walk. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
Free Zulu - Hip Hop Dance Class taught by Crystal Castillo and Spyder. Open to keiki in kindergarten through eighth grade, Monday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Register through Monday, Oct. 29. For more, call 928-3102.

ONGOING
Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Festival happens Saturday, Nov. 3, at Pāhala Community Center, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hands-on demonstrations. The festival is preceded by ceremonies at Punaluʻu Beach at dawn; at sunset, a ceremony will be held to honor ancestors; the festival will close with a ceremony at Makanau.

Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths can still be applied for. Contact Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder at leionalani47@hotmail.com or (808) 649-9334 for an application. Last year brought over 1,000 spectators.
The festival features hula performed by hālau from Mexico, Japan, West Virginia, Oʻahu, South America, and Hawaiʻi Island. Traditional ethnic dance performances will come from Mexico, as well as the University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo Filipino Dancers. Taiko Drummers will perform. This year's headliner musical acts include Hoʻaikāne, Wailau Ryder, Keʻaiwa, Victor Chock, and Steven Sioloa.
Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

For more, call toll free to 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478, email Keanu Young at k.young@capitol.hawaii.gov, or go to lrbhawaii.org.

Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, is temporarily moving their Pāhala site program for Oct. 23, 25, and 30, and Nov. 1, to the River of Life Assembly of God church. The group still meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They will be back at Pāhala Community Center on Nov. 6. The Nāʻālehu location remains at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

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See the drone flight over East Island by Kristan McDonald of University of Hawaiʻi taken this summer.
Scientists, who stayed in shelters shown above, evacuated before Hurricane Walaka passed over in October.

FRENCHFRIGATESHOALSEASTISLANDWIPED OUT - That is the word from reports following satellite images and recent overflights to assess the damage of Category Five Hurricane Walaka, the second strongest Central Pacific hurricane on record. Walaka tore through Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument on Oct. 3. The images show East Island's sand gone, the housing for researchers washed away, leaving the 11-acre island 550 miles north of Honolulu mainly under water.
Second in size only to TernIsland among the French Frigate Shoals, EastIsland accommodated nearly half of Hawaiʻi's threatened green sea turtles for nesting. They swam from the major Hawaiian Islandsto lay eggs in the sand. Some of the turtles from the coast of Kaʻū, including Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, may have been nesters on East Island. It was also home to endangered Hawaiian monk seals. About 30 percent of the seals gave birth there. Many rare seabirds also made their nests on EastIsland.

The Coastal Geology Group from SOEST, University of Hawaiʻi, was investigating the age, origin, evolution, and status of East Island, and neighboring GinIsland, to improve understanding threats to their future by sea level rise.

Hurricane Walaka wiped out East Island in French Frigate Shoals,

where more than 500 nesting green sea turtles were recorded each

season. This photo was taken in 2015. Photo from NOAA

Athline Clark, superintendent of PapahānaumokuākeaMarineNational Monument, told the HuffPost that images of East Island are "startling." It will take some time to learn of the long term effects of the loss of the nesting and pupping grounds, she said.
The National Monument announced that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration staff flew over the monument over the weekend to photograph any impacts from the hurricane. A statement issued today confirms "alterations to Tern Island, and East Island appears to be under water."
These images are being analyzed and a marine debris team is working in the Monument will stop at French Frigate Shoals as part of a previously planned mission. "While there, they will do a preliminary assessment of the damage and impacts to wildlife. Monument co-managers are working to better understand the implications for cultural resources and wildlife, protected species and their habitat within the Monument. We will continue to monitor the species and islands to better assess the impacts from the hurricane. Based on the data, managers will determine next steps and management actions."

According to its website, Papahānaumokuākea is cooperatively managed to ensure ecological integrity and achieve strong, long-term protection and perpetuation of NorthwesternHawaiianIslandecosystems, Native Hawaiian culture, and heritage resources for current and future generations. Four co-trustees - the Department of Commerce, Department of the Interior, State of Hawai‘i and Office of Hawaiian Affairs - protect this special place. PapahānaumokuākeaMarineNational Monumentwas inscribed as the first mixed (natural and cultural) UNESCO World Heritage Site in the United Statesin July 2010. For more, visit papahanaumokuakea.gov.

East Island before Hurricane Walaka, where rare birds and green sea turtles nested and Hawaiian
monk seals gave birth. Image from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

East Island underwater after Hurricane Walaka, with scientists unsure if sand will return to host nesting turtles and
birds and monk seals that gave birth there. Image from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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COMPETITION IN AIR FLIGHTS TO HAWAIʻI, with Southwest aiming to take on Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines, has drawn the analysis of Silicon Valley Business Journal writer Jody Meacham. In his story released today, Meacham explains the challenges and extra costs of flying people to these islands. Meacham writes that "It's more like flying to Hungary or Hong Kong with that big ocean, in the middle of which the 50th state floats as the most isolated population center on the planet."

Hawaiian woman symbolizes
Hawaiian Airline's aloha spirit.

Alaskan native man symbolizes
the explorer in Alaskan Airlines.

He notes that planes must have the range "to cover the 2,500 miles between the closest Mainland U.S. airport and Hawaiʻi, and not every aircraft that does is certified" to the Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards. Those standards apply to flights that experience more than 60 minutes in flying time from any emergency landing place. He also notes that Hawaiʻi is an expensive vacation, with costly rental cars, hotels, and restaurants, compared to many other destinations.

Southwest, which will land here soon, starting with Oʻahu and Maui, is setting up maintenance facilities in Hawaiʻi to accommodate planes from Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, and San Diego. Southwest is by far the largest of the three airlines, with 741 planes. It is finishing off its Extended-range certifications for planes in order to start the new Hawaiʻi routes as soon as possible.

Southwest Airlines is set to
be the low cost carrier to
Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiian, which serves 12 gateway cities on the mainland, will add a direct flight to Boston to accompany its direct flight to New York. It is changing out some of its 58 passenger planes.
According to Meacham, Hawaiian expects to serve the vacation market with its services and doesn't expect to drop to the market for the absolute lowest fares, to be dominated by Southwest and Alaska.

Alaska serves eight gateway cities and flies directly to the Big Island, Kauaʻi, Maui, and Oʻahu, with no plans to offer interisland service. Meacham writes that Alaska will match Southwest's low fares but will recoup the difference with higher priced tickets and more services in the front end of the planes. Alaska'a fleet, which includes planes acquired from Virgin America, is comprised of 160 planes.

Read the entire story and see the illustrations at Silicon Valley Business Journal.

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WALK IN VOTING BEGAN THIS MORNING, leading up to General Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The Kaʻū location is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m. - through Saturday, Nov. 3. Registered voters can walk in to any early voting station, island wide, show a drivers license, and sign an affidavit to confirm location of your residence.
Other locations and times are: Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Aupuni Center's Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 1, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Kona at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center's Community Room, Bldg G, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Kamuela at Waimea Community Center, 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

The candidates on the ballot are:

For Governor: Incumbent Democrat Gov. David Ige, Republican Rep. Andria Tupola, Non-Partisan Terrence Teruya, and Green Party Jim Brewer.

For Lt. Governor: Democrat Sen. Josh Green, Republican Marissa Kerns, Non-Partisan Paul F. Robotti, and Green Party Renée Ing.

For East Kaʻū State House of Representatives: Incumbent Democrat Richard Onishi and Libertarian Fred Fogel.

For West Kaʻū State Senate: Democrat Drew Kanuha and Libertarian Michael Last.

For Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees: Maui options are Keʻeaumoku Kapu or Carmen Hulu Lindsey. Oʻahu options are Kalei Akaka or Ester Kiaʻaina. At-Large options, for which three persons can be selected, are Lei Ahu Isa, William Aila Jr., Rowena Noelani Akana, Faye Hanohano, Brendon Kaleiʻaina Lee, and John D. Waihee IV.

For Kaʻū's representative in the U.S. House: Incumbent Democrat Tulsi Gabbard and Republican Brian Evans.

For Kaʻū's representative in the U.S. Senate: Incumbent Democrat Mazie Hirono and Republican Ron Curtis.

June Domondonn welcomes early walk in voters
to a chair and a voting booth at Pāhala
Community Center. Photo by Julia Neal

The following issues are on the ballot:

Whether to fund schools through investment property taxes. The constitutional amendment question is on the ballot but votes will not count, as the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court last week invalidated the measure, noting unclear wording.

Whether to hold a Constitutional Convention. This measure requires a majority of "yes" votes in order to pass.

How the public should be notified of salary increases for elected and appointed officials.

Whether the public should be made aware of the fiscal impacts of amendments to the County Charter.

The General Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Local polls open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nearest polling places are: Cooper Center, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Halau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi.

See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

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A KAʻŪ RESIDENT RECENTLY SUED the County of Hawaiʻi's Environmental Management Director and Wastewater Division Chief over plans for new sewage treatment facilities in Pāhala and Nāʻālehu. According to a story in this morning's Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald, Hilo Circuit Court has scheduled a hearing for Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
The story by Nancy Cook Lauer states that Sandra Demoouruelle "is asking the court to require the county to turn over copies of draft environmental assessments she requested, and also to publish notices of the documents in the state's Environmental Notice."

The Honoka‘a wastewater treatment facility while it was under construction.

A similar aerated lagoon system is being considered for Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu.

Photo from goodfellowbros.com

The county recently published the Environmental Assessment and held public meetings on the Pāhala sewage treatment plant. Comments from the public regarding the Environmental Assessment are due to the state Department of Health's Office of Environmental Quality Control today. See oeqc2.doh.hawaii.gov/The
_Environmental_Notice/2018-09-23-TEN.pdf.
According to the Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald, "Demoruelle, who is representing herself without an attorney, wants the county to immediately quit paying consultants and contractors and halt all planning and development activities on the Nāʻālehu and Pāhala wastewater treatment plan until final environmental impact statements or environmental assessments are accepted." At public meetings and in her writings, Demourelle opposed a proposed location of Nāʻālehu sewage treatment plant next to Nāʻālehu School, which has also drawn opposition fromt he larger community. She also opposed the overall design of both Pāhala and Nāʻālehu plants, saying that less expensive septic system options are available. Representatives of the county have said that septic systems would be unworkable at both locations.
The county is under notice from the Environmental Protection Agency that it will soon face daily fines if it does not close the old plantation Large Capacity Cesspools in both Nāʻālehu and Pāhala. See the Hawaii Tribune Herald story on the lawsuit.

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Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Pāhoa vs. Kaʻū

NEW and UPCOMING

MILITARY COLORING SHEETS, AN ARTS & CRAFTS ACTIVITY FOR KEIKI AGES 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD, at Kahuku Park, on Paradise Circle in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, is held Friday, Nov. 9, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register Nov. 1 to 8. For more, call 929-9113.

TURKEY TROT, A SPECIAL EVENT FOR KEIKI PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE, is offered Wednesday, Nov. 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. The program is available through a partnership with Pāhala Elementary School. Homeschooled children in the area are welcome to register and attend. Register Nov. 5 through 21. For more, call 928-3102.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Thu., Oct. 25, 9-noon, Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thu., Oct. 25, 12-1:30pm, Punalu‘u Bake Shop. Monthly meeting provides local forum for all community members to come together as equal partners to discuss and positively affect multiple systems' issues for the benefit of all students, families, and communities. Chad Domingo, text 808-381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us

Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thu., Oct. 25, 4-6pm, Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Additional packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Kamilo Point Clean-Up & Debris Survey with UH-Hilo's Marine Science Dept., Sun., Oct. 28. Call for meet up time at Wai‘ōhinu Park. BYO-4WD vehicle. Free; donations appreciated. kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, mattie.hwf@gmail.com, wildhawaii.org

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sun, Oct. 28, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Learn about vital role of ‘ōhi‘a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, and many forms of ‘ōhi‘a tree and its flower, on this free, easy, one-mile walk. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
Free Zulu - Hip Hop Dance Class taught by Crystal Castillo and Spyder. Open to keiki in kindergarten through eighth grade, Monday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Register through Monday, Oct. 29. For more, call 928-3102.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
VOTE: Deadline to request General Election mail ballot from Clerk's Office, Tue., Oct. 30. elections.hawaii.gov

Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue., Oct. 30, 11:30-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View.

After Dark in the Park, Woven Strands & Braided Cords: Philosophy & Metaphysics in Pre-Contact Hawaiian Astronomy, Tue., Oct. 30, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Author and researcher Martha Noyes. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 985-6011. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

ONGOING
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open through Sat., Nov. 3. The early voting location for Kaʻū is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m.

Local polls for the General Election open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 6. The nearest polling places are: Cooper Center, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Halau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi. See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

For more, call toll free to 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478, email Keanu Young at k.young@capitol.hawaii.gov, or go to lrbhawaii.org.

Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Festival happens Saturday, Nov. 3, at Pāhala Community Center, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hands-on demonstrations. The festival is preceded by ceremonies at Punaluʻu Beach at dawn; at sunset, a ceremony will be held to honor ancestors; the festival will close with a ceremony at Makanau.

Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths can still be applied for. Contact Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder at leionalani47@hotmail.com or (808) 649-9334 for an application. Last year brought over 1,000 spectators.
The festival features hula performed by hālau from Mexico, Japan, West Virginia, Oʻahu, South America, and Hawaiʻi Island. Traditional ethnic dance performances will come from Mexico, as well as the University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo Filipino Dancers. Taiko Drummers will perform. This year's headliner musical acts include Hoʻaikāne, Wailau Ryder, Keʻaiwa, Victor Chock, and Steven Sioloa.
Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.

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The Food Basket offers fresh produce from local sources at affordable or discounted prices for all of Hawaiʻi Island. Mobile and delivery programs in Kaʻū make accessing fresh food possible. See below for more. Photos from Food Basket

THE PAC ORGANIZERS WHO OPPOSED THE MEASURE TO FUND SCHOOLS THROUGH INVESTMENT PROPERTY TAXES will turn their campaign to auditing the use of funds for education, administered by the statewide public school system. A Pacific Business News story today, by real estate editor Janis L. Magin, reports that the "Affordable Hawaiʻi Coalition will dissolve as a political action committee now that the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court has invalidated the ballot question prompted its formation, but the coalition's business leaders say they are turning their focus to promoting financial transparency in the state’s public education funding."
Coalition board member Colbert Matsumoto, executive chairman of the board of Island Insurance Cos. and chairman of Tradewind Capital Group, told PBN: "We have a diverse group of people that came together behind this and I think what we recognize is we were effective in convening these groups to basically talk and collaborate together. We think there is an opportunity to continue that… around the issues surrounding public education, as well as other issues of concern, such as the cost of living in Hawaiʻi."
PBN reported that the coalition met with the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, the 11,000-strong union that campaigned for the constitutional amendment. Matsumoto said that "one of the concerns that our group has is really for financial transparency and with that, an evaluation of the system that is currently in place with the [Department of Education]." He said the Legislature and teachers union are also concerned about the spending of funds set aside for schools.

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND IS STILL SHUDDERING from lost revenue due to the recent Kīlauea eruption. In the accommodations industry, for the fourth month in a row, revenue per available room dropped. September saw a 12.5 percent dip, leaving RevPAR at $122, according to the report from Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority released Monday.

In September, occupancy in Hawaiʻi Island hotels dipped 8.9 percent below last September's occupancy, taking it to 58.7 percent. Reduced income was slightly offset by a .9 percent increase in island Average Daily Room Rate, up from $247.

Over the first three quarters of the year, Hawaiʻi Island's RevPAR increased to $193, a 4.1 percent gain. ADR grew to $261, a 5.6 percent gain. Occupancy dropped from 75 percent to 73.9 percent.

Statewide, there has been an overall increase, with Maui gaining the most with a RevPAR of $299, an increase of almost ten percent over last year. Oʻahu saw an increase of 3.2 percent, to $227 RevPAR.

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A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION at Nāʻālehu Community Park, sponsored by ʻO Kaʻū Kākou, happens Monday, Nov. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m."Join us in honoring our Veterans with lunch & entertainment," says the announcement. The free event will feature Mark Yamanaka, Puna Taiko, and local groups Shootz and Bottle Blue.

In celebrating all service persons, OKK would like to acknowledge those soldiers who gave "their lives for our freedom." From World War II: James Higashi, Isamu Ikeda, Reginald Osato, Yasuo Miyamoto, Toshio Kirito, Wendell Fujioka, Stephen Tong, and Jack Tanaka. From the Korean War: Edward Louis and Richard Murata.

Contact OKK president Wayne Kawachi at 937-4773 for more. This is a drug and alcohol-free event.

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FOOD BASKET PROGRAMS, including DA BOX and DA BUS, are available in Kaʻū. The programs were created "to provide affordable access to fresh, produce, and to support local farmers" says a release from the group. Hawaiʻi Food Basket purchases Hawaiʻi Island grown produce from local farmers and resells to customers island-wide.

"The Food Basket's mission is to end hunger in Hawaiʻi County," says the group. "Our vision is for Hawaiʻi County to be a model for food security and sustainability through the leadership of The Food Basket, a trusted and stable agency distributing the safest and highest quality food for Hawaiʻi County. We have several programs in which we are helping to address challenges in which everyone in our community can benefit from."

Hoʻolaha Ka Hua, DA BOX program, is both a retail and a SNAP/EBT-friendly community-supported agriculture program, open to everyone. Each once-weekly produce bag costs $16, and consists of a minimum of seven items, generally one to two fruits and five to six vegetables. SNAP/EBT customers get half-off every other bag. The program offers weekly delivery to a general pick-up location, with Kaʻū locations at KahukuParkat Paradise Mauka Circle in Ocean View, and at CooperCenterat 19-4030 Wright Rd. in VolcanoVillage.

DA BUS Mobile Market. Photo from Food Basket

DA BUS Mobile Market is at St. Jude's Church in Ocean View on the last Tuesday of the month from 11a.m. to noon, and in Pāhala at Ka‘u District Gym on the last Thursday of the month from 11a.m. to noon. DA BUS Project directly addresses the needs of low-income individuals with limited access to healthy food by increasing community self-reliance, and encouraging healthy lifestyle development through gardening and cooking instruction and demonstrations, and by increasing the economic viability of the local food economy by supporting local farmers and grocers.

The Food Basket is also at the Volcano Farmers Market, 19-4030 Wright Rd., every third Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Sign up or see more details at hawaiifoodbasket.org. Find the Mobile Market sales schedule at hawaiifoodbasket.org. Questions? Contact 933-6030 or 322-1418.

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KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Higher vs. Kaʻū

NEW and UPCOMING

RELAY RACES FOR KEIKI AGES 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD are held Friday, Nov. 16, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Kahuku Park, on Paradise Circle in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Register Nov. 7 to 14. Athletic shoes are required. For more, call 929-9113.

REGISTER KEIKI, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, FOR YARN SCARECROW, an Arts & Crafts Activity in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is open Nov. 7 to 13. For more, call 928-3102.

KĪLAUEA MILITARY CAMP'S LAVA LOUNGE HOSTS OPEN MIC NIGHT on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Comedians, singers, poets, and other performers are welcome to sign-up by calling 967-8365 after 4 p.m. Kīlauea Military Camp is located inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park; park entrance fees apply. Attendees and participants must be over 21 years old. Kīlauea Military Camp is open to all authorized Kīlauea Military Camp patrons and sponsored guests. Call 967-8371 for additional information. See kilaueamilitarycamp.com.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
VOTE: Deadline to request General Election mail ballot from Clerk's Office, Tue., Oct. 30. elections.hawaii.gov

Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue., Oct. 30, 11:30-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View.

After Dark in the Park, Woven Strands & Braided Cords: Philosophy & Metaphysics in Pre-Contact Hawaiian Astronomy, Tue., Oct. 30, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Author and researcher Martha Noyes. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 985-6011. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wed., Oct. 31, 9-11am, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years & older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required from Hawai‘i County Office of Aging at 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org

Pā‘ani with Amy Ka‘awaloa- ‘Ike Hana No‘eau (Experience the Skillful Work), Wed., Oct. 31, 10-2pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Ka‘awaloa shares her knowledge about the Makahiki season, the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival, celebrated in three phases, one of which involved playing games. Co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Kaʻū Octoberfest Trunk-or-Treat happens Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Register all ages Oct. 15 through 31. For more, call 928-3102. The event is looking for community members to offer treats and/or candy to keiki attending the event. Organized by Department of Parks and Recreation, Kaʻū District Gym, and Pāhala High & Elementary School, there will also be a vehicle decorating contest. Call 928-3102 for more.

ONGOING
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open through Sat., Nov. 3. The early voting location for Kaʻū is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m.

Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths can still be applied for. Contact Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder at leionalani47@hotmail.com or (808) 649-9334 for an application. Last year brought over 1,000 spectators.
The festival features hula performed by hālau from Mexico, Japan, West Virginia, Oʻahu, South America, and Hawaiʻi Island. Traditional ethnic dance performances will come from Mexico, as well as the University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo Filipino Dancers. Taiko Drummers will perform. This year's headliner musical acts include Hoʻaikāne, Wailau Ryder, Keʻaiwa, Victor Chock, and Steven Sioloa.
Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.

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Marylou Staman (left) worked on East Island during the last two honu nesting seasons. It is likely that honu from
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach nest there, living the rest of their lives in Kaʻū waters. Photo from NOAA

PUNALUʻU BLACK SAND'S HONU RELIED ON EAST ISLAND before it was destroyed when Hurricane Walaka ploughed through Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. There's more than a 95 percent likelihood that the turtles from Punaluʻu nested there, said Jennifer Sims, Coordinator of the Turtle Stranding Response Team at University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo.
Sims said this morning that East Island, blown away and submerged by Hurricane Walaka on Oct. 3, was one of threatened Hawaiian green sea turtles' most preferred nesting places. She explained that green sea turtles living most of the time at Punaluʻu begin nesting when they are 23 to 24 years of age by swimming to their birth place and returning for the rest of their reproductive lives. They stay at the nesting place for three to four months in the summer, accompanied by some males. This summer they completed nesting at the end of August, so no eggs or turtles were washed away during Hurricane Walaka. However, where to nest next year becomes a problem. Will they swim to East Island and find no beach? Will they have the strength to swim back to Punaluʻu, if they have no place to rest? Will they go to an island near East Island and nest? These are all questions to be studied, said Sims.

Some turtles are marked with non-toxic paint so observers can
report seeing them as they travel from populated to unpopulated
Hawaiian Islands. Photo from NOAA

She also explained that the turtles likely swim from Punaluʻu to East Island in French Frigate Shoals every two to three years to nest. After the long roundtrip, they likely take a year or two break from nesting.
She said the loss of East Island and any other nesting place in French Frigate Shoals is critical, since the beaches are shared by endangered monk seals and seabirds. She said that every inch of a place to nest or give birth is precious, with extreme competition for space among the various wildlife species.

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THE HAWAIʻI SUPREME COURT HEARD ARGUMENTS TODAY ON CONSIDERING GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS when the Public Utilities Commission decides whether to allow production of electricity for the Hawaiʻi grid.
The case involves Hu Honua and the near completion of its electrical plant at Pepeʻekeo, designed to burn wood to make electricity. Some of that wood would come from eucalyptus tree farms above Pāhala on Kamehameha School lands. Life of the Land sued, saying Hawaiʻi law requires greenhouse emissions to be considered in the decision making. LOL is appealing to become an intervenor in the case and participate in the proceedings, claiming it has "a due process right to protect its right to a clean and healthful environment."

Eucalyptus above Pāhala scheduled for harvesting for
fuel to make electricity. The state Supreme Court
heard arguments today. Photo by Julia Neal

During today's arguments, Justice Richard Pollack asked about the disappearance of East Island in French Frigate Shoals as a possibly related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The justices asked for explanations of the difference between renewable energy, such as biofuel that can be grown, and energy sources that could be renewable but also contribute to greenhouses gasses.
Hu Honua contends that burning farmed eucalyptus would help relieve Hawaiʻi from using fossil fuels.

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MORE LODGING, DINING, AND CAMPING opportunities will soon be available as Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues to reopen areas that were closed more than four months due to damaging volcanic and seismic activity.

Dinner service resumed at 5 p.m. tonight at the Volcano House restaurant, The Rim, which overlooks Kīlauea Volcano's ever-changing summit. On Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner will again be served at The Rim, and Uncle George's Lounge – now open for beverages only – will offer its bar menu. Visit the Volcano House website for hours of operation, menu and reservations:

hawaiivolcanohouse.com.

Volcano House reopened to hotel guests on Oct. 6, and is again accepting reservations. The hotel also manages the park's Nāmakanipaio Campground. Hotel management expects to fully reopen the popular campground and A-frame cabins the first week of December.

The Rim reopened at Volcano House this evening.
Photo from Volcano House

On Oct. 19, the park reopened Kulanaokuaiki Campground and Hilina Pali Road up to the drive-in campground. The road past the campground was severely damaged by earthquakes and remains closed to vehicles, but hikers and bicyclists (on non-motorized bicycles only) can use the road to access Hilina Pali Overlook, and Hilina Pali and Ka‘aha trails.

Most backcountry campgrounds and trails are now open in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, including Mauna Loa, the coastal sites, and Nāpau. Pepeiao Cabin and the Ka‘ū Desert Trail past the Footprints shelter remain closed. Also closed are Kīlauea Iki Trail, which was damaged by large boulders that fell in late September, and Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), which continues to be analyzed for potential hazards. All trails going into Kīlauea caldera remain closed, along with sections of Crater Rim Trail.

Other parts of the park, including Kīlauea Visitor Center, reopened Sept. 22, following a record 134-day closure due to hazardous volcanic and seismic activity on Kīlauea Volcano. An average 1,806 people have visited the park each day between Sept. 22 and Oct. 22, 2018, as the park continues to move ahead with plans to reopen areas for the public.

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AN EXTENSION FOR COMMENTS ON THE PĀHALA SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Environmental Assessment has been requested by several community members and gained support at this week's county Environmental Management Commission meeting. Sophia Hanoa, of Pāhala, and Jerry Warren, of Nāʻālehu, testified for the extension. The request is being considered by the county and the Environmental Protection Agency. A group of Kaʻū residents are being assisted by Terri Napeahi, of Pele Defense Fund. A Hilo resident, she is a clean water advocate and recently ran for the state House of Representatives in the Primary Election.
The treatment plant is proposed for the corner of Maile Street and Hwy 11.

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Old time Democrats' political rally in 2016. It happens again at Hilo Bandstand on Monday. Nov. 5.
Photo by Julia Neal

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY GRAND RALLY ON MONDAY, NOV. 5, begins at 4:30 p.m. at Moʻoheau Bandstand in Hilo. The Grand Rally will be live on Nā Leo TV via Spectrum Channel 54. It will stream online at naleo.tv/channel-54, and via Nā Leo's mobile app available for both Android and Apple Devices: marketplace-redirect.doapps.com/3609.

Giving speeches will be Democratic candidates for Congress Tulsi Gabbard and Sen. Mazie Hirono, and incumbent Gov. David Ige, who is also up for reelection. Many elected representatives in the legislature and on the County Council will also take part in the old fashioned, traditional rally.

A statement from the Democratic Party says that this year's theme is "Imua, get on board now for 2020." Participants are expected to urge the community to "Commit to what you can do to get out the vote in 2020. We need everyone on board to make a stand in 2020."

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EARLY WALK-IN VOTING IS AVAILABLE through Sat., Nov. 3. The early voting location for Kaʻū is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m.
Local polls for the General Election open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 6. The nearest polling places are: Cooper Center, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Halau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi. See more at elections.hawaii.gov.
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KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Higher vs. Kaʻū.

NEW and UPCOMING

Collaborative art by artists from all over
the island is on display at Volcano Art Center
Gallery. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org

VOLCANO ART CENTER GALLERY'S FIRST EXHIBIT SINCE RETURNING to its location within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park remains on display, daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sunday, Nov. 4. Called Volcano Collaborations 2018, Artists Invitational, it features an online auction for VAC member after the show closes.
The show exhibits 18 master artists who came together to make art for two days during the first week of June 2018, while the park and gallery were closed due to Kīlauea Volcano's activity.
Coordinated by Volcano artist Elizabeth Miller, the artists are: Lisa Louise Adams, Nash Adams Pruitt, Elizabeth Miller, Scott Pincus, Ed Clapp, Erik Wold, Joe Laceby, Henry Bianchini, Amy Flanders, Rose Adare, Eve Furchgott, Ethan Froney, Tai Lake, Mary Jo Lake, Jonah Lake, David Reisland, Matthew D’Avella, and Bill Hamilton.

"The Ni‘aulani Campus of the Volcano Art Center was filled with creative energy and the intoxicating sounds of saws, blacksmithing torches, and much laughter as art making ideas took shape. On hand to assist in the wood shop area was Bill Hamilton, a member of the VAC Board of Directors. Several of the artists have been working diligently since June to finalize pieces for this exhibition," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org.

Collaboration 2018 is formatted after the Hawai‘i Artist' Collaboration which takes place annually in Kona. The Kona Collaboration Art Auction takes place Nov. 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m, at Holualoa Inn; see eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-artist-collaboration-auction-2018-tickets-50105702505 for tickets.

Volcano Art Center Gallery location in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Photo from volcanoartcenter.org

"We invite everyone back into the gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to view this exciting exhibit," states gallery manager Emily C. Weiss. "During the chaos of the summer months, it was completely refreshing to witness these talented artists coming together and creating amazing works of art. The joy that was shared during this unique art making experience was so important for the artists and for our community. The Volcano Art Center was so pleased to host this event and look forward to more in the coming years."
For more, see volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-7565.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
VOTE: Deadline to request General Election mail ballot from Clerk's Office, Tue., Oct. 30. elections.hawaii.gov

Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue., Oct. 30, 11:30-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View.

After Dark in the Park, Woven Strands & Braided Cords: Philosophy & Metaphysics in Pre-Contact Hawaiian Astronomy, Tue., Oct. 30, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Author and researcher Martha Noyes. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 985-6011. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wed., Oct. 31, 9-11am, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years & older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required from Hawai‘i County Office of Aging at 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org

ONGOING
Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, is temporarily moving their Pāhala site program for Oct. 25, and 30, and Nov. 1, to the River of Life Assembly of God church. The group still meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They will be back at Pāhala Community Center on Nov. 6. The Nāʻālehu location remains at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Sponsors include County Council member Maile
David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

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KA`U COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN won a Best Practice Award from the American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter. An announcement today from the county Department of Planning addressed the Ka`u community: "Mahalo for speaking up and doing your part to make this plan great! As caring folks who have continually stepped up to the plate to share your mana‘o and make this award-winning plan a true representation of the wonderful community that is Ka‘ū, we thank you.
"Looking ahead, we're excited to put these best practices to the test to help drive responsible community-based planning for years to come!"
The American Planning Association Hawai'i Chapter defines its qualifications to be awarded for Best Practice: "Recognizes a specific planning tool, practice, program, project, or process. This category emphasizes results and demonstrates how innovative and state-of-the-art planning methods and practices help to create communities of lasting value."

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AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED PAHALA SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT has been granted by the County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management with the concurrence of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 30 day comment period has been extended to Dec. 11.

The lagoon style treatment system is planned for land extending from the corner of Maile Street and Hwy 11 toward Hilo and Pāhala town, with screening by the Norfok pines and other trees. The system is designed to replace the old plantation gang cesspools. Gang cesspools are prohibited across the country to protect water resources.

Proposed sewage treatment plant for Pahala at the corner of Hwy 11 and the Norfolk Pine lined Maile Street
entrance to the village. Public comments are being taken through Dec. 11. Image from County of Hawai`i

The comment period follows the publishing of the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Pahala Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement Project. A statement from the county says that the Draft EA "has been re-submitted to the State Office of Environmental Quality Control with the expectation that it will be re-published on November 8, 2018. Comments will be due no later than December 10, 2018. There have been no changes, additions or modifications to the DEA document which was previously published in the September 23, 2018 Environmental Notice."

The Draft EA is available at Pāhala and Na`alehu Libraries and online at:

- OEQC’s web site: http://oeqc2.doh.hawaii.gov/The_Environmental_Notice/2018-09-23-TEN.pdf)
- COH web site: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/webl ink/1/edoc/96064/Pahala%20FINAL %20DRAF
T%20EA%20and%20Appendices_508_9-11-18.pdf
- EPA’s web site: https://www.epa.gov/uic/proposed-pahala-community-large-capacity-cesspool-lcc-replacement-project-draft-environmental.
Under this extension, written comments on the DEA may be submitted through Dec. 10, 2018. Additional information will be sought to address more fully Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requirement.
All interested members of the community are encouraged to submit comments to:
Wilson Okamoto Corporation ; 1907 S, Beretania St., Suite 400; Honolulu, HI 96826 Email: PahalaEA@wilsonokamoto.com

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A COMMUNITY MEETING ON THE PAHALA SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29 at Pahala Community Center at 6:30 p.m. A group of residents organized to extend the comment time on the proposed waste treatment center at Maile and Hwy 11. The county and EPA approved their request and the public can turn in comments through Dec. 11.
Issues among those organizing the meeting include the location and the kind of sewage treatment plan, the cost of some community members to hook up to the sewer lines and the current monthly cost of the county maintaining the old sewer lines until new ones are installed.
Organizers include Sophia Hanoa, of Pāhala, and clean water advocate Terri Napeahi, of Hilo.

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ELECTRIC UTILITY OWNERSHIP AND REGULATORY MODELS are the subject of public meetings to be held by the Hawai`i State Energy Office. Under the direction of the Hawai'i Legislature, the Hawai'i State Energy Office of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism is undertaking a study on the future of electric utility ownership and regulatory models in Hawai'i.
The Energy Office contracted with Boston-based London Economics International to carry out the study, which is expected to be completed by January 2019.

As a part of the study, the public is invited to share thoughts and input on the future of electric utility ownership and regulatory models, A statement from the Energy Office says the study includes "the role of performance based regulation in achieving state energy goals, including achieving 100 percent renewable energy and minimizing rate increases. We welcome everyone’s participation and request that you register via the meeting flyers accessed through the links below."

The meetings on Hawai'i Island will be Tuesday, Nov,. 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m., UH Hilo Campus Center, Hilo and Wednesday, Nov. 146:00-7:30 p.m., Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai, Molokai
5:30-7:00 p.m., NELHA, Kailua-Kona. Light refreshments will be served.

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THE SCIENCE OF VOLCANOES MARKED A WATERSHED with the extraordinary activities at Kīlauea Volcano, making this year as significant as 1790 and 1924. In this week's Volcano Watch, U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory research geologist Daniel Dzurisin writes:

The 2018 summit collapse and lower East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano were dramatic and, for many Island of Hawaiʻi residents, tragic events. As with all eruptive crises, these events offered exceptional opportunities to learn more about how volcanoes work and to answer some "bigger picture" questions.

Geologist Daniel Dzurisin
USGS photo

What is the significance of the 2018 events when viewed from the historical perspective of similar events at other volcanoes? What impact are they likely to have on volcano science and future generations of volcanologists? What comes next, and how might we find out?

This latest chapter in Kīlauea's remarkable story is still unfolding, but already it's clear that 2018 marks a watershed for volcano science, not only in Hawaii but also worldwide. Let's explore some of the reasons why.

First, summit collapses like the one that so profoundly reshaped Kīlauea Caldera and Halema‘uma‘u earlier this year are relatively rare. At Kīlauea, this was the largest summit collapse since at least the year 1800, and it included the strongest summit explosions since 1924. Only three comparable events have occurred at basaltic volcanoes worldwide in the past 50 years. Much larger explosive events have occurred in Kīlauea's past but not since 1790, more than 200 years ago.

Other aspects of the 2018 activity were also unusual. The magnitude-6.9 earthquake that struck Kīlauea's south flank on May 4 was the largest in Hawaiʻi since 1975. The emission rate of sulfur dioxide gas during the main phase of the lower East Rift Zone eruption, at least 50,000 tons per day, was the highest ever measured at Kīlauea. The lava production rate from fissure 8 also was unusually high for Kīlauea, about three times higher than during the 1955 and 1960 lower East Rift Zone eruptions.

Such extraordinary events give scientists an opportunity to study aspects of Kīlauea's behavior first-hand, to challenge old ideas, and to test new ones. For example, based on visual observations of the 1924 explosive activity at Halema‘uma‘u, scientists thought such events were caused by the interaction of groundwater with hot rock or magma. The 2018 collapse was the most thoroughly monitored event of its kind in history, but preliminary analyses of the data haven’t turned up any evidence for groundwater involvement in the explosions.

In this panoramic view, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Crater Rim Drive (left foreground) disappears into the enormous void created by the collapse of Halema‘uma‘u and portions of the Kīlauea caldera floor during the dramatic events at the summit of the volcano in May-August 2018. USGS photo by D. Dzurisin

Scientists love surprises like that, because they challenge conventional wisdom and lead to better understanding. Stay tuned.

Another head-scratcher from Kīlauea's 2018 summit collapse is that it wasn't chaotic, as you might expect. Instead, the process that left a 500 m (1,600 ft) deep, rubble-strewn pit where Halema‘uma‘u had been was remarkably predictable.

A regular pattern emerged in which seismicity gradually built to a crescendo over 1-3 days, until the caldera floor suddenly dropped several meters in a matter of seconds. The pattern repeated dozens of times from May to August 2018. A similar pattern was recognized during summit collapse at Miyakejima volcano, Japan, in 2000.

Why would such catastrophic events follow a well-behaved pattern? Scientists love puzzles, too, and they're already working to solve this one.

What comes next?

Following Kīlauea Volcano's collapse and explosions in May 1924, lava returned to the floor of Halema‘uma‘u during seven brief eruptions from July 1924 to September 1934. The same could happen again in the coming months or years.

These two plots show summit tilt (ground deformation) and seismicity (earthquake counts) on Kīlauea Volcano between July 15 and August 5, 2018. A regular pattern emerged in which seismicity gradually increased over 1-3 days (bottom), until the caldera floor suddenly dropped several meters (yards) in a matter of seconds. The sharp upward steps on the tilt plot (top) reflect when these summit collapses occurred, causing the ground outside the collapsing area to rebound. USGS data plots

On the other hand, the longest period of eruptive quiescence in Kīlauea's recorded history followed from 1934 to 1952—with no active lava on the volcano for 18 years. So, Kīlauea could stay quiet for decades.

Regardless, scientists will be probing Kīlauea for signs of activity using an array of existing tools and probably some new ones, too. They're tinkerers on a mission, and new tools are always welcome.

The 2018 summit collapse and lower East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlaueawere historic events that will continue to advance our understanding of Hawaiian volcanism long into the future. As was the case at Mount St. Helens in 1980, a new generation of volcanologists endured a baptism by fire and came away excited to learn more.

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In the lexicon of Hawaiian volcanology, 2018 now joins 1790 and 1924 as dates of lasting significance.

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KAʻŪ TROJANS FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE

Football:

Sat, Oct 27, 1pm, BIIF Finals at Pāhala Ball Park - Pahoa vs. Kaʻū for the championship.

NEW and UPCOMING

KĪLAUEA MILITARY CAMP HOSTS ITS ANNUAL VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY AND BUFFET on Sunday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m., on Kīlauea Military Camp's front lawn, with the Veteran's Day Buffet to follow, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Kīlauea Military Camp's Crater Rim Café - all within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
This year's ceremony Keynote Speaker is Col. Thomas Barrett, Commander of the U.S. Army Garrison- Hawai‘i. All veterans in attendance of

Col. Thomas Barrett will give
the address at KMC on Veterans Day.

the ceremony are invited to Kīlauea Military Camp's Prime Rib Buffet, free of charge. Veterans are asked to pre-register for the buffet by calling 967-8371, before Nov. 9. The ceremony is free to attend.
The buffet menu main entrees are Prime Rib, Asian Infused Ono, and Vegetable Tofu Stir Fry. Non-veterans are asked to purchase meal tickets for the buffet at $29.95 per adult and $15.95 per child, between 6 and 11 years of age. For more information about the buffet, call 967-8356.
Kīlauea Military Camp is open to all authorized Kīlauea Military Camp patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8371 for additional information. See kilaueamilitarycamp.com.

REGISTER KEIKI, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, FOR FALL WREATH OF THANKS, an Arts & Craft's Activity in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is open Nov. 13 to 20. For more, call 928-3102.

REGISTER KEIKI AGES 5 TO 8 FOR P&R BOYS & GIRLS T-BALL/COACH PITCH BASEBALL LEAGUE at Kahuku Park, on Paradise Circle in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, from Nov. 7 through Jan. 16. Both programs take place Jan. 22 through April 18. Days and times of practices and games to be announced. Athletic shoes, a glove and uniform are required. For more, call 929-9113.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

VOTE: Deadline to submit General Election poll watcher names to Office of Elections or Clerk's Office, Sat., Oct. 27. elections.hawaii.gov

Craft Bazaar, Sat, Oct. 27, 9-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Discovery Harbour Community Association, 929-9576

Paint Your Own Silk Scarf Workshop w/Patti Pease Johnson, Sat., Oct. 27, 9-12:30pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Students paint and take home 8"x53" silk scarf using three colors of their choice. $45/VAC member, $50/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Beginner and intermediate artists welcome. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Nature & Culture: An Unseverable Relationship, Sat., Oct. 27, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate guided hike along the Palm Trail, approx. 2 miles. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Will & Estate Seminar, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-3pm, Nā‘ālehu Assembly of God. 929-7278

Lava Evacuee Support Group Meeting, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-11am, Ocean View Community Center. Drinks and snacks provided. Reoccurring every last Saturday of the month hosted by CARE Hawai‘i, Inc. - Team Ahā, Crisis Counseling Program. 329-4817

Hands-On Fermented Foods Workshop: Sauerkraut and Kombucha w/Jasmine Silverstein of HeartBeet Foods, Sat., Oct. 27, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Pre-registration required. All supplies and organic ingredients provided. No cooking skills necessary. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

Tiki Mama's Road to the Sea Halloween Party will feature the Night Stalkers. Doors open at 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct, 27, at 92-9122 Mamalahoa Hwy, Ocean View. Suggested donation is $10 plus a can of food. Tiki Mama's events support Hawaiʻi Food Bank.

Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue., Oct. 30, 11:30-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View.

After Dark in the Park, Woven Strands & Braided Cords: Philosophy & Metaphysics in Pre-Contact Hawaiian Astronomy, Tue., Oct. 30, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Author and researcher Martha Noyes. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 985-6011. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wed., Oct. 31, 9-11am, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years & older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required from Hawai‘i County Office of Aging at 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org

Pā‘ani with Amy Ka‘awaloa- ‘Ike Hana No‘eau (Experience the Skillful Work), Wed., Oct. 31, 10-2pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Ka‘awaloa shares her knowledge about the Makahiki season, the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival, celebrated in three phases, one of which involved playing games. Co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Kaʻū Octoberfest Trunk-or-Treat happens Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Register all ages Oct. 15 through 31. For more, call 928-3102. The event is looking for community members to offer treats and/or candy to keiki attending the event. Organized by Department of Parks and Recreation, Kaʻū District Gym, and Pāhala High & Elementary School, there will also be a vehicle decorating contest. Call 928-3102 for more.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Thu./Fri., Nov. 1 (Committees)/2 (Council), Hilo, Mon/Tue., Nov. 19 (Committees)/20 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.

Women's Support Group, Thu., Nov. 1 & 15, 3-4:30pm, PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. 1st and 3rd Thu. of every month thereafter. Women welcome to drop in anytime. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460

Hula Voices w/Kumu Hula Micah Kamohoali‘i, Thu., Nov. 1, 7-9pm, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Desiree Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. Final program for 2018. 967-7565

Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu., Nov. 1, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Meeting, Thu., Nov. 1, 6:30pm, Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Stewardship at the Summit, Fri., Nov. 2, Sat., Nov. 17 & 24, Wed., Nov. 28, 9-noon, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Meet Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center at 8:45am. Volunteers help remove invasive, non-native plants species that prevent native plants from growing. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, raingear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools provided. Free; however, park entrance fees apply. No advance registration required. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Art Express, Sat., Nov. 3 & Dec. 1, 10-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Classes held once monthly. Learn something new or work on a forgotten project. Instructions on oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums. Class size limited to 25. Meliha Corcoran 319-8989, himeliha@yahoo.com, discoveryharbour.net/art-express

Hawai‘i Human Trafficking Presentation, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. Presentation of human trafficking in Hawai‘i based on research study at University of Arizona. 939-7033

Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural Festival, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-10pm, Pāhala Community Center. Features Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hand-on demonstrations. Hula performed by hālau from around the world and Hawai‘i. Music headliners: Ho‘aikāne, Wailau Ryder, Ke‘aiwa, Victor Chock and Steve Sioloa. Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths. Festival preceded by ceremonies at Punalu‘u Beach at dawn; ancestors honored at sunset; festival closes with ceremony at Makanau. Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions. Kumu Contact for booth application Hula Debbie Ryder, leionalani47@hotmail.com, 649-9334. hookupukau.com

Mixed Media Encaustic w/Mary Milelzcik, Sat,, Nov. 3, 10-2pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. Participants create and take home small finished encaustic panting or two, scroll, and set of greeting cards. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Hula Kahiko - Michah Kamohoali‘i w/ Hālau Na Kipu‘upu‘u, Sat., Nov. 3, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Keiki Science Class, Sat., Nov. 3, 11-noon, Ace Hardware Stores Islandwide (including Nā‘ālehu/929-9030 and Ocean View/929-7315). Free. First Sat every month. acehardware.com

Multi-Cultural Demos and Activities: Pala‘ie, Sat., Nov. 3, 12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hawaiian cultural demonstration and hands-on activity. Free, supplies provided. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Disney Sing-Along, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-8. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys and Placemats, Arts & Crafts Activity, Sat., Nov. 3 & 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 2. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 4-4:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-14. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Palm Trail, Sun., Nov. 4, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Nov. 4, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc or sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

ONGOING
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open through Sat., Nov. 3. The early voting location for Kaʻū is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m.

Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

The festival features hula performed by hālau from Mexico, Japan, West Virginia, Oʻahu, South America, and Hawaiʻi Island. Traditional ethnic dance performances will come from Mexico, as well as the University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo Filipino Dancers. Taiko Drummers will perform. This year's headliner musical acts include Hoʻaikāne, Wailau Ryder, Keʻaiwa, Victor Chock, and Steven Sioloa.
Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.

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A marine mammal salute from a humpback whale as the Navy prepares war games and sonar testing in Hawaiian
and California waters, with a release of its final Environmental Impact Statement.Photo from NOAA

THE U.S. NAVY SAYS ITS SONAR AND WEAPONS TESTING DOES LITTLE HARM TO MARINE LIFE. The Navy released its final Environmental Impact Statement on Friday, concerning war games in Hawaiian and California waters, to begin late this year, requiring acceptance of an EIS and National Marine Fisheries Service permits under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act. The permits allow the Navy "to incidentally take marine mammals during specified activities." The EIS predicts that 99 percent of marine mammals will be unaffected by the war games explosives and sonar.

To mitigate risks to marine mammals, the Navy mapped a year-round, "West-side Hawaiʻi Island Caution Area" from South Point north. The Navy also promises to watch for marine mammals full time during its time in local waters.

See the Navy's final EIS on military training and testing
in Hawaiian and California waters.

The Navy proposes to: "Conduct training and testing activities at levels required to support future Navy military readiness requirements beginning in late 2018; and accommodate evolving mission requirements, including those resulting from the development, testing, and introduction of new vessels, aircraft, and weapons systems into the fleet."
According to the EIS, the testing range is defined as "at-sea areas off the coasts of Hawai‘i and Southern California, areas on the high seas between the Navy's Hawai‘i and Southern California range complexes where training and testing may occur during vessel transit, the Temporary Operating Area north and west of the Hawai‘i Range Complex, and select Navy pier side and harbor locations."

Hard copies of the EIS are available at Hilo and Kona libraries, and online at the Navy project website. Questions can be addressed to: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific, HSTT EIS/OEIS Project Manager, 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-3134. Public comment on the National Fisheries permits closed on Aug. 8. Comments on the EIS closed Dec. 12, 2017.

Minimizing impacts on marine mammals includes
scheduling full time watch from Navy ships.
Photo from U.S. Navy

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KAʻŪ'S REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS reacted to acts of violence against public persons and religious groups this week. The violent acts included a man mailing pipe bombs - that did not explode - to well known citizens who criticize Pres. Donald Trump. The violence also included a man opening fire with an AR-15 assault rifle and handguns inside a Jewish synagogue in Pittsburgh this morning, killing at least 11 with more injured. Ahead of their crimes, both men embraced violence in their public postings, targeting people who differ from them in their political and religious beliefs. The Pittsburgh shooter, who has been arrested, opposed synagogues for supporting refugees seeking asylum in the U.S. The Florida man arrested for sending bombs in the mail posted images of shooting targets superimposed on pictures of public figures whose politics he opposed.
Sen. Mazie Hirono: "We live in a very polarized time, but as Americans we need to come together and send a clear message that violence and incitement have absolutely no place in our politics."

"I join our entire country in condemning the concerted attacks on President Obama, Secretary Clinton, Attorney General Holder, Congresswoman Waters, George Soros, and CNN."
Sen. Brian Schatz: "I don't want to arm synagogues and churches and schools. I want to live in a society where nazism and white supremacy crawls back in a hole and we have universal background checks. There is a fair amount of nazism out in the open nowadays and it's creepy."

"The basic question is whether a President should bring us together or tear us apart."

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: "Hateful, demonizing rhetoric used by politicians/leaders for their own selfish gain, not surprisingly, can lead to violence. This must end. We must come together as one people, one nation, and choose leaders motivated by love and aloha. Only love can trump hate."

Pāhala Filipino Community Association Pres. Hilaria Panglao and
Hildo Mercado, the last of the living Sakadas who led the way for
Filipino immigrants to work in the sugar industry here.
Photo by Julia Neal

Pres. Donald Trump said that violence against churches and synagogues has to stop, and called for the death penalty. He said the tragedies would be less likely with armed guards on duty at such places as synagogues and churches.

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FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH IS WRAPPING UP: Sen. Mazie Hirono, Sen. Brian Schatz, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa co-sponsored a bipartisan, bicameral resolution in the United States Senate to acknowledge the key role Filipino Americans play in shaping the country.

Said Hirono: "In Hawaiʻi, we see the many contributions of the Filipino American community every day. They serve our country in uniform and elected office, teach our children in school, and run successful businesses. During my time in public service, I have fought to honor and recognize the contributions of the Filipino Veterans of World War II, and through this resolution Congress has come together on a bipartisan basis to pay tribute to a community that has given so much to our country."

Said Hanabusa: "Starting with the Sakada, Hawaiʻi has long benefited from the hard work of Filipino Americans. They fought for this country during World War II, many making the ultimate sacrifice. We owe a lot of our local culture to Filipino contributions. Today, Filipinos are the largest ethnic group in Hawaiʻi, and continue to help shape the professional and political landscape. We are honored to recognize and laud the rich history of Filipino American contributions to Hawaiʻi and our great nation."

In October 2017, after years of advocacy from Hirono and the Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation, Congress awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II.

Award winning Kaʻū Coffee farmer Gloria Camba is one of many growers from Filipino heritage. She
also teaches Filipino dance and culture to youth in the community. Photo by Julia Neal

In May 2017, Hirono and Hanabusa introduced the Filipino Veterans Reunification Act, a bill that would expedite the visa process for children of Filipino World War II Veterans so they can be reunified with their families in the United States.

Filipino American History Month is also recognized by the Hawaiʻi Legislature. In 2008, former state Rep. Joey Manahan and the Filipino Caucus introduced the measure "to commemorate the contributions of Filipino-Americans to Hawaiʻi and the United States." The bill passed unanimously and was signed into law by Republican Gov. Linda Lingle on April 15, 2008.

Next Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Bayanihan Club will offer a presentation to University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo and Hawaiʻi Community College students to share knowledge of Filipino history, traditions, culture, and food. It takes place at the Hele Kehau Turn Around on the UH-Hilo campus.

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NEW and UPCOMING
ST. JUDE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOSTS ANNUAL JUMBLE/PLANT SALE AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located along Highway 11 in Ocean View. The event features all you can eat pancakes for $3 a person. For more, call 939-7000.

MARY MILELZCIK OFFERS MIXED MEDIA ENCAUSTIC, a hands-on workshop on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village. Encaustic is a mixture of beeswax, damar resin, and pigment, which is applied to a solid absorbent surface. Each time a new layer is applied, it must be fused. The layers can be enhanced by carving with tools or drawing with pigment, oil sticks etc. Photographs can be transferred and other materials embedded to create translucent layers and a variety of amazing results.

Participants learn safe studio practices, all the encaustic painting basics, and how to make their own medium. Various techniques will be demonstrated and a variety of substrates including panels and paper will be available. After instruction and experimenting, participants have the opportunity to create a small finished encaustic painting, or two, a scroll, and a set of greeting cards to take home.
Milelzcik provides an assortment marking tools and brushes, and a variety of papers, photographs, minerals, fibers, and other natural and found materials for students to incorporate into their paintings. Students are encouraged to bring other items they would like to use. The class fee is $55 per Volcano Art Center member, or $60 per non-member, plus a $25 supply fee per person. To register, visit volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.

Encaustic Painting by Mary Milelzcik. Image from volcanoartcenter.org

Milelzcik has a B.A. degree from Sonoma State University’s School of Expressive Arts, a radical two-year upper division interdisciplinary experimental program that existed for several years in the 70's. "This transformative educational experience set the path for an interesting career as a mixed media artist and photographer; as the Curator at Highways Performance Space and Gallery in Santa Monica, California; and teaching experimental mixed media art and printmaking. Photography is an important tool in her creative and documentary projects as well as for capturing images to use as a base for mixed media encaustic paintings and prints," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org. Milelzcik also gathers pigments and organic materials to incorporate and experiment with in her encaustic paintings. Her artwork has been shown internationally. Milelzcik provides strategic consultation and grant writing for small to medium sized nonprofits in Hawai‘i and California. She has a studio in Pāhoa and specializes in mixed media art and printmaking.

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Community meeting on the Pāhala Sewage treatment plant is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 29 at Pāhala Community Center at 6:30 p.m. A group of residents organized to extend the comment time on the proposed waste treatment center at Maile and Hwy 11. The county and EPA approved their request and the public can turn in comments through Dec. 11.

Free Zulu - Hip Hop Dance Class taught by Crystal Castillo and Spyder. Open to keiki in kindergarten through eighth grade, Monday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Register through Monday, Oct. 29. For more, call 928-3102.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
VOTE: Deadline to request General Election mail ballot from Clerk's Office, Tue., Oct. 30. elections.hawaii.gov

Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue., Oct. 30, 11:30-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View.

After Dark in the Park, Woven Strands & Braided Cords: Philosophy & Metaphysics in Pre-Contact Hawaiian Astronomy, Tue., Oct. 30, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Author and researcher Martha Noyes. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 985-6011. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wed., Oct. 31, 9-11am, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years & older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required from Hawai‘i County Office of Aging at 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org

For more, call toll free to 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478, email Keanu Young at k.young@capitol.hawaii.gov, or go to lrbhawaii.org.

Kaʻū Octoberfest Trunk-or-Treat happens Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Register all ages Oct. 15 through 31. For more, call 928-3102. The event is looking for community members to offer treats and/or candy to keiki attending the event. Organized by Department of Parks and Recreation, Kaʻū District Gym, and Pāhala High & Elementary School, there will also be a vehicle decorating contest. Call 928-3102 for more.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Thu./Fri., Nov. 1 (Committees)/2 (Council), Hilo, Mon/Tue., Nov. 19 (Committees)/20 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.

Women's Support Group, Thu., Nov. 1 & 15, 3-4:30pm, PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. 1st and 3rd Thu. of every month thereafter. Women welcome to drop in anytime. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460

Paths and Trails, Sat, Nov. 3, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately-difficult, 2-mile, hike with some of the most spectacular overlooks in Kahuku. Discover the ways people, animals, and plants got to Kahuku and the paths they followed. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Art Express, Sat., Nov. 3 & Dec. 1, 10-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Classes held once monthly. Learn something new or work on a forgotten project. Instructions on oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums. Class size limited to 25. Meliha Corcoran 319-8989, himeliha@yahoo.com, discoveryharbour.net/art-express

Hawai‘i Human Trafficking Presentation, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. Presentation of human trafficking in Hawai‘i based on research study at University of Arizona. 939-7033

Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural Festival, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-10pm, Pāhala Community Center. Features Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hand-on demonstrations. Hula performed by hālau from around the world and Hawai‘i. Music headliners: Ho‘aikāne, Wailau Ryder, Ke‘aiwa, Victor Chock and Steve Sioloa. Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths. Festival preceded by ceremonies at Punalu‘u Beach at dawn; ancestors honored at sunset; festival closes with ceremony at Makanau. Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions. Kumu Contact for booth application Hula Debbie Ryder, leionalani47@hotmail.com, 649-9334. hookupukau.com

Disney Sing-Along, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-8. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys and Placemats, Arts & Crafts Activity, Sat., Nov. 3 & 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 2. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 4-4:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-14. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Palm Trail, Sun., Nov. 4, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Sponsors include County Council member Maile
David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html.

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Kaʻū Trojans played Pāhoa to win the BIIF Championship Oct. 27. See photos and story, below. Photo by Dave Berry

ORGANIZING AROUND THE SEWER TREATMENT PLANS for Pāhala and Nāʻālehu, community members are urging residents to attend a meeting on Monday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at PāhalaCommunity Center. Sophia Hanoa, of Pāhala, posted, "This proposed project will affect everyone. If you have 20,000 dollars in your wallet to give the county, your good! If you don't, I suggest you join us to make a difference! Mahalo to all who have contributed to our hui in various ways! We are truly blessed to have you!"

A Kaʻū Trojan presses a Pāhoa Dagger to the hilt.

Photo by Dave Berry

Jamie Sing Kawauchi, of Nāʻālehu, posted, "Mahalo nui to Sophia Hanoa and Terry Napeahi for sharing the Pāhala Sewage Plant Treatment Community meeting information... Please, share and encourage Ohana - friends - neighbors to attend this meeting whether you live in Pāhala and/or Nāʻālehu."

Napeahi, a clean water advocate and vice president of the Pele Defense Fund, volunteered to help the community organizers to study and act on the issue of where and what kind of sewer treatment facility to install in both communities.

In a Facebook post, she addressed the situation of the county being under threat of more than $30,000 a day in fines if it does not soon switch to approved treatment facilities from the old gang cesspools it inherited in both Pāhala and Nāʻālehu from the sugar companies. Napeahi wrote, "It is not the communities' fault the county has to pay fines for delays! Not doing a thorough job with notifying the community is your fault." Napeahi contended that the county failed to thoroughly inform residents on options being considered for the wastewater facilities.

Kaʻū Trojans coach DuWayne Ke, with Principal

Sharon Beck. Photo by Dave Berry

Issues expected to be discussed at the meeting on Monday include the required hook up to new sewage systems wherever the pipe goes past a house or business. Those homeowners on the old sewage treatment systems of the defunct sugar plantations in Pāhala and Nāʻālehu will be hooked up at no charge to install pipes or connections. Those without current hookup to the old plantation system could pay as much as $20,000 to install pipes in their yards and hook up. The cost has drawn protest from Pāhala homeowners Alfred and Mary Ibarra, and Jadelyn and Brad Moses, who spoke at recent public meetings held by the county.

Another issue is location. In Pāhala, a group of about 13 homeowners plus family members signed a petition opposing the location at the corner of Hwy 11 and the

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pine lane coming into town. They proposed that the sewage treatment plant be built below Hwy 11. Among the signators are Eddie Andrade, former caretaker of the Pāhala and Nāʻālehu sewage systems, as well as the Hanoa, Ibarra and Moses families.

Kaʻū Trojans run fast and fierce. Photo by Dave Berry

In Nāʻālehu, a plant to put the wastewater treatment plant next to Nāʻālehu School has drawn opposition since late last year when it was brought before the community. The county has been analyzing alternative sites and is expected to make an announcement soon regarding likely alternative locations.

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KAʻŪ HIGH TROJANS are the 2018 Eight-Man Football BIIF Champions. The team, led by coach DuWayne Ke, achieved a record season, the first undefeated since 2014. The Saturday, Oct. 27, championship game at Pāhala Ball Park, ended with Kaʻū Trojans 40, Pāhoa Daggers 28.

A Kaʻū Trojan presses another Pāhoa Dagger

to the hilt. Photo by Dave Berry

Both Trojans and Daggers started slowly, with no points in the first quarter. Kaʻū's last game was three weeks earlier, with weather delays canceling championship confrontations.

The second quarter saw Pāhoa score first, followed by a Kaʻū touchdown when Andre Carvalho, Weston David, and Izaiah "Bobby" Pilanca-Emmsley worked together. Another seven points for Pāhoa was swiftly matched by Kaʻū, Pilanca-Emmsley and Davisteaming up again, ending the first half at 16-14, with Kaʻū on top after scoring extra points.

Kaʻū once again followed Pāhoa in the third quarter, each team scoring eight points, with David and Pilanca-Emmsley providing the running for the Trojans. Score at the beginning of the fourth quarter was 24 to 22.

Kaʻū Trojans coach DuWayne Ke gets doused by a player

in celebration of their win. Photo by Dave Berry

The last quarter saw the Daggers score 6, their last for the game. Then Kaʻū came up from behind with a last Pilanca-Emmsley and Davis team-up, earning the Trojans 8 more points to give the Trojans 32. Another eight went to Kaʻū, with Paul Solis Jr. running with Davis. The game ended Trojans 40, Daggers 28.

Pilanca-Emmsley worked an impressive season. In two separate games he ran over 400 yards.

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Kaʻū Trojans Girls Volleyball Varsity team took third in

the BIIF Division II. Photo from Kaʻū Athletics

KAʻŪ GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PLACED THIRD in BIIF Division II. Games ran Monday, Oct. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 18.

Kaʻū's first round game was against Makualani, where Kaʻū was victorious in a close-pitched trio of sets, 17, 25, and 25 to 25, 23, and 20.

The Trojans girls played Kohala in the Semi-Finals, with Kaʻū scoring 20, 18, and 23 to Kohala's three 25 point sets.

The Final game for Kaʻū saw the girls with 19, 6, and 17 versus HPA, with three sets of 25 points each.

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NEW and UPCOMING

KOLEA: A STORY OF HAWAI‘I AND BEYOND, AN AFTER DARK IN THE PARK PROGRAM, takes place Tuesday, Nov. 6, starting at 7 p.m., in the Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Russell Cahill, author of Tales from the Parks: My Adventures as a Park Ranger, introduces his latest book. In it, readers are transported "to a world where hula dancers were experts of spear fighting, adventure ruled, and young people could build and sail a canoe on voyages to unknown lands," states the event description on nps.gov. The event features selected readings and a book signing. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. For more, call 985-6011 or visit nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes.

PALA‘IE AT KAHUKU UNIT OF HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK offers hands-on activities in this Hawaiian cultural demonstration of Pala‘ie, a loop and ball game. The event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 3, starting at 12:30 p.m. It is free to attend and all activity supplies needed are provided. For more, visit nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
Free Zulu - Hip Hop Dance Class taught by Crystal Castillo and Spyder. Open to keiki in kindergarten through eighth grade, Monday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Register through Monday, Oct. 29. For more, call 928-3102.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

After Dark in the Park, Woven Strands & Braided Cords: Philosophy & Metaphysics in Pre-Contact Hawaiian Astronomy, Tue., Oct. 30, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Author and researcher Martha Noyes. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 985-6011. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wed., Oct. 31, 9-11am, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years & older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required from Hawai‘i County Office of Aging at 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org

Pā‘ani with Amy Ka‘awaloa- ‘Ike Hana No‘eau (Experience the Skillful Work), Wed., Oct. 31, 10-2pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Ka‘awaloa shares her knowledge about the Makahiki season, the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival, celebrated in three phases, one of which involved playing games. Co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Hawai‘i County Council Meetings, Thu./Fri., Nov. 1 (Committees)/2 (Council), Hilo, Mon/Tue., Nov. 19 (Committees)/20 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.

Women's Support Group, Thu., Nov. 1 & 15, 3-4:30pm, PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month thereafter. Women welcome to drop in anytime. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460

Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu., Nov. 1, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Meeting, Thu., Nov. 1, 6:30pm, Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Stewardship at the Summit, 9-noon, Fri., Nov. 2, Sat., Nov. 17 & 24, Wed., Nov. 28, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Meet Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center at 8:45am. Volunteers help remove invasive, non-native plants species that prevent native plants from growing. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, raingear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools provided. Free; park entrance fees apply. No advance registration required. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Jumble/Plant Sale & Pancake Breakfast, Sat., Nov. 3, 8-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. All you can eat pancakes, $3/person. 939-7000

Paths and Trails, Sat, Nov. 3, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately-difficult, 2-mile, hike with some of the most spectacular overlooks in Kahuku. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Art Express, Sat., Nov. 3 & Dec. 1, 10-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Classes held once monthly. Learn something new or work on a forgotten project. Instructions on oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums. Class size limited to 25. Meliha Corcoran 319-8989, himeliha@yahoo.com, discoveryharbour.net/art-express

Hawai‘i Human Trafficking Presentation, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. Presentation of human trafficking in Hawai‘i based on research study at University of Arizona. 939-7033

Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural Festival, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-10pm, Pāhala Community Center. Features Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hand-on demonstrations. Hula performed by hālau from around the world and Hawai‘i. Music headliners: Ho‘aikāne, Wailau Ryder, Ke‘aiwa, Victor Chock, and Steve Sioloa. Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths. Festival preceded by ceremonies at Punalu‘u Beach at dawn; ancestors honored at sunset; festival closes with ceremony at Makanau. Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions. Kumu Contact for booth application Hula Debbie Ryder, leionalani47@hotmail.com, 649-9334. hookupukau.com

Mixed Media Encaustic w/Mary Milelzcik, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-2pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. Participants create and take home small finished encaustic panting or two, scroll, and set of greeting cards. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Hula Kahiko - Michah Kamohoali‘i w/ Hālau Na Kipu‘upu‘u, Sat., Nov. 3, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Keiki Science Class, Sat., Nov. 3, 11-noon, Ace Hardware Stores Islandwide, including Nā‘ālehu/929-9030 and Ocean View/929-7315. Free. First Saturday every month. acehardware.com

Multi-Cultural Demos and Activities: Pala‘ie, Sat., Nov. 3, 12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hawaiian cultural demonstration and hands-on activity. Free, supplies provided. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Disney Sing-Along, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-8. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys and Placemats, Arts & Crafts Activity, Sat., Nov. 3 & 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 2. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 4-4:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-14. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Palm Trail, Sun., Nov. 4, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Nov. 4, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc or sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

Exhibit, Volcano Collaborations 2018: Artists Invitational, through Nov. 4, 9-5pm, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Features pieces made by 18 artists at VAC's first Artists' Collaboration event. 967-7565

Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, is temporarily moving their Pāhala site program for Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 to the River of Life Assembly of God church. The group still meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They will be back at Pāhala Community Center on Nov. 6. The Nāʻālehu location remains at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.

To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

The festival features hula performed by hālau from Mexico, Japan, West Virginia, Oʻahu, South America, and Hawaiʻi Island. Traditional ethnic dance performances will come from Mexico, as well as the University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo Filipino Dancers. Taiko Drummers will perform. This year's headliner musical acts include Hoʻaikāne, Wailau Ryder, Keʻaiwa, Victor Chock, and Steven Sioloa.
Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Landscape in the Ranchos community at Ocean View where SPI Energy faces financial uncertainty with plans
to build an industrial sized solar farm, which received opposition form the neighborhood. See story, below.
Photo by Annie Bosted

HIGHWAY 11 PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING IN PUNALUʻU, caused by heavy rains. A Flash Flood Watch was issued by the National Weather Service at 3 p.m. for the entire state, to run 24 hours, starting at 6 p.m.

As of 8:15 p.m., Hawaiʻi Police Department reports that one lane is open on Hwy 11 between milemarkers 54 and 57, at Kāwā Flats. "Motorists are advised to drive with caution tonight as heavy rains may result in water on the roadways." Hwy 11 was closed in both directions for about an hour, starting at 7 p.m.

Flooding at Kāwā Flats is common.

Civil Defense reports: "The rainy conditions causing the flooding are expected to continue through the evening. You will be informed as conditions change. Impacts of heavy rains, lightning, and strong down slope winds could affect areas on Hawaiʻi Island through this period. Take necessary precautions ahead of time. Do not drive or walk across flowing water - turn around, don't drown. If lightning threatens your area, the safest place to be is indoors."

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THE COMPANY PLANNING A 6.5 MEGAWATT SOLAR FARM IN OCEAN VIEW ON 26 HOUSE LOTS may face financial challenges. On Thursday, SPI Energy announced a Nov. 6 general meeting of shareholders to consider and pass a reverse stock split.
SPI Energy trades on Nasdaq, which requires shares to be worth at least $1 each. SPI Energy's shares have traded at less than $1 since January. According to Nasdaq Market Summary, SPI Energy's shares traded at $140 in January 2016, but fell to $18.90 by the end of 2016. In 2017, shares fell from $18 to $0.64. They hovered around the $1 mark in January 2018, but since traded below $1 and on Friday closed at 27 cents.

Five solar installations, each covering more than two acres, are planned

among sparsely separated homes in Ocean View. Photo by Annie Bosted

On March 19, Nasdaq notified SPI Energy that its shares traded below $1 for more than 30 days. Nasdaq stated: "The Company did not meet the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Rule 5450(a)(1) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules."
On Sept. 14, Nasdaq sent SPI Energy a Delisting Determination, stating, "trading of the Company's Ordinary Shares will be scheduled for delisting from Nasdaq at the opening of business on Sept. 20, 2018." SPI appealed the decision and the case goes before the Nasdaq board on Nov. 15.
If shareholders authorize a reverse stock split, or stock consolidation, on Nov. 6, then the number of shares held by each stockholder will decrease ten fold. At present each share has a par value of $0.00001. After a reverse stock split, ten ordinary shares would be consolidated into one ordinary share, with a par value of $0.0001.
Par value has no relation to market value of a stock. Corporations can issue stock with a low par value in order to avoid a liability to stockholders in the event that the stock price drops.
The Ocean View solar project was announced by Hawaiʻi Electric Light Co. and SPI in 2015, and HELCo applied to the state Public Utilities Commission for a permit to construct an overhead transmission line. The application was opposed by members of the Ocean View community during a meeting before the PUC, and in a petition signed by 650 people. Those opposing use of house lots in their neighborhood for solar farms said they want to protect their residential neighborhoods from industrialization. The project is slated for sites scattered throughout three residential subdivisions in Ocean View.

SPI joined Nasdaq in 2016. Photo from PR Wire

The Ocean View project was originally proposed under the auspices of the Feed In Tariff program - an attempt to bring small, renewable energy projects of less than 250 kWh speedily to the Big Island by 2013. However, the developers proposed 26 non-contiguous sites in Ocean View, creating utility-scale generation with a capacity of 6.5 megawatts. PUC rules require that projects in excess of five megawatts must be authorized by the PUC.
A formal complaint against the project was filed in 2016 by two Ranchos residents, alleging that SPI Energy was undercapitalized. They pointed out that SPI needed nearly two years to pay $2 million for a new substation - an obligation that required funding by the feed-in-tariff deadline of 2013.
They also argued that the FIT Program was misused to allow a large project "through the back door." They held that the delay in getting the project off the ground confounded the goals of the FIT program, namely the speedy introduction of renewable energy to the state. They also argued that - since the energy from the project would be a very high 23.8c per kWh - ratepayers on the Big Island would be adversely affected. Today, many solar projects provide power at around 11c per kWh.

Ocean View residents met in April 2017 to resist the plans to
put industrial solar in the neighborhood. Photo by Annie Bosted

While SPI attempts to move forward, HELCo's application for a permit to construct an overhead transmission line in Ocean View is on hold.
This is not the first time that SPI Energy has employed a reverse stock split to avoid being delisted by Nasdaq. On June 30, 2017, SPI Energy received a delisting determination, which it appealed on July 7. It was heard Aug
10, 2017. On Oct. 25, 2017, the company called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders for Nov. 6, 2017, in Hong Kong. On Nov. 7, SPI Energy announced a 10-for-1 share consolidation, whereby each "ten ordinary shares, par value of US$0.000001, be consolidated into one ordinary share, par value of US$0.00001."
On Nov. 29, 2017, the company announced that it had "regained compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) with respect to the bid price of the Company's ordinary shares."
The company is also involved in mining bitcoin. Its operations began on March 29, 2018.
SPI Energy Co., Ltd. is a global provider of renewable energy solutions and crypto-miner hosting services for residential, commercial, and utility customers. The global company has operating headquarters in Hong Kong and Santa Clara, CA, and maintains operations in Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia.

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AMAZON SMILE BENEFITS LOCAL CHARITIES at 5 percent - for a limited time - when shoppers select a designated Smile charity. Normally, Amazon's Smile program donates .5 percent of purchases to the charity of the purchaser's choice, when they shop by starting at smile.amazon.com. Through Nov. 2, local charities like Kaʻū Rural Health Community Association, Inc., Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Volcano Art Center, and Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi can receive 5 percent in donations for every purchase.

To select a charity, go to smile.amazon.com, and enter the name, or city/town and state, of the charitable organization to receive the donation, and shop as normal. Amazon will distribute the donation automatically after the purchase is completed.

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THE HAWAIʻI FIRE ANT LAB is taking a new approach on fighting Little Fire Ants in coffee and fruit orchards. University of Hawaiʻi Agricultural Extension Agent Andrea Kawabata sent out a notice today, announcing that Hawaiʻi Ant Lab Little will focus more of its efforts towards assisting and providing outreach to commercial growers with LFA on their farms.
"These ants, which have been found on crops such as coffee, mac nut, and tropical fruits, are rusty, orange-brown, and tiny - about 1/16 inch long or smaller. They are relatively slow moving compared to other species, dislodge easily from trees when disturbed, and can cause a painful and/or irritating sting; though, not all infestations cause harm."

Writes Kawabata, "In edible crop orchard situations, options for control are not as diverse as for the home. So, assistance from HAL is important for successful ant management in orchard situations. Early detection of LFA on farms is imperative for ease of control and to stop the spread."

Kawabata offers guidance in determining whether Little

Fire Ants are on the farms and orchards:
"Surveying for LFA is simple. All you need is creamy peanut butter, chopsticks, coffee stirrers, popsicle sticks, bottle(s) or Ziploc(s), and about an hour of waiting time: Spray paint the sticks with a bright color so you can find the sticks. Dogs and mongoose love peanut butter as well, so keep pets away from your survey area and don't be too alarmed if you can't find all your sticks. Survey stumps of trees, rock walls, palms, banana, ti, and other shady moist places. Be able to re-locate areas that are positive for LFA for ease of treatment."
To confirm that Little Fire Ants are present, drop the stick into a zip-lock bag, place in the freezer overnight and mail to: Hawaiʻi Ant Lab; Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture; 16 E. Lanikaula St., Hilo, HI 96720. Learn more about LFA and HAL at littlefireants.com.

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PROCEEDS FROM KDEN'S FUNDRAISING DINNER on Friday, Nov. 2, at 6:00 p.m., will help with KDEN's winter production of A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol, playing Dec. 14 through 23, at KMC's Kīlauea Theater. Tickets are $20 cash or check, and are available at the door. Reservations may be made by calling KDEN at 982-7344.
The KDENte event will be held at Amalfatano's Italian Restaurant, located in the Waiakea Villa complex at

399 Hualani Street

in Hilo. The buffet of delicious food includes a pizza, a pasta dish, lasagna, and a salad. Ice tea and water will be provided; otherwise BYOB.

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NEW and UPCOMING

A WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP OPENS AT PARENTS, INC. in Nā‘ālehu on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The group is open and free to all women, who are welcome to drop in to the meeting anytime, and will meet on the first and third Thursday of every month thereafter. For more details, call Lindsey Miller at 333-3460.

THE FINAL HULA VOICES EVENT FOR 2018 FEATURES KUMU HULA MICAH KAMOHOALI‘I on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Volcano Art Center Gallery inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderator Desiree Cruz will interview Kamohoali‘i in this engaging, intimate talk story session as he shares his hula genealogy, traditions, protocols, and experiences.
As well as being the Kumu Hula of Hālau Na Kipuʻupuʻu, based in Waimea, Kamohoaliʻi is known as a professional artist, producing works in many mediums such as lei making, feather working, photography, printing, painting, clothing, wood and stone carvings, film production, and traditional Hawaiian kapa. "In all that he does he honors his kūpuna for who he is," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org.

Kumu Hula Micha Kamohoali‘i.
Photo from volcanoartcenter.org

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

VOTE: Deadline to request General Election mail ballot from Clerk's Office, Tue., Oct. 30. elections.hawaii.gov

Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tue., Oct. 30, 11:30-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View.

After Dark in the Park, Woven Strands & Braided Cords: Philosophy & Metaphysics in Pre-Contact Hawaiian Astronomy, Tue., Oct. 30, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Author and researcher Martha Noyes. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 985-6011. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wed., Oct. 31, 9-11am, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years & older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required from Hawai‘i County Office of Aging at 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org

Pā‘ani with Amy Ka‘awaloa - ‘Ike Hana No‘eau (Experience the Skillful Work), Wed., Oct. 31, 10-2pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Ka‘awaloa shares her knowledge about the Makahiki season, the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival, celebrated in three phases, one of which involved playing games. Co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Kaʻū Octoberfest Trunk-or-Treat happens Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room. Register all ages Oct. 15 through 31. For more, call 928-3102. The event is looking for community members to offer treats and/or candy to keiki attending the event. Organized by Department of Parks and Recreation, Kaʻū District Gym, and Pāhala High & Elementary School, there will also be a vehicle decorating contest. Call 928-3102 for more.

Women's Support Group, Thu., Nov. 1 & 15, 3-4:30pm, PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month thereafter. Women welcome to drop in anytime. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460

Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu., Nov. 1, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Hula performed by hālau from around the world and Hawai‘i. Music headliners: Ho‘aikāne, Wailau Ryder, Ke‘aiwa, Victor Chock, and Steve Sioloa. Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths. Festival preceded by ceremonies at Punalu‘u Beach at dawn; ancestors honored at sunset; festival closes with ceremony at Makanau.
Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions. Kumu Contact for booth application Hula Debbie Ryder, leionalani47@hotmail.com, 649-9334. hookupukau.com

Mixed Media Encaustic w/Mary Milelzcik, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-2pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. Participants create and take home small finished encaustic panting or two, scroll, and set of greeting cards. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Hula Kahiko - Michah Kamohoali‘i w/ Hālau Na Kipu‘upu‘u, Sat., Nov. 3, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Keiki Science Class, Sat., Nov. 3, 11-noon, Ace Hardware Stores Islandwide, including Nā‘ālehu/929-9030 and Ocean View/929-7315. Free. First Saturday every month. acehardware.com

Multi-Cultural Demos and Activities: Pala‘ie, Sat., Nov. 3, 12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hawaiian cultural demonstration and hands-on activity. Free, supplies provided. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Disney Sing-Along, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-8. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys and Placemats, Arts & Crafts Activity, Sat., Nov. 3 & 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 2. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Nov. 4, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc or sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Mon., Nov. 5 & 19, 1pm, Ocean View Community Center. A parent led homeschool activity/social group building community in Ka‘ū. Contact prior to attending to confirm location in case of field trip. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

Story Time with Lindsey Miller from PARENTS, Inc., Mon., Nov. 5, 2:30-3:15pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon., Nov. 5, 4-6pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

ONGOING
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open through Sat., Nov. 3. The early voting location for Kaʻū is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m.

Registration for Track & Field Practice open through Wed., Nov. 21, Kahuku Park, on Paradise Circle in H.O.V.E. Program for ages 6-14 to be held Dec. 3-Feb. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Exhibit, Volcano Collaborations 2018: Artists Invitational, through Nov. 4, 9-5pm, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Features pieces made by 18 artists at VAC's first Artists' Collaboration event. 967-7565

Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths can still be applied for. Contact Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder at leionalani47@hotmail.com or (808) 649-9334 for an application. Last year brought over 1,000 spectators.
The festival features hula performed by hālau from Mexico, Japan, West Virginia, Oʻahu, South America, and Hawaiʻi Island. Traditional ethnic dance performances will come from Mexico, as well as the University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo Filipino Dancers. Taiko Drummers will perform. This year's headliner musical acts include Hoʻaikāne, Wailau Ryder, Keʻaiwa, Victor Chock, and Steven Sioloa.
Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on top of Mauna Kea can move forward, thanks to a
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court decision. Image from bigstockphoto

HAWAIʻI SUPREME COURT RULED TODAY TO ALLOW THE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE ON MAUNA KEA. The judges voted 4-1 to close years of litigation concerning the construction of the $1.4 billion telescope near the summit top of the volcano. The top of Mauna Keais considered a sacred site to Hawaiians and Gov. David Ige promised to protect the rights of Hawaiian cultural and religious practitioners who go there.
The Hawaiʻi Island chapter of the Sierra Club opposed the ruling and stated the "decision to override the constitutional protections for native Hawaiian practitioners exercising their customary and traditional religious practices on land never ceded to the state ... is a failure of the rule of law."
Suzanne Case, chief of the state Department of Land & Natural Resources, said the agency will ensure adherence to a comprehensive management plan to include "control of invasive species in attention to cultural protocols and training."

The state Supreme Court considered the validity of the Conservation District Use Permit, issued by the sate Board of Land & Resources to University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo, which manages the mountain and a campus of telescopes operated by educational and research institutions from around the world.

Henry Yang, Chair of TMT International Observatory Board of Governors, said: "On behalf of the TMT International Observatory, we are grateful for the Hawaii State Supreme Court's ruling that will allow TMT to be built on Maunakea. We thank all of the community members who contributed their thoughtful views during this entire process. We remain committed to being good stewards on the mountain and inclusive of the Hawaiian community. We honor the culture of the islands and its people and do our part to contribute to its future through our ongoing support of education and HawaiiIslands' young people. We are excited to move forward in Hawaiiand will continue to respect and follow state and county regulations, as we determine our next steps. We are deeply grateful to our many friends and supporters for their tremendous support over the years."

Hawaiians view the top of Mauna Kea as a sacred site. Photo from bigstockphoto

Work on TMT was halted in 2015, when the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court invalidated the permit on procedural grounds. The Supreme Court returned the case to the Hawaiʻi Circuit Court and instructed that a new contested case hearing be conducted. The contested case got underway in Oct. 2016. Following 44 days of testimony by 71 witnesses over five months, the hearing concluded in early March 2017, and hearings officer Riki May Amano in July 2017 recommended that a state Conservation District Use Permit be re-issued to allow construction of the project.

On Thursday, Sept. 28, the BLNR announced its decision to approve the permit. Opponents challenged the new permit before the Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court. Today's ruling affirms BLNR's decision to issue the CDUP.

The Court noted: "In this opinion, we address whether the BLNR properly applied the law in analyzing whether a permit should be issued for the TMT. Upon careful consideration of the written submissions, the applicable law, and the oral arguments, and for the reasons explained below, we now affirm the BLNR's decision authorizing issuance of a Conservation District Use Permit ("CDUP") for the Thirty Meter Telescope ("TMT")."

TMT will be required to fulfill numerous conditions and requirements of the state CDUP prior to the start of any construction. The telescope, to be the most powerful every built, could have been constructed in other locations such as Mexico, Chile, or the Canary Islands in Spain, where governments and communities expressed support. However, Mauna Kea, in the middle of the ocean, with its dark skies and great distance from large human populations, was considered the best site on the planet.
Opponents could ask the state Supreme Court for reconsideration or ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case. Learn more at tmt.org.

Some of the 13 observatories atop Mauna Kea. Photo from bigstockphoto

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THE PĀHALA SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PROPOSAL drew a group of village homeowners to meet last night. The meeting followed the county and EPA last week authorizing an extension on the public comment period for the Environmental Assessment on the proposed wastewater treatment site chosen by the county at Maile Street and Hwy 11.

Comments are due Dec. 11. The group decided to write views and suggestions and to meet again in two weeks, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center, before turning them into the county and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Sophia Hanoa led the meeting, assisted by Terri Napeahi, a Hilo clean water advocate and Vice President of Pele Defense Fund, led by Palekapu Deadman who also attended.
Several attendees said they don't understand the need to protect clean water resources from Pāhala's wastewater - that they don't understand how Pāhala's wastewater could reach the ocean as Pāhala is three miles inland with much ash, silt, and lava to filter wastewater before it reaches the shoreline. Deadman said there is a higher need for better sewage treatment in Hilo where, he said, the pipe releases incompletely treated sewage into the ocean only a quarter mile offshore. Attendees also mentioned Puako, where cesspool effluent is leaking into nearshore waters as being more of an emergency for a sewage treatment plant.

Map from Draft Environmental Assessment

Some Pāhala residents said they didn't understand the need for change in the way sewage is handled by cesspools, stating that there are more problems with leaky sewer pipes in the old plantation gang cesspool distribution system than with individual cesspools in town. The state has vowed to rid Hawaiʻi of all cesspools by 2050, and some residents said Pāhala should wait until then.
Concerns expressed by residents included fear that a plant on the gateway Norfolk pine lined road into Pāhala could be unsightly. "Welcome to Pāhala, welcome to our sewage treatment plant," said Hanoa, who proposed it be relocated to below the highway. The majority of those attending also said they preferre relocation to land below the highway. Hanoa and others also said they were concerned about possible burials and other archaeological sites on the proposed location and called for digging below ground. Hanoa also said the proposes site is prime agricultural land and that she also feared a flood could cause the treatment plant lagoons to overflow onto Maile Street and Hwy 11. Several residents described it as a flood area. The group decided to request an Environmental Impact Statement for the site.
The county, which maintains the old sewage system for houses hooked up to pipes on the old plantation gang cesspools, faces federal law banning gang cesspools. The Environmental Protection Agency is threatening the county with more than $30,000 a day in fines if it doesn't shut down the gang cesspools soon.

The view from the corner of

Maile Street

and Hwy 11, where the proposed

Pāhala wastewater facility may be located. Image from Google Maps

Several residents not on the old system, who have cesspools along the route of proposed new sewage pipes, said they fear they will be required to pay more than $20,000 each, plus the cost of closing off their cesspools, to hook up to the new sewage system.
An alternative was put forth by a former teacher at Kaʻū High, who suggested that houses hooked up to the old gang cesspool system be allowed to put in compost toilets. Napeahi said that the state Department of Health might consider a pilot project of a community installing composts toilet as a test program in order to come up with rules and regulations for it. The program would have to also deal with the grey water - from showers, washing clothes and other activities.
The retired teacher said there are many skilled carpenters and tradesmen in the town who could help build and install the compost toilets. Clyde Lewis, a former plantation union leader in the mid 1990s during the sugar plantation shutdown, said the union and plantation agreed that owners of homes on the old plantation sewage system would receive $1,000 each to help them pay for cesspools.
Also questioned was $30 every two months charged to each household on the old system by the county to maintain the old pipes and gang cesspool until the new sewage plant is built. Eddie Andrade, who took care of the sewer system for the plantation, said that he doesn't see much being done. Those on the system have been paying for many years, said Gwen Sorenson.

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THREE DAYS REMAIN FOR WALK-IN VOTING, in Kaʻū, through Friday, Nov. 2, at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.- closed noon to 1 p.m.
Two walk-in locations for registered voters from around the island are open through Saturday - West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Community Room, Bldg. G, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy and County of Hawaiʻi Aupuni Center Conference Room, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 101 Pauahi St., Suite 1.
Waimea Community Center will take walk-in voters through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd.

On General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the polls will be open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.. The nearest polling places are: Cooper Center, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Halau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi. See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

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"DONALD TRUMP IS NOT KING," Tweeted Sen. Mazie Hirono, in response to a comment from Pres. Donald Trump during an interview today, in which he said he can use his Executive Order to revoke birthright citizenship, the 14th Amendment of the U. S. Constitution, which allows anyone born in the U.S. to become a U.S. citizen.

"For @realDonaldTrump's information: 'All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,'" Tweeted Hirono. "The 14th Amendment confers U.S.citizenship to persons born in the United States. To incite his base, @realDonaldTrumpwants to change the Constitution by fiat. Ours is a country governed by rule of law and Donald Trump is not king."

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT, HAUNTED HOUSE, AND VEHICLE DECORATING CONTEST at Kaʻū District Gym tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 31, will draw keiki looking for sweets and scares, and cars and their drivers to see who is most creative. The event runs from 5:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m.

A prize will go for the overall best decorated vehicle. A special prize will go to the faculty or staff vehicle that is best decorated. Also on the program is the offering of healthier ideas for Fall recipes.

Organizers are looking for community members to offer treats and/or candy to keiki attending the event. The event is organized by Department of Parks and Recreation, Kaʻū District Gym, and Pāhala High & Elementary School. Call 928-3102 or 313-4100 for more.

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BEE BOYS HONEY SHOP HOSTS A HAUNTED HALLOWEEN POETRY NIGHT in Nāʻālehu tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 31. Using Halloween as an inspiration for the theme this month, featuring spooky stories, the event takes place in the breezeway in front of their shop, located at 95-5627 Mamalahoa Hwy. Doors open at 6 p.m. Nā‘ālehu Poetry Night offers an open mic and plant-based potluck. For more, call 333-6895, email info@beeboys.org, or visit @beeboys on Facebook or @bee.boys on Instagram. See beeboys.org.

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HALLOWEEN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS have been released by Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation. Though not all safety tips are relevant to rural Kaʻū, here's some good advice on staying safe while trick-or-treating:

Hold a flashlight while out trick-or-treating.

Always stand back from the curb and stay out of the street until it is time to cross.

Look left, right, then left again before crossing the street.

Lower electronics, such as cell phones, and keep heads up and walk – don't run – across the street.

Only walk on sidewalks when possible, or walk on the far left side of the road, facing traffic.

Wear highly visible or reflective costuming, or put reflective stickers on clothing.

Especially be sure to pay attention when crossing driveways.

Eye contact with drivers to ensure they see you, before crossing in front of them.

Never begin crossing a street when a vehicle is coming close.

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Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

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NEW and UPCOMING

OCEAN VIEW TURKEY CHALLENGE, a fundraising event for Ocean View's Keiki Christmas at Kahuku Park, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, at The Terraces at Kahuku Ahupua‘a Farm and Retreat, 92-1885 Princess Kaiulani Blvd., Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. The event offers, a turkey cooking competition, raffle, turkey plates (on site or to-go) for $10, and features music by local DJ Robert Unger of D-Tech Solutions from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and local band K.O.A. from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission to the adults only event is one keiki gift, $10-15 value, unwrapped (no stuffed animals). Raffle tickets are $1 each, or six for $15; winners need not be present to win.
Those interested in the turkey cooking competition - via smoking, baking, frying, etc. - must register by Thursday, Nov. 1, to receive the rules of the contest. The entries will be judged by a team and by popular vote. Contact Lee at 494-8835 or Kathie at 937-5865 or peoplerdcare@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wed., Oct. 31, 9-11am, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years & older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i. Referral required from Hawai‘i County Office of Aging at 961-8626 for free legal services. Under 60, call 1-800-499-4302. More info: tahisha.despontes@legalaidhawaii.org, 329-3910 ext. 925. legalaidhawaii.org

Women's Support Group, Thu., Nov. 1 & 15, 3-4:30pm, PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month thereafter. Women welcome to drop in anytime. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460

Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu., Nov. 1, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Jumble/Plant Sale & Pancake Breakfast, Sat., Nov. 3, 8-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. All you can eat pancakes, $3/person. 939-7000

Paths and Trails, Sat, Nov. 3, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately-difficult, 2-mile, hike with some of the most spectacular overlooks in Kahuku. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Art Express, Sat., Nov. 3 & Dec. 1, 10-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Classes held once monthly. Learn something new or work on a forgotten project. Instructions on oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums. Class size limited to 25. Meliha Corcoran 319-8989, himeliha@yahoo.com, discoveryharbour.net/art-express

Hawai‘i Human Trafficking Presentation, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. Presentation of human trafficking in Hawai‘i based on research study at University of Arizona. 939-7033

Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural Festival, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-10pm, Pāhala Community Center. Features Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hand-on demonstrations. Hula performed by hālau from around the world and Hawai‘i. Music headliners: Ho‘aikāne, Wailau Ryder, Ke‘aiwa, Victor Chock, and Steve Sioloa. Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths. Festival preceded by ceremonies at Punalu‘u Beach at dawn; ancestors honored at sunset; festival closes with ceremony at Makanau. Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions. Kumu Contact for booth application Hula Debbie Ryder, leionalani47@hotmail.com, 649-9334. hookupukau.com

Disney Sing-Along, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-8. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys and Placemats, Arts & Crafts Activity, Sat., Nov. 3 & 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 2. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 4-4:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-14. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Palm Trail, Sun., Nov. 4, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Nov. 4, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc or sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Mon., Nov. 5 & 19, 1pm, Ocean View Community Center. A parent led homeschool activity/social group building community in Ka‘ū. Contact prior to attending to confirm location in case of field trip. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

Story Time with Lindsey Miller from PARENTS, Inc., Mon., Nov. 5, 2:30-3:15pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon., Nov. 5, 4-6pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
VOTE: General Election, Tue., Nov. 6, 7-6pm. Senate District 2 polling places in/near Ka‘ū: Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd., Volcano Village; Ka‘ū High/Pāhala Elementary School Cafeteria, 96-3150 Pikake St., Pāhala. Senate District 3 polling places in/near Ka‘ū: Nā‘ālehu Elementary School Cafeteria, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy., Nā‘ālehu; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle, Ocean View; Miloli‘i Halau Pavilion, Miloli‘i. elections.hawaii.gov

Family Yoga Class, Tue., Nov. 6, 9:30-10:30am, PARENTS, Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Wonderful way to embody connection. 3-12 years old and caregivers. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a mat, if can, as supplies are limited. Free. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Meeting, Tue., Nov. 6, 4-6pm, Nov. 20, 4:30-6:30pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue., Nov. 6, 6-8pm, Pāhala Community Center.

After Dark in the Park, Kolea: A Story of Hawai‘i and Beyond, Tue., Nov. 6, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Russell Cahill introduces his latest book, with selected readings and book signing. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, is temporarily moving their Pāhala site program for Nov. 1 to the River of Life Assembly of God church. The group still meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They will be back at Pāhala Community Center on Nov. 6. The Nāʻālehu location remains at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

For more, call toll free to 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478, email Keanu Young at k.young@capitol.hawaii.gov, or go to lrbhawaii.org.

Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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A Trunk or Treat entry in the vehicle decorating contest during Halloween festivities on the Pāhala campus this
evening posted Starbucks blends: Zombie Brains, Vampire Blood and Witches Brew. See more below.
Photos by Julia Neal

A NEW SITE AWAY FROM NĀʻĀLEHU SCHOOL is proposed in the latest ranking of possible sewage treatment plant locations. An announcement by the county Department of Environmental Management today shows the top ranked location for Nāʻālehu would be reached by driving down the road between Nāʻālehu Shopping Center and Hana Hou Restaurant, and veering to the right. The site is a portion of some 2,000 acres of ranch land owned by Kaʻū Mahi, below Nāʻālehu Hongwanji.
The preliminary engineering report, posted online at County of Hawaiʻi records, estimates the cost to be more than $40 million. The wastewater treatment facility would allow the closure of the Large Capacity Cesspools that are illegal nationwide but still serve the old sugar camp housing in Nāʻālehu. It would also accommodate almost all of the existing businesses and service establishments, and many houses, from Hilo side of Nāʻālehu Hongwangi through Nāʻālehu School. The service area would include Punaluʻu Bake Shop, Ace Hardware, mauka offices and businesses, the 76 Station and Wikiwiki Mart, Hana Hou and Shaka's restaurants, businesses and offices in Nāʻālehu Shopping Center, and CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union, along with the state courthouse and library, and Bay Clinic.

The proposed wastewater treatment site is in green, with areas to be served in purple and aqua. The beige is the area
for future service. Map from County of Hawaiʻi

The future service area would extend to more homes makai of Hwy 11 toward Waiohinu, Nāʻālehu Hongwanji, plus homes makai of Hwy 11 near Nāʻālehu School, and more businesses mauka of Hwy 11.
The report notes that the expanded sewer treatment plant is in the Kaʻū Community Development Plan. A Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the proposed Nāʻālehu Wastewater Treatment Facility was submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) on Oct. 25.
The owner of the land proposed for the new treatment plant is Kaʻū Mahi, a subsidiary of Resource Land Holdings, LLC, a Colorado based real estate investment company.

Old sewer system to be replaced, showing gang cesspools, manholes,
and piping in the old sugar camp housing in Nāʻālehu.
Map from County of Hawaiʻi

The county's announcement today states that the next step is preparation of a Draft Environmental Assessment for the new site, in accordance with Chapter 343, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes. The Preliminary Engineering Report "will be part of the DEA framework. The DEA is targeted for completion by the end of May 2019. Public comment on the DEA will be solicited."

According to the county, "Siting was and is a critical factor for the community, and the PER considered community input. A total of 32 sites were evaluated in Nāʻālehu. The sites were each ranked based on 21 physical, cultural, and social factors, including, but not limited to, soil type, locations of subsurface and surface water resources, archaeological and cultural resources, and social implications, such as land ownership and proximity to public uses."

For further information, call Department of Environmental Management at 808-961-8083 or view and/or download the Reliminary Engineering Report at the County website: hawaiicounty.gov/dem-wastewater-division.

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Aerial photomosaic of Kīlauea's south caldera on Aug. 11 shows how the summit was changed by the collapse events that occurred between the end of May and August 2. The bright white line circles the outline of Halema‘uma‘u as it was before the onset of the 2018 collapses. Note in the lower third of this image the section of Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park's Crater Rim Drive(light gray line) that dropped into the crater during the collapse events. USGS image

A FIFTH STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION has been signed by Mayor Harry Kim in connection with the recent Kīlauea volcanic eruption. The state of emergency is extended through Dec. 29.
There is evidence at Puʻu ʻŌʻō that magma is refilling the middle East Rift Zone. Though volcanic activity is very quiet, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an "inflationary trend." The mayor's proclamation states, "United States Geological Survey HVO cannot project with absolute certainty an end date to this eruptive event and has noted that previous eruptive events in the area have continued eruptive activity after lengthy periods of lull."

The fifth proclamation extends all previous proclamation provisions, except that it lifts the 50 yard no-trespassing buffer surrounding the lava flow field. Entry onto the new lava fields, however, remains closed to all except those authorized by Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency. It also states, "No physical modifications to the lava flow fields are allowed, including but not limited to, clearing, crushing, or the removal or infill of the lava flow field surface with the intent to establish roads, trails, driveways, or clearings for any purpose."

A section of the Hawaiʻi County Code is suspended by the proclamation, regarding septic waste generated at temporary emergency shelter sites operated by nonprofit organizations, where lava event survivors are living.

HVO reports tiltmeters at Kīlauea's summit showing the slight inflationary trend, along with the same trend at the middle East Rift Zone. Rates of seismicity, deformation, and gas release have not changed significantly over the past week. Deformation signals are consistent with refilling of the middle East Rift Zone. However, Kīlauea Volcano is not erupting.

A closer view of the fuming spots from the above image.Volcanic gases
rising from magma stored beneath the summit continue to escape to the
surface, as they have for as long as Kīlauea has existed, resulting in
deposits of bright yellow sulfur on the crater walls. USGS photo

Though there are low rates of seismicity at the summit and East Rift Zone, earthquakes continue to occur primarily in the summit area and south flank, with a magnitude-3.8 the largest in the past two weeks. It occurred on Oct. 20 at 5:40 p.m., at a depth of 4.5 miles – along with small aftershocks that continue following the magnitude-6.9 quake on May 4.

Sulfur dioxide gas emissions at the summit averaged 50 tonnes per day as reported on Oct. 24, and 75 tonnes per day at Puʻu ʻŌʻō on Oct. 23. There was no sulfur dioxide detected by HVO instruments in the LERZ in the past week.

HVO reports hazards are still present in the LERZ eruption area and the summit. "Residents and visitors near recently active fissures and lava flows should stay informed, heed Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense and National Park warnings, and be prepared, if necessary, to self-evacuate in the unlikely event of renewed activity. Please note that Hawaiʻi County maintains a closure of the entire flow field and the vents and prohibits access to the area unless authorized through Civil Defense."

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Teacher Angie Miyashiro greets Halloween strollers at the school campus in Pāhala this evening where she
organized a haunted house and a Halloween car decorating contest. Photos by Julia Neal

A COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN GATHERING, sponsored by Ka`u High & Pahala Elementary, along with county Parks & Recreation, drew a large band of trick or treaters this evening with a haunted house and a vehicle decorating contest. Principal Sharon Beck said the event drew a much larger crowd than she had hoped for and that she was happy the school could be a safe centerpiece for celebrating Halloween this year.

Greeters at the haunted house entrance.

Principal Sharon Beck

The haunted house was particularly spooky with tiny ghosts hanging from above and costumed characters jumping out to scare the children as they walked and crawled through the maze of surprises.
Organizer and teacher Angie Miyashiro said she was very pleased the with the families who brought many keiki and those who participated in the vehicle decorating contest and helped to create the haunted house. The event was held in the new gym parking lot and activity room.
Many participants said they hope it will become an annual event.

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Fishing for surprises during Halloween on the campus.

TWO DAYS REMAIN FOR WALK-IN VOTING, in Kaʻū, through Friday, Nov. 2, at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.– closed noon to 1 p.m.

Two walk-in locations for registered voters from around the island are open through Saturday – West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Community Room, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy and County of Hawaiʻi Aupuni Center Conference Room, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 101 Pauahi St., Suite 1.

Bldg. G, from

Waimea Community Center will take walk-in voters through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd.

On General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the polls will be open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nearest polling places are: CooperCenter, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Halau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi. See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

Tiny ghosts flutter above a keiki making his way
through the haunted house. Photos by Julia Neal

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KEIKI KIʻI PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, to promote literacy through photography, happens this Friday, Nov. 2, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Nāʻālehu Public Library. This free club, sponsored by Friends of the Kaʻū Libraries, is open to all ages. Cameras and computers are provided. To sign up or ask questions, call Nāʻālehu Public Library, 939-2442.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

See Kaʻū exercise, meditation, daily, and weekly events.

Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

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NEW and UPCOMING

TŪTŪ & ME TRAVELING PRESCHOOL INVITES ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT, to stop by Pāhala Community Center, during school hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 8, to speak with Michelle Caravalho of Hui Ho‘omalu. Those who are interested but unable to attend should call Hui Ho‘omalu - East Hawai‘i, 987-5988, or West Hawai‘i, 896-3829.

HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SPONSORS A HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN-UP event at Ocean View Community Center on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more, call 939-7033. See ovcahi.org.

HAWAI‘I WILDLIFE FUND AND NĀ MAMO O KĀWĀ COLLABORATE on an Estuary Volunteer Work Day at Kāwā on Saturday, Nov. 10. Volunteers should meet at the northern gate at 9:30 a.m. The meeting location is 2WD accessible. Free; donations appreciated. Sign-up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com, jakau@nmok.org, or 561-9111, or R.S.V.P. to kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com or call 769-7629. See nmok.org. See wildhawaii.org.

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Women's Support Group, Thu., Nov. 1 & 15, 3-4:30pm, PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month thereafter. Women welcome to drop in anytime. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460

Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Thu., Nov. 1, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Paths and Trails, Sat, Nov. 3, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately-difficult, 2-mile, hike with some of the most spectacular overlooks in Kahuku. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Art Express, Sat., Nov. 3 & Dec. 1, 10-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Classes held once monthly. Learn something new or work on a forgotten project. Instructions on oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums. Class size limited to 25. Meliha Corcoran 319-8989, himeliha@yahoo.com, discoveryharbour.net/art-express

Hawai‘i Human Trafficking Presentation, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. Presentation of human trafficking in Hawai‘i based on research study at University of Arizona. 939-7033

Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural Festival, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-10pm, Pāhala Community Center. Features Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hand-on demonstrations. Hula performed by hālau from around the world and Hawai‘i. Music headliners: Ho‘aikāne, Wailau Ryder, Ke‘aiwa, Victor Chock, and Steve Sioloa. Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths.

Festival preceded by ceremonies at Punalu‘u Beach at dawn; ancestors honored at sunset; festival closes with ceremony at Makanau. Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions. Kumu Contact for booth application Hula Debbie Ryder, leionalani47@hotmail.com, 649-9334. hookupukau.com

Mixed Media Encaustic w/Mary Milelzcik, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-2pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. Participants create and take home small finished encaustic panting or two, scroll, and set of greeting cards. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Hula Kahiko - Michah Kamohoali‘i w/ Hālau Na Kipu‘upu‘u, Sat., Nov. 3, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Keiki Science Class, Sat., Nov. 3, 11-noon, Ace Hardware Stores Islandwide, including Nā‘ālehu/929-9030 and Ocean View/929-7315. Free. First Saturday every month. acehardware.com

Multi-Cultural Demos and Activities: Pala‘ie, Sat., Nov. 3, 12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hawaiian cultural demonstration and hands-on activity. Free, supplies provided. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Disney Sing-Along, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-8. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys and Placemats, Arts & Crafts Activity, Sat., Nov. 3 & 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 2. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 4-4:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-14. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Palm Trail, Sun., Nov. 4, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Nov. 4, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc or sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Registration for P&R Boys & Girls, T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball League open Nov. 7-Jan. 16, Kahuku Park, H.OV.E. For ages 5-8. Programs run Jan. 22 through Apr. 18, game and practice times TBA. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Craft Stick Fall Sign, Arts & Crafts Activity, Wed., Nov. 7, 3:30-5pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For grades K-8. Register through Nov. 5. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Open Mic Night, Wed., Nov. 7, 6-10pm, Kīlauea Military Camp inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 967-8365 after 4pm to sign-up and for more details. For patrons 21+. Park entrance fees may apply. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. 967-8371, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

ONGOING

VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open through Sat., Nov. 3. The early voting location for Kaʻū is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m.

Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.

Public Access Room comes to Ocean View on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The non-partisan division of Hawaiʻi state legislature's legislative Reference Bureau will offer workshops. Free and open to the public, they focus on training for creating, following, and testifying on legislation.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Walk-in voting at Pāhala Community Center wraps up today and tomorrow between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The General Election polling places nearby are at Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary School cafeteria, above, Nā‘ālehu Elementary School, Ocean View Community Center, Miloli‘i Hālau Pavilion and Cooper

Center. See more below. Photo by Julia Neal

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS REACTED TO THE GREEN LIGHT FOR THE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE this week. With the 4-1 state Supreme Court decision to allow the most powerful telescope on the planet at a cost of $1.4 billion to be built on Mauna Kea, OHA issued a statement:
"Despite four state audits and generations of Native Hawaiians expressing concern about the threats to Maunakea, the state and the University of Hawaiʻi have continuously neglected their legal duties to adequately manage the mountain. Instead, they have consistently prioritized astronomical development at the expense of properly caring for Maunakea's natural and cultural resources.

Thirty Meter Telescope artists rendition. Image from TMT, Inc.

"The Supreme Court's ruling today demonstrates an urgent need for the state to create mechanisms to ensure that constitutionally protected traditional and customary practices and cultural resources are not sacrificed or abridged.

"In November 2017, OHA sued to hold the state and UH accountable for its longstanding and well-documented mismanagement of Maunakea. For years, OHA held good faith discussions with the state to stop the state's failed stewardship. Despite OHA's best efforts, these discussions broke down several weeks ago. As a result, OHA is moving forward with its lawsuit. After 50 years of empty promises to the mauna and our community, the state needs to be held accountable. Maunakea deserves better."

The next step for TMT is for its organizers to submit construction plans to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Office of Conservation and CoastalLands for review and approval. The Supreme Court decision also requires the state to follow the Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan, which includes attention to cultural protocols and training.

KAHEA, the Hawaiian-Environmental Alliance – one of the participants in the Supreme Court case – commented: "We are disappointed by the state Supreme Court's majority decision to affirm the Land Board’s approval of the University of Hawaiʻi's permit to allow the Thirty-Meter Telescope corporation's project in a pristine area of Mauna Kea. The opinion wrongly relies on representations that there is 'no evidence' of Hawaiian cultural practices on the specific acreage proposed for the TMT. Thousands of Hawaiian cultural practitioners have affirmed the sacredness of the entirety of Mauna Kea. Thousands more have supported the protection of Mauna Kea from the TMT project. The Court's opinion has done nothing to change this. We call on the University, Governor Ige, and Mauna Kea TMT officers to put the well being of Hawai'i first and to relocate their project away from Mauna Kea."

Gov David Ige, the DLNR, Department of the Attorney General, and University of Hawai‘i, thanked the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, in a joint statement.

Ige said, "The high court reviewed thousands of pages of documents and testimony over many years, so it's difficult to imagine the monumental task the justices had in reaching this decision. We're pleased the court carefully considered and weighed all the varied and passionate testimony about TMT. We believe this decision is fair and right and will continue to keep Hawai‘i at the forefront of astronomy."

DNLR Chair Suzanne Case said, "We are gratified that the Supreme Court affirmed the Board of Land and Natural Resources' decision on the Thirty Meter Telescope conservation district use permit. This has been a very long process, and I want to thank Judge Amano and the Land Board members for their careful diligence in ensuring all voices were heard and considered, the law was applied correctly, and the process was followed fairly. DLNR, as the landowners and conservation district regulators on Mauna Kea, will continue to work closely with UH on next steps to move this project forward."

Attorney General Russell Suzuki said, "The TMT case has wound its way through a drawn out legal process for many years and it’s good to see it come to a successful resolution. The state has a responsibility to follow and apply the appropriate laws and the justices clearly agreed that this is precisely what happened in this case."

UH President David Lassner said, "The University of Hawaiʻi is pleased with the state Supreme Court's decision to approve the conservation district use permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope project. We will ensure that this project is accomplished appropriately and with deepest respect for the awesomeness of Maunakea. TMT will not only represent a major advance in humankind's knowledge of the universe, it will have tremendously positive educational and economic impacts for the people of Hawaiʻi Island and the entire state. UH stands fully committed to collaborative stewardship that demonstrates Maunakea as an inspiring and harmonious global model for culture, education, the environment and groundbreaking scientific discovery."

Opponents could appeal the decision to the Hawai‘i Supreme Court within the week or the U.S. Supreme Court within less than three months.

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TODAY AND TOMORROW ARE THE LAST DAYS FOR WALK-IN VOTING, in Kaʻū, at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.– closed noon to 1 p.m.

Two walk-in locations for registered voters from around the island are open through Saturday – West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Community Room, Bldg. G, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy and County of Hawaiʻi Aupuni Center Conference Room, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 101 Pauahi St., Suite 1.

Waimea Community Center will take walk-in voters through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd.

On General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the polls will be open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nearest polling places are: CooperCenter, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano Village; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Hālau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi. See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

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HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHTS for wildlife management, maintenance and repairs have been announced by Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park for the following dates:
Nov. 5 and 7, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., to shuttle crew between Hwy 11 near mile marker 42 and Kamo‘oali‘i, below 500-ft. elevation, for ungulate survey and control work.
Nov. 7, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., to shuttle fence materials and crews between Mauna Loa Road and the Kapāpala boundary fence above 6,000-ft. elevation.
Nov. 8, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., to shuttle crew from Hwy 11 near mile marker 42 to Kuee grasslands for survey and control of invasive fountain grass.
Nov. 13 and 15, between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., to fly supplies and crews for monitoring the ‘ua‘u birds, the petrel between Mauna Loa around 9,000-ft. elevation and the rainshed at Kīlauea summit.
Nov. 14, between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., departing from the rainshed at Kīlauea for invasive faya tree surveys in upper Kahuku Mauka and East Units, above 5,000-ft. elevation.

The native petrel - ‘ua‘u - bird, will be monitored on Mauna Loa
this month through a program of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Photo from HVNP

Nov. 14, between 10 a.m. and noon, to conduct surveys for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death in Kahuku Unit, between 2,000-ft and 5,000-ft. elevation.
Nov. 14, between noon and 3 p.m., to shuttle fence materials along the park boundary between the upper Kahuku former paddocks area and the Ka‘ū Forest Reserve between 3,000- and 5,000-ft. elevation.

In addition, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory may conduct flight operations over Kīlauea and Mauna Loa to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.
"The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather," says the announcement from the park.

"Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities."

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NEW and UPCOMING
KUMU MICHAH KAMOHOALI‘I WITH HĀLAU NA KIPU‘UPU‘U PERFORM HULA KAHIKO on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., on the one-of-a-kind outdoor setting hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
"Members of Hālau Na Kipuʻupuʻu are well known for their powerful performances as well as revitalizing many ancient art forms and practices not commonly seen within hula today. They are most famed among the hula community for revitalizing the art and practice of creating kapa," states the event description at volcanoartcenter.org.
Kamohoaliʻi is also known as a professional artist, producing works in many mediums such as lei making, feather working, photography, printing, painting, clothing, wood and stone carvings, film production and traditional Hawaiian kapa. "In all that he does he honors his kūpuna for who he is," states the event description.
This presentation will be presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats.

Hālau Na Kipu‘upu‘u under direction of Kumu Hula Michah Kamohoali‘i.
Photo from volcanoartcenter.org

The hula performance is free to attend; however, park entrance fees apply. For more, call Desiree Cruz at 987-7288, email volcanohula@gmail.com, or call 967-8222. See volcanoartcenter.org.

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STAINED GLASS BASICS I, A FOUR SESSION WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS, with glass artist Lois Pollock is offered Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village.
"Whimsical shapes, illustrative scenes or divine stories, stained glass has re-created the light in our lives for centuries. Stained glass artisans use both glass color and texture to produce light forms and patterns creating mood and character in small and large spaces," states the event description at volcanoartcenter.org.

All basic techniques are covered in the workshop, from glass cutting, foiling, soldering, and completing with patina and polishing compound. Pollock shares her expertise and knowledge, teaching students the skills involved in working safely with stained glass, and creating a sturdy piece of art.
Participants complete the workshop with a finished light-catcher, and the knowledge and experience of the basic skills involved to continue working with stained glass. Class fee is $90 per VAC member, $100 per non-member, plus a $15 supply fee. Attendees are asked to wear long pants, snug fitting gloves, covered shoes and safety glasses. Advance registration is required; workshop limited to six adults. Register online at volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Stewardship at the Summit, 9-noon, Fri., Nov. 2, Sat., Nov. 17 & 24, Wed., Nov. 28, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Meet Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center at 8:45am. Volunteers help remove invasive, non-native plants species that prevent native plants from growing. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, raingear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools provided. Free; park entrance fees apply. No advance registration required. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Keiki Kiʻi Photography Club, to promote literacy through photography, happens Friday, Nov. 2, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Nāʻālehu Public Library. This free club, sponsored by Friends of the Kaʻū Libraries, is open to all ages. Cameras and computers are provided. To sign up or ask questions, call Nāʻālehu Public Library, 939-2442.

Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Cultural Festival, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-10pm, Pāhala Community Center. Features Master Cultural Practitioners, Kukakuka (talk story), and many educational and cultural experiences with hand-on demonstrations. Hula performed by hālau from around the world and Hawai‘i. Music headliners: Ho‘aikāne, Wailau Ryder, Ke‘aiwa, Victor Chock, and Steve Sioloa. Craft vendors, food vendors, and informational booths. Festival preceded by ceremonies at Punalu‘u Beach at dawn; ancestors honored at sunset; festival closes with ceremony at Makanau. Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions. Kumu Contact for booth application Hula Debbie Ryder, leionalani47@hotmail.com, 649-9334. hookupukau.com

Disney Sing-Along, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-8. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys and Placemats, Arts & Crafts Activity, Sat., Nov. 3 & 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 2. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 4-4:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-14. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Palm Trail, Sun., Nov. 4, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Nov. 4, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc
or sites.google.
com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Mon., Nov. 5 & 19, 1pm, Ocean View Community Center. A parent led homeschool activity/social group building community in Ka‘ū. Contact prior to attending to confirm location in case of field trip. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

Story Time with Lindsey Miller from PARENTS, Inc., Mon., Nov. 5, 2:30-3:15pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon., Nov. 5, 4-6pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
VOTE: General Election, Tue., Nov. 6, 7-6pm. Senate District 2 polling places in/near Ka‘ū: Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd., Volcano Village; Ka‘ū High/Pāhala Elementary School Cafeteria, 96-3150 Pikake St., Pāhala. Senate District 3 polling places in/near Ka‘ū: Nā‘ālehu Elementary School Cafeteria, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy., Nā‘ālehu; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle, Ocean View; Miloli‘i Halau Pavilion, Miloli‘i. elections.hawaii.gov

Family Yoga Class, Tue., Nov. 6, 9:30-10:30am, PARENTS, Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Wonderful way to embody connection. 3-12 years old and caregivers. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a mat, if can, as supplies are limited. Free. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Meeting, Tue., Nov. 6, 4-6pm, Nov. 20, 4:30-6:30pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue., Nov. 6, 6-8pm, Pāhala Community Center.

After Dark in the Park, Kolea: A Story of Hawai‘i and Beyond, Tue., Nov. 6, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Russell Cahill introduces his latest book, with selected readings and book signing. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Registration for P&R Boys & Girls, T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball League open Nov. 7-Jan. 16, Kahuku Park, H.OV.E. For ages 5-8. Programs run Jan. 22 through Apr. 18, game and practice times TBA. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Craft Stick Fall Sign, Arts & Crafts Activity, Wed., Nov. 7, 3:30-5pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For grades K-8. Register through Nov. 5. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Open Mic Night, Wed., Nov. 7, 6-10pm, Kīlauea Military Camp inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 967-8365 after 4pm to sign-up and for more details. For patrons 21+. Park entrance fees may apply. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. 967-8371, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Learn More About Becoming A Foster Parent, Thu., Nov. 8, 8:30-10:30am, Pāhala Community Center. Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool on-going; however, all are welcome to visit w/ Michelle Caravalho of Hui Ho‘omalu to discuss becoming a foster parent. East Hawai‘i, 987-5988, West Hawai‘i 896-3829

Health Insurance Sign-up, Thu., Nov. 8, 9-4pm, Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thu., Nov. 8, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197

ONGOING
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open through Sat., Nov. 3, in Hilo and Kona, and open to Ka‘u residents.

Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, has twice a week meeting in Pāhala, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Pāhala Community Center, and in Nāʻālehu at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions through fundraising. See hookupukau.com.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Sister hālau from Mexico returns to Pāhala with public performances of Mexican and native Mexico dances, hula
from Japan, Hawai‘i and the mainland, and music all day Saturday at Pāhala Community Center.
Photo by Julia Neal

A CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH KA‘Ū, MEXICO, JAPAN, THE MAINLAND AND OTHER HAWAIIAN ISLANDS comes to Pāhala tomorrow with Ho‘okup Hula O Ka‘ū. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., on the grounds of Pāhala Community Center, the cultural festival, organized by Kumu Hula Debbie and Kawehi Ryder, features hālau with Hawaiian dancing and traditional Mexican and Native American dancing and music. The entertainment lineup includes Ho‘aikāne, Wailau Ryder, Ke‘aiwa, Victor Chock, and Steve Sioloa.
Hawaiian hands-on cultural demonstrations, food, Ka‘ū Coffee, mamaki tea, arts and crafts are all part of the day and evening. A dawn ceremony in the waters of Punalu‘u welcomes the hālau from afar. A kukui ceremony at sunset will honor loved ones who have passed. The festival closes with a ceremony at Makanau.
The festival originated in 2009 on the island of Lana‘i and resulted in a cultural exchange between Pāhala and Lana‘i residents. Volunteers from Pāhala, including Dane Galiza, the late Bull, and Jamie Kailiawa, Jarrett Pestana, Harry Evangelista and Robert Ahia, along with the late Bobby Tucker, Pāhala Plantation Cottages and Olson Trust, helped with the event.

A cultural and spiritual exchange begins at dawn by welcoming the sunrise at Punalu‘u during the
annual Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū event, with dance and music all day Saturday at Pāhala Community Center.
Photo by Julia Neal

The Pāhala based Hālau Hula O Leonalani, under the direction of Ryder, traveled to Lana‘i for the 2013 festival. Ryder and her family soon moved to Pāhala, expanded the hālau here and brought the festival with them.
The Kumu's hālau in Pāhala is open to residents of all ages. Ryder also teaches Hawaiian studies at Pāhala Elementary School. Sponsors include County Council member Maile David and community contributions. Contact Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder, leionalani47@hotmail.com, 649-9334. See hookupukau.com.

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NEW MAPS OF THE AREA CHANGED BY KĪLAUEA VOLCANO lava flows and seismic activities this year are available from the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This week's Volcano Watch, written by HVO scientists and affiliates, explains:
During Kīlauea Volcano’s recent lower East Rift Zone eruption, lava-flow maps were a staple of the public outreach effort by HVO. This was not the first time such maps have been in the public eye, as regular maps of Puʻu ʻŌʻō lava flows have been posted to HVO’s website for many years. Still, this summer’s dynamic situation in lower Puna presented its own unique set of cartographic (map-making) challenges, which kept HVO and other U.S. Geological Survey staff on their toes for over three months.
Computer programs known as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been the preferred tool of USGS cartographers for many years. Using commercial GIS software, the user creates a stack of “layers,” such as labels, roads, and political boundaries that together form a map.

This map of Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone, created by USGS Geographic Information Systems analysts,
shows the extent of the 2018 lava flows (pink), which covered an area of about 35.5 sq km (13.7 sq mi) and added
about 875 acres of new land to East Hawai‘i. There has been no lava flow expansion since August 9. Minor activity within the fissure 8 cone continued into early September but did not expand the flow margins. Shaded purple areas
depict lava flows erupted in 1840, 1955, 1960, and 2014-2015. USGS map

When magma intruded into the LERZ in early May 2018, HVO prepared a template map of the region that could be ready for rapid distribution if/when lava erupted to the surface. The first eruptive fissure opened in the Leilani Estates subdivision in the late afternoon of May 3, and HVO released its first eruption map the next morning.
In designing this map, GIS analysts considered various logical rules for symbolizing and stacking the layers. For example, roads are shown in shades of gray because other colors could cause confusion, with blue often used for streams or paths of steepest descent, and red reserved for lava flows.
In the stacking order, a lava flow is always on top, because it effectively destroys everything that was once in its place. A road shown on top of a lava flow would suggest that it survived or was recently rebuilt.
The LERZ map was also heavily influenced by earlier Puʻu ʻŌʻō maps. Using a similar cartographic style helped ensure that the LERZ eruption maps were familiar to people accustomed to viewing maps on HVO’s website.
For the first week of the 2018 LERZ eruption, lava flows proved difficult to map, as they stayed close to the fissures in Leilani Estates, where vegetation obscured aerial views of their margins. Mapping the lava on foot, which had been common for Puʻu ʻŌʻō flows, was too dangerous because the dense understory also blocked exit routes.
As a result, HVO initially used simple dots to depict the eruptive fissures on early maps. To any GIS analyst, it is far from ideal to display a two- or three-dimensional feature with a point location, but such compromises can be necessary during a crisis.
Later, as the lava inundation in lower Puna grew more expansive, satellite views became the preferred method of mapping the flow field.

Bright red polygon features were drawn by USGS Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts around new or active lower East Rift Zone lava flows, which appear lighter in color due to their high temperature on this thermal map. Collected during a helicopter overflight on May 9, 2018, this map shows fissures 6 (left) and 15 (right) with Pohoiki Road passing between the two vents. USGS map

USGS colleagues with the National Civilian Applications Center reviewed various satellite imagery sources, including those of the Department of Defense, and drew two-dimensional polygons around lava flows that had been emplaced since the previous update. After “ground truthing” these new data with field checks by USGS crews, the polygons were added to the eruption map in bright red. When satellite views were unavailable, polygons were derived using a similar process from helicopter-collected thermal maps.
The process of drawing polygons from satellite or thermal imagery could take a few hours. Unfortunately, the speed at which some LERZ lava flows advanced could render those maps obsolete almost immediately.
This led GIS analysts to employ more “aggressive” methods of mapping. For example, some maps posted in late May and early June 2018 showed a simple arrow and point for the flow front, which had been pinpointed only minutes before during a helicopter overflight. If aerial photographs included landmarks, it was possible for GIS analysts to sketch the flow fronts onto pre-eruption satellite images. These methods accelerated the map-making process when the need for information became most critical.
Every volcanic eruption is different, and certainly the next major Hawaiian eruption will require new, and even more innovative, methods of lava-flow mapping. The recent LERZ eruption was a learning experience for everyone involved, especially for staff making HVO’s eruption maps. By expanding the various data collection methods available to GIS analysts, HVO and the USGS will be even better prepared when responding to future volcanic activity.

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TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAYS FOR WALK-IN VOTING, for registered voters, but only for those making the drive to West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Community Room, Bldg. G, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, or to Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Aupuni Center Conference Room, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 101 Pauahi St., Suite 1.
On General Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the polls will be open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nearest polling places are: Cooper Center, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano Village; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Hālau Pavillion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi. See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

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NEW and UPCOMING
A HAWAI‘I HUMAN TRAFFICKING PRESENTATION, based on a research study at the University of Arizona, will be given by Melody Stone at a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ocean View Community Center. For more, call 430-5710.

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HAWAIIAN LOMILOMI LAPA‘AU BREATH OF HĀ WORKSHOP takes place Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village. Master Kahuna Lapa‘au Practitioner and master Kumu Leina‘ala Brown leads the workshop.

"LomiLomi goes far beyond massage, however; it also reflects the connection we have with the land (‘aina), the spirit guides or ancestors (‘aumakua) and the breath of life (aloha). LomiLomi, sometimes called Hawaiian massage, is beneficial for many ailments and to increase spiritual energy and personal power (mana). The nurturing strokes are relaxing; however, one soon learns this work is therapeutic on all levels," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org.
This level 1 training begins with the history of Hawaiian Lomilomi and an oli (chant). Topics covered in the workshop include Pule Wehe Oli (opening prayer), hands-on Lomilomi Breath of Hā, learning the Golden Keys of Tane I Ta Wai‘ola (Water is Life Detox), and more. The class fee is $90 per VAC member and $100 per non-member. Register online at volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.

Kumu Leina‘ala Brown teaches a Hawaiian Lomilomi Lapa‘au
Breath of Hā Workshop in Volcano.
Photo from volcanoartcenter.org

For over 40 years, Brown has worked with healing, health and wellness prevention and restorative health for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease patients, strengthening the mind, body, spirit and soul healing of her patients. She has worked with people on island and worldwide, sharing her mana (divine energy) and doing her sacred ceremonies and spiritual readings. Brown comes from Volcano, Hawai‘i, and resides on the island.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Jumble/Plant Sale & Pancake Breakfast, Sat., Nov. 3, 8-1pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. All you can eat pancakes, $3/person. 939-7000

Paths and Trails, Sat, Nov. 3, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately-difficult, 2-mile, hike with some of the most spectacular overlooks in Kahuku. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Art Express, Sat., Nov. 3 & Dec. 1, 10-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Classes held once monthly. Learn something new or work on a forgotten project. Instructions on oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums. Class size limited to 25. Meliha Corcoran 319-8989, himeliha@yahoo.com, discoveryharbour.net/art-express

Mixed Media Encaustic w/Mary Milelzcik, Sat., Nov. 3, 10-2pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. Participants create and take home small finished encaustic panting or two, scroll, and set of greeting cards. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Thanksgiving Hand Turkeys and Placemats, Arts & Crafts Activity, Sat., Nov. 3 & 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 2. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness, Sat., Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1, 4-4:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-14. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Palm Trail, Sun., Nov. 4, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Nov. 4, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc or sites.
google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Meeting, Tue., Nov. 6, 4-6pm, Nov. 20, 4:30-6:30pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue., Nov. 6, 6-8pm, Pāhala Community Center.

After Dark in the Park, Kolea: A Story of Hawai‘i and Beyond, Tue., Nov. 6, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Russell Cahill introduces his latest book, with selected readings and book signing. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Registration for P&R Boys & Girls, T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball League open Nov. 7-Jan. 16, Kahuku Park, H.OV.E. For ages 5-8. Programs run Jan. 22 through Apr. 18, game and practice times TBA. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Craft Stick Fall Sign, Arts & Crafts Activity, Wed., Nov. 7, 3:30-5pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For grades K-8. Register through Nov. 5. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Military Coloring Sheets, Arts & Crafts Activity, Fri.., Nov. 9, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, HOVE. For ages 6-12. Register through Nov. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

ONGOING
VOTE: Early Walk-In Voting Open through Sat., Nov. 3. The early voting location for Kaʻū is at Pāhala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday - closed noon to 1 p.m.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder's Hālau Hula O Leionalani, celebrating George Na‘ope and Mary Kawena Pukui.

HAWAIIAN, SAMOAN, FILIPINO, JAPANESE AND MEXICAN CULTURE came together today during the annual Ho‘okupu Hula No Ka‘ū Festival at Pāhala Community Center. Organizer Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder told the crowd throughout the day and evening that during these times it is "aloha, love and forgiveness" that are important. She said she and the community celebrate the cultural diversity of Ka‘ū and the welcome hearts of Ka‘ū people who take in visitors from afar.
Dancers traveled to Ka‘ū from Mexico, Virginia, Japan and other Hawaiian places. University of Hawai‘i's Samoan and Filipino dancers joined in.
Lorie Lei Shirakawa, hula sister to Ryder and long time kumu in Ka‘ū, brought in students from her home in Hilo. She brought her Ka‘ū members who recently excelled in the island wide Kūpuna hula competition.

Kaho‘okele Crabbe opened the cultural festival today in Pāhala.

Photos by Julia Neal

Ka‘ū residents turned in names of those who passed away They and ancestors were honored in a kukui nut burning ceremony conducted by Kawehi Ryder. "Look into the flames," said Debbie Ryder. "You may see something," she told those who recently lost loved ones.
Local community groups raised money and put forth their missions. The Ka‘ū High School Culinary Club, mentored by ‘Āina Akamu, provided pork plates to bring in funding for a culinary educational trip to Japan next year. The journey will offer the opportunity for a number of students from Ka‘ū to travel, most of them signing up for passports for the first time.
Donations can be made to Ka‘ū High.
A reforestation group urged people to plant trees and to pick up native seedings on Arbor Day, next April. Representatives of the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park promoted their educational presentations, events and hikes.
Hawaiian cultural practitioners presented many skills, from building rock walls and grass houses to making drums and using native Hawaiian plants for healing.
See more in Sunday's Ka‘ū News Briefs.

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THE NEW VACATION RENTAL BILL FROM THE COUNTY COUNCIL MOVED FORWARD THIS WEEK.
Hawai‘i Life, a real estate company, broke it down for property owners, saying, "it is certain some version of this bill will be passed by the end of this year."

Ka‘ū High School Culinary Club members, raising money today, to travel
on a culinary education adventure to Japan next year.

The current version before the County Council would give vacation rental owners in residential districts until Oct. 1, 2019, the opportunity to be grandfathered in, to show they are current in paying for Transient Accommodations Tax, General Excise Tax, and that their houses are approved by the county.
Hawaiilife.com explains it this way:
"The bill applies to 'unhosted' rentals, where the owner does not live on site. That means the property is a second home, vacation home, or investment property.
"Hotel, resort, and commercial zonings expressly allow short term rentals. The focus of this bill is to limit vacation rentals on homes in residential and agricultural districts.
"All short term vacation rentals must register. The proposed fee is now $500.
"Existing rentals that are a non-conforming use, meaning in zoning that does not allow them, are eligible to be 'grandfathered.' They will be allowed to continue to operate under certain conditions. In order to obtain the non-conforming use certificate, they must show evidence of rental history, that

Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park invites
everyone to hike and learn. Photos by Julia Neal

General Excise Tax and Transient Accommodations Tax are being paid, and that the property has proper, closed building permits.
"The non-conforming use certificate will transfer to a new owner, as long as annual renewals have kept it current.
"To conform with state land use designation, special use permits will not be issued for short term accommodations in farm dwellings (which is technically what homes and guest houses in agricultural districts are considered)."

The restriction on agricultural property is of particular concern to vacation rental owners in Wood Valley, Ocean View and Volcano where the zoning is agriculture.

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NEW and UPCOMING

KĪLAUEA MILITARY CAMP HOSTS A THANKSGIVING BUFFET, on Thursday, Nov. 22, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at their Crater Rim Café, located within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The buffet menu includes "Roast Turkey, Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham and all the fixins," states a press release issued by Kīlauea Military Camp. Attendees are asked to purchase meal tickets at $22.95 per adult and $12.95 per child, ages 6 to 11 years old.
Kīlauea Military Camp is open to all authorized Kīlauea Military Camp patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8356 or 967-8371 for additional information. See kilaueamilitarycamp.com.

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THANKSGIVING NATURE WREATH, AN ARTS & CRAFTS ACTIVITY for keiki ages 6 to 12 years old, at Kahuku Park (on Paradise Circle in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates), is held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register Nov. 13 to 22. For more, call 929-9113.

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Kumu Hula Ka‘ea Lyons and Lily Kahelelani Dudoit.
Photo from volcanoartcenter.org

KUMU HULA KA‘EA LYONS AND LILY KAHELELANI DUDOIT WITH HĀLAU KA‘EAIKAHELELANI perform Hula Kahiko on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on the hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Both Lyons and Dudoit are native residents of Kalaoa, Kona, coming from a family of hula dancers and musicians and "are proud to have the opportunity to carry on this legacy that was gifted to them by their mother Sally Alohikea-Toko," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org. Their hula years span their lifetime, each with over 35 years of experience. As students of Hālau Nā Lei ‘O Kaholokū, under the direction of Kumu Hula Nani Lim Yap and Leialoha Amina, they participated in the annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, traveled to Japan, New Zealand, Tahiti, Taiwan and all across the U.S.

Hālau Ka‘eaikahelelani. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org

This performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center. For the series, hula hālau from across Hawai‘i are invited to perform each month in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This presentation will be presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats.
These free events are supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development and the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and individual funding from members of the Volcano Art Center’s ʻohana. For more, call Desiree Cruz at 987-7288, email volcanohula@gmail.com, or call 967-8222. See volcanoartcenter.org.

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Loke Kamanu.
Photo from
volcanoartcenter.org

CULTURAL SPECIALIST LOKE KAMANU AND HER ‘OHANA DISPLAY OF NĀ MEA HULA, all things hula, on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Held once a month in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performance at the kahua hula, the public is invited to view the Nā Mea Hula demonstration on the lanai of the gallery. Kamanu and her ‘ohana share a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This memorable demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Free; however, park entrance fees apply. For more, call 967-8222. See volcanoartcenter.org.

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REGISTER KEIKI, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, FOR ANGEL ORNAMENT, an Arts & Craft's Activity in the Ka‘ū District Gym's multi-purpose room held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is open Nov. 19 to 27. For more, call 928-3102.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Palm Trail, Sun., Nov. 4, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traverses scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone, with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Nov. 4, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. Sponsored by South Point Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Service. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc
or sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Mon., Nov. 5 & 19, 1pm, Ocean View Community Center. A parent led homeschool activity/social group building community in Ka‘ū. Contact prior to attending to confirm location in case of field trip. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

Story Time with Lindsey Miller from PARENTS, Inc., Mon., Nov. 5, 2:30-3:15pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon., Nov. 5, 4-6pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
VOTE: General Election, Tue., Nov. 6, 7am-6pm. Area polling places are Cooper Center, 19-4030 Wright Rd., Volcano Village; Ka‘ū High/Pāhala Elementary School Cafeteria, 96-3150 Pikake St., Pāhala; Nā‘ālehu Elementary School Cafeteria, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy.; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle, Ocean View; Miloli‘i Halau Pavilion, Miloli‘i. elections.hawaii.gov

Craft Stick Fall Sign, Arts & Crafts Activity, Wed., Nov. 7, 3:30-5pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For grades K-8. Register through Nov. 5. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Open Mic Night, Wed., Nov. 7, 6-10pm, Kīlauea Military Camp inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 967-8365 after 4pm to sign-up and for more details. For patrons 21+. Park entrance fees may apply. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. 967-8371, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Learn More About Becoming A Foster Parent, Thu., Nov. 8, 8:30-10:30am, Pāhala Community Center. Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool on-going; however, all are welcome to visit w/ Michelle Caravalho of Hui Ho‘omalu to discuss becoming a foster parent. East Hawai‘i, 987-5988, West Hawai‘i 896-3829

Health Insurance Sign-up, Thu., Nov. 8, 9-4pm, Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thu., Nov. 8, 6:30pm, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Military Coloring Sheets, Arts & Crafts Activity, Fri.., Nov. 9, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, HOVE. For ages 6-12. Register through Nov. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund & Nā Mamo o Kāwā Estuary Volunteer Work Day, Sat., Nov. 10, meet 9:30am, Northern Gate, Kāwā. 2WD accessible, volunteers welcome. Free; donations appreciated. Sign-up w/James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, namamookawa@gmail.com, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111, nmok.org. HWF - RSVP to kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, call 769-7629

4th Annual Lā ‘Ohana: Health and Hawaiian Culture, Sat., Nov. 10, 9-4pm, Miloli‘i. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations and medicine; free health screenings; open enrollment from healthcare.gov; arts and crafts vendors, informational booths, foods, snacks, and entertainment. Fundraising for Miloli‘i Hipu‘u online virtual academy of Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School. Free entry. Sponsored by Kalanihale, kalanihale.org. Potential vendors contact Ka‘imi Kaupiko, 937-1310, kkaupiko@gmail.com

Stained Glass Basics I, Sat. & Sun., Nov 10, 11, 17 & 18, 9-noon, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Four session workshop for beginners with Lois Pollock. $90/VAC member, $100/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. Advance registration required; class size limited to 6 adults. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Nature & Culture: An Unseverable Relationship, Sat., Nov. 10, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate guided hike along the Palm Trail, approx. 2 miles. Learn about native plants that play a vital role in Hawaiian culture, and observe the catastrophic change and restoration of the land as it transitions from the 1868 lava flow to deeper soils with more diversity and older flora. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Hawai‘i Human Trafficking Presentation, Sat., Nov. 10, 10-11:30am, Ocean View Community Center. Presentation of human trafficking in Hawai‘i based on research study at University of Arizona. 939-7033

Hawaiian LomiLomi Lapa‘au Breath of Ha Workshop, Sat., Nov. 10, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Kahuna Kumu Leina‘ala Brown teaches this level 1 training. $90/VAC member, $100/non-member. 967-8222, volcanoartcetner.org

Zentangle: Botanical Boarders and Beyond w/Dina Kageler, Sat., Nov. 10, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Returning tanglers encouraged to bring their favorite Zentangle supplies - loaner pens, pencils and watercolors available. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Bring light refreshment to share. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Hula Kahiko - Ka‘ea Lyons and Lily Kahelelani Dudoit w/Hālau Ka‘eaikahelelani, Sat., Nov. 10, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Annual Volunteer Appreciation - Ice Cream, Brownies & Tie Dye Social, Sat., Nov. 10, 3-5pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Volcano Art Center members welcome, others welcome to become members to attend. Julie Williams, 339-1699, volcanoartcenter.org

Ocean View Turkey Challenge, Sat., Nov. 10, 4-10pm, Terraces, 92-1885 Princess Kaiulani Blvd., Ocean View. D-Tech Solutions DJ Robert Unger, 4-7pm; K.O.A. band, 7-10pm. Adults only. Admission: One Keiki gift $10-15 value, unwrapped, no stuffed animals. Raffle Tickets $1 each, or 6 for $15; winners need not be present to win. Turkey plates available on site or to-go, $10. Proceeds fund Keiki Christmas at Kahuku Park. Competitors sign-up by Nov. 1. Contact Lee, 494-8835, or Kathie, 937-5865, peoplerdcare@gmail.com

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CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Pāhala Community Center hosted the annual Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū on Saturday, Nov. 3. Hālau from Hawaiʻi Island, Oʻahu, Japan, Mexico, and Virginia participated, and vendors offered all kinds of food, art, and more. See more images
and stories, below, and on Saturday's and tomorrow's Kaʻū News Briefs. Photo by Julia Neal

VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Local polls open in precincts from Volcano through Kaʻū to Miloliʻi, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nearest voting places are: CooperCenter, 19430 Wright Road in Volcano; Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary, 96-3150 Pikake Street; Nāʻālehu Elementary School, 95-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; Ocean View Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and Miloliʻi Halau Pavilion, off Hwy 11 in the Village of Miloliʻi.

Keiki at Saturday's Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū, some

performing for the first time. Photo by Julia Neal

Up for decision making in the General Election is choosing between candidates for positions from Governor to Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and whether Hawaiʻi should have a Constitutional Convention; it would be the first one since 1978.

The measure to fund schools through investment property taxes is on the ballot, but was recently set aside by the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Voters can cast their opinions but they will not count, and the Hawaiʻi Legislature is expected to take up the issue in 2019.
Two county charter questions are also on the ballot.

In the Governor and Lt. Governor's race, Democrat Gov. David Ige, with state Sen. Josh Green as his running mate for Lt. Governor, face Republican candidate Andria Tupola, with Marissa Dipasupil Kerns as her running mate; Non-Partisan candidate Terrence Teruya, with his running mate Paul F. Robotti; and Green Party candidate Jim Brewer, with Renée Ing as his running mate.

West Kaʻū's state Senatorial race is to replace Lt. Gov. candidate John Green. The candidates are Democrat Dru Kanuha and Libertarian Michael Last.

Demetrius Olviera and Hālau at the Hoʻokupu

Hula No Kaʻū. Photo by Julia Neal

East Kaʻū's state Representative race is between Incumbent Democrat Richard Onishi and Libertarian Fred Fogel.

Kaʻū's representative in the U.S. House, Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, faces Republican Brian Evans.

Kaʻū's representative in the U.S. Senate, Democrat Mazie Hirono, is up against Republican Ron Curtis.

Kaʻū residents can vote for At-Large candidates for Office of Hawaiian Affairs and also for the Maui and Oʻahu Offices of Hawaiian Affairs Trustees.
Candidates for At-Large OHA seats, for which three persons can be selected, are Lei Ahu Isa, William Aila Jr., Rowena Noelani Akana, Faye Hanohano, Brendon Kaleiʻaina Lee, and John D. Waihee IV. Maui options are Keʻeaumoku Kapu or Carmen Hulu Lindsey. Oʻahu options are Kalei Akaka or Ester Kiaʻaina.

The ballot asks voters two questions about amendments to the Hawaiʻi County Charter: the first question asks how the public should be notified of salary increases for elected and appointed officials. The second question asks if the public should be made aware of the fiscal impacts of amendments to the County Charter.

The question asking whether a Constitutional Convention should be called requires a majority of "yes" votes in order to pass. See more at elections.hawaii.gov.

The Keaiwa band backs Debbie Ryder and Hālau at Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū at Pāhala Community Center on Saturday.

Photo by Julia Neal

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RAPID ʻŌHIʻA DEATH FUNGUS-DETECTING DOG may help in the fight to save the endemic trees from being wiped out, say articles from Big Island Video News and West Hawaiʻi Today. Cobra, a Belgian Malinois, is "an effective detector of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death, officials say." She has been trained with the scent of the fungus, without the smell containing the pathogen that causes spread of the disease.

Lei making artist Francine Weller. Photo by Julia Neal

Dr. Susan Cordell of the US Forest Service explained, during a demonstration of the dog's skill last week, "Cobra over here has been really a quick learner, and has quickly shown us that she can detect Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death." The project, by scientist Kealoha Kinney of the Institute of Pacific Island Forestry, has been working in tandem with a group in Florida for about a year. That group has trained dogs to sniff out a fungus that is affecting avocado trees; the pathogens are similar.

Kinney said it's "like creating an ʻōhiʻa guard dog."

ROD has spread to hundreds of thousands of acres of native ‘ōhi‘a forests on Hawai‘i Islandover the past few years, and was detected on Kauaʻi in May.

The project was funded by Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture, led by USFS's Institute of Pacific Island Forestry, in partnership with USDA Agricultural Research Service, Redland Ahead Florida-based non-profit Redland Ahead, and FloridaInternationalUniversity.

A traditional Filipino glass dance, Binasuan, performed by
members of Bayanihan Club of Hilo on Saturday.
Photo by Julia Neal

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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI'S BAYANIHAN CLUB OF HILO FILIPINO DANCERS joined in the festivities at Saturday's annual Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū at PāhalaCommunity Center. The troupe performed two traditional dances: Binasuan, or the Filipino Dance of the Glass, and Tinikling, or the Filipino Stick Dance.

Binasuan involves the dancer, usually a woman, gracefully performing a dance – from simple to complex – while holding a glass half-full of rice wine in each hand, and with one balanced atop her head. The dancer's skill is determined by her ability to not spill any wine, and not drop any of the three glasses, during her performance. The dancer performs to fast-paced music, turning, rolling, and spinning. Other elements are sometimes introduced, such as weights on the feet, to increase the difficulty and show the heightened skill of the dancer.

Tinikling, a traditional Filipino dance, performed by members
of Hilo's Bayanihna Club at Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū.
Photo by Julia Neal

Tinikling involves two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other, while one or more dancers step over and between the poles.

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ihanclub. See more about the performances of dances of many cultures on Saturday's and tomorrow's Kaʻū News Briefs.

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Scarf dying artist Laura E. Walker.
Photo by Julia Neal

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK SUMMER 2019 JOBS will be listed tomorrow, Nov. 5, on usajobs.gov. The Park's job announcement says seasonal positions working to serve visitors – Park Rangers and Park Guides – for next summer should be posted Monday morning. Applications must be processed through usajobs.gov. Jobs are typically posted several months before the summer season.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park positions are grouped with other parks. On the site, search for a position called "Park Ranger (I)" or "Park Guide," and click on location to see if Hawaiʻi is listed. To apply, create a USAJOBs account, then upload a resumé and application documents before Nov. 5. To make sure the application is considered, says the announcement, "make sure to log in and submit your application early on Nov. 5. USAJOBs caps the number of applications to 350-500 total, so the announcement may close earlier than the closing date. It can appear complicated if you are new to the site but there are several helpful resources on the USAJOBs homepage. Log on today to get familiar… Good Luck!"

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NEW and UPCOMING

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES START THIS WEEK at Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary. Conferences must be scheduled with Dawn Cabreros at 313-4141 or through the main office at 313-4100. Available time slots are Monday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 9, between 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.

ZENTANGLE: BOTANICAL BOARDERS AND BEYOND WITH DINA KAGELER is hosted at Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"Inspired by patterns of nature seen in Volcano rainforests, we will re-envision natural shapes and apply them as border embellishments to our tangles. Deconstructing complexity is a skill to practice both in art and in life. Come and explore with us the unbound boundaries of botanical borders," states the event description.

Returning tanglers are encouraged to bring their favorite Zentangle supplies; however, loaner pens, pencils and watercolors will be available. No artistic experience needed. Zentangle Basics and watercolor experience is helpful by not required. Participants are asked to pay $30 per Volcano Art Center member, or $35 per non-member, plus a $10 supply fee per person, and to bring a light refreshment to share. For more and to register, call 967-8222 or visit volcanoartcenter.org.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Military Coloring Sheets, Arts & Crafts Activity, Fri.., Nov. 9, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, HOVE. For ages 6-12. Register through Nov. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Volcano Community Dance happens Friday. Nov. 9, 7-9pm. The free dance encourages attendees to "come dance... by yourself, with a partner, or just join us and tap your foot!" Music includes freestyle groove to funk, motown, 80’s dance hits, rhythm & blues, classic rock, world beat, 50’s R&R, and Latin. Coffee, tea, water, and snacks provided; donations appreciated. Alcohol free event. Minors allowed with supervision only. Set-up at 6:30 p.m., at CooperCenter, 19-4030 Wright Rd.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund & Nā Mamo o Kāwā Estuary Volunteer Work Day, Sat., Nov. 10, meet 9:30am, Northern Gate, Kāwā. 2WD accessible, volunteers welcome. Free; donations appreciated. Sign-up w/James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, namamookawa@gmail.com, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111, nmok.org. HWF - RSVP to kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, call 769-7629

4th Annual Lā ‘Ohana: Health and Hawaiian Culture, Sat., Nov. 10, 9-4pm, Miloli‘i. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations and medicine; free health screenings; open enrollment from healthcare.gov; arts and crafts vendors, informational booths, foods, snacks, and entertainment. Fundraising for Miloli‘i Hipu‘u online virtual academy of Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School. Free entry. Sponsored by Kalanihale, kalanihale.org. Potential vendors contact Ka‘imi Kaupiko, 937-1310, kkaupiko@gmail.com

Stained Glass Basics I, Sat. & Sun., Nov 10, 11, 17 & 18, 9-noon, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Four session workshop for beginners with Lois Pollock. $90/VAC member, $100/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. Advance registration required; class size limited to 6 adults. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Nature & Culture: An Unseverable Relationship, Sat., Nov. 10, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate guided hike along the Palm Trail, approx. 2 miles. Learn about native plants that play a vital role in Hawaiian culture, and observe the catastrophic change and restoration of the land as it transitions from the 1868 lava flow to deeper soils with more diversity and older flora. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Hawaiian LomiLomi Lapa‘au Breath of Ha Workshop, Sat., Nov. 10, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Kahuna Kumu Leina‘ala Brown teaches this level 1 training. $90/VAC member, $100/non-member. 967-8222, volcanoartcetner.org

Zentangle: Botanical Boarders and Beyond w/Dina Kageler, Sat., Nov. 10, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Returning tanglers encouraged to bring their favorite Zentangle supplies - loaner pens, pencils and watercolors available. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Bring light refreshment to share. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Hula Kahiko - Ka‘ea Lyons and Lily Kahelelani Dudoit w/Hālau Ka‘eaikahelelani, Sat., Nov. 10, 10:30-11:30am, hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Annual Volunteer Appreciation - Ice Cream, Brownies & Tie Dye Social, Sat., Nov. 10, 3-5pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Volcano Art Center members welcome, others welcome to become members to attend. Julie Williams, 339-1699, volcanoartcenter.org

Ocean View Turkey Challenge, Sat., Nov. 10, 4-10pm, Terraces, 92-1885 Princess Kaiulani Blvd., Ocean View. D-Tech Solutions DJ Robert Unger, 4-7pm; K.O.A. band, 7-10pm. Adults only. Admission: One Keiki gift $10-15 value, unwrapped, no stuffed animals. Raffle Tickets $1 each, or 6 for $15; winners need not be present to win. Turkey plates available on site or to-go, $10. Proceeds fund Keiki Christmas at Kahuku Park. Competitors sign-up by Nov. 1. Contact Lee, 494-8835, or Kathie, 937-5865, peoplerdcare@gmail.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Pu‘u o Lokuana, Sun., Nov. 11, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Short, moderately difficult, 0.4-mile hike to the top of the grassy cinder cone, Pu‘u o Lokuana. Learn about the formation and various uses of this hill over time. Enjoy breathtaking view of lower Ka‘ū. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Veteran's Day Ceremony, Sun., Nov. 11, 3pm, Kīlauea Military Camp front lawn, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Keynote Speaker: Colonel Thomas Barrett, Commander USAG Hawai‘i. Veterans who will attend Ceremony are asked to call 967-8371 before Nov. 9 to receive complimentary meal ticket to KMC Veteran's Day Buffet. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

Veteran's Day Buffet, Sun., Nov. 11, 4-7pm, Kīlauea Military Camp's Crater Rim Café, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Menu entrees: Prime Rib, Asian Infused Ono, and Vegetable Tofu Stir Fry. Meal tickets: $29.95/Adult, $15.95/Child (6-11 years old). Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Veterans who will attend KMC Veteran's Day Ceremony at 3pm call 967-8371 before Nov. 9 to receive complimentary meal ticket to Buffet. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

ONGOING

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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Tupulaga O Samoa Mo A Taeao, UH-Hilo's Samoan Club, performed Taualuga during the Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū
cultural festival in Pāhala on Saturday. See more, below. Photo by Julia Neal

THE OLD TIME POLITICAL RALLY AT MOʻOHEAU BANDSTAND drew candidates in the Democratic Party for gubernatorial, congressional, state, and county seats this evening. The long time tradition in Hilo celebrates the eve of the General Election, which takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 6.

It's a tradition, meeting candidates up close in the historic bandstand.
Photo from Nā Leo TV

Voters will determine trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, who is Governor, Lt. Governor, East Kaʻū state Representative, West Kaʻū state Senator, and who will go to Washington to represent Hawaiʻi in a U.S. Senate seat and U.S. House seats. Voting will also determine whether to launch a state Constitutional Convention.
On hand at Moʻoheau Bandstand were Gov. David Ige. His running mate is west Kaʻū's state Sen. Josh Green. Giving hard driving speeches were Sen. Mazie Hirono, Sen. Brian Schatz, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, speaking at the Primary Rally in August
at the Bandstand. Photo from Nā Leo TV

The Democratic Party issued a statement of the history of the rally: "It was 64 years ago, in 1954, when the young, vibrant, and hopeful Democratic Party, unable to secure the Hilo Armory for its pre-election rally, chose to move the celebration to the Moʻoheau Bandstand. The following day, the Democratic Party achieved their state-wide 'revolution' and the rest is history,"

The Democrats called the regular event "an uplifting and patriotic program."
The former Governor, Neil Abercrombie closed the rally this evening, "as only Neil can, with his stirring oratory," the Democratic Party reported.

Sen. Brian Schatz, speaking at the Primary Rally in August
at the Bandstand. Photo from Nā Leo TV

Traditional sign-waving along Kamehameha Avenuebegan at 3:30 p.m. Sign-wavers and other members of the public were "summoned" to the Bandstand by Hui Okinawa Kobudo Taiko drummers at 5 p.m.

Keiki from Hilo's Ka ʻUmeke Kūʻeo public charter school performed, followed by Hawaiʻi County Council member Valerie Poindexter leading the crowd in The National Anthem, and a young man lead the crowd in Hawaiʻi Ponoʻi.

Sen. Mazie Hirono, speaking at the Primary Rally in August
at the Bandstand. Photo from Nā Leo TV

Kealiʻi Lopez, Hawaiʻi's Democratic Party chair, spoke first. She welcomed the crowd, stating there are only two more years to prepare "for when the Democrats take back" both the House and the Senate, and the White House. She also encouraged the younger generation, especially those who ran for positions in the Primary Election, to try again. She said the Democratic Party is about "helping each other with Aloha."

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MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE flyer was distributed today by Gov. David Ige and running mate Sen. Josh Green, who aims to be Lt. Governor.

The flyer notes that Hawaiʻi residents can register to vote at voting locations tomorrow on General Election Day, "based on your residential address as long as you are a U.S. Citizen, a resident of the State of Hawaiʻiand at least 18 years of age."

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YOULSAU BELLS IS BAY CLINIC'S NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, the health provider announced today. Bells previously managed the Development Department and will continue to report to Harold Wallace, Bay Clinic CEO. The COO position isn new at Bay Clinic.

Wallace said, "This move represents an evolution in Bay Clinic's leadership structure to support our drive for clinical care excellence and our ambitious plans for future growth. In her new role, Youlsau will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization and execution of our strategic plans. I look forward to working with Youlsau to drive the business forward."

Prior to this appointment, Bells led the overall strategy and execution for Bay Clinic's philanthropic and marketing strategies. Her team, according to the staetment, "successfully secured funding for Bay Clinic's CIPs and programs, helped to revamp the corporate image through branding and marketing, and implemented protocols which have improved efficiency in the Development Department and has regularly been recognized for outstanding achievement."

Youslau Bells, Bay Clinic's new
Chief Operating Officer

Wallace said, "We are delighted that we have been able to promote from within the company. Youlsau has been an integral part of the team for many years, contributing greatly to the company's success. Her skills and experience are the perfect fit to take on this position as we move forward and continue to grow."

Bells received her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Maryland and a master's degree in business administration from BrownUniversity and IE Business School in Spain. She has over twenty years of experience working in government and non-profit sectors in the U.S.and abroad, helping communities move towards more sustainable futures.

Bay Clinic, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center, with 180 employees in nine sites. Serving over 22,000 patients, Bay Clinic is a community-directed healthcare organization that promises to provide primary and preventive care services to the people of East Hawaiʻi."Bay Clinic will ensure that patient- centered, culturally responsive, and affordable healthcare services are locally accessible in our communities," says the Bay Clinic statement.

Learn more about Bay Clinic, Inc. at bayclinic.org.

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Tupulaga O Samoa Mo A Taeao dancers in Pāhala at the annual Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū. Photo by Julia Neal

TUPULAGA O SAMOA MO A TAEAO, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Samoan Club, brought its dance to Saturday's Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū at Pāhala Community Center. The troupe, under advisor Norman Arancon, performed dances in traditional Samoan costumes for the crowd.

Samoan dancer in traditional garb.
Photo by Julia Neal

The dance Taualuga drew onlookers to their feet and to toss money onto the ground around the dancer. Taualuga celebrates achieving a monumental task, such as building a house with its beautifying final touches. It is frequently performed as the grand finalé of an evening of entertainment, Samoan wedding receptions, social functions, and other festivities.

The dance is performed by a single person, traditionally the chieftain's daughter or son, usually a virgin. Modern dancers can be of any status, but unmarried women are the most desired. The dance is known for graceful movement, subtle hand and facial gestures, and poise in the dancer. Music is often choral with simple percussion. Aiuli or faʻaluma performers often accompany the dancer, their exaggerated and humorous gestures, and loud vocalizations, providing contrast to the grace of the central dancer.

The Tauluga is often accompanied by lafo, the throwing of money – to the dance floor, in the air, or on the dancer – in acknowledgement of her skill. This does not have the same history as money dances, as seen at weddings in other cultures. However, the money has replaced the traditional offering at the end of a fine dance, of items like high quality mats and tapa cloth.

Tupulaga O Samoa Mo A Taeao, founded in 1982, participates in many college and community events, such as United Nations Day, International Night, Merrie Monarch Hula Festival and more. Learn more at hilo.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/maap/
samoan_club.php.

Graceful dancing from UH-Hilo's Samoan Club.
Photo by Julia Neal

Read about more of the cultural exchange and performances at Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū in tomorrow's Kaʻū News Briefs.

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ADVISORY COUNCIL APPLICANTS are sought by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA's Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve seeks persons to fill seats for the conservation alternate, research alternate, commercial fishing primary, and native Hawaiian primary seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in reserve management and provides advice to the superintendent.

Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of marine resources. Applicants who are chosen as members or alternates should expect to serve a two or three-year term or until a different advisory body is created pursuant to PapahānaumokuākeaMarineNational Monument's management plan.

Applications are due Tuesday, Dec. 4. To receive an application kit, or for further information, contact Nicole Evans, advisory council coordinator, at Nicole.Evans@noaa.gov or (808)725-5818. Application kits can also be downloaded at papahanaumokuakea.gov/new-about/council/apply/.

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NEW and UPCOMING

FREE STD TESTING IS OFFERED AT OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER on Monday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, by Hawai‘i Department of Health. The program will continue to be offered every second Monday of the month. Those interested in scheduling an individual appointment for a difference day or time are asked to call 895-4927. Teenagers over the age of 14 years old do not need parental consent. The services provided are free and always confidential. Free condoms and lube are also offered.

HOW TO GROW CULINARY HERBS is the subject of a Nā‘ālehu Public Library event hosted by Master Gardeners Nancy and Gary, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, starting at 1 p.m. Attendees are instructed on which herbs to buy and which to propagate - complete with instructions on how to propagate them. Free seedlings will be available (while supplies last) to those who want to get started right away. The event is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Program schedule is subject to change. For a list of upcoming library events, visit librarieshawaii.org/events. For more, call 939-2442.

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Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue., Nov. 6, 6-8pm, Pāhala Community Center.

After Dark in the Park, Kolea: A Story of Hawai‘i and Beyond, Tue., Nov. 6, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Russell Cahill introduces his latest book, with selected readings and book signing. Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free; donations help support park programs. Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Registration for P&R Boys & Girls, T-Ball/Coach Pitch Baseball League open Nov. 7-Jan. 16, Kahuku Park, H.OV.E. For ages 5-8. Programs run Jan. 22 through Apr. 18, game and practice times TBA. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Craft Stick Fall Sign, Arts & Crafts Activity, Wed., Nov. 7, 3:30-5pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For grades K-8. Register through Nov. 5. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Military Coloring Sheets, Arts & Crafts Activity, Fri.., Nov. 9, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, HOVE. For ages 6-12. Register through Nov. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Pu‘u o Lokuana, Sun., Nov. 11, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Short, moderately difficult, 0.4-mile hike to the top of the grassy cinder cone, Pu‘u o Lokuana. Learn about the formation and various uses of this hill over time. Enjoy breathtaking view of lower Ka‘ū. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes

Veteran's Day Ceremony, Sun., Nov. 11, 3pm, Kīlauea Military Camp front lawn, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Keynote Speaker: Colonel Thomas Barrett, Commander USAG Hawai‘i. Veterans who will attend Ceremony are asked to call 967-8371 before Nov. 9 to receive complimentary meal ticket to KMC Veteran's Day Buffet. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

Veteran's Day Buffet, Sun., Nov. 11, 4-7pm, Kīlauea Military Camp's Crater Rim Café, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Menu entrees: Prime Rib, Asian Infused Ono, and Vegetable Tofu Stir Fry. Meal tickets: $29.95/Adult, $15.95/Child (6-11 years old). Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Veterans who will attend KMC Veteran's Day Ceremony at 3pm call 967-8371 before Nov. 9 to receive complimentary meal ticket to Buffet. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Veteran's Day Concert, Mon., Nov. 12, 10:30-4pm, Nā‘ālehu Community Center & Park. Free. Sponsored by ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Entertainment features acclaimed falsetto singer Mark Yamanaka and bands Shootz and Bottle of Blue. Paul Sakamoto and his Taiko drumming group perform. Food includes stew, rice, and mac salad w/Punalu‘u Sweetbread. okaukakou.org

Free STD Testing, Mon., Nov. 12, 9-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health. 2nd Monday of month. Call for individual appointment for different day or time. Teenagers 14+ do not need parent consent. Always confidential. Free condoms and lube. 895-4927

Painting with Peggy, Mon., Nov. 12, noon-3pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Ongoing Acrylic Painting Sessions w/Margaret "Peggy" Stanton for artists of all levels. No previous experience needed. $15 VAC members/$20 non-members per session. Email questions to peggystanton007@yahoo.com. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222

ONGOING
Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, has twice a week meeting in Pāhala, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Pāhala Community Center, and in Nāʻālehu at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.

CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union's Nāʻālehu Branch is taking applications for a Member Service Representative. The job description reads: Serve as a liaison between the member and the Credit Union. Provide a variety of financial services to members including savings, share drafts, and loan transactions, as well as sales of merchandise items: money orders, traveler's checks, postage stamps, etc., in accordance with Credit Union procedures and policies. CU Hawaiʻi offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Mail, hand-deliver, or fax application to: CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street, Hilo, HI 96720, Fax (808) 935-7793. Applications can be downloaded online at cuhawaii.com/about-cu/career-opportunities.html

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